From a Georgia plantation: Extraordinary Charles X signed antique gilt bronze ( ormolu ) inkstand / deskset with blackamoors. Made by the Leblanc factory in 1827 in Paris,  More »

From a Georgia plantation: Extraordinary Charles X signed antique gilt bronze ( ormolu ) inkstand / deskset with blackamoors. Made by the Leblanc factory in 1827 in Paris, France. Measurements:12 inches accross the sides; 5 1/2 inches to top of heads. The set to hold all of your writing equipment in the early 19th century: Shaped base in ridges. The bottom has original wooden base with old felt lining. A pair of lidded urns on either side of a removable deeply cut glass inkwell with gilt bronze fitted lid. In front is a scalloped tray for holding various implements. Behind the inkwell is an openwork half wheel, flanked on either side by a spectacular pair of blackamoors, traditionally standing on a pair of pedestals. Each blackamoor, naked from the waist up, is holding a book in his outstretched arms. Feathered quill would lie accross the arms. Facial features and hair are superb. Original modelling and casting are of the best French quality. According to sources, the Leblanc foundry/factory existed for exactly one year, 1827, in Paris before being burned down. The wooden board under the stand has an embossed LEBLANC as well as inked information. The arms that support the urns on either side have embossed LEBLANC (remove urns and scrolls to find them). Condition of the whole set is very good or excellent considering the age of the piece. Status: For Sale Reference#: 3697 Condition: good Year: 1827 Title: ANTIQUE FRENCH GILT BRONZE BLACKAMOOR DESKSET INKSTAND   « Less

Antique pin cushion and match strike in the form of an old shoe / boot with a puppy dog and cat. Made 19th century - possibly 1880 - 1910. Measures 3 3/4 in length and  More »

Antique pin cushion and match strike in the form of an old shoe / boot with a puppy dog and cat. Made 19th century - possibly 1880 - 1910. Measures 3 3/4 in length and approx 2 inches high. Made of silver plate / silver coloured metal. Original old velvet fabric forms the cushion. On one side is a series of ridges, which form the match strike. The pin cushion is formed in the shape of an old shoe or half boot with a puppy dog - looks like a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel - trying to climb up the back and a kitten peeping out of a hole in the front of the shoe. Great detail - see even the nails underneath the boot. The pin cushion / match strike is in good, original condition. Some of the plating has worn underneath, but this seems to add to the old shoe look. no dings/dents/damage of any sort. Status: For Sale Reference#: 3622 Condition: good Year: 1890 Title: ANTIQUE SP PIN CUSHION & MATCH STRIKE - SHOE DOG CAT   « Less

Antique silver and rock crystal sculpture of the Classic Greek figure of Atlas holding up the world, done with clear Art Deco influence during the early 20th century.  More »

Antique silver and rock crystal sculpture of the Classic Greek figure of Atlas holding up the world, done with clear Art Deco influence during the early 20th century. Measures a little over 5 1/4 inches high. Superbly detailed figure of Atlas holding up the earth. Stands on a round base with unusual, engraved pattern around the side. Atlas, with huge wavy beard, blind eyes and floral wreath on his head, heroically holding a globe made of pure rock crystal, encircled with a writhing snake, about to pounce. The detail is outstanding - from the finely modelled fingers, to the nails on the toes, the locks of hair and wonderful muscled body. The folds of the toga are somewhat stylised and echo the Art Deco design very clearly. Similarly, the leaf-shaped supports of the globe are engraved with a clearly Deco design. The sculpture is not signed, but it is guarranteed to be silver. Very good condition. Status: For Sale Reference#: 3514 Condition: good Year: 1920 Title: DECO SILVER ROCK CRYSTAL SCULPTURE CLASSIC ATLAS SNAKE   « Less

Antique octogonal lidded bowl / box, humidor. Made of brass, gilt lined and inlaid precious woods. European origin. Style dates it to Art Nouveau / Arts Crafts era circa  More »

