LONDON BRIDGE HAS FALLEN CHEAP!
London Bridge Cutlery Set
EnglandCirca 1825
The stuff of nursery rhymes, this handsome and rare English set of 24 knives was crafted of oak timber taken from the first stone version of the famed London Bridge. Crafted by Weiss of London, the knives are beautifully decorated with repoussé caps, adorned with the City of London crest, and shields bearing an engraved armorial and the inscription “London 1176.” This date commemorates the beginning of construction of the stone bridge and the end of the fully wooden bridges.
Stamped “Weiss London” on blades
There have actually been several bridges known as London Bridge to cross the Thames River since the Roman occupation of the area, nearly 2,000 years ago. The Romans built the first, probably a military pontoon bridge, of wood on the present site around 50 AD. The bridge was built and rebuilt a number of times. In 1014 it was pulled down by the Norwegian prince Olaf, in an effort to aid Anglo-Saxon King Aethelred in dividing the defending forces of the Danes, who held the walled City of London plus Southwark, and regained London for the king. This episode has been thought to have inspired the well-known nursery rhyme. The fabled bridge continues to have a colorful history today. The stone bridge built in 1176 lasted until 1825, when work began on a new stone bridge that opened in 1831. It is from the wood of this bridge that these excellent knives are made. This second bridge was sold in 1968 to Robert P. McCulloch of McCulloch Oil for US $2,460,000, taken apart and reassembled stone by stone over Lake Havasu in Arizona.
Price
$341,500
$341,500
Condition*
Good Condition
Good Condition
Measurements
height: 6 in.
depth: 14 in.
width/length: 23 in.
height: 6 in.
depth: 14 in.
width/length: 23 in.
Specifications
Number of items: 25
Materials/Techniques: Oak
Creator: Weiss of London
Number of items: 25
Materials/Techniques: Oak
Creator: Weiss of London
Photography
provided by MS Rau Antiques
provided by MS Rau Antiques
Location
MS Rau Antiques
630 Royal Street
New Orleans, LA, 70130
Phone: 877-315-8652
E-Mail: info@rauantiques.com
Dealer Ref. : 29-4970
Ref. : U100611891164
MS Rau Antiques
630 Royal Street
New Orleans, LA, 70130
Phone: 877-315-8652
E-Mail: info@rauantiques.com
Dealer Ref. : 29-4970
Ref. : U100611891164
MONKEY TAIL BEARDS
It's the fad sweeping the nation. I guess it's true, monkey see, monkey do!
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RAINBOW BALLOONS OF FREEDOM
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ARE YOU READY?
Royal wedding sick bag in red.
Hand signed by Lydia Leith.
Screen printed. Open edition.
WHAT A BALL!
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Sunball by Ferdinand Ris
France1970's
An exclusive outdoor furniture by Ferdinand Ris known as the “Sunball”. A German invention for sitting out in the sun. An exclusive discussion piece in the 21st century for a minimal space. The fabric is found in its original state and is in purple colour. The exterior shell is made of fibreglass in a yellow pale colour with aluminium round cups at each side. The top slides down to shut and in the interior there are all necessary features to keep you in there: one round sliding side table on the right side, a backlight for reading and side cushions to sleep on. 35 pieces were made in a span of 2 years by Rosenthal, that later got known as a leading porcelain manufacturer, and ten pieces are known to exist today.
Price
$65,000
Condition*
Excellent.
Excellent.
Measurements
height: 59"
second height: 70"w (open)
depth: 52"
height: 59"
second height: 70"w (open)
depth: 52"
Specifications
Number of items: 1
Materials/Techniques: yellow pale fibreglass, aluminium round cups, purple fabric in its original condition.
Creator: Ferdinand Ris
Number of items: 1
Materials/Techniques: yellow pale fibreglass, aluminium round cups, purple fabric in its original condition.
Creator: Ferdinand Ris
Photography
provided by I4D LTD
provided by I4D LTD
Location
I4D LTD
My i4D is by appointment only 10am-5pm at: The Warehouse, 440 Lafayette street, 2nd floor, New York, 1003 USA,info@myi4d.com
New York City, NY, 10022
Phone: 917.439.1974
E-Mail: info@myi4d.com
Ref. : U11041390942
I4D LTD
My i4D is by appointment only 10am-5pm at: The Warehouse, 440 Lafayette street, 2nd floor, New York, 1003 USA,info@myi4d.com
New York City, NY, 10022
Phone: 917.439.1974
E-Mail: info@myi4d.com
Ref. : U11041390942
BARBIE'S OUT OF WACK
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If Barbie were human-size, she'd stand 6 feet tall with a 36-inch chest, an 18-inch waist, and 33-inch hips.
