Sarong Batik Belanda. Hip wrapped Sarung kepala buketan (tubular sarong), Pekalonga, c. 1930 excellent condition. This precise and intricate cloth with pastel shades and  More »

Sarong Batik Belanda. Hip wrapped Sarung kepala buketan (tubular sarong), Pekalonga, c. 1930 excellent condition. This precise and intricate cloth with pastel shades and artistic treatment of European flowers is eminent example of elegant, high-status batik worn during the mid 1930s. The Indo-European style, kepala (panel) is adorned with a delicate bouquet of chrysanthemums and possibly sprigs of cherry blossoms reflecting Chinese influence.Butterflies placed above flower bouquet. The kepala background is of intricate petal flowers while the larger skirt portion has slanting motif bands with overlay of three additional floral bouquets. Symmetric borders of garlands are edged by tiny striped borders. Hand-drawn canted wax resist on machine woven soft cotton; synthetic dyes; 39" x 78" sewn tube. Flawless condition and collector quality.   « Less

Large clip for letters or paper. Made in bronze (or could be patinated brass). Measures 9 cm by 6.25 cm (3.1/2 inches by 2.1/2 inches). Works well. Maybe a tiny bit crooked.  More »

Large clip for letters or paper. Made in bronze (or could be patinated brass). Measures 9 cm by 6.25 cm (3.1/2 inches by 2.1/2 inches). Works well. Maybe a tiny bit crooked. Excellent condition overall though.   « Less

Bohemian crystal bowl, measuring 5.5 cm high and 11.4 cm diameter (2.3/16 inches by 4.1/2 inches). 1930s plus. Excellent condition.

Bohemian crystal bowl, measuring 5.5 cm high and 11.4 cm diameter (2.3/16 inches by 4.1/2 inches). 1930s plus. Excellent condition.   « Less

Large Sheffield Plate salt, edged decorated with shell and scroll embossing. Pedestal stem. Later Bristol blue glass liner. Salt measures 4.5 cm high by 10 cm by 8 cm (1.3/4  More »

Large Sheffield Plate salt, edged decorated with shell and scroll embossing. Pedestal stem. Later Bristol blue glass liner. Salt measures 4.5 cm high by 10 cm by 8 cm (1.3/4 inches by 4 inches by 3.1/4 inches). It is in very sound condition, there is a lot of bleed showing at the edges and the high points of the embossing. Very nice characterful piece, circa mid 19th century.   « Less

Late 19th to early 20th century brooch, a large faceted amethyst mounted very simply in 9ct gold, with an attached safety chain. Brooch measures 22 mm by 16 mm (7/8 inch wide  More »

Late 19th to early 20th century brooch, a large faceted amethyst mounted very simply in 9ct gold, with an attached safety chain. Brooch measures 22 mm by 16 mm (7/8 inch wide by 5/8 inch high). Stamped 9ct to the side of the mount. Very attractive, excellent condition.   « Less

Original antique sconces with an original poly-chrome coloring...although...like a good oriental carpet, it is subdued and mellow and even has some wear....it is in....pretty  More »

Original antique sconces with an original poly-chrome coloring...although...like a good oriental carpet, it is subdued and mellow and even has some wear....it is in....pretty good condition for all this time though...it probably could be brightened up. However, we like antiques to look like antiques so will leave it to the next owner to make that final finish decision. The shades are really quite unique. Heavy cast glass with heavy embossed designs, they are a deep amber color which is very earthy when not alight. With a strong bulb, they give an ambiance that is quite antique. We took our picture with a 15 watt bulb so the camera would focus on the light and shade detail...not get washed out by too strong a bulb. These sconces have been completely re-wired in our UL shop with new sockets and all new wire. We have also replaced the rotary switches, made by Leviton in the 20’s...and were still made up to ONE year ago. So these switches, by Leviton are becoming even more rare as we note this. Measurements: The overall sconce height is 10”. The maximum width (shade) is 4 3/4”. It will project into the room 5 1/2” from the wall. Price: $375.00 for the pair, plus $20.00 for Ground Shipping within the contiguous 48 states. Residents of Alaska/Hawaii and International Customers, please call 360-379-9030 for a shipping quote.   « Less

This is a handsome antique cast iron Tudor five-light chandelier, circa 1920s. The chandelier begins with a hammered canopy, coming down in a chain to a twisted loop finial.  More »

This is a handsome antique cast iron Tudor five-light chandelier, circa 1920s. The chandelier begins with a hammered canopy, coming down in a chain to a twisted loop finial. Below the finial the chandelier body is supported by chains hanging from a crenellated cluster. The disk-shaped, cast iron chandelier body features a hammered texture and an underside decorated with abstract fleur-de-lis and foliates. The chandelier body extends outward and supports five hand hammered bobeches. This light fixture is in excellent condition. It has been professionally rewired and comes with all the necessary attachments for modern installation. The chandelier body measures 17” wide and 20 ½” tall to the top of the cluster, and the fixture is 31” long overall. NC1450-RW   « Less

Beautiful Victorian bottle stand, silver plate with ornate scrolled central handle and supports, three bottle rings and standing on three ball feet. Probably originally a  More »

Beautiful Victorian bottle stand, silver plate with ornate scrolled central handle and supports, three bottle rings and standing on three ball feet. Probably originally a stand for either bottles or narrow decanters, this could easily also be used for pickle jars etc. Height is approx. 35.5 cm high (14 inches). Diameter is 21.5 cm (8.3/8 inches).The bottle rings each have an internal diameter of 7/8 cm (3.1/8 inches) so should just fit a standard bottle of wine. Quite a striking piece to have on your dining table. No maker's marks. Some tiny very minor pitting on the stand base where the bottles would stand and unfortunately some damage to the bottom of two of the handle stalks just above where they join the base (see last photo).   « Less

Vintage jade brooch, New Zealand jade, called greenstone in NZ. Oval freeform shape, measuring 52 mm wide and 13 mm deep (2 inches by 1/2 inch). Comes in its original box,  More »

Vintage jade brooch, New Zealand jade, called greenstone in NZ. Oval freeform shape, measuring 52 mm wide and 13 mm deep (2 inches by 1/2 inch). Comes in its original box, stamped Arahura, Guaranteed N.Z. Jade. Excellent condition. Circa 1960s.   « Less

Antique octagonal blue glass bottle for strychnine powder "manufactured by Whiffen & Sons, London, England. 1 oz net". Embossed on glass at rear is "Not to be Taken".  More »

Antique octagonal blue glass bottle for strychnine powder "manufactured by Whiffen & Sons, London, England. 1 oz net". Embossed on glass at rear is "Not to be Taken". Original old cork in bottle, but happily, the bottle is empty. Measures 95 mm high and 48 mm diameter (3.3/4 inches by 1.7/8 inches). Excellent original condition.   « Less