Victorian Classical sterling silver mustard pot. Made by Charles Thomas Fox & George Fox in London in 1858. Drum-form with straight and inset sides, and open bottom. Cover flat and hinged, and scroll-bracket handle with scallop shell thumb rest. Engraved ornament: On sides, leafing scrollwork, flowers, and eagles, and on cover top round frame (vacant) surrounded by leafing scrollwork. With cobalt glass liner. Fully marked. Condition: Very good...

Lovely Art Nouveau sterling silver picture frame. Oval window in same surround. On front acid-etched ornament in form of fluid flower heads and tendrils between scalloped borders; sides plain. Two charming ball supports. With glass, silk lining, and burgundy velvet back and hinged easel support. For portrait (vertical) display. Fully marked including stamp for IN Deitsch, a New York maker active from ca 1904 to 1915, and no. 118...

Offered is this beautiful, iridescent glass vase, made by Loetz around 1902 - the vase is in their 'Medici' (Phanomen Genre 2/484) decor. Beautiful colors - the base-glass is in their 'Bronce' (bronze) coloration. The vase has four dimples just below the top-rim. It is 4 1/2 inches (11,5 cm) tall and 3 1/8 inches (8 cm) wide at the shoulders. It is in fine condition (there is an insignificant tool-mark that occurred during fire-polishing the rim during fabrication - see fourth picture)...

Rare American sterling silver child's mug with an ornate embossed scene of children parading around the cup. Original internal gold gilding is intact. By Gorham Silver Company, this exquisite baby cup or child's mug is in excellent condition and measures 2.25" high, x 3.25" diameter. Circa 1890-1910. Hallmarked

Victorian Classical sterling silver baby cup. Made by John Bell and Frederick Brasted in London in 1860. Baluster bowl on raised foot; leaf-capped double-scroll handle. Engraved interlaced strapwork frames of which two inset with flowers and two vacant. Gilt-washed interior. Fully marked. Very good condition.

Overall dimensions: H 4 3/4 x W 4 x D 2 3/4 in. Weight: 3.8 troy ounces. #BW475

The octagonal barrel is stamped with the Liege prove mark. The lock and the iron fittings are beautifully engraved. The pistol is 14 inches long. In very good condition. We are shipping internationally; no fire arms permit is required.

Rare complete single bag (small saddlebag or large chanteh) from the Luri-Bakhtiyari tribes of West Persia, last quarter of the 19th Century. This rare weaving measures 19.5" by 17" and is in nearly mint condition, with full pile and complete piled closure system, tassels and original side finishes. All dyes are natural, including a great purple and apricot. Nice flatweave back with patterning in weft wrap technique typical of Luri/Bakhtiyari work.

These 5 ceramic cups and saucers were produced in France by Creil, c.1820. The factory was founded in 1797 and continues today. The Victoria & Albert Museum has examples of Creil cream ware on exhibit. The saucers measure 4 3/4 inches in diameter and 1 1/4 inches deep. They would be a coffee size. The cups are 2 1/4 inches high. They have an ivory hue to the ceramic. They are decorated with factory transfers in black creating a striking contrast...

An attractive antique wine glass with a waisted bucket bowl above a single series air twist stem with a pair of spiral cables. The glass has a conical foot and is 6 1/4 inches tall, with a bowl diameter of 2 5/16 inches and a foot diameter of 2 5/8 inches. There is a very small invisible fill under the foot.

One of a group of very large Ming Dynasty pottery horse riders.

The figure is of a military attendant, wearing a hat and carrying a book or an instrument in his hands. He wears a blue robe with turqoise sleaves. Thick and very beautyful glaze. The unglazed areas are covered with white and black pigmented colors.

Note that the painting is very detailed and the perfectly rendered facial features.

A very large figure, measuring c. 40 x 30 cm...

A colorful Uzbeki velvet Ikat textile fragment in a striking plethora of colors. In good overall condition and mounted on linen. The sight size is 20" by 16" and the overall size is 23 1/2" by 19 1/4".

Purchased in Istanbul in 1996 for a private collection.

NOTES: 1. Ikats are the oldest known patterned textiles in the world...

A very rare set of four earthenware plates by Choisy-le-Roi depicting architectural landmarks in Paris during the Empire period...

Description: This is an attractive French .950 silver and stone-mounted dresser jar, from third quarter 19th century, hallmarked,round, with husk-embossed rims and engine-turned ground, the lid set to center with a faceted blue stone, likely a synthetic sapphire, flanked by two small diamonds, gold-wash interior. Size: This superb jar Measures 4" in diameter. Condition: The box is in good condition, minor age wear. Shipping is FREE within the U.S, items paid with credit card will be...

This porcelain figural group was produced in Denmark in the late 19th century. It is 8 1/2 inches high and 6 1/2 inches wide. The fine hard paste porcelain is expertly modeled with great detail. The group portrays a Colonial couple in splendid attire. At first glance, you might think you were looking at a Meissen or Nymphenburg figural group. The couple is adorned with real porcelain lace ruffles. The lady's hat has tiny ribbons protruding from it. The detail to this piece is exquisite....

Fine Silver Covered Dresser Box, 1795, Germany, with reticulated lid and sides, the sides with garland draperies, with four ram's head sides terminating in hoof feet, now lacking the glass liner. Weight; 12 troy oz. Size; Measurements are H.- 4 7/8 in., W.- 7 1/8 in., D.- 4 1/2 in. Condition Report; Consistent with age.

DESCRIPTION: A very good woven oak-splint basket in lobed buttocks form, used as a field gathering basket or a market basket for goods. This large, late 1800’s to early 1900’s Pennsylvania basket has a sturdy bentwood handle with bentwood-wrapped rims. CONDITION: Very good with minor age-appropriate usage wear and losses. DIMENSIONS: 20” wide x 14" high x 16.5” deep.

Showing the whimsy that exemplifies good American folk art, this watercolor double portrait depicts a young man and woman who are clearly siblings. The artist achieved a starkness by having them in black clothing and not accentuating the details of their garb. In fact, the basic touches of color are only the blue in the girl's eyes and in the sky against which they are posed. Note that neither sitter is gazing directly at the viewer, nor are they looking in the same direction. The combination of...