Ok banjo lovers. this is a near mint Vega Vegaphone Professional Model 4 string banjo, Serial No. 80799, c.1930, original leather case...

This classic Steuben ashtray makes a great olive dish. Designed by George Thompson and first manufactured in 1939, Art Deco style having round clear crystal bowl with handles, signed in script on the underside; good to excellent condition with no chips, cracks or repairs, minor wear. Measurement; 5 3/8 " w.

Very nice set of eight sterling silver cocktail picks with rooster finials brightly decorated in translucent basse-taille enamels. The engraved decoration underneath the enamel lends realistic feathery details to the roosters. The exposed areas of silver are gilt. The backs are marked "925S Norway Sterling."

Origin: Norway, ca 1950. Condition: excellent, no enamel damage. Size: 3-13/16" long. Weight: 29.5 grams.

Purchased by Perry the winner of the Mimi Dee Artwear / Associates Art Award $50 Gift Certificate won at North Shore Arts for "Romeo" the handsome watercolor kitty.

Vintage silver pencil marked: "A X T Sterling" "Made in USA" with a faceted bezel set green glass stone at one end. Just under 3 3/8" with a lead opening approx 1mm. One teenie dimple and ready to accept lead, otherwise ready to give or own good preowned vintage or antique condition retractable sterling silver pen pencil...

SOLD. Signed 157 grams of sterling silver, the heftiest G. Cini Sterling, most desirable Boston era, marked in several places. Massive Renaissance Revival Art Nouveau motif fabulous 3 Pc suite. 5 1/2 Ounces of Sterling!

Acquired pre internet era. Large Bold Pendant Necklace w Putti on Dolphin w ornate signed "J" hook. The bracelet is bold matching the pendant medallion also with signed ornate "J" hook. Seashell dolphin clip earrings to match...

This miniature Japanese Satsuma vase is around 50 years old. It is 2 ½” high and 1 ½” at its widest part. It depicts a lake scene. Maple trees, iris and peonies are in front of the lake. A three story pagoda is back behind the lake. There is a painted Satsuma logo on the bottom. Aside from a small chip on the rim, it is in great condition.

This 1920~1930 carved glass snuff bottle is 3” high, 2 1/8” wide and 1 1/8” thick. Stylized lion heads have been carved on either side of the ovoid bottle. The green hard stone cap and spoon are new replacements. Aside from some surface wearing and one tiny chip on its rim, it is in great condition.

Two Pair of Salt and Pepper Shakers by Lunt (with mark of Rogers, Lunt & Bowlen), c. 1920's. Each is 4" high, with a base of 1 3/4". The set weighs 6.8 Troy ounces. In excellent condition.

This pair of 20th century Chinese carved ivory statues are about 12 ¼” high, 3” wide and 2 ¾” thick. They depict a standing sage and lady. The sage’s left hand carries a stick, a double gourd wine container is tied on the stick. His right hand holds a goose in front of his chest. The lady’s right hand carries a branch of lotus blossom; her left hand holds a lotus shape pouch with a tassel. The marks on the bottom (Da Ming and Kang Xi) are honorable marks...

This 1980 Japanese carved wood and walrus fisherman is 5 ¾” high, 2” wide and 2 ¼” thick. It depicts a smiling fisherman; one handing is holding a fish, another hand is holding a net. He carries a basket full of fish on his back. The fisherman’s body was carved from walrus; his robe and pants were carved from hard wood. The carver’s signature was placed on a piece of a red rectangular carnelian inlayed into the round wood base...

SOLD. From Cape Cod this 6 Point Flower Pin signed with another Boston Italian Famous Silversmith's Maker's Mark: PARENTI STERLING and a luminous Moonstone Cab 12mm Center. Larger version of 2 1/2" & weighs .7 Oz or 22 Grams. There were 2 Parenti shops in 2nd quarter of 20th Century, one on Newbury St Boston & one at Hyannis, MA. Delish, Gorgeous unpolished condition. Sold, no price, no info available

A Continental "800" Silver Ewer. Hand made in Italy, The Ewer weights 15.5 Troy ounces and is 12 inches high. There is a floral repousse pattern on the body and the mark on the base is "800 Lavorato a Mano 802 AL". It is from the mid-20th century. Excellent condition.

