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Sterling Cross Pendant ~ fabulous Green Stone Insert

2011-11-10T16:32:00.001-07:00

This lovely hammered sterling pendant has a wonderfully ornate keeper and a beautiful green stone in the center. The cross itself is around 1 3/4" square and the keeper extends another 1 1/8".

This piece is stamped with the signature VJP and STERLING.

Retail $240.

our price $175.

Metal Art Wall Hanging: "I Get My Text From God" and "I Believe In Red Letter Days"

2011-10-29T15:09:00.000-06:00

Show your faith with these funky wall art signs designed to send a message. Main Text Size is 7.5" x 4" with dangle length of 3-4". Choose between "I Get My Text From God" with pink cell phone image and "I Believe In The Red Letter Days" with red heart image.

Funky Signs $9.95 Each

CORPIRATE: Hand Painted Found Objects by KAT FORD

2011-10-29T15:05:00.000-06:00

KAT FORD has a unique and fanciful look to her hand painted pieces. All pieces are signed by the artist. Shown are her pieces from her "Buried Treasure" and "Pirate Ware" Collections in addition to a few hand painted Day of the Dead kitchen sets.... Please email to inquire as to availability as each piece is signed and numbered.

Buried Treasure Collection:

Vintage Silver Plate Dish with Coral Design

signed "Katherine Stern" for Corpirate

dated 2008

9 inches

#5/30 pieces

$75.00

Vintage Silver Plate Dish with Sea Turtle

SOLD

Parrot on Oval Two Handled Lid

signed "Katherine Stern" for Corpirate

dated 2008

around 10"

#4/30 pieces

$95.00

Pirate Ware Collection:

Fighting Cocks Vintage Silver Plate Platter

signed "Katherine Stern" for Corpirate

dated 2008

12" round
#2/30 pieces

$80.

Cheers and Beers: SOLD

Silver Blanket Collection:

Vintage Silver Plate Dish

&" Round

#6/20 Pieces

$60.

signed "Katherine Stern" for Corpirate

dated 2008

Hand Painted Wooden Kitchen Items:

Above:
Collection of Large Wooden Bowls

signed "Katherine Stern" for Corpirate

dated 2007

$125.00 each

(these were some of the first pieces done by Kat)

Article from local newspaper showing the artist and austin-ford shop owner

wooden spoons with dremeling, paint, and strung sea shells and stones

from "Bonnie's Kitchen" Collection

signed "Katherine Stern" for Corpirate

dated 2008

16" long

$85. set

Above:"Bonnie's Kitchen" 4 piece set

with dremeling and paint

There is a dremeled skull in the center of the cutting board

signed "Katherine Stern" for Corpirate

dated 2008

$275.00 set

"Pirate's Kitchen Part 2"

4 pieces

signed "Katherine Stern" for Corpirate

dated 2008

$125.00 set

"A Pirate's Kitchen"

This is a 4 piece set and contains Kat's

signature "Day of the Dead" characters

signed "Katherine Stern" for Corpirate

dated 2008

$195.00 set

"Marion's Kitchen"

4 Piece Set

signed "Katherine Stern" for Corpirate

dated 2008

$275.00

email for availability:

Emanuel: embroidered white hand washing towel

2011-10-29T14:52:00.001-06:00

This embriodery is a design of Jerusalem artist Yair Emanuel. His designs combine traditional classic motifs with oriental and modern ones and is characterized by a harmony of rich and intense color.

This is a white towel with pomegranites embroidered as a border.

Emanuel: Laser Cut - Hand Painted: Hanukkah Menorah

2011-10-29T14:48:00.000-06:00

Emanuel of Jerusalem has done some beautiful work in his studio. Here is a lazer cut hand painted Menorah with birds and pomegranites. This piece has each of the creatures lazer cut out of metal. They look beautiful, although they are not 3D images. This pieces measures 9.5" x 8.5" x 2.5".

Laser Cut Hand Painted Menorah

$60.

Emanuel: Laser Cut- Hand Painted wall art: Star of David with Pomegranites

2011-10-29T14:37:00.000-06:00

Emanuel of Jerusalem has created this in his studios. This piece is lazer cut metal with the Star of David shape and images of pomegranites painted around it. It has a place for hanging it on the wall. It measures 6" x 4.5" and is $24.00.

