All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Pre 1920 item #1061580 (stock #TR658)
Gold seal of approval! An American Victorian 10Kt gold and carnelian watch fob/seal. The carnelian seal measures 1” X 15/16”and is set in a frame on the bottom. The openwork scrolls constitute the sides and handle of the fob, which is very stylishly topped by a line design decorated tubular bail.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Pre 1910 item #1061579 (stock #TR657)
The luckiest sign of the Chinese zodiac, the dragon, is depicted on the front of this 14Kt gold early 20th century locket. The eye of the dragon is a small green garnet, and the fire in the mouth is a cabochon amethyst. The front is in great condition as well as the inside including the bezel and the glass, the back of the locket has some light, negligible dimples. The diameter of the locket is 1”.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Period : Pre 1970 item #1061578 (stock #TR656)
A steal of a deal! Original 1960-s 14Kt yellow gold poodle charm which measures ¾” in diameter. List price $189 on sale for $145.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Platinum : Vintage : Pre 1980 item #1061447 (stock #TR654)
Elegant 1960-s platinum and diamond ladies wristwatch by the Hamilton watch company, which is decorated by 89 high quality round diamonds. The approximate total weight of all diamonds is 2.35Ct. The watch is in pristine condition and in good working order with the original 17 jewel movement. The length of the watch is 6 ½ “.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Platinum : Vintage : Pre 1970 item #1061410 (stock #TR653)
The words class and high quality come to mind when looking at this vintage 1960-s platinum, diamond and ruby broach. The bouquet of flowers design incorporates 48 high quality, various size round brilliant cut diamonds, 24 various size diamond baguettes and two round faceted rubies. The approximate total weight of all diamonds is 4.65 Ct and the rubies weigh approximately 0.60 Ct. The height of the broach is 1 ½” and the width is 1 3/8”.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Pre 1910 item #1061199 (stock #6465)
A 9k Maori jade greenstone New Zealand bar pin circa 1900. This vintage and genuine green Maori jade bar pin has 9k yellow gold mounts, it measures 2" x 5/16"and it has the original c-clasp with brass pin. It has hand-engraved gold mounts, it is stamped 9Ct with an unidentified maker's mark under the pin at the hinge, and it weighs 4.0 grams. This item is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Southeast Asian : Pre 1920 item #1060974
Indonesian, or more specifically West Java, stick puppet - Wayang Golek. Familiar with these from an exhibition at the Asian Art Museum of San Francisco some years prior, we acquired this puppet, from a Maryland antiques market, due to its apparent character and whimsical decorative quality. Not our usual interest, we recognized the obvious hand craftsmanship and age...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Pre 1930 item #1060966 (stock #TR652)
Relive the excitement of the roaring twenties by wearing this beautiful platinum and diamond ring from that period. The masterfully crafted openwork ring is in pristine condition and is centered by an approximately 0.50Ct old-mine diamond that has I color and SI1 clarity. There are eight various size diamonds further enhancing the combination of openwork and engraved design. The approximate total weight of all diamonds is 0.80Ct.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Pre 1837 VR item #1060937
A fine Japanese Rimpa school lacquer box. Grasses and floral decoration in gold lacquer on a black ground. A once silver or pewter tone crescent moon adorns the cover - indicating a night scene. Original silk brocade lining. Edo period. A fair bit of distress - mostly on corners and edges. An early box and a promising restoration project in the right hands. Length: 6 1/2 in. (16.51 cm), Height: 4 in. (10.16 cm), Depth 3 3/4 in. (9.53 cm)
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1900 item #1060699
Arrow vase of rectangular sectioned, lozenge form tapering from the broad, flared foot toward more gradually flared rim. Typical tubular decorative devices flanking the neck. The rim apparently polished down a little and reglazed (perhaps trying to match the caramel colored glaze found inside the foot.) Some loss to one of the tubular devices and less consequentially from the foot where glaze overflow was also ground flush. Otherwise acceptable and presentable condition. 19th century...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Coin : Pre 1837 VR item #1060682
Pair coin silver serving spoons. Each with Fiddle and Shell pattern and faintly monogrammed "NP". Both marked "C" within six point star mark. Presumably American Federal period. Each overall length: 9 7/8", bowl length: 2 7/8". One weighs 1.6 oz (46 grams) and the other weighs 1.5 oz (42 grams) for a total of just over 3oz.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Pre 1950 item #1060545 (stock #MOR2892)
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Flames of red flash form the bird resurrected on the side of this large Cloisonne vase by the Ando company of Nagoya; Japan’s premier cloisonne studio. The color is hard to describe, seeming to be lit from within. A combination of wire and wireless design using gold wire with silver rim. Ando mark on base, the vase measures 37 cm (14-1/2 inches) tall, 32 cm (12-1/2 inches) diameter and is in excellent condition. It comes enclosed in a fine, custom made kiri-wood box.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1910 item #1060520 (stock #lot847)
Description:

