Home Decor: Unique Accents

The antique box is made of walnut burl. The inlay in the center of the lid is a classical goddess chariot pulled goats. The design is taken from Roman coins and frescoes and can represent a July festival celebrated by Roman women or wild, untamed nature. The cart is surrounded by twining floral vines with swans done in a lighter wood. There is a working lock and with key. The interior is lined with magenta silk. The bottom is tufted. Made in Italy late 19th C. 8-1/4" x 5-3/4" x 2-1/2".

Art Deco Italian Music Box "Dance, Ballerina, Dance." The Art Deco style box is made of fine burl and fruit wood veneers. Diana the Huntress (with hound) is inlaid on the front and enhanced with some hand painting. When the cover is opened 3 grooved trays for cigarettes come down and to the right the mechanical dancing figure pirouettes in front of 3 mirrors as the tune "Dance, Ballerina, Dance" plays. Made in Italy circa 1948. The musical movement was made in Switzerland by Reuge. 11" x 5-3/4"

Solid bronze trumpet vase stands on a round, ridged foot. A stylized sunrise motif is stamped 5 times around the scalloped rim. Hand made from solid bronze for Rotary Co Inc.: mid 20th C. 5-1/2" diameter x 10" tall.

Vintage, hardwood, wall cabinet for displaying collectible silver and souvenir spoons. Georgian styling features rounded upper and lower pediments with carved leaf details. Holds 60 spoons behind a glass door with magnetic closures. Made by Bombay Company in the 1990s. 17.5" x 29.25" x 2" deep.

A Zuni fetish bead is a hand-carved miniature talisman shaped like an animal or icon, originating traditionally used for protection, healing, and hunting success, they are often strung together with spacer beads to form intricate, highly revered fetish necklaces. These four depict a fearsome fanged creature. and are cut from turquoise. Each about 1" x 1.5".

Picture of an Italian woman with a jug balanced on her head made entirely of individually cut and placed pieces of different woods carefully selected for color and texture. It is the work of Tarsie Turri, the family owned marquetry studio in Anagni, Italy south-southeast of Rome. 15-1/4" x 19-1/8" framed.

Large section of a geode filled with purple amethyst and quartz crystals. We thank natural objects like minerals and shells make the best room accessories. Custom made stand. 8" x 5" x 11.5" tall.

Just arrived! A collection of spectacular Ferrare With Company picture frames adorned and encrusted with crystals, rhinestones and faux pearls. They hold 4" x 6" and 5" x 7" photos.

Pair of handsome, vintage, onyx bookends with archers attached. The archers are nearly naked men made of white metal and given a bronze finish. Probably made 1930s. Each measures 6-3/8" x 4" x 9-1/2" tall.

For those of you who like antique gizmos, here's a hand cranked tobacco shredder and chopper. Cast iron and wood. Made in Europe. 13” x 6” x 7” tall.

L'Objet gold braid frame for a 5x7 photo has beveled glass for an added degree of elegance.

Hediard is a speciality tea company in Paris known for their bright red canisters as well as their wonderful floral effusions. We have 9 of their famous tins you can use to store staples like flour and sugar or just for decoration. 8” diameter x 10” tall.

Ceramic box with hinged lid patterned to resemble exotic green malachite. Bedford & Co. 4.25” x 3.25” x 1.75” tall.

Woven metallic champagne leather clutch purse for your fancy evenings out. Hand made in Italy by Cochni 4” x 7” x 2”

Costa Azzurra pattern charger has a bright yellow rim and blue and white coastal motifs. Display it on a shelf or hang it on the wall with other marine themed art and decor.

Very fine Kangxi period style covered jar with horses on black background. In all our years this is the first time we've Chinese porcelain decorated with horses . 8” diameter x 10” tall.

Antique red lacquer wedding basket, makes a bold and interesting accent piece in any room. It features the gilded carving of a deer—symbol of wealth and longevity. Signed by the maker. Made in China, late 19th C. 13” x 11” x 13” tall.

We have five turned, box wood canisters for holding apothecary bottles. Great looking accent pieces. The smallest still holds a glass drug flask. The next smallest has a label from Clough & Shackley on Charles St in Boston. Range in size from 5” to 10”.

Four guilt wood frames in antique gold for pictures of your favorite people. Originally sold at Neiman Marcus. For photos sized 1-1/2” x 1-1/2, 3” x 3”, 3” x 4-1/2” and 4-1/2” x 6”.

We have two round teak servers from Dansk for serving up cheese. Designed by Jens Quistgaard. 17” and 14”.

Bring on the Bling! Ferrare with Company pictures frame covered with bejeweled flowers is the blingy-est thing we've ever seen. Come on see to all our Christina Ferrare crystal bedecked frames.

