A rare and superb late 19th Century anatomical wall chart depicting the human skeleton, marked. Schreiber’s Anatomische Wandtafeln’. It comes from the workshop of Ferdinand Schreiber, whose Munich-based publishing house was established in 1831. It is printed onto heavy canvas-backed paper with a fold in the centre for storage. Excellent original condition with minimal fading, original wooden poles to top and bottom, and without tears. Marked in writing to the reverse “Das Knochengerust”, meaning “The Skeleton”. If you do make an offer, please do not be offended if it is rejected. I strive to offer only the best quality items at the most competitive prices that I can. Overseas buyers are welcome, import charges may apply. This item will be carefully packed and promptly dispatched.
An 8 Air musical box. This music box is a rare piece from the early 19th century created by Nicole Freres that play beautifully and is made from high-quality wood. Side opening door to wind up the movement with the original key, The style of this antique music box is perfect for collectors and enthusiasts who appreciate historical items. This 19th Century 8 airs Walnut Swiss cylinder music box, the marquetry inlaid lid with strung decoration, opening to the brass cylinder and one-piece comb (stamped Nicole Freres). Walnut veneered case with satinwood stringing. Fully working order superb quality.
I have researched online on this design make and product, I have not found one yet. Some of the tobacco leaf stoneware all seem to have some sort of damage this one is in absolutely beautiful condition from chips cracks and crazing. Please look at the pictures for a clear description. Any questions please ask.
Rare Antique Children Carousel Bear, Germany early 20th Century. A wooden carved children’s carousel bear decorated with polychrome colors, made in Germany around 1920. Original unrestored condition, partially repainted, traces of use according to the old age, some minor imperfections. A great addition to any sophisticated interior decoration. The first carousel horses were created in the 18th century for the entertainment of aristocrats. The enthusiasm spread to broad sections of the population and the Vienna Prater was opened with a carousel in 1766. Germany developed into a center of carousel construction. Famous manufacturers included Friedrich Heyn, Hermann Thümmel, Karl Müller and Fritz Botmann. The artfully carved horses and classic carriages were supplemented with exotic animals such as lions, tigers, giraffes, zebras and elephants. Pioneers of the first generation of showmen in the United States were Gustav A. Loof and Frank Hrubetz, who designed and constructed great rides. The world wars of the 20th century meant the end of carousel art. Many originals were destroyed and replaced by plastic copies. Artfour is an owner-operated trading company dealing in Black Forest woodcarvings, antler furniture and an impressive variety of unique decorative items. Our antiques are displayed in a 100 years old barn in southern Germany, which we have remodeled ourselves. Antique pieces have been our passion since the 1980s. This qualifies us as your preferred partner for Black Forest and antique art. Width: 9.84 inches height: 29.53 inches lenght: 37.40 inches. All of our items are in very good condition. They have been utilised and therefore may show age-related traces of usage. If not mentioned in the item description, they do not have defects like cracks or deep scratches. Our long lasting experience in international trade of antique parts allows us to obtain a great knowledge in packaging ambitious antique parts. Each part is different and must be handled individually, it means in effect no standard materials can be used. At artfour we have a well-equipped store of various materials for building frames and protections while bubble foil, double boxing, styrofoam chips and robust cardbord boxes are standard features in our packaging process.
Rare Early Set Handmade Tall Antique Wrought Iron Cob-Andiron Fire Dogs Andirons. Acquired over 40 years ago from a Period 16th Century Black and White Timber Framed Cottage near Evesham Worcester. Lovely heavy pair with all hand forged parts and joints. Good looking nicely proportioned set with forged patterns to the front splayed feet. Certainly one of a kind. Sizes: Each 30″ (76cm) high x 22″ (56cm) deep x 10 (25cm) wide at the base.
Early Ink stand Slate Art Welsh Cymru Folk Art. Used condition with some chips & Imperfections. No ink wells or accessories just what is shown on the photos. Measures approx : 28cm x 18.5cm x 6.5cm. So please don’t assume anything about an item. I don’t describe every item in detail, particularly items with a low start. If condition, or any other aspect about an item is crucial to you, and is not addressed specifically within my description or is not apparent from close examination of my pictures, please ask. I don’t want to disappoint any buyers. Vintage / used items often have age related flaws, fading, marks etc & are not likely to look new, however I will try to ensure that the photos and description highlight the true condition of the item. Some items may require additional cleaning. Please feel free to message if you have any questions about an item. Please note that I often use recycled / reused packaging such as paper shredding / newspaper/ cushion inserts wherever possible to reduce the impact of waste upon the environment. Lots of interesting items being added daily. Please add me to your favourite sellers list.
Rare Antique Dutch Delft plate with carved edge early 18th Century, ex museum. Antique Dutch Delft blue and white plate withcarved edges. Diameter 26,2 cm. Provenance: the Bokma room of the Douwe Egberts Museum at Joure Friesland, with. If you have a question please ask. _gsrx_vers_1680 GS 9.8.3 (1680).
EXTREMELY RARE EARLY COMPTON POTTERY COMMEMORATIVE. GEORGE V CORONATION MUG. This is quite a rare early Mary Watts / Compton Pottery commemorative mug designed at the Compton factory’s (Gilford)’Potters’ Arts Guild’ and dates, I would guess, to the 1911 Coronation of King George V. It is depicted in a mottled grey typical mug form with relief images of the’G M G’ monogram around its girth, flanked by the Rose, Shamrock, Thistle, and Leek. Above and below are banded relief images of the Fleur-De-Lis and the coronation date respectively. Below the rim is the Latin inscription’Foy Roy Loy’ (“One King, Faith, Law”), and behind the ornate handle is’Compton Surry’. The base has the impressed Compton’PAG’ pottery mark – see photographs and details. It measures 4 3/4″ (12cm) (base to handle tip) x 3 3/4″ (9.5cm) W approx; and is in excellent condition for this type of ware with only tiny scuffs / glaze flakes to the rim to report (and I’m not sure they are not original as they look to be underglaze) – again see photographs and details. This is a wonderful rare early period Compton pottery Royal Commemorative which is in great condition and with a realistic, yet still low start price should get considerable interest from all collectors. THERE IS NO RESERVE ON THIS SALE. ALMOST EVERYTHING I SELL IS IN THE CONDITION I HAVE BOUGHT IT, UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED, (I HAVE LEARNT TO MY COST IN THE PAST NOT TO TAMPER WITH AN ITEM), AND THEREFORE I HAVE NEITHER HAD ITEMS REPAIRED NOR RESTORED. I WILL ENDEAVOUR TO REPORT ON AN ITEM WHICH HAS HAD EITHER; HOWEVER I TAKE NO RESPONSIBILITY IF AN ITEM HAS BEEN TAMPERED WITH AND I CANNOT DETECT IT. PLEASE DON’T WASTE YOUR TIME ASKING FOR A B. I WILL DISPATCH GOODS ON CLEARANCE OF ANY OF THE ABOVE. I DO NOT ACCEPT – NON U. ALL PARCELS ARE WELL PACKED AND PROTECTED WITH STRONG BOXES, BUBBLE WRAP AND PACKAGING PEANUTS WHERE NECESSARY. SO PLEASE READ THEM CAREFULLY AS THEY ARE BINDING. DO NOT HESITATE TO CONTACT ME IF YOU NEED ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.
