Art Deco 20-30s Mermaid & Nude on Dolphin with Starburst glass shade. 
This style of table lamp was typically made of spelter (zinc alloy) and usually featured mythical creatures. 
Possible Frankart, NY.

The glass shade is a STARBURST pattern most  likely hand blown in Czechoslovakia.

Previously owned.
Dimensions:
13x5x12 
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ART DECO 1920s-30s Mermaid &#38; Nude maiden on Dolphin with hand blown STARBURST glass shade

Vintage Handblown Pulled Glass Vase ( likely Murano.) Yellow and brown tones. Trumpet shaped top with scalloped shaped edge.

The red allow points to the spot at which the glassblower’s yellow ended. It is not damage. It’s an artist imperfection. It’s a very smooth indent about the size of a female fingertip. 
  

Previously owned.
Dimensions:
11”x6”x3”
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Vintage Pulled Glass Vase Mid 20th Century

Pair of Sasaki Black Crystal vases.
Made in 1970s by famous Sasaki Glass Company established in Japan 1902.
Condition is excellent with a few light scratches as seen in detailed photos. Note the Sasaki label on one vase.
Previously owned.
Dimensions:
4” circumference  x 5” height
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1970s Modernist Sasaki Japanese Black Crystal Vases

Likely Dalian Glass Vase Pair. Produced 1950s to 60s. Swirled handblown ‘snowflake’ style with ruffled edge tops. Beautiful condition. See photos. Previously owned.
Dimensions:
3” circumference at widest x 9” H
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Pair Swirled Hand Blown Glass Vases ( likely Dalian Glass co.)  1950s to 60s

Royal Doulton THE MEDICANT figure. Part of the RD Middle Eastern Heritage Series. Designed by Leslie Harradine. Issued 1929-1969.

Previously owned. Beautiful condition. See photos.
Dimensions:
5.5w x 8 tall x 3 deep
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Royal Doulton The Medicant Bone China Figurine HN 1365

1970s Italian porcelain cherubs. Most likely Bassano or in the style of Bassano. Group of 3 musicians plus 2 single musician figures.
Group of three is 5 1/2” tall x 5 1/2” wide x 3 1/2” deep.
The two single cherubs are 5 1/4” tall x 2 1/2” 

Condition is good but with signs of long display. Damage as seen in detailed photos. The single lute player has broken wing (included) and end of lute is chipped off.

The single flute player has chips as shown in photos.

Preowned. 
Dimensions:
Shown in description
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Porcelain  Italian Cherub Musicians likely Bassano Made in 1970s

Made in Italy in 1970s.
Very delicate bisque. Several bits of damage. A tiny piece missing from the higher angel’s hair. The top 1/3 of the leaf is missing (to the right of the log at the front.) There are several small chips off the foliage on the base.
Previously owned.
Well cared for by previous owner who probably dusted them too vigorously . 
Dimensions:
6” w. X 2” deep x 4” high at tallest spot
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Italian Bisque Cherubs on Teeter Totter 1970s

Arnaldo Giannelli alabaster bust of a Young Woman with certificate of Authenticity.  Giannelli lived until 2005. He was a renowned sculptor. There is no base. I believe it originally had one. The sculpture is signed A. Giannelli on the underside.The exact date of this piece is not known.

Previously owned. It has several dark surface scuffs. See photos for details.
Dimensions:
6.5” H x 4” W x 3.25” Depth
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Arnaldo Giannelli alabaster Bust of Young Woman

Two handbeaded Indiginous Medallions on beaded necklaces 
And
two hand beaded indigenous hair ties.

Traditional patterns.
3 1/2” medallion with navy blue centre design on 26” ( from end to end.)

3 1/2” medallion with light blue centre design on 26” (from end to end) necklace.
One beaded loop tassel  unattached from anchor bead 3rd from left (see photos.) 

Two matching hand beaded hair ties. Traditional pattern. 2” circles with deer skin ties.

All purchased in Ontario in 1975.




Dimensions:
See descriptions
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First Nations Woodland Tribes Handbeaded Medallions and Hair Ties Early 1970s Ontario

Beautiful hand made First Nations beaded white mask on leather necklace . The mask is approximately 3” x 3” . The leather necklace is approx 12” long with a break in it.

Purchased in Ontario in 1975.
Dimensions:
See description
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First Nations Hand beaded small Mask Early 1970s

Beautiful handmade beaded Turtle Medallion with matching necklace. 
Made in Ontario in 1970s. The turtle has a raised carapace. Such skilled artistry by an unnamed Indigenous artist. The turtle has a 3” diameter with a 16” long necklace. Purchased in Ontario in 1975.
Dimensions:
3” diameter with 16” necklace
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First Nations handmade beaded Turtle Medallion with matching Necklace. 1970s

1970s Lamps Pair. Cut crystal diamond pattern (possibly Waterford - they made this style of lamp) with brass decorations on marble and brass base.
Both lamps are working but should be rewired as they are 50+ years old.

Previously owned.
Dimensions:
37”x 6” x 6”
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Pair of Vintage Crystal, Brass &#38; Marble Lamps 1960s - 70s

PYREX Brand Glassware vintage Flask. Made in USA for SILEX. 
Mostly likely formerly used in a classroom for demonstrations. 
The black cloth was placed inside to provide contrast so the brand stamps would be visible.

