Constructed of hand hammered brass, and fastened together with metal pegs, this vase is hexagon in shape, with wide lip and base.
It measures 8" high, 5 7/8" across at widest point, and the base is 4 1/8" across.
Signed on the base with a conjoined W W mark, with another line that could be an F.
The bottom of the interior of the vase has a thin layer of cement to keep it from tipping.
The entire surface is hammered, then additional embossing is added, most linear, with leaf shaped designs ri...
Antique Chinese bronze dragon's head. Most likely this dragon was part of a very large bronze piece and acted as a handle or finial. Wide, toothy mouth and single horn. Mounted on custom metal stand.
Age: 19th century
Dimensions (including stand): 9" high x 9" long x 4" wide
ALABASTER COSMETIC VASE WITH A BRONZE APPLICATOR
CANAANITE, Middle Bronze Age: 1850 – 1550 B.C...
Antique Tibetan trunk with black and red lacquer, hand painted imagery of butterflies and flowers. The interior is very roomy with a round locking front. The base is carved with panels depicting flowers.
Size: 29.25" H, 41.5" W, 26.5" D
NATIONAL WATCH Co.
Elgin, Ill. 1864 – 1874
Waltham W.Co. directors Learning from the errors in production and design, formed the National Watch Co. and the goal was to provide a reasonably priced accurate and easily serviced watch (in the field) that would be available for use in the expansion to the Wild West.
The company was 1st formed in 1864 by officers of the earlier Waltham Watch Co. Some of these Waltham organizers were P.S. Bartlett, D.G...
Antique Japanese tetsubin (pot for heating water for tea). Made of iron in round form and decorated with raised bats. The lid is made of bronze and signed on the underside.
Age: Meiji Period (1868-1912)
Dimensions: 8 1/2" high (including handle) x 6" wide x 5" wide
A Japanese Lobed-shaped bronze vase with dark brown patina with flowers and leaves in high relief with a sparrow clinging to a branch.
Signed Genryusai Seiya under the base.
Origin: Japan
Period: Meiji late 19th cent.
Dimensions: 32 x 17 x 17 cm.
Conservation status: Very Good
A superb and early Dr. Wall Worcester sauce boat, of cos lettuce leaf form. This uncommon example is leaf molded, has a looped stem handle, and is decorated inside and out with scattered flower sprigs and insects, finished with raised fruit near the handle juncture. A similar example is shown in S. Spero and J. Sandon, "Worcester Porcelain 1751-1790, The Zorensky Collection", 1996, p. 120, no. 88...
CLYCINE Watch Co. Ladies 18k WHITE GOLD DIAMOND BRACELET 1923. 14.5mm width, 30mm in length, and 12mm thick. The original 30-hour winding movement is signed: CLYCINE Watch Co., Seventeen, 17 Jewels, Swiss. Clean, running. Very scarce and full length. THIS IS A FINE COLLECTIBLE. DON'T INVEST IN THE STOCK MARKET, BITCOIN, BONDS. BUY HARD ASSETS, SOMETHING PROVEN IN TIME...
A 6 inch diameter signed Galle bowl on which the rim is rolled inward to give the bowl 3 lobes.. The dark red overlay of fuschia blossoms and leaves is laid on a nearly colorless ground with a satin finish. The bowl is 3 inches deep and has a ground pontil.
FREDONIA WATCH CO.
Fredonia, New York
1881-1885
Chronology of the Development of Fredonia:
Independent Watch Co. 1875 – 1881
Fredonia Watch Co. 1881 – 1885
Peoria Watch Co. 1885 - 1889
The company sold the finished movements acquired from the Independent Watch Co. Those movements had been made by other companies. The Fredonia Watch Company was sold to the Peoria Watch Co...
Antique pair of bronze candlesticks in the form of two young Chinese boys. Dressed in traditional formal Chinese robes, the children each hold an elaborate two tiered candlestick in the form of porcelain bowls. One boy holds a fan while the other holds the corner of his robe. Elegant and detailed.
Age: 19th century
Dimensions: 9 1/4" high x 6" wide
This is a rare Meiji period Japanese tree bark cloisonné jar. It is cloisonné design over ceramic body which was made to look like tree bark. It is 7” tall and 5 ½” at its widest part. It has a flower, bird and butterfly design over its brown body. It is in great condition, a little color rubbed off of the rim and base.
Antique Korean bojagi, wrapping cloth made of silk. This type of bojagi is specifically called min-bo or chogak bo since it is made of a patchwork of silk scraps. Bojagi is a long standing Korean tradition used to cover and/or carry a multitude of things from household items to precious ritual objects. This bojagi is sewn with a deep red and white pinwheel pattern in the center framed in a bright pink. The other colors used range from deep purple, light green and white...
A beautiful AESTHETIC MOVEMENT PLANT STAND, CIRCA 1880 measuring 34” tall the the round top, in oak wood, 12.5” QUILLEN ESTATE
A lovely jar of Jizhou ware. PERIOD : Southern Song Dynasty (12-13th Century). MEASUREMENT : 10.5 cm wide, 5 cm height. CONDITION : excellent, no chips, cracks, hairlines and free from restorations.
A fire polished early Galle vase of orange florals on a colorless ground. Th \e top of the vase has a tricorner rim. The 3 3/4 inch tall vase is engraved with a mark used during the period from 1890 to 1894.
Diameter approximately 20 cm. There are some crack glazes. No hairline and no repair. In good condition.