 |
|
|||||||||||||||||||||
Antiques and whimsies from a gentler age.
Exclusively on Ruby Lane. Member since May 2008 View Profile
Exclusively on Ruby Lane. Member since May 2008 View Profile
| Victoriental > Antiques | Page 1 of 2 |
$295 USD19th Century Papier Mache Slope/Lap Desk With Castle Top
Antiques:Accessories:Papier Mache Desk Accessories:Lap Desk/Slope
I am thrilled to present to you this exquisite lap desk or writing slope. This piece is English in origin, and was manufactured in the mid to late 19th century. It is made of papier mache and has a glorious castle scene on top, all done in mother of pearl. The castle is surrounded by trees that have tiny pieces of mother of pearl, inlaid to look like leaves and/or flowers. There is even a pretty urn toward the bottom, covered in the mother of pearl inlay. All the sides of the slope have hand ...
$185 USDGorgeous Miniature Painting on Card of Little Girl in Union Case
Antiques:Hand Painted Miniature:Child's Portrait Union Case
This is such a sweet miniature of a young girl that has been hand painted on card. It is English in origin at was done in the late 19th to early 20th century. The young lady looks to be about five years old and she is dressed in a pretty pink dress with white lace trim. She is holding a lace trimmed hat in her hand. The painting looks as if it were done in oils. The portrait comes in a sixth plate Union case, usually used for photos. The case has a wonderful embossed design on both front and ...
$115 USDAntique European Meissen Style Statue / Lamp Base
Antiques:Lamp European Statues
This lovely statue may be meissen but I cannot separate it from the metal base it stands on to see a manufacturer's mark. It does, however have the characteristics of that company's work or similar German mid to late 19th century origin. The figurine stands on a metal base (probably brass) and is surrounded by metal leaves and flowers. this has all been mounted on a marble base. The statue shows a young boy playing his mandolin. He is naked except for a small purple diaper or shorts. He has a ...
$140 USDAntique Victorian Papier Mache Blotter, Folio
Antiques:Accessories:Papier Mache Desk Accessories
This charming desktop stationary holder or blotting paper holder would make a lovely addition to your papier mache collection. Made in England in the middle of the 19th century the Victorians kept them on their desks to hold the blotting paper to remove excess ink. Nowadays it would work great as a stationary holder on your desk. This lovely example has a hand painted floral bouquet as a centerpiece. There are pretty red and yellow flowers and green leaves and several cut out pieces of mother of ...
$275 USDGorgeous Victorian Papier Mache Basket With Castle Scene
Antiques:Accessories
We are pleased to offer this stunning 10 inch in diameter This is a fantastic papier mache basket, which is sometimes alternatively referred to as a cake tray, bread tray or card tray. This would make a welcome addition to any home. This piece was once housed in a West Coast museum as an example of fine Victorian papier mache artistry. It dates from approximately 1840-1860. The basket has a beautiful border covered in delicate mother of pearl chip inlay. The interior has the lovely hand painted ...
$165 USDAntique French Champleve French Enamel Pocket Watch Holder/Stand
Antiques:French Champleve Watch Holder
This lovely little pocket watch holder or stands dates to the middle of the 19th century. It is Napoleon III era. It is mounted on a black marble base. The pretty enameling is done primarily in shades of red and blue. There is a small knob on top to suspend your pocket watch. It appears that it was probably made to hold a lady's watch. The watch stand measures 4 1/2" high without its base and 5 1/2" with. The elliptical shaped base is 6" long. The piece is in nice condition with no chips to the ...
$300 USDGorgeous Sterling Lorgnette With Unusual Sterling Chain Marcasites
Antiques:Accessories:Lorgnettes:Sterling
This absolutely fabulous piece was made in the beginning of the 20th century and used by an elegant lady to view the opera or read her program. Marked Germany and 935 a higher degree of silver than sterling it has a handle encrusted with marcasites and has a black glass stone, possibly onyx. Not only is the lorgnette stunning, but the chain is highly unusual. The top part measures 24" and then their is a second length of chain hanging from that one that measures 4". The chain is marked Germany ...
