This is an almost abstract sculpture of an Asian water buffalo - just suggesting the strength and character of an animal which has been part of the life blood of Asia for hundreds and hundreds of years.
Measurements: 2" x 2.5" x 3/4" tall
This is an adorable miniature - perhaps meant for a large sized doll house???.
The design is that of a tiny chamber stick - the kind of candle holder one carried to light the way to the sleeping chamber pre electricity. ...click for details
Measurements: 2.5" x .5" without damage, repair, or breaks to the filagree
I think this holder, with its tight spring closure (see the photo of the hallmark) was meant to hold a lipstick or a perfume vial. Not needing either, a person could use it to hold what my mother called "Mad Money" - a rolled twenty dollar bill for emergency cab fare!
C. 1920, this lovely lady's shoe horn proves again that everyday objects can be beautiful as well as utilitarian. The design shows a ribbon and bow holding a cascade of forget-me-nots.
Measurements: 4.5" x 4.5 x .5" deep (saucer) 2.5 x 2.5 x 2" deep (cup) Beautiful hand painted pair with delicate coloring; unfaded and without damage. Matching plate also shown on this site. The cup shows the sailor who would have been on the Mayflower.
No damages other than a tiny glaze chip at the edge of one of the handles and a glaze "miss" which occurred during the original firing process - located above the "Q" inside the bowl. ...click for details
