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$695 USDGeorgian Octagonal Table Box, c.1810
Antiques:Georgian:Octagonal Box
Handsome Georgian octagonal table box, c.1810. The inlays and color are very lovely. The dimensions are 10.0" by 8.3" and it is 2.7" high. There is lock and working key, although the lock is a little loose in its action. It is lined inside with more recent paper. Thanks for visiting.
Books:Antique:Rackham "Rip Van Winkle"
First U.S. Rackham trade edition of the Washington Irving classic, “Rip Van Winkle,” featuring 51 magnificent color illustrations by Arthur Rackham, considered by many to be the greatest illustrator of the 20th century. It was published by Doubleday, Page & Co. of New York, counterpart to the edition published by Heinemann in London, size 4to. In this edition, the plates are interspersed throughout the text, rather than gathered at the back, and each is protected by captioned tissue guards. The ...
Books:Series, Sets:Franklin Library
4 European Novels, Franklin Library: Cervantes “Don Quixote de la Mancha” c.1979; Balzac “Père Goriot” c.1980; Flaubert “Magic Mountain” c.1979; Mann, “The Magic Mountain” c.1981 Four of the great European novels – “Don Quixote de la Mancha” by Cervantes, “Père Goriot” by Balzac, “Madame Bovary” by Flaubert, and “The Magic Mountain” by Mann – in leather (or imitation leather) bound editions published by Franklin Library 1979-1981. Each is in mint condition, with beautiful gold gilt edges and ...
$185 USDLarge Victorian Mother of Pearl Card Case, c.1880
Antiques:Mother Of Pearl:Card Case
Large Victorian mother of pearl card case with hinged lid. It measures 4.2" by 3.0", more than adequate to accommodate today's business cards. It is in excellent condition, with no damage or loss to the diamond shaped mother of pearl sections. The hinge and clasp are in good working order. The interior is lined with a russet colored felt material, and the slot where cards are inserted is rimmed in what appears to be ivory.
$695 USDBurl Walnut Victorian Box, "Cushion" Shaped, w/ MOP, Abalone, c.1860
Antiques:Burl Walnut:Box
Beautiful burl walnut inlaid Victorian box c.1860, with a removable tray. It has and unusual "cushion" shape with its slightly domed lid and rounded corners. The lid is inlaid with mother of pearl and abalone shell, and similar inlays adorn the lock escutcheon. The underside of the lid is lined with the original interior cushioned and buttoned silk, and the interior, including the tray, is lined with hand marbled paper. There is a brass lock, but no key. The box measures 11.5" by 8.5" and it is ...
$995 USDMilne, "Winnie-the-Pooh," Methuen 1st Ed., Shepard Illustrations, 1926
Books:Antique:First Edition
First Edition, First Impression of A. A. Milne's children's classic, "Winnie-the-Pooh" in very good condition: published by Methuen & Co., London in 1926, size 8vo (7.7" x 5.3"), covers and spine original green cloth, with illustrations to boards gilt, titles to spine gilt, top edge gilt, pictorial endpapers front and back of the "100 aker wood," and Ernest H. Shepard's famous illustrations throughout. There is very slight rubbing and shelf wear to the boards and the front endpaper is releasing ...
$175 USDTunbridge Ware Letter Opener, c.1880s
Antiques:Tunbridge Ware:Letter Opener
Fine Tunbridge Ware letter opener with rosewood veneer, featuring mosaic on both sides. The mosaic is in a variety of geometric patterns, and there is a tumbling block pattern on one side of the handle. It measures approximately 9.8” in length and is approximately 1.1” at the widest part of the “blade. The condition is excellent, with small nibbles and slight scratches reflecting use, but otherwise without damage or issues. Thanks for visiting.
$225 USDTunbridge Ware Clothes Brush, c.1860
Antiques:Tunbridge Ware:Clothes Brush
Beautiful long Tunbridge Ware clothes brush with rosewood veneer, featuring a lovely Berlin woolwork floral mosaic to the back of the brush, and a tumbling block pattern to the handle. It measures approximately 9.5” in length and is approximately 1.2” at the widest part of the brush. The condition is superb. Thanks for visiting.
