Large antique bohemian glass vanity box

 The condition of this unusually large vanity box is remarkable!

Made of what I believe to be Bohemian glass, it stands on four metal legs, and is bound with a brass edge and clasp.
Made well over 100 years ago, the glass is unchipped. There is some discoloration to the finish on the banding that surrounds the opening.
The box is approximately 7 inches in diameter and stands a shade over 4 1/2 inches tall.
Vanity boxes of this shape were frequently used for jewelry boxes and powder boxes. I don’t believe this was ever used as a jewelry box, because the interior is in such good shape.
Made up of an translucent, frosted whitish glass, highlighted with spatters of royal blue, gold and yellow, this rare piece is a stunner!

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SALE!!! Miniature Dutch 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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Antique advertising, novelty buttonhook S. Cohen and Co. Kid gloves

This wonderful antique advertising novelty buttonhook (although it’s not hook shaped it is designed to help you button your gloves) was made for” S. Cohen & Co. Dealers in Fringes, Passementerie, Laces, Ornaments, Buttons & Small Wares.” I have a photograph of their advertising that I will show in the last two pictures.
The actual pull through loop is attached to a die-cut silver metal eagle that holds a glove clutched in its claws. Stamped on the back of the eagle are the words “S. COHEN & CO. KID GLOVES WINTER ST.”
The eagle is an excellent condition, especially considering its edge. The loop has some surface rust toward the bend.
The loop is 3 inches long. The eagle is approximately an inch and a half long.

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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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Mid century Scandinavian unmarked Nils Erik From sterling

This lovely modernist set of earrings, and a matching pendant was most likely made by Nils Erik From. As it is created with his signature, oxidized cupped disks and bezel set stones. The stones in this case are rhodochrosite. The set is unmarked, except for individual 925 markings on each piece. The pendant measures 2 inches from top loop to bottom.

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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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SALE! Mid century Vietnamese woman handpainted china plaque by Laraque

 

This is absolutely one of the most beautiful pieces of china painting I have ever found. Measuring 12 and three-quarter inches by 9 inches, with a half inch rise of a lip around the edge, it is pierced at either end for hanging.

Hand painted and signed Laraque, the plaque is without a date but appears to be a mid century work.
The porcelain painting pictures a young Vietnamese woman with an umbrella, carrying a bottle.

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Vtg Redwing Pottery Covered Water Pitcher mid century colors

This vintage mid century, Red Wing water, or lemonade pitcher is in excellent condition. 

No chips or cracks no repairs.

As can be seen in the photos, the body has a bean pot brown glaze and the lid is glazed a teal green color. Wonderful mid century colors.
The pitcher holds approximately 64 ounces, and stands approximately 9 1/2 inches tall.

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1940s/50s Green leaping gazelle, antelope, television lamp

 

This vintage television lamp was made somewhere between the late 40s and the 1950s. The leaping gazelle, or leaping antelope design was a very popular art deco motif. The emerald green glaze was popular during the same era.
I believe this is a fairly early one most likely made by Hollywood Ceramics out of Los Angeles, California. Phil-Mar made a similar style, but I think the open bottom with the foil reflecting the long tube bulb is an earlier creation.
The lamp is an excellent vintage condition without chips or cracks. There are some glazed cracks in the base that were done as a result of the manufacturing process. Unbelievably the lamp still has its original reflector in the bottom.

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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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Bon Appetite angel sign by Lark Elizabeth Rodrigues

This wonderful 17 inch long, angel proudly proclaims the words “Bon Appétit!”

Made by renowned potter Lark Elizabeth Rodrigues, and decorated with some of her famous flower work. The piece is an excellent vintage condition. The ribbon hanger could stand to be ironed.
Lark Elizabeth Rodriguez has been creating fine pottery from her Portsmouth, Rhode Island studio for over 30 years. Known for her nature, themed pottery, Lark throws, hand sculpts and paints each piece to perfection.

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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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SALE!!! David Andersen sterling silver historic Viking abstract serpent brooch

A fascinating work by David Anderson from the 1960s, this brooch is a saga copy of an ancient Viking cloak pin. Made in Norway it is copied from a design created in 1000 A.D. And I believe would be suitable for both sexes. The pin measures 1 5/8” x 1 1/2”. Signed on the back, it’s in excellent vintage condition.

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Large Collection of Folk Art Pottery

We just started shopping again in earnest and scored a ton of new old stock folk art pottery. 

Bunny rabbits, sheep, fish, squirrels, frogs, and more. All by the same very clever potter. 

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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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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