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Item Ships From: San Francisco
Mid-century Bengal Gin Advertising Bottle Display c.1950
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT A mid-century Tiger chalkware advertising display was used to hold a bottle of Bengal Gin at a bar or restaurant bar. CREATOR Bengal Gin, London, U.K. DATE OF MANUF...
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects in San Francisco

Materials

Plaster

Pair of Vintage Gilded Bronze Stands with Inlay, circa 1940
Located in San Francisco, CA
Pair of vintage gilded bronze stands with inlay, circa 1940 Gorgeous pair of cast bronze stands with inlay We are unsure of the material used for the inlay. The inlay is hand paint...
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Mid-20th Century American Baroque Decorative Objects in San Francisco

Materials

Bronze

Black Forest Hand-Carved Dog Head Tobacco Jar in the manner of Walter Mader
By Walter Mäder
Located in San Francisco, CA
How can this not make you smile? This well-carved antique Black Forest box of an expressive shaggy dog with glass eyes, forward gaze, open m...
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Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Antique Decorative Objects in San Francisco

Materials

Walnut

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...
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Decorative Objects in San Francisco

Materials

Wood

Pair of Sheffield George III Sterling Silver Candlesticks, English, circa 1800
By John Green, Roberts, Mosley & Co.
Located in San Francisco, CA
A pair of George III sterling silver candlesticks with weighted bases made by I G & CO., John Green, Roberts, Mosley & Co. Fully hallmarked on the bases and the bobeche. England, lat...
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Early 19th Century English George III Antique Decorative Objects in San Francisco

Materials

Sterling Silver

Pair of Vintage Cornflower Blue Oil Storage Jars, circa 1930
Located in San Francisco, CA
Pair of vintage cornflower blue oil storage jars, circa 1930 Dimensions 8" diameter at the base x 14" diameter at the body 8" across at the mouth...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Decorative Objects in San Francisco

Materials

Clay

Late 19th C Effigy of Mephistopheles on a Bronze Dresser Tray
Located in San Francisco, CA
Late 19th C Effigy of Mephistopheles on a bronze dresser tray. Leaning into the tray with a contemplative pose and conniving expression. Best known for his role in Faust. Caught in h...
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Late 19th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Decorative Objects in San Francisco

Materials

Bronze

Collection of Six Vintage Woodworking Files
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Collection of Six vintage woodworking files United States 20th century Cast steel Height on custom display stands: 16.25 - 22.75 in. / 41 - 58 cm.
Category

20th Century American Other Decorative Objects in San Francisco

Materials

Steel

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

Alva Studios Venus de Milo sculpture, 1955 mid-century
By Alva Studios
Located in San Francisco, US
A lovely freestanding sculpture of Venus de Milo by Alva Studios, circa 1955. Made from composite. The statue rests upon a wooden base. In Roman mythology, Venus was the goddess of ...
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20th Century North American Classical Greek Decorative Objects in San Francisco

Materials

Ceramic, Hardwood

Two Hand-Turned Wood Bowls, One Redwood: Signed, One Segmented
Located in San Francisco, CA
Two Hand-Turned Wood Bowls, One Redwood: Signed, One Segmented Redwood: signed Jerry Kermak 7.5"Dx6"H Segmented: Composed of over 100 pieces, Ash, Birch, Maple, and Walnut, 9"Dx5"H
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20th Century Decorative Objects in San Francisco

Materials

Ash, Birch, Maple, Walnut

MCM Ben Seibel for JenFred Ware Copper Trinket Box c.1960
By Jenfred Ware, Ben Seibel
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT A ribbed copper trinket box lined with cork. Original felt on bottom. Substantial in weight. CREATOR Ben Seibel for JenFred Ware. DATE OF MANUFACTURE c.1960s. MA...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects in San Francisco

Materials

Brass, Copper

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...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Brutalist Decorative Objects in San Francisco

Materials

Wrought Iron

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...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Decorative Objects in San Francisco

Materials

Stoneware

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 blue felt. CREATOR Dean ...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects in San Francisco

Materials

Felt, Walnut

A stoneware fawn by Gunnar Nylund
By Gunnar Nylund
Located in San Francisco, CA
A stoneware figurine of a deer by Gunnar Nylund at Rörstrand. Incised on the base with makers mark, GN, SWEDEN.
Category

1960s Swedish Modern Vintage Decorative Objects in San Francisco

Materials

Stoneware

Mahogany and Bronze German Shepherd Bookends c.1940
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT An original pair of bronze plate German Shepherd bookends mounted on Mahogany bases with original felt and label. CREATOR Littco Products. DATE OF MANUFACTURE c.194...
Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Decorative Objects in San Francisco

Materials

Bronze

Military Silk Hat w/ Original Metal Tin Box
Located in San Francisco, CA
C. Late 19th Century - Early 20th Century Military silk hat w/ original metal tin box by M.C Lilley CO.
Category

Late 19th Century Antique Decorative Objects in San Francisco

Materials

Silk

19th Century Gilt Bronze Napoleon
Located in San Francisco, CA
Fabulous 19th century gilt bronze Napoleon sculpture. Extremely detailed bronze of Napoleon Bonaparte. It measures: 9 inches high 3 3/4 inche...
Category

