Fantastic Art Deco 1930s chandelier. This is such an unusual light, it is hard to find a place to start. First, it is a 6 light fixture. Five of the lights are on the  More »

Fantastic Art Deco 1930s chandelier. This is such an unusual light, it is hard to find a place to start. First, it is a 6 light fixture. Five of the lights are on the outside on the arms (in the gorgeous amber shades), and one is in the center behind the fine cut-glass center panels. This center socket gives you three options for décor. You can use an amber light bulb...or a plain frosted tube light bulb...or even shut it off, since the 3 way switch at the bottom of the light turns the center light bulb on and off. This chandelier has been re-wired in our UL lamp shop with new sockets and wire to UL standards. Each new socket can easily take a 100 watt bulb giving a total of 600 watts of light if so desired. Of course, LED bulbs are neat too. Going that extra mile...that we like to do...the rotary switch near the bottom finial, is what is called a three-way switch. It allows you to turn the center light on ONLY (night light)...or turn the five shades outside ONLY...or turn both the inside and outside lights on together. This ability to vary the lighting gives lots of decorating possibilities. The five cut glass center panels are just plain gorgeous. They slip in from the top, and I am pleased to say that they are in mint condition with so little roughness that it is not worth discussing. Compare the design in the center panels to the design on the arms holding the shades, and you will notice that they match...and the scrolls on the glass panels also match the scrolls on the metal supports. All so very nice. The shades for each of the arms, while being lovely mellow amber, are also in outstanding condition with only the most minor of roughness. The metal of the chandelier is, I believe, aluminum with some iron and steel for the main fixture metals, which has a nice ambiance of a pewter finish. All a very nice appearance. We had one of these about 3 years ago...its shades were darker, but it still sold quickly. The buyer was delighted, and we can see why...what a statement it makes! Measurements: •Overall Height: 24" •Overall Diameter: 18" Price: $1,375.00, which includes all the shades and lovely center panels. $50.00 for Ground Shipping within the contiguous 48 states. Residents of Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico and International Customers: We gladly ship our listings 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

Antique Continental Pottery : A rare Victorian large novelty Tobacco Jar - Blackamoor An utterly magnificent large and extremely rare Continental antique pottery Tobacco  More »

Antique Continental Pottery : A rare Victorian large novelty Tobacco Jar - Blackamoor An utterly magnificent large and extremely rare Continental antique pottery Tobacco Jar / Candy Jar of Blackamoor Easily the best we have ever seen and a must for a serious collector Images taken on a very sunny day and have come out very disappointing, this piece is far more impressive in real life Circa probably 19th century Good Antique Condition a tiny amount of colour flaking underneath (see last image) mentioned for accuracy but please see images Please see images for identification makers marks 8 inches (20cm) height approx   « Less

Antique English/Scotish Pottery : A rare set of four Prestonpans Toby Cruets - late 19th/early 20thC A wonderful and as I have been reading rare set of four pottery  More »

Antique English/Scotish Pottery : A rare set of four Prestonpans Toby Cruets - late 19th/early 20thC A wonderful and as I have been reading rare set of four pottery Prestonpans Toby Cruets. Each brightly decorated wearing an orange jacket and lemon breeches, two having removable hats and each with willow blue and white transfers around the top and bottom. Comprising of a Salt, Pepper, Vinegar and Mustard Probably Staffordshire early 20th century but could also be Scotish - please see links below Circa: late 19th / early 20th century Good Antique Condition - slightest age faults mentioned for accuracy only - buyer will be delighted - no cork in pepper and a little light crazing as expected Average height 5.5 inches (14cm) A similar set of cruets is in the Collection of the National Museums Scotland Fresh to the market from a good private vendor Please view links: http://nancysdailydish.blogspot.co.uk/2014/08/the-hearty-goodfellow-blue-willow-toby.html http://www.antiques-atlas.com/antique/a_very_rare_set_of_four_prestonpans_toby/as202a011   « Less

Antique Treen : A tall wooden Wig / Hat Stand - 19th century An unusually tall turned wood Wig / Hat Stand having a silk top, nice unusual item Circa: probably 19th  More »

Antique Treen : A tall wooden Wig / Hat Stand - 19th century An unusually tall turned wood Wig / Hat Stand having a silk top, nice unusual item Circa: probably 19th century Good Antique Condition 24.5 inches (62cm) height approx   « Less

Carved snuff bottle with figures at a table - one side drinking, and one side gaming. Bottle measures 6.7 cm high by 4 cm wide and 2.5 cm deep. Excellent condition.

