A bronze bell dated Kanbun 10 (1670) which would have been suspended in front of a Shinto shrine worship hall, and struck with a knotted rope to awaken the gods to listen to one’s prayers. Inscribed in the surface around dials of lotus flowers is: An auspicious day in the 7th month of Kanbun 10, followed by the names Honda Yasutoki Ko and Hiramoto Sukeyuki opposite a dedication to the god of water the Hachidairyu-jin followed by a place name near Awazu in modern day Shiga prefecture...

Vintage buttons from France on original cards. Adorable images of animals from different fables. Buttons vary in size & color. Cards measure 3-1/4" by 1-3/4". Marked Iminacre & original price of 1 F.

An 8-1/4" salad plate in the Prairie Crocus pattern, issued by Royal Albert in the (Canadian) Provincial Flowers series (1984-2001). We have two of these unused plates in stock (one still has the Eaton's $38.50 price tag on it). These unused, mint condition plates are in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, crazing, losses, damage or repairs...

This SOLD. Only One! Not your ordinary strand. 4 ounces 111 Grams 330 Carats (16 mm faceted) Rich Plum Purple Amethyst Gem 50" Long Necklace by and stamped MIMI DEE STERLING which was assembled and created in in a USA studio. Twelve 16mm faceted rich plum purple (symbol of power & high rank) Amethyst Gems were threaded with silver, alternating with 1/4" wide sterling chain (made in USA) segments to create this 50 inch long necklace which can be doubled...

DPRK / North Korean Book: Koryo Dynasty Celadon / Bronze

The great leader President Kim Il Sung said: "The people of Koryo greatly developed the printing industry by inventing metal type for the first time in the world and manufactured the Koryo ceramics which the world values as treasures because of their distinctive colours, patterns and models. All these made our country famous".

Part of the introduction to this book. The Koryo Museum complex is at the foot of Mt...

A sterling silver Celtic eternity knot design band ring. This size 10-1/2 ring measures 7/16" wide and it weighs 8.6 grams. It is signed CA and 925 and it is in excellent condition with no dents, bends, corrosion, losses, or repairs. Please note that due to its ornate and deep decoration, sizing this ring may be visible or mar the design...

A pair of Schoffel gold and hematite rhinestone earrings circa 1950-60. This cool vintage pair of gold plated rhinestone earrings is by Schoffel & Co. of Austria. These clip-on 1-1/4" x 7/8" earrings have claw-set rhinestones in a hematite or silver colour and gold nugget colour (the hematite colour stones are round and the gold colour ones are marquise shaped). They have the Schoffel & Co...

An attractive Royal Albert double ice roses cup and saucer from the 1960s in the Montrose shape. The roses are white and pink with blue and black leaves on this 2-7/8" tall cup and matching 5-5/8" saucer. Unusually this example has attractive lavender edging, and it is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, crazing, losses, damage or repairs...

An enamel cigarette case with mottled amber and taupe decoration from the 1930s. This Art Deco vintage 3-3/4" x 3-1/8" smoking accessory features deep and medium brown mottled enamel and the fittings are gold plated. It has the original spring loaded retaining straps and engine turned design in the interior and it is stamped PAT. PEND. with a B Co. in a large B maker's mark...

A 3 colour gilded sterling silver curb chain bracelet. This high quality and attractive 7-1/4" long and 3/16" wide braclet has alternating rose or pink gold, silver (white gold) and yellow gold bands in a curb link style. It has a beaded edge, a yellow gold plated lobster claw clasp (stamped 925 and probably Italian) and it weighs 12.4 grams. It is in excellent condition with no dents, bends, corrosion, damage or repairs...

A blue moonstone sterling 1980s ring with nice blue fire. This size 4 ring features a 5/8 x 3/8" bezel set natural moonstone with nice underlying blue internal fire. This ring is stamped 925, it weighs 6.9 grams and it is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs other than a light patina from use. The stone has the expected internal cleaves and striations...

A Wallace Nutting An Elaborate Dinner signed photo...

Princess Diana $20 Liberia 1 oz. pure silver coins 1997. A group of three encapsulated one ounce 99.9% pure silver proof commemorative coins depicting Diana, Princess of Wales. Issued in 1997, each set comes with the original certificate of authenticity, the hinged plush covered fitted case, and the encapsulated finely detailed frosted and mirror silver coin. Each Liberia $20 coin is in MINT as issued condition. Each coin is $30, and they include: Birth of William, Wedding Day and Compassio...

Adams American Express Train Currier & Ives 10-1/2" plate from the 1930s. This decorative multicolour plate features a Currier and Ives scene and it has the Adams mark in use from 1914-40. This nice display plate is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, crazing, losses, damage or repairs. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; all items are vintage or antique and may have slight signs of gentle use. Tracked Packet shipping to anywhere i...

An enamel sterling silver school ring from the 1930s 1940s from the Hanover High School, Hanover Ontario. Established in 1924 this school added "District" to the name in 1953 and amalgamated in 1968 to become the John Diefenbaker Secondary School. This 5/8 x 9/16" wide ring features the school crest with yellow and cobalt blue enamel, which doubtless are the school colours and it also has their school motto "ENTER TO LEARN GO FORTH TO SERVE". School rings haven't been made this way for many y...

An antique Rogers Star silver plated julep or punch or cocktail strainer spoon circa 1890. This 5-3/4" spoon has a pierced 2-3/4" across bowl and it was used to strain fruits and spices from juleps, punch or poured cocktails. It is stamped 1847 R.B. A1 for Rogers Brothers and it is in very good condition with no monograms, dents, corrosion, damage or repairs other than some minor bending to the join area of the handle and a bit of minor plating heel wear. All condition issues are noted. All i...

A Japan 3 footed pink lustre fruit cup and saucer from the 1930s. This vintage 3" high cup and matching 5-5/8" saucer features a dusty pink ground on the saucer and the outside of the cup, which has a white interior with an oil-puddle like multicolour luster. The highlight is a colourful fruit still life on the saucer and small fruit arrays inside the cup. It has gold trim, three gold painted feet and gold sprigs. It is stamped MADE IN JAPAN and it is a definite must have for your collection...

An Early American Pressed or Pattern Glass miniature 2-5/8" tall creamer in the Drum pattern, issued in the 1890s by Bryce Higbee & Co., Pittsburgh. This cream jug is possibly part of a child's set, and it is in excellent original condition with no chips, cracks, losses, damage or repairs other than a bit of roughness on the right side of the spout and on the bottom ridge of the handle (these could be original to the manufacture). All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all cond...