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Victorian Gargoyle Bronze Letter Opener

$65 USDVictorian Gargoyle Bronze Letter Opener

Vintage Collectibles:Decorative Arts:Metalware:Bronze:Mythological:Gargoyle:Dragon:Letter Opener:Metal:By Period Style:Victorian:Gothic:Medieval
A neat antique (circa late 1800s) Victorian letter opener. The letter opener features a winged gargoyle on the handle and a Mythological scene on the blade. Each side of the blade is the same theme but a different depiction of a Mythological theme, The scenes include nude men and woman, a goat and a dog. The letter opener is made of bronze and has a great natural patina. It measures 9 1/4" long x 1 1/2" wide. The letter opener is in very good overall condition. The only thing to note is a slight ...
Figural Fruit Basket Newel Post Lamp Shade

$100 USDFigural Fruit Basket Newel Post Lamp Shade

Vintage Collectibles:Lamps, Lighting:Shade:Newel Post:Glass:Cased Glass:Figural
A nice circa 1920 lamp shade in the figural form of an urn filled with fruit. The shade is cased glass with milk glass inside and a emerald green/blue on the exterior. It looks like it could be used as a Newel Post Shade or for a decorative lamp. The shade is 12-½" high x 6-½" in diameter across the widest point and is 4-¼" in diameter at the base. It is in very good overall condition with no chips or cracks in the glass.
4 Art Deco Swing Curtain Rods with Wall Brackets

$120 USD4 Art Deco Swing Curtain Rods with Wall Brackets

Vintage Collectibles:Art Deco:Architectural:Curtain Rods:Swing Rods:Cast Iron
A nice set of 4 matching Art Deco Curtain Rods. The rods are made of cast iron and brass and have the original gold painted finish. All 4 have the wall mount brackets. They are marked "Kirsch". Each Art Deco Curtain Rod measures 17" long (it will extend to approximately 24" including the decorative end) x 4" high (6" with the bracket), the wall bracket is 3 3/4" high x 3/4" wide. Each has several curtain clips. All 4 are in good condition with no cracks in the metal. There is light wear to the ...
Elegant Art Deco Satin Drapes w/ Chenille Embroidered Flowers

$120 USDElegant Art Deco Satin Drapes w/ Chenille Embroidered Flowers

Vintage Collectibles:Textiles:Art Deco:By Period Style:Satin:Drapes:Curtains:Chenille:Embroidered
A very beautiful set of Art Deco drapery panels. There are 5 panels altogether (2 pairs and an extra for a valance or pillow). The drapes are made of soft light weight satin that drapes beautifully like an old wedding gown. They date circa 1920-30s. The top is decorated with a beige satiny material and the edges have "piping", each panel features two hand embroidered chenille flowers. All 5 panels have pleated tops and are lined in a light cotton material. Each panel measures 23" across the ...
Art Nouveau Pewter Cat Knife Rest

$55 USDArt Nouveau Pewter Cat Knife Rest

Vintage Collectibles:Decorative Arts:Kayserzinn:Pewter:Knife Rest:Cat:Feline:Dining Accessory:Feline:By Period Style:Art Nouveau
A neat old knife rest in the figural form of a Cat. The Cat is made of pewter and measures 3 1/2" long x 1 1/2" high. He is in very good overall condition. The cat is not marked but could be by Kayserzinn. It would add a whimsical touch to a dining room table!
Pair Art Deco Wall Sconces Lights Cast Iron

$100 USDPair Art Deco Wall Sconces Lights Cast Iron

Vintage Collectibles:Lamps, Lighting:By Period Style:Art Deco:Sconces:Pair:Metalware:Cast Iron:Puritan
A nice pair of old Art Deco wall sconces. the sconces are made of cast iron and have an old off white painted finish. Each is marked on the back "Puritan". Each sconce measures 9 5/8" x 4 5/8" x 4 7/8" deep. Both are in very good overall condition with no chips or cracks in the cast iron. The sconces have the old cardboard candle covers, one is recover with decorative paper. As with all old lighting they should be rewired. The pair would be perfect in a period Art Deco decor.100
Arts & Crafts Expanding Bookends with Pine Cone Motif

