Cobalt glass Cherry Laurel Water poison bottle. Dodge and Olcott Co, NY. Put up expressly for Smith, Kline and French, Inc., Philadelphia, PA. Excellent condition with all its original labels. Measures 7.5 inches high.
Carved walnut sculpture of a female torso by sculptor Norman Legassie (Old Lyme, CT) done in 1991. Norman Legassie's work is in a number of important collections. His commissions include a bust of the late CT Senator Thomas Dodd Sr., a bust of the former CT Senator Thomas Dodd, Jr., and a memorial sculpture for the victims of a disaster at L'Ambiance Plaza in Bridgeport, CT. The sculpture measures 19" tall. The base measures 4 inches by 5 inches.
19th century Japanese stoneware sake bottle with calligraphy. Probably a store bottle which was used to decant sake into a customer's own household bottle. Height 10 inches. No damages.
Early Massachusetts lift-top advertising box with original red washed surface, circa 1840. Inner paper reads "W. I. GOODS, which he will sell VERY LOW for cash, Palm Leaf Hats or approved credit. Those wishing to purchase as above, will do well to call and examine for themselves before purchasing elsewhere. All kinds of Country produce taken in exchange for Goods. CHARLES B. MOSELY. New Salem, Aug. 1840." This charming box is 8.5 inches wide, 4 inches deep and 2 inches high.
English brass and iron trivet with penny feet, all original, 2nd quarter of the 18th century. The charming brass lattice design was entirely hand cut, as was the iron frame. Note the little penny foot. Still in lovely condition after nearly 300 years worth of warming tea kettles.