Elastolin and Duro Composition Toy Soldier Reichsheer Band 7 Pieces circa 1935-36 O & M Hauser (Elastolin) was founded in 1904 in Ludwigsberg, Germany and was one of  More »

Elastolin and Duro Composition Toy Soldier Reichsheer Band 7 Pieces circa 1935-36 O & M Hauser (Elastolin) was founded in 1904 in Ludwigsberg, Germany and was one of the market leaders in composition figures. (These figures are made of various materials, most commonly a mixture of sawdust and glue molded around a metal armature.) During the ‘30s, the company moved to Neustadt bei Coburg, the center of the German doll and toy industry and acquired the assets of some of its competitors. They developed new techniques thet allowed them to manufacture hundreds of different and difficult poses and the period from 1932-1942 was considered “The Golden Age” of composition figures. It was also a time of national fervor and Hauser emphasized the production of German army figures for which they are best known today. Duro figures are second-grade Elastolin products made in Czechoslovakia. This early 7-piece Reichsheer band from the 1935-36 period consists of the following: Elastolin (composition) Flag Bearer Elastolin Drum Major Elastolin Trumpet Player Elastolin French Horn Elastolin Side Drummer Duro 2 Flutists They are rated as in excellent condition.   « Less

Vintage Maxfield Parrish Small Complete Edison Mazda Calendar "Sunrise" 1933 This is a beautiful vintage small Edison Mazda Calendar with a complete calendar pad from  More »

Vintage Maxfield Parrish Small Complete Edison Mazda Calendar "Sunrise" 1933 This is a beautiful vintage small Edison Mazda Calendar with a complete calendar pad from 1933. "Sunrise" is the sixteenth and next to last image in the History of Light series Maxfield Parrish created for the Edison Mazda electric light bulb company for their yearly advertising calendars. (The back of the calendars advertises Edison Mazda products.) This calendar is framed in a striking double mat of navy and mauve in a period Parrish Blue frame. The sight size of the calendar is 18 3/8" x 7 5/8" The frame measures 24 1/2" x 13 1/2". It was distributed to the valued customers of the Streeter Electric Store, Inc. in Greenfield, Massachusetts   « Less

A pair of reclaimed 24" French double doors featuring 4 glass panes and a single square panel configuration. These doors are 48” wide altogether, 1-3/4" thick, and  More »

A pair of reclaimed 24" French double doors featuring 4 glass panes and a single square panel configuration. These doors are 48” wide altogether, 1-3/4" thick, and 95” tall. An identical pair is also available, item NED188-RW. NED189-RW   « Less

This is a fantastic antique Art Deco slip shade chandelier found in Chicago, c.1930, in its original polychrome finish. Made by the Lincoln Company, the five-light chandelier  More »

This is a fantastic antique Art Deco slip shade chandelier found in Chicago, c.1930, in its original polychrome finish. Made by the Lincoln Company, the five-light chandelier begins with a polychrome canopy ornamented with alternating flowers and leaves. The chandelier comes down in a rod surrounded by a metal framework composed of volutes in a geometric design. The body is ornamented in a marvelous Art Deco motif with geometric detail, volutes, and flowers; it holds five gadrooned slip shades ornamented with volute accents. The fixture finishes in a dangling shield-shaped finial accented with volute motifs. This light fixture is in very good antique condition with no cracks or breaks to the slipper shades, just the expected fleabites. The chandelier has been professionally rewired and comes with all the necessary attachments for modern installation. The chandelier body measures 19-1/4" wide, 25-3/4" tall. Two coordinating chandeliers are also available with item numbers NC1521-RW and NC1523-RW. NC1522-RW   « Less

This is an amazing antique Art Deco slip shade chandelier found in Chicago, c.1930, in its original polychrome finish. Made by the Lincoln Company, the three-light chandelier  More »

This is an amazing antique Art Deco slip shade chandelier found in Chicago, c.1930, in its original polychrome finish. Made by the Lincoln Company, the three-light chandelier begins with a polychrome canopy ornamented with alternating flowers and leaves. The chandelier comes down in a rod surrounded by a metal framework composed of volutes in a geometric design. The body is ornamented in a fantastic Art Deco motif with geometric detail, volutes, and flowers; it holds three gadrooned slip shades ornamented with volute accents. The fixture finishes in a dangling shield-shaped finial accented with volute motifs. This light fixture is in very good antique condition with no cracks or breaks to the slipper shades, just the expected fleabites. The chandelier has been professionally rewired and comes with all the necessary attachments for modern installation. The chandelier body measures 15-1/2" wide, 25-1/2" tall. Two coordinating chandeliers are also available with item numbers NC1521-RW and NC1522-RW. NC1523-RW   « Less

