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$375 USD Offers ConsideredAntique Sterling Frame Purse 306 Grams Ornate Putti Flowers
Antiques:Accessories
I used my postage scale set to grams to weigh this item because it is too large for my regular grams scale. This item weigh in at 306 grams . It is signed Sterling , however, after repeated tries, I cannot get the mark to show. It is guaranteed well signed Sterling. This item is a purse frame, but, truly would be stunning as an actual frame as shown. The handle is as beautiful as the frame being sunflowers or a Daisy type flower, one after another to form the entire handle. The frame is 7 1/2 ...
$145 USD Offers ConsideredAntique ABC Switzerland Doll Size Music Box in Original Box
Antiques:Miniature Music Box , Antique Toy
Although this type item can still once in a while be seen today if you search the Internet , you seldom see it with the ABC theme, or, even more rare, having the original box. The item is shown with dolls to give you an idea as to size. The side with the crank has children playing with a beautiful poodle dog, the litho is clean and actually perfect, no problems or wear..that's because this item has always been kept in the box till I found it. Due to being kept in the box for generations, the ABC ...
$275 USD Offers ConsideredAntique Victorian Christmas Gift Husband Gave Wife Whitcome Riley Book
Antiques
First thing to mention is the fact that this book is a rare seldom seen issue. Most times, the 1902 book is referred to as the 1st edition. This book has copyright 1891. And it is a beautiful fully illustrated 20 gold-gilt edged thick pages. But, besides that, is this...hand written on the inside page is : " a very merry xmas to my darling Wife , your loving Husband " ...then, he dated it xmas 99 ( which was Christmas 1899 ). I enjoy collecting a lot of different items, and gifts given on ...
$100 USD Offers ConsideredAntique Doll Size Primitive ABC Sampler
Antiques:Textiles, Linens
I usually remember where each item in this house comes from...but this item is a toss up between 2 Pa estates, so, I will only say that both estates had the most wonderful early textiles..all family kept for many generations. This ABC sampler is simple ...as you can see, it really appears to have been made to be used with dolls ( both families had wonderful early dolls ). It is 10 1/4 inches x 9 inches. Never washed, instead, it appears the turkey red just faded through the years to a nice old ...
$675 USD Offers ConsideredSterling Silver Theodore Starr Vase High Relief Roses & Vines
Antiques
If you ever want to invest in a fine piece of sterling, this vase is the one to choose. Well signed Theodore B. Starr New York , Sterling , 686 , 9 1/2 IN ( pattern number ). The vase is complete with the original glass insert. The sterling ( without the glass insert ) is 7 3/4 inches tall and weighs ( without the glass insert ) 171.8 grams. High relief embossed roses and leaves line the base rim. The openwork is fine work, delicate and detailed. The roses climb upward to end in 3 roses in full ...
$285 USD Offers ConsideredAntique Austria Hand Painted Porcelain Tray Fantasy Fairys Ladies
Antiques
You are looking at another item that has been cherished by yours truly for many years. It is well signed with the makers mark as shown, the company being Oscar and Edgar Gutherz. The porcelain tray is circa 1898. It is a fine quality transfer with much hand painting. A lovely lady standing in a meadow of flowers, another lady at her feet. Behind the standing lady is a bare breasts fairy with wings fluttering as she floats behind the standing lady, to present her with a bouquet. A chubby child ...
$105 USD Offers ConsideredAntique Masquerade Ball Academy of Music Cards Dated 1883
Antiques:Accessories
When you view this pair of cards, you do not have to be from New York to desire them. It is simply amazing to see such fabulous costumes worn in the year 1883. But it is true, and here's 2 cards to prove it. These cards are from the same important estate as the other New York items I have listed in my shop. This family has a long fine history having served in the Civil war, and also a member of the family was once the Editor of the New York Times and so forth. Due to having prominence in society ...
$100 USD Offers ConsideredAntique Silk Engraving Hoffman House NEW YORK Presentation RARE
Antiques:Accessories
Once in a while, one is fortunate to be at the right place at the right time. This happened to me not too long ago at an important estate auction. Everyone was sitting with mouths open at the huge bidding war over the early hand loomed rugs and civil war items, that when this came up to bid, I grabbed it. I did not dare move after the auctioneer's helper handed this very rare piece to me, my face frozen still to keep from smiling a smile so huge surely someone would see my delight. This item is ...