$395 USDEvans, "The Sleeping Beauty," Heinemann 1st Ed., Rackham Illustrations, 1920
Books:Antique:Rackham:Sleeping Beauty
First Edition thus of "The Sleeping Beauty" with over 40 illustrations by Arthur Rackham, the brilliant illustrator, in very good condition: published by William Heinemann, London, in 1920; size 4to (10.1" x 7.5"); original cloth-backed pictorial boards in striking pink and black design; one tipped in colored plate by Rackham; four three-color double-page spreads and numerous black and white silhouette illustrations throughout; pictorial silhouette endpapers in green and white; and includes ...
$195 USDAnglo-Indian Card Case w/ Ivory Panels, Sadeli Mosaic Inlay c.1850
Antiques:Anglo Indian:Sadeli Mosaic
Elegant small Anglo-Indian card case made in the Bombay Presidency for the British market in the mid-19th century. It is constructed of sandalwood and has ivory panels front and rear. The ivory panels are inlaid with sadeli mosaic roundels of ebony, pewter, ivory and stained ivory in the center and four roundel quadrants at the the four corners. The panels and roundels are framed by alternating bands of pewter dots and sadeli mosaic, and the whole is framed by ivory and ebony stringing. The top, ...
$350 USDAnglo-Indian Card Case, Horn Veneer, w/ Ivory Strapping, Incised Lac, Vizagapatam Region, c.1860
Antiques:Anglo Indian:Vizagapatam Card Case
A stunning card case, made in the Vizagapatam region of British India, c.1860, for sale to the British market. The case has a sandalwood carcass veneered in horn, with ivory strapping and fretwork. At the center of one side of the case is an ivory inlay that is incised and lac filled, depicting what appears to me to be Garuda. On the other side is a plain inlay, without incising. The case is ample size, measuring approximately 4.5 by 3.3”, and can easily accommodate today’s business cards. All ...
$695 USDSheraton Period Fruitwood Tea Caddy, c.1785
Antiques:Tea Caddy:Sheraton Period
Handsome Sheraton period fruitwood tea caddy, c.1785. It features exotic crossbandings, olivewood stringing and an olivewood inlay to the top of the lid, and satinwood interior lids. It sits on delicate brass feet, and measures 8.2" in length by 5.4" in depth by 5.1" in height. Amazingly, it comes with a working lock and key, although the locking action is somewhat loose. The caddy is in wonderful condition for its age. It is original throughout with the exception of the hinges, which appear to ...
$345 USDFrench Gilt Bronze Casket, c.1840
Antiques:French Gilt Bronze:Casket
Exceptional French gilt bronze casket c.1840. There are amazingly detailed scenes of village life to the lid and to all four sides, and the gilt is extremely well preserved, especially to the four sides. The original floral silk still lines the inside and the underside of the lid, and is in remarkably good condition. The casket is raised on ornate gilt bronze feet, and measures 4.0" x 2.8" and, including the feet, is 2.7" high. Thanks for visiting.
$595 USDAnglo-Indian Book Slide, w/ Ivory, Sadeli Mosaic, Carving c.1860
Antiques:Anglo Indian:Sadeli Mosaic
Rare and very fine Anglo-Indian extendable book slide made in the Bombay Presidency in the mid-19th century for a British market. There is intricate, detailed carving at the base of the slide and on the side pieces. At the center of the base is an elephant flanked by dragons on either side and flowers throughout. The carving on the side pieces is of dragons and flowers matching those on the base. The base is framed with several rows of pewter dots and sadeli mosaic, both internally at the ...
$2,750 USDTunbridge Ware Lap Desk, Bird's Eye Maple, Muckross Abbey, c.1860
Antiques:Tunbridge Ware:Lap Desk
Extremely beautiful Tunbridge Ware lap desk, dating c.1860. It is made in rare bird’s eye maple, rather than the more customary rosewood. The inclined drop down portion of the desk features an exquisite view of Muckross Abbey, the lift up portion has its own floral pattern, and the whole of the top is bordered by a lovely, wide floral band. The inside of the box is entirely original, with Tunbridge Ware inkwells, a Tunbridge Wear compartment lid, and a pen tray, all of which lift out. The lock ...
