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We receive compliments on expeditious handling of orders, merchandise quality & packaging. 1901-01-01T00:00+00:00 1 hourly http://pages.tias.com/13253/PictPage/3923607698.html Good for 15 on collectible glass item, good until May 15, 1009, at The Treasure Chest at TIAS. www.TIAS.com/stores/ratiatreasures New item at The Treasure Chest : Discount Coupon http://pages.tias.com/13253/PictPage/1923060156.html A very nice set of .915 silver straw stirers measuring 8 inches long with the Aztec calendar tooled in the bowl of each spoon. The spoons are marked on the back of the spoon bowl: HECO EN MEXICO; .915; an artist's stamp but are difficult to read. The set is in very good condition with only slight distortion in one spoon bowl. This is the first set we have seen that has the Aztecan calendar -- most are in the shape of a mint leaf -- making these highly desirable particularly for those persons collecting items with this lovely emblem. I will try to get better photos in a few days. Thank you for visiting The Treasure Chest. www.TIAS.com/stores/ratiatreasures New item at The Treasure Chest : Vintage Sterling Silver 8 quot; Drink Spoon Straws - Set of Six http://pages.tias.com/13253/PictPage/1923055754.html A set of lovely unique sterling silver 9 inch beverage spoon-straws for your appreciation. The bowl of the spoons are in the shape of Paulownia blossoms are marked STERLING on the back near the end of the straw connection. The staw handles are in the shape of bamboo stalks the last joint on each straw has an oriental charm attached in the forms of: bottle; double gourd; pagoda; temple; household gold; an oriental coin. This set is in excellent condition -- ready to use while enjoying your favorite beverage. They are also excellent conversation pieces. Thank you for visiting The Treasure Chest. www.TIAS.com/stores/ratiatreasures New item at The Treasure Chest : Sterling Spoon-Straws - Set of Six - Oriental http://pages.tias.com/13253/PictPage/1923048928.html A beautiful Lefton bisque porcelain wall plaque of a roadrunner, hand painted in relief for your appreciation. The plaque dates c. 1950's measures 11 1 4 in. in length by 9 1 4 in. in width. It is in mint condition beautifully rendered. The piece has both the Lefton foil seal the Lefton China - Hand Painted - Crown mark - as well as the number KW 4202, on the back of the plaque. These plaques are highly desired as collector as well as decorator items. This is the state bird of New Mexico but we Arizonans who see this mischevious bird running on our porch patio tend to think it's our own. Add this lovely item to your home or give it as a gift to that special person. Thank you for stopping by The Treasure Chest. www.TIAS.com/stores/ratiatreasures New item at The Treasure Chest : Lefton Porcelain Roadrunner Wall Plaque http://pages.tias.com/13253/PictPage/1923047408.html A beautiful CASE XX Russlock jigged bone 61953 L SS pocket knife in collectible mint condition for your inspection. The knife is 3 1 2 quot; long in the closed position, not including the Russlock which is another 1 2 quot;. It is a single blade with liner-lock to lock the blade in the open position. It is absolutely mint has not been used, sharpened or carried. The blade has a mirror finish is inscribed on one side of the tang: x.x.CASE XX x.x.x Tested xx on the lever. On the opposite tang, it is marked: USA 61953 L SS. The bolsters are nickle silver are mirror finished without any imperfections. The scales are a beautiful green bone, held in place with 3 pins. On one side the scale is inlaid with: CASE XX in cursive -- a beautiful rare touch. The scales have no imperfections whatsoever. The knife comes in a CASE XX box which is the original for this model is wrapped in it's original tissue comes with the original warranty paper. The box is also identified with: Item No. 03564 953L 61953L RUSSLOCK BN PS PETRO GRN M311 19 01. This is a beautiful Case XX knife -- the inlay is gorgeous the background jigging is as beautiful as one could imagine. It would make a centerpiece for CASE XX knives or for a collection of fine pocket knives, as well as a pocket piece for the discerning owner. Thank you for stopping by The Treasure Chest. www.TIAS.com/stores/ratiatreasures New item at The Treasure Chest : Collectible CASE XX Russlock Knife Box http://pages.tias.com/13253/PictPage/1923041134.html A near-mint, vintage Puukko hunting knife from Finland for your inspection. The knife has a unique well known solid brass horse head pommel a brass bolster made by the famed Iisakki Jarvenpaa since 1878. The knife is 7 1 