Previously owned.
Dimensions:
6” x 6” x 2”
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Vintage PYREX flask 

Cinnabar Lacquerware Carved decorative plate. Damages as shown in photos 
Previously owned. Date unknown.
Dimensions:
7 1/4 across , 1 1/2” high
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Vintage Asian Cinnabar Lacquerware Carved Plate

Chinese Laughing Buddha from the Chinese Republic Era (1912-1949.)
Porcelain. In excellent condition. Makers mark stamp on bottom.
Traditional Famille Rose colours.
Previously owned.
Dimensions:
6 1/2. X 4 1/2 X 4 1/2
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Porcelain Laughing Buddha Chinese Republic Era (1912- 1949)

Original painting by Dutch Canadian artist Doreen Wittenbols titled SUNDAY MORNING III. Dated 1997 and signed by the artist. Provenance included. On canvas.

Previously owned.
Dimensions:
30 inches x 30 inches
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1997 Original Painting ´SUNDAY MORNING III’ Doreen Wittenbols Artist

Vintage Japanese Porcelain Dish. 
Kutani pattern. Most likely early 20th Century. This style is known for its vivid red and gold colours. Has a circular indent possibly for small bowl or cup (missing.) Makers stamp on back. 

Previously owned.
Dimensions:
8.5 x 4.5 x 1 approx
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Vintage Japanese Porcelain Dish ´Kutani ´ pattern 

Asian carved wooden printing block. Age unknown. Most likely used in a paper or textile plant.
Previously owned.
Dimensions:
Approx 5 inches wide
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Vintage Asian carved wooden Printing Block

1970s Japanese Lacquer panels with mother of pearl overlays in shapes of birds. Brass hanger.
Some damage to overlay as seen in photos.
Previously owned.
Dimensions:
36x 12 x 3/4 inch
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Japanese Black Lacquer Panel with Mother of Pearl overlay Bird Design 

Traditional Mohawk Corn Husk Mask by Unknown Indigenous Artist.
Purchased in Ontario in 1975.
It was woven by a highly skilled artist in the traditional manner from strips of corn husk. Beautiful craftsmanship. 
In excellent condition. See photos 

Dimensions:
15 x 12 inches approx 
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First Nations Iroquois Mohawk Corn Husk Mask 1970s Unknown Artist

THE BIRTH OF MANKIND painted carving by Plains Cree Artist DON McLEAY . Signed and dated by the artist on the back of the cedar panel.

Original artwork created in 1975.
Purchased directly from the artist by my late husband in 1975.

Several scuffs and a chip on top right corner on the paint. See photos.

Photo of the artist taken in 1980 by Amber Sandy ( via FLICKR /antefixus21)
at the raising of his red cedar  totem at Toronto Native Canadian Centre 16 Spadina Rd Toronto.

I personally met the artist in Toronto in 1975.
Dimensions:
13 3/4. X 24 3/4. X 3/4 inch
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Original  Art THE BIRTH OF MANKIND by Plains Cree Artist DON McLEAY painted cedar 1975 

Vintage 1950s Glass Tumblers . Eleven etched glasses with various designs. Patters include: 2 glasses with laurel leaf pattern, 1 glass Libby Symphony, 4 Hughes Cornflower, 1 with parallel horizontal ridges, 1 polka dot .
Various dimensions.

Dimensions:
Various
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1950s Glass Tumblers Various Styles

Group of 5 small 1950s crystal glasses of various styles and sizes.
Previously owned.
Dimensions:
Various
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1950s small crystal glasses 

Vintage, 50s to 70s Frosted Glass small Pitcher with   sugar finish’ and silver plated rim . Pitcher measures 6 inches tall and 4 inches wide. 
Also, small glass woven style basket. Basket measures  2.5 x 2 x 2.5 inches. 

Previously owned.
Dimensions:
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Vintage Frosted Glass Pitcher &#38; Glass Basket

Hamilton (Ontario, Canada) SELLER MANAGED Downsizing Online Auction - Tragina Avenue North

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Wooden yarn swift with hand-forged iron crank, stand 22.5 x 19 in, height floor to crank 22 in, four 18.5 x 6 in spindles, crank approx 2 x 3 x 3.5 in, overpainted, functional decorative fiber tool

wooden yarn swift with iron crank

Full front view of wooden yarn swift showing overall structure and crank

Close-up of lower frame corner with iron support bracket and bolts

Alternate lower frame angle highlighting rust on iron bracket and paint wear

Antique reddish-brown overpainted wood swift featuring four hand-carved spindles on a rectangular wooden stand, iron side crank and support brackets showing rust and wear

Vintage Primitive Wooden Yarn Swift

Unknown date or place of origin.
This vintage yarn swift appears to have handforged crank and crank support. 
The wooden spindles appear hand carved.
Unfortunately it was overpainted at some point.

Yarn swifts were used by hand spinners and weavers to turn hanks of yarn into balls. 
This antique is both functional and decorative.

Measurements:

- stand  22 1/2 x 19 inches
-from floor to crank  22 inches
-four spindles each  18 1/2. X 6 inches 
- handforged crank 2 x 3 x 3 1/2 approx
Dimensions:
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Lot #65: Vintage Primative Yarn Swift

Only Available Pickup Date/Time: Sun, May 03 2026 Category A: 11:00 AM - 01:45 PM

Pickup Location: Tragina Avenue North, Hamilton, ON, L8H 5C7 View Map (opens in new window)

Lot #65: Vintage Primative Yarn Swift

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Only Available Pickup Date/Time: Sun, May 03 2026 Category A: 11:00 AM - 01:45 PM

Pickup Location: Tragina Avenue North, Hamilton, ON, L8H 5C7 View Map (opens in new window)

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