This is a most graceful and elegant lamp, electric girandole, very desirable, in excellent undamaged condition (with cord being an exception, and 2 of the large prisms each have a small nick on an edge). 20" (50.8 cm) tall, 11" (27.94 cm) side-to-side, and 9" (22.86 cm) front-to-back. We find no marks on the base. c. 1920s-30s. $32 US Shipping. [photo colors are not the best; is lovely brass coloring]
12-piece grouping; three antique handcarved, wooden, decorative futniture pieces; plus nine modern pieces in various stages of reproduction carving. Size of the two antique left/right pieces are approximately 9.5" x 3.5" x 1.25"; the center antique urn and fruit carving is 6.5" x 5" x 1". The two larger pieces are signed by monogram, intertwined "O.A" or "C.A." or other first initial. All other pieces are unsigned. Woods vary from Mahogany, to Ro ...click for details
Lovely oval, suspended, wood & gesso frame, finished in taupe and silver gilt. Art Noveau design; some abrasions and missing gilding in spots; charming as is, or could be re-touched with silver. Opening approximately 9.5" x 7.5"; outside dimensions are 9.75" x 12.75" x .50" for the upper portion; 12.75" x 1.5" x 3" deep for the base. c. 1880-1920. $14 US Shipping.
Great design in these heavy, 19th Century Wall Brackets, shelf supports, or use as bookends, door supports, or other decorative accessory. 19èmes parenthèses de mur de fer de fonte de siècle. Old black and white paint layers make for an interesting finish. 10.25" x 7.50" x 2" (26.03 x 19.05 x 5.08 cm). Wear appropriate to age. c. 1840-1900. $28 US Shipping.
Porcelain figural groups on filigree brass or bronze bases; socket fittings and possibly the cut-crystal prisms are newer additions. The groupings are different, and each with a male, a female, and a lamb, all seated following grape gathering. We have not taken these apart, so we do not know if the figures are marked; however, we suggest that they may be German in origin. The silk shades are included (one has a small tear to the lining). 9.5" (24.13 cm) to top of fittings, 4.5" x 3 ...click for details
Black ground with gilt flowers (poppies perhaps) and butterflies surrounding this early 20th century metalware waste/trash can by the Tindeco Company, Baltimore, Maryland (1914-1965), also known as the Tin Decorating Company. See history below. This lovely item measures about 12" tall, 12.75" side-to-side, 8" front-to-back. Scattered wear throughout, and some areas of oxidation on the underside base. An attractive accessory item just as it is. c. 1925. $20 US Shipping. ...click for details
Rare English Double Foot Stool, foot rest, and sometimes called a "sofa stool," with elaborate, drop-in, handworked needlepoint cushion. Queen Anne style with plain skirt, three-part cabriole legs, and pad feet; peg-joints, with inset corner construction. About 39.5" x 15.5" x 9" tall to the top of frame. Attractive normal and expected wear. c. 1925. Shipping quote on request.
19th Century desk or vanity Chair, French Louis XVI, cane seating (appears original), and original ormolu decoration. Height is about 35", cane seat measures 16" x 16.5". Very good condition, with normal wear, seat slightly loose and needs tightening, and slight curvature to left rear leg. Please email us for a link to detailed, closeup photos. $120 US Shipping.
Antique table or niche Lamp of Alabaster-white Italian Carrara Marble; an opening in lid of this unique, urn-type lamp allows for the escape of the heat from a small electric bulb; display lamp with or without the attractively carved lid. Probably originally designed for a candle. 11" (27.94 cm) tall, 3.75" (9.52 cm) diameter. A few scattered, very minor abrasions, one nick on back right corner (pictured), overall excellent condition. Heavy. c. 1900-1920. $25 US Shipping.
Giltwood tabletop frame on matching stand, lightly colored floral decoration, center top. Art Nouveau styling and period; overall measurements are 13.25" tall, 13" wide, 2.75" deep; frame proper measures 8-5/8" x 12" to top of decoration x .75" deep; inside is 8.125" x 10.125". A few of the small original nails remain. Excellent condition with age-appropriate wear to the gilding. c. 1880-1920. $14 US Shipping.
