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Item Ships From: USA
Vintage W.& T. Avery Brass/ Cast Iron Beam Scale
By W & T Avery
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Beautiful W & T Avery Class C brass and cast iron beam scale. Cast Iron top and base compliment the patinated brass nicely. Two brass pans with complete compliment of weights. Maker ...
Category
20th Century English Victorian USA - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass, Iron
French Sculptural Bronze Bracelet 'La Manif" by Line Vautrin
By Line Vautrin
Located in Atlanta, GA
A gilt bronze bracelet by Line Vautrin (1913-1997), circa 1945-46. The design is known as "La Manif" or "La Manifestation", which features a chain of arm-linked figurines. Monogramme...
Category
1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage USA - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Cartier High Jewelry Exhibition Coffee Table Book, 1997
Located in New York, NY
CARTIER 1900 - 1939
Paris, London, New York.
This special hard-cover book was published in honor of the exhibition, 'Cartier 1900 - 1939', held at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, from April 2, 1997, through August 3, 1997, and the British Museum, London, from October 3, 1997, through February 1, 1998. This exhibition was organized jointly by the two museums.
Foreword by: Dr. Robert G. W. Anderson, Director, British Museum
"The firm of Cartier is widely recognized as one the world's greatest designers and manufacturers of jewellery and objects d'art. This exhibition is timed to coincide with the 150th anniversary of the founding of the company in Paris in 1847."
Preface: Judy Rudoe, Department of Medieval and Later Antiquities, British Museum
"Previous exhibitions devoted to Cartier have encompassed the entire period of the firm's history, from 1847 to the present. The aim of this exhibition is to take a fresh look at a more closely defined period, from around 1900, when the firm's distinctive style becomes identifiable, to the end of the 1930s, which saw a dramatic change of style that led to a quite different aesthetic."
A gorgeous exhibition book highlighting the first four decades of the 20th century when the renowned Paris-based firm known as Cartier expanded to London and New York. Specially taken photographs present a breathtaking array of necklaces, bracelets, brooches, rings, as well as cigarette cases, clocks, and objects d'art. 450+ illustrations, 350 in full color. A great piece to start a collection, add to one, display on a coffee table, library shelf, etc.
Author: Judy Rudoe
Publisher: Harry N. Abrams Inc., New York, NY, and The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York.
Published: 1997
Language: English
Printed and bound: Italy
Binding: Hard Cover with cloth binding in red burgundy with silver embossing
Dust-Jacket: High-gloss, four-color process.
Designed by: Harry Green...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian USA - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Framed Nautical Flag by Dettra
Located in Norwell, MA
Linen maritime flag with sturdy canvas hoist and stitched panels of yellow and red. The hoist is stamped Dettra Flag Company Incorporated. This is a US Na...
Category
1940s North American Vintage USA - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Cotton
Japanese Taisho Period Sitting Doll with Silk Clothing and Ornate Headdress
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Japanese doll with a powdered face and silk clothing and tall headdress from the early 1900s, during the Taisho period. Introducing a Japanese treasure from the early 20th century,...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho USA - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Fabric
Art Deco Wrought Iron Fish Bowl Stand with Glass Bowl
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fantastic art deco wrought iron fish bowl stand with a large 2 gallon glass bowl. In excellent vintage condition with minimal wear and lots of charm, old white paint. Stand is flared...
Category
1950s American Art Deco Vintage USA - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Iron
European Works of Art, the Private Collection & Gallery of the Blumka Estate
By Sotheby's
Located in valatie, NY
European Works of Art from the Private Collection and Gallery of the Blumka Estate. Auction: New York January 9 and 10, 1996. Published by New York, Sotheby's, 1996. 1st Ed hardcover...
