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ANTIQUE VICTORIAN NATURALTORTOISE CHATELAINE
Antique Victorian chatelaine in the form of a carved belt with buckles, made of antique natural tortoisematerial - circa 1850-1890. <P><P>
Measures slightly under 5 1/2 inches long. <P><P>
Beautifully carved in a design that we would consider modern, but dates to well over 120 years ago. Belt theme with rectangles, buckles and rings. Two parts
each attached to a central ring, allows each part to swing independantly as the wearer moves. A loop to hang the chatelaine from your belt and one at the
back to hold your key / other valuable item. The material itself is a lovely mottled warm yellow to brown. All in very good condition with no
damage/restoration of any sort to be found. <P><P>
Please note that this is natural tortoiseshell, well over 100 years old, legally bought in the USA.
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ANTIQUE ENAMEL OPERA GLASSES AESOPS FABLES
Antique French enameled opera glasses / binoculars with handpainted animal scenes from Aesop's Fables. Signed both by the manufacturer in France and the retailer in America: engraved signature on the bar TUMELLE DUCHESSE and impressed in black ink on each mother of pearl disk: RANDOLPH & CO, SAN FRANCISCO. <P><P> Measure 3 1/4 inches high; just under 4 inches accross widest part. <P><P>
Opera glasses made of gold-coloured metal. The ends that are held to the eye are made of mother of pearl. One disk is loose and needs to be tightened. The main part of the body is hand enamelled with scenes from Aesop's Fables: foxes and crows in a wonderful outdoor landscape. The artistic work is of the highest quality and quite incomparable. <P><P>
Good condition. No losses to enamel.
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3457
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ANTIQUE FRENCH HP FAN EVENTAIL MAN GIVE KITTE
Antique French handpainted fan with central scene of a gentleman offering a basket of kittens to two ladies. Light pierced openwork Horn sticks and guards.
Made in France. Sold to me as 18th century - I believe it is 1800's. <P><P>
Guards are 8 1/4 inches long. 15 inches accross when fully opened. <P><P>
The leaf is made of fabric. It is finely painted with a charming scene of a couple of elegantly dressed ladies on a bench in a park, being offered a basket
of kittens by a young gentleman. The mother orange tabby cat walks at his side. Extremely fine detail from face and hair to jewelery of the women, who look
like mother and daughter. Of especial interest is that the younger woman, seated, is holding a folded fan in one of her hands. Old buildings and cottages are
to be seen in the background. <P>
The vignette is surrounded by a park full of trees and wonderfully depicted roses. <P><P>
The reverse of the fan has classic 18th century blue and pink colours on a cream background. A central medallion and scrolling borders contain clusters and
wreaths of roses. <P><P>
The sticks and guards are made of a very light honey-coloured horn. They are cut into openwork balustrade pillar shapes and engraved with flowers and
foliage. Sticks are all present and in good condition. <P><P>
The rest of the fan is in very good condition considering it's age and delicacy. Some wear is apparent with some seperation mainly near the guards at the
back.
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3426
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ULTIMATE ART DECO 1920S GENTLEMANS TRAVEL TOI
Classic Art Deco gentleman's travel toiletry cosmetics set in original, matching case. Almost certainly American, made 1920-30's. <P>
Set includes a mirror, a nail file, a hair brush, one long glass bottle, two short round bottles for creams, two cologne type bottles. Missing one comb that is the easiest part to replace. Each component is packed securely in a harness and clipped closed where necessary.<P>
Bottles made of fluted glass have a small raised line on the bottom, which is the maker's mark. Silver plate and enamel tops to all pieces have a fantatic Art Deco geometric, linear design in yellow, gold and black. The design is repeated on the box. Mirror and brush have an applied silver ornament, also clearly Art Deco in style. The box's original lining has some water damage. Lock is in good working order. Original leather handle is worn beyond repair and should be replaced. Enamel is in good condition with minor wear. All other parts are in very good, probably unused condition. No chips/cracks/dents to glass and silver.
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TIFFANY STUDIOS GOLDEN BRONZE BOWL EARLY 1900
Vintage TIffany Studios gold patinated bronze bowl centerpiece. Made in New York, early 20th century.<P>
Measures 9 inches in diameter and a little over 1 1/4 inches high. <br>
Stands on round rim base. ROunded folds in steps towards a decorated rim. Surface has orange peel textural effect for subtle visual interest. Decoration in a
band near the rim reminiscent of an Islamic latticework design, which theme LC Tiffany was very interested in. <P>
Marked underneath: TIFFANY STUDIOS NEW YORK 1707. <P>
Good condition. ONe tiny dark spot on the rim.
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3380
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ENAMEL ON COPPER BOWL STYLISED PALM TREES ART
Enamel on copper bowl made of enamel handpainted and fired on copper. Artist signed Donald Andrick and with original lable. Believed to date to 1970's. <br>
7 1/2 inches in diameter. a little over 1 1/2 inches high.<br>
Small round base flaring out and up to form th bowl. Background like a peacock of black flecked with white and over that, slightly raised stylised Palm trees around a ring. The shades of green and gold are very beautiful. <br>
Back is artist signed in gold letters Don Andrick and the original lable, slightly worn, but still clearly legible reads "enamel on copper by Donald B Andrick Worcester Mass". <br>
Condition is good with one tiny rim chip.
