Beautiful small gilt bronze Rattanakosin Buddha, 19th Century, seated in deep meditation (Virasana) with both hands in Dhyana Mudra, on the coils of a Naga. Very good condition, Size: H. 3.5" x W. 1.5" x D. 1"
Attractive small 19th Century Thai Rattanakosin Buddha seated in deep meditation (Virasana) on a stepped
throne. The Unisa or flame above the head symbolizes attainment of Nirvana or is indicative of supreme knowledge. Very good condition. Size: H. 2.5" x W. 1.5" x D. 1"
Description: French miniature painting of Madame Fictaire of France wearing red dress with white lace,in sitting position. The portrait is in a machine
turned bronze frame housed in a tiled wood frame. The portrait measures 2 3/4 by 2 1/4", in very good condition. Shipping is FREE
within the U.S.
A colorful profusion of precious objects and coins adorn this beautiful cloisonne box against a black background, the lid has a finial in the form of a foo dog making this a truly unique treasure. Dated to the late 19th Century, this box is in really good condition with very minor loss of enamel from the underside but does not go through, very difficult to see and does not detract from its initial overall value. (see last photo) Our box measures 5" in diameter
Rare excavated Bronze Khmer Baphuon Statuette mounted,
good condition except part of left robe and base missing, very nice natural verdigris patina, fine details and outstretched hands,
Size: H. 4" x W. 1" x D. 1"
Mounted Bronze KHMER Bayon statuette of Vishnu, fair condition as shown in photographs, Size: H. 2 3/4" x W. 1" x D. 1/2"
Very fine and rare solid Bronze GANESH, Amulet-sized and ideal for mounting as pendant or jewelry. Size: H. 1" x W. 3/4" x D. 3/4", very fine workmanship/details and top condition, nice patina too! Superb specimen.
A nice sandstone head of Buddha, mounted, 19th Century, Burma, good condition. Size:
H. 3" x W. 2.5" x D. 1.75"
A fine and genuine HARIPUNCHAI stucco Buddha head mounted, good condition, Size: H. 3" x W. 2.5" x D. 1.75", 11th Century, Siam. Rare!
Description: Appealing and fine antique German Inkstand, single well, two great quality silver pen with Iridium point Germany tip. The stand is
decorated with foliage design and bears JBA 800 mark. The size of stand is 7.5"L x 4.5"W and the inkwell stands 2 7/8" high, length of pen including
the pen holder is 7 1/4 inches. This item is in excellent condition.
A fine pair of 19th century clambroth glass candle holders. Stout but elegant baluster turned sticks with broad, stable feet. Fine and practical decorative accents. The reference to clambroth says it all - the milky glass almost translucent (more so toward the foot - see second illustration) with opaque bubbles throughout. Good condition. These are probably pretty early and likely not common to fetch a pair. Would be a refreshing "stand in" for brass in period interior...
A good sized Imari porcelain bowl. Blue underglaze cobalt and Red, green, aubergine and gold overglaze enamel decoration. Good decorative impact. A "crows foot" crack inside the foot is stable and barely at all visible inside the bowl. Minor enamel losses. Diameter, 10 1/8 in. Height 3 3/4 in.
A vintage English Edwardian 6-5/8" tall sterling silver hot water pot. This Queen Anne style serving piece is fully hallmarked for Birmingham 1906; it has a C.H maker's mark for Charles, Alfred Henry & Francis Herbert Westwood trading as Charles Harrold & Co,
2 and 3 St. Paul's Square, Birmingham. It has an ebony finial with a threaded wingnut mount and it weighs 256 grams...
A Gorham silver plated open chafing dish on stand from the 1900 era. This top quality late Victorian era warming dish measures 9-5/8" across and it sits on the ornately designed heavy quality footed stand, which has a large fuel well with a turned handle. It has two mechanical burners - the long thumbwheels open the lids and raise and lower the wicks in the same motion, snuffing the flames...
An R.A. Kidston 20" London scene United Kingdom meat platter circa 1840. This is an early Scottish large blue transferware well and tree meat platter in blue transfer. This platter stands on two bracket feet and the juice well; it is stamped R.A.K. & Co. UNITED KINGDOM LONDON for R.A. Kidston and Co. Finnieston (part of Glasgow) Scotland who used this mark from 1838-1845...
I bought this antique Tibetan ethnic minority needle case years ago in China. Needles were an important sewing tool for women of every indigenous culture and for the Tibetans the needle case was frequently worn as a jewelry accessory for costume adornment festivals. The small jade bi functions as a weight for stability at the bottom of the needle case. It is beautiful.
Description: Persian manuscript page, 19th century or possibly earlier, gilded miniature painting of the king's court with gilt script on the
top. Copy of the verso taped to the back of the frame. The page size is 7.5" x 4.25", frame size 11.5"
x 9.5" and in very good condition.
Description: Persian manuscript page, 19th century or possibly earlier, gilded miniature painting of the king's court with gilt script on the
top. Copy of the verso taped to the back of the frame. The page size is 7.5" x 4.25", frame size 11.5"
x 9.5" and in very good condition.