2 quot; in length with a 3 5 8 quot; blade. The blade is acid etched, lengthwise: quot;IISAKKI JARVENPAA OY KAUHAVA FINLAND quot;. The blade has not been sharpened, but may have been cleaned with a polishing cloth. There are some surface scratches or scuff marks but no nicks, rust or pitting. The bolster is without scratch, dent, ding or defect. The pommel has some patination but otherwise is in excellent condition. The handle is made of stacked birch bark washers is without gaps. The handle is highly polished with varnish. The knife fits snugly into the leather sheath which has an ornate brass band at the top, as well as on the tip end of the sheath, decorated with zig-zag engravings. The leather portion of the sheath is handsomely tooled with ancient Finnish symbols. It is also imprinted below the top brass band: quot;MADE IN FINLAND quot;. The sheath has a short brass chain clasp for attaching to a belt loop. The knife would be a perfect gift for the discerning collector of quality knives or weapons. It has wonderful balance fits perfectly, the hand of a sprtsman or woodcarver. Thank you for shopping at The Treasure Chest. www.TIAS.com/stores/ratiatreasures New item at The Treasure Chest : Vintage Puukko Horse Head Hunting Knife - Finland http://pages.tias.com/13253/PictPage/1923034099.html A very nice bronze-tone metal nutcracker in the shape of a half-walnut, marked on the base with a circular logo of GERMANY. With the cusher portion screwed in, the item measures 3 1 2 quot; long with the handle measuring 2 1 2 quot; across. The piece is in excellent condition works perfectly. Thank you for visiting The Treasure Chest. www.TIAS.com/stores/ratiatreasures New item at The Treasure Chest : Nutcracker, Bronze-Tone Metal, Germany http://pages.tias.com/13253/PictPage/1923026113.html This vintage striking beautiful 9 1 2 quot; tall, somerso Swedish glass vase, c.1950, is signed: quot;Coquelle quot; and quot;Flygfors 57 quot;. It is done in black white in clear-cased glass. The inner black white portion of the vase is encased in clear crystal makes a striking unusual impression.Flygfors was founded in Sweden in 1888, purchased by Orrefors in 1970 closed in 1980. Paul Kedelv designed the Coquelle series of sculptured items in biomorphic shapes in 1950. His works inspired many other glass arts at that time continues to influence them to this day. Thank you for shopping The Treasure Chest. Item ID:O-22 www.TIAS.com/stores/ratiatreasures New item at The Treasure Chest : Vintage Somerso Artist Signed Flygfors Art Glass Vase - 9 1 2 http://pages.tias.com/13253/PictPage/1923026114.html A lovely pink faceted Italian Glass paperweight with butterflies flitting over a silver metallic back ground, for your review. The paperweight measures 4 3 8 quot; tall 4 quot; across at it broadest point. The weight has 3 tiers of 8 well-polished facets. There is no signature or identifying label. Quality glitter appear to be Murano. My labeling as Murano is based on the lovely silver metallic domed ground. The silver takes on a lovely pale pink metallic shade because of the pink glass surrounding it. The base shows normal wear for a vintage weight. It is classified as a quot;magnum quot; weight as it is over 3 1 2 quot; in diameter. It is a strikingly different weight. Thank you for shopping at The Treasure Chest. Item ID:K-17 www.TIAS.com/stores/ratiatreasures New item at The Treasure Chest : Vintage Pale Pink Faceted Glass Magnum Paperweight http://pages.tias.com/13253/PictPage/1923026115.html A real quot;knock your socks off quot; needle point featuring beautifully done items from the Four Corners area, Hopi, Zuni Navajo, rustically framed ready for an appreciative home. The rustic frame is approximately 22 quot; square sets off an extremely well executed needle point quot;painting quot;. It includes a Hopi clay pot, a Kachina Dancer, a Navajo rug a squash blossom necklace which could be Zuni. The colors are quite true to form for the items, even the necklace is done with metallic silver thread. This has been a favorite of mine, purchased from the estate sale of a local artist. The frame is signed on the back: Teena Sterlachian Christmas 1978. I do not know if the artist was Native American, but her home was heavily decorated with Native American items.My photos do not do the piece justice. The Navajo rug is actually a light brown with rust black designs. The Hopi pot is a deep beige with rust black designs. Thank you for shopping at The Treasure Chest. Item ID:E-09 www.TIAS.com/stores/ratiatreasures New item at The Treasure Chest : Vintage Native American Theme Framed Needle Point Wall Hanging