Victorian Gothic sterling silver goblet. Made by James Charles Edington in London in 1857. Tall and flared bowl with gilt interior; girdled cylindrical stem on raised foot with studded lobes and scalloped rim. Bowl has four studded and stippled strapwork frames of which two inset with flowers and a third with a medieval horseman galloping through a rocky landscape accompanied by a dog, all in relief. Fourth frame engraved “Hugh Eayrs / Memorial / Trophy”...

Fancy American Victorian sterling silver basket, ca 1890. Retailed by Tiffany & Co. in New York. Oval well and wide flared mouth; spread and reeded foot. Rim interior has cast scrolls, shells, and leaves with pendant flowers in open scroll rondels as well as chased flowers and leaves. Open curvilinear swing handle with leaves and flowers as well as central scrolled oval frame (vacant). Fully marked including retailer’s stamp and no. 4727/94...

4 Clingnancourt hard paste porcelain dinner plates with shaped edge, an elaborate gilt rim, a continuous band of hand painted roses and leaves and in the well of the plate rose sprigs. All with the Clignancourt stencil mark in red on the underside. 9 ¾ inches (25 cm) diameter.

Condition: no chips, cracks, hairlines or repairs. Minor wear

A porcelain plate decorated with floral sprigs and bouquets with a shaped rim decorated with gilt dentil edge marked on the underside with a “B” in underglaze blue. 9 inch (23 cm) diameter. This short lived porcelain factory, roughly 1776-1781, had the Duc d’Orleans (cousin of the King Louis XVI) as its patron.

Condition: no chips, cracks, hairlines or repairs. Some wear to the gilding and a little stacking wear.

The attractive upperparts of two larger figural pendant of Pataikos and Shu, Late Period, 7th.-3rd. century BC.

Detailed faience of good colour.

Size: 35-37 mm. tall.

Provenance: Formerly in the private collection of Eberhard Hanfstaengl (1886-1973). He was a famous German Art director and head of the Berlin National Gallery as well as other higher positions. Educated as Art Historian. Comes with COA.

A rare Chinese painted grey pottery figure of a recumbent dog looking up expectantly. Most of the original ochre pigment remains and it has a white stripe to the front. 16cms. long, Northern Wei dynasty, 5th/6th century AD. Provenance: The collection of C...

A choice example of a of a large Wadj Sceptre in brown hardstone, with the stone aiming to imitate rolled papyrus.

The scroll is widest at the top, where there is a neck below the faux loop for suspension. The base tapers into a softened point. Such an amulet would have been for ritual buriel.

Size: c. 32 mm.

Condition: good very fine and intact.

Provenance: Formerly in the private collection of Eberhard Hanfstaengl (1886-1973)...

A very attractive seal of an impressive size for a hemispheric stamp, Mesopotamia, c. 4th. mill. BC.

Interesting Ubad-early Uruk stamp seal from Mesopotamia. The seal round with drilling to the back, quite flat and carved with geomethric lines.

Size: 31 mm. in dianeter - large for this type.

Condition: About Very fine, attractive with some even wear from extensive use.

Added to the Oberländer collection in 2006...

A very attractive stamp seal of the Uruk period of Mesopotamia, carved in a scaraboid / gable form, 3rd. mill. BC.

Substantial seal carved and finely polished in a beautiful diorite hardstone, very popular and scarce in antiquitiy and used extensively by the Egyptians. A black hardstone with white inclusions. The seal in the gable of scaraboid shape and with the preffered carvings of globular patterns of the Uruk period stamp seals of Mesopotamia...

Interesting West Mesopotamian stamp seal, probably costal, catved in a nice beige stone with an animal and another smaller animal in the corner above, c. late 2nd. mill. BC.

Size: 15 x 14 mm and 7 mm. thick.

Condition: Very fine, intact.

Added to the Oberländer collection in 1995...

Offered is an extremely rare collection of eight, very colorful, 19th century artist paint pigments in diminutive, corked, glass vials from makers S.J. Pardessus, New York, Chas. Moller, New York, and Bender & Phillips.

