1920s-30s silver plated case with chain handle - opens to reveal a place for calling cards or even a cigarette or two in the lid, two coin slots for change, and another  More »

1920s-30s silver plated case with chain handle - opens to reveal a place for calling cards or even a cigarette or two in the lid, two coin slots for change, and another compartment that may have been for makeup or maybe a currency bill. Item measures 9 cm by 6.1 cm. It has a shallow line dent in the rear, and also on the rear some scuffs commensurate with age. The interior looks like new - the springs in the coin slots are still very firm, and the gilded interior is in excellent condition. The front of the case is also in excellent condition. Stamped EAM, Made in U.S.A.   « Less

Unusual carved bone item - a large rose surrounded by flannel flowers. Possibly an Australian colonial piece. Although the rear is flat, it is also carved. Item measures 5 cm  More »

Unusual carved bone item - a large rose surrounded by flannel flowers. Possibly an Australian colonial piece. Although the rear is flat, it is also carved. Item measures 5 cm by 6 cm. Excellent condition, would date probably late 19th century.   « Less

Grey pewter finished single light pendant with ambered streamline glass ceiling bowl. This fixture is perfect for a smaller room or  More »

Grey pewter finished single light pendant with ambered streamline glass ceiling bowl. This fixture is perfect for a smaller room or hallway. Measurements: •Height: 10" •Diameter: 14" The bowl is lit by 3 standard sockets within, with each socket UL rated to accept up to 100 watts. If using an incandescent light bulb, we recommend no more than 60 to 65 watts to protect the antique shade from too much heat. If more light is needed, we recommend LED or compact fluorescent light bulbs, because these emit much more light without the excess heat so characteristic of incandescent light bulbs. A note about the product pictures: We always use small 25 watt or lower bulbs in our pictures so the detail of the light fixture itself is revealed. We did not power it up for these pictures as too strong of bulb blows out the focus of our camera lens. Price is $247.50 plus $35.00 for Ground Shipping within the contiguous 48 states. Residents of Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico and International Customers: We gladly ship our lighting to customers worldwide. Shipping costs are calculated and invoiced separately on a per-order basis. We complete the necessary paperwork to export our products. You are responsible for any additional paperwork required and any duty or customs fees. If you would like a shipping quote before purchase, please contact us...we would be happy to provide one!   « Less

Fantastic Set of FOUR Art Deco Streamline Sconces by Mid-West Mnf. It's always nice to find a matching pair of antique Art Deco sconces...even better to find a scarce set  More »

Fantastic Set of FOUR Art Deco Streamline Sconces by Mid-West Mnf. It's always nice to find a matching pair of antique Art Deco sconces...even better to find a scarce set of FOUR! We are absolutely delighted to have these for sale! Made by Mid-West Manufacturing of Kansas City, Kansas in 1935, this company had a remarkable attitude towards the Great Depression. Their attitude was to make only the best, since there are always folks with money out there, even in the worst of times. They named this design "The Beverly Series." The whole series was cast from aluminum, a metal that gained popularity as a material of choice for manufacturing during the 1930's. After casting and polishing, the aluminum was then contrasted and elaborated with gold touches. These are now complete with original shades that have an amber tinting. Electrical: While these sconces have been rewired in our UL shop to accept 100 watt incandescent bulbs, we have decided to add a neat LED SMD bulb as shown. This bulb runs at only 10 watts, but produces the same light as a 100 watt incandescent bulb! Since these sconces are thin, the best bulb solution is either the corn cob style LED bulb (shown)...or a T10 tubular incandescent bulb, which can be found in most large chain stores. Your choice...but...to help you make that choice...we are giving you four LED bulbs (one for each sconce) for you to decide. All included in the price. Great for use as a night light, or long term usage....and yes, we will have these LED bulbs for replacements if and when you ever need them again. They are E26 base (which is the technical term for our everyday light bulb screw-in base), 10 watt, corn cob style, LED bulbs. All mounting kits will be supplied. Nothing to find...nothing more to buy...nothing to worry about except where they will look best for you. Overall Sconce Measurements: •Height: 10" •Width: 6" •Projection: 9" from the wall into the room. Price for the complete Set of FOUR of sconces including the glass shades and LED bulbs is: $1,485.00 plus $50.00 for Ground Shipping within the contiguous 48 states. Residents of Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico and International Customers: We gladly ship our listings worldwide. Shipping costs are estimated and invoiced separately on a per-order basis. We gladly ship products to our International customers. Payment is verified prior to shipment. We complete the necessary paperwork to export our products. You are responsible for any additional paperwork required and any duty or customs fees. If you would like a shipping quote before purchase, please contact us...we would be happy to provide one!   « Less

