Leather Covered Walking Monkey Statue with Glass Eyes and Beautiful Age Patina

A gaper is a stone or wooden figurehead, often depicting a Moor, Muslim, or North African. The figurehead first appeared in the late 16th century as a hangout sign used outside the storefronts of drug stores in the Netherlands. The meaning of gaper is the same in English; the figurehead is always displayed with an open mouth, sometimes with a pill resting on his tongue. The gaper's gaping tongue could represent the intake of medicine and grimace represents the bitter taste of the medicine. The gaper takes on various appearances that are symbolic of the origin for the pharmacist...

Saint Erasmus or Saint Elmo (Antioch, ca. 240 – Formia, 303) was an Italian bishop and patron saint of the sailors. His attribute was the capstan, a winch on which the anchor chains were rolled up. He died as a martyr for his faith, and his bones were transferred to Gaeta in the 9th century, where they are kept in the cathedral to this day. The electric phenomenon of Saint Elmus fire is named after Saint Erasmus and the 16th C humanist Desiderius Erasmus. Little is known with certainty about Saint Erasmus' life. However, many legends may have been passed on orally until the - no older writings are known with certainty. His birthplace was in present-day Syria. However, the persecution of Christians under Emperor Diocletian forced him to flee to Mount Lebanon...

19th century wooden Statue of the virgin carrying Jezus.

This handmade papier mâché flamingo has its original colors. It's about one meter high and stands on one leg. The flamingo dates from the mid-20t...

Large oval based glass dome/shade with 26 exotic, colourful birds in naturalistic setting comprising Hummingbirds with open wings and on their nests. This Victorian arrangement is in...

Paper trade label present to the back of case.

This beautiful, antique sculpture of the Virgin Mary in prayers was created in Provence, France, circa 1780. Embellished with gold leaf and polychrome finish, the classic religious f...

A monkey handcrafted from a pinched and riveted piece of leather.

1930s leather medicine ball, nice color and patina.

A fantastic and wonderfully hand carved piece. This mischievous looking monkey has beautiful blue glass inset eyes. Would be the crown jewel of any walking cane collection...

This antique baby Jesus figure was crafted in Italy, circa 1780. The hand-painted putti carving feature its original polychrome finish for a luxurio...

Beautifully rendered ceramic figure of man with musical grinding box and monkey. The detail and execution of this ceramic piece, made by hand is outstanding. The figure renders detai...