African Wooden Portrait Snuff Bottle

African Wooden Portrait Snuff Bottle   « Less

Antique Scrimshaw Bone Walking Stick

Antique Scrimshaw Bone Walking Stick   « Less

Elaborately repousseed chased and engraved, this charming and practical hand warmer once lay concealed in the long sleeves of a rich Chinese, a comfort in the long, cold  More »

Elaborately repousseed chased and engraved, this charming and practical hand warmer once lay concealed in the long sleeves of a rich Chinese, a comfort in the long, cold months. Deftly disguising the necessary reticulations, a host of very finely detailed birds, foliage and flowers form a harmonious design that covers the sides and top. At some time, maybe originally, the piece was entirely silvered, but almost all of that enrichment has disappeared from the outer surfaces, leaving nicely patinated warm, golden brass. The base has a small hallmark, but I cannot decipher the characters, Excellent condition, probably first quarter of the Nineteenth Century. Approximately 6 inches by 4-1/2 inches by 4-1/2 inches to the top of the copper swing handle.   « Less

George III Irish Cowry Shell Snuff Box

George III Irish Cowry Shell Snuff Box   « Less

You might have seen an identical pair of these on the BBC "Antiques Roadshow" a few seasons ago. The expert was viewing a woman's lifelong collection of  More »

You might have seen an identical pair of these on the BBC "Antiques Roadshow" a few seasons ago. The expert was viewing a woman's lifelong collection of scissors and scissor-like implements, and these he would not let out his hands! (I wonder if she got them back?) They really are fascinating: you open the chamber to receive the burnt wick, and when you close it, a guillotine rises up and chops off the used part, thus containing it and the acrid smoke. All in close-plated steel, the sleek design incorporates a point for picking out the bits from the melted wax and three charming bun feet. English, circa 1800. Condition is superb, with little wear to the plating and no rust. Approximately seven inches long by 2-1/4 inches wide by 1-5/8 inches high. BE THE FIRST KID ON YOUR BLOCK TO HAVE ONE!   « Less

THIS ITEM IS SOLD - Well carved head of a dog(appears to be some sort of hound), with glass eyes, a miniature leather collar with buckle, dark and light finish to emphasize  More »

THIS ITEM IS SOLD - Well carved head of a dog(appears to be some sort of hound), with glass eyes, a miniature leather collar with buckle, dark and light finish to emphasize features, a ferrule which appears to be bone and a shaft of a fairly dense light colored wood that looks like straight grained maple. A stylish early 20th century man''s fashion statement, in excellent condition and sturdy enough for everyday use, 34'' Long, head is 2-1/2'' from snout to back of head. We accept time payments and quantity discounts. ** WE GUARANTEE THE AUTHENTICITY OF OUR MERCHANDISE AS REPRESENTED. MEMBERS OF: THE ANTIQUES COUNCIL, THE CAPE COD ANTIQUE DEALERS ASSOCIATION (CCADA). ** 275BX Status: For Sale Reference#: 4102108TB Condition: Excellent Year: circa 1900 Country: English Height: 34 in. (86.36 cm) Title: Walking Stick   « Less

Rare Heisey Orchid decanter with sterling silver stopper. Fine condition . Status: For Sale  More »

Rare Heisey Orchid decanter with sterling silver stopper. Fine condition . Status: For Sale Reference#: 141_520c Condition: fine Year: c1940   « Less

Fine barometer by the Taylor Scientific company. This is the hard to find Cyclo stormograph with round print out sheets (extras in boxes). Paper is marked copyright 1915.  More »

Fine barometer by the Taylor Scientific company. This is the hard to find Cyclo stormograph with round print out sheets (extras in boxes). Paper is marked copyright 1915. Status: For Sale Reference#: 46_475 Condition: fine Year: c1915   « Less

In the 18th and early 19th centuries the agony of climbing into bed between cold linen sheets could be lessened by such devices as heated bricks or stone-ware hot  More »

In the 18th and early 19th centuries the agony of climbing into bed between cold linen sheets could be lessened by such devices as heated bricks or stone-ware hot water-bottles, but the wealthier families would have a warming-pan like this one. Here is a 19th cent. French brass Bed Warmer from our last trip to South of France. Don''t worry for the shipping, we ship from Texas, not from France. Status: For Sale Reference#: BEDWARM001 Condition: Very good Year: Circa 1850 Country: France Height: 37 in. (93.98 cm) Depth: 5 in. (12.70 cm) Width: 11 in. (27.94 cm) Title: French brass Bed Warmer, circa 1850 Style: French Materials: Brass   « Less

Here is a French Wash board from a village in the South of France. It is the washing machine of the Mid.1800''s!!! A nice piece for collectors or for decoration. It is a very  More »

Here is a French Wash board from a village in the South of France. It is the washing machine of the Mid.1800''s!!! A nice piece for collectors or for decoration. It is a very good price for this kind of piece! Good condition! Don''t worry for the shipping...we ship from Texas (not from France). Status: For Sale Reference#: WB001B Condition: Good Year: Circa 1870 Country: France Maker: French cabinet maker Height: 14.5 in. (36.83 cm) Depth: 18 in. (45.72 cm) Width: 28 in. (71.12 cm) Title: French Wash board, circa 1870 Materials: Wood   « Less