Zen calligraphy: 花開萬国春(Hana Hiraku Bankoku no Haru) - A single flower opens and announces the arrival of spring to the world. Painted with ink on paper. Sealed.
The meaning of the word "flower bloom(花開)" in Zen wording is to become free of mind...
Antique 19th century Victorian period time European stiletto dagger in Neo-Renaissance style. The stiletto consists of an elaborated cast and chiseled, silver-plated copper hilt in Neo-Renaissance style with a flattened grip, short quillons, and a pronounced pommel.
The sturdy, tapered, double-edged steel blade of a diamond cross-section has a very sharp point...
This really nice Fruit decorated FLOUR Canister and Lid were made by Purinton. This Canister is signed Purinton Slip Ware. It measures 8 3/4 inches to top of knob and is in very good condition with no chips or cracks. The hand-painted decoration is all very good. Be sure to search our other Purinton available. We guarantee all items to be as described. THANK YOU.
A Royal Albert Petitpoint cake plate. This 9-7/8 x 9-1/4" tab handled cake or snack server is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, crazing, staining, 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. Tracked Packet shipping to anywhere in the U.S. is $15.50 - this includes online tracking, air service and insurance up to $70...
This is a really nice Crocus Meltdown Coffee Pot with Lid made by Hall China. This Coffee Pot and Lid are both in very good condition with no chips or cracks. The Crocus decals and platinum are all very good. The Pot is signed on the bottom The Enterprise Aluminum Co, Mossillon, Ohio SUPERIOR QUALITY KITCHEN WARE Drip-O-lator TRADE MARK REG. U.S. PAT OFF. PATENT NOS 1370782-1743925. We guarantee all items to be as described. THANK YOU.
An original auction catalog from Bonhams, Los Angeles, of the sale of June 8/9, 2022 of the possessions of the famous pair of entertainers, who passed in 2020 and 2021. Catalog is in excellent fresh condition. It is filled with images of the possessions from the Las Vegas residences, giving a unique insight into the personal lives of these personalities...
Excellent vintage celluloid Christmas light in the form of Santa Claus carrying a pack of toys. Celluloid lights are very difficult to find because they were so brittle and flamable. They were made ca. 1915-25.
This one is in remarkable condition, in virtually mint condition. There are no splits, dents, burns or melts! The 3.5 volt bulb tests as non-working with a continuity tester (celluloid lights should never be tested with a 9-v battery)...
This vintage zepplin C-6 Christmas light is in working condition, flying the US flag. This is a must have light for that patriotic red, white, and blue Christmas collection! The paint is in equal condition on both sides. The light is 2 1/2 inches long. Circa 1930's.
This vintage 1920's Austrian, cast iron figural group is an authentic piece that was carefully hand-painted some 100 years ago! Austrian pieces of this era were known for their fine craftsmanship and attention to detail.
The darling boy and girl seated on a tree stump measures 2 3/8 inches high. With the exception of the girl's missing right leg, this seldom-found piece is in overall fine condition with age-related paint scrapes here and there...
heavy cast Iron Dinah Bank in working order.
Measuring 15.5 inches long, this delightful, folk-art styled, cloth and stocking-constructed rag doll was made circa 1920's.
Detailing in construction sets this sweet black doll apart! Her creation was very carefully executed through a combination of hand and machine stitching. She was lovingly dressed in machine-stitched clothing made from old red, pink, cream and rose-patterned scraps of cloth, while her body was hand-sewn and constructed of old, black stockings stuffed with cotton batting...
This is an assortment of pieces in the English bone china Etude pattern issued by Royal Doulton. All items are currently in stock unless marked SOLD, and all are in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, crazing, staining, losses, repairs or damage unless noted. All of our items are used and they may have slight signs of gentle use. Multiples of some pieces may be available - please ask for available quantities. Shipping is at cost (to the US - other spots may vary) - insured is higher...
Chinese Hardwood Lacquer square shape High Display Stand, 2 1/4" high, 5" square, in good condition.
This large bronze medallion, suitable as a paperweight, should be of special interest to both medal collectors and spy fans. The CIA Medal of Merit is awarded to CIA staff for acts considered far beyond normal duties and is among the very highest honors bestowed by the Central Intelligence Agency. The official raised seal of the CIA includes an eagle and shield with oak leaf cluster on the front and a laurel wreath surrounding the name of the recipient on the reverse. Condition: excellent...
Black and white photo of famed American gymnast and Olympic gold medalist MARY LOU RETTON (1968-), inscribed with black marker "To Alexis/Work hard/Love/Mary Lou Retton /USA 1984". Retton was a West Virginia-born teen who became the first female from outside the Eastern European countries to win the Olympic gold individual all-around competition in Los Angeles in the '84 games...
fluorite votive/tealight holders are large, heavy (about 2 pounds each) and gorgeous. Each is a different bands of color that, when lit, looks like a rainbow of color. A wonderful gift or home decor piece for desk or home altar .
The iron this miniature stove is silky smooth, just the way you expect on quality antique cast iron toys. The nickel plated stove has a working door, a side grate, back device, and sits atop a 4 legged base.
Not much information is available on Star stoves, but they appear from time to time. This one retains its back piece - something of a rarity among these stoves...
Nice Old one pound New Orleans Style Molasses Sweet Box.
Box Measures circa 9.5" x 5"