Unusual Objects … Objects of Curiosity
PRESENTING A LOVELY Vintage Italian Green Marble Pedestal Stand. In 3 sections, top, middle pillar and base. Made in Italy circa 1920-30. Green and black mottled marble. The top section is circular and graduates down to the center pillar section which ends in a Deco Style base. The base section 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 one for the Country Ranch !! This is a Country Ranch Style Parquetry Dining Bench by Seven Seas by Hooker. Circa 1980 and made by the well known American furniture maker, Hooker for their Seven Seas Collection. This dining table/bench is a lovely size. It can be used as 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 representation of a Native American antiquity, namely, a Pre-Columbian Style pottery vessel with cat heads. Most likely a 20th Century copy. It appears to be a form of terracotta style pottery. The bowl is very simplistic in form and shape with globe shape with narrow rim and Read more…
PRESENTING a LOVELY Set of 3 Vintage Thai Wooden Graduated Candlesticks. From circa 1960 and made in Thailand. Made of solid wood, the are graduating in size but each is carved with spirals. Not antique but definitely give that ‘antique look’ with their natural aging. As you can see from 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…