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Item Ships From: San Francisco
A Large & Striking Pair of Italian Baroque Style Giltwood Tripod Pricket Sticks
Located in San Francisco, CA
A large and striking pair of Italian baroque style giltwood tripod pricket sticks; each tall stick with graduated shaft adorned with foliate carving raised ...
Category
19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Decorative Objects in San Francisco
Set of 5 Royal Haeger Pottery Vases w Brown & Russet Drip Glaze on Ivory Ground
By Royal Haeger
Located in San Francisco, CA
nice collection of vintage Royal Haeger pottery vessels; marked 'Royal Haeger, USA' to underside
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects in San Francisco
Materials
Pottery
Large Curved Hoe Currency, Angas, Nigeria
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Extra Large Curved Hoe Currency
Angas, Nigeria
Early 20th century
Iron
25.25 x 17.5 in. / 64 x 44 cm
Height on custom display stand: 29.75 in. / 76 cm
Weight: 12.8 pounds / 5.8 kg
Combined weight with base: 20.6 pounds / 9.3 kg
The large currency forms are comprised of a heavy sheet of iron forged into the shape of a curved hoe. They were customary gifts for a bride’s father as well as having a function during wedding celebrations (Ballarini, The Perfect Form...
Category
Early 20th Century Nigerian Other Decorative Objects in San Francisco
Materials
Iron
18th to 19th Century Hammered Copper Candle Holders
Located in San Francisco, CA
18th to 19th Century hammered copper candle holders
Measures: 8" diameter at the base x 12" high
These hand hammered copper candle holders...
Category
Late 18th Century American Antique Decorative Objects in San Francisco
Materials
Copper
Early 19th Century Terracotta Bust with Glass Eyes, Circa1800-1840
Located in San Francisco, CA
About
An early 19th century painted terracotta bust with glass eyes on wooden base.
Creato Unknown.
Date of manufacture circa1...
Category
Early 19th Century American Victorian Antique Decorative Objects in San Francisco
Materials
Wood, Paint
French Hand Painted Tole Urn
Located in San Francisco, CA
C. 20th century.
French hand painted tole urn w/ brass lion head ring handles.
Category
20th Century Decorative Objects in San Francisco
Materials
Brass
Juggling Monkeys, Pair
Located in San Francisco, CA
A pair of playful juggling monkeys made of resin. Resting upon a sturdy base measuring 14.5" x 11", these playful companions are poised to add a touch of joy and wonder to any space....
Category
Mid-20th Century Asian Decorative Objects in San Francisco
Materials
Resin
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
Murano Glass Vases
Located in San Francisco, CA
C. 20th century heavyweight murano glass vases speckled gold coloring.
Category
20th Century Decorative Objects in San Francisco
Materials
Murano Glass
Large Japanese Cloisonné Brass & Enamel Charger With Hand Carved Wood Stand
Located in San Francisco, CA
Large Japanese Cloisonné Brass & Enamel Charger With Hand Carved Wood Stand
30.25" Diamentor
Category
19th Century Antique Decorative Objects in San Francisco
Materials
Brass, Enamel
j.g. Wiggins Folk Art Carved Wood and Painted Figure of George S Patton Signed a
Located in San Francisco, CA
J..G. Wiggins Folk Art Carved Wood and Painted Figure of George S Patton
Signed and Dated 1952
3.25:w x 3.25"d x 10.5"h
Category
1950s Vintage Decorative Objects in San Francisco
Materials
Wood
Solid Wood Carved Sculpture of Traveler on Wine/Beer Barrel
Located in San Francisco, CA
Solid Wood Carved Sculpture of Traveler on Wine/Beer Barrel
Swiss or German, possibly the mountainous Black Forest area. Hand crafted by a truly skilled carver, a bear can be seen ...
Category
19th Century European Folk Art Antique Decorative Objects in San Francisco
Materials
Wood, Paint
Mounted Specimen: Apophyllite, Stilbite, Chalcedony
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Mounted Specimen: Apophyllite, Stilbite, Chalcedony #L9W
Dimensions: 6 x 8.5 x 2.5 in. / 15 x 22 x 6 cm
Height on custom display stand: 9 in. / 23 c...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Indian Other Antique Decorative Objects in San Francisco
Materials
Steel
18th Century Mahogany Inlaid Knife Box with Sterling Hardware
Located in San Francisco, CA
18th century mahogany inlaid knife box with sterling hardware
Rich patina, beautiful inlay, very good antique condition.
Dimensions: 9 1/2" x 12 1/4" x 15".
