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Dirk Van Erp copper jardinière with rolled rim. It came to me in the present condition and I believe the patina has been worked on. It does not looked totally re-patinated. 5 3/4" tall x 6 1/2" in diameter.
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Samuell Yellin Metalworkers, Philadelphia,
andirons and poker, circa 1920. Wrought iron measuring 30" tall
x 11" wide x 20" deep. Yellin is the 20th century's
foremost artisan in iron. He started his business in 1909 and
he called himself a blacksmith. Others referred to him as a genius,
a devil with a hammer in his hand. His business set the highest
standards in design and craftsmanship.
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This spectacular example of a signed Benedict
Studios plaque is entirely original. The patina is perfect and
the piece has zero apologies. One of the finest pieces of Benedict
I have had. measures 15 3/8" in diameter.
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Benedict Studios candlesticks, unsigned
but unquestionably by Benedict Studios. Probably done shortly
after Harry Benedict moved the Onondaga Metal Shops to his building
in East Syracuse. I have a number of pieces that came from the
same estate in Syracuse, all unsigned. These measure 8 1/4" tall
and produced from hand hammered copper.
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It's pieces like this that
make me wonder what the relationship between United Crafts and
Onondaga Metal Shops was. The technique and quality of the work,
design and patinas were very similar. This is signed with the
OMS mark and measures 20 3/4" (handle to handle) x 11".
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Gustav Stickley bookends in
remarkable condition. The collector I got these from was extremely
discriminating when building his collection and felt it was better
to pay a bit more and get the best. I agree and haven't seen
a pair in better condition. Measuring 5 3/4 inches tall by 5
3/4 inches wide and 5 3/4 inches deep.
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Charles Horner pendant of enamel on sterling
produced approximately 1905. Charles the more creative and inventive
of two sons of Horner senior pioneered the successful jewelery
concern of this Halifax firm. Horner became noted for its stylized
Celtic and winged scarab designs. Perfect condition with appropriate
markings on back.
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Gustav Stickley Vase, hammered copper with
an excellent recent patina (nearly undetectable). Stands 10 inches
tall.
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Benedict Studios fern dish (large size) 11 ½" X
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Benedict Studios, bowl and
tray set with early anvil mark. Original patina, bowl measures
1 5/8" tall x 5 1/4" in diameter, tray measures 7" in
diameter.
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Forest Craft Guild bookends with cut flowers,
measure 7 1/8" tall x 3 1/4" wide x 4 1/2" deep.
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Two pieces of Forest Craft Guild, a small
box and a letter file. The box measures 2" tall x 3 1/2" square
and the letter file measures 4 1/2" tall x 6" long
x 2 1/4" deep. Original patina in good condition the letter
file is stamped with the companies mark.
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This example of Onondaga Metal Shops has been
confused for Gustav Stickley many times. I have seen these at different
auctions and shops on and off the web attributed to Gus because
of the lack of a signature. The execution is closer to Gustav Stickley
than Benedict Studios. After the company was purchased by Harry
Benedict the production of these changed slightly and under H B
direction were nearly always marked. It measures 20 5/8" in
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Fireplace log holder in black iron from the
period. Great condition. It has been re-blackened. Measure 13 1/2
inches tall x 26 inches wide x 23 inches deep. |
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Onondaga Metal Shops chest. This may be
the largest OMS box I have ever seen. It is beautifully executed.
Notice the hardware and how similar they are to Gustav Stickley's
oval pulls. Measures 7" tall x 16" wide x 10" deep.
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This is a fireside coal box probably produced
in England during the Arts and Crafts period. It is made of copper
plated steel and polished, as they typically were and mounted on
four steel casters with wheels. Would be nice next to a fireplace
holding kindling wood or paper for starting fires. Measures 15
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Onondaga Metal Shops chest. This may be
the largest OMS box I have ever seen. It is beautifully executed.
Notice the hardware and how similar they are to Gustav Stickley's
oval pulls. Measures 7" tall x 16" wide x 10" deep.
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010d Compote
Liberty and Company by Archibald Knox
Signed, c. 1900
Pewter and glass
6 1/4 tall x 7 diameter
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Benedict Studios Pipe Humidor This was produced
from copper, brass and oak, retains it's original patina and is
in very good condition. Benedict made a humidor that was copper
and brass very similar to the body of this and it sat on curled
legs. He took that form ended the straps in small trays that would
hold the bowl of the pipe, attached clips on the sides to hold
the stems of the pipes and fastened all this along with a match
holder to a quarter sawn white oak base. It's a pretty cool piece.
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Marie Zimmermann Covered Dish, hand hammered copper. This NYC metalworker and jewelers work can be found in nearly every major collection of decorative arts in the country. During the years she worked she won many awards and based a large number of her designs on chinese pieces. This measures 2 1/4" tall x 9" wide x 8" deep. |
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Copper fire place hood. It is not very often that hoods come on the market. This was removed from a small bungalow that was being torn down for reasons unknown. The installation of this would be very easy. It has edges running up both sides that lay flat against the wall and would accept round headed screws. Measures 33 inches tall and is 45 inches wide, the bottom comes out from the wall 6 inches and the top is flat against the wall.
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Spade Plaque attributed to OMS or Benedict Studios in the style of Gustav Stickley. This has a very nice original patina that has worn off the high spots of the spades, quite pleasing. 15 1/4" diameter. There is a small hole drilled at the point of one of the spades which I have had repaired. I illustrate this plaque in my article on Benedict
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Onondaga Metal Shops tray or wall plaque with the original patina in excellent condition. This is one of three that I have right now. Measures 20 1/2" |
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Gustav Stickley jardinière in very good condition. It has had conservation/patina work done to the surface, the object itself was fine. Large decorative pieces by Gus are quite hard to come by. This piece measures 12 inches tall and 11 3/4 inches in diameter.