Each of these very scarcely found vials sport their original paper label noting color of pigment and the manufacturer. The vials have either contents or traces of contents remaining that lend color and interest to the grouping.

Pigment colors are as follows: Ultramarine Blu...

Art Deco sterling silver picture frame with classic linear ornament. Made by Scharling & Co. in Newark, ca 1920. Rectangular window in same surround. Front has vertical plain and engine-turned through stripes. Top center vacant. With glass, silk lining, and velvet back and hinged easel support for portrait (vertical) display. Fully marked including maker’s stamp and no. 32. Very good condition.

Dimensions: Frame: H 10 1/8 x W 7 5/8 in. Window: H 9 x W 6 1/2 in. #BY271

Japonesque mixed metal sterling silver bowl. Made by Gorham in Providence in 1883. Curved sides with allover spot hammering and gilt-washed interior. Applied copper and silver ornament: Rim overhung with fruiting and leafing branch mounted to exterior with exploratory fly, and opposite, a bonsai branch. On side are cattails rooted in granulated soil with perched crane as well as dragonfly and butterfly. Three splayed supports. Fully marked with maker’s stamp, date letter, no. 1725, and phrase ...

Pair of Edwardian Georgian sterling silver candlesticks, 1927. Retailed by Black, Starr & Frost in New York. Each: Bellied socket with detachable bobeche; tapering shaft on raised foot. Faceted with lined frames. Foot has applied trapezoidal mono plate. Fully marked including maker’s stamp, Gorham date letter, and no. 4/15. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 9 3/4 x W 4 1/4 x D 4 in. Weighted. #BY621

Offered is a scarcely found, late 19thC, pharmacy, drugstore, or apothecary Powder Folder which was used by early pharmacists to package single dose powdered medicines into individual folds of paper. This brass pharmaceutical tool of the trade was designed to more accurately ensure proper dosage, and it facilitated customer convenience by wrapping powders into separate doses.

This diminutive folder measures 3.5 inches tall x 2.25 inches wide and has a ratcheting type clip on one side designed ...

Offered is very visually appealing Veterinary Medicine Horse Cure Advertising Bag with wonderful graphics from the late 1800s. A very detailed and boldly executed image of an early American farmer with his sick horse brings to focus the unconditional need for this cure!

As noted on the bag, THE GIPSY COMPOUND CONDITION POWDERS were an all-purpose CURE invented by C.H. PROCTOR, of 13 Brown Street, Marlboro, Massachusetts. While the marketing description was specific to horses, the powders wer...

A blue and white parian pitcher with raised oak leaves and acorns and a “branch” handle and spout. The oak portions in white against a textured blue painted ground. Marked on the underside with the U.S. Pottery Company ribbon mark with “No. 16.” and the number 12. This mark used in the 1850’s. 8 5/8 inches tall and 6 ¾ inches across handle and spout.

Condition: no chips or repairs, but a crack in the base of the handle.

Four hand painted blue and white Dutch delft tiles joined with grout on a soft board in the manner in which they would have appeared on a wall. Roughly 10 ¼ x 10 ½ inches (26 x 27 cm). Minor damage at the edges.

Attractive Djet pillar amulet in green faience, late period, c. 7th.-3rd. century BC.

Size: 23-24 mm. tall.

Condition: Very fine, Intact but with hairline repair at the middle.

Provenance: Formerly in the private collection of Eberhard Hanfstaengl (1886-1973). He was a famous German Art director and head of the Berlin National Gallery as well as other higher positions. Educated as Art Historian. Comes with COA.

Afine large Cizhou floral ceramic vase, Song-Yuan Dynasty c. 12th-14th century AD.

Very decorative vase and quite rare!

Height: 23,5 cm.

Condition: Choice for the type, very thin hairline in the body but intact and unrepaired with typical small spots of missing glaze. Spout is intact without chips. Beautiful patination!

Ex. Danish Private Collection.

