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A mariner's dream, this beautifully crafted antique Victorian copper weathervane is fashioned in the shape of a sailing ship. The master artisanship is revealed in the detailed lined sails and the shape of the vessel. The ship's prow originally had a wood prow sprit extending beyond the copper sprit. There is a small piece of wood inside the copper sprit from the original. The weathervane includes directional North, South, East and West indicators under the ship. Set screws in this piece ar...

Extremely rare pair of finely chased evocative Victorian blue whale tusk napkin rings - feature woman figure and mermaid figure crafted by sailors. Circa late 1820s - 1850s. Dimensions: 3.5" X 3.25" each.

This Beautifully decorated 19th Century Tokugawa Period antique Japanese gilt lacquer Kyodan noble bride’s vanity case and stand features the groom’s family crest (see photos). Circa 1860s. Dimensions: box 11.25” X 11.25” X 11.25” - base 11.25” X 11.25 X 3” - top stand 15” X 2.5” X .5”.

"Woman with Maze" Bon A Tirer first of lithograph signed and dated 1986 by Rudolph Carl GORMAN (1932-2005). Dimensions: 25" X 36". Gorman was legendary for his drawings, paintings and sculptures of colorful, blanketed, generously sized Native American women from his Arizona homeland.

"Mother and Child" Marble sculpture, signed and dated by William Zorach (1887 - 1966). Circa 1956. Dimensions: 11.5" long X 9.5" high X 7" deep (not including the stand). Originally from Lithuania, Zorach came to the U. S. and studied at National Academy of Design and later at La Pallete in Paris. Known for his unique interaction with the sculpture's medium, his work his can be found in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Museum of Modern Art, the Whitney Museum of American Art, the Art Ins...

Bring a true piece of history and remarkable Master artisanship into your home with this early 18th Century French overdoor crest architectural element. From a Chateau in Nimes, France, this beautifully hand carved piece crafted by a master artisan with unique deeply three dimensional remarkable scrolling and a unique pair of expressive dynamic Wind God motifs to protect your home. Grand piece - 20% larger than most. Dimensions: 43" wide X 14" high X 4" deep. Don't confuse this piece with late...

Pair of beautifully crafted and skillfully chased 19th Century French Gilt Bronze Dragon Candelabras. Dimensions: 7" tall X 9" long X 4" wide each. Circa 1893.

Finely crafted American Victorian walnut stand with marble top. Circa 1890. 30" h. X 19" diameter

Strikingly executed fine silver museum quality 18th Century Ottoman bridal headdress features outstanding master artisan repousse chasing and 52 coins. The period coins include mostly attrib. 17th - 18th Century silver Ottoman coins, likely including Gurush, Yirmilik, and Paras as well as a rare 17th - 18th Century Holy Roman Empire (Prussian/Austrian) (neighboring empire to the Ottomans) - Groschen silver coin. Dimensions: approx. 6" diameter. The one Austrian coin may be worth $100 alone.

Deep and finely worked chasing decorate this special Japanese Meiji bronze jardiniere. Features ornately detailed carved dragon head handles as well as motifs of mythical phoenix birds of good fortune and connection the creative force of Earth and Nature. Dimensions: 10" h. X 16" w. X 12" d.

"Saloon" watercolor on paper, signed ane dated 1946 by Hugo Robus (1885 - 1964) lower left. Dimensions: 825" X 10.25". Robus, a painter and sculptor, a leader in Modern Art and Cubism, studied at the Clevland School of Art, National Academy of Design in Kansas and the Academie de la Grande Chaumiere, Paris. Robus similar painting works have sold for over $47,000.

Sans titre (Right Faces) limited edition (70) embossed lithograph, Signed and dated 1965 Roy Dean De Forest  (1930 - 2007) , numbered 33/70. Dimensions: 22" X 29". Born in Nebraska, this maverick California artist, who has been a professor at the University of California at Davis, displays his own refreshing independent approach and irreverence for convention in this work. De Forest's works are highly respected and valued by the Art community commanding prices above $35,000.

Antique leather book "Illusions" Balzac in French 1876 6.5" X 4.5"

A matched pair of outstandingly crafted hand carved solid rosewood American Victorian arm chairs with suede diamond tuft upholstery and brass casters. The angled back legs, a feature only the finest artisan furniture makers were able to achieve, imbues these pieces with outstanding strength, comfort and grace. Circa 1875. h. 38" X w. 26" X d. 33" each. - Seat height 16.5" - Seat interior width 21".

Antique Chinese carved jade sculpture of a child crawling. One inch.

19th Century antique leather trunk features extensive riveted design including crown and flowers, hand chased iron fittings, handles and crown lock over a wood skeleton - zinc lined. Circa 1830s. Dimensions: 42" w. X 19" h. X 23" d.

Own this strikingly handsome 19th Century antique French champleve crystal regulator clock which features beveled glass front door, French time and strike two train movement - signed “L. Brocot” (see photo), exquisite champleve and brass case and original rare matching champleve mercury pendulum. This clock runs great, keeps good time and has been cleaned and gone over by a Master Clock-Maker. This stellar example of fine French clock-making features the famous and ingenious Brocot escapeme...

Art deco style Hamilton 14 karat gold filled wrist watch with 17 jewel movement. This fine rare piece is hallmarked 14K Gold and stamped Hamilton W Co. with case serial number S356896 on the inside of the back of the case. The model 980 movement is hallmarked Hamilton U.S.A. engraved 17 jewels with serial number G137204. Gold toned face. Circa 1940s. Runs great - keeps good time. Includes new brown leather band. Dimensions: 22mm wide. 38 mm long.