One nice brush washer was made from one block of precious Zitan wood.
By purplish black tint, the rare wood piece was preserved very good without any defects and free of any restoration.
It was well carved in beautiful round shape with inverted mouth rim by decent proportion.

Date: Late Qing periods, late 19th century.

Width:12cm.

AN OLD CUSTOM-MADE SILK BOX IS INCLUDED.
All Items : Archives : Fine Art : Pre 1930 item #1060464 (stock #401)
A beautiful original oil on canvas board by Renowned Laguna artist signed lower right and dated measuring 20 x 24 framed in a quality 24k gold leaf frame by Sean Speck of Los Angeles.

Biography>Born in Ravenna, Ohio, Anna Althea Hills was a prominent California landscape painter who was also remembered as a civic leader in Laguna Beach. In addition to painting in her native state, she was active in Arizona. She was raised in Olivet, Michigan, and attended Olivet College...

All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1700 item #1060152 (stock #lot846)
Description:

A Longquan jar was found rarely altogether with an original cover.
By the charming chrysanthemum form, the Longquan ware was applied on the surface with beautiful celadon glaze when characteristic incursion effects have resulted.
Wired crackles were also caused due to age.
Grayish body clay was revealed at the inner side of the cap and at the foot ring when darken firing tint were rendered within...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Pre 1920 item #1060140 (stock #MOR2891)
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18 cm long set of Kanzashi with five Bira dangling from a branch to which is caught a court cap, possibly dragged from the wearers head during a horse race, or perhaps flung off in a passionate moment. For someone interested we have a museum quality collection of combs and hair pins which I would prefer to sell together in accordance with the previous owners wishes. Birakan (bira Bira Kanzashi) were hair pins used by all classes of society and were one of a woman’s most prized possessions...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1700 item #1060018 (stock #lot845)
Description:

A Cizhou jar was rarely found altogether with an original cover.
In simple and slender oval shape, the jar was applied with russet glaze which reflected with dazzling and characteristic sheen.
At the inner side of the cap and at the bottom, the rough buff-tinted body clay was revealed.
It can be perfectly used as a personal tea caddy by its adequate size.

Date: Yuan/Ming periods, 14th/15th Century.

Height: 8.5cm...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Pre 1920 item #1059748
Description: Art Deco sterling silver Gilt cigarette and match cases, with monogram and presentation inscriptions, both marked "sterling" and "14K", The smaller one by Napier. Dimensions: The size of larger box 3 x 4 1/2 inches, in good condition.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Pre 1950 item #1059656 (stock #400)
A fine Ivory netsuke of a Kappa and Frog wrestling a very fine example of netsuke art and craftmanship artist signed in excellent condition.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Pre 1940 item #1059654 (stock #399)
A fine vintage Ivory netsuke of a tiger and cub masterfully carved signed Hiroaki in excellent condition.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Pre 1950 item #1059487 (stock #397)
Fine Ivory carved Japanese Netsuke of a Shishi Dog signed Tomo Tada a masterfully carved piece in excellent condition. Measuring 2 1/4 inches long or 5.5 centimeters.
All Items : Archives : Fine Art : Pre 1930 item #1059442 (stock #396)
Harriet Whitney Frishmuth (American, 1880 to 1980), Playdays: A Fountain, modeled 1925, bronze with greenish brown patina. Signed and dated on base: HARRIET W FRISHMUTH 1925. Foundry mark: GORHAM CO FOUNDERS QFED. 25 inches tall. An Exquisite piece.

