Journées Mémorables | French Art Nouveau BindingLarge format, turn of the century antique French book recounting anecdotes from notable figures around Europe in a splendid red decorative binding with art nouveau style chrysanthemums. Spine slightly cocked and some minor shelf wear; textblock good. Illustrations throughout.

I was so delighted to find this poignant piece: It’s for a baby who died at only 2 years & 10 months in 1870

Vintage black and white Wedgwood jasperware ash tray

Antique gilded cast iron bookends depicting Joan of Arc

rather than domed top

with no glass

Measures about 13” tall in very good condition with a small chip to the paint at the top and some wax residue on the base

Condition is very good with a gift inscription from two children to their father

midcentury porcelain ash tray with a butt protruding out from a chamberpot

Folded flat: 13” x 5”

Early to mid 20th century glass holy water bottle with its original metal top

I like to use these as table covers

Artist unknown