Sold, no price, no info. Lucky Dragon for Button Collectors. c 1900 .75" plus with four way shank. Nice warm, mellow color and smooth patina in relief areas. No missing pieces. Including shank it is 7/16" thick.
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A Lenox Belleek Double-Handled Serving Dish with Enameled Florals on the Front and Back. Green L and Palette mark; c. 1920's. Dimensions; 10.25" wide x 3.5" deep x 3.75" high. excellent condition.
A Limoges dresser Tray; a Handpainted Portrait of a Classical Woman. Dimensions 16" wide x 13" deep. "Pouyat" Mark 5 circa 1890-1932. Excellent condition.
This is a beautifully decorated pair of grape shears, with handles marked sterling and Italian-made curved stainless steel blades; mint condition; measurement: 6 _ in. long.
This is a wonderful unmarked sterling silver miniature perfumer, ca. 1890, with stopper, no funnel. The medallion shape is highlighted by delicate scrolling and it is decorated with a crisp diaper pattern surrounding a central shield where an initial could be engraved. Condition: excellent; measurement: 2 1/8 in. x 1 _ in.
This wonderful blue and white swirl enamelware soap set is quite unique with covers for each of the three dishes. Meant to hang on a wall, each metal jar is for a different kind of soap. Circa 1920's-30's it is in great condition for its age. Minor dings on lids & edges, the bottom of the "savon noir" container has a large ding - but nothing at all to detract from the charm of this rare find. Measures approx 15-1/2" long, 6-1/2" to highest, jars are 4" in diameter at widest.
This sweet enamelware pitcher stands approximately 8 inches high & is a wonderful pale green color swirled with white. Some minor rust spots and a small ding on the handle, but nothing to detract from its overall charm. French, circa 1920's.
This pair of enamelware cannisters have a very unusual octagon shape. From France circa 1920's, they are a wonderful robin's egg blue color with a white checker pattern around the tops. Not without faults, there are several minor dings & a previous owner painted on one of the lids (please see photos), but nothing at all to detract from the charm of this unique pair of cannisters. Measure approx. 7" high to tops of lids, 5" diameters.
Whiting Sterling Silver "Arabesque" (patented in 1876) Berry or Serving Spoon. 9.5" in length and in excellent condition.
This wonderful example of tramp art came from Le Mans, France. It has a lion's head handle & stands upon four metal claw feet. Faded red velvet sets off the many intricate layers of carved woodwork. Not without flaws, there is definite wear from age & use, this piece retains its handcrafted charm. Measures 6" high x 10" wide x 7-1/2" deep.
This wonderful porcelain canister set is from France, circa 1930's. In addition to the five hexagonal-shaped canisters, there are also two small bowls which match the rust red & cheerful yellow check pattern. Overall in good shape, normal wear from age & use with clean interiors. Please see below for measurements & condition of each cannister.
Sugar - measures 7-1/4" high to top of lid, 4-1/2" diameter. It has a small chip on the rim.
Thé – 5-3/4” high, 3-1/2” diameter...
Super sweet cafe au lait (or hot chocolate) bowl from France. Images on both sides of children playing. Good sized-chip on bottom rim, small hairline crack & manufacturing flaw on interior & normal wear from age & use, but overall in wonderful condition. They just don't get more charming than this!
Measures approximately 4-1/2 inches across & 2-3/4 inches high.
Super sweet cafe au lait (or hot chocolate) bowl from France. Images on three sides of children playing, cats & a duck. Tiny chip on rim, normal wear from age & use, but overall in superb condition. They just don't get more charming than this! Measures approximately 5 inches across & 3 inches high.
Pair of pale blue vintage cafe au lait (or hot chocolate) bowls from France. Marked on bottoms, "Digoin & Sarreguemines, France." Normal wear from age & use, small hairline crack on interior of one bowl, please see photos. Measure approximately 5-3/4 inches across & 2-3/4 inches high.
Super sweet cafe au lait (or hot chocolate) bowl from France. Images on three sides of children playing, cats & dogs. Normal wear from age & use, slight crazing throughout, but overall in superb condition. They just don't get more charming than this! Measures approximately 5 inches across & 3 inches high.
