A complete hostess set including under tray along with the tea kettle. From 1712, when the imperial armory in the town of Tula, south of Moscow, was founded by Peter the Great (r. 1682–1725), the master armorers regularly enjoyed imperial patronage.[1] During the reign of Empress Elizabeth (1741–61), they began to produce a sideline of cut-steel decorative items and furniture now known as Tula ware...

Japanese Edo Period Satsuma Large Bowl 11 3/4 x 2 1/4 in. In beautiful condition late nineteenth century

An exquisite Chinese blanc de chine Guanyin figurine in a fabulous leaning pose from the late Qing Dynasty measuring 8” height

A beautiful Muller Fres. Art Nouveau Bronze and gilt table lamp with Art glass shade in violet with eggplant colored glass signed. Measuring 20” in height by 17” wide

A beautiful silk Upholstered Italian Venetian silver gilt settee circa 1780-1820 measuring 75” length by 38” rear back height

A fine example of a low rectangular Huanghuali low table. Original finish is great condition. Figurative grain, texture, color, odor testing confirms the low table is 100% Huanghuali hardwood.
The common characteristics of these woods are hardness, corrosion-resistant, having distinct textures, and furniture made of them is beautiful and durable. These raw materials are now rare and expensive

19th century

Dimensions: 32" wide x 12" high x 17 3/4" deep

FALIK NOVIK Arts & Crafts Hand-wrought Silver Cream and Sugar with Tray Measuring 10x6” Falick Novick came to New York City from Russia in 1893 at the age of 15. Metalsmiths in Russia had a long tradition of producing heavy hammered copperware, and Novick started out as a coppersmith. Novick moved to Chicago in 1907 where he made copper bowls and fine sterling trays for the Kalo Shop, Chicago's best known silver company at that time. Novick set up his own shop two years later...

Tiffany Studios gilt bronze Venetian pattern letter holder. Images are the same on both sides. Bottom is marked: Tiffany Studios, New York, 1643.

According to the Metropolitan Museum of Art, “The "Venetian" pattern was one of the more elaborate designs for ornamental desk sets. It is described in a 1920 trade catalogue as decorated with fields of richly chased ornament relieved by a deeply carved band of ermines at the base of each piece."

A beautiful Italian Renaissance Style done in the 16th tradition and was exhibited at the 1915 Panama-Pacific World’s Fair in the Italy pavilion. Measuring 51” height, 32” width, and 30” depth (wood base)

Well made old storage basket, circa 1950s, acquired in Lombok, Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia in the 1980s this has been in storage since then. This has a slight trapezoidal shape to the lid and body. Excellent condition- no damage. Top- W: 24cm/9.5in x 21.5cm/8.4in and H: 9.5cm/3.8in.

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

A pair of gold leaf, hand carved, upholstered fauteuil (open armchairs). They are early 20th century versions of French ‘Regence’ (cira 1710) armchairs. The chairs are made of hand carved gilded wood. Upholstered in green Fortuny silk which remains in excellent condition for its age. Working zipper on both cushion seat. Significant wear on one arm rest of each chair as shown in the photograph. Size: 40 inch high, 30 inch wide, 22 inch deep, seat height 17 inches...

A beautiful Celadon colored Qing Dynasty Mandarin porcelain duck measuring 9” height. Note photos

An antique Japanese Cha Kobako (tea storage and serving box) made of Kirinoki (Paulownia) wood. Upper open shelf for serving dish storage. Lift-out door behind which tea, teapot and teacups were stored for serving guests. Bottom drawer was used to store serving accoutrements. Lucky carved Pine motif representing longevity on either side of the chest.

Age: Meiji/Taisho (1900-1920)

Dimensions: 14 3/8" Wide by 12 5/8" High by 12" Deep

Antique Japanese rootwood burl kashibachi, or serving dish for sweets. It is hand-carved from a beautiful hardwood, all in one continuous piece, and has very interesting twists and gnarls throughout. Meiji period (1868-1912) Size: 12.72" height, 16.5" width

Lovely antique Chinese blue and white porcelain gourd shaped vase with charming design of bats flying in the clouds. Perfect condition. Six character mark on recessed bottom. Xuantong 1909-1912, kaishu mark in regular script. Demonstrates clearly a feature that is often called hollow or fractured, line. The decoration of the piece, iron red bats among clouds is in a distinctly different style as compared to similarly decorated pieces of the previous reign...

