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Pair of custom pillows made with Gray stenciled Nomi fabric fronts and pewter silk backs. The stenciled velvet shimmers in the light and is beautiful. ...

This French 19th century library step ladder is the perfect functional antique to elevate any space. The semi-circular ladder features four stairs rolled around a turned central post...

Custom lavender sachet made with a remnant of stenciled Nomi fabric combined with white linen to create a decadent lavender sachet to use outside the drawer for decor, or inside the ...

An Italian Provincial style king size headboard by Century Furniture, from their Cardella Collection. Cherry wood frame, decoratively carved, arched top with center carved shell, cen...

A highly unusual and exceptionally rare Louis Vuitton suitcase, originating from the early years of the 20th century, distinguishes itself not with the globally renowned monogram canvas but with a distinctive covering crafted from a singular piece of cowhide. This unique piece represents a special order from Louis Vuitton, showcasing the brand's historical commitment to utilizing only the finest hides available. Unlike many of its counterparts, leather trunks and cases of this era often struggle to withstand the test of time, requiring regular treatments to prevent drying and disintegration. Remarkably, this particular example defies the odds, retaining the same supple quality it possessed on the day it first graced the shop floor. This suitcase belongs to Louis Vuitton's collection of "speciality materials," which encompasses a diverse range, including, but not limited to, zinc, copper, crocodile leather, and cow leather. A brief history about Louis Vuitton trunks: Louis Vuitton was born in 1821 to a farmer and milliner and came from a long-established working-class family in eastern France. Vuitton grew up understanding the effects of perseverance and a strong work ethic from watching his family. At the age of 16, he made the decision to walk 292 miles from his hometown to Paris to try and make a new life for himself. When he arrived the city was in the midst of industrialization with current modes of transportation evolving quickly allowing for longer journeys. With this came the need for sturdy travel pieces. Vuitton was taken as an apprentice for a successful box maker and packer named Monsieur Marechal. He learned to craft durable containers and how to pack them properly – a well-respected profession at the time.In 1854, years after he had mastered his craft and became well respected for it, Vuitton ventured out on his own to open a shop on Rue Neuve des Capucines. It was here that he began to establish himself as a luggage maker. Then, in 1858, Vuitton designed the first Louis Vuitton steamer trunk. At the time trunks had rounded tops to allow for water to run off but this did not allow for convenient stowage. Vuitton introduced a flat, yet waterproof, trunk that was easily stackable. The first of his trunks were outfitted with a grey canvas referred to as Trianon – it wouldn’t be until several decades later that the signature monogram would be introduced. With a burgeoning business, Vuitton moved his family and workplace to Asniere, where he employed twenty workers to craft his trunks. By 1900 he would have 100 employees, and in 1914 the company would more than double in size. After years of success, Vuitton began to experiment with the design of his luggage by introducing a new striped canvas pattern (1876) and later the still well-known Damier print (1888). The hand-painted patterns were developed to prevent counterfeits. Even in the late 1800s, Louis Vuitton was enough of a status symbol to warrant counterfeiting. In 1886, his son George invented and patented an ingenious locking system that made it impossible to pick the lock of their trunks. This lock is still used today. 1892 would prove to be a time of mourning for the family as Louis Vuitton passed...

Camion Giocattolo Antico Epoca: Anni ‘20 Provenienza: Italia - Siena Dimensioni: 22x22x52 cm Materiale: Legno laccato Descrizione: Bellissimo e originale camioncino giocattolo antico, risalente agli anni '20, con una laccatura in legno originale molto ben conservata. Tutte le componenti sono autentiche, comprese le ruote e gli assi funzionanti. Le ruote presentano cerchi in latta e gomme originali. Le belle dimensioni di questo camioncino lo rendono un oggetto ideale da utilizzare come soprammobile o da esporre in una vetrina. La sua autenticità e semplicità lo rendono un pezzo di grande fascino per gli amanti del passato, dei giocattoli vintage...

A Transitional style queen size four poster paneled bed with canopy, unbranded. Solid hardwood with a black painted distressed finish, arched paneled headboard, four turned posts wit...

Group of four wool tapestries in which, on a light background, a pergola with floral borders and festoons is represented, characterized by a great variety of species always in light ...

Mercury barometer and alcohol thermometer in a finely carved wooden frame with richly decorated plant motifs. The sides are decorated with scrolls with fish scales in relief intertwi...

Brass adjustable desk magnifier 20th century Elegant desktop magnifying glass made of golden brass, with original magnifying glass and very ...

Beautiful and ancient screen in bamboo canes.

Popular style choker. Spain, circa late 19th century. Gold choker and small pearls (of different shapes and sizes) with a rectangular closure secured with a chain and another ring clasp, which has a series of "links" decorated with gold filigree and aljófar, alternating ones with a composition that recalls to a flower or rosette with others whose lines are more reminiscent of a bird; to the front, there is a piece with a symmetrical rosette composition at the centre and wings like a butterfly on the sides, from which hangs a vegetable (pendant) form. All these elements or forms have been drawn with a base in gold and have been decorated and enhanced with filigree of turned gold thread and fixed pearls with gold wire. The jewel presents details that recall certain outstanding pieces of the 18th century, showing the connection with the usual tradition in this type of objects that, at present, are still very appreciated for their quality, their brightness and their connection with the world of regional costumes...

Gold choker in its color composed of a closure on the back, a series of flat links joined together by small rings below and, to the front, a series of pearls of the same metal (alter...

Pair of long earrings of irregular small pearls and gold (yarn, filigree) formed by an upper body of symmetrical composition and lower pendant in oval shape with "arms". The structur...