Dominican republic, Taino culture, ca 1000-1300 AD. , ca. 1000 to 1300 AD.

An interesting and very rare carved ritual figure with a terrific ancient patina and provenance to an old German Collection. The sculpture was made in a white-cream stone, perhaps fossilized coral(?)

The Three Pointer Zemi stone figure are among the very few items from Taino referenced by Spanish chroniclers of the 15th century...

An extremely rare and charming pottery figure, with colored glaze decoration, of a hyena or jackal. Condition is superb, with no flaws or damage at all. 3 1/4" tall.

A Sterling Silver Repousse' Fruit or Center Bowl, by Jacobi and Jenkins (1894-1908) famed Baltimore Silversmiths. Dimensions; 8/75" in diameter x 3" high; weight; 12.8 Standard/11.7 Troy ounces. Monogram. Excellent condition.

A delightful and very rare Staffordshire ironstone puzzle jug by Elsmore & Forster. The sides are decorated with colorful scenes of a cockfight below the lip, while the sides feature large images of the famed circus clown “Cashmore”. The foot, rim and handle are highlighted with red stripes. The interior has a hidden siphon system that causes the contents to spill when the jug is tipped, unless the pourer covers the small air hole on the inside of the handle...

George V sterling silver sugar caster. Made by Asprey & Co. in London in 1911. Baluster with applied shell-mounted garland. Foot domed with chased leaf and flower border. Cover threaded and domed with ornamental piercing and vasiform finial. Pretty Edwardian Georgian. Fully marked. Excellent condition.

Dimensions: H 8 1/4 x D 3 1/4 in. Heavy weight: 10.5 troy ounces. #BW660

This porcelain cup and saucer was produced in Germany by the Royal Berlin Porcelain Manufactory known as KPM around 1835. The signature is in blue under the glaze. The cup is entitled “Das Konigl: Opernhaus u: Bluchers Stanbild.” Roughly translated it means “The Konigl Opera House at Blucher’s Statue”. The saucer has a diameter of 5 3/4 inches and the cup measures 3 inches tall with a diameter of 3 5/8 inches...

This porcelain dessert stand or tazza was produced in France at Sevres in 1850. It has a cancellation line through the mark. The stand measures 10 ¾ inches in diameter and is 4 ½ inches high. The stand has a slight lip around the edge. It was made in two parts and is bolted together. The central design has colorful, exotic birds in a landscape scene. It is painted with fine detail. The burgundy border is gilded with leaves and ribbons...

Cambodia, 12th-13th century.

A finely cast figure of a Godess, likeley 'Uma', standing in samabhanga, wearing a sampot with a elaborate hems, holding ritual objects in both hands, richly adorned with jewelry. Her strongly featured face with almond-shaped eyes, and full lips, the head surmounted by a large and elaborate pointed crown.

Quite exceptional for the richness of details and the fine cast. With a very attractive green patina with earthern deposits...

A magnificent sterling silver claret spoon by Dominick & Haff. This example is strikingly decorated in a pattern representing three different varieties of chrystanthemums. The decoration appears to be loosely based on Dominick & Haff's "#10" pattern, though this is much more ornate. The area around the flowers is intricately pierced in the rococo style...

A wonderful and very rare pair of female spectators seated on a bench raising arms as if applauding, Magna Grecia, ca. 4th. century BC.

Mouldmade in redish pottery (terracotta) with fine details.

Size: c. 14 cm. tall.

Condition: Superb for the type and completely intact, with uncleaned sediments and patina.

Ex. Old private collection, aquired before 1980.

A superb quality and extremely large for type decorative brass dish or Baptismal dish, as it's also called, Nuremburg, 16th.-17th. century.

With it's highly unusual size of 52 cm. and the fine execution, this dish comes from a very rich family estate. The dish shows a high-born renaissance lady in the center with well executed incised concentrhic decoration at the fan. Lovely deep black patina on the backside.

Size: c. 52 cm...

A rare extremely large brass or bell metal mortar with Dolphin handles, after Dutch model, Dutch or Northern European, c. 1660-1670.

An elegant mortar with concenthric lines and a gothic design with the wide mouth and two dolphin handles applied at the waist. The mortar comes with the original pestle. Such a large size and fine execution mortar for the period, would have been made for a pharmacy.

Size: c. 21 cm...

Absolutely rare and precious - ready to frame to a great collage of Japanese Kimono fashion history: 4 big sheets of hand painted Kimono designs, painted on ricepaper in the late Edo Period/early Meiji Period. Around 1850.

They all are signed by the same artist. Strong and vivid colours.

Great condition with traces of wear and book stiching.

Size of each sheet: ca. 35cm x 42cm

Shipping included

Further information:

Originally, "kimon...

A stunning footed cut glass compote in Hawkes’ “Delft Diamond” pattern. While the pattern is not especially ornate, the deep emerald green color of the blank is amazing. The knopped stem has an elongated airtrap bubble that’s difficult to see because the color of the glass is so rich. The plain round foot is acid-stamped with Hawkes’ trefoil signature, which would suggest a relatively early date.

Origin: America, ca. 1920. Condition: excellent, no chips or cracks, normal frosting...

DESCRIPTION: A large, heavily cast bronze storage vessel (gadur), with brass and silver inlays crafted by the Maranao tribe of the Phillippines. The round body and flared foot are profusely decorated with inlaid floral and geometric designs; the body is topped with an inlaid domed lid and tall spire. From the estate of Asian art collector, Dr. Edward Gerber. CONDITION: This is a fairly early example, dating from the late 1700's to early 1800's, and shows usage wear, some pitting, and a coupl...

Offered is this beautiful amethyst-colored heavy tulip-shaped glass vase, made most likely by Boston & Sandwich (the first picture was taken in natural light while the others were taken with artificial light). The vase is 7 1/2 inches tall and 7 3/4 inches wide at the top. As are common with these old glass vases, there is a chip on the rim (see last picture) and a couple of small base chips. The vase is attributed to Boston & Sandwich due to the color and shape of the vase and because it fluore...

A pair of Napoleon III green-cased cut crystal perfume or cologne bottles by Cristalleries de Saint Louis. The bottle sides are cut in a panel design that is repeated in the tulip-stoppers with knopped stems. The undersides are finished in a diamond-cut pattern. The green is a brilliant dark emerald shade. The bottles are priced as a pair, but are available individually, if desired.

• France, 1850-70.
• Excellent condition; original stoppers; no chips or cracks.
• 6 1/2" tall.

A lovely art glass cabinet vase with cameo decoration in the “Thistle” pattern by Daum. The glass has elegant mottled coloring with dark peach and amber. The rim and foot are enhanced with gilt edging. The bottom of the base is signed in gilt script and bears the cross of Lorraine. This example is finely carved and makes very nice use of the layers of color.

Origin: France, ca. 1900. Condition: excellent, no chips or cracks, very minor wear the gilding along the foot and rim. Size: 4...