Harrison Fisher Original Water Color

4,200

Here is a properly signed beautiful and original watercolor by the most famous magazine illustrator of all time. Harrison Fisher 1875-1934. Born in Brooklyn, NY, but spent most of his youth in San Francisco. At 21 he returned to NY and began his highly successful career as a magazine illustrator. This 16.5 x 13.5 piece was done for the cover of Ladies Home Journal July 1907 and is called "Double Trouble". Notice the mischevious expression on the lovely ladies face, while looking into a mirror, hence, "Double Trouble". A color copy of that magazine cover will accompany the piece. A very rare and important piece of vintage American art. The price guides show an original piece by Harrison Fisher bringing $22,500. During these challenging times my price is $4,200. A great investment.

American Indian Pen Tray

350

This is a great vintage American Indian pen tray, or ash tray. Measures 11" x 3" and is very heavy brass. Properly signed Bradley and Hubbard with a great Indian chief head in feathered head dress.

William Dorsey Oil Painting

875

Here for your consideration is a very nice Plein air oil on canvas painting by the highly listed ojai, California artist William Dorsey. Original high quality, well composed landscape in clear colors and firm brush strokes. Has good proportions and depth. William Dorsey is a 20 century artist who is very highly touted and listed with active works sales in the 1990's. His last sale is shown in Davenports art reference price guide at the sale price of $4,600 plus the auction juice. This piece is in excellent condition and measures 10" x 8" and is properly signed in the lower right corner. Has that very popular and distinct California art look so nice with the arts and crafts. Will sell quickly at the blow out price of $875. Guaranteed.

Properly Signed Bergman "Slave Trader"

1,800

This is a great and all original, properly signed Bergman "slave trader". 7"x 9" of heavy bronze and cold painted. The signature is the Bergman style - signed backwards "namgreb".The nude girl has a lovely and curvy body which is being shown to the bidders, by a lecherous old Arab. The base is a Persian carpet, also in bronze. Great detail. Known as naughty art.

Bronze Nudie

950

This is a very nicely done bronze nudie. The girls dress is mounted on sturdy hinge, which swings to reveal the girl's lovely and well endowed nude body. Swings closed when youngsters are around. The bronze is 9.5" high. The total height with good old matching cloth shade is 17". The piece is heavy bronze and is signed "homeric bronze".

Pair of F. Preiss pieces

1,850

This is a pair of F. Preiss bronze/ivory/marble pieces. One is properly signed "F. Preiss" and are shown in the book "Art Deco and Other Figures" by Bryan Catley, page #278. The description is "Girl on Wall"; documentation will be sent to buyer. These are very heavy pieces and were used as bookends on the desk of a St. Louis business person for the past 60 years. Very good condition with some slight wear.

Handel Swastica Glass Shades

450

Here for your consideration is a rare pair of Handel antique American Swastika Glass Shades

- Approx/Measurements - 5 1/4" t x 3 3/4" x 3 3/4", fitter diameter 3 1/4" to outer edge.
- Colors - Light custard green and dark green
- Condition - No chips, cracks or breaks. bright.
- Comments - From a fine estate these are extremely rare shades. the shades are square with a round fitter. Outlines in a dark green with a raised swastika in center of each panel. Before the Nazi's the Swastika was used as far back over 1000 years of history. The native Americans used it and it was often a symbol of fate. It was also considered by some a good luck sign. If you notice the symbol goes in the opposite direction than the German Nazi Swastika. Rare as rare can be and a definite conversation piece. Comes with brass rings for hanging. A real bargain at $450 for the pair.

Tiffany Tray with Dragonfly

395

Tiffany tray with dragonfly. 8 1/2" diameter. Signed Tiffany studios New York and is heavy bronze. Verdigris green. $395.

American Indian Coaster

150

Bronze, American Indian coaster /card holder. 4.5" diameter X 3/4" heavy bronze. Great detail. Nice old original patina. The Indian is in full feathered headdress with Chest medallions. Properly signed Bradley and Hubbard.

Deco Peice

1,350

This is a totally deco piece signed sculptured and properly signed by the famous Joseph Lorenzl. Austrian 1892-1950. Cold painted on bronze. The base is beautiful green veined marble, which is cupped to receive keys / change. Good detail. All the fingers are present. Some expected wear on the cold paint application.

Statue, Signed By Halfdan Hertberg

725

A highly listed artist. This nice piece is 14.5" x 6", made of spelter and is a boy whistling.

Tobey Furniture Tags

350

Here are 5 good old Tobey furniture tags. 1 3/4" and heavy good detailed brass. The Tobey furniture Co. was founded in 1856, in Chicago. Gustav Stickley designed and built Arts and Crafts furniture for Tobey in 1900. Tobey is well known for their sturdy hand made arts and crafts furniture of high quality. Here is a chance to replace those lost tags and return your Tobey furniture's real value. A 93 year old Tobey furniture ad will accompany the tags.

Frank Lloyd Wright Prism Window

775

Here is a original Frank Lloyd Wright prism window with 12 of the rare and beautiful "flower" design tiles, with the remaining prisms being the plain saw tooth style. Measures 24" x 24" and is in the original window frame. Frank Lloyd Wright took out his U.S. Patent # 27977 in 1897 and contracted with the Luxfer Prism Glass Co, in Wright's home town of Chicago to make these saw tooth tiles used in store fronts and transoms to redirect light into stores and buildings, before the advent of practical electrical lighting. These windows are commonly used in places like bathrooms where an authentic piece from the hand of the greatest architect the world has ever known can be enjoyed by all and is a real conversation piece. I also have several smaller windows and many loose single tiles.

Silver Winged Cherubs

875

Here is a great antique pair of winged cherubs. Measure 7" x 5" and are marked sterling. Very heavy. Notice the phenomenal artistry and crisp detail. It is said that the cherubs are angels and bring goodliness to the home. Rigged to hang or to be the head piece on a bed. Goodliness to the home and "soul satisfying."

Handel Salesman's Sample

975

Here is a rare and very collectible Handel Salesman's Sample. Measures 9 " x 11.5" and is in excellent condition. Is hand painted and fires with copper frame and hanger. Philip Handel's sales force regularly gave these samples in the teens to their retailers, stores etc., however rarely are they seen today. Has the early Handel signature with great art nouveau design.

Fulper Green Vase

255

This is a large, nice old Fulper art pottery vase with an Racetrack Fulper mark. This piece measures 8" high and 4 3/4" wide. This piece has a nice rich dark green semi gloss glaze with blue specks toward the top. The condition of this piece is excellent. There are no chips and no cracks and the piece has not been restored.

Fulper was a pottery that started in Flemington, New Jersey in 1814. Its early wares were utilitarian. By 1909 the firm began producing art wares. In 1915 Fulper won a Gold Medal of Honor at the Panama Pacific International Exposition in San Francisco. Today Fulper pottery is increasingly popular among collectors of arts and crafts pottery.

Willard Leroy Metcalf Watercolor Painting

3,350

A superb antique watercolor of a gristmill in landscape, signed & dated: W. L. Metcalf 1902...good colors - excellent condition, has a very nice antique carved frame......Willard Leroy Metcalf 1858-1925, New York...well listed American artist. Image size: 9 3/4 inches by 12 inches - outer frame size: 18" by 21". I removed the glass to take better pictures. Painting is framed under glass. Davenports price guide says the high value on Metcalf's work is $170,500. This great piece is here is a chance to own a vintage piece of important American art.

Frank Lloyd Wright Tiles

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Here are two frames made in the prairie style to hold 4" x 4" tiles. Made of fumed white oak, quarter sawed, with square pegs with the good old arts and crafts patina and finish just like Gus Stickley did it a century ago. The one tile frame is $69. The two tile frame is $75. Frank Lloyd Wright flowered tiles are $45 each. Plain FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT tiles $18 each. The "patened luxfer" tile is $150 each.

Oak Frames

BEAUTIFUL ARTS AND CRAFTS STYLE FRAME for the above FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT TILES

THESE BEAUTIFUL 4"x 4" FRAMES ARE MADE OF OLD STAND QUARTER SAWED WHITE OAK AND FINISHED IN THE OLD STYLE PROCESS WITH SUPERB WORKMANSHIP.

MEASURES 9 1/2" x 9 1/2"

"NEW" 3" WIDE FRAME

7/8" THICK

ACCOMMODATES 4 " X 4" FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT TILE/ ART WORK /PHOTO /UP TO 5/8" THICK (RABBET IS 1/4 BY 5/8)

MADE OF QUARTER SAWN WHITE OAK WITH A DARK MISSION STYLE FINISH ( STICKLEY CENTENNIAL )

******MOUNTING AND HANGING HARDWARE INCLUDED******

Shop Of The Crafters Wall Piece

225

Here is a signed Shop of the Crafters 16" diameter wall piece. The print is of a monk toasting an ale "lidded" tanker. All reminiscent of the subject matter displayed in the Shop of the Crafters reference book. Good old fumed white oak retaining it's original patina. The word "prosit" is on the top with some of the raised lettering missing in the first 3 letters. Nonetheless a very nice old piece.

Bronze Statue

525

Bronze statue, totally art nouveau, pocket watch holder. 5.5" high x 4" wide. Signed by the French sculpture "Dupre". Great old original patina. Outstanding detail. If you have a nice old pocket watch and want to display it with style, this is for you.

Vintage Estate Jewelry

I am offering for sale a lovely piece of fine vintage estate jewelry from McClean, Virginia. The genuine carved shell cameo is marked on the back 14K GF with a logo that looks like CJR in a circle. Cameo pendant in good condition - 3/4" by 3/8". Dainty fine chain is marked 12K goldfilled on the clasp. Length is 15". Lovely vintage piece to wear or to give as a gift!!

Roseville Mostique Arts and Crafts, Handel Era

1,875

Here is a wonderful and complete 8 piece set of that rare and collectible Roseville mostique arrow pattern pottery. Light gray body with the green and yellow arrows. Vases = 15",12",1o,8",6" and 7" jardinare and 8" bowl and 7" hanger with hardware. All in very good condition. The 7"jardinare has a very faint vertical line inside in the glaze. Here is a chance to buy the set all at once and save from traipsing all over the country collecting as I did. All the Arts and Crafts collectors go after this arrow mostique. This pottery was made at the Roseville Company in Asheville Ohio in 1915.

Craftsman Studios Oval Tray

250

Here for your consideration is a great Arts and Crafts oval tray that makes a strong statement and a wonderful and display piece. Please notice the high quality hand tooling and great patina. Vintage large hammered brass oval serving platter mfg. By craftsman studios, Laguna beach, California.

Large and heavy, oval shaped hammered brass serving platter made by craftsman studios. Handles are riveted in place. Linework design in tray surface. Signed on bottom (see photo below). 18-1/4" long, 9-1/2" wide. Good condition. A great item for your Stickley era copper collection. This incredible TRAY of original hammered copper Craftsman signed Craftsman Studios, Hand Made, Laguna Beach, California, created at a time when Laguna Beach was inhabited by some of the most talented artists and crafts people of the 20th century. The epitome of Craftsman style,I estimate this piece to be at least 86 years old, but perhaps older due to the makers mark. The mark changed in 1920 when the company changed to "Craftsman Studios." operating between 1920 and 1939, hence these pieces would be pre-1920.

