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Mammoth or Elephant fossil teeth

Catalogue: Antiques: Decorative Art: Organics: Pre 1492   item# 750955 (stock# 7959)

Mammoth or Elephant fossil teeth
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Gordon S. Converse and Co.
610.722.9004


$1,100.00 

A petrified or fossilized mammoth, mastodon or elephant tooth formation. This specimen apparently has the entire tooth structure, including the roots. Some cracking and minor losses of the tooth enamel. Almost 12" long.


Japanese Cabinet

Catalogue: Antiques: Decorative Art: Pre 1900   item# 750941 (stock# 7922)

Japanese Cabinet
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Gordon S. Converse and Co.
610.722.9004


$1,600.00 

An charming example of 19th century English Arts and Crafts, decorated all over with polychrome lacquer decorations in the Japanese taste. The drawers are fit with little handles and drawers fronts veneered with unusual random designs and patterns. There are a few drawers pulls missing, and no key for the cabinet. The English had a revival of Oriental tastes in the 1890s. 18" X 15" X 7".


Staffordshire Bull

Catalogue: Antiques: Decorative Art: Ceramics: English: Pottery: Pre 1837 VR   item# 750926 (stock# 7953)

Staffordshire Bull
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Gordon S. Converse and Co.
610.722.9004


$1,550.00 

A rare and unusual treacle glazed bull of a larger size: 14" high and 16" long. This is believed to be Wieldon, ca 1815. A bold, memorable image. Early 19th century.


Barge Ware Tea Pot

Catalogue: Antiques: Decorative Art: Ceramics: English: Pottery: Pre 1920   item# 750913 (stock# 7952)

Barge Ware Tea Pot
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Gordon S. Converse and Co.
610.722.9004


$1,250.00 

A 10 1/2" high barge ware tea pot. The brown glaze is accented by appliqués of polychrome color and the presentation plaque stating: "A present from a friend to a friend 1914".


Delft Ware Gin Jug

Catalogue: Antiques: Decorative Art: Ceramics: Low Countries: Pottery: Pre 1920   item# 750906 (stock# 7989)

Delft Ware Gin Jug
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Gordon S. Converse and Co.
610.722.9004


$650.00 

A Dutch Delft figural gin jug, 14" in height. The mark "A" is on the bottom. 19th or early 20th century.


Carved Stone Buddha

Catalogue: Antiques: Decorative Art: Religious Artifacts: Buddhist: Pre 1700   item# 750905 (stock# 8078)

Carved Stone Buddha
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Gordon S. Converse and Co.
610.722.9004


$5,750.00 

A fine carved stone Buddha, about 22" in height. 16th century


French faience platter

Catalogue: Antiques: Decorative Art: Ceramics: American: Pottery: Pre 1920   item# 750904 (stock# 7988)

French faience platter
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Gordon S. Converse and Co.
610.722.9004


$285.00 

A French faience polychrome glaze decorated platter, just over 12" in diameter. Probably St. Clement, near the Alsace area of Eastern France, about 1890-1915. Signature cipher on the back. A small hairline crack at about 12:00.


MINIATURE SHERATON CHEST OR JEWELRY BOX

Catalogue: Antiques: Decorative Art: Pre 1900   item# 738308 (stock# 7850)

MINIATURE SHERATON CHEST OR JEWELRY BOX
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Gordon S. Converse and Co.
610.722.9004


$2,200.00 

A finely made miniature chest, 11" X 11" X 7", with four drawers, each with edge inlay and choice matching flame mahogany veneers. many feel these were made as salesman's samples, but they make very useful trinket boxes of jewelry cases as an ornament on the bureau. The secondary wood is also mahogany. This is in excellent condition with a newer finish, original turned pulls and with all drawers dovetailed.


GENTLEMAN'S JUMBO SIZE COFFEE CUP & SAUCER

Catalogue: Antiques: Decorative Art: Ceramics: German: Porcelain: Pre 1900   item# 738287 (stock# 7901)

GENTLEMAN'S JUMBO SIZE COFFEE CUP & SAUCER
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Gordon S. Converse and Co.
610.722.9004


$350.00 

A highly decorated jumbo size coffee cup and saucer, porcelain about 3" high and 7" across. The cup and saucer is decorated with reserves of exotic birds. Late 19th century.


ARMILLARY SPHERE STYLE SUNDIAL;

Catalogue: Antiques: Decorative Art: Metals: Brass: Pre 1920   item# 738283 (stock# 7822)

ARMILLARY SPHERE STYLE SUNDIAL;
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Gordon S. Converse and Co.
610.722.9004


$1,800.00 

A sundial in the armillary sphere style. Sometimes armillary sundials were made with numerous rings which early astronomers used to observe planets and stars. This simple version will tell time with the sun's shadow when set up correctly. The points of the engraved compass on the base need to be oriented correctly with the actual North. The columnar base, cast concrete, is associated, and the patinated sundial is not attached to the base, but instead attached to a heavy base. A great garden ...click for details

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