All Items : Archives : Fine Art : Sculpture : Stone : Pre 1900 item #1403354
Exceptional quality and large size, this carved marble lamb measures 5 7/8" high, with a base of 8 1/4" x 5 1/8". It is substantial, weighing 9 pounds and 12 ounces. The detailing of the lamb's fur, face and overall form is excellent, with a nicely beveled base. In very good condition, with expected surface wear and ears all intact, which is rare...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Pre 1900 item #718036 (stock #12)
18th Century Dish, porcelain decorated in underglazed blue with flower and butterflies and key frest of ‘thunder patern’ border on the capetto. On the base, there is classic scroll with five spur mark. Width = 25.5 cm Condition : Perfect without damage or restoration.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Pre 1900 item #1305989 (stock #2872)
A large dish with slightly out-turned rim decorated in underglaze blue with Lin Bu ( Lin Hejing) Rinnasei the famous Northern Song poet, scholar and recluse feeding a Crane, perhaps He Gao, set against a Pine Tree within a garden fence...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Indian Subcontinent : India : Pre 1900 item #995350 (stock #ZMisc148)
The rafter tail is the end of the roof rafter which is architecturally visible. In times past, many cultures would carve traditional objects and design at ends of the rafter tails. This galloping horse is the carved rafter tail from an old Indian building.

Deeply carved from unknown hardwood, the horse is outfitted with a mounting bracket on the back so he can easily be hung on a wall. dimensions top to bottom 10 inches, 4 inches wide and 5 inches deep...

All Items : Archives : Furnishings : Pre 1900 item #1086460 (stock #40G12 100)
A Victorian tilt-top Loo table. Circa 1860. Size: 46 inches x 33.75 inches x 28 inches ht. This oval gaming table has a wonderfully ornate book-matched burl walnut veneered top, trimmed with a contrasting ebony and inlaid burl border. The walnut pedestal base is adorned with four turned columns and a delicate central finial, all supported by four carved saber-form legs with scroll feet...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Pre 1900 item #839301 (stock #TR602)
Don’t miss out on this priced to sell delicate American Victorian 10Kt pink gold ring with a marquee shaped turquoise in the center, surrounded by 16 oriental seed-pearls.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Pre 1900 item #1289884 (stock #RP13225)
This striking pin is composed of 2 beautifully engraved silver circles intertwined with an oval, and set with ovals of agate of various colors. Agates have been used in jewelry going back into antiquity. They were thought to ward off storms and headaches, attract strength, and to affect dreaming. Queen Victoria became enamored of Scotland during her reign, so everything Scottish became popular during that period (except, perhaps, haggis!), especially post 1848 when she bought Balmoral Castle...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Indian Subcontinent : India : Pre 1900 item #1118518
Indian miniature painting. Bikaner School. Undated, estimated to be 18th century. Subject: The Three Steps of Vishnu. Good condition. 19 x 13 cm.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Indian Subcontinent : India : Pre 1900 item #1115628
Indian painting of Durga. Jaipur c.1890. Painted en grisaille. 305 x 305 mm. Unframed
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Pre 1900 item #1040329 (stock #4182)
Of rectangular form with moulded and multicolored depiction of a noble falconer riding a horse. Condition: repaired breaks with little imperfections, three small glaze flakes. Dimension: 25.4 cm x 17.7 cm, weight: 1280 g.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Indian Subcontinent : India : Pre 1900 item #1405520
In lobed melon shape, this silver box features fine repousse designs all over the surface, with an applied branch holding various flowers and leaves...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Indian Subcontinent : India : Pre 1900 item #1318264
Finely crafted Mughal rock crystal-hilted Khangar dagger. The grip finely carved, with rolled pommel and gold-inlaid steel bolster. The single-edged blade forged of actively-patterned wootz damascus steel. In its velvet-covered wooden scabbard. 19th century. Overall length approx 11 inches (27 cm).
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Pre 1900 item #1085020 (stock #4356)
A colorful back buzi with a bear for a man, denoting the fifth military rank. Silk tapestry (kossu, k'o-suu) with metallic threads and painted details, the background covered by peacock feathers, which rarely survived to the present days. Blue silk lining. Reference: Ladder to the Clouds, Jackson & Hugus Berkeley 1999, page 197 - No. 13.018 very similar badge. Condition: fine, minimal traces of wear. Dimensions: 29 cm high x 31.6 cm wide.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Indian Subcontinent : India : Pre 1900 item #1182173
Zinc alloy, inlaid with engraved silver geometric patterns and floral bands. Also known as hookah base. Condition: very good considering the age; some pieces of silver inlay are missing. H. 18 cm, Diameter 16,5 cm
All Items : Archives : Furnishings : Pre 1900 item #837180 (stock #26C10D 169)
A Renaissance Revival library table in walnut with wonderful carved and pierced acanthus leaf decoration to either end support. The medial stretcher supports three beautifully proportioned turned and carved balusters, and a gadrooned frieze reveals two real and two faux drawers with oak interior, again with acanthus decorated wooden pulls. At either end of the table is a pull-out leaf which adds extra length when needed. The top is finished in book matched walnut veneer...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Pre 1900 item #627803 (stock #3349)
On brown silk gauze finely embroidered high ranking nobleman's court robe. In polychrome and couched gold threads nine five clawed dragons, one dragon hidden on the underflap of the garment. The mythical beasts chasing for the flaming pearl among clouds, bats, peaches and the buddhist precious things. The bottom of the textile is decorated with waves and stylised rocks. The sleeves worked in pleated dark blue silk, ending in horsehoof cuffs, side-fastening overlapping closure with metal buttons...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Indian Subcontinent : India : Pre 1900 item #1282935 (stock #SK835)
Finely engraved small bronze altar of Vishnu with his consorts Shridevi and Bhudevi, cast in five parts. The three gods standing under an arch with a kirthi-mukha at the apex, the base of each figure slotting into the frame. Karnataka / Maharashtra 19th century. From a Swiss lady's private collection. Condition: fine. Dimension: 20.8 cm high x 17 cm long x 6.5 cm deep, weight: 1980 g.
All Items : Archives : Furnishings : Pre 1900 item #1108435 (stock #WA 1105)
Such an amazing find... circa 1880's, this Napoleon III child-size mannequin is covered in its original black silk/satin. Measuring approximately 44" high, it telescopes up on original black painted wooden stand. Body is 20" long, waist 20-1/2", hips 30", bust 25". Minor wear from age & use, one of the shoulder caps was repaired long ago & sticks out further than the other. Overall an incredibly rare & charming dress form.