A Very Fine Vintage Alligator Two Part Valeise

This heavy and impressive crystal art object made mid-1950s is cast and then carved and engraved. The considerable amount of technical skill required shows a master at his craft. The hand created first then set with the globe second and after cooling the engraved longitude and latitude lines, continents and islands engraved creating the whole. Unsigned but completely worked by hand the piece is simple and dramatic without being overwhelming. It shows a considerable amount of wear on the ground smooth pontil but otherwise is in perfect condition. Condition Disclosure: While we do our best to carefully inspect and give a full report on the condition of any item we sell, pointing out any repairs or alterations that may had been done to the best of our knowledge, as is the case with any antique and vintage item, there is a possibility that at some point in the life of the piece that there may have been damage which has been professionally repaired and as such a repair undetectable it is therefore impossible for us to disclose... we recommend that you also read the 1st dibs user agreement...

This fine lovely English pole screen circa 1780 would have been used to block direct heat from fires when makeup often contained large portions of with wax. The face of the screen is composed of Quilled paper...

This fine pair of consoles are made in the Tuscan manner and come from Italy. Crafted in the late 18th century from walnut that has by now attained a great color and surface patina o...

A finely cast and patinated bronze urn decorated in high relief with classical figures and reeded handles attached with bearded mask.

This large vintage Edwardian style sofa made in the 20th century is crafted from mahogany and features ring turned arm supports with matching front l...

This very fine drawing in Sanguine is from the early 19th century. Made as a preparatory sketch concerning composition, musculature and shadow this work is unsigned but we have four ...

Art Deco alligator traveling grooming leather case is lined with red leather and features various compartments replete with glass bottles with gold lids, leather boxes, flacons and a...

A very rare and fine 19th Century brass fire screen, of exceptional quality, fully restored and of grand proportions. The protective wire mesh of shaped, rectangular form is set with...

A very fine quality 19th century brass fire screen in the Rococo manner, fully restored and polished. The shaped and curved protective wire mesh is set within an intricately detailed...

Large box trunk bone inlayed rosewood storage village scenery very fine detail.

A Dionite vintage leather luggage, alligator look, extremely decorative. Light body covered with alligator patterned cow leather. Under the ha...

English brown alligator brass lock hardware large travel trunk, with all original lining.