Fine Hongshan nephrite Owl Pendant Toggle , biconically drilled holes showing wear from extended use and tremolite deposits as well as mineral deposits, collected in Hong Kong 1980-1995. Beautiful distressed patina. Does not quite stand on his own. Size 2" by 2"
Chinese 14K Gold Natural Grade A Jadeite Carving Cabochon Ring Marked "585G" with GIA Certificate #78410
The ring is a size 7. The jadeite is 14.18mm in length by 10.77mm wide. It is 5.62 gram.
The jadeite has inclusions. The gold has surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).
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Midcentury Modern sterling silver footed plate. Retailed by Cartier in New York. Round and gently curved with short and flared foot. Fully marked including maker’s (Worden-Munnis) and retailer’s stamps, and no. 32. Worden Munnis was active in Boston from the 1940s to 1960s. Very good condition. Well center reveals minor impression from base.
Dimensions: H 1 3/8 x D 10 in. Weight: 12.5 troy ounces. #BV472
Large Classical sterling silver covered urn. Made by Currier & Roby in New York, ca 1920. Girdled bowl with leaf-capped s-scroll side handles, stepped foot and stepped and domed cover with vasiform finial. Traditional form with extra oomph. Beautiful proportions and plenty of room for engraving. Fully marked. Excellent condition.
Dimensions: H 13 1/4 x W 12 x D 7 1/2 in. Heavy weight: 71.5 troy ounces. #BV545
1930's Chinese Gilt Cloisonne Bowl with Chrysanthemum & Peony Marked Lao Tian Li 老天利制
It is 4 inches (10.1 cm) tall by 6.1 inches (15.5 cm) wide. It is 1.5 Lb.
It has rubbing of gilt, loss of enamel, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).
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Ito Shinsui (aka. Shikuntei)(1898-1972)
Preparing Tea
Date: 1950s.
Size: Chuban. Approximately 9.75 x 7.375 inches (25 x 19 cm).
Publisher: Watanabe Shozaburo. Publisher's seal on verso
Signed Shikuntei Shinsuiga. Sealed Shinsui.
Medium: Japanese woodblock print.
Condition: Excellent color. Slight creasing and toning.
Koizumi Kishio
Lingering Snow at Five-storied Pagoda
No. 7 from the series, Views of Nikko National Park
Date: 1936.
Size: Chuban. Approximately 10 x 7.75 inches (25.6 x 19.6 cm).
Medium: Japanese woodblock print.
Possibly faintly signed at lower right.
Condition: Excellent.
Japanese woodblock print of a sunset over houses. The sky is bright orange and yellow casting purple shadows on the tiled roof wall around a compound of rural houses. Signed in pencil by Katsuyuki Nishijima (born 1945) and number 34 in series of 500. Has red oval seal indicating early works. Unframed.
Age: Late 20th century
Dimensions: Paper size: 13 3/4" high x 18 1/8" wide
Japanese woodblock print of an alley between houses in old Japan. A small shinto shrine stands outside a wooden kura door. Executed in shades of grays and blues. A sense of depth is created by the light at the other end of the alley. Signed in pencil by Katsuyuki Nishijima (born 1945) and number 23 in series of 500. Has oval red seal indicating early works. Unframed.
Age: Late 20th century
Dimensions: Paper size: 13 1/2" high x 18 1/8" wide
Japanese woodblock print of a traditional store front with a red noren and large sign characters over a tile roof. Signed in pencil by Katsuyuki Nishijima (born 1945) and number 453 in series of 500. Has the oval red seal indicating early works. Unframed.
Age: Late 20th century
Dimensions: Paper size: 13 3/8" high x 18 3/8" wide
Inverted c-scroll table that measures 49 inches high with a 36” x3/4” glass top. Base measuring 40” wide. French origin was used as a sculpture table. 19th century
Chinese Red Cinnabar Lacquer Lamp Finial, 2 1/8" high, 1 3/4" wide, can be used for old and new hardware parts. The carving nice and the condition is good.
Japanese bronze okimono (also can be used as scroll weight or a brush rest) of a seated monkey with an outstretched arm by the artist Suga Shoen II (1897-1979), who was recognized in 1974 as a holder of Intangible Cultural Property - the term refers exclusively to human skills possessed by individuals which are indispensable to produce Cultural Properties. Excellent sculptural rendition of the animal capturing its essence, beautiful light brown to lightest green patina...
Ide Gakusui
Chrysanthemums
Size: Approximately 5.5 x 3.5 inches.
Date: 1950s-60s.
Gakusui signature and seal lower right.
Publisher: Watanabe Shozaburo
Woodblock print is tipped along the top edge to original 7 x 4.5-inch blank card.
Medium: Japanese woodblock print.
Condition: Excellent.
