American Country kitchen butter churn c1860. This butter churn has been refinished to bring out its original deep rich wood color.

American Country kitchen butter churn c1860. This butter churn has been refinished to bring out its original deep rich wood color.   « Less

Sylvan Kocher & Cie was founded in Grenchen in 1918; the company moved to Selzach in 1922. Eska is one of the Swiss company's registered brand names. This extra-thin watch  More »

Sylvan Kocher & Cie was founded in Grenchen in 1918; the company moved to Selzach in 1922. Eska is one of the Swiss company's registered brand names. This extra-thin watch is one eighth of an inch thick. The face cover is a 1904 American twenty dollar gold coin. The face features Roman numerals. The movement has 17 jewels. The coin is 1 and three-eighths inches in diameter. Made circa 1960-70. There is a very minor quarter-inch crease at 9 o'clock. It does not affect the release of the cover. Shipping extra. Connecticut residents and buyers picking up in Connecticut add 6.35% state sales tax. Buyers outside the USA are responsible for any taxes,tariffs or customs that might apply. *** If you wish to see examples of similar items we have sold and/or appraised please go to our affiliate site www.OneofaKindAntiques.com and click the Archives / Homepage logo ***   « Less

Neoclassical French Empire period armchair circa 1810. Mahogany with ormolu mounts including winged caryatid arm supports and paw feet. Upholstered in navy and taupe silk  More »

Neoclassical French Empire period armchair circa 1810. Mahogany with ormolu mounts including winged caryatid arm supports and paw feet. Upholstered in navy and taupe silk jacquard. A stunning chair in pristine condition. Measurements: 37/38 H at back; 17.5 H at seat; 21.25 W at back; 25 W at arm supports; 23 D at seat; and 24 D overall. Shipping extra. Connecticut residents and buyers picking up in Connecticut add 6.35% state sales tax. Buyers outside the USA are responsible for any taxes,tariffs or customs that might apply. *** If you wish to see examples of similar items we have sold and/or appraised please go to our affiliate site www.OneofaKindAntiques.com and click the Archives / Homepage logo ***   « Less

Art deco charming white wood mirror, ornate, floral crown design. Silk white rope hanging decoration. Frame 2" d. From center 23" h. , 27" w. early 1940 or prior date. very  More »

Art deco charming white wood mirror, ornate, floral crown design. Silk white rope hanging decoration. Frame 2" d. From center 23" h. , 27" w. early 1940 or prior date. very good aged! very heavy.   « Less

Ceramic. Italy Adam and Eve Decoration of the perversion of Paradise. Italy neoclassic 20th century. Diameter : 31.7 cm excellent condition and beautiful  More »

Ceramic. Italy Adam and Eve Decoration of the perversion of Paradise. Italy neoclassic 20th century. Diameter : 31.7 cm excellent condition and beautiful colors   « Less

"L’origine du monde" erotic bronze Art Nouveau Beautiful antique bronze erotica of reclining female bust. The woman is draped in a toga with long hair and one  More »

"L’origine du monde" erotic bronze Art Nouveau Beautiful antique bronze erotica of reclining female bust. The woman is draped in a toga with long hair and one arm behind her head. Nicely developed patina. In typical erotic antique fashion, the erotic component is hidden, revealed by pushing a knob in the back of the sculpture, which allows the bottom to drop open by a hinge, exposing a detailed depiction of the vulva. The piece is signed, Clodnel and dated 1907 Longueur 17.8 Largeur 15.2 Hauteur 12.7   « Less

Statuary gray shale India Pala IX century medieval Period Height : 31.5 cm Since ancient times, India has committed to women's special devotion. Figurines of the  More »

Statuary gray shale India Pala IX century medieval Period Height : 31.5 cm Since ancient times, India has committed to women's special devotion. Figurines of the Indus Valley to the goddesses of fertility, passing through the protective goddesses carved in the Gupta period at the entrance of the holy places. In medieval times, the woman remains a favorite subject for sculptors, whether Buddhist or Hindu. It appears, as here, as it retains a traditional look through the centuries : sensual. The woman at the tree present a generous bust, his head tilted slightly and twist the torso may restore the original position tribangha or " triple flexion " feature of Indian sculpture. The many ornaments that the parent (earrings, long beaded necklace) illustrate the strong taste of Indian women, from the earliest times to the present day, for items of adornment. The naturalistic treatment of the body, the roundness of form, purity and grace make this sculpture, a work full of charm that was to adorn the walls of the shrines covered with a multitude of goddesses, the devatas who charm the gods by their presence, and " women in the tree " : the shâlabhanjikâ, symbol of fertility. Symbol of fertility : Salabhanjika, or goddess of the tree is an embodiment of the regenerative forces of nature and the theme of divinity in the tree is one of the reasons of choice for sculptors of ancient India and medieval. Goddess touch a mango tree in the canonical triple flexion position ; his touch or his mere presence is enough to flower the tree fertilizing power of the woman is transmuted and symbolically nourishing sap.   « Less

Hanuman Nepal 19th century Superb and rare representation of the tutelary god of the Nepalese royal family : Hanuman Rama's army chief, it is shown here in a rare  More »

Hanuman Nepal 19th century Superb and rare representation of the tutelary god of the Nepalese royal family : Hanuman Rama's army chief, it is shown here in a rare form itiphallique. Drawn proudly on strong legs, mouth wide open, holding both hands to his erect penis. Posture and animal ancestral to frighten the enemies of the clan. Beautiful patina and very good condition for this sculpture which generates strength and power. Nepal 19th century Height : 31 cm   « Less

Beautiful phallic sculpture. Carved in only one piece of wood, this surmounted phallus of a man sitting, could have a double function, that of sceptre and that of  More »

Beautiful phallic sculpture. Carved in only one piece of wood, this surmounted phallus of a man sitting, could have a double function, that of sceptre and that of accessory for déflorer. beautiful patina of honey color Length 26.2 cm Indonesia beginning 20th century   « Less

Luba ivory ithyphallic sculpture Rare representation of a male ancestor Ivory with a beautiful honey patina Very good condition, length : 9.2 cm stand The Luba  More »

Luba ivory ithyphallic sculpture Rare representation of a male ancestor Ivory with a beautiful honey patina Very good condition, length : 9.2 cm stand The Luba carving in ivory with tiny pendants representing ancestor spirits. These are highly stylized figures whose importance is given to the treatment of face and body. According to oral tradition, the hunters would come Baluba areas and the North -East Lake Kisale where he eventually settled. We talked to them sometimes as the people of the sun. Baluba mean the lost or flowers (the word - drunk Luba " flower " and metaphorically " beauty ", a term that the people they found in the region used to refer to them. Katanga is the cradle, specifically the Lake Kisale. Luba art is all curved lines. The face is rounded, the eyes mostly downcast mouth is equipped with full lips. Luba art uses harmonious volumes, it is curved and rounded. Coins are in natural proportions. The heads are round, the forehead is bulging. The eyes are shaped like coffee beans, ears are small. The patina is beautiful and amber. All these objects have the same formal characteristics : elegance, sensuality, softness.   « Less