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Item Ships From: San Francisco
Vintage Transit Level Scope and Wooden Case c.1950
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT
Mid-century surveyors transit level scope. Gray crinkle finish paint over brass. Original carrying case with dovetail joints. Brass company name plate on front. Decorative onl...
Category
Mid-20th Century Industrial Decorative Objects in San Francisco
Materials
Brass, Metal
Large Modigliani-inspired Abstract Head Sculpture in Rosso Alicante Marble
By Amedeo Modigliani
Located in San Francisco, CA
the tall sculpture characterized by its simplified, geometric forms, elongated facial features, and mask-like appearance it features stylized marquis-shaped eyes, a prominent nose fo...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects in San Francisco
Materials
Marble
Antique R.C. Allen Figuring Machine c.1930
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT
An antique figuring calculating machine with Bakelite and steel body and glass display. The lever pulls forward and back.
CREATOR R.C. Allen Calculators Inc., New York C...
Category
Early 20th Century Industrial Decorative Objects in San Francisco
Materials
Metal
Impressive Continental Carved and Painted Eighteenth Century Picture Frame
Located in San Francisco, CA
An exuberant Continental well-executed Baroque carved wood picture frame , probably Italian. The paint appears to cover a formerly gilded frame. The back retains an old label in scri...
Category
Mid-18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Decorative Objects in San Francisco
Materials
Wood
Large Scale Banalinga
Shiva Lingam
Stone for Display
Located in San Francisco, CA
Large Scale Banalinga (Shiva Lingam) stone for display
Outstanding large scale specimen from India
Dimensions 9" long x 5.5" diameter
Banalinga is discovered in nature and not carved or crafted by human hands.
This Shiva Lingam comes exclusively from the Narmada River, one of India’s seven sacred holy sites. The stones resemble markings found on the forehead of Lord Shiva...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Indian Antique Decorative Objects in San Francisco
Materials
Stone
Matched Pair Split Ammonite Fossil Set Mineral Specimen #L2L
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Jurassic - Cretaceous Period, 200 - 145 million years old
Dimensions: 8 × 6.25 × 0.75 in. / 20 × 16 × 2 cm
Dimensions on custom display stands: 10.5 × 5.5 × 3.5 in. / 27 × 14 × 9 c...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Malagasy Other Antique Decorative Objects in San Francisco
Materials
Stone
Shell Currency Yua Bride
s Price, Papua New Guinea
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Yua Shell Currency, Bride’s Price
Sepik River Region, Papua New Guinea
Hand carved from a clam shell
Measures: 7.5 x 8.5 in / 19 x 22 cm
Height on c...
Category
20th Century Papua New Guinean Other Decorative Objects in San Francisco
Materials
Shell
WMF Art Nouveau Inkwell with Reclining Figure
Located in San Francisco, CA
Elongated wave-form base with classical draped figure reclining against rolling sea at one end. Hinged inkwell compartment at opposite end. Glass insert missing.White metal with silv...
Category
Early 1900s German Modern Antique Decorative Objects in San Francisco
Materials
Metal
19th Century Gothic Style Bronze Reliquary Box With Repousse Figures
Located in San Francisco, CA
19th Century Gothic Style Bronze Reliquary Box With Repousse Figures
8.5" x 4.75 x 3.5"H
Category
19th Century Antique Decorative Objects in San Francisco
Materials
Bronze
Mid-20th Century Tami Islands Papua New Guinea Tribal Wooden Feast Bowl
Located in Point Richmond, CA
mid-20th century Tami Islands Papua new guinea wooden feast bowl
Of classic form, each end carved with raised and incised imagery depicting stylized sea cr...
Category
Mid-20th Century Papua New Guinean Decorative Objects in San Francisco
Materials
Kaolin, Wood
Bronze Putti Watch Stand
Located in San Francisco, CA
Let’s get this cleared up right now: No, he’s not holding a cell phone. Instead, this little fellow is doing the job he was created to do, namely providing a place to hang a pocket w...
