Vintage Rudolph Lorber for Weller Hobart Bacchus Flower Frog
Dionysus was the Greek god of wine, ecstasy and decadence, Bacchus was the name adopted for Roman myth. This rare Weller flower frog depicts the young cherubic boy holding grapes. Rudolph Lorber was the creator of the Weller Hobart line for which this design was originally made in the late 1920s.
These colorful compact necklace of vintage “trade beads” was purchased in the late 80s from a group of modern day African traders for whom the local Travel Lodge became “home” for days or weeks at a time; dependent on their business. The height of the “trade” period was from the mid 1800s through the early 1900s. Millions of similar beads were produced primarily by the Ventians. They were imported by companies in Germany, Holland and England then traded in Africa and the Americas. These very old fat globular shaped beads, flat tear drop, flat hexagonal, and an occasional tube, circle or claw, have embellished numerous owners and traveled at minimum three continents. Tightly re-strung on clear fishing line, they are a virtual rainbow of colors and patterns. Strikingly impressive necklace to wear, or divide, for supplies for your unique jewelry designs
Concertina Accordion-like Instrument made by Angelo Maressi
A smaller bellow and key instrument than an accordion, this concertina is functional as a musical instrument although the straps would require replacement for normal use. It is in good vintage condition although there is some staining from storage as shown. Fun piece to play, or use as a funky display piece to add character to a bar or restaurant.
No, the tambourine is not green, but you can become your own “one man band” or add to the next jam session with this versatile instrument that doesn’t require years of lessons! Anyone with rhythm can provide their mix of cymbals, tambourine, mahogany wood block, and cow bell. Marked made by the “Boom Bass Company” located in “Cleveland 22 Ohio P.O. Box 872.” In good vintage condition but has a small tear on the surface of the tambourine behind the percussion bar. Google Utube “stump fiddle” or “party fiddle.” This is a similar instrument still played by young and old alike!
This large vintage printing block has presence, it is made of wood with metal printing plate. In good vintage condition, it works for printing purposes or simply as a display piece.
This is an extra large and very unique vintage printing block, made of wood with etched metal plate. In very good vintage condition. Illustrated is a detailed look into a painting studio class with easels and a still life with fruit. Great for printing purposes or simply as a creative display piece.
While seeking out found objects for use in our fine art we found this cool old printing block. It is extra large example with a great industrial design theme. It is a “rocket science” printing block, made of wood with copper plate. In very good vintage condition, it makes for great printing purposes or simply as a arts and science display piece. Details include various “Plan and Elevation” views, including the foot print of the rocket and “Isometric Build-Up”.
This cool plaster string head is in great vintage shape, beautifully finished, with no dings or cracks in the original matte glaze; from her blue eyes to her golden yellow cap. This string head’s mold provided a space for a ball of string or cord to dispense; in this case through the pursed lips. String heads found in various styles were indispensable prior to tape for securing packages. One would wrap the package in paper and conveniently dispense, cut sections, and knot the string or cord from the string head mounted on the wall. The sturdy cord, original to the piece, makes it easy for you to hang the string head for display or everyday use in your kitchen or laundry room.