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Item Ships From: San Francisco
Naturally Formed Mineral, Clear Apophyllite Sculpture
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Naturally formed mineral, clear apophyllite sculpture
India
Measures: 11 x 8 x 4 in. / 28 x 20 x 10 cm
Height on custom display stand: 14 in. / 36 cm
Custom mounted on a ...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Indian Other Antique Decorative Objects in San Francisco
Materials
Steel
Cast Iron Hubley Donkey Bottle Opener, circa 1940
By Hubley Manufacturing Company 2
Located in San Francisco, CA
About
This is an original cast iron donkey bottle opener manufactured by the Hubley Manufacturing Company with "Eureka Springs Arkansas" on the side. The piece has retained its orig...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Decorative Objects in San Francisco
Materials
Iron
19th Century Swedish Longcase Clock, Painted
Located in San Francisco, CA
This lovely " Grandfather" clock has retained it's original painted finish. The face is in good condition,
so is the case. The clock mechanism is not in working order at this time, h...
Category
Early 19th Century Swedish Baltic Antique Decorative Objects in San Francisco
Materials
Wood
Classic Pulled Feather Art Glass Vase, Lundberg Studios of California, Signed
By Lundberg Studios
Located in San Francisco, CA
Popular classic pulled feather design art glass vase, made by Lundberg Studios of California, signed. Iridescent finish and inspired by Tiffany designs.
Category
Late 20th Century American Art Nouveau Decorative Objects in San Francisco
Materials
Art Glass
Geometric Form Plaster Cat Sculpture
Located in San Francisco, CA
Geometric Form Plaster Cat Sculpture
Appears to be an adaptation of "Calico Cat" by American artist Juliette Steele
6"W x 11"D x 10"H
Category
1950s Vintage Decorative Objects in San Francisco
Materials
Plaster
Early 20th Century African Antique Wood Comb with Human Head
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Early 20th Century African Antique Wood Comb with Human Head
From the Chokwe Culture of Angola. A fine, old, much used comb with a glossy, glasslike patina...
Category
Early 20th Century Angolan Other Decorative Objects in San Francisco
Materials
Wood
Matched Pair Split Ammonite Fossil Set Mineral Specimen #L2L
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Jurassic - Cretaceous Period, 200 - 145 million years old
Dimensions: 8 × 6.25 × 0.75 in. / 20 × 16 × 2 cm
Dimensions on custom display stands: 10.5 × 5.5 × 3.5 in. / 27 × 14 × 9 c...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Malagasy Other Antique Decorative Objects in San Francisco
Materials
Stone
Deep Handmade Natural Onyx Bowl, One of a Kind
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Handmade in Mexico
Carved from a single piece of onyx
One of a kind
Dimensions: 17 x 13.5 x 7 D in. / 43 x 34 x 18 D cm
A spectacular, organic, undulating vessel of cream trans...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Other Decorative Objects in San Francisco
Materials
Onyx
Tall Stoneware Vase by Berndt Friberg
By Berndt Friberg, Gustavsberg
Located in San Francisco, CA
This wheel-thrown stoneware vase by Berndt Friberg features an extended, thin neck and a smooth glaze in hues of bold olives and greys. It exemplifies Friberg’s refined craftsmanship...
Category
1960s Swedish Modern Vintage Decorative Objects in San Francisco
Materials
Stoneware
Walter Mader Swiss Black Forest Hand-Carved Dog
By Walter Mäder
Located in San Francisco, CA
the hand-carved and finely detailed recumbent mother Retriever with raised head and glass eyes giving a direct gaze to a distant object; wearing a knotted leash attached to a thick c...
Category
1890s Swiss Black Forest Antique Decorative Objects in San Francisco
Materials
Walnut
Antique Hand Painted Ivy League University Band Lunch Box c.1920
By The American Thermos Bottle Company
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT
An antique lunch box with metal thermos and original food storage case, advertising a college rock band "The Kollege Kids". It features three hands waving different school pen...
