Eye of the Beholder
July 13, 2021
An elegant wooden jewelry box, with textured sides that is reminiscent of basket weave. There are brass trims that elevate the look. The inside of the box is lined with navy corduroy.
DIMENSIONS
W 5.75” / L 6.5“ / H 2.75”
MATERIALS
Wood + Corduroy + Metal Trims
CARE
Wipe clean with wet, non-abrasive cloth
CONDITION
Excellent – Vintage wear consistent with age and use; hinge is slightly loose
Candle snuffer made in wrought iron style, with articulated cone and holder ring. Made and sourced in Spain.
DIMENSIONS
W 1.5” / L 15.5“ / H 2.75”
MATERIALS
Iron
CARE
Wipe clean with wet, non-abrasive cloth
CONDITION
Excellent – Vintage wear consistent with age and use
This black and white bordered platter is made of silver alloy and silver plated, with mother of pearl and stone details. The raised pedestal gives the platter extra height for serving. This item is heavy in weight.
Towle Silversmiths was originally founded in 1690 and has evolved to become one of the most productive silver companies of the US.
BRAND
Towle Silversmiths
DIMENSIONS
W 7” / L 11“ / H 2.5”
MATERIALS
Silverplate + Mother of Pearl + Stone
CARE
Wipe clean with wet, non-abrasive cloth
CONDITION
Great – Vintage wear consistent with age and use; some scratches can be seen - price reflected
A set of five curly haired gals dancing and golfing. They are made of iron and dressed with rattan. Two small gals are incense holders and two large gals are candle holders, and the last gal is a holder of many things. Measurements below are of the largest of dimensions.
DIMENSIONS
D 4.25” / L 7.5“ / H 9”
MATERIALS
Iron + Rattan
CARE
Wipe clean with wet, non-abrasive cloth
CONDITION
Excellent – Vintage wear consistent with age and use
Artfully designed bedside carafe and tumbler set, with a single, directional, black streak swirled around the entire carafe and tumbler. When stacked, the tumbler acts as a lid - upside down. The tumbler lid sits securely inside the carafe for easy transport from the kitchen to the bedroom.
DIMENSIONS
Carafe – D 4.25” / W 5.75“ / H 7.25” / 24oz
Tumbler – D 3.25” / H 3.5” / 6oz
MATERIALS
Glass
CARE
Clean with water and non-abrasive cloth. Light soap, if needed. Dishwasher-safe.
CONDITION
Great – Vintage wear consistent with age and use; light scuff marks on the bottom
Mask statue made of various marbles and other stones, as well as mother of pearl shells. Handmade in Mexico.
DIMENSIONS
W 3” / L 5.75“ / H 7.25”
MATERIALS
Marble + Mother of Pearl
CARE
Wipe clean with wet, non-abrasive cloth
CONDITION
Excellent – Vintage wear consistent with age and use
Set of six round coasters handmade with layered capiz shells. These coasters are sturdier than they look, especially with the edge reinforcement in silver, as well as the cork backing for the base. Comes with the original packaging from the 1980s.
Capiz shells, also known as Windowpane Oysters, are native to the Philippines. They are edible, but valued more for their pearlescent shells and small pearls. They acquired the name from its long history dating as far back to 1860s being described in a dictionary.
DIMENSIONS
D 3”
MATERIALS
Capiz Shell / Mother of Pearl + Cork + Silver Alloy
CARE
Wipe clean with wet, non-abrasive cloth
CONDITION
Excellent – Previously owned, like new
Incredible travertine stash box showing off its extraordinary size. This sturdy chest features a brass hinged lid, decorated with onyx stone trim. The chest’s wooden structure and wood lining results in a clean interior.
DIMENSIONS
W 9.25” / L 12.25“ / H 5.5”
MATERIALS
Pink Travertine + Onyx + Brass + Wood
CARE
Wipe clean with wet, non-abrasive cloth
CONDITION
Excellent – Vintage wear consistent with age and use