A large Ukibori vase covered in iron with yellow slip raised imagery of birds in a pomegranate tree by Ito Tozan I enclosed in the original signed wooden box dated 1917. It is 16 inches (40 cm) tall 10-1/2 inches (26 cm) diameter and in fine condition.
Ito Tozan I (1846-1920) began as a painter in the Maruyama school studying under Koizumi Togaku...
A Victorian 9k rose gold watch chain & fob with a seal end 1897. This 4" fob chain and 3/4" long seal are fully hallmarked - it is all solid gold. The 9/16" x 7/16" seal has a full set of hallmarks for Birmingham, England 1897 (probably, since the year date is slightly worn); each link is stamped 9 .375, and the swivel is stamped as well. The seal has a fancy Gothic THC monogram and this well made watch chain weighs 10.9 grams...
A pair of Qing dynasty Chinese cloisonne enamel lobed plant pots or jardinieres. These late 18th/early 19th century shrub pots are similar but not identical. The 7-1/2" x 5-3/4" bowls feature blue grounds and well-executed multi-colour cloisonne designs. They are both footed and each has water drain holes in the bottoms. Each bowl has some damage, with incomplete or chipped enamel under the rims, enamel misses and chips and a large loss to the upper rim enamel on one pot...
Pretty vintage French two piece velvet dress for French or German doll about circa 28" ( 72 cm )..... generally excellent condition... hand and machine sewn of burgundy and balck striped velvet and red silk.
The dress are without sleeves , has silk pleated upper part and is to close at back but missing hooks and eyes.
The matching jacket is ornate around edged with embroidery black trim , has small long inset sleeves and nice bustle back side.
Finally ornate with silk bow........
William Comyns English Arts & Crafts sterling nurse's belt buckle, fully hallmarked for London, England 1901-2. This stunning 2 piece buckle weighs 79.6 grams, it measures 4-3/4" x 2-3/4" in total, it has the stylized A&C flower bud in the central sections, and the curvilinear border with beaded pierced gallery gives this piece excellent motion...
Offered is the fabulously RARE NIGGER HAIR Tobacco Tin produced from the late 1870's through the first half of the 1940's.
This particular tin does not retain its original, US Internal Revenue paper tax stamp, so there is no way to precisely date it...
Measuring 39.75 inches long x 17.50 inches high, this untouched, all-original, single-sided, porcelain, circa 1930-40s 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.
The origin of this sign is unknown, but given its very substantial size and weight, it likely once hung as a directional sign in a major bus or railroad station, designating the "WHITES ONLY" are...
Stupendously beautiful, a vintage Deco Mexican silver bracelet that is not for the faint of heart! This is one of the most impressive, visually stunning examples of Mexico's early 20th c. jewelry I have seen. Its tall panels are profusely decorated with wirework and beading and set with two yummy, big amethyst cabochons each. Early as its pin-style clasp reveals and absolutely breath-taking it measures 7 3/4" in inner circumference (clasped) by 2 1/2" wide and weighs a whopping 179.6 grams...
Very much in the early style of Fred Davis, a vintage Deco Taxco necklace wrought in almost pure, 980 silver. This is a classy, substantial piece with its shield form links made out of silver sheet with good thickness and adorned with applied repousse semi-spheres, etching and bezel set amethyst cabochons. A true Mexican beauty, 16 1/4" long (wearable; easily lengthened with the addition of a sterling extension which I can provide upon request) by 1" wide, weighing a good 95.6 grams...
A representative sampling of pages from this hard-to-find, 1935, hard cover, 1st edition, miniature folio, Little Black Sambo book published by Platt & Munk Brothers, Inc., of New York, has been photographed for one’s viewing pleasure!
In utterly excellent condition with the only flaws noted being subtle wear to the paper dust jacket and a past owner's name and address, this version of the Little Black Sambo story is highly collectible as any item produced by its publisher, Platt & Munk, i...
A vintage man's sterling silver ring with an intaglio carved centurion hematite or black Alaskan diamond stone c1940s-50. This size 9 ring measures 11/16" x 1/2" across the stone, it is stamped STERLING and LLM, and it weighs 10.6 grams. Intaglio simply refers to the way the stone is carved inward, rather than outward like a cameo. 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...
Very nice large French Bisque bebe by " Armand Jules Jullien " in all perfect condition with very nice face expression.... original wig and body and Jullien marks shoes.
She is a 27" ( 69 cm ) childlike beauty ... look´s like on pretty little French girl with pale bisque complexion on long face shape socket head , she has dramatic large brown glass paper weight inset eyes.
Has dark eyeliner and fine painted lashes and feathered brows...
Very sweet French all bisque Mignonette is in all original condition !!!
France circa 1890 , has a very sweet face with large eyes and wearing all original.
4" (10 cm ) tiny French girl with swivel head ,lovely round shaped face with plump cheeks and pretty large amber brown glass inset eyes with fine painted lashes and single stroke brows.
Closed mouth and blonde mohair wig ...
Four kiri panels are set into a rosewood framework, each uniquely painted by Osaka Literati paragon Mori Kinseki...
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 . Dark eyeliner and delicately painted lashes and lightly feathered brows.
She has accented nostrils and a closed mouth with ...
Absolute wonderful French antique silk costume with bonnet... most hand sewn and one of a kind.
Never to find such the same again and it will fit perfect for Jumeau , Steiner , Bru , Gaultier , Eden Bebe or other pretty French or German doll about around ... 20" ( 50 cm )
Beautiful cream and turquoise striped silk dress fully of pretty details and fine ornate with French lace and accessory.
Has cream color upper part with fine lace collar and antique brooch decoration. St...
Green and ochre glaze on a yellowish white ground.
Diameter 10 cm. H. 4 cm. condition: expected age wear and cracks to the glaze, otherwise in very good condition. No cracks, no repairs. Tang Dynasty (618-906)
Lovely smal pottery piece, decorated with a poem in dark brown on a creamy white base. H. 16,5 cm. Excellent condition. Ming Dynasty (1368-1644).
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