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Tramp Art Hand-Made Sewing box Catalogue: Vintage Arts: Instruments and Implements: Pre 1900 item# 855202 (stock# 8645)
click for details		Gordon S. Converse and Co. 610.722.9004 $360.00
A chip carved or "tramp art" carved sewing box, 6" X 1 1/4" X 7 1/2" This undisturbed artifact is obviously hand made, with the plaque mounted on the front "I [heart] ST" and we wonder if this does not mean "I love you the most" and a pin cushion on top. original old red paper lined, original velvet fabric on top and lining the sides and all in pretty good condition.

The U S S Enterprise ships model Catalogue: Vintage Arts: Instruments and Implements: Maritime: Pre 1980 item# 784523 (stock# 6476)
click for details		Gordon S. Converse and Co. 610.722.9004 $1,750.00
A hand made ships model of the United States Frigate "Enterprise". The case is 27.5"W x 24.25"H x 10.5"D and the ship is about 22.75"H x 27" W x 10"D.

Art Deco Clock Catalogue: Vintage Arts: Instruments and Implements: Time Pieces: Clocks: Pre 1940 item# 791743 (stock# 7951)
click for details		Gordon S. Converse and Co. 610.722.9004 $1800.00
A desk or small mantel clock 5" X 13" X 3" in a variegated green marble case with inset glazed polychrome tiles flanking a stylish Roman Numerated silvered dialed clock. The clockworks include a jeweled lever platform French made clock dating ca 1900-1930.

A cabinetmaker's sample box Catalogue: Vintage Arts: Instruments and Implements: Pre 1900 item# 718846 (stock# 7726)
click for details		Gordon S. Converse and Co. 610.722.9004 $550.00
We believe this small box was made by the cabinetmaker showing off his veneering and inlay skills as well as a sampling of the various different woods on hand for work. We count nine different kinds of wood used in the inlay process. Inside on the bottom edge of the lid are the initials "A S N". The shape of this is similar to glove boxes we have seen. There is a slight "smile" warp to the lid, and the lock may work. No key. 2 1/2" X 12 1/4" X 5 1/4".

Chelsea desk timepiece Catalogue: Vintage Arts: Instruments and Implements: Time Pieces: Pre 1950 item# 789456 (stock# 6116)
click for details		Gordon S. Converse and Co. 610.722.9004 $550.00
A nice desk clock, about 5" in height, made by the Chelsea Clock Company, with a silver dialed timepiece in the form of a ships wheel mounted on a gimbaled frame and base. The antiqued finished brass case is engraved "H. S. Prentice 1948".

Solid brass and forged iron jelly pot Catalogue: Vintage Arts: Instruments and Implements: Pre 1920 item# 718856 (stock# 7637)
click for details		Gordon S. Converse and Co. 610.722.9004 $150.00
Solid brass and forged iron jelly pot, about 15" in diameter. RL*

Bead Decorated Swagger Stick Catalogue: Vintage Arts: Instruments and Implements: Walking Sticks: Pre 1980 item# 721468 (stock# 7391)
click for details		Gordon S. Converse and Co. 610.722.9004 $245.00
A swagger stick 26" long with brightly colored bead decoration all over in a swirling pattern reaching from top to bottom. The meshed bead work fits tightly over the stick's surface, which might be wood. Slightly bulbous at the top, more pointed at the bottom. Swagger sticks were ordinarily associated with uniformed military officers or officials and one of the original purposes of the swagger stick was to help keep the officers from putting their hands in their pockets. This does not a ...click for details

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