Florida - Collectibles and Curiosities

Impressionist and Post-Impressionist Paintings in the Metropolitan Museum of Art by Charles S. Moffett. Hardcover book with dustjacket. Published in 1985 by The Metropolitan Museum o...

Cute pair of miniature bottlebrush Christmas trees on an Italian gold leaf wood tray, with two blown glass Santa’s figurines and two porcelain miniature polar bears. Decorated with m...

The Lightship Baskets of Nantucket, a continuing craft. Softcover book, stated first edition, published in 1994 by Nantucket Historical Association. Illustrated, 62 pages. Americana...

The Decoration of Houses by Alexandra Stoddard. Hardcover book with dustjacket. Stated first edition, published by William Morrow and Company Inc. of New York in 1997. Printed in the...

A lipstick case designed by Frontin for Marcin Paris. This an antique lipstick case created in Paris France during the art-deco period, back in 1930....

An oversized fun lighter. This is an oversized lighter created during the mid-century modernist periods between the 1960 and 1970. The piece has been made in the shape of a common w...

Desk cigarettes humidor box with lighter designed by Ronson. This is an amazing desk cigarettes box & touch-tip lighter, created in New Jersey United States by The Ronson Lighter Co. during the art deco period, back in the 1937. This is a rare near mint box with a single lid with a five-barrels hinge and an integrated touch tip striker lighter. It was designed with strong geometric patterns and crafted in solid chromed steel. Embellished with black lacquer, creating a great color contrast and the interiors are lined up with natural cedar wood. Extremely well made and solid construction with great care and attention to details. This surely is a very decorative piece and should be a great conversation item. Model: 16268. Country: New Jersey, United States. Period: Art Deco, 1937. Materials: Chromed steel, cedar wood, black lacquer. Weight: 897.5 Grams, (1.96 Pounds). Measurements: 203 mm by 102 mm by 89 mm (8.0 x 4.0 x 3.5 Inches). Marks: Stamped with the maker's mark and signed, "FASHIONED BY RONSON NEWARK NJ US PATS BRITISH PAT IN CANADA 1935 NEWARK NJ-USA-ART METAL WORKS INC. RONSON-TOUCH-TIP ". The Ronson Lighter Company The company started as The Art Metal Works in 1897 and was incorporated on July 20, 1898, by Max Hecht, Louis Vincent Aronson and Leopold Herzig, in Newark, New Jersey. Louis V. Aronson was a huge creative driving force for the company; and, with a few business adjustments, including the addition of Alexander Harris (1910–11) as Business Manager, the company soon became World Famous. In the 1910s The Art Metal Works were producing very good quality Hood Ornaments and gained a reputation as a dependable supplier of same. All accounts state that Louis Aronson was a gifted man, who at 16 years old set up a money-making shop in his parent's home - before receiving a U.S. patent for a commercially valuable metal-plating process he developed when he was 24 years old, and he sold half the rights while retaining the Right to Use. "His experiments, which he has been conducting since his early youth, resulted in 1893 in the discovery of a process for electrically producing tinplate. Much money was expended upon improving the process... and has been of great practical value to the whole industry. Retaining its rights, he sold half the patent rights, and later used part of the proceeds to open the Art Metal Works in Newark, N.J. Soon the company was producing a variety of high-quality Lamps, Book ends, Art Statues and other decorative items, prized today for their detail in the collector marketplace. Louis Vincent Aronson Louis Vincent Aronson was an American inventor, industrialist and philanthropist who is best remembered as the inventor of Ronson lighters. "He was a son of Simon and Jennie Aronson, who were natives of Prussia. He was born December 25, 1869, in New York City, and there his boyhood was spent. Aronson was an exceptionally gifted young man who graduated from public school at the age of 12 before entering a New York Technical School specializing in metallurgy, practical metal working and mechanical drawing. At the same time, he set up a laboratory in the basement of his parents' home where he experimented with plating processes and turned-out money-making items while he devised ways of metalizing common items, in a durable finish of matte gold, including flowers, butterflies, animal claws and baby shoes. Aronson natural ability for designing was honed at the technical school and served him well throughout his life. He excelled and completed the School four year academic program in three years. When he graduated in 1886, at the age of 16, he was qualified as an Expert Metallurgist, Draftsman and Designer, he also had a high-level knowledge of Chemistry. He returned to the school five years later as an instructor in metallurgy for several years before devoting all his time to his own company. When he was 24 years old, he sold the rights to a commercially valuable metal plating process according to Urban Cummings book Ronson, The World’s Greatest Lighters, Wick Lighters 1913–2000. He gained public recognition when he won an award in 1893 from the Belgian government for the creation of the first non-toxic match, and young businessman Aronson received 50,000 Francs, equaling $10,000 in U.S. dollars. In 1897 he received a U.S. patent (592,227) for a match design (called the Wind-match) that would light in windy conditions or when wet. He continued working on his match designs including inventing the “Birds Eye” or “Kitchen” match that had a dual-tip design in 1903; this was an important safety improvement because friction matches of the day would sometimes light accidentally especially when stepped on or while in one’s pocket. He realized that placing a small friction ignition chemical on the tip instead of the entire match-head greatly limited accidental ignition. This style of match is still in use today. Literature: Urban K. Cummings, Ronson, the World's Greatest Lighter: Wick Lighters 1913-1966 Bird Dog Books, California. 1992. Pp-168 Figure-187 for this box illustrated. Note: This piece and the touch-tip lighter are empty of any flammable, gas or butane substances and is ready to be ship by any carrier, Condition: The overall condition of this Ronson cigarettes...

