Chinese Qing Dynasty Massive Floral Decoration Vase signed Chien Lung ….circa 1780-1810 32 inches high by 16 inches wide with a circular wooden top
A Very rare an extraordinary antique Japanese Kuruma tansu (wheeled chest) made of kirinoki (paulownia) wood. Extremely rare design, Most possibly a tansu from the Akita Castle.
All original including the finish and hand forged iron fittings. Top hinged lid over a thin flat compartment, sliding door compartment locked door reveals inner drawers, bottom sliding door compartment has key that reveals small drawers...
A beautiful American Federal Drum Table Measuring 30” diameter and 30” high of fine quality mahogany with ornate gilt trim and lower gallery on each.
Rare, circa 1860, English walnut tea caddy featuring nice clean lines with its only decoration being the word “TEA” inlaid in sterling silver. The lid is hinged and the interior features two separate rectangular compartments with removable wooden lids for storage. In very good antique condition with expected signs of use with some light scratches, a minor nick to the walnut finish, and a small piece of silver missing at the food of the “T”. Measures 3.5" high, 7.5" long, 5" wide
**DUE TO THE FRAGILE NATURE OF THIS ITEM, I CAN SELL ONLY TO A LOCAL BUYER IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA** Antique American mirror, 34" by 23" overall, the mirror itself 25 1/2" by 14", in gilt wood with ornate designs like a cornucopia basket in the corners, and a turned balustrade vertical element. The reverse side shows a beveled wood back and heavy duty hook for hanging...
Large Antique Chinese Black Lacquer Tea Caddy, rectangular with hinged lid opening to an engraved pewter (pac-tung) liner ; the whole decorated with figures in gardens and with brass carrying handles.
Circa 1860.
13.5" x 11" x 8.5" tall (minor losses, filled crack in lid)
Antique 18th-19th Century North African Sephardic Jewish bronze Hanukkah Menorah lamp.
The Lamp is composed of three separately cast bronze elements, joined together by pegs and soldered at the back. The backplate is decorated in openwork with scrollwork motifs adorned with a notched pattern. Shamash flanked by a pair of birds, the top surmounted by a suspension ring with a fleur-de-lis finial...
Exquisitely hand painted with beautiful roses, this hanging Victorian light fixture is in perfect original condition. It even has the original pulley system. The shade measures 13 1/2" in diameter x 7 1/2" tall, and the fixture as a whole measures 38" long x 18" wide. It is one of the nicest hanging lamps of this period that we've ever had.
An exceptional 19th century European carved walnut armchair with original needlepoint upholstery and nail head trim. Seat features a scene with a wolfhound guarding a sheep. Back is covered in orange velvet which is torn at one corner (see pix). The scene on the chair back also has some damage to the man's face which can be repaired. (see pix). There a spots of minor age related wear to upholstery, but really in very good antique condition. The chair is solid and sturdy...
A rare edo period Japanese choba (merchants) tansu from the Niigata perfection in Japan. Made of solid keyaki hardwood (including the back). Finely detailed hand forged iron of a flying crane and longevity turtle seen amongst the pine and bamboo. The lower two drawers depict a lock and drum. Stunning original finish with warm tones. 8 drawers in total each of there own size...
Antique American Wooden Book Form Bank, with coin slot below and hinged cover above.
Circa 1860-80
6.25 x 4.5"x 2"deep
Measuring 10" high, with square bases measuring just over 4", with scalloped corners, this pair of 19th century Russian candlesticks have robust turnings and are cast in two pieces, the turned stem visible from the bottom. Very heavy, weighing 7 pounds, they retain a nice soft patina, with verdigris visible on the bases. There is some slight variation in the turnings of this pair, and the lip of one of the sticks is slightly thicker than the other, visible in photos...
From a collection of chamber sticks and lamps assembled over a 40 plus year period.
Antique Black Forest Tea Caddy in the form of a dog house with a mounted bronze of a dog, carved on all sides and back and with a trick latch to open. German, circa 1870 .