Antique octogonal lidded bowl / box, humidor. Made of brass, gilt lined and inlaid precious woods. European origin. Style dates it to Art Nouveau / Arts Crafts era circa 1880- 1910. The fabulous brass inlaid box was almost certainly made by Erhard and Sohne. Measures approx 6 inches accross from one point to another. Height is approx 3 1/2 inches to the top of the finial/handle. 8-sided box made of precious burl woods. Round base. Entire mount, inside and out is golden-coloured brass with the panels of wood entirely encircled and set inside the brass. Each panel has a different brass pattern over the wood, as does the top. The patterns show the elongated scrolling designs typical of the Art Nouveau period with a Celtic tone, typical of Arts and Crafts. The technique and work of this piece is quite magnificent. The inside, all shiny brass (looks gilded) needs a thorough clean, but there are no dings/dents. The whole piece - box/bowl and lid are in good, original condition. Status: For Sale Reference#: 3445 Condition: good Year: 1880 Title: ARTS & CRAFTS INLAID BRASS WOOD BOX BOWL ARTS CRAFTS HUMIDOR   « Less

Antique Chinese carved statue of a bird in a Classic landscape with rocks under a flowering tree. Comes with original fitted wooden base, carved with the same theme and by  More »

Antique Chinese carved statue of a bird in a Classic landscape with rocks under a flowering tree. Comes with original fitted wooden base, carved with the same theme and by the same hand. Measures a little over 2 1/2 inches high, excluding the base. The base is 2 1/2 inches accross at the widest point and 3/4 inches high. A small bird looks over it''s shoulder. It sits amidst rocks and a gnarled, bent tree in a classic traditional Chinese landscape. Depth of carving is excellent and delicacy of fine branches holding the flowers shows tremendous skill. Technical mastery in creating these slim overlapping stems as though working from the inside out. The base is carved in the same style and with the same theme and is fitted to hold the top part. This piece can be enjoyed and contemplated upon from any angle. Very good condition. No damage of any sort found. Natural materials bought legally in the USA. Status: For Sale Reference#: 3462 Condition: good Year: 1899 Title: ANTIQUE CHINESE CARVED IVORY STATUE BIRD TREE LANDSCAPE   « Less

Pair of signed Arts and Crafts / Art Nouveau casket boxes made of mother of pearl mounted in gilt silver with figures of women and trees. Made late 19th century. Each  More »

Pair of signed Arts and Crafts / Art Nouveau casket boxes made of mother of pearl mounted in gilt silver with figures of women and trees. Made late 19th century. Each casket is a little over 3 1/4 inches long at the back and 1 5/8 inches high. The front is convex or bowed. The lid is mounted in a sterling silver, gilt washed frame, with deviates in the front center to form a marvellous depiction of a maiden standing over an arch, in front of a flowering tree. There are many levels: the background is the white mother of pearl that forms most of the box. WIthin the arch of the metal, it is iridescent in shades that glitter with the angle that light catches it - from pink through green to yellow. The relief sculpted tree with chrysanthemums on top shows typical aesthetic movement attention to stretched and stylised natural forms. The gilding is worn in many parts on the silver. The top of each box has a raised silver monogram MTC. The back of each box is hallmarked with a head facing right and a maker''s mark A.F. WHile Alexander Fisher might have made something like these boxes, he worked in England, so we are still ignorant of the actual maker, AF. Status: For Sale Reference#: 3378 Condition: good Year: 1898 Title: PR SGND ARTS CRAFTS NOUVEAU MOP SILVER BOX CASKET WOMAN   « Less

Art Deco sculpture of a young woman gypsey dancer. Figurine made of ivorine, bronze and marble. 1920-30''s. Figurine stands on a bell-shaped round base made of marble. A  More »

