Tongue in Cheek Antiques

French Brocante: Silver Wine Serving Basket...SOLD

A French classic! A vintage (1920-1940) silver wire wine serving basket. Sturdy yet with delicate weaving. One can serve the wine easily without touching the bottle. I have several each varys slightly in design.

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French 1900s, Fleur de Lys Medal...SOLD

French 1900s, Fleur de Lys Medal.

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Child's Wooden Shoe...SOLD

Could this be Cinderella's shoe? There is only one.

Small child's red, wooden shoe. French 1800s

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French School Tabs...SOLD

French hand made reading tabs. Turn of the century, the small reading tabs were in an old cardboard matche box. The tabs are made on cardboard as well.

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French Letter Slot...SOLD

French 1800s iron letter slot.

 

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Bronze Dog Figurine...SOLD

 
Bronze dog figurine. Seven inches tall. French 1900s. Charming standing on a stack of books.

 

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Turn of the Century Absinthe Spoon...SOLD

Turn of the century Absinthe spoon. Absinthe is a highly alcoholic anise flavored beverage. Absinthe spoon is placed on top of a glass with a cube of sugar or two, then one pours the absinth over the sugar, then one sets the sugar cubes on fire and let the melt into the Absinthe below. Historical this drink is also known as: "la fée verte" The Green Fairy.

 

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