Bronze Baby Vulcan Breaking Nut Match holder

This little figure has me mystified. I have done my best to look up why this little cherubic figure with a rather manly face is cracking open that walnut.

Made of bronze and standing 3 inches tall by approximately 2 1/2 inches deep, this figure of a baby Vulcan with hammer in hand, and naked except for an apron and a pair of slippers, was probably a match holder. In each of his feet are screw holes that indicated he was mounted on some sort of base, maybe with a striker for matches.

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Sterling Saint Roch Medal Patron Saint of Dogs, Invalids, Falsely Accused People and Bachelors

 his highly detailed sterling silver (it was acid tested) religious medal, depicts Saint Roch 1295-1327, his dog and staff. St. Rocco.

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VTG 1980s post impressionist oil painting Crimea seascape street scene and cars

 An eye-catching and evocative piece of art, this oil painting depicts a city street or a town street in Crimea most likely during the 1980s.

Done in a post impressionist style it is covered with a thick impasto form of painting.
I can virtually feel the sunlight through this painting.
The image in the mat measures 9”x 14”.
The outside of the frame measures 19 1/2” x 14”
Please see all photographs as they are part of the description.

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Antique 4 inch Austrian bronze cold painted Pekingese dog figurine

Just look at him! This little Pekingese guy is so full of character, so full of vim and vigor in the movement of his fur. Measuring approximately 4 inches long, and 2 1/2 inches high, he’s a heavyweight solid paperweight about a pound and a half. He retains almost all of his cold paint, except for an occasional spot (see the top of his nose). Please see the photos for full description of condition. I’ve never seen another pekingese dog statue with such beautiful detail. Marked made in Austria on his tummy.

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Amilcare Santini mid century African elephant statue sculpture

Born Amilcare Santini 1910 Florence Italy, he was an apprentice to the sculptor Colombini.

Santini did a large body of work concentrating on the majesty of elephants. This beauty is no exception. Signed A. Santini, on the stomach of the elephant, he stands 8 1/4 inches tall and is approximately 8 inches long. He is mounted on a black platform which has the original foil sticker on the base. In excellent vintage condition. Please see all photos for full description.

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Waterford crystal master salt cellar

Just a lovely little piece of Waterford crystal glass. Measuring two and three-quarter inches in diameter by one and a half inches tall, this wee cut glass Waterford crystal bowl is either an open master salt or a small finger bowl. Marked on the bottom. In excellent used condition. Please see all photographs as they are part of the description. 

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1850s Victorian photo locket pendant with double daguerreotypes of handsome married couple

I just love the heartwarming sentimentality of this item. For the last 160 years the images of this couple have stared into and reflected each other. From the locket itself and the clothes they wear, they are obviously a well to do couple, I believe her daguerreotype is touched up with just the tiniest hint of gold on the earrings.
The locket is rolled gold and in very good condition, with some slight wear. The images are likewise in very good condition.

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Mid 1800s Jas. Stimpson Polar Bear Ice Pitcher

This fabulous mid-19th century Silver-plated ice water pitcher is double walled, with an enamel interior. Designed by Jason Stimpson , and made at the Meriden, silver company in Connecticut, this outstanding example is decorated with a polar bear on an iceberg on both sides, a satyr’s mask,and a maiden on the handle. What more could you ask?

This must’ve been the height of luxury during its day. I looked up the silver plate made by the company and I believe that the patina was original to the style. Over the years, I have seen people attempt to clean this and destroy it. As you can see, this over 150-year-old pitcher has had a life! In the last picture you can see the small dent, and various places of imperfection on the finish.

The interior enameled lining is in very good condition. it is large, about 13 inches tall and heavy. This would make an excellent period set piece, for plays, movies or television. The visuals will hold up for the immediate post Civil War era.

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Jugendstil Movement 800 silver and glass master salt antique salt cellar

This beautiful little open salt cellar is made of 800 silver and glass. The oriental influence in the silverwork and the lines of the forget me not flowers ,speaks so much to the German Jugendstil movement of the end of the 19th century.
This precious little item is marked Gisch 800. I went over the bottom section of the salt cellar with a bit of silver cleaner, I did not do the handle because I liked the patina.
I leave all future patina decisions to the future owner.

