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Still Life By Kay Hall 1940s-1950s A Lovely use of colour and composition. The artist certainly had formal training, as the technique is well advanced. The paints are vibrant and show some signs of age, including cracks and a few very small spots of missing paint. There is a sketch on the back of the [...]

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E. Leitz Wetzlar (Leica) Rangefinder Manufactured in the 1930s Measurement in Feet (Imperial/Standard) Made in Germany Offering an early Leica rangefinder in excellent working order.  There are signs of age and use, but a very solid vintage bit of Leica kit.  This rangefinder could be mounted to most early cameras, from various manufacturers.  Although, an [...]

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French Victorian Mahogany Carved Chair Circa 1880-1890s Art Nouveau Floral Carved Detail with Fleur De Lis Motif Offering a highly detailed carved floral chair, with many Art Nouveau characteristics. It has been upholstered in tan Hessian cloth, which is a very natural and fashionable fabric.  The chair is black, with some of the mahogany showing [...]

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JOHN F. KENNEDY SCULPTURE BRONZED PLASTER BUST AUSTIN PRODUCTION MADE IN THE 1960s A very nice plaster of JFK, with little to no flaws or missing plaster.  Definitely a very life-like representation, with well sculpted features.  It has a very nice finish and I’ve looked over the surface and have found no white plaster showing [...]

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Victrola VV-X Phonograph Dated 1916 Full Serial # VV-X- 267294J COMPLETELY ORIGINAL! VERY NICE OAK CASE ALMOST FLAWLESS! A completely original Victor Victrola in very fine condition.  It’s been looked at carefully, and the oak finish has never been tampered with or restored.  It has been thoroughly cleaned and polished.  There are no signs of [...]

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19TH CENTURY EMPIRE WORK TABLE MADE IN NEW ENGLAND Circa 1840s Lovely turned legs in a spooled style Excellent Dovetailing! Exceptional Patina! A fantastic example of country American Empire.  It’s all original, with some of the green paint still visible, especially around the drawer.  The entire piece has received a coat of wax to bring [...]

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ANTIQUE GE ELECTRIC FAN EXCELLENT BRASS FITTINGS AND BLADE REFURBISHED Patent: Nov. 1911 Type: AOU Form: AB New period style wiring and power cord Cleaned/oiled motor and bearings Wick in fine condition and has been oiled Oscillation gearbox opened and new grease added A VERY NICE PERIOD FAN IN BRILLIANT WORKING ORDER A fantastic antique [...]

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18th Century Bavarian Armoire/Cabinet Hand constructed in pine Understated floral motif on door and drawer 5′tall x 37 1/2″wide x 20″deep The piece was bought in Munich during the 1970s and shipped to the States.  There is a painted detail at the top, showing a marriage date of 1876 and the first letters of the [...]

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Diehl Electric Oscillating Desk Fan Vintage 1920s Made in New Jersey Constructed of Cast Iron  REFURBISHED New period fabric wiring throughout! Cleaned and oiled motor 3 speed switch and a couple oscillating positions 16″ blade & measures 21 1/2″ from top to bottom This is a fantastic Diehl oscillating fan!  It has been completely gone over, [...]

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RABONE ANTIQUE RULER CONSTRUCTED OF BOXWOOD & BRASS MADE IN ENGLAND No. 2547 UNFOLDS TO 24 INCHES LONG THE HINGES WORK PERFECTLY All the numbers and markings are clear and precise.  It’s an attractive ruler and has gotten many compliments.  It’s very straight and folds perfectly.  The boxwood is in very nice condition and the brass [...]

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