$1,750 USDTunbridge Ware Cabinet, Ash, c.1860
Antiques:Tunbridge Ware:Cabinet
Beautiful four drawer Tunbridge Ware cabinet, made of ash, featuring a large floral centerpiece on the cushion shaped top, with a floral mosaic band surrounding it. There are two cabinet doors, each with a very detailed floral panel framed in a band of Tunbridge Ware. The lock works and has its key, and the escutcheons are stick ware. The cabinet stands on ebony bun feet. Inside there are four drawers, each with a different sample of Tunbridge Ware banding, and a rosewood turned knob. Measuring ...
$245 USDLarge Tunbridge Ware Rosewood Pin Cushion Box, c.1870
Antiques:Tunbridge Ware:Box
Large Tunbridge Ware pin cushion box with its original padded velvet (green) covering. The pin cushion sits atop a sliding lid, that closes securely but slides completely out if desired. There is a T/W band bordering the pin cushion when the lid is closed, and a wonderful geometric T/W band running around the ends and sides of the box. The box measures 4.5" in length by 3.0" in width, and to the top of the pin cushion is 2.5" high. As one would expect, there is some staining and wear to fabric ...
$245 USDNapoleon III Rosewood Glove Box, MOP Inlay, c.1850
Antiques:French Napoleon Iii
Fine Napoleon III rosewood glove box, with mother of pearl inlay in an attractive floral pattern. The box is slightly domed at the top and widens at the middle, a handsome shape. It measures 9.2" in length by 3.3" at is widest, and 2.5" at its highest. There is a keyhole, but no key. The condition of the box is very good. The inlay is completely intact, although some wear is evident. There are slight nibbles at the right edge of the lid, and evidence of a repair at the back of the box above one ...
$875 USDTunbridge Ware Glove Box, c.1850
Antiques:Tunbridge Ware:Glove Box
Beautiful Victorian Tunbridge Ware glove box, made c.1850. The box itself is kingwood -- rare in comparison with the customary rosewood – with a striking grain. The top is slightly domed, and features a lovely mosaic design with a floral band around the edge. The front, back and sides of the box have a wide band in a rare design that I have not seen on other Tunbridge Ware pieces. Inside, the glove box retains its original lining both to the underside of the lid and to the interior of the box. ...
Books:Series, Sets:Franklin Library
Seven of the great English novels – “Tom Jones” by Fielding, “Pride and Prejudice” by Austen, “Vanity Fair” by Thackeray, “David Copperfield” by Dickens, “Barchester Towers” by Trollope, “The Mill on the Floss” by Eliot, and “Ulysses” by Joyce – in leather (or imitation leather) bound editions published by Franklin Library 1979-1982. Each is in mint condition, with beautiful gold gilt edges and paper end papers. “Tom Jones” measures 9.4” x 6.2” and features reprints of Rowlandson etchings that ...
$225 USDNapoleon III Rosewood Trinket Box, MOP, Shell Inlay, c.1850
Antiques:French Napoleon Iii
Very beautiful Napoleon III rosewood trinket box, with mother of pearl and shell inlay in a rich, delightful floral pattern. The box is slightly domed at the top and widens at the middle, a lovely shape. It measures 5.2" in length by 2.1" at is widest, and 1.7" at its highest. There is a keyhole, but no key. The condition of the box is exceptional. The inlay is completely intact, and there are no scratches or damage of any kind to the surface of the box itself. Thanks for visiting.
$2,200 USDTunbridge Ware Tea Caddy, Coromandel, Hever Castle, c.1860
Antiques:Tunbridge Ware:Tea Caddy
Stunning Tunbridge Ware tea caddy, dating c.1860. It is made in coromandel, with a lovely domed shape and swept sides, and it features a view of Hever Castle on the top bordered by a running floral banding. The swept sides have a very wide band, with a floral mosaic of roses against a whitewood or other light wood background. Inside there are two lids, both bordered by a thin Tunbridge Ware band and with rosewood knobs. The caddy sits on turned ebony bun feet. The underside of the lid is painted ...
$1,245 USDNapoleon III French Boulle Stationery Box, c.1850
Antiques:French Boulle:Box
Gorgeous mid-19th century French Boulle stationery box. It is made of ebonized Brazilian rosewood and has a stunning inlaid medallion of brass, mother of pearl and shell -- framed by more inlaid brass, mother of pearl and brass stringing -- on the hinged panel that lifts to reveal the interior slotted sections of the box. At the front of the box there is a pull out drawer that contains two small custom inkwells, a covered compartment for stamps, and an open compartment behind for pens and the ...