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All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Deco : Pre 1940 item #1059252 (stock #01905)
A genuine Art Deco vintage 10k yellow gold and natural amethyst ring c1930. This size 8 ring features a claw-set 8mm x 6mm amethyst, it weighs 1.5 grams, it is stamped 10K, and it is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs. 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. Expedited tracked insured shipping to the U.S...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Pre 1980 item #1059233 (stock #6458)
A 12K Egyptian rose gold genuine yellow topaz ring. This vintage size 6-1/2 or 6.5 genuine topaz solitaire has gold hallmark for Egypt. The date mark may be for 1943 -1944, but that may vary by city where assayed. The claw-set stone is a rectangular faceted or emerald cut, and is a definite yellow with very slight brown under-tone, and has an excellent clarity...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1910 item #1059130 (stock #lot843)
Description:

A Cloisonn Enamel covered box was preserved in nice condition.
Well fitted with each other, the covered box was used to be as a tea caddy or storage box for incense powder.

Date: Qing Dynasty, late 19th century.

Height: 8.1cm, Width: 6.3cm.

Condition: Very limited old defects on the surface.
All Items : Archives : Furnishings : Accessories : Boxes : Pre 1920 item #1059043
Louis Vuitton wardrobe trunk in great vintage condition, circa 1910-1920. This trunk is the perfect size for a large coffee table, extra storage, or a great display piece. This trunk features 6 drawers, 1 clothes press and 2 webbed Hat frames (fit in drawers), assorted hangers and a lift out shoe box. The single leather handle on top is missing (see photo number 5), one outside latch has been replaced (see top latch in photo number one) and one drawer handle is broken (see photo number two). Re...
All Items : Archives : Furnishings : Accessories : Boxes : Pre 1990 item #1059015
This is considered one of the top 5 Hermes briefcase styles for the Corporate man! Light tan leather attaché with cream colored Panama cloth insets, stitching on leather matches color of Panama. Interior is Hermes orange leather with one pocket in lid and hardware is gold plated. Attache comes with matching luggage tag and two keys in matching clochette. Exterior and interior of attaché is very clean, in near mint condition showing almost no wear. Case measures 17.75 inches (45 cm) wide, 13.2...
All Items : Archives : Furnishings : Accessories : Boxes : Pre 2000 item #1059009
Gorgeous, well made and functional! Everything about this case is exceptional! Hand finished, hard case Louis Vuitton Boite Bijoux (jewelry case) 34 made in the monogram canvas with leather and plush velvet interior. The case features 17 compartments in varying sizes, and velvet pillows with tabs for additional protection and space. The top velvet lined tray is removable, and is lined with velvet on the bottom. The lower velvet lined tray has additional compartments for earrings, bracelets, neck...
All Items : Archives : Furnishings : Accessories : Boxes : Pre 1910 item #1059007
Gorgeous Goyard trunk, in absolutely wonderful antique condition! Picture this at the foot of your bed or use it as the perfect coffee table. The trunk features solid brass fittings including the lock, latches and heavy brass handles. These handles will never fall off unlike the leather ones which dry out, crack and fade away. The patina on the brass is just beautiful. Other than normal travel dings and wear, I see no major damage or other problems. The interior is fitted with two removable tra...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Glass : Scandinavian : Contemporary item #1058837
Large, extremely colorful, bowl swirled in shades peacock blue, red, amber, green, gold, and white. Clear applied crystal foot with polished pontil, and three plastic "feet". Small rough spot on outside of rim but no chips, cracks or repairs. Bowl measures 5.75 inches (14.6 cm) Tall and is 13 inches (33 cm) in diameter. Signed in pontil Kosta Boda/BVALLIEN/50222; company label to side. Circa 2005
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Glass : Scandinavian : Pre 1970 item #1058826
Heavy, thick-walled Orrefors Ariel vase with bands of repeating geometric shapes; circles, squares and triangles in dark, smokey (almost black) glass; complimented by the silvery airtraps; the whole cased in clear crystal glass. The color varies in intensity depending on lighting. Vase has solid band of color at rim. A halo of blue-green glass shows around portions of the vase and is visible in the photographs. Vase measures 5.75 inches (14.6 cm) tall and is 4 inches (10.2 cm) wide by 4 inches (...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Glass : Scandinavian : Pre 1980 item #1058819
Spectacular thick walled, heavy cylindrical glass vase by Edwin Ohrstrom for Orrefors. Vase depicts a Gondolier playing a guitar on one side, and a female figure with flowers on the other. Upper rim has closely spaced vertical air traps all the way around. Colors are in rich shades of blue, purple and honey-amber. Vase measures 6.5 inches (16 5 cm) tall and is 4.75 inches (12 cm) in diameter, weighs 11 pounds. Vase is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks or repairs. Marked on bottom: ORR...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1900 item #1058443
A gilt brass tiara, decorated with kingfisher feathers, cornelian beads and 3 ivory heads. China, late Qing, 19th century. Dimensions: 18x5 cm. Condition: the feathers heavily worn.
All Items : Archives : Fine Art : Paintings : Pre 1920 item #1058296
Description: Nicely painted portrait of a young clergyman in blue suit, signed lower right "Ritchie", presented in a rose gilt brass pendant frame. Size : 3 1/2" x 2 1/2", in very good condition.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Pre 1900 item #1058067 (stock #ALR2887)
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Ink on paper image of a skull befitting one of the most well known and outspoken Samurai/swordsmen of the 19th century, Yamaoka Tesshu, remounted in an olive grey border patterned with vines with wood rollers. The scroll measures 15 x 75 inches (37.5 x 190 cm) and is in fine condition but for some minor staining below the signature.
Yamaoka Tesshu (1836-1889) was a student of military arts and famous calligrapher. Born into a samurai family, Tesshu began studying swordsmanship from a ve...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Pre 1900 item #1058061 (stock #ALR2886)
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A dry ink on paper image of mushrooms growing up along a garden stone dated 1874 by Tani Nyoi (1822-1905). The scene is signed Nyoisanjin, and dated the second month of 1874 hemmed in by origami cranes on cream satin in a field of rough pale green silk and features dark rosewood rollers. The style is very much in the literati tradition predominant during the early Meiji. The dry vigorous strokes evoke a sense of fleeting solidity, as if wind were about to blow the light paper away. And certa...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1800 item #1057944 (stock #lot841)
Description:

