This is an American set of five sterling silver table forks made by the Whiting Manufacturing Co. in the decorative repousse "Berry" Pattern, circa 1880, the front beautifully detailed with rasberries and leaves; monogrammed on the back with initials A. C., Whiting makers mark, and STERLING; Measurement- 7 3/4 inches; Condition-age appropriate wear to tines.
This is an elegant set of 6 Art Nouveau sterling silver strawberry forks, American, ca. 1910, maker unidentified, marked "B" and sterling; beautifully decorated with a single hand chased poppy and fabulous Art Nouveau trailing leaf and stem motif on both front and back; perfect for serving h'ors d'oeuvres, too; condition: excellent; measurement: 4 _ inches.
Very nice, perfect Jarlet of globular form with a short cylindrical lipped neck and two horizontal lugs on the shoulder.Decorated in underglaze cobalt - blue with a continuous chrysanthemum scroll.Porcelain body covered with a transparent glaze. Base unglazed. H : 5,8 cm. D : 6,5 cm. Jingdezhen or Fujian. Yuan Dynasty fourteenth century. Condition : Mint condition, perfect glaze no chip or crack - rare to find a Yuan piece perfect potted and in a condition like this ! ( John S...
Rare and very nice Cup. Porcelain body with a transparent glaze and a enamel decoration in green and red over the glaze. Base unglazed. Middle Ming Dynasty, Jingdezhen.
H : 5 cm.
Condition : very nice original condition ( this what seems like a crack on the enlagements is original and from the time of production )
A Very Fine Blue and White Square Form Water Dropper:
Korea, Choson Dynasty, 19th Century
It is a quite large square formed blue and white water dropper with a perfect condition.
The top pierced with an air hole opposite the applied spout, painted with a waterside
landscape amid mountains, boating and each side decorated with an abstracted
branch motif. It is applied overall with a clear blue tinged white glaze including four
corner bracket legs...
This is a magnificent Victorian set of large gold plated sewing scissors with matching sheath in the style of WMF, circa 1900, the handles and sheath of beautifully cast with sinewy Art Nouveau petals and leaves; blades are steel-cut and marked "Germany;" condition: sheath case and handles in excellent condition; some pitting and wear on the blades; measurement: , 11 inches, in sheath.
c. 1910. The cape and skirt are of early cotton and calico material in an early patchwork design. She has a painted wood face, wood hands, and wood column body. 13.5" tall.
A superb example of one of the rarest and most sought after types of 18th c English glass, the color twist. The bell bowl sits atop a shoulder knopped stem with a white lace twist outlined in red around a central green thread. A gorgeous and perfect glass. 6 1/2 inches tall.
Cup with everted flat lip and a short raised foot. Decorated in underglaze cobalt - blue on the rim with a key - fret design and a continuous chrysanthemum scroll on the exterior. Porcelain body with a transparent glaze. Base recessed and unglazed. D : 8 cm. Jingdezhen or Fujian.
Yuan Dynasty fourteenth century.
Condition : Nearly perfect - there is just one short nearly not visible hairline.
( John S. Guy , Oriental Trade Ceramics in South - East Asia, item Nr. 55 )
Jarlet with high shoulder and a short cylindrical neck. Decorated in underglaze cobalt - blue. Porcelain body covered with a transparent glaze stopping short of the foot. Flat base unglazed.
H : 5 cm.
Jingdezhen or Fujian.
Yuan Dynasty fourteenth century.
Condition : 2 short nearly not visible hairlines. No chip and the glaze in a very nice condition.
Jar of globular form with a short cylindrical lipped neck and two horizontal lugs on the shoulder. The body is divided into four panels by vertical lines of applied studs, alternate panels being decorated in underglaze cobalt - blue with a chrysanthemum spray. Porcelain body covered with a transparent glaze stopping short of the foot. Flat base unglazed.
H : 7,7 cm.
Jingdezhen or Fujian.
Yuan Dynasty, fourteenth century.
Condition : 1 very minute chip visible on a enlargement.
( John S...
Jar of Guan form, decorated in underglaze cobalt - blue with a classic scroll and a continuous chrysanthemum scroll set between horizontal lines. Porcelain body covered with a transparent glaze. Base unglazed.
H : 5,9 cm. D : 7,3 cm.
Jingdezhen or Fujian.
Yuan Dynasty, fourteenth century.
Condition : 3 hairline cracks.
Jarlet of globular form with a short cylindrical lipped neck and two horizontal lugs on the shoulder.Decorated in underglaze cobalt - blue with a continuous chrysanthemum scroll.Porcelain body covered with a transparent glaze. Base unglazed. H : 5,7 cm. Jingdezhen or Fujian.
Yuan Dynasty fourteenth century.
Condition : Perfect
( John S. Guy - Oriental Trade Ceramics in South - East Asia, item Nr. 58 )
19th Century Edo Period Japanese Clay Mask of Tengu, the mischievous God of the Forest. A wonderful example of
Mingei used as decorative art, with an underglaze of red and white fired to give
a wonderful presence. 8.25 inches (21cm) tall) x 6.25 inches (16cm) wide. From a widely renowned and published collection that has been exhibited at the Metropolitan Museum and Japan Society.
Japanese Antique Bronze Rabbit Sculpture in a natural form. It has a rich dark patina, and a
wonderful alert presence. A classic Japanese image of a Rabbit, and a charming Meiji Period
Bronze. circa 1890 - 1900. 6 inches, 15 cm height.
Japanese Antique Bronze Horse in a classic galloping pose. A solid, strong image with
rich patina, finely rendered detail, naturally executed. A fine addition for
horse fanciers. Signed, circa 1920. 12 inches (30.5cm) tall x 15.75 inches (40cm) long. From a widely renowned and published collection that has been exhibited at the Metropolitan Museum and Japan Society.
Late Edo Period (1850 - 1868) Japanese signed Noh theater Mask of Okame, the Goddess of Mirth, a very popular image in Japanese culture. A beautiful example of the type
of mask done by a master carver, using Cypress wood (Hinoki) and many layers
of Gofun, crushed oyster shell lacquer. A very charming and well rendered image. From a widely renowned and published collection that has been exhibited at the Metropolitan Museum and Japan Society.
Pair of 19th Century Japanese lacquer miniature composition masks representing living ("Iki"
living figures) expressive faces, with ivory teeth, glass eyes and human
hair. They have an arresting presence and are a great study of portraiture,
representing fine Japanese craftsmanship. 5 inches (12.5cm) x 4.25 inches (11cm) wide (each). From a widely renowned and published collection that has been exhibited at the Metropolitan Museum and Japan Society.