$495 USD Offers ConsideredLuxury Sterling Glass Compote Ornate Roses Rim Base Fancy Cut
Antiques
This large compote is well signed as shown. ( Cross symbol along with the following , Sterling 749XF 925 - 1000 FINE ) This is the mark of J.F. Fradley Co New York NY, who was in business from 1866 to 1936. Please use the Ruby Lane enlarge photo option to enjoy this beauty of this piece. It is heavy. It is 6 inches tall. The top is 8 1/2 inches diameter. The sterling rim is 1 1/2 inches deep on the top , and continues down under the lip of the rim 1 inch. The sterling base is 4 inches diameter ...
$105 USD Offers ConsideredBeautiful Fairy Teaches Cupid His Music Lesson Jewelry Casket Box
Antiques
Not only do I collect antiques, I also have passion for fantasy items. So, it's only natural that this items steals my heart. Although not signed, it is guaranteed from the early 1900's era. The lovely Fairy is teaching Cupid how to play the Mandolin , a must have item for any successful Cupid. High relief flowers and swags on the hinged lid. The front and back sides have high relief swags and a child's face. Swags of roses on the end sides. The original lining was silk, probably that wonderful ...
$275 USD Offers ConsideredRare Antique Baccarat Crystal L T Piver 1908 Astrid Perfume Bottle
Antiques:Accessories
Although I do not have a huge collection of perfume, I do have a few items that merit listing in my shop .... Although this one is very hard to part with, I feel that it is time to pass it to an experienced collector. It deserves the very best display. 4 3/4 inches tall, a wonderful size, with perfume still inside. There were times I would think, " my, I really should empty the bottle ", and yet, the thought that it is still there after over 100 years, well, I just never did pour it out. I have ...
$145 USD Offers ConsideredAntique Sewing Tartan Ware " Stuart " Box Vintage
Antiques:Accessories:Sewing
This wonderful item still has the original Clark's O.N.T. Label inside the lid. The top of the lid has " Stuart " stamped in gilt letters. Inside the box , stored for years upon years, is a mother-of-pearl shuttle, and steel stiletto. Both items are included at no charge. The box is 3 3/4 long x 2 1/4 inches wide and stands 1 1/4 inches tall. The only breaks to the finish are to the bottom sides as shown and a tiny nick to the finish on the corners. The hinge is intact and in fine condition. It ...
$135 USD Offers Considered6 Outstanding Antique Artist Signed Hand Painted Porcelain Plates
Antiques
You are looking at 6 plates that I recently purchased directly from the original family. Never offered to the public before...handed down through the family till now. And, the art work will truly create a canvas of beautiful color for your wall, cabinet or side table. Created to display, not to use. Purchased as Haviland France blanks , and hand painted as was a favorite pastime so long ago. They are in excellent , no chips, no cracks, no wear condition. Always cabinet kept. 7 1/2 inches ...
$125 USD Offers ConsideredOrnate Jennings Brothers Lovers Scene Jewelry Casket Box
Antiques:Accessories
Jennings Brothers has always been known for their beautiful jewelry caskets boxes. This item is signed JB on the bottom. It is a heavy thick ornate box with the original royal plum velvet velour lining. It is 1/4 inches tall , 5 1/4 inches long, and 3 7/8 inches deep. The original tiered knob feet are in fine tight condition, hinges to lid , fine and tight. Slight spot of verdigris as shown in the photos at the man's feet on the lid and a spot on the front side between two leaves. The sides are ...
$105 USD Offers ConsideredOrnate Antique Poole Silverplate Quadruple Plate Florals Tea Set
Antiques:Accessories
This well signed Tea Set by Poole is also signed in hand etching " Heim " on the bottom. Which I suppose would be the artist or designer's name. I do hope my photos show you the beauty of this set. It is thick heavy silverplate with an elaborate high relief pattern on the legs, spout , handle, and rim...the sides are repousse or embossed ( can see hollows where sides pattern is formed to be embossed on the outside ) with scrolls and flowers creating a wreath and a large flower on top center.. ...