Frank Lloyd Wright Luxfer Tiles, Handel Era

Here are four saw tooth tiles, designed by the very hand of arguably the finest architect of all time, "Frank Lloyd Wright " The Luxfer Glass Company in Chicago was commissioned to make these tiles starting in 1890 through 1915. These tiles were popular until that new fangled invention, known as "electricity ". These tiles were installed in hotels, banks, train stations and all sorts of applications. F.L. Wright's patent was for the aesthetic beauty and particularly for their ability to redirect natural light from outside to inside the building. This was accomplished with the saw tooth design. They have a slight purple tint because the sun has effected the magnesium in the glass over these 100 years. This auction is for 4 tiles. I also have available the flowered tiles and prairie style frames with the Harvey Ellis arch and square pegs. All tiles are 4"x4" and excellent.

Revere F. Wistehuff Oil Painting

3,200

Here is a magnificent piece from the hand of the highly listed American artist Revere F. Wistehuff. Born 1900-1971. Was a leading member of the new Rochelle school of illustrators. Also included was Norman Rockwell, Coles Phillips and J.C. Leyendeker. Revere F. Wistehuff did magazine covers for most, including Saturday Evening Post and Collures. Most of Wistehuffs works bring over $5,000. This excellent piece is much less. Each piece tells a story as is the case here.

James Calvert Smith Oil Painting

625

Here is a wonderful oil on canvas by the premier American artist James Calvert smith. Measures 24" x 29". Each of smith's pieces tells a story as is the case here. Mom and dad are very proud of their son becoming a 32 degree mason, and have presented him with his lamb skin apron which signifies purity. Notice the finite detail and colors that made James Calvert smith a highly listed American artist. Born 1879-1962.

Arts And Crafts Barometer / Thermometer

450

Here is a very nice early vintage barometer/thermometer. This Arts and Crafts is a unique high low thermometer which records the high and low temperatures. Is reset by pulling the recording pins down with a magnet. Measures 19.5" x 10" and is made of fumed oak with original patina.

Deco Mirror From The Original Flamingo Casino In Vegas

850

Here for your consideration is a chance of a lifetime to own a Art Deco blue mirror from the Nevada Flamingo casino. This was the purchase of a lifetime for me. A friend of mine who works at the Flamingo gave me a call one day to tell me they were selling off some stuff that had been in storage for years. Most of it was linens, lighting, furniture, etc., but among the stash were these 42 x 24 inch high quality beveled mirrors, some blue and some pink that once hung in cooperate offices and hallways I'm told before extensive remodeling years ago. Possibly a few of the "whale" suites for high rollers. They are of unbelievable quality with each piece on the perimeter being highly beveled to give off fantastic refraction. I hate to think how much these cost to be made, even back in those days. On the back there is a red stamp that says "Property of Flamingo Hilton - Not to be Removed. I don't know if "Bugsy" Siegal hung these himself but I'd like to think he primped a little in front of them while adjusting his tie or combing his hair. Condition is very nice as they have been wrapped up in bed covers all these years in storage but they do show some small signs of age. A tiny little no harm scratch here and there. They are old and original and that is just age and to be expected.. T Shipping is a little difficult and can be done blanket wrapped with North American Van lines. But I have found a commercial crating company that will crate them up for a very reasonable price of $65 each with 4" of foam sheet and then plywood in a custom container. I can send with a company called URL FOR $90 which is very reasonable for something that large weighing over 50 pounds when crated. Christmas is just around the corned,would make a wonderful gift, in pink or blue.

Paul Jacoulet Wood Block Print

2,150

Here for your consideration is a fabulous wood block print by the highly listed Paul Jacoulet, born in France and raised wood block printing to it's highest standards with lavish techniques by Jacoulet, begins as a young man in 1902, at the age of 11 while living in Japan with his affluent family he began printing, and studied under Paul Gauguin and influenced by Matisse. Jaculet utilized up to 300 different hand carved woodblocks in a single piece. Many famous people collected his works, Douglas MacArthur, Greta Gar Bo, Pope Paul x 11, Queen Elizabeth, John F. Kennedy, Michael Landon and Kirk Douglas just to name a few. As Jacoulet aged, he became more weird while wearing kimonos and painting his face white. He was a severe diabetic and flaming homosexual. Jacoulet held is numbers of woodblocks low to enhance popularity and scarcity which is the case with this rare and beautiful piece. This piece and my entire collection have been stored in folders so they are pristine. I have had them professionally matted and framed in acid free materials with UV block glass. All are uncut full sized, with the original bright colors and enormous detail while using deluxe features like embossing, lacquers, micas, metal pigments and precious and semi precious stones. All are watermarked and properly signed with numbers. This woodblock is Jacoulet's number #36 and number 53/350 and is named Le Rocher De Yokadj." The rock of Ponape, East Carolines. Seal, good luck hammer. Carver "Maeda" the rock formation in the background is one of the most famous rock formations in the southseas. Featured here is a young Polynesian girl posing in front of detailed flowers. Frame size is 24" x 20" woodblock is 17" x 13". One of these sold at Sothby's for $4,500 and have fetched up to $25,000. This is a wonderful piece.

Tiffany Arts And Crafts Desk Set

495

Here for your consideration is a Beautiful 1910 Tiffany studios bronze gold dore Arts and Crafts desk set blotter ends and pen tray in the Greek key design. The pen tray is 9-5/8" long and 3-1/8" wide. It is in very good condition with a wonderful patina from age and use. The pix seem to show a darkness that is not there. The back is marked "Tiffany studios, New York, 1113". The blotter ends are also in very good condition with a lovely patina. Each blotter end is 12-1/2" long and 2" wide. The backs still have almost all of the original felt backing and are marked "Tiffany studios, New York, 1177". This is a fabulous desk set in fine condition that would make a lovely addition to your collection. A very rare and collectible set, priced to sell.

Louis comfort born 1848 to Charles Lewis Tiffany. He grew up in his fathers jewelry business. Tiffany founded his own firm in 1885 and focused on art glass. Earlier, Louis had already registered for a patent on a new glassmaking technique of combining different colors in opalescent glass to create vibrant, multidimensional hues of color never before seen in glass. This challenged the traditional approach of painting on glass to create multicolored effects. Tiffany became an enthusiastic supporter of the European Art Nouveau movement, challenging the current Victorian ornate style. Art Nouveau used free-flowing designs based on nature that exemplified the characteristics prevalent in Tiffany's earlier creations as a landscape painter. The use of light, color and nature assumed greater significance in Tiffany's work as he developed his unique approach to Art Nouveau. Tiffany's work was displayed in Europe at the most important venue for the introduction of Art Nouveau, Siegfried Bing's L'Art Nouveau.

In an effort to reach the interiors of a greater population, Tiffany began to design lamps to allow more people to enjoy art and beauty in their own home. Colored glass, Tiffany's lasting love and challenge, found fresh scope and inspiration. While the windows served to transmit the light of day, the lamps represent a new source of illumination independent of daylight. Fabrication of the lamps began in 1885, with the majority of them being made between 1895 and 1920. It was not until 1899 that Tiffany publicly introduced the lamps for sale.

Tiffany is best known for his designs of glass vessels, lamps and windows, but he also created items in various other media including metalwork, furniture, jewelry and ceramics, introducing enamels in 1898, art pottery in 1900, and jewelry in 1904. He established a metalwork department, producing lamps, desk sets, and chandeliers that were sold through his New York showroom, company catalogs and department stores. He designed most anything having to do with interior design, including even textiles and wall coverings. His remarkable career spanned over five decades, including his tenure with L.C. Tiffany & Associated Artists, the Tiffany Glass Company, Tiffany Studios, Tiffany Furnaces and the L.C. Tiffany Furnaces. By Tiffany's death on February 18, 1933, the popularity of his elaborate lamps declined with the rise of Art Moderne and Expressionism. For two decades the designs of Louis Comfort Tiffany were forgotten. It was not until the first Tiffany retrospective show in 1958 that his objects were rediscovered by museums and collectors. Awareness of Tiffany's craftsmanship escalated with an Art Nouveau show in 1960 at the Museum of Modern Art. Today the designs of Louis Comfort Tiffany are honored and treasured around the world, confirming Tiffany's legacy as a visionary of Art Nouveau design and most anything with the magical Tiffany name fetches enormous sums of money.

Gustav Stickley Logo

145

Here is a exact duplicate of the Gustav Stickley furniture tag that was used by the Stickley 1916 to 1930. " see ad " the actual tags are far too small for wall display. The tag was upsized and electronically cleaned up for proper display. Size is 18" x 18" with white oak fumed frame with round pegs and Harvey Ellis Arch. All Gus aficionados will love this great Arts and Crafts piece.

Oil On Board, F.M. Bennett

350

Here is a very nice piece of fine art by the hand of Frank Moss Bennett. British 1874 1953. Bennett is highly listed with works commonly bringing $30,000.i have looked at this piece closely "have not broken the seal to remove from the frame" and believe it is oil on board, however could be some sort of high quality print on board. The reserve is set very low, could be a real boon for someone as I have priced at the print level not the original oil level.

Roseville Umbrella Vase, Art Nouveau

775

This Large & wonderful art pottery umbrella stand / vase measures 21.5" high and 11" diameter. It has a beautifully molded floral and leaf design done in the Art Nouveau style. The green and burgundy-brown drip glaze really adds to the beauty of this piece. Circa 1920's this piece is shown on page176 of the Huxford 2nd Series Roseville pottery. "Names #132 Blended". A copy of that document will accompany to the winner. Aside from light crazing the piece is in perfect condition. No chips or cracks, bubble bursts or glaze skips. This beauty has the Ginco Blooming flower. The Roseville Pottery Co. started art pottery production in 1900 in Zanesville Ohio.

Antique Watrous Magnifying Glass

150

This is an elegant, fancy, antique sterling silver handled magnifying glass made by the WATROUS MFG Co. of Wllingford, Ct. The handle measures about 4" long and features a very fancy, intricate design and is marked "STERLING" on the side of the handle with the Watrous hallmark. The glass measures 2 1/2" across and has a small double magnifier just above the handle in a little circle(see close up below). This piece is in excellent condition....no dents, bending, wear or damage of any kind....the glass is super too with real power and not weak like so many of these are. This one really works! I have carefully polished this piece with Wenol cream silver polish and a soft cloth to check condition and it polished up super and displays beautifully. This is an awesome VICTORIAN piece with no problems and very usable! Great piece to add to any collection or to use! Practical and beautiful.

Peters And Reed Aztec Vase

Here is a nice large peters and reed Aztec vase in the moss green measures 8" x 5" and has that great patina that made peters and reed so desirable. Very small nick on rim as shown.

The Story Of Steuben

A must for all those Steuben aficionados. Profuse illustrations and rich text history, making and design, shows how it is done, it's 33 pages are loaded with rare text and invaluable resource reference book for the connoisseur of American art glass.

Stickley Brothers Quaint Chair

1,000

Here is a very nice Stickley Brothers arm chair # 522 1/2, signed twice. Measures 35" to the back x 28" wide x 17" to the seat. Big and heavy chair, very comfortable in excellent condition. This is one of six Arts and Crafts pieces I'm selling from my office. The high grade 10' x 12' rug is also going.

Elephant Door Stop / Book End

125

Here is a very nice and heavy elephant door stop/book end. Measures 6" x 5" has very nice detail with tusks. Notice the angelic pose of the elephant with raised leg.

