Gorgeous Austrian malachite glass perfume bottle of the late 19th or early 20th century with a design of cherubs in high relief. Made of glass to simulate malachite, it has subtle shades of color ranging from a pale green, to an almost black green. The intricate motif is of Cupid and cherubs surrounded by leaves and flowers, with the stopper displaying a basket of flowers. Very attractive piece with excellent relief design.

Condition: Fine. No chips or cracks.

Size: Height- 6.5 inches. Width: 3 ¾ inches.

This is a quite rare 18th C. Bilston Battersea enamel patch, or snuff, box. Enamel on copper and with different hand painted flowers on all sides. The bottom is also decorated with a bee, or fly. This charming little box has gilded metal fittings.

Condition: Some wear to the bottom four corners due to age. Enamel hairline crack on the top and inside, and age discoloration to the metal. For a piece of this type, the box is in remarkably good shape for its age. Colors are bright and clear.

Size: 2 3/8 X 1 7/8 X 1 inch.

This is a lovely Royal Staffordshire saluting Kewpie doll with the Vancouver coat of arms on his chest, and the legend, “ One of the Bhoys”, on the base. This particular coat of arms came into being in 1909, and given the salute, the piece was quite likely a wartime souvenir. The doll is white china with painted googly eyes, a pointed top knot, and the unusual saluting arm. The coat of arms crest is handpainted in various colors, and the registration mark on the base dates the piece to 1918.

Condition: Fine. No cracks or chips.

Size: Height- 6 3/8 inches.

This is a quite rare, and unusual, early 19th century six panel handpainted bracelet with a different bird in each panel. I have been purchasing and collecting antique and vintage jewelry for thirty years, and have not come across a bracelet like this before. Each of the handpainted birds is set in a silver surround with a beveled glass front, linked together, and fastened with a box clasp. The image detail is excellent, and each panel is unique. It appears as if the birds are from different countries, as one is a parrot, one a peacock, and another a waxwing. It is impossible to tell what the birds are painted on, but it doesn't appear to be paper. Possibly ivory. This is truly a collectors piece.

Condition: Glass has some minor surface wear under magnification. One bird has been professionally re handpainted. Colors are delicate, but vibrant.

Size: Length- 7 inches. Largest panel -height 1 3/8 inches, width 1 inch.

An unusual cherub design mourning locket of gutta percha, or vulcanite. Surround is a black lacquered metal with a ball design around the circumference. The center shows an image of a sweet cherub in quite high relief, holding what appear to be grapes. There is a small relief grip on the edge, which enables the locket to be opened. Back is beveled glass, and at present holds an old photograph, but could hold a locket of hair or a miniature. The piece has its original bale and silk grosrain ribbon.

Condition: Some color loss to the metal, and the ribbon a bit frail.

Size: Locket- 1 3/8 X 1 inch. (not counting bale). Ribbon- 10 ¾ inches top to bottom

This lovely antique porcelain ink well is designed to resemble ivory, and is completely covered with Japanese figures and scenes. Each side is in relief with a different scene of samurai, as well as a crane in flight. The scenes are very elaborate, and different from each other, with each fitting beautifully into each panel. The same applies to the top, where the design works in the round. The overall shape is square with tapered corners, and the piece has a metal collar and hinge. Bottom has a hole, but the inkwell insert is missing. Color of the porcelain has made to resemble that of ancient ivory. No markings, and I am not aware of the maker, but I do know that this is a magnificent porcelain item.

Condition: Fine. No cracks or chips. Hinge works perfectly. Insert missing as previously noted.

Size: Height- 4 ½ inches. Each side 2 ½ inches.

This is a very interesting needlework piece done in a tent stitch in wools and silks, and showing a scene of a sailor returning from sea to see his wife and child. He is holding a staff, with his ship in the background, and at his side is a wonderful stumpwork dog in browns and cream colors.
The needlework scene is done on fine mesh and is typical of these earlier pieces, in that the background is left unstitched. A very lovely piece.

Very nice. A few minor age spots and a couple of stitches missing. Colors, and quality, excellent.

Size: 19.5 X 13 inches. Framed: 23 X 16.5 inches

This is a very interesting purse – tested silver, with a very intricate filigree top inset with several amethyst paste stones. Body is a silver mesh design with five small drop beads along the bottom. The ornate top opens to reveal a sovereign, or coin holder, and there is another layer that can be opened to show a mirror as well. Medium length chain to loop over a wrist.

Condition: Mirror is somewhat tarnished. Couple of mesh links are unattached, but are difficult to spot and don’t detract from the appearance.

Size: Top- 2 ¾ X 2 ¼ inches. Height: 9 inches including chain. Mesh purse: 4.5 inches.

This is a lovely Regency ormolu watch hutch with a heavy veined marble base. The ormolu scrolled design shows a spiraling snake, a bird, and stylized leaves. The watch holder section is covered with red velvet, and there is a hook to hang a watch from. Very interesting design and a lovely display item, either with or without a watch. Colors and design work are exceptional.

Condition: Fine. There is a small chip to the marble base at the back rear corner.

Size: height- 7 1/8 inches, width- 5 inches, depth- 2 ¾ inches.

This is truly a masterpiece of Japanese lacquer. Cannot find a signature on the piece, but the workmanship must be distinctive to experts in the field. The design is of a stylized water scene with various branches and blossoms in variegated gold and gray colors. There are five medallions, or mons, on the body, as well as two on the lid.
The interior is a rich red lacquer color, and there was originally a small oval label on the bottom, which said c. 1750, but has come off over time leaving a small darker patch. Ewer stands on three feet. Exquisite workmanship and colors.

Condition: Tiny area of professional restoration on the red lacquer inside lip of the spout. A few minor lacquer loss areas, but overall in very good condition.

Size: height- 4.5 inches. diameter – 4 inches. diameter including spout – 6 inches,

A beautiful antique, Faberge style, guilloche enamel table clock with bronze scrolled bows and tassel highlights on the face. The guilloche enamel is a rich lavender color and is framed with a decorative silver gilt edge. The clock has a white enamel face with fancy hands, and the back is made of rich rosewood with matching stand.
On one side of the frame are the numbers 13327, and on the other side are touchmarks. One may be an eagle’s head, and the other is indistinct. The piece is probably French, but is very much in the Faberge style. Definitely antique, C.1890. Wonderful rich colors, and magnificent enamel work.

Condition: Fine, and in working condition.

Size: Clock- diameter 1 ½ inches. Frame- 5 ¼ X 4 inches.

This rare Samson & Mordan Owl Retractable Pencil is a very unusual piece. The design is of a detailed silver owl with large opalescent glass eyes. When the top ring is pulled up, a pencil slides out of the body at the bottom. The owl is beautifully engraved and very realistic in appearance. The piece is marked S. Mordan & Co., and has been tested sterling. Could be worn as a pendant, or charm, as the piece is very attractive.

Condition: Fine. Retracting mechanism works well, but the pin to extrude the lead is not working. Tiny rub on one glass eye, but does not detract in any way. Rich color to the silver.

Size: Closed- 1 ¼ inches. Open- 2 ¼ inches.