Lamps- A Pair – 1950’s – Handcrafted

A pair of Lamps, handcrafted using a laythe. Light mahogany stained wood. 18” tall from top of shade to the base. Base is 6” square. The shaft of this lamp is 8 3/4”.  Both have been fully restored. New sockets, new cords, new plugs and new almond color linen lampshades retailing for $40 each. A great pair for a console table behind a couch or for bedside. Selling now on Etsy.com at ContessasHome. $175.00 for the pair. These lamps were restored at the Lamplighter in Old Town, Alexandria, VA

SOLD Today – Art Print – 1920’s – Stenciled

Sweet Vintage framed stenciled art piece typical of the 1920’s. Art print by the Gibson Company. Sold today by ContessasHome on etsy.com.

Selling price $35.00 USDEntitled ”through the lane “O” my heart.”

SOLD – LOVE Plaque

SOLD  today  at  ContessasHome,  our Etsy.com e-commerce site; a hammered tin ceiling, LOVE plaque. Our customer in Portland, Oregon has a sweetheart who will receive this as a gift for Valentines Day. Lovely!!

Selling price – $65 USD. it’s all good at ContessasHome

 

 

SOLD – Art/Folk Art/Vintage Wall Hanging

SOLD today at ContessasHome on etsy.com for $125.00

SOLD TODAY- Topiary, Wrought Iron

Sold today on etsy.com for $35. Congratulations to our buyer in Fredricksburg, VA

 

Valentine Cookies – Yum!

Can you believe these adorable (gluten free) cookies I made for “Honey Bunny” for Valentines Day!!!!

Plant Stand, Wrought Iron

New listing today on eBay.com

Our eBay trade name is Contessashome2016  We love this plant stand.  It’s a Cape Cod original.  

Wooden Mallard Duck Decoy, Circa 1940

Wooden Mallard Duck Decoy, Circa 1940. Head removes and is attached with a 2″ wood dowel. Authentic vintage decoy. 16 length, 5.5″ depth, head height is 7.” We love this decorative Mallard. The hand-painted colors are grey, teal, brown and black. A great folk art piece. Selling on etsy.com at ContessasHome. $30

 

 

Vintage Wrought Iron Plant Stand

Vintage Wrought Iron Plant Stand, Circa 1940. Wonderful with a large Boston Fern inside. Line the vessel with moss and you are good to go. We found this one in Harwich on Cape Cod. It’s off-white and rust distressed. It stands. 40 1/2″ and us 14″ square at the base. The round basket-like top is 16″ deep  and 14″ across. You could paint it if you wish, but we think the weathered look “as is” simply fits the piece.  The wind will not blow this one over. It’s very sturdy and about 10 pounds. Selling on etsy.com at ContessasHome. $150

Gold leaf “what-not”

Gold leaf “what-not”. Home Decor. Perfect for your holiday sideboard or table decorating centerpiece. Display mini desserts or finger appetizers on it when you are entertaining. Purchased at a local auction house. We have difficulty parting with this unique and unusual piece. It has the most awesome patina. Another possible use is for personal display of your jewelry pieces on a bureau. Several auction attendees tried to purchase this piece from us when we were the final bidder. Dimensions are: 10″ height, 12″ width, and each leaf is 5.5″ long. It’s especially attractive on top of our fiberglass plateau which is also being sold on etsy.com. Check them both out. Selling price on etsy.com of the “what-not” is $75. We welcome your visit to ContessasHome

 

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