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Technique: Hand-Painted
Oil on Glass Depicting Our Lady of Sorrows — 18th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Oil on Glass — "Our Lady of Sorrows," 18th Century, Reverse Glass Painting
A refined and emotionally evocative 18th-century devotional painting depicting Our Lady of Sorrows, execut...
Category
18th Century European Greco Roman Antique Hand-Painted Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Glass
1868 "Lloyd's Topographical Railway Map of North America..." Hanging Wall Map
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Presented is “Lloyd's Topographical Railway Map of North-America, or the United States Continent in 1900.” This map was published by J. T. Lloyd, in New York, in 1868. A large, hangi...
Category
1860s American Late Victorian Antique Hand-Painted Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Linen, Paper
Vtg Blown Glass Painted Peter Rabbit Easter Bunny Christmas Ornament Tree Topper
Located in Clifton Forge, VA
Such vintage sweetness!! I don't know if this is an early Peter Rabbit or Easter Bunny or just a Christmas ornament in the shape of a bunny but it is adorable!1 The ornament has been from clear glass into the bunny shape and is overpainted with the white & light brown fur, fun pink vest...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Folk Art Hand-Painted Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Blown Glass, Paint
Uncle Sam Still Bank 'Composition, ' circa 1940
Located in Incline Village, NV
American manufacture; this colorful hand-painted still bank depicting Uncle Sam is all original with no repairs and no repaint. Fabulous crazing throughout indicative of original pai...
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1940s American Folk Art Vintage Hand-Painted Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Composition
English Victorian Brass Regimental Drums
Located in Queens, NY
2 English Victorian brass and blue painted Regimental drums (PRICED EACH)
Category
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Hand-Painted Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Spanish Colonial, Painted Wooden Crucifix of Christ on a Stylized Tree
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This carved wooden crucifix of Christ on a stylized tree form, is Guatemalan or Mexican, likely created in the late 1800s by a naive artist of the peri...
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Late 19th Century Central American Spanish Colonial Antique Hand-Painted Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Lladró Horse Race Figurine in White by Ernest Massuet. Limited Edition.
By Lladro, Ernest Massuet
Located in New York City, NY
Race of horses figurine joined together and one of them attached to the white, glossy and matte porcelain base limited series. The thrilling energy of a horse race, captured in all i...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Hand-Painted Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Porcelain
Early 19th Century Reverse Glass Painting of Saint Anne
Located in Hamburg, DE
This exquisite reverse glass painting from the early 19th century features Saint Anne, a revered figure in Christian tradition, known as the mother of the Virgin Mary and patron sain...
Category
Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Hand-Painted Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Glass
American Oval Timber Trade Sign with Two Masted Ship and Rope Boarder. C. 1850
Located in Charleston, SC
American oval hand carved timber trade sign with a centered two masted ship, rope border, upper painted banner "The London and New York Trading Company"...
Category
1850s American American Empire Antique Hand-Painted Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Rope, Wood, Paint
19th Century Porcelain Huqqa with Persian Decoration
Located in London, GB
This beautiful porcelain huqqa (or hookah) is of Continental, possibly Russian origin and was created for the Persian market. The item is a historic smoking accessory which is highly...
Category
Late 19th Century Russian Islamic Antique Hand-Painted Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Porcelain
Dawes Black Horse Brewery Large Cast Advertising Horse Sculptural Lamp Base
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This large horse sculpture was done by Ross Butler to advertise and prooste Black Horse brand beer for Dawes Brewery of Montreal Canada. The det...
Category
Early 20th Century Canadian Art Deco Hand-Painted Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Plaster
Marx "Wonder Cyclist" American Circa 1930
Located in Incline Village, NV
Marx "Wonder Cyclist" is the earlier version of this wind-up "Boy on a Tricycle" toy; and not to be confused with the later version by Unique Art called "Kiddy Cyclist". This toy featured is MUCH more rare and more sought after by collectors of early tin wind up toys...
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1830s American Folk Art Antique Hand-Painted Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Ship's Model "Spanish Fragata Espanola/Ano 1780" in Acrylic case
Located in Miami, FL
Ship's Model "Spanish Fragata Espanola/Ano 1780" in Acrylic case
Offered for sale is a probably 1970s ships model "Spanish Fragata Espanola/Ano 178...
