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An Art Nouveau sterling silver overlay 5" trivet or table stand 1900-10. This tableware item has thick hand-engraved silver overlay applied to the round glass disc. It is stamped STERLING on the edge and it has a Gothic G monogram. This item is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; all items are vintage or antique and may have slight signs of gentle use. Tracked Packet shipping to anywhere in the U.S. is $15.50 - this includes online tracking, air service and insurance up to $70. Items paid with a credit card will be shipped to confirmed addresses only. We do ship internationally. All of our prices are in $US. PLEASE NOTE: We DO NOT accept PayPal.

A French carved galalith necklace from the 1930s in green and white - NOS. this new pld stock (NOS) French 16" necklace has hand-carved graduated green coated galalith beads. The beads are carved through the green coating, which was done by dipping the beads, then carving them showing the white galalith beneath, and the beads range from 3/16" to 11/16" across. This necklace has a green dipped galalith barrel clasp, and it retains the original store order tag, which has a printed MADE IN FRANCE on the one side, and #700 stock number and $12.00/doz. written on it in pen on the other side. This unused necklace is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, losses, damage or repairs. Please note that the carving, which has to be hand or machine done on galalith, has some minor irregularities. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; all items are vintage or antique and may have slight signs of gentle use. Tracked Packet shipping to anywhere in the U.S. is $14.00 - this includes online tracking, air service and insurance up to $70. Items paid with a credit card will be shipped to confirmed addresses only. We do ship internationally. All of our prices are in $US. PLEASE NOTE: We DO NOT accept PayPal.

A good quality pair of vintage sterling silver screwback c1940s-50s cultured pearl earrings. The pearls are nicely matched in both lustre and size, and they have a great silver/white colour. They measure 6 mm. and 4 mm. across, and this pair has a facing R maker's mark. They weigh 2.0 grams, and they are in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; all items are vintage or antique and may have slight signs of gentle use. Small packet air shipping to the U.S. starts at $8.95 (other spots may vary) insured is higher. Items paid with a credit card will be shipped to confirmed addresses only. We do ship internationally. All of our prices are in $US. PLEASE NOTE: WE DO NOT accept PayPal, only VISA and MASTERCARD.

A colourful vintage Art Deco era 16-1/4 x 11-1/4" tin lithographed serving tray c1920-30. This unsigned tray has only a circled "c" copyright mark, and it depicts an 18th century outdooor masked ball. This item is in very good condition with no dents, bends, major damage or repairs other than some rust on the lower lip, a few spots and minor paint losses from spills and scrapes (all minor) and some loss to the back's gold wash. Overall the graphics are bright and colourful, and this would make a great display piece. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; all items are vintage or antique and may have slight signs of gentle use. Tracked packet air shipping to the U.S. starts at $19 (other spots may vary) - insurance is included. Items paid with a credit card will be shipped to confirmed addresses only. We do ship internationally. All of our prices are in $US. PLEASE NOTE: we DO NOT accept PayPal, only VISA and MASTERCARD.

A Victorian sterling silver ornate floral hand mirror circa 1890 1900. This antique 10-1/2" x 5-3/4" dresser set piece has a she ield cartouche that has not had a monogram. The silver marks are usually found near the base of the mirror at the handle, which in this case appears to have been shortened slightly, you can see a separate line, obscuring the hallmarks. The mirror was tested and it does test as sterling silver. Greatly resembles older Kirk or Steiff silver. This item is in very good condition with no chips, cracks, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs other than some edge denting, a pushed in area on one side of the handle, and some silvering loss to the mirror back (can be re-silvered). All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; all items are vintage or antique and may have slight signs of gentle use. Expedited tracked and insured parcel shipping to the U.S. starts at $20 (other spots may vary, air is higher). Items paid with a credit card will be shipped to confirmed addresses only. We do ship internationally. All of our prices are in $US. PLEASE NOTE: We DO NOT accept PayPal.

A vintage English bone china 7-3/8" Top of the Hill HN1834 figurine by Royal Doulton. This item is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, crazing, losses, damage or repairs. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; all items are vintage or antique and may have slight signs of gentle use. Surface shipping to the U.S. starts at $13 (other spots may vary) - insurance is included. Items paid with a credit card will be shipped to confirmed addresses only. We do ship internationally. All of our prices are in $US. PLEASE NOTE: we DO NOT accept PayPal, only VISA and MASTERCARD.

