All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Glass : Italian : Pre 1990 item #1047334
A striking Venini “A Canne” Vase with alternating canes of Ruby Red, Blue-Green and Crystal glass. This blown glass vase measures 9 ¾ inches (24.7 cm) Tall, and tapers from a diameter of 4 ¼ inches (10.8 cm) at the base to 6 ½ inches (16.5 cm) at the top. Top edge is very wavy and the base has a polished pontil, Venini label to side. No chips, cracks or repairs. Signed on the base venini/italia/81
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Pre 1492 item #1047245
Lidded jar covered by bluish glazed to the foot with brown spotted; unglazed base . PERIOD : Yuan Dynasty 1279-1368 AD. MEASUREMENTS: 7 cm wide, 6.5 cm hight. CONDITION: Perfect, no chips, cracks, hairlines and free from restorations.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Pre 1492 item #1047205
Guan form jar decorated with yeloww green- splashed on the body. PERIOD : Song Dynasty(960-1279 AD) MEASUREMENTS: 8 cm width, 12 cm height CONDITION: excellent, no chips, cracks, hairlines and free from restorations.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Pre 1492 item #1047204
Song glazed bowl decorated with beautiful carved decoration of chrysantemum flower, chrysantemum scroll and key frett on the interior. PERIOD : Song Dynasty(960-1279 AD) MEASUREMENTS: 16.5 cm width, 6 cm height CONDITION: very good, no chips, cracks, hairlines and free from restorations.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Pre 1700 item #1047177
Semi porcelain charger, with a central inside decoration of a Qilin (Ch'illin) among cloud scrolls, in the cavetto six freely drawn chrysantemum. The outside decorated with a lotus scroll and a classic scroll. PERIOD : Zheng De (Cheng Te) (1506-1521 AD) MEASUREMENTS: 25 cm wide. CONDITION: no chips, cracks, hairlines and free from restorations.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1900 item #1046933 (stock #lot816)
Description:

A Zitan brush-licker was in vibrant form.
By traditional designs on the patterns of the sea waves, this wood scholar dish was surrounded on the rim with scrolling water.
Purplish oxidation was happened to the surface when grayish deposition was found within the crevices.

Date: Qing Dynasty, 19th Century.

Length: 11.3cm.
Width: 8.5cm.
Height: 3.5cm.

A CUSTOM-MADE SILK BOX IS INCLUDED.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Pre 1980 item #1046667
Rare and unusual Modernist sterling ring by jewelry designer and silversmith Miye Matsukata (1922-1981)who was born in Tokyo, Japan. She attended the Museum of Fine Arts School in Boston, opened her store, Janiye , on Newbury Street in 1950 and continued to work there until her death in 1981. This ring is a size 8 3/4 and weighs 19 grams. Suitable for a man or woman, it is plain in the back so can be sized. Fine original condition and signed as shown...
All Items : Archives : Pre 1950 item #1046565
Rare handmade, beautifully detailed sterling silver duckbill serving set designed and signed (c.1950) by Taxco, Mexico artist William Spratling(1900-67). Each piece measures 11 1/2" long. Set weighs 258 grams, 9.1oz. Fully hallmarked on the reverse. Featured in the recent museum exhibit WILLIAM SPRATLING AND THE MEXICAN SILVER RENAISSANCE. Pictured in the exhibit catalog by Penny Morrill and on Goddards' spratlingsilver.com. Beautiful condition with no dings, dents or repairs...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1492 item #1046446 (stock #lot814)
Description:

A black-glazed Cizhou tea bowl was in decent conical shape.
It was decorated inside the bowl with striking radiating partridge-feather mottles and was stand by a well-shaped foot ring which revealed with off-white body clay.
On portions of the glaze, there
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1492 item #1045519 (stock #lot812)
Description:

A Junyao dish was in charming bluish tint when strokes of purple splashes were on the side for decoration.
By nice curving of the surface, and the well defined foot ring, the dish was supposed being used as a brush-licker for adjusting the moisture of the brush hair.
Enduring through the long age, the foggy incursion in beige tint was yielded on the rim and along the rising portion by obvious characteristics.

