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Collectable because of their combined historical and practical value. Some glasses measured up to two hours, used at a time when church pews were designed by the Inquisition to torture the human back. Shipís hourglasses were calibrated to the half hours of the shipís watch, and if the helmsman didnít turn the glass too early it actually doubled in defining longitude. Navigators tried to keep count of the hours: the galleons wrecked on the Western Australian reefs remind us of the perils of incorrectly kept time. To appreciate the important symbolism of the hourglass observe, Renaissance painted still lives, also called Vanitas, filled with symbolism and morals. They very often depict hourglasses. Learn More

Classic campaign glasses used by Victorian gentry and Army & Navy to observe while able to take notes and sketch. Sturdy 19th C. binoculars on elegant beautifully crafted mini-tripod. Binoculars were a Victorian invention and were much easier to use than the one lens drawn out telescope. Learn More

The game of Solitaire is reputed to have been invented by a nobleman confined in the Bastille prison during the early years of the French Revolution. The game is played with 36 marbles. The object is to eliminate all but one marble, which should ideally end up in the center of the game board. Solitaire Di VeneziaÖindividually hand blown glass marbles, full of color, against a solid ebony board. Art in itself, functional and fun as solitaire. Learn More

Thereís more than just chess to this coolly refined little game table. Game tables made for Armies on the move always served multiple functions: end table, shaving bench, breakfast plateau. Two drawers hold chess and checker game sets. Or socks and ties. Spyglass and writing paper. Inlaid precious wood game board, classic mosaic-intarsia. Brass corners to protect against the rigors of transport. Elegantly curved hardwood legs with brass finials. Learn More

Black Metal Swirl Design with Glass Hurricane (Set of 2) Learn More

Titanium Metal Circular Design with Glass Hurricane (Set of 2) Learn More

Made from Iron and Fir wood- pillar candle is suggested. Handmade beautifully with glass insert included. Learn More

Made from Iron and Fir wood- pillar candle is suggested. Handmade beautifully with glass insert included. Learn More

Inspired by a vintage glass technique and the twinkle of sun reflecting off Caribbean seas, this luminous mercury glass bowl with four polished aluminum legs in the center is balanced elegantly when filled with decorative accents. Learn More