Important Agathon Leonard Art Nouveau Bronze

3,500

This is an important Art Nouveau SILVER OVER bronze of the famed dancer Lois Fuller. It is signed A. Leonard " Under One of the Dancers" for Agathon Van Weydeveldt Leonard (1848-1941). This bronze figure, is shown in all the major Art Nouveau references and is considered the pinnacle of Art Nouveau sculpture. Condition, is very good with some silver wear around the base as one would expect of a vintage piece like this beauty. The detail and artistry are superb. Measures 19" x 9" high. Auction estimate from Christies in New York is $15,000. If you add on buyers premium and all the costs of doing business in New York, it comes up to almost 20K..my reserve is A FRACTION. You will also note that a couple of the major galleries in New York presently have works by Leonard in inventory. I inquired about a comparable work, and was told it was priced at $30,000.

Louis Comfort Tiffany Scarab Paperweight

775

Here is a rare and beautiful Tiffany scarab paper weight, desk conversation piece. Is very heavy and measures 5" x 3" and is properly signed with the acid etch signature "LCT". The color is the cobalt blue iridescent. Shows some slight wear on the bottom surface.

Louis C. Tiffany realized the symbolic significance of the thousands of years old scarab and made these beauties in his New York studio. It is believed that the owner of the scarab has sexual enhanced powers and also brings peace to the home.

By far the most important amulet in ancient Egypt was the scarab, symbolically as sacred to the Egyptians as the cross is to Christians. Scarabs were already known in the Old Kingdom, and in the First Intermediate Period the undersides were decorated. They were probably sacred in the Prehistoric Period and had a role in the early worship of animals, judging from the actual beetles that were found stored in jars buried with the deceased and from those found in graves during the time of King Den of Dynasty I. A scaraboid-shaped alabaster box from Tarkhan seems to confirm that the scarab was already venerated at the beginning of Dynasty I. Scarabs are the most numerous amulets and were produced well beyond the dynastic periods. One accepts (with the ancient Egyptians), that these varieties are only male beetles, that they put down their seed substance (semen) which forms a ball and the beetle rolls it forward with its widely spaced hind legs so that the beetle imitates the path of the sun as it went down in the west and rose in the east in the mornings.

Limbert Dressing Screen

675

Here is a very nice Arts and Crafts Limbert dressing screen, it is three folding sections and measures in total 52" wide x 61.5" high at the highest section. Made of fumed white oak and is signed. The Limbert frame is in excellent condition, opaque fabric is in good condition.

Charles Korschann Bronze, Art Nouveau

2,250

Here for your consideration is a marvelous art nouveau bronze of a beautiful young girl with great original dore patina in deep relief. This girl has flowers in her sweeping hair, billowing sleeves, bowes, dainty long neck, flowing graceful posture and other adornments. Please notice the superb artistry and defined details by the highly listed and renowned artist Charles Korchann born in 1872, properly signed by the French/Czeck Charles Korchann, this superb piece is 7.5" x 7.5" on alabaster base. Korchann's works have fetched up to $25,000, so there is a good investment here of museum quality.

Hammered Copper Bowl

150

Here is a very nice large size 11" hammered copper bowl with fluted sides marked craftsman 882, really nice. Priced to sell.

Arts And Crafts Copper Bowl

125

Here for your consideration is a very nice Arts and Crafts hammered copper bowl. Large size 12" diameter. Patina is original and properly signed. Priced to sell.

Large Bronze & Sterling Box - Heintz / Silvercrest

375

Lovely bronze & sterling silver humidor box in beautiful original condition. The patina is the original rich brown color with some light verdigris at the hinges and ball feet. It has a clean, art deco design along the top edges and is engraved with very stylized initials. Still has the original wood lining and screen. We have another one of these large cigar boxes that we use to store our monthly bills and the checkbook. It's the perfect size for letters. It is marked Silvercrest, which is basically Heintz since Heintz's head salesmen stole a lot of their designs and metalworkers when he started Silvercrest after the founder Otto Heintz died in 1918. This is a heavy piece, it weighs about 4-1/2 pounds and measures 6" x 10" and is 3" high. This superior example of the work that was produced by Silvercrest/ Heintz Art Metal Shop during the early part of the Twentieth Century. The Heintz art metal shop was established by Otto L. Heintz in buffalo,New York. In June 1911 Otto perfected his invention of a method of applying sterling silver overlays without using solder. The company suffered a one two punch with the sudden death of Otto at 41 years old and the defection of his manage Fred Smith. The great depression finally claimed the Co. February 11, 1930. We ship USPS priority mail and charge only exact shipping costs - insurance is optional and up to the buyer. Please email with any questions.

Hammered Copper Bowl

Here for your consideration is a very large and nice hammered copper deep bowl. Signed and numbered. Size 10" x 2.5" deep. Is nice with good patina however also very Dirty. A very nice accent piece. Totally Arts and Crafts.

Rare Roseville Mostique Vases

575 ea

Here for your consideration are two of the rarest of the rare Roseville Mostique 15" vases. They are the highly collectible Arts and Crafts arrow pattern also known as the stylized daffodil. Roseville Mostique HUGE 15" vases, a lovely vase and a rare shape to find! Shape # 164 - 15" in the gray matte coloring with the glazed design in green and yellow triangle and arrow designs - very lovely! Has a glazed green interior. Both measure 15" tall and 8 1/4 inches across. Guaranteed 100% Roseville Mostique and original! This design was made in 1915 and has an outstanding Mission Art and Crafts Style Look to it! There are no chips, cracks or hairlines on either vase, both vases are in super condition! The look is super Arts and Crafts! Please look at all the photos! A great size! And you are buying 2 super forms! Guaranteed to be original and vintage. Your pick priced low to sell. I also have several other pieces in my collection.

Copper Craftsmen Candle Holders

110

Here for your consideration is a set of hammered copper "Craftsmen" candle holders. A great OLD, Vintage Pair (2) Craftsmen Candle Holders, Stamped with #114 and Craftsmen logo; very good condition. 5 1/4" wide at base x 2 1/4" tall.

Roycroft Plates / Chargers

125 ea

Here for your consideration is a Arts and Crafts set of Roycroft 8" plates / chargers. All hammered copper and all properly signed Roycroft with the early mark. This is a fine set of 10.3 have the mark of the New York city rail / train system bearing that monogram NYC. The hammering and condition is excellent with the patina being freshened.

Highly Listed Artist - New England Coastal

350

Wonderful quality 1900's vintage watercolor of a New England coastal landscape - beautiful and well done, strong colors and super detail. Signed C. E. COOKMAN. My research in Davenport's Art Reference Guide shows Charles Edwin Cookman 1856-1915, works selling for $2,000. Ohio. Very good original condition on the painting and comes with an antique oak frame and matting; image is 9 3/4" by 17 3/4"; outside frame size: 18 1/2" x 26 1/2"; acquired from an estate liquidation in Maine.

3 Antique Picture Frames

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Here for your consideration are three very nice antique picture frames. The 1st is a gold frame with Arts and Crafts style and has on the back "Hedley Waycott" who was a frame maker and artist from Peoria, IL. who was in business 1910-1936. Measures overall 33" x 24" with subject matter size 27" x 19 1/4" ready to go.

Here is a very nice pair of gorgeous Eastlake style frames. Notice the complicated work with wood inlay and hand tooling. Measure overall 31" x 26.5" with subject matter size 24" x 20".

Eastlake period, 1870-1900, named for a designer of the period influenced flamboyance of earlier Victorian design. His designs gave way to the Arts and Crafts at the turn of the century.

Handel's Best Artist, Henry Bedigie

775

All you Handel lamp persons, here is Henry Bedigie at his finest. Here for your consideration is a wonderful oil on board by one of Phillip Handel's premiere artists. Fully documented and properly signed. The details and colors are stupendous as is the harbor scene subject matter. One may note that this very harbor scene can be found on some of the Handel reverse painted shades executed by Henry Bedigie. Over all measurements are 4 1/4" x 5 1/4" and totally excellent. Very rare and a truly a find. I have tried to show the magnificent details, American flag, reflections water, boat, birds and sky, done in the "inpasto" heavy paint application.

Henry Bedigie, a Frenchman, a renowned artist in his own right was also one of Phillip Handel's premiere shade painters and a top designer. Measures overall 4.25" 5.25", subject matter 3" x 4".

Philip Handel was best known for the art glass lamps he produced at the turn of the century, at a factory established on the corner of Miller and Catlin Streets in Meriden, Connecticut. Handel made gas and electric lamps with both leaded glass and reverse-painted shades and specialized in techniques for decorating glass. The earliest Handel glass shades were available in a 10" or 12" diameter, with an open top to be used with oil or kerosene bases. It took a great deal of artistic talent to create Handel's reverse painted shades, combining skills in watercolor painting techniques with an eye toward how light would play through the glass and paint to create their three dimensional affects used with landscapes, exotic birds, and elaborate floral patterns. In 1902, a foundry was opened that allowed Handel to make their lamp bases in house as well, allowing the artists working there to experiment in bases which were complementary to the shade designs. Handel lamp bases were mostly made of patinated white metal although some examples of bronze bases do exist. Handel scenic shades often reflect nature although in a much more diverse way than Tiffany or Pairpoint who focused more exclusively on floral designs. Handel did floral shades of course, but also produced unique scenic interpretations such as the bird series, Treasure Island, and many more. Chipped ice shades with a texture similar to overshot glass were produced and were relatively unique to Handel. Shades signed by well known artists such as Henry Bedigie Bailey, Palme, and Parlow are highly valued today by collectors. Teroma lamp shades were created from clear blown glass blanks that were painted on the interior (reverse painted), while Teroma art glass (the decorative vases, humidors, etc. in the Handel Ware line) is painted on the exterior. This type of glassware has a 'chipped ice effect' achieved by sand blasting and coating the surface with fish glue. The piece is then kiln fired at 800 degrees F. The contraction of the glue during the cooling process gives the glass a frosted, textured effect. Some shades are sand-finished, adding additional texture and depth. Both the glassware and chinaware decorated by Handel are rare and command high prices on today's market. Many of Handel's chinaware blanks were supplied by Limoges.

The Handel Company ceased operation in 1936 as their designs succumbed to the new Art Deco aesthetic, but few other vintage lamps are as avidly collected today as the reverse painted and leaded lamps of Handel.

Arts and Crafts Umbrella Stand

325

Here for your consideration is a very nice arts and crafts umbrella stand. Has all the hall barks of Stickley with the Harvey Ellis arch, corbels etc. Measures 28' x 17" x 9" and is truly a gorgeous entry piece. Made of fumed white oak with original finish with the nice old original pan. Not signed, however looks like an important early American piece.

c1900 Galle French Cameo Glass Perfume Atomizer Bottle

975

We present to you this wonderful antique and fully authentic c.1900 Galle French cameo glass perfume atomizer. This tapering form has a citrine and brown glass coloration, cameo carved back "acid cut" to reveal a pattern of vines and leaves. This lovely piece has been professionally outfitted with a new proper atomizer and bulb assembly as the original was a hundred years old and was no longer serviceable. Signed as shown. Measurements: The size is 6" x 2.25". Condition: Working and and excellent in all ways.