Date: N. Song Dynasty,960-1127...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Pre 1492 item #1045299 (stock #lot811)
Description;

A Song inkstone in slender form was with sunken square pool.
In slight green tint of the Duan stone quality, it was quite clean on the surface when old patina and wave-like stone veins were yielded on the reverse side.
By a good size, it was most likely a practical scholar item rather than just a piece for burial use.

Date: Song Dynasty, 960-1279.

Length: 16.1cm.

A SILK BOX IS INCLUDED.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Pre 1910 item #1044736 (stock #lot809)
Description:

A white jade Houtien jade pebble was capped to a silver ring.
By pure and greasy-feel quality, the jade was in mutton white and slight celadon tint.
Inscriptions of Guang-xu Nien Zhi (Made in Guang-xu reign)was found underside. They were well carved by regular scripts.
Motifs of a dragon and a phoenix were decorated on each side.

Date: Qing Dynasty,late 19th century.

Jade's length: 3.2cm.

Average width inside the ring, 2.5cm and adjustable...
All Items : Archives : Pre 1950 item #1044550
Early sterling silver and black suede bracelet designed and signed(1940's) by Taxco, Mexico artist Hector Aguilar(1905-86). The bracelet length will fit up to a 6 1/2" wrist and is 1 3/4 inches wide. The 3 silver X's have incised lines and are in perfect condition with no dents, dings or repairs. The suede is in excellent condition with some minor surface rubbing as the 3 X's slide on the suede. The suede ends are beautifully sewn into place around the silver clasps. Marks read HA TAXCO 940...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Indian Subcontinent : Himalayas : Pre 1900 item #1044444 (stock #lot808)
Description:

A miniature bronze Tibet piece was well gilt and was uniquely in solid form.
Well preserved with the bright gilding on the surface when some flaking had happened to the face.

Date: 19th century.

Dimensions: 3.2cm x 2.2cm x 1.9cm

Weight: 31 grams.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Pre 1930 item #1044338 (stock #TR650)
A great ring for the bride with a passion for all things antique. This is a wonderfully crafted platinum ring dating from the 1920s. It is centered by a 1.86 carat old-mine diamond that has K color and VS1 clarity. The center stone is flanked on either side by three channel-set single-cut diamonds. The approximate total weight of all diamonds is 2 carats.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1940 item #1044311
Dramatic first design period (1931-46) sterling silver and amethyst necklace designed and signed by Taxco, Mexico artist William Spratling(1900-67). The cruciform pendant measures 3 inches long X 2 5/8 inches wide. The attached sterling silver chain measures 19 inches long. The amethyst stones are very deep and vivid in color and in beautiful condition with no chips or cracks. The silver frame and chain are in excellent condition as well with no dents, dings or repairs...
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Memorabilia : Pre 1940 item #1044220 (stock #B269)
Published in 1938, by Houghton Mifflin Co., Boston & New York, this seldom-found, children's book tells of the misadventures of little Epaminondas, who despite his Mammy's attempts to instruct him otherwise, has much difficulty successfully navigating the day without getting into some sort of trouble. Poor Epaminondas cannot do anything right!

Measuring 6.75 inches wide x 8 inches long, the book is illustrated in both black silhouette and colored, line drawings. 16 pages long...

All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Pre 1970 item #1044094
An astounding example of Hector Aguilar's design acumen this is a majestic "New Maguey" necklace. Thick, absolutely perfectly hand-cut 940 silver sheet in a design based on Mexico's rich Maya and Aztec cultural heritage with hidden hinges and a substantial chain. One of Aguilar's classic book pieces and a spectacular necklace to own and proudly wear! With an inner circumference of 14 1/2" (clasped) this is a true choker for smaller to medium necks...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1900 item #1043909 (stock #lot807)
Description:

A natural stone was intriguingly in basin look.
Well designed and firmly sitting on a natural rootwood, it became a perfect water basin for scholar use.
Greasy old feel was yielded on the surface of the stone when the rootwood was in old look too.

