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Nicaraguan Antiquities by Carl Bovallius, c.1970
Nicaraguan Antiquities by Carl Bovallius, c.1970

Nicaraguan Antiquities by Carl Bovallius, c.1970

Located in San Francisco, CA

**RARE** Nicaraguan Antiquities by Carl Bovallius From the Swedish Society of Anthropology and Geography, originally published in 1886, republished by the San Jose Publishing and...

Category

Mid-20th Century Nicaraguan Books

Materials

Paper

Pair of Vintage "Whiskey of Ye Monks" Ceramic Bottle Table Lamps 20th C.
Pair of Vintage "Whiskey of Ye Monks" Ceramic Bottle Table Lamps 20th C.

Pair of Vintage "Whiskey of Ye Monks" Ceramic Bottle Table Lamps 20th C.

Located in San Francisco, CA

Pair of Vintage "Whiskey of Ye Monks" Ceramic Bottle Table Lamps 20th C. Pair of vintage whiskey bottles converted to table lamps Each lamp measures 6" diameter at the base x 1...

Category

Late 20th Century American Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Mid Century Hand Painted Italian Table Lamp, C.1950
Mid Century Hand Painted Italian Table Lamp, C.1950

Mid Century Hand Painted Italian Table Lamp, C.1950

Located in San Francisco, CA

Mid century hand painted Italian table lamp, C.1950 Hand made - Hand painted Gorgeous ceramic table lamp with stylized rams heads on either side The centerpiece of the lamp...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Early 20th Century Prince of Wales Style Arm Chairs
Pair of Early 20th Century Prince of Wales Style Arm Chairs

Pair of Early 20th Century Prince of Wales Style Arm Chairs

Located in San Francisco, CA

Pair of early 20th century Prince of Wales style arm chairs Painted eggshell white and gold Measures: 24" wide x 20" deep x 19" high at the seat x 27" high at the arm x 39.5" h...

Category

Early 20th Century English Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Early 20th Century Table Top Four Light Candelabras, c.1910
Pair of Early 20th Century Table Top Four Light Candelabras, c.1910

Pair of Early 20th Century Table Top Four Light Candelabras, c.1910

Located in San Francisco, CA

Pair of early 20th century table top four light candelabras, c.1910. Gorgeous pressed and hand blown glass table top candelabras The frames are made from cast bronze Each candela...

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Early to Mid 20th Century Teak and Aluminum Ships Wheel 1930s to 1950s
Early to Mid 20th Century Teak and Aluminum Ships Wheel 1930s to 1950s

Early to Mid 20th Century Teak and Aluminum Ships Wheel 1930s to 1950s

Located in San Francisco, CA

Early to mid 20th century teak and aluminum ships wheel 1930s to 1950s Measure: 27" diameter This hand crafted early to mid 20th century ships wheel can be refurbished and put ...

Category

Early 20th Century American Nautical Objects

Materials

Aluminum

19th Century Bronze Lady
19th Century Bronze Lady

19th Century Bronze Lady

Located in San Francisco, CA

Extremely beautifully detailed 19th century bronze. A lady leaning on a tree stump after picking flowers for her basket. Great original patina. Sculptur...

Category

Antique 19th Century European Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Gilt Bronze Napoleon
19th Century Gilt Bronze Napoleon

19th Century Gilt Bronze Napoleon

Located in San Francisco, CA

Fabulous 19th century gilt bronze Napoleon sculpture. Extremely detailed bronze of Napoleon Bonaparte. It measures: 9 inches high 3 3/4 inche...

Category

Antique 19th Century French Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Bronze Putti's a Pair
19th Century Bronze Putti's a Pair

19th Century Bronze Putti's a Pair

Located in San Francisco, CA

Beautiful pair of 19th century bronze putti's. They each measure 8 inches high by 3 inches wide. Incredible detail in these two beauties.

Category

Antique 19th Century European Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Mid-Century Modern Brass and Walnut Table Lamp, circa 1960
Mid-Century Modern Brass and Walnut Table Lamp, circa 1960

Mid-Century Modern Brass and Walnut Table Lamp, circa 1960

Located in San Francisco, CA

Mid-Century Modern brass and walnut table lamp, circa 1960 Bulbous brass base with a walnut neck Very sleek and elegant Measures: 6" diameter at the base x 8" at the body x ...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Early 20th Century Blue and White Graniteware Six Pieces
Early 20th Century Blue and White Graniteware Six Pieces

Early 20th Century Blue and White Graniteware Six Pieces

Located in San Francisco, CA

Early 20th century blue and white graniteware six pieces A fine old collection of antique American metal and enamel graniteware A coffee pot, coffee can with lid, a long narrow...