Category
19th Century French Beaux Arts Antique Decorative Objects in San Francisco
Materials
Bronze
Assembled Group of Three Gladding McBean Style Koi Fish Vessels/Planters
By Gladding, McBean
Located in San Francisco, CA
each well-rendered expressive fish with gaping mouth above a reticulated body with upturned tail; each having a rich turquoise tonal glaze and drainage hole; one with mottled glazed ...
Category
1960s American Arts and Crafts Vintage Decorative Objects in San Francisco
Materials
Pottery
Antique Wood Lectern with Carved Eagle, 20th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
This Antique Lecturn features a hand-carved wooden eagle attached to a metal base. Great piece of Americana to place upon a table or shelf.
Category
20th Century American American Craftsman Decorative Objects in San Francisco
Materials
Metal
Fleur Large Bowl
By TF Design
Located in San Francisco, CA
With delicate scalloped edges reminiscent of flowers, our Fleur collection is sure to steal the spotlight in any setting!
Handmade with care using food safe, lead free and BPA free...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Decorative Objects in San Francisco
Materials
Resin
$188 / item
19th Century Black Forest Cigar Holder of a Bear Holding a Barrel
Located in San Francisco, CA
the hand-carved standing bear with forward gaze and glass eyes holding a barrel for matches in front of a larger barrel for cigar storage; all over an oval carved base fitted with a ...
Category
Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Antique Decorative Objects in San Francisco
Materials
Walnut
Large Antique Cast Iron Garden Urn
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT
A large antique distressed cast iron garden urn.
CREATOR Unknown.
DATE OF MANUFACTURE c.1890-1940.
MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES Cast Iron.
CONDITION Good. Wear c...
Category
Late 19th Century American Industrial Antique Decorative Objects in San Francisco
Materials
Iron
$1,895 Sale Price
20% Off
19th Century Napoleon Bronze Thermometer Depicting colonne Vendome
Located in San Francisco, CA
19th Century Napoleon Bronze Thermometer Depicting colonne Vendome
Marble Base
3" x 7.5"
Category
19th Century Antique Decorative Objects in San Francisco
Materials
Marble
Early 19th Century English Bronze Lion’s Paw Doorstop c.1800-1850
Located in San Francisco, CA
A 19th-century English brass doorstop shaped like a lion’s paw and ankle sitting on a hefty leaded base for weight and stability. The long handle makes it easy to move.
Category
Early 19th Century British Victorian Antique Decorative Objects in San Francisco
Materials
Brass, Bronze, Lead
$950 Sale Price
36% Off
Shell Currency Yua Bride
s Price, Papua New Guinea
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Yua Shell Currency, Bride’s Price
Sepik River Region, Papua New Guinea
Hand carved from a clam shell
Measures: 7 x 7.5 in / 18 x 19 cm
Height on cus...
Category
20th Century Papua New Guinean Other Decorative Objects in San Francisco
Materials
Shell
A Small Bronze of a Standing Man in Formal Attire Holding a Baton
Located in San Francisco, CA
A well-cast small bronze of a gentleman formally dressed in a waistcoat, wearing a bowtie and holding what appears to be a baton in his right hand. He is standing on a plinth with th...
Category
Late 19th Century German Antique Decorative Objects in San Francisco
Materials
Bronze
18th-19th Century Italian Wood Carved Angel
Located in San Francisco, CA
A lovely angel, his right hand extended as if to touch something or hold
something. He appears very calm and peaceful, clothed in a partial shroud
which is draped over his shoulder...
Category
Late 18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Decorative Objects in San Francisco
Materials
Wood
Polished Bronze Dish by Just Andersen Model # LC 1385
By Just Andersen
Located in San Francisco, CA
A footed bronze dish by Just Andersen. Stamped on base with Just Andersen makers mark. DENMARK. L C 1385.
Category
1930s Danish Modern Vintage Decorative Objects in San Francisco
Materials
Bronze
Stoneware Vase by Eva Stæhr-Nielsen for SAXBO
By Saxbo
Located in San Francisco, CA
A stoneware vase by Eva Staehr-Nielsen, with octagonal mouth decorated with brownish glaze. Signed E.St.N. Manufactured and marked by Saxbo, Denmark.