Category
Late 18th Century English Antique Decorative Objects in San Francisco
Materials
Mahogany
Set of 4 1960's Cari Zalloni for Steuler Keramik Blue-on-Black 'Zyklon' Vases
Located in San Francisco, CA
Each of rectangular form with raised offset concentric rings or 'ripples' all in a deep blue on black glaze; STEULER was founded in Höhr-Grenzhausen, a center of the ceramic industry...
Category
1960s German Modern Vintage Decorative Objects in San Francisco
Materials
Ceramic
Italian Candlesticks
By William Adams
Located in San Francisco, CA
A pair of gold plated tulip candlesticks by Italian manufacturer William Adams.
Marked on the base.
Category
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects in San Francisco
Materials
Gold Plate
Group of 4 High Relief Cameo Pins/Pendents Carved from Bull Mouth Shell
Located in San Francisco, CA
Group of 4 High Relief Cameo Pins/Pendents Carved from Bull Mouth Shell
Unmarked
Silver Settings
2.5mm x 4mm
4mm x 4mm
2 pieces: 3mm x 3mm
Category
20th Century Decorative Objects in San Francisco
Materials
Shell
Pair of 19th Century Miniature Foo Dogs 3.25" x 2" x 4.5"
Located in San Francisco, CA
Pair of 19th Century Miniature Foo Dogs
3.25" x 2" x 4.5"
Category
19th Century Antique Decorative Objects in San Francisco
Materials
Ceramic
Tiffany and Co Sterling Paper Holder Marked 925
Located in San Francisco, CA
Tiffany and Co Sterling Paper Holder Marked 925
6"H x 3.5"W x 1"D
Category
20th Century Decorative Objects in San Francisco
Materials
Sterling Silver
19th Century Perfume Travel Set
Located in San Francisco, CA
19th century complete perfume travel set encased in a beautiful inlaid mahogany box. The box contains 4 deep red crystal cut glass bottles with sterlin...
Category
1870s Victorian Antique Decorative Objects in San Francisco
Materials
Crystal, Silver
Native American Mother and Child Painted Ceramic Sculpture
Located in San Francisco, CA
Native American mother and child painted ceramic sculpture by Manuel Felguerez.
Category
20th Century North American Native American Decorative Objects in San Francisco
Materials
Ceramic
Mauve terracotta vase
Located in San Francisco, US
This striking terracotta sculpture embodies the essence of mid-century modernism with its bold abstract form and thoughtful negative spaces. The natural clay construction celebrates ...
Category
20th Century Decorative Objects in San Francisco
Materials
Ceramic, Terracotta
Asian Hand Painted Vases
Located in San Francisco, CA
C. 20th century - beautiful pair of Asian hand painted vases.
Category
20th Century Decorative Objects in San Francisco
Materials
Porcelain
English Brass Scale by Banfield of Brighton
Located in San Francisco, CA
C. 19th century
English brass scale by Banfield of Brighton.
Category
19th Century Antique Decorative Objects in San Francisco
Materials
Brass
Four Vintage Architectural Letters Enameled Covered
Located in San Francisco, CA
C. 20th century
Four vintage architectural letters enameled covered
Letter O: 17.75 W / 17.75 H / 0.25 D
Letter F: 10 W / 17.75 H...
Category
20th Century Decorative Objects in San Francisco
Materials
Enamel
Antique Swiss Black Forest Carved Wood Bear Head Lidded Tobacco Box
Located in San Francisco, CA
Of large scale, the well-delineated and intricately carved head of a dog with hat motif lid; the expressive face with glass eyes and large snout; most likely from the Black forest ar...
Category
Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Antique Decorative Objects in San Francisco
Materials
Walnut
Pair of two: Italian ceramic geometric vases by artist Jenna Basso Pietrobon
By Jenna Basso Pietrobon
Located in New York, NY
This is Brick #1 and #2—a vase molded and designed with uniquely torn openings, revealing the raw, natural texture of the clay. The imperfections and irregularities highlight the art...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Decorative Objects in San Francisco
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Early 20th c. Cauldon English Blue & White Six-Sided Transferware Vases
Located in San Francisco, CA
Pair of Early 20th Century Cauldon English Blue & White Six-Sided Transferware Vases
5" x 5" x 8.5"H
Category
20th Century Decorative Objects in San Francisco
Materials
Porcelain
Pr Victorian Glass & Crystal Metal Candlestick Holders with Gilded Giraffes
Located in San Francisco, CA
Pr Victorian glass & crystal metal candleholders with gilded giraffes.