Emanuel: embroidered wall decoration: God Bless Our Home

2011-10-29T14:31:00.001-06:00

$12.00 Wall Hanging

From Emanuel of Jerusalem this embroidered wall hanging contains images of pomegranites and has embroidered in the center: GOD BLESS OUR HOME. It is 4.25" wide and 7.5" long, plus has a little beaded tassle on the end which adds an inch to the length. It has a small thin cord for hanging up on the wall.

(The embriodery on the "R" of Our Home is slightly off, you will recieve the one pictures, so if this is a problem, please pass on this item) It is; however, the only piece we have in stock.

Hand Painted Wooden Mezuzah from Israel: Emanuel

2011-10-29T14:23:00.000-06:00

From Emanuel of Jerusalem, beautiful hand-painted wooden Mezuzah measure 6" x 1.2" x 0.5". Pieces are painted on front and all four sides, holes drilled for screw or nail (not provided). Each pieces signed by the artist.

From Left to Right: MZL4: city; MZL18: pomegranite and birds; MZL19: floral

$14.00 each

Emanuel: Wooden hand painted Dreidel and Stand: Israel

2011-10-29T14:13:00.000-06:00

Artist Yair Emanuel works in Jerusalem. Vivid and harmonious colors characterize Emanuel's articles. The Dreidel is hand-painted with a brush using acrylic colors and then lacquered.

Dreidel and stand measure 4" x 1.6" x 1.6" $9.95 each

Pink with Jerusalem scenes.

Blue with Jerusalem crops.

(two separate photos with Dreidels turned)

Wooden Cross with angels: Peru

2011-10-29T13:52:00.000-06:00

This is a precious hand painted cross with pottery embellishments. There are angles with musical instruments as well as one holding flowers. The cross is 10" tall by 6" wide and made in Peru. It is very colorful and beautiful. $35.00

Pewter Wall Hanging with Resin Flowers and Mother Guadalupe Image Mexico

2011-10-29T13:43:00.000-06:00

This pewter frame contains the image of the Mother of Guadalupe with little flowers embedded in purple resin. It measures 4" x 5". It is made in Mexico. (The frame has a dot of resin at the top near the hanger and a deep imperfection in the pewter just under the hanger) These elements are simply evidence that the piece was hand made; however, please be aware that you are buying the piece shown and described.

It is not evident in the photograph, but the Mother has been made to look 3D and there is a very subtle amount of glitter in the resin making the piece very pretty.

Mother of Guadalupe in Pewter Frame with Resin and Flowers

$35.00

Pewter Floral Cross Mexico

2011-10-29T13:33:00.002-06:00

Pewter cross made in Mexico measures 4.5" and has wall hanger on back. Has little flowers embedded in a resin on interior of cross. $28.

Pewter Cross with resin Fowers $28

Natural Life: small pottery cross with bird

2011-10-29T13:26:00.000-06:00

Pottery cross manufactured by "Natural Life", cross itself measures 4.5" and it has a leather hanger. There is a cute painted bird and flower with a copper colored stamped metal which reads "hope and love". The back contains a painted message "you are in my prayers".

Pottery Cross "hope and love"
$8.00 each

Tin Art Cross with heart from Mexico

2011-10-29T13:21:00.001-06:00

Tin Art Cross made in Mexico with painted red heart in the middle. Measures 6.5". Has ribbon for use as ornament or wall hanging.

Tin Art Cross from Mexico $8.00

Tonala Terracotta Pottery Cross Mexico

2011-10-29T13:16:00.000-06:00

These pottery crosses are made in Mexico. Each is hand painted with a folk art design. Crosses measure 6" and have a small copper wire at the top for hanging them in your casa. Each cross is unique. $10. each

Tonala Pottery Cross with Dove

$10.00

Tonala Pottery Cros with heart and cross

$10.00

Wooden Milagro Cross from Mexico

2011-10-29T13:09:00.000-06:00

These rustic wooden crosses are filled with recycled Milagro charms. The center has a distressed copper colored heart. Each cross measures 7" in height and is made in Mexico.