Category
1990s American USA - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Bvlgari Bulgari High Jewelry Luxury Coffee Table Book, circa 1990s
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
This is a beautiful coffee table (or library book for a home) about the history of the iconic Italian luxury jeweler Bvlgari (or Bulgari), circa 1990s, Italy. Book covers Bulgari's history in creating iconic gorgeous jewelry and its connection, globally, to architecture, fashion, entertainment - lifestyle. Gorgeous book. Printed in Italy. First Edition.
Book is contained in a well-made decorated slipcase that matches the jacket of the hardcover book. This was the first book ever published on Bulgari, it is a lavishly illustrated exploration of one of Italy's greatest jewelers. With the use of new photographs together with archival pictures the book traces the development of the Bulgari style, which has captivated movie stars and Royalty since its start in Rome in 1884.
Title: BVLGARI (BULGARI)
Publisher: Leonardo Arte srl, Milan
Publish: 1996, First edition
Binding: Hard slipcover pocket, perfect-bound, hard cover with four-color process 'dust' jacket.
Printing: Printed in Italy.
Dimensions: Width: 13.25 in (33.66 cm) x Depth: 12.5 in (31.75 cm)
Blue Italian Murano bowl...
Category
1990s Italian USA - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Framed Nautical Flag with Poseidon's Trident
Located in Norwell, MA
Linen flag with a large white trident spear stitched onto a blue field, white hoist with brass grommets. Set into a frame with gray matting.
Weight: 6 lbs.
Overall Dimensions: ...
Category
1980s North American Vintage USA - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Cotton
"The Big Nude" Large Sumo Book by Helmut Newton
By Helmut Newton
Located in Los Angeles, CA
"The Big Nude" Large Sumo Book with stand by Helmut Newton. Brand new in it's original packaging, unopened and unexposed. Bound printed paper, signed and ...
Category
1990s German USA - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Chrome
1966 Vintage Greg Noll Miki Dora “Da Cat” longboard
By Greg Noll
Located in Haleiwa, HI
1966 vintage Greg Noll Miki Dora Da Cat longboard. Features the legendary black cat color scheme Miki Dora was known to ride. A remarkable example of the hig...
Category
1960s American Vintage USA - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Fiberglass, Foam, Softwood
Vintage Concorde Air France Oversized Envelope
By Air France
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT
Concorde Air France oversized cardboard envelope used as a promotional packaging item to send travel posters to travel agencies.
Shown with life size hand model for scale.
...
Category
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern USA - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
T. E. LAWRENCE - Seven Pillars Of Wisdom - 1935 - FIRST TRADE EDITION
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
AUTHOR: LAWRENCE, T. E.
TITLE: Seven Pillars Of Wisdom. A Triumph.
PUBLISHER: London: Jonathan Cape, 1935.
DESCRIPTION: FIRST TRADE EDITION. 1 vol., 4to., 10" x 8", Illustrated throughout with a photogravure portrait frontispiece of Lawrence from the plaster bust, 47 plates, 4 folding maps, and several in-text line drawings; the majority by Eric Kennington...
Category
1930s British Vintage USA - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Leather
Italian Renaissance Gilt Metal Shield
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Renaissance-style (19th/20th Century) gold painted metal shield with classic head center surrounded by Renaissance figures.
Category
19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Antique USA - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
KAWS + Warhol
Located in New York, NY
A never-before-seen look at the striking thematic parallels between KAWS and Andy Warhol, two of the most iconic artists of our time
As celebrated artists that draw from popular cul...
Category
2010s American USA - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
The Works Of Edgar Allen Poe. - 10 vols. in 5 - IN A FULL LEATHER BINDING!
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
AUTHOR: POE, Edgar Allan.
TITLE: The Works Of Edgar Allen Poe.
PUBLISHER: Boston: Jefferson Press, n.d., (c.1900)
DESCRIPTION: 10 vols. in 5, 8-7/16" x 6-1/16", illustrated, titl...
