All Items : Popular Collectibles : Specialty : Kitchenware : Glass : Pre 1970 item #1463672 (stock #22-252)
Culver glass tray. Marked Culver LTD with C in a circle. Yellow daisy with green leaves. It measures 11 1/4 inches. There is some wear on the gold trim. In very good condition.
All Items : Popular Collectibles : Specialty : Kitchenware : Glass : Pre 1950 item #1463669 (stock #22-257)
Fire King Sapphire Blue small roaster half. In excellent condition. It measures 8 3/4 inches.
All Items : Popular Collectibles : Specialty : Kitchenware : Glass : Pre 1970 item #1463668 (stock #22-255-56)
Fire King Jadeite Shell Salad plate. This 7 inch plate is in very good to excellent condition. 2 available.
All Items : Popular Collectibles : Memorabilia : Historical : Pre 1950 item #1463146
A mixed media drawing, watercolor, gouache and a bit of pencil, featuring a castellated building, measuring 13" by 10" as framed. The title below is "Castle on the Drive--Palmer Potter", and the artist signed nearby "D. Axelson"...
All Items : Popular Collectibles : Cultural : Pre 1990 item #1463116
A tall, thin wood carving of a stylized human face, 15" by 3", possessing a great primitive vibe. This is a perfect decorative addition to that thin "problem" wall. I do not know in which part of Africa this may have been created. It is likely mid to late 20th century in age. A thin nylon thread remaining around the top will facilitate your hanging it from a nail or peg.
All Items : Popular Collectibles : Decorations : Glass : Contemporary item #1463067 (stock #FenPOBell1)
Two J's
$45.00
Fenton Plum Opalescent Bell is in mint condition. It stands about 6" tall and is 5" at it's widest.
All Items : Popular Collectibles : Decorations : Glass : Pre 2000 item #1463066 (stock #FenCRBell)
Two J's
$35.00
Fenton Hand painted Copper Rose Paisley Bell is in mint condition. It is about 7" tall, and handpainted on black glass. -- Stunning!
All Items : Popular Collectibles : Decorations : Glass : Pre 1970 item #1463064 (stock #FenPaisBluBe)
Two J's
$28.00
Fenton Medium Blue Paisley Bell is in mint condition and stands 7" tall.
All Items : Popular Collectibles : Decorations : Glass : Pre 2000 item #1463063 (stock #FenRedPaisBl)
Two J's
$28.00
Fenton Red Paisley Bell is 7" tall and in mint condition.
All Items : Popular Collectibles : Specialty : Wristwatches : Pre 1980 item #1462861 (stock #OVW1210)
Watch Company
$50.00
OMEGA SPEEDMASTER CHRONOGRAPH T.V. MODEL Cal.1045 Ref. 176.0014/ 376.0805 Glass. 34mm by 34mm. Uncirculated new/old Omega factory stock Glass only. THIS IS A FINE COLLECTIBLE. DON'T INVEST IN THE STOCK MARKET. BUY SOMETHING PROVEN IN TIME.

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All Items : Popular Collectibles : Specialty : Tobacco : Pre 1900 item #1462837 (stock #7095)
Unique Burmese/Lanna Thai excavated gray terra cotta pipe bowl from Chiang Mai, in the shape of an elephant’s head. Clay pipes are fairly ubiquitous archeological artifacts found throughout much of the “Golden Triangle” and have been dated as far back as 12thCE Pagan, Burma...
All Items : Popular Collectibles : Specialty : Wristwatches : Contemporary item #1462694 (stock #VW1810)
Watch Company
$45.00
ROLEX 18k Yellow Gold Plate 18mm Logo Buckle ACIERINOX. ROLEXSA SWISS. All correct, secure and well made in detail. Contemporary. The best Rolex buckle we have in this size. DON'T INVEST IN THE STOCK MARKET or BONDS. BUY HARD APPRECIATING ASSETS, SOMETHING PROVEN IN TIME.