Category

Early 20th Century American Serving Pieces

Materials

Metal

Antique Brass and Tassel Military Shoulder Scales with 78th Field Artillery Pins
Antique Brass and Tassel Military Shoulder Scales with 78th Field Artillery Pins

Antique Brass and Tassel Military Shoulder Scales with 78th Field Artillery Pins

Located in San Francisco, CA

Antique brass and tassel military shoulder scales with 78th Field Artillery enamel pins Interesting military items Mounted dimensions: 13" wide x 17" high Good antique condi...

Category

Early 20th Century American Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Brass

19th Century Walnut Serving Tray on Stand
19th Century Walnut Serving Tray on Stand

19th Century Walnut Serving Tray on Stand

Located in San Francisco, CA

19th century walnut serving tray on stand Serving tray with handles on four sides The sides of table drop down to make a larger surface, gr...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Tray Tables

Materials

Walnut

19th Century American Carved Walnut Hoof Foot Side Chair
19th Century American Carved Walnut Hoof Foot Side Chair

19th Century American Carved Walnut Hoof Foot Side Chair

Located in San Francisco, CA

19th century American carved walnut hoof foot side chair Handsome handcrafted side chair Measures: 19" wide x 18" deep x 19.5" high at the seat x 43.5" high at the back Soli...

Category

Antique 18th Century American Side Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Contemporary Walnut Framed Upholstered Armchairs with Inlay
Pair of Contemporary Walnut Framed Upholstered Armchairs with Inlay

Pair of Contemporary Walnut Framed Upholstered Armchairs with Inlay

Located in San Francisco, CA

Pair of contemporary walnut framed upholstered armchairs with inlay Measures: 24" wide x 19" deep x 19.5" high at the seat x 14.5" high at the arms x 39" high at the back The c...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chairs

Materials

Wood

Hand Painted European Garden Scene on Metal Stand with Glass Insert, circa 1940
Hand Painted European Garden Scene on Metal Stand with Glass Insert, circa 1940

Hand Painted European Garden Scene on Metal Stand with Glass Insert, circa 1940

Located in San Francisco, CA

Hand painted european garden scene on metal tray on stand with glass insert, circa 1940. A beautiful hand painted scene with ample remains of the gilded wreath surrounding the tra...

Category

Early 20th Century English Tray Tables

Materials

Metal

Pair of Midcentury White Glaze Ceramic Table Lamps, circa 1960
Pair of Midcentury White Glaze Ceramic Table Lamps, circa 1960

Pair of Midcentury White Glaze Ceramic Table Lamps, circa 1960

Located in San Francisco, CA

Pair of midcentury white glaze ceramic table lamps, circa 1960. Wonderful pair or vintage table lamps 7" diameter at the base x 6.5" diameter at the body x 21" high to the top ...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage CA State Division International Association for ID Photograph circa 1930
Vintage CA State Division International Association for ID Photograph circa 1930

Vintage CA State Division International Association for ID Photograph circa 1930

Located in San Francisco, CA

California State Division International Association for Identification vintage photo, circa 1930 Dimensions 33.5" wide x 7.5" high The frame measures: 34.5" wide x 9" high A wide angle group photo taken at the Miramar Hotel in Santa Monica, California This organization is a professional association dedicated to the application of the Forensic Sciences in the Law Enforcement...

Category

Early 20th Century North American Photography

Materials

Paper

19th Century Hand Carved and Gilded Mahogany Wall Mirror
19th Century Hand Carved and Gilded Mahogany Wall Mirror

19th Century Hand Carved and Gilded Mahogany Wall Mirror

Located in San Francisco, CA

19th century hand carved and gilded mahogany wall mirror Mirror dimensions 14" wide x 28" high The frame measures 22.5" wide x 44.5" high The ...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mahogany

Vintage Large Scale "Kodak Film" Advertisement, circa 1950
Vintage Large Scale "Kodak Film" Advertisement, circa 1950

Vintage Large Scale "Kodak Film" Advertisement, circa 1950

Located in San Francisco, CA

Vintage large scale "Kodak Film" advertisement, circa 1950 A young couple below a sky of clouds - A great vintage photo by Kodak Dimensions: 29.25" wi...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Decorative Art

Materials

Paper

Christopher Columbus Fascimile of His Own Book of Privileges 1502, circa 1992
Christopher Columbus Fascimile of His Own Book of Privileges 1502, circa 1992

Christopher Columbus Fascimile of His Own Book of Privileges 1502, circa 1992

Located in San Francisco, CA

Christopher Columbus Fascimile of His Own Book of Privileges 1502, Mexico, 1992 This rare book is a collection of Christopher Columbus archives that are found in the Foreign Offic...

