beautiful graphite sectional box of white silk, Asian geometric pattern textile, holding four attractive crystal/glass snuff bottles, one in each section. featuring panda  More »

beautiful graphite sectional box of white silk, Asian geometric pattern textile, holding four attractive crystal/glass snuff bottles, one in each section. featuring panda bears in various positioning painted inside (as they call reverse painted). apparently Angela was very much loved, a gift from James to Angela noted in ink inside of each bottle, To Angela from James. It also has black signature calligraphy on each bottle, noted on images. overall in fabulous almost excellent condition, with sign of ware on the exterior of the box, and natural lines interior of one bottle. The tops or stoppers are of amber and corks. the main color, clear, painted green, white, black, red and blue accents. Inspiring various outdoor scenery, Panda Bear positioning. Box has an gold embossed label with Asian Calligraphy noted: SIJIXIANHE. box measuring: 1.5" x 9.5" x 4" each bottle measures: 3" x 1.5" x .75 and pandas are so cute to resist. direct purchase from: http://www.designeruniquefinds.com   « Less

all pieces are movable, this gorgeous cut crystal base. decorated with incredible gilding, daisy flowers and elaborated workmanship. crystal needle, excellent condition.  More »

all pieces are movable, this gorgeous cut crystal base. decorated with incredible gilding, daisy flowers and elaborated workmanship. crystal needle, excellent condition. probably post 1950's considering mid century era. It has etched relief mark , Matson, Made in U.S.A. copyrighted on the very top blooming Daisy. Heavy in weight & gilt work. measuring 6.5" height. stopper is 5" x 1.5" moving flower with slight tilt. base is star design cut and slightly over 3" in diameter. very close to be called superb ! It's a fabulous finds. http://www.designeruniquefinds.com for direct purchasing   « Less

Beautiful large, 13 3/4" tall,free blown glass bottle most probably made in North Germany circa 1780 or earlier. Bulbous form with flattened sides. Wide flared mouth with  More »

Beautiful large, 13 3/4" tall,free blown glass bottle most probably made in North Germany circa 1780 or earlier. Bulbous form with flattened sides. Wide flared mouth with flat string ring. Kick-up with pontil scar on base. VERY RARE!!! ABSOLUTELY PERFECT!!! No chips, cracks, deep scratches or stain, just a ton of base wear. Note: glass color may appear darker in reflected sunlight. Last photo shows it next to a North German onion bottle for size comparrison only. Rare as hen's teeth! Price is firm. Thanks for looking.   « Less

A real BLACK beauty is this early sealed mallet, circa 1730’s bearing the Hayward Family Crest! About 8†tall with sheared lip, string rim, deep base kick-up and  More »

A real BLACK beauty is this early sealed mallet, circa 1730’s bearing the Hayward Family Crest! About 8†tall with sheared lip, string rim, deep base kick-up and large pontil scar. Nice old note on base dated 1/12/13. (see photo). Quedgeley House, the Hayward Family Homestead, was actually built in the late 1700’s. Prior to that the Haywards occupied Woolstrop Manor, located nearby. William Hayward purchased Woolstrop Manor in 1670. This bottle was most probably made for Thomas Hayward (William’s son) who took possession of Woolstrop Manor in 1732. This important sealed wine bottle has a hard to notice chip at the edge of the seal, otherwise mint! Price is firm. Thanks for looking.   « Less

Great example of or the usual ornateness of cranberry glass. Excellent condition. Been in family for 3 generations.

Great example of or the usual ornateness of cranberry glass. Excellent condition. Been in family for 3 generations.   « Less

GENEROUS REWARD LEADING TO THEIF'S ARREST AND RETURN OF FLASK! A wonderful 19th century Norwegian pinched flask with applied foot, applied rigoree, applied prunts and  More »

GENEROUS REWARD LEADING TO THEIF'S ARREST AND RETURN OF FLASK! A wonderful 19th century Norwegian pinched flask with applied foot, applied rigoree, applied prunts and polished pontil scar on base. Clear glass with a pleasing amethyst tint from the manganese oxide in the glass mixture. About 6†tall and perfect. Price is firm. Thanks for looking.   « Less

ON SALE! WAS $295. NOW $199. Here is a very nice shaped glass flask or bottle that was made as a lamb feeder. It is perfect condition with a open pontil and in a very nice  More »