8.5" x 7.5" x 7" tall
American Sheraton Mahogany upholstered Side Chair with carved Pineapple motif in the middle of the back and Burlwood back inlaid with Brass, slightly curved back frame, Ca. 1810 - 1820, 33" high, 19 1/2" wide for seat front, 18 1/2" high for seat front, carved round tapered legs in front, straight square legs in the back, in clean and good condition.
A faux tortoise cigar case, inlaid with engraved bronze doré ornaments in the style and manner of Boulle. French, late 19th century. Width "5 ¾ / 14.5 cm. Condition: damage and antique repair (cf. pics).
Fine Late Regency Papier-Mâché Tray having a shaped gallery with gilt stencil decoration and inlaid with mother of pearl. English, circa 1835, mounted on a later bamboo form ebonized stand.
Height: 23.25 ”
Length: 29.5”
Width: 21.5”
An Historic circa 1820 Maryland Chippendale style clock, made around the area of Bel Air,Maryland in local Tawny Walnut. Original painted wood dial measuring 89” tall by 19” wide
A rare Japanese small 2 section Choba Tansu (merchant chest) made of Hinoki (Cypress) wood. All original hand forged iron hardware including the Warabite style handles. Upper section features 2 sliding doors with 5 drawers below. Lower section incorporates 7 drawers with 2 sliding doors and a hinged security door that hides 2 drawers...
Ceramic chamber stick in trademark green matte glaze from Hampshire Pottery, marked and dated to 1882.
From justartpottery.com:
Hampshire Pottery began production in 1871, and was founded by James Taft. In 1904, Cadmon Robertson joined Hampshire Pottery and was soon placed in charge of production until his death in 1914. Two years later, Taft sold Hampshire Pottery to George Morton, who was previously with Grueby Pottery...
Small table snuff box made of lacquered papier-maché, the glass lid with reverse engraved and painted decoration. Inside is a shell and two strands of hair. There is no lock; the snuff box was intended not to be carried around in a pocket, but to be placed on a shelf or a table where it displayed well. Probably Scandinavian, made around 1800 or earlier, unusual. Diameter 2" / 5 cm, height ¾ "/ 2 cm. Condition: the mirror glass cracked, wear consistent with age (cf pics).
French Crystal Chandelier Circa 1880-1900 24” wide x 32” electrified With full Crystal swags and Crystal spheres
A fine and small mahogany tea caddy with inlaid scallop shell, crossbanding and chequering; key; 4 1/4" by 4 5/8" by 4 1/2"
A fine antique walnut corner cabinet with beautiful warm patina - though I suspect that it has been refinished somewhere along the road. Wood shelves; dentil molding; wood pegs still present; brass hinges, and closing clasps added. Double doors top and bottom. I suspect that the feet have been cut somewhat. It has normal wear and tear of a piece of this age. The cabinet is at least 19th C, but may even be late 18th century...
Fine Large Pair of Regency Wood and Brass Candlesticks with fluted shafts and turned, circular bases. English, 1800-1820
Height: 21.5"
Pair Massive Nineteenth CenturyCopper Luster Lions 32” height, 27” depth,16” width. The pair were made circa 1850 possibly for the Crystal Palace Exhibition in London
Swirling free standing bronze dragon reaching upward supporting a golden rutilated quartz energy ball. Three claws on each of the four feet. The dragon has an arching twisted body with an open mouth. Original patina with natural variation of bronze tones.
The Japanese see dragons as benefactors and protectors of mankind. Dragon tattoos symbolize bravery, wisdom, and strength. Overall in wonderful original condition.
Late 19th to Early 20th Century
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18th Century Iron Money Box with a clever mechanism that uses gravity to block the slot if the box is inverted. Probably European.
7.25” x 5" x 4.5" tall
A fine antique walnut corner cabinet with beautiful warm patina - though I suspect that it has been refinished somewhere along the road. Wood shelves; dentil molding; wood pegs still present; brass hinges, and closing clasps added. Double doors top and bottom. The feet have been cut somewhat. It has normal wear and tear of a piece of this age. The cabinet is at least 19th C, but may even be late 18th century. It is a grand old piece suitable for making a statement, and drawing kind attention.
