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19. Century Snuff Box. Scrimshaw. Lady smoking Cigarette.
Charming snuff box from 19th century. Engraving with a lustrous lady smoking a cigarette in a Café. 2 men are watching her.
The box can be opened at front ends. Capillary crack at upper right side otherwise no flaws.
Size: 2,4 x 1,5 x 0,6 inches ( 6 x 4 x 1,5 cm).
Unusual snuff box from Europe, most probably England.
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1897: Authentic Charcoal Drawing. Wood, by Austrian Artist Bell.
1897: Authentic drawing by the Austrian artist Karl Friedrich Bell ( 1877 – 1958 ). Hand signed: 98 Bell.
Realistic, charming charcoal drawing, depicting huge roots and trees.
Size: 8,5 x 6 inches ( 21,8 x 15,3 cm ).
The drawing comes matted ( 11.8 x 9.8 inches ). Fine condition.
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Franz Zelezny: Adam and Eve. Pair of Art Nouveau Sculptures. Artist signed.
Wonderful pair of Art Nouveau sculptures by the famous Austrian artist Franz Zelezny ( 1866 – 1932 ).
Adam and Eve, each of them stands 7 inches high ( 17,5 cm ). Both are in excellent condition with no faults.
The sculpture of Adam is artist signed by knife in the foot " ZELEZNY ".
These objects belonged to the famous collection of Dr. Walter Heihs who was specializing in Asian...
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19th Century Snuff Box made of Horn. Fox-hunting Motif.
19th Century Snuff Box made of Horn. Fox-hunting Motif.
Most attractive round English Snuff-box made of horn, delicately engraved, it depicts a couple of riders in their traditional English riding dresses and dogs as they chase a fox.
The bottom of the box has floral decoration with a harp, a plough books and twigs at the center – symbolizing music, farming, literature and cultivation.
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Polish Couple: Antique Etching from ca. 1830
ca. 1830: Fine lithograph, portraying a couple from Poland, entitled " Pohlen ". They wear traditional costumes
Size: 9 x 14 inches., broad margins.
There is some overall aging, some creasing, at the lower part, some soiling ( no tears or foxing ). Dark left lower margin corner from soiling. A few spots from aging exist. The lithograph has not been trimmed - it is in original size.
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Art Nouveau Sculpture: Peasant with Axe. Stands 12 Inches high.
Art Nouveau Sculpture: Peasant with Axe. Stands 12 Inches high.
Wooden Art Nouveau sculpture by an Austrian artist ( probably by Franz Zelezny, but not signed ).
Size: 4,5 x 3,8 x 12 inches, 470 gram. Very fine condition
It probably depicts a peasant from the south of Austria or the North of Italy. He is holding an axe which can be taken out of his hand.
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Art Nouveau Mug with Peasant and Bulls. Hallmark.
Most decorative Art Nouveau mug made of copper.
The mug is designed with a peasant and bulls design. The man holds a rope he has knotted round the back leg of a bull.
No signs of pitting or heavy scratching. It has a pleasing patina which gives the mug a warm flair. Inside the mug are darker spot from aging but no faults. The mark reads: " E: Billieron Athens ".
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Art Nouveau Sculpture. Nude Lady, reading a book.
Decorative Art Nouveau sculpture from Austria. The object shows a declining lady, reading a book.
Size: 9 x 3 x 3,8 inches.
There is a damage: The left corner of the book is broken and the right corner has a tiny bit missing too.
Artist signed: ZAGO ( name carved at the stand).
The object comes from the Dr. Heihs collection and has the file number 543 ( written at the bottom of the object...
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Tobacco Box, 19th Century, Pear.
Attractive 19th Century round wooden box ( pear ).
Diameter: 3,5 inches – height: 2 inches. ( 9 x 5 cm ).
Warm flair, the top well fitting, very fine condition.
The object comes from the famous Dr. Heihs estate.
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Braided string with 12 Gemstones. Very attractive. 19th Century.
Most attractive 19th century braided string or bracelet. ( or a chocker necklace or a child's piece of jewelry).
The braid could be macrame` or a "sinner" which is a braid or chain made with a repeated pattern of knots. There are 12 beads: 1 green chalcedony, 1 deep green jade cabochon, 1 blue lapis lazuli, 4 Venetian Florentine mosaics, 1 colored coral, 1 white turquoise or white jade, 1 black...
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Stunning Art Deco Walking Cane J. K. Greyhound
Wooden walking cane with a bronze handle grip in shape of a greyhound-head. On one side is a hallmark J. F. ( Fradley & Company ) on the other side three small hallmarks Lion, head, character "U".
No faults. Very lively expression of the dog’s head.
Unusual and desirable antique walking stick.
This object belonged to the famous collection of Dr. Walter Heihs who was specializing in...
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Franz Zelezny: Art Nouveau Sculpture of a Craw. Artist signed
Stunning Art Nouveau sculpture by the famous Austrian artist Franz Zelezny ( 1866 – 1932 ).
The sculpture depicts a strange craw standing on a socket. It stands 7,5 inches high ( 18 cm ).
The socket is 2,6 x 2,6 inches ( 7 x 7 cm ).
The legs are jointed with thin metal bolts inside the wood ( probably originally created that way ).
The sculpture is artist signed by knife in the foot...
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Antique Snuff Box. Horn with Ivory Inlay.
Old snuff box from 18-19th century made of horn. The top has scrimshaw inlay.
Size: 8,3 x 3,8 x 2,5 cm ( = 3,2 x 1,5 x1 inches ). Weight: 17 gram.
Very fine condition.
This object belonged to the famous collection of Dr. Walter Heihs who was specializing in Asian antiques but collected many fine antiques from other countries too.
His Netsuke masks collection have been auctioned by a well...
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Antique Letter Opener with Jewish Rabbi. 16 inches.
Antique wooden object ( probably a letter opener ) with a Rabbi as grip
It measures 16" in length. ( the handle is 5,8 inches, the blade 10,2 inches long ). The head is of different material with 2 eyes of red glass, looking like rubies. The grp and the blade are made of 2 different kinds of wood.
The physiognomy is exaggerated.
Very fine condition ( minor scratches on the blade exist...
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Antique Chinese Stone Box. Floral motif.
Decorative, round Qing Dynasty box ( probably Jade ) with mother of pearl and stone inlay. Diameter: 2 inches, height: 1,4 inches. 94 gram.
Fine condition.
This object belonged to the famous collection of Dr. Walter Heihs who was specializing in Asian antiques but collected many fine antiques from other countries too. His Netsuke masks collection have been auctioned by a well known auction house in...
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