A lovely green hardstone amulet in the form of a double ostrich feather, probably New Kingdom, 16th.-11th. century BC.

The front is flat with a shallow central groove delineating the two plumes.

Size: 36-37 mm. tall. Substantial piece in hand.

Condition: Extremely fine.

Provenance: Formerly in the private collection of Eberhard Hanfstaengl (1886-1973). He was a famous German Art director and head of the Berlin National Gallery as well as other higher ...

A fine Grecco -Persian bronze spearhead, later 1st mill BC.

The blade with slim shoulders and central midrib. The sharp edges of the blade slope into a long, folded conical socket with an opening at the back and a straight.

Size: 34,5 cm - socket is about 18 cm.

Condition: Choice - cleaned somewhat hard, but still with nice red and green patina, as shown on photos.

Ex Private Collection.

Width: 4.2 cm (1.7 in)
Height: 3 cm (1.2 in)
Weight: 170 gms

Chinese bronze scroll weight of a Qilin; good condition

Height: 6.4 cm (2.6 in)
Width: 3.6 cm (1.4 in)
Depth: 3.3 cm (1.3 in)

Excellent Chinese carved snuff bottle in the shape of a gourd; shou symbols to the front; good condition

Height: 7 cm (2.8 in)
Width: 3.9 cm (1.6 in)
Depth: 2.3 cm (0.8 in)

Fine quality carved Chinese snuff bottle; two panels of polychrome decoration featuring birds and florals; calligraphy to each side; natural material; good condition

Crafted from locally sourced Bizen clay, this mid-Edo period vase embodies simplicity, beauty, and understated elegance. Its unassuming form showcases the natural beauty of the clay, enhanced by a delicate ash glaze. The texture and shape evoke a sense of rustic charm, reflecting the profound harmony between human creativity and the organic world. Now several centuries old, this piece continues to serves not only as a functional display piece, but also as a symbol of the enduring leg...

During Japan's Momoyama period, spanning from the late 16th to the early 17th century, Bizen pottery flourished, producing exquisite pieces such as this symmetrical and elegant flower vase. Crafted from locally sourced Bizen clay, this vase embodies simplicity and understated elegance. Its unassuming form showcases the natural beauty of the clay, enhanced by a delicate ash glaze. The texture and shape evoke a sense of rustic charm, reflecting the profound harmony between human creati...

The poem accompanying the artwork on this antique scroll reads: Fishing little trout—Precious drops of dew glisten—Flowing with the blossoms—The mountains and rivers of spring ( Rengetsu, age 78 ). A rather later and mature work by Rengetsu, this piece was created right as Edo ended and Meiji began, marking a major turning point in Japanese history and culture.

Ōtagaki Rengetsu (1791-1875) was born into a Samurai family but soon after adopted by the Ōtagaki fam...

Chinese Tang Dynasty Painted Pottery Groom Figure (AD 618 - 906)

This attractive pottery figure was made during the Tang Dynasty (AD 618 - 906) and most likely represents a groom. It is made from a red pottery and joins at the sides show it was made in a two-piece mould. The surface has been cold-painted in a white pigment with the facial details picked out in red and black pigments. The figures stands in attendance with hands clasped together under long sleeves. Note also the details of the...

A superb condition beige hardstone stamp seal, Cilicia / Levante, c. 1200-800 BC.

The seal expertly carved and polished into it's present perfect pyramidal shape and carved in the base with a bird. Beautiful stone used.

Size: 16 mm tall and 13 mm. wide.

Condition: Extremely fine.

Added to the Oberländer collection in 2007. Comes with original ID card from the Oberländer collection and imprint!

Provenance: Gustav Oberländer (1926-2012), O...

An early tabloid stone seal with a particularly vivid Sun symbol carved in the base, Mesopotamian 4th. mill. BC.

Attractive seal carved in grey-black stone and centrally drilled. Reportedly found near the ancient city of Antioch.

Size: 22 x 20 mm and 6 mm. thick.

