All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Handiwork : Hardstone : Pre 1930 item #1267848
Hand carved Chinese Hetian jade carving, depicting a skeleton. Size; Measurements are 75 x 46 x 36 (mm) or 2.95 x 1.81 x 1.42 inches, total weight is 0.16 lbs/72 grams, in very good condition. Introduction; Chinese Hetian Nephrite Jade Hetian jade, a nephrite jade, is regarded as the only true jade in ancient China until Burmese jadeite becomes popular in late Qing Dynasty. The hardness of the Hetian jade is between 6 to 6.5 and density is between 2.96 to 3.17...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Ceramics : Chinese Export : Pre 1930 item #1191629
Fine Chinese enameled porcelain vase, decorated with a village scene, with etched dragon medallions and a pink ribbon around the neck, 19th/20th century era. Size; Height of vase is 10 inches, in very good condition.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Ceramics : Chinese Export : Pre 1930 item #1255075
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.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Pre 1930 item #1037163 (stock #40F82 157)
Gilt silver and plique a jour enamel hors d'oeuvre fork by the famous Norwegian silversmith Marius Hammer. Circa 1890-1930. Size: 4.5 inch length. Condition: some minor lines and nicks in the enamel. This small two-tined fork has a twisted gilt silver stem, with a finial decorated in shaded, translucent enamels in the form of red berries and leaves that shade from blue to green. Hallmarked on the tines with the initials of Marius Hammer and the .900 silver standard.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Pre 1930 item #1423216 (stock #38B12-14427)
A pair of Tiffany and Co. sterling silver salad servers in the Exposition or Tomato pattern. Size: 9 3/4 inches length. No monogram. Gilded tines and bowl. Excellent condition.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Ceramics : Chinese Export : Pre 1930 item #1172165
Famille Rose-Enameled Standing Guanyin, shown accompanied by two children, a mark to the base {Height: 16 inches (40.5 cm)} [Wear to the enamel and soiling]
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Pre 1930 item #128867 (stock #T073)
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.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Pre 1930 item #1244744 (stock #39C80 9733)
French art glass pate-de-verre bumble bee ring dish by Almeric Walter, Nancy, circa 1920's. Designed by Henri Berge. Size: 3 7/8 inches length x 2 3/8 inches width x 1 1/8 inches height. A boat shaped frosted glass dish shading to yellow and green, adorned with a three dimensional figure of a bumble bee resting on the rim. Excellent condition. Signed: Berge SC. A. Walter/Nancy on inside of dish.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Pre 1930 item #1180383 (stock #02225)
An Indonesian Yogya .800 silver tea strainer. This 5-3/4" long pierced tea server features a prettily engraved figure from the traditional Indonesian Wayang Kulit (shadow) theatre. It weighs 27.9 grams and it has a twisted stem and a tab for holding it onto the glass or cup. It is stamped 800 with a maker's mark (we were unable to identify the maker) - it appears to be an H with a B in centre...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Ceramics : Chinese Export : Pre 1930 item #1206315
A Celadon Glaze Porcelain Bottle Vase, executed in the Chinese taste, having a cylindrical neck above the ovoid body, with a crackle finish throughout, studio mark and signature to the underside, raised upon a pierce carved wooden base. Size; Height of this fine vase is 12 3/4 inches, in very good condition.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Pre 1930 item #405098
Japanese chigo ningyo (doll), Kyoto doll from 1920-1940. Chigo simply translates into a “young child” and the distinct hairstyle of this doll is called Chigo-mage. In the old days, there was a custom among the kuge (aristocrats) class families to send their young boys away to temple for early training. The dolls were made in late Edo period (1603-1868) portraying the looks of these young boys...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Metals : Bronze : Pre 1930 item #1192099
Chinese bronze incense burner decorated with small Qilin on top, handle on each side, early to mid 20th century. Size; Height of this bronze item is 6 inches with diameter of 3 1/2 inches. Condition Report; Good condition.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Ceramics : Chinese Export : Pre 1930 item #1172167
Fine Chinese enameled porcelain covered containers, late Qing/Republic period, with a tapering ovoid body and a domed lid decorated with children playing in a garden, the lid and recessed base marked 'Tongzhi'. Size; Height of this fine dish is 4 1/2 inches with diameter of 3 5/8 inches, in good condition, wear to gilt, wood base excluded.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Ceramics : Chinese Export : Pre 1930 item #1291637
Very well crafted Chinese Lidded famille rose porcelain covered bowl, from republic period, 7 1/2 inches in height and 13 inches in diameter, no condition issues.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Ceramics : Chinese Export : Pre 1930 item #1191643
Chinese enameled porcelain vase, decorated with birds and floral motif and insects, early 20th century period, Chinese seal mark on the base. Size; Height of vase is 8 inches, in good condition.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Pre 1930 item #1004708 (stock #39B78 2011)
Newcomb College art pottery bowl decorated with white flowers on a blue and green mat glaze by Anna Francis Simpson. Circa 1920. Excellent condition. Size: 6.25" diameter x 3.12".
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Ceramics : Chinese Export : Pre 1930 item #1192096
Chinese enameled famille rose porcelain vase, early 20th century period, Chinese seal mark to the side and to the base. Size, Height of the jar is 13 3/4 inches with diameter of 5 inches, in good condition.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Glass : American : Pre 1930 item #851199 (stock #276)
An "Autumn Acorns" carnival glass bowl, with blue base colour, produced by the Fenton art glass company, USA, circa 1920. Condition - excellent - no chips, scratches or surface wear...