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Maitland Smith produced two similar reclining lion lamps: one that was shorter with a rectangular shade and this one.
This vintage brass lion desk lamp features a decorated pedestal, oval black shade, yellow cord and a pineapple finial. This is authentic vintage and does have…
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- Item Number: F-6822
- Provenance/Origin: Mid- to Late- 1900s
- Composition: Metal, stone, wood
- Dimensions: 20.5" tall to finial x 12" shade width x 7" deep. Base is 10" x 5.5"
- Weight: 9.25 pounds
- Price: $ 160.00 USD
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Very Unique.
I am sure that the metal-looking parts are not Celtic in design. And, I am pretty sure that the design is not the timeless elegance of a fleur-de-lis. Unless, of course, the elements are an artist’s own creation.
But, there is something…
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- Item Number: S-4402
- Provenance/Origin: Unknown origin. Circa 1940s
- Composition: Stone
- Dimensions: 8.5" tall x 6.25" wide x 0.75 thick
- Weight: 1.5 pounds
- Price: $ 78.00 USD
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A stunning piece from early- to mid-1900s. Filled with detail and openwork.
Ormalu is a gilding process of applying a finely grown amalgam to brass. There is a small oxidation spot, shown in one of the photos. Glass stand not included.
- Item Number: F-6422
- Provenance/Origin: Early-to-mid 1900s
- Composition: Brass
- Dimensions: 4.75" tall x 2" at widest
- Weight: 0.5 pound
- Price: $ 47.00 USD
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Singerie, a visual arts depiction, can be found back in ancient Egypt but more popular in France over the last couple of centuries. The word – singerie – is the name given to a visual arts genre depicting monkeys imitating human behavior. Such monkeys are often…
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- Item Number: O-7498
- Provenance/Origin: Vintage. Circa mid-1900s. Philippines
- Composition: Bronze and paint
- Dimensions: 7" tall x 3.5" wide x 4" deep
- Weight: 1.75 pounds
- Price: $ 95.00 USD
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Acquired from a Pan Am worker who purchased it in a gift store in Bangkok in the 1960s.
Lightweight. Not suitable for rough/tough envelopes.
In excellent condition with original box
- Item Number: O-5960
- Provenance/Origin: Bangkok Thailand. Circa 1960s
- Composition: Metal with fiber box.
- Dimensions: Opener: 7.25" long with 4.25" blade. In box: 8.5"
- Weight: 0.5 pound
- Price: $ 29.00 USD
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Originating in the ancient state/city Corinth, full sized helmets – like this – were made of bronze and used by hoplite heavy infantry soldiers. Most everything they wore or carried was heavy.
These helmets are well known in their variety of crests and nose pieces. And,…
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- Item Number: M-9275
- Provenance/Origin: Greece. Circa 1950s. Stand is custom and new.
- Composition: Heavy brass with wood stand
- Dimensions: Mask: 9" tall x 4.5" wide x 7" deep. On stand: 11" tall
- Weight: 3.75 pounds including stand
- Price: $ 98.00 USD
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Maitland Smith – founded by a well-known London antique dealer and designer – acquired and reproduced world class quality products. Their expertise includes metal casting, finely executed porcelains, sophisticated finishing techniques, detailed hand painting, beautiful inlaid marquetry and the finest hand carved woodwork.
Maitland-Smith acquired this…
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- Item Number: C-7176
- Provenance/Origin: Philippines. Circa mid-1900s
- Composition: Brass/Bronze. Iridescent Inlay, Enamel
- Dimensions: 19" in diameter x 7.5" to top of bowl rim. Total height to top of bird is 18".
- Weight: 19 pounds
- Price: $ 1,325.00 USD
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A rare formed vase that seems to float on the heads of four lions. Fired in a small kiln, finished and hand painted.
The birds, foliage, scenery, colors and shape make this a splendid vase in the hallway or entryway.
Maitland Smith – founded by…
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- Item Number: V-6166
- Provenance/Origin: Maitland Smith. Circa 1950s. Thailand.
- Composition: Porcelain, paint
- Dimensions: 12.25" tall x 9" at widest point x 5" deep
- Weight: 5.25 pounds
- Price: $ 155.00 USD
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Khepri was the god of creation, the movement of the sun, and rebirth. This large replica of an authentic and ancient scarab. It was hand carved near the city of Sais, in the West Nile Delta.
Ancient Egyptians believe that scarabs (beetles) came out…
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- Item Number: O-0359
- Provenance/Origin: Near Sais, Egypt. 1960s
- Composition: Stone
- Dimensions: 5.5" long x 4" wide x 2.5" deep
- Weight: 2.25 pounds
- Price: $ 235.00 USD
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This porcelain jar was made in kilns near the ancient kilns of Wun Yiu village – once the center of porcelain industry back in the 1600s. It was then hand-painted and refired in Hong Kong.
Maitland-Smith acquired this piece and sold it through their global network…
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- Item Number: V-3459
- Provenance/Origin: Tai Po / Hong Kong. Circa 1940s
- Composition: Porcelain. Paint.
- Dimensions: 14" tall x 11" in diameter
- Weight: 8 pounds
- Price: $ 198.00 USD
