russian plique-a`-jour box made by artist victor aarne.johan victor aarne (died 1934) was born in tampere, finland and was the son of church sexton johan lindström. he  More »

russian plique-a`-jour box made by artist victor aarne.johan victor aarne (died 1934) was born in tampere, finland and was the son of church sexton johan lindström. he completed his appreniceship with johan erik hellsten, a goldsmith in tampere and became a journeyman in hameenlinne in 1880. for ten years, between 1880 and 1890 he worked for fabergé in august wilhelm holmström's workshop. in 1890 he returned to tampere to obtain his title of master and ran his own workshop there for a year. in 1891 he returned to st. petersburg, working exclusively for fabergé until 1904 from his workshop at 58 demidov cross-street/ekatarinski canal. his signature was BA. after the turn of the century his workshop employed twenty journeymen and three apprentices. in 1904 aarne sold his workshop to hjalmar armfeld and settled in vyborg, finland, running a successful goldsmithing workshop for another thirty years. His signature there was J.V.A. He died in 1934 in vyborg. his signature is to be found on enameled gold and silver articles   « Less

Superb 19th C American Shaker Collection Of Painted Stack Of Finger Boxes Circa: 1840-1880 Shown By Appt.Stock # SSB101

Superb 19th C American Shaker Collection Of Painted Stack Of Finger Boxes Circa: 1840-1880 Shown By Appt.Stock # SSB101   « Less

Superb 19th C American Shaker Collection Of Painted Wash Surfaces Covered Oval Boxes In Mint Condition. Each Box Has Survived In An Excellent State Of Preservation Without  More »

Superb 19th C American Shaker Collection Of Painted Wash Surfaces Covered Oval Boxes In Mint Condition. Each Box Has Survived In An Excellent State Of Preservation Without Any Damage, Repair, Replacement, Additions or Alterations. Superb Condition. Circa: 1840-1890 Shown By Appt.Stock # SB105   « Less

Superb 19th C American Shaker Collection Of Covered Boxes In Mint Condition Circa: 1840-1890 Original Surfaces In A Superb State Of Original Preservation. Shown By Appt.Stock  More »

Superb 19th C American Shaker Collection Of Covered Boxes In Mint Condition Circa: 1840-1890 Original Surfaces In A Superb State Of Original Preservation. Shown By Appt.Stock # SB107   « Less

Rare Early Labelled 19th C Five Finger American Shaker Watervliet, N.Y. Covered Storage Box With Original Surface, No Damage, Repair, Restoration, With Label Inside "Jennet  More »

Rare Early Labelled 19th C Five Finger American Shaker Watervliet, N.Y. Covered Storage Box With Original Surface, No Damage, Repair, Restoration, With Label Inside "Jennet Angus - Watervliet - 1832. Bittersweet Paint Wash Original Surface. A Gem!Stock # SB108   « Less

Superb Late 19th Early 20th C American Shaker Woven Octagonal Poplar Box In Mint Condition. See Other Photographs On Website.Stock # SPB102

Superb Late 19th Early 20th C American Shaker Woven Octagonal Poplar Box In Mint Condition. See Other Photographs On Website.Stock # SPB102   « Less

Rare 19th C American Shaker Classic Canted Corner Finely Dovetailed Swing Handle Carrier With Original Surface In A Superb State Of Preservation. Mellow Amber Nut Brown  More »

Rare 19th C American Shaker Classic Canted Corner Finely Dovetailed Swing Handle Carrier With Original Surface In A Superb State Of Preservation. Mellow Amber Nut Brown Patina. Circa: 1840-1860 A Gem! Stock # SSC101   « Less

Choice 19th C. Shaker Classic Middle Period original red paint & finely dovetailed covered rectangular storage box. Origin: Canterbury, New Hampshire Circa 1850-1860. Superb  More »

Choice 19th C. Shaker Classic Middle Period original red paint & finely dovetailed covered rectangular storage box. Origin: Canterbury, New Hampshire Circa 1850-1860. Superb condition.Stock # m1072   « Less

One very special & rare Shaker Box labeled A Present From a Sister In Lebanon, Circa: 1840-1865. Origin: Mt. Lebanon, New York. Original orange painted surface, oxidized to a  More »

One very special & rare Shaker Box labeled A Present From a Sister In Lebanon, Circa: 1840-1865. Origin: Mt. Lebanon, New York. Original orange painted surface, oxidized to a mustard yellow due to light exposure for 120 years. Original orange paint color under lid. Superb condition. A Gem!Stock # c1001   « Less

Rare Aesthetic Movement leather box with fine marquetry inlay. Unusual, stylized depiction of plants, geometric figures and a wading bird standing on one leg, executed in a  More »

Rare Aesthetic Movement leather box with fine marquetry inlay. Unusual, stylized depiction of plants, geometric figures and a wading bird standing on one leg, executed in a variety of woods, form the decorative top panel of this fine jewel box. The exterior of the box is made of a mellow red-brown leather. The interior of the casket is a soft gold silk with a brocade detail framing the interior lid. The fitted tray with three compartments is removable. Original brass hinges and lock. Original oval metal key hole cover. Very good original condition inside and out. 9 1/2" wide x 7 1/2" deep x 4 1/2" high.   « Less