All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Pre 1900 item #1020784 (stock #40F79 101)
A French Manche a Gigot bone holder used to secure a leg of lamb or mutton while carving. The handle bears the French guarantee mark of the first silver standard (.950) and the holder, with its crown shaped terminal and trefoil screw, is of silverplated steel. Circa 1860-80. Excellent condition. Length: 8 3/8 inches.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1910 item #1020705 (stock #lot764)
Description:

This Suanzhi wood stand was in strong and firm structure while enduring old patina was preserved well on the surface.
By an adequate size, it was used being put on the table for displaying bronze censer or other curiosities.
A very minute crack line was on the surface board. It didn't penetrate the board and was unnoticiable.

Date: Qing Dynasty,19th century.

Height: 22cm, Width:14cm x14cm.
All Items : Archives : Furnishings : Pre 1900 item #1020685 (stock #40F78 100)
Vermont Victorian oak fireplace mantelpiece and overmantel. Circa 1880-1900. Size: 60 inches width x 90 5/8 inches height x 12 inches depth. This ornate fireplace with mirror back was removed from a Victorian residence in Rutland, Vermont. It is entirely original and includes the mantelpiece with carved floral corner spandrels and transom, which features a 36 inches height x 41 inches fireplace opening...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1960 item #1020606
Sculptural and eye catching this sterling silver cuff was designed by Taxco, Mexico modernist Antonio Pineda in the 1950's. The bracelet measures 1 1/4"wide and 5 1/4" around the inside from tip to tip. The gap opening is 1 1/8". This piece would most comfortably fit up to a 6 inch wrist. Beautiful vintage patina and condition. Fully hallmarked with Antonio crown, 970, eagle 17.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Pre 1960 item #1020523
Exceptional sterling silver and enamel bracelet designed and signed (c.1950's) by Taxco, Mexico artist Margot Van Voorhies Carr better known as Margot De Taxco. Bracelet will comfortably fit up to a 7" wrist. Each of the 3 curved panels measure 2 1/2"L X 1 5/8"W. Beautiful vintage condition. No enamel loss or damage. No dents or dings. Bracelet weighs 107grams, 3.7oz. Safety chain works perfectly. Fully hallmarked with eagle 16...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Pre 1900 item #1020288 (stock #SK 240)
The origin of this antique velvet ikat is not obvious. Some authors describe it of Persian, others of Central Asian origin. Striped fabric lining. Cf. Bühler, Alfred : Ikat Batik Plangi, Basel 1972 : No. 123. Condition: splits, repairs, holes, wear, stitched together with one seam, faded. Dimension : 60 cm x 105 cm.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1910 item #1020207 (stock #lot763)
Description:

A charming ivory lady was preserved in nice patina.
In perfect condition, this ivory piece was believed as a Chinese doctor's assistant when in medical practice for female patients.

Date: late 19 Century.

Length:11.3cm.

A CUSTOM-MADE WOOD STAND IS INCLUDED.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Pre 1900 item #1020168 (stock #26C10E 306)
English Victorian sterling silver inkstand, Sheffield assay, 1850, by Henry Wilkinson and Company. This inkstand is decorated with geometric hand piercing and has rococo foliate borders, supported on four acanthus feet, with two silver mounted, faceted glass ink bottles and a central removable taper stick, used for the melting of sealing wax. All of the silver components are stamped with matching hallmarks for the maker Henry Wilkinson & Co...
All Items : Archives : Instruments and Implements : Pre 1950 item #1019825 (stock #40F75 104)
World War II era Hamilton Navigator's chronograph watch, Model 23, housed in an original U.S. Army metal canister carrying case with round viewing window, manufactured by George H. Adamson, of Tecumseh, Michigan. Circa 1942-1943. This watch was used by the U.S. Army Air Corps as a navigation watch and bomb timer. It comes in its protective metal canister with spring cushion support mechanism...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Pre 1900 item #1019617 (stock #lot761)
Description:

An old bronze censer was preserved in nice patina.
Well cast in decent shape, the bronze censer own the inscription of Da Ming Xuan De Nien Zhi underneath.

IT IS IN ORIGINAL CONDITION WITHOUT ANY RESTORATION.

Date: Qing Dynasty,1644-1911

Width across loops: 11.4cm, Height:5.1cm, Weight: 254gram.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1492 item #1019391 (stock #M7771)
Chinese Song / Yuan Dynasty Buddhist Lotus Jar

This rare and interesting pottery jar was made between the 10th and 13th centuries, during the Five Dynasties period (AD 906 - 960), Song Dynasty (AD 960 - 1279) or possibly the Yuan Dynasty (AD 1279 - 1368) and has been excavated from a Buddhist site in Yunnan province.�

It is quite "heavily-potted" and relatively highly-fired. The jar and cover have been formed with a lotus leaf design...

All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Pre 1900 item #1018899 (stock #3560)
A square cover made of very delicate red silk with the design of small flowers, lancet-shaped leaves, "mir-i-boteh" pines and tendrils, entirely embroidered in polychrome silks and silver wrapped thread. Purple silk lining with loops. Condition: clean, fabric with losses and splits, partially with backed and restored areas. Dimension : 119 cm x 117 cm.
All Items : Archives : Pre 1950 item #1018799
Stunning and bold this vintage handmade repousse sterling silver clamper cuff was designed and signed c.1940's by silver artists Los Ballesteros. This double serpent design fits up to a 6 3/4" wrist when closed, larger if it is worn spread. Front measures 3 1/2" from top to bottom and 1 1/4" at the back. The spring is tight and secure. Small opening on the seam where the silver backing meets the repousse. No dents or dings. Beautiful vintage condition. 65grams, 2.3oz...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Indian Subcontinent : Himalayas : Pre 1920 item #1018727 (stock #3967)
A full-length Lamaist costume made for the ritual Cham dance with flared sleeves weighted at the bottom. This dress is composed of antique Chinese silks, mainly of a dark blue brocade with design of scattered peonies. The stripes in yellow satin damask with woven dragon roundels and red silk damask with clouds and roundels containing brocaded Chinese longevity characters. The collar made of red silk satin with a brocaded shuangxi character and decorated with two different brocaded fragments...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1492 item #1018701 (stock #lot760)
Description:

A bronze bodhisattva sitting on a lion was the legendary Mañjuśrī who using the wisdom to tame the mind.
In perfect condition, the bronze figure was heavily cast and preserved in dark patina...
All Items : Archives : Instruments and Implements : Pre 1910 item #1018555 (stock #M1047)
The inhalation of medicinal vapors was common practice during the late 19th and early 20th century...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Americas : Eskimo : Pre 1920 item #1018208
An interesting eskimo miniature canoo, made of wood, seal skin and bone. The figure is wearing cotton clothes. Age: early 20th century. L. 50cm, H. 9 cm. Condition: Expected age wear, several cracks in the seal skin, peddle is missing.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Pre 1940 item #1018184 (stock #40F73 109)
Roseville art pottery vase in Velmoss II pattern, decorated in a matte finish rose glaze. Circa pre 1936. Unmarked. Size: 6.25 inches ht. x 5.75 inches across handles x 4 inches diameter. Excellent condition.