Etched silver-plate serving by Christofle, France. Great size to elegantly serve food and drink or high tea. 24.5" x 16.5"

A kudos is a brass vessel used for storing valuables such as gold. This beautiful and fascinating object features a man sitting in a tree and an antelope on the lid as well as reptiles guarding he sides. 4 1/2” diameter x 8”

Decorated with yellow strawberries on blue stems. 4” diameter x 5” tall.

We have a collection of 13 classic automobile hood ornaments produced in limited editions of 100 by sculptor Don Sommer. Each bright chrome figurine is signed by Sommer and identified on the bottom. Shown here are, clockwise: Diana 1925-1928, Lincoln 1935-1939, Stutz 1926-1932, Buick 1931, and Cadillac 1933-1936. Great gift for the car buff

Thick acrylic canister with artists signed cloisonné enamel medallion on the cover is a great looking accessory for your living room or bath. 4.5” x 4.5” x 5.5” tall.

Seminole sweetgrass basket woven in 1985 with rainbow hued thread. Made February, 1985. 16” diameter x 5” tall.

A noble specimen of the majestic breed. Signed by the artist, T. Acevedo. Bronze finish. 15” x 5” x 16” tall.

Old, holosteric desk top barometer made by Pertuis-Hulot-Naudet-Barometres in France. Walnut stand. 8” x 4” x 7” tall.

Pair of hand carved wood, gilded and decorated with bits of mirror and colored glass. Thailand, early 20th Century. Each is approx. 8” x 9” x 12” tall.

Ceramic picture made by Wedgwood exclusively for passengers flying the Concorde supersonic jet. Includes original box.

Personal photo album from Hermes with signature orange togo leather cover. 5.5” x 6.25”.

A few examples from a large collection of hand crafted, miniature chairs. These make great decorative accessories on a shelf or table top or even hung directly on the wall. Varying sizes and many styles from rustic to refined.

Collection of small, vintage, Asian cloisonné boxes--one shaped like a duck, another like a pear--make pretty accent pieces for a vanity.

Statuette of Li Tieguai, one of the Taoist Immortals. "Iron Crutch Li" is an irascible character but also benevolent to the sick and poor. 2-1/2” x 3-1/2” Tall.

Chinese hand made Jade Trees with semi precious stone flowers. The leaves are hand cut and polished spinach jade and the petals are ivory and amber agate. spinach. Both affixed to jade bowls. Rectangular: 14” x 11” x 15” tall. Round: 19” x 15” x 10”.

Pair of silver plate candelabras in that good old classical style that enhances any table. The branches come off so you can use them as single candlesticks. Made in Sheffield, England, easy 19th C. 6” x 17” x 16”.

Solid brass sculpture of an Indian couple out for a ride on their camel. You will appreciate all the fine details such as the patterns of their sari, his turban and whiskers and the design of the saddle blanket. 10” x 3” x 12” tall.

White leather and chrome blotter for your desk. The side flaps have pockets for keeping notes and cards. Made by Global Views. 32" x 20"

A serene female figure of pristine white marble represents one who achieved Enlightenment. She comes from the ancient town of Hoi An, Vietnam. 5” x 3” x 9”.

These very fierce shishi are the divine, mythical protectors of the emperor. According to feng shui, the block evil spirits. Hand carved marble from Vietnam. 3.5 ” x 2.75”x 8” tall.

Pair of Jiuquan (Luminous Cup) cut from solid, dark green jade. Made in China. In gift box. 2 -/4” diameter. x 4 1/2”

Keep your house forever safe with this always awake dog paying close attention for intruders and wild animals. 13" x 3" x 12"

Mid Century Modern bookends made from varieties of exotic wood. 5”x6”x7” tall.

Fledgling sparrow is a little darling. Solid bronze, cold painted. 2-1/2” long, 1-1/2” tall.

Opalescent giant snail shell painted over with a fishnet pattern. 6” x 5” x 3”

Dagger shaped flacon of clear glass with silver overlay. Interesting accent in a powder room, or almost anywhere. Framed in a shadow box. 9” x1 7”.

Beautiful home accent pieces made by Mother Nature with an assist from a lathe. 3”x9”

Alfredo Villasana sterling silver wine server makes any wine seem extra special. The basket woven from silver wire and flat sterling ribbon. The handle is braided silver chain. Sterling hallmarks and Villasana maker's mark on bottom. 10-7/8" x 3-1/8" x 8" tall.

The opening bars of the Czech national anthem etched on an antique, art nouveau, silver case. Excellent gift for anyone is love with their Czech culture and heritage. Exquisite workmanship. Circa 1900. 5-7/8" x 4" x 1-1/4" Go to link for more.
