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ENGRAVED ST SILVER DOUBLE CIGAR BOX HUMIDOR
Antique sterling silver cigar box / humidor. <P>
Weighs 98 grams. 5 3/4 inches long. <P>
Rectangular shape with rounded corners. Shaped to hold a pair of cigars snugly. THe outside, top and bottom, is hand engraved in an intricate, scrolling
pattern. A small rectangular reserve on the top has engraved monogram:MAS. <br>
Top and bottom are connected by a sturdy hinge. When open, the inside is compartmentalised into 2 torpedo-shaped sections. Clasp closes tightly in front. <P>
On one side is an engraved SILVER 950 mark. <P>
Very good condition.
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FRENCH CARVED WOOD ETUI TOBACCO SNUFF BOX 180
Antique carved wood double etui / tobacco or snuff box. Made in France, early 1800's.
Measures approx 5 inches long.
Cylindrical with ends tapering to points. The entire surface is very richly and finely carved in delicate floral patterns within bordered reserves that follow the shape of the box.
Great detail and fine workmanship.
The box can be opened on either end, consisting of 3 parts that screw together to close tightly.
Great patina and condition, with very minor natural age cracks. (see 'photos).
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2850
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ANTIQUE VESTA CASE MATCH SAFE MONKEY HEAD
Unusual antique vesta case / match safe in the form of a brass monkey head. Made in England, 19th century. <br>
Measures approx 2 1/8inches high and 2 1/2 inches from side to side. <br>
Wonderful head of a wizened monkey, wearing a cap, much like a fez. The cap lifts up on a hinge, which is in good condition. Loop for hanging from chain.
No marks. Great patina. Very good condition.
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2694
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ANTIQUE SHEFFIELD SILVER WINE FUNNEL GEORGIAN
Georgian Sheffield silver wine funnel. 18th or early 19th century.
5 3/4inches high.
Very early wine funnel made using the Sheffield Plate technique with the copper undersheat bleeding through on the rim and over the rivets on the curves.
Like most Sheffield Plate, no hallmarks. Good condition with minor dents commensurate with the age.
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2362
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2 PR ANTIQUE DICE BAKELITE CELLULOID Magic Ga
2 pairs of really old dice. I believe the larger pair is bakelite and the smaller pair possibly an even earlier form of celluloid.
The larger dice measure 1/2inch. The smaller pair are well under 1/4inch accross.
The larger pair of dice are a yellow colour like old ivory. The dots are indented quite deeply and painted black. They are in excellent condition.
The minute red pair of dice are quite fascinating. Light shines through the ruby red material, giving an almost liquid appearance. White dots. The edges are a little rounded, probably due to age.
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2028
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DECO IVORY, GUILLOCHE ENAMEL CIGARETTE HOLDER
Art Deco ivory and guilloche enamel on silver cigarette holder in original fitted case. Made in Austria 1920's.
Measures 4 1/4inches long.
Long, elegant and finely carved ivory mouthpiece. Attached to a finely flaring trumpet form in silver with guilloche enamel decoration of a strong Art Deco design.
The surface is divided into rectangles and blocks, reminiscent of a Piet Mondriaan painting. Each block is outlined by thick black borders and coloured in a different coloured enamel, some with further geometric subdivisions. The enamelling is of the highest quality and the design is a rare example of true Art Deco Design. There is one spot near the join between metal and ivory where the enamel is worn, which does not interfere with the design. Otherwise, no damage.
The holder comes in it's orginal fitted case, much like a miniature violin case. Inside is velvet and silk lined. Outside is embossed Made in AUSTRIA.
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1924
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WINE EWER JUG PITCHER OLD RED COPPER F WINERY
Antique large red copper wine jug pitcher. From wine making area overseas. Probably used by wine makers during the distilling process.
Measures 13 1/4inches high. Base is 11 3/4inches in diam.
Conical shape with wide brim-like spout. Sturdy handle. Rims are rolled. Great patina. Good condition with negligible dents appropriate to the age.
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1889
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1600'S CLAY PIPE ARCHAEOLOGY ANTIQUITY
This clay pipe, dug up from the mud of the Thames, is many hundreds of years old. Since we are told that the smaller the bowl, the older the pipe, we believe this example may date as far back as the early 1600's.
Measures 5 1/2inches long. General condition is very good. There is a minute chip on the rim of the bowl, quite negligible and perfectly acceptable for the age of the piece.
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1821
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BLACK CARVED WOOD OWL PIPE RACK BRASS SNAKES
Black Forest carved wood hanging pipe rack / holder in the form of an owl. Brass snake holders with emerald glass eyes. Germany 19th century.
7 1/2inches top to bottom and 10inches at widest point.
Owl with outstretched wings, big glass eyes. Fabulous hand carving all over his face and body in styalised patterns. 4 attached brass snakes twist and twirl from his wings. Pipes would be held in their coils. Snakes have moulded scales and features.
Condition is excellent. No damage of any sort.
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1422
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DELFT SIGND DECANTER DUTCH WINDMILL LANDSCAPE
Delft blue and white decanter handpainted with a windmill in a landscape on one side and flowers on the other.
Measures 7 1/4inches high.
Classic round body with handle and spout and a fitted lid. Round foot. All parts decorated in blue patterns and flowers. Front has landscape scene of a house and windmill behind flat fields, birds flying overhead in a lightly clouded sky.
Underneath is marked N.J. 50/12 1/2 Herman Jansen. Distillers Since Schiedam - 1777 Holland.
There are original stickers on the decanter including one that reads partially: 1910 Manchester Industrial Exhibition.
Condition is very good. There is a tiny chip on the back of the base.
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C1850 CUT GLASS ENGRAVED DECANTER - MINT
Large Cut glass engraved decanter. Mid 19th century, England. Exceptional quality. 12 3/4 inches high. Round base with narrow radiating cut facets. Shouldered decanter encircled with deep cut swags. These are filled with cut fans and cut and engraved berries. The space between the swags is filled with strawberry diamonds. A series of steps followed by a band of combs leads to the panelled neck. 3 faceted knops divide the neck. The engraved, double curved stopper ends in a spire/pinnacle. Great condition: no chips/cracks of any sort. Rare to find a decanter of this age & quality in such good condition.
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OLD CIGARETTE HOLDER EBONY & FOSSIL WALNUT
Very elegant man's cigarette holder. Probably close on 100 years old. <P><P> Measures 4" long. <P><P> Mouthpiece and first section are made of ebonised dark wood. The part that holds the cigarette is a rich golden-orange-brown, looks like fossilised walnut or some other rich substance. Marvellous patina. Good condition.
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