$225 USDAntique Black Forest Double Inkwell, Hand Carved
Antiques:Black Forest Desk Accessories
I am pleased to bring to you this delightful 19th century double inkwell or ink stand. This hand carved beauty is made in the traditional Black Forest style with a motif of oak leaves and berries that are beautifully carved. There are two glass inkwells that fit nicely into their holders, all original. The center section is used to rest the pens and the top section has a cover that lifts off revealing a space for stamps, nibs or whatever you wish. The stand measures 12" at its longest part and 9 ...
$245 USDHand Painted Miniature On Ivory Signed and Dated 1891
Antiques:Ivory Miniatures Watercolors
This wonderful female portrait miniature is hand painted on an ivory or celluloid wafer (thin hard wafer slightly translucent). When I opened the back it revealed a signature and a date of 1891. It looks to me as if it has been done in watercolor and perhaps is American rather than continental. The pretty fair haired women is depicted against a pastel background and is dressed in white. She looks like an ordinary citizen rather than the Queens and Duchesses found in many of the Continental ...
$130 USDAntique Victorian Mother of Pearl Calling Card Case
Antiques:Accessories
A lovely piece of Victoriana, this calling card or visiting card case measures 4 1/2" by 3 1/4" and is large enough to fit today's business cards. Made of mother of pearl cut in a diamond or harlequin pattern it has one central etched gold medallion making it a little different from most other cases of this type. A wonderful addition to your home display or purse or pocket it can be used by men and women alike. Condition is good, Several of the pearl pieces look to have been professionally ...
$145 USDVictorian Enameled Glass Perfume Atomizer
Antiques:Accessories:Perfume Atomizer
This impressive piece is made of opaque glass with a tan background color on top of which is beautiful enameling, done in a typical Victorian Moser style. There are four panels of flowers done in shades of deep blue and red with green leaves and brown vines surrounding them. In between these panels are extensive swirls of gold enameling and white dots. The top of the perfume has a gold toned metal cap and gold colored atomizer. This fine glass Victorian beauty measures 6 1/4" tall and is 5 1/4" ...
$115 USDVictorian Brass Table Top Picture Frame
Antiques:Accessories
Up for sale today is this delightful Victorian brass table top frame. The overall dimensions are 7 1/2" high by 51/2" wide. The glass for the picture measures 5 1/2" high by 4 1/16" wide. I've included a lovely Victorian print just for you to see how well it looks with a picture in it. The frame has its original stand and stamped on it is a shield with the words Royal Mfg. Co. The outside of the frame has a lovely embossed design and the top portion looks like a pretty basket filled with flowers ...
$165 USDAntique Victorian Papier Mache Photo Case with Tintype MOP Inlay
Antiques:Antiques Papier Mache Photography
This little beauty is a 1/6th plate photo or daguerreotype case from the middle of the 19th century. Used to hold photos of loved ones it comes with a tinted tintype of a young man. It was probably made in the United States during the Civil War era. The case measures 3 1/2" wide by 3 3/4" tall. It is 3/4" deep. The cover depicts a spray of flowers all inlaid with mother of pearl that has a great iridescent sheen. The back is plain and the spine has a gilded design with the word "Memento" written ...
$130 USDBradley and Hubbard Victorian Brass Letter Holder
Antiques:Bradley And Hubbard Desk Accessories
Just what the well groomed Victorian desk needs. An adorable signed B&H (Bradley and Hubbard) brass letter holder. This petite one measures 4" by 6" and was probably meant for a ladies desk. It has a central cartouche of two nymph like figures standing back to back with a vase of flowers in between them. It is in good condition and may need some polishing, but I will leave that up to you to decide. Please Note: Advanced approval is required on any international shipments before placing of orders ...
$110 USDHand Painted Miniature on Ivory of Maharajah Runjeet Singh
Antiques:Hand Painted Miniature:Anglo Indian Portrait Miniature On Ivory
This is a wonderful hand painted miniature of the Maharajah Runjeet Sing (1780-1839) of Punjab. This diminutive portrait is hand painted on ivory and is very nicely detailed. As with many of the other miniatures I currently have on Ruby Lane, this was acquired from the estate of a prominent collector of miniature art. It probably dates from the mid 19th century. The Maharajah is finely dressed in gold with his turbaned plumed headpiece. He appears to have a bow slung over his shoulder and there ...
