MID CENTURY MODERN FRENCH BRONZE CAR AUTOMOBILE MASCOT HOOD ORNAMENT

MID CENTURY MODERN FRENCH BRONZE CAR AUTOMOBILE MASCOT HOOD ORNAMENT

This beautifully made antique bronze bird is artist signed "M. Burton" who was known for making bronzes in the early to mid 1900s.  It is also marked "Made in France"  and bears the posh retailer's name "Nil Melior New York" who's shop was located inside the landmark hotel, Waldorf Astoria, on Park Avenue in Midtown Manhattan. This retailer described themselves as being exclusive motor car accessories headquarters. This finally made bronze was in good company with French R. Lalique crystal.automobile mascots and so much more in the exclusive retail showroom for New York's wealthiest visitors in the age of the automobile. Stylistically, this bird would fit very nicely in an Art Deco collection and also in a mid century modern setting. During the 1930s and 40s these two styles often overlapped. This bronze bird has a small track on either side that would slip into a rail on top of a car hood as a unique hood ornament chosen by the owner of the car rather than the car manufacturer. Very unusual! Very hard to find! Excellent condition. Measures 4 1/4 inches tall.

Gannon's Antiques and Arts Center is a huge 20,000 square-foot antiques Mall. It is owner operated and family run. We buy entire collections or a single antique.  We are always seeking the best! You can find us on the Internet at Gannonsantiques.com or friend us on Facebook to see our latest acquisitions.  We also have over 350 videos from which you can select for greater visual detail.

The large & active antiques Mall is just two hours away from Miami or Tampa. It is very close to Naples and Sanibel Island. Cape Coral and Estero & Bonita Springs are our sister cities.

LOUIS VUITTON COLLECTION, VINTAGE TRUNKS, VALISES, PURSES AND ATTACHÉCASES

Louis Vuitton luggage abounds at Gannon's Antiques and Art Mall! We acquired a large collection from a single owner which includes an antique Louis Vuitton motoring trunk which was used on the back of a Rolls-Royce, Bentley or other equally beautiful car in the 1920s before automobiles had actual trunks. Also included in this collection is a large duffel bag, a garment bag, three different types of attaché cases including the very desirable president attaché case!  They are all guaranteed authentic. At Gannon's Antiques we are always seeking fine authentic Louis Vuitton, Hermes and other top designer accessories. If you have a collection or a fine single item that you want to sell, please contact us.

Gannon's Antiques and Arts Center is a huge 20,000 square-foot antiques Mall. It is owner operated and family run. We buy entire collections or a single antique.  We are always seeking the best! You can find us on the Internet at Gannonsantiques.com or friend us on Facebook to see our latest acquisitions.  We also have over 350 videos from which you can select for greater visual detail on our Youtube Channel.

The large & active antiques Mall is just two hours away from Miami or Tampa. It is very close to Naples and Sanibel Island. Cape Coral and Estero & Bonita Springs are our sister cities.

ANTIQUE PORCELAIN COVERED WAGON CHINA DOLL, CIVIL WAR LETTER

Newly acquired from a local retired resident… This antique doll comes with an original letter dated 1862, which was during the Civil War, gifting the doll to a cousin since the owner was now too old to play with her doll.

It was written from Oswego, New York to her cousin whom she had never met in Cazenovia, New York.

Part of the letter reads… "I used to play with when I was a girl. I kept it very choice and now as my doll days are over to return no more, I give it to Cousin Garrie.

This auction includes the doll, the letter and it's envelope and an additional piece of paper with the history of the family, included as well.  

The gift in 1862 was for the doll head only which was put on a Civil War era body after receiving it. Realize that during the 1850s and 60s toys were very scarce. They were loved and passed down from generation to generation as special treasured items.  Unlike today's disposable society, toys were mended and reused.

This brown eyed, porcelain head doll measures approximately 16 inches tall. The pants and petticoat are original to the Civil War era body. The breast plate was not originally attached to the head and the kid hands have been replaced.

The face is beautifully painted with long eyebrows, red lips and rosy cheeks. Her hair is parted down the middle. She is obviously American in style although these early porcelain head dolls were often made in Germany who where leaders in the doll industry. What we are offering in this auction is a hard-to-find antique doll with an impeccable history/provenance. 

Gannon's Antiques and Arts Center is a huge 20,000 square-foot antiques Mall. It is owner operated and family run. We buy entire collections or a single antique.  We are always seeking the best! You can find us on the Internet at Gannonsantiques.com or friend us on Facebook to see our latest acquisitions.  We also have over 350 videos from which you can select for greater visual detail.