Art Deco sculpture of a young woman gypsey dancer. Figurine made of ivorine, bronze and marble. 1920-30''s. Figurine stands on a bell-shaped round base made of marble. A smiling lady in high-heeled dancing shoes stands on one leg, the other bent and raised as she leans back. Ivorine arms thrown out in 4th position, head turned to one side. Arms, chest and face of ivorine, the rest is gilded bronze. Great detail to facial features, curly hair and folds of her clothes with the 3 large buttons on one side. Little roses lie scattered at her foot. Scarf fulled around her flowing locks. Figure is signed J Briget, but we believe this might be a later signature. Good condition. Status: For Sale Reference#: 3395 Condition: good Year: 1920 Title: DECO FIGURINE GYPSEY DANCER SCULPTURE IVORINE BRONZE MARBLE   « Less

An openwork reticulated silver and glass heart shaped dish. Made in Germany late 19th - very early 20th century (pre World War II). Jugendstil / German Art Nouveau, highly  More »

An openwork reticulated silver and glass heart shaped dish. Made in Germany late 19th - very early 20th century (pre World War II). Jugendstil / German Art Nouveau, highly reminiscent of the work of Joseph Hoffman at the Wiener Werkstatte. Measures just under 1 1/4 inches high; 6 1/2 inches accross widest part and 7 inches front to back. Handle is 2 inches high. Stands on 4 ball feet. Bottom of sides is solid silver, from half way up, reticulated open pattern of flowers - great detail and workmanship. A larger version of the flowers forms a handle / thumbpiece. Frosted heart-shaped glass insert. Engraved signature and silver marks underneath: Crown and crescent moon for Imperial German silver, 800 German silver standard and a hallmark for the maker. Very good condition. Status: For Sale Reference#: 3301 Condition: good Year: 1900 Title: JUGENDSTIL GERMAN ARTS CRAFTS SILVER HEART DISH   « Less

French Islamic / Persian style cloisonne champleve enamel on dore bronze box. Made 19th century. Measures slightly under 6 1/2 inches square, with rounded corners. A little  More »

French Islamic / Persian style cloisonne champleve enamel on dore bronze box. Made 19th century. Measures slightly under 6 1/2 inches square, with rounded corners. A little over 1 1/2 inches high. Hinged box. Square shape with rounded corners. The outer surface is enamelled with intricate champleve enamel in a Persian inspired pattern, with tiny flowers, foliage and scrolls in geometrically repeating patterns. Colours range from a creamy yellow ground, through greens, pale, Windsor and cobalt blue to iron red / orange , purple and white. The border has a very thin margin of engraved geometric pattern. Inside base has original velvety lining and top has gilded bronze raised pattern. Condition is very good. A similar box was offered at Christies last year with an estimate of $8000.- Status: For Sale Reference#: 3260 Condition: good Year: 1860 Title: FRENCH CHAMPLEVE ENAMEL DORE BRONZE BOX 19C   « Less

Antique fan with hand painted Spanish woman in traditional national costume, artist signed. From a collection of antique and vintage fans, this is believed to date to the  More »

Antique fan with hand painted Spanish woman in traditional national costume, artist signed. From a collection of antique and vintage fans, this is believed to date to the first half of the 20th century, possibly a little earlier. Sticks are made of simple wood except for the guards, which are ivory and measure just under 8 1/2 inches long. The right hand guard is decorated in polychrome color and engraved flowers and scrolls. The flowers and scrolls are echoed in paint on the sides of the fan. In the center is a wonderful painting of a Spanish woman in national costume, holding a fan in one hand. The details are fabulous, from her extraordinarilly high hair style, covered in a lace mantilla, to the rose in fan and breast, the little shoes and of course, the fan itself in her hand. The painting is artist signed on the right. Sticks and guards are in good condition. The fan itself, made of very delicate silk, does have condition problems, especially along the right hand guard and some of the other pleats. Fortunately, none of the splitting is on the painted woman, so the fan is definately worth restoring. Status: For Sale Reference#: 3249 Condition: fair-good Year: 1920 Title: ANTIQUE FAN HANDPAINTED SIGNED SPANISH WOMAN   « Less