$100 USDArts & Crafts Expanding Bookends with Pine Cone Motif

Vintage Collectibles:Decorative Arts:Bookends:Arts & Crafts:Cast Iron Metalware:Library:Expanding:Pine Cone
A wonderful set of Arts & Crafts expanding bookends. The bookends feature a naturalistic motif of Pine Cones. They are made of cast iron and retain the original bronze toned finish, the expanding rods are brass. Each decorative end measures 7 1/2" x 5", when closed the bookends are approximately 12" and they are 21" when fully extended. The Arts & Crafts Bookends are in very good overall condition. They are sturdy making them perfect for hardcover books.
Antique Silvercrest Arts & Crafts 4 Piece Desk Set

$100 USDAntique Silvercrest Arts & Crafts 4 Piece Desk Set

Vintage Collectibles:Metalware:Collectibles:Metalware:Silvercrest:Silver Crest:Desk Set:Inkwell:Pen Tray:Letter Opener:Ink Blotter:By Period Style:Arts & Crafts
A nice antique desk set by Silvercrest. The set consists of a letter holder, a letter opener, a pen tray and an ink blotter. All of the pieces are made of metal and retain the original silver textured finish. The letter holder has a partial mark, see closeup photo. For a size reference the letter holder is 5" x 2 5/8" x 1 5/8" and the pen tray is 6" x 2 3/8". All 4 pieces are in very good overall condition. The set was used but you can see it was cared for, it has light overall wear from normal ...
Antique Victorian Cut Velvet and Silk Picture Frame

$65 USDAntique Victorian Cut Velvet and Silk Picture Frame

Vintage Collectibles:Decorative Arts:Picture Frame:Velvet:Frame:Silk:By Period Style:Victorian:19th Century
A lovely antique Victorian picture frame. The frame has a wonderful design with cut velvet in a floral motif, the ruffled "mat" is silk and the liner is metal. The frame measures 10" x 8 1/8" and the opening when measured from the front is 5 1/2" x 3 7/8". The Victorian Velvet frame is in good overall condition. The only thing to note is overall fraying to the silk mat. The frame doesn't have a backboard but that is easy to replace. The frame is lovely and would be perfect in a period Victorian ...
Antique Hanging Display or Coat Hooks with French Fleur de Lis

$85 USDAntique Hanging Display or Coat Hooks with French Fleur de Lis

Vintage Collectibles:Decorative Arts:By Period Style:French:Victorian:Display:Hooks:Architectural:Rack:Holder:Fleur De Lis
A very unusual antique display rack. I am not sure what this was originally used for but it would be perfect for towels, clothing, kitchen utensils, etc. It features a wreath decoration on the top, licorice twist hooks and French Fleur de Lis on the bottom. The wreath and Fleur de Lis are brass and the "column" is wood with a decorative striped gesso coating. The display rack is large at 26" long, the top wreath is 4 5/8" wide and each hook is approximately 1 3/4" long x 1" deep. The display ...
Cool c1920s Art Deco Tiered Metal Shelf

$100 USDCool c1920s Art Deco Tiered Metal Shelf

Vintage Collectibles:Art Deco:Metalware:Shelf:Modern:By Period Style
A neat Art Deco shelf. The shelf has a cool modern tiered design and is a perfect example of the Modernistic style of the era. It is made of spelter or gray metal and retains the original copper toned finish. Overall dimensions are 9 5/8" high x 8 1/4" wide and the shelf is 6 1/4" x 3". The shelf is not marked. It is in very good overall condition with no chips or repairs to the metal. It was made in several pieces and is assembled with tiny screws and hard plastic flat "washers", some washers ...
German Art Deco Perfume Bottle & Powder Jar Set

$65 USDGerman Art Deco Perfume Bottle & Powder Jar Set

Vintage Collectibles:Art Deco:Vanity:Perfume Bottle:German:Powder Jar:Germany:Porcelain
A very pretty antique German Art Deco dresser set. The set includes a perfume bottle and a powder jar. Both are made of porcelain and are decorated with flowers. The perfume bottle is complete with the glass dabber. Both pieces are marked "Germany". The perfume bottle stands 6 5/8" high and the powder jar is 4 3/4" high x 4" wide. Both pieces are in very good overall condition with no chips, cracks, hairlines or repairs. There is one tiny in the making air bubble on the underside of the powder ...
Vintage Hand Carved Black Forest Bear Carved Match Safe