19th Century French Antique Decorative Objects in San Francisco

Materials

Bronze

Austrian Biedermeier Clock, Alabaster Columns, Chimes
Located in San Francisco, CA
A lovely and very manly neoclassic styled clock, in working order. The case is mahogany with ebony details, alabaster columns with bronze fittings, all in front of a three panel age...
Category

19th Century Austrian Neoclassical Antique Decorative Objects in San Francisco

Materials

Alabaster

Mounted Naturally-Formed Indian Mineral Clear Apophyllite
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Mounted naturally-formed Indian mineral: clear apophyllite An attractive specimen that reflects the light similarly to a multifaceted gem giving the specimen an unusual brightness. ...
Category

15th Century and Earlier Indian Other Antique Decorative Objects in San Francisco

Materials

Crystal

Finely-Modeled Vintage Patinated Bronze Figure of a Golfer
Located in San Francisco, CA
Dressed in vintage 1940s clothes, the pensive golfer stares down the fairway after completing the perfect swing; inscribed EG.
Category

1940s American Other Vintage Decorative Objects in San Francisco

Materials

Bronze

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

Beautiful Pair of Grand-Tour Style Polished Onyx Obelisks
Located in San Francisco, CA
Beautiful Pair of Grand-Tour Style Polished Onyx Obelisks 5x5x19h
Category

18th Century Antique Decorative Objects in San Francisco

Materials

Onyx

Continental European Terra Cotta Urn Shape Apothecary Spice Jars, Set of 4
Located in San Francisco, CA
A wonderful set of large lidded urn shaped apothecary style spice jars, made from a low fired type of unglazed terracotta or earthenware. These jars ha...
Category

Early 20th Century European Other Decorative Objects in San Francisco

Materials

Ceramic, Paint

Antique Stenograph with Original Case/Manual, circa 1930
By The Stenotype Co. 1
Located in San Francisco, CA
About: This is an original Stenotype stenograph with Bakelite keys and original case and manual. All the keys work properly but doesn't seem to imprint on the paper. Creator: Steno...
Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Decorative Objects in San Francisco

Materials

Steel

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

Large Dogon House Post, Mali
Located in Point Richmond, CA
With a textured, slightly eroded patina, Malians used this tall house post to support a major beam in a structure. Carved from a naturally forked tree, these tall sculptural supports...
Category

20th Century Malian Other Decorative Objects in San Francisco

Materials

Wood

Pair of Gilt Bronze Sconces, French, Circa 1880-1900
Located in San Francisco, CA
PAIR OF GILT-BRONZE SCONCES, LATE 19TH/EARLY 20TH CENTURY each sconce of scrolling foliate design with a pair of extended foliate arms.
Category

Late 19th Century French Rococo Antique Decorative Objects in San Francisco

Materials

Bronze

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

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: 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

Signed Early 20th c. Bronze Dog Bookends by PAUL HERZEL c.1920
By Paul Herzel
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT A pair of original bronze clad dog bookends with original felt on the bottom. Designed and stamped Paul Herzel. Both bookends are in good condition and have retained their fin...
Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Decorative Objects in San Francisco

Materials

Bronze

Pair of art nouveau Mettlach pottery vases with incised markings to underside
By Mettlach
Located in San Francisco, CA
each double-handled urn painted with meandering foliate design on a blue-gray ground; with incised marks to the underside
Category

Late 19th Century German Art Nouveau Antique Decorative Objects in San Francisco

Materials

Ceramic

A blue and purple hares fur glazed vase by Gunnar Nylund
By Gunnar Nylund
Located in San Francisco, CA
Stoneware vase with blue and purple hare fur glaze by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand. Marked R, three crowns, GN SVERIGE.
Category

1960s Swedish Modern Vintage Decorative Objects in San Francisco

Materials

Stoneware

Naturally Formed Mineral Peach Stilbite on Apophyllite Sculpture
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Naturally formed mineral peach stilbite on apophyllite sculpture A mineral specimen in the form of an abstract walking figure. Mounted on a custom walnut and satin nickel painted ba...
Category

15th Century and Earlier Indian Other Antique Decorative Objects in San Francisco

Materials

Crystal

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

Rustic Live Edge Rosewood Box c.1940
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT A handmade rustic live edge Rosewood box with lid, lined with felt. CREATOR Unknown. DATE OF MANUFACTURE c.1940-1950. MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES Rosewood, Felt. ...
Category

Early 20th Century Industrial Decorative Objects in San Francisco

Materials

Velvet, Wood

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

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

Carved Wood Sailboat
Located in San Francisco, CA
C. 20th century Carved wood sailboat "Sailing Barge Jeannie"
Category

20th Century Decorative Objects in San Francisco

Materials

Wood

Antique Schoenhut "Humpty Dumpty Collection" Lion Circus Toy c.1903-1935
By Schoenhut
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT Jointed wooden lion manufactured in the 1900s by the Schoenhut Piano Company as part of the "Humpty Dumpty Circus" collection. Made from ca...
Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Decorative Objects in San Francisco