Currently in its 5th generation, the Miura Chikusen line of potters has continued to produce high-quality Kiyomizu-yaki and Kyo-yaki porcelains used in sencha for well over 150 years. The piece seen here is by the third generation potter and has the rare distinction of being endorsed by Sokuchusai, a former Head Tea Master of Omotesenke in Kyoto. Simple and elegant, a section of bamboo stands out in contrast to the white crackled porcelain glaze...
A piece of rug made of cotton cloth, one side is vegetable indigo dye plain and the other side is stripe. It has roughly sewn sashiko (quilting) and has four layers of cloth. In good condition but it has some stains and indigo faded parts. The first half of the 20th century. 164cm x 166cm
Height: 4.8 cm (1.9 in)
Width: 4.3 cm (1.7 in)
Depth: 2.5 cm (1 in)
Japanese netsuke of a crying child in a seated position with a spilled bowl; natural material; signed on the base; good condition
Length: 4.4 cm (1.7 in)
Height: 3.3 cm (1.4 in)
Depth: 2.5 cm (1 in)
Japanese netsuke of a young boy in the crawling position, his hands clasped; natural material; signed under the arm; good condition
Fairly large sake bottle of dark brown stoneware, with an angular hip, rounded shoulder and slightly everting neck. Its shoulder and neck covered in a yellow and greenish natural ash glaze.
Bizen ware. Impressed seal mark in bottom.
Japan, Showa era, ca. 1970s
H 8.1 in.; diam. 5.4 in.
Excellent condition
Beautiful set of 9 Italian Mythological Subjects Faience Chargers By Cantagalli 1920s/30s each signed and measuring 12 inches in diameter. Each depicts a different mythological scene.
Cantagalli was a pottery producer in Florence, Italy from the 16th century to the nineteenth century. Giuseppe Cantagalli originally operated the factory, until 1878 when his sons, Ulisse (1839-1901) and Romeo, took over after his death...
Wonderful example of Taisho and Showa Period bronze lanterns in Japan. C. 1930. Detailed lattice work and geometric designs. Great condition. Ship from CA. Ask for shipping quote.
Hocking Glass Company made Block Optic from 1929-33. There are no chips or cracks in the glass. Thanks for looking.
6 are available
Hocking Glass Company made Block Optic from 1929-33. There are no chips or cracks in the glass. Thanks for looking.
9 are available
Hocking Glass Company made Block Optic from 1929-33. There are no chips or cracks in the glass. Thanks for looking.
2 are available
Hocking Glass Company made Block Optic from 1929-33. There are no chips or cracks in the glass. Thanks for looking.
Hocking Glass Company made Block Optic from 1929-33. There are no chips or cracks in the glass. Thanks for looking.
14 are available
A Bamboo Brushpot with a boy chasing a bat, the reverse side with a poem.
Size Pending
Pair of Huang Hua Li Vases
Beautiful Pair of English Chippendale armchairs in Carmel colored tufted leather upholstery and grey upholstered fabric seats. measuring 39” height, 31” width, and 28” depth.
Chinese Dark Cherry Amber Bakelite Carved Lady Figure
She is 15.9 inches (40.5 cm) tall by 5.1 inches (13 cm) wide without stand. She is 2376 gram.
She has inclusions, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).
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1930's Chinese Silver White Jade Carved Pendant with Red Coral & Turquoise Bead & Bell Shaped Charms Necklace
It is 23.6 inches (60 cm) in circumference. The white jade is 1.85 inches (4.7 cm) long by 1.4 inches (3.6 cm) wide and 10.46 mm thick. The coral beads are 6.77 mm to 7.99 mm wide. the turquoise beads are 8.49 mm to 9.29 mm wide. The total weight is 55.1 gram.
It has tarnished silver, surface wears and scratches, and chips and inclusions at the jade pendant...
1930's Chinese Green Enamel Yixing Zisha Pottery Drum Shaped Teapot Marked
It is 4.5 inches (11.5 cm) tall by 7.87 inches (20 cm) wide. It is 1.4 Lb. It will hold 800 ml of water.
It has skip glazes, stains, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).
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OFFERING TRAY
Originally actually used as the traditional wooden ritual tray for votive offering in Korean Peninsula in early 20th century, approx. 25.5 x 25.5 x 7cm (10.03 x 10.03 x 2.75in)...
Shoda Koho
A boy playing a flute while riding an ox
Date: 1930s.
Size: Tanzaku 13.25 x 3.125 inches.
Publisher: Hasegawa/Nishinomiya Yosaku (stamp on verso)
Artist's seal at lower right.
Reference: No. 1570
"Made in Japan" stamped on verso.
Medium: Japanese woodblock print.
Condition: Excellent.
