{"title":"Featured Smokin’ Finds of the Month!","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCheck out these ten awesome featured antiques, vintage, retro, and one-of-a-kind finds for this month!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"lot-of-11-vintage-1956-1970-sotheby-co-auction-catalogue-annotated-books-on-european-continental-and-french-porcelain-4-hardcovers-and-7-paperbacks","title":"Lot of 11 Vintage 1956-1970 Sotheby \u0026 Co. Auction Catalogue Annotated Books on European, Continental, and French Porcelain (4 Hardcovers and 7 Paperbacks)","description":"\u003cp\u003eUp for sale is a Lot of 11 Vintage 1956-1970 Sotheby \u0026amp; Co. Auction Catalogue Annotated Books on European, Continental, and French Porcelain (4 Hardcovers and 7 Paperbacks)! The lot is in very good overall condition with signs of wear consistent with their age and use. Please message us if you have any questions. Thanks!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis specialized reference collection of eleven vintage Sotheby \u0026amp; Co. auction catalogues spanning from 1956 through 1970 offers an elite archival resource focusing strictly on the finest 18th and 19th century European, Continental, and French porcelain estates. Comprising a distinct mix of four robust hardcovers and seven paperbacks, this lot features prominent, landmark sales of the era—including highly sought-after volumes from the celebrated René Fribourg collection, the Viscount Downe, Simon Goldblatt, and the legendary Otto and Magdalena Blohm estates. Having individual volumes dedicated to such titan collections allows for specific timeline tracking of rare ceramics as they moved through the mid-century global art market, making the collection an irreplaceable goldmine for provenance research, art historians, and ceramic connoisseurs alike. The historical significance of this specific lot is heavily elevated by extensive, contemporary handwritten pencil notations and marginalia throughout the text, recording real-time hammer prices, buyer identities, and expert condition insights directly from the live auction floor on the days of the sales. Left entirely intact with original research sticky flags that signal a heavily referenced working dealer library, this collection serves as a primary source historical document, providing definitive, real-world data points essential for deep academic study, museum cataloging, and the cross-reference authentication of rare Sèvres, Meissen, Chelsea, Worcester, and related Continental masterpieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e♦️$15.00 flat rate shipping to all of the United States (Combined, international, and freight shipping as well as local pickup available upon request!) \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Smokin' Finds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49371778941083,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0613\/4310\/5179\/files\/9815ABDE-FDF3-4479-A27D-A7BD5DA27E7D.jpg?v=1787670191"},{"product_id":"late-19th-century-french-victorian-art-nouveau-hand-painted-opaline-glass-dutch-landscape-floral-motifs-baluster-vase","title":"Late 19th Century French Victorian Art Nouveau Hand-Painted Opaline Glass Dutch Landscape\/Floral Motifs Baluster Vase","description":"\u003cp\u003eUp for sale is a Late 19th Century French Victorian Art Nouveau Hand-Painted Opaline Glass Dutch Landscape\/Floral Motifs Baluster Vase! It measures 14 5\/8” tall and 6 1\/16” in diameter at the rim. The piece is in great overall condition with signs of wear consistent with its age and use (scattered light surface wear; fading to gilding on rim; some natural manufacturing imperfections). Please message us if you have any questions. Thanks!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdd an exquisite piece of European art glass to your collection with this large antique late 19th century French Victorian Art Nouveau hand-painted opaline glass vase, which serves as a truly breathtaking statement piece showcasing a masterfully detailed, picturesque hand-painted Dutch landscape featuring a classic windmill by the water alongside a small sailing vessel, surrounded by a lush, vibrant composition of raised white-enameled and multi-colored floral blossoms including striking pink, blue, and deep orange chrysanthemums and asters all accented by delicate white scrollwork trim, with the milk-white opaline glass body transitioning gracefully from a rich, dark brown colored neck down to a soft matte cream and green wash background featuring incredible impasto raised enamel detailing that gives the colorful florals a wonderful, tactile textured feel you can actually run your fingers across, making this unmarked grand decorative vessel a historic piece that retains its elegance and provides an impressive centerpiece, mantle display, or addition to any advanced art glass collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e♦️$25.00 flat rate shipping to all of the United States (Combined, international, and freight shipping as well as local pickup available upon request!)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Smokin' Finds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49389636747419,"sku":null,"price":125.