Category
1950s European Modern Vintage Decorative Objects in San Francisco
Materials
Stoneware
Elegant English Regency Yellow-Lacquered Chinoiserie Jewelry Box
Located in San Francisco, CA
An elegant English Regency yellow-lacquered chinoiserie jewelry box; the splayed top centring a tranquil landscape scene resting on a conforming ...
Category
19th Century English Regency Antique Decorative Objects in San Francisco
Whole Ammonite Fossil, Mineral Specimen, Jurassic Cretaceous Period #S5C
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Madagascar
Jurassic - Cretaceous Period, 200 - 145 million years old
Dimensions: 9.25 × 8 × 2 in. / 23.5 × 20.5 × 5 cm
Weight: 5.55 lbs / 2.424 kg
In this example, the complex pa...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Malagasy Other Antique Decorative Objects in San Francisco
Materials
Precious Stone
Late 19th - Early 20th Century Russian Lacquered Paper Mache Snuff Box
Located in San Francisco, CA
Late 19th - Early 20th Century Russian Lacquered Paper Mache Snuff Box
By The Lukutun Factory
5.25" x 3.5" x 1.5"
Category
19th Century Antique Decorative Objects in San Francisco
Materials
Wood, Paper
Large 8 Inch Ammonite Fossil Cut Polished and Mounted Mineral Specimen
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Large 8 inch Split Ammonite Mounted Fossil Set
Jurassic - Cretaceous Period, 200 - 145 million years old
The cutting and polishing of this large pair revealed pale yellow-brown, cal...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Malagasy Other Antique Decorative Objects in San Francisco
Materials
Stone
Small Cased Glass Vase by Holmegaard
Located in San Francisco, CA
A small rounded cased glass vase in opaque white with mottled blue and purplish speckling on two sides. Etched “HG” to underside. Very good vintage condition with no chips or scratch...
Category
1960s Danish Modern Vintage Decorative Objects in San Francisco
Materials
Glass
Brass Dish by Hayno Focken
By Hayno Focken
Located in San Francisco, CA
A small hammered brass dish with interior etchings by Hayno Focken for Thand-Arbek [Thand-Arbek HP].
Category
1930s German Modern Vintage Decorative Objects in San Francisco
Materials
Brass
Guan Ware Style Brush Washer
Located in San Francisco, CA
Guan Ware Style Brush Washer
Porcelain brush washer with a lobed rim and milky green crackled glaze. The glaze thins at the rim, revealing the dark body ben...
Category
20th Century Chinese Decorative Objects in San Francisco
Materials
Porcelain
Large Dogon House Post, Mali
Located in Point Richmond, CA
With a textured, slightly eroded patina, Malians used this tall house post to support a major beam in a structure. Carved from a naturally forked tree, these tall sculptural supports...
Category
20th Century Malian Other Decorative Objects in San Francisco
Materials
Wood
Esther Hunt "Peachflower" Chalkware Bust c.1922
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT
An early 20th c. painted chalkware figure by artist Esther Hunt. Signed by the artist and titled "Peachflower".
CREATOR Esther Hunt, San Francisco.
DATE OF MANUFACT...
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Decorative Objects in San Francisco
Materials
Composition
Large 8 Inch Ammonite Specimen Cut Polished and Mounted Fossil
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Large 8 Inch Ammonite Specimen Cut Polished and Mounted Fossil - Jurassic - Cretaceous Period, 200 - 145 million years old
An excellent quality split ammonite fossil. We hand pick...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Malagasy Other Antique Decorative Objects in San Francisco
Materials
Stone
Early 20th c. Plaster Cast Nose and Mouth Sculpture c.1900-1930
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT
Plaster cast nose and mouth sculptures mounted on black, wooden stands.
Shown with life size hand model for scale.
CREATOR Unknown.
...
Category
Mid-20th Century Decorative Objects in San Francisco
Materials
Plaster
Large 1870s American Victorian Walnut Picture / Painting Frame
Located in San Francisco, CA
A very large Victorian period walnut mirror or painting frame.
43 1/2 by 55 outside dimensions
33” by 43” opening
High quality in very good condition, having original color and finis...
