All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1492 item #693020 (stock #2723)
It's the rare and important cultural property one of Jizhou ewer has been survived after 1000 years, decorated to the body with glazing technique of the Tortoise shell created by coast of yellowish brown and black glazes with four different position Phoenixes on flight. Song dynasty 10th-11th century. Condition still very good excepted minor flaked glaze to body, minor old chips to foot rim and crackled glaze like spider web appears on whole body. No cracks and of course no any restoration...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1960 item #1415288 (stock #202001)
Antonio Pineda's iconic Matchstick design is a most coveted piece for all modernist Mexican Silver collectors. The silver is white as it is 970 pure giving it a rich color. The match tips are obsidian and have no chips or damage. It is strung on strong silver cable and properly hallmarked as shown. This masterpiece boasts a wearable length of 18in. The center link is 1.75in. tall and the smallest graduated link is 1in. Lays perfectly on, just LOOK AT THAT NECKLACE!
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Unsigned : Pre 1980 item #662
Elephant pendant necklace. You don't have to be a Republican to love this one.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Pre 1900 item #275613 (stock #TCR1096)
The Kura
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An incredibly detailed mid to late 19th century Izushi-yaki Hakuji (white porcelain) image of a samurai and his lover enjoying a moment together; the robes, accessories and musculature being extremely well shaped. The pair are made of solid white clay, sculpted in the style and with the attention to detail typical of Hirado ware however the glaze is more textured than work expected of that region, indicative of Izushi...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Ceramics : Chinese Export : Pre 1900 item #1170655
Bronze Censers, China, 19th century period, with constricted neck and drum belly, twin side handles, four-character mark on base. Size: Diameter of this item is 5 1/4 inches. Condition Report: Good condition, wood base excluded.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Pre 1970 item #1240538 (stock #TR740)
The 26 old-mine diamonds are bead-set in a 14Kt white gold 3 millimeter wide eternity band. The size of the band is 7 ¼ and the approximate total weight of all the diamonds is 0.85Ct.
All Items : Archives : Furnishings : Pre 1950 item #762905 (stock #WA 15-9)
Classic square back French leather Club Chairs; originally circa 1940's; recovered in new leather. Dimensions: 38" deep, 33" high, 35" wide, 23" seat depth
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Pre 1920 item #1381665 (stock #MOR6763)
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An antique Guardian mask used to ward off evil hand carved from a rough slab of hardwood. It is 14-1/2 inches (37 cm) tall and in fine condition. Usually hung under the eaves of a house, it shows weathering typical of age. Late 19th to early 20th century.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Pre 1990 item #1361390
MS-12 signed, Matl Salas, and after 1980 earrings are hard to find. The length is 3 inches long. These are pierced ears and a pair of stabilizer backs for comfort are included. No dents or damage.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Ceramics : Chinese Export : Pre 1920 item #1214970
Chinese Famille verte enameled porcelain vase, decorated with dragon and phoenix design in frames surrounded by floral decoration, from late 19th/ early 20th century period, Chinese six characters seal mark to the base. Size; Height of vase is 13 inches, in good condition.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1920 item #753002 (stock #ZTC208)
This unusual pair of Chinese dolls were made with wire bodies covered with fabric padding and then silk clothing. Their heads, lower arms and feet are made from some kind of composition material and then painted. Because of their wire construction, their arms, legs, and bodies etc can be carefully repositioned. The feet are wired together to provide a more stable base...it is a theory which frankly does not always work well.

Each doll is approx 9.5 inches tall in standing position...

All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Memorabilia : Pre 1960 item #364916 (stock #BA444)
Measuring 3 /12 inches high x 5 ¼ inches wide x 3 inches deep, this early 1950’s, USA-made, plastic, Yellow Aunt Jemima Recipe Box has seen some use but remains quite visually striking and in very good condition!

Manufactured by FOSTA Products, this highly sought after piece of Black Memorabilia shows some wear to the gold lettered word, “RECIPES”, although the majority of the paint remains intact. Small paint rubs are present here and there on Aunt Jemima’s face as seen in photos...

All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Pre 1492 item #658827 (stock #Y070526013)
EL-GALLERY
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This is a Yuan dynasty qingpai or yingqing octagonal shaped vase with a cover. It stands on a small flat base rising to a octagonal shaped body and then towards a straight short neck and small mouth rim. The body is divided into three horizontal sections. The octagonal shaped body is sandwich between two horizontal bands of moulded relief of lotus leave. The octagonal body is moulded with alternating moulded relief design of lotus plants with flowers and that of sunflower plant...
All Items : Archives : Furnishings : Pre 1950 item #860871 (stock #WA 16-07)
The quintessential classic mustache backed French club chair. Dark, rich, cognac patina on the all original leather. Cushion has been restored and color matched. Wonderful vintage chair! Circa 1930's-40's.
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Memorabilia : Pre 1940 item #111684 (stock #08HelRid)
Measuring 14" X 23", this vintage, Ca 1930's, "Little Black Sambo" metal game board bears the circular emblem mark of the Wyandotte Toy Company at bottom right, "Wyandotte Toys, Made in USA", attesting to its authenticity as a non-reproduction piece...
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1314860 (stock #346)

Well working and all original antique French musical automaton from France circa 1885 by Gustav Vichy in wonderful appearance and generally excellent original condition.

Some of the pretty automatons by Vichy has beautiful modeled platforms and so also this pretty one...

All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1492 item #453988 (stock #2027)
Blue & White bowl, decorated outside with typical Yuan dynasty period Lotus and Fungus scroll, surrounded by lotus panels below. Inside with flaming pearl in the center and classic scroll around the inner rim. Yuan dynasty (1279-1368). Condition with double flake chips and restored, the result of restoration visible on the last enlargement 12, flake glaze to foot rim and no crack, still a good condition for Yuan bowl, collected in Central Sulawesi area. Diameter: 16.5 cm.
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Pre 1970 item #743788 (stock #139)
Original 33rpm LP Record 1966 Burt Bacharach soundtrack recording for the James Bond 007 film Casino Royale featuring 'The Look of Love' sung by Dusty Springfield. In mint condition.