A wonderful 18th century Swedish 8 pointed pewter wall plaque with extensive floral hand engraving and some hand hammering of the flowers. In excellent condition, it measures 13" point to point.
Decorative Wooden Antique English Polychromed Anvil Models used as Bookends, H:7" L:16" D:3". The stamped initials are:
BH C and 40lbs with initials JB. LifestyleAntiques.com is the web site where one can shop on line or if you are in the area we are an antique dealer in Summerland, California just 3 minutes south of Santa Barbara. Specializing in European Antique Furniture and our accent is antique lighting for your home, or office with handmade parchment shades adorning the selection of uniqu... Click for details
Decorative Italian Polychromed Painted Wood Barometer probably from 1920's to 1930's, in the style of the 19th Century Barometers, H:36" W:14.5". The history of the word barometer was derived from the Greek word "baros", meaning weight, and the Greek word "metron", meaning measure. The barometer, an instrument used to measure air pressure and it was in early 17th century Italy there were many Italian scientist independently working on the principal's of a vacuum and air pressure, however, it was... Click for details
Antique 19th Century Italian Gold Gilded Barometer, rich in gilt detailed carving, with new interior barometer work. H:36" W:15". The history of the word barometer was derived from the Greek word "baros", meaning weight, and the Greek word "metron", meaning measure. The barometer, an instrument used to measure air pressure and it was in early 17th century Italy there were many Italian scientist independently working on the principal's of a vacuum and air pressure, however, it was a young scienti... Click for details
This 19th Century Bronze Firescreen is in Excellent Overall Condition, c. 1840. Fabulous for Numerous Designs Measuring 31"W X 27"H. Serious Inquires are Welcome!
Item ID: CF08340458
Fine pair of antique Continental brass jardinieres, urn form, with repousse swag decoration, supported by plinth bases with repoussé grape leaf panels. Circa 1860-1880.
A fine late Nineteenth Century bronze architectural element in the form of a figural mask. The mask is crisply cast and has a deep rich verdigris patina. Condition: Very good. Dimensions: Height 9 1/8", Width 7".
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This Wonderful Pair of Hand Forged Iron Firedogs are in Excellent Condition, c1880. Featuring Antique iron cup-style andirons feature decorative scrolls and ironwork. Measuring 26” D x 11.75” W x 25.75” H, Priced as a Pair, Serious Inquiries are Welcome!
Item ID: H320818
19th Century Unmarked English Transfer Print Tiles (brown on buff ground), each depicting a different game as it was played in earlier centuries. Costuming of the players appears to be 17th to 18th Century. Left to right, the games are: Bocce Ball, Cricket, Billiards, Leap Frog, Archery, Catch Ball, Nine Pins, and Blind Man's Bluff. Central motif includes much pictoral detail, and is depicted within a large outlined circle, typical of the era; corners of each tile display elaborate, clever d... Click for details
Second Half of the 19th Century Louis XV Style Carved Gilt Wood and Gesso Mirror. The rectangular mirror plate within marginal borders, within a beaded and ribbon tied foliate surround, surmounted by a pierced cresting centered by an urn of trailing flowers and flanked by two putti's supporting a grape and vine leaf and lappet swag. H:5'8" W:37.5" Louis XV, known and was called the Beloved, Louis was born at Versailles on 15 February 1710. At the age of five, he succeeded his great grandfather ... Click for details
