Nice large centerpiece bowl with the starry nights design in lattimo glass, with the design expressed using aventurine on a crystal case over latimo glass. The starry nights design is well documented as Fratelli Toso. The bowl is nicely sculpted into a gondola form and the four feet are sculpted from the generous case of crystal on the exterior. This fine piece is in perfect condition, measures 16"w x8"d x7"h, and bears a portion of its Nora Fenton import label.
Islamic Vintage Mixed Metal Bowl with copper silver brass . The sides and bottom with Islamic writing and Knot symbol. The interior shows patination wear and discoloration. Size H 2" Diameter 5".
Rare "Mbangu" deformity mask, showing a distorted face. Wood, with traces of black and white pigments. Africa, Gabon, Pende Peoples. Height: 12" (30 cm). The mask is nicely mounted on a custom metal stand. Old accident restored locally, chips, age cracks, otherwise good condition. NOTE: Representations of distorted faces are rare in African art. They symbolize the effects of epileptic crisis, which are supposed to be a manifestation of the spirits...
Antique Japanese scroll of cranes in the mingei art style.19th c or older asis condition signed. 22" wide
Paul Jacoulet
Une Belle De Palaos (A Beauty of Palao)
Date: November 4, 1935.
Edition: No. 291/350. Fewer than 275 impressions made.
Size: 18.5 x 14 inches.
Mandarin duck seal. Carver: Maeda. Printer: Honda.
Reference: No. 30 in The Prints of Paul Jacoulet by Richard Miles.
Condition: Excellent.
Note: Miles writes, "This was conceived and printed as a pair with No...
Tiffin Glass Company made Rosalind. There are no chips or cracks in the glass. Thanks for looking.
Beautiful pair of Ca.1950's art deco wood braziers with copper inset. Excellent condition and comes in the original wood box. H:10" by diameter of 7". Ask for shipping quote from CA warehouse.
Duncan and Miller Chartreuse Canterbury vase, it is about 5" deep. This color was made between 1938 and 1955. In mint condition.
Fenton Blue Crest 11.5" Plate is in mint condition. Only one available. Made in the 1950's.
DESCRIPTION: A Chinese celadon jade pendant, both sides well carved in the form of an archaic mask and strung on a black nylon cord with a round celadon jade bead. Such amulets have a long history in China and would have been worn as a mystical protector against all unseen evil and bad luck. This handsome jade pendant is quite wearable and in excellent condition. DIMENSIONS: 2 ¼” long (5.7 cm)
Scientific, chemist, laboratory-- these terms all best describe this circa 1930s, unused and most interesting device labeled "Bishops Arsenic Apparatus". Comes complete with original wrappers, jar, black stopper, piping and stained box with label. The box measures 5.5 inches long x 3.25 inches wide x 2 inches high. Condition is excellent.
Perfect for your laboratory, medical or weird science collection!
A huge and highly impressive Navaho Indian silversmiths necklace set with torquise stones, c. Mid-20th. cent. USA.
Spendid work and inscribed with the artist D. Peterson on the back with a manifacturing date of 1962. Made in 925 silver.
Size: 41-42 cm. as a double strand and weighing c. 260 grams.
Condition: Choice and intact.
Ex. Old Danish Collection of Indian jewelry.
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.
This pretty green Bubble Cocktail, with crystal foot, was made by Anchor Hocking from 1941 to 1965. This Cocktail measures 4 Inches high X 2 3/4 Inches in diameter at the top. It is in very good condition with no chips or cracks. Be sure to search our other Bubble available. We guarantee all items to be as described. THANK YOU.
Chinese carved hardstone model of a pendants: rectangular in shape depicting a Guanyin. Size; Width of this fine carving is 1 1/2 inches with the height of 2 inches. Condition Report; Fine carving with no condition concerns.
Lovely pair of sterling silver short candlesticks, the sockets with an engraved design and flaring outline suggestive of a tulip blossom. The design has a nice Art Deco feel and is really much more interesting than the typical short candlesticks of this type. The bottoms are marked “Sterling” but have no maker’s mark.
