This rare porcelain Joy Germ figure is over 100 years old! It was made in Germany in the 1920s to spread joy and fight away bad thoughts after the first World War and the Spanish Flu. Joy Germs have their mouths wide open to spread lots of happiness. This little chap is a good germ spreading joy and good luck wherever he is. He is in good condition and stands approximately 2.5.
A stunning, sort after rare antique French biscuit porcelain hand sculpted figurine. Made by renowned artist Maurice Guiraud – Rivière, during the early part of the last century. The piece is a figurine depicting a young lady In beautiful art nouveau dress, with hand muff. Stamped 1912 to base and signed by artist. This delicate lot has a quality look, with beautiful detailing to finish. Unusual subject, very striking. There are no major issues with this beautiful lot, no big large chips / cracks / nibbles etc. There is however some age related scuffs to base, and a slightly raised area to her dress which has been highlighted, NOT damage. Lovely piece, looks very striking and outstanding quality. Standing piece is approximately 8.5cm x 6cm wide to base by 22cm tall. CLEANING ANTIQUES and VINTAGE items – please note, we do not vigorously over clean antique porcelain and other delicate items. Enthusiastic cleaning can damage surfaces, dislodged glazes and paint and destroy desirable patina. THIS IS US?? Hi, Welcome to SWEET VALLEY VINTAGE and ANTIQUES our passion is the maximalist look. We take previously owned and loved items and show they have relevance in a modern setting. Good vibes here only????? We source from lots of different places and select collectible, fun and unique pieces. Everything is carefully photographed and described accurately. If you are looking for a certain piece or style, please ask us we may be able to help. All previously owned items have been stored with love, and cared for. All our items are inspected throughly, and described accurately. We are Genuine, trusted reliable Sellers. Unique and often hard to find pieces. NEW items listed daily. Check out our other items! We have a reputation for being swift and helpful when dealing with problems that may arise. We are here to help. FINALLY?? Please remember we aren’t Amazon we are a small Husband and wife team, making an honest living. We don’t post 24 hours a day, but we will get your item to you within our mentioned time frame. We will always help and be as accommodating as possible.
Antique rare bakelite-catalin tabletop ashtray with elephant figurine. The bakelite or catalytic base is tested for reaction with soda. The lantern is green in color. The elephant does not have tusks, there are only two defects on the stand, please look carefully at the photo, I showed everything in detail. The product was made in the early twentieth century in Europe possibly Austria, Germany… Elephant height 45 mm. Look carefully at the photos, they are an integral part of the item description. You will get what you see in the photo!!! I will be happy to answer your questions and consider your suggestions.
This is a very Rare Antique Doulton Figurine modelled as a Mermaid HN97 by Harry Tittensor c1917. Measures 17.8cm tall. In very good condition with no damage or repairs.
This beautiful Royal Doulton figurine of “Patricia” model Hn. 1414 is a true gem for collectors. Made in England in the early 20th century, this antique porcelain figurine features a stunning yellow and black colour scheme, with intricate hand-painted details. The high gloss finish adds to its decorative appeal, making it a perfect addition to any collection. This original, handmade figurine is a true masterpiece of art pottery, with a Victorian style and era-specific design. The figurine is a vintage item, manufactured in 1930 and painted with a backstamp. It is a rare find, perfect for those who appreciate the beauty of early 20th-century English art. No chips or cracks. Pattern is bright and clear. The registered design number RD 755478 dates the first production of this design to 1930. The impressed date mark puts this item in the first production 1930. Please take a good look at the photos(and use your zoom feature as necessary)as they form an important part of the description. Please do get in touch with any questions. Thank you for looking??
