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$110 USDAntique horse hoof pin cushion, Victorian taxidermy
Antiques:Horse Hoof Pin Cushion
The Victorians were notoriously sentimental, and often times a favorite horse was memorialized by having a hoof made into a commemorative piece. This is such a piece, a pony hoof actually, that was made into a pin cushion. The hoof is in excellent shape, including the underneath frog, and it wears an iron horseshoe. The covering on the pad, where the pins go, is original to the piece, and as you can see, shows wear, easily replaced, but I like the honest age it shows. I love the tribute that ...
$125 USDAntique French faux bamboo hanging rack
Antiques:Faux Bamboo
I love faux bamboo, and when I find a nice piece, I have SUCH a hard time not keeping it for myself. Alas, my walls are full, so I'm offering this wonderful rack here in my shop. Three pegs, done in a mushroom shape, extend out 4" from the base, the overall depth of the piece being 5". Dark accents on this piece, setting off the warm honey tones of the wood. Measuring just under 14" in length, it's large enough to make a statement, small enough to fit so many places. One corner has some old ...
$115 USDAntique cast iron boot scraper, terrier dog
Antiques:Boot Scraper
A wonderful old cast iron boot scrape, this one an Airedale Terrier. In super condition, it's solid, heavy and sturdy, weighing in at nearly four pounds, and dates to the early part of the twentieth century, c. 1900-1910. Four holes for mounting, curved upright stanchions topped with ball finials, the cross bar or blade for getting the mud off those boots. While still useful today for its original purpose, it's a fabulous decorative piece, measuring 7.25" across, 7" tall and a bit over 3.5" wide ...
$155 USDAntique 1886 British rowing trophy, Trial Eights
Antiques:Trophies
What a fabulous find, an English rowing trophy dating to 1886 from Emmanuel College in Cambridge. This large and stunning pewter cup was presented for Trial Eights and is beautifully engraved on both front and back. The handles are elaborate, the bottom is glass and the trophy has quite a few marks to the base, I've shown pictures of a few. L&F Cole, Cambridge is one mark, there is a bugle, the letters TW and the number 482. Standing 7" tall, it's 9" across at the handles, the base 4.75" in ...
$135 USDAntique inkwell, stunning horse head in horseshoe
Antiques:Inkwell
A simply stunning old inkwell, this gorgeous metal piece features a horse head set inside a horse shoe. Exquisite detail, you can see the veins on the horse's face, his large kind eyes, even a bit of mane swirling over the horseshoe near the hinge. A pewter color, it appears to have a silvery plate or wash over brass, some of which is peeping through in spots. Heavy for its size, it stands about 3" to the tip of the ear, 5" across at the widest and 4.5" from front to back, beautifully ...
$275 USDLarge Victorian pair of fireplace ornaments, horses in brass
Antiques:Accessories
A stunning pair of Victorian hearth or mantel ornaments, two large facing horses done in brass. These elegant and stately stallions wear surcingles on their backs and bridles with reins, necks arched and tails carried high. I couldn't quite capture the warmth of the brass patina on these fabulous steeds, acquired over the past 100+ years, they have a mellow glow. Weighing in at over 10 pounds for the pair, they are quite large and beautifully balanced, 9.5" to the top of the neck, the same ...
$135 USDFramed antique lithograph, lady, horse and St. Bernard dog
Antiques:Framed Artwork
Such a beautiful old lithograph here, dating to the early 1900's, and wonderfully framed as well. A young woman in a red riding habit rests her cheek on her horse's withers, while he has a drink from the water trough. At her feet, her Saint Bernard gazes at her adoringly. They've obviously been out for a morning canter, the wooded path shows an autumn scene, with the leaves changing and falling. The frame is a dark wood, with an outer rope edge accented with gold, and an inner beaded border. ...
$165 USDAntique cast iron Arabian horse fireplace or hearth ornaments
Antiques:Accessories
From England, a lovely old pair of cast iron horse figures designed to adorn a Victorian hearth or mantel. Wonderful to have a true facing pair, often these have been separated over the years. Two Arabian horses with dished faces, arched necks and high set tails wear exotic saddles and bridles, a truly lovely set. They measure 9" by 3" at the base and stand about 7.5" tall to the tips of their ears. As you can see, one tilts inward a bit, but that's really only noticeable if you look at them ...
