Catalog (1161)

Bohemian cut Crystal tall Wine Glass, cut from green to clear, 7 1/4" tall, 2 1/2" high and 3" diameter without stem, also cut faceted long stem and bottom, underneath the glass. Tiny area polished on the top rim, smooth edge, ready to use.

One(1) French Ormolu gilded bronze Candelabra with four(4) lights, 21 1/2" high, 8 1/2" x 8 1/2" wide-maximum measurement, each have matching separate removable original bobesche, supporting by main reed column on three(3) animal paws on the base. Some gilding is worn in the middle of column area. No damage or restoration.

French Ormolu Rococo style Display Vitrine, glass shelves and ornate reticulated Ormolu metal frame, supported by curved four(4) legs, 15" high to the top of crown, 10" high for shelving display area, 13 1/4" wide-maximum, 4 3/4" deep, for display of small treasures on the table top. Gold Ormolu metal work is in very good condition, and hinges and knob are all original including glass sides, top and shelves and mirror bottom. No damage or restoration.

Japanese Imari Porcelain Hibachi, 9" high, 10 1/4" diameter-outside maximum measurement, later part of 1800's, with repeated vertical indented grooves on entire body with four(4) separate cartouche filled with floral decoration, underglaze blue and overglaze dark orange or reddish color decoration, highlighted in gold. The condition is good, no damage or restoration.

French Papier Mache Hanger/Bracket for spoon or pipe, hand painted Chinoiserie design in gold and silver on red lacquer background, late mid to late 1800's, 7 1/2" high, 8 1/4" wide, 2 1/2" deep, and distance between top shelf and bottom is 3 1/4", 6/1/4" wide-bottom shelf. The gold and silver design of Chinoiserie scene is in very good condition and there are tiny chips on the edges of red lacquer surface. This shelf or hanger is fitted for displaying Pipe or Spoon on the wall. The condition is good, it folds flat, and shows old age.

Russian hand painted hinged top Lacquer Box, signed and dated by "Artist name, "1973" on the lower right side, 2" high, 6 1/4" x 4 3/8" wide. Small chips about 1/8" to 1/4" wide on the lacquer surface, some wear and tear, small scratches on the bottom outside.

Cambodian Angkhor Thom design hinged Silver Box, 1 1/2" high, 6 3/8" wide, 3 7/8" deep, impressed design of Angkor Thom within impressed scrolling leaves and vines design border on top, and scrolling leafy design on all sides, impressed mark on the bottom. The condition is good.

Chinese porcelain Bead Necklace, 24" long, 13 to 14mm(1/2" diameter) for bead with pink flower design in the green background, filigree gilded silver clasp and double knotted. All the beads are in good condition.

Japanese Imari Porcelain Black Ship and Namban design Bowl and Cover, 3 1/4" high & 5 1/8" diameter-with cover, 2 1/4" high & 4 3/4" diameter-bowl, later part of 1800's Meiji period, with overglaze decoration of six(6) Dutchmen and black ship in iron red background, highlighted in gold. Underglaze blue decoration of diaper pattern borders inside the bowl and under the lid, floral decoration on the bottom and the cover. The condition is good, no damage or restoration.

Chinese green glazed Pottery hexagonal shape small condiment covered jar with unglazed top, 3 3/4" high with cover, 4 1/4" wide-widest part, early part of 1900's. Low relief floral decoration on each panel on the side of the jar, and they forgot to glaze the cover with same green color. The condition is good, no damage or restoration.

Chinese green glazed noodle making bowl, 5" high-maximum height, 8" diameter-top, green glazed, early part of 1900's. This is the bowl making home made noodle in the kitchen. Push the dough into the holes, and become instant noodle coming out of the holes. Incised Chinese Character mark on the bottom "Great". No major damages, there are some wear and tear from the use in the kitchen for many years.

Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Tea Pot include spout, with original top and molded handle to the main body of the tea pot. Underglaze blue design of sweet peas with scrolling leaves and vines. This tea pot has a shallow glaze flake chips on both side of the top of the pot and on the handle, glaze hairline on the handle.

Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Melon shape Jar with overglaze decoration of Chinese Antiquities and Chinese Urn with flowers, Ca. later part of 1800's, 11 1/4" high, 8" wide-widest part, 3 3/4" diameter-top rim. Few minor chips or frits on the top rim area.

Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain melon shape jar, Ca. later part of 1800's, 11 1/2" high, 8" wide-widest part, 4" diameter-top opening, with overglaze decoration of Antiquities and Chinese style urn with flowers on stand. Smaller chips about 1/8" to 1/4" wide and frits on the top rim inside, and some shallow minor chips and stain spots on the bottom.

Pair Japanese Brass/Bronze Hibachi, late 19th century Meiji, with high relief design of travelers in beautiful landscape setting, elephant handles on both sides, 8 3/4" high, 9 7/8" diameter on top rim, 12 1/2" diameter include handles. There are some wear and tear from usage with some minor dents but no major damages. Compacted ash on the bottom remain for both Hibachis.

Chinese Bridal red lacquered on woven bamboo hanging wall container/pocket with bamboo frame, 7" high, 7" wide, 3 1/4" deep, in good condition, no major damages, just shows little wear and tear from the age. This is very charming wall decoration for any home.

Chinese red lacquered on wood Bridal Oil Lamp stand with three(3) dimensional carving of pair of deer surrounded by pine trees on pedestal, Ca early 1900's, 13 3/4" high, 7 3/4" wide in front-widest measurement, 5 3/4" deep. Round old metal ring is attached for holding dish for oil. Red lacquer is worn on some area with usage but overall it is in good condition.

Chinese Bridal large Red Lacquer on wood Food Container or storage bowl with removable tops, 7" high, 20 5/8" diameter on top, made in 19th century. The low relief carving in brown lacquer work scrolling vines on red lacquer base is in good condition with some gold highlighted between the decoration. The top is in two(2) pieces, lift to open, the holes are for air circulation. Shows some joining separations, and wrapped around with original metal wire. Overall it is in good condition, no major damages but some wears and tears from the usage.

Three(3) large Chinese Cloisonne enamel on metal beads, 1 1/8" diameter, various colored enamel work with raised metal design. They are in good condition.

Chinese Cinnabar Lacquer carved large Pancake shape flat bead, 1 1/2" round, 1/2" thick, carved with floral design, no damages or restorations.

Chinese large carved Walnut Bead, 1 1/8" x 1 1/8" diameter, with carved figures and polished natural Walnut. The condition is good and no damages.

Five(5) Chinese Ivory Clasps for necklace, 1" long, 3/8" diameter, screw 2 pieces together, all in good condition. Imported to U. S. prior to 1980.

Chinese blue and white porcelain Incense Burner or censer, made in later part of 1800's to early 1900's' 3 3/8" high, 7 1/4" diameter, various style of bands in underglaze blue, unglazed area inside half way down to the bottom. Black ink writings on the bottom under the thick white glaze round dot, about 3/4" wide. No damage or restoration.

Tibetan Wool hand made Rug, 61" x 30", lined with hand sewn fabric lined underneath, very heavy soft wool in touch with even wear, navy blue border and flowering branches in soft dark Salmon color with key pattern in narrow blue border, Ruyi shape large flower branches on both side in soft lighter blue and beige color, supporting the "Long Life" Character in the center. This is a beautiful rug and colors, no damages, wool pile is very even and soft in touch and very clean, ready to use at home. Underneath the rug is covered and hand sewn with denim type of fabric.

Tibetan Himalayan Match Striker, Coral and Turquoise natural stones set in the embossed and high relief decorated hard Silver and Brass borders on Yak Skin Leather, 3 5/8" high without ring, 6" wide steel striker. The heavy hard Silver top is also decorated with fine designs which shows the wear. Six metal buttons are studded on the back, surrounded with decorated Hard Silver borders. The leather inside is dyed light red color. The condition is good.

Pair Chinese Rose Quartz hardstone carved Foo Lions on carved hardwood stands, 19th century, 3 3/4" high with stand and 2 3/4" high without stand, 3 1/4" wide, 2 1/4" deep, with open mouth. There are some natural grains and infusions on the tail and head area. Round hole on the bottom and also on the stand, and tiny chips on the front paw area.

