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French Faience rustic oyster plate Moustiers style, circa 1940. Painting of birds and flowers.

FACTORY / HOUSE: Audemars Piguet Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tank Style METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt. Gold Two Tone Yellow & Rose DIMENSIONS: Length 34mm X Width 25mm CIRCA: 1940's MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 18 Jewels / Tonneau / High Grade DIAL / HANDS: Silvered with Applied Gold Markers / Solid Gold Baton Hands ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Alligator, 18mm / Medium Length WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement. LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This is an impressive watch by one of the world's most famous houses. The case and movement are entirely hand made. The unique style embraces classic art deco design. The lobes at the top and bottom are done in rose gold. The applied markers are also done in rose gold. The watch appears to be fitted with its original Solid Gold Crown...

A pair of dark-stained birch and beige bouclé fabric lounge chairs designed and produced in Finland, 1940s. Seat height 16.5

"Crystal and Jade" Still Life Lithograph in Ink on Paper Delicate and detailed lithograph of a crystal glass and jade vase by John Taylor Arms (American, 1887-1953). On the left side of the composition, there is a crystal martini glass, with intricate designs. Next to it is a jade vase or urn, with a carved surface. They are sitting on an ornate tablecloth, with a strand of beads, possibly a rosary. Numbered ("VI"), inscribed with a dedication ("To Georgiana Brewer and Jasper S. Mathews Jr from Dorothy and John Taylor Arms"), signed ("John Taylor Arms"), and dated ("1940") along the bottom edge. Presented in a wood frame with an off-white mat. Frame size: 16.5"H x 14.75"W Image size: 8.5"H x 7.25"W John Taylor Arms was born in Washington, DC in 1887. He studied law at Princeton University, transferring to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Boston, to study architecture, graduating in 1912. After serving as an officer in the United States Navy during World War I, he devoted himself full-time to etching. He published his first original etchings in 1919. His initial subject was the Brooklyn Bridge in New York City near which he worked. Arms developed a successful career as a graphic artist in the 1920s and 1930s, specializing in series of etchings of Gothic churches and cathedrals in France and Italy. In addition to medieval subjects, Arms made a series of prints of American cities. He used sewing needles and magnifying glasses to get a fine level of detail. A member of many printmaking societies, Arms served as president of the Society of American Graphic Artists. An educator, Arms wrote the Handbook of Print Making and Print Makers (1934) and did numerous demonstrations and lectures. Arms was elected into the National Academy of Design as an Associate member in 1930, and became a full member in 1933. His work was also part of the painting event in the art competition at the 1932 Summer Olympics...

This stunning French 1940s mirror picture photo frame features a deep geometric beveling and domed sides in lovely copper or peach pink color complimented with silver mirrored glass....

French silversmith Societe Parisienne d'Orfevrerie (SPO), Paris, crafted this lovely Art Deco silver plate cylindrical cocktail or Martini Shaker in the 1940s. The three-sectioned co...

A six-armed brass and opaline glass chandelier designed and produced in Sweden, 1940s. Dimensions of canopy (inches): 2.75” H x 4”  Diameter Socket takes standard E-26 bulbs. 5 sock...

French Bracelet Set with Diamonds

"Mother and Daughter" Expressionist Portrait in Oil on Cardstock Mid Century expressionist portrait by unknown artist Jane W. Grace (American, 20th C...