Maurer in typischer Arbeitskleidung. BING & GRONDHAL, Kopenhagen. Entwurf Niels Nielsen, 1912. Naturalistisch dargestellt mit Schirmmütze, beide Hände seitlich in die Hüfte gestemmt. Naturalistisch und dezent in Unterglasurbemalung, Sockelrand Ritzsignatur Niels Nielsen, 1912. Höhe 28,5 cm. Unter dem Stand Manufakturmarke, Modellnummer. Anmerkung: Bing & Grøndahl war eine dänische Porzellanmanufaktur, die 1853 von Frederik Vilhelm Grøndahl und den Brüdern Meyer Hermann Bing und Jacob Herman Bing in Vesterbograde vor den Toren Kopenhagens gegründet wurde. Die Porzellanmarke für B & G zeigt drei Türme in Anlehnung an das Stadtwappen von Kopenhagen. Die tatsächliche Farbe kann den Lichtverhältnissen entsprechend variieren. Der Versand innerhalb Deutschland ist kostenlos. Aufgrund der Größe ist der Versand innerhalb Deutschland manchmal nur per Antikspedition möglich. Wir versenden Ihre Bestellung entsprechend unserer Bearbeitungszeit. Der Käufer ist für diese in seinem jeweiligen Land verantwortlich. Wichtig für alle Länder (außer Deutschland), schreiben Sie uns bezüglich der Versandkosten an und wir prüfen für Sie, ob ein günstigerer Versand möglich wäre. Wir versenden auch weltweit. Rechnung ohne ausweisbare MWST, Differenzbesteuerung gem. § 25 a UStG!
Antique God Goddess Carved Wooden Figurine Wall Plaque Oval Early Rare 25cm. This is quite unusual piece it came from a house clearance on the Isle of Wight it appears to be a goddess with two possible cherubs both playing musical instruments it appears to be a hardwood very heavy for its size please check the ladies leg as when they have drilled the hole it is very closely gone through but they have repaired it. It’s not that obvious if you don’t know the overall length measures 25 centimeters and height 13.5 centimeters the deepest part measures 1.5 centimeters. Any questions feel free to ask thanks for looking.
Modelled as a young woman standing balancing against a tree, the young man seated at her feet fitting a red color shoe on her left foot resting over his knee, further shoes by his side, on an irregular shaped base with applied leaves and flowers. The figurine adorned with rich enamel painting. The drawn clothing of the characters stands out, especially the woman’s dress which carefully drawn with floral design and each flower is painted in detail. The characters are painted in complementary dark blue colors, accentuated by rich gilding. Perhaps the woman’s posture expresses a sense of embarrassment. On base painted factory marks in red which confirms the stated date of manufacture of this fine and rare Derby figurine and incised pattern? 78. Height 19 cm, Weight 607 grams. Missing tips of two fingers on the girl’s left hand, small chips to the red shoe standing on the ground, overpainted wrist on the girl’s right hand, small chips to the leaves, minimal paint and gilding loss. Please study the accompanying photographs carefully as they form an integral part of this description.
Beautifully modelled and hand painted figurine made in Derby in the early 19th century. Quite typical of Derby at this time. A lady is seated on a chair with a delicately pierced back, holding a purple, gold-trimmed towel over her shoulders and a mirror in her other hand. A man stands beside her, dressing her hair, a hat and a pair of scissors on the irregular plinth beside her. The barber wears a long cobalt blue coat with gold pattern and a waistcoat with gold buttons. The lady wears a detailed painted dress in deep blue and gold. The base is typical of the period with some greenery and applied flowers. This group of Derby hairdressers, painted in shades of green, red and cobalt, is set on a raised rococo plinth with rich gilding. The figure is richly enamelled. The base is painted with the factory crown mark in red, confirming the date of manufacture of this fine and rare Derby figure and the incised pattern? 84. As mentioned by John Twitchett in his book’Derby Porcelain’, such a figure was exhibited in the Victoria & Albert Museum, London. Height 19cm, Weight 605g. Condition – minor losses to enamel and gilding, small chips to the plant leaves. There were scissors in the hands of the hairdresser – they are not there now. Otherwise excellent antique condition. Please study the accompanying photographs carefully as they form an integral part of this description.
