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Item Ships From: San Francisco
Late 19th c. Cast Stone Griffin Sculpture c.1899
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT A 19th c. cast stone sculpture depicting a Griffin. Nicely patinated. Originally part of the old San Francisco police station. CREATOR Unknown. DATE OF MANUFACTURE ...
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Decorative Objects in San Francisco

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Cast Stone

Hammered Brass Fluted Vase by Josef Hoffman
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in San Francisco, CA
A hand-hammered brass vase with dramatic vertical fluting and flared rim. Marked "WIENER WERK STÄTTE" with JH monogram and WW mark.
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1920s Austrian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects in San Francisco

Materials

Brass

Hawaiian Islands Hand-carved, Canoe-shaped Wooden Bowl
Located in San Francisco, CA
The purity of shape and the glory in the material make this sleek 18-inch wooden bowl a sculptural masterwork that would grace any contemporary-style interior.
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Mid-20th Century Hawaiian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects in San Francisco

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Wood

Vintage Royal Dux Porcelain Figurine of a Cockatoo Perched on a Branch
By Royal Dux Bohemia
Located in San Francisco, CA
the expressive cockatoo with a prominent head crest and strong hooked beak perched upon a foliate branch-work base; with maker's marks to underside; Dux Porcelain began in 1860 by Ed...
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1990s German Other Decorative Objects in San Francisco

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Porcelain

Art Deco Copper German Perpetual Desk Calendar c.1930
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT An original German perpetual desk calendar. Change the day of the week and date by pressing the Bakelite handle on the side. A knob in the back allows you to adjust the date t...
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Early 20th Century German Art Deco Decorative Objects in San Francisco

Materials

Marble, Copper

Carved Cinnabar Lacquer Vase
Located in San Francisco, CA
Carved Cinnabar Lacquer Vase Chinese cinnabar lacquer vase finely carved with a garden scene featuring a seated robed figure, trees, rocks, and layered foliage. The detailed landsca...
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20th Century Chinese Decorative Objects in San Francisco

Materials

Lacquer

Large Antique Chinese Cloisonne Bowl on Custom Period Hardwood Stand
Located in San Francisco, CA
Fine and large Qing dynasty cloisonne bowl on an antique custom hardwood stand.
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Decorative Objects in San Francisco

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Brass, Enamel

Original Gustav Dentzel Carousel Horse
By Dentzel Carousel Company
Located in San Francisco, CA
Original Gustav Dentzel middle row "jumper" carousel horse w/cast iron stand Original to a Germantown PA park, and purchased by George and Leo Whitney, for Whitney's the Beach, San Francisco CA. Jumper appears to retain remnants of the original paint, with a very old overcoat, mounted to a vintage presentation stand, overall 58" H x 52" W. Stand measures 21" H x 37" W. Provenance: Purchased directly from the Whitney's at the Beach Collection, San Francisco, CA From Wikipedia: “The area that was Playland began as a 19th-century squatter’s settlement, “Mooneysville-by-the-Sea.” By 1884, a steam railroad was in place to bring people to the first amusement ride at the City’s ocean side — a “Gravity Railroad” roller coaster, and to the Ocean Beach Pavilion for concerts and dancing. By 1890, trolley lines reached Ocean Beach — the Ferries and Cliff House Railroad, the Park & Ocean Railroad, and the Sutro Railroad — that encouraged commercial amusement development as a trolley park. The Cliff House, which opened in 1863, and Sutro Baths, which opened in 1896, drew thousands of visitors. The rides and attractions that began to spring up along the beach were separately owned by various concessionaires. For example, John Friedle owned a shooting gallery and baseball-throwing concession. All of the rides at Chutes at the Beach were purchased new or built there, including the Shoot-the-Chutes, which inspired the first official name for the amusement area — Chutes at the Beach. Around 1913, Arthur Looff leased a piece of land for a carousel and its house — the Looff Hippodrome, located next to John Friedle’s concessions. Friedle and Looff become partners in Looff’s Hippodrome and began to buy other concessions to realize their vision of creating “the grandest amusement park on the Pacific coast. In 1926, George Whitney became general manager of the growing complex of seaside attractions and changed the name to Playland-at-the-Beach, also sometimes known as Whitney’s at the Beach. Although the attractions continued to be operated as independent concessionaires, during the late 1920s and 1930s, especially during the Depression when concessions began to fail, George and Leo (Whitney) began to purchase the attractions outright. The Whitneys bought the roller coaster in 1936 and the merry-go-round in 1942. Playland took up three city blocks and, in 1934, the Midway had 14 rides, 25 concessions, and 4 restaurants. Despite this expansion, the post-war years saw the tearing down of the Shoot the Chutes in 1950 and the Big Dipper in 1955, and after George Whitney died in 1958, Playland was never quite the same. For a while after George Whitney’s death, Playland was operated by his son, George K...
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Early 20th Century German Decorative Objects in San Francisco