FACTORY / HOUSE: Helbros Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Cushion Shape METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold-Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 37mm Length X 29mm Diameter MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 17 Jewels / Caliber C101 DIAL / HANDS: Original Silvered Dial with Gilt Arabic Numeral Markers / Gilt Hands ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Leather, 16mm / Regular Length WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement This is a "vault find" watch, it has been locked up for nearly 50 years, which means it needs a service. We will give it a factory quality service by our finest watchmaker as part of the purchase price before it is shipped out to you. This will delay shipping for a few days of course. LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This great looking watch is, called a Cushion, for its obvious shape like a pillow cushion. The original dial is in excellent condition. This great watch can be worn all the time and counted on to get you there on time as well. It is Swiss made and fully jeweled as well and will easily last a lifetime. The Helbros Watch Company was founded in 1913 in Geneva, Switzerland, by the Helbein brothers, immigrants from Russia. The company's name is a portmanteau of the Helbein brothers' last name. Helbros quickly became known for its affordable and high-quality watches. In the early 1920s, Helbros began exporting its watches to the United States. The company's watches were quickly embraced by American consumers, and Helbros became one of the leading watch brands in the United States. During World War II, Helbros produced watches for the US military. Helbros watches were known for their durability and reliability, and they were worn by soldiers on both sides of the Atlantic. After the war, Helbros continued to produce popular watches for the consumer market. The company introduced a number of innovative new watch designs, including the Chronograph, the Skin Diver...

FACTORY / HOUSE: Longines Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Round / Art Deco METAL / MATERIAL: 9Kt. English Market CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 43mm X Diameter 35mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 17 Jewels / Caliber 23 Z DIAL / HANDS: Original Silvered / Gilt Leaf Hands ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Leather, 17mm / Regular Length WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This is a classic model by Longines and was considered an oversized watch at the time. Large and elegant the watch looks new. It is a great unisex size as well and it can be worn for all type of occasions and counted on as well to get you there on time, every time. It is wonderful to wear a watch that is over 80 years old and is still dependable. The company was founded in 1832 by Auguste Agassiz, a Swiss watchmaker. He was also the brother of renowned biologist Louis Agassiz. Agassiz started the company with two partners, lawyers Henri Raiguel and Florian Morel. The company's original name was Raiguel Jeune & Cie. In 1846, Raigeul and Morel retired from the watch industry, leaving Agassiz as sole company head. Several years later, Agassiz brought in his bright, enterprising nephew, trained economist Ernest Francillon, into the business. Francillon was the mastermind behind several impressive innovations that would distinguish the company from its competitors. In 1880, Francillon trademarked the Longines name and its winged hourglass logo. The winged hourglass is a symbol of precision and timekeeping, and it has become one of the most recognizable logos in the watch industry. In 1912, Longines became the official timekeeper of the Olympic Games. The company has held this position ever since, and it has been involved in every Olympic Games since then. Longines has also been the official timekeeper of many other major sporting events, including the World Championships in Athletics, the Formula One World Championship, and the America's Cup. In 1931, Longines invented the Lindbergh Hour Angle watch. This watch was designed specifically for Charles Lindbergh, the first person to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean. The watch featured a special bezel that allowed Lindbergh to calculate his longitude. In my own personal collection, I have the Longines Caliber 13 ZN Chronograph that Commander Richard Byrd took to Antarctica in 1928. It was purchased at the time from Abercrombie and Fitch in New York along with all the other equipment used on the expedition, it still runs well and keeps good, even after 100 years. In the 1980’s I was privileged to view their “collection” in their vaults. It was not open to the public, but a contact arranged it. There were examples of all the finest pocket and wristwatches they had ever produced. This included all the pieces that had received navigational and chronometer ratings. They were not even arranged for presentation; they were merely in drawers. I was shown the collection by their renowned “springer.” I have forgotten his name, but he was responsible for adjusting the watches to win the chronometer ratings. He was probably 80 years old at the time. Interestingly but not surprisingly he could only speak to me about adjusting the hairspring but not about the watch in general. This is something that is not uncommon in the watch world. A craftsman will only know about the part of the watch that they are responsible for. When I produced my own watch in Geneva many years ago, I realized that the dial maker and case maker and other associated craftsmen knew almost nothing about what each other did. This seemed odd to me, but it is that way. Lastly, our family jewelry store in Los Angeles was an official Longines retailer so I can speak from personal experience that Longines is an exceptional watch company regarding their service and dependability. They are also famous for the “Ultra Chron...