Galia Slayen, who once battled an eating disorder, wanted to know what a person with these dimensions would look like so she built a life-size Barbie. The result is a freakish-looking woman with spindly legs, a disturbingly skinny waist, and big boobs.
Read more: http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/blogs/sfmoms/detail?entry_id=87778#ixzz1KkyBQHho
OVERTHETOP CLOCK
Fabulous Signed French Dore Bronze Pedestal Clock with Cherubs
France20th century
Outrageous, over-the-top Barbedienne signed (image 4) French pedestal clock with a fabulous marquetry case, intricate gilt ormolu decorations, and frolicking cherubs, too. If you like showstopping beauty, look no farther as this is it! Perfect in most any room of the home, this phenomenal clock will take your breath away. Dynamite in a grand entry foyer, as a ob-jet d'art in the lavish living room, or announcing the hour in the formal dining room. Wherever you deem fit, this fine clock will undoubtedly enhance any room of the home.
The F. Barbedienne foundry was started in Paris in 1838 by Ferdinand Barbedienne and Achille Collas, who was the inventor of a machine that would mechanically reduce statues. They at first produced bronze reductions of antique sculptures of Greek and Roman origin. Their first contract to produce bronzes modeled by a living artist was made in 1843 when they arranged to produce the works of Francois Rude. They barely survived the revolution and financial collapse of 1848 which caused many artists and foundries to declare bankruptcy. Barbedienne actively pursued contracts with the many sculptors of Paris contracting with David D'Angers, Jean-Baptiste Clesinger, and even producing some casts for Antoine Louis Barye as well as others.
Achille Collas died in 1859 leaving Ferdinand Barbedienne as the sole owner of the foundry which by that time had grown to employ over 300 workers at their workshop located at 63 Rue de Lancry in Paris. Ferdinand Barbedienne was made the President of the Reunion of Bronze Makers in 1865 a post he held until 1885. The outbreak of the Franco-Prussian war in 1870 and the shortage of raw metals caused him to have to stop making sculptures but he did receive a contract from the French government for the production of cannons which kept his foundry open. After the war he resumed his casting of sculptures and put even more effort into signing contracts with various sculptors.
Barbedienne Purchased 125 casting models from the late Antoine Louis Barye's sale in 1876. He set about casting and selling editions of these sculptures which was very successful, devoting an entire catalogue to these works. Ferdinand Barbedienne died on March 21 1891 and was mourned by many in the world of sculpture. It was said that he strove to the highest quality in his castings Albert Susse said of him that he was the "pride of the nation" and that that he "carried the splendor of our industry so loftily to all international competitions". The running of the foundry was taken over by Gustave Leblanc, a nephew, and continued the high standards set by M. Barbedienne. The foundry set up agencies in Germany, Britain, and the United States to market their production. Leblanc actively purchased models and production rights form sculptors including Auguste Rodin and the estates of sculptures including Emmanuel Fremiet. The foundry continued under the stewardship of M. Leblanc until 1952.
Price
$28,900
$28,900
Condition*
This clock has not been cleaned or serviced and has no key, therefore it has been priced accordingly.
This clock has not been cleaned or serviced and has no key, therefore it has been priced accordingly.
Measurements
height: 7 ft. 0.8 in.
depth: 12 in.
width/length: 19.25 in.
height: 7 ft. 0.8 in.
depth: 12 in.
width/length: 19.25 in.
Specifications
Number of items: 1
Materials/Techniques: Bronze, mahogany, other hardwoods, a porcelain dial, and gilt ormolu trim.
Creator: Barbedienne
Number of items: 1
Materials/Techniques: Bronze, mahogany, other hardwoods, a porcelain dial, and gilt ormolu trim.