Materials

Metal

Brass Globe Cigarette Holder and Ashtray/Coin Dish, circa 1960
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT An original mid-century brass cigarette holder with ashtray or coin dish. The lid slides open on the globe's axis to reveal a metal interior designed to hold cigarettes. ...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects in San Francisco

Materials

Metal, Brass

Whole Ammonite Fossil, Mineral Specimen, Jurassic Cretaceous Period #HJA
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Madagascar Jurassic - Cretaceous Period, 200 - 145 million years old 8.75 x 7 x 2 in. / 22 x 18 x 5 cm Weight: 4 lbs 14 oz/ 2.065 kg Ammonites were cephalopods that resembled a s...
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15th Century and Earlier Malagasy Other Antique Decorative Objects in San Francisco

Materials

Precious Stone

Antique Wooden Shoe Forms c.1920-3 Sets Available
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT Price is per collection. 3 collections available. (1st set, image #1 has sold) Please specify which set to purchase. Decorative only. Original cobbler's wooden shoe forms. S...
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Early 20th Century Industrial Decorative Objects in San Francisco

Materials

Maple

Baldelli Italy Ceramic Dish c.1940-1960
By Baldelli
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT A vintage white and yellow ceramic dish with original label. CREATOR Baldelli, Italy. DATE OF MANUFACTURE c.1940-1960. MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES Ceramic. CO...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects in San Francisco

Materials

Ceramic

Walter Mader Swiss Black Forest Hand-Carved Dog
By Walter Mäder
Located in San Francisco, CA
the hand-carved and finely detailed recumbent mother Retriever with raised head and glass eyes giving a direct gaze to a distant object; wearing a knotted leash attached to a thick c...
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1890s Swiss Black Forest Antique Decorative Objects in San Francisco

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Walnut

New Haven Clock Co Banjo Clock With Reverse Painted Glass and Mahogany Case
Located in San Francisco, CA
New Haven Clock Co Banjo Clock With Reverse Painted Glass and Mahogany Case 13"W x 4"D x 39.5"H
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1920s Vintage Decorative Objects in San Francisco

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

19th c. Embossed and Gilded Lap Desk
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT A 19th century pressed paper lap desk with an embossed and gilded stag decoration to top. Top and bottom open to reveal storage areas along with an area for writing instrument...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Decorative Objects in San Francisco

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Paper

Beautiful Pair of Grand-Tour Style Polished Onyx Obelisks
Located in San Francisco, CA
Beautiful pair of Grand Tour Style polished onyx obelisks. Offered as a pair consisting of two items.
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18th Century Pakistani Grand Tour Antique Decorative Objects in San Francisco

Materials

Onyx

English Campaign Style Rosewood Brass Inlaid Lap Desk, circa 1850
Located in San Francisco, CA
A fine quality brass inlaid Campaign style traveling desk with a recessed brass handle engraved with the name of its owner, Anne Orten. The piece opens to reveal a velvet lined writi...
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Mid-19th Century English Campaign Antique Decorative Objects in San Francisco

Materials

Brass

Vintage Wooden Trinket Box
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT Small Walnut trinket box lined with felt. Original felt on the bottom. Shown with life size hand model for scale. CREATOR Unknown. DATE OF MANUFACTURE c.1940-1970. ...
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Early 20th Century North American Industrial Decorative Objects in San Francisco

Materials

Felt, Wood

English Regency Period Satinwood Marquetry Inlaid Serpentine Form Tea Caddy
Located in San Francisco, CA
A fine English satinwood marquetry inlaid tea caddy, the serpentine top inlaid with a floral roundel over a conforming case with a beautifully inlaid oval floral medallion. The inter...
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1820s English Regency Antique Decorative Objects in San Francisco

Materials

Brass

Polished Brass Candelabra by Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn
By Josef Frank
Located in San Francisco, CA
A brass candelabra designed by Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn with 9 candle holders.
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1940s Swedish Modern Vintage Decorative Objects in San Francisco

