A 19th Century English Tunbridge Ware stationary box, circa 1870. The box is trapezoidal in shape with a sloped lid inlaid with a scenic image of a large castle. The center panel is framed with a wide repeating parquetry border. The same banding is present on the front of the box. Condition: Very good. Dimensions: H 3 7/8", Width 6 3/4", Depth 3 7/8".
Not to be trifled with, this impressive Black Forest carved bear measures "15 3/4" in length, "4 1/2" in width, and "8 1/2" in height. He has some scuffing on the high points - nose and ears specifically - but is essentially in excellent condition. He has black, glass eyes which give him an uncannily wise look. He comes from the Schwartzwald/Black Forest area on the Swiss/German border, and dates from c. 1900.
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This small (3 3/4" tall) pear-shaped box is carefully turned from fruitwood. It has a real stem, and is constructed in two pieces so that the top screws into the base. The condition is good, although there is a split in the side of the base. It is of English manufacture, and dates from c. 1840.
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A decorative pair of Italian Baroque style carved wall brackets. Each with a moulded top over a carved shaped frieze with scrolled edges centering a colorful painted floral spray above a single support. Condition: Very good. Dimensions: Height 5 3/4", Depth 4 1/2", Width 8 1/2".
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A fine and very unusual Continental carved ivory figural parasol handle, c.1850. The tip of the handle, carved with a face wearing a headdress of grapes and grape leaves. The base of the handle which would join with the parasol is decorated with carved acanthus leafage. The piece has a fine old patina. Condition is very good with some minor natural stressing in the ivory, there are no breaks or losses. It measures 4 1/4" in height. ...click for details
