Decorated with a scene depicting phoenix, chrysanthemum and bamboo beneath the moon in the central field, and, around the flattened edge, with concentric waves and interspersed with floral motifs. Width = 27.5 cm Period : Ming Dynasty, late 16th century.. Condition : short glaze hairline (1 cm) , a tiniest of nick on the rim, no restoration.
The briefcase has a carbon fiber outer case and tan leather inner lining/handle. The locks are 18k gold plated, and there is also a small plate where the initials AA have been engraved, I'm sure Hermes could change this for you. This is the larger of the two sizes that were made and is 19 inches X 14.5 inches X 6 inches.
The briefcase had a limited production run of 500, and retailed at an astounding $16,000; this one is number 143/500...
Alice Standish Buell (American, 1892-1964) - Vermont Landmark. Original signed etching on paper. Circa 1940. Image size: 6.75 inches x 9 inches. Published by Associated American Artists. Offered unframed, but retaining the original AAA descriptive label. Titled and signed in lower margin. Some toning in the margins and with remnants of mounting tape on back side, but over all in good condition and with a strong plate impression...
This extraordinarily difficult to find pharmacy “IDEAL CAPSULE FILLER” was used by early 20th century druggists in the Pierce Pharmacy, Hartford, Connecticut.
The machine was successfully developed to increase a pharmacist's capsule production. The patent date is stamped Oct. 31, 1905, and the direction guide is marked "Baltimore Capsule Co." The capsule filler has a filling plate with 4 parallel rows of 24 holes and each row was made for 2 different size capsules...
Very well crafted Chinese enameled porcelain bowl, decorated with landscape design, bearing artiste's inscription on the side, late 19th century period. Size; Diameter of bowl is 5.5 inches with height of 2.75 inches, no condition issues noted.
A cast silver pin/pendant with irregular branches and a lustered, textured surface. The abstract design is enhanced with a translucent lacquer finish that gives the silver a whitish or gold tint in some areas. The glass beads are a deep red to imitate coral and are secured with adhesive applied to the back, in some places excessively. The rollover clasp is in good working order; a sturdy bail is applied behind one tip. The piece measures 2 ¼ inches long by 1 ¾ inches at its widest area...
Tibetan wooden prayer beads with three glass coral colored beads as separators from Lhasa. There are 108 beads. The wooden beads are made from the wood of the Bodhi tree where Buddha received his enlightenment.
Size: Total Length 30cm. Condition: No repairs
Signed with an old hallmark of Matilde Poulat's Matl the repousse is in full regalia. Very well done with fine carving leaving a true feeling of the feathered bird. This is the larger sized version being 4 1/8thin. tall and 2.25in. wide. The weight is 36.5 grams heavy. This is a must have for the Matl collector and this one is an excellent example with the larger, full tail of 3 rings. No damage or flaws, just superb.
An amber & smoky topaz rhinestone bracelet from the 1950s. This bright and flashy vintage 1950s 6-3/4 x 15/16" unsigned bracelet with amber and smoky topaz coloured glass claw-set rhinestones has a box clasp and a safety chain and it is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, 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...
Similar work can be custom ordered by calling. This one is Sold. Lightly Hammered Sterling Necklace 2 Piece Set made in USA by Mimi Dee in her studio using 1 Turquoise bead and 2 Carnelian Beads with 925 silver Bead accents and Carnelian Earrings. Collect with Confidence, She guarantees her work.
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Jarlet with underglaze blue lotus petal collar and floral motif.
Thin red.dish iron wash on the base. Widht= 10.5 cm Height=6.5 cm. Late 14th-early 15th centuries. Condition : Excellent : no hairline, chip or restoration
Art Smith "Three Hole" modernist copper bracelet
This large and impressive handcrafted work measures 3 1/4" tall
Interior circumference - overall 7 1/4" including a 1 1/2" rear opening
Weight - 94 grams
Very good vintage condition displaying the original untouched patina
Unmarked
Most beautiful and elegant early French poupee with imposing presence , wonderful pale and fine bisque quality and painting , very flat un-pierced ears , original sturdy kid body with rare wooden arms and superb antique enfantin pique costume !!!
16" ( 41 cm ) ... beautiful doll with fine pale complexioned bisque shoulder head with dark cobald blue enamel eyes ...
A small Buddhist statue with serene expression, wearing Bodhisattva garments. Seated in dhyanasana, holding the hands in dhyanamudra. Made of hardwood with gilt lacquering and lapis lazuli powder in the curled hair. Condition: tip of the nose lost, some wear and traces of age. Dimension: 18.8 cm tall, weight: 565 g.
This vintage dosage spoon measures approx. 4 3/4" long dates to the 1930-1940 era. On one end of the spoon there is a clock face with a rotating dial indicating the next time to take your medicine.
The handle of the spoon is engraved "D & G DRUG STORE" and in the bowl of the spoon are the graduation marks for 1 and 1/2 teaspoons.
Very nice advertising / drug store collectible.
Great modernist design in this sterling and turquoise ring by Navajo Johnny Mike Begay during his time working at the White Hogan Shop in Scottsdale, AZ. It is a size 7 and the face of the ring measures 1 1/8" long and 1" wide at the bottom. It is in fine original condition with no chips or cracks to the terrific stone. Signed as shown.
A beautiful oil on board by Harold Christopher Davies of a a California impressionist landscape from his early days before he became a abstract modernist. Provenance the estate of the artist and Hoover Gallery of San Francisco. Measuring approx. 10 x 7 inches framed in a quality gallery frame overall size 9.5 x 12.5 inches. A fine example of this artists work.
Harold Christopher Davies was a painter with whom art came first and commercialism last...
This style of Rattan helmet was worn by all foot soldiers during the Qing Dynasty. This helmet retains traces of its original painted symbols, no longer readable, it is presumed that they indicated specific troop or brigade to which the owner belonged.