Crookes Maltese Cross Tube, Italy, 1900

Blown glass scientific instrument. A fine example of Crookes tube with Maltese cross, the precursor of the cathode tube. It demonstrates the rectilinear m...

A botanic didactical specimen, depicting a Vitis Vinifera flower, pale yellow green color made out of papier mache, plaster and wood hand painted. Extremely detailed. Paravia Milano,...

Cigarette case in 900/1000 silver, with internal gilding. Above the lid, an enamel miniature on the guilloché prepared bed. The miniature depicts Emperor ...

An example of natural specimen of Ascaris Lumbricoides. Children verme, preserved in formaldehyde and sealed on glass container. Italy circa 1900.

Blown glass scientific instrument to evaluate the expansion of the liquids with the warmth. Italy circa 1900.

Blown glass scientific instrument to evaluate the expansion of the liquids with the warmth. Italy circa 1900.

This robustly glazed ceramic Maltese cross represents the confluence of religious symbolism and mid-century modern aesthetics, crafted by the hands of European studio pottery artists...

An exceptionally rare, museum quality Maltese, Neoclassical walnut chest of drawers with ebonised & fruitwood inlaid maltese cross on the top and drawer fronts Maltese furniture of this period is exceptional reflecting the status and affluence of the island. Given the size of the island relatively little Maltese furniture was made in comparison to Europe & American mainland. Minature furniture is rare made either as a model or an apprentice's piece so it is extremely rare to find a minature piece from Malta bearing the Maltese cross. This minature commode is highly original with beautiful proportions, ornamentation and patination. The 'H' shaped top with a large centered inlaid Maltese Cross and a border of stringing. The breakfront fitted with three drawers each with stringing and inlaid six point stars centrally positioned behind the wooden knobs. The uprights with two continuous vertical bands of stringing ebonised and fruitwood from the top to the bottom of the drawers in walnut to match the front of the chest and then reverting to ebonising and fruitwood down the feet. Terminating in tapering feet. The panelled sides with a repeat of the double banding on the uprights and rectangular borders within the panels. The oak lined drawers with the original 18th century blue paper lining. Measures: length 27 cm 10 1/2", height 24 cm 9 1/2", depth 20 cm 8". Maltese Cross: The Maltese cross is a symbol that is most commonly associated with the Knights of Malta (also known as the Knights Hospitallers...

A sculptural junction tube fashioned of laboratory-grade Pyrex glass.

Stylish Solid Polished Dark Malacca Wood and Sterling Silver Lady’s or Gentleman’s Walking Stick with Traditional ornately cast Crook shaped handle in Art Nouveau style, of French or English origin, complete with its original bi-metal polished ferrule, which is a little worn. The stylish silver handle with lavish embossed decoration of flowers and scrolling detail. Condition: Good exceptional condition with nice patination to tapering wooden shaft, no dents to silver handle, possibly has had little use during its over one hundred years. No visible silver markings buy tests as Sterling Wonderful decorative cane, extremely sturdy suitable for everyday use. Length: 35.75” (85.5cm). Width: (of handle) 4.25” (11cm). Location: Dublin City, Ireland. Affordable fixed price Worldwide Store to door shipping offered by Seller. *TIP: When deciding to purchase a Walking Cane on-line, always check the dimensions especially its length and even the width of the handle when possible. Many antique ones offered nowadays can vary a lot in length, remember some of these were custom made for clients in the past. Please take time to scroll down below and click "View All From Seller" or favorite our Shop PATRICK HOWARD ANTIQUES...

Stylish well grained Stepped Partridge Wood ladies or gentleman's walking stick with crook handle and ornate chased sterling silver collar and mount, first Quarter of the 20th Centur...

Stylish Well Grained Stepped Partridge Wood Ladies or Gentleman's Walking Stick with Crook Handle and ornate chased Sterling Silver collar and mount, made by English World famous...