Richly Chased as only the Florence Peruzzi Bros. can produce. 800 Silver lipstick case, which shows never to have been used, with a green agate cabochon in their Fleur de Lis Box. Weighs .9 Ounce or 26 Grams and is 2 1/8" when engaged X 5/8" square. Perfect mirror. Sold, no price, no info. 04

Positively Delicious Necklace marked Sterling & "Flli Peruzzi" showing Victorian & Art Nouveau ornamentation, including the equally delicious Carnelian Cab bezel set at 16 X 12 mm. This is a well made solid back necklace that measures 19.5" from J hook to eye and weighs 1.1 Oz or 31 Grams. Some say this is one of the earliest Florence mark, but how when they worked in 800 not 925 silver? The pendant part from the crown down measures 2.5 X 1.25" wide...

Very nice decorative ornate lighter case marked Peruzzi 800 Florence with an equally nice Zippo lighter inside also fully marked. Sold, no pric, no info. Reply: 7/11 to P. Apologies, the memory is illusive; bought & sold years ago. Consider checking other dealers & auction sites.

Old (1930s) Chinese Export Famille Rose Brush Holder with Figures

The brush holder is 4.5 inches tall by 3.5 inches in diameter.

It is in good condition with no repairs, chips, nor cracks, except minor lose paint and fading gold.

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A set of four Baccarat crystal saucer champagne glasses in the Perfection pattern measuring 4.75" in height and 3.625" in diameter at the rim. Each stem bears the acid etched Baccarat signature and is in mint condition.

Old (1930's) Japanese Boxwood Carved Netsuke Monkey & Trainer with Puppy Signed

The netsuke is 1.75 inches tall, and 1 inch wide.

It is in good condition with no repairs, chips, nor cracks, except missing an eye at the shishi mask (as seen in the photos).

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A Substantial Gorham Sterling Silver Rectangular Platter for Black, Starr and Frost. It is 14" square and 1" deep in dimensions and weighs 28.2 Troy ounces. Dates from the 1920's. Mint condition. It has a monogram on the edge (see picture).

A Copeland Spode Tea Set; Teapot, Covered Sugar, Creamer and Four Cups & Saucers; Blue and White Heritage Pattern. Excellent condition.

Famous, large and very heavy brass and tile hand wrought footed box showing HENS by Salvador Teran, Mexico, c.1952. Design shows 5 hens heads on top set in black tiles all around the box. The hinged inside is brass as is the bottom. The inside has a black patina which shows it has interacted with another material(see photo) but doesn't affect the integrity of the piece and could be removed. Box measures 8 1/4" long by 6" wide by 2" high...

A Pair of Sterling Silver Grape Shears with Hammered Handles by Watson Silver Co. with Stainless Steel Blades by K. C. Seelbach, Germany. Length 6.75"; excellent condition.

Sold. Floral 800 Silver Clip Earrings with Several Applied Petals and Marked Peruzzi Florence for the Generations Old Peruzzi Family Jewelry Makers of Florence Italy. Very nice pre-owned condition and secure clips, although one makes a clicking sound. 1 1/4 X 5/8". Sold, no price, no info available

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This hand made, gold plated over silver, multiple stone bracelet is 7” long and 5/8” wide. It contains six semi-precious gem stones, including jade, ruby and moon stone which are surrounded by a tiny, wired flower design. The workmanship is elegant and superb. Like Item 3359, it came from a retired Hong Kong jeweler. It is 1930~1945 product and is in excellent condition. The back has a woven pattern.

Beautiful vivid green finger bowl and underplate, both signed Tiffany Favrile. They both have white highlights, but the plate shows up more than the bowl. The bowl measures 5" in diameter by 1 3/4" tall; the plate measures 6 3/4" in diameter. Both pieces are in perfect condition.

SOLD, no price, no info. Hard to find any really vintage Rings by Cini let alone marked G. Cini. Made perhaps for the "Thief of Bagdad" craze and appears custom made to a small but comfortable pinky size 3, fitting this dealer just fine. Could be sized up by a reputable jeweler. Just under 1/2 Ounce of Sterling Silver. Very nice age appropriate softening of nose and few lines that nice old silver gets. SOLD, no price, no info

This 1940~1950 carved green quartz snuff bottle is 4 ¼” high, 2 ½” wide and 1 ¼” thick. It depicts seven birds resting on a plum tree. Aside some natural cracks and light yellow spots, it is in great condition.