An most elegant and extremely high quality French late 18th/ beginning of the 19th century, ormolu and Sèvres porcelain barometer, signed Giroux. The barometer has a central bottom a...

Mid-Century Modern transparent art Glass lighter with Chrome hardware from the 1970s, made in Japan. Marked Japan at the Chrome part. A beautiful Desk A...

The Collection of M. Hubert Givenchy - 1993 Christie's Monaco Auction Catalog. Two hardcover books with dustjackets are presented in a green fabric covered slipcase. One book contain...

A most impressive French 19th century Louis XIV st. Ormolu and patinated Bronze barometer, after Torricelli. The circular patinated bronze face has the eight enameled plaques depicti...

Ronson Art Deco Combination Humidor and Touch Tip Table Lighter. This Art Deco smoking accessory is a combination humidor box and touch tip lighter by...

8 Theological Leather Bound Books, by Franz Volkmar Reinhard,  Germany, published in 1808 We are pleased to offer a rare and historical find with this exquisite collection of eight ...

The Artist's Odyssey - Paintings by Elaine Ehrenkranz, edited by Teri Okada. Hardcover book with dustjacket, published in 2004. Illustrated, 107 pages.

Asmat Art, Woodcarvings of Southwest New Guinea, edited by Dirk Smidt. Hardcover book with dustjacket. Published in 1993 by George Braziller of New York. Ill...

The Big Pig Gig, Celebrating Pigs in the City, Cincinnati - Covington - Newport. Hardcover book with dustjacket. Stated first edition published in 2000 by Orange Frazer Press. Printe...

Exquisite Pair of fine Antique Gilt Bronze Mounted Tortoiseshell Inlaid Ebonized Boulle Marquetry Instruments by Gervais-Maximilien-Eugene Durand. Originals featuring exquisite bronz...

Chinese Qing Dynasty Bronze Statue of Seated Happy Maitreya Buddha. A Chinese bronze statue from the late 18th century Qing Dynasty period is ca...