Category
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Decorative Objects in San Francisco
Materials
Crystal
Antique Handcut Crystal Vase with Floral and Grape Motif, circa 1920
Located in San Francisco, CA
Antique handcut crystal vase with floral and grape motif, circa 1920
An absolutely gorgeous handcut crystal vase. We have found no information on the maker, but the quality cannot...
Category
Early 20th Century American Decorative Objects in San Francisco
Materials
Crystal
Preston L Prescott (1898-1988, American) Stone Sculpture of Seated Young Woman
Located in San Francisco, CA
Preston L Prescott (1898-1988)
Stone Sculpture of a Seated Young Woman
5.5"W x 3.25"D x 12"H
Category
20th Century Modern Decorative Objects in San Francisco
Materials
Stone
19th Century Black Forest Cigar Holder of a Bear Holding a Barrel
Located in San Francisco, CA
the hand-carved standing bear with forward gaze and glass eyes holding a barrel for matches in front of a larger barrel for cigar storage; all over an oval carved base fitted with a ...
Category
Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Antique Decorative Objects in San Francisco
Materials
Walnut
Antique Art Deco Period Austrian Hagenauer Bronze Dog
By Werkstätte Hagenauer Wien
Located in San Francisco, CA
Karl Hagenauer for Werkstätte Hagenauer Wienstamp - stamped WHW made in Austria, circa 1940's bronze horse sculpture.
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Decorative Objects in San Francisco
Materials
Bronze
Antique Schoenhut "Humpty Dumpty Collection" Dark 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
"Monarch Air" Sculpture by Bay Area Blacksmith William Roan
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Forged steel, paint
2013
Measures: 11.5 x 16.5 in. / 29 x 42 cm
Hand crafted by William Roan, the blacksmith famous for making the original Bay Bridge Troll. About this piec...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Other Decorative Objects in San Francisco
Materials
Steel
Subtly-rendered Ohio Pottery Salt-glazed Vase with Raised Parrot Motifs
Located in San Francisco, CA
the ovoid pot with short neck above a tapering body adorned with carved relief decoration depicting parrots
Category
1910s American Arts and Crafts Vintage Decorative Objects in San Francisco
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of 19th Century Copper Plate Spelter Ewers
Located in San Francisco, CA
Pair of 19th century copper plate spelter ewers
Dimensions 6.25" x 6.5" at the base x 20.5" high
Very good antique condition.
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Decorative Objects in San Francisco
Materials
Spelter
"Cross My Heart, " Original Sculpture by Bay Area Artist Sheridan Oakes
Located in Point Richmond, CA
2020
Honduran rosewood on a custom teak and walnut base
Measures: 8.75 x 4 in / 22 x 10 cm.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Other Decorative Objects in San Francisco
Materials
Walnut, Rosewood, Teak
"Daredevil Dawg" Sculpture by Bay Area Blacksmith William Roan
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Forged steel
2008
Measures: 9 x 15 x 15 in. / 23 x 38 x 38 cm
Hand crafted by William Roan, the blacksmith famous for making the original Bay Bridge Troll. About this piece,...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Other Decorative Objects in San Francisco
Materials
Steel
Wah Ming Chang "Bronze Originals of California" Ashtray c.1960
By Wah Ming Chang
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT
An impressive, heavy solid bronze mid-century ashtray designed by California artist and sculptor Wah Ming Chang. Known later in life for his sculptures and the props he design...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects in San Francisco
Materials
Silver, Copper
Early 20th Century Metal Figure of Man With Turban
Located in San Francisco, CA
Early 20th Century Metal Figure of Man With Turban
Wood base
Possibly Middle-eastern
7.5"H x 2"W x 1.5"D
Category
20th Century Decorative Objects in San Francisco
Materials
Metal
Tall and Striking American 1960s Orange Glazed Vase with White Ground
Located in San Francisco, CA
A tall and striking American 1960s orange glazed vase with white ground; the tall vase of white cased-glass covered in an orange textured glaze adorned with a continuous fret band.
Category
1960s American Vintage Decorative Objects in San Francisco
Early 20th Century Chinese Mirror Black Vase, Kang Hsi style, Republic Period
Located in San Francisco, CA
Early 20th century Chinese mirror black vase in the Kang Hsi style.
Republic Period with an earlier reign mark. With hardwood stand. This is two items, a vase and hardwood stand.
