Red Orange Agate and Crystal Geode Bookends

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This is a beautiful set of natural geode bookends made from Brazilian Agate. They have been cut and highly polished on the face and inner surfaces to show a pretty natural green and gold banding on the outer rim and a gorgeous red orange Agate banding center surrounded by crystals. The outside of one side of the rock is exposed quartz.

There are a few chips which is common for this material and this has been reflected in the reduced price. A super nice, one of a kind set that would make a super gift!!

They measure 5" wide x 4" tall x 2 3" thick and weigh in at just under 3 lbs.

A Wonderful Time: An Intimate Portrait of the Good Life by Slim Aarons First Edition

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RECENTLY REDUCED: A coveted and rare book at a great price*. This over-sized coffee table hardcover is a Must-Have for anyone in the Design Field! Slim Aarons was a family photographer to the rich in the 70's. The casual pictures he took in-between portraits became it's own book, detailing the lives of the Rich and Famous in un-retouched photos. More than the people in the pictures, their backdrops capture historical design elements created by the best of their day.

This first edition, first printing says "Printed in Italy" and DOES NOT SAY "Copyright" with a date. Research indicates one of the reasons a book does not have a copyright date is because the author did not have 100% approval from all parties (people in the photographs), therefore it cannot legally be copyrighted. Other online references to the different editions of this book, do things like count pages etc, indicating there may be less pictures in later editions (didn't get that approval to put their picture in his book so had to be removed?) The Library of Congress number clearly shows it was published in 1974. The dust jacket is in good condition with a slight tear at the upper left, and upper right corners and bottom edge with some sun fading on the edge where it was stacked on the coffee table, otherwise the book itself is in very good condition.

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Cathrineholm Scandinavian Lotus Bowl - Cobalt Blue on White

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Truly a gorgeous bright Cobalt Blue on White Cathrineholm Enamelware Lotus bowl.

This "retro" design has become a favorite of designers and collectors, and GSH is delighted to be able to offer this piece!

The company was founded in 1907 and closed in 1968. One of their most famous designers was Grete Prytz Kittelsen, who did not design the lotus pattern, although she was responsible for the shape and materials. The lotus pattern was created by Arne Clausen, a decorator working at Cathrineholm in the 1960′s. The lotus pattern became a signature piece for the company when Norwegian housewives favored the pattern, or that is the way the "legend" goes.

Measuring 9.5" and 4" tall, it is in wonderful vintage condition with no chips, flea bites, etc. As seen in the photo, there are 2 very slight and minor surface scratches on one of the blue petals and only minimal wear on the bottom.

CARE: This piece is over 50 years old and not microwave or dishwasher safe - simply hand wash with a gentle soap and wash cloth for many more years of display and use.

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