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All Items : Popular Collectibles : Specialty : Wristwatches : Contemporary item #1462495 (stock #OVW1208)
Watch Company
$3,700.00
OMEGA MOONWALK Speedmaster 145.0022/345.0022 Bracelet & Box 2006. This offering includes both a Omega NATIO nylon strap and the original stainless steel deployment bracelet. Also, includes the original Omega red felt lined presentation case and warrantee document. THIS IS A FINE COLLECTIBLE. DON'T INVEST IN THE STOCK MARKET or BONDS. BUY HARD ASSETS, SOMETHING PROVEN IN TIME...
All Items : Popular Collectibles : Cultural : Chinese : Pre 1970 item #1462296 (stock #4A11A)
Tibetan Himalayan woven Lady's Belt, Sash, 36" long, 4" wide, intricate Buddhist and Animal woven design on front and back, the condition is used.
All Items : Popular Collectibles : Cultural : Chinese : Pre 1970 item #1462295 (stock #4A114)
Tibetan Himalaya woven cotton Lady's Belt, colorful Sash, 95" long, 1 3/4 wide, with intricate interesting design of Buddhist symbols and animals, used condition, no damages.
All Items : Popular Collectibles : Cultural : Chinese : Pre 1990 item #1462271 (stock #4A14A)
Tibetan Himalayan Buddhist Copper and Brass Prayer Wheel, with Bamboo handle supported by round Shell Disc, 17" high, 3 1/4" wide, Paper Scrip is inside the drum, copper cap wrapped around the tip of Bamboo handle at the end of the handle, the condition is good. This piece was in the private collection since 1990, purchased in Lhasa during their trip.
All Items : Popular Collectibles : Cultural : Chinese : Pre 1990 item #1462261 (stock #4A14C)
Tibetan Himalayan Buddhist Prayer Wheel with Copper and Brass, 10 1/2" high, 2" wide, Tibetan Characters on Copper drum shape wheel, with Bamboo handle supported by Shell Disc, Script Paper is inside the drum, the condition is good. Purchased in Lhasa 1990 by private collector in US.
All Items : Popular Collectibles : Cultural : Chinese : Pre 1990 item #1462259 (stock #4A14B)
Tibetan Himalayan Copper and Brass with Bamboo Handle Prayer Wheel supported by round Shell disc, 15" high, 3" wide, script paper inside the drum. Purchased in Lhasa 1990, kept in the private collection in US since that time. The condition is good.
All Items : Popular Collectibles : Cultural : Chinese : Pre 1990 item #1462255 (stock #4A14)
Tibetan Himalayan Buddhist Copper and Brass Prayer Wheel, 12" high, 3" wide, raised Brass Tibetan Character, Script paper roll is inside the top, Bamboo handle with shell disc in the middle to support the drum, at the end of Bamboo handle has silver cap which is damaged.
All Items : Popular Collectibles : Cultural : Chinese : Pre 1990 item #1462215 (stock #4A6D)
Tibetan Himalayan Brass Buddha, 4 1/4" high, 3 1/4" wide, 2" deep, some marks on the bottom, condition is good.
All Items : Popular Collectibles : Cultural : Chinese : Metalwork : Pre 1990 item #1462210 (stock #4A10B)
Tibetan Himalayan Brass Ghee Butter Lamp, 3 3/4" high, 3 3/8" diameter-top, 2 1/4" diameter-bottom, purchased in Lhasa 1985, it is in good condition
All Items : Popular Collectibles : Nostalgia : Entertainment : Posters : Pre 1960 item #1462048
An original Mexican movie poster, for a movie released in 1952, "Mujer de Medianoche", starring Gloria Marin and Victor Junco, directed by Victor Urruchua, the artwork dated 1950 by Carlos Vega. Apparently there was some delay in releasing the film. This example retains the electric blue and yellow color, but the very fragile, acidic, thin paper on which this was printed has deteriorated seriously with time and careless handling...
All Items : Popular Collectibles : Cultural : Japanese : Pre 1990 item #1461821 (stock #08322)
t a t a m i
$150.00