Materials

Brass

Emil Janel (Swedish American 1897-1981) Woodcarving Doctor Sculpture
Located in San Francisco, CA
Detailed Caricature wood carving of a doctor and patient, signed Emil Janel. Emil Janel was a Swedish-born, American artist. A still life painter, he is mainly known for his caricat...
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Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Decorative Objects in San Francisco

Materials

Wood

Pair Of Late 19th Century Polychrome Terracotta Busts By Friedrich Goldscheider
By Goldsheider
Located in San Francisco, CA
A superb pair of late 19th century Austrian polychrome terracotta busts by Friedrich Goldscheider, both figures stamped to the reverse. This pair of busts are in excellent original c...
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19th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Decorative Objects in San Francisco

Materials

Terracotta

Antique Wrench Set Box c.1918-1927
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT An antique wrench set box used to store a socket set. Box is constructed with dovetail joints, steel brackets and has original brass label. S...
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Early 20th Century Industrial Decorative Objects in San Francisco

Materials

Brass

Treflojet Glass Vase by Per Lütken for Holmegaard
By Per Lütken
Located in San Francisco, CA
Mouth-blown amethyst glass vase with distinctive three-lobed trefoil form. Part of a series produced in several sizes from 1955. Etched "Holmegaard 1955" on base. A few small dings a...
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1950s Danish Modern Vintage Decorative Objects in San Francisco

Materials

Glass

Italian Early 20th C. Glass Grape Bunch Pendant Light
Located in San Francisco, CA
A vibrant pendant light from the 1920s; ruddy-red to amber, Venetian glass grape bunches with detailed green and pink leaves. The grapes are hanging from a green, patinated brass "vi...
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Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Decorative Objects in San Francisco

Materials

Brass

French Deniere Bronze Marble Figural Mantel Clock
Located in San Francisco, CA
C. 19th Century This Amazing, Stunning French Deniere Bronze & Marble Figural Mantel Clock is probably one of my Favorite Pieces..... White Marble...
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19th Century Antique Decorative Objects in San Francisco

Materials

Marble, Bronze

English Inlaid Mahogany Tea Caddy with Elaborate Crossbanding and Swag Inlay
Located in San Francisco, CA
An extremely fine quality inlaid mahogany tea caddy of elegant small size, the top and front with elaborate crossbanding and circular fan inay, the front with further swag inlay, the...
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Late 18th Century English George III Antique Decorative Objects in San Francisco

Materials

Boxwood, Mahogany, Rosewood

Art Deco Monogrammed "WCC" Silver Plated Cigarette Box c.1930
By Napier Co.
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT An original Art Deco silver plated cigarette box monogrammed "WCC" with a Sandalwood insert. Stamped "Napier". CREATOR The Napier Co. DATE OF MANUFACTURE c.1930-1940...
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Decorative Objects in San Francisco

Materials

Silver Plate

Robert Welch Brutalist Candlesticks
By Robert Welch
Located in San Francisco, CA
Vintage Robert Welch design brutalist cast iron candlesticks for Hobart, U.K. Interesting and collectible design, solid and well executed, signed.
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1960s English Brutalist Vintage Decorative Objects in San Francisco

Materials

Iron

Chinese Cloisonné Late 20th Century Floral Decorated Bowl
Located in San Francisco, CA
Chinese Cloisonné Late 20th Century Floral Decorated Bowl 10" x 3.5"H
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20th Century Decorative Objects in San Francisco

Materials

Metal

Antique Cast Iron Boston Terrier Doorstop by Hubley, circa 1910-1940
By Hubley Manufacturing Company 2
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT This is an original cast iron Boston Terrier doorstop manufactured by the Hubley Manufacturing Company in Lancaster Pennsylvania USA. The piece has retained its original hand ...
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Early 20th Century Industrial Decorative Objects in San Francisco

Materials

Iron

Brass Japanese Vase
Located in San Francisco, CA
A tall brass ikebana vase with a thin neck. Signed.
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20th Century Japanese Modern Decorative Objects in San Francisco

Materials

Brass

Decorative Red Black Porcelain Vase
Located in San Francisco, CA
Red Black Pear-Shaped Porcelain Vase A decorative pear-shaped vessel, originaly created during the Tang dynnasty to hold water. Finished in a deep, rich red glaze with a sligh...
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20th Century Chinese Decorative Objects in San Francisco

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Hand Painted Ivy League University Band Lunch Box c.1920
By The American Thermos Bottle Company
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT An antique lunch box with metal thermos and original food storage case, advertising a college rock band "The Kollege Kids". It features three hands waving different school pen...
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Early 20th Century English Industrial Decorative Objects in San Francisco

