crafts and decorative art
c.1950s
Ivory palette-like ground;playful surrealistic mondernism forms of gold hockey stick lines; round pearl;round bezel set opal |
c.1956, 1994
Hammered 14KT gold with two opals set in a pendant in an abstract pattern. |
12/12/05
This is a reproduction of an Eames molded plywood screen made by Herman Miller, Inc. There is a brochure for the screen and the certificate of authenticity from Herman Miller in the accession file... |
1920s
This is a copper and enamel bookend that is decorated with a hammered peacock feather motif. |
1920s
This is a copper and enamel letter opener that is decorated with a hammered peacock feather motif. |
1920s
This is a copper and enamel letter tray that is decorated with a hammered peacock feather motif. |
1920s
This is a copper and enamel bookend that is decorated with a hammered peacock feather motif. |
1947-1948
Silver brooch, about 1950-51 (although these dates are open to additional research), constructed as three distinct abstract "bone" forms attached to a linear silver rod, gently textured surfaces... |
c. 1920-1925
This is a round squat planished copper bowl. A cast branch with long narrow leaves that has green patina over the surface is attached around the rim. |
c. 1926
This is a planished copper bowl. The rim has alternating single and double indentations in six places evently spaced around the edge. |
c.1921-1930
Tri-footed iron floor lamp with toned and peened copper shade. The top of the stand is curved in an embellished hook that holds the bell-shaped lamp shade. |
c. 1920-1925
This is a planished copper letter holder with two slots for organizing documents. |
c. 1920-1925
Rectangular planished copper double inkwell with a trough separating a covered pyramidal well at each end. |
c. 1920-1925
Planished copper blotter with sculptural leaf handle on top. |
c. 1920-1925
Planished copper letter opener with rounded end that tapers to a dull point. |
1898-1902
This is a genesaro wood cabinet settle with an upholstered seat and back. Three pull-out drawers are incorporated below the seat of the bench. Cabinetry is built in on the left side and above... |
1970
Retangular lace piece woven from yellow surveyor's tape. |
1908
This is a genizero wood side chair with an upholstered slip seat. Splat on the chair back separates two oblong cut-outs. The front and back leg on both right and left rest on a horizontal wood... |
c. 1910
Base: upright truncated conical shape w/trumpet bell flared base; 4 riveted extended "s" shaped supporting arms for shade; collar for bulb socket. Planished, patinated, and soldered copper.... |
c. 1909-1910
This is a planished copper four-sided vase that curves inward at the middle and curves outward near the top before tapering sharply to the rectangular opening. |
1910-1911
Pair of Dirk Van Erp copper bookends with hammered surface. The bookends are rectangular with rounded corners and taper slightly on the horizontal metal face. Each bookend has a pierced design... |
1973
Glazed ceramic sculpture includes a figure with a round body, short arms and legs, and a brown pointed beard on its chin. The figure's head is thrown back with its large mouth open at top.... |
c. 1933
This is a sterling silver footed compote with a relief design of a poppy flower over the interior surface. |
1909
Small rectilinear table with overhanging top, straight legs, deep apron all around, and four stretchers. Woods: mahogany, teak, paduk; floral inlay designs in mother-of-pearl, silver, and copper... |