All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Pre 1492 item #723063 (stock #42)
Golden celadon glazed with moulded floral scroll decoration. Unglazed base. Height = 6.5 cm Width = 9.5 cm. Yuan Dynasty 14th Century. Condition : Good no hairline, crack or restoration.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Pre 1492 item #723064 (stock #43)
Thick green glazed with floral scroll decoration. Unglazed concave base. Height = 5.5 cm Width = 7.5 cm. Yuan Dynasty 14th Century. Condition : Excellent : no hairline, chip or restoration.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Pre 1492 item #723065 (stock #44)
Undecorated golden celadon glazed. Unglazed base. Height = 7.5 cm Width = 8 cm. Yuan Dynasty 14th Century. Condition : Very good no hairline, crack or restoration
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Pre 1492 item #723067 (stock #45)
Good thick green glazed. Unglazed concave base. Height = 8 cm. Yuan Dynasty 14th Century. Condition : Excellent : no hairline, chip or restoration.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Pre 1492 item #723068 (stock #46)
Celadon laze and unglazed base. Width= 7cm. Height= 7cm. Late 14th-early 15th centuries. Condition : Excellent : no hairline, chip or restoration.
All Items : Archives : Pre 1492 item #723084 (stock #TR 307)
A Yuan 13 - 14th century longquan celadon dish decorate with clear molded twin fish motif at the center, raised lotus petal motif at the outer wall, covered with green glaze.
Dish is in good condition no damage, no crack, no chip, no restoration.
Size: 13 cm diameter, 3.5 cm height.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Pre 1980 item #723307 (stock #TR531)
This wonderful 18Kt yellow gold ring is centered by an 8 X 6 mm oval cabochon ruby and the ruby is surrounded by 14 high quality brilliant cut diamonds. The approximate total weight of all diamonds is 0.75Ct.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1837 VR item #723414 (stock #lot395)
Description: An elegant nephrite white jade box was uniquely in a shape of a citron plant. By the shape and being carved on the cover with the beautiful motifs, the jade box was made from one solid block of high quality Houtien pebble...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Pre 1960 item #723587 (stock #TR533)
A pair of 14Kt yellow gold retro earrings with clip back and post combination. The yellow gold has a slight pink tint to it. The earrings measure 1 5/16” high and 1” wide, and weigh 19.8 grams.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Pre 1900 item #723621 (stock #TR534)
This is a wonderful 15 Kt yellow gold Victorian slide chain. The chain measures nearly 60” long and has a 14Kt watch swivel. The slide itself is richly ornamented, decorated with black enamel, characteristic of the Victorian period; fleur-de-lis and lock-and-key shapes, and four rose cut diamonds. This commanding piece weighs in at 76.8 grams and makes the perfect accent or focal point for any outfit.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Pre AD 1000 item #723763 (stock #0041)
9th century Tang Changsha ewer with leave and figure motif.In its original condition when it was found with degradation of glaze and enamel due to long immersion in the sea. No cracks, no chips or restoration.22cm hight
All Items : Archives : Pre 1492 item #723859 (stock #TR 318)
A Yuan longquan celadon jarlet with two lugs decorated with clear dragon motif covered with bluish green glaze.
Jar in very good condition no damage, no chip, no crack, no restoration.
Size: 7.5 cm height, 8 cm wide.
All Items : Archives : Pre 1492 item #723864 (stock #TR 319)
A Yuan longquan celadon jarlet rounded body with raised neck decorated with dragon motif covered with olive green glaze.
Jar is in very good condition no damage, no chip, no crack, no restoration.