The large & active antiques Mall is just two hours away from Miami or Tampa. It is very close to Naples and Sanibel Island. Cape Coral and Estero & Bonita Springs are our sister cities. 

NATIVE AMERICAN ANTIQUES, POTTERY OLLA, ZIA, ACOMA, HOPI, NAVAJO

This is an overview of Native American pottery that I acquired in the Southwest, New Mexico.

I found examples of Zia pottery,

Hopi pottery,

beautiful Acoma Indian pottery

and even a huge Navajo Dine pottery olla.

They will be traveling back to Florida to my antiques Mall at the end of the summer.

Gannon's Antiques and Arts Center is a huge 20,000 square-foot antiques Mall. It is owner operated and family run. We buy entire collections or a single antique.  We are always seeking the best! You can find us on the Internet at Gannonsantiques.com or friend us on Facebook to see our latest acquisitions.  We also have over 350 YouTube videos from which you can select for greater visual detail  or subscribe to our cnannel for the latest inventory updates!

The large & active antiques Mall is just two hours away from Miami or Tampa. It is very close to Naples and Sanibel Island. Cape Coral and Estero & Bonita Springs are our sister cities. 

Antique store, antiques mall in Fort Myers, Florida

Gannon's Antiques and Art Mall in Fort Myers, Florida is home to a variety of antique dealers which add to the inventory selection!  

As you can see,no space is left unused by this dealer at Gannon's Antiques Mall. She is one of our most active and most knowledgeable Antique Dealers in South Florida.  

Her booth often includes rare bakelite jewelry, hard to find pottery including Teco, antique dolls and toys to name just a few! The inventory is always changing and we love to see what she's going to bring in next. Lots of rare items at reasonable  prices is what you'll find in her booth when you visit Southwest Florida's finest Antique Mall!

Gannon's Antiques and Arts Center is a huge 20,000 square-foot antiques Mall. It is owner operated and family run. We buy entire collections or a single antique We are always seeking the best! The large & active antiques Mall is just two hours away from Miami and Tampa. It is very close to Naples and Sanibel Island. Cape Coral and Estero & Bonita Springs are our sister cities.

ART DECO ANTIQUES AT GANNONS ANTIQUES MALL

DECO, DECO, DECO, with a little Art Nouveau thrown in for good measure!  

We have added to our already impressive inventory of truly remarkable Art Deco pieces.

Whether it's artwork, objects d' art, or furniture and accents, we have what is arguably the most comprehensive collection of Art Deco and Art Nouveau in Southwest Florida!  See it for yourself at Gannon's Antiques!

We buy entire collections or a single antique.  We are always seeking the best! The 20,000 square-foot Antiques Mall is just two hours away from Miami and Tampa. It is very close to Naples and Sanibel Island. Cape Coral and Estero & Bonita Springs are our sister cities. 

ANTIQUE SILVER, GEORG JENSEN STERLING SILVER ACANTHUS 178 pcs FLATWARESET

Just in at Gannon's Antiques Mall… A huge and fabulous antique sterling silver flatware set made by one of the foremost silversmiths of all time, Georg Jensen, in the elegant acanthus pattern which was designed by Johan Rhode in 1917.  

This incredible set features 13 sterling silver flatware pieces per guest with enough to serve 12 guests plus 22 serving pieces!

Over the decades, pieces have been added to make this a tremendous 178 piece set! Everything is in very good condition and there are no monograms on any pieces.

There are 3 varying Georg Jensen hallmarks.

This service for 12  is still stored in the original labled Georg Jensen custom fitted flatware keepsake trays. Obviously, it was passed down from a very wealthy estate. This is the first time it is available to the public since it was originally acquired! A true estate treasure!

We also acquired her family's beautiful S. Kirk & Son five piece sterling silver repousse tea set with the matching repoussé sterling silver tray and 24 sterling silver S. Kirk & Son matching repoussé goblets!

This exquisite Georg Jensen flatware set includes the following pieces…

12 dinner knives                   9 7/8 inches             85g total weight   

12 dinner forks                     7 7/8                        60g  

12 luncheon knives              7 7/8                        57g total weight

12 luncheon forks                 6 5/8                       39g

12 fish/salad forks                6 5/8                        44g

12 dessert forks                    6                              30g  total weight

12 cocktail forks                  6 1/4                         25g

(2 with barbed tines)

12 fish knives (solid)           8 1/4                         48g

12 butter knives                   6 3/4                         33g  total weight

12 round soup spoons         6 5/8                         48g

12 teaspoons                       7                               40g

12 dessert spoons                5 5/8                         27g

12 Demitasse spoons          3 3/4                         10g

ALSO INCLUDED ARE THE FOLLOWING ADDITIONAL 22 SERVING PIECES...