$125 USD Offers ConsideredBeautiful Antique Tortoise Shell Lacquer Silver Plique Snuff Stamp Box
Antiques:Accessories
I have always considered this box a stamp box...but, after viewing some of the boxes similar to this one on Ruby Lane, it could also be a snuff box due to the lacquer finish inside. Just shy of 4 inches long , 1 1/2 inches wide and 1 inch tall. Through the years I have enjoyed collecting desk items, and boxes, so, this item has been cherished by yours truly for a very long time. Before listing it, I reviewed listings from sellers who specialized in fine antiques such as this item, to be sure I ...
$475 USD Offers ConsideredAntique Signed Zsolnay Pecs Ornate Double Wall Vase Stunning Colors
Antiques
Here's a vase with beauty beyond words. It is 8 inches tall, and commands the eye, even if a long ways across the room. It is a double walled pierced reticulated vase. The colors stunning...a cream back round, turquoise color hand painted beading and accents...mustard color within the beading...hand painted golden-gilt accents the openwork areas. You have to look at the signature with a lighted magnifying glass, and then it is still difficult to see, so, I have arrows point to the marking in one ...
$195 USD Offers ConsideredAntique Miniature Chest or Stamp Box
Antiques:Accessories
Through the years I have collected things to display on the several huge desks we have here at the house. Here's a wonderful little box that has never been offered to the public. I brought it years ago from a lady who was in charge of her family's estate. That's about all I remember about it...she was delighted when I told her how much I would pay for it. It is one of those items that truly is priceless. The workmanship is superb. It is 3 1/2 inches long , 2 1/2 inches wide and 2 1/2 inches tall ...
$100 USD Offers ConsideredVintage Limoges Roses Porcelain Basket Gold-gilt-leaf Trim
Antiques
Who can resist such a lovely piece of Limoges. A large size too, it is 8 1/2 inches long, 5 inches wide and 4 inches tall. Signed J P L France as shown. Garlands of roses surround the entire inner rim. The fabulous golden-gilt trim also lines the entire edge and the handle. The handle has high relief flowers. This item is from the early 1900's era, and was much cherished by the family...although always cabinet kept, as you can see, some wear to the golden-gilt is seen. However, most is still ...
$225 USD Offers ConsideredMiniature Office Desk & Swivel Chair Hand Wrought Brass
Antiques:Accessories
Here's truly one of my favorite finds. If you are someone who has an office, or you know someone who has or works in an office, this item is the perfect gift..for them or for yourself. A magnet does not stick to it, so, it appears to be solid brass. An old piece made when this type desk was in service. Each drawer pulls out. And by the way, it even has the little slide out board for the old typewriter , I forgot to show that due to the fact I always displayed it with the brass board slid in to ...
$100 USD Offers ConsideredAntique Porcelain Portrait Bowl Ornate Roses Swags Royal Portrait
Antiques
This large cabinet bowl appears to be transfer with touches of hand painting. It is well signed on the bottom as shown. It is fabulous and displays wonderful due to the fine condition. The porcelain is beautiful white porcelain with a deep high relief mold around the rim and sides. The golden-gilt trim is in very fine beautiful condition, so, this item was always well cared for, and displayed only, never used. 14 1/2 inches long, 10 inches wide...2 inches deep. A small chip on the bottom inner ...
$145 USD Offers ConsideredAntique Chinese Cloisonne Pin Tray Duck Pond Reeds
Antiques:Accessories
I have owned this for so many years that I honestly forget which estate it comes from. It has been tucked away in a drawer to someday do research on it. Time is short these days, so, I will pass that chore to you. This item is very early. 4 3/4 inches long , 3 1/4 inches tall. The colors...well, I have one photo that tells you the best representation of color. Rich deep colors..and the duck very well created. The border extremely intricate. Please use the Ruby Lane enlarge photo option to study ...
$225 USD Offers ConsideredVictorian Antique Hand Fan Beautiful Woman Holding Fan Hoyt's Perfume
Antiques:Accessories
Through the years I have enjoyed owning many hand fans, most I have sold, a few I have kept. Here is one that has been in my cabinet a long time. It is just shy of 13 inches tall , 8 3/4 inches diameter. Copyright date is 1893 on both sides of the fan. This fan was a premium from Hoyt's Cologne . Please notice, the lady is holding the fan in her hand...and the gentleman is holding a bottle of Hoyt's perfume. The graphics are divine, so very wonderful. The other side of the fan shows a smiling ...
