Unusual Objects … Objects of Curiosity
PRESENTING a VERY NICE Vintage Indian Pumice Stone Carving of Ganesha. We believe this to be a 20th Century piece (probably mid 20th Century, circa 1950) because of the patina of the stone and natural signs of aging. However, it does have signs of some age, which leads to our Read more…
PRESENTING AN ADORABLE and quite RARE, Vintage Indian Distressed Wooden Elephant Plant Stand. This little guy has been exposed to the elements a little too long but it gives him ‘loads of character’ ! It is a hand carved wooden (painted white) carving of an elephant to create a plant Read more…
PRESENTING A GREAT OPPORTUNITY for the Collector of Vintage Photographic Equipment …. a Vintage Case Full of Cameras and Lenses – Leica, Canon, Minolta, Vivitar, etc. This metal briefcase is brim full of ‘goodies’ !!! Without doubt the ‘star of the show’ is the RARE Vintage 1955 German Leica M3 Read more…
PRESENTING A LOVELY Early 20C British Tiger Oak Renaissance Revival Book Slide. Made in England circa 1900-20 as part of the Renaissance Revival trend of that period. Made of beautifully patinated tiger oak and in a wonderful simplistic form. Two hinged leaves on a plank base, with each leaf hand Read more…
Presenting a lovely vintage Moser Bohemian glass monkeys decoration. 20th century and made by the famous Bohemian glass maker, Moser of the Czech Republic. It is a ruby red crystal depiction of a small monkey riding on the back of a larger monkey or gorilla. Fully marked on the side Read more…
PRESENTING A GLORIOUSLY QUIRKEY AND WHIMSICAL Maitland Smith Gilt Bronze Monkey Paper Towel Holder. Made by the well known maker, Maitland Smith, circa 1980. This large piece is heavy, functional, decorative and downright AMUSING ! The pair of ‘Jester’ monkeys are made of cast bronze which has been cold painted Read more…
PRESENTING A LOVELY Set of 5 Masons Ironstone Mandalay Pieces. Early 20th Century, circa 1920. Made in England. The Set consists of:- Pretty Early 20th Century 2 handled Scent Urn or Pot Pourri Jar with domed lid or cover. Fully marked. A good sized Creamer. Fully Marked. A pair of Read more…
PRESENTING a LOVELY Vintage Chinese Double Happiness Wedding Candlesticks, a Matching Pair. Made in China in the early 20th Century of bronzed pewter, with their Original folded beehive wax candles. Made circa 1930. Made for the purpose of commemorating and celebrating a wedding ceremony. The candlesticks contain the symbols for Read more…
Vintage Pair of Congolese Luba Figures PRESENTING a LOVELY piece of West African Tribal Art, namely a Vintage Pair of Congolese Luba Figures. Made in the Congo by the Luba Tribe circa mid 20th Century. One features a beautifully hand carved Warrior in pensive mood with his fist resting on Read more…
PRESENTING A LOVELY Early 20C Japanese Temple Style Box. Made of rosewood and red lacquered wood, with Japanese Giltwood dragon adornments and Friezes in floral (lillies) patterns. Probably made in the first quarter of the 20th Century … circa 1920-30. Rectangular shaped with 2 removeable front doors for the storage Read more…