Condition: Good Very fine, some deposits.

Added to the Oberländer collection in 1992. Comes with original ID card from the Oberländer collection and imprint!

Provenance: Gustav...

A Japanese inro made in lacquer with great craftsmanship and decorated with the image of six monkeys. The outer surface of the Inro is coated in gold lacquer which creates an elegant contrast with the metal monkeys. This Inro depicts a scene in the round, in which monkeys interact in an evocative natural environment. Some climb Matsu pine trees, while others rest gracefully on raised rocks. The wooden netsuke, depicting a monkey with a peach in its paws, contributes to the narrative of the...

A Japanese lacquer inro depicting two fish swimming in their natural habitat. The outer surface of the ring is covered in lacquer with brown nuances, which offers an elegant contrast with the mother-of-pearl. This inro depicts a mother-of-pearl sole on one side. On the opposite side there is a black catfish, made of lacquer. The fish swim among the underwater plants, embellished with golden leaves and mother-of-pearl in relief. The wooden netsuke depicts a sole. The internal compartment...

A choice larger stone stamp seal of the Tabloid type, North-West Mesopotamia, 4th. mill. BC.

The seal engraved with three strange symbols in deep relief.

Size: 28 mm. long and 22 mm. wide.

Condition: Very fine, intact with fine even wear and patina.

Added to the Oberländer collection in 1995. Comes with original ID card from the Oberländer collection and imprint!

Provenance: Gustav Oberländer (1926-2012), Oberländer aquired his massive ...

Interesting rectangular seal engraved on all 4 sides with human figures and stars, central drilling, North-West Mesopotamia, c. 4th.-3rd. mill. BC.

Size: 21 x 12 x 9 mm.

Condition: Very fine, some deposits and small ancient chip to a corner.

Added to the Oberländer collection in 1994. Comes with original ID card from the Oberländer collection and imprint!

Provenance: Gustav Oberländer (1926-2012), Oberländer aquired his massive and important colle...

Interesting and rare choice of an orange stone for a tabloid seal, North-West Mesopotamia, Uruk, 2nd. half of 4th. mill. BC.

The seal engraved with a basket shape with a heering pattern, pierced.

Size: 20 x 19 mm.

Condition: Choice Very fine, some wear and deposits.

Added to the Oberländer collection in 1994. Comes with original ID card from the Oberländer collection and imprint!

Provenance: Gustav Oberländer (1926-2012), Oberländer aqu...

A fine quality stamp seal with carved handle and a square seal base, probalbly no earlier than 2nd. mill. BC.

The image of a demon walking is a depiction that is known in Anatolia from the late Uruk period in the late 4th. mill. and especially during the 3rd. mill. BC. We've handled a small handful of such seals over the years.

This seal is particular interesting, since it's really well carved completely symethric and with a lovely little round handle, engraved with a rel...

A very nice bifacial stone stamp seal of the Tabloid type, North-West Mesopotamia, Uruk, 2nd. half of 4th. mill. BC.

The seal engraved with two angle field and framed crosses.

Size: 18 x 14 mm.

Condition: Good Very fine, some deposits.

Added to the Oberländer collection in 1994. Comes with original ID card from the Oberländer collection and imprint!

Provenance: Gustav Oberländer (1926-2012), Oberländer aquired his massive and important ...

A lovely large Assyro-Babylonian stamp seal with a particlarly interesting shape, carved of fine smoky grey calchedony, c. 9th.-7th. cent. BC.

The scaraboid is carved almost like an oval hat with a pointy raised center and sides tappering inwards. The engraving on the base is of a large seated winged animal in the drill style.

Size: 22 mm. long and 19 mm. wide. c. 12 mm. tall.

Condition: Choice Very fine and attractive, a small chip to the edge of the base and...

Very attractive and well-carved hemispheroid seal in a greenish black chlorite stone, Mespotamian, c. 5th.-4th. mill. BC.

Low button-shaped seal with elegant Cruciform engraving and cenytral pellet.