Unusual black lacquer and gold papier-mache tobacco box with scenes featuring the preparation of cured tobacco leaves used for wrapping cigars. Measures: 5.5" long, 2.5" wide, 2" high

With its original powder puff made with either cygnet (baby swan) or gosling (baby goose) down, this American brilliant cut glass dresser box measures 5" diameter, 3" high. The lid is sterling silver and does has some dents around the edges. The cut glass is perfect.

A beautiful and important Qing Dynasty styled Vermilion colored cabinet measuring 62 inch wide,17 inch deep, and 37 inch high. Finely made with deep storage space and shelf interior. Chinese hardware and fitting

A rare set of four Chinese Early Republic Nesting Tables, circa 1920, in Rosewood. Each table ranging in height from 16” to 28” in superb original condition.

Massive Japanese Imari Charger with a Samurai motif. Edo period measuring 24.5 inch diameter with incredible color

American Gilded on Carved wide and deep step Wooden Framed Mirror, Ca. before 1920, 27" high, 22" wide, 3" deep for frame, frame itself: 5" wide and 3" deep, nice old brilliant gold, with carved Gold on Gesso outer frame, the condition is used in good condition. Can be used as a frame for painting, or as a mirror.

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 fine 19th century 2 tiered chandelier in gold leafed carved wood with bronze fitting. The fixture with 12 lights in total. Measuring 32” in height which can be adjustable and 32” in width

A fine Meissen quality and style commemorative vase, measuring 11” tall and 7” square top. The vase complete with an inscription for fallen war victims of World War I . Made circa 1918

From our European Collection, a good late 19th / early 20th century cast iron mirror, probably English. A charming but unpretentious piece that can complement many different styles of decor.

Size and Condition: 28 1/4 inches tall, 16 inches wide. Excellent condition, no repairs or restoration and the glass appears to be original: Some general wear to the ironwork commensurate with age as seen in the second close-up, but this only adds to the charm.

American Centennial Tambour Front Secretary Desk with chest of drawers. 8 drawers with a brass gallery measuring 32.5 inches wide,51 inches high,21.5 inch deep.

A fine faience stoneware vessel, probably for oil or wine circa 1820 measuring 7” width

A beautiful Set Of 8 French Louis XV Period Style Oak side chairs Northern France done circa 1900-1920. More photos coming soon….

A beautiful and attractive pair of Argentine Silver Art Nouveau Candelabra measuring 15” in height and 10.5” depth

A rare and fine Russian hammered copper coffee pot with hallmark stamp

Franco-Italian Gilded Bronze Crystal Chandelier 2nd Empire Style Measuring 36 x 30“ with 10 lights plus a second tier with another five more lights. Circa 1970s, electrified.

A very fine and masssive Japanese Edo Period Satuma Vase, measuring 25.5” in height. Satsuma was done in the last quarter of the nineteenth century and after 1900, went out of production as Japan was moving towards modernization. This is an amazing fine decorated with decorations of vignettes of Japanese culture. Done circa 1910-1920 which is remarkable as few are know from this late production. Furthermore, with the original gold leaf pagoda style lid.

Huanghuali Chinese footed alter table with stunning detail and carving. Central panels are perfectly book matched. Each panel measuring 6 1/4" wide. Leg panels are carved into double water dragons with strolling Lingzhi pattern. The carving follows the motif along the apron.
Stunning wood grain and mesmerizing figuring seen throughout the quality of the wood

Dimensions: 79 3/4" long 19 1/2" deep x 33 1/3" high

Japanese Cotton rug with indigo an off white natural beige tones. A consistent geometric pattern of turtle shell shape with floral centerpiece detail. Made of 100% natural Japanese cotton. Soft to the touch, the original indigo blue shows well.

Dimensions: 36 1/2" Wide x 75" Long

Age: Circa 1920's

A nicely framed FRENCH EROTICA ETCHING OF PRIAPE, BY ANDRE LAMBERT, DATED 1916, HAND SIGNED: REMIGIUS E. Professionally framed and matted, Size: 14" x 10" (36 cm. x 25.5 cm.). Excellent overall condition. Provenance: Private South Pines, NC/USA, Collection