In 1894 EMILE Galle built a large glass factory in Nancy, France. By the early 1890's Galle started producing Cameo glass by using hydrofluoric acid. The most popular Galle glass that we can see and collect are these cameo glasses. By 1900 Galle was the largest manufacture of luxury glass, having shops in Paris, Germany, and London. After Galle died in 1904, his widow kept producing luxury glass, from the remaining sketches, drawings and works in progress. In 1914 the factory was closed, because of the 1st world war. Reopening in 1918-19, it was finally closed down in 1931. Original Galle pieces are rare and fetch big money.

Heywood & Wakefield Book

Here for your consideration is one of those very rare manufactures booklets. The registered collections of Heywood Wakefield book. Has wear but no torn or inked pages. 196 pages. Color, black and white, and drawings. In 1876 Walter Heywood and one of his 6 sons began building wooden chairs in Garner, Massachusetts in the next decade the other 5 brothers joined the company and built a huge empire offering high quality furniture to the general public. This is a wonderful reference guide.

Tiffany Prisms

75 ea

Here for your consideration is a wonderful 13 set of early Tiffany prisms. Properly signed iridescent Favrile art glass prisms. Large size 10" x 1 1/8". For the most part they are in great condition being over a century old; a few little chippies here and there with a sliver off the bottom of one prism. One has a repair to the hanging loop. I tried to capture the true translucent beauty of these fine pieces of Tiffany art glass but failed miserably with my digital. The 2nd picture shows some of the gold, pink, vaseline color and blue hues. Each has a applied, formed opening in the top with a brass hanging wire. Hung in a sunny window they have electrifying beauty with all sorts of colors of the rainbow spectrum. See Koch's book on Glass, Bronzes and lamps for many examples.

Handel Tag

Here is one of those often lost and hard to find Handel tags. The Handel Co. attached these cloth, tightly woven tags with glue. Through the decades the glue dries out and is also subjected to wear and moisture and are lost. Restore the value of your Handel piece, here is a chance to make your authentic Handel piece what it once was. Measures 1 3/4" x 1/2".

Limbert Arm Chair

625

Here for your consideration is a very nice Limbert arm chair. Solid and sturdy with original fumed quarter sawed, white oak finish. Measures 38" high x 21" deep and 26" wide. Has the typical Limbert burned in signature under the arm and Limbert metal tag on the leg. Has been re leathered with all materials and workmanship true to Limbert.

Charles P. Limbert and Company was a major furniture manufacturer in Grand Rapids, Michigan, that inaugurated a new line of "Dutch Arts & Crafts Furniture". The "Dutch Arts and Crafts" in 1902, in Grand Rapids, MI. The furniture style of the Charles P. Limbert and Company produced undeniably plain, severely simple, yet graceful and practical furniture which achieved enormous popularity a hundred years ago and is very collectable today.

Moe-Bridges Lamp Reference Book

Here for your consideration is a wonderful reference book "Moe Bridges - Lamps, & Lighting Fixtures". This is a must for any antique lamp collector. Very informative book with many color and several black & white illustrations of these beautiful lamps and fixtures. It has 72 pages with detailed descriptions and measurements. The book is in excellent condition. The Moe-Bridges lamp company was located in Milwaukee with sales offices in San Francisco in the 1900's. At that time was the largest manufacturer of high grade lighting in the country with over 200,000 sq. ft floor space. On March 23, 1923 George Ludwig with the company took out a patent. Moe-Bridges specialized in beautiful and popular reverse painted lamps with wide sales and distribution. Designs on Moe-Bridges lamps often feature landscapes with forest or country scenes that typically include a water element. Perfection was paramount and no signature of guarantee tag was applied until each work of art passed a rigorous final inspection. In 1934 the company was purchased by the Electric Sprayit Co. Today the Moe-Bridges are highly collectible and fetch up to $10,000 at auction.

Hard Bound Teco Book

450

Here for your consideration is a very rare out of print teco book.

A very good reference and a must for teco aficionados.

"Teco Art Pottery of the Prairie School" is a hard cover book with dust jacket, copyright 1989; 191 pages. Includes catalog reprints, a section of color plates, traces the history & development of new shapes and glazes, exhibitions...much more. Very good condition.

The Painted Lamps of Handel Book

155

"The Painted Lamps of Handel" by Joanne C. Grant. Published in 1978, this a numbered copy, 887/1000.

Measures 8 1/2" x 11". This is an ex-library book with yellow cloth hard bound board and usual library markings. A few pages near the middle are loosening. 98 pages of color and black and white plates. Great history of Phillip J. Handel and his lamp making. Wonderful reference, long out of publication and rare.

Nelson Fireplace Hearth Kit

225

Here for your consideration is a very nice, lightly worn Peoria, IL fireplace heart kit, made by the L. R. Nelson manufacturing company of Peoria circa 1930. Own a piece of rich Peoria history. The set is handsome and completely functional with all accessories.

Gustav Stickley Cellarette #88

3,250

Here for your consideration is a Gustav Sticley cellarette #88. It is rare and early. Is found on page # 129 of the book "Early Works Of Gustav Stickley". Here is the description as found in the Gus Book. "Made in Craftsman fumed oak, 35" high,18"deep, with top open 18" x 36". Has top opening out in two leaves from center, which is covered with copper. Hand wrought copper pulls and lock with key." The finish is a nice dark brown patina over fumed quarter sawed white oak. The original finish appears to have been lightly over-coated. The photo in the Gus book shows a rotary tray in the bottom which was likely removed for more practical space.

Tiffany Greek Key Tray

575

Here for your consideration is a nice Tiffany Greek Key Tray. Really a rare piece. Looks like the Greek Key symbol which surrounds the copper tray is brass and very nicely done with the remainder copper. Measures 9.5" x 1" deep. I pulled the felt loose and pictured the signature "TIFFANY STUDIOS NEW YORK". The cup has two thicknesses of copper which is common with Tiffany. Has a few dings and some wear as one would expect of a century old Tiffany piece like this. I have set the price low to move it along $575. Hope you can give it a good home.

Adja Yunkers

1,200

Adja Yunkers (1900 - 1983)

Adja Yunkers was a major 20th century abstract impressionist printmaker and painter. He was born in Latvia and studied in Leningrad, Berlin, Paris and London. He worked in Paris from 1925 until 1939 when he moved to Stockholm where he edited and published several art magazines. In 1947, he settled permanently in the New York City. He taught at the New School for Social Research and the Cooper Union Art School. He exhibited his work at the Art Institute of Chicago, the Smithsonian American Art Museum, the Guggenheim Museum and the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, among others. His work is in private collections and museums in Europe and the U.S. including the Museum of Modern Art in New York and the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.

Title: The Gathering of the Clans
Year: 1952
Medium: Woodcut
Signature: pencil, lower right
Size: 26" x 21"; Image: 19.5" x 14"
Frame: black painted wood frame
Condition: print in excellent condition; painting chipped from frame in several very small spots.

Will ship world wide.

Handel Lamp Base

1,200

MASSIVE signed twice Handel lamp base vintage Arts & Crafts

All original double signed Handel lamp base. Signed on lower side edge and with applied label on underside (see photos). Strong Arts & Crafts form and nice dark brown patina. Quite large both in height (24" to top of finial) and girth (8" in diameter both at the base and center). The holder for the shade measures just under 4" outside diameter. It has a shouldered edge for a shade to rest on and the measurement for the shade opening would be about 3-3/4". There are acorns at the end of each of the 3 HUBBELL socket pull chains. Rare and in good working condition.

Waterford crystal wine decanter

Here is a nice Waterford crystal wine decanter w/stopper LISMORE STYLE . It measures 12 1/2" to top of stopper and 10" to top of bottle. I don't think this has ever been used. It is marked WATERFORD on the bottom. True leaded crystal . $85

Arts and Crafts Bungalow historic brass marker

Architecture is much more than style, but an important factor in the construction of bungalows was their ability to meet owners' functional requirements while giving them what had previously been limited to the wealthy few: the latest in design.

Bungalows reflected the whole range of architectural movements of their day, from Queen Anne to Arts and Crafts, Tudor to Prairie and Pueblo, Spanish to English Colonial Revival, and even Moderne. These styles share a conscious search for the supposed simplicity of preindustrial times. All were meant to counter the excess of the Victorian period by returning to the past when handicrafts displayed the laborer's personal involvement in the work. It is easy to see how the bungalow-whose existence was defined on the grounds of restoring family values-fit beautifully into the Arts and Crafts movement. It would bring style to all the people whatever their economic or social status.

Here is a one-of-a-kind Arts and Crafts Bungalow historic brass marker for your home. Give your Arts and Crafts Bungalow the recognition you and your home deserve with this period inspired wall plaque. It is made of solid brass with a bronze finish and natural brass reliefed letters. This weighs in at almost 1.5lbs! This comes to you brand new, never used. Measures: 6-5/8" x 4-1/2" -- This comes with mounting screws.

Desk Blotter

125

Old cast arts crafts desk blotter; American Indian chief in full head dress regalia.

Neat early cast metal desk blotter of the Arts & Crafts era..heavy metal and not sure what with a brown coppery finish (first picture most accurate color) with some accent paint colors to the Indian chiefs head piece and his bear claw necklace. Great detail all around and no makers mark. Complete and ready to go. Measures 5" long, 2 3/4" wide and 2 1/4" high. Some rubs and wear to finish..no cracks or breaks. A great conversation piece for any desk.

Lebolt Fork

250

Here for your consideration is a very rare and totally arts and crafts fork by LEBOLT & COMPANY OF CHICAGO. Solid sterling silver and hand beaten. Measures 7 1/4" and in excellent condition. This wonderful piece is properly signed with the Logo #221 and says Hand Made Silver. Frenkly I have search high and low for more pieces of this rare ARTS AND CRAFTS set, however have found none for sale. Buy it now $250. Shipping and insurance inside the good old USA $12.50.

LeBolt & Company was originally founded as a jewelry store in 1899 by J. Meyer LeBolt at 167 South State St. in Chicago, Illinois. In 1912, a workshop for producing hand made silver was added. The business was later taken over by the founder's son, John LeBolt. One of the earliest craftsman to work at LeBolt was a Hungarian named Edmund Boker, who founded the Chicago Art Silver Shop. LeBolt & Company produced sterling flatware and hollowware.

Gustav Stickley Arm Chair

2,850

Here for your consideration is a great and very rare GUSTAV STICKLEY # 340 arm chair. Is in excellent original finish and correct in all ways and is properly signed as shown. Has replaced leather as the original was worn out after a century of faithful service. Has the HARVEY ELLIS arch.

Between 1900 and 1916 a style of furniture featuring "...a severely plain and rectilinear style which was visually enriched only be expressed structural features and the warm tones of the wood..." gained popularity in the U.S. This furniture, referred to as "mission oak", was an "...American manifestation of the Arts and Crafts movement..." (Cathers, Furniture of the American Arts and Crafts Movement).

Stickley began making furniture in the mission oak style with the founding of the Craftsman Workshops in Eastwood, New York (now a part of Syracuse, New York) in 1904. His furniture was all handmade rather than machine made, crafted to be simple and useful; it was primarily built from native American tiger oak, joinery was exposed, upholstery was carried out with natural materials (canvas and leather), wood could be varnished but never painted, and there were no unnecessary lines. Furniture was smoked to give a dark finish, no nails were used only wooden pegs and beaten copper and iron hardware with bronze touches was employed.