This is an Outstanding Fine SILVER CHARIOTEER with Three HORSES SCULPTURE. The size is 3 5/8" X 2 3/8" X 1 1/2". Movable Wheels, Reins and the Whip complete the Detail. From a Maryland Estate date this 800 FINE SILVER SCULPTURE circa 1925 to 1950. Marked on the bottom: 800. The Condition is EXCELLENT ..more jpgs to follow

Terrific ruby red glass dumbbell cocktail shaker by West Virginia Specialty Glass Co. The shaker was made in several different colors, with the ruby red being one of the most desirable. The shaker is pictured in Visakay's book.

Origin: America, circa 1937. Condition: no chips or cracks; the glass has a couple of small scratches; there is a bit of wear to the plating on the collar; and the pour cap has a small ding and a small split. Size: 13" long.

Both Parenti and Peruzzi have used this Baby Motif and the bow is so Parenti, however because it is marked 800 yet unsigned, it is most likely Peruzzi from Italy (leaving Boston Peruzzi, Cini and Parenti out, who worked in the American stardard of Sterling) with a nice heavy Gold wash. 3 piece Screw back Dangle Earrings are 2.25" long and .75" wide and very, very nice condition at good weight of .4 oz or 14 Grams on postal scale.
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Exquisite and very unusual Moser vase. Patter is like a paper doily, but its all enamel, raised and with white enamel jewels. This lovely vase measures 20 1/4" tall x 6 1/2" wide. It goes from light green at the base to a darker green on top, and is in perfect condition.

Beautiful, very large hand enameled vase by either Moser or Mont Joye. I'm not sure which, as I have seen vases like this attributed to both makers. This one is quite large - 15 3/4" tall x 6" wide at its widest. It is beautifully enameled with purple and white iris on one side, and all white iris on the other. The glass itself is lightly ribbed vertically, and there is gold iris decoration bordering the top, center and bottom. It is in perfect condition.

Beautiful engraved candlestick, signed with the fleur de lis. Measuring just under 15" tall x 5 1/4" diameter at the base and 4 1/2" diameter at the top.

This is one of the prettier of Tiffany's pastel pieces. This compote, measuring 5 1/8" tall x 6 3/4" diameter at top, is made in a bright, vibrant yellow at the edge of the top. The rest of the dish part is clear, with opalescent white stars. It is just beautiful. Signed on bottom, this piece is in perfect condition and definitely a collector's item.

A set of 12 gorgeous Art Deco sterling silver coffee spoons decorated on both sides with guilloche enamels. Each spoon is worked in a different shade of translucent enamel over an engraved background. The spoons are presented in their original velvet-lined box. Each spoon is hallmarked for the Watson Co.

Origin: America, circa 1935. Condition: excellent, the dark purple spoon has a 1/16" flake to the enamel at one edge, the box shows normal wear appropriate to the age. Size: 4-1/4" long.

Beautifully handpainted Victorian French charger decorated with birds, flowers, insects and fish. The coloring as well as the quality of the painting is wonderful. In lovely original condition, it measures 17 1/2" in diameter. Impressed on the back Montereau B & Cie with the number 45.

This is an exquisite amber hobnail Gone-with-the-Wind light fixture with jewels in the frame, and alternating clear and amber prisms surrounding it; it has been electrified, and hangs approximately 40" long; both the shade and font are amber hobnail glass

The Steuben owl was designed in 1955 by Donald Pollard. It is still being made today. It is 5" tall, and is in perfect condition. It is Steuben number 8065W.

The Steuben apple was introduced in 1940 and designed by Angus McDougall. It is still a favorite today. It measures 4" high and is perfect condition. It is Steuben number 7874D.

This Steuben fish has great character! It was introduced in 1961 and measures 6 7/8" long. It is Steuben number 8107.

The Steuben beaver was introduced between 1975 and 1977 and designed by Lloyd Atkins. It has garnet eyes. This one measures 3 1/2" tall and is in perfect condition. It is Steuben number 8360

This great horse head looks like a large chess piece. It was created in 1937 by Sidney Waugh, and is one of Steuben's earliest molded designs, and must be very popular as, as far as I know, it is still being made. It is in perfect condition, and is Steuben number 7779

This leaded fixture is well done with beautiful coloring. Bunches of grapes hang in red and purple, along with green leaves admist a carmel background. It has a 24" diameter and is approximately 14" deep.

