Handmade Matter
March 16, 2022
Collection of novelties made by hands from around the world
Thought-provoking, hand carved wooden vase. A face can be seen from every angle, one slightly different to the next. Studio art work numbered “292” at the bottom.
DIMENSIONS
W 4” / L 6.5” / D 3.25”
MATERIALS
Wood
CARE
Wipe clean with non-abrasive cloth
CONDITION
Great – Previously owned, like new
Beautiful malachite chessboard with large malachite pieces. Bordering the checkered area is a brass inlay, giving the set an extra umph. Comes with 31 pieces, missing white marble rook.
DIMENSIONS
D 8.75” / W 0.25”
MATERIALS
Malachite
CARE
Wipe clean with wet, non-abrasive cloth
CONDITION
Great – Vintage wear consistent with age and use; missing one white marble rook
Delicately detailed hair comb, hand carved from a single piece of Ebony wood. Hand carved by Kenyan artisans using traditional wood carving techniques. A truly rare find with impeccably rounded comb tooths.
DIMENSIONS
W 2.25” / L 9.25” / D 0.5”
MATERIALS
Ebony Wood
CARE
Wipe clean with non-abrasive cloth
CONDITION
Excellent – Previously owned, like new
This Spanish porrón exudes an incredible level of elegance. It features amber handblown glass with hand-woven rattan casing, fitted with a wood base and iron-chained caps.
To read more about its history, check out this collection page.
DIMENSIONS
L 10” / D 6” / H 10.5”
MATERIALS
Glass + Rattan
CARE
Wipe clean with wet, non-abrasive cloth
CONDITION
Great – Vintage wear consistent with age and use; spout cap is broken but intact
Spanish Porrón History
Porrón is a traditional wine pitcher found throughout Spain. The home to the oldest known porrón, made between the 14th and 15th centuries, is Tarragona in Catalonia region.
While similar to Italian wine decanters, Spanish porróns are more directly related to their ancestors, the rhyton, from the ancient Roman times. It is believed that they were invented as a hygienic way of drinking, in order to avoid infections and diseases, since there is no need for contact between the object and the mouth because of the jet-stream created by the spout.
Wall decor of male warrior with elongated ear lobes, hand carved from a single piece of Jacaranda wood.
DIMENSIONS
W 4” / L 10” / D 2.75”
MATERIALS
Jacaranda Wood
CARE
Wipe clean with non-abrasive cloth
CONDITION
Great – Vintage wear consistent with age and use; hanging piece has been repaired
Twisted rope detail depicted on wood, adding a simple elegance to any table setting.
DIMENSIONS
W 0.75” / D 2”
MATERIALS
Wood
CARE
Wipe clean with wet, non-abrasive cloth
CONDITION
Excellent – Previously owned, like new
American folk art salt and pepper shakers set in the shape of dinner bells. Spindle details with cork stoppers.
DIMENSIONS
L 4.75” / D 1.75”
MATERIALS
Teak Wood + Cork
CARE
Wipe clean with wet, non-abrasive cloth
CONDITION
Excellent – Previously owned, like new
Spanish brutalist jewelry chest with heavy domed lid. The whole chest is decorated with hand carved dimples and hand-crafted iron nails. Interior is lined with bright red felt and matching edge trim.
DIMENSIONS
W 4.5” / L 8.25” / H 5”
MATERIALS
Wood + Iron
CARE
Wipe clean with wet, non-abrasive cloth
CONDITION
Excellent – Vintage wear consistent with age and use
Handmade checkered lamp base with alternating wood blocks, paired with woven rattan lampshade.
DIMENSIONS
H 16.5”
Lamp Base – D 7” / H 11.5”
Lamp Shade – D 16” / H 9”
MATERIALS
Wood + Rattan + Metal
CARE
Wipe clean with non-abrasive cloth
CONDITION
Excellent - Previously owned, like new
Painting of a lady in the streets of residential areas in Torremolinos, Spain. The canvas is mounted on a blue and gold frame with hanging wire attached.
SIGNED
Front – Rafael B
Back – Torremolinos, Spain 1973. August 10, 1973
DIMENSIONS
W 12” / L 15” / D 1.25”
MATERIALS
Wood + Canvas + Paint
CARE
Wipe clean with wet, non-abrasive cloth
CONDITION
Excellent – Vintage wear consistent with age and use; no damage