Excellent Gorham small ladies flask/bottle with beautifully hand worked repousse flowers.Gorham hall mark and rooster which dates it to 1890. The cleverly made hinged top with original cork screws in a groove to open and close it so that it shuts tightly. The flask measures 5 1/8" long by 2 3/8" wide and weighs 2 1/2 ounces on a regular postage scale. the top is engraved with intials and has a slight dent on one side(see photo). Other than this one spot, the flask is in excellent condi ...click for details
A fine and unique Royal Vienna gold encrusted cobalt blue demitasse cup and saucer. Most unusual scene of beautiful classical woman with two cherubs, one holding telegraph that the woman is tapping, and the other with ear phones, probably made as a commemorative piece for the invention of the telegraph around the turn of the 20th century. Much gilding, gold designs, and raised gold dots. Interior of cup with almost all gilding. Scene is artist signed "Hauser". The underside of the cup ...click for details
Featuring a large original Japanese(possibly Chinese) watercolor brush ink painting on paper with river and misty mountain scene, possibly a Chinese scene which resembles Guilin, China. Man poling flat raft boat, typical of that area. Mounted in silk. Bone or ivory rollers. Minor creases, no holes. Generally, very good condition. Hanging threads at top and ties. Beautiful workmanship. Signed with characters and red seal mark. I have not researched the artist. Overall dimensions are 6'6" ...click for details
Charming pair of ginbari Japanese cloisonne vases in excellent condition. No chips, cracks, repairs, or damages. Lovely coloration with lavender and blue spider mums, a salmon colored flower, and emerald green foliage on a silver light green background. Measuring 3 1/2" tall. Satisfaction guaranteed or money back. 3 day return privilege providing items returned in sent condition. Postage/insurance extra. Sales tax required if sold to New York state buyer unless valid tax number provided wit ...click for details
A Chinese porcelain blue and white snuff bottle signed with the Chien Lung mark, but probably dating to the mid 19th century. Decorated with scenes of high ranking official under canopy with attendants and military. Tells a story since there is a cloud like design coming from the leader's head to the attendant before him(like a cartoon drawing when the words come from the head of a person). The green stone is not original, and does not have a spoon on it. Nicely decorated. Measures 2 3/4&quo ...click for details
Oversized French faience Luneville-St. Clement coffee cup and saucer with charming French architectural scenes and sponged trees all hand painted. Decoration on plate and cup rims with typical blue diamond boarders. Signed "France" on undersides of both pieces. This set was made by the St. Clement company from that area of France and is not commonly found, especially in such pristine condition. Plate measures over 7" in diameter and the cup measures 4" in diameter and over 2 ...click for details
Featuring a beautiful cherry red Webb cameo art glass scent bottle. The white outer layer with finely wheel carved passion flowers, leaves and stems is stunning on the cherry red background. The floral repousse sterling screw on top, with original cork lining, is stamped sterling with a star hallmark, and Theodore B. Starr, a fine American New York city jewelry/gift store that competed with Tiffany's in the late 19th century. Excellent condition with no chips, damages or restorations. There ...click for details
An Italian micromosaic oval picture frame in unusual shield shape with ball feet,twisted wire around opening, and hundreds of different colored mosaics in the shape of different varieties of flowers on a white background. No pieces of mosaic missing and in wonderful, original condition. Glass, stand, back, all in tact. Dates circa 1880. Measures 3 1/4" high and 2 3/4" wide. REturn privilege providing item returned in sent condition shortly after having received it and the way it was pa ...click for details
Beautiful medium size Chinese rose Mandarin teapot with excellent art work and soft golds dating 1736-1795, the Qianlong period. The teapot measures 5 1/4" high, approximately 5" in diameter, and about 7 3/4" from the tip of the spout to the back of the handle. The colorful scenes are the same on both sides with geometric boarders and other art work in between the scenes. The teapot is in excellent condition with no damages, restorations, cracks or chips. There is a small firing f ...click for details
Excellent and impressive 16" tall American Brilliant cut glass vase, circa 1900 in excellent condition. Although this vase is not signed, it can be safely attributed to Hawks. No cips or damages. Minor chip ground. I have seen a very similar piece as this that was signed. Prism cut. Satisfaction guaranteed or money back. 3 day return privilege providing returned in sent condition. Postage, insurance extra. Sales tax required in New York state unless valid tax number and resale certificate p ...click for details