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Showing posts with label curio. Show all posts

Monday, August 21, 2023

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.

Saturday, December 10, 2022

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!

Check it out in our Etsy shop here.

Wednesday, December 7, 2022

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.

Tuesday, November 22, 2022

Sled Dog Pulling Antique Turban Mother of Pearl Shell Sleigh




I believe this little figurine of a handsome sled-dog pulling a shell sleigh or a sled was made in commemoration of all the arctic and antarctic exploration that was going on when he was created. This was made at the turn of the last century when Robert Peary and Frederick Cook were all the rage representing the adventurous spirit of the time.
The figure of the dog is 2 inches long and 1 1/2 inches high. The little dog has what appears to be a chip off of the very top of one ear, however this chip is glazed over so it was done during manufacturing.
The dog and sled measure at 5 1/2 inches long. The sled is made up of what I believe is copper wire and mother of pearl turban shell. There is a tiny chip to the shell edge, Not overly noticeable but it is there.
A remarkably rare item, it’s in overall, very good condition except for the noted above.

*Take 20% off when you spend $50.00 or more. No coupon necessary. Discount taken at checkout. Sale Runs Till December 1st, 2022. Happy Holidays!

Check it out in our Etsy shop here.

Miniature Vienna Bronze Cat on Chair Playing with Terrier Dog






At over 120 years old, this is adorable 1 5/8 inch figurine is a Vienna bronze depicting a cat on a chair with an attentive Jack Russell attempting to play. Structurally sound it sits just fine although it has obviously been bent on that back chair leg. One of the tiny dog’s back legs has a manufacturing fracture line that has been there a good long time, the foot seems firm but delicate. The paint is about 95% present some chips here and there. Just adorable.

*Take 20% off when you spend $50.00 or more. No coupon necessary. Discount taken at checkout. Sale Runs Till December 1st, 2022. 

Happy Holidays!

Check it out in our Etsy shop here.

Tuesday, November 15, 2022

Lead Metal Duckling Figurine Solid Lead Duck Vintage Figure





This adorable duckling figure is made of solid lead. Measuring 4 1/4“ x 2 1/4“ x 2“ this hefty little fella weighs almost a pound and a half. At this size he would make a fine paperweight, although I’m not sure if that was the original purpose.
In very good condition, he’s quite artistically rendered. The little duckling looks so much like it just took a drink of water or maybe a tasty grain.

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Saturday, November 12, 2022

European Brass Children Figurine 3 Antique Figures



Measuring 2 1/2 inches tall by 3 inches wide this little statue is made up of three antique brass children in what appear to be Austrian or German clothing. Approximately 100 years old. Years of patina, but if you prefer your brass shiny I’m sure they could be shined right up.

Victorian Children Sledding Statue Brass and Wood Figurine




Measuring 3 1/2 inches long by almost 3 inches high, this wonderful antique brass figurine depicts true Victorian children sledding. The little girl rides a wooden and brass sled that her brother pushes. Interestingly, the little boy has either the tail of a shirt or a tail , hanging out of the back of his pants. On the front of the sled is a small loop, indicating that these two children were once attached to something else. Very heavy for its size.

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Wednesday, November 2, 2022

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. 

Check it out in our Etsy shop here. 

Wednesday, October 26, 2022

Victorian Novelty 800 Silver Miniature Sedan Chair Dance Card Box with Hinged Domed Lid





A rare late Victorian novelty silver miniature playing card or dance card box modeled in the form a sedan chairnwith hinged domed lid. 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! 

Check it out in our Etsy shop here.

Tuesday, October 25, 2022

Dutch Silver Miniature Windmill Articulated 835 Continental Silver Doll House





This sweet little antique miniature of a windmill with moving parts is most likely 835 silver. I acid tested it for silver and it tested as silver. Standing 3 1/2 inches tall the windmill house rotates with the attached stairwell. The blades of the windmill rotate and the little flag on top can move. It’s in very good condition but, over the past 100 years of existence somethings are a little bent. The building itself rocks a tiny bit on its base but could be tightened up underneath by someone with better eyesight than mine. It has been priced with condition in mind.

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Monday, October 24, 2022

Miniature Dutch Clog Shoe 835 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.

Check it out in our Etsy shop here.

Sunday, October 23, 2022

Samoyed Sled Dog Pulling Antique Turban Mother of Pearl Shell






I believe this little figurine of a handsome sled-dog pulling a shell sleigh or a sled was made in commemoration of all the arctic and antarctic exploration that was going on when he was created. This was made at the turn of the last century when Robert Peary and Frederick Cook were all the rage representing the adventurous spirit of the time.
The figure of the Samoyed dog is 2 inches long and 1 1/2 inches high. The little dog has what appears to be a chip off of the very top of one ear, however this chip is glazed over so it was done during manufacturing.
The dog and sled measure at 5 1/2 inches long. The sled is made up of what I believe is copper wire and mother of pearl turban shell. There is a tiny chip to the shell edge, Not overly noticeable but it is there.
A remarkably rare item, it’s in overall, very good condition except for the noted above.

$85

Check it out in our Etsy shop here.

Thursday, September 22, 2022

Little Carved Amethyst Cat Figure Seated



Measuring about an inch long, this sweet little carved amethyst kitty cat is nicely finished. The amethyst changing to an almost green color at the feet gives the appearance of a kitty sitting in grass. Charming a little item.

$14

Check it out in our Etsy shop here.