Beautiful floral needlepoint pillow from France, backed with a magenta colored satin. There are several spots of wear on the backing, but the front is in good shape. This charming pillow measures approximately 25 inches long x 14 inches wide.
A Tiffany Sterling Silver Sauce or Gravy ladle in the "Flemish" pattern, introduced in 1911. Length 7.25", weight 3 Troy ounces. Excellent condition.
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.
A Victorian Sterling Silver Olive Fork with and Ejector or Plunger (the makers mark is indistinguishable. Length is 8" and condition is excellent.
Two charming vintage cafe au lait (or hot chocolate) bowls from France. A nice light blue & pale gray pattern, they are marked on bottoms, "FB 4" & stamped with the number 3. Normal wear from age & use, please see photos. Measure approximately 5 inches across & a little more than 2-1/2 inches high.
Two charming vintage cafe au lait (or hot chocolate) bowls from France. A nice red & yellow pattern, one is marked on the bottom, "FB 4", the other "FB 52" & both are stamped with the number 3. Normal wear from age & one has staining from use, please see photos. Measure approximately 5 inches across & a little more than 2-1/2 inches high.
A charming vintage cafe au lait (or hot chocolate) bowl from France. A nice dark blue pattern, it is stamped on the bottom with the number 3. There is a manufacturing flaw along one side of the bowl, normal wear from age & use, please see photos. Measures approximately 5 inches across & a little more than 2-1/2 inches high.
A Victorian Calamander or Coromandel Box with Brass and Copper Fittings and a Pierced Lid. Dimensions 8.5" wide x 5" high x 3.5" deep. From 1870-1890 and in excellent condition with the exception of a slight age separation in the inside bottom.
A Set of Gorham Sterling Silver Candlesticks with Etched Glass Hurricane Shades. Dimensions 5" for the candlesticks and 10" including the shades. They are in excellent condition and are from the 1930's/1940's.
A Victorian Staffordshire Three Piece Tea Set by Brown-Westhead Moore (now Cauldon), with the mark for 1862-1904. Consists of a Teapot (6" high x 9" wide), Creamer and Covered Sugar. Excellent condition.
A Sterling Silver Asparagus Fork/Server wit a Heavily Embossed Floral Design. Marked Sterling on the Back of the Handle, but no Makers Mark. Length 9.75 inches and weight 4.6 Troy ounces; 9.75". Excellent condition. From the late 19th century.
A Sterling Silver Ice Cream Server/Scoop win an Embossed Floral Design. Length 10 inches and weight 5 Troy ounces. It is Marked Sterling on the Back of the Handle, but there is no Makers Mark. From the late 19th century and in excellent condition.
A Sterling Silver Serving Set, Consisting of a Meat Fork and Serving Spoon, both with some Open Work Piercing. Weight 5.9 Troy ounces; ;length, Fork, 9.75", Spoon, 9.5". They are marked Sterling on the back of the handle, but there is no maker's mark. There is some wear to the floral pattern on the spoon, but overall in excellent condition. From the late 19th century.
A Sterling Silver Serving Set, Consisting of a Fork and Serving Spoon, both with Extensive Open Work Piercing. Weight 5 Troy ounces; length, Fork, 8.75", Spoon, 8.5". They are marked Sterling on the back of the handle, but there is no maker's mark. Overall in excellent condition. From the late 19th century
Late Meiji to early Showa (1895-1930) period Satsuma covered bowl. Measures 8 3/4" diameter and is 5 1/4" high with the cover on. Decorated in a moriage pattern with young boys (Karako) playing at various pastimes, highly detailed painting interspersed with raised white
moriage dots. The interior of the bottom and the lid are both decorated with an elaborate scene of birds flying amongst a profusion of flowers.
Excellent condition with no cracks or chips or restorations.