MAN AND HORSE

Scarce vintage tiny antimony ornament of a pack-horse man decorating (or assisting) the landscape of Bonsai, called ‘Tenpai’, Showa period, 20th century, Japan...
All Items : Popular Collectibles : Cultural : Chinese : Pre 1970 item #1461815 (stock #4A94E)
Pair Chinese Fabric covered Storage Boxes, 5" high, 9" square, lined with black cloth, the condition is good.
All Items : Popular Collectibles : Cultural : Chinese : Pre 1970 item #1461813 (stock #4A94F)
Chinese Fabric covered Storage Box for the precious items, 7" high, 11" wide, 7" deep, the condition is good.
All Items : Popular Collectibles : Cultural : Chinese : Pre 1970 item #1461812 (stock #4A93)
Chinese Fabric Storage Box for precious object, 7" high, 12" deep, 8" wide, inside is lined with shape of Vase, can be removed as a open box, corner of bottom back is torn about 1" x 2" wide.
All Items : Popular Collectibles : Cultural : Chinese : Pre 1970 item #1461808 (stock #4A97H)
Large Chinese Blue Fabric Storage Box for precious Objects, 16" x 14" x 10" two(2) trays inside lined white fabric, outside blue fabric is dirty but inside is clean and intact, good storage box.
All Items : Popular Collectibles : Cultural : Pre 1990 item #1461777
A hand-crafted wood box from Madagascar, likely for the mid to late 20th century tourist trade, cigar box size, at 8 1/4" by 6 1/4" by 2 1/2" high, the word "Madagascar" spelled out in carefully hand-cut lettering, and the map of the country made of interlocking wood pieces, jigsaw puzzle-style. Different colors and types of wood make the map very interesting, and names of towns and cities are written in black ink. The lid does not completely close.
All Items : Popular Collectibles : Cultural : Chinese : Pre 1990 item #1461380
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$35.00
Vintage Chinese Red Hardwood carved pepper box with Leafs new old stock with original box. Well carved no damage 3.25" by 2." trinket box stash box.
All Items : Popular Collectibles : Cultural : Chinese : Sculpture : Pre 1990 item #1461377
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$85.00
Vintage Chinese Red Hardwood carved Gourd box with Leafs new old stock with original box. Well carved no damage 3.5" by 2.25" 3.75". trinket box stash box.
All Items : Popular Collectibles : Cultural : Chinese : Pre 1990 item #1461375
what pdx
$35.00
Vintage Chinese Handmade hand painted silk and bamboo Hawk in Glass box, very well made with fine paint and bamboo work. It has a brocade and glass box with 2 seal marks, collected 1980s. Slight stains to the box lining but otherwise in good condition. Box 4.75" by 6"
All Items : Popular Collectibles : Decorations : Figurines : Pre 2000 item #1461373
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$65.00
Vintage Metal Alligator figure unsigned Jay Strongwater style. Nice sculpt and casting with faux citrine stones in eyes and down back. Some paint chips mostly under side. Somewhat heavy for size 6" w 2.5"
All Items : Popular Collectibles : Cultural : Chinese : Sculpture : Pre 1990 item #1461372
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$35.00
Vintage Chinese Red Hardwood carved pear box with Leafs new old stock with original box. Well carved no damage 3" by 3.5" 2.". trinket box stash box.
All Items : Popular Collectibles : Cultural : Japanese : Pre 1990 item #1461108
A Japanese Kobako (personal storage box) designed with beautiful Yosegi Zaiku marquetry. Made in the Hakone region in Kanagawa Prefecture, it is a single drawer style used to store precious Okimono and treasures.

Yosegi Zaiku is a Japanese traditional craft dating back to the Edo Period (1603-1868). Wooden rods of varying natural colors are cut into elongated geometric shapes and glued together to form solid blocks...
All Items : Popular Collectibles : Specialty : Wristwatches : Contemporary item #1460885 (stock #OVW1206)
Watch Company
$1,450.00
OMEGA SPEEDMASTER MOONWALK CASE Complete 145.0022/ 345.0022. Genuine, authentic. Includes the bezel, Crystal (with the Omega Horse Shoe Logo, Frame, chronograph buttons, 861 movement holder and moonwalk case back. All authentic, genuine component parts for a complete Moonwalk Case. Uncirculated, unused. THIS IS A FINE COLLECTIBLE. DON'T INVEST IN THE STOCK MARKET or BONDS. BUY HARD ASSETS, SOMETHING PROVEN IN TIME.