Circa 1935, flat glass chandeliers were being produced by some very interesting companies during the latter part of the 30s and many appear in some very notable buildings.  More »

Circa 1935, flat glass chandeliers were being produced by some very interesting companies during the latter part of the 30s and many appear in some very notable buildings. For one example, please enter “Images for Myers Chandelier Australia” in the Google Images search box. Many more like these are sprinkled in Chicago and New York as well. So many elements working together for a fantastic result: •Metal...brass/bronze cast metal. The castings are pierced and reticulated, which is so very hard to do when you are a foundry. We know...we do this with other less tricky jobs. The designs are simply gorgeous. •Glass...while frosted, the panels are also beveled, showcasing the quality of the fixture...and all of them are in remarkable condition. •Colors...contrasting the natural and aged brass work, we have an original green finish from the 30’s...no touch up has been done...just a VERY mild cleaning. All in all, very striking. Because our electricians fell in love with this fixture, they pressured a unique lighting solution. The light WAS so under-lighted (originally), they wanted to rewire this lovely chandelier with a California approved LED light solution...which we agreed to...and they have done. There are now FIVE corn cob style 10 watt LED light bulbs in the bottom bowl, each having a lumen output equivalent of about 100 watts incandescent. There is also a 27 watt LED bulb in the center ornamentation, to give it a very nice presence. A top-of-the-line quality lighting solution for a top-of-the-line flat panel chandelier. Measurements: •Height: 30" •Diameter: 17" $1,375.00 for a very nice complete & rewired chandelier in original condition (except for the addition of state of the art LED lights, which are included)...plus $50.00 for careful Ground Shipping within the contiguous 48 states. Residents of Alaska, Hawaii , Puerto Rico and International Customers: We gladly ship our listed items worldwide. Shipping costs are calculated and invoiced separately on a per-order basis. We complete the necessary paperwork to export our products. You are responsible for any additional paperwork required and any duty or customs fees. If you would like a shipping quote before purchase, please contact us...we would be happy to provide one!   « Less

Cast and signed 1939 Art Deco sconces that can be found in Virden catalog #39 (i.e. 1939 as the catalog number reflected the year it was published). These sconces were item  More »

Cast and signed 1939 Art Deco sconces that can be found in Virden catalog #39 (i.e. 1939 as the catalog number reflected the year it was published). These sconces were item 6001 from the "Carleton Series". Virden bragged in its description: “Underwriters Approved”. The finish is pewter, and the shades have the typical concentric rings so very iconic of the Streamline era. Electrical: These sconces have been totally rewired in our UL shop. Normal bakelite sockets for everyday medium base bulbs was installed. The backplate has a rotary On/Off switch. The sconce mounts with one normal sconce mounting all-thread to a normal electrical box from within the case. All mounting hardware will be supplied. Measurements: •Overall Height: 7 ½" from the top of the shade to the bottom of the metal backplate. •Overall Width: 7” •Projection: 4” from the wall into the room. Price: $715.00 for the pair, plus $25.00 for careful packing and Ground Shipping within the contiguous 48 states. Residents of Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico and International Customers: We gladly ship our listed items worldwide. Shipping costs are calculated and invoiced separately on a per-order basis. We complete the necessary paperwork to export our products. You are responsible for any additional paperwork required and any duty or customs fees. If you would like a shipping quote before purchase, please contact us...we would be happy to provide one!   « Less

