Fannie Burr (American 1858-1931) watercolor on paper of a marsh inlet with a small bridge and sailing vessels. Probably near New Haven, CT. Acquired from the family of Jenny  More »

Fannie Burr (American 1858-1931) watercolor on paper of a marsh inlet with a small bridge and sailing vessels. Probably near New Haven, CT. Acquired from the family of Jenny Burr. Unsigned. Mounted in gold leaf frame and matted in silk with a gold gilt. Image 9.5 x 5; frame 16.75 x 12.25 x 1. Shipping extra. Connecticut residents and buyers picking up in Connecticut add 6.35% state sales tax. Buyers outside the USA are responsible for any taxes,tariffs or customs that might apply. *** If you wish to see examples of similar items we have sold and/or appraised please go to our affiliate site www.OneofaKindAntiques.com and click the Archives / Homepage logo ***   « Less

Origin: Egypt/Africa (Sinai) Circa: 1600 BC to 1100 BC Collection: Egyptian/African Medium: Faience-Glass Necklace composed of genuine Egyptian New Kingdom faience beads  More »

Origin: Egypt/Africa (Sinai) Circa: 1600 BC to 1100 BC Collection: Egyptian/African Medium: Faience-Glass Necklace composed of genuine Egyptian New Kingdom faience beads and genuine Venetian glass trade beads. The love of ornament is as old as civilization itself, and a constant theme in human affairs, as this splendid necklace demonstrates. It brings together two kinds of beads from cultures separated by many centuries, yet makes them perfectly compatible and absolutely timeless in their beauty. Faience, a glass composite paste, was first created in Egypt more than four thou sand years ago. In the Egyptian new kingdom, artistry in faience was at its peak. Faience beads like these were worn by the citizens of Egypt for centuries. On the walls of tombs and temples, the aristocracy is depicted wearing faience necklaces. During the renaissance, Venetian craftsman rediscovered the ancient techniques for glassmaking. As Venetian trading power spread throughout the world, so did the demand for Venetian glass jewelry. In Africa especially, Venetian beads were used as barter for gold, ivory, spices and rare woods. In some places they acted as a kind of currency, and were used as a bridal dowry. It is easy to see why. Their subtle beauty, which blends perfectly with the rich colors of faience, still speaks to us today. - (FJ.4661)   « Less

Set of 6 Jacobean caned chairs. Definitely worth a closer look.

Set of 6 Jacobean caned chairs. Definitely worth a closer look.   « Less

This Wonderful French Louis XV Style Fruitwood Marble Top Semanier with Parquetry Inlay, Bronze Mounts and Hardware is in Fabulous Condition,c1860. Semanier is the first  More »

This Wonderful French Louis XV Style Fruitwood Marble Top Semanier with Parquetry Inlay, Bronze Mounts and Hardware is in Fabulous Condition,c1860. Semanier is the first lingerie chest, from an old French term for "seven" the semanier had seven drawers to facilitate a change of undergarments each day of the week. Measuring 54.5" tall x 29" wide x 18" deep with Original Marble Top. Please view all pictures, serious inquiries are welcome!   « Less

Poster Art of Sovdepia from Literary Digest. Black; white. Paper. This three page article shows four posters.

Poster Art of Sovdepia from Literary Digest. Black; white. Paper. This three page article shows four posters.   « Less

Ship's Running Lantern. Dark green paint with green and red glass. Galvanized metal and glass. Lantern retains its original dark green paint. The back is flat with a slot for  More »

Ship's Running Lantern. Dark green paint with green and red glass. Galvanized metal and glass. Lantern retains its original dark green paint. The back is flat with a slot for mounting. The bottom clamps open for a burner. The rounded front is divided in half. One side has curved green the other curved red glass. A short cylinder on top has "Christmas Tree" shaped punched openings and a cap.   « Less

Pound Nets Operated in the Waters of Lake Michigan. Black; white. Paper. Plate XVII. From U. S. F. C. 1887. Fisheries of the Great Lakes. Map showing the number and location  More »

Pound Nets Operated in the Waters of Lake Michigan. Black; white. Paper. Plate XVII. From U. S. F. C. 1887. Fisheries of the Great Lakes. Map showing the number and location during 1885.   « Less

ANTIQUE FINISH HORIZONTAL OVAL KEYHOLE COVER / ESCUTCHEON DIE CAST BRASS WITH OLD WORLD BRASS FINISH 15/16" high x 1-9/16" wide, Includes escutcheon Pins.

ANTIQUE FINISH HORIZONTAL OVAL KEYHOLE COVER / ESCUTCHEON DIE CAST BRASS WITH OLD WORLD BRASS FINISH 15/16" high x 1-9/16" wide, Includes escutcheon Pins.   « Less

Superb quality!!! Fantastic Queen Anne style set of four chairs in blond Elm wood and black upholstery.

Superb quality!!! Fantastic Queen Anne style set of four chairs in blond Elm wood and black upholstery.   « Less

The island nation of Rhodes was an immensely successful commercial power of the Aegean. They strategically sided with Athens but, when in jeopardy, negotiated favorable  More »

The island nation of Rhodes was an immensely successful commercial power of the Aegean. They strategically sided with Athens but, when in jeopardy, negotiated favorable surrenders to Sparta, Alexander the Great, and Demetrios Poliorketes, allowing them to sustain at least some degree of independence based on neutrality. Rhodes was named for the rose, depicted on the reverse of this coin. A portrait of Helios, the sun god, wearing a crown of rays graces the obverse. This image was based upon the head of the great statue of Helios, better known as the Colossus of Rhodes, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. The Colossus memorialized the war with Demetrios Poliorketes. He unsuccessfully attacked the city for over a year, around 305-304 B.C. Eventually, a settlement was negotiated and Poliorketes abandoned his siege towers constructed from valuable timbers that the Rhodeans in turn sold off for shipbuilding. The proceeds from this sale were invested in the huge (105 ft.) bronze statue of Helios standing at the entrance of the harbor. While the famous statue served as a reminder of the city's fortitude during the siege and became a tourist attraction, it only stood until 227 B.C. when it was toppled by an earthquake. How many hands have touched a coin in your pocket or your purse? What eras and lands have the coin traversed on its journey into our possession? As we reach into our pockets to pull out some change, we rarely hesitate to think of who touched the coin before us, or where the coin will venture to after us. More than money, coins are a symbol of the state that struck them, of a specific time and place, whether currency in the age we live or an artifact of a long forgotten empire. This ancient coin is more than an artifact; it is a memorial to the glories of Rhodes passed from the hands of civilization to civilization, from generation to generation. - (C.192)   « Less