A lovely bronze statue was in legendary subject of Laozi(or Lao-tzu)Riding Ox.
In small size but was well cast and was carved nicely, the statue obtained enduring old darken patina when brownish metal sheen revealed underneath.

Date: Late Ming or Early Qing periods, 16th/17th centuries.

Height: 8.6cm.
All Items : Archives : Fine Art : Pre 1900 item #1057675 (stock #394)
An original oil on canvas of a early American trotter horse and buggy by Thomas Kirby Van Zandt oil on canvas signed and dated measuring approx. 24 x 30 in good antique condition.

Biography

Van Zandt, born in New Scotland, Albany County, New York in 1814, was a well-known painter of the horses of wealthy New Yorkers, including Leland Stanford. The Stanford Museum has a half dozen of T.K. Van Zandt's work in its collection. In 1859 he was awarded a silver medallion for "Best Animal P...

All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Pre 1960 item #1057518
Rare and fabulous - how often do you stumble upon a massive Graziella Laffi bracelet? - this is a true museum quality vintage Peruvian piece bearing the signature of the country's foremost designer. Its unsurpassed craftsmanship and stunning design explains in the best way possible the reasons for which Laffi is referred to as "the Spratling of Peru". Born in Florence, Italy she lived in Peru and drew inspiration from ancient Inca goldwork to create masterpieces in silver that combined ancie...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1837 VR item #1057499 (stock #lot839)
Description:

A peach-bloom glazed water basin was in nice shape.
Well glazed in gradient tints, the basin was revealed with finely-grained body clay at the foot ring when darken firing effects was resulted within.
It was used for some time. Crackled wires were yielded inside the basin.

Date: Qing Dynasty, 18th/19th century.