A gorgeous complete working thumb-latch set for an exterior door, made and signed by Welch in an unusual maple leaf design, and dating from the 1920’s - 1930’s.  More »

A gorgeous complete working thumb-latch set for an exterior door, made and signed by Welch in an unusual maple leaf design, and dating from the 1920’s - 1930’s. Retaining its original darkened nickel over bronze finish, this door hardware set consists of a large exterior handle with a thumb latch and a smaller coordinating interior handle; both feature a distinctive bark design with maple leaves accenting the top and bottom. A matching thumb turn and decorative lock cylinder escutcheon continue the maple leaf motif. The larger handle measures 11-1/2” x 3-1/2”, and the smaller handle is 7-1/2” x 2-3/16". The mortise faceplate measures 7-1/2" x 1-1/8" and the body is 5-1/2" x 3-5/16". The thumb turn measure 2-1/2”x 1". NDKS185-RW   « Less

A handsome complete working thumb-latch set for an exterior door, made and signed by Welch in an unusual hammered arrow design dating from the 1920’s - 1930’s.  More »

A handsome complete working thumb-latch set for an exterior door, made and signed by Welch in an unusual hammered arrow design dating from the 1920’s - 1930’s. Retaining its original darkened nickel over bronze finish, this door hardware set consists of a large exterior handle with a thumb latch and a smaller coordinating interior handle; both feature a distinctive hammered design with an arrow head accenting the top and bottom. A matching thumb turn and decorative lock cylinder escutcheon continue the arrow motif. The larger handle measures 9-3/4” x 1-7/8”, and the smaller handle is 7-1/4” x 1-5/8". The mortise faceplate measures 7-1/4" x 1-1/8" and the body is 5-1/2" x 3-3/8". The thumb turn measure 1-5/8”x 3/4". NDKS186-RW   « Less

A fabulous complete working thumb-latch set for an exterior door in a Gothic Revival inspired design, dating from the 1920’s. Retaining its original darkened nickel  More »

A fabulous complete working thumb-latch set for an exterior door in a Gothic Revival inspired design, dating from the 1920’s. Retaining its original darkened nickel over bronze finish, this door hardware set consists of its split-system lock, a large exterior handle featuring stylized trefoils and an understated doorknob. A matching thumb turn and decorative quatrefoil shaped escutcheon continue the Tudor motif. The hardware features a distinct hammered design throughout. The larger handle measures 10-1/4” x 2-1/2”, the rosette is 2", and the knob is 1-3/4” x 1-7/8". The mortise faceplate measures 7-7/8"x 1" and the body is 5-7/8". NDKS187-RW   « Less

Wonderful antique exposed bulb flush mount fixtures, circa 1910. Featuring a cast iron canopy, the surface is accented with foliate motifs in deep relief. These light  More »

Wonderful antique exposed bulb flush mount fixtures, circa 1910. Featuring a cast iron canopy, the surface is accented with foliate motifs in deep relief. These light fixtures are in excellent condition; they have been professionally rewired and comes with all necessary attachments for modern installation. Each fixture measures 3” tall without the bulb, and 6” wide. THE PRICE LISTED IS FOR ONE FIXTURE-THERE ARE FIVE AVAILABLE. NC1525-RW   « Less

A striking antique Art Deco flush mount fixture with exposed bulb, circa 1930, retaining its nicely aged verdigrised patina. Featuring a hexagonal canopy, the surface is  More »

A striking antique Art Deco flush mount fixture with exposed bulb, circa 1930, retaining its nicely aged verdigrised patina. Featuring a hexagonal canopy, the surface is ornamented with skyscraper detailing and is bordered with a band of leafy foliates. The light fixture is in excellent condition and has been professionally rewired and comes with all necessary attachments for modern installation. The fixture measures 3” tall without the bulb, and 6” wide. NC1527-RW   « Less