Size: 7.5 cm height, 9 cm wide.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Pre 1837 VR item #724144 (stock #39B78 1446)
George III sterling silver oval cake basket with swing handle, London, 1800-1801, by famous silversmiths Robert & David Hennell. This basket is supported on an oval pedestal foot and has reeded decoration on the rims and handle, as well as a band of floral engraving. It is hallmarked with a full set of marks on the inside of the rim and with the lion passant and maker's stamps only on the handle. Excellent condition, no monogram, or repairs. Size: 14.25" length x 9.5" depth x 11" height.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre AD 1000 item #724912 (stock #lot396)
Description: A museum piece indeed as this tripod ceramic inkstone was recovered rarely in a unique form and was in perfect condition with original cover. On the top, a water basin which was in a shape of a crouching toad was capped as a knob. By excellent incising and molding work, the toad was vividly rendered. In a firm and sturdy condition, the inkstone was glazed with characteristic grayish green and yellowish slip and was supported by three stout bears...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Pre 1900 item #724974 (stock #47)
BW Qing Dish decorated with a landscape depicting mountain, lakeside scenes with houses and trees . There is a character mark on the center of the double circle. Width = 20 cm. Qing Dynasty (19th Century) Condition : Perfect without damage or restoration
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Pre 1900 item #724978 (stock #48)
Qing (19th Century) A Blue and white dish with a poems. On the base, there is a mark in double circle. Width = 20 cm Condition : Excellent, no damage or restoration.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Pre 1800 item #725518 (stock #3589)
Carpet weight (Mir-I Farsh)in the shape of a muslim dome on a octogonal base. Bidar, Deccan metalwork, alloy in which zinc predominates. Decorated with silver inlays in the aftabi technique depicting flower pattern. For similar examples see: Mark Zebrowski - Gold, Silver & Bronze from Mughal India - plates 158 to 161. Condition: Some wear, some small losses to the base, some silver inlays missing. Dimension: 12,7 cm height, 12,8 cm width. Weight: 744 gram.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1492 item #726037 (stock #lot397)
Description: A lovely pair of Cizhou Dolls were in cute image. White glazed, the molded children were riding on the grinned lions. The bigger one was in perfect condition by the height of 5.5cm. The smaller one was kept with faded glaze, and was restored at the neck when height was 4.8cm. Two of them were hanging pieces due to the drilling holes at the chignons. Date: Song Dynasty(12th century)
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1492 item #726039 (stock #lot398)
Description: A triad of brown glazed figurines (two officials and one servant) were preserved in good condition except one minor fret on one of the doll's shoulder. Very amusing pieces indeed. Height: 5.7cm, 5.5cm, 5.4cm.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1492 item #726042 (stock #lot399)
Description: A pair of porcelain whistling dolls were in creamy white slip and were sketched with black paint. Except one broken ankle on the left foot of the bigger one and was glued back, then two of them in very good condition. They whistled well even after 800 years. Height: 5.8cm, 5.0cm.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1492 item #726043 (stock #lot400)
Description: A charming group of dolls were amassed in a rare chance. By obvious characteristics of the dated features, the dolls were preserved with original excavation condition...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Pre 1900 item #727494 (stock #51)
Ge type dish ; . Qing Dynasty 19th Centuries. Width=21.5 cm. Condition : Excellent, no cracks, hairlines, chips or restoration.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Pre 1492 item #727495 (stock #52)
Qingbai ewer with stylized dragon handle; bluish white glaze stopping above the base which is concave and unglazed. Yuan Dynasty 13th-14th Centuries. Height = 10 cm, Width=12 cm. Condition : part of spout is missing and restored; no other damage
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Pre 1492 item #727497 (stock #53)
Qingbai double gourd ewer with stylized dragon handle with an iron brownish splash on the neck ; bluish white glaze stopping above the base which is concave and unglazed. Yuan Dynasty 13th-14th Centuries. Height = 14 cm, Width=14 cm. Condition : handle restored.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Pre 1492 item #727505 (stock #54)
Thick green glazed with good green glaze. Unglaze concave base. Height = 6.5 cm Width = 7.5 cm. Yuan Dynasty 14th Century. Condition : Excellent : no hairline, chip or restoration.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Pre 1492 item #727509 (stock #55)