Creator: Barbedienne
Photography
provided by Antiques on Old Plank Road
provided by Antiques on Old Plank Road
Location
Antiques on Old Plank Road
1750 N. Springfield Ave.
Chicago, IL, 60647
Phone: 773-278-4040
E-Mail: info@oldplank.com
Dealer Ref. : dd170
Ref. : U11040682433116
Antiques on Old Plank Road
1750 N. Springfield Ave.
Chicago, IL, 60647
Phone: 773-278-4040
E-Mail: info@oldplank.com
Dealer Ref. : dd170
Ref. : U11040682433116
NILE RIVER DELTA AT NIGHT
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One of the fascinating aspects of viewing Earth at night is how well the lights show the distribution of people. In this view of Egypt, the population is shown to be almost completely concentrated along the Nile Valley, just a small percentage of the country’s land area. Image Credit: NASA
ENTIRE VILLAGE FOR ONLY $782,040
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UP, UP, AND AWAY IN MY BEAUTIFUL, MY BEAUTIFUL BALLOON............
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A hot-air balloon flies over the morning mist near Immenstadt in Allgaeu, southern Germany, on August 24, 2009. (SEBASTIAN WIDMANN/AFP/Getty Images)
55 YEARS OLD NEW
1956 N.O.S. General Electric "Partio" Kitchen / BBQ Cart
American
1950's
An unbelievable find, this 1956 "Partio" cart has never been used! This virtually brand new beauty has been covered up and forgotten until now, and even has its' original vinyl cover, users manual, and factory warranty (now expired). The portable kitchen features two burners, a griddle, and oven. The opposite side is a charcoal barbecue, complete with electric rotisseries. Two solid maple cutting boards lift up for extra surface, and remove for cleaning. The oven door is also removable for cleaning. The oven and stove top both feature lighting, as well. The original two toned vinyl umbrella is also in remarkable condition, and has a tilting mechanism. The unit has an inline transformer, and plugs into a standard 110 volt wall plug. What a find....what a beauty!
Price
$7,500
$7,500
Condition*
Unused NOS (New Old Stock) Condition
Unused NOS (New Old Stock) Condition
Measurements
height: 4 ft. 1.5 in.
second height: 7 ft. 11.5 in.
depth: 32 in.
width/length: 4 ft. 7 in.
height: 4 ft. 1.5 in.
second height: 7 ft. 11.5 in.
depth: 32 in.
width/length: 4 ft. 7 in.
Specifications
Number of items: 1
Materials/Techniques: Various Materials
Creator: General Electric
Number of items: 1
Materials/Techniques: Various Materials
Creator: General Electric
Photography
provided by Off The Wall Antiques
provided by Off The Wall Antiques
Location
Off The Wall Antiques
7325 Melrose Ave.
Los Angeles, CA, 90046
Phone: 323-930-1185
E-Mail: weirdstuff@earthlink.net
Ref. : U11022681201158
Off The Wall Antiques
7325 Melrose Ave.
Los Angeles, CA, 90046
Phone: 323-930-1185
E-Mail: weirdstuff@earthlink.net
Ref. : U11022681201158
ANOTHER "BLACK SWAN"
Often, the most inspiring and beautiful creations come about as the result of a juxtaposition between the classical and the modern, the old and the new. Such is the case in this video, which was filmed by director Spike Jonze, that captures Los Angeles street dancer Lil Buck as he performs an amazing interpretation of “The Dying Swan” from Camille Saint-Saëns’ Carnival of the Animals with a live musical accompaniment by the award-winning cellist Yo-Yo Ma.
Source: http://joemygod.blogspot.com/
Source: http://joemygod.blogspot.com/
LOCAL SONGS OF VICTORY
The video was shot in Duboce Park, San Francisco at the Harvey Milk recreation center and sung by a local group of men!
Ironically the song has also become the offical theme for the World Champion Giants.
CUT BY GLACIERS
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Northwest Greenland Canyons
On March 29, 2011, Operation IceBridge flew between deep canyons and over glaciers along the northwest coast of Greenland. IceBridge, now in its third year, makes annual campaigns in the Arctic and Antarctic where science flights monitor glaciers, ice sheets and sea ice.
Image Credit: NASA/Michael Studinger
Image Credit: NASA/Michael Studinger
ECGOLOGICALLY CORRECT MAIL POSSIBLE
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http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2011/04/12/DDNQ1IT9EE.DTL
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