This is a blue and white Chinese Export miniature "Long Eliza" trumpet-lipped vase comprising molded lobed panels having ladies and foliage in the Kang Hsi style, bearing a jade mark on the underside, It is in excellent condition and measures 4 1/2 in. approx.

This is an antique Chinese blue and white snuff bottle having a silver cover and decorated with The Eight Immortals, bearing a Qianlong mark. Most likely this is a spurious mark and the bottle is 19th c. It is in excellent condition and measures approx 2 1/8 in H

This is an elegant early 20th century Bohemian molded glass drinks set, probably Moser, comprising a lobed decanter and six conical banded cordial glasses, each applied with a gilded acid cut-back frieze composed of birds and flowers. The decanter is 10 1/4 in H and the glasses are 4 1/4 in H approx.

 

 

 

A large figural mirror, cast with a young girl gazing at the foliage, the wooden back having a metal easel support, stamped WMF , overall very good condition , a few abrasions to surface, glass not original, approx. 20 X12 in., may be a reproduction.

A Worcester molded cabbage leaf pattern jug printed in blue with trailing bouquets, scattered flowers and insects, the rim molded with a band of stiff leaves, underglaze blue painters mark, c1758, overall good condition having a large hairline crack extending from rim to base, other small hairlines and a small inside rim chip, approx. 8 1/2 in.h

Dickens, Charles, Autograph letter signed, 2 pages, the first leaf printed with the words Office Of All The Year Round A Weekly Journal Conducted by Charles Dickens; Tues 31 May 1859, London, to John Hollingshead. Matted, framed and engraved portrait of Dickens. Lower right corner pencil sketch of his eldest daughter.Handwritten beneath 1861, Mamie Dickens-Eldest Daughter in good overall condition...

These 26 assortments of Japanese kasuri patchwork cloths came from old kimonos (some are new), thin to thick cotton. Some have tiny holes, fadings or repairs. One is lined with an ai dye blue fabric.

The largest one is 13 3/4" x 25 1/2"; the smallest 6" x 6 1/4". The total length together: 13 3/4" x approx. 23'(276 inches)

This fabric came from an old kimono, beautiful old thick cotton with light brown stripes in dark blue dye. Some color fading but no visible damages or stains. The measurements:

2 pieces of 13 1/3" x 8'5", with 4" cut in the middle.
2 pieces of 13 1/3" x 46"
Total length: 23'5" x 13 1/3"

This is a Beautifully Carved IVORY FIGURINE. Depicted are 2 CRANES Standing near a LOTUS Plant. The Detail shows the CRANES, one with the Fish and the other nearby, and the LOTUS FLOWERS and LEAVES. Size is 8 1/2" Tall X 4" in width; 9" tall with the Wood Stand. Condition is EXCELLENT. This CHINESE IVORY Carving dates circa second 1/4 of the 20th Century. Great PIERCED CARVING and Detail giving the 3 Dimensional Look. Add to the Collection.

A Victorian 1/4 oak and nickel plated mounted three bottle tantalus inset with three square cut crystal spirit decanters, English, very good condition with some minor wear to the nickelplate, 15L X 6 1/4W in X 13H.

A Sheffield plated tea urn circa 1806, on four ball feet, fluted paw-foot columns, body of circular form having two ring handles and oval plate stamped with London, 1806, TH marks, the dome cover has ball finial and greek key design border, no lamp, overall very good condition consistant with age, some wear of plating, one ball foot having two concentric circles instead of three, one ball foot brass, 19 in. H approx.

Nobori Japanese banners, carps, warrior’s Yoroi and Kabuto (helmet), Musha-ningyo dolls and samurai swords are all the part of the display used for the Boy’s Days (renamed to Children’s Day), May 5th, in Japan. Culturally, the Japanese emphasize anything to do with children. The Girl’s day with hina dolls is in March. This Day is to wish for their son's health and future welfare. It is also to inspire boys in their manliness and hopefully bravery, discipline and honor codes come with it...

This is an old carp made with asa (hemp or bast fiber). It was probably used as a streamer called Koinobori for the Boy’s Day (renamed to Chilren's Day). The larger Koi can be bigger than 10

NEW MAGAZINE: This magazine was published in Japan. Listed here are: Imari wares from Sho-ki (early) to Saisei-ki (mid Edo, the glorious golden era of Imari), 1620s to 1720s. And it goes on to early 18 to 19th century Imari's. 96 pages.

Again this will be offered by the Yebis, Lioness Company of Japan. It will be shipped directly from Yumiko-san there, Please allow 2 weeks to the US. From another country - please inquire.

A gorgeous female Bunraku doll with mobile head and hands in the original wooden box. She is 30 inches long from hemline to hair ornament. She has a very adult looking face and extremely ornate hair dress. The kimono is of silk with a shibori obi. This doll likely dates to the 1960s or early 1970s. A rare find for the collector of Bunraku items and Japanese dolls.