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Antique Sheffield Silver Plated Repousse Mustard Pot With Cobalt Blue Glass Liner

$79 USDAntique Sheffield Silver Plated Repousse Mustard Pot With Cobalt Blue Glass Liner

Collectibles:Metalware:Vintage:Silver Plated Items
This lovely little antique mustard pot is made of silver plate and has a hinged lid as well as a cobalt blue glass liner. The cobalt glass liner is easily removed for convenience. The silver plated vessel is in VERY GOOD CONDITION, meaning that we find no major damage of any kind to the silver plate and there are no dents or dings. There is a slight amount of wear to the base of the ball feet, which is consistent with its age. However, the blue glass liner does have a smallish chip measuring ...
Vintage Mother of Pearl Belt Buckle with 5 MOP Buttons

$17 USDVintage Mother of Pearl Belt Buckle with 5 MOP Buttons

Collectibles:Vintage:Sewing Items:Buttons
This is a lovely group of five buttons and a small belt buckle, all made of mother-of-pearl, from the earlier part of the 20th century. Judging by the hand worked carving on the buckle & the brass fittings on the buttons, they are probably from sometime around the 1920's. They are all in EXCELLENT CONDITION, meaning that there is no damage of any kind to any of the 5 pieces. The oval shaped buckle measures 1-1/4" in length & 7/8" in width. The 3 oval buttons measure 7/8" in length & 1/2" in ...
Vintage White Linen Serving Tray or Dresser Scarf 1940s

$42 USDVintage White Linen Serving Tray or Dresser Scarf 1940s

Collectibles:Textiles:Vintage:Linens
This is a beautiful 1940's white linen serving tray (or dresser) scarf that is in EXCELLENT CONDITION, meaning that it has absolutely no damage, so was likely never used. Please disregard any tinges of color you might see, as this piece is a pristine white. My camera seems to pick up colors from furniture whenever I photograph whites. This lovely vintage tray scarf measures 31" in length and 18" in width. It has recently been laundered, starched, pressed and will arrive to the buyer in same ...
Vintage 1940s White Linen Damask Tea Tray Cloth

$40 USDVintage 1940s White Linen Damask Tea Tray Cloth

Collectibles:Textiles:Vintage:Linens
This is a gorgeous vintage white linen damask tea (or serving) tray cloth that is in PRISTINE CONDITION, meaning that it appears to have never been used. It is perfectly white, although my camera seems to have picked up some color coming off of the wooden furniture in the room. It features a damask fleur-de-lis pattern and a cutwork border at the hem. It measures 34" in length and 20" in width. ****FREE STANDARD SHIPPING FOR DELIVERY WITHIN THE CONTINENTAL UNITED STATES ONLY.**** If you'd like ...
REDUCED Set of 6 Beautiful Linen Damask Dinner Napkins

$40 USD ReducedREDUCED Set of 6 Beautiful Linen Damask Dinner Napkins

Collectibles:Textiles:Vintage:Linens:Dinner Napkins
This is a gorgeous set of 6 white Damask linen dinner napkins... all absolutely PERFECT, with a lovely Damask Rose pattern. Each napkin is hand stitched on two of the four sides and has a finished edge on the other two sides. Each of the napkins measures 21" by 20" and will arrive beautifully laundered & pressed. All six napkins are in EXCELLENT CONDITION, meaning that there are no stains, no holes, no rips, nor damage of any kind. Unfortunately, my digital camera doesn't quite represent these ...
Set of 8 Perfect Matching Linen Damask Dinner Napkin Napkins 1940s