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0613\/4310\/5179\/files\/47765DD2-4398-48EA-A851-2107947E932F.jpg?v=1787849648"},{"product_id":"vintage-1994-american-haydel-s-bakery-new-orleans-mardi-gras-bisque-porcelain-indian-doll","title":"Vintage 1994 American Haydel’s Bakery New Orleans Mardi Gras Bisque Porcelain Indian Doll","description":"\u003cp\u003eUp for sale is a Vintage 1994 American Haydel’s Bakery New Orleans Mardi Gras Bisque Porcelain Indian Doll! It measures 2” tall. The piece is in great overall condition with minor signs of wear consistent with its age and use (scattered light surface wear). Please message us if you have any questions. Thanks!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCelebrate the vibrant cultural traditions of New Orleans Mardi Gras and local baking history with this vintage 1994 miniature porcelain King Cake Mardi Gras Indian figurine, produced by AM-Art for Haydel's Bakery. Featuring the classic hollow-base bisque design with hand-painted gold-accented feathered costume details and the maker's signature stamp on the back, this figurine captures the iconic spirit of the city's legendary masking traditions. Whether you are assembling an advanced collection of Mardi Gras carnival memorabilia, vintage New Orleans bakery ephemera, or unique holiday keepsakes, this rare find brings a charming piece of local confectionery heritage straight to your collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e♦️$5.75 flat rate shipping to all of the United States (Combined, international, and freight shipping as well as local pickup available upon request!)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Smokin' Finds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49431265968283,"sku":null,"price":250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0613\/4310\/5179\/files\/F4AB2EB0-362D-470F-8B96-0BD21218079A.jpg?v=1788280050"},{"product_id":"untitled-sep8_11-52-10","title":"Pair of Vintage 1960’s Italian Empoli Monumental Mid Century Modern Clear Art Glass Optic Swirl Torsade Pattern Staggered Integrated Candle-Socket Chimney Circular Bobeche Drip Pans Candlesticks","description":"\u003cp\u003eUp for sale is a Pair of Vintage 1960’s Italian Empoli Monumental Mid Century Modern Clear Art Glass Optic Swirl Torsade Pattern Staggered Integrated Candle-Socket Chimney Circular Bobeche Drip Pans Candlesticks! The left one measures 20 1\/2” tall and 1” in diameter at the candlestick socket. The right one measures 19 1\/8” tall and 1 1\/2” in diameter at the candlestick socket. The pair is in excellent overall condition with minimal signs of wear consistent with their age and use. Please message us if you have any questions. Thanks!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElevate your home decor with this monumental, hand-blown vintage 1960’s mid century modern Italian art glass candlesticks pair, featuring a striking staggered design that emphasizes the sophisticated decorative value of a slightly offset pair to create a sense of fluid, broken symmetry that breaks up rigid uniformity and introduces organic movement, depth, and dynamic visual balance to a tablescape or mantel. Retaining its original \"Made in Italy\" gold foil label on the base, this rare matching set highlights the classic free-blown techniques of historic Italian glasshouses from the 1950’s to 1960’s, where skilled craftsmen manipulated molten crystal by hand off the blowpipe. Each piece exhibits a dramatic optic-twisted \"torsade\" stem—achieved through meticulous twisting while the glass was pliable to catch and refract light from every angle—alongside wide circular bobeche drip pans and integrated glass candle-socket chimneys that add incredible architectural presence. Because these statement pieces were individually free-blown rather than machine-molded, they carry the charming, organic variations true to handmade studio art glass: the taller left candlestick measures 20.5 inches in height with a 1-inch socket diameter, while the shorter right candlestick stands at 19.125 inches with a 1.5-inch socket diameter, complete with subtle interior air bubbles and natural asymmetry that prove their genuine, unrepeated pedigree. 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It measures 7 1\/4” long. The piece is in excellent overall condition with minor signs of wear consistent with its age and use. Please message us if you have any questions. Thanks!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdd a scarce and exceptionally collectible piece of American studio art jewelry to your collection with this vintage multi-strand wrap bracelet by the renowned mother-and-daughter designer duo Beverly E. and Catherine Loane, who created their celebrated handcrafted pieces out of California. Active during the height of the studio art jewelry movement before Beverly's retirement in 1992 and her passing in 2015, the Loanes' collaborative jewelry pieces are rarely seen on the secondary market today, making authenticated works highly sought after by design historians and fine art jewelry connoisseurs. This intricate, multi-strand toggle bracelet is an extraordinary showcase of artisanal craftsmanship, featuring an eclectic assembly of vibrant components including hand-selected art glass beads, lampwork elements, sterling silver beads and charms, textured metal spacers, colorful stones, and whimsical accents, all expertly bound on rich multi-strand cord. Finished with a secure, beautifully crafted artisanal toggle clasp bearing their signature attention to detail, this wearable sculpture captures a distinct bohemian elegance and a rich, one-of-a-kind aesthetic. 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