Repousse silverplated round tea box with nice snug fitting lid. This is hallmarked HH for H Hooijkaas, Schoonhoven, Holland. It was a special commission for Douwe Egberts Tea Factory. Measures 4 1/4" tall x 3 1/8" diameter. Farm life scenes as you will see on Dutch silver. No damage or wear!
Old handcarved bone spoon for medicine or tea caddy from Alaska. I'm told this is carribou bone and it's got a wonderful patina. I'm leaning towards the medicine spoon due to the medicinal bottle depicted in the scrim detailing to the handle. Its signed with initials at the reverse. measures about 4" long. No damage and smooth as silk.
Kentucky Colonel cups a pair made for Kentucky Derby by Gorham. These are silverplate in fine condition. Measure about 4" tall and about 3" diameter at mouth. They are nearly exact same size. Gorham for Wilson Kimmel co, NEWPORT silverplate.
Rookwood pottery holy water font a figural example in likeness of Saint Francis in his hooded monk's habit (robe) and rope belt at waist. This font, mold #6975 and circa 1947 was designed by Clotilda Zanetta in the Arts and Crafts or Mission style, and is done in what is known as their Wine Madder Glaze. The font has a built-in ring for hanging at the top and measures 8 3/4" x 4 1/4" approximately. Light overall crazing and no damage or repairs.
Chinese cloisonne ginger jar with lid in pink plum blossom pattern with blue ground. This is in excellent condition would make a fine tea caddy or decorative item. Measures about 6 1/2" tall by 6" wide. No damage.
Goldscheider Myott figurine Scottish or Irish Terrier dog of handpainted ceramic was Goldscheider designed and produced at the Myott factory in Staffordshire, England circa 1940s. He is a cantankerous little fella and the artist captured that playful snarl you get when you agitate your Terrier in fun, just before he snaps at you. Numbered underside 584-BL probably the artist's intials. Measures 5 1/2" wide by 5". No damage, extra fine condition. The piece has wonderful personality. ...click for details
Zöller & Born Postal occupational stein handcrafted in Germany. Hand painted German Imperial Eagle in the center. The sides feature bicycle and horse deliverymen. The handle, a postal horn is finished in gold leaf. The lid and thumb rest are done in decorative pewter. In perfect condition, this stein has a 1/2 litre capacity and measures 10 1/2" tall. This is a ltd edition #683 of 5000 total. The certificate of authenticity is included in the sale. Shipping in USA is included.
Fine Chinese cloisonne vase in yellow ground enameling with diamond shaped wiring. Early Oriental design features Chinese Chrysanthemums, peonies, and other varieties of flowers in blue, red, white and pink; additionally the shoulder is decorated in pointed, red ribbed leaves and scrolling wave design. There are 9 different wired layers to this design. This vase measures 9 1/4" tall and about 5" wide at shoulder. No chips or cracks to enamel. Fine condition.