$115 USDVictorian Figural Silverplate Owl Watch Holder
Antiques:Accessories:Silverplate Watch Holder
This delightful little creature sits on a branch and peers out at the world. Perhaps used as a watch holder it dates to the late 19th century. The base has a raised floral and leaf design and measures 2 1/4" by 1 3/4". The owl itself measures 1 3/4" tall and the entire piece stands 4 1/4" tall. The underside has four feet and says Hartford Silverplate Co. Quadruple plate. Silverplate was used quite frequently at this time period and all kinds of objects were made from it. He could stand nicely ...
$180 USDPapier Mache Inlaid MOP Sewing/Jewelry Box Circa 1860
Antiques:Papier Mache Sewing Boxes
This is a wonderful papier mache box made in England around the middle of the 19th century. The box has a scalloped top and bottom and has beautiful mother of pearl inlay all across the top. The work is reminiscent of the famous maker Jennings and Bettridge. The center of the top has large pieces of papier mache cut to resemble flowers and petals. The border is outlined in cobalt blue with gilding and is surrounded by tiny pieces or flecks of mother of pearl creating an elegant design. The ...
$195 USDApollo Studios Gilded Brass Portrait Powder Jar With Painted Miniature and Glass Insert
Antiques:Accessories:Apollo Studios Dresser Jars
This stunning powder jar of gilded brass ormolu was made by Apollo Studios at the beginning of the 20th century. The lid has a hand painted portrait of a Victorian lady in a pink hat. It is surrounded by beautiful raised metal work designs on a black enamel background. The base has beautiful metal work designs of urns and scrolls. The piece has a removable glass insert and was used to hold power or creams. The underside is marked Apollo 3478. It measures 4 1/2" in diameter and is 2 1/2" tall. It ...
$195 USDWonderful French Hand Painted Miniature Watercolor on Copper
Antiques:Hand Painted Miniature
This delightful 19th century piece is an original signed watercolor on copper. It is done in the French manner and shows an 18th century courting couple. The entire piece is done in pastel shades of pink, red and blue. There is a faded signature on the bottom left side which I cannot make out. The piece is framed in a darling ormolu frame, very French in style. It sits in a little wire easel upon which dangles an old pocket watch key. The framed picture measures 2" by 3". The easel stands 6 1/2" ...
$145 USDWebb Etched Glass Bowl and Under Plate
Antiques
This delicately etched glass bowl and under plate are made by the famous English glass makers Webb in the early 20th century. I believe it to be a finger bowl used to rinse one's hands at the dinner table after an elegant meal however it can be used to hold condiments or anything else you wish, or just to admire on a shelf. It has such a lovely pattern of flowers and vines etched on a very delicate glass. The signature is beneath the bowl. It is difficult to photograph, but can be seen in the ...
$330 USDVictorian Papier Mache Lap Desk, 15" x 10", With Hand Painted Scene
Antiques
Presenting a beautiful chinoisiere style English or French papier mache lap desk from the middle part of the 19th century. The large size of 15 inches by 12 inches makes this a most impressive piece. It would look especially handsome on a desk or dresser. The lovely oriental scene is of a servant fanning a monarch and a flute player serenading him. This is all hand painted in gold, with accents of red. The interior of the desk is lined in red felt which is a newer addition, with gold braid trim ...
$275 USDAntique Grand Tour Card Tray Tazza Seven Eglomise Paris Scenes
Antiques:Grand Tour Eglomise Paintings Card Tray
I am presenting to you this beautiful and unique card tray from the 19th century. Also known as a tazza it was designed to hold calling cards in the proper Victorian home. This piece was probably taken home by some wealthy 19th century tourist doing the European "Grand Tour" as was the custom then. This tazza would have been a memento of one's visit, and a reminder of some of the sights visited. The tray has a central oval eglomise painting (hand painted on back of glass) of a Parisian building ...
$295 USDPortrait Miniature On Ivory of 18th Century Gentleman in Round Bronze Frame
Antiques:Ivory Miniatures Watercolors
Fresh from a noted collector's estate is this fine portrait miniature of an 18th century gentleman. The portrait is done on ivory and is very nicely executed. the gentleman is wearing a white powdered wig typical of the period and what may be a fur cape. He has a fancy ruffled cravat. there appears to be a faded signature but I can only make out the letters H and F, or perhaps these are the initials of the artist. The miniature is housed in a round bronze frame with a rope molded border. It has ...
