Carved Coquilla Nut Egg Cup #6012
I believe this very finely carved and pierced egg cup to be late 18th century Georgian, carved from a coquilla nut. It is in nice condition, have a small crack in the lip of the cup, but no other damage. It has a repeating motif of shields and cornucopia, with scroll-work and leafage to complete the composition. This tiny cup is not quite 2 1/4" tall, and just over 1 3/4" wide at the rim.
This lovely little cup is priced at $145
I believe this very finely carved and pierced egg cup to be late 18th century Georgian, carved from a coquilla nut. It is in nice condition, have a small crack in the lip of the cup, but no other damage. It has a repeating motif of shields and cornucopia, with scroll-work and leafage to complete the composition. This tiny cup is not quite 2 1/4" tall, and just over 1 3/4" wide at the rim.
This lovely little cup is priced at $145
Early Lignum Vitae Cordial #6151A
This cordial, made of lignum vitae, probably dates from the early 18th century, with it's short little baluster stem. Other than warping from shrinkage and age, it is in good condition, with only a tiny crack and chip in the foot. It stands 2 9/16 tall and just 1 5/8" wide at the rim.
It is priced at $95
This cordial, made of lignum vitae, probably dates from the early 18th century, with it's short little baluster stem. Other than warping from shrinkage and age, it is in good condition, with only a tiny crack and chip in the foot. It stands 2 9/16 tall and just 1 5/8" wide at the rim.
It is priced at $95
19th Century Lignum Vitae Cordial #6151B
This cordial in made from lignum vitae, probably in the first half of the 19th century, owing to the amount of sapwood present in this example. It has a tiny hairline crack in the rim, but is in otherwise excellent condition. It is just under 2 3/8" tall, and 1 9/16" wide at the rim.
It is priced at $75
This cordial in made from lignum vitae, probably in the first half of the 19th century, owing to the amount of sapwood present in this example. It has a tiny hairline crack in the rim, but is in otherwise excellent condition. It is just under 2 3/8" tall, and 1 9/16" wide at the rim.
It is priced at $75
Large Early Lignum Vitae Mortar # 6143
Here is a large, beautifully turned mortar, that is most likely English and made in the 2nd half of the 18th century. It is turned from Lignum Vitae, which is a very dense tropical hardwood from the Caribbean basin, and was known for it's curative powers. It is a quite large mortar, being 8 5/8" high, and about 6" in diameter. The pestle is ash, and is 11" long. While there is numerous fine checks in the body of the mortar, and a shrinkage crack in the bottom, there are no structural issues with either the mortar or pestle, and it looks to have been recently used. A nice large early mortar for use in your kitchen today.
Priced at $445
Here is a large, beautifully turned mortar, that is most likely English and made in the 2nd half of the 18th century. It is turned from Lignum Vitae, which is a very dense tropical hardwood from the Caribbean basin, and was known for it's curative powers. It is a quite large mortar, being 8 5/8" high, and about 6" in diameter. The pestle is ash, and is 11" long. While there is numerous fine checks in the body of the mortar, and a shrinkage crack in the bottom, there are no structural issues with either the mortar or pestle, and it looks to have been recently used. A nice large early mortar for use in your kitchen today.
Priced at $445
Engine Turned Lignum Vitae 17th Century German Box #5759
This is a wonderful example of early turner's art. It is a lignum vitae and ebony engine turned box, that I believe is German, and dates from the middle of the 17th century.
It has an early type of 2 screw faceplate mark in the bottom, and although it has a shrinkage crack in the lid, it is in all other respects a very crisp and sharp example. This measures 2 5/8" tall by 3 1/2" wide.
It is priced at $2650
This is a wonderful example of early turner's art. It is a lignum vitae and ebony engine turned box, that I believe is German, and dates from the middle of the 17th century.
It has an early type of 2 screw faceplate mark in the bottom, and although it has a shrinkage crack in the lid, it is in all other respects a very crisp and sharp example. This measures 2 5/8" tall by 3 1/2" wide.
It is priced at $2650
#2932 This is a very unusual two piece cookie or sugar mold of a cavalier/musketeer. It is Dutch in origin, and most likely dates from the 2nd quarter of the 17th century, by his mode of dress. It has some chips and shrinkage cracks, and worm holes typical of molds from that period, and it is carved from pear-wood. It is 9" in overall height, and 4" wide.
This mold is priced at $1295
This mold is priced at $1295
#5536 This is a pair of turned and carved wooden goblets of the first order! I believe that they date from the late 18th century , or possibly into the early 19th. I cannot tell you what tropical hardwood they are crafted from, but it is very dense stuff. They have incredibly crisp and detailed carving that is just beautifully executed. They stand 5" tall, and about 1 7/8" in diameter. Just stunning carving, and in wonderful condition.
The price for the pair is $1295
The price for the pair is $1295
#5061 Here is a 19th century Norwegian polychrome bowl. The inscription states "Det tre som bar den gode frukt kan Siden bli til are brukt". In English the translation I believe is "The tree that bore the good fruit can since be turned into a (new) use". Meaning the bowl is now made from the tree, after it is done bearing fruit. The bowl measures 10" in diameter, and is 3 1/2" high.
This bowl is priced at $675
This bowl is priced at $675
#1383 This is a small carved wooden figure of a penitent girl, that is probably German, and I would think dates from the 2nd half of the 17th century. It is still in it's original painted decoration, with the expected wear and rubbing to the paint. The biggest condition issue, is that her feet are missing, where she probably broke off of an integrally carved base. We have always had her suspended by a small line, because she has the impression of floating in the air. She is about 8 1/2" in overall length.
Price: $1550
Price: $1550