$85 USDVintage Hand Carved Black Forest Bear Carved Match Safe

Vintage Collectibles:Folk Art:Black Forest:Germany:Bear:Hand Carved:Wood:Sculpture:Carving:Match Safe
A nice old hand carved match safe in the figural form of a Bear. The Bear is from the Black Forest region of Germany and is hand carved from Walnut wood. He has a place for a box of matches on his back pack and a small brass tray at his side. Overall dimensions are 4 3/8" high x 4 1/8" wide and 3 1/4" deep. The Bear is in very good overall condition. He would make an excellent addition to a Folk Art collection.
Antique Victorian Brass Ruffled Lace Oval Picture Frame

$55 USDAntique Victorian Brass Ruffled Lace Oval Picture Frame

Vintage Collectibles:Decorative Arts:By Period Style:Victorian:Brass:Picture Frame:Metalware:19th Century
A very pretty antique Victorian photograph frame. The frame is made of brass and has a delicate "lace" design around the perimeter. It is complete with glass and the original easel stand. Overall dimensions are 3 1/4" x 2 5/8" and the frame opening is 2 1/2" x 1 3/4" when measured from the front. The Victorian frame is in very good overall condition. The picture of the toddler is included but it is easy to change by popping out the back if you prefer. The frame would be lovely in an antique ...
Big 19thC Blown Glass Yellow or Amber Bottle

$65 USDBig 19thC Blown Glass Yellow or Amber Bottle

Vintage Collectibles:Bottles:Amber:Yellow:Blown:By Period Style:19th Century
A neat antique glass bottle. The bottle dates from the 19th Century and is made from yellow or pale amber glass. It was blown in a mold and has an applied top. The bottle is big with overall dimensions of 15" high x 5 3/4" in diameter. It is in very good overall condition with no chips or cracks. The interior could use a light cleaning. The bottle looks great displayed in a window. It is a neat old item.
Figural Angel Holy Water Font by Ronson

$85 USDFigural Angel Holy Water Font by Ronson

Vintage Collectibles:Religious:Holy Water Font:Wall Pocket:Angel:Metal:Ronson
A very pretty old Holy Water Font in the figural form of an Angel. The Angel is holding a Chalice in one hand and is pointing up towards Heaven with the other. She is marked on the back "Ronson". Overall dimensions are 9" high x 3 1/2" wide x 3 1/8" deep, the Angel is extremely heavy for the size. She is in very good overall condition with no chips or cracks in the metal. The only thing to note is wear to the silverplate finish as you can see in the photos. The Angel would make a fine addition ...
Rare Art Deco Lamp with Nude Frankart

$375 USDRare Art Deco Lamp with Nude Frankart

Vintage Collectibles:Art Deco:Lamp:Frankart:Nuart:Ronson:Glass:Metal:Nude:Flapper
This is such a cool old Art Deco lamp. It depicts a nude lady on the top and has a great glass globe with a stylized floral motif. The lamp is not marked but certainly looks like Frankart, Nuart or Ronson. It is from the Art Deco era and is all original including the cloth covered cord. The Nude is made of spelter or gray metal and retains the original silver toned finish. This is a large piece with overall dimensions of 15" high (the Nude is 8 3/8", the shade is 4 7/8" square across the widest ...
Lovely Bronze Victorian Aesthetic Candlestick

$65 USDLovely Bronze Victorian Aesthetic Candlestick

Vintage Collectibles:Decorative Arts:Metalware:Bronze:Lighting:Candlestick:By Period Style:Victorian:19th Century:Aesthetic:Chamberstick
A very beautiful antique Victorian candlestick. The candlestick is made of bronze and has a lovely Aesthetic design of leaves and tendrils. Overall dimensions are 6 1/2" long x 3 3/4" wide and 2 1/4" high. The Victorian Candlestick is in very good overall condition. The bronze has a wonderful patina. It would make a lovely addition to a period Victorian decor.
Antique Bronze Figural Elephant Bookends

