Where do we begin? This electric candelabra is just dripping with eclectic taste. Fits in with Victorian, shabby chic or even refined decor. Forty-nine green "Turkish" style  More »

Where do we begin? This electric candelabra is just dripping with eclectic taste. Fits in with Victorian, shabby chic or even refined decor. Forty-nine green "Turkish" style crystals hang from a center swirl and around five bobeches. Stands 32 1/2" tall, has been safely rewired with on/off switch on cord. Includes silicone "blinky" bulbs for that extra flourish to this spectacularly elegant fixture.   « Less

This sign is 2 sided & from the 1920's.....its smaltz painted which has been redone.....it has milk glass letters that are in perfect condition.....its all original except  More »

This sign is 2 sided & from the 1920's.....its smaltz painted which has been redone.....it has milk glass letters that are in perfect condition.....its all original except for the sand (smaltz) paint.size is 20'' x 40''...a beautiful sign....   « Less

Massive antique copper building corbels – 20” x 20” x 12” wide. Absolutely fantastic detail and craftsmanship. Unique aged green patina. Reclaimed from a building  More »

Massive antique copper building corbels – 20” x 20” x 12” wide. Absolutely fantastic detail and craftsmanship. Unique aged green patina. Reclaimed from a building façade in the Jackson, Tennessee area. Quantity available – 10 Price - $ 499.00 each More photos are available at http://uniqueantiques.multiply.com   « Less

Solid brass "gasolier" has antique, etched glass shades. Not only is this a perfect accoutrement to your Victorian decor, it is practical too. Two lights point down for task  More »

Solid brass "gasolier" has antique, etched glass shades. Not only is this a perfect accoutrement to your Victorian decor, it is practical too. Two lights point down for task lighting and two point up for room illumination. Will look beautiful in any room including dinning, kitchen or hall.   « Less

Need a light? Because this is the superlative in lighting fixtures and you know you need it. . . Bronze goddess must, in perpetuity, balance a kerosene lamp with massive,  More »

Need a light? Because this is the superlative in lighting fixtures and you know you need it. . . Bronze goddess must, in perpetuity, balance a kerosene lamp with massive, original, hand painted, crystal enwrapped shade on her head. All original and in extremely fine condition, add your fuel and light her up!   « Less

Opulent five light Victorian candelabra is just the thing for the wow factor in your beautiful home. Two muses appreciate the written word under the dripping with crystal,  More »

Opulent five light Victorian candelabra is just the thing for the wow factor in your beautiful home. Two muses appreciate the written word under the dripping with crystal, ornate arms. 37" tall by 17" wide, light this for parties and holidays and no other decor is required!   « Less

In 1868, the Novelty Iron Works was one of the first industrial companies in Freeport, Illinois. At first it produced feed grinders, plows and other agricultural products for  More »

In 1868, the Novelty Iron Works was one of the first industrial companies in Freeport, Illinois. At first it produced feed grinders, plows and other agricultural products for the farm communities around it. By 1884, water pumps, windmills, iron sections for store fronts and flooring and box coffee mills were added to the line. Its president, E.H. Morgan, decided that they could use the scrap lumber from the box coffee mills to make toy coffee mills and these became the first toys produced by the company. By 1939, they would produce more than 300 toys. In 1885, the company moved its operations to a new section of Freeport called the Arcade Addition. At the same time they incorporated and renamed themselves Arcade Manufacturing Company for their new location. During the decade of the 1920s Arcade became completely mechanized. To speed up their output, they developed molding machines, which they also marketed to other manufacturing companies. Toys moved from molding machines to tumblers where rough edges were removed. Then ill-fitting parts were repaired and pieces were plated as required. Next they went to an assembly line where they were riveted and painted either by spraying or dipping. After drying and inspection a decal was applied. Most Arcade toys have the name cast in the toy. It was also during this period that they adopted the marketing slogan, “They Look Real” to emphasize the fact that they took the shapes and colors of their toys from real life. After the tremendous success of their first cast iron car, the “Yellow Cab,” Arcade realized the potential of automotive toys. They concentrated in this area and subsequently devloped the most important line of cast iron automotive toys in America. They also produced farm toys, advertising and comic toys, toy banks, trains, dollhouse furnishings and cast iron penny toys using many real objects as models. Arcade continued toy production until 1942. The company was sold to Rockwell Manufacturing of Buffalo, New York in 1946. This toy, a six-man Fire Pumper #6990, measures approximately 13 ¼” long. It is an excellent example of Arcade’s integral casting that includes the firemen, tools and suction hoses. Even its nickel-plated hose reel is locked in place to prevent loss. Built on a 1938 Ford truck chassis, this toy is scarce. Its production was short-lived, a victim of hard economic times and Arcade’s decision to concentrate on smaller, light-weight castings and World’ s Fair toys for 1939. This toy shows some restoration and overpainting. “Arcade,” “6990” and “Made in U.S.A.” are clearly cast in the inside body of the toy.   « Less

Beautiful Painted Louis XV Enfilade from South East of France, Circa 1950. Dimensions: W.94'' - D.22'' - H.40''. Please check our inventory at www.mapantiques.com Thank  More »

Beautiful Painted Louis XV Enfilade from South East of France, Circa 1950. Dimensions: W.94'' - D.22'' - H.40''. Please check our inventory at www.mapantiques.com Thank you.   « Less

c. 1944 #50 Clematis Pattern Flower Frog The Roseville Pottery Company has a rich history as an American art and commercial pottery company. Before the company moved  More »

c. 1944 #50 Clematis Pattern Flower Frog The Roseville Pottery Company has a rich history as an American art and commercial pottery company. Before the company moved their offices from Roseville to Zanesville, Ohio in 1898, peddlers included their pottery pieces among the necessities and occasional luxuries that they offered housewives from door to door. Roseville catered to this market by offering a “Canvaser’s Outfit” that offered a miniature cuspidor and umbrella stand “finished in blended colors, artistically decorated represent[ing] exactly full size ware.” Roseville began producing art pottery in earnest at their Zanesville plant in 1900 under the direction of Ross Purdy. The new pottery was named Rozane and it came in a brown finish, a light finish, a monochromatic soft brown and a blended finish similar to the Aurelian line of its chief competitor, Weller. Most pieces of this period were artist-signed. Purdy was was succeeded in 1904 by Frederick Rhead. He created some of the most highly sought after early lines, but, sadly, he left the company in 1908. By 1914, the Rozane Art Pottery line was discontinued. The majority of Roseville Pottery was produced during the 1920s, 1930s and early 1940s. During this time, the company’s art director, Frank Ferrell, introduced such popular lines such as Wisteria, Sunflower, Futura and Ferrella. After WWII, times and tastes changed and Roseville attempted to launch a line of modernistic dinnerware that never really succeeded and the company was forced to close and liquidate its assets in 1954. This piece is a flower frog #50 in the Roseville Clematis Autumn Brown pattern. Repaired chip on front bottom rim (see photo). Otherwise in excellent condition. A wonderful collector’s piece.   « Less

A wonderful silver modern necklace, similar to that of Sarpaneva. Center agate type pink stone. Excellent condition. Unsigned.

A wonderful silver modern necklace, similar to that of Sarpaneva. Center agate type pink stone. Excellent condition. Unsigned.   « Less