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A beautiful mahogany shaped knife box made of solid sides and fitted with slotted board to hold knives. The cyma and creased shaped front supports a non-working brass lock escutcheon and opening handle. The corners are molded. The cover is decorated with a star inside, and attached with brass hinges. The base of the box is also molded. Over all, the design and construction are sumptuous.
Condition
Condition is Good/Very Good. The attachment to one of the hinges is rather feeb...
Rare Signed American Tea Caddy in mahogany, of rectangular form with a sloped lid opening to a divided interior and retaining a paper label with makers name and a date of 1863.
8.5" x 4.5" x 5.75" tall
Incredibly beautiful all bronze chandelier converted from gas. It has eight arms, and above that are two black Nubian figurines. The chandelier is all original, but I believe the shades to be replaced. It measures 26" tall x 35" wide.
A Magnificent William IV Walnut Writing Table or Desk, with a Leather Top (old replacement of the original) and Two Drawers. Dimensions; 36" x 18.5" x 29" high. English, circa 1830 and in excellent condition.
An antique Japanese Choba Tansu (merchant chest) made of Kiri (Paulownia) wood. All original hand forged iron hardware including the Warabite style handles. 2 sliding doors with 5 drawers. Spacious storage area behind the doors with a split level shelf where business books and records were stored by the store owner.
This would make a perfect side chest or bedside nightstand.
Age: Meiji Period (1880-1890)
Dimensions: 30" Wide by 21 5/8" High by 15" Deep
A Victorian Pine Three Drawer Chest and Washstand with Two Spool Side Towel Bars and a Shaped Backsplash and Carved Wood Pulls. dimensions; 37" wide x 35" high x 15" deep. American, circa 1880. Very good condition.
International Gothic Revival Receiving Cabinet Fumed Oak Circa 1880s measuring 42 inches wide, 19inches deep,65 inches tall. All original with a pull out draw
A rare and wonderful American doll or child's bench, with a shaped crest rail over 3 spindles and a plank seat, with 6 turned legs. The crest rail and the seat are decorated with polychrome free-hand flowers. Those areas, and the splayed arms, spindles, and central leg also have gilt line borders or decorative motifs.
Because of the delicate nature of this form, and the fact that not that many were made, it is highly uncommon to find surviving examples in any condition, let alone one as beauti...
Chinese chair with rattan seat made of ju-mu wood, late 19th early 20th century (c1900).
Solid condition. H37" x W23" x D18"
A fine pair of Gilt Bronze and black patina candelabra with hand cut Crystal fitting and a magnificent onyx base. The entire candelabras trimmed in Ormolu gold leaf. Each measuring 28” tall by 11” in width (Consignment)
A beautiful and rare English Nineteenth Century Hall Or Breakfast Indian Rosewood And Brass Inlay Table 51” Diameter and Height is 28 inches.
Inlayed with scrollwork brass
Rare Antique Chinese Export red lacquer melon-form tea caddy with six loebed sides, three gilt dragon paw feet, gilt decoration of figures in gardens on body and hinged lid with carved “stem,” opening to a similarly shaped tin liner. Circa 1825. Height, 5.5”; Diameter, 6.25” Gourds and mellons had a particular significance in Chinese culture.
See: ”Antique Boxes”by Clark and O’Kelly, figure #238 and our #620 for a similar example.
A rare and beautiful Mid-Qing Dynesty period Foo Dog in unusual earth tone color glaze
Chinese or Imperial guardian lions are a traditional Chinese architectural ornament. Typically made of stone, they are also known as stone lions or shishi (石獅、shíshī). They are known in colloquial English as lion dogs or foo dogs/fu dogs. The concept, which originated and became popular in Chinese Buddhism, features a pair of highly stylized lions—often one male with a ball and one female with a cu...
Beautiful American walnut Renaissance Revival four-door bookcase. This beautiful piece is circa 1870, completely professionally restored. It measures 71" tall at the center and 66" tall at each end. It has four doors and four drawers underneath. The bookcase measures 14" deep at its center, and 11" deep at each end. It is 80" wide and ready to go into your home.
