English dognose table spoon, London, circa 1702, by Henry Greene. Britannia standard (95.84% pure silver). Length - 8 inches. Good condition, with no dents or repairs, or wear to bowl. Maker's mark is worn but can be positively identified as that of specialist spoonmaker Henry Greene; date letter rubbed and only faintly discernible (possibly 1702); lion's head erased and Britannia figure hallmarks are legible...

Rare and unusually large antique Chinese large ceramic tomb figure of a tall male attendant, beautiful dripping Sanchai glaze, slip painted face.

Tang Dyansty, with TL (thermal luminescence) test

Size: 28 3/4" high.

Just simply stunning, this beautiful Chinese Asian celadon vase dates to the 14th century, it is in perfect shape save a small piece of broken shard that attached itself when some other vessel exploded in the kiln. Other than that, no cracks, hairlines, or other damage is found. Notice the comb lines and well potted sleek. Measures 4 inches high and about 2.5" at widest.

This porcelain breakfast cup and biscuit tray was produced in France in the mid 19th century. It has an impressed and printed mark with location in Paris. The tray measures 9 1/2 inches long and 5 3/4 inches wide. The cup has a diameter of 4 5/8 inches and is 2 1/4 inches high. The set is decorated with a factory transfer that is hand colored and has enamel accents. There is a garland of muted pink flowers and gray foliage and branches encircling each piece...

This demitasse set, consisting of a pot with lid, covered sugar bowl, cream pitcher and tray was produced in France by Legrand Limoges in the late 19th century. The set has an under glaze and stamped mark indicating that it was decorated in the factory. The tray measures 12 1/2 inches long and 9 3/4 inches wide. The pot is 6 inches high and 7 inches from spout to handle. The set is hand painted in cobalt blue, raised white enamel and profuse gilding...

This porcelain tea cup and saucer was produced in Europe in the mid 19th century. It is marked under glaze but we have been unable to identify it. The shape is similar to some used by KPM. The saucer has a diameter of 5 3/4 inches and the cup is 3 inches high, without the handle. The porcelain is quite substantial, similar to the weight of Paris porcelains. There is a reserve on the front of the cup with a scene of buildings in a European city...

Japanese pair of mirror image cloisonne vases with amazing details of phoenixes, dragons, birds, and other mythical animals in jeweled lappets and ruyi-heads and flower bands. Green cloisonne contains gilt-like effects. Mottled purple ground, Base has flower mark, gilt bronze end bands. Wonderful condition.

Size: Width: 5.5" Height:12".

Meiji Period, late 19th century.

This porcelain gravy boat with attached under plate was produced in Germany by the KPM Royal Berlin Porcelain Manufacturer in 1913. It measures 10 1/4 inches long, 7 1/4 inches wide and 3 1/2 inches high. It is made of fine, substantial porcelain that has molded basket weave borders. There are Meissen style hand painted flowers on the upper part and on the under plate. Delicate, lacy gilding trims the rims and handles...

A magnificent, rare and large William Moorcroft period flambé red glaze vase and cover with the color being rich and vibrant. The base of the vase carries the full W. Moorcroft painted signature and is dated 1939. CONDITION: I have discovered that the vase has several cracks visible in the interior so the vase was broken and restored. MEASUREMENTS: 16 ¾ inches (42cm) tall...

A classic European motif teapot in sepia and gold decoration. The scenery showing a castle surrounded by smaller buildings. The black an gold decoration gives the view a mystical effect. The lid decorated with a strawberry and a decorative border in sepia. Condition: Normal condition. The spout has a lager ship the lid has 3 ships. The body has also a hairline at the center (see pictures)...

This beautiful Olmec bead is made from true jadeite and is 3" long. The jade is opaque. It has the classic Olmec face incised into the side. The hole does not go all the way through, but is drilled at both ends with two holes for suspension. A very rare find.

This extremely rare standing Olmec figure is 3" long and 1 1/2" wide at the shoulders. It is made from true jadeite that is semi-translucent at the right arm and shoulder. It is drilled in the back of the neck for suspension. It has a prominent navel. Please view my youtube video at http://youtu.be/8OFs-mik7ZI

This unique Olmec maskette is made from Guatemalan Imperial Green Jadeite and Imperial Blue Jadeite. It is an Omphacite/chloromelanite jade which "GemSelect" describes as the rarest and most valuable type of jade. Leoncio A. Garza-Valdes in the book "Precolumbian Jade" states "Omphacites are known as mesoamerican imperial jades"...

These 11 porcelain plates were produced in Germany by Meissen in the late 19th century. They have first quality crossed swords markings under glaze. The plates measure 9 3/4 inches in diameter. The plates are deep with scalloped rims. Each plate is hand painted with sprays of colorful flowers and bugs. No two plates are alike. There is delicate gilding trimming the rims. Only one plate is pictured, but the set includes 11 plates. Condition: There is some very light surface wear the ...

A wonderful Chinese wood elephant head architectural element. All sides are lacquered except for the back and top which are unfinished. This could be hung on the wall and used as a wall shelf to hold a small treasure. It is made of a heavy wood weighing 2 lbs and measuring 6" high, 4" widest, and 6" front to back. Date: mid 1800s.

Clearly made by an adoring grandmother, this antique Dong Minority hat is covered with a variety of ornate embroidery stitches including both wrapped thread and couching techniques. The hat is topped with silver half beads representing bubbles and a large top knot.. It is a bid dirty which would be expected in a childs hat of this age and use.

This extraordinarily rare Olmec necklace has 57 beads all made from Imperial green true jadeite. All are highly translucent except 4 small beads. It measures 30" when strung open from end to end. It has been restrung in modern times. I have never seen nor heard of pre-Columbian imperial jadeite of this quality. There is only one other imperial jadeite necklace that is in the Museo Nacional de Antropologia museum. Please e-mail me for a photo of that necklace. The longest bead is 2" and the centr...

A Large and Impressive Majolica Pitcher; a Cream Ground with Polychrome Decoration of Veined Leaves and a Tree Branch with a Bird (Robin) and a nest of three eggs; probably by James and Joseph Mayer of the Arsenal Pottery (Owned by James and Joseph Mayer from 1876 to 1905). Circa 1875-1890, Trenton New Jersey. Dimensions; 9" high x 6" across; weight 3 lbs. 10 ounces. Very fine condition.