Model 0408 Table Lamp by Fontana Arte. Designed and manufactured in Italy, circa the 1930s. Desk lamp comprising of an aluminum trough shaped diffused and classic teal hued glass by ...

An impressive sculptural two tone 18k gold Retro tank bracelet with French assay and import marks, circa 1940's. The 18k yellow and white gol...

Pattern: Danish Princess, first introduced 1938. This vintage set includes: Carving knife & fork, pie server, casserole spoon, serving fork, 2 serving spoons, gravy ladle, berry spoo...

Beautiful Italian carved bench freshly upholstered in tiger silk velvet. Very nice nail head details around the perimeter. Each leg has a hand carved grotto head and the original fin...

Set of Italian gilt silver floral table ornaments. Jewel work quality stamped and gilt silver floral table ornament set consisting of four unique ornamental floral sprays and twelve ...

Rare Jacques Adnet leather framed daybed with signature caramel leather and contrast stitching. Brass bamboo hardware - Newly upholstered in black textured boucle with french seams ...

A large French Art Deco Cote d'Or (Bachantes) Lalique platter, signed, 1943. The glass with elevated curved grapes decorated rim & frosted central sec...

A fantastic vintage Boho plaster bust of man. A chic 1949 plaster composition signed on the back of the neck. An awesome all over patina from time. Easily cleaned up with a coat of w...

Voluptuous in its approach to scene and palette, this sumptuous portrait of two women, lounging side by side amongst pillows and fabrics in satin and silk, was painted by Rudolph Sch...

Outrageous Amboyna burl wood buffet with a 1940s point of view. Great looking piece, must be original design with great interior storage all with working storage drawers etc. French design on unusual S shaped angled legs. Beautiful French polish finsih. Three bookmatched wild grain doors. Could be great in a dining room, study or movie room...

Pair of sublime large scale Danish club or lounge chair made in the early 1940's as model 1518 by Fritz Hansen. These chairs are superbly comfortable with a very strong presence to ...

An adjustable brass and red paper wall light designed and produced in Denmark, 1940s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 13.5” H x 10” W x 28.3” D Back Plate Dimensions (inches): 6” H x 2...

An approximately 0.73-carat Old European-cut diamond centers this gorgeous ring crafted in the 1940s, flanked by four smaller Old European cut diamonds, two on each side. Set in 14K...

A brass and opaline glass chandelier designed and produced in Sweden, 1940s. Dimensions of canopy (inches): 2.5” H x 3.8” Diameter Socket takes standard E-26 bulbs. 3 sockets.There ...

14 kt., 3 old-mine cut diamonds ap. .65 ct., 20 old-mine cut diamonds ap. 1.80 cts., c. 1945, ap. 24.6 dwts. Center diamonds: G-H-I-SI, several chips on girdles, large open culets,...

A brass, glass and cream-lacquered pendant light designed and produced in Sweden, 1940s. Dimensions of canopy (inches): 2.32” H x 3.90” Diameter...

Trying my best to decipher the name I get Leo Tanenbaum. Well, (Sergeant) Sgt. Leo Tanenbaum. Sorry that I haven't been able to find a mid-century artist with this name. It's such an...

FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Modified Tortue Shape METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold-Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 32mm Length X 26...

In the style of Charles Dudouyt (1885-1846), a famed French woodworker whose designs are noted for their use of natural materials (in this case, beech and straw) and minimalist carvings, this pair of low fireplace chairs...

A pine and black-painted iron cabinet designed and produced by Åby Möbler, Sweden, 1940s.

This is s a superb set of 2 ( we have an identical pair listed separately if interested) and they are upholstered in suede and in good condition with minor stains and signs of age as...

Discover a rare and exquisite piece of design history with this Rudolph M. Schindler dining chair, attributed to the iconic Howenstein House in South Pasadena. Crafted by the visiona...

This is a possible self portrait by the famed female surrealist artist. It is also strikingly similar in style with it's exaggerated eyes to her portrait of Jean Genet, ( Leonor F...