Date: Qing dynasty, 19th century.

Width on the bottom, 12.5cm. Height: 8.4cm.

A METAL DIPPER IS INCLUDED.
All Items : Archives : Pre 1940 item #1043753
Handmade sterling and rosewood crescent necklace designed(c.1940's) by Taxco, Mexico artist William Spratling(1900-67). Comprised of 4 1/2"L X 1 1/2"W pendant accented with thick sterling wire wraps. The strong distinctive 12 1/2" chain fastens on one side with a snap back clasp. The wearable length of the necklace is 17 inches. Condition is excellent with normal surface wear to the wood. No chips or cracks. No dents or dings to the silver. Fully hallmarked on the reverse. This necklace was ...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Pre 1990 item #1043747 (stock #TR648)
Classic Tiffany elegance shines in this wonderfully executed 18Kt yellow gold brooch. This design has recently been featured in Madeline Albright's book Read My Pins. The X shaped tie in the center is platinum set with 11 full cut diamonds that have an approximate total weight of .45 carats. The pin is 2 3/4 inches long and 1 5/16 inches at its widest. The pin is marked "TIFFANY & CO" and "750" (18Kt) on the back.
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Pre 1900 item #1043631 (stock #B267)
Published in 1876, by McLoughlin Brothers, New York, this extremely rare publication in the Uncle John's Drolleries series is a variation on the Ten Little Niggers story. (Both tales are highly derogatory and quite politically incorrect!)

Measuring 7 3/8 inches wide x 10 3/8 inches long, the book is illustrated in brilliant color with 8 full page chromolithographs. McLoughlin Brothers Publishers were re-known for fabulously-executed illustrations.

Condition: Good-- for its 134 years of age!...

All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Memorabilia : Pre 1900 item #1043617 (stock #B266)
Those who are ardent collectors of the famed Florence Upton creation - the Golliwogg - recognize this 19th century, first edition, children's book as an extraordinarily RARE find indeed, very seldom available for purchase in today's market!

"The Golliwogg's Bicycle Club", published in 1896 by Longmans, Green & Co, London & New York, was illustrated by Florence K. Upton, with story written by her mother, Bertha. This book was the 2nd Golliwogg adventure in a series of thirteen Golliwogg adven...

All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1492 item #1043423 (stock #lot806)
Description:

A small Junyao cup was well glazed on the surface.
The thick glaze was rolling down on the outer surface and stopped in half way to reveal the rough-feel body clay.
Obvious circular molding scars were left on the body clay when the foot ring was well shaped and stand in somewhat everted angle.
Crackles and incursions to the glaze were observed for easy verification.
One small splash of purplish tint was yielded in the cavetto.
That was always a focus for...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1492 item #1042499 (stock #lot805)
Description:

A Jianyang tea bowl was applied with rarely-seen white slip.
Nicknamed as "Butter Bowl" by local collecters by it's yellowish white tint, the bowl was revealed with black-tinted body clay at the bottom.
It was preserved very well when all the necessary characteristics were owned for authentication.
Not easily seen in the documentation, but some are in the Museum of Fujian Province.

It was really a museum piece especially for collection and study of Jiany...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Pre 1900 item #1042091 (stock #551)
An attractively enamelled turquoise earthenware bottle vase depicting two cranes in flight. The base is signed with a name and Kyoto. We have a cup with identical decoration carrying a Kinkozan signature. This item was made in Japan during the Meiji period (1868-1912). Condition - there is very good old restoration to the top 4cm (1.5inches) of the neck (please see enlargement no. 7). 26.5cm (10.5inches)high.