He moved his headquarters to New York City in 1905 and planned to establish a boarding school for boys in Morris Plains, New Jersey (what is now Parsippany, New Jersey). Craftsman Farms was designed to be self-sufficient, with vegetable gardens, orchards, dairy cows and chickens. The main house there is constructed from chestnut logs and stone found on the property, and exemplifies Stickley's building philosophy. As he wrote in The Craftsman:

"There are elements of intrinsic beauty in the simplification of a house built on the log cabin idea. First, there is the bare beauty of the logs themselves with their long lines and firm curves. Then there is the open charm felt of the structural features which are not hidden under plaster and ornament, but are clearly revealed, a charm felt in Japanese architecture....The quiet rhythmic monotone of the wall of logs fills one with the rustic peace of a secluded nook in the woods."

Although the main house at Craftsman Farms was initially conceived of as a clubhouse for students, financial troubles forced Stickley to live there with his family instead. The planned boarding school never became a reality.

Stickley was a poor businessman and the American public began to reject his simple furniture in favor of revival styles; in 1915 he filed for bankruptcy, stopping publication of The Craftsman in 1916 and selling Craftsman Farms in 1917.

Gustav Stickley died on April 21, 1942.

Ox Blood Marble Statue

Great old ox blood marble statue or lamp base 7-1/2" across top 8" across base 3/4" thick very good color and wonderful veining. Nice rounded corner. Has great uniform colors.

Frank Lloyd Wright Raindrop Tile

18 ea

Here is a raindrop 4"x4" tile, designed by the very hand of arguably the finest architect of all time, "Frank Lloyd Wright". The Luxfer Glass Company in Chicago was commissioned to make these tiles starting in 1890 through 1915, one of 96 designs by Wright. These tiles were popular until that new fangled invention, known as "electricity ". These tiles were installed in hotels, banks, train stations and all sorts of applications. F.L. Wright's saw tooth patent was for the aesthetic beauty and particularly for their ability to redirect natural light from outside to inside the building. This was accomplished with the saw tooth design. They have a slight purple tint because the sun has effected the magnesium in the glass over these 100 years. This auction is for one tile however I have many I also have available the flowered tiles and prairie style frames with the Harvey Ellis arch and square pegs. All tiles are 4"x4" and excellent. $18 EACH WITH $5 FOR SHIPPING AND INSURANCE inside the good old USA. International shipping slightly more.

These tiles are the Raindrop pattern made by Luxfer. The way you can tell the Luxfer tile from the American 3 way, is that the top of the drops are more rounded in the Luxfer version. American 3 Way ended up acquiring Luxfer, and had rights to produce all the designs.

Frank Lloyd Wright Window

425

Here for your consideration is a authentic FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT WINDOW. Measures 22" x 18".This window is complete with frame and latch plus hinges to tilt out. Each 4"x4" tile is the PANEL type. I have three of these windows. The one shown has one cracked tile however the one up on ebay is perfect. Designed by the very hand of arguably the finest architect of all time, "Frank Lloyd Wright " The Luxfer Glass Company in Chicago was commissioned to make these tiles starting in 1890 through 1915 PATENT NUMBER #D28,006, one of 96 designs by Wright. These tiles were popular until that new fangled invention, known as "electricity ". These tiles were installed in hotels, banks, train stations and all sorts of applications. F.L. Wright's saw tooth patent was for the aesthetic beauty and particularly for their ability to redirect natural light from outside to inside the building. This was accomplished with the saw tooth design. They have a slight purple tint because the sun has effected the magnesium in the glass over these 100 years. This auction is for one complete window however I have three. The buy it now price is $525 reduced to $425 with shipping of $50 inside the good old USA. International shipping slightly more.

These tiles are the PANEL pattern made by Luxfer. American 3 Way ended up acquiring Luxfer, and had rights to produce all the designs.

Frank Lloyd Wright Panel Tile

18 ea

Here is a "PANEL" 4"x4" tile, designed by the very hand of arguably the finest architect of all time, "Frank Lloyd Wright " The Luxfer Glass Company in Chicago was commissioned to make these tiles starting in 1890 through 1915 PATENT NUMBER #D28,006, one of 96 designs by Wright. These tiles were popular until that new fangled invention, known as "electricity ". These tiles were installed in hotels, banks, train stations and all sorts of applications. F.L. Wright's saw tooth patent was for the aesthetic beauty and particularly for their ability to redirect natural light from outside to inside the building. This was accomplished with the saw tooth design. They have a slight purple tint because the sun has effected the magnesium in the glass over these 100 years. This auction is for one tile however I have many I also have available the flowered tiles raindrop tiles and prairie style frames with the Harvey Ellis arch and square pegs. All tiles are 4"x4" and excellent. $18 EACH WITH $5 FOR SHIPPING AND INSURANCE inside the good old USA. International shipping slightly more.

These tiles are the PANEL pattern made by Luxfer. American 3 Way ended up acquiring Luxfer, and had rights to produce all the designs.

Hedley Waycott Book

Hedley Waycott Peoria's Premier Artist

This book was published by Lakeview Museum in 2006. It has never been used. There are 132 almost all color pages and is 11 x 8.5 inches. It is on the painting's of Peoria, Illinois's premier artist. Colored photographs of Hedley's paintings on every page with description and owners names. It also has history of his life and his frames. Original sale price $25. I am selling for $15 plus $3.75 for postage inside the good old USA. International shipping slightly more.

Dirk Van Erp Hammered Copper Tray

775

Here is a rare and huge Dirk Van Erp hammered copper tray. Measures 20 3/4" in dia. Has the hand rolled edge, is properly signed DIRK VAN ERP SAN FRANSISCO with the windmail. Is about 1" deep and has good patina, while showing some light wear. Very Heavy Hammered copper weighing over 5 pounds.

Dirk Van Erp was born in 1860 and died in 1933. He opened his own studio in 1908 in Oakland, California. He moved his studio to San Francisco in 1909 and the studio remained under the direction of his son until 1977. Van Erp made hammered copper accessories, including vases, desk sets, bookends, candlesticks, jardinieres, and trays, but he is best known for his lamps. The hammered copper lamps often had shades with mica panels.

Arts And Crafts Lamps And The History Of Art Nouveau

Written by Jim Hoyle

The Arts and Crafts era began in England during the late 1800's. Simple clean designs and individual craftsmanship that employed aspects of nature were the main characteristics of this design period. This new movement was in direct contrast to the mass production of products that was made possible by the industrial revolution. This new art, (Art Nouveau in French) was also many ways a relief from the lavishly ornate designs of the Victorian era which preceded.

The industrial revolution had dehumanized the process of manufacturing especially as it relates to home decor products. It broke down the work process into various components by processes called the "division of labor". Workers were able to work on only a portion of a complete product. The Arts and Crafts movement was a rebuttal of this dehumanizing process as it was concerned specifically with the human element of a person creating an entire product from start to finish.

The architect Augustus Pugin (1812-1852) was one of the first outspoken leaders in speaking against the dehumanizing aspect of the industrial revolution. He was followed by other proponents of these ideas: John Ruskin (1819-1900), William Morris (1834-1896) and Phillip Webb. Morris was the most popular name associated with this movement.

This new style of art spread throughout Europe and was named Art Nouveau (new art) by the French. Each country and region had its own styles and variations of this new art movement.

During the late 1800's, America was basically importing its artistic and home furnishings designs from England and Europe. Colonial and Shaker designs were the only truly American styles at that time. Gustav Stickley's simple and clean furniture designs exemplified the Arts and Crafts style in America.

There were a number of remarkable lamp companies of that period. Their products are very collectible and highly sought after today. Many of these collectible Arts and Crafts Lamps or Art Nouveau Lamps that sold for $15 - $25 in the 1920's may now sell for many $1,000's and much more.
Some of the lamp companies which are representative of the Arts and Crafts or Art Nouveau era are:

Tiffany
Handel
Pairpoint
Duffner & Kimberly
Edward Miller
Bradley and Hubbard
Pittsburg
Moe Bridges
Chicago Mosaic
Cincinnati Iron Works
Classique
Consolidated
Dirk Van Erp
Aladdin
Daum Nancy
Jefferson
Rockwood Pottery
Roycroft
Wilkinson
Lightolier
Jeanette
Phoenix

Gustav Stickley Andirons

750

Here for your consideration is a pair of Gustav Stickley andirons. Measure 15" high x 8.5" wide x 5" deep in brass with original patina. As shown, the log rests appear to have been cut off. Both andirons are signed.

Gustav Stickley was born March 9, 1858 in Osceola, Wisconsin and died April 21, 1942 in Syracuse, New York.
First trained as a stone mason, Stickley preferred to work in wood and dreamed of building fine tables and chairs. He learned furniture making at his uncle's chair factory in Lanesboro, Pennsylvania. Traveling to Europe in 1896, he met notable Arts and Crafts designers. The following year he returned to the United States and founded the United Crafts of Eastwood, New York. In 1904, he founded the Craftsman Workshops. The furniture he designed and made was mostly of native American oak. It was of a sturdy-plain design in contrast to the highly decorated late Victorian pieces. Joinery was exposed and upholstery was carried out in canvas and leather (natural materials). It became known as Mission Style. Stickley's designs were exhibited at the prestigious Grand Rapids and Pan American furniture expositions.

Molded Handel Shade

Here for your consideration is a very nice Molded Handel shade, not signed. The 1st photo is of a signed one and shown as an example. Has the 2 1/4" fitter x 6" and is free of chips or cracks. I am selling one shade without hardware albeit I also have the authentic signed Handel fitter, hooks, chain, socket, and ceiling canopy available.

Tiffany Money Clip

135

Authentic And Properly signed Tiffany & Co Money Clip!

Brand New, Never Used, Highly polished. Beautiful and practical gift to last a lifetime.

This is a 925 Sterling Silver money clip with the 1837 stamp.

Includes, Tiffany Pouch, Box and Presentation Bag

$135 plus $10 for shipping and insurance inside the good old USA

Gas Shades

260

These 2 old gas shades are 8" in diameter X 4"H with 4" collars BOTH WITH THE REMNATE OF THE STEUBEN SIGNATURE BUG.. They have shade holders attached. The condition is flawless on both.

$260 FOR THE PAIR.

Vintage hammered copper coaster & plate set

175

Totally Arts and Crafts, not marked but great old hammered copper set. They have a set of 4 nicely hammered copper coasters and a plate with an attached cup. I am not sure what it is but looks really good and important. Beautiful and practical. Cheap price $175. Coasters measure to be 3 1/2" in diameter. The plate 10" x 6 1/4".
Cup is 2 3/4" in diameter x 2 7/8" high.

Gustav Stickley Tray

675

Here for your consideration is a rare and nice heavy hammered Gustav Stickley tray. Measures 12.5" x 8.5" has great original Aurora Brown patina "has a spot or two" and has that good old Gus hammering and has two hammered handels. The monogram initial "S" could stand for Stickley, or perhaps someone with the last name that starts with an "S". The typical Gus compass signature has wear however is easy to see and read. Makes a great card tray and is a really great conversation piece.