Condition: Good Very fine, some deposits.

Added to the Oberländer collection in 2006. Comes with original ID card from the Oberländer collection and imprint!

Provenance: Gustav Oberländer (1926-2012), Oberländer aquired his massive and important collec...

A choice Ancient Near East / Luristani tanged bronze dagger, dating to the 2nd mill. BC.

The dagger with high shoulders, short tang and the blade with central midrib.

Size: 24,9 cm.

Condition: Choice, a nice dagger with good metal. Some chips to the edge.

Ex. Private collection formed in the 1990's.

Attractive oval stamp seal, almost the shape of a scaraboid but much older belonging to the Uruk period of North-Western Mesopotamia, c. 4th. mill. BC.

The seal engraved with an interesting motif of integrated animals (see Id card for a description.

Size: 25 mm. long and 19 mm. wide.

Condition: Good Very fine.

Added to the Oberländer collection in 1994. Comes with original ID card from the Oberländer collection and imprint!

Provenance: Gus...

A very attractive seal carved in fine shell (see the endings), Mesopotamia, late 3rd. millenium BC.

Interesting depiction of 4 different deities standing.

Size: 26 mm. tall and 14 mm. thick.

Condition: Nice Very fine and basically intact, the seal is nice, the imprint not so much.

Added to the Oberländer collection in 2005. Comes with original ID card from the Oberländer collection and imprint!

Provenance: Gustav Oberländer (1926-2012),...

A very attractive openwork bronze pendant applique showing 4 intertwined Dragons, China, Ordos Cultures, Mongolian steppes, 1st. century BC.

The pendant with a loop at the top and a central circle.

Diameter: 35 mm.

Condition: Near Extremely fine, dark green patina with some deposits.

Provenance: Gustav Oberländer (1926-2012), Oberländer aquired his massive and important collection of seals between 1985 - 2000s, bought at reputable dealers and from ...

Height approximately 44 cm. Some of the glaze on the rim peeled off. In good condition.

Hor or Hori Worker – Hr.i (3)

Bab el-Gasus Shabtis - Cache II - Tomb of the Priests of Amun.

Also known as Hori, Hory

The name means ‘Horus’

God’s servant of Amen-Re, the king of the gods, God’s servant of Anubis and Khonsu, God’s servant of Hathor, mistress of the valley of Thebes, God’s servant of Seth of Sepemerou, God’s father of Mut, God’s father of Khonsu, God’s servant of Khonsu and Sobek, God’s servant of Amen-Re lord ...

19th Century Chinese Gilt Cloisonne Vase with Beast Ears

It is 6 inches (15.2 cm) tall by 3.7 inches (9.5 cm wide. It is 1.2 Lb.

It is tarnished and has a dent at the side, missing enamel, and surface wear and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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1900's Japanese Kutani Vase with Samurai Marked

It is 9.5 inches (24.2 cm) tall by 4.5 inches (11.5 cm) wide. It is 1.5 Lb.

It has mild rubbing golds, surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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George V sterling silver trophy cup. Made by Charles & Richard Comyns in London in 1922. Urn with ovoid bottom on raised and stepped foot; leaf-capped high-looping double-scroll side handles. Cover stepped and domed with cast flame finial. Traditional form with lots of room for engraving. Fully marked. Very good condition.

Overall dimensions: H 13 3/4 x W 11 1/4 x D 6 1/4 in. Weight: 37.7 troy ounces. #BY557

A rare biscuit porcelain brushwasher in figural crab-shape, decorated in the "egg & spinach" palette. Dating to the Kangxi period. Base unglazed. Condition: please look at the photos carefully, cracks as seen often. Dimension: c. 7.3 cm long x 5.8 cm deep x cm high.

Japanese bronze vase with nice form, used to decorate single flower arrangement in Japanese traditional tea ceremony.