$139 USDFramed antique chromolithograph, lady and horse
Antiques:Framed Artwork
As my regular clients know, I am enchanted with images of ladies and their horses, our home is full of them. I can't resist these images when I see them, and sadly, I can't keep them all. This is a beautiful framed chromolithograph, dating to c. 1900, showing a young woman reaching up to pick an apple from a tree. Perhaps she is going to offer it to her horse, who stands along side her. He is bridled, she is dressed in her long riding coat, with the velvet collar and cuffs, they've interrupted ...
$425 USDAntique standing celluloid photograph album, cowgirl and horse
Antiques:Celluloid
Celluloid collectors, Old West aficionados and cowgirl lovers will recognize this stunning old photo album as one of the most highly sought after of all images, in any condition. This Victorian beauty is in stellar shape, the celluloid is perfect, the brass clasp is all there and in good working order, this is a true gem. A standing album, it's unusual in the way it opens, with the album folding down from the stand, to reveal a scene of three lovely women, a variation of the Three Graces. Open ...
$545 USDAntique parlor lamp, hunting scenes, dogs and stag
Antiques:Lamps, Lighting
Different scenes of hunting dogs adorn each side of this wonderful old oil or kerosene lamp which dates to the early 1900's. When I found it, the top globe was gone, but it was such a stunning old piece that I bought it and had it electrified by my lamp shop. Now it lights in three ways, the bottom only, which is a gorgeous night light, the top only, or both the bottom and top together. The switch, which I've shown, is a fancy key shape, another perfect touch. One side of the lamp shows two dogs ...
$115 USD ReducedREDUCED Antique lithographed tin tray, beautiful young girl
Antiques:Trays
This is a lovely old tray, dating to the turn of the last century. Lithographed tin, it features an attractive young girl with a peaches and cream complexion. Dressed in white, with a soft bow at her neck, she wears a garland of flowers, and a head piece also decorated with flowers. This is a stock tray made by one of the American advertising firms, likely Beach or Meek, who both made oval trays in this size. The number 20 at the bottom indicates the stock number. The tray has a rolled edge, ...
$100 USD ReducedREDUCED Antique framed print, lady horse and dogs, Heywood Hardy
Antiques:Framed Artwork
Always a popular image, this is a chromolithograph after Heywood Hardy (1842-1933) entitled "Thoroughbreds" although the title is not on this particular print. A beautiful young woman holds an apple for her equally beautiful horse, while her faithful dogs look on. Handsomely framed, the wood frame has an all over embellishment of scrolling leaves, the frame in very good condition. It has a simple card backing board and a fairly recent wire on the back for hanging, so it's ready to go! Measuring ...
$125 USD ReducedREDUCED Antique Grand Tour photo frame, horse shoe shape, Victorian
Antiques:Frames
A beautiful olive wood frame, certainly a souvenir of the Grand Tour. Victorians were fond of taking world jaunts, and bringing home things to remind them of their travels. Ricordo at the top of the frame means memory or keepsake in Italian, and the military photo that is in the frame was taken in Malta, just 58 miles south of Sicily. Two inlaid swallows adorn the upper sides of the frame, which is quite elaborate and shows a horse shoe motif. I love the authenticity of the nails, they are ...
$165 USDAntique framed chromolithograph, lady, horse and dogs, fox hunting
Antiques:Framed Artwork
What a stunner this is! Surrounded by a pack of foxhounds, a gorgeous woman stands with her black horse in the field, ready for the hunt. Glorious colors on this one, with fall leaves overhead and a brilliant red on her side saddle jacket, with an indigo blue hat and skirt. In her gloved hand, a stag handled riding whip, lash coiled. In the distance, you can see another rider approaching, perhaps they are ready to head off for the fox hunt meet. A wonderfully fancy period frame surrounds the ...