Gustav Stickley was born March 9, 1858 in Osceola, Wisconsin and died April 21, 1942 in Syracuse, New York. First trained as a stone mason, Stickley preferred to work in wood and dreamed of building fine tables and chairs. He learned furniture making at his uncle's chair factory in Lanesboro, Pennsylvania. Traveling to Europe in 1896, he met notable Arts and Crafts designers. The following year he returned to the United States and founded the United Crafts of Eastwood, New York. In 1904, he founded the Craftsman Workshops. The furniture he designed and made was mostly of native American oak. It was of a sturdy-plain design in contrast to the highly decorated late Victorian pieces. Joinery was exposed and upholstery was carried out in canvas and leather (natural materials). It became known as Mission Style. Stickley's designs were exhibited at the prestigious Grand Rapids and Pan American furniture expositions. Stickley's craftsmen also had a line of hammered copper works, lamps, bowls, trays and other useable and practical goods.

Vintage Barometer Thermometer Swift Instruments Boston

App. 21 x 7 inches

Vintage working barometer, in solid brass and mahogany thermometer. Also shows humidity. "Swift English movement compensated barometer Swift Instruments Inc., Boston Mass." thermometer says "freezing, temperate, sum heat, blood heat (at 98.6)" humidity reads "dry, ideal, wet." excellent practical, working condition, very fun piece for any wall. Real conversation piece.

Harrison Fisher High Grade Prints

18 ea

Here are nice Harrison Fisher high grade prints, all sharp, signed with strong colors.

"VICTORIAN" HARRISON FISHER STUNNING

FABULOUS PRINTS

SIZE 10 X 8 INCHES ON QUALITY LINEN EFFECT CARD

HARRISON FISHER REWROTE THE STANDARD FOR AN ILLUSTRATOR.

Harrison Fisher Bio - The Man Behind The Women

"The Father of a Thousand Girls"

Harrison Fisher was born in Brooklyn, NYC but spent most of his youth in San Francisco until he turned 21 years old. He then moved back to New York where he began his highly successful career as a magazine illustrator.

Pictured to the left is Mr. Fisher in his New York studio, 1909. Pictured below is a 1909 photograph of Margery Allwork who modeled for Mr. Fisher for over twenty years.

Harrison Fisher never married, but his "secretary," Kate Clemens, was also his lifetime partner.

During World War One Harrison Fisher showed his patriotism by illustrating posters for the US government, free of charge.

In one newspaper article he was quoted as lamenting that he drew women almost exclusively, but that is what the market demanded.

Gold Ring with Topaz Stone

125

Here for your consideration is a beautiful Ladies' gold ring. It is a Topaz stone Measures 1/2" across and is 10 K gold, FINE JEWELRY. This size 6 ring is new however has a nice old Victorian appearance. Not just a dinner ring to be worn on special occasions but can be worn every day, a nice conversation piece which will last a lifetime. Most ladies say "they would rather wear good jewelry than eat". $125 plus $5 to ship and insure anywhere in the Good Old USA. World shipping would be slightly more.

Pairpoint Enameled Lamp Base

225

This is an authentic Pairpoint Enameled Lamp Base, signed on the bottom. It is 11 inches high, and has great unusual to find enameling on the side. This is for a puffy boudoir lamp shade or other Pairpoint 10" shade.

The Pairpoint Manufacturing Company was established in 1880 in New Bedford, MA. Producing coffin fittings and metalwork, Pairpoint approached its neighbor, Mt. Washington Glassworks, about a possible merger. Combining metalwork and glassware production in 1894, their merger created lamp and lamp accessories including the well known Pairpoint lamps.

The Pairpoint Merger

From circa 1895 to 1930, the newly formed company was best known for their blown glass shades in three types: blown out reversed painted shades, ribbed reverse painted scenic shades, and landscape shades. Cut glass lamps and lamps with metal overlay were also produced by Pairpoint during this period.

MILLER Logo Filler Cap

MILLER Logo Filler Cap for Rayo Type Oil Lamps and Fonts.

Solid Brass

11/16 threaded base

OLD ANTIQUE IN EXCELLENT CONDITION

International buyers welcome

Gold Eagle

135

MADE OF 24 GOLD OVER PEWTER WITH A PEWTER BASE BY CARVER E. TRIPP.THE METROPOLITAN GUILD COLLECTIBLE ART, OF NATIONALLY RENOWNED SCULPTOR CARVER E. TRIPP.

HE CREATED A SCULPTURE THAT CAPTURES THE RAW POWER AND WINGED MAJESTY --- THE AMERICAN EAGLE

OUR COUNTRY SYMBOL OF FREEDOM.

THE GOLDEN EAGLE IS ENGRAVED ARTIST'S AUTHENTIC SIGNATURE ON EACH PIECE

INDIVIDUALLY NUMBERED

ON JULY 4th 1987 THE ORIGINAL TRIPP MILDS WAS DESTROYED AND NO MORE SCULPTURES WAS CREATED AFTER JULY 4th 1987.

SIGNED AND NUMBERED ON STATUE BASE 1042E, EARLY 70'S, LATE 60'S ? LOWEST NUNBER I HAVE SEEN.

EXCELLENT CONDITION.

APPROX SIZE 5" TALL WINGSSPAN ARE ABOUT 6" WIDE.

BASE IS SCREWED TO EAGLE WITH SCREWS.

REAL GOLDSMITH CRAFTSMANSHIP

2 Draw Oak Weiss File Cabinet, Index Card Cabinet

145

A NICE TWO DRAW VINTAGE WEISS OAK FILE INDEX CARD CABINET.ORIGINAL OAK FINISH WITH STICKER. IN GOOD CONDITION DOES HAVE SOME SMALL PAINT SPOTS BUT WILL COME OFF WITH FINE STEEL WOOL. MEASURES APPROX.6 1/2" HIGH.15 1/4" ACROSS TOP.15" DEEP. INSIDE DRAWERS MEASURES 13" LONG. " WIDE. 3/4" HIGH. REALLY A BEAUTIFUL AND FUNCTIONAL ANTIQUE USED FOR STORAGE OF ALL THOSE UNSIGHTLY ELECTRONIC PIECES AND PARTS.

Quezal Pulled Feather Shade

775

Here for your consideration is a very nice QUEZAL pulled feather shade. Measures 6" 4" high in properly signed and in excellent condition, free of any chips, flea bites or damage of any sort. Great Strong colors and gold cased inside.

QUEZAL GLASS INFORMATION & HISTORY

The Quezal Art Glass & Decorating Company was founded on March 27, 1902 by Martin Bach, Nicholas Bach, Thomas Johnson, Adolph Demuth, and Lena Scholtz in Queens, New York. The name Quezal was chosen for the rare and beautiful Central American bird the quetzal, and it was used in the company's literature to promote its products. Quezal art glass ranks with the very best of turn of the 20th century American art glass produced by Quezal contemporaries such as Louis Comfort Tiffany's "Favrile" and Frederick Carder's "Aurene" at the Steuben works. The President Martin Bach Sr. (1862-1921) was the key driver behind the growth of the company, emigrating from France - where he had worked at the Saint-Louis Glass Co. - to the U. S. in 1891. Following his arrival, Bach worked for Louis Comfort Tiffany as a chemist at the newly formed Tiffany Glass & Decorating Company in Corona, Queens. After almost 10 years of the best glassmaking education one could obtain at the turn of the century, Bach left Tiffany to establish his own company. Thomas Johnson, also a former employee of Tiffany, and Maurice Kelly were two of the early master glassblowers employed by Quezal, whose techniques led to some of the impressive technical accomplishments of Quezal art glass.

Quezal design patterns were extremely detailed and precise and their patterns intricate - as we know from their manufacturing documentation - so consequently the technical artistry of their glassmakers had to be very refined. Quezal glass was frequently decorated with floral motifs reflecting the focus on nature proliferating with the Art Nouveau movement, and it often used the gold interiors and iridescent glass techniques so popular at the time. One unusual and unique feature of Quezal glass is the brilliant iridescence which was infused on both the interior and exterior of the glass, and its iridescent colors of the rainbow mirrored the elaborate feathers and colors of the quetzal bird after which it was named. In fact, "pulled feathers" were a common feature in the exterior decoration of Quezal art glass. Quezal glass is green, gold, opal, and red, with red being the rarest of the major colors typically used. In addition to iridescent glass, Quezal also did other effects such as "The Glass That Looks Like Pottery", later known as "Innovation", and Quezal "spider" glass named for the way very threads of glass were pulled around the vessel, much like the way and with the look of a spider's web. While perhaps best known for their lamp shades which rivaled the best offerings of Tiffany and others, the company also produced a very wide range of items including vases, candleholders, drinking glasses, finger bowls, salts, compotes, and occasionally even complete lamps. Quezal lamp shades are particularly prized today, as they and all the major art glass manufacturers including Tiffany, Steuben, Galle, and Loetz all made lamps and shades during these early days of the electric light bulb.Quezal design motifs often incorporated flowers such as lilies, tuplips, crocuses, and jack-in-the-pulpits - much like their contemporaries at Tiffany and the other Art Nouveau designers - and glass threads were pulled and twisted to create the effect of leaves, vines, and lily pads. Shapes often reflect major design influences and civilizations of past periods including the Italian Renaissance, Egypt, Rome, Greece, Japan, and China. Period silver manufacturers including Gorham and Alvin bought Quezal glass and added their own sterling silver flourishes such as overlay and tops, and they then sold the pieces through their own sales channels.

Quezal glass is usually signed, with "Quezal" or "Quezal NY" etched into the glass or written with a stylus leaving a silver or platinum signature. Quezal art glass was always a luxury good like Louis Comfort Tiffany's Favrile glass, and both Quezal and Tiffany typically sold for higher prices than the top end French art glass of the day from Galle and Daum. During a period of financial challenges and following the death of Martin Bach Sr. in 1921, the company was sold to their family physician and friend Dr. John Ferguson. Ferguson later sold the company to his friend Edward Conlan, but he continued to serve as the company's president and Martin Bach's son served as the general manager. They operated the factory until 1924, and Martin Bach Jr. later worked at other major American glass makers including Durand and the Imperial Glass Co. Today, you can see displays of Quezal art glass and some of the original design sketchbooks, catalogues, and more dontated by the Martin, Clifford, and Gladyce Bach at the Museum of American Glass at Wheaton Village, in Millville, NJ.

Dirk Van Erp Tray

950

Here for your consideration is a very nice DIRK VAN ERP tray. Measures a whopping 14" diameter x 1.5" deep. Is very heavy hammered copper and is properly signed under the windmill SAN FRANCISCO

Dirk Van Erp was born in 1860 and died in 1933. He opened his own studio in 1908 in Oakland, California. He moved his studio to San Francisco in 1909 and the studio remained under the direction of his son until 1977. Van Erp made hammered copper accessories, including vases, desk sets, bookends, candlesticks, jardinieres, and trays, but he is best known for his lamps. The hammered copper lamps often had shades with mica panels.

Stickley Vase

1,275

Here is something no one else has. Super rare and all original Stickley Bros Vase. A Stickley Brothers hammered copper horned vase with a face pattern on both sides; I've shown the pictures with and without flash; the vase measures 9 1/4" high, approx. 10" measuring side-to-side from the edges of the horn/handles, circumference at widest point is 26", measures 5" across the flat bottom. From a local estate, as found with original patina, has not been cleaned/polished; impressed 20 on the bottom with remnants of an old label This vase is pictured and identified in the 1999 Grand Rapids Art Metalwork 1902-1918 by Don Marek on page 124 of the book. And shown exactly like it is shown on page #126 of the Stickley Brothers Quaint book. All original, super rare.