SOLD. Interesting high grade silver offering chased repousse bowl or cup of Far Eastern origin with 6 peacock motifs. Persian? Indian? Burmese? Stands 1 5/8", 2 1/2" across the off round and weighs 1.1 Oz or 33 Grams. In as found unpolished condition with the usual charming dimples, that decades old silver gets and priced accordingly. Sold, no price no info
This is a VICTORIAN ERA FIGURAL NAPKIN RING depicting a DOG PULLING A CART. Dating ca. 1875 - 1900 the DOG is Pulling the Cart with a Decorated NAPKIN RING atop. Overall size is 2 3/4" X 3 3/4". Beautifully detailed the condition is Very Good to Excellent with no breaks and little wear to the Silver Plate. The WHEELS DO MOVE. Unmarked. UNUSUALLY NICE
A Three Piece George V Silver Tea Set with a heavily chased design. The teapot is 5.5" high x 9.5" wide and weighs 11.1 Troy ounces; the sugar is 3.5" high x 5.5" wide and weighs 5.5 Troy ounces; the creamer is 3.25" wide x 4.75" wide and weighs 2.8 Troy ounces. Both the sugar and creamer have a gold washed interior. The hallmark is embedded in the design and is difficult to see, but it is marked Y & W (possibly Yapp and Woodward)and assayed in London in 1934.
A Gorham Sterling Silver Sauce or Soup Ladle in the "Cottage" Pattern (introduced in 1861). It is 10.75" long and weighs 5.4 Troy ounces. Excellent condition. Monogram (see picture).
A Royal Worcester Lidded Vegetable Dish or Tureen;; Gilt with Elephant Head Handles. Registration No. 68548, for 1887. Dimensions 13" long x 6" wide x 5" high. excellent condition.
A Large Spanish Colonial Brass Candlestick, or Altar Stick from circa 1750. It has a 4" Drip Plate, a Turned Shaft, a Coat of Arms Seal in the Tripod base that stand on Three Paw Feet. It is 14.5" high x 7.25" wide at the tripod base. It weighs an imposing 3 pounds 8 ounces. It is in very good condition for a period piece.
Earlier Paper Mark Clip with their famous Repousse look but this time w Gold Wash, marked: S. Kirk & Son Sterling & 9. Mark used 1932-1961. 2 1/2 X 1" & weighs 10 Grams. SOLD, no price, no info.
A Pair of Venetian Glass Vases; Possibly from the Factory of Antonio Salviati. They are Green with Swirls and Gilt in the Design. Circa 1880-1900. Dimensions 7 1/8" high x 3.25" at base. Excellent condition.
SOLD, no price, no info. In Box 1 1/2" Late Victorian Lithograph Celluloid Tinted Brass Japanned Tin backs of Count Fersen / Mozart 6 Buttons as seen in the BBB. Mellowed with age and the backs are clean! Sold, no price, no info
This is a An ART NOUVEAU STERLING NAPKIN RING from a Virginia, U.S.A. Estate. This NAPKIN RING has Beautiful FLOWERS on the side and measures 1 5/8" in diameter and is 1 1/4" across. Marked on the interior: STERLING. This NAPKIN RING dates ca. 1905 - 1920. Condition is VG++ to Excellent...jpgs give more info
A Sterling Silver Master Salt, with a gold washed interior and elegant turned handles, by George Sharp of Philadelphia, c. 1850. It is 2" high x 3 1/2" wide and weighs 2 Troy ounces. Excellent condition.
A Green Glass Hinged Trinket or Jewelry Box with a Brass Band and Clasp and Rounded Sides. Deeply Faceted in a Pattern Similar to a Daisy and Button Cut. Dimensions 5.25" wide x 3.5" deep x 3.25" high. Early 1900's and in excellent condition.
Hammered Chased Repousse Hand Tooled Sterling Silver Dish stamped: MACIEL MEXICO and 925/1000 and weighing 1.6 Oz or 47 Grams. Just under 4". This one sold.
A Pairpoint Bubbleball Glass Inkstand. It has a Silverplate Base Marked Pairpoint and with Controlled Bubbles in the Glass Inkwell. There is a monogram (GEC?) on the stand. Circa 1880-1890 and in excellent condition.