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Jarvie Iota single candlestick with an exceptional crystalline patina.
Stands 14 inches tall and one of the few Jarvie sticks that will work as
a single.
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Gustav Stickley andirons, spectacular scale in great condition. These measure 24 inches tall by 18 inches wide by 28 inches deep.
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Benedict Studios tray or wall plaque with the original patina in excellent condition. Measures 20 1/2"
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Jarvie bronze candlesticks. Robert Jarvie was a master metal smith from Chicago. These are his "Beta Sticks" and are in exceptional condition. Someone in the last 100 years had the nerve to actually use them, unbelievable. See the detail photo of the small amount of patina loss on one of the bases. They stand 12 5/8 inches tall.
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This interesting double candle sconce came from a local upstate NY estate. The patina and handwork on the copper and the way it is fastened to the oak is reminiscent of Charles Rohlfs. I almost expected to find a Rohlfs mark on it.
This is 15 inches tall and 7 1/2 inches wide.
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Handicraft Guild reticulated nut spoon. Pieces by this guild out of Minneapolis
are pretty rare. I like the forms of their spoons. It measures 8 1/2"
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Rebecca Cauman was a gifted designer, metalworker and enameler. She is listed in both the New York Society of Craftsman and the Society of Arts and Crafts, Boston. Records indicate she was elected a Craftsman to the Boston Society in 1921 and promoted as master in 1924. Her work is quite rare. This piece is in beautiful condition, entirely hand hammered copper with a wonderful enamel handle on the lid as well as an enameled interior. Measures 2 1/2 inches tall and is 6 1/2 inches in diameter.
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Bud vase by "Ye Craft Shop, Buffalo" Excellent original patina and condition.
This must be quite rare because in the years I have been dealing I have
not run across another example of metalwork with this mark. If anyone has
any information about this company I would love to hear it. 6 1/2"tall |
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This small Jarvie tray decorated with Holly bows and berries is 7 1/2" in diameter and in good condition with an original light patina. Signed Jarvie on back. |
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Buffalo Art Craft Shop sliding book rack. An earlier piece decorated in
a celtic design that was acid etched into the copper and then filled
with the enamel. This is in very nice condition. measures 5 1/8" tall x 5 1/4" wide x 13 1/2" long in the closed position and extended to about 20". |
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Buffalo Art Craft Shop, tall candlestick, 17 ½". This is a rare stick by a company that was very short lived. They were purchased by Otto Heintz and the enamel was replaced with silver overlay. Excellent condition with no restoration to the enamel.
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The Art Crafts Shop, Buffalo copper and enamel box. Excellent condition. This has one of their amazing reticulated hinges and the box still has its original wood liner. Signed with the early die stamp mark and the number 101. Measures 4 1/2" tall and the lid is 5" square.
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This is a wonderful little Dirk Van Erp pin tray in excellent condition. 4 1/4 inches in diameter.
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Heintz desk set, eight pieces including a desk blotter, rocking blotter,
letter file, stamp box, ink well, pen tray, calendar frame and paper clip.
Quite a large and impressive set decorated heavily with silver. This is
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This is an interesting piece. I don't know the maker but it is high quality work. In a way it reminds me of work done by Van Erp and in other ways it reminds me of Gustav Stickley. In any event it's quite nice.
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Onondaga Metal Shops tray or wall plaque with the original patina in excellent condition. This is one of three that I have right now. Measures 20 1/2" |
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Gustav Stickley blotter measures 25 inches by 15 inches and is a solid sheet of copper with the hammered copper corners. New felt on the the back, I do have some blotter paper that I will fit to it so that it will be ready to use. |
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Onondaga Metal Shops Tray. Great workmanship is displayed in this early tray and it's signed with the OMS mark. Comparing some of the work by Onondaga Metal Shops and early Gustav Stickley metal you can see the similarities in execution. It wasn't until later when Harry Benedict took over that their work changed. This tray measures 20 7/8" long (including handles) by 11" wide, the patina was helped by Mike Adams and is a wonderful warm brown. |
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Marie Zimmermann fluted bowl, 7" tall x 12" wide x 6 1/4" deep, signed with her Monogram, Marie Zimmerman, 1916. Excellent original patina. |
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Benedict Studios Fern Dish |
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Gustav Stickley calendar holder, the patina appears to be original marked the the encircled Als ik Kan mark 5 1/4" w x 4 1/2" t |
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Gustav Stickley letter file. This is in good condition with its original patina that is a bit mottled. These are very useful for your desk top, I have used one for years. Signed with the early mark. Measures 5 inches tall x 8 inches wide x 2 1/2 inches deep. |
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Pewter bomb shaped vase designed by Archibald
Knox, circa 1902. Stamped on the bottom 'Made By Liberty & Co'
and 'English pewter 0927' good condition. 11 1/2 inches tall. |
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J. Charles Burdick chamber stick. Works by this artist are quite rare
and this, although small, is an exceptional example. Made from copper and
iridescent glass tile with the glass border forming a moth motif. He also
used tiny glass tiles at the base of the bobeche. The base of the stick
has three small hammered out feet and the edge rolls up and inward to form
the recessed area that the glass is grouted into. Excellent original patina
and condition. Piece measures 2 14" tall and is 6" in diameter. |
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Benedict Studios fern dish 9" X 4"tall. |
