Nice 19th century abstract green swirl Peking glass snuff bottle. Blanks for these were traditionally made in Shandong Province so the glass is called Shandong glass. Fun newer glass top with no spoon. Flat ovoid form 8 cm high with top. Hard to find any genuine Chinese quality antique at this price.
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Rare antique snuff bottle of Peking glass simulating moss agate and with an interesting surface. Peking glass was used to simulate all kinds of materials. And this is an exceptionally successful rendition of moss agate. Later top, well matched with composite spoon. Late 19th century to early Republic, about 100 years old.
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American Brilliant Period Cut glass crystal vase standing 18.5 inches high. Very nice detail of tiny stars on the large round foot which gives stability to this tall vase. It is of slender form with a 5.5 inch diameter base.
Fine condition, a couple of barely noticeable flakes on the rim teeth, hardly visible as you can see in the photos. The orange dot on the bottom of the vase is some residue from usage.
Rare Guangxu Tongzhi period Peking overlay glass snuff bottle blank, no mark. Green over white and well hollowed out and before carving. The inner rim has been already smoothed down. This is old Shangtong overlay glass originally shipped to the imperial workshops or private shops to be carved by lapidary craftsmen. This one was one of the last remainder from an alley shop in the 1970s. They were treasured in the 1920s and again in the 70s-80s, to be used by the old master carvers. Don't ...click for details
An interesting English antique air twist wine stem with a double knopf on the stem and 2 buttons beneath the bowl. Thorn and roses engraved on the bowl, code symbols for the 18th century Jacobeans. Broken pontil on the base. Circa 1750.
About 6.6" high; 2.7" top bowl diameter and 2.9" base diameter. Fine condition with no damage.
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American Brilliant Period Cut crystal vase which stands 14 inches high. It is of cylindrical form with a 5 inch diameter and about a 3/8 inch thick wall.
2 butterflies on opposite sides between the foliage. One has the wings open fully and the other half raised. Finally the base is fully cut in a rosette within a star burst motif. Just about every conceivable surface was cut.
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The classic Heisey Colonial pattern punch bowl with 12 Heisey colonial cups. It has the very desirable scalloped rim. Bowl is 14 inches in diameter at top and stands 7 inches high. It has the Heisey mark in the center. Heisey colonial punch cups are 3 inches top diameter and 2 1/3 high. Some are unmaked but are definitely Heisey. This is an antique set dating from early 1900s, with a big thick rim and a beautiful ring. No chips or cracks hardly used. (Note. Cup picture taken in sunlight.)
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An 18 inch high cut glass oil or fluid lamp from the early American Brilliant Period. The massive base is 9 inches in diameter. The geometric cuts throw a nice pattern. Large font with a brass fitter.
A Qianlong/ Jiaqing /Daoguang faux aventurine snuff bottle (cf note below). Black Peking Glass with lots of gold plus a few spots of red makes for a gorgeous snuff bottle. This is sometimes also known as gold aventurine glass or gold stone. In any case, this type of glass was introduced to the Qing (Ch'ing) court in the 18th century by Italian Jesuits. The gold suspended in black glass has always been a favorite for snuff bottle collectors. This one is very rich in gold on both sides. The s ...click for details
A 19th century English Nailsea glass flask or bottle in a gorgeous cranberry pink (red) color and with pure white loops. Smooth rim and full bottom pontil.
6" high and 3" across the shoulders. Heavy clear glass. Very good condition.
