A Pair of rare TIBETAN Gilt Bronze Foo Dogs, (aka Lions) made as matching decorative pair both male and female incense burners measuring 9” in height and 12” length. From the Late eighteenth or Earl nineteenth century.
Chinese guardian lions, or imperial guardian lions, are a traditional Chinese architectural ornament, but the origins lie deep in much older Indian Buddhist traditions. Typically made of stone, they are also known as stone lions or shishi (石獅; shíshī)...
A pair of Italian early 20th century alabaster Urn form table lamps. Each measuring about 16” in height with removable lids. The alabaster with natural veining., carved with beautiful floral motifs.
A very fine Dutch Delftware vase as a table lamp.
FRENCH LOUIS XVI CARVED WALNUT SOFA 67 inches length ,36 inches at the back, 15 inches seat height
Two small different shaped photo frames. Made of steel with gold damascene. The larger in the Moorish style with arabesques in the shape of a mihrab, the small one in oval form, backsides gilt. Condition: few traces of usage, the oval one without glass. Dimension: c. 13.8 x 7.8 cm and 8.4 x 6.4 cm.
A tortoise shell and sterling silver inlay cigarette box, the interior cedar wood. The underline of the text with makers mark for Saunders & Shepherd (the firm founded in 1869 and still working), town mark for their Chester branch and L for 1894. Measures "4 / 10.3 cm x "4 / 10 x "2/ 5 cm. Condition: slight warping to the corners of the lid (cf. pics).
MATCHED PAIR OF FRENCH LOUIS XVI BRONZE ANDIRONS IN THE FORM OF PUTTI, the pair measuring 17” in height and 18” in width
A beautiful Pair of Italian 18th Century Armchairs in Fine Brocade
An antique Japanese 2 section Cha Tansu (tea display chest) made of Kaki (Persimmon), Tochi (Horse Chestnut) and Kiri (Paulownia) woods. Upper section features sliding doors, shelves and a drawer where utensils and accessories for tea service were stored away. The glass doors and shelves were used to showcase seasonal and holiday decorations the owner wished to display.
The lower section features 5 drawers and 2 hinged doors for additional storage...
An antique Japanese Ko Tansu made of Kuwa (Mulberry) and Kuri (Chestnut) woods. All original bronze Warabite drawer pulls and fittings on the doors. 6 drawers of varying sizes with sliding upper doors and lift out side door. Gilded door panels.
Age: Meiji Period (1890-1910)
Dimensions: 22 1/2" Wide by 23 3/4" High by 10 1/4" Deep
A very fine 11” vase hand painted decoration fired glaze Sicilian dated 1746
A beautiful Spanish 17th Century faience vase decoration of a sunburst measuring about 11” in height
A fine faience stoneware vessel, probably for oil or wine circa 1820 measuring 7” width
An antique Japanese Ikebana bamboo basket in a long gourd inspired wall pocket design. Vertical ribbed herringbone weave that ends in a star crossed base. Side opening has a metal receptacle where water was kept and flowers were displayed. Upper opening allowed for long stem flowers to be showcased.
Age: Meiji Era (1880-1900)
Dimensions: 24 1/2" Long by 6" Diameter.
A beautiful and rare Antique Régence coffee service, complete with silver coffee pot measuring about 12” in height, a creamer measuring 7” in height,and a sugar bowl, measuring 7” in height. The set with delicate repoussé work, shell design feet, acorn finials, and a dragon spout. The handles on the coffee pot and the creamer in ebony wood.
An antique Japanese 1 section Nihon Matsu Tansu made of lacquered Keyaki (Zelkova) and Sugi (Cryptomeria) woods. All original hand forged iron hardware including the Gumbai style handles and the Peony with Leaves lock plate. 2 large drawers provides abundant linen or textile storage. Originally used in Japan to store silk kimonos.
Age: Meiji Period (1880-1890)
Dimensions: 42 1/2" Wide by 22" High by 17 5/8" Deep
An antique Japanese small Choba Tansu (merchant chest) made of Kiri (Paulownia) wood. All original hand forged iron hardware with hardened wooden nail construction. Two sliding doors open to a spacious storage area where the merchant stored the books and records. Three drawers of varying sizes for additional storage.
Age: Meiji Period: 1880-1890)
Dimensions: 26 1/4" Wide by 23" High by 15" Deep
A very unusual and rare Pair of antique, lightly Patinated, heavy Bronze table candle sticks adorned with Oak leaves and Acorns. Size: 24.5 cm (9.5"), 19th Century