A set of six enamels from the enchanted studio of artist Janet White. Here are Dorothy’s ruby slippers, Toto in his basket, the Tin Man, the Scarecrow, and from the original stories by Frank Baum, the Patchwork Girl, and the head of Tik-Tok, a mechanical man. Four are moveable, and two include fabric or thread embellishment. Both a 9 x 12 mounting card and stand-alone cards with OZ quotes for each character are included. (Updated description from catalog). Est. selling price is $200-400.
#278 Motiwala Greenaway Enamel
A Motiwala enamel featuring an illustration from Kate Greenaway’s “Birthday Book” depicts three little boys traversing a lane. Silver rim and mount. Elongated silver shank. Est. selling price is $200-400.
#246 Japanese Theater Character
One piece metal made in the style of Japanese shakudo features a character from Japanese Kabuki theater. Three colors: gold, silver, and copper, enhance the dark metal. Est. selling price is $200-400.
#247 Enamel Actress
French theatrical performer wears a Napoleonic hat and holds a fan on this emaux peints enamel with faceted steel border. Late 19th century. Est. selling price is $200-400.
#248 Large Micromosaic
A fabulous micromosaic comprised of tiny multicolored glass tesserae presents a blooming array against a radiating patterned ground. The gilded mount with decorative rim and border is a fitting showcase for the inlay. Copper wire loop shank on an applied cupped plate. Est. selling price is $200-400.
#249 18th-C Stars on Copper
Crisply tooled gilded border of 28 six-point stars surrounds subtle engine turning in the central reserve. Est. selling price is $200-400.
#243 Gin Bari Koi Fish Enamel
Medium Japanese gin bari enamel featuring a silver Koi fish against a teal ground. Silver mount. Japanese Kanji mark on the reverse. Silver loop shank. Est. selling price is $200-400.
#244 Japanese Metalwork Geisha
A Shakudo figure of a woman wearing a kimono mounted on a natural material disc with engraved and tinted botanical scenery. Self shank. Est. selling price is $200-400.
#222 Greenaway Verbal Motiwala Enamel
Motiwala transfer enamel of the nursery rhyme “Goosey Goosey Gander” depicting a Kate Greenaway child feeding three geese. Ca. 1950. Silver mount with an elongated silver shank. Est. selling price is $200-400.
#228 Goodyear Political
Rare political Goodyear button featuring the busts of Grant and Colfax facing right on a lined field. Shown in Albert’s, PC 301 Av and in the BBB PL 296-22. Backmarked GOODYEAR’S N.R. CO. P=T.1851. Est. selling price is $200-400.
You must be logged in to post a comment.