Black Stained Wooden Cross with Milagro

$27.

Deep Purple Stained Wooden Cross with Milagro

$27.

Vintage Turquoise and Inlaid Pieces

2011-10-25T14:30:00.000-06:00

Sterling and Turquoise Squash Blossom Cuff

Stamped DLW Sterling

3.5" in Height

This is a vintage piece, stones are all in place; however, some have age cracks...

$485.00

inquire via email

Vintage Sterling Cuff with Indian Head

and Large Turquoise Center

Heavy Cuff stamped "R" and Sterling

The center stone measures around 2" x 1.5" at it's widest sides

This will not fit someone with a tiny wrist

total weight around 4 ounces

$500.00

inquire by email

Vintage Squash Blossom with

Zia Symbol Inlaid Stones

around 10" on either side of center drop length

center concho is around 2" tall

stamped "A. GASPER

$265.00

inquire by email

Sterling Silver Earrings

2011-10-25T13:48:00.001-06:00

Sterling Hearts with Boot, Horseshoe and Floral Design

Dangle Length 2.25" from hook top

$65.

email to purchase

Sterling Indian Handmade Jewelry

Total Length from top 2.75"

$60.

email to purchase

Jon Hart Designs: Texas Company: Hot Stamp and Monogram

2011-10-21T19:18:00.000-06:00

Jon Hart Luggage is a sought after product in the ivy league institutions of Texas and has now become just as popular in the high schools of the south. Austin-Ford hosts two Open House Events per year with free hot stamping and also co-ordinates with the bi-annual sales of Jon Hart San Antonio. Call or email to ensure that your holiday gifts receive the best discounts... Austin-Ford email or phone 505-832-0346

a popular at austin-ford

Kings Pad

executive desk pad

leather and hot stamp

universal favorite

call for ideas on company gifts

as well as personalizing your gifts with your company logo

shown here, chico in leopard print

a Texas favorite...

call to check on dates of trunk shows

with free hot stamp

austin tote, a jon hart favorite

call to check on specials and

free monogram weekends

luggage tags are an excellent gift item

with no hot stamp, they exempt themselves

from the monogram fee....

call to order your own combination of hide and leather!

"cool its" available with monogram,

company logo, or just silly words...

$20 each plus $7 hot stamp fee

Gloveables...they're loveable

2011-10-21T08:20:00.011-06:00

for use in cleaning, gardening, hair coloring,

scrubbing, and fun, fun, fun...

Made in Grandway Honduras, this company has set about to help a people as they make a product that takes housework out of the dulldrums.

$14. each

Shown: Black with Leopard Print

Whitney Marbach Bangled Bracelets

2011-10-20T16:54:00.005-06:00

Beige, Black, Beige on Black, Creamy Light Pink, Whitney Marbach Wide Bangle Bracelet

$90. each.

as seen in October 2009 Stylewatch.

Jessica Kagan Cushman Nantucket Bracelets

2011-10-20T16:27:00.003-06:00

Orange "WHATEVER" six sided bangle: 55
Cranberry: "I'll get you my pretty... and your little dog too!" smaller width bangle: 55
Teal Blue: "Let's get this party started" 55
Fushia: "ARE WE HAVING FUN YET?" six sided bangle: 55
Black: "Don't underestimate the value of Doing Nothing." smooth round bangle 90.
Black: "You never can tell about bees" smooth round bangle: 90

shown above: top left: "I'll get you..."
bottom left: "Let's Get this Party Started"

bottom center: "WHATEVER"

bottom right: "ARE WE HAVING FUN YET?"

Hand Painted Milagro Ornaments from Peru

2011-10-20T11:17:00.000-06:00

In three different sizes, these tin Milagro Ornaments from Peru are

beautiful, colorful, pieces of art. The images are assorted ranging

from that of the Holy Family, the Virgin Mary, and of Jesus.

Printed images are printed onto the tin and then handpainted

flowers and designs are added atop. A sampling is shown.

Please email or call and we can provide images of others by request.

Small Milagro Ornament: 3.5" x 5": $17.

Medium Milagro Ornament 5" x 8.5": $22.

Large Milagro Ornament 6.5" x 10": $26.