$55 USDAntique Bronze Figural Elephant Bookends

Vintage Collectibles:Decorative Arts:Metalware:Bronze:By Period Style:Art Deco:Elephant:Bookends
A nice set of antique bookends in the figural form of Elephants. The bookends are made of bronze and are heavy weighing just under 3 3/4 pounds for the pair. Each Elephant measures 4" high x 5" wide and 1 7/8" deep. They are marked "Bronz Met" on the back. The Elephant Bookends are in very good overall condition. They have a great natural patina. They would be perfect in any antique decor.
The Serenade, Spanish Mexican Inspired Cast Iron Bookends

$85 USDThe Serenade, Spanish Mexican Inspired Cast Iron Bookends

Vintage Collectibles:Western:Decorative Arts:Bookends:Cast Iron:Mexican:Southwestern:Seranade
A nice set of old bookends. The bookends feature a Spanish or Mexican theme of a gentleman serenading a lady. The gentleman is playing a guitar and his horse is in the background. The lady is in a window with a cactus underneath. The bookends are made of cast iron and retain the original bronze toned finish. Each one measures 5 1/2" high x 5" wide and 2 1/4" deep, the pair is very weighing just under 5 1/4 pounds. They are marked on the back with the number "233". Both bookends are in very good ...
Pair Antique Victorian Double Salts with Real Sea Shells

$75 USDPair Antique Victorian Double Salts with Real Sea Shells

Vintage Collectibles:Decorative Arts:By Period Style:Victorian:Salts:Double Salt:Sea Shell:19th Century:Tableware
A nice pair of antique double salts. The salts are made from natural sea shells, pressed glass and brass. They are a wonderful example of the Victorian era decorators love of all things exotic. Most people during this era were never able to afford a trip to the ocean so sea shells were great novelties. The salts each measure 4 1/4" high including the handle x 3 1/4" wide and 1 1/8" deep. Both are in very good overall condition. There are a few teeny pin point nicks on the glass but you cannot ...
c1907 Victorian Dresser Box with Playful Cherub Angels

$75 USDc1907 Victorian Dresser Box with Playful Cherub Angels

Vintage Collectibles:Vanity Items:Box:By Period Style:Victorian:Cherub:Angel:Jewelry Box:Dresser Jar:Trinket Box:Silverplate:Pattern Glass
A charming antique Victorian ladies dresser or vanity box. The box features a lovely scene on the lid of 4 Cherub Angels, two are playing musical instruments and the others are holding the heart shaped cartouche. The lid is silverplate, it is dated inside "Pat Pat'd May 17, 1907". The bottom is patterned glass and the bottom is polished with a star cut into it. Overall dimensions are 4" in diameter x 3" high, it is quite heavy for the size. The dresser box is in very good overall condition with ...
c1895 Victorian Chromolithograph Print of Pink Roses

$45 USDc1895 Victorian Chromolithograph Print of Pink Roses

Vintage Collectibles:Paintings, Prints:By Period Style:Victorian:19th Century:Roses:Color:Chromolithograph:Print:Advertising
A very pretty antique (dated 1895) print depicting Pink Roses. The print is an original color lithograph and is titled "A Study in Roses" and is signed in the print from the artist "Harry Roseland". It is marked on the upper left "Art Supplement to the New York Recorder, Aug 11th, 1895" and on the lower left " Copyright 1895 by The Knapp Co Lith, NY". The print measures 16 1/4" x 8 3/4". It has a teeny loss to the tip of the left corner which would be under a frame and one tiny dimple on the ...
Pair of Vintage Brass Figural Horse Head Hooks

$95 USDPair of Vintage Brass Figural Horse Head Hooks

Vintage Collectibles:Decorative Arts:Architectural:Hooks:Horse:Equine:Metal:Brass:By Period Style:French
A neat pair of vintage hooks in the figural form of horses. The hooks are made of brass and are well cast with nice attention to detail. They are marked on the back "Mod Dep". Each hook measures 8 3/4" x 2" across the back and 4" deep. Both are in very good overall condition with no chips or cracks. The pair would be perfect in an Equestrian inspired decor. Both are being offered for one price of $95.00.
c1894 ST BERNARD & BOY Victorian Chromolithograph Print