Category

Late 20th Century Mexican Books

Materials

Leather, Paper

Antique Chinese Enameled Ceramic Platter, 19th Century
Antique Chinese Enameled Ceramic Platter, 19th Century

Antique Chinese Enameled Ceramic Platter, 19th Century

Located in San Francisco, CA

19th century Chinese enameled ceramic platter. Beautifully hand painted with superb detail throughout. Very good condition. Dimensions 18" diameter x 2" high. No chips. ...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Works of William Shakespeare Comedies, Histories, Tragedies 3 Volumes
Works of William Shakespeare Comedies, Histories, Tragedies 3 Volumes

Works of William Shakespeare Comedies, Histories, Tragedies 3 Volumes

Located in San Francisco, CA

19th century Works of William Shakespeare comedies, histories, tragedies 3 volumes Each volume is filled with a collection of outstanding highly detailed engravings Each volume...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Books

Materials

Paper

English Hammered Brass Kindling Scuttle, circa 1930
English Hammered Brass Kindling Scuttle, circa 1930

English Hammered Brass Kindling Scuttle, circa 1930

Located in San Francisco, CA

English hammered brass kindling scuttle, circa 1930 Hammered scuttle for your fireplace kindling, tools, etc. Dimensions: 10" diameter at the body...

Category

Early 20th Century English Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Brass

19th-Early 20th Century S.F Bay Area Leather Bound Business Journals
19th-Early 20th Century S.F Bay Area Leather Bound Business Journals

19th-Early 20th Century S.F Bay Area Leather Bound Business Journals

Located in San Francisco, CA

19th-early 20th century S.F Bay Area Leather Bound Business Journals One journal is mostly filled in. The other is mostly empty. The dates are circa 1880s-1910s An interesti...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Books

Materials

Paper

Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Table Lamp by Rosseau
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Table Lamp by Rosseau

Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Table Lamp by Rosseau

Located in San Francisco, CA

Early 20th century Art Nouveau table lamp by Rosseau Classic Art Nouveau regulus(metal) sculpture of a beautiful young woman in a flowing dress The lamp has a single socket and is ...

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

19th Century Handcrafted Leaf Rake
19th Century Handcrafted Leaf Rake

19th Century Handcrafted Leaf Rake

Located in San Francisco, CA

19th century handcrafted leaf rake The rake is in fantastic antique condition with one single end tine missing (see pics) The rake measures 30" wide x 5" high The length of the rake measures 8 feet 9 inches long This outstanding handmade rake will make your Fall leaf...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century American Garden Ornaments

Materials

Wood

Large Scale Banalinga 'Shiva Lingam' Stone for Display
Large Scale Banalinga 'Shiva Lingam' Stone for Display

Large Scale Banalinga 'Shiva Lingam' Stone for Display

Located in San Francisco, CA

Large Scale Banalinga (Shiva Lingam) stone for display Outstanding large scale specimen from India Dimensions 9" long x 5.5" diameter Banalinga is discovered in nature and not carved or crafted by human hands. This Shiva Lingam comes exclusively from the Narmada River, one of India’s seven sacred holy sites. The stones resemble markings found on the forehead of Lord Shiva...

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Indian Natural Specimens

Materials

Stone

Bronze Sculpture of a Young Man with a Greyhound Converted to Table Lamp
Bronze Sculpture of a Young Man with a Greyhound Converted to Table Lamp

Bronze Sculpture of a Young Man with a Greyhound Converted to Table Lamp

Located in San Francisco, CA

Bronze sculpture of a young man with a greyhound converted to table lamp by Boschetti A handsome young man with his trusty greyhound A fine bronze sculpture that has been converted into a table lamp The sculpture sits atop a marble base and has a single socket The lamp has no shade, but a globe type shad would look great with this lamp The lamp is wired and ready to illuminate Dimensions: 15" diameter at the base x 30" high to the young mans head...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Classical Urn Cast Metal Table Lamp, circa 1940s
Vintage Classical Urn Cast Metal Table Lamp, circa 1940s