Lovely little Victorian English bon-bon dish, hallmarked for Birmingham, 1898. Maker's mark is W.D., being probably either William Deakin or William Devenport. Dish measures  More »

Lovely little Victorian English bon-bon dish, hallmarked for Birmingham, 1898. Maker's mark is W.D., being probably either William Deakin or William Devenport. Dish measures 2 cm high by 9 cm diameter. The pattern is an ornate flower head internally with petals of both plain and embossed flowers. Cut work pattern to sides. There is a fault, being a tear on the lip of the rim, extending down the side about 1.3 cm, repairable by a silversmith. We have priced accordingly. Otherwise, a lovely little dish and typical of the period.   « Less

Vintage New Zealand paua shell brooch or pin, mounted in sterling silver. Very stylish and wearable, with beautiful iridescent shell roundels. Showing colours of green, blue,  More »

Vintage New Zealand paua shell brooch or pin, mounted in sterling silver. Very stylish and wearable, with beautiful iridescent shell roundels. Showing colours of green, blue, mauve, pink, gold. Stamped STG Silver to the rear. Excellent condition. Brooch measures 1.6 cm by 4.7 cm wide.   « Less

Pair of nice sconces...Venus arising from the sea motif. Solid brass with fine cut glass shades included. The shades are “hand” cut...not machine cut, and  More »

Pair of nice sconces...Venus arising from the sea motif. Solid brass with fine cut glass shades included. The shades are “hand” cut...not machine cut, and these shades did take hours to make. Real crafts people here. The sconces are made from solid brass, and have been rewired to accept 100 watt bulbs. Sconces have been rewired in our UL shop. The sconces mount with a special crossbar that picks up mounting screws at the very top and bottom of the backplate. We assume that that this was done to prevent holes from being drilled in the center of the motif. Overall sconce Measurements: •Height: 12” •Width: 6 ½" •Projection: 9” Price: $495.00 for the pair, plus $25.00 for careful packing and Ground Shipping within the contiguous 48 states. Residents of Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico and International Customers: We gladly ship our listed items worldwide. Shipping costs are calculated and invoiced separately on a per-order basis. We complete the necessary paperwork to export our products. You are responsible for any additional paperwork required and any duty or customs fees. If you would like a shipping quote before purchase, please contact us...we would be happy to provide one!   « Less

So nice to be able to offer another really nice light to you. Here we have one of the scarce lights of the Deco era from Mid West MFG. This is the 6 light Soleure  More »

So nice to be able to offer another really nice light to you. Here we have one of the scarce lights of the Deco era from Mid West MFG. This is the 6 light Soleure chandelier. Mid West only made the best quality lighting. This chandelier is solid bronze with a great original finish. The castings are so beautiful as well, with lots of pierced parts which are...were...so hard to do, as any casting man will tell you. The finish does have some minor flakes and thinning but it also has a nice mellow appearance and most antiquers would not touch this lovely aged finish. This light has been totally rewired as well, with five new sockets, and a new main stem wire. Measurements: •Height: 30" •Diameter: 23"...shade tip to shade tip. •Canopy Diameter: 7" The five shades are in excellent condition, with no chips or cracks, and they all match each other very well. Price: $1,375.00, plus $50.00 for Ground Shipping within the contiguous 48 states. Residents of Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico and International Customers: We gladly ship our listings worldwide. Shipping costs are calculated and invoiced separately on a per-order basis. We complete the necessary paperwork to export our products. You are responsible for any additional paperwork required and any duty or customs fees. If you would like a shipping quote before purchase, please contact us...we would be happy to provide one!   « Less