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This fine example of Regency artisanship features sarcophagus style profile and structure with pyramid shaped lid, matching rich rosewood with with decorative inlaid brass scroll work on the lid, the custom round mixing bowl frame, and the twin brass inlaid tea box lids inside. The original cut crystal mixing bowl in the center is rare indeed. The inside of the lid boasts original red velvet signifying noble stature. The "tea chest" or "caddy", which became popular later, derives from the Malay ...

Bring the grace and elegance of the equine world into your home with this striking large Brazilian bronze sculpture of horse by outstanding Brazilian sculptor Andre Nogucira. Piece is signed “A. T. Nogucira” (see photo). Dimensions: 18” h. X 17.5” l. X 6” d. Similar quality yet smaller bronze equine sculptures command significant prices including the 11” X 9” “Foal” by Lee Lester (sculpturecollector.com) for sale at $4,000. Own this fine piece for a great value.

1940s 18k Rolex Men's Oyster Vintage Wrist Watch. Triple signed Rolex - face, case, movement. 17 rubis movement.

"Chameau" (Camel), bronze sculpture signed by Antoine-Louis Barye (1795 - 1875). Bayre famous French sculptor of animals, created a number commissions for the French Royal Court. He was Director of Casts and Models in the Louvre and Master of Zoological Drawing in the Musee d'Histore Naturelle (students included Auguste Rodin) and received many honors including Officer in the Legion d'Honneur, first presidency of the Central Union of Beaux Arts, Grand Medal at the Exposition Universelle in Pa...

Charming pair of vintage metal adjustable ice skates to be a-fixed to shoes, feature clover design - approximately 13.5" long.

Artistically crafted sterling silver and turquoise earrings display flowers and leaves. Stamped sterling and signed by the artist "A M" and "M 1". Dimensions: 1" X .75".

Antique leather British soldier's ten compartment bandoleer with brass buckle from the time of the Boer War. Note two fastening tabs missing, one replaced and one broken (perhaps from seeing so much action/use). Four feet long by 4 inches high.

19th Century Chinese rosewood cabinet features two exquisite fine carved five clawed dragons. Dimensions: 25.2" High X 17.75" wide X 9.13" Deep.

This striking 19th Century French mantel clock retailed by Simpson and Fricker, has the highly respected, rare precision French Morbier movement. Its movement displays 19th Century large fine French barrels and rare parallel pendulum technology. Eight day movement strikes on the hour and half hour. Keeps excellent time and has been recently cleaned by a Master clockmaker. Circa 1890s. Dimensions: 19" h. X 12" w. X 8.5" d.

"A Tranquil Afternoon" oil on canvas - a beautiful iconic Laguna Beach seascape, signed by Roy M. Ropp (1888 - 1974) lower right and verso. Size: 24" X 34". Ropp came from Kansas to Laguna Beach in the early 1920s during its zenith in art talent. A town leader he created the world famous Pageant of the Masters and Festival of the Arts of Laguna Beach, California.

This rare museum quality custom master-crafted Aesthetic Movement dining cane chairs were designed by Louis Sullivan, one of the most famous architects who's innovations help create the realization of the Aesthetic Movement in American. The provenance of this piece goes back to the Sullivan Estate. Potential buyers are encouraged to register and receive supporting provenance information. Two original matching oak and cane arm chairs and 12 oak and cane side chairs are actually part of a set whic...

Museum Quality 18th Century handcrafted artistic hand chased copper ewer with bronze handle and "cushina" top made in the mountain region of Kashmir. Circa 1780s. The beautifully crafted floral arabesque dense classic repousse patterns are of the highest Master Artisan quality. this piece wass featured in the Kashmir Exhibition at the Asia Art Museum in New York and is pictured in the definitive Kashmir Art Reference Book "The Arts of Kashmir". An 18th Century Kashmire copper ewer sold at Chr...

Striking 19th Century English rosewood inlaid grand piano signed "John Brinsmead & Sons London". Dimensions: 82" deep X 57" wide X 40" high. Condition: Piece is in excellent condition. Pedal harp and sheet music stand are present and currently detached.

This all original fully functional cast iron coffee grinder was made by the premier maker, the Enterprise Manufacturing Co. of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Its rare and exceptional condition includes all original outstanding red paint, decals, base and drawer with porcelain knob. (see photos). You will not find an all original grinder of this quality in this unparalleled condition anywhere. This is a special opportunity indeed. Cast signed: ENTERPRISE MFG. CO. PHILADELPHIA USA PAT. OCT 21, 73...

Striking eight legged antique Chinese rosewood barrel stool with exquisitely fine mother of pearl inlay depicting flowers and song birds. Dimensions: 17.75" high X 14.25" diameter.

You will not find anywhere such a genuine authentic signed 19th Century Kyoto Satsuma piece of this enormous size (almost 4 feet high - 46 1/2" on its matching stand and 15" diameter) or this remarkable artisan quality and outstanding condition. This museum grade vase is the finest example of Meiji Period Kyoto Satsuma excellence and artisanship. This treasure depicts Samurai knights, a handsome hero accompanied by his sensei and a benevolent female angel as he moves forward to meet other Samu...

Striking intuitive expressive birds eye view concept painting "al di sopra della lotta" (Above The Struggle") Large oil on canvas, signed and dated lower right by Guido Antonio. Circa 1961. Dimensions: Dimensions: 71" X 56". Strong demand is demonstrated by sale prices including (adjusted for size $15,904) for the smaller, less complex, lesser executed "Relazione Uom-Spazio" Lot # 1147 sold at Tejon, Paris on October 21st, 2007.

Unmatched museum quality execution in the finest painting of Royal family, bird, butterfly and nature motif in this rare signed lidded remarkable Meiji Period Kutani bottle vase. Kutani ware was originally produced around 1655 when the Maeda clan wanted to compete with Kyoto's thriving ceramics trade. The history of Kutani ware is rich and complex. Kutani ceramics have their origin in a small remote village in the mountains (Kutani means 9 valleys) of the Ishikawa Prefecture. The main city, K...