SOLD—Art Nouveau Altar Set

Buy the Core Set + Tool Set and receive the Accessories Set FREE! (Select “Complete Altar Set” when purchasing).

You will receive:

CORE SET

• Wand—Vintage, possibly Antique—Sterling silver Victorian Era dip pen, nib replaced with quartz crystal and tied with black silk ribbon, 6.5" long without the crystal. Beautiful repoussé flowers on the handle. Nice patina. This delicate wand was assembled using hot glue and 4mm black silk ribbon so it could be returned to original condition if desired. The nib holder (hidden by the crystal and ribbon) is bent. Dates to the late 19th Century/early 20th Century. Very good condition.

• Bell—Used, possibly Vintage—Metal cutout silverplate bell with black silk ribbon. Shows light wear, but in good condition. Made in China. Estimating date of manufacture sometime in the 1990s through 2010s.

• Chalice—Vintage—Amethyst glass and chrome Farberware cordial glass, 3.125" diameter at mouth, 6.125" tall. Beautiful metal cut-out and Morgantown tulip-style glass insets. Excellent condition.

• Cauldron—Vintage—L.E. Smith Black Amethyst glass footed bowl with Art Nouveau detail, 6.5" diameter. Manufactured between 1920 and 1934. It shows signs of use, including some scratches at the bottom of the bowl. Small "flea bites" (tiny chips) around the mouth of the bowl, under the rim, and on two of the feet. Small manufacturing flaws on the bottom.

• Candle Holder—Vintage—L.E. Smith Black Amethyst glass triangular candle holder, 3.25” at widest point, 2.5” tall. This tough-to-find triangular-shaped glass features a tiered base. Some small chips on the base (see photos). Good condition.

• Altar Cloth—Used, possibly Vintage—Sheer black chiffon scarf by Anne Klein, 64.5" long, 18" wide. No pulls or tears. Very good condition.

• Crystal—Raw—Natural hexagonal ruby, uneven, approximately 1” wide. (Used to ground, increase chi, protect, gather and amplify energy, improve concentration, bring out fortitude and courage, eliminates despair and defeat, helps with anxiety and lack of confidence, adds lucidity to dreams, draws wealth and power. Associated chakra: root.)

TOOL SET

• Bottle—Vintage—Farber Brothers Krome-Kraft amethyst cruet bottle with original frosted glass plug, 3.625” tall. Manufactured between 1915 and 1950. No chips or cracks. Excellent condition.

• Tongs—Antique—Victorian silverplate sugar tongs, 6.5" long. Dates from the late 19th Century. Wonderful leaf pattern on handles and jaws. Shows some signs of wear, but silverplate is still intact. Very good condition

• Incense Burner—New—Metal lotus-shaped incense burner. Can alternately be used to hold one skinny taper candle. Excellent condition.

• Bottle—Vintage—Straub Huller Elixir Tree of Life miniature bottle reproduction in amethyst, 2.25” tall. No visible chips or defects. No cork (I could not find one small enough). Made in Taiwan. Manufactured in the 1970s. Very good condition.

• Spoon—Vintage—Italian-made sugar spoon with shovel-style head, 4.375" long. Marked "800," common for European silver. Additional markings have faded with use. There are a few small pits on the silver, but no digs or dents. Good condition.

ACCESSORIES SET

• four ounces black sand

• one vial of ten matches

• one 10ml vial Queen of the Night/black tulip petals (Used in spells for attracting love, banishing, as part of full moon rituals and workings related to power and ambition.)

• one 10ml vial thistle silk (Used in spells for healing and protection.)

• one 10ml vial jasmine (Used in spells for divination, charging quartz, drawing spiritual love, drawing wealth and money, prophetic dreams, antidepressant, aphrodisiac.)

• one 5ml vial amethyst chips (Used in healing, driving off insomnia/nightmares, improving peace, stress relief, calming fears, raising hopes, promoting spirituality, increasing courage, sharpening conscious mind, drawing prosperity, absorbing negative emotions, improving physical energy, breaking addictions, raising intuition. Associated chakras: etheric, crown, third eye.)

• one 15ml vial white copal resin (Used for purifying the home, in meditation, cleansing the mind.)

• one 2ml dropper altar oil (frankincense, myrrh, and cedarwood essential oils in almond carrier oil)

• one box HEM lavender stick incense (Used in spells for love, protection, longevity, calming, healing, improving sleep, purification, healing from depression.)

• one white beeswax taper candle

• one white beeswax skinny taper candle

• one pearl-headed straight pin

• one tube of ten charcoals

• one mini funnel

Caveats, Exclusions, and Terminology

Item details

• Before you purchase, examine the photos and descriptions thoroughly. Contact us if you would like to see additional, specific images or need further details of any items listed.

• Please remember—Because these are antique, vintage, and used items, they show some minor flaws and normal signs of wear. In our descriptions and photos, we attempt to best display any notable damage.

• We have done our best to date and rehabilitate these items and have listed any repairs or changes we have made to each item in its description.

• All items have been cleaned thoroughly (bottles sterilized with alcohol), dirt and rust removed wherever possible without damaging the item. All corks are new unless otherwise noted in the item description. To prevent damage, old and delicate fabrics (i.e.: silk, macrame) have been steamed and/or ironed), but they have not been water washed or dry cleaned.

Shipping

• Free shipping with purchases of more than $50.

• We ship on Tuesdays and Friday. If you have an urgent need before then, please contact us.

• We recycle packaging as much as possible, so you may receive some eccentric packing material with your purchase.

• We do our best to keep pet hair away from our sets and kits, but we do—happily—own pets. Pet hair occasionally finds its way into boxes and packing material. If you are allergic to cats, please let us know so we can prepare your items for shipping accordingly.

Exclusions & Cautions

• Bamboo boxes/risers and collapsible stand not included with purchase—for photography purposes only.

• Herbs are not intended for consumption.

• Spell results are not guaranteed. By federal law Green Witch Vintage & Handmade must state that all spells are for entertainment purposes only.

Terminology

• "Antique"—More than 100 years old.

• "Vintage"—More than 20 years old.

• "Used"—Newer but previously owned—OR of an unverifiable age.

• "New Old Stock"—Manufactured and stored for years but never sold/unused.

• "New"—Recently manufactured and unused.