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3323
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QUEEN VICTORIA COMMEMMORATIVE 1887 JUBILEE OR
Official Victorian medal or order, made in a beautiful golden brass in England to commemmorate her 50th Jubilee in 1887. <br><br>
Cross with Victoria's head in profile in relief in the center. Exquisitely done in very fine detail - from pudgy cheeks to veil in her hair.
A triangle radiates from each side. Each is embossed with a Royal symbol a major event and the date on a finely textured background: Clover BORN 1819; Crown CROWNED 1838; Thistle MARIED 1840; rose JUBILEE 1887. There is a rectangular loop on the top with embossed English Registration numbers.
The piece has a really beautiful patina.<br><br> Very good condition.
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3049
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VINTAGE INDO PERSIAN RUG HANDMADE GREAT COLOR
I was told that this kind of rug is called Indo Persian. It is definately very vintage and handmade.
Measurements: 60X 40 inches.<br>
Great colours and very rich floral design. Ruby red ground with a riot of small flowers and foliage, both naturalistic and stylised in a dense pattern.
There is some wear concommitant with the age of the rug, but it still looks great.
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3048
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VINTAGE KERMAN PERSIAN RUG HANDMADE
I am told this kind of rug is from the Kerman area in Southern Persia / Iran. It is certainly vintage and handmade.
Measurements: 63 X 38 inches.
Pale ivory ground colour. Rich and lively flower design in red, blue and green.
Condition is good. There is some wear to the fringes at the ends and it definately can do with a good clean.
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3050
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VINTAGE / ANTIQUE AMERICAN HANDCUFFS MARKED
Vintage / antique pair of handcuffs made in the USA and fully marked. Patent markings on these cuffs indicate that they were manufactured circa 1925. <br>
Each cuff with keyhole (no key) and engraved marks:THE PEERLESS HANDCUFF CO SPRINGFIELD MASS;
Pat-Pat Pending with a long number and MADE IN USA. ALso an engraved Trade Mark Registered mark.
Each side has a tooth-edged side. They are clearly very strong and are seperated by a short, heavy chain.
Very good original condition.
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3024
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WOOD MOULD F MAKING BRICKS 18C HANGING SHELF
18th century (or older) wooden mould for making bricks. <br>
Approx 24inches long.<br>
Very old wood construction with 2 compartments for packing clay into brick form. Mortar and tenon joints, some old nails. Wood has shrunk with age and is split in parts. Corners are rubbed smoothe and shiny through use and age.
A pair of metal loops were added so that this amazing old piece of social history can be used as a hanging shelf.
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ANTIQUE RUSSIAN COPPER POT W LONG HANDLE 3
Antique Russian copper pot with long handle and ring for hanging it from. Comes from Russia and is well over 100 years old. <br>
Pot is 3 1/2inches high; approx 4 inches in diameter; Handle is 6 inches long. <br>
Pot for warming milk/brandy or cooking small quantities. Copper is rolled on top rim and folded/pleated over on bottom rim. Long handle with a ring through the end so that it can be conveniently hung in the kitchen. Good patina.<br>
Condition is good with minor dings exptected in a piece of this age.
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2916
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ANTIQUE RUSSIAN COPPER POT CIRCA 1700'S 2
One of a small collection of copper pots. This one is believed to be Russian, dating to the 18th century. <br>
Diameter is 8 1/4 inches accross the top rim. Height is 4 1/4inches. <br>
Very heavy round pot. 3 circles clearly visible where a handle once belonged - long gone.
Nice patina and shine to the outside.
Good condition.
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2915
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ANTIQUE RUSSIAN COPPER POT VERY EARLY 1
One of a small collection of antique copper pots. This one is believed to be Russian in origin and to date to either very early 19th or late 18th century. <br>
Diameter is 7 5/8 inches accross the top rim. Height is almost 3 3/4inches. <br>
Very heavy round pot. Wide curved handle with two handmade nails where it seems to have been re-attached at least a century (or much more) ago. Upper rim is rolled over.
Nice patina.
Good condition with minor dents as is to be expected. The copper of the handle is split in 2 places where the sides meet and one place where the copper bends.
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ANTIQUE COPPER FOOD WARMER / COOLER DOMED LID
Rare copper food warmer or cooler with domed lid and amazing acorn finial. Made 19th century, origin believed to be England. <br>
Diameter, excluding handles is 10 3/8. With handles approx 13 3/4inches accross. Total height is 12 inches. <br>
Round foot with gadrooned border. The bottom holds either coals or ice as a means of preserving the temperature and has a removable top. On either side are double Classically curved handles. Rims are gadrooned. The lid is a beautiful rich copper with sunburst apex on which is an acorn finial. Great patina. Looks fabulous on any dining table or sideboard.
There is a factory mark underneath the dish - see 'photos.
Condition is very good. <br>
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