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Antique faux tortoise triple frame. Frame measures 14.5" x 12.5"; inner frame 8" x 10"

Nicely framed antique print. Light foxing but more pronounced on the edges. The frame measures 13" x 18". Not examined out of frame-sold as is. "In the French engraving Le Lever after Freudenberg, of the 1780s (illustration, right), gentle social criticism is levelled at the lady of the court; that she slept without unlacing her stays, apparently, perhaps can be seen as artistic licence. Her maids dress her with deference, while the wallclock under the hangings of her lit à la polonaise reads n...

Here is a fabulous piece of crewel which may be used as either a coverlet, wall hanging or rug. The crewel is 100% wool and has a linen backing. Issues: the backing needs to be re-tacked in certain areas, there is minor staining,and the crewel is pilling in a few areas. We prefer not to clean it. Measures 40" x 67".

Long sterling earrings for pierced ears marked 925 on the wires. The discs feature a wire design accented by niello. Possibly from Bali. 3-3/4"

Collector's Library. Hardcover with dustjacket published in 1950 by Gramercy Publishers, New York.Translated from the Swedish by Lillian Ollen. Periods discussed - 101 accompanying photos.Light wear on the cover otherwise fine.

Coin silver amber necklace that was purchased in Africa during the early '70's. Missing are three of the blue glass embellishments, one bell on the bottom of the pendant and a jump ring in the upper section. The chain measures 21";the pendant hangs 4". 62 grams.

A antique necklace from Yemen with 11 butterscotch resin beads accented by ornate silver beads.One or two beads show wear where someone tested them for amber.The width of the beads range from 7/8" to 1" and the necklace measures 22-7/8".

A whimsical 3-d cat pin signed H&S 1/20 12kt GF.Light wear.2" x 1"

" The Art and Business of Singing Popular Songs Professionally."Published by Nelson Hall in 1945.Red boards with black lettering, no dust jacket.Pages have yellowed and the boards show light wear. Singing for radio, auditions etc.369pp

A slinky Italian 18k gold "gas pipe" bracelet. Measuring 7-1/2"x 3/16" and weighing 14 grams,it is marked for 740VI for Vicenza along with a metal purity mark of 750.

Here is an original extradition writ that empowers Williaim H.Shields to "take and receive from proper authorities ...Cecil H. Kurth" Dated Oct 23, 1936 with Mayor Curley's Signature below a seal.The back of the document testfies to the transfer. (William is spelled incorrectly on the front page.)

This is a companion piece to the Museum's major exhibition that celebrated Cartier's 150th year anniversary. This soft cover edition, published in 1997 by the Trustees of the British Museum, is the most authoritative work on Cartier's work to date. It features 350 colored and 50 black and white illustrations. 320pgs. Light surface wear and spotting on the cover otherwise in mint condition.

A large coffee table book with dust jacket published in 1988. Like new. 504pp.

Ca 1910 A solid sterling medal with its original box and ribbon. Marked Sterling Dieges & Clust 25 John St. NY. Etched on the obverse is SHSAA vs HPHSAA, reverse, Hammer Throw. No date is noted and the box is slightly musty. The medal measures 1-1/4" round.

A vintage sterling pen designed by Elsa Peretti and sold by Tiffany. Additional cartridge and pouch included.

A signed hard cover with dustjacket(that shows some wear). Published by Doubleday Doran & Co.,NY 1935. Possibly a later state of a first edition. Signed "With Best Wishes Kenneth Roberts".

A stated first edition published in 1932 by Doubleday Doran & Co. Black cloth boards with gilt lettering. There is a faint smudge on page 11, the textblock has some darkening especially at the lower corner, the back board shows some fading, and there is a small notation in pencil on the back free paper - otherwise the book is in fine condition. No dust jacket. 314pp.