Art

Fostoria Palm Leaf Brocade Etch 1929 Mother Pearl Iridescent Glass Whipped Cream

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FostoriaAbsolutely gorgeous and scarce Fostoria Palm Leaf Brocade etched whipped cream pail in beautiful condition with no chips, cracks or repairs.  Made only one year, 1929, etching 291, so these are very difficult to find.

Mother of Pearl pink iridescence with gold trim around top. Very minor wear to the gold, nearly intact.  Deeply etched, gorgeous pattern. 4-3/4″ across by 2-1/2″ high without handle.  I did not polish the handle as I love the patina as it stands; lucky winner can decide whether to keep or polish. 

fostoria 2We are also offering a cake plate in the same pattern separately.   See this piece and others in our eBay store connectibles.

Saks NYC 1950s Vintage French Handbeaded Gold Silver Bugle Evening Bag Purse EXC

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saksWe’re selling a wonderful group of vintage boutique quality designer purses and handbags, fresh from the collection of an avid fashionista. All were carefully stored away and are in excellent condition with minimum wear unless noted. Very special styles.

Pictured here one of the prettiest and most versatile vintage bags we’ve offered. Excellent condition.

Gold and silver glass bugle beads handsewn in a subtle swirl pattern, satin lined with “Saks Fifth Avenue, Made in France” inside. 

Gold AND Silver means this matches your entire evening wardrobe. Sparkling crystals on the frame and clasp, completely beaded handle, heavy and substantial weight – highest quality purse even more lovely in person. 

Excellent overall condition with a few minor smudges inside on the satin lining. Everything else is excellent! 

9″ x 6-1/2″ x 4″ when opened; 5-1/2″ drop.

 If you only add one vintage beaded bag to your wardrobe, this would be the one as you can accessorize with gold or silver or platinum jewelry.  Available in our eBay store connectibles.

Handpainted Needlepoint Canvas Artist Signed Round Pillow Jacobean Floral OOAK

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Syrop NeedlepointWe are delighted to be offering an extensive collection of original handpainted needlepoint canvases for the advanced needlepoint artisan, designed and signed by listed artist Joanne Syrop, New York.   Bio and background below the description.  

ONE only of each design; customize your colors when you take the canvas in to your local shop to purchase your yarn in whatever combination you wish! Never will be another one made of these unique OOAK (stands for “One Of A Kind”) designed canvas patterns. Each is signed and her bio is at the bottom of this description. All are in mint new condition and were painstakingly designed and painted.

Pictured here is a round pillow canvas, lushly painted Jacobean floral design.   2 strand canvas, 14″ diameter for the pattern. 

You can see her other canvas works we are offering here; would be a terrific grouping to make several pillows or framed work of her designs.

  • Syrop has exhibited and sold her paintings and sculptures at numerous fine galleries and exhibitions; in the 1980’s she designed these unique One-Of-A-Kind canvas works of art for a high quality gallery. Tucked away for decades in storage, offering an opportunity now for the highest level design for your needlepoint. 
  • Her art work is in the collections of American Express NYC, Segal and Gale NYC, Waldorf Astoria, Marriott Marquis, Ackerman Institute NYC, Rockefeller Center, Millenium Hotel at Ground Zero. She has exhibited at various galleries including David Findley one woman show, Elain Benson Gallery Bridgehampton, Artexpo and others.

 

You now have a unique opportunity to combine her artistry with your own customized needlework for a truly personal work of art for your home.  Please go to our eBay store connectibles to see all of the needlepoint.

Syrop Needlepoint

Antique Delinieres D&C Limoges France Art Nouveau Birds Bamboo Vase 1894-1900 PT

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DelinieresAntique Delinieres & Co (D&Co) Limoges France Art Nouveau Birds on Bamboo Vase (circa 1894-1900).  

Marked on base D&C France with artist signed “M.V.S.” 

Unusual hand-painted antique Limoges signed vase dates to the beginning of the Art Nouveau movement, and is a departure from the more common floral patterns of the era. 

Delicate Asian inspired design of quail birds and bamboo, excellent artistry. 

Approx 6-1/2″ tall x 8″ wide

Condition is overall very good with some age wear as expected to the gold on the collar and some areas on the bulbous portion where the white is visible through the applied gold. A few light marks but no cracks or repairs and nothing that detracts from how nicely this is on display. 

Delinieres & Co is a revered name in Limoges history; this unusual antique vase would be a lovely addition to your collection.  This and many other collectibles available in our ebay store connectibles.

Eastman Kodak Cinegraph 16mm Film Lindbergh Captures New York 8503,Box,Can, 1927

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LindberghWonderful historical 16 mm film, issued by Kodak Cinegraph around 1927, “Lindbergh Captures New York” after his flight, No. 8503. Has original box, original can, AND the leader showing the name of the film. 

Condition of film appears excellent, but we haven’t tested it.

Box has some wear as shown in photos, as does the can.

Faint fragrance of moth balls on the box, presumably from how it was stored.

We have other 16 mm films from same collector listed separately.  Please click on the picture above for to see all film in our connectibles ebay store.