Chinese Bronze? trinket or stash box with Foo dog on lid. Nice box with compartments and a standing foo dog with floral vines. Base marked the hinge sticks a bit. Age unknown . 2.8" by 1.25" 1.2" high
Early Chinese Possibly Han Dragon Fly or Eye Bead in blue and opaque white. Nice bead stable and wearable with no restoration size .5: by .5"
French 1920s Empire Style Crystal Chandelier 36”x22” Gilded accents in gold foil over bronze
Fine Japanese Kutani Urn Lamp with Peacocks and Foo dog handles. Well painted with 2 scenes one with peacocks and foliage the other a group of people with houses. Mounted as a lamp late 19th century urn. nicely mounted and working comes with the harp but no finial. The urn from the top of the wood base to the top of urn is 9" w 5.5" to the top of the harp 18.5"
French Bronze & Crystal Louis XVI Style 20 Light Chandelier in basket form, 36x28” circa 1880-1920.
Indiana Glass Company made Lorain from 1929-32. There are no chips or cracks in the glass. Thanks for looking.
12 are available
Mac Beth Evans Glass Company made Dogwood from 1929-32. There are no chips or cracks in the glass. Thanks for looking.
2 are available
French 1920s Chandelier Brass and Crystal measuring 36” height and 30” wide electrified 8 light
A beautiful solid cast brass Russian Chandelier topped with a double Eagle,non electrified with six lights
Paden City Glass Company made Delilah Bird. There are no chips or cracks in the glass. Thanks for looking.
Paden City Glass Company made Gazebo in the 1930's. There are no chips or cracks in the glass. Thanks for looking.
Jeannette Glass Company made Windsor from 1936-46. There are no chips or cracks in the glass. Thanks for looking.
Jeannette Glass Company made Windsor from 1936-46. There are no chips or cracks in the glass. Thanks for looking.
12 are available
Cambridge Glass Company made this Caprice bon bon in 1936. There are no chips or cracks in the glass. Thanks for looking.
A beautiful French Renaissance Style Silver Plate Chandelier in with Putti decoration with Acorn finial measuring 28x32”
Set of 13 American Modern sterling silver place card holders, ca 1950. This set comprises 12 place card holders and 1 menu holder. Each: Cast figure of recumbent whippet with gracile limbs and imperious pointy head mounted to oval base with applied gadrooned rim. The place card holders have a ring clip and the menu holder has a heart clip. Mondaine novelties guaranteed to raise the tone of one’s dinner parties. Marked “UV [in circle] Sterling”...
Old Chinese Silver Filigree Tourmaline & Jadeite Carved Bracelet Marked
It is 6.65 inches (15 cm) in inner circumference by 2.25 inches (5.8 cm) inner diameter. The tourmaline is 21.9 mm long by 18.4 mm wide. The jadeite is 20.2 mm-20.8 mm long by 16.4 mm wide...
Old (1940's) Japanese Silver Enamel Brooch with Flower Marked VM Miyamoto 宮本
It is 1.8 inches (4.5 cm) in length by 1.8 inches (4.5 cm) wide. It is 17.8 gram.
It is tarnished and has minor loss enamel, hairline cracks and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).
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Old (1930's) Japanese Cobalt Blue Satsuma Ink Box with Kids Marked "Kinkozan"
It is 1.7 inches (4.8 cm) tall by 4.1 inches (10.3 cm) wide. It is 0.5 Lb.
It has stains at the inner rim, rubbing golds, surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).
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Georgian-style sterling silver coffeepot. Retailed by Cartier in New York. Lobed baluster body, hinged and domed cover with vasiform finial, high looping stained-wood handle, s-scroll spout, and raised and round foot. Fully marked including no. 80, pattern name Dublin, retailer’s stamp, and maker’s stamp for Worden-Munnis who were active in Boston from the 1940s to 1960s. Excellent condition.
Dimensions: H 9 1/2 x W 7 x D 4 in. Gross weight: 17.5 troy ounces. #BV446
Chinese Decorated Cocktail Bar Circa 1940s Brass trims measuring 45 inch wide, 39 inch height, 18 inch deep compartments for bottles,glasses,etc.
French Ormolu Clock Suite Circa 1840 with a pair of Putti decoration bronze candle sticks, and Eagle Finial. The clock measuring 12” in height and 10” wide. 3.5 in deep, the candle sticks each measuring 11”
Kaj Franck for Nuutajarvi Notsjo
Glass goblet form
Finland
This iconic design, in brilliant and metallic hues, stands 8" tall with a top opening of 5"
Etched signature - Kaj Franck and Nuutajarvi Notsjo
Excellent condition
Georgian Style English Crystal Chandelier c.1920s Measuring 24 inch wide and 34 inch tall
Fine Irish Waterford CATLETON Red Wine Crystal Set of 8. Can be purchased separately for $150 each. Also please see stock #1308 for the white wine glasses. Fine cut date to about 1940
Beautiful set of Irish Waterford Crystal CASTLETOWN White Wine Glasses Set of 8, each measuring 7.5 inch. They can be purchase at $175 each. Please take a look at the red wine glasses we have as well as the whiskey glasses. All date to the 1940s