My crystal spear point prisms – c.1900

These are 115 spear point prisms; each one is individually hand-cut and polished. The prisms are original and made in Bohemian and Baccarat crystal.

There are many different types of prisms in the Victorian period; the most common is a triangular shaped prism, sometimes referred to as a colonial prism and the spear point triangular [...]

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My seven antiques porcelain counter weights

Counter weight for electric light
Pear-shaped in porcelain, c.1900-1925
The adjustable pulley pendant should be filled with lead pellets
or similar to balance the weight of the light fitting.

Another examples

Counter balance hanging lights fixtures

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My Sitzendorf porcelain candelabra 19th

Pretty three light candelabra from Sitzendorf, late 1800’s.
The circular base is decorated with applied flowers, gilding and earthen hues.

The three arms of the candelabra are similarly decorated with the floral leafy vine. The colors are subtle and delicate.

Sitzendorfer, Voigt Brothers, Sitzendorf, Thuringia, Germany. c.1887-1900. Later renamed Sitzendorfer Porcelain Works.
The history of porcelain production in [...]

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My set of Murano Glass – 20th Century

Wonderful large murano venetian glass hanging fixture
with ambar trimming. (Retro Italian Art Glass,1970’s)

Charming and very feminine table lamp in original condition.

Materials/Techniques: hand blown glass

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