Carved snuff bottle with figures at a table - one side drinking, and one side gaming. Bottle measures 6.7 cm high by 4 cm wide and 2.5 cm deep. Excellent condition.   « Less

Postcard from a soldier, J. Eastwood, from France on July 22nd 1918, just four months before WWI ended. No stamps, but it is addressed to Miss M A Eastwood, of 2ACollingwood  More »

Postcard from a soldier, J. Eastwood, from France on July 22nd 1918, just four months before WWI ended. No stamps, but it is addressed to Miss M A Eastwood, of 2ACollingwood Street, Ponsonby, Auckland. It just reads "From J.Eastwood, France. All's well, July 22nd." There are some other pencil notations also. These cards, known as WWI Silks were sewn mainly in Belgium and France and mounted into paper card frames for the soldiers to send home. This one shows the flag colours of the Allies. Very good condition, one little dirt patch and a very slight yellowing to one corner.   « Less

Pretty bone china decanter label for Gin. Measures 4.4 cm by 5.2 cm wide. Gilded edges. Metal chain suspension. Excellent condition. Made by Crown Staffordshire, England,  More »

Pretty bone china decanter label for Gin. Measures 4.4 cm by 5.2 cm wide. Gilded edges. Metal chain suspension. Excellent condition. Made by Crown Staffordshire, England, circa 1930s to about 60s.   « Less

Pretty bone china decanter label for Brandy. Gilded edges. Measures 4.4 cm by 5.2 cm wide. Metal chain suspension. Excellent condition. Made by Crown Staffordshire, England,  More »

Pretty bone china decanter label for Brandy. Gilded edges. Measures 4.4 cm by 5.2 cm wide. Metal chain suspension. Excellent condition. Made by Crown Staffordshire, England, circa 1930s to about 60s.   « Less

Pretty bone china decanter label for Rum. Gilded edges. Measures 4.4 cm by 5.2 cm wide. Metal chain suspension. Excellent condition. Made by Crown Staffordshire, England,  More »

Pretty bone china decanter label for Rum. Gilded edges. Measures 4.4 cm by 5.2 cm wide. Metal chain suspension. Excellent condition. Made by Crown Staffordshire, England, circa 1930s to about 60s.   « Less

A very neat shell motif British theatre chandelier. This chandelier (and sconces that match it) are often called Odeon Lights, since the main movie house chain in Britain  More »

A very neat shell motif British theatre chandelier. This chandelier (and sconces that match it) are often called Odeon Lights, since the main movie house chain in Britain has named all their theatres Odeon . In fact... Odeon is often a synonymous term for a movie theatre, i.e. " Let's go to the Odeon ." This chandelier was used with frosted, amber, and even pink tinted shades around the turn of the century. In older British theaters, you can still see them existing where they have been for over half a century or more. We have rewired this chandelier to UL American standards in our UL listed shop, with a new American center socket cluster for three bulbs. One bulb lights each shade, so 300 watts can be achieved with this chandelier if 100 watt bulbs are used. There is minor rubbing on the frame (pictured) due to its age, which should not affect the impression of the fixture, but we thought to mention it. The chandelier is ready to hang with an American standard light mounting kit which we will supply. Measurements: •Height: 22" tall, measured from the top of the canopy to the bottom of the finial. •Width: 14 ½" Price: $874.50 for the chandelier, complete with the amber shades shown, 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 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