$115 USDAntique pair of dogs, Victorian hearth, fireplace mantel ornaments
Antiques:Accessories
So lovely to find a pair that hasn't been separated over the years, these wonderful dogs are done in cast iron. Crouching with paws crossed, they are on an elaborate plinth with a floral design. Quite heavy for their size, weighing in at over 3 pounds, the facing pair is of a size also suitable to be bookends. The paint is chippy, as you can see, and each measures 6" by 4" by 1". An elegant pair of antique English dogs, to grace your mantel or bookshelf.
$135 USD Offers ConsideredAntique tin advertising tray, puppy dogs and cards
Antiques:Trays
One of the more famous and sought after advertising trays of the early 1900's, this was made by H.D. Beach of Coshocton, Ohio. Dating to c. 1900, it's a large tin tray, measuring 16.5" by 13.5", about .75" deep. Three terrier puppies are playing cards in their own fashion, by demolishing the deck. Fall leaves adorn the rim of the tray, with two vignettes to each side, one of a mill house, water bubbling down into a stream, the other a house with a barn, the other side of the stream. The image is ...
$125 USDAntique cast iron frame by Judd Company, Arts and Crafts
Antiques:Frames
Such a beautiful old picture frame, elegantly done by Judd in cast iron. While a table top frame, with an ornate stand in back, the stand folds flat so that it could be hung as well. Well made, with the attention to detail that Judd is known for, it's quite a heavy piece, weighing in at nearly two pounds, in wonderful condition for its age. You'll notice that even the small metal holders in back are present and original. As a bonus, there is a lovely little print inside, with two bridled horses ...
$165 USDAntique cast iron Saint Bernard dog doorstop,Victorian
Antiques:Doorstop
English and from Victorian times, a large cast iron St. Bernard to adorn a shelf or hold open a door. Most likely, this is one of a pair of fireplace ornaments, separated over the years. Beautifully cast, our handsome Saint has a collar with a keg around his neck, and stands on an ornate curved base. A flat back, he stands 7" tall, 8.5" across at the base, and he's a heavy pup, weighing in at over 3 pounds. Most unusual to find a Saint Bernard to use for a doorstop, this c. 1890 dog is a beauty.
$195 USDSet of five framed antique trade cards "The wicked horse" c. 1885
Antiques:Framed Artwork
An exceptional set of five framed trade cards from 1885, these depict the evil riding horse in all his glory. From scaring pigs to attacking other horses to racing back to his stable, with his rider, this is a delightful portrayal of a horse gone wrong, the horse from hell! I bought this set of cards years ago, and had them matted and framed for my husband's office. As a horse trainer, I felt these wonderful depictions would ring some bells with him! My poor photographs don't do this justice, ...
$235 USDLarge antique tin advertising tray, horses in a pasture
Antiques:Trays
Another of my favorite old advertising trays, this one features four horses in their pasture. In the foreground, a small pond with cattails and in the background a barn, with what looks like a thatched roof. Made by one of the early manufacturers of Coshocton, Ohio, perhaps Beach or Meek, it has the information for the shoemaker W.B. Beamer at the top. At the bottom, the stock number 38, indicating what inventory number it was for the advertising company. The tray is in nice condition for its ...
$139 USDLarge antique lithographed tin tray, lady and horse "Good Friends"
Antiques:Trays
I love these early advertising trays, and this one is a particular favorite. Entitled Good Friends, a woman stands next to her bridled and saddled horse. She is dressed in a bowler hat, a red riding coat, stock tie at her neck and riding crop in her gloved hand. Made by Meek and Company of Coshocton, Ohio, it bears their logo, and dates to the 1900-1910 era. Showing some age and use wear, as you can see, (which is reflected in the price) it still displays nicely measuring an impressive 17.25" by ...
$100 USDLarge antique lithographed tin tray, horse and buggy
Antiques:Trays
Dating to the early 1900's, this lovely lithographed tin tray is one I've not had before. Dogwood blossoms on the rim surround a central image of a stop on the road during horse and buggy days. A sandy road winds through lush forest, a large dead tree to one side. In the middle of the road, a doctor's buggy pulled by a white or gray horse and two men in conversation. I suppose it could be anywhere, but for some reason it evokes memories of the South to me, perhaps because that is where I grew up ...