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All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Pre 1492 item #1041317 (stock #Y10112000018)
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This is a small and an early Yuan Dynasty (1279-1368) qingpai measurement jar. It stands on a flat base with a gobular body and a concave neck and then an everted mouth rim. Around the concave neck there are round moulded spots all around it. The jar is glazed on the inside and the mouth rim and stop short just at the shoulder of the gobular body with qingpai glazed. It exposes the colour of the gobular body in a buff colour and burnt orangish light brown. The gobular body is incised with circul...
All Items : Archives : Pre 1950 item #1041206
Vintage handmade bowl of 700 silver designed (c. 1940's)by Taxco, Mexico artist Hubert Harmon. Measures 11 1/2" across & 2 inches deep. Weighs 1 lb, 3oz. Fluted rim surrounds a repousse sunflower decoration. Marked HUBERT HARMON MADE IN MEXICO 700. Beautiful vintage condition with normal surface wear. No dents, dings or repairs. Well known for his whimsical jewelry in sterling and other metals this bowl is rare as few pieces of Harmon holloware appear on the market.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Pre 1930 item #1041200
Large vintage 13 inch hand hammered bowl designed (c.1930) by Taxco, Mexico artist William Spratling(1900-67). 2 inches deep. Weight is 1 lb. 12oz. Marked WS TAXCO 980. Scallop shaped edge with rope border. Beautiful vintage condition with some surface wear. No scratches, dents, dings or repairs.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Pre 1940 item #1041193
Large 20" X 13" hand hammered platter designed and signed (c.1940) by Taxco, Mexico artist William Spratling(1900-67). Weighs approximately 64 ounces or 4 lbs. Sterling rope border decoration. Beautiful vintage condition with light surface wear. No deep scratches, dents, dings or repairs. Pictured on Phyllis Goddards site spratlingsilver.com.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1492 item #1041095 (stock #lot803)
Description:

A Ding-Typed porcelain censer was applied with darken brownish nearing black glaze.
Well crackled, the glaze was reflected retrospective sheen for verifying the enduring age.
By shallow profile and stand with three nicely mold feet, the censer was added with two arched loops on the mouth rim.
The paste revealed inside the censer and under the bottom was in light-buff tint and was in soft –feel quality.
A dimpled glaze condition was on the side. It was cause...
All Items : Archives : Fine Art : Pre 1940 item #1040838 (stock #26C10 2231)
The Three Arches, a landscape painting by Frederick J. Wilder. Oil on canvas, dated 1934. Size of canvas: 20 inches x 24 inches. Excellent condition. The painting is initialed by the artist on the reverse of the canvas and dated 1934. The title is inscribed in pencil on the reverse of the frame. Frederick Wilder was the son of Woodstock, Vermont artist Arthur B. Wilder who was manager of the Woodstock Inn for over 35 years. Frederick painted with his father and they traveled together to E...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1492 item #1040781 (stock #lot802)
Description:

A Cizhou tea bowl was in good elm bowl's shape.
Well glaze on the surface with russet slip and therefore the intriguing firing effect, the bowl was well shaped on the foot ring with steep wall.
Buff-tinted of the clay, and all other obvious characteristic like the retrospective sheen of the glaze proved the bowl an ancient one.

Date: Jin Dynasty, 12th/13th century.

