KIM RONEMUS INTERIORS

Reflected surfaces make for fabulous walls. Lined up along a hallway or powder room, or staggered vertically on a wall, these vintage mirrors, with just the right amount of “distress” in the silvered coverage make for a beautiful play of light and reflection; and the artfully worn matte green painted frames bring texture and added interest to modern and eclectic interiors alike.

Condition: Good vintage. Signs of age. Hook backings are in great condition.

Description: Set of 4, wood framed mirrors, painted green.

Measurements (approximately): 12” Dia. Overall (including wood frame), 8” Dia. Glass (excluding wood frame), 2” Thick

I have always been attracted to Hotel Silver mostly because of its heft and clean, modern lines. This piece caught my eye because of its fabulous shape and, it’s a perfect size for a desk catchall; a jewelry dish to sit on top of a bureau or vanity; or a receptacle for Q tips and cotton squares in a bathroom. It’s stamped “Hotel Martha Washington” on the bottom.. The hotel, which opened in 1903, was an all-woman hotel with rooms for long term rental on 29th Street, off of Fifth Avenue. Many will be compelled to polish this handsome piece till it shines, but I love the grey/black patina as it oxidizes.

Model 03562A 100Z

Condition: Great. Signs of age.

Description: Rare Hotel Martha Washington Hotel Silver Dish. Made sometime in early 20th Century.

Measurements (approximately): 6.5” Long, 4” Wide, 2.75” High

The Barbour Silver Co. made a collection of carved silver quadruple-plated on a silver nickel base, giving these pieces their heft and a thick peasant table quality. (I’m all about a rough and tumble peasant table where the dings and dents tell a story of purposeful use since the collection’s origins in 1929.) I love picking up pieces like this small cup to give as baby shower gifts filled with tubes of lotions and Q tips. Its a gift that never looses it usefulness. It’s a great size for a sprig of flowers on a bedside table or by a sink in a guest room.

Model 226, Barbour Silver Co. Quadruple

Condition: Great. Signs of age.

Description: Engraved floral design on silver plated hollow ware with curved handle. Made in Hartford CT. Made sometime between 1921 to 1931.

Measurements (approximately): 4” Deep, 4” Wide, 3.25” High

This carved primitive spindle chair has been giving toddlers the thrill of sitting in a chair just for them for over a century. The wood has a dark stain that has been well worn from good use. It is a charming piece that would look amazing in a nursery as a toddler chair and as its owner grows, a side table stacked with their favorite books.

Condition: Good but worn. Overall discoloration and wear from age.

Description: Unbranded, hand carved, lightweight, small wood child’s chair.

Measurements (approximately): 11” Deep, 16.5” Wide, 20” High

It was love at first sight when I saw this guy in a small antique store on the coast of Maine. He’s lost most of his plush fur from a century of being well-loved, but this makes him look even more modern, even more sculptural. He is Steiff all the way, from his beautiful amber glass eyes to the hole in his ear that once bore the Steiff tag. While he would be charming in a child’s room, his light caramel color and great stance makes him sophisticated enough to grace a bookshelf paired with suede covered books.

Condition: Good, no tears, ripped seams or stuffing coming out. Overall discoloration from age.

Description: Terrier dog breed. Visible hole mark from its missing metal "STEIFF" button on its right ear as its Steiff ID. Made in the late 40’s. Material is a tan, artificial silk fabric that has textural movement to it when brushed one direction or the other.

Measurements (approximately): 13” Long, 6” Wide, 10” High

This native antiquity is so beautiful on its own.. or as a decorative piece on a table or shelf. The shape is incredibly unique and makes manufactured pottery look like a very poor substitute next to this ingeniously crafted piece of art which has not only withstood the test of centuries past, but has grown ever more interesting with age. Piece measures 7.5" tall x 6.5" wide.