$119 USDAntique bone barrel riding boot pulls, equestrian
Antiques:Equestrian Equipment
Another lovely pair of boot pulls, these of bone in a barrel shape. A gorgeous patina on the bone, a mellow ivory color acquired over the years. The steel shanks are 6" long, showing some surface rust, with the boot pulls overall 7" in length, the barrels 3" wide, about an inch in diameter. An English pair, and so marked, they are Victorian, from the time when everyone rode horses, so everyone needed something to help them pull on their boots. Still useful today, and they add such elegance to ...
SOLDSOLD Antique celluloid glove or tie box, fox hunting scene
Antiques:Celluloid
Horses, their riders and the hounds adorn the top of this wonderful Victorian glove or necktie box, which is in fabulous condition. Measuring 12.25" long and standing 2.75" high, the full celluloid top shows a central fox hunting image bordered by gold embossing, with nicely rounded corners to the box. The hinges are brass as is the latch on the front, and all are in perfect working order. The interior of the box is lined with a deep green mercerized fabric which matches the colors on the lid. ...
SOLDSOLD Antique lap robe, sleigh blanket by Chase, fox hunting, horses, dogs
Antiques:Horse Lap Robe
When I spotted this, it was one of those "OH WOW" moments, and I knew I had to have it. Made by the Chase company, with the original label, this wonderful old carriage blanket is made of horse hair and wool and features a truly spectacular scene of foxhunting. Two scarlet coated hunters leap a brush fence on their gorgeous horses. A Fox Hound dog leads the way, and a darling Beagle puppy tries to make it over as well. The black horse has his original glass eye and the lap robe measures 56" by 53 ...
$135 USD Sale PendingSALE PENDING Antique ladies sidesaddle hunting canteen, sandwich case, James Dixon (on layaway)
Antiques:Equestrian Equipment
What a wonderful old find this was, a ladies sandwich case or canteen used in the foxhunting field and nowadays in the horse show ring. The leather case is in good condition, with all the straps present and accounted for, the stitching tight and secure, with the leather having a lovely patina. Inside it is divided for the sandwich box and a glass flask, which is sadly missing, but replaceable. There is what appears to be ink on the top flap of the inside, perhaps used to obscure a previous ...
SOLDSOLD Antique sterling silver desk set, magnifying glass and letter opener
Antiques:Accessories:Desk Accessories
A lovely English desk set from Sheffield, done in sterling silver. The pair were made by John Biggin and are so hallmarked in several places, with the date letter for 1912. Scrolling adornment at both top and bottom, a nice art nouveau feel to the set. The letter opener measures just under 8", while the magnifying glass measures a bit over 5", with the glass 2" in diameter. They've been loved over the years, with shallow denting to the handles, and a small chip that is entirely between the glass ...
SOLDSOLD Antique desk set, magnifying glass, letter opener, hallmarked sterling 1909
Antiques:Accessories:Desk Accessories
From England, a lovely old magnifying glass and letter opener, with celluloid or bone handles and sterling silver ferrules. A handsome pair, the ferrules are fully hallmarked for Sheffield, with the lion passant for sterling, the date letter for 1909 and the makers mark for Allen and Darwin. The opener is 8.5" in length, while the glass is a bit over 5.5". In good condition, with just a bit of scratching to the glass, the set has the striations and lovely ivory patina of bone. An attractive set ...
$100 USD Sale PendingSALE PENDING Antique English match safe or vesta case, horse scene
Antiques:Mach Safe, Vesta
A wonderful old double sided vesta or match safe made in England, this dates to the late Victorian or Edwardian era. The heavy metal vesta is wonderfully engraved to both sides, one side featuring a horse with hills behind, the other with the owner's name "W. Robertson." In lovely condition, and beautifully made, it opens easily, with a good snap to the closure. The cross hatched striker shows signs of use, and the piece measures 2.25" by 1.5". A charming old match safe with an equestrian motif.| Items 1 - 30 of 30 | Page 1 of 1 |
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