A 7-1/2" English bone china figurine named A GENTLEMAN FROM WILLIAMSBURG HN 2227, issued by Royal Doulton from 1960-1983. This example has the 1959 copyright, and it is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, crazing, losses, damage or repairs. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; all items are vintage or antique and may have slight signs of gentle use as would be expected. Silver and silver plated items are hand-polished, not buffed, and our halogens and magnified images may exaggerate otherwise barely noticeable scratches and flaws. GUARANTEE: ALL of our items are antique or vintage and from the period listed. NONE are reproductions or recreations. Small Packet Air shipping to the U.S. starts at $16.50 and expedited shipping within Canada starts at $12.00. Rates vary by destination, value, size, weight, payment option and shipping method. Other payment, tracking and insurance options are available - please inquire. We ship worldwide - please contact us for an accurate shipping quote with your postal code or country. **** PLEASE NOTE: We DO NOT ACCEPT PAYPAL****

The Coming and Going of the Shaman Eskimo art book. This 246 page 12 x 9" soft cover book is entitled THE COMING AND GOING OF THE SHAMAN ESKIMO SHAMANISM AND ART and it was published by the Winnipeg Art Gallery for their Mar. 11 - June 11, 1978 exhibition. Profusely illustrated in black and white and colour, this book is in very good condition with foldback creases on the soft cover and some minor unobstructive surface abrasions on the cover from sliding against other books (very minor). This item is in excellent condition as described above. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; all items are vintage or antique and may have slight signs of gentle use. Surface tracked shipping to the U.S. starts at $22 (other spots may vary, air is higher) - tracking and insurance are included in shipping quotes. Items paid with a credit card will be shipped to confirmed addresses only. We do ship internationally. All of our prices are in $US. PLEASE NOTE: we DO NOT accept PayPal, only VISA and MASTERCARD.

A copy of ROBERT GENN IN PRAISE OF PAINTING MERRITT 1981 a self-authored 133 page profusely illustrated art book, published in 1981 by Merritt Publishing of Vancouver, British Columbia. The illustrations are in colour and black and white, and this 12-1/2" x 9" book is in MINT unmarred condition. It also has the original dust jacket in superb condition as well, with only the slightest, barely noticeable edge bumps. A superb and essentially mint example of a scarce art book written by the artist. This item is in excellent condition as described above. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; all items are vintage or antique and may have slight signs of gentle use. Shipping to the U.S. starts at $24 (other spots may vary, air is higher) - tracking and insurance are included in shipping quotes. Items paid with a credit card will be shipped to confirmed addresses only. We do ship internationally. All of our prices are in $US. PLEASE NOTE: we DO NOT accept PayPal, only VISA and MASTERCARD.

History In Their Blood Indian Portraits - Grandmaison. This splendid 124 page profusely illustrated art book is entitled HISTORY IN THEIR BLOOD THE INDIAN PORTRAITS OF NICHOLAS DE GRANDMAISON by Hugh A. Dempsey. Published in 1982 by Douglas & McIntyre, Vancouver, British Columbia, this 12-1/2 x 10" cloth-bound book is in excellent original condition with some light bending to the upper and lower edges of the spine; the original dust cover is present and it is in excellent condition with only some minor upper and lower edge bumping. This item is in excellent condition as noted above. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; all items are vintage or antique and may have slight signs of gentle use. Surface tracked shipping to the U.S. starts at $23 (other spots may vary, air is higher) - tracking and insurance are included in shipping quotes. Items paid with a credit card will be shipped to confirmed addresses only. We do ship internationally. All of our prices are in $US. PLEASE NOTE: we DO NOT accept PayPal, only VISA and MASTERCARD.

A vintage c1900 Essex crystal flower basket brooch in a gilt brass setting. This unsigned pin features fine colouring and gilding and it has the original c-clasp. Essex crystals were a Victorian period fancy, with the crystal being reverse carved then hand painted to show the detail of the design. This item is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs other than a lift of the brass on the left side from the original making of the piece. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; all items are vintage or antique and may have slight signs of gentle use. Surface shipping to the U.S. starts at $6.90 (other spots may vary) - insurance is included. Items paid with a credit card will be shipped to confirmed addresses only. We do ship internationally. All of our prices are in $US. PLEASE NOTE: we DO NOT accept PayPal, only VISA and MASTERCARD.

A vintage late Victorian 1-13/16 x 1" brass-mounted Essex crystal pin c1890-1900. Essex crystal features an intaglio carved crystal stone with reverse painting, and in this case the scene is a metallic lustre butterfly flanked by cherry blossoms in pink and green. The ground for the design is a mother-of-pearl lustre, and this unsigned brooch is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs other than the later replacement of the original c-clasp with a safety catch pin. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; all items are vintage or antique and may have slight signs of gentle use. Surface shipping to the U.S. starts at $6.95 (other spots may vary) - insurance is included. Items paid with a credit card will be shipped to confirmed addresses only. We do ship internationally. All of our prices are in $US. PLEASE NOTE: we DO NOT accept PayPal, only VISA and MASTERCARD.

