All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Korean : Pre 1700 item #1372017 (stock #TCR6626)
The Kura
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A lovely roku-yu glazed form from the kilns of Korea mounted on a tri-pronged rosewood stand and enclosed in a period kiri-wood box. It is 12 inches (30 cm) tall plus the stand. There are minor chips about the rim. An excellent piece for use in the tea room. Likely 15th to early 17th centuries (Possibly later Goryeo likely early Joseon).
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Pre 1980 item #653928
modemodern
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A beautiful and unusual vintage beaded necklace strung with chunky clear Lucite beads, copper colored metallic glass seed beads, and copper colored plastic paillettes, or sequins. Circa 1975. Probably French or Italian. With a goldtone metal slide clasp. From a Philadelphia estate from which I purchased many fabulous pieces of 1970s bohemian chic American and European designer jewelry...
All Items : Archives : Furnishings : Furniture : French : Pre 1940 item #365512 (stock #WA017)
Refurbished French Leather Club Chairs - Giant Chocolate Squareback Pair
With distinctive contemporary styling from the late 1930’s, this refurbished pair of Deco French Club chairs are striking with black piping & a rich dark chocolate color.
Dimensions: 38” wide, 36” deep, 31” high
All Items : Archives : Furnishings : Accessories : Boxes : Pre 1920 item #1212302
Fine Burmese silver box, lid decorated with a male figure surrounded by floral design in high relief descending by geometric design, all 8 sides are also decorated with two female figures and animal cartuches and the base containing calligraphy, late 19th/ early 20th century period. Size; Measurements of silver box are 3.75"L x 2.75"D x 3"H. Condition Report; Excellent condition.
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Pre 1980 item #1419349
Very rare chess set, hand made, created in the 1970s by Magda and Andrzej Nowakowscy in Warsaw Poland. This was one of approximately 20 sets made, and all depicted various battle scenes, some with figures identified as Saxons, Vikings, or Naval boats and figures. This set actually represents a specific battle, fought in 1683 between the Polish Army (represented in brass) against the Turkish Army (copper), known as the Battle of Vienna...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1950 item #265091
This is the Sun and Star Pin/Pendant with Cabachon Amethysts by Antonio Pineda. It is featured on page 178 of the book SILVER MASTERS OF MEXICO by Penny Morrill. She dates it c. 1945. This is a bold and impressive piece measuring 3" diameter. The central amethyst cabachon is 3/4" diameter and it is surrounded by 10 smaller cabachon amethysts. The stones are all original and in excellent condition with great color. The entire piece is in beautiful condition...
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1358618 (stock #795)
WhenDreamsComeTrue
RESERVED for M. !!

Rare to find small pouppe of smiling Bru ...... an teenage version of the very popular " Mona Lisa Bru " Poupee of one of the best French Doll Factory in Paris at the 19th...

All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1900 item #1256930
Three Chinese late Qing dynasty to Republic period robin's egg (called lu Jun, or "furnace Jun") glazed porcelain scholar's desk articles including a hexagonal form water pot with an applied qilong climbing on the side (about 3" diameter by 2 1/8" high), a ribbon bound triple-gourd vase with three openings (4 1/2" high), and a rectangular brush holder in the form of a stove (2 3/8"L x 1 3/4"D x 1 3/4"H)...
All Items : Archives : Fine Art : Pre 1920 item #1265979 (stock #644)
Indian Mogul painting on silk. Titled Shaw Jehan returns in Triumph. Image, 10"L x 7.5"W. Label from Indian gallery on verso. Matted Unframed. Please Take the Time to View the rest of our inventory.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Pre 1900 item #175194 (stock #gy251)
8tiger
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Late 19th Century or Early 20th Century Japanese Evil Kutani Welcome Cat Maneki Neko

This evil cat is 6 inches tall, and 3.25 inches wide.

It is in good condition with no repairs, chips, nor cracks.


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All Items : Archives : Furnishings : Pre 1920 item #1254051 (stock #40H40 100)
Arts & Crafts Gothic revival bishop's throne chair, oak, early 20th century. Size: 70 inches ht. x 25 inches width x 21 inches depth. An impressive throne chair or bishop's chair fashioned in the English Gothic Revival style. This chair is adorned with carved oak spires, linen fold panelling, Gothic arches with pillars, heraldic shields and tendrils of foliage. The hinged seat reveals a storage compartment below...
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1421528 (stock #714)

Very cute tiny all bisque Mignonette from the series of " Lilliputains" .... which were offered at the 19th. century in French Department store catalogs !! A tiny doll for your doll with her rare Trousseau .... special cute dolly with distinctive complexion or facial painting , still preserved in her superb tiny silk costume with matching bonnet ! The tiny 2,5" ( 6 cm ) doll has bisque swivel head , lovely painted facial features and curled blonde mohair wig ...

All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Contemporary item #1296851 (stock #237)
Pretty two piece French Bebe costume .... most hand sewn and never to find again .... fit perfect for French or German doll about around 26" ( 66 cm ), for Jumeau , Bru , Steiner , Gaultier , Eden Bebe or other pretty doll !!