Materials

Chrome

Early 20th C. Automobile Five Person Picnic Set c.1914-1917
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT An original automobile picnic set for five. Includes 2 metal food storage containers with leather straps, 5 enamel mugs, salt and pepper shakers, 5 enamel plates, 5 silver and Bakelite knives stamped Sheffield, England, 1 large thermos with 2 drinking cups inside, 5 napkins and 1 small table cloth. Original locking key. CREATOR Unknown. Plates and Mugs: KER Sweden...
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Early 20th Century Industrial Decorative Objects in San Francisco

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Silver, Brass, Enamel, Stainless Steel, Nickel

Antique Art Deco Bakelite Hotel Dictophone Desk Phone c.1930
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT An Art Deco Bakelite hotel desk telephone with push bottom and lever used to only to answer and not call. Inscribed "Dictophone" and company logo. Or...
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Decorative Objects in San Francisco

Materials

Metal

Great Bear Candelabra by Piet Hein
By Piet Hein
Located in San Francisco, CA
A Piet Hein candelabra in brushed steel. Known as either “Big Dipper” or “The Great Bear”, it was designed by Hein during his time in Argentina to...
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects in San Francisco

Materials

Steel

Crackled Glaze Lidded Jar
Located in San Francisco, CA
Crackled Glaze Lidded Jar Ceramic jar with a rounded body, narrow neck, and domed lid topped with a small finial. Finished in a smooth off-white crackled glaze that creates a fine n...
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20th Century Chinese Decorative Objects in San Francisco

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Royal Aristocrat Typewriter c.1939
By Royal Typewriter Company 1
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT An antique Royal Aristocrat typewriter with black, crinkle finish and original case. The keys are nickel and glass with gold letters on black background. The case has a Bakeli...
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Decorative Objects in San Francisco

Materials

Metal

Pair of Vintage Gilded Bronze Stands with Inlay, circa 1940
Located in San Francisco, CA
Pair of vintage gilded bronze stands with inlay, circa 1940 Gorgeous pair of cast bronze stands with inlay We are unsure of the material used for the inlay. The inlay is hand paint...
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Mid-20th Century American Baroque Decorative Objects in San Francisco

Materials

Bronze

19th c. Distressed Scroll-Footed Box
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT A 19th century distressed scroll-footed box with original velvet interior. CREATOR Unknown. DATE OF MANUFACTURE c.1800-1899. MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES Wood, Velve...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Decorative Objects in San Francisco

Materials

Wood

Large Italian Albisola Blue and White Tin-glazed Majolica Urn/Vase
Located in San Francisco, CA
the impressive vessel with everted lip above an ovoid body flanked by double mask handles all over a splayed foot; painted overall with a female figure and putti in a landscape setti...
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Early 1900s Italian Baroque Antique Decorative Objects in San Francisco

Materials

Majolica

Matched Pair Split Ammonite Fossil Set Mineral Specimen
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Matched Pair Split Ammonite fossil mineral specimens Jurassic - Cretaceous Period, 200 - 145 million years old Measures: 5 x 4.25 x 0.5 in. / 13 x 10 x 1.5 cm Height on custom d...
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15th Century and Earlier Malagasy Other Antique Decorative Objects in San Francisco

Materials

Stone

19th Century French Articulated Mannequin
Located in San Francisco, CA
Mid-late 19th century expertly hand carved and fully articulated artist mannequin
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Late 19th Century French Primitive Antique Decorative Objects in San Francisco

Materials

Walnut

Large Bavarian Porcelain Hand-Painted Fish-Mouth Vase by Porzellanfabrik Thomas
Located in San Francisco, CA
the striking ovoid vessel with fish-mouth opening; painted overall with large leaves and bamboo shoots all on a white ground; with underglaze blue markings to underside; The first po...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects in San Francisco

Materials

Porcelain

French Tortoise Shell Circular Box With Inlaid Silver Top Depicting Fox Stork
Located in San Francisco, CA
French Tortoise Shell Circular Box With Inlaid Silver Top Depicting Fox & Stork
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18th Century Antique Decorative Objects in San Francisco

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Finn Juhl for Kay Bojesen Teak Bowl
By Finn Juhl
Located in San Francisco, CA
Danish modern teak bowl designed by Finn Juhl for Kay Bojesen, Denmark. Turned from a single piece of teak wood into an organic modern shape. Polished and clean, with original patina...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects in San Francisco

