English mahogany lap desk with bands of brass and mother of pearl inlays-ca 1860s--5.5 inches high-width 14 inches-9 inches deep-wear to tooled leather writing surface-very appealing box

Early 19thc mahogany and inlaid Regency tea caddy-has classic Greek key wood inlaid design both inside and outside-there is also a band of brass inlay on top--6 inches high-12 inches wide-6 inches deep--- handsome piece--minor nicks to rich patina

19thc English burl walnut lap desk with brass fittings--ca 1860s-desk is attached to mahogany stand that has a stretcher-21 inches high-16 inches wide-9.5 inches deep-tooled leather writing surface shows wear-minor nicks on rich patina-splendid piece-desk was used by past owners

rare antique iron Chinese temple bell-all designs and calligraphy are raised-gilt dragon motif on rim is not-bell rings true-no repairs-chips on surface paint-brought to US from China by missionary-bell is rung by striking it with wood object-bell is 21 inches high with 13 inch diameter-on mount it is 29 inches high and 21 inches wide-piece is very heavy and needs to be crated to ship--red Chinese chair it sits on does not convey-translation of calligraphy may yield more info on history--magnificent piece

rare 18thc naval cutlass-probably European--wood handle-elaborate hand guard-unusual tip-27 inches long-wear to metal and wood grip-battle weapon-not an ornamental or dress piece

rare Spanish flintlock coach gun- 18thc-marked-wear to metal- ramrod missing-22 inches long-hexagon barrel-walnut stock-seldom found

fine Spanish percussion pistol-probably conversion from 18thc flintlock-extensively marked on barrel top-ornate brass fitting-stock looks like tiger maple-16 inches long-some small screws missing on stock and brass and iron side plates-nice piece

Spanish flintlock pistol-18thc-walnut stock-minor damage to wood on stock where pistol rests-marked-ramrod missing-16 inches long-fine weapon

Striking Pre Columbian terracotta figure of warrior-500 BC-500 AD--losses and surface wear--free standing, but has a stand of tropical wood-figure has sculpted nose and ear rings-is hollow-9 inches tall-figure comes from Ecuador

French Old Paris porcelain Madonna & Child-ca 1860s-has neo gothic style base-minor wear-no repairs-state of piece is unusually good-colors still vibrant 14 inches high 4.5 inches wide at base

13.5 by 10.5 by 10.5 with under plate and salad spoon and fork--

Rare Italian early 19thc Italian crèche figure of a period gentle man-has wood body with terracotta features-dress is antique-15 inches high-4.5 inches wide--minor wear and fading-one finger missing-note figure is intentionally canted to give crèche display character-perhaps this character over imbibed--charming piece and unique