A medium and scarce button with a scene of a little gnome conversing with a dog or wolf as he stands next to a tree stump – or is it an entrance to an underground hideaway? A toadstool is in the foreground. Shown BBB PL 183-16. Est. selling price is $30-60.
#284 Gnome and Wolf
#250 Turquoise Lion
#236 French Livery
#210 Art Nouveau Openwork Jewel
An Art Nouveau jeweled design set in silvered brass fronds. The unusual shape of the jewels suggest the French company Piel Freres, Paris, circa late 19th century or very early 20th century. (Added note): The jewels are in two colors of amethyst and rose pink. The photograph does not pick up the colors. Est. selling price is $100-200.
#220 Contoured Wood Dog Head
#152 Couple At the Well Horn
#134 Deluxe Painted Portrait
This pretty lady’s portrait, painted on natural material and set under glass, is distinctive for the blue flowers in her hair and on her dress, and the generous blue makeup above her eyes. A pink bow adorns her neck. The background is painted with a lovely watercolor effect. A border of sparkling brilliants frames the portrait. Silver mount and heavy silver loop shank. Est. selling price is $200-400.
#72 Four Fowl Turn-Again Pattern
#43 Cartier Enamel
#53 Cameo Couple
A man and woman cuddle beneath a bower on this dramatic sew-thru shaded pearl cameo. Additional info (after catalog printing): Identified as Paul and Virginia, as they shelter from the storm under a banana leaf! Reference the NBS article by Carole Adrian, July 2007, p. 114-117. Est. selling price is $100-200.
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