Decorative Sailors Valentine made with shells in an Octagon frame, in good condition. 15" X 15" The history of the Sailors Valentines evokes romance, with the long journeys of sea voyages, across the ocean, the sailors thougth of their loved ones at home. In the 1800's their were many idle hours aboard the ship so with the time and craft they would make these keepsakes that repressented their loveones back home, the shells were from the voyages and this one is a contemporary one in an octagonal... Click for details

Set of 36 Antique Leather Bound French Books, with Gilt detail, Circa 1783 with some wear along the edges, H:7 3/4" W:5.5". LifestyleAntiques.com is the web site where one can shop on line or if you are in the area we are an antique dealer in Summerland, California just 3 minutes south of Santa Barbara. Specializing in European Antique Furniture and our accent is antique lighting for your home, or office with handmade parchment shades adorning the selection of unique lamps. We specialize in De... Click for details

Set of Four Leather Bound French Literature Books with Gold Embossing, Circa 1833, H:7 1/4" W:4 1/4". LifestyleAntiques.com is the web site where one can shop on line or if you are in the area we are an antique dealer in Summerland, California just 3 minutes south of Santa Barbara. Specializing in European Antique Furniture and our accent is antique lighting for your home, or office with handmade parchment shades adorning the selection of unique lamps. We specialize in Decorative Arts and French... Click for details

Decorative Italian Polychromed Painted Wood Barometer probably from 1920's to 1930's, in the style of the 19th Century Barometers, H:36" W:14.5". The history of the word barometer was derived from the Greek word "baros", meaning weight, and the Greek word "metron", meaning measure. The barometer, an instrument used to measure air pressure and it was in early 17th century Italy there were many Italian scientist independently working on the principal's of a vacuum and air pressure, however, it was... Click for details

Antique 19th Century Italian Gold Gilded Barometer, rich in gilt detailed carving, with new interior barometer work. H:36" W:15". The history of the word barometer was derived from the Greek word "baros", meaning weight, and the Greek word "metron", meaning measure. The barometer, an instrument used to measure air pressure and it was in early 17th century Italy there were many Italian scientist independently working on the principal's of a vacuum and air pressure, however, it was a young scienti... Click for details

Antique Pair of Cast Copper Plaques with Cherubs, Portraits of Women in high relief carving surmounted by floral, and bordered by egg and dart motif. Each are framed in an exquisite Gilt Frames, with a silk matting and the bronzes are under glass. H:14" Length:22 1/4", Image:9.5" X 3.5". LifestyleAntiques.com is the web site where one can shop on line or if you are in the area we are an antique dealer in Summerland, California just 3 minutes south of Santa Barbara. Specializing in European Antiq... Click for details

Decorative Gilt Decorated Brooch with Crowns attached to a fob in the Tutor Style, good condition and size, H:3 3/4" W:2". LifestyleAntiques.com is the web site where one can shop on line or if you are in the area we are an antique dealer in Summerland, California just 3 minutes south of Santa Barbara. Specializing in European Antique Furniture and our accent is antique lighting for your home, or office with handmade parchment shades adorning the selection of unique lamps. We specialize in Decor... Click for details

Diminutive Hump Back Trunk with decorative detail and leather handles on each side, the inside is with soft green paper and in good condition, H:17.5" W:26" D:15". LifestyleAntiques.com is the web site where one can shop on line or if you are in the area we are an antique dealer in Summerland, California just 3 minutes south of Santa Barbara. Specializing in European Antique Furniture and our accent is antique lighting for your home, or office with handmade parchment shades adorning the selectio... Click for details

Decorative European Gilt fretwork Crest Brooch, in good condition with central crest of Phoenix, Cross with detail. H:2.5" W:2.5". LifestyleAntiques.com is the web site where one can shop on line or if you are in the area we are an antique dealer in Summerland, California just 3 minutes south of Santa Barbara. Specializing in European Antique Furniture and our accent is antique lighting for your home, or office with handmade parchment shades adorning the selection of unique lamps. We specialize ... Click for details

Decorative Blue and White Porcelain Center Piece with Historical Scenes, signed Victoria-Ironstone, H:8.5" L:18". The coloration of "Blue and white wares" designate white pottery and porcelain decorated under the glaze with a blue pigment, generally cobalt oxide. The decoration is commonly applied by hand, by stencilling or by transfer-printing, though other methods of application have also been used. Historically, the orgin of Chinese blue and white porcelain was once-fired: after the porcelain... Click for details

An Exceptional Pair of Art Deco Style Black and Gilt Paint Decorated Wood Pedestals, a black groud with gilt highlights on a conforming stepped base, H:42 3/4" Base Diameter:14". LifestyleAntiques.com is the web site where one can shop on line or if you are in the area we are an antique dealer in Summerland, California just 3 minutes south of Santa Barbara. Specializing in European Antique Furniture and our accent is antique lighting for your home, or office with handmade parchment shades adorni... Click for details

Decorative European Carved Gilt Wood Cherub, H:12" W:8", Circa 1900. In Jewish, Christian, and Islamic literature, a cherub is a celestial winged being with human, animal, or birdlike characteristics who functions as a throne bearer of the deity. Derived from ancient Middle Eastern mythology and iconography, these celestial beings serve important liturgical and intercessory functions in the hierarchy of angels. The term most likely derives from the Akkadian karibu, or kuribu (from the verb karab... Click for details