Origin: America, ca. 1950. Condition: excellent, the bottom edge of one stick has a few truly pinpoint-sized dings (not really visible except when upside down)...
This is a really pretty pink opalescent Heirloom Console Bowl with center Candle Holder made by Fostoria Glass. This console bowl measures 14 inches long X 8 1/2 inches across X 4 1/2 inches high. It is in excellent condition with no chips or cracks. Be sure to search our other Fostoria glass available. We guarantee items to be as described. THANK YOU.
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A small stand made of pale green nephrite. 20th century, China. Good condition, please refer photos for design and condition details. Length: 3-1/4", height: 1-3/8".
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RARE Super Bright Murano Cased YELLOW and GOLD FLECKS Art Glass Flip Top Bowl and Mushroom Lighter SET!!! Documented as Alfredo BARBINI, circa 1950-60s, and pictured in the Weil Ceramics and Glass Catalog!!! The bowl is very large, and heavy, at 6 3/4" across. They have NO damage (chips, nicks, or impact marks)...
Height: 5.5 cm (2.2 in)
Width: 3.9 cm (1.7 in)
Depth: 2.2 cm (0.9 in)
Chinese inside-painted glass snuff bottle; ground Peking Glass style; features two panels, one of which is signed; the first shows florals and the other depicts a very well-painted hummingbird hovering over lily pads; good condition
A beautiful vintage Chinese jadeite ring with two 14k gold side balls and gold washed chain (tested), in excellent condition. Size 8,
The first one depicting a farmer in his raincoat, the other one his wife with a baby on her back. One signed S. Hodo, unframed. Condition: sparsely browned, two small stains. Dimension: 42.1 cm x 14.4 cm each.
Traditional pipe from Tibet made of white yak horn (rarer than black) and silver.
Beautiful typical Sino-Tibetan craftsmanship including long life symbol.
It was usually slipped inside the boot. Good condition with expected wear and tear; light knocks on the stem (see pix 4-5). Tibet, 21 cms
Two iconic ornaments worn by the people of Sumba island in eastern Indonesia. Made of different metals. One decorated with cocks. Cf.: Rodgers, Susan "Power and Gold: Jewelry from Indonesia, Malaysia and the Philippines" from the Collection of the Barbier-Muller Museum Geneva. Dimension: 6.5 cm and 6.7 cm long. Condition: some dents and granulation loss, one cock's eye lost.
Kokeshi, folk toy of NE Japan. Wood, height 10". Made by Sugawara Toshi, born Showa 13 (1938) and passed away in December of 1992 at the age of 55. Akiu Onsen is a hot spring resort not far from the city of Sendai. It is thought to be one of the oldest kokeshi-making locales in the Tohoku region where all traditional (dentou) kokeshi originate.
A set of 3pcs of 20th C. vintage Chinese silver enamel and gold washed amber earrings and amber pendant, in excellent condition. L:2cm $650
This P & G kerosene table lamp is 29" tall to the top of the chimney.
The shade is 14" in diameter and 6" tall.
The kerosene burner is marked " The American Eureka lamp". This burner has not been electrified. It is in original condition.
This lamp is hand painted with yellow and pink and roses all around the lamp.
Sawankhalok Shukokai hard paste pottery Jarlet in cream Glaze with a faint lotus pattern around base. Nice piece with a very hard smooth foot unusual. Size 2" by 2.75"
A sunny yellow floral pattern that is cheerful and welcoming to the eyes. Hand painted.They hold 8 oz. There are no chips, no cracks and no repairs. These are in excellent condition.
I have 7 of these for sale @ $26.00 each or best offer.
Hocking Glass Company made Cameo from 1930-34. There are no chips or cracks in the glass. Thanks for looking.
1960's Chinese Jadeite Carved Farmer with Wood Stand
It is 5.5 inches (14 cm) tall without stand by and 2 inches (5 cm) wide. It is 198 gram without stand.
It has inclusions, chips and surface wears and scratches (as seen the photos).
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Cyrus leRoy Baldridge (1889-1977)
Coal Hill, Peking, 1925
Publisher: Watanabe Shozaburo.
Size: Oban. Approximately 15.25 x 10.5 inches.
Signed and dated by the artist.