Chinese Peking Glass Cup/Beaker, 1 3/4" high, 2 1/2" diameter-top rim, 7/8" diameter-bottom rim, with translucent lavender color glass, the tiny black spot in the picture is in the glass, no damages. Etched mark "China" on the bottom.

Chinese Peking Glass Cup/Beaker, turquoise color, 1 3/4" high, 2 1/2" diameter-top rim, 1" diameter-bottom rim, with etched mark "China" on the bottom, and in good condition, no damage.

Chinese black Peking Glass Cup/Beaker, 2 5/8" high, 3 3/8" diameter-top rim, 1 1/4" diameter-bottom rim, with few tiny dull frits on top but not sharp.

Lapis Lazuli Hard Stone Pendant with three dimentional carving of Phoenix Bird in the center on both sides, 2 1/2" high(only Lapis part, not included the gold part), 1 3/8" wide, 1/4" thick, with natural color of heavy Lapis Lazuli hard stone with impressed mark of "14K" and "585" on yellow gold ring. No damages.

English Victorian period hand painted Tole Inkwell, 2 1/4" high, 3" wide-maximum measurement-Hexagonal point to point, with removable original clear glass ink well fit inside the hole, with dome shape hinged top. Hand painted floral decoration in gold. One(1) slight dent 3/8" x 1/4" wide on the top.

Red Lacquered Papier Mache Pencil Box, beautifully painted of children at play in gold and other soft colors near the bridge, 1 1/4" high, 8 5/8" x 3 3/4" wide. This pencil box has divided interior and hinged top with small round brass button in front to operate the openings and closing when you push the brass button. The lacquer painting on top of the lid is in good condition. There are some red lacquer losses under the top and inside.

Chinese Export Cafe au Lait Porcelain Tea pot, made later part of Qianlong period 1736-1796, 5" high with knob, 7 1/2" wide with spout and handle included. Iron red and black overglaze decoration of flowering branches highlighted in gold inside the leaf shape open cartouches on both sides and another smaller cartouches under the handle. Only two(2) small very shallow old frits, the size of 1/8" inside the unglazed area of the top rim.

Japanese Enamel Cloisonne pale lavender color vase, Ca. 1880-1920, Meiji period, 8 3/8" high, 4 1/2" wide-widest part, 2 3/4" diameter-top rim, with wireless decoration of snow capped Mt. Fuji, and silver wire and enamel decoration of the Shrine on the higher ground under the Cedar trees, fishing boats in the lake near the small island, with silver mounted top and bottom rim. One(1) bruise mark on enamel inside around the silver rim about 1/8" x 1/4" wide on the bottom and slight hair lines on the top and underneath to silver rim.

Chinese Export Rose Medallion porcelain covered dressing jar or box, circa 1870's, 2 5/8" high, 2 1/4" diameter, with overglaze Famille Rose color of figures inside windows and borders with pink floral decoration. No damages or restoration.

Chinese Export Rose Mandarin pattern porcelain covered dressing jar or patch box, circa 1840, 3 5/8" high, 3 1/8" diameter, with overglaze enamel of Chinese Mandarin figures in two(2) cartouches and birds and butterflies in another cartouches. Top of the cover is decorated with full scale of Mandarin court yard activities. The quality of the painting is very fine and still retain brilliant gold highlight. There are some frits size of 1/8" wide on the bottom rim of the cover and old tight hairline crack about 1/2" to 1" long, visible only from inside.

French Porcelain with gilded embossed metal mounted Desk set or Standish, inkwell with original glass insert and two(2) pen holders, supported by four(4) curved porcelain legs, 3 1/4" high, 4 1/2" wide 3 1/4" deep, marked "Made in France" on the bottom, removable two(2) pen holders and glass insert. No damage.