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Decorative Objects in San Francisco
Materials
Porcelain
Bronze French Art Nouveau Match Holder
Located in San Francisco, CA
Bronze French Art Nouveau Match Holder
20TH century
Signs of rubbing and repair
Category
20th Century Decorative Objects in San Francisco
Materials
Bronze
Handmade Monogrammed Wooden Toolbox with Inner Tray c.1940
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT
A handmade wooden toolbox with inner removable segmented tray and drop down secret lid compartment. Monogrammed D.E.F. Solidly constructed with d...
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Decorative Objects in San Francisco
Materials
Wood, Paint
19th Century Circular Hand-Painted Ebonized Box Depicting an Aristocrat Man
Located in San Francisco, CA
19th Century Circular Hand-Painted Ebonized Box Depicting an Aristocrat Man
4" x .75"
Category
19th Century Antique Decorative Objects in San Francisco
Materials
Wood
Modernist Metal Sculpture of a Female Form Fixed on a Tower of Granite
Located in San Francisco, CA
Modernist Metal Sculpture of a Female Form Fixed on a Tower of Granite Base
Signed "Archer" 1988
Numbered 2/8
Overall 23.5"H x 5.75"W x 5.50"D
Base 10.25 x 4
Category
1980s Vintage Decorative Objects in San Francisco
Materials
Granite
"Mother and Child, " Original Sculpture by Bay Area Artist Sheridan Oakes
Located in Point Richmond, CA
2016
Walnut on a Koa base
Measures: 14.25 x 5 in / 36 x 13 cm.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Other Decorative Objects in San Francisco
Materials
Wood, Walnut
English Victorian Hardwood Brass Mounted Standish with Single Drawer
Located in San Francisco, CA
An English brass mounted standish with a single drawer and a central handle flanked by 2 replaced inkwells. The piece is centered by a beautifully engraved brass decorative element a...
Category
1870s English Victorian Antique Decorative Objects in San Francisco
Materials
Brass
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
A Rebus series vase by Gunnar Nylund
By Gunnar Nylund
Located in San Francisco, CA
A Rebus series large stoneware floorstanding vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand. The textural pattern is carved into the piece and finished with a matte glaze of varied light and da...
Category
1950s Swedish Modern Vintage Decorative Objects in San Francisco
Materials
Stoneware
Mid-century Copper and Silver Applique Dish c.1960
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT
A mid-century kidney shaped copper trinket dish with silver applique. Stamped "Chevez"
CREATOR Chevez.
DATE OF MANUFACTURE c.1960s.
MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES Coppe...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects in San Francisco
Materials
Silver, Copper
Robust Italian Neoclassical Ivory Painted and Parcel-Gilt Candleholder
Located in San Francisco, CA
Of cornucopia form with flared candleholder tapering to a scrolled end; adorned with florets and acanthus leaves all-over a later ebonized wooden plinth; ex-collection of Michael Tay...
Category
Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Decorative Objects in San Francisco
Materials
Wood
Pair of Early 18th Century Brass Altar / Mantel Candleholders, circa 1717
Located in San Francisco, CA
Pair of early 18th century brass Altar / mantel candleholders, circa 1717
Superb pair of candle holder. Hand made from solid brass. The base shows the date 1717.
Each large can...
Category
Early 18th Century English Baroque Antique Decorative Objects in San Francisco
Materials
Brass
Stig Lindberg Domino Tray for Gustavberg, Sweden
By Stig Lindberg
Located in San Francisco, CA
Stig Lindberg design Domino tray for Gustavberg, Sweden. Fun whimsical tray for serving or just a visually interesting table top object. Stamped
Category
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects in San Francisco
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Construction Worker Tool Caddy c.1940
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT
A vintage vulcanized rubber construction worker took caddy with strap.
CREATOR Unknown.
DATE OF MANUFACTURE c.1940.
MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES Vulcanized Rubber.
...
Category
Early 20th Century Industrial Decorative Objects in San Francisco
Materials
Rubber
Well-Carved Pair of Italian Romanesque Style Gray Painted Wooden Masks now Lamps
Located in San Francisco, CA
A well-carved and stylized pair of Italian Romanesque style gray painted wooden masks now mounted as lamps; each bearded face surrounded by thick curl...
Category
1930s Italian Classical Roman Vintage Decorative Objects in San Francisco
Folk Art Box Hand Carved w/ Carved Name Sophie
Located in San Francisco, CA
C. 20th Century
Hand carved Folk Art box w/the name Sohpie. Velvet lined.
Category
20th Century Decorative Objects in San Francisco
Materials
Wood
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