Edition: "X49" noted at lower left corner.
Medium: Japanese woodblock print.
Condition: Excellent color. Fugitive green and mauve on rooftops are preserved. Tone line in margin. Reinforced margins.
Japanese sosaku hanga woodblock print by Onchi Koshiro (1891-1955) titled "Portrait of the Poet Hagiwara Sakutaro" dated 1943. Memorial edition printed by Koichi Hirai. The print is stamped on the back and dated in pencil September 1956. Red seal at the lower left. Paper size: 21 7/8" x nearly 17 1/4" (image: 20 1/2" x 16 1/2"). The print might have been loosely rolled at one time and is not completely flat. The back is lightly browned and has a short pen mark...
Incense burner in the shape of three eggplants growing from one stem. The eggplants are separated by three leaves. The cover is in the shape of three crowns coming out of the joint stem. Each eggplant engraved with a plant. Standing on three feet.
Cast bronze with yellowish brown and darker brown patinas.
Apocrychal seal on bottom: Da Ming Xuande
China, early-mid 20th century
H 5.25 x W 4.75 inches
Fine condition, soot on inside
Miniature watercolor Portrait of Louis XVI in a beautiful gilded bronze Picture Frame measuring 5 x 3“
This is a really pretty crystal clear Rose Point No. 3500/148 5 Inch Comport made by Cambridge Glass. This Comport is in very good condition with no chips, cracks or scratches. Be sure to search our other Rose Point available. We guarantee all items to be as described. Thank You.
Paul Jacoulet
Korean Baby in Ceremonial Costume, Seoul (Bébe Coréen en Costume de Cérémonie, Séoul)
Date: September 12, 1934.
Size: Approximately 18.75 x 14.0 inches.
Jacoulet signature and watermark with fan seal.
Edition: 316/350.
Reference: Print #4 in The Prints of Paul Jacoulet by Richard Miles.
Condition: Some fading. Small, faint spot in upper background.
- Jacoulet's first study of a child.
A king-sized cotton duvet cover from Nepal, measuring 111 x 74½" inches (43.7 x 29.3 cm) in purple, red and green. The viúvavajra ("crossed vajra") and chevron motifs are depicted in wool thread in chain stitch. Condition: Excellent. The vajra (meaning diamond or thunderbolt) is believed to represent firmness of spirit and spiritual power and is displayed in the national emblem of Bhutan.
The elegant vintage bracelet, approximately 2 3/8 inches (60.33 mm) in inner diameter and 61 grams in weight, is artistically designed and skillfully carved. Its strong translucent jadeite material shows very beautiful apple green-white hues.
19th c Hindu seatite carved stone altar statue of Ganesha , wonderful almost deco styled seated ganesha . The stone is soft and cream colored some losses as seen in pictures.
Size 10" by 6"
Semi antique, large woman’s sarong from the Stieng/Xtiêng ethic group Vietnam. Over 60 years old, this is woven from all handspun cotton threads. There is a patch, 7cm x 2cm fray on one edge and small 1cm hole. L: 203cm/79on39.8in and W: 94cm/37in.
India Hindu 19th c Orissa lost wax cast bronze peacock oil lamp. Nice working oil lamp in heavy bronze slight loss to tail from use . Size L 7" H 6"
Kawase Hasui
Kiso River (catalog title: Mt. Fuji with Sailboat)
Date: 1930s.
Size: Koban. Approximately 7.875 x 5.375 inches.
Publisher: Watanabe Shozaburo.
Artist's oval seal at lower left.
"Made in Japan" stamped on verso.
Reference: Hotei #Hp-1.
Medium: Japanese woodblock print.
Condition: Excellent.
Being offered is a circa 1965 sterling silver flatware set by Antonio Pineda of Taxco, Mexico. Heavy gauge flatware in a modernist geometric pattern. Featuring 12 - six piece place settings and two serving spoons; 74 pieces total...
Fine strand of prewar WWII, glass Venetian trade beads from Africa, L: 58cm/23in. These are strung on a contemporary cotton green string with copper wire fastener. Included on this strand is large “faux” amber center bead attached on a secondary strand of African sand cast beads. The Venetians have ostrich shell spacer disc beads. Free shipping!