$50 USDSet of 8 Perfect Matching Linen Damask Dinner Napkin Napkins 1940s

Collectibles:Textiles:Vintage:Linens:Dinner Napkins
This is gorgeous set of 8 perfect linen damask large dinner napkins. All 8 napkins are in EXCELLENT GENTLY USED CONDITION. There are no rips, nor stains nor damage of any kind, although my digital camera picked up hues from floors & furniture. In fact, they are a very pristine white. Each napkin measures approximately 22-1/2" by 22-1/2", with 2 sides being finished and 2 sides have a fringed hem (which you could always have hemmed if desired). The Damask pattern is of roses, every inch & a half ...
Oneida Silversmiths Silver Plate Tray with Floral Border

$44 USDOneida Silversmiths Silver Plate Tray with Floral Border

Collectibles:Metalware:Vintage Silver Plate
You will absolutely shine when your holiday buffet table is graced with this lovely silver plate tray! It features a delicate floral border & is in EXCELLENT CONDITION, meaning that aside from very light wear marks, it has no other damage of any kind. It should integrate with most other pieces beautifully and shows very well. It measures 11-1/4" in diameter & 1" in height & bears the Oneida Silversmiths hallmark on the bottom. I have not been able to identify the pattern, but it will go nicely ...
SALE Fabulous Display of Jade and Quartz Fruits in Giant Clam Shell Circa 1960s

$2,500 USD SaleSALE Fabulous Display of Jade and Quartz Fruits in Giant Clam Shell Circa 1960s

Collectibles:Oriental:Decorative Arts:Jade
This is truly one of the most exciting items I've had the opportunity to sell. It is a giant clam shell filled with more than 15 separate groups of assorted fruits with leaves in different colors of authentic jade and rose quartz. When purchased, this group will come furnished with the original 1960's provenance provided by the current owner. According to the current owner, each one of these pieces were sent by his grandmother while his grandparents were visiting in Red China on their trip ...
1950s Ridgeway China Ashtray with Humorous Fishing Theme

$40 USD1950s Ridgeway China Ashtray with Humorous Fishing Theme

Collectibles:Tobacciana:Retro (50's-60's-70's) Ashtrays
This whimsical Ridgeway China Co. ashtray features a scene which depicts the ongoing & timeless struggle for understanding between man & woman, with a sense of humor. This is one of the funniest pieces I've had the pleasure to come across in a long time. A true collector's item, this wonderful ashtray is rimmed, where it measures 7-1/2" in diameter. The bottom measures approximately 5-1/4" diameter and it measures 1" deep. The gold gilt trim around the rim is in EXCELLENT CONDITION, as is the ...
Maasai Tribe Hand Forged Machete with Hand Made Leather Scabbard Circa 1950s

$175 USDMaasai Tribe Hand Forged Machete with Hand Made Leather Scabbard Circa 1950s

Collectibles:Ethnographic:Vintage:African Memorabilia
This is an authentic African Maasai Tribe hand forged machete & its handmade leather scabbard, circa the 1950's. In addition to the leather scabbard & machete, the buyer will also receive the book about his travels in Africa, written by the man (Claud E. Aikman) who first brought these items back to the states for his grandson and the book has been signed by him as well. Then, you will also receive a letter of provenance from the grandson, Stephen Aikman, which further supports the authenticity ...
Vintage Sterling Silver & Gold Sailboat in Glass Presentation Box by Gorham

$800 USDVintage Sterling Silver & Gold Sailboat in Glass Presentation Box by Gorham

Collectibles:Maritime
This is a vintage sterling silver sailboat with gold trim by Gorham that comes in its own presentation box, made of glass & framed in wood. Circa the 1970's, this item is in EXCELLENT to MINT CONDITION, meaning that it has no damage of any kind. The presentation box and the sailboat itself are absolutely perfect in every way. You'll be fascinated by the intricate details of this hand-made vessel, right down to the sails & the tacking. It is stamped sterling in two different places and has its ...
1940s Ecru Linen Oval Dresser Scarf with Embroidery Cut Outs

