Finely crafted carved celadon jade in form of a small vase with two foo lion handles, carving is very delicate from early 20th century period, 2 inches in height with no condition issues.
Chinese bronze inkwell depicting the buddha adorned in robes and holding jewels, with two enamel medallions to the front of the throne. Approx. 5 5/8 by 4 1/8 in., 14.5 by 10.5 cm. Condition is consistent with age.
Striking pair of large vases by Gouda Pottery of Holland.
They each measure 12" high and roughly 7" wide.
Each marked on bottom, with both impressed and inscribed marks.
Impressed numbers include 2144 and P 503, and in addition to the Gouda Holland marks written, the number 2144 is at the top, with KL 503 and what are likely the artist's initials in a rectangular cartouche JVS.
The design is not written on either, and it seems to represent a floral element withing a rather geometric format...
Chinese carved jade pendant, depicting a boy sitting on what seems for be a flower and holding a flower. 2 3/4 inches in height, no condition concerns. Provenance; From a NY collection.
A traditional folk costume frippery crown called "Schappele", worn in the Bregenzerwald in Austria by girls and unmarried young women. A cardboard ring covered with velvet, the front with embroidered Christogram IHS in gold thread and some sequins. The upper part of the headdress made with gilt wire, glass beads and silk ribbons. For a similar piece please visit the website of the Vorarlberg Museum: http://www.vorarlbergmuseen.at/objekte/jw-43 Condition: silk ribbons consumed, traces of usage...
A finely cast and rare caneware terrine or covered game dish, mid 19th century, England or possibly French or German.
Measures 6 3/4" high and is 7 1/4" in diameter.
Signed on lid, looks like C S, possibly another letter and the number 9...
Ming Dynasty Celedon Charger with a foliate rim with subdued pattern within center. Very minor chips to rim. Diameter: 8 plus inches; height 1.75 inces
Chinese near white toggle depicting two figures with a lotus root and lingzhi fungus, late 19th/early 20th century period. Size; Height of carving is 2 inches, with no imperfections.
Chinese finely carved white jade pendant, carved in high relief, 2 1/8 inches high, in great condition.
Chinese Qing Dynasty Blue and White snuff bottle depicting several figures around the bottle celebrating a festival with lanterns. There is a very minute chipping to the rim of the base. Cork stopper without lid. Additional hi-resolution images upon request. Height 3 inches, width 1.5 inches .
Large size (11 3/4"), this bronze vase has applied sterling silver irises.
The finish is bronze with verde sections visible, a mottled or variegated finish often utilized on Heintz Art Metal products.
This piece is unsigned, and is early, prior to the patent pending and patent dates for this design, which is #3657.
Like all Heintz Art vases and other objects, the bronze is a nice heavy weight, and the silver designs are also heavy and in high relief.
In good condition, with a few minor scrap...
19th century sterling creamer and sugar by Dominick and Haff, established in 1872,and considered one of the finer American silver companies.
The creamer measures just a tad under 6" wide to the ends of the handles, and it is 2 1/4" high to top of handle.
Both have a heavy border or scrolled designs, and ornate handles.
The interiors retain some of the original gilding.
Signed on the bottom with the their hallmark, sterling, and the number 438...
Chinese enameled porcelain vase, depicting geometric design on the neck followed by landscape design on the body, seal mark to the base, 9 3/4 inches high with no condition concern, wood base in not a match therefore excluded.
Intricate sterling silver overlay floral and border design on emerald green glass.
Measure 5 1/8" high and roughly 3 1/2" wide.
Silver does not appear to be marked, but it is very high quality, with much cut out work and detail...
A Chinese export rose medallion porcelain vase of baluster form with four applied gilded lizard handles. Circa 1840-50s. The vase is decorated in polychrome enamels with two panels of courtesans with gilding in their hair and with two of butterflies and roses in a vase. Size: 10 inches height x 4.5 inches diameter. Condition: One of the lizard handles is missing a front leg and there is some minor wear to gilding on top rim (See photo details).
A fine antique caddy in all original condition finish and interior compartments sugar or mixing bowl and brass feet all complete. In good condition some minor restorations to the banding.
Hester Bateman - pair of table spoons in Old English pattern. London, 1788-1789, sterling silver. Length: 8 1/8 inches. This pair of silver serving spoons was made by England's most famous female silversmith, Hester Bateman. The egg shaped bowls are in excellent condition, with no dents, repairs or wear. There is an elongated drop to the reverse of each bowl, which is typical of Hester Bateman's spoons. Legible matching hallmarks. No monograms...
A Gorham sterling silver coffee pot dated 1899. This 7-3/4" tall tableware serving piece is stamped with the Gorham lion/anchor/G STERLING mark with 1 3/4 PINT and it has the number 14 and the Gorham year cipher for 1899. It weighs 488 grams and it is in very good condition with no dents, bends, corrosion or damage...