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All Items : Popular Collectibles : Specialty : Wristwatches : Contemporary item #1460884 (stock #OVW1205)
Watch Company
$280.00
OMEGA SPEEDMASTER MOONWALK Case Back Ref. 145.0022/ 345.0022 Genuine authentic Omega factory part. Unused. Omega Lazer Logo on back edge. THIS IS A FINE COLLECTIBLE. DON'T INVEST IN THE STOCK MARKET or BONDS. BUY HARD ASSETS, SOMETHING PROVEN IN TIME.

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A PAIR of vintage movie posters, "Lost in America" (1985) and "Defending Your Life" (1991), both hand signed in black marker by the noted comedian, actor and writer ALBERT BROOKS. His best-received film, Lost in America (1985), featured Brooks and Julie Hagerty as a couple who leave their yuppie lifestyle and drop out of society to live in a motor home as they have always dreamed of doing, meeting disappointment. He starred with Julie Hagerty in that film, and with Meryl Streep in "Defending Y...
All Items : Popular Collectibles : Memorabilia : Black Americana : Pre 1920 item #1460558 (stock #BA971)
Offered is a RARE, UNCUT, C1917, pair of the adult members of the Aunt Jemima Rag Doll Family, Aunt Jemima and Uncle Mose. (Uncle Mose is Aunt Jemima's Husband, and he is labeled Uncle Mose on his upper back).

These dolls were conceptualized as advertising pieces and were only obtainable from the Aunt Jemima Mills of St. Joseph, Missouri, in return of 24 cents in stamps along with 4 box tops from select Aunt Jemima products for the full set which also included children, Little Diana and Wade ...

All Items : Popular Collectibles : Nostalgia : School : Pre 1900 item #1460493 (stock #G698)
Measuring 5.75" wide x 8.25" long x 6" high, this C1890s, unique and interestingly designed school lunch box has four parts: the base, which is 4" deep, the lid, a removable handled cup cleverly fitted to the top of the lunchbox lid, and a removal interior tray to dine upon that rests on a small edge inside the base!

Constructed of tin with well-executed soldered seams and rolled edges on nearly all areas which are smooth and comfortable to the touch.

In great condition for its 120 years ...

All Items : Popular Collectibles : Nostalgia : Entertainment : Autographs : Contemporary item #1460463
A copy of the 2012 book "BLOODSHOT/Blood of the Machine", hand signed in marker by KEVIN VANHOOK (1965-), the noted American comic book writer, comic book artist, visual effects supervisor, and filmmaker. Book and dust jacket are in clean, excellent condition.
All Items : Popular Collectibles : Cultural : Chinese : Sculpture : Pre 1990 item #1460322
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$125.00
Vintage Chinese Rosewood Animal shaped lidded box, nice carving circa 1980s the tail seems to have been reattached possibly when made since its well done. Cute piece beautiful wood grain, size 4.5"l by 3.5" high
A clean copy of the 2010 first edition of the book "Michael Jackson: The Making of Thriller", signed by DOUGLAS KIRKLAND, the noted photographer of celebrities, who in 1983 was invited to document the making of that now world-famous, iconic video. Kirkland in 1961 made a series of erotic photos of Marilyn Monroe, and his career grew rapidly in the sixties and seventies. This book shows in detail, from a fly-on-the-wall perspective, the creation of "Thriller", with many of the images documenti...
All Items : Popular Collectibles : Nostalgia : Entertainment : Contemporary item #1460131
An excellent clean fresh copy of the first edition of the 2012 book "An Evening with Marilyn", signed by the photographer DOUGLAS KIRKLAND and inscribed to an admirer/friend "George". The high quality printing, three pound book and dust jacket measures approximately 14" by 10". It is lavishly illustrated with color and black and white photos of the 1961 interlude between then-little known photographer Douglas Kirkland and the famous sex symbol. Kirkland, then quite young, came to have been in...
All Items : Popular Collectibles : Nostalgia : Fashion : Accessories : Pre 1970 item #1460092
Here is another Florentine purse that measures 8-3/4" (l) x 7" (w) closed. The purse is embossed on both sides. The leather handles show modest wear.
All Items : Popular Collectibles : Memorabilia : Black Americana : Pre 1900 item #1459929 (stock #BA968)
Offered is an extraordinarily rare, 1842, Warren County, Georgia, Apprehension Order for a SLAVE boy named Henry who is accused of committing a violent assault and battery with intent to kill.