Pale green glazed with lotus petal to the foot and flower scroll decoration on shoulder. Unglazed concave base. Height = 8 cm Width = 12 cm. Yuan Dynasty 14th Century. Condition : Very good with small chips on the base, no hairlines, cracks or restoration,
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Pre 1492 item #727512 (stock #56)
Qingbai double gourd ewer with stylized dragon handle; bluish white glaze stopping above the base which is concave and unglazed. Yuan Dynasty 13th-14th Centuries. Height = 12 cm, Width=11 cm. Condition : handle restored.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Pre 1492 item #727513 (stock #57)
Qingbai double gourd ewer with stylized dragon handle; bluish white glaze stopping above the base which is concave and unglazed. Yuan Dynasty 13th-14th Centuries. Height = 12 cm, Width=11 cm. Condition : handle and spout restored.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Pre 1492 item #727515 (stock #58)
Qingbai double gourd ewer with stylized dragon handle ; bluish white glaze stopping above the base which is concave and unglazed. Yuan Dynasty 13th-14th Centuries. Height = 12 cm, Width=11 cm. Condition : handle and spout restored.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Pre 1700 item #727518 (stock #59)
Stemcup decorated with horses and wing dragon motif ; . Late Ming 17 th century. Height = 7 cm, Width=6.5 cm. Condition : a tiny chip on the rim.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Pre 1800 item #727520 (stock #60)
Meiping shaped jar with famille rose decoration ; . Yongzheng 1723-1735. Height = 10 cm, Width=9 cm. Condition : good, small chips on the base, several glaze degradation.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1900 item #727543 (stock #lot402)
Description: A beautiful ink and colors painting was done on the silk surface of a round fan in summer,Guangxu period(AD1878). By nice painting skill, including the meticulous sketching strokes, fine compositions and well manipulating of the colors, an elegant picture depicting the utopia of Chinese literati’s life was nicely rendered. Shen Xie-Yuan who made the work of art and left his calligraphic commentary in the painting was a registered scholar painter with good reputation...
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Pre 1930 item #728185 (stock #BA678)
Measuring 36 inches wide, this two piece, untouched, all-original, single-sided, solid, one-inch-thick-wooden, circa 1920s sign is an extraordinarily RARE piece of Black American history-- an artifact of the "Jim Crow" era when segregation of the African American race was unfortunately, most commonplace.

This sign was once hung on the outside of the railroad station stop at Pine Bluff, Arkansas, designating the section of the railroad depot where African-Americans were required to stand to wa...

All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Memorabilia : Pre 1950 item #728200 (stock #BA679)
Measuring 19 inches long by 3.5 inches wide, this untouched, all-original, double-sided, porcelain-enameled, 1930-40s, metal sign is an extraordinarily RARE piece of Black American history-- an artifact of the "Jim Crow" era when segregation of the African American race was unfortunately, most commonplace.

This sign was found in storage inside of an old Austin, Texas, gas station and likely designated the COLORED ONLY entrance to a local public building or room within...

All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1700 item #728652 (stock #0044)
A Fine Ming Blue and White Dish with twin PHOENIX motive.Has "FUKUSI" mark at the base.16th Century. size 31 cm.good condition, it just has minor fritting at the rim. no repaired,no hairlines.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Pre 1900 item #728731 (stock #BR-050)
An unusual divided double brass cricket cage with a glass front. The top of the case has the symbol etched in for prosperity. The glass divider in the case is missing but can easily be replaced. Age. Mid 19th century. Size: H. 7cm. W. 10.5cm. Condition: No repairs.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre AD 1000 item #728804 (stock #lot403)
Description: A rare bronze figure of a bear was in a cute squatting position. By unique image, the bronze figure was probably served as one of the legs of an archaic bronze vessel when hollowed bolt was found on the reversed side. Spread all over the surface with charming verdigris and the darken red patina which was caused by long time of oxidization, the figurine was authenticated as an archaic piece from ancient time for sure...
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Memorabilia : Pre 1920 item #728806 (stock #BA683)
Measuring 14 inches long by 11 inches wide, this delightful watercolor features a charming rendition of a young, straw-hatted black boy straddling a fence while clutching a plump watermelon! Signed "M. Shirreff" in the lower right corner.

Remaining in its original frame, this watercolor retains its vibrant color. A lovely piece of Black Americana executed with some naivete!

