This depression glass plate is the Newport or Hairpin pattern. Made by Hazel Atlas during the 1930's, the plate measures 5 7/8 inches in diameter. Excellent condition. I have 5 available, price is per plate. See my other listings for more in this pattern.
Old Japanese Tsumugi fabric, silk pongee with a dragon design, 14 1/2" x 110". There is a 4 1/2" cut half way (location of the cut is 55" from one end), damage on the edge (runs on 30" from one end) is shown in photos #1, 9, #10.
Old (1930's) Chinese 18K White Gold Jadeite Carved Brooch Marked
It is 1.2 inches (3.1 cm) long by 3.1 inches (7.9 cm) wide. The jadeite plaque is 0.75 inch (1.9 cm) long by 1.2 inches (3.1 cm) wide. It is 13.6 gram.
It has surface wears and scratches and the jadeite has inclusions (as seen in the photos).
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Chinese gilt silver mirror with inlaid jade, Dimension: 9"L x 4 1/2"W, Jade: 4 1/2"L and 2 1/4" Diam.
Jeannette Glass Company made Holiday from 1947-50's. There are no chips or cracks in the glass. Thanks for looking.
Morgantown made Golfball from 1931-1939. This water is 6.25" tall and in mint condition. (only one available)
Chinese Archaic Nephrite Jade Cloud pendant or Clothing attachment , fine stone well carved with tremolite front and back . The carving has 2 very small attachment holes . Soil deposits as seen on the front. collected HK 1980-1995. just over 2" by 2"
Chinese rank badge with what I believe to be a Sixth Rank Badge with the central depiction of the Egret. The right-facing bird soaring toward the sun, is surrounded by ruyi-style clouds, flowers and auspicious symbols. All depicted with bright gold and iron red tie threads. Professionally mounted and sealed as a picture in a wooden frame.
Size: The badge measures approximately 11-1/2" wide by 11" high...
Chinese jade figure of standing Quanyin. Carved of white and lavender jade with touches of green jade and orange rind. The Goddess of Compassion with fiery nimbus, flowing drapery and kind expression.
Age: c. mid 20th century
Dimensions: 5 5/8" high x 1 3/4" wide x 1/2" deep
Francis I sterling silver teapot. Made by Reed & Barton in Taunton, Mass. Bellied ovoid body on domed foot, high-looping leaf-capped scroll handle, and leaf-capped s-scroll handle; cover hinged and domed with leafing-scroll quatrefoil finial. Strapwork frames (vacant) on front and back between cornucopias and pendant ribbon-tied flowers. Rims irregular with applied leaves and scrolls. Fully marked including maker’s stamp, pattern name, no. 570A, and phrase “Hand Chased”...
This is a stunningly beautiful Hakata ningyo (doll) made by a Hakata ningyo artist. It is not one of the mass produced Hakata dolls. The softness of the colorings and detail in her kimono (in Kyoto Yuzen dye) did not fully come out in the photos. This doll was modeled after oiran, a courtesan from the Edo period, or we may simply call her Genroku bijin (a beautiful woman from Genroku era in Edo)...
Ohara Shoson (Koson)
Sparrows and Bamboo in Snow
Size: Approximately 3.75 x 2.5 inches.
Date: ca. 1930s.
Bears the Shoson seal
Publisher: Watanabe Shozaburo.
Medium: Japanese woodblock print.
Condition: Excellent.
Note: This rare print is uncatalogued.
Sakiori sodenashi (vest) handwoven of cotton strips recycled from old kimono for weft and asa (hemp) yarn for warp. It has beautiful mixed color of indigo, brown, purple etc. In good condition. The first half of the 20th century. W:48cm, L:73cm
A minimal mask carved in very hard wood, note that eyes , noose and mouth are concentrated in the middle of the mask, leaving empty the rest of the mask, carved trisul and colors power offering. From early 20th H 29cm
Few more information on local origin on request
16thc Hindu Figure of a South India Folk Hero. Standing holding an attribute in one hand and a cane in the other , beautiful lost wax work and fine details . For comparison see University of Michigan Umma Museum collection . Size of figure is 7.5" by 3.5" wide Provenance. Jagdish and Kamla Mittal Museum of Indian Art, Hyderabad Collection of Paul F Walter NY
This pretty pink Mayfair Open Rose 3 1/4 inch high Footed Sherbet was made by Hocking Glass from 1931 to 1937. This Sherbet measures 3 1/2 inches in diameter at the top and is in very good condition with no chips, cracks or scratches. Be sure to search our other Mayfair available. We guarantee all items to be as described. THANK YOU.
Federal Glass Company made Sharon from 1935-39. There are no chips or cracks in the glass. Thanks for looking.
Japanese 20th Century porcelain vase. Made by artist, ITO SUIKO. ITO SUIKO is the art name, or GO of ITO YOSHIHARU 1894-1980. Born in Kyoto, Japan, ITO SUIKO studied ceramics under ITO TOZAN I and ITO TOZAN II. He first showed at the TEITEN in 1929 and established his own kiln in the GOJOZAKA area of Kyoto in 1931. In 1964 he became a judge for the prestigious NITTEN show, held annually in Japan. Stamp of artist, SUIKO, lightly stamped into bottom of vase...
The Cube, or Cubist, pattern was made by Jeannette Glass Company from 1929 to 1933. It's often confused with Fostoria's American pattern and for good reason: both were designed by the same man. Offered here is the creamer in excellent condition. This is the larger size creamer that goes with the sugar that has a lid. See my other listings for more in this pattern.