Category
Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Decorative Objects in San Francisco
Materials
Walnut
Cloisonne Vases, a Pair, Early to Mid 20th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
Cloisonne vases, a pair - early to mid 20th century
Gorgeous motif of cherry blossoms in blue and birds agains a lovely cream background
Measures: 3" diameter at the base x 6" ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Objects in San Francisco
Materials
Metal, Enamel
Early 20th Chalkware Bust attributed to Esther Hunt c.1920
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT
An early 20th c. painted chalkware figure attributed to artist Esther Hunt. Bears the same copyright stamp as other Ester Hunt works. Unsigned.
...
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Decorative Objects in San Francisco
Materials
Composition
$275 Sale Price
38% Off
Bronze and Copper Plated Trojan Horse Bookends/Pipe Rests c.1930
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT
An original pair of Art Deco bronze and copper plated Trojan horse bookends with pipe rests. Original labels on each.
CREATOR Metal Corp. of America, Hollywood, CA.
...
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco Decorative Objects in San Francisco
Materials
Bronze, Copper
Mounted Specimen: Apophyllite, Stilbite, Chalcedony
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Mounted Specimen: Apophyllite, Stilbite, Chalcedony #L9W
Dimensions: 6 x 8.5 x 2.5 in. / 15 x 22 x 6 cm
Height on custom display stand: 9 in. / 23 c...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Indian Other Antique Decorative Objects in San Francisco
Materials
Steel
African Wood Sculpture
By Craft and Folk Art Museum
Located in San Francisco, CA
Very kool piece of African art. I am not exactly sure how old, but from bottom of base I would guess 1st quarter of 20th century. It is all wood and depicts wh...
Category
1920s North American Folk Art Vintage Decorative Objects in San Francisco
Materials
Wood
$1,400
Mid-century Italian Ceramic Box by Raymor c.1960
By Raymor
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT
A mid-century ceramic glazed jewelry or trinket box. Marked "Italy" underneath.
CREATOR Attributed to Raymor, Italy.
DATE OF MANUFACTURE 1960.
MATERIALS AND TECHN...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects in San Francisco
Materials
Ceramic
$175 Sale Price
40% Off
18th to 19th Century Hammered Copper Candle Holders
Located in San Francisco, CA
18th to 19th Century hammered copper candle holders
Measures: 8" diameter at the base x 12" high
These hand hammered copper candle holders...
Category
Late 18th Century American Antique Decorative Objects in San Francisco
Materials
Copper
Antique Stenograph with Original Case/Manual, circa 1930
By The Stenotype Co. 1
Located in San Francisco, CA
About:
This is an original Stenotype stenograph with Bakelite keys and original case and manual. All the keys work properly but doesn't seem to imprint on the paper.
Creator: Steno...
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Decorative Objects in San Francisco
Materials
Steel
$100 Sale Price
44% Off
Carved
Polished Cow Horn William IV Portrait Patch Box, England, 19th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
This 19th-century English patch box dates to the early–mid 1800s and is carved and polished from cow horn. It consists of two carved sections and measures approximately 2 inches in d...
Category
19th Century English William IV Antique Decorative Objects in San Francisco
Materials
Horn
Hoe-Shaped Iron Currency "Mbili Ngbaka, " Ngbaka, D.R. Congo
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Hoe-Shaped Currency "Mbili Ngbaka," Ngbaka, D.R. Congo
20th century
Iron, accumulation
16 x 7 in. / 41 x 18 cm
Height on custom display stand: 18.25 in. / 46 cm
This interesting type of iron currency was used for major transactions such as dowry payments. The two wings added to the lower tips of the hoe underline the non-utilitarian character of this type of currency (Ballarini, "The Perfect Form...
Category
20th Century Congolese Other Decorative Objects in San Francisco
Materials
Iron
Ge Glazed Triple-Spout Double-Gourd Vase, 20th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
Ge Glazed Triple-Spout Double-Gourd Vase
This Chinese porcelain vase features a double-gourd form with a distinctive triple-spout neck. It is finished with a finely crackled Ge glaz...