Albert Stickley formed the Stickley Brothers company in Grand Rapids in 1891 with John George Stickley (who left the business in 1902). While it is considered by many to have produced furniture that was derivative of Gustav Stickley's designs, Grand Rapids was populated with many furniture designers who came from Europe, and Stickley Brothers built some exceptional furniture along European designs, as well as hand hammered copper items and introducing a line of inlaid Arts & Crafts furniture in 1900.

Charles Stickley married into the Brandt family in 1891 and formed the Stickley-Brandt Furniture Company. Of all the Stickley furniture companies formed, this is the only one whose catalogs have never been reprinted, and there is not a lot of documentation on the furniture designs made by the company. The pieces made by Charles Stickley that are held in the highest regard comprise of two parlor sets with massive rectangular front legs and cut outs in the slats of the couch and chairs.

Generally speaking, furniture by Gustav Stickley is considered the most desirable of all Stickley furniture and is the highest valued. As you can see in the photos above, his furniture and that of L&JG Stickley has a significantly higher apparent quality, massiveness and elegance to it than that of Stickley Brothers or Charles Stickley.

Gus Rocker 346

575

Here is one of those very rare and valuable antiques. If you like arts and crafts and rare, this is for you. Was in the same family for 70 years where dolls were displayed on it. Child's / salesman's rocker by Gustav Stickley. A century old and in excellent original condition, even has the original leather. Signed with the red Gus compass, divider, and has the paper on the bottom of the seat, says rocker style 346, cover 47, finish light with a number 2 under. Has the furniture tag where it was originally sold in Detroit. Everything is as correct as it could be. I am told this rare beauty in this condition may be valued at $1000 to $1200. I am asking $575.

Gustav Stickley was born March 9, 1858 in Osceola, Wisconsin and died April 21, 1942 in Syracuse, New York.

First trained as a stone mason, Stickley preferred to work in wood and dreamed of building fine tables and chairs. He learned furniture making at his uncle's chair factory in Lanesboro, Pennsylvania. Traveling to Europe in 1896, he met notable Arts and Crafts designers. The following year he returned to the United States and founded the United Crafts of Eastwood, New York. In 1904, he founded the Craftsman Workshops. The furniture he designed and made was mostly of native American oak. It was of a sturdy-plain design in contrast to the highly decorated late Victorian pieces. Joinery was exposed and upholstery was carried out in canvas and leather (natural materials). It became known as Mission Style. Stickley's designs were exhibited at the prestigious Grand Rapids and Pan American furniture expositions. This sturdy furniture has endured thru the decades and very collectable and rare, now fetches big money.

Glass Shade

125

Here for your consideration is a very nice vintage glass shade. Please notice the dark green "tamoshanter green" glass with case white glass interior which distributes the lite without bulb glare. Has a very pleasing to the eye, bell shape. Has a beautiful ruffle around the bottom opening.

Austrian Figures

225 Ea

Two antique, ca. 1900, bronzed and enameled metal figural Arabs on oriental rugs. One is of a man in prayer, a metal framed glass mirror beside him. Marked on underside: Austria. It measures 3" tall by 3-½" wide by 2" deep. The other item is an ashtray with a boy beside a jug. The rug has a well for ashes, and recesses for cigarettes. The jug would hold matches to strike on the fringe of the rug. The boy has his right arm in a carrying position - perhaps a cigarette was placed through. Unmarked. It measures 3-¼" tall by 3" wide by 4-¼" deep. Both are in the original bronzed finish with the original enamel paint - only slightly worn as one would expect of an antique of this age. Both are with the original solderings, no dents or breaks or losses. The mirror is undamaged. Nothing to apologize for here, both pieces are collectable. $225 each or both for the discounted price of $400

Gustav Stickley Inkwell

695

Antique Gustav Stickley Inkwell RARE RARE

Arts and Crafts to the max.

Description: This is a nice antique Gustav Stickley from the early 1900's Mission and Arts & Crafts period in very good condition. It is well HAND made with rivets around the perimeter. It has its original glass insert that has one small chip at the rim. It is signed on the bottom as pictured.

Size: H - 1.5" Base - 5.5" Mouth - 1.5"

Gustav Stickley was born March 9, 1858 in Osceola, Wisconsin and died April 21, 1942 in Syracuse, New York.

First trained as a stone mason, Stickley preferred to work in wood and dreamed of building fine tables and chairs. He learned furniture making at his uncle's chair factory in Lanesboro, Pennsylvania. Traveling to Europe in 1896, he met notable Arts and Crafts designers. The following year he returned to the United States and founded the United Crafts of Eastwood, New York. In 1904, he founded the Craftsman Workshops. Produced high quality wood, copper and leather goods with very well trained workers. The furniture he designed and made was mostly of native American oak. It was of a sturdy-plain design in contrast to the highly decorated late Victorian pieces. Joinery was exposed and upholstery was carried out in canvas and leather (natural materials). It became known as Mission Style. Stickley's designs were exhibited at the prestigious Grand Rapids and Pan American furniture expositions.

Susan Miller Chase Oil

825

Vintage Susan Miller Chase Oil on Board Painting Girls

This is a Vintage Susan Miller Chase Oil on Board Painting Girls. The subject matter is Young Girls, The painting measures. 8" x 10", the frame measures 16 3/4" x 15". This nice impressionist piece is in excellent condition. This piece and signature has been authenticated.

SUSAN MILLER CHASE A HIGHLY LISTED American 20TH century artist.

The Official ART SALES INDEX shows that a oil of this size by Chase sold for $3250 at auction in Maine, April 1994. A really great investment at $825 which will bring style and grace to any room in one's home.

Art Nouveau Plates

160

Here for your consideration are a pair of nice old ART NOUVEAU plates. measure 11 1/4" x 31/2", solid brass. Can be used as door push plates or desk top or wherever art nouveau style is wanted. have nice old patina. Shipped with brass screws.

The Art Nouveau Period

Art nouveau (c.1880 to 1910) The Arts and Crafts and Art Nouveau movements, a result of the revolt against tradition, emerged in the last quarter of the nineteenth century. The Art Nouveau period created a revolutionary style of jewelry. It is characterized by female heads with long flowing hair, delicate enamels, sweeping flowers, and soft-colored stones. The Art Nouveau period ended the nineteenth century in a flourish of originality.

Art Nouveau was in many ways a response to the Industrial Revolution. Some artists welcomed technological progress and embraced the aesthetic possibilities of new materials such as cast iron. Others deplored the shoddiness of mass-produced machine-made goods and aimed to elevate the decorative arts to the level of fine art by applying the highest standards of craftsmanship and design to everyday objects. Art Nouveau designers also believed that all the arts should work in harmony to create a "total work of art," or Gesamtkunstwerk: buildings, furniture, textiles, clothes, and jewelry all conformed to the principles of Art Nouveau

Charles Stickley Antique

5,800

Measures 6' wide x 32 1/2" high x 27 1/2" deep. Has it's original spring set and professionally re upholstered. The fumed, quarter sawed white oak is beautiful and has lite finish refresh. Entire piece is tight and firm and beautiful.

CHARLES STICKLEY, THE BROTHER THAT STAYED BEHIND.

While four of the Stickley brothers made their mark on the furniture industry after leaving Binghamton, N.Y. Charles Sticlley, the 2nd oldest remained behind. Choosing to seek his fortune within the shelter of his extended Families, the Schlagers (on his Mothers side ) and the Brandt's (his in-laws).These Family connections enabled Charles to establish a thriving arts and crafts furniture business. Charles was born in 1860 in Pscola, Wisconsin. In 1876 he joined his Brothers Albert and Gus at the Brant Chair Co. in Brendt Penn.

Charles Stickley married into the Brandt family in 1891 and formed the Stickley-Brandt Furniture Company. Of all the Stickley furniture companies formed, this is the only one whose catalogs have never been reprinted, and there is not a lot of documentation on the furniture designs made by the company. The pieces made by Charles Stickley that are held in the highest regard comprise of two parlor sets with massive rectangular front legs and cut outs in the slats of the couch and chairs.

Fulper Vase

255

WOW...THIS IS A GIANT PIECE OF STICKLEYOR ROYCROFT ERA, ARTS & CRAFTS POTTERY...UP FOR YOUR PLEASURE IS A NICE AND VERY EARLY FULPER VASE WITH A KICK BUTT IRRIDESCENT METALIC GLAZE. THIS IS PART OF A LARGE ESTATE CLEAN OUT THAT I AM SLOWLY STARTING TO LIST AND WILL BE CONTINUOUSLY DOING SO FOR THE NEXT FEW MONTHS. I HAVE SO MUCH STUFF STILL PACKED IN BOXES TO GET RID OF THAT I WILL PROBABLY SELL IT ALL WITH "NO RESERVE" SO AS TO MOVE IT OUT, AND WHAT EVER IT BRINGS... IT BRINGS! IT MEASURES ALMOST 14" TALL BY ABOUT 6 1/2" WIDE. THE GLAZE IS FANTASTIC AS IT IS A HEAVY GLOBBY METALIC DRIP GLAZE THAT FLOWS TO A CREAM COLORED GLAZE TOWARDS THE BOTTOM. THERE IS A LARGE BUT SHALLOW CHIP AT THE BASE AND THERE IS ALSO A CHIP ON THE RIM THAT HAS BEEN GLUED BACK ON...IT MUST HAVE HAD A ROUGH LIFE BUT IS STILL A KNOCK OUT...IT IS VERY HEAVY AND SUBSTANTIAL...

The company that became Fulper Pottery was begun in 1814 in Flemington, New Jersey by a young Samuel Hill, a potter originally from New Brunswick, New Jersey. Hill was a utilitarian potter and Hill Pottery produced drain pipes and storage crocks and jars from Flemington's red earthenware clay. Upon Samuel Hill's death in 1858, pottery worker Abram Fulper began purchasing Hill Pottery from the Hill estate. By the 1860s, the company now owned by Abram Fulper (also known as Abraham) was called Fulper Pottery. By this time the company was producing an assortment of earthenware, stoneware and tile products.

Abram Fulper's sons continued the pottery after his passing. The company became known as Fulper Bros. or Fulper Bros. & Co. during the 1880s. Products continued to be utilitarian stoneware and household crockery and tile.In 1899, the company was incorporated as Fulper Pottery Co. Secretary and treasurer of the company was William Hill Fulper II, grandson of Abram, graduate of Princeton University and veteran of the Spanish-American War. The company at that time was producing more household items such as storage jars and Fire-Proof Cookware. Fulper's most notable product at the turn of the century was the patented Germ-Proof Filter. Forerunner to today's "water cooler" the filters were exceedingly popular at a time when public water supplies, when they existed, were not necessarily the most sanitary. Fulper's Germ Proof Filters were fixtures in railroad stations, offices and schools throughout North America, South America and the West Indies.William H. Fulper II was the moving force behind Fulper Pottery's becoming a prominent manufacturer of art pottery. Fulper's first artware line was rather casual. Beginning about 1900, Fulper's master potter John Kunsman began throwing a variety of vases and jugs with simple solid color glazes. These were displayed on the sidewalk in front of the pottery building and sold to Flemington visitors and passersby. Some of Kunsman's artware was exhibited at the Louisiana Purchase Exposition with a display of Fulper Germ Proof Filters in 1904 and won an honorable mention for design.