Category
Early 1900s American Antique USA - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Leather
Underwood Vintage Manual Typewriter
By Underwood Universal
Located in Pasadena, TX
Underwood ” Vintage manual typewriter
The Underwood Typewriter Company was a manufacturer of typewriters headquartered in New Yor...
Category
1940s North American Industrial Vintage USA - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Steel
Natural Round Conch Shell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fabulous round natural conch shell for tabletop decor. Great addition to your boho chic inspired interiors and table tops.
Category
1970s Other Vintage USA - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Shell
CHURCHILL. History of The English Speaking Peoples - ALL FIRST EDITIONS. 4 vols
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
AUTHOR: CHURCHILL, Winston.
TITLE: A History of The English-Speaking Peoples.
PUBLISHER: London: Cassell and Co, Ltd., 1956-8.
DESCRIPTION: ALL FIRST LONDON EDITIONS. 4 volumes, ...
Category
1950s British Vintage USA - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Leather
Antique Steiff Long Hair Gold Mohair Teddy Bear ' Alastair' , C. 1900s
By Steiff
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Antique Steiff Long Hair Gold Mohair Teddy Bear ''Alastair,' C. 1900s
Attributed to Steiff, unmarked, Germany, earlier 20th century
Meet "Alastair," a charming and rare antique teddy bear...
Category
Early 20th Century German USA - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Mohair, Thread
Antique German Bisque Doll #152/6 "Our Baby" by Hertel Schwab for L.W & CO.
Located in Norton, MA
Antique Hertel Schwab baby doll 152/6 for Louis Wolf & Company. Measures approximately 15 inches in height. Beautiful blue glass sleep eyes with painted upper and lower lashes. Paint...
Category
1910s German Vintage USA - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Composition
DICKENS, Charles (Arthur Rackham). A Christmas Carol. LIMITED SIGNED EDITION
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
AUTHOR: DICKENS, Charles (Arthur Rackham).
TITLE: A Christmas Carol.
PUBLISHER: London: Heinemann, 1915.
DESCRIPTION: LIMITED SIGNED EDITION. 1 vol., 11-9/16" x 9-3/8", limited t...
Category
Early 1900s American Antique USA - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Leather
Bronze Porthole Window
Located in Sagaponack, NY
Bronze Porthole Window
Category
21st Century and Contemporary USA - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Vintage Coastal Monumental Tridacna Gigas Clam Shell #6
Located in west palm beach, FL
Bring the serene beauty of the ocean into your home with this Vintage Coastal Monumental Tridacna Gigas Clam Shell. Perfect for American-style interiors, this impressive piece featur...
Category
Late 20th Century American USA - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Shell
Norman Rockwell by Elizabeth Miles Montgomery Hardcover Oversized Book
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Norman Rockwell by Elizabeth Miles Montgomery Hardcover Oversized Book.
This is a Large Picture Book of Norman Rockwell's art, as presented in the Saturday Evening Post.
There are ov...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American American Classical USA - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Japanese Kimikomi Ningyô Doll by Important Artist Jinku-ru, Ca. 1920
Located in New York, NY
Japanese Kimikomi Ningyô Doll by Important Artist Jinku-ru, Ca. 1920
DIMENSIONS:
Height: 9.5 inches
Width: 5 inches
ABOUT
This exquisite Kimikomi Ningyo doll by Jinku-ru, a recog...
Category
1920s Japanese Japonisme Vintage USA - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Rare and Important Italian Alabaster Bust Sculpture of Jesus Christ, C. 1860
Located in New York, NY
A rare and important Italian alabaster bust sculpture of Jesus Christ, C. 1860
A modeled bust of Holy Christ wearing a crown of thorns, excep...
Category
19th Century Italian Baroque Antique USA - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Alabaster
Five Foot Mahogany and Brass Ships Wheel
Located in Norwell, MA
Exceptional sixty-four-inch mahogany ships wheel with maple inlay. Round brass medallion marked with makers name of Williamson Brothers of Philadelphia. Large solid brass hub. Note: ...