Age: Japan, Showa Period, Early 20th Century
Size: Height 12.7 C.M. / Width 16.5 C.M.
Condition: Nice condition overall. Please refer to the enlargement photos for more details.
Shipment: Worldwide shipping from Bangkok, Thailand at actual cost. Please e-mail us for the shipping fee.

Japanese bronze mirror with stand.

Age: Japan, Showa Period, Early 20th Century
Size: Diameter 18 C.M. / Height 27.8 C.M.
Size including stand: Height 43.3 C.M.
Condition: Nice condition overall. Please refer to the enlargement photos for more details.
Shipment: Worldwide shipping from Bangkok, Thailand at actual cost. Please e-mail us for the shipping fee.

Burmese alabaster Buddha sitting in Mara Vijaya (calling the earth to witness) posture on a base, with lacquered and inlay of colorful glass pieces on the headband.

Age: Burma, Mandalay Period, 19th Century
Size: Height 58 C.M. / Width 45.5 C.M. / Depth 22 C.M.
Condition: Nice condition overall (some expected degradation due to its age). Please refer to the enlargement photos for more details.
Shipment: Worldwide shipping from Bangkok, Thailand at actual cost. Please e-mail...

Japanese bronze dog with artist sign.

Age: Japan, Showa Period, 20th Century
Size: Height 9.8 C.M. / Width 4 C.M. / Length 9.2 C.M.
Condition: Nice condition overall. Please refer to the enlargement photos for more details.
Shipment: Worldwide shipping from Bangkok, Thailand at actual cost. Please e-mail us for the shipping fee.

This is a japanese antique 1920-1940 cotton Buddhist Shugensha hanten coat worn by Shugen practitioners who practiced Shugendo. Shugendo is a unique Japanese religion that combines Buddhism, Shinto and the worship of nature (mountains). It has some light stains , but is in very good condition. Size::Length :80 cm (31.4 inch) / Sleeve to sleeve :130cm (51.1 inch) / Back width :65cm (25.5inch)

A green jadeite carving of a Chinese beauty holding a plate of peaches. The color apple green along with other shades of green. A wonderful piece, she comes with a fitted rosewood stand and is in excellent condition. Measures 8" high on stand, 3" wide, 1.5" deep. Dates circa 1900.

Rare Egyptian pottery jar or beaker, NAQADA I - II, c. 4000 - 3200 BC.

Attractive conical jar in fine hardburnt redish and darker pottery.

Size: 9 cm. wide and 6,8 cm. tall.

Condition: Very fine, very small chips to rim nicely restored, small chip to the base. Pencil number from older collection on the side.

From French Collection, Ex Bonhams Auktion 23.10.2021, Lot 285. Ex Joseph Klein collection, formed in New York between 1941 - 1980.

Rare Egyptian pottery jar or beaker, NAQADA I - II, c. 4000 - 3200 BC.

Attractive conical jar in fine hardburnt redish and darker pottery.

Size: 6,8 cm. tall and 9 cm. wide.

Condition: Very fine, a couple of small chips to rim nicely restored, intact with no cracks. Pencil number from older collection on the side.

From French Collection, Ex Bonhams Auktion 23.10.2021, Lot 285. Ex Joseph Klein collection, formed in New York between 1941 - 1980.

Fine Tall Chinese Han Dynasty Painted Pottery "Stick" Figure

This tall and impressive pottery "stick" figure was made during the Western Han Dynasty (206 BC - AD 8), more specifically, the 2nd century BC. It is "heavily-potted" and made from a dense fine-grained pale grey pottery. It has been "cold painted" with a pink/brown flesh-coloured pigment. Note the detail of the facial features and the hairstyle, worn with a top knot.

Various types of "stick" figures have been excavated, altho...

Japanese iron teapot with bronze lid.

Age: Japan, Meiji Period, 19th Century
Size: Height 19.8 C.M. / Width 17.3 C.M. / Diameter 15.5 C.M.
Condition: Nice condition overall. Please refer to the enlargement photos for more details.
Shipment: Worldwide shipping from Bangkok, Thailand at actual cost. Please e-mail us for the shipping fee.