$40 USDc1894 ST BERNARD & BOY Victorian Chromolithograph Print

Vintage Collectibles:Decorative Arts:By Period Style:Victorian:19th Century:Dog:Portrait:Saint Bernard:St Bernard:Color:Chromolithograph:Print:Advertising
A lovely antique (dated 1894) print depicting a young boy with his Saint Bernard Dog. The print is an original color lithograph and is titled "Comrades" and is signed in the print from the artist, see photo. It is marked on the upper left "Art Supplement to the New York Recorder, Nov 11th, 1894" and on the lower left "Famous Paintings of Europe". The bottom right is marked "The Knapp Co Lith, NY". The print measures 12 1/2" high x 11 3/8". It has a teeny loss to the tip of the left corner which ...
c1925 Equestrian Fox Chase Bookends by Hubley

$120 USDc1925 Equestrian Fox Chase Bookends by Hubley

Vintage Collectibles:Decorative Arts:Equestrian:Fox Chase:Bookends:Hubley:Horse:Cast Iron:Metalware
A nice set of old cast iron bookends. The bookends were made in 1925 by Hubley and are called "Fox Chase". They are one of the rarer sets from this company. Both are well cast with excellent attention to detail. Each Fox Chase bookend measures 5 1/4" high x 2 1/4" deep x 5 1/8" wide, the pair is very heavy weighing just under 5 1/2 pounds. The bookends are in very good overall condition with no chips, cracks or repairs. They would be perfect for hard cover books in a Horse related decor.
c1920 Dimensional Cottage Garden Print with Bubble Glass Frame

$65 USDc1920 Dimensional Cottage Garden Print with Bubble Glass Frame

Vintage Collectibles:Decorative Arts:Print:By Period Style:Art Deco:Cottage:Garden:Picture Frame:Frame:Bubble Glass
A wonderful old (circa 1920s) Cottage Garden print. The print has an English style cottage with a thatched roof and is decorated with real dried flowers underneath the bubble glass. It is marked on the top "God Bless Our Home". Overall dimensions including the frame are 18" wide x 11" high. The frame and print are in very good overall condition. The original old picture hanger is still attached, it hangs from a molding or the hook on the back, it is frayed but I wanted to leave it because it is ...
4 Antique Victorian Die Cut Sentimental Greeting Cards

$40 USD4 Antique Victorian Die Cut Sentimental Greeting Cards

Vintage Collectibles:Paper:By Period Style:Victorian:19th Century:Cards:Greeting Card:Valentine:Chromolithograph:Die Cut
A wonderful collection of 4 antique Victorian greeting cards. All are love related and feature several die-cuts and chromolithographs. The cards date from the late 1800s. For size reference the largest blue card measures 6 1/4" wide x 6 1/2" high. All four Victorian Greeting Cards are in very good overall condition. They have been used and have minor signs of wear, see photos. The cards would be lovely framed or added to a scrapbook. They are beautiful examples of the sentimental Victorian era.
c1920s Folk Art, Outsider Art Box in Old Paint w/ Life History

$595 USDc1920s Folk Art, Outsider Art Box in Old Paint w/ Life History

Vintage Collectibles:Folk Art:Trunk:Box:Outsider Art:Old Paint:Naive:By Period Style:Americana
I really don't know where to start with this great piece of American Folk Art. It is an antique advertising crate hand painted with a fantastic "life history" theme. The box was painted during the 1920-30s by a Structural Iron Worker while he was recovering from injuries. The box is signed on the bottom of one edge "F.B.". The painting is ambitious yet naive. It have many vignettes depicting anything from a child on a swing to Cross shaped tombstones, animals, ladies and a grand 1920s Car. One ...
Pair Antique Perfume Bottles Perfect for Fitted Case

$45 USDPair Antique Perfume Bottles Perfect for Fitted Case

Vintage Collectibles:Vanity Items:Perfume Bottle:By Period Style:Victorian:Eapg:Glass:Decorative Arts
A nice pair of antique Victorian perfume bottles. These would be perfect for a fitted case or presentation box as they are a matched set (which is hard to find). Each bottle measures 3" high, is 1 3/4" in diameter across the widest point of the body and 1" at the base. They are patterned glass with ground glass stoppers. Both perfume bottles are in good condition overall. There are some small shallow chips on the bottom of the stoppers but you have to remove them to even notice. The pair is ...
 
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