Authograph First Edition copy of “Antonio’s Girls” 1982 & “Antonio’s Tales From The Thousand and One Nights” First Edition 1985. Both in English. Antonio’s Girls – Collection of the works of Antonio Lopez varied and prolific fashion illustrations and his own private works from the 1970s and early 80s. Some of his outrageous shoes designs, photographs & stories from celebrities ( Grace Jones, Tina Chow, Pat Cleveland, Jerry Hall & others) are included. Hard bound book First Edition with 128 pgs. manufactured in USA 1982. English language copy. Signed: Antonio 83 on 1st page and two gold dots in left side of the dust jacket front both with a gold pen. Dimension: 11 1/2 inches x 9 3/8 inches. Antonio’s Tales From The Thousand and One Nights – This book consists of the 13 stories from the Thousand & One Nights book per translation by Sir Richard Burton...

19th Century Turned Wood Tobacco Jar. Attractive and skillfully made 19th Century turned Lignum Vitae tobacco pot with lid. The treen with fitted, turned lid has a center raised fi...

Landscapes Clear and Radiant, the Art of Wang Hui (1632-1717). Published in conjunction with the exhibition at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York from September 9th 2008 throug...

Fine Spanish coin that was previously on a silver bracelet (sold separately). Spain, Alphonse XII (1874-1885), 5 Peseta, 1882, Year: 1882 Metal: Silver.

The Art of India. Hardcover book with dustjacket. First edition, published in 1997 by Laurel Glen Publishing. Illustrated, 97 pages.

Nevelson Recent Wood Sculpture  The Pace Gallery, Copyright Pace Editions Inc. 1969  An exceptionally well-preserved, near mint condition personalized and artist-signed catalog of L...

Seaside Style by Taschen. Trilingual edition, published in 2002. Softcover, printed in Italy, 191 pages, illustrated.

Van Gogh by D. M. Field. Softcover book, published in 2006 by Chartwell Books, Inc. Illustrated, 446 pages.

Orientalist Nuremberg Late 19th Century, Arab Lead Sculpture Beautiful polychrome Nuremberg lead sculpture. Arab warrior seated on a camel, clad in robes and holding a rifle in his ...

Christie's New York Catalogs from The Helmut N. Friedlaender Library auctions Part 1 & 2 on Monday 23 April and Tuesday 24th of April 2001. Hardcovers with dustjackets, very good con...

In a Rugged Land; Ansel Adams, Dorothea Lange, and the three Mormon Towns Collaboration, 1953-1954 by James R. Swensen. Softcover book, published in 2018 by The University of Utah Pr...

Navajo - Portrait of a Nation, photography by Joel Grimes. Softcover book. First edition, published in 1992 by Westcliffe Publishers Inc. of Englewood, Colorado. Printed in Singapore...

Works of Art from the Bute Collection. Volumes one and two from the sales in London on July 3rd and July 8th 1996. Two softcover catalogs are presented in a green fabric covered slip...

Expressions of a New Spirit softcover book. Published by the Museum of American Folk Art, New York in 1989. Printed and bound in Great Britain, illustrated, 168 pages.

Picasso and Braque - Pioneering Cubism by William Rubin. Softcover book, published in conjunction with an exhibition at the Metropolitan Museum of Modern Art, New York in 1989. Print...

Faux bamboo miniature painted three drawer chest.

Christie's New York Catalog - Important American Furniture, Silver, Prints, Folk Art and Decorative Arts, from the auction on Friday 15th and Saturday 16th of January 1999.

Michelangelo and Raphael with Botticelli, Perugino, Signorelli, Ghirlandaio and Rosselli in the Vatican, all the Sistine Chapel, the Stanzas and the Loggias. Softcover book, illustra...

Monet - Water Lillies by Charles F. Stuckey. Hardcover book with dustjacket. First edition, published in 1988 by Beaux Arts Editions. 99 illustrations, 132 pages.

19th Century American Brass Ecclesiastical Revolving Dual Sided Lectern/ Music Stand USA, 1871 A Remarkable piece of 19th-century American ecclesiastical workmanship: a Brass Revol...

Russian Lacquer Miniatures softcover book. Published in 2007 by Yarky Gorod Publishers of Saint Petersburg. Illustrated, 160 pages.