Width on the mouth rim: 6cm, Height: 5.3cm.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Pre 1920 item #1040719 (stock #40F82 148)
Gilt silver and enamel bowl souvenir spoon with scene of Constantinople and with a portrait of a Femme Turc (Turkish woman) on the handle. Late 19th or early 20th century. 800 silver. Size: 5 inches length. Excellent condition.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Pre 1920 item #1040715 (stock #40F82 150)
Scenic topographical silver gilt souvenir spoon with enameled bowl depicting a steam powered ocean liner, and the handle with an enamel flag. 5.25 inches length. Excellent condition, with no chips or damage. Unmarked.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Pre 1920 item #1040706 (stock #40F82 198)
Carved ivory okimono of a Japanese peddler with a pack slung over his back and carrying a fish. Probably Meiji period. Fine detailing to his facial features, to the two rats, and to the patterns on his clothing. Excellent condition. Size: 7 inches ht. (excluding wooden stand). Artist signed on under side of base.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Pre 1940 item #1040656 (stock #40F82 118)
A Norwegian tea strainer by the noted silversmith David Andersen. The gilded sterling strainer is adorned in blue enamel with white beaded jewels and is stamped on the reverse with "925" and with the Andersen mark for the period 1924-1939. Size: 4 3/4" length x 2 7/8 inches diameter. Great condition, with a very minor ding to underside of the silver rim and with some bruising to a few of the white jewels, but nothing that detracts from the beauty of this decorative item by this great designe...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Pre 1800 item #1040609 (stock #39B14 9292)
George III sterling silver sauceboat by famous English female silversmith Hester Bateman. London. 1783. Serrated rim with flying scroll handle and supported on three hoof feet. Engraved with a family crest of an arm dexter holding wheat. Size: 5 1/2 inches length x 3 1/2 inches ht. x 3 1/8 inches depth. Condition: one foot slightly bent. No repairs. Legible hallmarks on underside. 5.71 troy ounces.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Pre 1940 item #1040468
Description: a fabulous sterling silver tea/coffee set comprising a teapot, sugar bowl and creamer. This set has been manufactured by International Silver co, Prelude style. Size: The teapot is9 1/4"H x 7.5"W, sugar bow 3"H x 5"W and creamer's measurements are 4" x 3.5". This set is fully hallmarked with silver and maker's mark, in very good condition, small dent on creamer's tip, which I tried to show it in close capture picture so you can make an informed decision. Shipping is FREE within...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Pre 1900 item #1040336 (stock #4183)
Of rectangular form with moulded and multicolored depiction of a courtly man and woman playing an instrument, standing in a stylized landscape. The cloak of the man signed and dated Hijri 1311 corresponding to 1893. Condition: one corner chipped with repair and small imperfections, on glaze flake. Dimension: 25.3 cm x 17.1 cm, weight: 195 g.
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 : Pre 1492 item #1040219
Guan shaped porcelain covered by bluish glazed to the foot and decoorated with 3 figural incised decoration; glazed base . PERIOD : Yuan Dynasty 1279-1368 AD. MEASUREMENTS: 14 cm wide, 12.5 cm height. CONDITION: no chips, cracks, hairlines and free from restorations
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Pre 1492 item #1040217
Guan shaped jarlet decorated with chrysantemum scroll on the body; unglazed base . PERIOD : Yuan Dynasty 1279-1368 AD. MEASUREMENTS: 7.5 cm wide, 5.5 cm height. CONDITION: no chips, cracks, hairlines and free from restorations.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Pre 1492 item #1040215
Small vase with long neck covered by bluish glazed to the foot and decorated lines on the neck; unglazed base . PERIOD : Yuan Dynasty 1279-1368 AD. MEASUREMENTS: 10.5 cm height. CONDITION: no chips, cracks, hairlines and free from restorations
All Items : Archives : Furnishings : Pre 1920 item #1039886 (stock #39B78)
Arts and Crafts round lamp table by Stickley Brothers, Grand Rapids, Michigan. Circa 1910. Quaint Furniture metal tag on underside of top. Original dark brown finish to base with cross stretchers and through tenons; top has been refinished, with one small old nick at edge of top. Size: 36 inches diameter x 30 inches height.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Pre 1492 item #1039812
Water containers of cuboid form or square bottle/ watewrpot. Small square opening at the top, often guarded by a pair of handles, decorated with chrysantemum spray on the body; unglazed base . PERIOD : Yuan Dynasty 1279-1368 AD. MEASUREMENTS: 6 cm wide, 5 cm hight. CONDITION: misiing one of lugs, free from restorations.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Pre 1492 item #1039808
Six lobed jar with something like four lugs covered by brownish celadon to the foot with brown spotted; unglazed base . PERIOD : Song Dynasty 960-1279 AD. MEASUREMENTS: 7 cm wide, 6 cm hight. CONDITION: no chips, cracks, hairlines and free from restorations.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Pre 1492 item #1039798
Porcelain covered with green glaze to the foot, unglazed base. PERIOD : Yue Ware 9th Century MEASUREMENTS: 10.5 cm tall. CONDITION: restoration to the rim missing part (see initial condition picture) , no other damages.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Pre 1700 item #1039790
Porcelain decorated with abstract floral on the body, unglazed base. PERIOD : late Ming (1566-1643 AD) MEASUREMENTS: 7 cm wide and 5.5 cm tall. CONDITION: no chips, cracks, hairlines and free from restorations.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Pre 1700 item #1039785
Porcelain decorated with abstract floral on the body, unglazed base. PERIOD : late Ming (1566-1643 AD) MEASUREMENTS: 7 cm wide and 5.5 cm tall. CONDITION: no chips, cracks, hairlines and free from restorations.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Pre 1800 item #1039757
Porcelain with two lion mask handles covered by brownish celadon to the foot , glazed base. PERIOD : late kangxi (1662-1722 AD) MEASUREMENTS: 15 cm wide and 8 cm tall. CONDITION: no chips, cracks, hairlines and free from restorations.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1910 item #1039756 (stock #lot801)
Description:

