Antique 19th century, Jerusalem School, Mother-of-Pearl Orthodox Christian Icon of convex oval form finely carved in low relief with a central oval medallion depicting The Adoration of the Shepherds flanged by two small round medallions with the winged heads of cherubs, the border is engraved “Bethlehem” with a round medallion below enclosed by three crowns and a star above which symbolizes the Three Kings and The Star of Bethlehem, and surrounded with pierced floral adornment.

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Antique 18th century Eastern European brass cartridge box in the form of a shield. The front and sides are cast and chased, the front plate is decorated with a pair of standing lions surmounted by a figure of a woman amidst scrollwork and flanged by two eagles perched on branches. A hinged lid surmounted with elaborated figures of two winged dragons. The rear is fitted with a belt loop for suspension.
MEASUREMENTS: 11.6 cm (4 ½ in) high...

Art Nouveau Weller Pottery Louwelsa Jardinière and pedestal with a hand painted floral design on a brown background The Jardinière is marked with a Louwelsa half circle impressed seal and the hand painted artist's initials under the glaze near the green leaf. The pedestal is also signed by the artist “A H” on the right side of the leaf.
CONDITION: The pedestal has some damage on the foot in the glaze with old restoration; it is difficult to find such large pottery in mint condition...

Antique 19th century Turkish Ottoman Balkan silver belt for a Yatagan sword. Details: This exceptional example of an Ottoman belt is made from 62 individual elements (including the buckle) and is made of solid coin silver. Each element was cast in a rigid mould, hammered, and decorated in the characteristic Balkan knobbed design and adorned in nielloe. The large clasp in the form of a shield is decorated en-suite with a knobbed design of foliate...

Antique circa 1900 Japanese porcelain Imari bowl of rounded form raised on a short turned foot decorated under glaze with blue and iron red enamels and gilded details.
MEASUREMENTS 6 1/8 inches (15.5 cm) in diameter...

Antique 18th Century Turkish Ottoman Islamic Dagger Jambiya (Hancer). Details: A hardwood hilt of characteristic waisted form with its original tassel, an outstanding quality hand forged steel double-edged curved blade with a median ridge and thickened point for chain mail piercing, in its leather-bound wooden scabbard with brass chape decorated in openwork.
MEASUREMENTS: The overall length in the scabbard is 37.5 cm (14 ¾ inches)...

SOLD--A rare antique 18th – 19th century prototype of large cannon from which were cast actual military cannons in the foundry. The prototype is made of black painted mahogany wood. The barrel is made from one piece of wood and the trunnions are made separately.
MEASUREMENTS: Overall length: 61 cm (24 in).
CIRCUMFERENCE of the base ring: 32.7 cm (12 7/8 in).
CIRCUMFERENCE of the muzzle ring: 29 cm (11 3/8 in). Diameter of the bore: 4.7 cm (1 7/8 in)...

This hinged box, made of bronze, is crafted in a beautiful Art Nouveau design; leaf patterns and an enamel flower on the top reflect the shapes and lines of Art Nouveau. Inside are remains of gold gilding. The box is in good condition except for a small chip on the flower and small dents on the edge of the lid (as shown on the pictures). This is a heavy piece weighing 2 ¼ pounds...

Antique Chinese Western Jin Dynasty (265-316 AD) green glazed stoneware bowl.
MEASUREMENTS: Diameter: 16.5cm (6 ½ in) height: 5.2 cm (2 in)...

Antique Chinese, Song Dynasty (960-1279 AD) white-glazed ceramic ewer with dish-shaped mouth and arched handle.
MEASUREMENTS: 11.5 cm (4 1/2 in) tall and 10cm (4 in) wide.
CONDITION: good, no cracks or restorations with showing its age patina...

Ancient Chinese Han dynasty (206 BC-AD 220) jar with bright iridescent green glaze, the tapered neck above an ovoid body molded in a design of celestial creatures with a pair of mock ring handles-T’ao t’ieh.
CONDITION: in good condition considering its age except for small chips what can be expected from app...

19th century Spanish bronze Caravaca Cross in a very uncommon design: generally on the center of the Caravaca Cross is a figure of Jesus, but this particular cross has a figure of an unknown Christian saint with a goblet above his head.
MEASUREMENTS: 4 7/8 inches (12 ½) cm by 2 ¼ inches (5.7 cm)

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Very unusual solid silver (tested 850- 925 silver), most likely, ceremonial tableware for a Jewish Holiday...

Art Deco style copper vase by WMF (signed on the bottom) decorated whit engraved floral pattern.
MEASUREMENTS: 7 inches (17.5 cm) tall x 6 ½ inches (16.5 cm) wide.
CONDITION: in good condition apart from a few small dents.

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Authentic Southern Song Dynasty (1127-1279 AD) Chinese carved Yingqing porcelain bowl of conical form, supported on a short foot, the delicately potted bowl decorated in the interior with a carved cloud pattern design, covered with a pale blue translucent glaze and sign on the back.
MEASUREMENTS: Diameter: 17.5 cm (6 7/8 in) and 6.5 cm (2 ½ in) tall.
CONDITION: two hairline cracks; no repairs or restorations.

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