Three pieces of wood plates with red and black urushi (lacquer). The bottom two are same ones but the top one is a bit different. Generally in good condition but have some minor flaws. Top: 10.3cm x 3cm, Bottom two: 10cm x 2.5cm
Beautiful Early Showa Period C.1935 ceramic Imari 'jubako' bento food container. Hand painted, very art deco motifs and design. Excellent condition. H:10" by W:6". Ask for shipping quote.
2 Chinese Cinnabar Covered Boxes, one antique one newer. Antique one has interior rim chips the other perfect condition. Round is almost 2.25 " diameter square box 3" by 3"
Chinese Export Rose Medallion Porcelain Pepper or Salt Shaker, 2 5/8" diameter, 1 1/8" high, made late 1880's, "Long Life" Chinese Character written in three(3) areas inside the circle, enclosed by typical Rose Medallion pattern with overglaze Famille Rose colors of the roses and butterflies in gold highlight. Marked "China" in red on the bottom and large hole for cork stopper.
A lidded box by French Longwy. Crackle glaze and enamelled relief decoration in brilliant colours, in the Oriental style typical of Longwy. Model number: 1504, pattern number 5685, c 1920-30. Printed greenrk "Longwy emaux"/enamels and signature in black: S.F. Width "5¼/ 13 cm and height "2¼/ 5,5 cm. Condition: fine.
Pojagi made of figured silk satin fragments and all hand-sewn. It has cotton lining. The first half of the 20th century. In good condition but some light stains in the lining and the belt. Mostly hand-sewn except for the belt. 20th century. 37cm x 38cm
Ohara Koson
Eagle watching small bird (Eagle with outspread wings)
This example has a Matsumoto Print Works tag on the back (#105). The ca. 1910 Matsumoto catalog lists the print as "Eagle on a Tree."
Size: Ko-tanzaku. Approximately 7.75 x 3.75 inches.
Date: ca. 1900s-1923.
Koson seal at lower right.
References: Matsumoto #105...
Japanese glass ojime in a form of tombodama bead with milky white core and a band of multicolored flowers with fine tiny silver foil inclusions. Tombodama can be translated as “dragonfly ball” and the name is thought to come about because when the molten glass is applied to the core bead it resembles a dragonfly’s eye. Superbly made piece - see the individual stamens and finely textured petals, in perfect condition. Height 0.74 inches.
This very well carved fisherman is 10” high (11 ¼” high with base), 2 1/2” wide and 1 3/4” in depth. It is a middle 20th century product. The long bearded, smiling fisherman wears an old style top and pants. His right hand is holding a long bamboo fishing pole; his left hand is holding two fish on a string. The carved wood base is a replacement. It is in excellent condition.
1930's Chinese Famille Rose Turquoise Glaze Bowl with 8 Immortals Marked
It is 3.3 inches (8.5 cm) tall by 7 inches (17.6 cm) wide. It is 1.25 Lb.
It has rubbing of paint and gold, skip glazes, dark spots, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).
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Made using hid with shell decoration this girls pubic protector would have been worn by a young girl of the African pygmy Kalahari Bushman tribe...an interesting ethnographic artifact and can easily be framed for display
Cotton futonji with minimal shibori design whose technique is "Nui-shibori (folded and stitched). It is made in Asamai in Akita prefecture where shibori has been practiced since late 18th century and it was most prosperous in the second half of the 19th century, however it declined rapidly because of the machine spinning and chemical dye developed. The local people are trying to preserve the Asamai shibori technique now. In excellent condition. The first half of the 20th century. 96cm x 156cm ...
Japanese vintage framed woodblock print titled "Intimacy", by famous artist Yoshitoshi Mori (1898-1992), numbered 17/50, signed in pencil with red cartouche. Dated 1975.
Size: (entire frame) 25" height, 31" width (artwork only) 18" height, 24.5" width
A pair of satin glass vases and stands, Art Déco period, c 1920-30, the vases a pale lemon yellow, the stands octagonal, black and matted. American, probably Tiffin. Height including stands "6 / 15 cm. Condition: fine.