A horseshoe shape portrait shell cameo recently mounted on a vintage giltwood frame. The 2-1/8 x 5/8" hand carved vintage 1930s - 1940 cameo is from a collection of unused store stock (NOS), and it is set on a blue velvet ground. This would make a great and unusual gift, and it is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, losses, damage or repairs. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; all items are vintage or antique and may have slight signs of gentle use. Expedited tracked shipping to the U.S. starts at $19 (other spots may vary, xpresspost is higher) - tracking and insurance are included in shipping quotes. Items paid with a credit card will be shipped to confirmed addresses only. We do ship internationally. All of our prices are in $US. PLEASE NOTE: we DO NOT accept PayPal, only VISA and MASTERCARD.

An Ellis sterling silver butterfly wing tie bar circa 1910 - 1920 in a vintage case. This Edwardian vintage 2-3/4" x 5/8" tiebar has a central butterfly wing decoration under glass. It is stamped ENGLAND on the back and it tests as sterling silver. It comes in a period satin and velvet fitted Ellis Bros. box from Toronto (later bought out by Birks). The brown gold-stamped box has one scrape on the top, and this man's fashion accessory weighs 5.3 grams. This item is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; all items are vintage or antique and may have slight signs of gentle use. Tracked packet air insured post to the U.S. starts at $13.50 (other spots may vary) - insurance is included. Items paid with a credit card will be shipped to confirmed addresses only. We do ship internationally. All of our prices are in $US. PLEASE NOTE: we DO NOT accept PayPal, only VISA and MASTERCARD.

A 14k yellow gold ring with a flashy pear-cut synthetic alexandrite stone. This size 7 ring measures 5/8" x 7/16" across the top/stone setting alone, which holds the claw-set stone. The colour is predominately amethyst purple with underlying blue highlights. This ring weighs 2.4 grams and it is stamped MEX 14K HS-02 APY. This item is in excellent vintage condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; all items are vintage or antique and may have slight signs of gentle use. Expedited tracked insured shipping to the U.S. starts at $23 (other spots may vary, xpresspost is higher) - tracking and insurance are included in shipping quotes. Items paid with a credit card will be shipped to confirmed addresses only. We do ship internationally. All of our prices are in $US. PLEASE NOTE: we DO NOT accept PayPal, only VISA and MASTERCARD.

A Whiskey sterling silver bottle label or ticket hallmarked for Birmingham 1899. This antique Whisky label hangs on a loop chain, and it weighs 8.5 grams. This item is in excellent antique condition with no dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; all items are vintage or antique and may have slight signs of gentle use. Expedited tracked and insured parcel shipping to the U.S. starts at $17 (other spots may vary, air is higher). Items paid with a credit card will be shipped to confirmed addresses only. We do ship internationally. All of our prices are in $US. PLEASE NOTE: We DO NOT accept PayPal.

A Georgian period sterling silver Madeira bottle label or ticket, hallmarked for London England 1818 - 1819. The label measures 2-1/4" x 1-3/8" and it weighs 19.9 grams. It has a maker`s mark for Wm. Elliott (entered 1810), and it is in excellent vintage condition with no dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; all items are vintage or antique and may have slight signs of gentle use. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; all items are vintage or antique and may have slight signs of gentle use. Expedited tracked insured shipping to the U.S. starts at $20 (other spots may vary, air is higher) - tracking and insurance are included in shipping quotes. Items paid with a credit card will be shipped to confirmed addresses only. We do ship internationally. All of our prices are in $US. PLEASE NOTE: WE DO NOT accept PayPal, only VISA and MASTERCARD.

A mother of pearl hand carved portrait cameo from the 1890s. this unset vintage late Victorian hand-carved portrait cameo is carved in natural mother-of-pearl. This 1-7/8 x 1-1/2" cameo features a right-facing young maiden; it is unsigned and it is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, losses, damage or repairs. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; all items are vintage or antique and may have slight signs of gentle use. Tracked Packet shipping to anywhere in the U.S. is $14.00 - this includes online tracking, air service and insurance up to $70. Items paid with a credit card will be shipped to confirmed addresses only. We do ship internationally. All of our prices are in $US. PLEASE NOTE: We DO NOT accept PayPal.