The single page, 16" x 25" document was folded in half by its author, and the charge is written out on one side of the folded page and then completed on the back of the same side of the page (see photos). The folded page was then flipped over, folded into fourths, and the title of the charge was writ...

All Items : Popular Collectibles : Memorabilia : Black Americana : Pre 1940 item #1459873 (stock #B306)
Offered is a near-mint, 1935, 2nd edition of Helen Bannerman's, original Little Black Sambo story, accompanied by five additional and delightful Little Black Sambo stories by noted author and illustrator Frank Ver Beck. Published by the Platt & Munk Company of New York which was renown for hiring highly talented artists and illustrators- of which Frank Ver Beck was one -all of whom contributed to the company's reputation for publishing exquisitely illustrated children's books.

The first st...

All Items : Popular Collectibles : Cultural : Japanese : Pre 1940 item #1459783
Important exhibited piece by well-known Nihonga painter Hirai Baisen(1889 – 1969), made in collaboration with Kyoto potter Kuze Kyūhō I(1874-1947). Piece dates to late 1920s or early 1930s, a time when Baisen was withdrawing from national exhibitions, focusing on creating pieces for a large group of collectors that supported him until his passing. Daikoku’s magic mallet was decorated with painted pine, bamboo and plum, known in Japan as “Three Friends of Winter” or shochikubai. Such ok...
All Items : Popular Collectibles : Memorabilia : Black Americana : Pre 1900 item #1459777 (stock #BA970)
Offered is a highly-collectible and seldom-found, circa 1850's, Staffordshire, England, earthenware, pictorial ABC plate featuring a Southern US slavery theme: slaves picking cotton.

Entitled "Gathering Cotton", the plate depicts eight slaves, including two children, picking cotton and placing it in woven straw baskets.

Plates such as this, particularly those with the alphabet embossed around the rim, were produced for use by children as subtle educational tools. England was well ahe...

All Items : Popular Collectibles : Memorabilia : Black Americana : Pre 1900 item #1459667 (stock #BA966)
Stonegate Antiques
$1,195.00
Offered is an extraordinarily rare, 1844, Warren County, Georgia, ARREST WARRANT for a SLAVE girl named Ally who is accused of drowning two young (Caucasian) girls in Sweetwater Creek, Georgia. The girls aged 7 and 10, were daughters of Thomas Roney, who filed the charge. The slave girl, Ally, is owned by Nancy Mayhamry (?SP), but was in the possession of Thomas Roney at the time of the drownings.

The single page, 16" x 25" document was folded in half by its author, and the charge is written o...