A Continental (German) Silver Octagonal Tea Caddy; Dimensions 3.5" high x 3.25" wide x 2.5" deep. Embossed on all sides with scenes of people in front of a village. Weight 6.4 Troy ounces; excellent condition
A Victorian Oval Jewelry or Trinket Box with Burl Wood Veneer and Mother of Pearl Inlays. Dimensions 9.25" x 6.5" x 4". Late 19th century. Some wear but in good condition.
A Small Victorian Green Glass Decanter with a Hexagonal Shaped Body; with Original Stopper and Gilt Trim. 8" high. Late 19th Century and in Excellent condition.
A Georgian Silver Toddy or Punch Ladle, with a Twisted Whalebone Handle, Hallmarked London 1791, with Makers Mark Obscured. The Center of the Bowl has a Silver Coin from George II (dated 1745). Length 13.5". Some minor wear (see pictures).
A Heavy Celery Vase of Cut Crystal; England circa 1820-1850. Dimensions 9" high x 5.5" wide at top and 4" square at base. Excellent condition.
A Heavy Georgian Silver Tripod Legs Salver or Waiter with a Gadrooned Border; George III, London 1816 by William Bateman (grandson of Hester Bateman). Dimensions 9.5" diameter x 1.5" high; weight 22.8 Troy ounces. Very good condition.
A Matched Set of Four George II Silver Open Salts by David Hennell I, Founder of the Hennell Dynasty of Silversmiths. The Set was assayed in London in 1760. The dimensions are 2 3/4" across and 1 1/2" high. They stand on three cabriole legs and weigh a total of 9 Troy ounces. There is a small crest in the front of each. Excellent condition.
A fine Pair of Georgian Push up Brass Candlesticks, with Side Ejectors. Dimensions 7" high x 3.5" diameter at base. Circa 1810-1820. Excellent condition.
Wm. Durgin Hand Hammered Sterling Pitcher. Weight 25.5 Tr. ounces. Dimensions 9" high x 5" wide (9.5" spout to handle); size five pints. Early 20th century. Excellent condition.
A Large English Victorian Brass Inkstand or Standish with Two Ink Pots or Inkwells (glass inkwells and brass tops) and a Pen Holder. The Design Suggests a Classical Motif. Dimensions; 13" wide x 9" deep x 4" high; c. 1890. Excellent condition.
This beautiful footed plate or "compotier" has an incredible design of a bird with flowers, a butterfly and a bee on the top side and another bird with a dragonfly & cherries on the underside. The blue color is quite vibrant, especially on the underside design. There is a very small chip along the rim & a larger chip on the bottom of the foot. Measures approximately 8-3/4 inches across & stands 3-1/2 inches high. Stamped on the bottom with an anchor & R, I cannot make out the rest of the mark...
A Sterling Silver Footed Cake Plate, Made for Tiffany; Early 20th century. It is 10 1/2" across and 1 1/2 " high. It has an Extensive Pierced Floral Design and an Elaborate "CAV" Monogram in the Center. Some very minor wear scratches on the surface, but otherwise in excellent condition.
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...
This enamelware match holder or "allumettes" box, circa 1930's, has a lovely rose garland pattern. Definite wear from age & use, areas of enamel are chipped off around the edges & some spots have been painted over white, but this match box still retains its original charm. Marked on the bottom, "Ste Austria, B. Freres" this pieces was made in Austria for the French market. Measures approx 5-1/2 inches across, 3 inches deep & 7 inches to highest point...
This Heavy Continental Silver Repousse Wine Ewer or Claret Jug Bears a German Mark, Probably from the Mid-19th Century (1850-1870). The Ewer is Heavily Decorated with Repousse Vines, Grapes and Leaves, and Sits on a 5 inch Square Platform Base, also with the Grape and Leaf Decoration. It has an Applied Twig Handle that Joins with the Ewer with a Cluster of Grapes...
Vintage covered terrine from France in a beautiful provencal soft yellow color. In wonderful shape with only a small chip on the underside of the handle, does not detract at all from the charm of this piece. Crazing & wear throughout from age & use. Measures approx. 8 inches long, 5-1/2 inches wide & 4-1/2 inches high to top of handle. Stamped on the bottom with the number "6" & the letter "D" and on the underside of the cover with a "0".