Beautiful silk kimono. It's a pricy item in Japan. This silk is not a soft kind, coarse kind without a liner for the summer use. The color is lined with a very white soft silk. Nagoya style obi is included. If you have any question, please call me or e-mail me. The measurements are 48" wide and 60" long.

 

Beautiful view of an old house in Kyoto, the ancient capital of Japan. The design is finer in detail than shown in the pictures. All the designs are woven with silk thread and real gold wrapping thread. There is no need for extra spot light for this obi to shine (as shown here).

The composition of this obi is a “fukuro obi

Nobori Japanese banners, carps, warrior’s Yoroi and Kabuto (helmet), Musha-ningyo dolls and samurai swords are all the part of the display used for the Boy’s Days (renamed to Children’s Day), May 5th, in Japan. Culturally, the Japanese emphasize anything to do with children. The Girl’s day with hina dolls is in March. This Day is to wish for their son's health and future welfare. It is also to inspire boys in their manliness and hopefully bravery, discipline and honor codes come with it...

A Sheffield plated tea urn circa 1806, on four ball feet, fluted paw-foot columns, body of circular form having two ring handles and oval plate stamped with London, 1806, TH marks, the dome cover has ball finial and greek key design border, no lamp, overall very good condition consistant with age, some wear of plating, one ball foot having two concentric circles instead of three, one ball foot brass, 19 in. H approx.

A Victorian 1/4 oak and nickel plated mounted three bottle tantalus inset with three square cut crystal spirit decanters, English, very good condition with some minor wear to the nickelplate, 15L X 6 1/4W in X 13H.

A Worcester molded cabbage leaf pattern jug printed in blue with trailing bouquets, scattered flowers and insects, the rim molded with a band of stiff leaves, underglaze blue painters mark, c1758, overall good condition having a large hairline crack extending from rim to base, other small hairlines and a small inside rim chip, approx. 8 1/2 in.h

A large figural mirror, cast with a young girl gazing at the foliage, the wooden back having a metal easel support, stamped WMF , overall very good condition , a few abrasions to surface, glass not original, approx. 20 X12 in., may be a reproduction.

This is an elegant early 20th century Bohemian molded glass drinks set, probably Moser, comprising a lobed decanter and six conical banded cordial glasses, each applied with a gilded acid cut-back frieze composed of birds and flowers. The decanter is 10 1/4 in H and the glasses are 4 1/4 in H approx.

This set of three Georg Jensen small serving pieces comprises a pastry server in the Beaded pattern, and a sugar spoon and demitasse spoon in the Mayan pattern. They are in excellent condition, may need cleaning. The server measures 4 7/8 in., sugar spoon is 3 7/8 in and the demitasse spoon is 4 in. All are approximate measurements. The three pieces weigh 2.47 oz.

This is a very fine miniature Viennese silver and enamel coffee can and saucer c1860-1870, painted with a classical building central on cup and a monument on the saucer in shades of red, yellow, blue and green having birds, flowers and ribbons surround. The undersides of the cup and saucer are also enameled. This teacup and saucer are in overall good condition, having a flake in the center of the saucer and small repair on saucer underside with some yellowing. This item measures 1 5/8 in H

This is a Russian enamel "Cup of Sorrow" dated 1896 having the Imperial crest of the double headed eagle commemorating the Coronation of Czar Nicholas II and Empress Alexandra Fedorovna and ultimately resulting in his overthrow. This cup is in overall good condition but does have some rust spots along the rim and base. It is approximately 4 1/8 in. H

This is an outstanding die-stamped novelty sterling silver chamberstick made in Birmingham, England c1843 by John Willmore, having a detailed leaf and acorn shape. It is 5 1/4 inches H and in excellent condition but may need cleaning.

This is a fanciful Dutch silver glass-lined mustard pot and spoon having neoclassical piercing depicting figures in a garden setting, c1848. It has a domed cover, ball feet and is marked on the body, lid and handle. It stands 2 1/2 inches high and is in excellent condition.

This is a delicate pair of sterling silver grape scissors made by Tiffany and Co. with handles having applied reticulated scroll design and steel inlaid into the cutting edge of the blade, backstamp somewhat worn, marked Tiffany and Sterling, 5 1/4 in H approx and 1.34 oz.

This is a fine American five piece sterling silver tea and coffee service manufactured by Whiting Manufacturing Co comprising a tea and coffee pot, two-handled covered sugar bowl, creamer and waste bowl, each having a bombe body with half fluted design, the coffee and tea pots with bombe shaped hinged covers with conforming decoration, cap finials, and scroll handles with ivory stoppers, all bottom stamped with Whiting mark, sterling, 2552, and number of piece, monogrammed C, in excellent condi...

