1920s Gouda Zuid Holland Damascus Vase Arts and Craft Dutch folk art

 

Made in the 1920s this beautiful Gouda vase has a wonderful shape and a lovely polychrome glaze.
It is in excellent antique condition with no chips or cracks or crazing. There is the occasional tiny glaze pop, typical in the manufacturing of this type of pottery. Marked Damascus 0101S Holland. The vase measures 5 inches tall and approximately 4 1/2 inches in diameter.

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Vtg Metal Star Mercerized American Thread Company spool display Cabinet

 

This wonderful vintage metal cabinet is probably from the 1920s. It was made for the American thread company as a point of display spool cabinet. It’s a four drawer spool box with glass on the front of the drawers. The front is emblazoned with “Star Mercerized”. The drawers all work well.
Now for the bad news – apparently somebody attempted to use it as a stepstool at one point and dented the top as you can see in the photos. There’s a few spots of discoloration on the top as you can see in the photos. Normally sold for double this price. I am pricing it taking the condition into account. A heavy item. It weighs 17 pounds unboxed.

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SALE!!! Mr. Pickwick figural brass trinket or pocket change tray Dickens Pickwick Papers dish Made in England

 Measuring 5 1/4“ x 4 1/2“ this brass trinket or pocket change tray is decorated with a figure of Mr. Pickwick from the Pickwick papers by Dickens. The tray has a rope edge trim. An unusual item, most likely designed with the thought of a mans pocket change at the end of the day.

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1920s Art Deco Equestrian Christmas card signed JB

Done an incredibly fine detail, and in either watercolor or gouache. This 4.75 x 3 1/2“ illustration depicts a male and female rider approaching the innkeeper at a Merry Xmas Inn.
A note attached to the back reads, “A Merry Xmas“ original pencil and watercolor signed J.B. A note on the verso says “by postal artist JB“ it says circa 1930s probably original art for a published Christmas card. “
The uncredited note aside, I believe the illustration was done in the 20s as it looks very much like the Art Deco covers on Vanity Fair magazine at the time.
The frame job is absolutely beautiful with some wear, the image has some faint foxing. A terrific stylized piece of art that would be perfect to reproduce for your Christmas card.

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1920s Alabaster Figural lamp of woman with roses

 

This amazing lamp from the 1920s depicts a beautiful woman in contemporary clothes, holding an arm load of roses. She is carved of alabaster and is mounted on a plinth which, with the lamp pole are made of marble.
The height from the bottom of the base to the top of the piece of marble that holds the harp is 19 1/2 inches. From the top of the finial to the fixture is 12 1/2 inches. This is a very heavy piece weighing in at almost 17 pounds without a shade.
Most likely purchased in Italy while on a Grand Tour somewhere between 1909 and the 1920 as we can see from her style.
In marvelous condition, especially when you consider it is over 100 years old it was most likely carried back on a steamship cruiser. There is the occasional slight ding as you can see on one corner of her plinth in the front,some loss to the marble that bands the pole, and some rubbed edges on the roses . But her face and figure are in excellent condition. (although she works and lights up just fine I would replace the wiring which seems to be original.)

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c 1930 BW Photo Park Street Boston Massachusetts Statehouse 223/1000

So much going on in this matted,framed, and numbered silver gelatin photo.  Chilly Bostonians attend to their business in the heart of the city next to  Boston Common, looking up towards the gold dome of the Massachusetts statehouse.  Some businesses are still here but most are gone, with some not forgotten. Late 1920s early 1930s? I am unsure of the significance of this image, but it looks like a press photo.  It has been numbered 223/1000.  I hope more information would be available on the back of the photographic image.  8" x 10" image in a 14" x 17" (approx.) frame. The frame is chippy and shabby but ready to hang. Check out the ebay auction here

Antique Miniature Dutch Clog Shoe 835 Standard Silver Pastoral Scenes

Beautiful little decorative 835 continental silver Dutch clog shoe.
Made by JD Schleissner & Sohne. The shoe measures two and three-quarter inches long by 7/8 inches wide by 1 inch tall.
In excellent vintage condition.

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Exceptional Pre-War German Putti Cherub Child Fine Porcelain Lamp Beautiful Detail

The overall measurements of the lamp is 18 inches tall to the top of the harp. The measurements of the ceramic base is 10 inches tall. There’s no chips or cracks or crazing on this absolutely beautiful little baby boy putti lamp. The attention to detail in the painting and glazing of this remarkable piece is really spectacular. The lamp depicts a cherubic child carrying a pair of baskets.
The fixture seems to work fine the lamp needs to be rewired.

