Gilded Architectural Decorative Female Head


Size: 9½ H x 4 W x 2½ D

Circa: 1820 - Empire

Material: She appears to be made of wood w/gilded coating.

Weight: 8 Oz's.

Condition: good to fair considering the age. There is flaking on the mount, which is visible in the photos. A small bit on the top of the hair covering and rim.

Acquired at the famous NYC Pier Show in the 1980's. Reported to have come from a mansion on Long Island, NY.
Manufacturer: Unknown  

Cast Iron Long Horn Steer Scull

Can be used as drawer pull, hooks or as decorative piece.

Size: 4¼ H x 6¼ W x 2 D

Condition: like new - hole in the back for hanging

Markings: None

Weight: 10 Oz's.

Found in Billings, MT.
Manufacturer: Unknown  

Wooden Bird House Style Cage - Made in Philippines

Size: 12 H x 11 W x 6 D

Condition: very good

Markings: Paper label on back: Made in the Philippines

Weight: 2¼ lbs.

Materials: Wood/Metal
Manufacturer: Unknown  

Four Vintage Carved Italian Dignitary Figures

Each carving is representative of a different dignitary. They appear to be a King, Bishop, Priest & Monk.

Age: mid-20th Century or earlier

Material: Wood

One figure: the Monk has some polychrome left on his cheeks.

Size: They range from 14½ H to 12 H

Condition: Very Good. A metal hook has been added to the back of the Bishop and the King for hanging.

Weight: Each weighs approximately ¾ of a lb.
for a total weight of 3 lbs.
Manufacturer: Unknown  

Kosovo Souvenir - Vintage Wooden Plaque


Interesting architectural buildings from Kosovo which are engraved on an oval wooden plaque

Antique Art Nouveau Metal Vent Cover - Classical Female Figures

Size: 11 in diameter

Condition: In good displayable condition

Markings: None

Material: All metal surfaces respond to a magnet. The figures are probably a brass finish over a metal that also responds to a magnet.

Weight: approx. 1¼ lbs.

Origin: Found at an estate sale of the contents from a 19th century mansion in Western Montana.

A very unique and handsome piece.
Manufacturer: Unknown  

Antique Metal Angel Newel Post Top

Size: Angel: 6 H x 4 W x 2½ D
Base: 5 W x 5 D x 1¾ H

Total Height: 7¾ H

Weight: approx. 4 lbs.

Markings: on front (by the right foot there is the number 145 otherwise there are no markings.

Condition: Good worn condition

The piece has a silver-plate type coating, which is worn. What looks to me
as either brass or bronze shows through in areas. The base and wings appear to have been weathered. The wings are attached by a screw in the back.

The angel is holding what could be a tiny candle holder. The diameter
of the inside of the holder is 3/8 of an inch. Also there is no bottom to
the holder. There are two holes on the bottom of the base for attaching the piece on to a newel post or anywhere else one might want to attach this.

History of this piece: I acquired this from a collector who found it in Tianjin, China. Tianjin has an interesting history of colonization by the British and French at the turn of the 20th century. As people from these countries colonized that part of China, they brought with them pieces from Europe. This could possibly be French
in origin and dating from the late 1880s to early 1900s.
Manufacturer: Unknown  

Young Girl's Head - Cast Iron Architectural Decorative Figure

Size: 3½ H x 3¾ W x 1½ D

Weight: l lb. 10 Oz's.

Age: 20th Century - I acquired this piece at the NYC's famous Armory Show in the 1970's

Condition: very good

The piece has two faces on opposite sides of it's head. Each face is identical to the other. There is a hole in the top part of the piece for attachment to an architectural rod?

Manufacturer: Unknown  

Set of Three Vintage Grapes w/Leaves Brass Hooks

Size: 8 H x 4½ W x 3 D

Condition: very good - Condition issue
one of the hooks is missing the round
metal piece for hanging on the back.
This can be over come by using the opening
left by the grape leaf.

Weight: Each weighs 7 Oz's. for a total of
1 lb. 5 Oz's.

Markings: None

Age: 20th Century
Manufacturer: Unknown  

Colonial India Metal Architectural Piece

Size: 6 H x 4 W x 5 D

Condition: Good worn condition

Metal: Probably Spelter w/bronze or brass finish on face The eyes are a faceted green glass?

Weight: 2 lbs. 1 oz.

Markings: None

This is a wonderful and expressive piece. The top of the head has a hinged lid. The head is a hollow cavity. There is a small hole on the bottom which appears to have been part of an architectural rod? Please note that the piece is not free standing. It would
need a stand to display. We do not have a stand for this.

Found at the famous NYC Pier Show in the 1980's from a dealer in European and Asian Arts.

Manufacturer: Unknown  

Nepal Temple Dragon/Lion Head Candle-Holder

Size: 7 H x 7 W x 5 D

Condition: Good. Please Note that although I feel this is mostly if not all brass it has a silver color metal on the back. This candle-holder has been well used. It is stained by years of candle smoke. It was brought back from Napel by a dealer in Asian Arts. If you are interested in a pair, I also have a companion piece available.

The twin's background is approx. 1 inch shorter in height.

Weight: l lb. 6 Oz's.
Manufacturer: Unknown  

VINTAGE ARCHITECTURAL DECORATIVE GREEK/ROMAN SOLDIER HEAD - This handsome decorative piece was once welded onto another metal piece. Size: 5-3/4 Inches H x 3-1/2 Inches W. Condition: Very Good - Some patina. Weight: 1 lb. 4 Oz's. Would be a terrific paperweight.
Manufacturer: Unknown  

BRASS SHELL ARCHITECTURAL DECORATION - SLIGHTLY ANTIQUED. Size: 9 Inches W x 5 Inches H x 1/2 Inch D. Condition: Very Good. There are two hooks on the back for hanging. Weight: 1-1/2 lbs. This piece would make a very lovely accent above a painting,picture ,doorway, mantle or mirror.
Manufacturer: Unknown  

German Shepard Architectural Metal Fragment Sculpture

Size: 7 H x 5 W x 1 D

Condition: very good - nice patina

Material: Thought to be brass

Weight: 1 Lb.

Manufacturer: Unknown