Antique Furniture - Antiques - Art

Ballet Dancers Painting, signed J. Bakken, Denmark 1950

An original oil painting on canvas depicts four ballet dancers, and is signed "J. Bakken" and dates from about 1950. This work of art from Denmark has wonderful coloration, the frame is original on this vintage picture. Overall size is 31" x 24."  (added May 19th, 2013)

Gentleman's Rosewood 1820 Travel Case, Bottles & Portrait

A remarkably well preserved rosewood gentleman's travelling case from the 1820's has six intact bottles, silver mounts and a miniature portrait of its owner. The silk lining is worn on this marvelous antique from England. There are tiny hallmarks on the cup and tray, which are a bit dinged. The genuine rosewood case has an inlaid pattern on the top, the finish is very fine but there are warps and losses, see photos. The original lock and key work. All six blown and cut bottles have fitted silver stoppers.....  (added May 19th, 2013)

German 1930 Era Singing Song Bird in Brass Cage

A feathered bird sings its song in a brass cage, signed "Made in Germany" from about 1930. The wind up mechanism is in excellent working order, there is a switch on the base. Embossed brass, the cage has a hanging ring or can stand on a table. Size of this picturesque mechanical bird and cage is 6 1/2" diameter and 11 1/2" tall.  (added May 19th, 2013)

Statue of Mozart, NY 1880 era Antique

This detailed statue of the composer Mozart dates from about 1880, and is cast in spelter metal, an alloy similar to pewter. The only flaws we see are hairline cracks at the ankles, but this sculpture has not been broken and is strong. An illegible signature on the bottom includes "NY" plus initials, but the maker remains uncertain. Height of this antique is 14" and the base is 5 1/4" diameter.  (added May 19th, 2013)

Haviland Limoges 5 Pc. China Jardin de Florence Pattern

Signed "Philippe Deshoulieres of Limoges" in the "Vieux Paris Vert" pattern in green, a group of five pieces was never used, it was a display sample in a Chicago jewelery store. This hand decorated china from France includes a 7 1/2" plate, two 6 1/2" bread and butter plates, 2 1/4" tall cup and 6" saucer. Shipping USPS within the US is $20  (added May 19th, 2013)

Deshoulieres Limoges 3 China Plates Jardin de Florence Pattern

Signed "Philippe Deshoulieres of Limoges" in the "Jardin de Florence" pattern, a group of three plates was never used, it was a display sample in a Chicago jewelery store. This hand decorated china from France includes an 10 1/2" dinner plate, 8 1/2" salad plate and 6" bread and butter plate. Shipping UPSP within the US is $15  (added May 19th, 2013)