SOLD A superb antique 17th -19th century Hungarian – Polish Nobleman's silver-gilt mounted sword belt, made in the characteristic Transylvanian manner of belts  More »

SOLD A superb antique 17th -19th century Hungarian – Polish Nobleman's silver-gilt mounted sword belt, made in the characteristic Transylvanian manner of belts produced in Hermannstadt - Nagyszeben, present-day Romanian city Sibiu, which was an important goldsmith center, and the producer of weapons and military equipment, not only for Hungary, but also for Central and Eastern Europe. Many of these types of Transylvanian belts were exported to the Kingdom of Poland due to the fact that the costumes and weapons of Hungarian Nobleman were similar to the Polish Nobleman's. Because the belts from Transylvania were very expensive, these types of belts were frequently copied by Polish craftsmen, so sometimes it is difficult to determine if a belt is an actual Transylvanian product, or made in Poland, but in the Transylvanian style. Some of the belts have been described in Polish museums as Hungarian-Transylvanian, or Polish made in the Transylvanian style. In the Ukrainian museums in Lwow these types of belts are described as Ukrainian belts. DETAILS: The terminals fitted with two large solid silver gilt buckles composed from two elements connected by the chinch, each decorated with a broad panel in repousse work, chased and pierced with baroque ornaments and scrolling foliage against a silver gilt panel within a ropework frame, fitted at the end with a serpent head hook on one side and with a silver chain for closure on the other, decorated in roped pattern. Both buckles fully hallmarked on the back with assay office mark and with the silversmith mark. The belt is made of leather with the exterior covered with beige fabric finely embroidered with floral design in silver-wrapped thread with roped border. The back of the belt is finished with a blue velvet lining. CONDITION: The belt is overall in good condition showing its age and usage, some wear and loss to silver embroidery and roped border, the blue velvet lining has some holes. MEASUREMENTS: Overall length including chain: 114.3 cm (45 inches). Overall length without the chain: 132 cm (52 inches). Width: 4.8 cm (1 7/8 in). Dimensions of the individually single silver buckle: Overall length: 16.5 cm (6 1/2 in). Width: 5.5 cm (2 1/8 in). Total weight of the belt: 560 grams (19.7534 Ounce). REFERENCES: A similar example is preserved in the Magyar Nemzeti Museum Budapest. 1. Five examples of these rare belts are in the collection of the Museum national in Krakow - Please see the attached pictures. 2. Also two very similar belts have been presented at the exhibition - A Passion for Collecting - The Collection of Ryszard Z.Janiak, in the Royal Castle in Warsaw 2007 and are published in the catalogue from the exhibition on pages 454 -- 455. 3. Another is in the book "Poradnik Polskiego Kolekcjonera, page 12. 4. Baroque Splendor --The Art of the Hungarian Goldsmith. 5.Pasy metalowe Polskie i obce w zbiorach Muzeum Narodowego w Krakowie. 6. Encyclopaedia of Ukraine." 7. Pasja Zbierania Kolekcja Ryszarda Z.Janiaka. 8. Poradnik Polskiego Kolekcjonera. The buyer will be provided with a copy of the pages from the mentioned references, together with the certificate of authenticity. ALL ITEMS ARE GUARANTEED TO BE AUTHENTIC ANTIQUES, AND NOT REPRODUCTIONS. ALL OUR ARTIFACTS ARE ACCOMPANIED BY A CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY. WE SHIP INTERNATIONALLY   « Less

Fabulous antique three light Aesthetic Movement gas chandelier, dating from the 1880s and converted to electricity. This chandelier begins with an elongated canopy, moving  More »

Fabulous antique three light Aesthetic Movement gas chandelier, dating from the 1880s and converted to electricity. This chandelier begins with an elongated canopy, moving down in a pole to a three pronged base topped with a crown composed of anthemions. The base affixes to each slender arm with a connecting piece that is ornamented with foliate, volute and palmette motifs. The arms retain their decorative gas keys and sweep outward to support original acid-etched glass shades which feature a playful floral pattern. A simple pan style bottom finial completes the light and also features the repeating anthemion motif on its underside. This light fixture is in excellent condition. It has been professionally rewired and comes with all the necessary attachments for modern installation. The shades are also in very good antique condition with no cracks or breaks, just the expected fleabites around the edges. The chandelier body measures 23-1/2" wide and 29-1/2" tall, and the fixture is 43” long overall. NC1482-RW   « Less

This is a striking antique five-light iron and nickel Art Deco semi-flush mount chandelier with sit-in shades from the 1930’s, in its original finish. The chandelier  More »

This is a striking antique five-light iron and nickel Art Deco semi-flush mount chandelier with sit-in shades from the 1930’s, in its original finish. The chandelier begins with an understated canopy that leads into a simple black ball finial. Five tapered arms extend from the base of the fixture, intersecting with two concentric iron rings that run around the interior of the chandelier. Each arm supports a sleek Art Deco shade holder with a custard shade. Each shade is bordered in a stylized garland pattern. This light fixture is in excellent condition; it has been professionally rewired and comes with all the necessary attachments for modern installation. There are no cracks or breaks to the glass, just the expected fleabites around the rims. The chandelier body measures 18” wide and 15” tall. NC1493-RW   « Less