ON SALE! WAS $295. NOW $199. Here is a very nice shaped glass flask or bottle that was made as a lamb feeder. It is perfect condition with a open pontil and in a very nice light yellow-green color! A faint translucent patina (age oxidation) covers the entire inside of bottle. It has great form and a wonderful tight “wasp waistâ€. It is an early one and dates to the late 18th century. About 8 tall. Price is firm. Thanks for looking. Please check out our other listings!   « Less

A very nice heavy gadrooned ale glass, diamond point engraved with the name “D Deereâ€, IRISH or English manufacture. Foot and stem seem to be applied in 2 separate  More »

A very nice heavy gadrooned ale glass, diamond point engraved with the name “D Deereâ€, IRISH or English manufacture. Foot and stem seem to be applied in 2 separate pieces. Rough pontil scar on base. Perfect! Some notes on the Deere Family: The Deere Family had grown out of the ancient Anglo-Saxon culture in Great Britain. The surname Deere was first found in Bedfordshire, located in southeast central England, C 1066AD. Some of the Deere family migrated to Ireland over the centuries. John Deere arrived in Maryland in 1659. Tho Deere arrived in Virginia in 1663. Joane Deere arrived in Maryland in 1679. John Deere, American inventor (Deere tractors) was born in New Hampshire in 1804. Price is firm. Thanks for looking.   « Less

ON SALE! ORIGINALLY $5,995. NOW ONLY $4,995. An extremely rare, rare, rare and important profusely engraved privateer decanter, mid 18th century, of squat mallet form  More »

ON SALE! ORIGINALLY $5,995. NOW ONLY $4,995. An extremely rare, rare, rare and important profusely engraved privateer decanter, mid 18th century, of squat mallet form with a tooled, folded lip and rough pontil scar on base, English or continental origin (not all 18th century English glass was glass of lead!) Provenance Bonham’s sale June 4th, 2008. Decanter is very beautifully engraved all over and in superb condition with only some surface wear and light inner haze in bottom. There are about 30 known privateer engraved wine glasses of this period. Some have commanded prices over $20,000. On the other hand; there are only 6-7 know surviving privateer decanters of this period. Extremely rare offering and the centerpiece of any advanced collection. Decanter still retains the Bonham’s sale tag and it will be included. We have a period blown glass stopper that fit’s the decanter nicely and will include if the buyer wishes. We have a few more photos available for serious interested buyers. Below is the description from the 2008 Bonham’s catalog: An engraved privateer claret decanter circa 1750 Possibly French or Belgian, of soda metal, the shouldered form decorated with a simulated wine label inscribed CLARET suspended from a chain around the neck, the reverse with a two-masted ship portrait and inscribed Succefs to ye Good Intent/Jas Brooks Commanr, folded rim, 25cm high Footnotes A similarly engraved claret decanter bearing the same inscription but with its neck severely reduced, is illustrated by John Shuckburgh Risley, 'Sea-power under George III, illustrated on Contemporary Glass', The Burlington Magazine, Vol.35, no.200, November 1919, p.202 and p.204. This is now in the collection of A.C.Hubbard together with a matching wine glass (see Ward Lloyd, A Wine-lover's Glasses (2000), p.17 and p.94, pl.132). The 'Good Intent' is recorded by D.Powell, Bristol Privateers and Ships of War (1930), p.306. She had 15 guns and weighed 180 tons. In May 1793, under the captaincy of Cornelius Smith, she was engaged in battle with a French privateer and was eventually taken as a prize some 3 months later by the privateer Marsellois The afore mentioned decanter with its “reduced†neck that was later in the AC Hubbard collection was “restored†by adding the neck top from a similar, lesser important decanter, and covering the join with a silver band. Then adding a period blown glass stopper. Although restored, it was a very important acquisition and was one of AC’s favorites. A photo of AC and Alan Milford holding and discussing it appears on page 17 of the book “A Wine Lover’s Glasses..†and again pictured on page 94. Here is a link to the Bonham’s listing online: https://www.bonhams.com/auctions/15959/lot/301/ Price is firm. Serious inquiries only. Thanks for looking.   « Less

Vintage small vase, green glass with silver overlay depicting St Mark's Church, Venice, a gondola, and flowers. Vase measures 9.5 cm high. Excellent condition.

Vintage small vase, green glass with silver overlay depicting St Mark's Church, Venice, a gondola, and flowers. Vase measures 9.5 cm high. Excellent condition.   « Less