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Barge Ware Tea Pot Catalogue: Antiques: Decorative Art: Ceramics: English: Pottery: Pre 1920 item# 750913 (stock# 7952)
click for details		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".

A Fine Japanese Lacquer Woven Tray Catalogue: Antiques: Decorative Art: Pre 1920 item# 967690 (stock# 12-03)
click for details		Gordon S. Converse and Co. 610.722.9004 $1,250.00
A Fine lacquer tray in an oval form, 22" X 16". Japanese, 19th century. Suigned at the bottom.

Multi colored ceramic bar jug Catalogue: Antiques: Decorative Art: Pre 1920 item# 967696 (stock# 8812)
click for details		Gordon S. Converse and Co. 610.722.9004 $650.00
A ceramic bar jug with boldly inscribed selections: "Brandy, Gin, Whisky, Rum and Port" around in fabulous pastel toned glaze colors. 13" high, 10" across, with a brass spigot.

Joshua and Caleb - Carved Bible Story of Grapes Catalogue: Antiques: Decorative Art: Folk Art: Pre 1800 item# 855211 (stock# 8642)
click for details		Gordon S. Converse and Co. 610.722.9004 $1,200.00
A semi-circular carved oak fragment OF 17TH or 18th century vintage, 14" X 29". This depicts the Old Testament story wherein Joshua and Caleb "...cut down a cluster of grapes which was so large that 2 men carried it between them hanging from a staff..." Uncertain of age, but the bas relief carving shows the men dressed in 17th century garb. There is a panel mounted on the back, reinforcing a repair to the once broken solid oak crest.

Whaling ship "The Swallow" Catalogue: Antiques: Decorative Art: Pre 1900 item# 784645 (stock# 7381)
click for details		Gordon S. Converse and Co. 610.722.9004 $2800.00
The Swallow was an early 19th century whaling ship out of New Bedford, often described as a Barque. Reportedly it was owned by Henry Cooper. It may have been in service in the 1884 when ship under the same name left New Zealand. The model is hand made in the early 1900s and was de-accessed from a New England museum. Very detailed, with a mahogany base and glass case measuring 30.5"W x 24.25"H x 10.5"D; the ship is approximately 27.5"W x 21.5"H x 8"D. Relatively mino ...click for details

Stoneware slip glazed tobacco box Catalogue: Antiques: Decorative Art: Ceramics: Pre 1900 item# 711264 (stock# 7208)
click for details		Gordon S. Converse and Co. 610.722.9004 $2,500.00
An unusual American stoneware slip decorated tobacco box or container showing the theme of "The fox guarding the Chicken Coop". We wonder if this is Southern, possibly Western Virginia. There are a few minor chips off the glaze. Probably 19th century. 9" X 12 1/2" X 7 1/2"

Amillary sphere style garden sundial Catalogue: Antiques: Decorative Art: Metals: Brass: Pre 1920 item# 738283 (stock# 7822)
click for details		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

English Bargeware Tea pot Catalogue: Antiques: Decorative Art: Ceramics: English: Pottery: Pre 1900 item# 853942 (stock# 8650)
click for details		Gordon S. Converse and Co. 610.722.9004 $1,100.00
A large size bargeware tea pot, about 10" in height. The brown glaze is interrupted by colorful medallion appliques and the top is set with an acorn finial. In excellent condition except for the repair of the finial on the top.

An outstanding early 19th century sampler Catalogue: Antiques: Decorative Art: Textiles: Pre 1837 VR item# 973107 (stock# 8807)
click for details		Gordon S. Converse and Co. 610.722.9004 $2,500.00
A sampler in a rosewood frame, 25" X 21" and of fine quality, done by Mary Ann Clifton in 1826. Shows her home, parents, a multitude of flowers, tree of life, horned beasts, and birds. In original rosewood and gilt wood frame, but was removed recently for conservation. Minor flaws could be seen in enlarged focus.

Faience DeSevres Snuff Man Jug Catalogue: Antiques: Decorative Art: Ceramics: French: Pottery: Pre 1900 item# 793834 (stock# 8221)
click for details		Gordon S. Converse and Co. 610.722.9004 $1,250.00
A DeSevres larger (10 1/2") fat-man-and-his-snuff jug with an especially fanciful glaze decoration featuring a sponge decorated base, blues, iron oxides, yellows, browns and greens. Impressed marked with a "J" and a blue "H" glaze mark. We think this is French, 19th century.

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