Category
Early 20th Century English Industrial Decorative Objects in San Francisco
Materials
Chrome
Early 20th c. Plaster Cast Nose and Mouth Sculpture c.1900-1930
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT
Plaster cast nose and mouth sculptures mounted on black, wooden stands.
Shown with life size hand model for scale.
CREATOR Unknown.
...
Category
Mid-20th Century Decorative Objects in San Francisco
Materials
Plaster
Late 19th - Early 20th Century Russian Lacquered Paper Mache Snuff Box
Located in San Francisco, CA
Late 19th - Early 20th Century Russian Lacquered Paper Mache Snuff Box
By The Lukutun Factory
5.25" x 3.5" x 1.5"
Category
19th Century Antique Decorative Objects in San Francisco
Materials
Wood, Paper
French Spelter Warrior Statues 'Bookends'
Located in San Francisco, CA
C. 19th century amazing French spelter warrior statue bookends w/ gilded helmets & shields.
Category
19th Century Antique Decorative Objects in San Francisco
Materials
Spelter
6.5 Inch Ammonite Fossil Cut Polished and Mounted Mineral Specimen
Located in Point Richmond, CA
6.5 Inch Ammonite Fossil Cut Polished and Mounted Mineral Specimen Jurassic - Cretaceous Period, 200 - 145 million years old
Cutting and polishing this ammonite has revealed an inte...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Malagasy Other Antique Decorative Objects in San Francisco
Materials
Stone
Whole Ammonite Fossil, Mineral Specimen, Jurassic Cretaceous Period #D7U
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Madagascar
Jurassic - Cretaceous Period, 200 - 145 million years old
Dimensions: 8.75 × 7.5 × 1.875 in. / 22 × 19 × 4.75 cm
Weight: 4.125 lbs / 2.169 kg
Height on custom display ...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Malagasy Other Antique Decorative Objects in San Francisco
Materials
Precious Stone
Handcrafted Jewelry Box by Bay Area Artist Dean Santner c.1970
By Dean Santner
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT
Original studio, handcrafted wood jewelry box by California woodworker, Dean Santner. Expertly crafted in walnut. Pull out center drawer lined in purple felt.
CREATOR Dea...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects in San Francisco
Materials
Felt, Walnut
Japanese Bronze Vase
Located in San Francisco, CA
A decorative glossy Japanese modernist bronze vase with a fluted neck, with some mild patination. Signed on the base.
Category
2010s Japanese Modern Decorative Objects in San Francisco
Materials
Bronze
Decorative Trio of Geometric Brass Objects
Located in San Francisco, CA
Trio of decorative brass table top objects. Comprising three different solid brass tiered towers, interesting and well made.
Category
1980s Indian Hollywood Regency Vintage Decorative Objects in San Francisco
Materials
Brass
A set of Knud Kyhn bears for Royal Copenhagen
By Knud Kyhn, Royal Copenhagen
Located in San Francisco, CA
A charming set of 5 ceramic bear figurines was designed by Knud Kyhn for Royal Copenhagen in 1957, showcasing his mastery in depicting playful and lifelike animals. This collection i...
Category
1950s Danish Modern Vintage Decorative Objects in San Francisco
Materials
Ceramic
English Campaign Style Rosewood Brass Inlaid Lap Desk, circa 1850
Located in San Francisco, CA
A fine quality brass inlaid Campaign style traveling desk with a recessed brass handle engraved with the name of its owner, Anne Orten. The piece opens to reveal a velvet lined writi...
Category
Mid-19th Century English Campaign Antique Decorative Objects in San Francisco
Materials
Brass
Bronze and Copper Plated Trojan Horse Bookends/Pipe Rests c.1930
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT
An original pair of Art Deco bronze and copper plated Trojan horse bookends with pipe rests. Original labels on each.
CREATOR Metal Corp. of America, Hollywood, CA.
...
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco Decorative Objects in San Francisco
Materials
Bronze, Copper
Japanese Bronze Vases
Located in San Francisco, CA
A pair of bronze vases with tall thin necks from Japan. Very nice patina on the bronze.
