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This ancient textile fragment is composed of a cotton border in pattern weave with design of stylized birds within diagonal lines of interlocking frets in brown and cream, having areas of staining and missing parts and some unraveling throughout, unframed, 26 1/2 X & inches

This is a Pre Columbian fragment of cotton cloth brocaded with anthropomorphic figure design in browns and creams,unframed and shrink wrapped; Condition-Good coloration having areas of staining and missing pieces throughout, some unraveling; Sheen in photo due to lighting. Measures 26 1/2 X 19 3/4 inches approx.

A Chinese export blue and white Ming-style bottle vase, of the period, unmarked, decorated with a scene of scholars seated by a pond above a foliate band; crack in foot rim; 10 " high. FSA:A&A

This is a lovely piece of 18th C European needlework, brilliant true-colored, made of vegetable dyed threads on very fine open weave homespun linen, having pulled work in the flower centers, metallic threads within the flower stems and a symmetrical block pattern, Spanish or Italian, likely a piece of curtain or clothing; Condition: Good with some stitch loss framed in glass with blue matting which does not do this piece justice, measures 12 1/2" x 15 1/2 "

Exquisitely designed pair of 14k yellow and white gold, blue enamel and diamond flower-form drop earrings, French, circa late 18th century. Each earring composed of twenty rose cut and single cut diamonds. The flowerhead drop and stem are articulated together with jump rings. Attached to the back of each earring is a pierced post and locking clip back. Measurement: 1 1/2" long. Weight: 9 grams. Combined approximate diamond weight of the earrings is 0.50 cts. Condition is excellent. Truly one...

This is a fine Georgian period English tea cup and saucer dish, one of a pair, unmarked, but probably Hilditch ca. 1825. The pedestal cup, with London bone china style handle, is decorated with a simple scrolling border and stylized leaves in shades of aqua and puce; the matching saucer is deeply dished, which is typical of the period. Condition: Cup: excellent, with several tiny glaze chips below handle; saucer: some age appropriate crackling to glaze. Measurements: tea cup: 4 _ in., handle to ...

This is a Chinese Export blue and white Canton pattern porcelain pot de creme with cover, circa 1810-1820, having an entwined-strap handle decorated with gilt on blue floral terminals. The porcelain cover has a fruit-sprig knop. Measurements: 3 1/2 in. H; Condition: rim chips on cup and cover, wear to gilt on handle.

This is a Chinese Export blue and white Canton pattern porcelain pot de creme with cover, circa 1810-1820, having an entwined-strap handle decorated with gilt on blue floral terminals. The porcelain cover has a fruit-sprig knop. Measurements: 3 1/2 in. H; Condition: Condition: rim chips, hairline cracks, wear to gilt.

An early Victorian oval-shaped English "Sincerity" locket made by the Robinson & Co LTD in 1831, featuring a spectacular stylized and geometric engraved fern pattern symbolizing sincerity, with original twig-shape bale and original frame, hinged to display a photo. The exterior back with no engraving and hallmarked R & Co, Birmingham, England, Old English Letter H. Wt: 13.6g; Size: 1 7/8" long x 1 1/2" wide; Condition is excellent. Minor indentation on reverse.

Big Boy Toy: Hinged wood bow having three hand-colored paper scales, circa 1800, the lid with alphabetical table of European cities and their latitudes, the vertical face with printed scale, the horizontal face with a central inset compass and hour scale in Roman and Arabic numerals. Glass cover over the dial, unsigned. Measures 3 3/8 in. x 2 in. Condition: Paper toned and with loss, missing string gnomon, one latch missing, flakes to glass cover. 3 3/8 inches x 2 inches

Original India botanical by the famous Japhur-naturalist artist Neerja featuring a native medicinal plant. The works of this 19th century community of talented Indian painters are desired for their brilliant jewel-like quality and fine detail. This botanical is a wonderful example featuring a hand colored flowering exotic plant with roots, watercolor on parchment, pink, gold,and brown tones with green leaves, artist signed "Neeraj", India. Rich burlwood frame; measuring 19 7/8 x 13 7/8 approx. ...

This is a 14k yellow gold bracelet, consisting of eleven antique slides with various gemstones, garnets, turquoise, diamonds, natural pearls, coral and opal, on a double rope gold chain, having a slide hinged clasp attached to Horn and Fishhead accessories. The clasp comprises a gold fishhead with garnet eyes and seven 3mm round cab turquoise along the dorsal fin, The receiver has five graduated round cab turquoises and the catch is engraved with the date 1841 and the initials MMA to LEA, ...

This is a Chinese apple-green porcelain vase, 19th century, unmarked, of bottle form, with with a richly bright green glaze, excellent crazing; rim chip; 8 " high.

An eye catching 19th century Chinese porcelain apple-green monochrome vase, Ching Dynasty, unmarked, of baluster form, flared lip, crackled glaze; Mint condition; Size: 12"H x 5" W.

This is a 19th century Chinese shallow curved plate featuring a lively grouping of eight spotted blue and white horses, depicting a wedding story from Chinese mythology; unglazed footrim; greige coloration; a four-character mark on the underside; condition: several minor chips on the rim; SIZE: 5" diam.

This is a Chinese famille verte vase, 19th century,, decorated with fu lions on a floral ground; mint condition; 4" high. FSA:A&A

This is a Chinese blue and white miniature baluster jar with domed cover, Kangxi period, having dated sticker on base 1755, decorated with trailing wisteria; chipped base; 6 3/8" high with cover.

This is a lovely 18th century Japanese Arita (we think) blue and white porcelain plate, bearing a peach mark and surrounded by bats, good luck signs; decorated with bands of stylized cloud forms and flowers; rim chips; 7 3/8".