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An exceptional pair of mid-19th century Italian carved Blackamoor pedestal tables, richly decorated in polychrome and gilt, exemplifying the craftsmanship and ornamental exuberance o...

Rare, very early George I period silver brandy/spirits warmer, Joseph Clare I, London, 1714. Wonderful, historically interesting 308 years barware piece. Classic circular tapering form with a shaped base, heavy solid silver with a beautifully turned oak handle. Fully hallmarked on the side of the body Period initials on the bottom of base N E M Measurements: 3.32 inches in diameter, 5.25 inches to the to of handle, 2.13 inches height of vessel. 1714 was the year George I ascended the throne, making this an interesting, very early piece of Georgian silver. Excellent piece in very good condition commensurate with age. Beautiful old patina on the silver and the fine oak handle. Joseph Clare I, son of Francis Clare of London, apprenticed to Nathaniel Locke in 1702, free 4th November 1712. Heal records him at Wood Street by Love Lane...

Carved Figural Pedestal in the 18th Century Style, Circa 1890 A finely carved figural pedestal in the 18th-century style, featuring a blackamoor figure standing on three scrolling f...

A large carved and polychrome painted tobacconist's figure almost certainly 17th or early 18th century For a related example see Edward H. Pinto, Treen and other Wooden Bygones, Bell and Hyman, London 1969. Page 412, plate 436. Originally this may well have been a tobacconist's shop window figure. For a similar, but slightly earlier unpainted example, see Sotheby's, The W. J. Shepherd collection of treen, 30th November 1983, Lot 393, illustrated in Pinto "Wooden Bygones of Smoking and Snuff Taking", plate 1. Carved wooden figures, often painted, were placed outside tobacconist's shops as signs from the 17th century onwards. The earliest of these figures is the 'black boy' or 'blackamoor'. 'At the sign of the black boy' or 'at the sign of the blackamoor' was a popular address for tobacconists since the early 17th century. The 17th century figures...

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning hand carved circa 1860 Monks oak settle bench with internal storage from the north of Italy depicting Lions, Griffons, and a coat of arms with hunting scenes to the back and base A very good looking and well made hall bench, its a Monk Settle...

The V.B.C.M. (Vincenzo Bertolotti Ceramiche Milanesi) factory represents a fascinating chapter in 20th-century Italian artistic ceramics, combining traditional craftsmanship with a d...

1959 Hargo Creations (HAR) Cobra Snake Parure completed with necklace, earrings, bracelet and brooch. This coveted gilt green enamel jeweled cobra snake design is from the HAR Fantasy Collection of 1959. The bracelet, earrings and brooch are each signed HAR, the necklaces from this collection are not signed. This set is intricate, elaborate, and highly crafted. The color is light teal green enamel is accented with glass and aurora borealis rhinestones. Necklace 16" long and the cobra centerpiece is 4-1/4" wide 2-1/2" at its longest point. The cobra necklace has the gold tone braided chain connecting both sides of the cobra in the front with a slide in clasp that closes securely and tight. Earrings 1-1/2" x 1-1/4". Clips are strong and tight, very sturdy. Bracelet has a spring back at its tail. It measures 1-1/2" high at the head and will fit a wrist of 6-1/2-7-1/2. Brooch is 2-3/4" long and has a turning clasp that is secure. HAR Jewelry History (1955 - 1967) Known for excellent enameling and fantastic figural jewelry, including beautifully detailed Oriental figures with imitation ivory faces, exotic genies, cobras, dragons, and blackamoors. Some of the designs include large misshapen crystal cluster stones with an iridescent glow for which HAR is known. Selected pieces of HAR jewelry were featured in the famous 1990’s “Jewels of Fantasy...