In February, we will begin listing many of our latest acquisitions. There will be several antique tables, Barn-wood tables, French hand-carved chairs, an 18th century English sofa, oil paintings, a lovely Victrola and much more. Check back often, as items will be added over a period of weeks.
Meanwhile, many antique and vintage items are available on Etsy.
Portrait of a Beautiful 1930s Lady
JUPITERLICHT
MADE IN GERMANY
A very rare early German cinema/stage light, which has been rewired with a period fabric cord. Would be a very stylish decorative living room piece. The wiring can handle up to 500 watts, but for domestic use, such as using it next to a sofa, 40-100 watts would be sufficient. It currently has a 40 watt bulb fitted, which I find ideal to read under.
The construction is very solid, with many pieces made of a light alloy and a cast iron base. The height adjustable handle is made of ebonized bakelite. The original glass and internal reflector are in exceptional condition. The wiring had been redone for domestic use, with an on/off switch attached to the cord and a new period style plug. The fixture and base have been repainted. At a point in it’s life, someone hand-painted the light housing, so it had to be sanded, in order to achieve a smooth finish. The light has some dings, as expected of a period item, which evidently got lots of use.
During the 1920s, Berlin was one of the worlds premier film, cabaret and arts centres. The classic movie, Metropolis was filmed during this period. Jupiterlicht must have been the most advanced and desired lighting during the era.
There are very few surviving Jupiterlicht lights from this period, none of which seem to be for sale. It’s also highly unusual to see one, which had been made for the North American market. Truly a rare piece!
Offered at $1595.- SOLD
The item will ship in two boxes by UPS. It must be insured for the full sale amount. Please be in contact for shipping and handling charges.
International shipping offered. Delivery is available throughout New England and the boroughs of New York City.
Offering an original 1940’s Western Electric Telephone. It’s in very fine condition, with very few scratches to the handle or bakelite telephone base. The 1950’s cord going to the receiver has a few cracks in the wire covering. This does not affect the interior cord and the receiver works perfectly. Both the speaker and microphone are crisp and clear. The rotary dial is smooth and made of metal. The ringer is fantastic and reminds me of so many brilliant 1940’s movies.
I’m personally amazed at how nice the shine is and how little wear is present. The original four-prong plug is attached and can be plugged into the wall outlet with an $8.00 adapter from an electronics store. It could also be wired right into the wall outlet.
I’ve personally tested the phone by attaching the wires in the plug, to a phone outlet. All the functions work perfectly. Early telephones were meant to last forever and almost never break.
SOLD
Please be in contact for shipping and handling charges. International shipping is available.
A Lovely watercolour by the famous French artist, Pierre E. Cambier. Offered in a lovely old frame with wavy glass. It’s a fine example of his work and exhibits a lively composition in brilliant colours. Signed in ink or watercolour and titled in pencil by the artist.
Framed 17″ x 20″ | Unframed 8 3/4″ x 12 1/4″
Offered at $350.- SOLD
Please be in contact for shipping and handling charges. International shipping is offered.
A Lovely watercolour by the famous French artist, Pierre E. Cambier. Offered in a lovely old frame with wavy glass. It’s a fine example of his work and exhibits a lively composition in brilliant colours. Signed in ink or watercolour and titled in pencil by the artist.
Framed 17″ x 20″ | Unframed 8 3/4″ x 12 1/4″
Offered at $350.- SOLD
Please be in contact for shipping and handling charges. International shipping is offered.
SOLD
Offering a lovely early 20th century armchair in an earlier style. It has been upholstered in natural Hessian Cloth. The chair frame is very solid and displays desirable age and wear to the wood. The finish is original, with a recent fine English wax coating added. There is a very small piece of missing wood on the bottom of the left front leg, which is to be expected of an antique chair. I’m not 100% which type of wood the chair was constructed from. It’s certainly very hard!
The chair has very simple lines and a natural look, which make it versatile. It’s very wide and comfortable. The chair would go brilliantly next to the rustic 1840’s Empire Worktable, which I also have listed.
This item is offered for local collection. It’s also offered for shipment by UPS or freight service. It can be delivered throughout New England and the New York City area.
Please be in contact for shipping and handling charges, which will obviously vary by delivery method.
Still Life
By Kay Hall
1940s-1950s
A Lovely use of colour and composition. The artist certainly had formal training, as the technique is well advanced. The paints are vibrant and show some signs of age, including cracks and a few very small spots of missing paint. There is a sketch on the back of the painting, with the name of the artist. There is a wire for hanging. Personally, I prefer the painting unframed.
HARTONG INTERNATIONAL 