Very rare pair of solid brass candle holders by J.M. Craig in partnership with Colt Armory. Made in Harford, Conn, circa l913, they are surprising heavy. Measures at base 4" diameter. 9ʺ high.
Antique Bird's-Eye Maple Tea Caddy of sarcophagus form having a hinged, canted lid with line inlay, lions head brass carrying handles and pressed brass ball form feet. Probably American, circa 1820.
0.5" x 6" x 6.5" tall
A single SILVER CANDLESTICK from Switzerland, 19th Century, stamped 800 "Jezler"and serial number on base, complete, height: 24.5 cm. Excellent condition.
Pair Chinese Huanghuali Half-Moon Tables Qing Dynasty 18th century / early 19th Century. Demi-lune top, shaped and carved protruding apron, four cabriole legs connected by a cracked ice stretcher base with scrolled feet. 33” high 42” wide
This lovely clothes brush has a sterling top patterned with the classic Art Nouveau Swirling tresses and flowers. The brush is marked F & B for the Theo. W. Foster & Bro. Company of Providence RI. This company was incorporated under that name in 1898 and was among the largest manufacturers of jewelry & sterling silver vanity goods in the Art Nouveau period.
The brush is 5 ½" X ¾" and dates from 1900-1910.
Victorian walnut picture frame marble top table, circa 1880. The marble is white, the table has an above average base that is quite lovely. The table measures 30" tall x 32" wide x 24" deep.
Antique triple frame that measures 13.25" x 14.5". Inner gold frame
is 8"x10". Light wear and slight chipping. Glass insert.Please disregard what appears to be a crack in the glass and glare.
Extremely Rare George III Tea Caddy in the shape of an urn-form knife box, in partridge wood with satnwood stringing, octagonal with pagoda shaped lid and acorn-form finial, urn-form body and turned socle with square plinth base having inlaid banding (lock replaced). Circa 1790. Provenance: The Terence J. Fox Collection of Tea Equipage, Formerly the Collection of Iroquois Brands, Ltd.. Height, 10.”
Circa 1820 American Federal mahogany half domed keepsake box with brass feet and knobs. Come with original working key. Measures 8.75" high, 7.25" across, 7" deep.
A Pair Gilt Bronze Figurative Franco Italian Candelabras measuring 16.5”x6”. Finished in black patina with gilt bronze Ormolu finish early 19th century
An English Early Pierced Cup Design Chamber Stick Brass Measuring 3.25x5” early 19th century
English Chippendale Mahogany Looking Glass, Mirror, 18th C> 25" high, 15" wide, 1 1/2" deep, very nice flame Mahogany grain and old wooden back board. One(1) ear or tip has been replaced later date.
Beautiful rosewood settee and matching armchair, attributed to Thomas Brooks, circa 1870. Settee measures 6'7" long x 33" deep x 43" tall. Armchair measures 27" wide x 33" deep x 45" tall. Both pieces have been professionally restored to their original condition and newly upholstered.
A Massive Chinese Blue and White vase with blue handles in a sculptured Chinese form from the Qing Dynasty Tongzhi Era Circa 1860s measuring 23” height by 9 inch width
A beautiful Rocco design English chamber stick with snuffer 4”x5.25” Nineteenth Century pewter
An antique Japanese ship chest called Funa Bako (ship safety box) made of Kiri (Paulownia) and Sugi (Cryptomeria) woods. All original wiped lacquer and hand forged iron hardwaare. Hinged security door opens to 6 interior drawers of varying sizes.
Age: Edo Period (1800-1850)
Dimensions: 13" Wide by 15 1/2" High by 17" Deep
#699 Antique Scottish Penwork Tea Chest in Maple with all over decoration of leaves and acorns and a central paterae on the stepped lid of a mother with two children. Inside are two removable lidded tea caddies with penwork leaf and grape decoration and the underside of the lid has a faux coral design.
Attributed to Charles Stiven of Selkirk
See: “Antique Boxes” by Clarke & O’Kelly pages 126-130 for other examples and our #704, #528 and #700. (Wear to decoration around lock, integ...