$375 USDWonderful Anglo Indian Miniatures on Ivory Taj Mahal
Antiques:Hand Painted Miniature:Anglo Indian Portrait Miniature On Ivory:Taj Mahal
This is a fabulous 19th century Anglo Indian ebony frame with three miniature portraits on ivory. This is from the estate of a prominent collector of fine miniature art, from which I had the good fortune to purchase this and several other miniatures I currently have on Ruby Lane. The central portrait depicts the famed Taj Mahal and it is flocked on either side by portraits of Shah Jahan, the Mughal King who built the palace for his bride, and the bride herself, Mahal. Each of the three portraits ...
$145 USD19th Century Two Candle Girandole Candelabra
Antiques:Candelabras Girandoles
Whether used on your mantle or as a centerpiece elsewhere in your home, this candelabra/girandole is sure to please. Made of gilt brass this circa 1850 antique displays beautifully. The center design is an urn with three flowers, a little more simple design than some others I have seen and I think a bit more tasteful. There are two arms protruding from the center which hold your candles. Each candleholder has nine prisms with square tops. It sits upon a marble base. These items were used in ...
$255 USD19th Century Black Forest Humidor
Antiques:Black Forest Humidor
This is a wonderful hand carved humidor made in Germany circa 1870. It is hand carved with a wonderful scroll like design throughout the whole piece and is topped with a hand carved fox. Carved into the lid are the words Tete Noire which I believe translates black head. The front of the box opens tantalus style and inside it contains one shelf and two trays for holding cigars . There were probably another two to 3 trays at one time, and additional depth to the top trays. (I would guess the trays ...
$115 USDRare Antique Gutta Percha Page Turner
Antiques:Accessories:Gutta Percha Desk Accessories
i am presenting to you today this rare and unusual object, an antique page turner from the late 19th century made of gutta percha. It is 10" in length. Often these objects were made of silver or ivory, but I've never seen a gutta percha one. Gutta percha was most often used to house photographs, commonly called Union Cases, but was also molded into every day objects such as hand mirrors, boxes and now a page turner. This material is the forerunner of modern day plastic and was made from tree ...
$195 USDLovely Metal Jewelry Casket
Antiques:Accessories:Colonial Revival
This lovely jewelry box or casket was made in America at the beginning of the 20th century. It is made of metal, probably brass or copper and would make a terrific statement on anyone's vanity. The charming box measures 5" by 3" and stands 3" tall on four little feet. The entire surface depicts scenes of 18th century life. There is a romantic couple on the lid, him serenading her with his banjo amidst a colonial garden. The front portion of the box shows a couple walking towards a stately manor ...
$115 USDSouvenir Box Marienbad
Antiques:Trinket Box Souvenir Items
This wonderful wood trinket box is enhanced with lovely pique work and mother of pearl inlay. It was made in 19th century Europe and sold as a souvenir of Marienbad, a famous German resort. It measures 4" by 3" and is 2" tall. The central banner, which reads "Marienbad" , is surrounded by leaves and flowers made of mother of pearl with silver wire stems. The border around the top has inlays of the pearl in a geometric pattern. There is a lock on the box but no key. Condition is good. Some wear ...
$250 USDRare Indian Head Union Case with Tintype 1/16th Plate
Antiques:Accessories:Union Cases Photography
Up for sale today is this delightful and rare Union case entitled "Indian Head", with enclosed tintype. This case was manufactured in the mid 19th century (approximately 1860's) and is meant to house a photograph. The material is called union, often mistakenly referred to as gutta-percha, which is a thermo plastic material. This petite case measuring 2" by 2" is considered a 1/16th plate. This is one of the rarer cases and probably the most sought after in this size. The exterior of the case ...
Follow us on Twitter Fan us on Facebook
Ruby Lane Home |
About Ruby Lane, Inc. |
Privacy Policy |
Terms of Use |
Site Map |
Email Ruby Lane |
Help |
FAQ Knowledge Base
Copyright © 1998-2009 Ruby Lane Inc. ® All Rights Reserved.