Category
Late 20th Century Japanese Decorative Objects in San Francisco
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Hand Painted "Louise" Box c.1940
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT
A vintage hand painted wood box. Decorative elements throughout. "Louise" painted on top. Shown with live size hand model.
CREATOR U...
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Decorative Objects in San Francisco
Materials
Wood
Mid-20th Century Tami Islands Papua New Guinea Tribal Wooden Feast Bowl
Located in Point Richmond, CA
mid-20th century Tami Islands Papua new guinea wooden feast bowl
Of classic form, each end carved with raised and incised imagery depicting stylized sea cr...
Category
Mid-20th Century Papua New Guinean Decorative Objects in San Francisco
Materials
Kaolin, Wood
Whole Ammonite Fossil, Mineral Specimen, Jurassic Cretaceous Period #B3K
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Madagascar
Jurassic - Cretaceous Period, 200 - 145 million years old
Dimensions: 10 × 8.25 × 2 in./ 25.5 × 21. x 5 cm
Weight: 6.925 lbs / 2.984 kg
Height on custom display stand:...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Malagasy Other Antique Decorative Objects in San Francisco
Materials
Precious Stone
Late 19th Century English Oak Octagonal Humidor with Silver Mounts
Located in San Francisco, CA
Late 19th century English Oak Octagonal Humidor With Silver Mounts. Complex octagonal form with moldings and silvered brass fittings. The base supported by small bun feet, two ring h...
Category
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Decorative Objects in San Francisco
Materials
Silver Plate
Large Handmade Natural Onyx Bowl, One of a Kind
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Handmade in Mexico
Carved from a single piece of onyx
One of a kind
Dimensions: 23 x 17 x 4.25 in. / 60 x 43 x 10 cm
A fluted, almost to the point of frilly, organic “oyster” shaped...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Other Decorative Objects in San Francisco
Materials
Onyx
Chinese Cloisonné Late 20th Century Floral Decorated Bowl
Located in San Francisco, CA
Chinese Cloisonné Late 20th Century Floral Decorated Bowl
10" x 3.5"H
Category
20th Century Decorative Objects in San Francisco
Materials
Metal
English Inlaid Mahogany Tea Caddy with Elaborate Crossbanding and Swag Inlay
Located in San Francisco, CA
An extremely fine quality inlaid mahogany tea caddy of elegant small size, the top and front with elaborate crossbanding and circular fan inay, the front with further swag inlay, the...
Category
Late 18th Century English George III Antique Decorative Objects in San Francisco
Materials
Boxwood, Mahogany, Rosewood
Cast Iron Hubley Donkey Bottle Opener, circa 1940
By Hubley Manufacturing Company 2
Located in San Francisco, CA
About
This is an original cast iron donkey bottle opener manufactured by the Hubley Manufacturing Company with "Eureka Springs Arkansas" on the...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Decorative Objects in San Francisco
Materials
Iron
Large henhouse bear by the henhouse company in Norwalk, Ohio
Located in San Francisco, CA
Large henhouse bear by the henhouse company in Norwalk, Ohio
24 x 12 x 60
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Decorative Objects in San Francisco
Materials
Textile
Vintage Czech Amphora Porcelain Sculpture of a Camel and Mounted Rider
By Amphora
Located in San Francisco, CA
A magnificent Mid-20th century Czech Amphora Porcelain sculpture modeled as a “Camel and Mounted Rider”, of imposing size and in Fine original condition.
The Amphora Porcelain Works existed from 1892 – 1945 in the Teplitz-Turn area of Bohemia, then part of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, but since 1918, in Trnovany in the Czech Republic. Founded in 1892 under the style of RSt&K, by Riessner, Stellmacher and Kessel, the son and sons...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Decorative Objects in San Francisco
Materials
Porcelain
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 Decorative Objects in San Francisco
Materials
Leather, Wood, Paint
Canton Famille Rose Temple Jars W/ Stands, 'Asian Style'
Located in San Francisco, CA
C. 20th century
Pair of 20th century Canton Famille rose colored lidded temple jars w/ stands
One of the lids has been restored only one.