French Pink and Raspberry color mottled Marble and Ormolu Dore Bronze Desk Set, 6 1/4" high, 10 3/8" wide, 6 1/2" deep, with two(2) inkwell without inserts, removable large Heron shape seal in the center and horizontal long well for pen in front, resting on four(4) bronze bun shape feet. The condition is good except tiny frits around the corners, marble is heavy and Ormolu is in good condition.

Chinese Rose Mandarin large and heavy porcelain Brush Pot, Ca. 1830, 6" high, 5 1/8" diameter with full scale of different Mandarin Court Scene circling around the outside pot, one side decorated with Emperor reading courier letter, the other side is decorated with Lady Musician playing string instrument and a man looking outside the window above the Banana tree on the rocky garden in overglaze enamel decoration and highlighted in brilliant gold. This piece is one of the early Rose Mandarin pattern, highlighted hair with gold touch and outlined by the detailed brush strokes. Some gold on top rim shows wear from handling, and kiln firing crack about 1 1/2" long only inside near the bottom on the side, but outside bottom area is perfectly finished. Kiln touch mark little indentation on the bottom unglazed rim and one(1) tiny bubble popped on the gilded top rim 1/8" wide.

Three(3) Japanese Hina Dolls, Meiji period, 9 1/4" to 6 1/4" high, 4 3/4" to 5 1/2" wide, 3" deep, with humorous face expressions were very well executed, carved out of the wood and lacquered, all have glass eyes. Each guys wearing silk garment and hat. Three(3) pieces of accessories came with doll set and the condition is good except silk garments are stained slightly with age and one(1) hat has loose rope.

Japanese Male Doll with Samurai hair cut, 3 5/8" high, 4 3/4" wide, 3" deep, wearing brocade silk garment. The expression of his face is very well executed and lacquered on the carved wood. The condition is very good.

Japanese young male Doll with Samurai hair cut, 3 5/8" high, 5 1/2" wide, 3" deep, with wearing brocade silk garment and lacquered on the carved wooden head, hands and face. The face of young male is incredibly fine and shows he is a young male. No damages.

18th Century Qianlong period 1736-1795 Chinese Famille Rose porcelain Spoon Rest or spoon tray, 5/8" high, 4 1/2" x 3 1/2" wide, with overglaze enamel design of flowering branches in the center with four(4) separate cartouches in the center, white on white decoration techniques were used between the four(4) cartouches in small areas. The bottom is unglazed. There is a tiny frit smaller than 1/16" wide on the rim, no other damages or restoration.

Chinese 18th Century Export Qianlong period porcelain Peacock design Spoon Rest or spoon tray, later part of 1790, circa 5/8" high, 4 7/8" wide 3 1/4" deep, overglaze Peacock design in the center, iron red line border on the scalloped hexagonal shape rim. The bottom is unglazed. Few kiln imperfections on the rim but no damages or restorations.

French Papier Mache lacquered Chinoiserie decorated tray, 5/8" high, 10" diameter, Ca. late 1800's, with family outings to river bank Pavilion. There are some wear on lacquer finish and stains but no major damages.

English Papier Mache Display Shelf with lacquered Chinoiserie decorated shelf, either place on the table or hang on the wall, 8 1/2" high-maximum height, 13" wide and 4 1/4" deep. Family enjoying outing in the Pavilion design in front and side panels. There are two(2) brass hook to hold the side panels together with bottom shelf, and brass hinges hold side pieces to the back. There are some house paint on the back side, but they don't show from the front side. This piece shows some wears, stains on the lacquer surface and dull finish.

Chinese Export Canton pattern Blue and White Porcelain Leaf shape Sauce/Gravy Boat, Ca. 1840's 1 1/2" high, 7 1/4" long with handle, 3 3/4" wide-maximum measurement. Underglaze blue design of typical Canton pattern, Chinese Pavilions on the river bank, a man with umbrella is walking on the bridge. There are several frits and chips on the rim area.

Chinese Export Fitzhugh pattern Blue and White Porcelain oval shape covered Vegetable serving Dish with original cover, Ca. 1790-1800, 4 1/2" high, up to the top of the Acorn shape knob, 11 3/4" x 8 5/8" wide. This is early Fitzhugh porcelain with very fine and delicately decorated Chrysanthemums and Peony sprigs in four(4) sections within diapers and spearheads border which is done with very exact and fine brush strokes in underglaze blue. Same design is on the top of the cover. The glaze is greenish blue transparent color, typical 18th century glaze, and the bottom outside is unglazed. There is a kiln firing mark under the Acorn shape knob. No damages or restorations.

