Majolica Insect Wall Pocket Fives Lille, circa 1890

Large French Majolica cicada wall pocket from Provence. Height / 7 inches.

Mid-Century French Majolica Cicada Applique.

Majolica dragonfly wall pocket by Fives Lille, circa 1900.   

French Majolica cicada wall pocket signed Vallauris from Provence. Height / 5.3 inches.

Beautiful and rare beetle Murano glass miniature beetle or insect sculpture, circa 1970s. Excellent detail and very realistic looking with wonderful v...

A stunning and rare antique Italian Cantagalli Maiolica pottery wall pocket moulded with a winged cherub set within a scroll design surround with ...

Listed as #431 in the Lehman catalogues this wonderful vintage children's wind up toy, manufactured by the prestigious and iconic Lehman Toy Company of Germany; was patented in 1895 (see image--markings under wing ). The toy was made for over 25 years and was quite popular. When wound up using the underside attached clockwork( key (see attached movie) the toy depicts the six legged beetle crawling across the floor by moving it's legs back and forth while flapping it's wings in the air. All the markings "Pat. U.S.A." "D.R.G.M." "Pat April 23, 1895" "Lehman" are clearly marked under the wing (see image). It is lithographed and hand painted in colors of bluish green wings, a red and white head, yellow and black under wings, with red and blackish green legs. This particular example is completely original ,which is highly unusual for this toy as a search of other examples would reveal that one or several of the legs are typically lacking, or repaired, as are the fragile wings as well. There is no restoration and no touch up paint of any kind. to this toy. It is original in every respect. The toy is catalogued as "EPL #431" and documented on page 129 of the book "Lehman Toys" by Jurgen & Marianne Cieslik, published in 1982. Dimensions: 4 1/4" long x 2" high x 4" wide Provenance: Recently acquired from a highly regarded West Coast collection of antique wind...

A beautiful late 19th-century glazed Majolica flower and butterfly wall pocket depicting a large, dark pink Morning Glory Convolvulus flower in full bloom. On the front is a butterfl...