Hellmuth Bachrach-Baree, a German artist, apprenticed with neo-impressionist painters. His early compositions depicted rural life, integrating people and animals into familiar landsc...

Ercole Barovier large- scale Grosse Costolature bowl. Iridized glass. Large & expressive Grosse Costolature bowl in heavy iridescent murano glass with incised decoration. Designed by...

A green-coloroured blown glass vase by Reijmyre Glasbruk, Sweden, c. 1940s.

Spectacular matched set of red aniline dye LCW lounge chairs, designed by Charles and Ray Eames and manufactured by Evans Product Company (before Herman Miller production). Aniline-...

Gold toned brass Mayapple leaf tray. The Mayapple is unique in that it has just 2 leaves & 1 flower. The large umbrella like leaves are very dramatic & unusual, for this reason Virginia Metalcrafter's showcased the leaf in the 1940's. A very heavy cast brass tray...

Step into Timeless Elegance with the 1940s White Smocked Sheer Maxi Dress! Introducing a truly exceptional piece from the 1940s, the White Smocked She...

A blown glass vase designed by Ture Berglund and produced by Skansens Glasbruk, Sweden, 1940s.

Beautiful 6'9x4'6 antique Persian Lori. Made from Persian wool raised, sheared, dyed, spun and woven by the famous Lori tribe. Produced all while hiking with their flock up and down...

FACTORY / HOUSE: Hamilton Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Bracelet Watch METAL / MATERIAL: Platinum CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 32mm X Width 14mm MOVEM...

FACTORY / HOUSE: Gruen Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Curvex Style / Reference 473 METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 38mm X Width ...

This elegant French Art Deco silver plate cylindrical cocktail or Martini shaker was designed by silversmith Maison Vessiere, Paris. The three-sectioned cocktail shaker has a removab...

Brilliant orange color - round Carnelian gemstone circa 1940-1950 pre-owned however in great shape. Weight: 8.5 grams 14k Rose Gold The Hand work is very visible. Finger size - will...

1940's Traditional style Round Leather Top Mahogany Coffee/ Cocktail Table. 1 drawer storage.

BUCHANAN Peter Ronald C. 1870-1950 Known as The Tout he worked as a sports cartoonist and caricaturist for the News of the World and Tatler in the 1930’s and exhibited 128 drawings a...

This sculptural vintage solid bronze decorative side table from the Art Deco era features a square shape with leaf and floral pattern and glass top. Very significant and heavy. Han...

A four-armed brass, marble and red, green, blue and yellow lacquered metal floor lamp designed and produced in Italy, c. 1940s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 71.1” H x 24.25” W x 11....

A blown glass bottle designed by Ture Berglund and produced by Skansens Glasbruk, Sweden, 1940s.

An adjustable three-armed brass, elm, wood veneer and off-white fabric floor lamp designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 60.75” x 43.5” W x 32.5” D....

Rug Number 55146 Size 9' 0" X 11' 7" Design Art Deco Collection Antique/Vintage Material Wool Texture Pile Weave Origin China Age Antique/Vintage

Goldstone and silver Cartier lighter. A most handsomely chic objet by Cartier from the Forties. Carved goldstone with smooth varied patterning i...

This barware serving set is an exquisite example of French Art Deco design, crafted from silver plate metal by Silversmith Maison Barra of Paris in the 1940s. The three-sectioned des...

A pair of beige fabric and wood slipper chairs attributed to Billy Haines, USA, c. 1940s. 17" seat height

Sought after Danish curved sofa made in the 1940s. These charmers were made with variations from the 1930s up to about 1950. These design with the beefier legs were generally from th...

A travertine, dark-stained wood and brass coffee table designed and produced in the US, c. 1940s.

A brass wall mirror designed and produced in Italy, 1940s.

A very rare set of twenty of large 1940 church sconces, the glass can be easily change, to a different color of glass, the price is for the pair they c...