January 22, 2004
By: Stan Russ
Website: http://www.1st-in-toys.com
What Did It Sell For Online?
If you're wondering what various antique and collectible items are currently selling for online, below is a list of items that sold online through Ruby Lane within the last 30 days along with the price each one sold for.
Plantation 1948 Silverplate Sugar Spoon Oneida 1881 Rogers: $10
Silver, Sterling:Silverplate Flatware:Oneida. Highly shined and in excellent condition. 6 inch in length.
Vintage Blue Glass Reticulated Plate: $20
A lovely blue glass plate from the 1960's or earlier. 9-1/2 inch in diameter, 1 inch deep. There is a mark on the underside: two initials, possibly AM inside of a triangle shape. Color is cornflower blue.
Gorgeous 1970's Tooled Leather handbag Purse: $38
Finely crafted tooled leather purse. The front and straps are patterned, the back has been left a little barer. Beautiful black overstitches, great adjustable straps with buckles. Measures 11 1/2 inch by 11 1/2 inch. Condition is very good to excellent, with a only minimal wear. Metal zipper closure.
Tortolani Silvertone Parure: $70
This signed bracelet is 7 1/2 inch long and 1 1/4 inch wide. The unsigned earrings dangle and are 2 inch long and 1/2 inch wide. The signed necklace is on a LONG chain (42inch) and the pendant hangs down an additional 3 1/2inch.
19th c. Antique French Dore Candelabra: $180
1890's antique French bronzed 5-arm Candelabra in good condition. Dimensions are 21 1/2 inches high and 10 1/4 inches from arm to arm.
19th Century Micromosaic Brooch, Architectural: Coliseum: $295
Grand Tour souvenir of a Victorian/Edwardian trip to Rome, this is a lovely and old micro mosaic brooch with tiny tesserae, all in perfect order, and set into adventurine (goldstone). Excellent condition.
19c Hand-Carved Marble Bust Entitled Jeanne D'Arc and Signed Prof. G. Besji: $495
Beautifully created with a combination of white and pink marble, each separate stone & sculpted/fitted together. Stunning detail with that wonderfully defiant expression. The base/plinth has an old break through a rear corner.
Rare Huge Georgian (1790-1830) Campaign Desk/Slope/Chest/Writing Box: $1,195
Giant English Campaign desk. Good condition, with some slight warp/age crack to the top. New black leather blotter.
Limoges Roses Jardiniere c. 1900-32: $1,950
Magnificent Limoges jardiniere adorned with lush hand painted roses. Measures 10 inch tall, over 13 inch wide, and an unbelievable 42 inch in circumference. Condition is very good-to-excellent. Signed by the artist, Benoit. Stamped with William Guerin Mark #3, found in use from 1900 to 1932.
Vallerysthal RARE Caramel Water Buffalo Rider 1880's: $3,498
Rare Caramel Milk Glass Water Buffalo & Rider which was made by Vallerysthal in the late 1800's. It is signed Vallerysthal on the bottom. This Covered Dish still has some of the original paint and is really beautiful. It is 10 inch long x 3 1/2 inch wide at the middle. This Covered Dish is over 100 years old so it does have age cracks on the base.
Antique Pink Tint China Doll Sophia Smith: $3,750
Currently on Layaway ~ FEATURED in Antique Doll Collector Magazine March Antique pink tinted china, circa 1840, pressed in mold, exquisite modeling, cloth body, antique costume, 19 inch tall. This most breathtaking lady has sculpted hair parted in the center and combed down into ringlets that form a ridge around the back at shoulder level. The inside of the shoulderplate has a script H. Early lady body with red fabric lower legs to represent stockings, and leather sewn-on boots with red laces (some damage to the right boot); leather lower arms with stitched fingers. She is dressed in a three piece purple wool fashion ensemble that has some fading as shown, but is in otherwise excellent condition and displays beautifully; she wears fine linen undergarments underneath.
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