Category
1910s North American Vintage USA - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Modern Bird Motif Sterling Silver Necklace and Earrings Set Graziella Laffi
By Graziella Laffi
Located in Atlanta, GA
A highly sculptural sterling silver jewelry suite consisting of a necklace with bird pendent and a matching pair of earrings. The three-piece set was crafted by Peruvian silversmith ...
Category
Late 20th Century Peruvian Modern USA - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Sterling Silver
Vintage Nautical Signal Flag in Frame
Located in Norwell, MA
Framed maritime signal flag representing the letter “U” in the international code of signals. This authentic and ocean used pennant is made of individual panels of red and white cot...
Category
1950s North American Vintage USA - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Cotton
Rare RM Jewish Judaea Silver Tetradrachm AD 134–135 Hadrian Jewish Uprising
Located in New York, NY
This is a rare and historically significant Roman Provincial silver tetradrachm, minted in Jerusalem during AD 134–135, under the rule of Emperor Hadrian. Struck at the height of the...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Israeli Antique USA - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver
Graves Lighthouse Diorama
Located in Norwell, MA
Remarkable diorama showing graves light in Boston Harbor. This is expertly crafted with proper scale. The granite stone tower is expertly crafted with a tu...
Category
2010s North American USA - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Stone
Four 18th Century Vellum Covered Latin Books
Located in Hudson, NY
These four books printed in Latin are covered in beautiful old vellum covers and spines. Each book contains text, margin commentary and pictorial illustration to the fronts pages. All but one is from the same library with like beautifully embossed bindings and like blue colored paper borders. These three had at one point clasp binders now gone or in a damaged state. The final book is vellum bound but not in embossed covers and spines.
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18th Century Antique USA - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Works, Writings in Prose & Verse, of Eugene Field - 12 vols. - IN A FINE BINDING
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
AUTHOR: FIELD, Eugene.
TITLE: The Works, Writings in Prose And Verse, of Eugene Field.
PUBLISHER: NY: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1896.
DESCRIPTION: LIMITED EDITION SIGNED BY FIELD'...
Category
1890s Antique USA - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Leather
The Bed and Bath Book, Terence Conran. 1st Edition Hardbound, 1978
By Sir Terence Conran
Located in Philadelphia, PA
The Bed and Bath Book, by Terence Conran, Hardbound with Jacket, First Edition – 1978.
Suggests trend-setting yet functional designs for bedrooms and bathrooms to suit every area of...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage USA - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Christie's: The Van Cliburn Collection, English Furniture, Russian Works of Art
Located in valatie, NY
The Van Cliburn Collection. English furniture, Russian Works of Art, Silver and Jewelry. Thursday 17 May 2012, Christie's. Christie's was honored to presen...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American USA - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Antique Folk Art Painted Playing Card Games Box, 1930
Located in South Burlington, VT
From an old New England collection.
Unique find.
An attractive one-of-a-kind antique folk art circa 1930 period hand crafted, hand incised and hand painted playing card games b...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco USA - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood, Pine
Group of Five Cowboy Acoustic Guitars Including Gene Autry Melody Ranch c 1940's
Located in Milford, NH
A fun collection of mid century acoustic cowboy guitars, including two Gene Autry Melody Ranch models, circa 1940’s, some unsigned, and one hand painted with “The Plainsman” on the p...
Category
1940s American Vintage USA - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
"Rocking Beauty" Hobby Horse Designed by Gloria Caranica for Creative Playthings
By Gloria Caranica, Creative Playthings
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An abstract hobby horse designed in 1964 by Gloria Caranica for Creative Playthings. Composed of two arched panels of birch plywood divided by a solid birch shaft and topped with a charming red knob...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage USA - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Birch, Plywood
18th Century French Louis XVI Period Gilded Barometer by Evangelista Torricelli
By Evangelista Torricelli
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A gold, large antique French Louis XVI period barometer, signed by Torricelli in gilded wood and of oval shape with original scientific illustrations, in good condition. The detailed wall décor piece is consisting its original glass. Framed with gilt foliate trim and important pediment. Minor fading, due to age. Wear consistent with age and use, circa 1750, France.