Materials

Leather, Wood, Paint

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

Charming French Beige-Colored Pottery Bowl with Decorative Lid
Located in San Francisco, CA
A charming French beige-colored pottery basket-weave bowl with cover adorned with two rabbits; the domed lid with one seated and one standing rabbit with inquisitive gazes; resting on a circular basket...
Category

19th Century French Antique Decorative Objects in San Francisco

Mid-Century Modern Mexican Copper Platter with Sterling Figures, circa 1950s
Located in San Francisco, CA
Midcentury copper platter with sterling, circa 1950s Fantastic copper platter surrounded with sterling donkey, bull fighter, farm worker, and variou...
Category

Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects in San Francisco

Materials

Sterling Silver, Copper

Medium Teardrop Shaped Vase by Per Lutken
By Per Lütken
Located in San Francisco, CA
For Holmgaard Glass, a teardrop shaped (sometimes referred to as “Soap Bubble”) vase by Per Lutken. Inscribed on the bottom with date of manufacture and artist’s signature.
Category

1960s Danish Modern Vintage Decorative Objects in San Francisco

Materials

Glass

An Unusual English Ebonized Painted Metal Coal Bin with Chinoiserie Decoration
By Coalbrookdale Foundry
Located in San Francisco, CA
A rare and unusual English ebonized painted metal octagonal covered coal bin with chinoiserie decoration; by the Coalbrookdale Foundry, Telford, England; the octagonal hinged lid wit...
Category

19th Century English Antique Decorative Objects in San Francisco

19th c. Distressed Scroll-Footed Box
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT A 19th century distressed scroll-footed box with original velvet interior. CREATOR Unknown. DATE OF MANUFACTURE c.1800-1899. MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES Wood, Velve...
Category

19th Century English Victorian Antique Decorative Objects in San Francisco

Materials

Wood

A Pair of Emile Guillaume Vases
Located in San Francisco, CA
A pair of French art nouveau vases of earthenware modeled with two handles. Decorated with glazes in shades of brown. Marked Guillaume
Category

1930s French Art Nouveau Vintage Decorative Objects in San Francisco

Materials

Stoneware

Miniature Spirea Vase by Wilhelm Kage
By Wilhelm Kage
Located in San Francisco, CA
A stoneware miniature "spirea" vase by Wilhelm Kage for Farsta beautifully glazed in ecru, blue and adobe tones. Part of his miniature series. Base is sta...
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects in San Francisco

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

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

Late 18th Century English George III Mahogany Knife Box Fitted Out for Letters
Located in San Francisco, CA
Late 18th century, English George III mahogany knife box fitted out for letters / ballots. The interior voided of the old knife compartments. One small remov...
Category

Late 18th Century English George III Antique Decorative Objects in San Francisco

Materials

Metal

Carved Pine Wood Sculpture of Industrial Machine
Located in San Francisco, CA
C. 20th Century Carved pine wood sculpture of a Industrial machine / power tool.
Category

20th Century Decorative Objects in San Francisco

Materials

Wood

Chandelier with Four Arms by Gunnar Ander
By Gunnar Ander
Located in San Francisco, CA
An iron candelabra with four arms for candles for Kosta Boda with blue and clear glass finials on each arm. Denmark, circa 1960s.
Category

1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects in San Francisco

Materials

Iron

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

Good Pair of German KPM White-glazed Pierced Lattice Porcelain Compotes
By Königliche Porzellan-Manufaktur (KPM)
Located in San Francisco, CA
Königliche Porzellan Manufaktur, or KPM (established 1723) was a fundamental part of the landscape of the European decorative arts in the 19th century, and was, and still is, one of ...
Category

Mid-20th Century German Neoclassical Decorative Objects in San Francisco

Materials

Porcelain

Mid-century Italian Ceramic Box by Raymor c.1960
By Raymor
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT A mid-century ceramic glazed jewelry or trinket box. Marked "Italy" underneath. CREATOR Attributed to Raymor, Italy. DATE OF MANUFACTURE 1960. MATERIALS AND TECHN...
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects in San Francisco

Materials

Ceramic

Early 20th Century Exceptional Bronze Female Bust Sculpture by Mystery Artist.
Located in San Francisco, CA
Early 20th Century Exceptional Bronze Female Bust Sculpture by Mystery Artist. Created in the lost waxed method Truly a unique museum quality piece Foundry marks on side of bron...
Category

20th Century Decorative Objects in San Francisco

Materials

Bronze

Set of Three Small Antique Standing Frames, Painted Wood
Located in San Francisco, CA
Unusually rare and cool antique standing frames made of wood that have been painted, inset with parchment. May have been used in scientific, zoology or ph...
Category

20th Century American Decorative Objects in San Francisco

Materials

Wood, Paint, Parchment Paper

Pair French Baroque Style Brass Candlesticks Candle Lamps, Early 19th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
A pair of French Baroque style brass candlesticks with hand chasing. These had been wired for boudoir lamps sometime in the 20th century and we can electrify again if desired (for a...
Category

Early 19th Century Baroque Antique Decorative Objects in San Francisco

Materials

Brass

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