This charming porcelain figurine is 10-1/2" tall, including the base. The mark on the bottom is N with a crown and a green line under the N. This is not Capodimonte, it is German. It dates to approximately the late 19th century. The condition is excellent. Although I do not see any, there may be a tiny flea bite on one or more of the fine, delicate flowers, to be expected in a piece of this age. Based on the flowers on the dress, in the left hand and on the base, I believe that the figure may be Summer or Spring.

This exquisite glass compote is 8-3/4" high, and the top is 9-1/2" in diameter. There are 18 cut panels surrounding the bowl at the top, which is scalloped. The waisted stem has six cut panels. The foot is 5-5/8" in diameter and has rays like the sun. The glass rings when tapped lightly. The condition is excellent, no chips or cracks. There are scratches on the bottom of the foot and a horizontal scratch about 1-1/2" long spanning in two of the panels, consistent with age. I have done some research and believe that this compote dates to the 19th century and is probably English.

This is a rare and special covered tureen with handpainted Chinoiserie decoration. The tureen is 5-1/2" high to the finial, 10-1/2" wide by 9-1/4". The handpainted decoration in cobalt blue, orange-red, green and gold depicts Chinese pagodas on the top of the lid and inside the base of the tureen. There are no maker's marks, but I have identified the tureen to date to 1813-1820 with a picture on p. 100 of Godden's Guide to Mason's China and The Ironstone Wares. Amazingly for a piece which is almost 200 years old, the condition is excellent, no chip cracks or repairs. This came from the estate of a family which obviously treasured the tureen.

This vintage 18K yellow gold ring is a little over size 8-1/2 and can easily be sized up or down. There are 5 diamonds, appx. 8 pts. each across the top, set in 18K white gold. The inside of the shank is marked 18K Pat. and an indistinct pair of initials. The ring dates to about the 1940's to the 1950's. It is in very good condition with minor scratching to the gold, consistent with age. No chips or cracks to the stones, which are clear and bright. This ring could easily be worn by a man or woman. Total weight is 4.8 dwt or 7.5 g.

This box in Russian silver is marked inside 84 with the maker's mark CEC in Cyrillic letters. The box measures 2-1/2" by 3-1/2" and weighs 71.3 dwt. The Cyrillic writing on the top reads something like "Paparosi", which was a type of paper rolled cigarette that is no longer made. The bottom of the box is undecorated. The box is in excellent condition, no dents or dings. It dates to approximately the 1920's.

This vase is 8" high, unusually high for a fish graal vase. There are several fish and a seashell creature depicted in black and green, swimming around through black and green seaweed. The curved glass plays with the light and makes it appear that you are looking at fish in an aquarium or underwater. (Please note that the two dark vertical lines are just an illusion, a result of a reflection in the photo, which I was unable to eliminate.) The bottom is marked Orrefors, Graal H 635 R, Edward Hald. The number dates the piece to 1961. the condition is excellent, virtually no scratches.

This antique Scottish agate brooch or pin is 2" by 2-3/8" The design features a large oval cabochon red/brown agate surrounded by four oval red/brown cabochon agates alternating with four oval cabochon butterscotch agates set in sterling. The sterling is not not marked, which is common with Scottish agate pins, but I have tested the metal and guarantee that it is sterling. The original antique C clasp is present. The pin dates to about 1860-80. The condition is excellent. Shipping and insurance additional.

This pair of earrings by Carlos Diaz is 1-3/8" high with a simple post on the back. The large stones are cabochon tiger's eyes, about 5/8" by 1/2". The condition is excellent. Carlos Diaz is a designer of jewelry located in Tucson, Arizona since 1958. I believe that the earrings date to about 1970's.

This miniature perfume in the form of a delft ceramic shoe measures 2-1/2" wide, 1-3/4" high. The front is decorated with underglaze blue windmill with two trees on either side. The back is undecorated. There is a little cork stopper. There is no mark to identify the maker. The condition is excellent. While it is difficult to pinpoint the date and origin of the shoe, I would guess that it dates to about 1930's-40's, probably from Netherlands.

I believe that this individual Meissen tea pot is a fairly rare item. It measures 5-3/4" wide by 3-1/2" high. It is decorated with a hand painted pink rose and rose bud with green leaves on the front and back of the pot. The lid is decorated with three pink buds in green cases. The mark on the bottom is crossed swords with little pommels, which indicates that the pot dates to 1860-1924. The condition is excellent and seems to have been used very little, if at all.

This rare Lenci figurine is 17-1/2 inches high, quite large. The figure is listed in the Lenci book as "Luciana" by Abele Jacopi and dates to 1939-42, the height of the Deco period. It portrays a modest peasant woman with her head covered by a black shawl decorated with delicate gold flowers. There is a little goat by her right side. The condition is excellent, no chips cracks, flakes or other defects.

This Flygsfors bat or manta bowl measures 14" wide by 8-1/2". A similar bowl is pictured on page 131 in Fifties Glass by Leslie Pina and described as follows: "Asymmetrical amoeboid or manta ray shape in milk glass and deep purple encased in clear crystal, with a central divider ending in a twisted tail, a truly fifties sculptural form . . . ." It is engraved Flygsfors 57 Coquille on the bottom. The designer artist is Paul Kedelv. The condition is excellent, with some scratches on the bottom, consistent with age. There are no cracks or chips. This is an iconic piece of 50's Swedish art glass, ideal for the discerning collector.