Materials

Teak

Pair of Chinese Export Canton Rose Vases Provenance: Paul Vandekar
Located in San Francisco, CA
A fine pair of Chinese export vases in the Canton Rose Medallion pattern and palette. Provenance: Earle D. Vandekar, London.
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Decorative Objects in San Francisco

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of art nouveau Mettlach pottery vases with incised markings to underside
By Mettlach
Located in San Francisco, CA
each double-handled urn painted with meandering foliate design on a blue-gray ground; with incised marks to the underside
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Late 19th Century German Art Nouveau Antique Decorative Objects in San Francisco

Materials

Ceramic

19th Century Italian Lion Head Brass Brazier, Planter, or Wine Cooler
Located in San Francisco, CA
A large antique brass planter or jardiniere with lion heads and paw feet. A compliment to any table, outdoor or interior. Can be used as a table centerpiece, wine cooler or a wonderf...
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19th Century Italian Antique Decorative Objects in San Francisco

Materials

Brass

Vintage Brass and Wrought Iron Skeleton Key
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT A vintage brass and wrought iron skeleton key. Embossed "PENN" on the side. Shown with lifesize hand model for scale. CREATOR Unknown. DATE OF MANUFACTURE Unknown....
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19th Century Industrial Antique Decorative Objects in San Francisco

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

Sapphire Blue Vase by Per Lutken
By Holmegaard, Per Lutken for Holmegaard
Located in San Francisco, CA
Sapphire blue footed vase with narrow mouth by Per Lutken for Holmegaard. Etched with Holmegaard on base.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects in San Francisco

Materials

Glass

French Napoleon III Period Brass Inlaid Rosewood and Walnut Lap Desk
Located in San Francisco, CA
A very pretty French Napoleon III period brass inlaid rosewood and kingwood lap desk of fine quality. This portable writing desk is centered by a beautifully painted landscape scene....
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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Decorative Objects in San Francisco

Materials

Brass

Brass Horse Candelabrum by Franz Hagenauer
By Franz Hagenauer
Located in San Francisco, CA
A brass four-arm candelabrum with stylized horse base. Marked "WHW Made in Austria" to underside. Model 1858, documented in the Wiener Werkstätte Archives at the Museum für Angewandt...
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1920s Austrian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects in San Francisco

Materials

Brass

Large French Polychromed Ceramic Rooster in the Manner of Choisy-le-Roi
By Choisy-le-Roi
Located in San Francisco, CA
the majestic rooster with turned head and direct gaze below a proud comb all above a robust body of well-delineated plumage with feet firmly planted in a grassy ground; covered overa...
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Objects in San Francisco

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Ceramic

A 20th Century Chinese Porcelain Table Lantern (SINGLE ITEM)
Located in San Francisco, CA
THIS IS FOR ONE LANTERN ONLY<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< In the tradition of marriage lanterns. Composed of four parts each. Finely enameled decorated borders with butterflies on a pr...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Objects in San Francisco

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Enamel

Classic Pulled Feather Art Glass Vase, Lundberg Studios of California, Signed
By Lundberg Studios
Located in San Francisco, CA
Popular classic pulled feather design art glass vase, made by Lundberg Studios of California, signed. Iridescent finish and inspired by Tiffany designs.
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Late 20th Century American Art Nouveau Decorative Objects in San Francisco

Materials

Art Glass

Ivo De Santis for Gil Etruschi Ceramic Elephants Sculpture, Italy
By Ivo de Santis, Gli Etruschi
Located in San Francisco, CA
Ivo De Santis for Gil Etruschi, Italy. Polychromed ceramic family of elephants stacked on top of each other. Dad, Mom and two children playfully stacked in very good original conditi...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects in San Francisco

Materials

Ceramic

Signed Early 20th c. Bronze Dog Bookends by PAUL HERZEL c.1920
By Paul Herzel
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT A pair of original bronze clad dog bookends with original felt on the bottom. Designed and stamped Paul Herzel. Both bookends are in good condition and have retained their fin...
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Decorative Objects in San Francisco

Materials

Bronze

Early 19th c. German Dog Suit Brushes c. 1840-1860
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT Natural bristle suit brushes, each topped with a hand-painted porcelain dog head. Early Victorian, manufactured in Germany. The lighter brush features a German Shepherd, while...
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19th Century Antique Decorative Objects in San Francisco

Materials

Porcelain, Natural Fiber

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