An antique Japanese Sendai Tansu (kimono chest) made of Keyaki (Zelkova) and Sugi (Cryptomeria) woods. Original natural Urushi lacquer and hand forged iron hardware including the stylized Mokko handles. A vine arabesque design surrounds the family crest on each of the lock plates.
Age: Meiji Period (1880-1890)
Dimensions: 47" Wide by 33 3/4" High by 17" Deep
A beautiful Spanish 17th Century faience vase decoration of a sunburst measuring about 11” in height
Delightful English Very early Sheffield tea pot with basket and stand circa 1790-1810, 15” high
DESCRIPTION: A handsome set of six Spanish Renaissance carved walnut and leather dining chairs, 19th c., the rectangular leather backs over rectangular leather seats with large bronze floret tack trim, on square legs joined by stretchers with hand carved circular florets. CONDITION: Condition is consistent with age and use. The wood is in good condition with minor scuffs and nicks. The leather upholstery has some mild cracking and some wear at the edges...
Armor Decoration French 18th Century Majolica signed “St. Clément” Plates unusual size pair measuring 9.75”.
Majolica is a soft paste earthenware clay that is tin glazed and fired, resulting in a blank, opaque surface on which artists could paint intricate designs in rich colors.
A beautiful and attractive pair of Argentine Silver Art Nouveau Candelabra measuring 15” in height and 10.5” depth
A magnificent Chinese Export reticulated porcelain Chestnut Basket and Undertray. The basket with upswept twined handles in Gold leaf enamels, Decorated in sepia and other deep tones with borders are fruiting grape clusters and floral sprays to the circular cartouche and central Rondell of undertray. Measuring Basket 10.5”x7”, Undertray 11”x7.5”
Extremely beautiful and rare probably made for the Prussian market
A beautiful pair of English Charles II c1660 period tall cane back and bottom side chairs in walnut measuring 45” tall, 19” wide, 16” deep
Very rare Russian Czar Peter The Great era heavy Brass candlestick delicate style signed “Tula” in Rocco design form measuring 13” tall.
Brass from Russian dating from the 17th Century is very rare since most item were melted for weapons. This piece is in exceptional condition
A pair of Chinese bronze lamps each four sided lamp base with 96 characters in Chinese from the Republic Period Dome in the Tang Dynasty taste. Each vase measuring 15” tall and with harp 28”
Late 19th century zitan chair featuring a serpentine top rail above an open back with a square tablet incised with two archaic vases on a stand within scrolls over a cleated seat on square legs and stretchers. Wear consistent with age and use. Very good condition. Measures 21.5ʺW × 16.5ʺD × 40.5ʺH
A rare Russian Art Nouveau copper amphora shaped urn or water pitcher with applied copper work done with decorative riveting measuring 15” height and 8” width
An antique Japanese single section Todana Tansu (display chest) made of HInoki (Cypress) and Sugi (Cryptomeria) woods. Features 4 sliding doors to upper storage area and 2 sliding doors to main display area. Replaced glass panels offer a view of the items on display. Side slats provide strength, support and visual design.
Age: Meiji period: 1890-1900)
Dimensions: 53 3/4" Wide by 34 1/4" High by 19 1/2" Deep
A fine and rare Pennsylvania Dutch Amish folk art candle box carved from a single piece of yellow pine (no joining at all). The interior hollowed and the interior sides hand planed. One side with bas relief carved hex motifs. The other side with the initials, IF and IB (if read left to right, though not sure of the intended order), likely of a married couple and with other carved and incised adornment including hearts. Fitted, sliding top (the only exception to it being wholly one piece)...
An antique Todana Tansu (storage chest) made of Hinoki (Cypress) wood. All original hand forged iron hardware including the Warabite handles and the decorative sliding door pulls. A Keyaki (Zelkova) freeze borders the base with a hand carved rope design. Side slats for strength and support on each side. Trapezoid Keyaki door runners to prevent wear to doors when slid...
Japanese Meiji Period Massive Serving Platter 18 1/2 x 16 1/4” Circa 1870
A classical mahogany card table. Hepplewhite manner square tapered legs and wood inlaid fine lines and decoration. Probably American Federal and likely mid Atlantic to Southern. Acquired in Virginia. Ca 1800. Good, conserved condition. Height 28 inches, width 35 inches, depth 17 3/4 inches.
A rare Chinese Han Dynasty (220bc-220ad) amphora form vase in glazed pottery, with beautiful patina measuring 16” height and 9 “ width