A wonderful one of a kind two piece dress .....

All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Pre 1920 item #1204384 (stock #39B14 12210)
The Louis Vuitton 'cube' is the rarest and most desirable in their line of trunks. Circa 1900-1920. Size: 26 inches wide x 25 inches deep x 25 inches high. This example is one of the earlier versions of the Louis Vuitton cube with a low production serial number (see photos) and with metal corner bands rather than leather. The interior retains both lift-out trays as well as the original manufacturer's label...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Pre 1492 item #987330
Porcelain covered by qingbai glaze decorated with chrysantemum scroll to the body, glazed base with characters mark. PERIOD : Song Dynasty (960–1279 AD) MEASUREMENTS: 12 cm wide. CONDITION: Excellent, a tiny friiting to the spout, no chips, cracks, hairlines and free from restorations
All Items : Archives : Fine Art : Pre 1920 item #536097 (stock #190)
A beautiful quality original watercolor marine painting of ships off the coast and braking waves by george howell gay signed lower right. Painted on a heavy watercolor paper laid on matte board measuring approx. 14 x24 inches framed in a quality gold leafed frame. In very good condition no tears or creases some areas of age discoloration and fading typical with watercolors of this age please view pictures.

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All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Victorian : Pre 1900 item #847111 (stock #TR617)
This is a wonderful pair of 14Kt yellow gold Victorian Etruscan earrings. The top of each earring is set with a small diamond, the bottom has an emerald and a 4mm cultured pearl. The earrings have posts and the total length is 1 1/16”.
All Items : Archives : Pre 1940 item #1168371 (stock #spratxobrace)
This is William Spratling's first phase hallmark presented on his x and o bracelet design. The width is .75in. and the length is 6.75in. long. Do not think this is a small piece as it is thick and weighs a hefty 93 grams heavy. The piece is crafted of almost pure silver and has a softness to the silver that is not seen today. There are patina spots in the highly magnified pictures and it is in just about perfect condition showing no repairs or cracks around the hinges. It is a pleasure to wear t...
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Books : Pre 1990 item #1110587 (stock #02044)
A fine copy of the 12-1/2" x 9-1/2" art book ALEX COLVILLE DIARY OF A WAR ARTIST by GRAHAM METSON and CHERYL LEAN. Published by Nimbus Publishing Limited of Halifax, Nova Scotia in 1981, this 159 page book features matte finish textured watercolour style paper with copious black and white and colour illustrations. The cloth covered book is in mint condition without flaws, and the original dust jacket is is very good condition with some slight edge bumping and a 1/4" tear on the upper spine and...
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1327999 (stock #412)

Very beautiful French Lady desk from circa 1890 , on outstanding and luxury furniture for your elegant doll room or scene. The exterior is decoratet with lithographed - tin design in the romantic style , fully ornate with very beautiful scenes of flower garlands , bow and angels and other exquisite Rococo decorations.

Has beautiful colors romantic ornaments at front and both sides. To open at front with a pretty tiny bow handle ... inside covered with red felt . Has beautiful gild...

All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Retro : Pre 1950 item #1340388 (stock #7410)
A 10k blue spinel yellow gold ring from the 1940s. This size 6-1/4 ring features a claw-set faceted 5/16" across blue spinel (approx. 1.4 carats by gauge) and this ring weighs 2.0 grams. It is stamped ANE 10K and it is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; all items are vintage or antique and may have slight signs of gentle use. Expedited tracked...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Pre 1492 item #1246865
Covered with celadon glaze to the foot, decorated with iron spots on the exterior, unglazed base. Diameter = 8 cm,10.5 height = 8 cm. Condition : perfect no chips, cracks or hairlines and free from restoratyion.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Pre 1950 item #1074832
Persian round silver compact with the lid enameled with view of a mosque " shikh Lotf-Allah Mosque ", interior of lid with mirror, diameter of 3 3/8 inches. The item bears the silver and maker's mark, incredible enamel work and great foliage design on the rear panel. Great condition condition with no losses to enamel or any damages to silver work.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Pre 1900 item #654410 (stock #26C10 1743)
Louis Philippe period Sevres porcelain scenic cabinet plate decorated with a gilded pink border surrounding a central hand painted view of the Chateau de Veauce. Circa 1840s. Titled on the reverse and bearing the Chateau des Tuileries red back stamp and Sevres factory Louis Philippe period blue monogram stamp. Made for J.E. Caldwell & Co., Philadelphia. Size: 9.5 inches diameter. Excellent condition with no chips, cracks, scratches, or restoration, and with hardly any noticeable wear to gil...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Korean : Pre 1930 item #1432843
Of high content silver (.950 or higher), this warmer or burner is Korean, early 20th century, possibly 19th. Measures 5 3/4" x 6 1/4". Three pieces, burner, lid, and tray. Signed in rectangular cartouche on base, has marks for silver. Four bat shaped handles, two on lid, two on base. Lid and base are engraved with prunus blossoms, and the background around the engraving is slightly textured to create a more satiny surface. The rest of the surface is bright and polished. These hot pot wa...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1960 item #1235421
Intricately constructed vintage sterling silver & moonstone bracelet designed c. 1950's by Taxco, Mexico modernist artist Antonio Pineda(1919-2009). This bracelet measures 1" wide & a comfortable 6 1/2" long. Bracelet has 8 moonstones which are bezel set in floating frames. The design is accented with silver balls and beads. The moonstones reflect a beautiful luminous pale blue color as they move in the light. Gorgeous unpolished patina to the silver. Exquisite condition with no dents, dings or ...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Arts and Crafts : Pre 1920 item #466266 (stock #T 1420)
Sold. From local Boston area estate, this C 1920 unsigned except for 'Sterling' mark, hand made ring with Shiebler like Classic Greek Roman face of a bearded man as the 1 1/8 X 3/4 table and showing typical Arts Crafts metal work at shoulders. Presently @ 6 with a 1mm opening for adjustment at back of 3mm wide shank, yet can easily be resized or left with this old opening to adjust up or down. This ring has lots of age as evidenced by the softening of the facial features. Nice heft. Sold, n...
All Items : Archives : Instruments and Implements : Scientific : Pre 1900 item #1465657 (stock #G703)
Offered is an exquisite, Victorian era, barber shop shaving mug sporting a highly decorated label-under-glass owner's nameplate, which has been recently acquired from a South Carolina estate.