$25 USD1940s Ecru Linen Oval Dresser Scarf with Embroidery Cut Outs

Collectibles:Textiles:Vintage:Linens
This is such a beautiful dresser scarf from the late 1940's. It has a scalloped edge all around & each cut-out design has an embroidered finish. It is in absolutely PERFECT, PRISTINE CONDITION. This lovely vintage dresser linen measures 20" in length and 21" in width.
1 Vintage Crocheted Doily 1Crewel Doily Circa 1930s Doillies

$15 USD1 Vintage Crocheted Doily 1Crewel Doily Circa 1930s Doillies

Collectibles:Textiles:Vintage Crocheted Doilies
Here, I have have paired two vintage doillies, one is hand crocheted & one is hand crewelled. Both pieces are circa 1930's and reflect the beautiful artwork used in crewelling & crocheting. The square piece is in VERY GOOD CONDITION, meaning that it has only one tiny place where it has come apart & could easily be repaired. The larger round doily is merely in FAIR CONDITION & shows a fair amount of wear, being separated in numerous spots. The square doily measures 9-1/2" by 9-1/2", while the ...
Vintage Eskimo Art Hand Carved Soapstone Pair of Walrus Figurines Signed with Original Label

$325 USDVintage Eskimo Art Hand Carved Soapstone Pair of Walrus Figurines Signed with Original Label

Collectibles:Folk Art:Vintage:Eskimo Art Sculptures
This is a totally adorable pair of hand carved soapstone walrus figurines that will capture the heart of everyone who sees them. The artist was able to perfectly capture their sweetest facial expressions, as you will agree. Actually, we've been debating whether these are seals or walruses, but have finally agreed on walruses. Both pieces are in VERY GOOD CONDITION, meaning that although not in mint condition, there is very little damage of any kind. All we are able to find is a couple of ...
Vintage 1940s Ecru Linen Table Runner with Eyelets

$32 USDVintage 1940s Ecru Linen Table Runner with Eyelets

Collectibles:Textiles:Vintage:Linens
This lovely vintage linen table runner is a bone or ecru linen with embroidered eyelet florals. It is in VERY GOOD CONDITION, meaning that we were only able to locate two teensy holes about the size of a pin's head, which could easily be repaired. The yellowish tint is absolutely non-existent, just a digital camera glitch of some sort. This lovely old piece is as white as it can be. It measures 52" in length and 18" in width. Very nice addition for someone's vintage linens collection. It has ...
Vintage Royal Heritage Americana Collection Birds In Flight Eagle

$32 USDVintage Royal Heritage Americana Collection Birds In Flight Eagle

Collectibles:Decorative Arts:Vintage Limited Editions
This is a wonderful statuesque, porcelain American Eagle from the Royal Heritage Americana "Birds In Flight" Collection, Limited Edition. It is in ABSOLUTELY PRISTINE CONDITION, meaning that there is no damage of any kind. The eagle is perched on a tree log and ready to take flight at any moment. It is a simply beautiful rendition of our national bird and is certainly nice enough to be given as a gift. I stands a stately 5" in height and is approximately 4- 1/2" in width.
1940s Porcelain Dresser or Vanity Box Capodimonte Style

$35 USD1940s Porcelain Dresser or Vanity Box Capodimonte Style

Collectibles:Vanity Items:Vintage:Dresser Boxes
This is such a charming vintage dresser or vanity box, adorned with gorgeous delicate pink roses & green foliage w/ hand painted gold leaf accents. It is in EXCELLENT CONDITION, meaning that although it is not in mint condition, it's about as close as it gets. There are no nicks, chips, crazing, cracks, or repairs. It is marked in gold on the bottom: Porcelain ~ Beebe ~ California. After extensive research I have not been able to find out a single bit of information about this mark, but was told ...
Stunning Japanese Akasuke Ginbari Cloisonne Footed Censer with Married Lid Circa 1920s

$425 USDStunning Japanese Akasuke Ginbari Cloisonne Footed Censer with Married Lid Circa 1920s