Vintage Classical Urn Cast Metal Table Lamp, circa 1940s

Located in San Francisco, CA

Vintage Classical urn cast metal table lamp, circa 1940s 8" diameter at the base x 13" diameter at the body 30" high at the socket x 39" high a...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Table Lamps

Materials

Spelter

James Mont Ceramic Tara Buddha Head Lamp, circa 1950
James Mont Ceramic Tara Buddha Head Lamp, circa 1950

James Mont Ceramic Tara Buddha Head Lamp, circa 1950

By James Mont

Located in San Francisco, CA

James Mont ceramic Tara Buddha head lamp, circa 1950 Dimensions: 6" wide x 7" deep at the base x 29.5" high to the socket x 42" high to the finial ...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Hammered Metal Middle Eastern Style Table Lamp, circa 1950
Hammered Metal Middle Eastern Style Table Lamp, circa 1950

Hammered Metal Middle Eastern Style Table Lamp, circa 1950

Located in San Francisco, CA

Large scale hammered metal middle eastern style table lamp, circa 1950 Large scale lamp on wooden base Dimensions 9" diameter at the base x 15" diameter at the body 23.5" h...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Early to Mid-20th Century Molded Glass Table Lamps for Restoration, circa 1940
Early to Mid-20th Century Molded Glass Table Lamps for Restoration, circa 1940

Early to Mid-20th Century Molded Glass Table Lamps for Restoration, circa 1940

Located in San Francisco, CA

Pair of early to mid-20th century molded glass table lamps for restoration, circa 1940 Early 20th century elegance in need of restoration Truly a pair of magnificent "diamond in the rough...

Category

Early 20th Century American Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

Mid-20th Century Standing Quan Yin Fired Stoneware Table Lamp
Mid-20th Century Standing Quan Yin Fired Stoneware Table Lamp

Mid-20th Century Standing Quan Yin Fired Stoneware Table Lamp

Located in San Francisco, CA

Mid-20th century standing Quan Yin fired stoneware table lamp Standing on a carved rosewood base Dimensions 9" diameter at the base x 6" diameter at Quan Yin 27" high to the...

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

19th Century Miniature Sterling Silver Liquor Cup Holders with Glass Inserts
19th Century Miniature Sterling Silver Liquor Cup Holders with Glass Inserts

19th Century Miniature Sterling Silver Liquor Cup Holders with Glass Inserts

Located in San Francisco, CA

19th century miniature sterling silver liquor cup holders with glass inserts Set of twelve Six with glass inserts Miniature dessert liquor cup hol...

Category

Early 20th Century English Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Pair of Vintage Gilded Bronze Stands with Inlay, circa 1940
Pair of Vintage Gilded Bronze Stands with Inlay, circa 1940

Pair of Vintage Gilded Bronze Stands with Inlay, circa 1940

Located in San Francisco, CA

Pair of vintage gilded bronze stands with inlay, circa 1940 Gorgeous pair of cast bronze stands with inlay We are unsure of the material used for the inlay. The inlay is hand paint...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Baroque Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Bronze

Mid-Century Modern Hand Blown Gold Dust Lamp, circa 1950
Mid-Century Modern Hand Blown Gold Dust Lamp, circa 1950

Mid-Century Modern Hand Blown Gold Dust Lamp, circa 1950

Located in San Francisco, CA

Mid-Century Modern hand blown gold dust lamp, circa 1950 Hand blown lamp with gold dusted interior atop a brass base Measures: 7.5" diameter at the base x 25" high to the socke...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Blown Glass

Mid-Century Modern Crackle Glaze and Hand Painted Table Lamp, circa 1950s
Mid-Century Modern Crackle Glaze and Hand Painted Table Lamp, circa 1950s

Mid-Century Modern Crackle Glaze and Hand Painted Table Lamp, circa 1950s

Located in San Francisco, CA

Mid-Century Modern crackle glaze and hand painted table lamp, circa 1950s Classic midcentury lamp No shade Wired and ready to illuminate The lamp has a harp with no finia...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Early 20th Century Italian Plate Brass Spelter Candleholders with Marble Base
Early 20th Century Italian Plate Brass Spelter Candleholders with Marble Base

Early 20th Century Italian Plate Brass Spelter Candleholders with Marble Base

Located in San Francisco, CA

Early 20th century plate brass spelter candleholders Tall columns supported on Italian marble bases Measures: 5" x 5" at the base x 27" high The edge of one of the marble ba...