$125 USD Offers ConsideredVictorian Ruby Glass Hand Painted Bevel Glass Lid Jewelry Casket Box
Antiques:Accessories
I enjoy items that are hand painted, so, there is a good bit of it around here in this house. The thought of someone's art work surviving so long after the artist without being art on canvas...well, to me, priceless. Naturally, with that though in mind, anytime you see a hand painted item in my shop, you can usually see my attraction to it. This item is heavy ruby red glass. It is 7 3/4 inches long , a little over 2 1/4 inches wide...1 1/2 inches tall. So lovely, I feel it once graced a lady's ...
$195 USD Offers ConsideredBeautiful Gold Filled Ornate Lorgnette Ladies Antique Eye Glasses
Antiques:Accessories
Here's another item I have enjoyed displayed on one our our large desks here at the house. It looks beautiful displayed on a pretty book and so forth. It is well signed C and also has a T beside the with a line under the T...and Gold Filled Germany. I do not have the chain. 4 1/2 inches long , not including the loop for the chain. Button works fine ...eye glasses clear, no problems...The side with a fancy engraved design ( but no monogram ) has a little surface wear...nothing serious,the photos ...
$225 USD Offers ConsideredAntique Victorian Silk Gilt Metallic Trim Net Oval Frame Silk Roses Garland
Antiques:Accessories
One of my dearest finds, so seldom seen these days, at least around here. It is 12 inches tall, 8 1/4 inches wide. To insert a photo or a print, you unloop the loop that also hides the metal hanger and place the photo or print between the layers. The item is made of material over hard board. Completely hand sewn , hand created. The glass is original. The material has survived the years well...it is strong, no shredding, no tears or stains. When you open the panels, you can see the original color ...
$225 USD Offers ConsideredRare Victorian Trade Card Full Size Hand Mirror O'Neill & Company
Antiques:Accessories
I have collected antique trade cards, antique paper, post cards..you name it, if it's antique paper,I collect it...and have for around 25 years. This item is from my collection ( all of the paper items in my store are from my collection ). It is an actual hand mirror. It is 9 3/4 inches tall. The lithograph semi rigid paper body is strong enough to hold the actual mirror that is revealed on the reverse side. Although the mirror has age spots, you can still see your reflection. H O'Neill & Co ...
$100 USD Offers ConsideredAntique Linen Patriotic President July 4th Show Towel
Antiques:Textiles, Linens
My goodness, I was ( as usual ) looking for a special piece of redwork linen, when I happened upon this rare item. I had completely forgotten that I owned it..and I was shocked I had not stored it in the cedar room down stairs with other linens similar to it. Instead of trying to get through all the boxes the are in front of the cedar room, I have decided to see it. It is an early show towel. 18 1/2 inches x 37 inches. Never washed, never displayed. It is a beige color with beautiful vivid red. ...
$145 USD Offers ConsideredAntique Dated 1877 Cast Iron Fluter Pleater Beautiful Woman Roses
Antiques:Accessories
This is a beautiful fluter pleater that presents beautifully. As soon as I saw it, I was drawn to the lady's picture on the base. So, I had to find out if it was original to the item. I removed the screws, and found that it is just a print...and there is no writing on the plaque either...so, whatever was supposed to be there originally is long gone, but, take my word for it, unless you unscrew the back to examine the inside of the oval like I did, you will believe it to be original to the item. ...
$225 USD Offers ConsideredAntique Sewing Box Ornate Mirror Interior Royal Blue Trims
Antiques:Accessories
Here's an item that has been tucked away in one of my cabinets for many years. It is beautiful, from the late 1800's, early 1900's. The wood box has a black lacquer finish. The engraved lines are inlaid with brass on the lid, and possibly on the sides. The lid's center has the original owner's initials engraved on a lovely ornate shape brass plate. 10 inches x 7 inches and 3 1/2 inches tall. Key hole is inlaid brass, no key found with the box. The box bottom has the original old green paint. ...
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