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$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 ...
$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 ...
$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 ...
$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 ...
$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 ...
$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 ...
$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 ...
$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 ...
$275 USDLovely Victorian Tortoise Shell Card Case
Antiques:Accessories:Antiques Card Cases Tortoise Shell
Today I am parting with some of my collection and putting up some of my beloved card cases. This one is made of a lovely medium toned brown tortoise shell and has a great mother of pearl inlay floral designs on both sides of the case, each design somewhat different. The stems of the flowers are done in a silver inlay. The top of the case has a small silver plaque that may be monogrammed with your initial if you choose. The substantial size of the case, 4" by 3" by 1/2" allows the user to put in ...
$270 USDEarly 19th Century Papier Mache Cigar Case or Holder
Antiques:Accessories
This lovely hand painted cigar case or holder was made around 1820-1840. It is probably German in origin and is typical of similar work done at the Strobwasser factory. It is made of papier mache and has lovely hand painting of a maiden on one side and what looks like simulated tortoise shell painting on the other. There is also an embossed leather liner to further protect the cigars. The painting is just lovely with vivid colors of deep red, white and green for the girl's dress, and a lovely ...
$145 USDFrench Gilded Brass Music Box/Powder Jar
Antiques:Accessories:Music Boxes Powder Jars
Here is a lovely dual purpose item. A lovely vanity piece that holds your powder or jewelry and also serenades you. The box is made of gilded brass ormolu and has a paper label that says Made in France, Paris. Made in France is also carved into the bottom. This early 20th century box has a hinged cover decorated with raised metal work depicting people on horseback. It is surrounded by what appears to be satin or silk in a gold color. When you lift the hinged lid there is a beveled glass mirror ...
$130 USDFine Antique MOP &Abalone Calling Card Case Fan-Fold Design
Antiques:Accessories:Card Cases
A perfect case to hold your business cards; this fabulous piece is made of mother of pearl and abalone. Dating to the 19th century, it has an interesting pattern on both front and back. The central portion contains the mother of pearl displayed in a harlequin pattern, while the border has triangular pieces of abalone laid into it. The interior is done in a fan or accordion shape and makes it quite easy to store your cards. Keep it in your purse or pocket and you'll be the talk of the office. The ...
$170 USDAntique Tortoise Shell Coin Case, Purse
Antiques:Accessories:Coin Cases Purses Tortoise Shell
A lovely little purse dating from the mid to late Victorian period, this tortoise shell beauty was used to hold coins and can still be so used today. Made of tortoise shell in shades of mahogany and blond it makes a wonderful accessory to be placed in a handbag, carried on its own or displayed in one's home. The case is surrounded by silver metal, probably pewter and the same metal is used for a central cartouche that has no monogram on it. The interior is lined in a red taffeta silk lining. The ...
SOLDSOLD Antique Neoclassical French Empire Style Bronze Casket/Trinket Box
Antiques:Accessories
This beautiful classical style box, probably made in France in the mid 19th century depicts the neoclassical style. Made of bronze and lined in red velvet it would look stunning in your home atop a vanity, dresser or desk. This charming piece measures 6 1/2" by 4 1/2" and is 3 1/4"high. It has good relief with the top depicting a Grecian scene of five women in classical garb attending to their toilet. The borders and sides of the casket have lovely floral and leaf designs and the box sits upon ...| Items 1 - 18 of 18 | Page 1 of 1 |
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