The Chinese Mandarin Court Necklace or Chao Zhu was an insignia of rank during the Qing dynasty. The Mandarin Necklace is comprised of 108 beads; 4 sections of 27 beads each. The beads in this necklace are amethyest, agate, Chinese Peking glass and one medallion with the Chinese symbol, Shou for longevity. Ranking was basically based upon the color of beads used...

A delicate antique Chinese Tea Box with exquisitely decorated gilt relief. It has a pewter box lining with a glass knob. The lacquer shows images of a pavillion setting with trees and a border of flowers. The pewter box has a primitive etching of scholars with rocks and grasses. The interior top is lacquer with two gold fronds.

Date: 18th Century

Dimensions: 11"X 6" X 7.5"

Paul Jacoulet
Le Phare de Mikimoto, Shimoda Izu (Mikimoto Lighthouse, Shimoda Izu)
Date: February 1954.
Fewer than 80 impressions made. This example is stamped "PRESENT" on the verso.
Size: 17.75 x 13 inches.
Signed and sealed with peony seal. Carver: Maeda. Printer: Onodera
Reference: No. 134 in The Prints of Paul Jacoulet by Richard Miles
Medium: Japanese woodblock print.
Condition: Toning on verso...

Tibetan Himalayan Dzi glass bead, 42mm x 7mm(1 3/4" long x 1/2" diameter).

Duncan & Miller Covered Marmelade or mustard. Produced from the 1930's-55. We have two of these, one does have a chip in the spoon opening -- very small and practically negligible -- but I have to mention it.

Fenton made the pattern "Pineapple Vine" in the late 1930's. This low compote is 5.25 across and 3.5" high. It is in mint condition.

Fostoria Tri-Cornered Nappy w/Heather Etching is 7"x3, on the Century blank and 3 footed. Produced between 1949 and 1982. In mint condition.

Eight(8) Glass Beads, various design and colors, from 12mm(1/2" diameter) to 25mm x 14mm(1" long 5/8" diameter)

Two(2) Silver Clasps, screw 2 pieces together, 0.9mm diater, 28mm long(3/8" diameter, 1" long), little tarnished silver color.

20 Chinese underglaze blue and white hand painted Porcelain large beads, 30mm diameter(1 1/8" diameter" with floral decoration. The price is for all 20 beads but the price for each piece is $5.00, please inquire.

Two(2) carved large Natural Rose Quartz Beads, floral design, 25mm(1" diameter).

Seven(7) carved and painted various size of ivory beads, largest carved bead-22mm diameter, medium painted landscape, red flower pedals and Chinese character beads-8mm, smallest beads-6mm, total nine(9) beads, these beads have been the private estate collection since 1960's, the condition is good.

Seventeen(17) large oval shape carved ivory Beads and matching Clasp, 24mmx16mm(7/8" x 5/8"). This old choker has been in the private estate since 1960's, the condition is good.

Malachite Natural carved large Bead, carved "Shou" Chinese Character on both sides, 22mm(7/8" diameter)

Two(2) large natural rough form Turquoise Beads, polished, approximately 40mm x 32mm(1 1/2" wide). Only two(2 are available shown in the pictures.

Two(2) large Natural Turquoise Beads, long bead-36mmx18mm(1 1/2"x5/8" diameter), pebble-36mmx28mmx17mm(1 3/8"x1 1/16"x5/8") in good condition.

There are no chips or cracks in the glass. Thanks for looking.

There are no chips or cracks in the glass. Thanks for looking.

There are no chips or cracks in the glass. Thanks for looking.

There are no chips or cracks in the glass. Thanks for looking.

Fenton Art Glass Company made this Daisy & Fern sugar shaker for L G Wright. There are no chips or cracks in the glass. Thanks for looking.

A very impressive African tribal Senufo bird statue measuring 61.75 inches high with a 25" wingspan. The bird's wings are carved in relief with images of lizards, crocodiles, turtles and birds. The body beneath the beak has a carving of a large lizard. The rest of the bird features repeated geometric carvings on front and back. In very good condition with expected splits to wood and various minor conditions associated with age...

Height: 9 cm (3.6 in)
Width: 3.5 cm (1.3 in)
Depth: 1.7 cm (0.5 in)

Quality Chinese inside painted glass snuff bottle; depicts two scenes of male figures in rural settings; jade stopper; signed

Large root wood table made of gnarled hardwood. Beautiful piece made all of a single piece of root wood. Southeast Asian.

Dimensions: 23" high x 62" long x 39" wide.

Chinese blanc de chine porcelain figure of the bodhisattva of compassion Quan Yin. She is sculpted lounging against an armrest with a lion's face. One of her delicate hands is emerged out from her robes, clutching a sutra scroll. The bodhisattva is easily identified by her large ear lobes and protruding third eye, attributes of an immortal being. Her backside is signed with a chop and a gourd shaped signature.

Dates 1930 Dimensions: 7" w x 4 1/2" d x 9" h

Mac Beth Evans Glass Company made American Sweetheart from 1930-36. There are no chips or cracks in the glass. Thanks for looking.

Mac Beth Evans Glass Company made American Sweetheart from 1930-36. There are no chips or cracks in the glass. Thanks for looking. 4 are available

Cambridge Glass Company made Rose Point. There are no chips or cracks in the glass. Thanks for looking.

Cambridge Glass Company made these keyhole candlesticks. There are no chips or cracks in the glass. Thanks for looking. 2 sets available

Mac Beth Evans Glass Company made American Sweetheart from 1930-36. There are no chips or cracks in the glass. Thanks for looking.

Takahashi Shotei (Hiroaki)
Woman returning in autumn evening
Size: Mitsugiri-ban. Approximately 15 x 6.75 inches.
Date: pre-1936.
Shotei seal at left.
Publisher: Watanabe Shozaburo.
No. 205 in 1936 Watanabe catalog. M-5 in Shotei catalog.
"Made in Japan" stamped on verso.
Medium: Japanese woodblock print.
Condition: Excellent.

Chinese large size Brass Lock and Key, etched design of Chinese characters and flowers, outside measurement(7 1/4" long, 1 5/8" high, 5/8" deep), inside measurement(4 3/4" long, 5/8" high under the stick, 5/8" deep), in good working condition.

There are no chips or cracks in the glass. Thanks for looking.

Akro Agate Glass Company made this set. It has 4 blue 4.25" plates, yellow creamer & sugar. The sugar has a blue lid that doesn't fit well. Yellow teapot & blue lid. There are no chips or cracks in the glass. Thanks for looking.

Chinese Brass large Lock and Key, etched Chinese letters, outside measurement(7" long, 1 3/4" high, 5/8" deep), inside measurement(4 7/8" long, 5/8" high-under stick, 5/8" deep), 3/8" diameter for stick, in good working condition.

A small bird by Sabino, Paris. Marius Sabino was an Italian glass artist who moved to France in the 1920’s. Like Lalique, he worked with moulded and opalescent glass. Incised mark Sabino, Paris. Made for the French market around 1930 (later pieces intended for export were marked Sabino France). Length "2/ 5 cm. Condition: fine