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Late Victorian antique brass chain easel frame

A really handsome item from the 1890s. This English antique solid brass chain bordered frame is in very good condition for 130 year old item. A table frame, it has a working easel back.
I cleaned it up a wee bit, but I leave all patina decisions to the future owner. It does have some verdigris in the corners of the chain. The frame does have glass. I put two different pictures in the frame to show it off it’s potential.
This listing is for one frame.
The outside of the frame measures 9”x 7“ ,the inside image space is 5 1/4“ x 3 1/8“.

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Royal Crown Derby Imari Crab Paperweight

This absolutely beautiful royal crown derby paperweight in the shape of a crab was made in the 1980s. In excellent vintage condition the crab measures 5 inches wide 3 inches deep and approximately 1 1/2 inches tall. Just the greatest addition to any nautical or coastal themed look. 

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Modernist Squirrels Candle Holders Bronze Finish Restoration Hardware

I love these guys! Up for sale are two matching modernist style squirrel candleholders. Made of white metal with a bronze finish they are un-dented, but have an occasional tiny rub to the finish – please see the last two pictures where I’ve circled the rubs, the other spots are light reflections. 6-1/2" tall and very heavy.

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Vtg 40s Fenton Glass Pink Double Dove Sparrow Bird Nest Centerpiece Bowl Candy Dish

7 5/8" x 6 7/8" x 3 5/8"

No cracks or chips in excellent condition . However, there is a bumpiness on the edge where bubbles came up in the manufacturing. And there is a fold in the glass (at one of the birds tail) that was also from manufacturing.
Priced accordingly.

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Vtg Fenton Milk Glass Cabbage Rose Compote with Lid

Wonderfully detailed, this Fenton milk glass compote / candy dish stands appropriately 8-1/2” tall.
In excellent condition, it’s decorated with cabbage roses in relief. A mid century beauty.

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Italy Rooster Pitcher Farmhouse Sangria Jug 10.5 Inches Tall

I absolutely love the colors and dynamic paint job on this rooster jug. It is unusually handsome in brown and blue. Standing 10 1/2 inches tall, this pitcher is in excellent condition. The bottom is marked Made in Italy. No chips no cracks no crazing.

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Vtg Otagiri Mother and Baby Seagulls Porcelain Figurine MIJ

In excellent condition, this figurine of a mama seagull and her baby still has an Otagiri sticker on the bottom. In muted tones this would look lovely in many different environments. Measuring 5 1/2 x 7 x 2“

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Gorgeous Cape Cod Painting "At the Marshes Edge" Seashore Art by Listed Artist Vivien Oswell Harwich, MA

 

Hokusai Wave Meets Jonathan Livingston Seagull in Unused 1970s Ceramic Teapot by Otagini Japan

 You got a love the Otagiri import company, they imported what was cutting edge for the second.

This vintage 1970s teapot is oh so part of the explosion of seagull oriented items marketed after Jonathan Livingston Seagull. The designer of this piece, was also nice enough to pick up a little of the great wave at Kanagawa by Hokusai, for flavor.
In very good condition. I don’t think it’s ever seen used as it still has its gold sticker on the bottom. I would call it excellent except during manufacturing there was a glaze skip at the very top of one of the loops that hold the handle one, which doesn’t effect overall look or use.

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Victorian Novelty 800 Silver Miniature Sedan Chair Dance Card Box

A rare late Victorian novelty silver miniature playing card or dance card box modeled in the form of a Sedan Chair. Hinged domed lid and each panel chased and embossed with intricate repousse scroll work. Vacant caroutche windows to the front and sides. Hallmarked on the bottom with a crowned N, 800 continental Hanau silver. About a 140 years old. Measures 2-1/2" tall, 2-3/4" long and 1" wide. 

In Very Good Condition!