This exceptional, shield-shaped label is executed in a rare and strikingly colorful design that was certainly a special order item for its owner, JOHN E. MATTES.

The condition of the porcelain mug is excellent! It is embellished with mildly worn gold gilt paint on the rim that coordinates with the gold ...

All Items : Archives : Furnishings : Furniture : French : Pre 1950 item #365359 (stock #WA010)
Refurbished French Leather Club Chairs - Daniel's Caramel Rollback Pair
A classic club model fully refurbished with a dark amber hue. Thick, supple arms and a deeper pitched rake is typical of the rollback style. Circa late 1940’s.
Dimensions: 34” wide, 34” deep, 32”
All Items : Archives : Furnishings : Furniture : French : Pre 1950 item #596356 (stock #WA13-11)
Wonderful restored pair of high-back chapeau gendarme club chairs. Originally circa 1940's, their warm amber glow, set off nicely by darker piping, beckon one and all. Sure to be a favorite spot in your home. 36" wide, 36" deep, 35" high 20" seat depth
All Items : Archives : Fine Art : Pre 1900 item #1141446 (stock #509)
Fine original oil painting on canvas signed lower left J.B.Smith dated 1876 titled on the reverse on "Vale of Heath Wales" provenance Richard Green Gallery London. Measuring 18 x 14 inches. In excellent condition a couple of minor touchups. John Brandon Smith fl. 1848 - 1888 was a London landscape painter who exhibited from 1859 to 1884 at the Royal Academy. From 1860 to 1874 he exhibited at The British Institute and also at the Royal Society of Artists, Suffolk Street. Titles at the Royal...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Pre 1930 item #1487835 (stock #2033)


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19th-20th century, Japan. D 15.5 x H 2 cm (6.10 x 0.78in). Comical and lovely scene with an ogre on the cloud is trying to pick up the drum he dropped off. According to the ancient Japanese tradition, ogre creates the thunder itself with the drum of his business tool.


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All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Americas : American Indian : Pre 1900 item #1423150 (stock #39B47-4204)
A Native American Iroquois pin cushion decorated in colored glass beads with a bird motif applied on red and pink velvet. Circa 1890. Size: 6 in. x 8 in. Nice original condition.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre AD 1000 item #1479877 (stock #MC181)
Fine Tall Chinese Han Dynasty Painted Pottery "Stick" Girl

This fine and rare painted pottery figure was made during the Western Han Dynasty (206 BC - AD 8), more specifically, the 2nd century BC. It is one of a variety of Han Dynasty "stick" figures. The vast majority of "stick" figures represent males; female figures are particularly rare. It is made from a dense fine-grained grey pottery that has been "cold painted" after firing. It is believed that such figures originally had wooden ar...

All Items : Archives : Pre AD 1000 item #973242 (stock #TR 1303)
Rare Tang dynasty green and brown color deep bowl, rounded side with deep center and unglazed base, bowl decorated with under glaze green and brown stripe motif on interior, outer wall with brown stripe motif and covered with creamy white glaze color, possibly products of Henan, Shaanxi or Huanan province.
Bowl is in good condition no chip, no crack, no restoration.
Size: 15 cm diemater, 6 cm height.
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1331111 (stock #483)
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Pretty antique 23" ( 59 cm ) French Bisque Bebe by Jullien.... Paris circa 1890 / 95 in all perfect original condition and wearing very pretty antique costume.

She has on nice bisque socket head of pale and best quality of painting , deep blue glass paperweight inset eyes with dark eyeliner and fine painted lashes .

Has thick brush - stroked and feathered brows and open mouth with row of porcelain teeth between her outlined lips. Pierced ears and brunette human hair wi...