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Candlesticks

Materials

Marble, Spelter

Vintage 1970s Hopi Katsina Figure, Kachina Doll, circa 1970s
Vintage 1970s Hopi Katsina Figure, Kachina Doll, circa 1970s

Vintage 1970s Hopi Katsina Figure, Kachina Doll, circa 1970s

Located in San Francisco, CA

Vintage 1970s Hopi Katsina Figure - Kachina Doll, circa 1970s Measures: 7" wide x 6" deep x 14" high The doll shows a few minor losses and cracks - Please review all images ...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Native American Objects

Materials

Wood, Paint

18th Century Mahogany Inlaid Knife Box with Sterling Hardware
18th Century Mahogany Inlaid Knife Box with Sterling Hardware

18th Century Mahogany Inlaid Knife Box with Sterling Hardware

Located in San Francisco, CA

18th century mahogany inlaid knife box with sterling hardware Rich patina, beautiful inlay, very good antique condition. Dimensions: 9 1/2" x 12 1/4" x 15".     

Category

Antique Late 18th Century English Decorative Boxes

Materials

Mahogany

Five Coalport Dessert Plates, 19th Century
Five Coalport Dessert Plates, 19th Century

Five Coalport Dessert Plates, 19th Century

By Coalport Porcelain

Located in San Francisco, CA

Five Coalport dessert plates, 19th century Four matching red One mismatched brown (same pattern) Each dish measures 9.5" diameter Fa...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English High Victorian Platters and Serveware

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Hand Blown Green Glass Swirl Table Lamps, circa 1960
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Hand Blown Green Glass Swirl Table Lamps, circa 1960

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Hand Blown Green Glass Swirl Table Lamps, circa 1960

Located in San Francisco, CA

Pair of Mid-Century Modern hand blown green glass swirl table lamps, circa 1960 Outstanding pair of midcentury lamps. One lamp is slightly larger than the other. 7.25" diame...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Blown Glass

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Table Lamp, circa 1960
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Table Lamp, circa 1960

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Table Lamp, circa 1960

Located in San Francisco, CA

Mid-Century Modern walnut table lamp, circa 1960 Classic midcentury table lamp No shade. The harp and socket are not original to the lamp (as fou...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Walnut

Late 19th-Early 20th Century Brass Judaica Wall Brackets
Late 19th-Early 20th Century Brass Judaica Wall Brackets

Late 19th-Early 20th Century Brass Judaica Wall Brackets

Located in San Francisco, CA

Late 19th-early 20th century brass Judaica wall brackets Dimensions 4.5" wide x 10" deep (away from wall) x 10" high Very good antique condition. ...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Wall Brackets

Materials

Brass

Mid-20th Century Murano Aqua Blue Glass Table Lamp, circa 1960
Mid-20th Century Murano Aqua Blue Glass Table Lamp, circa 1960

Mid-20th Century Murano Aqua Blue Glass Table Lamp, circa 1960

Located in San Francisco, CA

Gorgeous mid-20th century Murano aqua blue glass lamp, circa 1960 Solid brass base Dimensions 8" x 8" at the base 11" diameter at the body x 22.5" to the top of the glass ...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

19th Century American Treenware Sugar Canister with Lid
19th Century American Treenware Sugar Canister with Lid

19th Century American Treenware Sugar Canister with Lid

Located in San Francisco, CA

19th century American treenware sugar canister with lid Dimensions: 5" diameter x 6" high Good antique condition. Please see all images.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Decorative Bowls

Materials

Wood

19th Century Shakespeare 10 Volumes, circa 1894
19th Century Shakespeare 10 Volumes, circa 1894

19th Century Shakespeare 10 Volumes, circa 1894

Located in San Francisco, CA

19th century Shakespeare 10 volumes, circa 1894 Edited by William Aldis Wright Macmillan and Co., London and New York Each volume measures 7" wide x 10.5" high Offered as...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Books

Materials

Paper

Vintage Stained Pine Miniature Chest, circa 1930
Vintage Stained Pine Miniature Chest, circa 1930

Vintage Stained Pine Miniature Chest, circa 1930

Located in San Francisco, CA

Vintage stained pine miniature chest, circa 1930 Measures: 13.5" wide x 10" deep x 9.5" high. Great for jewelry, letters, etc.

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Pine