Category
20th Century Chinese Decorative Objects in San Francisco
Materials
Porcelain
Large henhouse bear by the henhouse company in Norwalk, Ohio
Located in San Francisco, CA
Large henhouse bear by the henhouse company in Norwalk, Ohio
24 x 12 x 60
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Decorative Objects in San Francisco
Materials
Textile
Pair of Early 20th c. Cauldon English Blue
White Six-Sided Transferware Vases
Located in San Francisco, CA
Pair of Early 20th Century Cauldon English Blue & White Six-Sided Transferware Vases
5" x 5" x 8.5"H
Category
20th Century Decorative Objects in San Francisco
Materials
Porcelain
Mid-century Bengal Gin Advertising Bottle Display c.1950
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT
A mid-century Tiger chalkware advertising display was used to hold a bottle of Bengal Gin at a bar or restaurant bar.
CREATOR Bengal Gin, London, U.K.
DATE OF MANUF...
Category
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects in San Francisco
Materials
Plaster
Vintage Plucked Metal Chicken
Located in San Francisco, CA
Vintage painted metal plucked chicken.
Shown with life size hand model.
Category
Late 20th Century Rustic Decorative Objects in San Francisco
Materials
Metal
Medium Teardrop Shaped Vase by Per Lutken
By Per Lütken
Located in San Francisco, CA
For Holmgaard Glass, a teardrop shaped (sometimes referred to as “Soap Bubble”) vase by Per Lutken. Inscribed on the bottom with date of manufacture and artist’s signature.
Category
1960s Danish Modern Vintage Decorative Objects in San Francisco
Materials
Glass
Preston L Prescott (1898-1988, American) Stone Sculpture of Seated Young Woman
Located in San Francisco, CA
Preston L Prescott (1898-1988)
Stone Sculpture of a Seated Young Woman
5.5"W x 3.25"D x 12"H
Category
20th Century Modern Decorative Objects in San Francisco
Materials
Stone
Handcrafted Jewelry Box by Bay Area Artist Dean Santner c.1970
By Dean Santner
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT
Original studio, handcrafted wood jewelry box by California woodworker, Dean Santner. Expertly crafted in walnut. Pull out center drawer lined in purple felt.
CREATOR Dea...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects in San Francisco
Materials
Felt, Walnut
$150 Sale Price
46% Off
English Brass Scale by Banfield of Brighton
Located in San Francisco, CA
C. 19th century
English brass scale by Banfield of Brighton.
Category
19th Century Antique Decorative Objects in San Francisco
Materials
Brass
Cascade Vase by Per Lütken for Holmegaard
By Per Lutken for Holmegaard
Located in San Francisco, CA
Cased opaline white glass with vertical amber and olive streaks from Per Lütken’s Cascade series for Holmegaard. Tall cylindrical form with flared rim, signature etched to base. Very...
Category
1970s Danish Modern Vintage Decorative Objects in San Francisco
Materials
Glass
French Military Helmet
Located in San Francisco, CA
C. 20th century
French Military helmet.
Category
20th Century Decorative Objects in San Francisco
Materials
Metal
"Untitled, " Bird Series #3, Original Sculpture by Bay Area Artist Sheridan Oakes
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Original, carved by hand, wood sculpture
2021
Unknown wood on a Walnut base
Measures: 9.5 x 2 / 24 x 5 cm.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Other Decorative Objects in San Francisco
Materials
Walnut, Wood
j.g. Wiggins Folk Art Carved Wood and Painted Figure of George S Patton Signed a
Located in San Francisco, CA
J..G. Wiggins Folk Art Carved Wood and Painted Figure of George S Patton
Signed and Dated 1952
3.25:w x 3.25"d x 10.5"h
Category
1950s Vintage Decorative Objects in San Francisco
Materials
Wood
Loopy Medium Vase
By TF Design
Located in San Francisco, CA
Our Loopy Medium Vase features loops reminiscent of handles or a strip of exaggerated lace along the outside. The wabi-sabi imperfections in each loop capture the eye, and compliment...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Decorative Objects in San Francisco
Materials
Resin
$294 / item
Antique English Oak Brass and Copper Barrel Style Bucket, circa 1840
Located in San Francisco, CA
Wonderfully aged oak bucket or large pitcher with brass banding, handle and spout.
England, Mid-19th Century.
Category
Mid-19th Century English Rustic Antique Decorative Objects in San Francisco
Materials
Brass
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