Mid-Century
1945–1969The first things in the catalogue that somebody's grandmother owned new. Research works differently this close to the present. Labels and receipts survive, and once in a while the original owner does too, and what they remember goes straight onto the card.
We are choosier here than anywhere else, because so much from these years survives.
IM-0089Clover-shaped porcelain ashtray and cigarette rest
1950
Porcelain ashtray and cigarette rest in the shape of a four-leaf clover, with a hand-coloured green ground, a printed rose and four cigarette rests...
$65.00
IM-0099Pearl Luster Ceramic Match Holder with Anemones
1950
A ceramic holder in pearl luster with a pocket above and a tray below, printed with anemones. Holds matches and a matchbox, or cigarettes.
$35.00
IM-0142Carved bone bead necklace, flower buds and screw clasp
A single strand of hand-carved bovine bone, every bead cut as a closed flower bud with the petals wrapped and overlapping to a point.Strands...
$75.00