Height: 7.3cm, Body Width: 10cm.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Pre 1900 item #1057216 (stock #40F52 LP326)
Antique Native American folk art female doll. Size: 10.5 inches ht. A Northern Plains Indian antique doll fashioned from brain tanned buffalo hide with buffalo hair stuffing, a tack decorated leather belt and human hair. It has fully beaded moccasins and beaded fringed garments. Sinew sewn and with colored glass beads. Excellent condition (some thinning to hair). Display stand included. Also available as a separate offering is a male companion doll.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Pre 1900 item #1057211 (stock #40F52 LP323)
Antique Male Native American folk art doll - Northern Plains origin. Size: 10.5 inches height. This doll is fashioned from brain tanned buffalo hide with buffalo hair stuffing, red trade cloth and human hair. Fully beaded moccasins, leggings and beaded fringed garments. Sinew sewn. Excellent condition. Display stand included. Also available as a separate offering is a similar female companion doll.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Pre 1950 item #1056903
Hand crafted of 990 solid sterling silver candle snuffer designed and signed (c.1940) by Taxco, Mexico artist Hector Aguilar(1905-86). Measuring 14 inches long the snuffer weighs 95 grams, 3/03 oz. Detailed design with silver rope and bead trim. Beautiful condition with no dents or dings. Marks read HA 990 TAXCO. Insured shipping included.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Pre 1900 item #1056828 (stock #SK 300)
A long silk lampas-woven sash, known as hizam, once worn by a Moroccan bride. The beautiful pattern being reminiscent of the fabled textiles of Moorish Spain. The pattern repeat is changing in the middle of the girdle, the ends are decorated with the auspicious eight-pointed star and the hand of Fatima (hamsa). One side with three the other with originally four fringes. Condition: one tear, one fringe missing, traces of usage. Dimension: 221 cm x 21.2 cm without fringes.
All Items : Archives : Fine Art : Pre 1930 item #1056807 (stock #391)
An original portrait of a beautiful woman oil on canvas signed lower right and dated 1929 in excellent condition.

Biography

Charles Ward Traver was a painter born in Ann Arbor MI on Oct 10 1880. Traver was a resident of Los Angeles in the late 1890's. In 1927 he was in New York City and visited Los Angeles again in 1932. He also lived in Wuanita Hot Springs, Colorado. He was an illustrator for Land Of Sunshine magazine and did covers for Saturday Evening Post. He studied in Germany ...

All Items : Archives : Fine Art : Pre 1950 item #1056806 (stock #390)
Original oil on canvas of cattle in a landscape signed lower left in excellent condition measuring 32 x 36 inches. Provenance: The Closson Art Galleries Cincinnati Ohio

Biography

Thomas Corwin Lindsay, born in Cincinnati, Ohio, was a well-known painter of landscapes, animal subjects and occasional portraits. He studied in Dusseldorf, Germany, in the 1860s, but lived and worked most of his life in his native city where he opened a studio in 1856 or 1857. He taught several pupils from his ...