An ivory pendent was carved in double gourd form.
Nicely patinated and in good quality, the ivory pendent was adapted with another ivory bead on top for a nice decoration.

Date: Qing Dynasty, late 19th century.

Measurements: 6.2cm x 3.6cm x 1.5cm.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Pre 1492 item #1039734
Porcelain covered with green glaze to the foot, unglazed concave base. PERIOD : Yuan Dynasty (1279-1368 AD) MEASUREMENTS: 7, 9, 9, 10 cm wide, 5.5, 6, 6, 8 cm tall. CONDITION: no chips, cracks, hairlines and free from restoration.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Pre 1700 item #1039733
Large and rare Ming Blue and white charger decorated with deers and floral. PERIOD : Ming Dynasty (16th-17th Century): 32.5 cm wide. CONDITION: restoration to the missing part (see initial condition picture).
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Pre 1800 item #1039732
Large and beautiful antique jar decorated with polychrome floral and twin phoenix. PERIOD : Kangxi (1662-1722) MEASUREMENTS: 32 cm wide, 26 cm height. CONDITION: two hairlines and a minor chip to the rim, no other damages
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Pre 1900 item #1039644 (stock #1649)
A Pair of Large Brass Renaissance Revival Candelabra. Dimensions; 16.5" high x 7" wide x 5" deep (at the base); weight, a substantial 120 ounces, total. American, circa 1880; no mark.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Pre 1910 item #1039632 (stock #01873)
A late Victorian gp serpent snake necklace with a cabochon. This beautifully made late Victorian or Edwardian vintage gold plated over brass serpent necklace is from 1890-1900. This 20-1/2" necklace features a finely detailed snake head with open mouth and jagged teeth, patterned scales, and a bezel-set turquoise blue coloured glass cabochon on its head. The head screws onto the threaded end which protrudes through the coiled tail of the snake; the chain itself is serpentine and flexible. T...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Ceramics : English : Pre 1910 item #1039600 (stock #01865)
A wonderful handpainted 2" high round cup and matching 5-1/4" saucer in the Old Imari 2451 pattern, produced by Royal Crown Derby. This English bone china cup and saucer have the Derby mark with the year cypher for 1906; the saucer also has the 06 date impressed under the glaze. This decorative item 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...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Unsigned : Pre 1900 item #1039596 (stock #6391)
A Vict. gp & mop fancy spring extendable watch chain. This truly unusual 12" spring-loaded expanding Victorian gold plated over brass watch chain has with mother of pearl sections. This 1/2" wide chain features engraved round links with pierced loops, round thick plain loops and designed flattened patterned loops; it also has two spring-loaded segments with mother-of-pearl inserted sections. Each spring segment has engraving and finely made pivots and channels for the expansion spring; one ...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1700 item #1039515 (stock #lot800)
Description:

A gilt silver plaque was well decorated with motifs of QiLinSongZi, a most popular Chinese metaphor of the fairy animal Qilin sending child to the vowing family.
By characteristic Chinese scenes of pagoda, plum trees, Qilin and the figure riding through the water waves, the picturesque scene was well carved and chiseled by excellent craftsmanship.
It was a piece most likely a buckle on the cloth belt. There're old drilling holes on four corners for sewing thread.