All Items : Architectural Antiques : Pre 1900
item #1147462
(stock #BYsmPanel)
A red panel with gold hi-lights from a piece of Chinese furniture. The carving depicting 2 scholar's vases with flowers and leaves is excellent and it would be a welcome addition to any decor. Over 100 years old and measuring 11.25" by 6", our clients often hang these above paintings. More photos available upon request.
All Items : Architectural Antiques : Pre 1900
item #1147477
(stock #BYdogPanel)
A red panel with gold gilt featuring an extremely well carved foo dog and her pup playing with the celestial ball. Two bats are flying overhead signifying good fortune. The coins along the ribbon represent prosperity. This lovely panel is in excellent antique condition and would be a welcome addition to any decor. Over 100 years old and measuring 14" by 6", our clients often hang these above paintings. More photos available upon request.
How cool is this? A sterling silver, marked Mexico 925, wheelbarrow. Designed as an ashtray, we think it would also make a terrific condiment or candy dish. Small serving spoons could set where a cigarette would normally rest. It is the perfect size, measuring 8" by 4.25.
All Items : Pottery and Stoneware : Pre 1910
item #1147528
(stock #JHsatVase)
Japanese Satsuma cylindrical vase. May have been used as a brush holder for the Japanese artist or as a vase. In excellent condition, more photos are available upon request. Measures 11" high
A charming round cloisonne box with butterflies and flowers. It is in perfect condition and would make a lovely gift in which to put a piece of jewelry or other small treasures. Inside the box is a rich turquoise enamel. More photos upon request. Measures 3" in diameter and 2" high.
A highly collectible Victorian lead caterpillar. Unusual lead figurines were collected during Victorian times. These larger pieces are quite rare and though not intended to be a door stop it is certainly heavy enough to be one. Measures about 12" high.
A very feminine icy blue topaz pendant with a delicate sterling silver leaf overlay embedded with 3 small diamonds. It just sparkles. Measuring 2/4 inch (1" including bail), it is in perfect condition. Matching earring available for only $50, please inquire
An unusual solid sterling silver pendant with 4 bezel set amber cabochons. In excellent condition and possibly Mexican, it measures 1" long. Could also be used as a charm for a bracelet. Please email for more information.
Lively green peridot cluster grape pendant and matching earrings. The grapes are made of sparkly light green multi-faceted beads, leaves are a darker green peridot, and the bails are made up of round ruby beads. The true beauty of this set is that you cannot see any wires used to assemble the grapes and leaves. Earring drop is 1", 14 kt yellow gold wires. Pendant is 1.25" long.
All Items : Dinnerware : Pre 1960
item #1150225
(stock #TMfkHotplate)
This useful vintage ivory Fire King hotplate server was designed to protect you table from oven hot casserole dishes. A hot casserole dish can go straight from the oven onto this trivet. The handles offer the ideal way of moving your hot dish as well. From handle to handle it measures 10 1/4", inner diameter for a pot is 6 3/4". In excellent condition.
Vernon Kilns oil and vinegar set. Hard to find, it is marked VERNONWARE MADE IN USA. Measures 7.5" high. In excellent condition.
A blue and white hand painted eggcup in a blue onion pattern. The foot is hand cut and is the inside bottom glazed and marked "Made In Germany" in green. Measure 2.5" high. Dates between 1937-October 1949.
Small sterling silver overlay cologne or perfume bottle. The overlay is engraved and the lid has a lovely embossed flower on it. Marked on bottom, it measures 2.5" x 1.25" Circa 1930's
Small sterling silver knife pin with Washington, DC and 1949 hand engraved on front. Marked Sterling and SB on the back. Silver pins like this were often given to young ladies in the 1940s when they selected their sterling silver flatware pattern. We don't know why it is engraved unless some were used as souvenir pieces. An interesting and pretty conversation piece, it measures 2.5" long.
Pair of 1970's Metlox California pottery pineapple tumblers measuring just under 5 inches high. Perfect condition.
We have have thousands of pieces of Metlox. Looking for a particular or rare piece? Email us at cheshirecatgallery@gmail.com
1970's Metlox Poppytrail red medallion creamer in perfect condition. We are selling just the creamer...the sugar with lid is included FREE. The sugar bowl has a noticeable chip on the underside of the lip which could be touched up with a permanent red magic marker. It's up to you.
We have have thousands of pieces of Metlox. Looking for a particular or rare piece? Email us at cheshirecatgallery@gmail.com
We have have thousands of pieces of Metlox. Looking for a particular or rare piece? Email us at cheshirecatgallery@gmail.com
All Items : Advertising : Pre 1940
item #1154199
(stock #TMParisAsh)
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Rare historical Metlox Poppytrail commemorative souvenir ashtray. In raised letters is, "City of Paris San Francisco 1850-1940". The City of Paris Dry Goods Company (later City of Paris) was one of San Francisco's most important department stores from 1850 to 1976. The store was demolished in 1980 after a lengthy preservation fight to build a new Neiman Marcus. In excellent condition, it measures 5.5" across. We have have thousands of pieces of Metlox. Looking for a particular or rare piece? ...
All Items : Books and Publications : Historical : Civil War : Pre 1900
item #1154987
(stock #LSyearbook)
Published in 1862, this book is a record documenting the first year of the Civil War. Written by Edward A. Pollard, author of "Black Diamonds", this is the 2nd edition "Revised and Corrected". 406 pages of text, the book is paper bound. The back cover is detached, both front and back covers are faded due to age, all else excellent condition and a fascinating read.