A remarkable antique letter slot with its original matching interior trim piece, c. 1920s. Perfect for either a Tudor or Spanish Revival décor, this letter slot features a  More »

A remarkable antique letter slot with its original matching interior trim piece, c. 1920s. Perfect for either a Tudor or Spanish Revival décor, this letter slot features a hinged flap reading “Letters,” and has a slightly hammered texture on both pieces. The mail slot measures 8-1/2” long and 2-1/2” tall, with an opening 4-3/4” by 1-1/4”. The back trim measures 4- 7/8” wide by 1-3/8”. NLS14-RW   « Less

This gorgeous antique semi-flush mount chandelier, circa 1930’s features the original two-toned gold and silver polychrome finish. The Spanish Revival fixture  More »

This gorgeous antique semi-flush mount chandelier, circa 1930’s features the original two-toned gold and silver polychrome finish. The Spanish Revival fixture features foliate, volute, and crest details. The original polychrome contains red and turquoise accents. This semi-flush mounted chandelier is in excellent condition; it has been professionally rewired and comes with all the necessary attachments for modern installation. The semi-flush mount body is 20” overall length and 19-1/2” wide. NC1494-RW   « Less

Rare Authentic Antique 17th -18th century huge Turkish Ottoman Islamic flanged Mace, of superb quality, decorated with Gold inlaid koftgari. DETAILS: A pear -shaped  More »

Rare Authentic Antique 17th -18th century huge Turkish Ottoman Islamic flanged Mace, of superb quality, decorated with Gold inlaid koftgari. DETAILS: A pear -shaped steel head formed of six sturdy flanges with domed central finial, on its original massive wooden haft, covered with crimson velvet, with a long tubular facet steel socket and grip, fitted with a single full-length iron strap between. This form of the flanged maces, or winged maces, where the head of the mace is divided into "feathers - flanges” (usually six or eight) was also very popular in Eastern Europe, known as the Polish Buzdygan , Hungarian Buzogány ,Ukrainian Pernach (пірна́ч) ,Russian Shestoper (Шестопер) These were used as battle weapons bared by a colonel as a symbol of rank, and a sign of the officer's authority, as the commander of the Turkish, Polish, Hungarians, Russians, Don Cossacks and Ukrainians Cossacks, during the 16th-18th century. These maces were of many different varieties and styles. MEASUREMENTS: Overall length: 64 cm (25 1/8 in). Height of the iron head including socket: 21.8 cm (8 5/8 in).This is the largest mace, of this style, we have ever see. CONDITION: In its original condition showing the age and usage with a dark patina, the gold inlay on the steel handle is worn, also the crimson velvet on the wooden haft is worn. ALL ITEMS ARE GUARANTEED TO BE AUTHENTIC ANTIQUES, AND NOT REPRODUCTIONS. ALL OUR ARTIFACTS ARE ACCOMPANIED BY A CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY. WE SHIP INTERNATIONALLY   « Less

Stunning antique Art Deco flush mount light, dating from the 1930's. This light fixture is crowned with an understated fitter that sits atop a shade composed of clear and  More »

Stunning antique Art Deco flush mount light, dating from the 1930's. This light fixture is crowned with an understated fitter that sits atop a shade composed of clear and frosted glass. The shade features a clear six-pointed star centered at the base surrounded by multi-faceted frosted glass. This flush mount is in excellent condition with no cracks or breaks to the glass, just the expected fleabites around the rim. It has been professionally rewired and comes with all the necessary attachments for modern installation. This fixture measures 12" wide by 4" tall and 9-1/2" overall. NC1486-RW   « Less

Handsome antique semi-flush mount chandelier in its original polychrome finish, circa 1930's. This chandelier begins with a canopy of volutes at its top, tapering to a  More »

Handsome antique semi-flush mount chandelier in its original polychrome finish, circa 1930's. This chandelier begins with a canopy of volutes at its top, tapering to a foliate cluster. Five scalloped bands fasten to the finial and scroll down to the arms that flare out to support leafy fitters that hold exposed bulbs. Palmette accents are featured between the arms and continue the design in a flaring finial. This light fixture is in excellent condition; it has been professionally rewired and comes with all the necessary attachments for modern installation. The chandelier measures 15-1/4" wide and 15" tall. NC1487-RW   « Less

Handsome antique brass lantern with original ribbed glass panels, dating from 1920s. This original two tone finish pendant light begins in a simple canopy and chain, coming  More »

Handsome antique brass lantern with original ribbed glass panels, dating from 1920s. This original two tone finish pendant light begins in a simple canopy and chain, coming down to a decorative loop finial. The lantern roof slopes down to an overhang with a delicate latch that opens up the cover. Effortlessly transitioning into a cone shaped body, the glass panels are separated by bands with bead-and-reel trim. The lantern finishes in an ornamental hanging tassel finial. This pendant is in excellent condition with no cracks or breaks to the glass, just the expected fleabites around the edges. It has been professionally rewired and comes with all necessary attachments for modern installation. The lantern measures 16” tall, 7” wide, and 32” overall. NC1496-RW   « Less

A Steuben Venetian style glass vase designed by Frederick Carder.Topaz with blue applications. Excellent condition. Circa 1920's. Height: 8 inches

A Steuben Venetian style glass vase designed by Frederick Carder.Topaz with blue applications. Excellent condition. Circa 1920's. Height: 8 inches   « Less