All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1837 VR item #1426583 (stock #757)

Most beautiful rare all original 7 1/2 " ( 20 cm ) early all wooden Grodnertal Doll in her original condition from around 1830th...

All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1837 VR item #717176 (stock #lot386)
Description: A fine jade pendant was carved in a shape of a gourd enwind with vines, leaves, stalks and plums. By the excellent quality of a Hou-Tien jade which was in slight greenish tint and had a lovely transparent look, the pebble was maneuvered skillfully depicting the full gourd with twisted leaves, tendrils, blossoming flowers and the strong stems. A detailed work of a jade piece with such a fine quality was so sweet to hold on...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Ceramics : French : Pre 1837 VR item #144013 (stock #04-29-04 )
This is a beautifully gilded Old Paris porcelain coffee can and saucer, late 18th/early 19th Century; marked with "MD" over crossed branches, decorated all over with foliate gilt scrolls and with a central medallion of children gathering apples; 3" high.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Pre 1837 VR item #553656 (stock #207)
A Historical view early Staffordshire blue and white transfer ware pottery pitcher circa 1825. A fine rich blue color with scenic view of a old church with figures and cows by a river. In excellent condition no chips or cracks. Measuring approx. 5 inches tall by 6 inches at its widest point. A a nice addition to any Staffordshire collection.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1837 VR item #814591 (stock #5948)
A Georgian 12-1/8" sterling silver stuffing or dressing spoon circa 1809. This fine antique serving item is fully hallmarked for London, England 1809-10 and it is in the Fiddle pattern. Made by William Eley, William Fearn & William Chawner (registered 1808), one of the most notable families of English spoon makers. Examples with a largish bowl like this are great serving spoons for many occasions...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Pre 1837 VR item #905733 (stock #ZSEA134)
This slender expressive statue represents the right hand of the Buddhist female deity worshiped as Quanyin in China, White Lotus in the US, Tara in Tibet, and Kuan Eim in Thailand, etc. The hand retains much of the original paint remains and is mounted on its own display stand. The hand alone is 14 inches high and including the stand is approx 18 inches high.
All Items : Archives : Furnishings : Furniture : American : Early : Pre 1837 VR item #1356878 (stock #40G72-1303)
Pennsylvania farm table with two asymmetrical drawers and a two-board top secured with wooden removable pegs. Circa 1800. Walnut and poplar. Size: 57 1/4 inches long x 34 3/8 inches deep x 28 inches ht.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Pre 1837 VR item #553602 (stock #202)
A fine antique domed top mahogany stationary box with banded inlay and a ornate brass handle. In good antique condition with a beautiful rich patina some minor restorations to the banding. Measuring approx. 9.5 x 6.5 x 5.5 inches. A fine decorative antique accent piece.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Pre 1837 VR item #957632
An interesting and beautiful jar covered in a celadon glaze producing the crackles of the Geyao type glaze. The recessed base is glazed while the foot rim is dressed with an iron brown wash. Periode : Qing Dynasty : 19th Century Diameter : 6 cm. Condition : Perfect, no chip, crack or restoration. Qianlong Period or earlier : 19th Century Diameter 30 cm. Perfect original condition with no chips, cracks, hairlines or restorations.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1837 VR item #1423967 (stock #40G63-162)
English George IV sterling silver wine jug, London, 1829, by silversmith Benjamin Preston. Size: 9 3/8 in. ht. x 7 1/2" x 5 in. 23.3 Troy ounces. An attractive and substantial hot water or wine jug, adorned with applied acanthus leaf motifs and repousse work. and supported on three scrolled feet. Engraved with family monogram in a cartouche, and with later presentation from 1928 on base. Nice condition but with a single push in on the underside where one foot attaches.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Pre 1837 VR item #818299 (stock #38B35 589)
Rare pair of Scottish sterling silver spurs from the Georgian period, bearing hallmarks for Edinburgh, 1813, maker N&G. These spurs are decorated with gadrooning and retain their original silver buckles and leather straps (not pictured). Condition is excellent, apart from two broken teeth on one of the iron rowels. Each spur is fully hallmarked. Size: 4.5" length x 3" width. Scottish silver of this era is rare, as are sterling spurs...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1837 VR item #530816 (stock #lot201)
Description: Mu-Yu was a religious instrument used by the monks or nuns for knocking with a stick when humming the sutras. A decorated piece shaped as a Mu-Yu was unusually seen...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Pre 1837 VR item #766038 (stock #lot451)
Description: An amiable wood carving was a most popular deity in Chinese tradition- Tu Di Gon, The Protector of the Earth. By a warm image, the old grandfather-like god who wearing an official robe sat easily in an armchair. Even though decayed in some way due to long time of age and was preserved with darken and enduring patina which as caused from centuries of worshiping, the wood figure was presented here in a unique aged form of beauty...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1837 VR item #707027 (stock #JD-079)
An very well carved erotic jade of two lovers with a floral patterned robe partially covering their bodies. The jade is translucent and of an even white color. The back of the hairdo of the male forms the hole for stringing. Period: Ching - Early 19th Century or late 18th century. Size: Height = 3.2 cm., Width = 3.4 cm
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Ceramics : English : Pre 1837 VR item #1181056 (stock #SR8120)

c.1820, 5 1/4" height. Condition: excellent

All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Pre 1837 VR item #1145625 (stock #40D61 166A)
A pair of porcelain covered sauce tureens with under plates from a dessert service. Circa 1815-1820. These English porcelain tureens are richly decorated with gilt scrolls and hand painted summer flowers. They are unmarked, but are possibly either Spode or Coalport. Condition of the tureens is excellent, though there is considerable wear to the decoration on the under plates. No chips, cracks or restoration. Size: 8 inches length x 6.25 inches depth x 6 inches height...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1837 VR item #1021099 (stock #lot765)
Description:

A archer's ring was in warm yellowish patina.
Fine tissues were yielded due to natural cause from age.
In ivory look but actually was a bone piece, it was not unusual when ivory had been very precious and bone materials would be used instead.

Date: Mid Qing periods, 18th century.

Width: 3.1cm, Height:2.9cm

Material: Bone.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Pre 1837 VR item #1387179 (stock #MOR6789)
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This appears to be an incarnation of Shindara Daisho of the 12 guardian deities (Juni Shinsho). He has glass eyes and stands on the original Daiza.. The Deity is 21 inches (53.5 cm) tall, total height with stand is 33 inches (83 cm). Later Edo period (18th-19th century). The left hand has been replaced.