This clay pipe, dug up from the mud of the Thames, is many hundreds of years old. Since we are told that the smaller the bowl, the older the pipe, we believe this example may  More »

This clay pipe, dug up from the mud of the Thames, is many hundreds of years old. Since we are told that the smaller the bowl, the older the pipe, we believe this example may date as far back as the early 1600''s. In his book ''Collecting Old English Pottery'', J.F. Blacker says that although Brosely was the most famous manufacturer of these pipes, they were also made in Winchester and Exeter. Measures 5 1/2inches long. General condition is very good. There is a minute chip on the rim of the bowl, quite negligible and perfectly acceptable for the age of the piece. Status: For Sale Reference#: 1889 Condition: See Description Year: See Description   « Less

Very elegant man''s cigarette holder. Probably close on 100 years old. Measures 4'' long. Mouthpiece and first section are made of ebonised dark wood. The part that holds  More »

Very elegant man''s cigarette holder. Probably close on 100 years old. Measures 4'' long. Mouthpiece and first section are made of ebonised dark wood. The part that holds the cigarette is a rich golden-orange-brown, looks like fossilised walnut or some other rich substance. Marvellous patina. Good condition. Status: For Sale Reference#: 625 Condition: See Description Year: See Description   « Less

Outstanding painting on this Russian lacquer cigar (SIGAR) box / case that resembles a spectacles case. The painting is almost identical to one found in Godden''s book on  More »

Outstanding painting on this Russian lacquer cigar (SIGAR) box / case that resembles a spectacles case. The painting is almost identical to one found in Godden''s book on Minton, page 97, entitled, ARABIA. While most of these cigar cases were done in Germany, this one is Russian. Dates to mid 19th century.Measures 5 1/8inches long and 2 7/8inches wide.Rectangular with canted corners. Back is black lacquer with gold SIGAR written amidst delicate scrolls. Gilding is largely worn. The front is spectacular: it is a handpainted scene of Rebecca at the well - actually a lady with a jug. Extremely beautiful oriental face under a rich turquoise and white silk turban. A red cloak, hinting at the important home she comes from falls off her shoulders and is balanced by the ruby bracelets around her arm. The condition of the entire front is very good with no wear to the gilding and paint. The quality of the painting is vastly superior to any other box like this I have seen.The back and front lacquer boards are held together by leather folding sides. Status: For Sale Reference#: 1757 Condition: See Description Year: See Description   « Less

An early nineteenth paper-mache snuff box, painted with an interior scene of a lady examining her legs in a Cheval Mirror. Excellent condition

An early nineteenth paper-mache snuff box, painted with an interior scene of a lady examining her legs in a Cheval Mirror. Excellent condition   « Less

Antique snuff box. Believed to originate early in the 19th century - circa 1830, possibly in Bavaria. Measures 3 1/2 inches long. Entirely carved of wood. Even the hinges  More »

Antique snuff box. Believed to originate early in the 19th century - circa 1830, possibly in Bavaria. Measures 3 1/2 inches long. Entirely carved of wood. Even the hinges are exquisitely made of wood. The bottom and sides are burl wood. THe sides curve in a full, rounded form. THe lid extends very slightly over the edge of the sides and is carved to appear as though it is being rolled back. The top of the lid is superbly handcarved with a pair of performers / entertainers: a man playing the violin, seated on a barrel. At his tapping feet is a dog, wearing a top hat and standing on his hind quarters, possibly dancing in time to the music. The man''s hair flies behind him. Details are superb - from the planks of the barrel to the curve and striations on the fi Status: For Sale Reference#: 4292 Condition: good Year: 1830 Title: ANTIQUE GEORGIAN SNUFF BOX CARVED WOOD W DOG & MUSICIAN   « Less

Circa 1890 Majolica Palissy pot and cover in the form of a tree stump. Exterior of the jar is decorated with a flower, a butterfly and a bird peeping out from inside its  More »

Circa 1890 Majolica Palissy pot and cover in the form of a tree stump. Exterior of the jar is decorated with a flower, a butterfly and a bird peeping out from inside its nest. A snake is coiled around a hollow in the tree, which forms the pipe rest. Cover is decorated with shells and a frog, with the finial molded as a toadstool beside a branch. Mottled ground with shredded clay decoration. Brown interior. Brown underside with three stilt marks. Generally good. Jar: A few flakes to stump on one side. Restored rim chips. Restored chip to rim of hollow. Cover: Shallow flake and a bruise to flange. Restored chip to shell. Repair to finial. 6.75ins high   « Less

Circa 1880 Rorstrand Majolica matchbox stand in the form of a column in the center of a circular dish. The column has a shield style motif on either side, and the dish has an  More »

Circa 1880 Rorstrand Majolica matchbox stand in the form of a column in the center of a circular dish. The column has a shield style motif on either side, and the dish has an impressed scroll pattern on scale effect ground. Brown, blue, ochre and green glazes. Cream reverse with a vent hole, painted ''3'' mark and impressed ''RORSTRAND'' maker''s mark. Very good. No restoration. No cracks. No hairlines. No chips. No flakes. 4ins high, 5.5ins diameter   « Less

VERY NICE 1960s ADVERTISING ASHTRAY FROM SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON... the electrical utility in Southern California. Features the old 1960s SCE logo along with the ''Gold  More »

VERY NICE 1960s ADVERTISING ASHTRAY FROM SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON... the electrical utility in Southern California. Features the old 1960s SCE logo along with the ''Gold Medallion Home'' logo. Sticker on bottom indicates the manufacturer, Florence Ceramics of Pasadena. White with gold trim. Good condition with glaze crack on tray (not very visible) Condition: Good; Circa: 1960s; Heigth: ; Width: 8.75''   « Less

A VERY DECORATIVE ASHTRAY by WESTMORELAND GLASS... The grapes and grapeleaf pressed pattern is raised. The Westmoreland glass company used a beautiful red orange colored  More »

A VERY DECORATIVE ASHTRAY by WESTMORELAND GLASS... The grapes and grapeleaf pressed pattern is raised. The Westmoreland glass company used a beautiful red orange colored glass on this piece. Condition: Excellent; Circa: Circa 1940; Heigth: 1.25 in. (3.17 cm); Width: 4 in. (10.16 cm)   « Less

VERY COLLECTIBLE ''COBALT BLUE'' TOP HAT ASHTRAY... Condition: very good; Circa: circa 1930; Heigth: 2.25''; Width: 3''

VERY COLLECTIBLE ''COBALT BLUE'' TOP HAT ASHTRAY... Condition: very good; Circa: circa 1930; Heigth: 2.25''; Width: 3''   « Less