This is a charming little gold metal case/purse from the 1950's. It has a nice snake gold handle. There are 2 compartments. One compartment opens to a mirror, make up  More »

This is a charming little gold metal case/purse from the 1950's. It has a nice snake gold handle. There are 2 compartments. One compartment opens to a mirror, make up powder, a little comb in in a gray holder. The other side is a compartment for cigarettes or business cards. The exterior houses the lipstick! It has it's original box and cloth. It is in very good condition with with minor scuffs mostly on the backside. Not very apparent but they are there. The cloth has some spots on it.   « Less

Probably England 19th century This delightful lidded biscuit box or jar is executed in terracotta, over which was applied a rich, deep brown glaze. Around the body of the  More »

Probably England 19th century This delightful lidded biscuit box or jar is executed in terracotta, over which was applied a rich, deep brown glaze. Around the body of the piece are seen the faces of children peeking out through panels of fringed bunting, and the handle at the top is formed as the arms, shoulders and head of a child as well.   « Less

France 19th century This beautiful bronze by Paul-Edouard Delabrierre (French, 1829-1912) depicts a grouping of a gamebird - perhaps a pheasant - and her chicks, on a  More »

France 19th century This beautiful bronze by Paul-Edouard Delabrierre (French, 1829-1912) depicts a grouping of a gamebird - perhaps a pheasant - and her chicks, on a natural plinth. Signed in the casting, "E. Delabrierre."   « Less

Unknown Late 19th century. This diminutive pitcher -- quite heavy for its size due to the thickness of the casting -- depicts the head of a classical woman, Greek perhaps.

Unknown Late 19th century. This diminutive pitcher -- quite heavy for its size due to the thickness of the casting -- depicts the head of a classical woman, Greek perhaps.   « Less

Featured is a lovely lace blouse from the 1950s. Some of the details include: 19 covered buttons down the front, a shaped belt, fitted waistline, shaped front yoke, and a  More »

Featured is a lovely lace blouse from the 1950s. Some of the details include: 19 covered buttons down the front, a shaped belt, fitted waistline, shaped front yoke, and a flared peplum. The sleeves and hem are scalloped. Also included is the matching taffeta camisole with side metal zipper. All pieces are in great condition with the exception of 3 minor holes in the camisole, which become invisible once the blouse is on, and 2 tiny breaks in the lace on the back neckline. Please refer to the last 3 images.   « Less

Probably France. Late 19th/early 20th century You could hardly find a more charming little piece to light your way in the dark than this diminutive Art Nouveau candle  More »

Probably France. Late 19th/early 20th century You could hardly find a more charming little piece to light your way in the dark than this diminutive Art Nouveau candle holder. A pink marble base, supported by cast brass leaf-motif feet, holds an opening bud held enveloped in twisting vines. The marble base is 2 5/8" square.   « Less

Probably France. 19th century These two framed pairs of miniatures depict four aristocratic ladies, hand-painted, each in a gold plated oval within an ivory parquet  More »

Probably France. 19th century These two framed pairs of miniatures depict four aristocratic ladies, hand-painted, each in a gold plated oval within an ivory parquet surround. Three of the four are painted by the same person, whose signature is somewhat indistinguishable, while the fourth says simply, "Mary." Each presented on a black velvet background. The price is for both framed sets, and while we prefer to sell them together, we will consider breaking up the pair to sell them individually. The measurements below refer to the entire framed piece. The painted images are 3 1/2"h. x 2 1/2"w.   « Less

France 19th century This unusual 19th century floral was created using mother of pearl for the main elements of a bouquet of various flowers, tied with a blue ribbon. Those  More »

France 19th century This unusual 19th century floral was created using mother of pearl for the main elements of a bouquet of various flowers, tied with a blue ribbon. Those elements were then over-painted using translucent colored glazes, which allow the iridescence of the mother of pearl to shine through. Hand-written in ink on a thin strip of linen fabric attached to the reverse is,"Felicie Autier, Born in Paris Dec. 1st 1836." Framed in an oval walnut frame, with a brass accent and cream cloth mat. The measurements below are for the framed piece; the image itself is 8 1/2"h. x 5 1/2"w.   « Less

England 1st quarter of the 20th century We offer these ten beautiful porcelain dinner plates, made by Coalport of England. In the "French-Noble" pattern, they were  More »

England 1st quarter of the 20th century We offer these ten beautiful porcelain dinner plates, made by Coalport of England. In the "French-Noble" pattern, they were originally retailed by Ovington Brothers of New York, for many years a highly-respected Fifth Avenue dealer in exceptional china.   « Less

Italy or France Probably late 19th century. Late in the 1st century B.C., the Roman historian Livy retold "the legend of how the Sabine women were snatched from their  More »

Italy or France Probably late 19th century. Late in the 1st century B.C., the Roman historian Livy retold "the legend of how the Sabine women were snatched from their families at a religious festival to populate Rome, and how their hearts and minds were won over by violence followed by sweet words and childbearing" (stoa.org). This dramatic little piece represents that story. Many artists and sculptors have interpreted the tale, and this dramatic little piece is most similar to the painting, "The Rape of the Sabine Women" by Peter Paul Rubens (1557-1640). To clarify: in the context of the Latin language of the Roman Empire, the word "raptio" (rape) translates as "abduction." The double-tailed banner in the 11 o'clock position bears the initialism "SPQR" -- "Senatus Populusque Romanus" -- referring to the government of the ancient Roman Republic. The piece is mounted on a 10" x 10" wooden plaque covered in worn burgundy velvet; it is easily removed so that the wood can be re-covered.   « Less