All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Pre 1900 item #864173 (stock #SK 135)
Nargileh or huqqa bowl made of Tophane clay in one piece. The bowl has a pearl rim and stamp mark decorations, some sections are embellished with gold and silver paint. Marked with a round stamp with Persian writing. Condition: several imperfections, pasted piece. Dimension: height: 7 cm, diameter: 6.2 cm, weight: 92 g.
All Items : Archives : Pre 1920 item #863906 (stock #tiger833)
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Seifu Yohei III Studio Mizusashi Water Jar with Plum Blossom, circa 1920's

It is 7 inches (17.7 cm) tall by 5 inches (12.6 cm) wide. It weighs 2.5lb.

It is in good condition with no repairs, chips, or cracks, except maybe missing a lid (as seen in the photos).

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All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Pre 1910 item #863856 (stock #39B78 1416)
A fabulous repousse decorated sterling silver water pitcher by S. Kirk & Son Co., Baltimore. Circa 1900. This ewer is adorned all-over in an unusual repousse pattern with cat tails, ferns and roses. Excellent condition with no dents or repairs. Stamped under base "S.Kirk&SonCo. 925/1000 184". Size: 10 inches high x 8 inches across handle/spout. A superb example of Baltimore silver.
All Items : Archives : Pre 1492 item #863774 (stock #TR 879)
Yuan dynasty longquan celadon large dish, rounded side with bracketed lobbed rim and glazed base with a ring for firing, molded flower motif at the center, vertical ribbing at inner and outer wall.
Dish is in good condition with faint hair line on the rim and some scratches on the surface, no chip, no restoration.
Size: 33.5 cm diameter.
All Items : Archives : Instruments and Implements : Pre 1837 VR item #863465 (stock #39B14 7715)
A diminutive English Regency period bracket clock with dial signed by Charles Leonard, Church St., Camberwell. Early 19th century. This clock is housed in an ebonized case with architectural details and with gilt brass molding to the inset front panels, pierced brass fish scale side panels with silk backing, a round 5" convex white porcelain dial with painted Roman numerals and with the name "LEONARD Church St. CAMBERWELL"; and is supported on 4 brass ball feet...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre AD 1000 item #863372 (stock #lot549)
Description: A Fine Yue bowl was intriguingly mold in the center with a sculpted animal. By good metaphor of prosperity of a pig or a pigsty for riching the family, the bowl was a characteristic type of the Jin periods. It was well applied with charming greenish glaze when grayish and foggy incursions were happened to some portions of the surface. The bottom was revealed with the grayish body clay...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Pre 1910 item #863193 (stock #314)
A very finely decorated Satsuma earthenware vase,depicting five ladies and ten boys in a garden landscape, made for export in Japan during the Meiji period (1868 to 1911). Condition - excellent - no damages and no restoration...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Pre 1920 item #862654 (stock #3778)
A chaozhu made of pierced and enameled silver or silver plated metal filigree beads. 90 small beads with crane design between three large "Buddha's head" beads. Three strings each with 10 dark beads ending in a teardrop bead. The tape which hung down the back with an oblong plaque between a double gourd and a teardrop bead. Dimension: 112 cm long. Weight: 174 gram. Condition: traces of usage: several beads with enamel loss, perhaps some beads missing.
All Items : Archives : Pre 1940 item #862095
Fine grouping of sterling silver nautilus footed bowls designed and signed (c.1940's) by Taxco, Mexico artist William Spratling (1900-1967). Measurements in diameter X height- 6" X 3", and 4" X 2". Excellent vintage condition with some surface wear - no dents or dings. Each is handmade of heavy gauge sterling silver with rolled edges and 3 applied conchshell shaped feet. Each correctly hallmarked...
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Memorabilia : Pre 1960 item #861198 (stock #BA286)
Offered are a group of ten, Black Memorabilia postcards in wonderful, unused condition of 1930's through 1950's vintage, priced at $60.00 for the group of ten.

While some photos may appear a bit blurry, this is a function of photography and not condition. All postcards are crisp and clear! The two comical cartoon postcards are much more brightly and vividly colored than the photos depict...

All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Pre 1900 item #860996 (stock #131)
Cracle ware bowl, this is the famous "iron wire and golden thread" effect. Glazed base. Qing Dynasty : 19th Century Diameter 19 cm. Condition : very good with no chips, cracks or restorations, fault firing on the base.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Pre 1800 item #860995 (stock #130)
Large celadon bowl decorated with floral scroll on the body and key fret scroll to rim and foot rim, and flower on the center. W = 22.5 cm, H=10.5 cm. Qianlong 1736-1795. Condition : very good with minor frit on the rim.
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 : Furnishings : Pre 1940 item #860867 (stock #WA 16-03)
This sweet nail head vintage French club chair has all original leather. In very good condition with a restored mohair cushion. Circa 1930's. Measurements: 31" L x 34" W x 35" H x 23" seat depth.
All Items : Archives : Pre 1950 item #860785
Elegant pair of sterling silver and rosewood individual ashtrays designed and signed (c.1940's) by Taxco, Mexico artist William Spratling (1900-1967). The nautical design is captured in handhammered heavy gauge silver with each piece resting on a rosewood base. 2 1/4" high, base 1 3/4". Both wood and silver in beautiful condition. Pictured in Mexican Silver by Morrill and Berk and on the informative website www.spratlingsilver.com.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Pre 1960 item #860772 (stock #WA0901)
Wonderful vintage mannequin from France; circa 1950's or 60's. Marked "Siegel et Stockman, Paris" on the back; size 46. Linen covered body has some very minor staining and very slight denting on one shoulder & one breast. The top cap does not fit flush against the neck of the mannequin, this is perhaps not the original body for the stand, but it is how we purchased it in France. Nothing to detract from the charm of this vintage dressform. Overall a wonderful decorative (or usable!) piece...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Pre 1800 item #860626 (stock #128)
Celadon charger decorated with incised flower on the center, and key fret scroll. W = 29 cm. Qianlong 1736-1795. Condition : Excellent with a very tiny frit on the rim.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Pre 1700 item #860624 (stock #127)
Swatow jar with four loops handles, decorated with two dragon among clouds. H=32 cm. Late sixteenth century. Condition : good, frits on the base.