Collectibles:Oriental:Incense Burners, Censers
This fascinating piece is a Japanese Akasuke Ginbari Cloisonne incense burner (or censer) that includes a married lid (meaning it's not original to the piece), circa the 1920's. Akasuke is often referred to as "pigeon blood" and Gin Bari is is cloisonne which has a highly detailed silver foil (or metal) base. We have not been able to find a signature of any kind. Aside from the fact that the original lid is missing, I'd say this is a marriage made in heaven. This lid is made of hand carved ...
Retro Wooden Lazy Susan with 4 Stainless Steel Bowls 4 Chrome Ladles

$45 USDRetro Wooden Lazy Susan with 4 Stainless Steel Bowls 4 Chrome Ladles

Collectibles:Kitchenware:Eames Era - Atomic Age
This Lazy Susan is from the late 1950's and Oh-So-Retro! The Lazy Susan is made of wood & painted black, with 4 compartments that hold the stainless steel bowls. It stands 11" tall & is 11" in diameter. The stainless steel bowls & chrome ladles appear to have been used perhaps once, if at all. The bowls are each marked NORWAY on the bottom and the ladles are marked IRVIN WARE CHROME USA. Each ladle measures 7-1/2" in length, with the bowl of the ladle measuring 1-3/4" in diameter & 1" deep. The ...
2 Vintage White Linen Damask Tea Tray Cloths with M Monogram

$48 USD2 Vintage White Linen Damask Tea Tray Cloths with M Monogram

Collectibles:Textiles:Vintage:Linens
These two lovely white linen Damask dresser cloths are circa 1925, having held up quite nicely over the years. There is a blue embroidered "M" monogram on the end of one, done in the style of Olde English Script. The other is all white w/ white "M" monogram, also similar to Olde English. They are both in EXCELLENT CONDITION, meaning that we see no holes or rips, but there is one small area that is slightly discolored on one, but will most likely come out with the proper pre-washing treatment. I ...
SOLD Vintage Hermes Folding Pocket Knife with French Coin Signed

SOLDSOLD Vintage Hermes Folding Pocket Knife with French Coin Signed

Collectibles:Knives:Vintage:Pocket Knives
This is a beautiful Herme`s folding pocket knife, circa late 1960's - early 1970's. The knife & blade are in EXCELLENT CONDITION, meaning that there is no damage of any kind other than light scratching from normal use, which can easily be buffed by a jeweler. These knives are, of course, no longer being made, which makes it highly collectible. It measures approximately 4-1/4" in length when folded, and approximately 8-1/2" in length when fully extended. The knife is revealed, then folded, by ...
SOLD Vintage Mid Century Murano Millefiori Glass Cream & Sugar Set

SOLDSOLD Vintage Mid Century Murano Millefiori Glass Cream & Sugar Set

Collectibles:Decorative Arts:Murano:Millefiori:Glass
What a perfect gift this set would make for your favorite Murano Glass collector! Circa the 1950's, this special little set is a rare find. Both pieces are in absolute PRISTINE CONDITION, meaning that they have no damage of any kind. Having never been used, they both still retain their original sticker labels. You will see that both pieces also have the gold throughout as well as the typical millefiori designs, all in a swirl of colors. The buyer of this lovely set will also receive a print out ...
SALE PENDING Wonderful Vintage Red Lacquered Chinese Box with Brass Fittings & Key

$55 USD Sale PendingSALE PENDING Wonderful Vintage Red Lacquered Chinese Box with Brass Fittings & Key

Collectibles:Oriental:Decorative Arts
This is an absolutely wonderful vintage red lacquered Chinese box with the original brass plates & key. It features the most charming Chinese drawings of birds, butterflies, flowers & foliage, done in thin strokes gold. Now, the key appears to be the original key, but we have been unable to actually open the box without using force. Since we're unwilling to compromise the box, we shall leave the decision of whether to open the box or not, up to the buyer. We estimate this lovely vintage box to ...
 
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