All Items : Archives : Pre 1940 item #1056739
1940's handmade sterling silver tea strainer designed and signed by Taxco, Mexico artist William Spratling(1900-67). Strainer measures 5" X 2 1/4". Marks on each handle read: 980 TAXCO WS. 50 grams, 1.07 oz. Beautiful condition with no dents or dings. Insured shipping included.
All Items : Archives : Pre 1960 item #1056731
Pair of c.1950's sterling silver salt dishes or bowls. Each measures 1 1/4" H. Both in excellent condition with no dents or dings. Marks on bottom read WS 925 eagle 30 Spratling Mexico. 49 grams, 1.07oz. Insured shipping included.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Pre 1950 item #1056724
Hand made sterling silver ash tray designed and signed(1940's) by Taxco, Mexico artist William Spratling(1900-67). 2 1/4" H. Dish has applied discs decoration and rests on 3 ball feet. 65 grams, 2.03oz. Excellent condition with no dents or dings. Pictured on spratlingsilver.com. Insured shipping included.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Pre 1900 item #1056594
Antique Hand Crafted Persian Silver Hookha top, 19th C. The origins of the hookah come from the north western provinces of India along the border of Pakistan in Rajasthan and Gujarat nearly a millennia back. In Persia, before the age of cigar and cigarette, hookha was used for generations and generally they were made from clay. The aristocrats and wealthy had the upper section of their hookha made from silver and the base was porcelain or crystal. Therefore crafting the hookha's top sec...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Pre 1920 item #1056365
8 3/8" high Japanese treebark vase decorated on the front with a landscape motif. Tree-bark (Jitaisome Jippo) is a form of ceramic cloisonne in which the colors are done using lacquer rather than enamel. Using lacquer to cover the porcelain jar to resemble treebark, the wires are set into the lacquer to form the designs and the cells are filled with lacquer and polished. This lacquer is not fired. Dates from the Taisho to early Showa period. There is a very worn unidentified stamped mark on the ...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Pre 1960 item #1055799
Description: Lovely and finely executed Indian hand made silver dish Decorated with repousse design exhibiting different animals and plants, on the base showing a bird holding a worm with his beak. This item's measurements are 2"H x 5.5"W x 5"D and in very good condition.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Pre 1940 item #1055331
Set of 7 handmade sterling silver buttons and a matching pair of silver cuff links designed and signed (c.1930's). Each of the nine pieces measure 3/4" across. All nine pieces of the set carry the early WS brand. Loops on back in fine condition. No dents or dings to the silver. Pictured on spratlingsilver.com. Insured shipping included.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Pre 1920 item #1055171 (stock #40F82 146)
A Continental parcel gilt silver souvenir demitasse coffee spoon with enameled bowl depicting a view of St. Peter's Square, Rome. Spoon is of unmarked silver with twisted handle and finial with the mitre and crossed keys of the Vatican. Excellent condition. Size: 4.75 inches length.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Pre 1920 item #1055170 (stock #40F82 149)
Silver and enamel souvenir demitasse coffee spoon with enameled bowl, titled - Gibraltar, View of the Rock. German, .800 gilt silver. Circa 1890-1910. Size: 5 inches length. Excellent condition. Marked on back of handle with 800 stamp, 'real silver' and German crown and moon stamp. The view in the bowl portrays the image of the Rock in the background with title, while two steamships are passing in the foreground. The entire spoon has a gilded finish, with a twisted handle and sailing ship...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Pre 1920 item #1055047 (stock #TCR2868)
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Variously colored momiji leaves in enamel blow past the under-glazed cobalt lattice of manjirushi on this large bowl by Takahashi Dohachi dating from the first half of the 20th century. The bowl is 21 cm (8-1/2 inches) diameter, 9.5 cm (4 inches) tall and in perfect condition, enclosed in a fine custom made kiri-wood box.
The Dohachi Kiln was established in Awataguchi by the retainer of Kameyama fief, Dohachi I around 1760, and the name Dohachi was brought to the forefront of porcelain b...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Pre 1980 item #1054544 (stock #ALR2866)
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A published set of 10 Zen Scrolls by Jikihara Gyokusei and Shibayama Zenkei showing the 10 stages of enlightenment through the parable of the bull and the ox-herd. Ink on paper in blue silk border with wood rollers. Each scroll measures 44 x 188.5 cm and all are in fine condition but for a few tiny holes in the top of one border (see close-up). The scrolls were photographed in the order taken from the box, and are not necessarily in the correct order in the composite photos. This set of scro...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Glass : Pre 1900 item #1053907
Large Antique Victorian Leather Travel Inkwell, 19th C. Description: Fine Victorian era leather travel dipping pen inkwell, gilt bronze interior, equipped with depress button, snaps firmly, double well, 1-3/4"H x 3-3/4"W x 2-1/4"D. Fair condition with age wear.
All Items : Archives : Furnishings : Accessories : Boxes : Pre 1900 item #1053900
Antique Victorian Leather Travel Inkwell, 19th C. Description: Fine Victorian era leather travel dipping pen inkwell, equipped with depress button, snaps firmly, single well, 1.5"H x 1.5"W x 1.5"D.Good condition, age wear.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Glass : Pre 1900 item #1053897
Antique Victorian Leather Travel Inkwell, 19th C. Description: Fine Victorian era leather travel dipping pen inkwell, equipped with depress button, snaps firmly, single well, 2"H x 2"W x 1"D, excellent condition.