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Picked up this stunning Shona Sculpture today. This is an artist signed piece.
Approximate dimensions are 7 inches by 20 inches.

This style of art is rather new to me. But I find I am drawn to the simplistic and tasteful lines of the sculpture.

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
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Have you bought, sold, or collected these? They are often found in older homes, garages, shops, and barns. Below is some brief history. Please share your knowledge of these by adding a comment.

Many of the throw-able “fire grenades” were filled with CTC, a.k.a carbon tetrachloride. This liquid vaporized and inhibited the combustion process. An effective fire extinguisher.

Some early models were filled with salt water but CTC was much more effective. CTC extinguishers were withdrawn in the 1950’s due to the chemical’s toxicity. Exposure in high concentrations of CTC damages the nervous system and internal organs.

These “fire grenades” were once sold door to door by salesmen for the Red Comet Manufacturing Company. Red Comet started in Denver in 1919.

Should you break one of these and spill the liquid in a public place or building now days, you would more than likely be faced with a hazmat type of cleanup situation.

The company is still around, now out of Englewood, Colorado. The company now sells brand name portable fire extinguishers.

 

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

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

This Just Sold !

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

Sterling Silver Chandelier Style Pierced Earrings
Displaying and available in-store 12/26/2015

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

Sterling Silver “Double Amber” Clip Style Earrings
Signed by Artist” Rebecca Collins

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

Stunning Lizard Enhancer Pendant

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

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