Category
20th Century Decorative Objects in San Francisco
Materials
Ceramic
Mid Century Modern Brutalists Bronze Abstract Sculpture by Emma De Sigaldi
Located in San Francisco, CA
Bronze abstract Brutalist style sculpture on travertine marble base. Signed Emma De Sigaldi.
Emma De Sigaldi (b.1910 - d.2010) was active/lived in Monaco and is known for sculpture. ...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Brutalist Decorative Objects in San Francisco
Materials
Marble, Bronze
French Napoleon III Period Brass Inlaid Rosewood and Walnut Lap Desk
Located in San Francisco, CA
A very pretty French Napoleon III period brass inlaid rosewood and kingwood lap desk of fine quality. This portable writing desk is centered by a beautifully painted landscape scene....
Category
Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Decorative Objects in San Francisco
Materials
Brass
Brass Globe Cigarette Holder and Ashtray/Coin Dish, circa 1960
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT
An original mid-century brass cigarette holder with ashtray or coin dish. The lid slides open on the globe's axis to reveal a metal interior designed to hold cigarettes.
...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects in San Francisco
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pair of 19th Century French Gilt Bronze and Alabaster Vases
Located in San Francisco, CA
Pair of 19 Century French Gilt Bronze and Alabaster Vases
Putti Ormolu Mounts
Inset gilt bronze lining
6" x 6" x 13.5"H
Category
19th Century Antique Decorative Objects in San Francisco
Materials
Alabaster, Bronze
Large 8 Inch Ammonite Fossil Cut Polished and Mounted Mineral Specimen
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Large 8 inch Split Ammonite Mounted Fossil Set
Jurassic - Cretaceous Period, 200 - 145 million years old
The cutting and polishing of this large pair revealed pale yellow-brown, cal...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Malagasy Other Antique Decorative Objects in San Francisco
Materials
Stone
Large 19th Century Japanese Meiji Period Bronze Vase
Located in San Francisco, CA
A large and elegant Meiji period bronze vase with floral decoration and original patina, unsigned.
Japan, last quarter of the 19th century.
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Decorative Objects in San Francisco
Materials
Bronze
18th to 19th Century Lidded Oak Low Stool with Interior Storage
Located in San Francisco, CA
18th to 19th century lidded oak low stool with interior storage
Measures: 22" wide x 8.5" deep x 15" high
The interior measures 17.5" wide x 6.5" d...
Category
Late 18th Century American American Colonial Antique Decorative Objects in San Francisco
Materials
Oak
One Vintage Brutalist Candle Sconce of Wrought Iron, Italian, 1970s
By Paul Evans
Located in San Francisco, CA
Vintage wrought iron candle sconces in the Brutalist style will certainly light up a room and create interesting shadows. Sculptured and patinated, each iron piece holds a single tap...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Brutalist Decorative Objects in San Francisco
Materials
Wrought Iron
Vintage Italian Glazed Ceramic Monkeys
Located in San Francisco, CA
Vintage Italian glazed ceramic monkeys, fun and whimsical design decoration or bookends. In very good original condition, stamped on the base "Italy".
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects in San Francisco
Materials
Ceramic
Late 19th - Early 20th Century Oval Swiss Black Forest Jewlery Box
Located in San Francisco, CA
Late 19th - Early 20th Century Oval Swiss Black Forest Jewelry Box
Beautifully Carved with Original Key
6" x 9.75" x 9.5"H
Category
19th Century Antique Decorative Objects in San Francisco
Materials
Wood
Art Deco Stoneware Vase by Luis Auguste Dage
By Luis Auguste Dage
Located in San Francisco, CA
An Art Deco ovoid-shaped stoneware vase enameled bluish-beige with orange brown and black floral motifs by French sculptor Luis Auguste Dage. Gilded bonze mounting adorned with green...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Decorative Objects in San Francisco
Materials
Stoneware
19th Century, French Clock in the Chinoiserie Style
Located in San Francisco, CA
19th century, French clock In the Chinoiserie style. An 8 day pendulum movement that bell strikes on the hour and half hour. Chinese porcelain body in the Kang His style by Samson. T...