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Small Lead Baby Lamb Figurine Paperweight

 It’s just so endearing. Most likely from the 1920s, this small lead lamb paperweight has a bronze painted finish. Measuring an inch and a quarter long by 2 inches tall.

It weighs 5 ounces. A sweet little desk accessory.

The condition is very good considering 100 years of use.

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1920s Dressel Kister German Half Doll Boudoir Lamp

Standing approximately 11 inches tall, this lovely German half doll boudoir lamp is a woman in the style of Marie Antoinette or Madame Pompadour. To me, it’s amazing that this item that is approximately 100 years old and is in such terrific condition. It needs to be rewired, but anything you buy at this age should be re-wired. Her clothing is in pretty good shape as you can see in the photos. She even has her original light bulbs still in place and the curly cue filament is still in one piece. The bulb is rather grimy. I bought this item out of a local estate and I hesitate to even clean the bulb as the person who will restore this will most likely want it untouched. 

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Antique Dutch Children Lot Gebruder Heubach Porcelain Bisque

This is really a very cute lot of Dutch children from approximately 100 years ago. The tallest boy (approximately 7 inches) is a decanter. Unfortunately his cork has broken and then replaced with a pencil somebody stuck into his head.He could either be glued permanently on or his cork could be replaced. He does have some crazing but no chips or cracks. He has very round googly eyes that were popular in the 1920s.
The next figure is a made in Japan Bell boy.  As bells go he doesn’t make much of a noise but he’s without breakage of any kind, impressed Japan on the back of his foot. Once again this figure has an endearing cherubic face with 1920s style eyes.
The last of the lot, also in excellent condition are these two 2 1/2 inch tall singing children. Made by Gebruder Heubach they are made of porcelain bisque and have a lovely paint job on their tiny little faces. A paint job to be expected from that company.

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Mr. Pickwick Brass Trinket Pocket Change Tray Dickens Pickwick Papers Dish England

Measuring 5 1/4“ x 4 1/2“ this brass trinket or pocket change tray is decorated with a figure of Mr. Pickwick from the Pickwick Papers by Charles Dickens. The tray has a rope edge trim. An unusual item, most likely designed with the thought of a mans pocket change at the end of the day.
As you can see it has seen heavy use. I did not polish it leaving the patina choices to the new owner.

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Austrian Bronze Cold Painted Pekingese Dog Figurine

Just look at him! This feisty little Pekingese pup 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. C. 1920's.

Delightful Pair 1920s Tyrolean Alpine Village Woodcut Prints Signed Ltd Ed.

Wonderful pair of woodblock prints depicting post WWI Tyrolean alpine village life.

Bold, eye-catching colors are sure to brighten any room.

Both signed C. Bartow.

Print "Tyrolians" is signed by the artist and numbered 89 of 350.

Print "Ḧot Day" is signed by the artist and numbered 192 of 350.

Each frame is approx 10 3/4" x 9 3/4".

Each print is approx 4" x 4".

Really nice matting and frames.

In excellent vintage condition with the odd minute ding to frame and a few tiny marks on the glass. You can only see under very close scrutiny. They are ready to hang.

Please see all the photos.

Shipped as framed with glass.

$500

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1920s Happy Dancing Dutchmen Cereal Bowl and Milk Jug Pitcher Set

Just the cutest little cereal set from the 1920s, decorated with happy dancing Dutchmen. The cereal bowl measures 5 1/2 inches in diameter. The pitcher stands 3 1/4 inches tall. 

$69

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Antique Chinese Fluorite Jade Quartz Carved Guan Yin Lamp

 What a wonderful find our carved Chinese Fluorite Jade quartz Kwan Yin lamp really is! Not only is she a beautiful statue, but she is on a very detailed carved wooden stand, which is mounted on a magnificently styled brass base. The brass base is ornamented with a carved carnelian mounted on the front. The lamp also has the second bulb behind the Quan Yin statue for mood illumination.

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Just In - Gorgeous 1920s Japanese Lacquerware Tray SOLD

 Japanese lacquerware tray with images of court figures in kimonos examining painted scrolls in the shadow of Mount Fuji.

10 inches in diameter. 

Considering this tray is 100 years old and has been used as…well, a tray, it’s in pretty good condition.

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