Fish Serving set.  One large pierced fork                 10 inches      122 g

                             

Fish Serving set.  One matched flat server               11 inches       133g

One large casserole ladle                                          9 inches        119g

Large 4 prong serving fork                                         9 1/2             118g

One gravy/sauce ladle with side spouts                        8                 69g

Salad serving set.  One oval bowl spoon                    8 1/8             67g

Salad serving set    4 prong fork                                  8 1/8             78g

One cake knife                                                             8 7/8             71g   

 
One sugar shovel spoon                                               4 1/4             24g

Two cheese knives                                                      7 1/2           60g total weight

One large two-pronged cold meat fork                        9 inches       60g total weight

One medium two-pronged cold meat fork (solid)            8 inches         47g

   

One Butter knife (solid blade weighted handle)           6 inches     35g total weight  

                      

1 additional small spoon for serving                              5 5/8           26g

One short round berry spoon                                          4 1/8           22g

Two 3-prong seafood forks                                            5 5/8           25g

One small 2 prong cocktail fork                                     4 3/4           16g

Serving set - spoon                                                       7 3/4           65g total weight

Serving set - fork                                                          7 3/4           62g total weight

One small oval serving spoon                                        6 3/4           54g

* All measurements and weights are approximate and per each individual item.  Total weight means the item has a mix of sterling silver and stainless.

Gannon's Antiques Mall is always actively seeking fine sterling silver for our customers. You can search our extensive website or find us on YouTube with over 350 videos. Or friend  us on Facebook and see the latest items as they come in our Antique store. The inventory constantly changes

ANTIQUES MALL IN FT. MYERS,FLORIDA

Gannon's Antiques Mall in Fort Myers Florida is the largest in the area. It boasts 20,000 ft.². The inventory is massive and the selection unending! Only two hours from Miami and two hours from Tampa,it is very easy to get to. Also it is very close to Naples,Fl and Sanibel Island. They buy and sell antiques every day. One item or an entire household, Gannon's Antiques Mall is always seeking to purchase the best. Click here to see our YouTube Videos

MINIATURE SOUTHWEST NATIVE AMERICAN INDIAN BASKET

I JUST ACQUIRED A COLLECTION OF VERY BEAUTIFUL MINI BASKETS. 

THE 80-YEAR-OLD LOCAL RESIDENT TOLD ME THESE WERE HER UNCLES'S WHO PASSED AWAY ABOUT 25 YEARS AGO. HE ACQUIRED THEM ON HIS HONEYMOON WHEN HE LIVED IN CALIFORNIA AND TRAVELED THROUGHOUT THE SOUTHWEST. FIGURING BACK IN TIME SHE THOUGHT HE WOULD HAVE BEEN MARRIED BETWEEN THE 1920S AND 1940S.

THE WEAVING IS VERY FINE. I AM NOT SURE IF THEY WERE MADE BY THE PIMA INDIANS OR A DIFFERENT TRIBE. 

THE CONDITION IS REMARKABLY GOOD.

This is a shot from above. Each one is like a perfect miniature work of art! 

ANTIQUE MINIATURE BASKET #2

Imagine starting to weave with a square base and ending up with a round upper rim!

I find the workmanship extraordinary.

ANTIQUE NATIVE AMERICAN SOUTHWEST MINIATURE BASKET #3

This one has beautiful openwork.

Even a spider would have trouble competing with this weaver!

ANTIQUE NATIVE AMERICAN SOUTHWEST MINIATURE BASKET #4

This one is fairly tightly woven. 

The bottom is as pretty as the top!

We are always looking for great antique Native American Indian baskets and pottery.  We buy antiques every day. Click here to visit Gannon's Antiques Mall website. You can see other Native American Antiques we carry or contact us about yours.

COLLECTION OF VINTAGE FLY FISHING LURES

This is a collection of 38 fly fishing lures in a display box. I'm not a flyfisherman but some of these look really cool.

There appears to be several different types of material used. 

We sell a lot of vintage and antique Lures, fishing-rod's, nets and other antique fishing memorabilia as we get it in.

NEW DEALER AT GANNON'S ANTIQUES MALL, FORT MYERS, FLORIDA

We have a new dealer and Gannon's Antiques Mall. He sells handcrafted pens. They're very unique, Especially the bolt action ones with bullet tip!

They would make a great gift for an office coworker, birthday gift, Father's Day or Christmas.

The prices are really reasonable.

A nice selection that will surely please any taste.

We are happy to have these pens as a new addition to our antiques Mall.