Tiffin Twilight free form Bowl measures 8x9 inches and is 4 inches high. It does have a couple of "straw marks", which is normal. Otherwise it is in excellent condition. Remember, this glass changes color depending on the light source: it is blue under flourescent lighting and lavendar under incandescent lighting and in sunlight.
A French Art Deco cocktail pick set in the form of Gideon the duck and his snail friend worked in chrome on a mahogany base. The design is by the famed French Art Deco illustrator Benjamin Rabier, who created a comic strip called "The Adventures of Gideon" in 1923. It was immensely popular and Rabier was commissioned to make a range of entertaining barware. Few of Rabier's designs were signed, but this example is signed with his full name. The twelve picks have red bakelite finials...
Morgantown Glass Co. made Crinkle from 1962-71. This tumbler is 4" and holds 3 oz. It's in great shape. Thanks for looking.
Daruma standing tall, wrapped tightly in his garment, the tips of his feet just peeping out. The bottom section of his garment is flapping in the wind. This pose is associated with the episode in which Daruma travels to China, crossing the river Yangzi, while standing on a reed.
The figure was molded in a cast in two halves (front and back) and joined before firing...
Ohara Koson
Sailing boat near sandy coast
Date: 1900s-1910s.
Size: Chuban. Approximately 10.5 x 8.25 inches.
Reference: K44.21 in Crows, Cranes and Camellias: The Natural World of Ohara Koson (Reigle Newland).
Condition: Excellent. The original "Made in Japan" stamp on the verso shows through a bit in the sky.
A very rarely seen seascape and Fuji view.
Offered are 2 very scarce, circa 1940's, glass, hospital signs acquired many years ago out of a New Jersey hospital that was undergoing modernization and renovation.
These glass SPINAL CORRECTION signs once hung near the entryway of the physical therapy department and are ready for display in your collection!
The first sign measures 13 inches long x 3 inches high and is of thick, heavy plate glass construction...
Tea bowl, thinly potted with apricots on leafy branches surrounding the cup on a white ground. The inside left bare. The top rim done in gilt. The bottom rim decorated with an additional gilt circle bordered in iron red. The base with Guangxu six character mark in iron red.
Purchased as an Imperial Mark and Period
Condition: Very good condition, no breaks or cracks...
There are no chips or cracks in the glass. Thanks for looking.
This very well designed and carved overlay glass snuff bottle is a 1970’~1980”s product. The red over bubbled milky white snuff bottle is 2 ¾” high, 2 1/8” wide and 1” thick. Both sides have the same design which depicts a pond scene with carp, butterfly, a lotus blossom and leaves. It has an orange carnelian cap. It is in great condition.
A vintage cheese board from the workshops of Robert Thompson, Kilburn, York, U.K. Hand carved oak with the signature mouse. Measures about 14 7/8" by 7 1/4". Fine example with just a little wear from use.
The larger one is. L: 106cm/41.8in and W: 59cm/23in. All the elements in this piece are hand made, even the ribbon along the border which is often machine made (even in old pieces)this piece has some old repairs
The smaller one is has ablack calendered cotton cloth, and green commercial border, and fine silk embroidered center panel with hand woven silk embellished apron ties. . W: 40cm/15.8in and L: 43cm/17in. Free shipping Hong Kong Registered Airmail. Please examine enlragements fo...
A beautiful early 20th C. Chinese famille rose porcelain Buddha in excellent condition, marked. H:26.5cm
This hand hammered sterling silver bowl was designed & signed c. 1940's by Taxco Mexico artist William Spratling. The interior of the bowl measures 6 1/2" across & 2 1/2 inches deep. Bowl weight is 652 grams or 23 oz. Each of the 3 handles are accented with 2 raised silver domes. Beautiful condition. Excellent accent piece for any room. This design is included in the superb & permanent 20th century Mexican silver collection at LACMA.
This cradleboard was made by Cecilia Cuthair of the Mountain Ute Indians in the 70's probably as a child's toy. There is no papoose or doll inside...but it is stuffed with cloth covered newspaper to keep its shape. The front is soft cream colored deer or elk skin (brain tanned) with beaded trim. The rear is covered with animal skin.
The cradle board is 20 inches long and 8 inches at the widest point. Condition is pristine.
Fine Green Jade Hongshan Pig Dragon Pendant, unique shape with a long tail wonderful face well worn surface and biconically drilled suspension holes. Collected 1980-1995 in HK. Weight 54g L 3" by 1.5" wide.
Some of the finest embroidery of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (formerly known as North West Frontier Province, or NWFP) comes from Swat Valley, known for its lush green mountains and turquoise colored rivers. The typical 'ram's horn' pattern seen in many parts of central Asian embroideries and carpets is reflected in this cushion cover from Swat. Satin stitch and darning stitch in floss-silk thread outlined in orange thread combine effectively to cover large surface areas of the textile and showcase the ...
清乾隆皇帝 自撰七言對聨 金彩龍紋水墨紙本 钤印二方包括乾隆帝書法璽:乾隆宸翰、惟精惟一。“惟精惟一”语出《尚书•大禹谟》:“人心惟危,道心惟微,惟精惟一,允执厥中。此璽与“乾隆宸翰”相配,钤诸御筆書畫之上。Hanging Scroll of Couplets in Standard Script / Emperor Qianlong (1735-1796) of Qing Dynasty 68 1/2 X 17 3/4 inches 174 X 45.1 cm Ink on Golden-DragonPatterned Paper,with two royal seals of th...