calling all pirates........

Handsome tiger motif needlepoint and wood stool with storage.

A very well-designed piece of Folk Art made from Industrial roller chain, this piece has four cups for tapers and an upper deck for a pillar candle at the t...

Part of our Corporate Collection, this champagne cover pays tribute to the allure of pirate tales. Expertly chiseled on 999/°° pure silver, it depicts a captivating narrative: a hidden treasure, a menacing sea monster, a majestic sailing ship, Poseidon, the god of the sea, and a mysterious magician, all pivotal characters in a classic pirate saga. It invites you to craft your own adventure. This remarkable cover is the creation of Lorenzo Foglia, a master goldsmith from Florence. The crafting process, which spanned several months, utilized advanced techniques such as repoussage and chasing. Sculpted from a single piece of silver, the cover showcases meticulous detailing and precision, highlighting its exceptional value. Incorporating this piece into our Corporate Collection underscores the premium standards we uphold. The exquisite craftsmanship and narrative richness make it a distinguished choice for corporate gifts...

The mark on the underneath (see image) indicates that this spittoon is of Japanese Imari porcelain, manufactured circa 1880, and made specifically for the American market for the preponderance of bars and saloons at that time. These were popular from 1865 to the turn of the century; this is a particularly fancy and elaborate example. Note the copious and highly detailed and beautiful floral decoration to the inside of the upper portion of the spittoon; pretty fancy for something meant for spit and saliva! Fantastic and all original condition with no cracks, no chips and very bright paint in sharp colors of blue rust and pink, and meticulously painted in a floral pattern. Several of these would have been “stationed” in strategic places within a saloon. This is a wonderful piece of porcelain, and quality item of saloon and Western United States history...