William Fulper, possessing an extraordinary gift for marketing and always aware of current trends, saw great profit potential for the Pottery in the field of artware. At the turn of the century, pottery collecting was enjoying great popularity, especially fine examples of antique classical and Chinese pottery. Both private collectors and public museums were scrambling for pots.

William Fulper sought to capitalize on this collecting trend by providing modern recreations of antique Chinese shapes and glazes. For the glazes, he contracted with Dr. Cullen Parmelee, head of the ceramics department at Rutgers University, to develop Chinese-inspired art glazes. Dr. Parmelee's glazes were authentic recreations of ancient and rare Chinese glazes and included Famille Rose, Chinese Blue, Seladon, Rouge Flambé and Claire de Lune. These glazes were the backbone of Fulper Pottery Co.'s now renowned Vasekraft art pottery line, introduced in 1909

However, several of Dr. Parmelee's glazes were nearly impossible to consistently mass-produce. the copper-based Seladon, Claire de Lune and Rouge Flambé required a hard to control reducing kiln atmosphere to fire correctly, but Fulper primarily fired in an oxidizing kiln. Even the original Famille Rose glaze rarely fired to the pale, true rose-pink it was intended to be. During 1910, many of Dr. Parmelee's difficult and costly glazes were either reformulated or discontinued. Also in 1910, William Fulper hired ceramic engineer Martin Stangl to develop new Vasekraft glazes and shapes. While the original Vasekraft line featured Oriental inspired shapes and glazes, Martin Stangl's shapes were Arts & Crafts styled and his glazes earthy and organic.One of the first design projects tackled by Martin Stangl at Fulper pottery was the development of Fulper's now famous Vasekraft lamps. This series of pottery lamps were very novel in that they were topped by pottery shades inset with stained glass shapes and panels. Stangl's Vasekraft lamps were expensive even then, but were highly popular and were offered by the company from 1911 through 1918.

Martin Stangl's shapes and glazes coupled with William Fulper's innovative and tireless advertising campaign propelled the Vasekraft artware line to great recognition and popularity. Fulper Vasekraft products were sold throughout the United States in the most prestigious department stores, gift shops and jewelry stores. Throughout the 1910s, Fulper's Vasekraft was highly recognized as an important American art form. Fulper Pottery frequently participated in prominent exhibits of contemporary art and won several awards, including the Gold Medal of Honor at the Panama Pacific International Exposition at San Francisco in 1915.At Plant No. 2 was produced Fulper Pottery's newly developed Fulper Fayence art and dinnerware lines. The Fulper Fayence dinnerware was America's first open stock solid-color dinnerware. This line ultimately became Stangl Pottery, and for many years was advertised as "Stangl Pottery, made by Fulper Pottery"In 1935, Fulper Pottery Artware production was ceased at the small remaining Flemington location, and that building was utilized solely as a retail showroom for the company's ceramic products. After 1935, the company continued to be Fulper Pottery, but produced only Stangl Pottery brand dinnerware and artware.

Copper Wall Charger

125

ANTIQUE COPPER WALL CHARGER DUTCH ARTIST PETER RUBENS PURCHASED FROM FRENCH ANTIQUE MARKET IN PARIS, FRANCE. MADE OF SOLID PRESSED COPPER DEPICTING THE IMAGE OF THE FAMOUS DUTCH ART MASTER PETER PAUL RUBENS. PERFECT FOR DISPLAYING IN YOUR FRENCH COUNTRY OR TUSCANY STYLE HOME. 12"DIAMETER WITH A WAll hanger loop onback.

Peter Paul Rubens (June 28, 1577 - May 30, 1640) was a prolific seventeenth-century Flemish Baroque painter, and a proponent of an exuberant Baroque style that emphasized movement, color, and sensuality. He is well-known for his Counter-Reformation altarpieces, portraits, landscapes, and history paintings of mythological and allegorical subjects.

In addition to running a large studio in Antwerp which produced paintings popular with nobility and art collectors throughout Europe, Rubens was a classically-educated humanist scholar, art collector, and diplomat who was knighted by both Philip IV, king of Spain, and Charles I, king of England.

Peter Paul Rubens was probably born on June the 28th 1577 in Siegen, Germany. His parents Jan Rubens and Maria Pypelinckx had left the catholic Spanish-dominated city of Antwerp because of their Calvinist sympathies. The family had moved to Cologne with the children. Father Rubens, however, nearly escaped death sentence in Cologne after an affair with the princess of Orange. Mother Rubens managed to have her husband freed and the family accepted to be exiled to Siegen, Westphalia. It was there that the sixth child, Peter Paul, was born.

C.G. Dupois Oil Painting

575

Here for your consideration is a very nice impressionistic oil and canvas done by the highly listed 19th century artist LOUIS C.G. DUPOIS. VERY NICELY DONE WITH GREAT ARTISTRY AND STRONG COLORS. Has had professional repairs which are not undetectable. The frame is very old and is not perfect but very presentable. Really a nice piece and priced to you low at $575 plus shipping.

U.S. Grant Copper

1,350

Here for YOUR CONSIDERATION IS A GENUINE 1885 COPPER ANTIQUE RENDERING OF U.S.GRANT , THE GENERAL OF GENERALS. The artist L. MARTIN did a very detailed , exacting LIKENESS of Grant. Is dated 1885 which is the year Grant died of throat cancer. If one looks at the high color and tie under Grant's neck , this may have been an attempt to hid the ravages of cancer .Measures 22" x 23" high , albeit heavy , can be wall hung . This nice piece retains it's original golden brown patina. This is a wonderful and important piece of American Art history

Ulysses S. Grant born Hiram Ulysses Grant (April 27, 1822 - July 23, 1885) was the 18th President of the United States (1869-77) as well as military commander during the Civil War and post-war Reconstruction periods. Under the command of Grant, the Union Army defeated the Confederate military and ended the Confederate States of America.

Lakeside Book Rack

495

HERE IS A VERY NICE LAKESIDE 3 SHELF BOOK RACK. Oak shelfs are 23 inches tall, 18 3/4 wide, 13 inches deep at the bottom, Tag says Lake Side Craft Shops, Sheboygn Wis. tag a little torn on bottom. Solid quarter sawed White Tiger Oak, Sturdy good condition small nick on top shelf.

THE LAKESIDE CRAFT SHOPS OF SHEBOYGAN,WI.1910-1934.PRODUCED HIGH QUALITY ARTS AND CRAFTS FURNITURE.FOUNDER , FRED ALBERT DENNETT. SHEBOYGAN'S PROXIMITY TO OAK TIMBER WAS THE HOME OF SIX ARTS AND CRAFTS FURNITURE MAKERS.

Gus Letter Opener

195

Here is a very nice Gustav Stickley letter opener. Heavily hammered copper and properly signed with the compass joiners mark. Measures 8 3/8" x 1 3/8" wide and is hardened copper so even the toughest envelopes can be slit without any problem. Actually practical , works very well for opening letters is a beautiful desk top conversation piece . The signature is a little hard to see with the digital camera however is strong with the naked eye.

Gustav Stickley was born March 9, 1858 in Osceola, Wisconsin and died April 21, 1942 in Syracuse, New York.

First trained as a stone mason, Stickley preferred to work in wood and dreamed of building fine tables and chairs. He learned furniture making at his uncle's chair factory in Lanesboro, Pennsylvania. Traveling to Europe in 1896, he met notable Arts and Crafts designers. The following year he returned to the United States and founded the United Crafts of Eastwood, New York. In 1904, he founded the Craftsman Workshops. The furniture he designed and made was mostly of native American oak and hammered copper pieces. It was of a sturdy-plain design in contrast to the highly decorated late Victorian pieces. Joinery was exposed and upholstery was carried out in canvas and leather (natural materials). It became known as Mission Style. Stickley's designs were exhibited at the prestigious Grand Rapids and Pan American furniture expositions

Dresden Pitcher and Cup Set

Up for sale is a DRESDEN 7 piece picture and cup set very nice hand painting of grapes in full bloom. Because of the old age , crazing is present. Also some chips as shown .

Cast Iron Press

150

Here is a nice heavy duty cast iron press . Measures 14" wide 11" deep 17" high and has 3" travel in the press . Has a Ajax screw which exerts tremendous pressure. I am told it may have been used for printing.I think if one needed to glue something , this would hold. Very old.No information on this press that I could find . Is very heavy , perhaps 50 pounds.

Elbert Hubbard Books Set Of 14

350

Here is a very nice and complete set of 14 leather bound little Journey books by Elbert Hubbard "SIGNED" in good condition.Also included are a pair of ROYCROFT "SIGNED WITH ORB"cut out bookends which were made specifically for these LITTLE JOURNEY BOOKS.

Roycroft was a reformist community of craft workers and artists which formed part of the Arts and Crafts movement in the USA. Elbert Hubbard founded the community in 1895 in the village of East Aurora, Erie County, New York, near Buffalo. Participants were known as Roycrofters. The work and philosophy of the group, often referred to as the Roycroft movement, had a strong influence on the development of American architecture and design in the early 20th century.

The name Roycroft was chosen after the printers, Samuel and Thomas Roycroft, who made books in London from about 1650-1690. And beyond this, the word roycroft had a special significance to Elbert Hubbard, meaning King's Craft. In guilds of early modern Europe, king's craftsmen were guild members who had achieved a high degree of skill and therefore made things for the King. The Roycroft insignia was borrowed from the monk Cassidorius, a 13th century bookbinder and illuminator.

Non-Fiction

Little Journeys Vol. 1: Good Men and Great
Little Journeys Vol. 2: Famous Women
Little Journeys Vol. 3: American Statesmen
Little Journeys Vol. 4: Eminent Painters
Little Journeys Vol. 5: English Authors
Little Journeys Vol. 6: Eminent Artists
Little Journeys Vol. 7: Eminent Orators
Little Journeys Vol. 8: Great Philosophers
Little Journeys Vol. 9: Great Reformers

Love, Life & Work

Little Journeys Vol. 10: Great Teachers
Little Journeys Vol. 11: Great Businessmen
Little Journeys Vol. 12: Great Scientists
Little Journeys Vol. 13: Great Lovers
Little Journeys Vol. 14: Great Musicians

Marble Lapis Inlay Jewelry Box from India

175

Up for sale is this Marble Lapis Inlay Box from India sold originally in India for $375. This beautiful hand crafted jewelry box is made of Marble, lapis lazuli, carnelian, jasper, malachite, and Mother of Pearl. The box measures approximately 4" in length, 3" wide and 1 1/2" tall. The lid is removable and has been inset in the base to fit properly to the box. This beautiful Marble & Inlay Jewelry Box comes from my personal collection of Hand Crafted Art Boxes and is being offered for the first time. The precision workmanship is magnificent , a real Family keepsake to keep and pass along to the worthy children .

Limbert Foot Stool

350

Here is a very nice LIMBERT foot stool properly signed and numbered 200 1/2 . The top Measures 18" x 10" and 7" high. this is an old antique foot stool however looks like it has been redone. New quality leather , and finish freshened.
Charles P. Limbert and Company, a major furniture manufacturer in Grand Rapids, Michigan, that inaugurated a new line of "Dutch Arts & Crafts Furniture."The "Dutch Arts and Crafts" IN 1902 ,in Grand Rapids,Mi.The furniture style of the Charles P. Limbert and Company produced undeniably plain, severely simple, yet graceful and practical furniture which achieved enormous popularity a hundred years ago