Category
20th Century American Hand-Painted Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Antique Schoenhut "Humpty Dumpty Collection" Giraffe Circus Toy c.1903-1935
By Schoenhut
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT
Jointed wooden giraffe manufactured in the 1900s by the Schoenhut Piano Company as part of the Humpty Dumpty Circus collection. Made from c...
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Hand-Painted Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Leather, Wood, Paint
Vintage St. Therese Chalkware Bust
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Large St. Therese chalkware bust found on the east coast of the United States. Great early paint surface with the right amount of ware and age. Depicts ...
Category
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Hand-Painted Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Composition
Antique Oak Sculpture – 'The Grief of Mary' , circa 1500
Located in Basildon, GB
A Late 15th/Early 16th Century Oak Sculpture depicting ‘The Grief of Mary’, carved almost in the round with Mary wearing a head scarf, neckerchief and...
Category
15th Century and Earlier European Gothic Antique Hand-Painted Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Oak
Japanese Antique Collection 50 Hand Carved Fishing Lures Angler's Delight Signed
Located in South Burlington, VT
Anglers Collection Fifty (50) Antique Hand Carved And Signed Wood Fishing Lures- Rare Find
A museum collection complete with original antique wooden collector lacquered cabinet , kodansu
An unusual one-of-a-kind find collection consisting of fifty (50) Japanese antique fishing lures...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Hand-Painted Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Wood Lawn Bowling Game Original Caddy and Bowling Balls, circa 1900
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Lawn bowling set and caddy. The best orange and yellow paint. Great as a display or design accessory. Or play the game! Complete and as good as it gets. Includes 14 wood carved pins...
Category
Early 1900s North American Folk Art Antique Hand-Painted Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
19th Century Portrait Miniature of a Young Man with Curly Red Hair
Located in San Francisco, CA
19th century fine portrait miniature of a young man with curly red hair
Dimensions 3" x 2.5". The velvet lined mat measures 3.75" x 5".
The portrait is in very good condition. ...
Category
Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Hand-Painted Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Chinese Miniature Noodle Cabinet, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
A treasure of a chest, this charming miniature cabinet is named for the narrow, rounded molding that surrounds the frame and resembles noodles. Lacquered rich red, the small cabinet exhibits the same high level of craftsmanship found in larger such cabinets made in the Qing dynasty with exquisitely painted floral decorations and handcrafted hardware. The cabinet opens to a single shelf, making it just the place to stow jewelry...
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Hand-Painted Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Antique Art Deco Figural Marching Band Drum & Drumsticks Cigarette Table Lighter
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique table lighter is unsigned, but presumed to have originated from France and date to approximately 1920 and done in the period Art Deco style. The lighter is done in a realistic manner and resembles a marching band drum with two drum sticks...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Hand-Painted Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal, Brass
Antique Schoenhut "Humpty Dumpty Collection" Tiger Circus Toy c.1903-1935
By Schoenhut
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT
Jointed wooden Tiger manufactured in the 1900s by the Schoenhut Piano Company as part of the "Humpty Dumpty Circus" collection. Made from c...
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Hand-Painted Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Leather, Wood, Paint
Italian Renaissance Painted Lifesize Figure of Religious Scholar
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Renaissance painted pine life size figure of religious scholar holding book (17/18th Cent)
Replacement finger
Category
Mid-17th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Hand-Painted Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Pine
Pair of Vintage Anatomic Heads
Located in Schellebelle, BE
Exceptional pair of Vintage Anatomic Heads,
France 1970 ies,
dissected human head, used as a medical teaching model,
good color and shine, nice patina and detailled hand-painted fini...
Category
1960s French Vintage Hand-Painted Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Foam, Formica
Madonna de la Media after Rafael Antique Framed Portrait on Porcelain
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This finely executed portrait is unsigned and presumed to have originated from Italy and date to approximately 1900 and done in a Renaissance style. The portrait is hand-painted on a...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Renaissance Hand-Painted Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
English Victorian Painted Book
Located in Queens, NY
English Victorian (Dated 1869) painted book with golf scene on edge in wood holder
Category
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Hand-Painted Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
British Framed Coat Of Arms
Located in Essex, MA
Painted crest featuring Britannia with scenes of places and things.