Please ignore any white streaks seen in photos; these are the result of light reflection off of the glass.

All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Pre 1930 item #729086 (stock #TEXT-001)
A beautifully embroidered and tassled multi colored cloth from the hilltribes of Southern China. Age: 1930's. Size: L 54cm. W. 27cm. Condition: Very good. No repairs.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Pre 1900 item #729350 (stock #TR537)
These magnificent 19th century Victorian earrings feature lovely Etruscan Revival gold scrollwork around intricately crafted pietre dure centers. The inlaid stone creates the image of three delicate flowers springing from a single stem. Each earring measures 7/8 of an inch in diameter and hangs an inch and a half including the ornamented ear wire.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Pre 1900 item #729358 (stock #TR538)
Black niello-like enamel is the highlight of this intricately decorated Victorian bracelet. Textured gold and a floral pattern accented with the black enamel, all characteristic of the period, cover both sides of the hinged bangle. It measures 3/4 inch wide and fits snugly on a standard 7 inch wrist, making it the perfect accent for a slender arm.
All Items : Archives : Fine Art : Pre 1950 item #729667 (stock #40D53)
"Lambert's View" Vermont landscape painting by Cecil Vezin Grant (American, 1880-1953), oil on canvas, signed lower right. Circa 1940s. Titled in pencil on the stretcher "Lambert's View" with the original price of $150. Canvas size: 20" x 24". Very good condition, apart form a slight stretcher impression visible along the top edge. CV Grant was born in New Jersey and in the late 1920s purchased a summer home near Londonderry, Vermont...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Pre 1930 item #729689 (stock #TR539)
This regal 9 kt gold watch fob is of English origin. The piece depicts a horse rearing majestically with a crested shield under one hoof. The gold base, ornamented with intricate scrollwork, conceals a bezel-set green onyx visible on the underside. The piece measures 1 1/4 inches tall, and because of this the stamped hallmark is too small to determine whether the age reads 1908 or 1928. The stamp is a lowercase letter n inside a shield shape...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Pre 1930 item #729690 (stock #TR540)
This 14 kt white and yellow gold bar pin is the perfect addition to any dress or jacket. The authentic 1920’s filigree design features an intricate pattern worked in white gold, while the back of the pin packs the surprise of a yellow gold sheen. The pin measures 2 ½ inches long and ½ inch wide at its center, which features a brilliant 10-point diamond.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Pre 1492 item #730354 (stock #63)
Grey-green glaze including base. Exposed grey footrim, slightly oxidized in firing. Height= 7 cm Width= 12 cm. Song Dynasty 13th Century. Condition : Excellent : no chips, cracks, hairlines or restorations.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Pre 1492 item #730355 (stock #64)
Olive-green glaze to foot, showing unglazed burnt red. Height= 7.5 cm Width= 10.5 cm. Yuan Dynasty 14th-15th Centuries. Condition : Excellent : no chips, cracks, hairlines or restorations.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Pre 1492 item #730357 (stock #65)
Green glazed with classic scroll to the foot and flower scroll decoration on shoulder. Unglazed concave base . Height = 6 cm. Yuan Dynasty 14th Century. Condition : Very good with small frits on the base, no hairlines, cracks or restoration
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Pre 1492 item #730358 (stock #66)
Grey green glazed with incised flower scroll decoration on shoulder. Unglazed concave base . Height = 8 cm Width = 12 cm. Yuan Dynasty 14th Century. Condition : Very good with minor frit on the base, no hairlines, cracks or restorations.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Pre 1800 item #730359 (stock #67)
Blue and White jar decorated with two kind of eight precious things : the mirror (zhing) to counteracts evil and lozenge as a symbol of victory, lotus interlocking, lotus petal scroll to the foot and prêt patern on the shoulder ; . Kangxi 1662-1772. Height = 8.6 cm, Width=8.4 cm. Condition : excellent, no hairlines, cracks, chips or restoration.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1492 item #730428 (stock #lot404)
Description: A nephrite jade boy was carved uniquely holding a leaf. By the intriguing subject, the jade boy was rendered characteristically by the dated features . In the costumes, he was clad as traditional tribe’s people. In Chinese jade culture, nomadic jades were uniquely grouped by their strong forms...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Pre 1900 item #730596 (stock #TR541)
This sweet pin featues a large carved onyx daisy centered by a natural seed pearl in delicate 14 Kt gold prongs. A stylized gold stem coated in black enamel projects from one side to conceal the pinback. This charming Victorian flower measures just over an inch in diameter, making the total length, including the stem, 1 ½ inches.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1940 item #730609 (stock #TR542)
Stunning, shiny and in excellent condition, this English sterling silver sugar caster is the perfect addition to any holloware collection or a charming focal point, whether for your own home or as a gift. The George V era piece is fully hallmarked by G&S Company Ltd, London. It measures 8 ½ inches tall and weighs 9.35 ounces. The caster is engraved with an Old English letter K on the downward slope of one of the faces. It comes ready for use; just fill with sugar and cast away!
