All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Ceramics : German : Porcelain : Pre 1837 VR item #820990 (stock #D249)
This set of 6 porcelain plates was produced in Germany by the Royal Berlin Manufactory between 1830 and 1840. They have a diameter of 8 3/4 inches. The plates have a reticulated rim with molded flowers and decoration in the porcelain. Each plate is hand painted with a Watteau scene depicting lovers in landscape settings. The painting is very fine, with minute detail and vivid colors. The quality of the workmanship is similar to that of Meissen...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Furniture : Pre 1900 item #820369 (stock #JNJtrunk)
June Hastings
$3,000.00
A beautiful and very functional pair of black lacquer wooden cabinets with detailed court scenes. The cabinets can be stacked as pictured or positioned separately and perhaps placed under windows. As separately standing pieces, they can be used for extra seating with the simple addition of a few throw pillows or cushions. They can also be positioned back to back to serve as a large coffee table. The cabinets’ interiors are painted red and there is a red flower painted on each side...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Folk Art : Pre 1900 item #820312 (stock #TC239)
This antique pair of wooden spoons were hand carved and delicately shaped. The handles are deeply arched and the ends are painted with a gilded paint. They were heavily covered with a clear lacquer finish.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Americas : American Indian : Pre 1920 item #820071 (stock #SP04)
Alan Kessler Gallery
Price on Request
Unusual Snake Letter Opener c.1920-30. 5 7/8" L, excellent condition, minor wear from usage. Sterling. Price on request
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Americas : American Indian : Pre 1920 item #820070 (stock #SP03)
Alan Kessler Gallery
Price on Request
Navajo Cast Woman letter opener c.1920-30 5" L. Excellent condition, showing usage. Coin silver. Price on request.
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Ceramics : English : Porcelain : Pre 1900 item #819962 (stock #D244)
This set of 12 porcelain plates were produced in England by Mintons in 1895. The plates bear the date cipher for that year. They have a diameter of 9 inches. They are made of fine, white bone china. The rims have fan shaped molded edges that create a scalloped border. In addition, pieced work is used to accent the decoration, giving the borders a lacy appearance. The plates are decorated with a factory transfer of pink chrysanthemums that spill across the center of each one...
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Glass : Bohemian : Pre 1837 VR item #819332 (stock #D241)
This crystal beaker or cup with silver lid was produced in Eastern Europe in 1810. There is a date engraved on the glass. We do not know who the maker was. It is 5 1/2 inches high and the diameter of the opening is 3 1/4 inches. The beaker is hand blown and cut from fine crystal. There are panels which are cut out and polished like cabochon jewels, each having engraved subject matter. These engravings are symbolic...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pottery : Pre AD 1000 item #819309 (stock #C6435)
Very rare Chinese pottery crouching court man with amber glaze.

Age: China, Tang Dynasty, A.D. 618 - 907
Measurement: Height 12 C.M. / Width 6.3 C.M.
Condition: Well-preserved old burial condition overall with some amount of soil adherings (some abrasions and wearings on the piece due to the long burial time underground). Please refer to the enlargement photos for more details.
Shipment: Worldwide shipping from Bangkok, Thailand at actual cost...

All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Scholar Art : Pre 1920 item #819192 (stock #1081)
Bamboo Grove
$2000.00
This very well carved brush holder is an early 20th century product. On one side, it depicts six children playing with fire crackers during New Year; on the other side there is a big red character “Fu,” good luck. There are mountain and river scenes on the bottom inside and outside. It is almost 5” high, 4” wide and 3 ½” thick. It is in great condition aside from some old cracks.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Earthenware : Pre 1900 item #818868 (stock #R225)
Japanese Art Site
$2,800.00
A beautiful Satsuma vase by Kinkozan, the foremost artist of the 'Golden Age' of Satsuma during the Meiji Period. In ovoid form with gorgeous relief butterfly and flower designs and a central band with floral rosettes on black. Kinkozan mark on base. Height: 12.5 inches, 31.5 cm; Circumference: 25 inches, 63.5 cm.
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Ceramics : French : Porcelain : Pre 1900 item #818725 (stock #D236)
This set of 6 porcelain pot de crèmes, or hot chocolate cups, was produced in France before 1870. They are unmarked as much of Paris porcelain is. They are 4 1/2 inches high and have a diameter of 2 3/4 inches. The lids have a flower bud molded into the porcelain which serves as the finial. They are made of fine hard paste porcelain. They are hand painted with tiny flower sprigs and one larger flower on the front of the cup. Each cup has a different flower...
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Coin : Pre 1837 VR item #818478 (stock #40C47 818)
Early American coin silver chamberstick, probably upstate New York, Albany area. Circa: 1800-1820. This heavy chamberstick bears unidentified pseudo-hallmarks on the foot ring that are listed in J.R. McGrew's book on maker's marks as probably upstate New York. Missing the snuffer & some minor blemishes. The heavy silver nut on the base is over an iron nut, which is probably a later replacement. Size: 6" x 5 1/8" diameter x 3" ht.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Folk Art : Pre 1900 item #818353 (stock #TC238)
During the Qing Dynasty, hair combs like this were commonly used. The structure is bone and the tines are of wood. A few tines have gone missing with age and use. The comb is about 5 inches x 2 inches.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Porcelain : Pre 1900 item #817930 (stock #3380)
Bamboo Grove
$475.00
This early 19th century Japanese Imari vase is 10 ½ inches high and 4 ½ inches on the widest part. The top of the vase had been cut and polished. Two peony blossoms were painted over the lower part. Three small circles on the upper were painted pine, plum blossom and bamboo. It has a green “Fuku – Happiness” mark on the bottom. Aside from some faded color due to its age, it is in great condition.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Porcelain : Pre 1900 item #817927 (stock #3379)
Bamboo Grove
$950.00
This mid. 19th century Japanese Imari (Aka-e) vase is almost 10 ½” high and 4 ¾” on widest part. There are two sections; one depicts a painted phoenix, butterfly and maple tree, the other depicts a geisha holding an umbrella standing in front of iris and hanging flowers. The rest of the vase is decorated with floral and textile designs. It is in perfect condition.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Porcelain : Pre 1900 item #817917 (stock #3377)
Bamboo Grove
$450.00
This late19th Century Japanese Imari (Aka-e) vase is 7 ½” high and 3 ¾” at its widest part. It depicts cherry blossoms and orchids in two sections, fruit (peach or persimmon) and some unknown flowers are painted on the rest of body. There are three small butterflies painted on the rim. Aside from a few blisters and smudged color due to firing, it is in excellent condition.
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Glass : Bohemian : Pre 1900 item #817815 (stock #g1218)
A sentimental Bohemian souvenir or memento flashed red glass mug, with a nicely curved handle. Etched with flowers and the saying "To My Son." In superb condition, standing 4 1/8 inches tall, with a diameter of 2 3/8 inches.

This glass is a companion piece to g1217, identical except for the floral arrangement on top of the cartouche surrounding the saying.

All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Glass : Bohemian : Pre 1900 item #817808 (stock #g1217)
A sentimental Bohemian souvenir or memento flashed red glass mug, with a nicely curved handle. Etched with flowers and the saying "Remember Me." In superb condition, standing 4 1/8 inches tall, with a diameter of 2 3/8 inches.

This glass is a companion piece to g1218, identical except for the floral arrangement on top of the cartouche surrounding the saying.