Foliated porcelain covered by qingbai glaze to the foot and decorated with incised dragon on the exterior, unglazed base. PERIOD : Song Dynasty (960–1279 AD) MEASUREMENTS: 12.5 cm wide, 5.3 cm tall. CONDITION: Excellent, no chips, cracks, hairlines and free from restorations
An absolutely gorgeous sterling and lapis ring by Arizona Modernist H. Fred Skaggs. This bold ring has an eye catching setting and a beautiful, deep, bright 1 3/8" long lapis stone. It is a size 6 1/2 and weighs 23 grams. No condition issues, no chips or cracks to the stone. This ring will delight any collector of Skaggs pieces.
A really nice, old bronze Shishi sculpture. It works well enough as a free standing figure and we cannot be certain it wasn't intended as such. The bottom has a single 1/2 inch (1.27 cm) diameter opening and another opening being the beast's mouth. The party we acquired from described it as an incense burner. Perhaps it could have been the cover of a censer - the opening in the bottom allowing smoke to escape from the mouth...
Chinese Ming Dynasty Blue & White Kraak Porcelain Dish (20.5cm / 8")
This highly decorative and attractive "Kraak" porcelain dish was made at the Jingdezhen kilns during the Wanli reign (1573 - 1620) of the Ming Dynasty. The pattern, in underglaze blue of good colour, features in its centre a winged insect amongst various plants and blossoms. Surrounding this are eight roundels containing, alternately, peach blossoms and precious objects...
Measuring 10.25 inches wide x 4.50 inches high, this untouched, all-original, double-sided, solid, one half-inch-thick-wooden, circa 1920s sign is an extraordinarily RARE piece of Black American history-- an artifact of the "Jim Crow" era when segregation of the African American race was unfortunately, most commonplace.
The origin of this sign is unknown, but it once hung on either the interior of a bus or railroad car designating the section of the bus or rail car where African-Americans wer...
Misty Harbor scene by Thomas R. Curtin (American, 1899-1978), oil on canvas, circa 1940s, 20" x 24". This canvas depicts a North shore harbor, probably Gloucester, Mass., with the focal point being a pleasure sailing craft whose sails form a shimmering reflection in the still waters of the harbor, providing a contrast both in light and tone with the surrounding commercial fishing boats and processing plant in the background...
Outstanding and very rare found of Huret era French poupee headgear attributed by Mlle...
The European back 14Kt yellow gold earrings bezel set with a pair of 10 X 8 millimeter oval cabochon moonstones. Above the moonstones 3 diamonds are set in a triangle. The approximate total weight of all diamonds is 0.10Ct. The width of the earrings is 10.5 millimeters, while to height is 26 millimeters including the ear wires.
Classic French leather clubchair single with mustache back. All original condition; circa 1940's. Dimensions: 37" deep, 32" high, 38" wide, 23" seat depth
Fine Chinese enameled porcelain plate, decorated with pheasant in landscape and surrounded by bats in flight, late 19th/early 20th century period, base bears two blue rings. Size; Diameter of plate is 9.5 inches. Condition Report; No condition concerns.
Scottish three-piece sterling silver tea service, Edinburgh. 1824-25. Maker's mark CB, for Charles Bendy, known for his decanter labels, ladles and tea pots. Weight: 49.8 troy ounces. A rare set of compressed globular form resting on round, stepped pedestal bases. The gadrooned bodies are accented with decorative acanthus rims and handles, and the open sugar bowl and milk jug retain an original gilt wash to their interiors. No monograms or erasures. No dents or dings...
This is one of the most beautiful French costume for one of your favorite doll´s .......
A fox sits wrapped up like the Daruma, a humorous image by long time head priest of Kenninji Temple Takeda Mokurai (1854-1930) in light ink on paper. The scroll has been fully remounted in dark forest border extended with beige and features black lacquered wooden rollers. It is 18 by 47-1/2 inches (45.5 x 120.5 cm) and in excellent condition. Mokurai began his training as a priest at the age of 7. Developing under a number of masters, he finally settled under Yuzen...
An interesting eskimo miniature canoo, made of wood, seal skin and bone. The figure is wearing cotton clothes. Age: early 20th century.
L. 50cm, H. 9 cm. Condition: Expected age wear, several cracks in the seal skin, peddle is missing.
Old (1930's) Chinese Export Gilt Porcelain Happy Seated Buddha
It is 5.75 inches tall, and 4 inches wide.
It is in good condition with no chips, nor cracks, except repaired at his foot (replaced toes and gold), and glued back at the edge of his robe (as seen in the photos).
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Super sweet cafe au lait (or hot chocolate) bowl from France. Images on three sides of children playing, cats & a duck. Tiny chip on rim, normal wear from age & use, but overall in superb condition. They just don't get more charming than this! Measures approximately 5 inches across & 3 inches high.
Especially beautiful and rare expression early Bebe by Schmitt et Fils , has gorgeous facial expression with dramatic eyes and wonderful painting , finest quality of pale pressed bisque , original rare early Schmitt body !!
From early period circa 1885 / 88 .....
Hector Aguilar 7.25in. long bracelet with a weight of 85 grams is silky soft to wear with the silver purity at 940. The width is one inch tall plus 1/16th. Striking presence and without dents or damage. This is a published book piece and is seldom found.
Fine LARGE Chinese Han Dynasty Glazed Hu Jar with Hunting Scene
This superb and impressive pottery jar (hu) was made during the Han Dynasty (206 BC - AD 220). It is made from a fairly high-fired reddish pottery and coated in a particularly attractive streaky dark green and finely-crackled glaze, the colour of which varies according to its thickness. Interestingly, the drips of glaze to the mouth rim and the pooling of glaze to the flat base show that this jar was fired upside down...