The Italian scientist Evangelista Torricelli...
Category
Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique USA - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Giltwood
1960s Matl Aztec Vermeil Sterling Mixtec Pendant Brooch Mexico
By Matilde Poulat
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1960s Matl Aztec Vermeil Sterling Mixtec Pendant Brooch Mexico
The history goes that A solid gold pectoral of the Mixtec deity Coo Dzavui or Rain Serpent was found on Tomb 7, Monte A...
Category
1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage USA - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century French Carved Wood Articulated Artist's Mannequin, Lay Figure
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Art Deco articulated carved wood artist's mannequin or lay figure on its original display stand and retaining its paper label.
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco USA - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Vintage Regency Glazed Ceramic Parrot
Located in west palm beach, FL
Brighten up your decor with this stunning vintage glazed ceramic parrot. Handcrafted with exceptional detail, this vibrant piece showcases a spectrum of tropical colors, including pi...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern USA - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Ceramic
Geometrical and Graphical Essays by George Adams (1750-1795)
Located in Middletown, NY
Geometrical and Graphical Essays [and] Plates to the Geometrical and Graphical Essays.; By the late George Adams, Mathematical Instrument Maker to his Majesty, & c.
London: W. & S. Jones, 1813. Fourth Edition. Two volumes, 8vo, 9 x 5 3/4 in. (228 x 145 mm). Text volume: pp. frontispiece, xii, 534, [16] ads; Plates vol.: pp. title page and 34 folding plates. Previous owner's name penned on the first free flyleaf. Uniform contemporary paper-covered boards, untrimmed, housed in a felt-lined custom clamshell box, 9 x 5 1/2 in. Occasional browning to the edges of some of the plates in Vol. 2, 1/2 inch tear to fold of Pl. VIII and 1 inch tear to the edge of Pl XIV, none of these minor flaws affecting the images. Frontispiece "The Great Theodolite, by Ramsden, Used by the late Gen.l Roy &c. in the great English Trigonometrical Operations." This is the "Fourth Edition, corrected and enlarged by William Jones, F. Am. P. S.
[ESTC T88416, 1791 edition].
The last chapter of these fascinating volumes includes conversion tables to various standard national measure ranging from the Paris foot to the Russian archine, to the Venice braccio, the Egyptian stadium to 'The mathematical foot of China'.
GEORGE ADAMS the younger (1750–1795) was an English scientist, optician and scientific writer. In politics Adams was a Tory, and as such was received with favour at court by George III, who made him his official mathematical instrument maker, succeeding his father George Adams in the post. George III was personally interested in instruments and had Adams produce items for him exclusively, many in silver. These instruments now form a collection which is housed in London's Science Museum Royal collection Adams was also known for making globes, and for inventing the lucernal microscope, a type of projection microscope where the image is projected on a screen by a large oil lamp...
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique USA - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold Leaf
Modernist "Crucifixion” Wall Plaque by Talleres Monastico, Benedictine Monks
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool modernist ebonized wood and mixed metals (sterling, brass & copper) "Crucifixion" plaque / wall sculpture by Talleres Monasticos - work...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern USA - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Copper, Sterling Silver, Brass
Winston CHURCHILL. Great Contemporaries - FIRST EDITION - 1937
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
AUTHOR: CHURCHILL, Winston.
TITLE: Great Contemporaries.
PUBLISHER: London: Thornton Butterworth, Ltd., 1937.
DESCRIPTION: FIRST EDITION. 1 vol., 8-1/2" x 5-3/4", illustrated, bo...
