All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Scholar Art : Pre 1900 item #77663 (stock #3345)
This mid 19th century Chinese jade (nephrite) carving is 3 ½ inches long, 2 inches tall and 2 inches wide. It depicts two monkeys resting on a reclining horse. In Chinese culture, this is a very popular subject in that it is a visual representation of a pun. The pronunciation of monkey ¡°HOU¡± is the same with ¡°nobility¡± or ¡°officer¡±. ¡°On top of a horse¡± is pronounced ¡°MA SHANG¡± which is the same as ¡°right away¡± or ¡°immediately¡±...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Wood : Pre 1900 item #77660 (stock #2089)
The two Chinese bamboo root carvings are about 12 inches tall, 5 inches wide and 4 inches thick. They came as a pair but can be displayed separately. They were carved in the late 19th century. Both depict wild geese. Their heads are turned toward a lotus and some unknown plants are behind them. The taller of the two is a little darker. Beside some small cracks and chips they are in fairly good condition.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Hardstones : Pre 1900 item #77446 (stock #3344)
This late 19th century Chinese white jade (nephrite) dragon head shape buckle is 3 inches long, ¾ inch wide and ¾ inch thick. There are a few small chips and flaw on the side of the body.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Jewelry : Pre 1900 item #76674 (stock #3343)
This late 19th century carved white jade (nephrite) ornament can be used as pendant. It is 2 ¼ inches long, 1 ¼ inches wide and 3 /4 inch thick. One side is carved as a double gourd and a small heart-shaped leaf, the other side is a carving of two legendary animals facing each other. It is in excellent shape.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Wood : Pre 1900 item #74594 (stock #3342)
This mid or late 19th century Chinese carved root sculpture is 25 inches tall (with base), 11 inches wide and 3 ½ inches deep. One side carved as a maple tree and rock, the other side retains the natural form of the roots. The fitted hard wood base depicts a pine tree surrounded with rocks. There have been a few minor repairs. It is in excellent condition.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Enamel : Pre 1900 item #74592 (stock #1043)
This Chinese Jia Qing or Dao Guang period (1796~1850) hand painted enamel leaf-shaped tray is 12 ¼ inches long, 8 ¼ inches on the widest part and 1 1/8 inches high with legs. It depicts a blue orchid, two pink roses, an unknown yellow flower and a blue beetle with white spots on a turquoise background. It has yellow-green bottom and three legs. This tray was part of a private collection which was on display in 1970 at ¡°The China Institute in America¡± in New York...
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Ceramics : French : Pre 1920 item #71626 (stock #3-2-032)
French enameled ceramic vase depicting colorful floral decorations. Late 19th Century, early 20th Century. Mark on the bottom reads SOCIETE DES FAIENCERIES LONGWY (FRANCE), please see photos.
Measures: 9.25" (23.49 cm) height X 3.75" (9.52 cm) diameter.
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Bronze : Pre 1900 item #71570 (stock #3-2-011)
Bronze figural group with a beautiful young women holding a scarf aloft in her right hand and a child with the left arm. Inscribed TEMPETE on the front and signed V. Morey on the back. French, late 19th. Century.
Dimensions: height 23.5" (59.69 cm) X width 9" (22.8 cm).
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1910 item #71494 (stock #z1006)
This is a beautiful American sterling silver bowl made by Whiting Manufacturing Co. It is oval shaped with a shallow center and is partially looped and bordered by flowers. The sides of this bowl are looped into a c-scroll rim. It is monogrammed, 10 1/2 inches long and weighs 7.92 oz. and in excellent condition.
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Pewter : Pre 1920 item #70982 (stock #3-2-006)
Rare Art Deco box circa 1900-1920. The top displayed geometric design in pewter and tortoiseshell. The sides and bottom exhibit lovely relief of flowers and birds.
Measures: 5.75" (14.60 cm) X 5.75" (14.60 cm) X 2.5" (6.35 cm) height.
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Pewter : Pre 1920 item #70976 (stock #3-2-001)
This is a fine example of German engraved silver plated pewter box. Cherubs and garlands cover beautifully embossed in intricate relief work. Manufactured in the late 19th. Century or early 20th. Century by WMF.
Measures: 5.75" (14.60 cm) X 4.75" (12.06 cm) X 2.25" (5.71 cm) height.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Ivory : Pre 1700 item #69773 (stock #1042)
This Chinese ivory court tablet is an extremely rare piece. It is a late Ming Dynasty (1368~1642) product. It is almost 19 ½ inches long, ¼ inch thick, 3 inches wide on one end and 2 inches wide on the other end. There are quite a few hairline cracks, several small chips and one repaired split.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Ivory : Pre 1900 item #69770 (stock #1041)
This late 19th century Chinese carved ivory doctor¡¯s lady is 4 inches long, 1 inch wide and 1 inch thick. Her right hand is leaning on her head and her left hand is resting on her chest. There is a dark line (the center of the tusk) running the length of her side. Her whole body has slightly yellowed due to the age of the piece. She is in excellent condition.
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Jewelry : French : Pre 1900 item #69602 (stock #2-2-097)
Late 19th Century 18 carat gold pocket watch set. The set contains two original pieces, the pearlized pocket watch and matching Chatelaine which is decorated with pearls and emeralds. This delicate set was crafted for the ladies.
Chatelaine (useful ornament supporting watches, watch keys, seals, thimble cases, an other etuis, worn hanging from a belt).
Measures: Chatelaine: 3.93" (10 cm) length X 0.51" (1.3 cm) heart width.
Watch: 0.98" (2.5 cm) diameter.
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Jewelry : Pre 1837 VR item #69139 (stock #2-2-095)
A Russian gold (12 or 14 carat) elasticized bracelet. The center of the bracelet displays the shape of a flower made with half pearls and an emerald is located in the center. Made circa 1800-1810. The original jewelry case is included.
Measurement: Flower: 0.98" (2.5 cm) diameter, and the bracelet is 0.78" (2 cm) in wide.
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Enamel : Pre 1900 item #68803 (stock #2-2-088)
Elegant pair of French enamelled Opera glasses that display a lovely painted couple. These stylish glasses contain a folding arm extension. Late 19th Century.
Measures: 3.74" (9.5 cm) width.
arm: 5.70" (14.5 cm) length.
arm extended: 9.25" (23.5 cm) length.
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Continental : Pre 1920 item #68798 (stock #2-2-086)
Gorgeous Italian 800 silver repousse wall plate, finely crafted hand hammered decor. The back of the plate contains a hanger for wall hanging. 19th Century.
Measures: 12.20" (31 cm) diameter.
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Pre 1900 item #68701 (stock #2-2-083)
Beautiful Italian 800 silver repousse sugar box. This sugar box with lid, was made in Milano, 19th Century. A finely chiselled foliage decor encompasses the entire sugar box. Marking located on the bottom.
Measurements: 6.69" (17 cm) height X 7.08" (18 cm) including handles X 4.33" (11 cm) diameter.