Antiques:Anglo Indian:Mainpuri Tarkashi Picture Frame
Exceptionally striking hinged rosewood double picture frame made in the Mainpuri District of British India. It is a fine example of an ancient style or technique of the region called “tarkashi,” loosely translated “wire drawing.” This technique came to the attention of the British in the 1860s. At that time, the technique was apparently in a state of rapid decline; however, buoyed by European enthusiasm, it enjoyed a kind of renaissance in the second half of the 19th century. I have dated this ...
$465 USDNapoleon III Boulle Box. c.1860
Antiques:French Boulle:Box
Stunning mid-19th century French Boulle box with drop down front panel, made of ebonized Brazilian rosewood. The top is beautifully decorated with inlays of etched brass, mother of pearl, and red, white and blue enamels, and is edged in fine brass stringing and reeded all around. The drop down front is decorated in similar fashion, and there is brass stringing on the back and sides of the box and to the underside of the lid. The box is a good size, measuring 10.25" in length by 3.9" in width and ...
$595 USDRussian (Fedoskino) Lacquer Tea Caddy, Vishnyakov Mark, c.1870
Antiques:Russian (Fedoskino) Lacquer:Tea Caddy
Extraordinary Fedoskino papier mache lacquer tea caddy painted by the master, Vishnyakov, whose mark appears on the underside of the lid. The scene depicted is of a horse-drawn sled and riders with what appears to be a Christmas tree, rushing through the forest. This theme -- a sled or troika traveling through the Russian countryside -- is a traditional and much coveted one, an emblem of this marvelous craft. The inside has the remains of its original lining. Shaped like a barrel, the caddy ...
$50 USDSorrento Ware Jewelry Box, c.1940
Collectibles:Sorrento Ware:Jewelry Box
Very nice mid-20th century Sorrento Ware jewelry box, made of a light wood, with an inlay of vines and small flowers decorating the lid and sides. The underside of the lid has an oval mirror, and there is a light blue cushioned fabric to the inside. There is a keyhole, but no key. There are 4 simple feet to the base, made of a celluloid material. The box is an attractive shape, slightly rounded at the sides, with the lid extending beyond the perimeter of the bottom of the box. The top of the lid ...
$595 USDAnglo-Indian (Monghyr) Desk Standish c. 1850
Antiques:Anglo Indian:Monghyr Ebony And Ivory
Striking mid-19th century desk standish from Monghyr in Eastern India, made of ebony, turned and carved, with beautiful ivory inlay work. It has divisions for paper and envelopes, and, to the front, a pen stand and pocket watch holder. It is rectangular in shape and slightly angled from front to rear, measuring 13.3" wide by 7.0" deep, and standing 9.4" tall. The piece is in excellent condition, with all inlay intact. There is evidence of a repair at the very top of the right side piece.
$450 USDKashmiri Lacquer Qalamdan (Pen Box), c.1850
Antiques:Anglo Indian:Kashmiri Qalamdan (Pen Box)
Beautiful lacquer qalamdan (pen box) made in the Northern Kashmir region of India, c.1850, typical of those made for the European market in the early to mid-19th century. It is constructed of papier mache, ground and finely painted in polychrome and finished in numerous layers of varnish. It appears to be signed in Urdu and has additional Urdu script throughout. When closed, the qalamdan measures approximately 8.5” in length and approximately 1.5” in width and height. The condition is excellent, ...
$395 USDRare Gwilt Mapleson Chromolithograph, George Washington Genealogy, Sinclair Printing, c.1850
Fine Art:Lithograph:Mapleson Chromolithograph
Rare and gorgeous original chromolithograph by T.W. Gwilt Mapleson, depicting George Washington's genealogy and family history. It was printed by T. Sinclair of Philadelphia. The brilliant Thomas W. Gwilt Mapleson (1814-1852) died young and produced only a few books, but his achievement was remarkable. He is generally regarded as America's finest chromolithographic book designer. The few books we have (Pearls of American Poetry, Lays of the Western World, The Songs and Ballads of Shakespeare, A ...
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