M.Goldstein

MY LITTLE PONY

admin — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 22:22:52 +0000

Horse skull wearing the kind of bridal mask pit ponies wore for protection in the mid 19th Century.

Despite its workaday or utilitarian origins, the head casts quite a dark, tortured figure. Almost a ceremonial mask and when mounted on this bespoke stand it has a dignified presence.

“BADEZEIT”

admin — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 19:22:45 +0000

A rare late 19th Century German animated clockwork picture of a mother monkey scrubbing her child while his sibling hides behind the curtain. Original glass and moulded gilt frame, in working order.

“Am I satyr or man?

Pray tell me who can

And settle my place in the scale.

A man in ape’s shape,An anthropoid ape,

Or monkey deprived of his tail?”

CUSHION ENVY

admin — Sun, 15 Aug 2010 14:30:19 +0000

New in, a selection of one-off cushions made from 1940s linen and Victorian textiles. Sizes vary and prices range from £35 - £95.

DECO STAINED GLASS

admin — Sun, 15 Aug 2010 13:46:19 +0000

Mounted circular Deco stained glass. Simple geometric design outlined in leadwork with four colours and clear glass. Best positioned using a light source to appreciate properly.

THE FAME GAME

admin — Fri, 13 Aug 2010 23:07:55 +0000

‘Oscar’ board game is a race to stardom dating from Hollywood in the 1940s. You pick your character from the 20th Century Fox stable of stars; Betty Grable, Tyrone Power, Maureen O’Hara and more…

Lucky breaks, spells in recovery for ‘nervous reaction’, eternal triangles and holidays in Reno, this is a rollercoaster ride of life in showbiz!

THE EAGLE HAS LANDED

admin — Fri, 13 Aug 2010 22:54:37 +0000

Cast iron early 20th Century eagles. Each is heavy enough to be a very effective doorstop. Very regal.

OMO-PALONE

admin — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 09:35:25 +0000

Two-colour screenprint onto brown cardboard. By overlapping the colours to create shadows and even mixing them for the logo, this piece of packaging from the 1960’s illustrates the beauty of simplicity in design.

Original Pop Art.

NUTCASE

admin — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 21:27:30 +0000

Pre WW2 carved coconut head. The teeth and eyes are shell fragments. Crude but stylish. Possibly a souvenir from an exotic holiday.

Total nut job.

BALLS

admin — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 21:11:35 +0000

A trio of ivory balls, late 19th Century. A good size and colour.

Keep your eye on the ball.

VICTORIAN ROMANCE

admin — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 20:56:19 +0000

Beautiful little papier mache love token. Silhouetted cherubs playing instruments and shooting arrows and courting lovers are created with silver transfer on top of the black base.

Highly detailed and loaded with sentiment.