Found these in a Connecticut antique shop in 1985. They are very rare gold sailor earrings. They were listed that they were from London Connecticut. They are 18k/24k gold. They are soft and light. One earring has a small solder on the lower hoop. This was common as the gold could break easily. They say that sailor earrings were worn by sailors so if they died or washed up on shore the gold earrings would pay for their burial.
Rare antique German porcelain half doll, cataloged example with molded number 9027. This Art Deco half doll has a striking silver bob hairstyle, dramatic painted eyelashes, red lips, black necklace, and a graceful nude torso pose with both hands held close to the chest. The style is very 1920s-1930s, with the fashionable short bob haircut and theatrical facial painting collectors look for in Art Deco half dolls. Marked with molded number 9027 on the lower back/base area. No clear maker stamp is visible, but this mold appears in a German half doll reference catalog, confirming it as a genuine German antique example. Condition: antique condition with age-related wear. There is visible wear/rubbing to the silver hair paint, surface soiling, small age marks, and normal manufacturing/opening holes around the base. Please review all photos carefully, especially the hands, silver paint, and molded number. A desirable collector piece for German half doll, Art Deco porcelain, pin cushion doll, boudoir doll, vanity display, and antique porcelain collections.
A luminous, swirling statement piece of an Art Nouveau silverplate candlestick by Weidlich Brothers of Bridgeport, Connecticut, from the 1920s-30s. This is Model 2261, a true rarity. It’s a heavy, large piece, 10.75″ tall, 5.75″ wide, weighing over two pounds. It retains a brilliant polished mirror shine. The candlestick is draped in sweeping Rococo Revival scrollwork, acanthus leaves and shell motifs in fluid Art Nouveau style. Use it as a focal point on an occasional table, vanity, or entry console. On a dining table or sideboard, center it in a grouping with a planter and fruit bowl or candy dish. Its size would hold up well to a glass hurricane shade for a taper or large peg cup for a votive candle. It’s in good antique condition. While the finish has numerous scratches, the lacquered coating over WB’s extra-thick silverplate has protected it from much tarnish, so it’s ready to display.