Category
Late 19th Century French Chinoiserie Antique Decorative Objects in San Francisco
Materials
Bronze
MCM Illuminated "Golden Guernsey Milk Products" Advertising Wall Clock c.1950
By Pam Clock Co.
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT
An original illuminated "Golden Guernsey Milk Products" advertising wall clock with a metal topper "Susquehanna Co-Op". The clock has a gray metal body, dome glass front and vibrant original colors. The clock operates properly and keeps time.
CREATOR Pam Clock Co., New Rochelle, NY.
DATE OF MANUFACTURE c.1950.
MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES Metal, Glass.
CONDITION Good. Wear consistent with age and use. The wiring is good.
DIMENSIONS H 18 in. W 17 in. D 3.25 in. Diameter 15 in.
HISTORY
Pam advertising clocks and thermometers...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects in San Francisco
Materials
Metal
Crystal Ball on a 19th Century French Bronze Cherub Stand
Located in San Francisco, CA
An exceptional Renaissance style patinated and gilt bronze cherub base made in the early to mid 19th century. The figure holding a 10 inch diameter solid crystal ball.
Beautiful qu...
Category
Mid-19th Century European Renaissance Antique Decorative Objects in San Francisco
Materials
Bronze
19th Century Dog House Cigar Box or Humidor
Located in San Francisco, CA
Charming 19th Century cigar box or humidor guarded by a metal dog with glass eyes on a short lease. These boxes are perfect for collectors of boxes...
Category
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Decorative Objects in San Francisco
Materials
Metal
Spanish Colonial Carved and Painted Angel Candleholders, Late 18th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
Spanish colonial pair of wonderfully carved, painted and giltwood angel candleholders. Late 18th century.
Category
Late 18th Century Antique Decorative Objects in San Francisco
Materials
Wood
Late 19th to Early 20th Century Sedan Chair Miniature Table Top Display Cabinet
Located in San Francisco, CA
Late 19th to early 20th century sedan chair miniature table top display cabinet
Charming custom made and hand painted miniature table top ...
Category
Late 19th Century English Rococo Antique Decorative Objects in San Francisco
Materials
Wood
Large Handmade Natural Onyx Bowl, One of a Kind
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Handmade in Mexico
Carved from a single piece of onyx
One of a kind
Dimensions: 20 x 15.5 x 4 in. / 51 x 39.5 x 10 cm
A gently fluted, low, organic vessel from naturally colore...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Other Decorative Objects in San Francisco
Materials
Onyx
Pair of French Old Paris Porcelain Basalt-Glazed Urns w Neoclassical Decoration
Located in San Francisco, CA
A handsome pair of French Old Paris porcelain basalt-glazed double-handled urns with neoclassical decoration; each shapely vase with everted neck above an ovoid body flanked by loop ...
Category
Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Decorative Objects in San Francisco
Materials
Porcelain
Amphora Austria Art Nouveau Porcelain Vase
Located in San Francisco, CA
Amphora Austria Art Nouveau Porcelain Vase
C 1900
5" x 9"H
Category
Early 1900s Antique Decorative Objects in San Francisco
Materials
Porcelain
Early 20th Century Male Baule Figure, Ivory Coast, Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Early 20th century male baule figure, ivory coast, Africa
A stylistically pleasing sculpture of a spiritual spouse (blolo bian) from the Baule culture....
Category
Early 20th Century Ivorian Other Decorative Objects in San Francisco
Materials
Wood
Large Belgian Factory Cotton Rolling Cart, c.1940
Located in San Francisco, CA
About
An original wicker rolling cart with a steel frame, steel wheels and a large steel plate with "4A" stenciled on it. Originally used in a fac...
Category
Early 20th Century Industrial Decorative Objects in San Francisco
Materials
Steel
Glass Vase by Nanny Still
By Nanny Still
Located in San Francisco, CA
A tall, thin necked vase by Nanny Still for Riihimaen Lasi.
Marked on the base.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Modern Decorative Objects in San Francisco
Materials
Glass
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