Painted cast iron horsehead nameplate by Hubley, intended for use on a stable door, probably at a racetrack or horse farm. Two screws are meant to hold an engraved nameplate to the horseshoe. This would make a great name plate on the front door of a home.
Origin: America, c. 1920. Condition: excellent, less than 5% paint loss. Size: 8" x 4" x 3" deep.
Wonderful pair of Hubley cast iron paperweights in the form of African-American children. The little girl wears a yellow jumper over a white blouse and the little boy wears yellow pants and a white shirt. This is the only pair of black memorabilia iron paperweights we’ve seen.
Origin: America, ca 1920. Condition: very good, expected paint wear on high spots. Size: 1-3/8” tall.
Antique Japanese framed abstract print, signed Takeshi Hara (1942-present) in pencil, number 36/60, titled "Strokes 74-1". Hara was born in Nagoya, Japan in 1942 and graduated the Oil Painting Dept. of Tokyo National University of Fine Arts in 1967. He later went on to become a professor in the Dept. of Painting at Tokyo Zokei University until he retired in 2008...
Antique Chinese large porcelain jar, with bright famille rose glaze scenes of several species of birds and flowers, including the mythical Phoenix. Gorgeous colors of blue, green, magenta, red, purple yellow, white, and black. Included is an attractive carved hardwood stand.
Size: (on stand) 14" H (porcelain only) 12.5" H x 9" W
Chinese rose medallion porcelain vase with with 2 dragons. Colors are rich and vibrant. Dating Early Republic it is in excellent condition with just a little expected wear to the gold and measures a little over 6.5 inches high by 3.5" diameter.
Chinese porcelain dish with cobalt blue glaze clouds and puffs of smoke, and red flying dragons along the outside and the inside center. The mark on the bottom reads " Great Qing Jiajing period made".
Size: 1.5" height, 7" diameter
Antique Korean blue and white vase of a wide octagonal form, with underglaze cobalt blue script motifs along the shortened neck. The interior and foot are also glazed in white. Choson Dynasty
Size: 7" W x 6.5" H
Antique Korean Koryo bowl with celadon glaze and tight crackling. Very charming, small size.
Size: 5.5" diameter, 1.25" height
In very nicely cracked light green celadon, it has a large, slightly flared neck, a round base, a motif of clouds and cranes in flight, and lotus flowers at its base. H28.5 cm D13.5 cm.
Antique Korean blue and white porcelain bottle vase, with cobalt blue underglaze motifs, a short neck with fluted rim, and roughly textured foot. Chosun Dynasty circa 1850
Size: 5" W x 7.5" H
Antique Korean Koryo celadon crackle glaze bowl, with a design resembling a lettuce plant inside, and incised line along the inner rim.
Size: 1.5" height, 6.75" diameter
Majolica Faience large Plate, raised Berry and Rose on top of Basket weave design, 10 3/8" diameter, 1 3/8" high, brown spotted design on the creamy color back, some missed glaze spots under the bottom rim.
A pair of Royal Doulton Art Deco vases attributed to designer Bessie Newbery. In perfect condition, these vases are well suited to any home including mid-century modern where they can add a bit of interest. Dates between 1902 -1922 and measures 8 inches high.
Antique Korean blue and white porcelain water dropper in the form of a fish with spiked fins and carved scales and other detail. The piece has two holes, one for air and one for pouring out water for calligraphy.
Dimensions: 3 1/2" x 2 3/4" x 1"
A quite large figural silver betel box worked in repousse depicting a reclining, decorated elephant. Base marked "T90%" and Chinese character mark. Condition: traces of usage, few small nicks. Dimension: 18.5 cm long x 11.5 cm high, weight: 256 g.
A large kitchen storage jar that was made in North Korea. The Jar is an example of Korean folk art, and it has hand painted blue and green designs on a white base. There is brown staining to the exterior and interior surfaces, where the contents (probably soy sauce) bleed into the stoneware. There are two side handles for carrying. The jar measures about 16" high x 12" in diameter, and dates to the late Chosen Dynasty...
This is a Chinese IRON RED PORCELAIN BOWL w Lotus Flower Designs. Circa 1900. Dimensions: 4" tall X 8" diameter in EXCELLENT Condition
This is a finely potted and painted late Qing early republic vase with calligraphy on the side.