All Items : Popular Collectibles : Cultural : Chinese : Pre 1990 item #1459633
what pdx
$24.00
Vintage c 1980s Cicada shaped gold painted ink stick from pine soot, traditional Chinese calligraphy ink in a cool glass window box 3.5 by 2.25" box stick 3"
All Items : Popular Collectibles : Nostalgia : Fashion : Accessories : Pre 1970 item #1459496
Ca 1960 A vintage leather purse with an ornate gilt design on both sides purchased in Florence. The gilt is in excellent condition; the leather interior is somewhat discolored. The other side is nicely embossed. 9-3/4" x 6-1/4'
All Items : Popular Collectibles : Militaria : Decorations : Pre 1900 item #1459440 (stock #BNJasheButto)
June Hastings
Price on Request
Civil War Union General staff button by Scovill of Waterbury, CT. In the 2006 appraisal there is an attached note that read, "Josephine, a button from the Confederate uniform from father S. A. Ashe." This Josephine was Sam Ashe's (S. A. Ashe) sister. William Shepard Ashe, whose button this belonged to, was Secretary of Transportation for the CSA. Appraised in 2006 for insurance purposes, see photo. This button is from the original family and is the first time on the market. Guaranteed authent...
All Items : Popular Collectibles : Militaria : Uniforms : Pre 1900 item #1459428 (stock #BNJbuttonCSA)
June Hastings
Price on Request
Gilt brass Confederate Reunion General Service coat button, marked "R. E. Wilson, Winston, NC". Circa 1875, two piece, it has a domed front shell with "CSA". Appraised in 2006 for insurance purposes, see photo. This button is from the original family and is the first time on the market. Guaranteed authentic.
All Items : Popular Collectibles : Militaria : Uniforms : Pre 1900 item #1459418 (stock #BNJconfVestB)
June Hastings
Inquire for Price
5 gilded brass Confederate General Officers and Officers of the General Staff vest buttons. Marked "Wm. Dowler", "Superior Quality". Two piece with domed shell with an eagle surrounded by 14 five-pointed stars. Appraised in 2006 for insurance purposes, see photo. This button is from the original family and is the first time on the market. Guaranteed authentic.
All Items : Popular Collectibles : Decorations : Figurines : Contemporary item #1459402 (stock #2244)
A magnificent eighteenth Century porcelain figurine of ornate drink street vendor in French high fashion with gold leaf highlights 7” tall
All Items : Popular Collectibles : Specialty : Wristwatches : Contemporary item #1459201 (stock #VW1803)
Watch Company
$750.00
BVLGARI Rettangolo Ladies 17181 Stainless Steel Royal Blue Quartz. 21mm diameter. Excellent original condition. Royal Blue matching crocodile pattern leather strap with stainless steel deployment. Very little, if any signs of use. THIS IS A FINE COLLECTIBLE. DON'T INVEST IN THE STOCK MARKET or BONDS. BUY HARD ASSETS, SOMETHING PROVEN IN TIME.

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All Items : Popular Collectibles : Cultural : Contemporary item #1459123 (stock #2221)
L'Enfant Gallery
$1,200.00
Wedding Dress From Siwa-Oasis Egypt Textile Framed Measuring 13x21 inches. The garment is hand sewed with Applied find needlework in silk. ….. The Siwa Oasis (Arabic: واحة سيوة, Wāḥat Sīwah, IPA: [ˈwæːħet ˈsiːwæ]; Berber languages: Isiwan, ⵉⵙⵉⵡⴰⵏ) is an urban oasis in Egypt between the Qattara Depression and the Great Sand Sea in the Western Desert, 50 km (30 mi) east of the Libyan border, and 560 km (348 mi) from Cairo.[1][2][3] About 80 km (50 mi) in length an...
All Items : Popular Collectibles : Memorabilia : Religious : Pre 1900 item #1458775 (stock #Ch19)
Antique, dated 1834, finely hand-painted the Greek Orthodox Icon of Saints Constantine and Helen (Konstantinos and Eleni), with True Cross in the early 19th century.

Tempera on wood panel. The overall quality of the painting is of the highest degree.

The icon depicts Emperor Saint Constantine the Great and his mother, Empress Saint Helen, both in imperial gowns holding the True Cross.

The clothing is finely shaded, and gem-encrusted crowns and oval gem brooches are in keeping with t...

All Items : Popular Collectibles : Cultural : Japanese : Pre 1990 item #1458469
Twelve pairs of Japanese-made roller caps for Japanese Hanging scrolls, 9 Bu (9分about 2.73 mm) in diameter. Japanese scroll roller ends follow the old measuring system- shakkanhō (尺貫法). These fit 9 Bu size- please measure diameter of the roller bar with calipers. Material: white sandalwood, Santalum album (Byakudan 白檀) Size: 9 Bu (9分about 2.73mm) Date of manufacture: most likely Shōwa Period, 1980s. Wood is still emitting pleasant aroma. New, never used. Minor ...
All Items : Popular Collectibles : Cultural : Pre 1980 item #1458148
A vintage tropical wood scoop, 11" by 3" approximately, circa 1970's, bearing the old label of the well-known purveyor of Hawaiian theme goods, Kealakekua's Grass Shack of Kailua-Kona on the Big Island. On base of handle is carved by hand "MANGO IND PARK". The piece is hand-crafted and the wood shows a beautiful grain in the bowl area. Label has a little wear. Could hold nuts or candies on a table, so, utilitarian as well as decorative--stands upright on its own; well-balanced.