If you’re looking for the perfect antique decorating piece for your home or a fantastic vintage phonograph, visit Hartong International. We have a vast collection of antique and vintage items, including lovely original oil paintings. Our focus is on Primitives, Edwardian, Georgian and Early American furnishings. We also sell vintage electric fans, deco radios and various other vintage technology. There will be more mid-century items offered in the near future. We acquire our items from around North America and Europe.
A lovely small oil painting created in Massachusetts and framed by, Meekins, Packard & Wheat, Inc., of Springfield, MA. The backing paper shows the label of the long gone department store, which was once very prominent in Western Massachusetts. The frame itself is rather delicate and has some corner damage. This happens to be common with old gilded plaster frames.
The details and composition are charming and the artist was certainly trained. The painting certainly shows a great deal of Realism in technique. No signature is present, so the artist is unknown.
Offering a Jean Jansem lithograph of a seated Ballerina. The limited edition print is number 36 of 120 and signed Jansem on the right hand bottom in pencil. It’s a lovely composition in monochromatic colours. Circa 1970-1981
The condition of the print is, Fine. It’s matted in a tasteful silvered frame, which measures approximately 23 1/2 x 27 1/2 inches. The backing is untampered and displays the sticker of the Associated American Artists, which closed in 1981. The New York AAA was run by Reeves Lewenthal. Prints brought to market by the now defunct gallery, have become very desirable to art collectors, with prices steadily inclining.
A pre-WWII portrait of a lady seated in period clothing with a small dog. The painting is signed, but the name of the artist is hard to read. The painter obviously had formal training, as the proportions and composition are well thought out. It appears to have been created over several sittings, with many layers of paint present. It’s a vibrant painting in both colour and subject. The plaster copper leaf frame is complimentary to several details within the painting. The frame has a few small repairs to the plaster, which are blended in rather well and only noticeable with a close inspection. The frame measures 24″x31″.
I was told it was painted in Massachusetts. The subject in the painting is holding a cigarette, but be assured the painting itself has no offensive smells.
435.- SOLD
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The painting is of Notre Dame Cathedral, with a morning street scene in the foreground. It appears to be painted just after a morning rain, as the clouds began to disperse, with a glimpse of sunlight. The artist focused his attention to the reflectiveness of wet pavement, using broad washes and loose pen outlining of the architectural elements. It’s a restful scene of a usually busy avenue and Notre Dame. There are a few loosely painted cars and a couple horsemen at the controls of a carriage. The playful pen outlining is a trademark of Neyrac’s style.
The condition of the watercolour is excellent. The title of the painting is seen on the bottom left and is signed prominently on the bottom right. The watercolour is tastefully framed in a high quality limed wood frame, linen border and anti-glare glass. The frame, glass and backing appear to be more recent than the 1930s. The dimensions of the frame are approximately 25″x30.5″.
SOLD
Many of Guy De Neyrac’s paintings go up for auction at Sotheby’s, Christie’s and Bonhams.
Now that spring has arrived, it’s a great time to get a new landscape designed and planted. With cooler than average spring temperatures, new plantings require much less watering and nursery stock is abundant.
Whether it’s a small city garden or a sprawling suburban landscape, Watercolour Gardens will work closely with you to create a design suited to your lifestyle and needs. The first consult is free and any budget can be accommodated, with the expertise of an Oxford trained designer. We offer various levels of service, from lush perennial paintings to complete hardscaping projects, using the best of materials to create a lasting environment. We offer a full service solution, from concept to completion.
This portable gramophone manufactured in England, is a rare front-crank early HMV101 model. It dates to 1925 and has been lovingly cared for all these years. For it’s age, it shows only minimal wear and works perfectly. It has been throughly cleaned and the motor/gearing has been serviced. The original interior mahogany wood, felted turntable pad and nickel-plated fittings are all in fantastic original condition. Everything works as it should.
The exterior Rexine leather cloth covering is in great condition, considering it’s an 86 year old gramophone. There are the odd scuffs, scratches and bubbles. The fabric has been treated with a nice wax to condition and preserve the black material. The carrying handle was replaced with an appropriate reproduction leather one, as the old one’s leather had perished. All the exterior nickel-plated fittings were taken off and polished. All the accessories are present. The soundbox arm has what would appear to be a dent, but after close inspection, it was manufactured with a flat spot near the rear in order to clear the top cover when closed.
It’s a remarkable piece of early 20th century entertainment history, which includes four 78 records to enjoy. Again this is a rare HMV 101 model, with the windup crank located on the front. Shortly after this gramophone was introduced, the hand crank was relocated to the side and the hoppers(needle holders) were also moved to the outside corner of the case.
A truly functional collectable, ready to be taken on a summer picnic or used throughout the house. Below you will find a video of the gramophone in action and many photographs.
Just added a set of nine additional 78 records, held in a Radio Corporation of America case, made of Rexine leather cloth and cardboard. Dated 1918. There are two Harry James records, one Perry Como, one Les Brown, one Alvino Rey, two Glen Miller, one Benny Goodman and a combo of Pinetop Smith & Artie Matthews.
Offered at $395.- SOLD
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Decorative items sold as a lot, comprising of three Victorian Irons and a pair of vintage oak Shoe Trees. These items can be used as bookends or decoration on a table or shelf. The antique iron with “asbestos” stamped on it, contains no asbestos. It must have once had an asbestos fabric pad on the ironing side. All simple household items, but would make a great decorative statement.
Offered at SOLD
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Two antique tins offered together, one being an Italian chocolate tin and the other a Lucky Strike box. The S. Venchi & Co. tin is fairly large and can hold a variety of items or just sit on a shelf or desk, as decoration. The Lucky Strike box once held cigarettes and could be loaded up with a fresh pack of Lucky Strikes. Both open and close properly and show signs of wear, due to age.
Offered at SOLD
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Here is a classic Bell System rotary dial phone, made by Western Electric. It’s in very good working condition. It’s from 1955 and has the “Madmen” look. It still has a nice shine, with only a bit of wear on the handle and various small scratches on the casing. The phone has the old phone number and street name printed on the center card. The entire phone has been throughly cleaned. The telephone cord is present and will plug right into the wall. Timeless design.
Offered at $50.- SOLD
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