This is a set of four cased green-to-clear Bohemian lead crystal wine goblets, each comprising a bowl enameled with a Rococo-floral motif in two-colored gold, having an air-twist stem and resting on a conical base. Harrach distinctive gold enamel decoration employed on base and rim, c1900, signed H on underside of base, in excellent condition, H7 1/2 in approx.

This is a wonderful Bohemian glass vase attributed to Moser comprising a tulip-shaped body with castellated rims on a half dome base, heavily enameled with platinum and gold in an intricate pattern of grapes and foliage decoration, gold banding to rim, in excellent condition, 6 1/2 in H approx.

 

 

This is a spectacular Art Deco vase "Grignon" made by Lalique c1932 in a deep amber glass with white patina, stenciled R. LALIQUE FRANCE No, 1086 Ref. M p.457 No. 1086, 18.3 cm, in excellent condition, having a minute rim chip and proper wear to the base.

This is a rare and beautiful turn-of-the-century three-footed porcelain egg-shaped covered dish made by Nippon. The top has gilded ground with turquoise color enamel beading surrounding hand painted figures of 19th Century courting scene. The bottom has gilded ground with the same heavy beading, feet are unglazed green with white enamel scroll and beading, measures 5 3/8 in L x 4 3/8 in W x 4 in. H, Restored

This is a very fine Art Nouveau clear crystal vase with silver overlay and slver base.The overlay is crafted in a floral and vine design with etching, monogrammed "FKC", in good condition. Base has crack not readily visible and vase will hold water. Frame is in excellent condition. Measurements: 10 5/8 in H x 8 7/8 in at widest part of bowl

This is a stylized ivory "donkey" handle corkscrew, having a finely carved donkey head with ears, mane and one glass eye, underside of handle has a carved arrow, marked STERLING silver repousse banding attached to brass corkscrew, very good condition with one eye missing and wear to silver banding. May need cleaning. Total measurement is 6 in approx, Ivory head is 4 1/2 in handle length x1 1/4 in H, ivory width is 3/4 in approx.

A unique silver plate double wine bottle caddy by Elkington, featuring an extensive pierced design and a single central handle. Elkington mark of 1865-1897.

A Wedgwood coffee or chocolate pot with cover; Light Blue Jasperware with a classical design in white relief. Wedgwood imprint, circa 1880. Dimensions 9" high x 4.5" wide. Perfect condition

Vieux (Old) Paris fan vase with central florals and extensive gilt; some minor chips. Dimensions; 8.75" high x 6" wide.

A Sterling Silver Victorian sugar basket with a swing handle and a fitted green glass liner. An overall grape and vine pattern.

A Brass and Sterling Silver Stamp Holder or Box in the Art Nouveau Manner; circa 1890. Dimensions 3.75" wide x 2.25" deep x 2" high. It is in fine condition.

Wedgwood Historical Plate of Arlington, the Home of Martha Custis (wife of Washington), now the Home of the National Cemetary. Imported by Jones, McDuffee and Stratton of Boston. 9", 1900. Please see the other plates we have to offer.

Wedgwood Historical Plate of the Saratoga Battle Monument, Commemorating the Surrender of Burgoyne’s Army in 1777. Imported by Jones, McDuffee and Stratton of Boston. 9", 1890. Please see the other plates we have to offer.

Wedgwood Historical Plate of Faneuil Hall, Boston. Imported by Jones, McDuffee and Stratton of Boston. 9", 1899. Please see the other plates we have to offer.

A Double-Lipped Silverplate Punch ladle, by Pairpoint, with a Cut Glass Handle, by Mount Washington, circa 1880. Overall length of the curved handle ladle is 15", with a bowl size of 3.5" x 5.5". It is marked Pairpoint Mfg. Co. at the neck of the handle.

A Gorham Sterling Silver Tea Caddy from 1896. Made for J. E. Caldwell & Co., Philadelphia. It is 5" high by 4.5" wide, and weighs 7.0 Troy ounces. There is a monogram on the front, and the condition is excellent.

An Oval Dish with gilt Border and a Floral Design with Decorative Swags. Limoges; 19th century. Dimensions 12.5" long x 5.5" wide.

An Inkwell in Black Marble with a Brass Top; 4" in diameter.

A Sterling Silver three Piece Serving Set by Reed & Barton, in the Francis I pattern. The Handles are Sterling and the blades and tines are "MirrorStele". The fork is 9.25", the carving knife 11.5" and the fish knife 10.25". There is a small monogram, "R", on each piece. Part of the mechanism on the fork is missing, but it is operable (see picture). Note; the Roast Carving Set and the Fish Knife may be purchased separately, if desired. Inquire.