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Pre 1492 item #730815 (stock #62)
Ewer shaped a tall, long and narrow neck which flares to the mouth, high handle and a spout curving out from the shoulder, and tall straight foot. Decorated with incised vertical line on the body and horizontal line on the neck.. Glazed base. Yuan Dynasty 14th Century. High = 21 cm. Condition : Excellent, missing a loop on the handle, no chips, hairlines, cracks and free from restorations.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Pre 1700 item #730816 (stock #68)
Decorated on the outside with three winged dragons and classic scroll, in the central field with flying horse among clouds, lotus interlocking on the cavetto and on the flattened foliated rim with dotted diaper border. Glaze base with four characters mark in the double circle. Zhengde 1506-1521. Width = 32 cm. Condition : Excellent, no chips, hairlines, cracks and free from restorations.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1700 item #731105 (stock #lot405)
Description: A handsome jade piece was in a joyful subject- A Boy Having Fun With a Goose. A popular subject as this piece was very well rendered by excellent jade carving maneuvering skill. In a greyish white tint which was the typical characteristic of the dated nephrite jade quality, the jade pebble was in quite good size by which the boy was depicted in fine details on the facial features and on the cloth...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1920 item #731109 (stock #ZM120)
This pair of handmade woman's shoes were made with cotton vamp and satin stitched embroidered flower motif. The exaggerated upturned front toe was used as a decorative element by several minority groups but from the detailing, I think that they are most likely Miao ethnic minority. They are small and narrow, and probably belonged to a young girl. The Miao, like most minorities, did not practice foot binding. The walking sole measures 6.5 inches long and 2" at the widest part.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Pre 1930 item #731442 (stock #ZOc104)
There are few roads in New Guinea, with the rivers being used as transportation arteries. The various indigenous groups living along the Sepik River of New Guinea make canoes made from hollowed logs and the prows were often carved in the form of crocodiles. Many of the tribes or villages can be recognized by the style of the croc prow of the canoe. This croc head is the remains of an old canoe prow from the mid region of the Sepik river. It is unusually finely carved and nicely detailed...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Pre 1920 item #731745
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Beautiful antique gold ring in the form of a coiled snake, with a ruby in the top of its head, and diamonds as eyes. Marked with an antique hallmark with 14 just visible. Also tests positive for 14KT gold. Circa 1900 - 1920. Snakes were a popular motif in the Victorian era, signifying eternity and love, and were also a popular motif in the Art Nouveau and Art Deco eras. Substantial at 12 grams. The ruby is 5 mm in diameter, or about .65 carat, and the diamonds are 2 mm, or about ...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Pre 1900 item #732339
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Beautiful antique high relief lava cameo bracelet in 9KT gold with six cameos, two on each end in creamy greens, tans, and gray, and one black and one white cameo in the center. Circa 1900. Not marked but tests positive for 9KT gold. With a slide clasp. It weighs 30 grams. 1 inch wide by 3/8 inch deep and 6 1/2 inches wearable length. Excellent condition. Photos enlarged to show detail.