All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1920 item #555260 (stock #lot219)
Description: An interesting stamp store's seal was kept in perfect condition. With inscription of Chan Ann Zhai Inn Pu Chang-Chan Ann Zhai Stamp's Store Seal, this wood stamp which stood for the store that had produced numerous stamps for it's clients now was the only one left. Good patina and full of stories were what this old stamp attracted me. Date: Early 20th Century. Height:6.0cm
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Pre 1492 item #555219 (stock #Y060710006)
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This is a tall and handsome black glazed Yuan dynasty (1277-1367) stoneware yuhuchun ping. The yuhuchun ping stand on a short splay foot rim rising up to a pear shaped body narrowing upwards to a long slender and elegantly waisted neck towards a everted trumpet like mouth. On the pear shaped body of the Yuhuchun Ping, it is painted with 2 set of symmetrical dark rust-brown floral sprays. The floral sprays is painted in a very beautiful, strong and forceful stroke of dark iron rust-brown paint...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Designer Signed : Pre 1960 item #555218
A huge and stunning sterling and turquoise dome ring by Carmelo Patania who founded The Thunderbird Shop in Santa Fe with Frank Patania Sr. in 1937 and then opened The Kachina Shop in 1957. Each turquoise is bezel set with silver beadwork in between. The ring measures 1 1/2" by 1 1/2" so a VERY big look. It is a size 7 1/2 and weighs 19 grams. Beautiful original condition, fabulous turquoise. Signed CP Sterling as shown. STUNNING!
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1960 item #555213
A magnificent sterling and azur-malachite bracelet by Enrique Ledesma featured on page 183 of the book MEXICAN SILVER by Morrill and Berk. They date is c. 1955. It measures 6 1/4" around in the inside and is 7/8" wide. The weight is 70 grams. It is in beautiful original condition complete with safety chain. Signed as shown. An heirloom quality Taxco bracelet.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Ethnic : Far Eastern : Pre 1980 item #554990
This is a FINELY CARVED IVORY NECKLACE ..... Japanese Carving depicting SEE HEAR & SPEAK NO EVIL. Graining in the IVORY BEADS is OBVIOUS. Length overall is 29" or 14 3/4" that fits easily over the head. Beads are 10+ mm; will be posting more specifics shortly incl OJIME ~like mm of the Monkeys themselves. Circa 1975 - 2000
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Pre 1990 item #554799 (stock #20050051)
This all leather handbag with it's hidden Jewel box is in like new condition. The Jewel box release is at the bottom interior of the bag. When released the two compartment jewel box with pillows slides out easily for access, the box snaps back into place and out of sight when you're done. Bag measures approximately 29 CM. Since 1898, Lederer of Paris has been making distinctive handbags catering to the rich and famous.
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Specialty : Pre 1980 item #554789 (stock #20050050)
Hermes Kelly Bag, 35 Cm, Black Box Calf Leather. Lock, 2 keys and sleeper bag. This handbag is in EXCELLENT used condition. Unsure of vintage, possibly 1970's - 80's, has an N date code on the strap. Marked HERMES/PARIS on fittings and stamped on the leather in gold letters.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Glass : Italian : Pre 1960 item #554227 (stock #20050049)
Cenedese Aquarium Paperweight, circa 1950’s, Single Goldfish, orange body with latimo zanfirico cane fins, latimo eyes with black glass pupils. Green and latimo pond weed. There are three flattened “thumbprints’ spaced equally around the circumference; these appear to be from the manufacturing process. There is a small, less than 1/10th inch rough spot in the center of one of the thumbprints...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Glass : Scandinavian : Pre 1960 item #554222 (stock #20050048)
Orrefors Fish Graal vase, circa 1951. 6 large Fish, 4 smaller fish in background and pond weed. Rarer, near spherical form. Signed ORREFORS/ Graal No. 225 D/ Edw Hald. Piece measures 4 ¼ inches tall and is 13 ½ inches in circumference. Highly reflective and gives illusion of many more fish swimming in pond. Condition is excellent, with no chips, cracks or scratches.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Pre 1910 item #553995 (stock #209)
A fine Antique Japanese bronze censer Meiji period artist or makers signed. A incredibly finely detailed casting with dragons and shishi dogs and traditional Japanese design elements. Measuring approx. 21 inches tall in good condition some repairs or re-soldering to the handles and base supports causing some discolorations to the patina. All in all this is a remarkable piece at a very reasonable price.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Pre 1837 VR item #553656 (stock #207)
A Historical view early Staffordshire blue and white transfer ware pottery pitcher circa 1825. A fine rich blue color with scenic view of a old church with figures and cows by a river. In excellent condition no chips or cracks. Measuring approx. 5 inches tall by 6 inches at its widest point. A a nice addition to any Staffordshire collection.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Pre 1980 item #553652 (stock #206)
Fine Santa Clara pueblo pottery example by Gwen Tafoya. Completely hand made and fired in the traditional manner featuring a water serpent design. Measuring approx. 3 tall and 5 inches in diameter. A fine signed example of Native American pottery by one of the great pottery artists.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Pre 1980 item #553648 (stock #205)
Fine Santa Clara pueblo pottery example by Joe Chevarria. Completely hand made and fired in the traditional manner featuring a water serpent design. Measuring approx. 4.5 tall and 7.5 inches in diameter. A fine signed example of native American pottery by one of the great pottery artists.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Pre 1910 item #553643 (stock #204)
Chinese carved spinach jade censer with intricate details of dragons and mythical beasts plus traditional Chinese decorative elements. A fine example with a deep green color in excellent condition measuring approx. 9 inches tall. A fine example would be a nice addition to any collection.
All Items : Archives : Fine Art : Pre 1980 item #553613 (stock #203)
A fine western bronze of two cow girls by Edward Fraughton born 1939 a Utah artist is a highly regarded sculptor of western bronzes. This example of two charming western girls is finely detailed and in excellent condition. Measuring approx. 12.5 inches tall signed and numbered 8 of 30 and dated 1971. A bronze by Fraughton sold at for 10,350 at Altermann Galleries on 10/23/04. A fine example would be a nice addition to any collection of western or Utah art.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Pre 1837 VR item #553602 (stock #202)
A fine antique domed top mahogany stationary box with banded inlay and a ornate brass handle. In good antique condition with a beautiful rich patina some minor restorations to the banding. Measuring approx. 9.5 x 6.5 x 5.5 inches. A fine decorative antique accent piece.
All Items : Archives : Furnishings : Pre 1837 VR item #553600 (stock #201)
A fine antique mahogany Georgian knife box now fitted for stationary. An exquisite example with a rich patina inlaid with herring bone banding and star designs. This knife box is in very good antique condition some minor restorations. Measuring approx. 15 x 9 1/4 x 9 inches overall. A fine decorative piece would make a nice addition to any collection.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Pre AD 1000 item #553594 (stock #T62071003)
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A beautiful Tang dynasty (618-906 A.D) sancai-glazed vase rising from a short and flat based foot spreading upwards a baluster shaped body with a broad shoulder towards a short waisted neck with an everted rim. The baluster shaped sancai vase is decorated with diamond shaped like geometric design of brown glazed background with interlocking diamond shaped panels each with centers of green, white and cobalt blue colour...