A humorous looking dragon twists up the paper canvas, eyes on the prize, a tama or Buddhist jewel underlying a dramatically written inscription. What is extraordinary is that the dragons scaled body is performed with a single stroke of the brush! Over this has been added a shadow for the back, and embellishment of the head. It is signed Fujiki Shuchokusai, and comes enclosed in the original signed and age darkened wooden box...
A superb and rare hand hammered sterling pin with a center carnelian by New York studio artist Sam Kramer. Three dimensional and sculptural, the center piece looks very much like a propeller...
Heavy handmade sterling silver belt buckle designed and signed by Taxco, Mexico silver artist Antonio Pineda. Measures 2"L X 1 3/8"W X 1/2"H. 49grams, 1.7oz. Fits up to a 1 inch strap. Fully marked with Antonio crown, eagle 17, 970 PZ 121, HECHO EN MEXICO, SILVER. Beautiful condition with no dents, dings or repairs. Antonio designs were recently presented in the museum exhibit SILVER SEDUCTION THE ART OF MEXICAN SILVER MODERNIST ANTONIO PINEDA.
A Scottish agates sterling silver banded agate sword pin circa 1911. This handsome dirk pin features finely banded agate cased in a hand-engraved "sheath"; the hilt of the knife features a cabochon agate stone. It is fully hallmarked for Birmingham, England 1911-12, and it has the maker's or retailers mark for Adie & Lovekin. Many of these pins were made in Scotland and hallmarked in Birmingham, although some were made there as well. This 2-3/4" pin weighs 6.0 grams, it has a c-clasp, and i...
19th Century Chinese Export Thai Benjarong Famille Rose Buddha Bowl
The bowl is 3.5 inches tall, and 6.9 inches in diameter.
It is in good condition with no repairs, except small flea bites at the rim, and a 1.5 inches in length hairline crack at the rim (as seen in the photos).
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A small statue of a dancer in traditional costume, finely cast and cold-worked in bronze and fixed on the original wooden stand. Such small bronze figurines were souvenirs and gifts from British Burma of the 1920s/30s. Condition: fine, only wood stand with some chips and traces of usage. Dimension: total height: c. 16 cm, base: 12.3 cm x 8.8 cm, figure: 12.5 cm high x 9.5 cm wide, weight: 1200 g.
This huge, dramatic hinged bracelet is gold plated over brass. It is oval in shape, slightly domed in appearance, and has an overall floral pattern that gives the appearance of hand carving. 2" wide with a 2 1/8" by 2 1/2" inside dimensions. It proudly wears the oval Haskell plaque.
This is a very unique and beautiful Gin (silver) Kanzashi from Meiji Period (1868-1912). It has Samurai's Kabuto helmet and the plum blossoms resting on an open fan which moves to adjust the angle as the bells on the chains jingles. You can only imagine what the occasion was for. The first four photos were taken after it was polished, the rest were taken before. It truely looks beautiful now 5-6 months after being polished. The length of this Kanzashi is 9 1/2" with a leg cap on, 8 1/2" ...
19th Century Chinese Cinnabar Lacquer Box Flower Shape
The box is 3 inches tall, and 8 inches wide.
It has been repaired (bright red part) at the edges, cracks, chips, and peeling at the inside and base (as seen in the photos).
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Measuring 4 inches high & 3 1/2" across this impressive hand wrought sterling silver & bronze brooch was designed & signed in the 1940's by Taxco, Mexico artist William Spratling (1900-67). The detailed repousse' work is exquisite & the condition excellent. The piece weighs 57 grams and is fully hallmarked. The pin back & safety are in fine working order. Pictured on the cover of the 4th edition of MEXICAN SILVER by Penny Morrill & Carole Berk and on Phyllis Goddard's site spratlingsilver.com. T...
This cane is made of extremely strong hardwood and unfolds with the push of your thumb. The seats were made of canvas and rarely survive. Can be easily replaced. This model has a very clever mechanism. There have been more patents filed for seat canes than any other type of cane known. Pat. in 1860s. Condition (Excellent). Size 35" L.
On pretty 16" x 7" x 8" ( 41 x 18" x 21 cm ) wooden box with light brown paper cover , front wall to open to reveal three sided room and floor of on 19th. century Mignonette chambre .
Inside fine paper cover at each wall and floor , two corner decoration with curved front canopies .... one prepare as window .... and on rose silk satin box pleated draperies with fine rose silk curtains . The pretty room is fitted with a very elaborate of pale blue painted wooden furniture , decorat...
Fabulous pale green genuine apple jade beaded necklace with a white gold filigree clasp with a lovely genuine opal cabochon. Circa 1930. The clasp is marked 14K. The jade beads are a nice size at 9 millimeters wide. Handknotted with matching pale green thread; the stringing appears to be original and is secure. The beads have beautiful darker green variegated markings.
The necklace is 15 3/4 inches long with the clasp extended, and just under 3/8 inch wide. Excellent condition. Some photos ...
A rare Straits Chinese fan case applied with tiny faceted rocaille glass beads on a green respectively yellow velvet ground, depicting auspicious symbols. Bordered with a woven band, with cotton ribbon and lining. Condition: very good, few glass beads are lost. Dimension: case: 32.2 cm long x 7.8 cm wide.
Chinese Qing dynasty Shiwan stoneware bombe form tripod censer with two raised loop handles on the rim covered overall with an iridescent monochrome flambe brown glaze imitating bronze. The glaze drips over the rim into the unglazed interior. Custom wood stand.
Late 19th to early 20th century. 8 3/4" diameter x 5 3/4" high (to top of handle). Very good overall condition. The censer sits at a slight angle indicating the placement of one tripod leg might be slightly off. From the private col...
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