A wonderful early 1900 Victorian hand carved cameo pin with 14kt gold setting and small diamond chip. It is very detailed and quality piece. History of the cameo: Cameos are works of miniature sculptured art in shell, stone, glass and other materials. Their original purpose is lost in history, with the original intent of individual pieces known only to the craftsmen who carved them. What is known is that of the countless ancient examples of the sculptor’s and carver’s craft, none offers such a unique window through which to view the cultural past. emperors have commissioned them, kings have acquired them, and at least since the fourth century B.C. collectors have cherished them. Cameos reveal the manners, customs, philosophies, historic events, and social occasions that have marked our past. The ancient cameos, like fine art and sculpture, were intended as statements. Only in the last few hundred years has the significance eroded as cameos began to depict endless profiles—of vapid females
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1950s Frank Polk Western Bandit Mills Slot Machine
1950s Frank Polk Character slots came into being in the early 1950s when Frank Polk carved 92 life-size statues to hold slot machines. As the price of an original Polk character slot machine rose beyond the reach of even the most ardent collector, a few other artists started to carve character slots in 1977. There are only several hundred of the wood carved character slots in existence, and therefore, they are quite rare and hard to find. He is solid wood stand over 6ft.
VINTAGE AFRICAN LIONESS TAXIDERMY
This is one of my favorite items in the store now. She is massive!! She is bigger than the normal lion. I had specialist tell me this lioness makes others look dwarfed. The female lions are the pride’s primary hunters. They often work together to prey upon antelopes, zebras, wildebeest, and other large animals of the open grasslands. Many of these animals are faster than lions, so teamwork pays off. She is for sale! and she is at a great price.
ESTATE ATTIC FIND! VINTAGE LOT OF INDIAN BASKET COLLECTION cir. 1870-1920
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I have just acquired Estate Attic Find! beautiful late 1800’s early 1900’s South Western Native American Indian basket collection. I have over 20 pieces, all are stunning. They are all hand-made by Native American Indians. Basket-weaving is one of the oldest known Native American crafts. There are ancient Indian baskets from the Southwest that have been identified by archaeologists as nearly 8000+ years old. Most Native American art, there were originally multiple distinct basketry traditions in North America. Different tribes used different materials, weaving techniques, basket shapes, and characteristic patterns.
ORIGINAL 1970’S TV HOLLYWOOD EMMY AWARDS
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Two original 1970’s TV television Emmy awards. These are made of a heavy metal, one is silver and other gold. The plates of awarded person have been removed for confidentiality. These are very hard to find.
1960’s Russian Space Helmet & Skull
Yes, you read that right…an authentic Russian astronaut’s helmet. I am very excited about this piece This is an original space flown helmet used in 1960’s. The skull was staged and displayed with helmet. This Item is on display at store and for sale.
Artist photo image from leftofcenterphotography.com
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