Strange Hongshan Dark jade Pig Dragon pendant figure with beak like mouth and square cut eyes. Heavy wear and deposits from use and extended burial. Biconically drilled holes with deposits. Collected in HK 1980s-1990s . Size 2.25" by 1.5"
Hongshan Double headed C Dragon Pendant figure , beautiful carving and with a loop you can see wonderful deposits and mineral growth . Well worn from use and burial decay. Collected HK 1980s-1990s size 3.25" by 1.5"
Large Hongshan Golden Jade C Dragon Pendant Toggle , well carved with deposits and wear with biconically drilled suspension holes. Collected HK 1980s-1990s Size 3" by 3.2"
Pretty pair of enamel bottle tags for "Sherry" and "Gin." The labels are decorated with colorful roses and forget-me-nots. The tags hang from brass chains.
- Origin: England, ca 1900
- Condition: excellent
- Dimensions: 2-7/16" x 1-3/8"
A classic figural sterling silver thimble jigger, the rim ornately engraved “Only A Thimble Full.” The workmanship is very good and the engraving among the nicest we’ve seen. Marked only “Sterling,” it was likely made by either Thomae or Webster.
- Origin: America, 1935
- Condition: excellent, no dings or monograms
- Dimensions: 1-7/8” tall
- Weight: 37.1 grams
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Hongshan Orange brown Jade Toggle or figure of a Tiger Bi, well carved with beautiful wear from use and mineral deposits throughout. Collected in Hong Kong 1980-1995. Beautiful distressed patina. size 2.5" by 1.5"
Austrian Mideastern Camel Censor and Cobra Candlesticks as is . Cool white metal Arabian camel with lidded saddle the tip re attached and it does not really stay on as made front leg has crack see images. a pair of cobra metal candlesticks hand tooled copper alloy made in multiple parts that screw together . All as is .
This is a vintage large rare Maneki Neko (beckoning cat) made in the Tokoname kiln region of Japan. Entirely hand painted and hand made, it is a very large size to bring an abundance of good luck to its owner. Designed as a coin bank, its original paper coin stopper is still intact. Raising the left paw, it is beckoning family, friends and happiness its way...
Takahashi Shotei (Hiroaki)
Peddler in the Snowy Night
Size: Chuban. Approximately 9.875 x 7.0 inches.
Date: pre-1936.
Artist's seal at lower right.
Publisher: Watanabe Shozaburo.
No. 509 in 1936 Watanabe catalog. C-29 in Shotei catalog.
Medium: Japanese woodblock print.
Condition: Excellent.
Old-fashioned sterling silver and glass double jam jar, ca 1950. Retailed by Tiffany & Co. in New York, ca 1950. Two jars, each with straight and tapering sides and raised diaper and fern pattern. Sterling silver collars joined by mount with open and tapering swing handle. Shaped tubular cartouche (vacant) applied to handle top. Domed covers opened by lowering handle. Silver marked “Tiffany & Co. in New York”...
Pair of Chantilly Duchess sterling silver 3-light candelabra. Made by Gorham in Providence. Each: Central socket mounted with 2-scroll arms, each terminating in single socket. Knopped and baluster shaft on raised foot. Low-relief scroll and flower ornament. Converts to candlestick. Fully marked including maker’s stamp and no. 749. Excellent condition.
Dimensions: H 8 3/8 x W 11 1/2 x D 4 3/8 in. Weighted. #BV427
Set of 8 Cactus sterling silver salt & pepper shakers. Made by Georg Jensen in Copenhagen. Each: Ovoid body on raised round foot. Four shakers have pierced cover with bead finial. The other four have single central spout. The cactus motif is tucked away on the body underside. Functional form and discreet ornament. Fully marked including postwar maker’s stamp and Gundorph Albertus designer’s stamp. Four shakers have no. 629 and 4 have no. 629A...
Rare sterling silver punch ladle. Made by Spratling in Taxco, Mexico. Round hand-hammered bowl with curved spout. Mount has tooled bands and applied rope band and is inset with tapering stained-wood handle. An early piece by this maker. 1940s marks. Very good condition with beautiful patina.
Dimensions: H 13 x W 3 3/4 x D 1/4 in. Gross weight: 5 troy ounces. #BR829
Large and old-fashioned American sterling silver tea tray, 1954. Retailed by Cartier in New York. Oval well and scrolled sides and rim; end bracket handles. Fully marked including retailer’s stamp, Gorham date code, and no. 207. Excellent condition.
Overall dimensions: H 2 x W 29 x D 18 in. Heavy weight: 132 troy ounces. #BR835
Antique Chinese wood panel Fragment with figures and mother of pearl.. The panel with 2 figures one with a parasol the other with a fan with a red and mother of pearl back ground . Size 4.75" by 6.25"
Hongshan dark Jade Toggle or figure of a Dragon Ax nice carving well worn from use and heavy mineral deposits. Collected in Hong Kong 1980-1995. Beautiful distressed patina. Size 2.5" by 2"
Hongshan Orange Jade Toggle or figure of a Pig Dragon heavy pitting and erosion well worn surface. e biconically drilled suspension holes . Collected in Hong Kong 1980-1995. Beautiful distressed patina. 2.5" by 1.5"
Hongshan Dark Green Jade Toggle or figure of a Seated Bird. Well sculpted with extensive deposits as well as heavy wear from use, nice biconically drilled suspension holes . Collected in Hong Kong 1980-1995. Beautiful distressed patina. 3" by 1.5"