A set of three books on Florida. Florida in Poetry by Jane Anderson Jones & Maurice O'Sullivan, hardcover book with dustjacket, stated first edition, published in 1995. Tales of Old ...

Figurine of a dog in solid sterling. This is a beautiful and very well made figurine of a standing dog created in Firenze Italy, back in 1970. The little decorative lovely dog has b...

Vintage 1980 MTB ‘Surfing Monkey’ surfboard with mural artwork by the renowned Phil Roberts. Features airbrushed work of art depicting a monkey surfing with a Budweiser beer. Airbrushed in Robert’s signature art style and signed “Phil Roberts 7/80”. This art was created on Roberts summer...

The Golden Age of the American Poster by Victor Margolin. Softcover book, 128 pages. Stated first Ballantine Books edition, published in 1976. Includes 48 colorplates. Printed in the...

Russian Engraved Crystal Beaker, Commemorative of Alexander I, "The Blessed" Russian, 19th Century Presenting an exquisite 19th-century Russian crystal beaker that pays homage to the revered Emperor Alexander I, known as "The Blessed." This intricately engraved piece showcases the fine craftsmanship and historical significance of Russian artistry. The beaker features three vignettes, each meticulously engraved with remarkable detail. The first vignette proudly displays the Russian Eagle...

The Story of Painting, the Essential Guide to the History of Western Art. By Sister Wendy Beckett, in association with the National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C. Hardcover book wi...

Illustration Now! 3 by Ed Julius Wiedemann. Softcover book published by Taschen in 2009. Printed in Germany, illustrated, 448 pages.

Ten issues of the Year 1967 Bo Bedre (Live Better) Danish vintage magazines of Modern Home Style and Design. First published in March 1961. The magazines are in the Danish language ...

Jasper Johns, Work Since 1974, by Mark Rosenthal. Softcover book, published in 1990 by Thames and Hudson. Printed and bound in the United States of America. Illustrated, 112 pages.

Catalogue of the Collection, Museum of Fine Arts, St. Petersburg Florida. Softcover book, published in 1994. Printed and bound in Hong Kong, illustrated, 368 pages.

Antique metal scroll document holder, circa 1900 Antique metal scroll holder, circa 1900. The cylindrical container with relief scenic repoussé work dec...

Impressionist Masterpieces, National Gallery of Art, Washington by John House. Hardcover book with dustjacket. First edition, published in 1985 by Hugh Lau...

A late 19th century salesman sample of a hand moving cart truck. This is a miniature scale model of a hand moving cart truck created as a sample in the late 19th century. This antiq...

Essential Pre-Raphaelites by Lucinda Hawksley. Hardcover book with dustjacket. Published in 2000 by Parragon of Bath, England. Printed and bound in Indonesia. Illustrated, 256 pages.

American Indian Art by Norman Feder coffee table book. Hardcover with dustjacket, published in 1965 by Harry N. Abrams of New York. Printed and bound in Japan. 302 illustrations, inc...

An enticing pottery design by Victoria Littlejohn, hand thrown Dish with a wonderful neutral oatmeal color glaze with a central red orange crystalline thick glaze surrounded by a cri...

Tiffany's Palm Beach by John Loring. First edition, published in 2005 by Harry N. Abrams, Inc. of New York. Hardcover with dustjacket, illustrated, 335 pages.

The Transparent Touch, Watercolor Interpretations of Traditional Subjects by Donald L. Dodrill. Hardcover book with dustjacket, published in 1989 by Watson-Guptill Publications of Ne...

Antique Amber Handle with Gold Band Wood Walking Stick Offered for sale is an unusual antique walking stick with a carved amber handle. The handle is ...

Vintage Sears Tower Constellation Portable Typewriter W/Metal Case. Circa 1960s. Manufactured for SEARS is the equivalent of a Smith-Corona Classic 12. Features a stylish mid century...

The Newspaper in Art by Garry Apgar, Shaun O'L. Higgins and Colleen Striegel. Hardcover book with dustjacket. Stated first edition published in 1996 by New Media Ventures, Inc. Print...