Category
1930s British Vintage USA - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Leather
Vintage Nautical Signal Flag In Shadow Box Frame
Located in Norwell, MA
Maritime signal flag representing the letter “O”, oscar. The flag has red and yellow stitched panels with canvas hoist. Manila rope and wood toggle. Shadow...
Category
1940s North American Vintage USA - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Linen
17th Century Alpine Tabernacle from Hautes-Alpes, France
Located in Dallas, TX
Most likely originating in the Queyras valley of France, this Alpine tabernacle was hand-carved from mountain pine in the 1600s. The Queyras is located in the Hautes-Alpes department...
Category
17th Century French Antique USA - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal, Iron
Large 19th Century Tanggu Drum, Traditional Taiko Japanese Drum
Located in Buffalo, NY
Great decorator piece, strong presence, pictures do no justice.
Tanggu drum.
The tanggu (堂鼓; pinyin: tánggǔ, pronounced [tʰɑ̌ŋkù]; literally "ceremo...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Arts and Crafts Antique USA - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood, Animal Skin
English Mahogany 19th Century Stick Barometer by Tarone
Located in Vero Beach, FL
English Mahogany 19th Century Stick Barometer by Tarone
Classic traditional English mahogany stick Barometer. Excellent and original feat...
Category
19th Century English Georgian Antique USA - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver
Hermés Cartes A Nouer, Scarf Knotting How-To Card Set, New in Box, France
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Hermés Cartes A Nouer, Scarf Knotting How-To Card Set, New in Box, France. Vintage set. Please see photos. Multiple available.
Category
20th Century USA - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Miniature Daguerreotype Family Portraits with Hand Coloring in Gutta Percha Case
Located in Norwalk, CT
Four excellent Civil War-era daguerreotype portraits, each framed in elaborate gold foil. Three images (woman and children) appear to be hand-colored and gilded. These portraits are presented in a fantastic carved gutta percha "Union Case", decorated with a mother, child, and dog on cover and guilloche-style geometric engraving on back. Amazingly, this case appears to be the same one held by the woman in the upper left-hand photograph...
Category
Mid-19th Century American Victorian Antique USA - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Copper
1 Volume. The Holy Bible
Located in New York, NY
1 Volume. Anon. The Holy Bible. Containing The Old & New Testaments. Bound in full brown morocco by Zaehnsdorf, all edges gilt, raised bands. Published: Oxford: The University Press,...
Category
Early 19th Century British Antique USA - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Leather
Brass Boat Compass in Varnished Wood Box
Located in Norwell, MA
Classic early twentieth century boat compass by Star Compass of Boston. The gimballed yacht compass has been meticulously polished and lacquered. This Classic marine instrument is fi...
Category
1940s North American Vintage USA - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian Modernist Natural Deep Madeira Amber Sterling Silver Statement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Large Estate Scandinavian Modernist natural deep madeira translucent amber and sterling silver statement ring.
20th Century
Organic form statement ring featuring an artistic sterling...
Category
20th Century European Scandinavian Modern USA - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Sterling Silver, Other
1980s Lucite Astrolite Table Lighter by Ritts Co. of Los Angeles
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A fantastic mid-century modern Astrolite lucite table lighter by the Ritts Company of Los Angeles. The Ritts Company was owned by Herbert and Shirley Ritts, parents of famed photogr...
Category
Late 20th Century Post-Modern USA - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Edwardian Marquetry Marimba / Xylophone
Located in Denton, TX
Antique Edwardian Marimba Xylophone with a combination of hardwoods and iron.
There are two separate tables that bolt together. Each marimba breaks down for transport into three pi...
Category
Late 19th Century English Edwardian Antique USA - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Iron
Japanese Kiseru Tobacco Pipe & Case, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This elegant pipe of white brass and bamboo dates to early 20th century Japan and was used for smoking finely shredded tobacco (kizami-tabako). Known as a rao-kiseru, these short smo...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji USA - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
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