A Staffordshire Temperance Figure Showing a Well Dressed Man on One Side, with "Water" on the Base and a Disheveled Man on the Reverse, with "Gin" on the Base. There is a label on the Base Indicating that it was owned by someone in Pittsburgh in October, 1902. Dimensions; 8.5" high x 3.5 wide x 3" deep.

Bohemian Green Glass Decanter Set, with a Silver Overlay Design Featuring a Cathedral and a Mythological Figure. The Decanter is 10.25" high and the four glasses are each 2" high. Some wear to the silver Overlay but in good condition overall.

Roaring 20's Whiting Davis Flapper Mesh Purse with ornate flip top and accordion, flex opening in near Mint condition! See Label in enlargement picture. SOLD, no price, no info.

An English Silver Boxed Child's Set consisting of a Baby Spoon and a Pusher. Hallmarked Birmingham 1933, with the makers mark AP&Co. The Spoon is 4.5" in length and the Pusher is 3.75".

Gorham Sterling Silver Creamer and Sugar, with the Date Mark for 1906. The Creamer is 2 3/4" high x 4 1/8" handle to spout. The Sugar is 3 1/4" high x 5 1/2" handle to handle. Their is s slight nick (almost invisible) on the back of the Sugar, with the monogram "CRH" on the front.

A Pair of Sterling Silver Hand Chased Salt and Pepper Shakers with Tripod Legs with Lion Heads and Paws; 5" high x 2.25" at the base; tripod legs

Wedgwood Jasperware Biscuit Jar with Cover; A beautiful Deep Blue color with classical design in white relief. Circa 1895, Wedgwood imprint and "England". Dimension 8" high to finial x 5.25" wide. Inside the barrel, there is some discoloration due to age.

American Belleek Porcelain Dresser Jar, made circa 1900 by the Ceramic Art Company of Trenton, NJ, the predecessor firm of Lenox china.Dimensions 3" wide x 2.5" high. There is a monogram on the top of the cover.

Lunt Sterling Silver Sauce or Gravy Ladle in the "English Shell" pattern; circa 1930's. Length 6", bowl 2.5" x 1.75".

A Large Victorian Silver Plate Fish Slice Set with Ivory Handles, by Harrison Bros. & Howson, Sheffield, circa 1885. The Set is a heavy 14.5 ounces in total. The Ivory Handle is mellowed and has age splits in each handle. The Fish Knife is a large 13" and the Serving Fork is 10.5", both with etching and piercing.

A Pair of Sterling Silver Tiffany Candlesticks in the Art Deco style. They are 9" in height and hexagon shaped (5" base), with removable bobeches and with a different monogram on the front and back of each one (four in total, probably for different family members). They weigh 22 Troy ounces (they are unweighted) and are date marked for Tiffany 1907-1938. Excellent condition.

A Set of Six Gorham "Buttercup" Teaspoons; 6" long.

An Irish Belleek Ewer with Applied Florals; the Ewer has the 4th mark, indicating 1946-1955. The height is 9.5 inches. Condition is excellent.

 

A Pair of Russian silver candlesticks; makers name (Karla & JC)? dated 1893. They are 13" high and decorated with grape vines, the stem is based on a circular base with foliate supports, each fully marked. 19 T. oz.

A Sterling silver Tea Caddy Spoon in the shape of a Tea Leaf, by George Shiebler & Co. of NY circa 1890. It is 3.25" in length and has a gold washed bowl. Excellent condition.

A Pair of Rockingham (1826-1842) English Footed Compotes or Dessert Stands. The design features a peach band, with a gilt rim and floral decorations in the center and on the rim. Dimensions; 9" wide x 2.75" high. There is a slight hairline on one base (see picture), otherwise in excellent condition.

A Royal Vienna Porcelain Urn. Height 13", condition excellent.

Vieux (OLD)Paris Covered Tureen; 19th c. Dimensions 12" high to cover; 12" diameter to handles. Condition is excellent.

A Teapot Featuring Scenes of Nunney Castle, by Enoch Wood, circa 1895. Dimensions 9" wide x 5.5" high.

A Gorham Sterling Silver Teapot, with the date mark for 1897. Given as a 25th anniversary present and inscribed "1873-1898". Weight is 23.7 Troy ounces.

A Vieux (Old) Paris Large Breakfast or Cafe' au Lait Porcelain Cup & Saucer. Decorated with florals on a blue and gilt background. Dimensions; cup 3.5" x 4.5", plate 7" diameter. 19th century and other than minor gilt wear, it is in excellent condition

This is a beautiful pair of Vienna cabinet plates,19th Century, each having a border with maroon colored panels painted in cream and gilt foliate with a center figure, one entitled "Aphrdithe die Schafe, Des Paris Nelident?", the other "Sartiere" with impressed mark 247, S, overglazed blue shield mark in near excellent condition, minor scratch to one, miniscule flake to the other Measurements: 8 1/4 in. diameter