Almasy Antiques Collectibles and Curiosities

Vintage Alligator Waiter Standing Full Body Mount Taxidermy Ashtray Stand. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements (Overall): 25" H x 15" W x 19" D

An incredibly chic early 20th century, possibly Viennese Secession, umbrella stand with a bentwood rim supported by multiple twisting spindles, a copper tray, and a bentwood foot. Pe...

Bavarian Folk art painted stick stand, umbrella stand This good looking piece it is conical in shape and decorated with flowers, the artist has signed this piece “J L” The stand ...

Unique mid century bentwood umbrella or stick stand. Great design with a personal feel. Bentwood representing arms. In a styling of Edvard Munch's Scream.

Antique Walking Stick with 925 Sterling Silver Handle, Early 20th Century This refined antique walking stick features a beautifully crafted solid silver handle, richly decorated wit...

Early 20th century Swiss 'Black Forest' stick & umbrella stand in the form of a charming bear with inset glass eyes. Arms outstretched in a hug-like form the piece will fit perfectly in a front foyer or boot room...

19th Century English painted iron umbrella with brass plated ball finial. Iron frame with scroll design and painted gilt accents. Retains the original drip pan.

P0238 English half moon umbrella stand in brass, having five divisions with decorative finials and black drip tray raised on brass ball feet.. This umbrella stand has been cleaned an...

A stunning 19th Century heavy cast iron umbrella or stick stand of exceptional quality. The finely wrought pierced back support surmounted with cherub is decorated intricately throu...

19th century cast iron stick or umbrella stand, the backplate with sporting motif and penny farthing in background. All raised up on plinth base incorporating original drip trays. The manner reminiscent of Thomas Jekyll...

by Jennifer Hawkins Opis This is a comprehensive catalogue of the Scandinavian Ceramics and Glass collection at the V&A, showing comparative material from all four Scandinavian countries. The history of the many ceramics and glass factories, their artists and designers is outlined against a changing social and political background. Scandinavian design, from the 1950s to the 1970s, was a by-word for modernism. Scandinavian style was the style to which all other designers aspired during that time and the Nordic designers were awarded all the major prizes. Earlier, during the 1920s and 1930s Scandinavian designers were establishing influential design concepts, and ceramics and glass production attracted many of the key artists. Masterworks are included: from Alvar Aalto's "Savoy" vase to Tapio Wirkkala...

A fine and well-proportioned early 19th century figured mahogany barometer signed ‘Cremonino, Fecit.’ This barometer has a broken arch pediment above a flush-glass door, enclosing ...