Category
Mid-19th Century European Antique Hand-Painted Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
19th Century French Nautical Musical Automaton, circa 1860
Located in Nantucket, MA
Antique French Nautical Automaton, likely from Marseilles, circa 1860, a glass domed diorama with windmills and cottages on hillside, overlooking harbor with ship rocking on waves to a musical tune. The interior of glass dome has a hand painted landscape with trees, village and expansive sky; the diorama features a carved or molded cottage and windmill with figures winding along path down to the water's edge; a paper or papier-mache barque rides on a blue tissue paper sea; a pull-string activated mechanism plays music, rocks the ship on the sea...
Category
1860s French Folk Art Antique Hand-Painted Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Clay, Glass, Paper
Early 20th Century Model Ship Diorama Within a Bottle, circa 1920
Located in Central England, GB
A Most Interesting Early 20th Century Model Ship Diorama within Bottle.
This very well modelled and highly detailed model ship diorama within an early spirit bottle dates to circa...
Category
20th Century English Hand-Painted Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood, Glass
Gymnasium Leather Pommel Horse Bench Saddle Holder on Legs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Pommel Horse Beautifully Patinated in leather. The wooden legs and Blue metal Sabots with rings give this French piece a wonderfully patinated finish from years of use. The vintage...
Category
20th Century Industrial Hand-Painted Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Painting Oil on Canvas by Pio Joris Important Italian Artist of the 19th centur
Located in Rome, IT
Pio Joris (Rome, 1843-1922).
The Via Flaminia, a Sunday morning," 1869, (winner of the Gold Medal Exhibition in Monaco, 1869)
with frame 160 x 83 cm.
Pio Joris attended the Istitu...
Category
19th Century Italian International Style Antique Hand-Painted Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Canvas
Antique KPM Hand-Painted Porcelain Cabinet Plate Depicting the Biblical "Ruth"
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique hand-painted porcelain cabinet plate was made by the renowned KPM porcelain factory of Germany in approximately 1880. The center of the plate features a depiction of the...
Category
Late 19th Century German Neoclassical Revival Antique Hand-Painted Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Porcelain
Pop Art Niki de Saint Phalle Inflatable Plastics Rhino Collectibles, France 1999
Located in Miami, FL
Pop Art Niki de Saint Phalle inflatable plastics Rhino collectibles, France, 1999.
Toys for happiness.
Category
1990s French Modern Hand-Painted Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Plastic
18th Century Italian Carved Gilt Wood Reliquary Mirror with Mercury Glass
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a table or a shelf with this beautiful antique gilt "Reliquaire" mirror. (Reliquary in English). Crafted in Italy circa 1780, the religious item stands on a tripod base endi...
Category
Late 18th Century Italian Louis XVI Antique Hand-Painted Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Mirror, Giltwood, Mercury Glass
German Christmas Sculpture Vintage Handcrafted
Located in Kitzbühel, Tirol
Vintage Mid-20th Century German Christmas sculpture hand-crafted in wood. From the Erzgebirge/Germany. The traditional hand carved figure is hand...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Black Forest Hand-Painted Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
1930s Amusement / Carnival Motorcycle Ride, Carousal, Merry-go-round
Located in Buffalo, NY
1930s Antique midway amusement park wooden motorcycle ride is one of the earliest produced for carousels and merry-go-rounds. Wonderful aged patina, ...
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Hand-Painted Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
American Polished Steel Sky Light Binnacle with Rope Carved Base, Phil. C. 1880
By Hands & Sons
Located in Charleston, SC
American polished steel sky light binnacle with rope carved base, Philadelphia, New Orleans, Norfolk VA. Late 19th century. Binnacle has been electrified fo...
Category
1880s American American Empire Antique Hand-Painted Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass, Steel
1970s Hand Painted Vintage Carousel Horse with Decorative Sphere
Located in Marbella, ES
Charming carousel horse figurine, hand painted with vibrant colours and worn details for a nostalgic feel. The horse is accompanied by a decorative sphere in shades of red and white....
