1957 NYC Iconic Restaurant Cavanagh's Steak House Menu 260 West 23rd St

 

This vintage menu from the iconic Cavanagh's Steak House in New York City is a  must-have for any collector of restaurant memorabilia.  Featuring the restaurant's address at 260 West 23rd St, this menu offers a glimpse  into the past and the culinary offerings of a bygone era.  With its elegant design and classic typography, this menu is sure to be a  conversation piece in any home or office.  It is in very good condition for it's age and has some minor issues seen in the photos. This menu has a very slight "attic" smell when you hold it right up to your nose.  Noted for accuracy's sake for anyone who may be sensitive. Add this piece of history to your collection today! I have lots more vintage menus to list.  Please check back. See it here in our eBay store.

Hazel Ware mid century painting Temple of Juno fantasy

 

This fabulous surrealist dreamscape that seems to depict (as best I can tell) a version of The Temple of Juno at Agrigento, Sicily. The scene is populated by various little figures recreationally, enjoying themselves on an mountain topped with ruins.
The oil painting is signed by Hazel Ware, an artist and designer, who gained fame designing handkerchiefs with whimsical puppies and kittens on them in the 1950s. She can for instance, be seen in the book Handkerchiefs:volume two, a collectors guide, identification and values. By Barbara Guggenheim in Helene Guarnaccia.
I don’t know if this painting was painted while she was studying or after she became a fabulous handkerchief designer, but its modernist feel is most likely from the postwar era. It is painted on some type of board, not canvas.
CONDITION —
The painting really needs to be cleaned!
Most likely from cigarette smoke, the yellowing is most noticeable in the clouds. The linen edging that surrounds the painting, has yellowed and needs to be replaced. The outside frame could stand to be touched up.
Perfect work for an intermediate restorer, as the paint is not lifting or cracking just very dirty.
The painting is priced with condition in mind.

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Last Chance Auction Ends Today! Jack Russel TERRIER Oil Painting Mid-Century Dog Portrait by V M Metallo 1952

 Classically painted portrait signed V. M. Metallo and dated 1952.

Handsome Jack Russel terrier or a fox terrier or even a rat terrier.   

From a nice Rhode Island estate. 

It's companion, in poorer condition sold for over $300!

It does have some condition issues but is ready to hang.

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SALE! Framed Pledge of Allegiance Ornate Illuminated by J.R. Rosen Studio Boston 1956

Very patriotic, framed Pledge of Allegiance. by J.R. Rosen Studio Boston with Flag and Shield.  Dated 1956, it is in very good condition. Very ornate lettering within an intricate art nouveau style cartouche. Measures 12 1/2" x 9 1/2". Very fancy. Check it out here on eBay.

Charles Demetropoulos Watercolor Painting Rockport Street June 1952

Delightful watercolor street scene by listed artist Charles Demetropoulos captures the mood of downtown  Rockport, Massachusetts during a summer shower. A woman crosses the street with her umbrella. Someone waits under the porch for the rain to stop.  Cars parked on the street amid the shops and homes of this famous artist's colony. Signed and dated by the artist. June 19, 1952.   The watercolor painting is 24 3/4" x 30 3/4" It bears the stamp from the artist's estate on the back. This painting was last sold at auction in 1996. I have that paperwork and I will give to you. The image itself is in excellent condition while overall this is in very good condition with some wear t o the frame, some areas of discoloration on the mat, and the fabric strip on the fame is loose in areas. Displays beautifully despite all that.  See it in our eBay shop here.

1952 Original V M Metallo Mid-Century TERRIER Dog Portrait Oil Painting

Beautifully painted portrait of this beloved pup.

I believe this was commissioned and they chose a very talented artist. 

Classical rendition signed V. M. Metallo and dated 1952.

This may be a smooth fox terrier, rat terrier or Jack Russel terrier. 

There are some condition issues. Please see photos.

Easily touched up but it looks fabulous as is.

From a nice Rhode Island estate. Please see the other dog portrait I picked up there, a very handsome Pomeranian.

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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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Walter Bosse Zebra Donkey Salt Pepper Holder Black Brass Hertha Baller 1950

This donkey salt and pepper shaker holder was designed by Walter Bosse and manufactured by Hertha Baller, Austria, Vienna, in midcentury in the 1950s.
The donkey is made of blackened brass. The shakers are missing - the listing price reflects this condition issue.
Please see all of the photos as they are part of the description.
Walter Bosse (November 13, 1904–December 13, 1979) was a Viennese artist, designer, ceramist, potter, metalworker, and craftsman noted for his modernist bronze animal figurines and grotesques. 

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Walter Bosse Zebra Donkey Salt Pepper Holder Black Brass Hertha Baller 1950

This donkey salt and pepper shaker holder was designed by Walter Bosse and manufactured by Hertha Baller, Austria, Vienna, midcentury in 1950s.
The donkey is made of blackened brass. The shakers are missing - the listing price reflects this condition issue. 

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SOLD! 1950s Vtg Cranberry Ruby Red Murano Glass Hinged Oval Jewelry Box by Cendese Italy

A truly beautiful cranberry red ribbed Murano glass hinged jewelry box by Giovanni Cendese, Murano Italy. Gilt central detail and hinge.

The box has seen some life in its 70 odd years, as the scratches on the bottom, and the slightly off perfect angle to the lid, as can be seen in the photos.

Still a very remarkable piece, no chips or cracks, the color is vivid, there is a trace of sticker on the bottom. Priced with condition in mind.

The box measures 4 1/2 inches long, 3 1/2 inches deep and 3 1/2 inches high.

$325

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1952 Saint Joan of Arc Sebastian Miniature SML – 209 Square Base

Isn’t she beautiful? And very hard to find. Made by the Sebastian miniature company of Marblehead, Mass. This statue of Saint Joan of Arc is beautifully detailed! Measuring 4 1/2 inches tall, she is in excellent vintage condition. The only fault I could find is a spot at the back of the base that looks like it was a factory fault.
Her base is also marked 1952.
She has her original foil Sebastian miniatures label. 

$168

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1950s Blue Morpheus Butterfly Wing Sweater Clips Sweater Guard

All though sometimes you’ll see these labeled as collar clips, this is actually a sweater guard or a sweater chain.
Around 70 years ago sweater sets we’re all the rage and wearing a cardigan draped over your shoulders was a common look. Jewelry inventors took this as a cue to invent a safety guard to keep your sweater from falling.
This silver colored set of clips are in very good condition except for a small area on the corner of one of them , where there had been a manufacturing glue drip that removed the finish. The price reflects the condition. The blue of the Morpheus wings are very vivid behind the reverse painted tropical scene.

$20

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Belgium Pottery Centerpiece Footed Fruit Bowl Vintage 1950's Thulin Drip Glaze Pottery

andsome Vintage 1950's Belgium pottery fruit bowl centerpiece on 3 feet, marked with incised vase mark.

Unusual shape measuring 11-1/2 inches wide, with applied stylized modern ceramic flowers and leaves.

It looks like Thulin Drip Glaze Pottery with wonderful green and mocha running colors.

No Breaks or repairs, no cracks or chips. It does have a finely crazed glaze.

This center piece would look lovely with large flower heads floating in it.

$72 

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Vtg 1955 Geo. Lefton Lady Louise Figurine

This lovely figurine made by George Lefton in 1955 stands 7 1/2 inches tall.

$30

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Best! 1950s Choker and Earrings set! Made of Black Speckled Thermoplastic & AB Rhinestones

 

Available at JunkQueenJellyBean on Etsy