A specimen marble model of a pyramid mounted on a black marble base. Italian mid 19th century.

An good example of a sailor’s shellwork valentine with the motto “For My Mother” to one side and a heart to the other. Barbados circa1860. San Valentín del marinero se hizo en las islas de las Indias Occidentales, principalmente Barbados, durante el siglo 19. These islands were often a ship’s last port of call before returning to home, especialmente para los buques de la Armada de Estados Unidos. Sold subject to VAT at the standard rate. Exempt when exported to beyond the E.U.

A fine standing salt of ovoid form made from Lignum Vitae and with a silver coloured metal rim. Inglés alrededor del año 1680. The silver perhaps later, a good old repair to one edge of the foot.

A novelty cigar box in the form of a hot air balloon with ropes, buoyancy barrels and an anchor. Polypatinated spun and cast brass. French circa 1870.

Large antique Russian silver “honey” jar. Hallmarked Moscow 1886 marked under and on pull off lid. Trompe l’oeil silver to imitate the bark of birch tree jars used for hundreds of years in the country for the same purpose.

Altura 13 cm widths : 9 cm weight : 400 gramos