Vintage Spa Glass - This spa glass has small blue flowers painted on it, with the saying "Bad Hall!" It measures 4 1/8" tall x 2 7/8" wide x 1 3/8" deep and is in perfect condition.

Blue Coraline Spa Cup w/Handle - Absolutely beautiful vintage spa cup with tiny little beads,signed "Teplitz" on the back side, with measurements by handle. This is in perfect condition.

Mary Gregory Spa Cup - This is a great spa cup with handle, having a lovely scene with a young girl in it. It is marked Karlsbad on the top, and has measurements on the side by the handle. There is very slight gold loss on the trim. It measures 4 1/2" tall x 2 1/2 diameter on top.

Mary Gregory Tumbler - Really great blue glass tumbler with scene of Mary Gregory young girl. Engraved on opposite side "Lydia" and "Worlds Fair 1893." Beautiful condition.

This is an absolutely beautiful Moser vase, measuring 12" tall x 3 3/4" wide. It is green to clear with deep intaglio lilies that are exquisitely done. This vase is in mint condition.

Brilliant Cut Glass Box w/Etched Floral Top - This is a lovely cut glass hinged box with a floral design etched into the top. The sides have sort of a thumbprint pattern going around it. It is in perfect condition, and measures 3" tall x 5" wide.

Orrefors Vase signed Edward Hald -- Beautiful Graal fish vase measuring 5 1/2" tall x 4" wide at the widest point. Signed Graal, Sweden, Number 1860K, Edward Hald. This vase is in perfect condition. Any marks on it is caused by the flash.

Orrefors Graal Fish Dish -- Lovely Orrefors Fish Dish signed Graal, Sweden, Number 1866D, Edward Hald. Measures 7 1/2" wide x approx. 2" tall and is in perfect condition

Beautiful Wavecrest Cigar humidor in perfect condition. Decorated on the front with floral design and "Cigars" written on it, and the hinged top having a blown out shell, also with floral design. The inside of the top still has part of the sponge left. This beautiful humidor is signed on the bottom, and measures approximately 5 7/8" tall x 4" wide. Buyer pays shipping/handling/insurance

Rare Royal Winton Chintz pitcher & bowl set in excellent condition; can't find exact pattern in book, but its right and early. Basic flowers are pink roses with yellow roses and small blue flowers and green leaves with black dots in background and black lines between panels. Pitcher stands 12 1/2" tall x 11" wide. It has four cream color panels and two chintz panels. The bowl measures 17" across and is 5 3/8" deep. It has five plain panels, and five chintz panels. There is very minor wear to the...

Royal Copenhagen Polar Bear Number 320 measuring 3 1/2" tall x 7" wide, this is in perfect condition.

Two proud little Royal Copenhagen penguins standing together. Numbered 1190, they are in perfect condition and measure 4" tall x 3" wide.

This is such a beautiful combination of Victorian glass and silverplate. With an Eastlake design in the silverplate, the beautiful blue glass just glows inside. It is marked Meriden Silver Plate Co., number 1789. It measures 6 1/2" tall x 7" wide and is in perfect condition.

Sold. Desirable mark: Boston Peruzzi for Gino M. of the USA Shop bearing the family name who like Cini & Parenti produced fab work in Boston C 1940. Small bracelet: 6 3/4" with Ornate (Cini made same) Wide Hook. 2 Birds, Lady in Distress with cats? and a Man on a Horse. 1.4 oz. or 40 Grams on postal scale. No repairs and No Damage. NOTE: always check mark, if marked Florence or 800, it was Not made by this sought after Boston Silversmith Jewelry maker! This may sound like an inane comment,...

SOLD, no price, no info please. This sold sterling silver necklace marked: "F.lli Peruzzi" and "Sterling" with Ornate Art Nouveau style Pendant Cross which suspends at 2 3/4" and stations on both sides of the 27" long chain. Excellent pre owned unpolished Condition. Weighs .8 Oz or 25 Grams.
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Pretty porcelain vase handpainted in soft shades of blue and green over a gently shaded blue background. The porcelain is of the finest quality and the glaze is impeccable. The bottom is marked with the green stamp with the date mark for 1961. The bottom also has the artist’s lowercase initials “SY” and the pattern number “2679/295”.

Origin: Denmark, 1961. Condition: mint. Size: 7-1/2” tall.