This small Box is likely turned from Bamboo and would have been from a joint in the stalk; finish lacquered in dark red, "oxblood". Note the superb craftsmanship of the box, the pleasing, natural indented shape; tiny incised grooves around the lid top, and around the edge of the top rim indicate old machinery, or hand-turning. While we do not guarantee this piece is older than 1900, we believe it may be very early 19th Century, and possibly even earlier. ...click for details
Insert a mirror or painting in this 19th Century Handcarved wood, Oval frame, original deep gold finish provides a lovely patina. 21st Century handpainted, slightly concave inner border of blue and aqua flowers. The decoration excepted, the frame is completely original, including the very elegant and attractive embossed fabric backing. Note the age-appropriate dragon-like motif of the fabric--fraying has begun on the fabric edge. A wonderful example of a hand-constructed Italian frame, which ...click for details
Antique, crudely handmade, Wooden Box with handpainted floral and gilt decoration against black painted ground, with random overlays of paper-thin mother of pearl. Wood box with two hinges, thin aluminum-like lining to the interior (not tin, possibly partially painted silver), velvet on base. 9.25" x 6.25" x 5.75" tall. In good condition considering age, with lower bumped corners, some loss of decoration, faded velvet base which is also coming loose. c. 1920s. $20 US Shippin ...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. $16 US Shipping.
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
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.
Handsome wood frame with very small handcarved pattern on each side of the black liner. Very good condition with some slight loss to gesso on the uppermost gold liner; some repainting to that liner. A mirror (covered for photography) has been in the frame for quite some time, although it, also, is in very good condition. Sight is 7.75" x 9.75", 12.5" x 14.5" to the outside of the frame, 3.25" deep. Heavy. $25 US Shipping.