Siamese Silver Bangle Bracelet, 2 1/2" x 2 1/4" wide, 1/4" diameter for round balls. No damages.

Japanese Copper Tetsubin, Copper Tea Kettle, tea pot with Bamboo wrapped handle, 10 1/4" high with handle, 8 3/4" wide with spout, 6" wide-tea pot only, design of overlapping piece of cloth on the top of the tea pot, and Pewter coated inside and under the cover. Wrapped Bamboo handle is in good condition, bottom is dented and blackened over the years, and shows three(3) needle point size of holes on the bottom.

Chinese Porcelain turquoise color man Figure sitting on the rock, 3" high, 2 3/4" wide, 1 1/2" deep, made before 1920's. His nose and one(1) foot got stuck during firing in the kiln, when this figure was removed from the other object, he lost his side of nose and one(1) foot. Impressed mark "China" on the unglazed bottom.

Chinese Green and yellow glazed Pottery Figure, two(2) men with large fish , 7" high, 3" wide, 3" deep, 3 1/4" diameter-bottom. There are some glaze chips and tight glaze hairline about 2" long around back side of the neck of the standing man behind.

Chinese Export Canton Blue and White Porcelain Water Bottle, Ca. 1820's, 12 3/4" high, 9 1/2" wide-widest part, 2 3/8" diameter-top rim, 6 1/4" diameter-bottom rim, with heavy potted body decorated with one(1) scholar studying inside the Pavilion near the lake, and boats under the willow tree connected with bridge to the other side of the hill with more Pavilions in two(2) separate panels in underglaze blue, band of large Tobacco leaves decorated on the neck area, and rain and cloud design just below the top rim. There is a one(1) shallow old stained glaze flake chip on the top rim about 1/4" long and 1/8" wide.

Siamese Silver bangle Bracelet with small bells, approximately 2 1/2" diameter for the bracelet, 1/4" diameter for bells, with open hook. No damages.

Three(3) Chinese Spinach color Serpentine Jade Initial "I" Pendants or charm, 5/8" high, 1/4" wide, 1/8" thick, gilded metal mount. No damages.

Four(4) Ivory Napkin Rings, two(2) different sizes, 1 3/8" high and 1 3/4" diameter-larger ones, 1 1/8" high and 1 5/8" diameter-smaller ones. They are in good colors and condition, no damages.

"Tiffany Studios" Gilded Bronze Paper Clip, Art Deco period 1920, 2" x 2 1/4" wide, 1" high, marked "Tiffany Studios, New York, 358, 1805", no damages except some gilding is worn on the corners.

Japanese Blue & White Imari Porcelain deep Serving Dish, Ca. 1920, deep flat bottom dish for serving food, 12" diameter, 2 3/4" high, with underglaze blue decoration of mountain, pine tree and Japanese style house. Wide border of flowers in blue transfer design on inside and outside the rim, transfer blue mark on the bottom. Stained old chip 1/2" wide on the foot rim, and some scratches on top of the dish.

Japanese Blue and White Transfer ware Porcelain Square cut corner deep Platter, 12" square, 1 1/2" high, pine tree, mountain and river design in the center, and two different shade of transfer blue design of trees, foliage and butterflies on the wide border. One shallow flake chip 3/4" wide underneath the rim and some old frits on the corner of the dish, and scratches in the glaze on top of the dish.

Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain covered box or jar with cover, Ca. 1850, 4 1/8" high, 4" wide-widest part, 3 7/8" diameter-top opening, drum shape box, top with raised nail head on the lower part of the box and the top. Overglaze Rose Medallion design inside the cartouches, the rest area is decorated with flowers, leaves and stylized flying bats in pink background enamel. The condition is good except very shallow flake chip the size of 1/8" wide inside the unglazed top rim area.