Vintage Airplane Figural Brooch Pin Plane Travel Map Air France Africa Aviation

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Flight Pin

This listing features one of the more unusual and hard-to-find vintage pins we have ever discovered. 2 figural airplanes are suspended over a round glass dome covering a unique map that depicts African countries placed right next to Paris, France. Circa 1950’s – 1960’s. 

Please look at photo to see the details.

After much research, we have not been able to discover another similar one. Our best guess is that it was a promotional pin either for a travel agency or airlines; perhaps Air France when they started flying to African countries and this was a way to “connect” the 2 areas. 

  • Remarkable design.
  • Measures a substantial 3″, a true statement piece of jewelry.
  • Excellent condition, appears new and unused. 
  • Unique gift for your favorite traveler or travel agent or Airline personnel; unlikely to ever be seen again!

Please visit our ebay store – connectibles to see this pin, and many other unusual collectibles.

Original Signed Illustration Harlequin Cover Art Painting Kohfield DARK STAR of LOVE

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kohfieldWe’re selling a wonderful collection of original Illustration Art, all painted by listed Connecticut artist Dick Kohfield (b. 1931, d. 2012). We’ll be putting them up a few at a time so keep checking back.

Successful illustrator for 50 years, his art includes movie posters, book covers, magazine illustrations.  He is best known for his paperback Romance or Pulp fiction cover art for Harlequin and others of that genre. We’re delighted to offer an interesting assortment, most with the original book depicting the art on the cover. Terrific on display, just enough campy style to be a decorator’s dream!

This listing features the cover original painting for the DARK STAR of LOVE paperback book, Harlequin American Romance No. 14.  Details:

  • Written by Elizabeth Glenn, 1983.
  • Painted on Bainbridge Board Number 80
  • Measures 18″ x 25″
  • Condition: Excellent with some illustrators lines and title in the border.
  • Ready to mat and frame. 
  • Signed: Center, under her arm.
  • Original Book: Included, some wear.

Please look for these great Kohfield illustrations in our ebay store connectibles.

 

Compact RARE 1937 Envelope Souvenir de L’Exposition Internationale Paris Deco

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compactWe’re selling a wonderful group of vintage compacts, fresh from local collector.  This listing features one of the more rare compacts in the shape of a mailed envelope.  Only similar one I could find sold at Christies in 2011 for over $2700. We are opening ours at a fraction of that price.You can find the similar one sold by Christies by searching for “POUDRIER SOUVENIR DE L’EXPOSITION INTERNATIONALE PARIS 1937.” compact2

“Madame, Un Souvenir de l’Exposition Internationale, Paris 1937” is written in French on the front, along with what appears to be an original 1937 authentic postmarked stamp that has been sealed in upper right hand corner. Back has a facsimile of a wax seal on an envelope with the number 1937 embossed.

  • Closes all the way, but will not stay closed and clasped.  Cream color enamel has some marks and irregularities around the borders but nothing that seriously detracts. Mild wear to the lettering.
  • Stamped “M.I. Austria” on the inside
  • Powder residue remains, and original screen is very good condition. Mirror has some mild mottling but is intact and original to 1937.
  • Measures 3″ x 2-1/2″
  • VERY interesting addition to a serious compact collection.

Please look at all of our vintage compacts in our ebay store connectibles.

 

Scottie Scottish Terrier Dog Carved Wood Cigarette Desktop Set Glass Eye Puppy

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scottieWe’re delighted to be offering a large collection of vintage Scottish Terrier collectibles, fresh from a local collector.   If you love Scotties you will be sure to find the perfect addition to your own display.

Pictured here is one of the more amazing pieces from this group.  Impressive desktop set includes 2 Scotty dogs with fantastic glass eyes.

  • Carved and hand painted wood measures a substantial 12″ x 7″
  • Painted Elk and stencil design on the covered box portion for cigarettes
  • Removable original brass ashtray
  • Match holder and striker
  • 2 dogs stand guard!
  • Is dusty from storage and has age marks to finish as shown in photos, but shows SO much character and is wonderful on display. Tips of ears have small chips.

Please look at all our Scottie item in our ebay store connectibles.

Chilmark Mosbys April Fool Sculpture FJ Barnum Artist Signed LE Civil War Video

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We’re selling an interesting group of Chilmark fine pewter Civil War 3 Dimensional Pewter Sculptures.  Each sculpture is designed AND signed in gold ink by artist Francis J. Barnum. 2005 limited edition of 500, ours is numbered 76 / 500 on the base. Sculptures are approximately 5″ tall, and mounted on a 8 1/2″ x 8 1/2″ wooden display base. Great to have the artist signature as a bonus!

This listing features Mosby’s April Fool commemorating Confederate Colonel John S Mosby and sixty nine of his Partisan Rangers defeating a superior Union force at Miskel’s Farm in Northeast Virginia on April Fools Day in 1863.

When Union Captain Henry C. Flint and 150 troopers from the 1st Vermont Cavalry attacked with sabers and bayonets, Mosby’s Rangers aggressively counterattacked on horseback employing Colt 44 caliber revolvers with deadly effect. The added firepower of the revolvers and the ferocity of the Confederate attack resulted in Union Casualties of 8 killed, 22 seriously wounded and 83 prisoners captured. As Mosby rode past, one Union trooper called out to him… “You have played a nice April Fool!”.

See the rest of the collection in our ebay store connectibles.

Mosby April Fool