Category
Late 20th Century Spanish Hand-Painted Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Iron
English Engraved Hand Colored Map of the North Eastern United States, circa 1817
Located in Charleston, SC
English copper engraved hand colored map of the North Eastern United States matted under glass in a gilt frame, Early 19th Century. Drawn and Engraved for Thomson's New General Atlas...
Category
1810s English George III Antique Hand-Painted Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper, Paint, Giltwood, Glass
Black Cat Lovers Cast Iron Painted Door Stop Decorative object kids Bedroom
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Black Cat Lovers Cast Iron Painted Door Stop Decorative object kids Bedroom
Beautiful cast Iron of late 19th century Early 20th C. black cat of hand painted door stop decorative gif...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Hand-Painted Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal, Iron
Games' Industries Mid-Century English Blue Painted Wooden Ship's Hull Model
Located in Queens, NY
English Mid-Century wooden "Albatross" yacht hull model of a ship with a painted and varnished deck and light blue and silver painted exterior (plate on deck reads, "GAMES INDUSTRIES...
Category
20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Hand-Painted Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
19th Century Painted Porcelain Madonna in Original Handcrafted Oak Shrine
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century painted porcelain Madonna in original handcrafted oak shrine is the perfect choice for your private devotional area. Designed to mount on the wall or to sit on a surface...
Category
1870s French Neoclassical Revival Antique Hand-Painted Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Porcelain, Oak
Mid-Century Investiture Chair Designed by Lord Snowden for Prince Charles 1969
By Remploy
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This chair was designed by Lord Snowden in 1969 and produced by Remploy for the Investiture ceremony of Prince Charles, and done in the period Mid-Cetury Modern style. The chair is made of ash with a bentwood back and painted in a bright red with Prince of Wales styled feathers on the back in gilt. These chairs are known as 'investiture chairs...
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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Hand-Painted Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wool, Bentwood
Mid-19th Century Luneville Faience Miniature Trinket Commode
By Luneville
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
A miniature Luneville faience commode with 2 over 3 drawers, mid-19th Century - for jewelry & trinkets. One drawer edge with restoration.
4 1/4"w., 3"d., 3 1/2"h.
Whitehall Antiques...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Hand-Painted Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Faience
Antique Victorian Shadowbox with Religious Crucifix Scene, c. 1850's
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Victorian Era religious shadowbox frame depicting Christ and the instruments of Passion also known as the Arma Christi. Features background print in sepia...
Category
1850s American Victorian Antique Hand-Painted Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Automobile Amusement Park Battery Powered c1930's Believed to be one-of-a-kind
Located in Chicago, IL
Certainly, the most unusual Child’s Battery Powdered Electric Car I have ever seen. As the story was told to me back in the 1970’s, it was actually produced for the owner of an amusement park...
Category
1930s American Vintage Hand-Painted Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Steel, Iron
19th Century French Hand Painted Red, Blue and Green Stained Glass Church Panel
Located in Hastings, GB
Antique stained glass church panel French in origin exact age unknown, mid to late 19th century.
Beautiful hand painted designs across the vib...
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Mid-19th Century French Baroque Antique Hand-Painted Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Stained Glass
18th Century, Gilded, Bishop's Crest
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Relief carved, gessoed and 22-karat gold gilded, Italian bishop's crest featuring three bees amidst foliate scrolls, drapery swags, and tassles.
Category
1770s Italian Antique Hand-Painted Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gesso, Wood
18th Century Wood and Gesso Altar Vase
Located in Hastings, GB
A hand-crafted wood and applied gesso altar vase, late 18th century with gilt and green banding decoration.
Small areas of loss to the gesso and wear to the paint commensurate with ...
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18th Century German Rococo Antique Hand-Painted Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gesso, Wood
Antique Gilt Copper & Enamel Ladies Compac with Hand Painted Portrait
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique miniature ladies compac is unsigned with respect to the maker, but originated from Italy and dates to approximately 1880 and done in a Renaissance Revival style. The box...