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Mid Century Paris Notre Dame Street Scene Watercolor Painting by Ch. Maurice Noted Cathedral Artist

Just an absolutely beautiful mid century image of Notre Dame cathedral and the artists that sold their work in its view. Painted in the 1950s as you can tell from the clothing on the individuals, it depicts a post war Paris street scene.
I believe the painting is a watercolor with conte crayon. In the corner it is signed Ch Maurice in a very distinctive signature. Poor Charles Maurice can be found on the web being called Maurice Charles and given an assortment of birth dates relating to many other historic Charles Maurices. which is a shame because his work is very good. This beautifully framed painting measures 28“ x 24". The inside opening image measures 21 1/2“ x 18“. Purchased from a local estate it is in very very good condition but probably could stand to be re-matted.

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Adorable Vtg Ceramic Chinese Mother Foo Dog and Her Puppies on Stand

This is just adorable! A wonderful aubergine colored Momma foo dog or foo lion is playing with her two pups or cubs. Artistically sculpted out of heavy weight ceramic, it’s a remarkably unique piece. I have not found another like it. Standing 8 inches tall by approximately 7 inches wide by about 4 inches deep, it weighs a bit over 3 1/2 pounds.
The artist did a remarkable job depicting the fun between the Mom and the babies. The condition is very good however a piece has been re-glued area on mom’s tail and the top puppy is missing the very top of his tail. The shiny glaze made it very hard for me to find these faults. The dogs/lions also have their own custom made stand as you can see in the photos.

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Antique Kaga Kutani Zo Japanese Meiji Period Thousand Crane Tea Set 21 pc

This is wonderful thousand crane design tea set is from the Meiji period.
Consisting of a tea pot and lid, a sugar bowl and lid, a creamer and 8 cups and saucers. The condition is very, very good, some pieces have crazing some do not. No chips or cracks. In the whole set there might be two or three flakes to the paint. Most likely made during the early part of the Meiji period, the pieces are hand thrown and subject to the variations of handcrafted pottery.
A terrific design, most likely over 130 years old.

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Gorgeous Davenport Longport Staffordshire Imari Mustard Pot Circa 1870 - 1886

Silverplated hinged lid.

In excellent condition!

8.3 centimeters tall

7.5 centimeters at widest including handle.

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Rare Antique Bezalel School of the Arts Palestine Repoussé Relief Plaque Shepherd Playing Music to Sheep

Such a beautiful piece of work. It was created at the Bezalel School in Palestine sometime soon after the turn of the last century. This lovely repoussé relief depicts a shepherd playing a flute like instrument for three sheep while relaxing under a tree.
The outside edge of the plaque measures approximately 5 1/4 inches wide by 6 inches tall and approximately an inch deep. The brass metal plaque measures 3 5/8“ x 4 1/2“. The condition is very, very good but being over 100 years old there is the occasional scratch to the wood. The metal plaque could be polished to a bright shine if the new owner so desired but some people prefer the patina that comes with age. I leave all patina decisions to the new owner. Please see all of the photographs as they are part of the description.

The Bezalel school was an art movement in Palestine in the late Ottoman and British Mandate periods. Named for the Bezalel Art School, predecessor of the Bezalel Academy of Art and Design, it has been described as "a fusion of oriental art and Art Nouveau."
The Bezalel school artists blended varied strands of surroundings, tradition and innovation in paintings and craft objects that invoked biblical themes, Islamic design and European traditions in their effort to carve out a distinctive style of Jewish art for the new nation planned in the ancient Jewish homeland. The works of art created by the group contributed significantly to the creation of a distinctive Israeli national culture.

The founder of the school was Boris Schatz, who left his position as head of the Royal Academy of Arts in Sofia, Bulgaria, to make aliyah 1906 and established an academy for Jewish arts in Jerusalem.

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Derby Porcelain Pug Figure of a Reclining Dog England Early 19th C Figurine

Porcelain Figure of a Reclining Pug Dog, England, early 19th century, attributed to Derby. Polychrome enamel decorated light brown pug dog on a green rectangular base and gilt trim line. Height - 2 3/8 in.
Length - 3-1/2 in.
Depth - 2 in.

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