All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Pre 1920 item #579858 (stock #240)
Chinese Ivory carved reclining beauty or doctors model circa 1900 measuring approx. 6.5 inches in length 16.5 cm. In excellent condition yellowing from age this piece would make a fine addition to any Ivory collection.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Pre 1492 item #1062598
Vase with two lugs covered by qingbai glazed to the foot ; unglazed base . PERIOD : Song Dynasty 960-1279 AD. MEASUREMENTS: 11 cm height. CONDITION: very good, firing crack to the body and a hairline to the inner of the neck.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Ceramics : English : Pre 1900 item #136254 (stock #516)
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.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Pre 1837 VR item #349769
During the Edo Period, there was a time when the puppet play became the most popular form of entertainment among the common people and especially the merchants. They were so popular that Kabuki actors even began mimicking the movement of the puppets.

The era of Ningyo Joruri (puppet play) began in 1684 when Takemoto Gidayu, a narrator, opened Takemoto theater in Dotonbori...

All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Pre 1930 item #273741 (stock #796)
A Sterling Silver Fish Server or Slicer. Length is 10.75", with the mark of an intertwined "GR". From the 1920's/1930's and in excellent condition.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Pre 1920 item #1022251 (stock #332)
A Beautiful antique S Kirk and Sons sterling silver covered urn with heavy chased repousse a floral finial and ram head finial handles monogramed with a letter P measuring approx. 9.5 inches tall marked 11 oz. In very fine condition.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Pre 1970 item #913092
Large Murano glass Toucan by Licio Zanetti. Toucan is of smoke colored glass with lattimo sommerso in the body and beak. He is perched on a clear crystal stand, eyes are lattimo with smoke glass pupils. Piece measures 13 1/4 inches Tall by 7 inches Deep by 10 1/2 inches Wide (34 cm x 18 cm x 27 cm). Weight: 15 pounds. Excellent condition, no chips, cracks or repairs, bottom of crystal base shows wear appropriate for age. Signed on base Zanetti L (in script) and OCC 9108. Circa 1960
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Pre 1800 item #486735 (stock #124)
Beautiful rare Quianlong 18th century porcelain large bowl or charger exquisite Floral motif in soft enamels. Measuring approx. 14 inches in diameter and 2 inches deep. In excellent condition no chips or cracks with wear to the enamels. A fine early example would be a fine addition to any collection.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Pre 1900 item #521671 (stock #1423)
A Dutch Silver Octagonal Tea Caddy; Dimensions 3" high x 3.5" wide x 2.5" deep. Embossed on all sides with village scenes and on the top with a battle scene. Weight 5 Troy ounces; excellent condition. Circa 1890-1900
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Pre 1960 item #916714
Venini Fazzoletto with alternating stripes of Zanfirico and Latticinio canes in lattimo glass. Polished pontil. Vase measures 4 1/4 inches (10.8 cm) tall and is 5 1/4 inches (13.3 cm) in diameter. Signed Venini Murano Italia, although the Italia is not visible as it falls in the ground pontil. No chips, cracks or repairs. Circa 1950's
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Pre 1940 item #512493 (stock #176)
Chinese carved malachite study of a foo dog or temple guardian. A beautiful grained gem quality stone Measuring 2 x 1 3/8 inches in excellent condition a fine addition to any collection.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Pre 1910 item #1257203 (stock #GD-016)
Chinese Qing (Ching) Dynasty Blue and Red under-glaze snuff bottle depicting a figure riding a deer under a tree on a rocky mountainous path. No apparent cracks or chips. Bottle has stopper without lid. Height 2.75 inches, width 1.5 inches.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Pre 1492 item #577450 (stock #225)
Pre Colombian pottery figure of a standing man holding a basket over his head from the Nayarit area of west Mexico, dating between 200 B.C. and 200 A.D. Measuring approx. 11.5 inches tall in excellent antique condition with some minor professional restorations. Formerly purchased from the Seal and Bear Trading co. has been in a private collection for several years.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Pre 1837 VR item #1318483 (stock #39B14 13880)
Set of four silver handled knives by Paul Storr, royal goldsmith, London, 1820. Size: 8 1/2 inches long. Sterling silver loaded handles with thread decoration and engraved family crest of a swan with outstretched wings rising from a coronet; replaced stainless steel blades. Hallmarked with maker's mark of Paul Storr on one side and with full set of assay marks, with date letters for 1819 and 1820, on the other side. Excellent condition...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Ceramics : English : Pre 1900 item #123497 (stock #407B)
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.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Pre 1910 item #490238 (stock #130)
A beautiful example from the Meiji period c. 1900 green foil background with flying cranes over ocean waves. Measuring approx. 5 inches tall 12.5 centimeters. In excellent condition no damage to this piece. There is some seperation in the foil under the enamel this is in the making or firing and is not damage see pictures. A fine and beautiful example.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Ceramics : English : Pre 1800 item #144556 (stock #422c)
This is a Worcester blue and white bowl, Dr. Wall period, ca 1780, with Arabic numeral maker’s mark; the exterior decorated in underglaze blue with unusual sampan and riverscape scenes, the interior with diapering and gilt banding; mint condition; 5 5/8" dian.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Pre 1900 item #1101219 (stock #453)
Mettlach stein number 1786, the St. Florian stein, is one of the most beautiful and skillfully crafted, etched and glazed steins produced by Villeroy & Boch during its "Golden Era", with artistry attributed to Otto Hupp. In excellent condition no damage or repairs