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Late 19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Antique Hand-Painted Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Copper
Milton Glaser 'Am., 1929 -2020' Sword Swallower, Painting Le Cirque Ny
Located in Bridgeport, CT
From pasta primavera to world-renowned decadent desserts, Le Cirque's ubiquitous reputation for presenting its fine dining fare with whimsy and fun, landed it on the map of must-dine destinations in New York for glitterati and foodies alike. No matter the location, monkeys and circus themes remained a design staple of the iconic restaurant. Although the landmark restaurant's NYC doors are now closed, We are pleased to offer items from the famed restaurant.
Sword Swallower - Large Original Mural on...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Hand-Painted Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Canvas, Wood
1837 Mitchell's "Tourist's Pocket Map of the State of Virginia" by J.H. Young
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
This is J. H. Young's pocket map of the Virginia, which shows county development current to 1835. The map was engraved by E. Yeager and F. Dankworth and published by S. A. Mitchell. ...
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1830s American Antique Hand-Painted Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Folk Art Wooden Hand Carved and Painted WW2 Lancaster Bomber Model Airplane
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This handcrafted Folk Art model of a Lancaster Bomber is signed on the base, but the artist could not be identified so is posted as Unknown. This wooden airplane model...
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Late 20th Century Canadian Folk Art Hand-Painted Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Softwood
English Royal Navy Leather Gun Charge Carrier with Coat of Arms, Circa 1840
Located in Charleston, SC
English Royal navy leather gun charge carrier with a centered coat of arms depicting lion and unicorn and the original tacked leather handle, Mid-19th...
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1840s English William IV Antique Hand-Painted Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Leather, Paint
Early 20th Century Thai Temple Drum
Located in Atlanta, GA
This elegantly carved temple drum wase use in Buddhist Temples. It’s carved from teak and lacquered black with red and green stripped details. The top and straps are made of leather. These gigantic goblet...
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Early 20th Century Thai Hand-Painted Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Leather, Teak, Lacquer
1856 U.S. Coast Survey Map of Chesapeake Bay and Delaware Bay
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Presented is U.S. Coast Survey nautical chart or maritime map of Chesapeake Bay and Delaware Bay from 1856. The map depicts the region from Susquehanna, Maryland to the northern Outer Banks in North Carolina. It also shows from Richmond and Petersburg, Virginia to the Atlantic Ocean. The map is highly detailed with many cities and towns labeled throughout. Rivers, inlets, and bays are also labeled. Various charts illustrating more specific parts of the region are marked on the map using dotted lines. The lines form boxes, and the corresponding chart number and publication date are given. Extensive triangulation surveys were conducted the length of Chesapeake Bay and are illustrated here. Hampton Roads, Virginia is labeled, along with the James, York, and Rappahannock Rivers, which were all extensively surveyed.
The chart was published under the supervision of A. D. Bache, one of the most influential and prolific figures in the early history of the U.S. Coast Survey, for the 1856 Report of the Superintendent of the U.S. Coast Survey. Alexander Dallas Bache (1806-1867) was an American physicist, scientist, and surveyor. Bache served as the Superintendent of the U.S. Coast Survey from 1843 to 1865. Born in Philadelphia, Bache toured Europe and composed an important treatise on European Education. He also served as president of Philadelphia's Central High School and was a professor of natural history and chemistry at the University of Pennsylvania. Upon the death of Ferdinand Rudolph Hassler, Bache was appointed Superintendent of the United States Coast Survey.
The Office of the Coast Survey, founded in 1807 by President Thomas Jefferson and Secretary of Commerce Albert Gallatin...
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1850s American Antique Hand-Painted Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Antique Hand-Painted Japanese Porcelain Satsuma & Silver Ladies Belt
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique silver and porcelain belt was made in Japan in approximately 1900 in the period Satsuma style. The belt is a series of hand painted medallions set in silver portraying J...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Hand-Painted Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver
Seldom seen 1920s Art Deco Light-Up Crusifix
Located in Buffalo, NY
Seldom seen 1920s Art Deco Light-Up Crusifix .. Stunning depiction.. wonderful detail,,Incrusted rhinestones,, Pat. 1924..25. Comes with original...
Category
1920s American Baroque Revival Vintage Hand-Painted Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
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