A French Pair of Cast Iron Urns with Old Black Paint Circa 1920
These charming urns have a wonderful patina on the remaining old black paint. The handles, being playfully large make a statement. The urns are also unique due to their diminutive size, while still retaining beautiful details. Perfect for planting flowers, they are an ideal size to be placed in an entryway. ref. 7-8194 $1,300 13.5”
A Swedish Hand Carved Bowl in the Shape of a Heart C. 1832
While the natural growth of the tree that gave its wood for this bowl is what causes it to have the wonderful heart shape, it is unlikely to be a coincidence that the carver in 1832 chose this specific piece at random. Carving a bowl from a section of trunk with a deformity like this
A Travel Box with Old Blue-Green Paint from Northern Sweden C. 1800
This travel box is in a wonderfully deep shade of blue green, which over the years has developed an attractive patina showing the age of the paint. It is decorated with metal straps to make it strong for carrying heavy items when traveling by coach in the late 18th century. The large size and ornamentation
A Swedish Travel Case in Original Blue Paint C. 1800
This travel chest retains the original blue paint which is unusual. It is of sturdy construction with hand forged iron hasps and straps that wrap the edges. The domed lid makes it possible for the case to withstand the elements it would encounter if strapped to the outside of a carriage or coach. ref. 7-8158
A Pair of French Cast Iron Faux-Bois Jardinière Planters C. 1890
These 2 miniature jardinieres are charming copies of Versailles boxes originally developed in France to move plants inside during the winter. They are faux bois cast iron featuring a peak on each corner. The raised decorative designs on all 4 sides resemble the hinges of the originals and are dry scraped to their original surface.
American Made Large Cast Iron Tractor Sprinkler Circa 1900
This large tractor sprinkler is self propelled from water pressure when attached to a hose. Path can be adjusted. The body and wheels are cast iron, wands and fittings polished, original paint. Probably intended for golf courses or large estates. Simply magnificent. ref. D-1745 $1,250 17” high 30” long 21” wide
A Swedish Storage Bowl in Dark Red Orange Paint, Circa 1880
This hand carved bowl with handles from the north of Sweden has an unusual shape with a flat bottom surface making it very stable for storing food, such as potatoes or winter vegetables. The interior is painted a lovely shade of pale cream. There is a repair on one side where a knot in the
A Swedish Red Painted Wooden Bowl
This lovely bowl retains the original deep red paint, and is signed at the bottom with the makers name “J.Glas”. There is an old repair with staples at one side. 7-8025 $600 11” diameter 3.5” high
A Swedish Hand Crafted Wooden Bowl with Floral Design, Circa 1810
This hand crafted wooden bowl retains the original terra cotta colored paint, and folk art painted floral design on the inside. Its years of use in a Swedish country kitchen is shown by minor paint loss to the interior, where a spoon would scrape. ref. 7-8029 $675 3" high 9" wide 8.5" deep
A Swedish Folk Art Hat Box in Original Blue and Coral Paint, Circa 1818
This charming box has a decorative sliding panel on the top with the initials “A N D” surrounded by flowers. It was used to store and protect the elaborate linen hats that were part of Swedish women’s folk dress. According to a handwritten note that was in the box, it belonged to a woman named
A Late 19th Century Oil on Canvas Photographer’s Roll-Up Backdrop
This unique piece of American folk art was likely owned by a portrait photographer, who used it to place his subjects in an attractive environment. Today it can create the impression of a window, with a view in a room that needs depth. It is framed at the top with a wooden canopy which houses
A French White Wrought Iron Diminutive Wheelbarrow Circa 1920
This charming wheelbarrow was carefully crafted to mirror a larger size version. It has the intricate scrolls and pierced detail typical of chairs and tables of the time. It is ideal for displaying plants. ref. D-1739 $450 19” high 16” wide 42” long
A Pair of French Tromp L’Oeil Columns, Late 19th Century
This unusual pair of columns with a square base are painted in contrasting shades of light and dark grey to give the impressions of carved indentations. Their spectacular tops are painted with a feather and scroll motif to complete the effect. They are made of very heavy wood and could be used in an interior
A Set of French Silverplate Flatware by Ercuis, Paris
Ercuis has been a Parisian maker of luxury flatware since 1867. This complete set consists of 12 each of dinner forks, dinner knives, soupspoons, fish knives, fish forks, salad knives, plus one large serving spoon, and soup ladle. They are in the original satin lined coffret with faux shagreen exterior, circa 1940. ref. 7-7499 $1,800
