Month: July 2017

I put some of my Antiques to use on a daily basis. Vintage Cast Iron Cookware might as well not be considered Antique.  At least as far as I am concerned.  I use mine often.

Las Vegas in the middle of summer is easily hitting 110°F daytime temperatures.  For some that is not conducive for enjoying a hot bowl of Chili.

Many reserve that cuisine for chilling winter days.

Not me.  I enjoy Chili year round.  Additionally Chili isn’t at it’s best, unless you have cornbread as a side to accompany it.

On a hot day outside I often drag out the crock-pot to make a batch of chili to avoid heating up the kitchen.  While I am a cast iron connoisseur, I am certainly not firing up some charcoal and Dutch Oven cooking when it is a scorching +110°F outside either.  Thinking about getting the kitchen oven up to 425°F for a batch of cornbread, doesn’t sound too appealing either.  That heats the whole house up.

This is where vintage Cast Iron meets the modern Counter-top Convection Oven.  The combination works well together and doesn’t kick my air conditioner on more than normal.

Now I am sitting back enjoying a bowl of Chili.  Dipping my hot buttered corn sticks in some maple syrup.  What a killer combination.  Both in the cooking technique, as well as the food paring.

In this business a special buy comes along every so often.  This is one such instance.  One of those buys that makes you have to run to the bank to get more cash.  With hopes it won’t be sold out from under you, while you are gone.

This is a stunning, quite large stone carving.  It is raised on a custom wooden base made just for this carving.

This is a large Jade carved Horse.  The stone horse by itself (Not including the wood stand) weighs 89lbs.  This is all one piece but shows striations between some of the colors.

This was tested extensively at many locations on the horse.  Using an electronic Presidium Gem Tester, this statue was tested at all the different color ranges.  Testing Jade, in various ranges of Nephrite Jade, Spinach Jade, and Jadeite.

Dimensions from tail to nose is approximately: 23.5 inches

Dimensions at the largest width is: 6.5 inches

Dimensions from the stone base to the tip of the ears is: 15 inches

The history from the seller on this carved Jade was it was purchased 38 years ago.

The current retail value of this ranges between $4000 and $5000.  In the right retail setting, perhaps more?

Interested Buyers can contact Marilyn at 702-378-6052.  But we aren’t even sure we can part with it?  It might depend on any offer.

This is local inspection and pick-up only.  We will not ship.

This is currently located in Nevada USA

We have been in the Antique business for over 25 years.

This is a beautiful rare find.  This multi faceted cut Amethyst stone set in 925 Silver.  The Stone has been verified tested using an electronic Presidium gem tester.  The Silver setting is stamped 925

Approximately 25mm X 28mm (1 x 1 1/16 inches) across the face. Approximately 20mm  (3/4 inch) “Depth” (Top “table” of the “crown”, to “cutlet” the bottom point.

The 925 Silver setting band is about 20mm (3/4 inch) high, or wide, including the decorative chain filigree that surrounds the base.

It is believed this is Rose de France amethyst or a piece similar.  For now this piece is being left as is with its old patina.  It is not being cleaned.  While the stone is not in mint condition under a X10 loop, to the naked eye, this is stunning.

Currently Priced to sell at $478.98
Depending on further evaluation/appraisal price may go up?
Buy it now to get this listed price.

Vendor #24
Charleston Antique Mall
560 S. Decatur Blvd
Las Vegas, Nevada   89107
702 228-4783
Click for Map to street address 
Glass 6ft case just inside the main entrance
Early 2016 we expanded into a Booth area too – Ask front desk for both of our locations
Gemstone lapidary specimens finished and Raw
Amethyst Geodes cut and polished
Carved Stone Asian figures – Amethyst, Fluorite, Jade, etc
High end collectibles, Lalique, Baccarat, Crystal, Purses
Sterling & Costume Jewelry
Art & Unique Collectibles

Collects – Sells – Buys
High End used-opened Merchandise and Merchandising products

The is a mineral specimen of Black Tourmaline.

Tourmaline in general is a Crystalline Boron Silicate mineral, compounded with other elements such as aluminum, iron, lithium, magnesium, and potassium.  It is found in a variety of colors.

Black indicates it is rich in iron.  Opaque Black such as this specimen has the highest magnetic possibilities.

Classified as a semi-precious gemstone.  Also know as Schori or Dravite.

Dravite is a Brown colored form that is rich in magnesium and sodium.  Tourmaline is also found as deep green (Chromium and Vanadium Dravite)

There are reds, raspberry, pink, green, and nearly colorless.  Nearly every color imaginable.  Colored by minerals or natural radiation.

Tourmaline is one of the Metaphysical Healing stones. Shown here in its raw form.

One of the premier talisman of protection.  A Psychic shield to deflect and dispel negative energies.  A powerful grounding stone that provides a path between the Earth and Human Spirit.

Description: Antique or Vintage “Quadruple Plate” Victorian era Tray by “James W Tufts”.  Some might refer to this as a Calling Card Tray.   The bottom side is Hallmark stamped and is numbered 1429.  The dimensions are approximately 8 inches at the hypotenuse.  Piece is being sold as is, as found, with its beautiful patina.  No cleaning is being performed.

From history we found what might be interesting to know.  James W Tufts was a famous American Silversmith who worked in Boston, Massachusetts.  From 1875 to 1895.

We believe this piece to be rare.  At the time we were researching we were unable to find any on-line images of this particular piece.

For Sale at $118.00

(Going in the shop 7/2/2017)

Vendor #24
Charleston Antique Mall
560 S. Decatur Blvd
Las Vegas, Nevada   89107
702 228-4783
Click for Map to street address 
Glass 6ft case just inside the main entrance
Early 2016 we expanded into a Booth area too – Ask front desk for both of our locations
Gemstone lapidary specimens finished and Raw
Amethyst Geodes cut and polished
Carved Stone Asian figures – Amethyst, Fluorite, Jade, etc
High end collectibles, Lalique, Baccarat, Crystal, Purses
Sterling & Costume Jewelry
Art & Unique Collectibles

Collects – Sells – Buys
High End used-opened Merchandise and Merchandising products