Beautifully hand carved Chinese aloeswood in the shape of buddha's hands. Beautiful fragrance.
4 1/4 inches long
Of typical triangular shape. These netsuke were often carved by plectrum carvers. Made in Kyoto in the 18th century. H. 10 cm. Good age wear and patina, very good condition, even the feet are intact. Comes with a custom made brass stand.
The simple black lacquered shrine with its original black lacquer, gilding and metalware.
The finely carved Kannon with her original gilt metal crown. Japan, Edo, 18th century. H.17,6 cm. Excellent condition with expected age wear.
Beautiful antique Chinese rosewood square low table, each apron decorated with two carved bats and a longivity signbal "shou" in the center.
very heavy and solid old rosewood matiril.
circa: late 19th or early 20th century.
Beautiful perfect condition Chinese antique blue and white porcelain basin or fish bowl, heavy material, with gold fish and lotus design. 14 inches diameter.
circa: late 19 or early 20th century.
( wooden stand not included)
Fine Chinese Carved Jade Pomander
Intricatly carved with open work, one side to depict bats and deer, in the shape of a double gourd, the stone a white to light celedon color, 2 3/4 inches long, circa early 20th century.
The most stunning example of Mozaico Azteca jewelry I have ever seen, this necklace is literally a dream-come-true! There is not one thing about it that I don't love; the color of the stones used is saturated and richly varied; the silver work is substantial - not a flimsy piece, that is for sure; and the way it hugs the neck and sits perfectly in place is beyond description.
This is a true choker size necklace, ideal for smaller to medium sizes...
A black lacquered wood stool with cloisonné inlay
The cloisonné circular top covered with floral sprigs on a blue ground encircled by the black lacquered wood frame consisting of a waisted neck above a curving apron supported by five cabriole legs atop a circular stretchers forming the base.
20in (51cm) high
Excellent craftsmanship by Remy with a gorgeous stone that is almost 2in. tall. The silver is thick and heavy at 76 grams total. This vintage Mexican treasure will fit up to a 7in. wrist. I have shown it with a necklace also listed on my site. There are rings to add a safety chain on the bracelet. There are no dents or damage and the huge stone is smooth to the finger and exhibits natural matrix. This is a great choice and certainly will gain compliments.
Los Ballesteros made heavy well made and well thought out designs and the choice of these beautiful blue and green stones was masterful. The entire piece is hand chased and follows a swirl that moves gracefully from link to link. It has a 16in. wearable and the drop is 1.5in. tall. The stones are .5in x .75in. The weight is 83 grams heavy. I have shown a bracelet that looks fabulous with this necklace and it is also listed on my site. This piece is perfectly sized for dress or office...
Having justly earned a place in the pantheon of those artists whose work changed the way we design and think about silver jewelry,
Matilde Poulat created a whole school of silversmiths who emulated her work not only when she was alive and active but even today, in the so called "post-1980" period of Mexican jewelry making.
Based on Matl's signature Palomas motif,
this is a big, impressive, nicely made bracelet.
Coral, amethyst and tiny turquoise beads stud the repousse and wire work ornam...
Richard Hayley Lever (Australian/American, 1876-1958) small oil on canvas board titled, River Lea, England. Size: 10 inches x 8 inches. Dated on verso 1912. Signed in the lower left and titled on the reverse. Condition: nice original condition, with some overall craquelure to the painted surface. Offered in a carved and gilded wood frame. A native of Australia, Hayley Lever traveled to England in 1889, where he studied art in London and joined an artist's colony in St. Ives, Cornwall...
Dennis Sheehan (American, b. 1950) landscape painting of a tonalist sunset over a marsh. Size: 24 inches x 30 inches. Signed Sheehan in lower right and in pencil on the reverse, together with the title. Excellent original condition and offered in a carved gilt plein air frame. Dennis Sheehan is a contemporary painter of landscapes whose work is inspired by George Inness and other 19th century tonalists. His paintings are in many public and private collections, including the White House...
Decorated with portrait medallions of Roman soldiers and floral patterns. Sicily, 17th/early 18th century. H. 20 cm, diameter 22 cm. Very good condition, only some chips to the foot rim and some firing flaws in the glaze.
Very strong and well carved wooden mask. Japan, 19th/early 20th century. H. 22 cm (34 cm including custom made stand). Good wear and patina, some missing parts to the horns.
Offered is a wonderful, vintage pharmacy advertising sign from a bygone era.
This fabulous 19th century sign is constructed of heavy gauge brass and sports incised lettering "PRESCRIPTION DRUGGIST" as well as complimentary Victorian stylized detailing.
This visually striking sign measures 17.5 inches wide x 24 inches high and weighs nearly 8 pounds. There are 10 holes drilled into the sign designed to support wall mounting...
Made of a blackened zinc alloy, the engraved silver inlay with floral borders and gardens with animals, birds and palaces. Very good condition with expected age wear. H. 15 cm, Diameter 18 cm.
Zinc alloy, inlaid with engraved silver geometric patterns and floral bands. Also known as hookah base. Condition: very good considering the age; some pieces of silver inlay are missing. H. 18 cm, Diameter 16,5 cm
Stunning, sculptural 970 sterling silver hand carved beads necklace strung on sensuous velvet cord designed and signed by Taxco, Mexico modernist silver Maestro Antonio Pineda. This circa 1950's necklace measures 28 inches long and weighs 103 grams, 3.6oz. Each of the 12 beads measure 3/4" across...
A Chisolm Model C1 flip down toaster from the 1930s. This scarce and unusual chrome plated and wood two sided flip down electric toaster is by W.C. Chisholm Mfg. Co. of Toronto, Ontario, Canada. This toaster has wooden handles and painted wooden sides on the base; it also has heavy springs keeping the doors shut. The heat wire wrapped mica plates are intact as is the cloth-wrapped original cord. It has a detachable top with a wood handle (possibly for keeping toast warm)...
I am offering a wonderful authentic, signed Matl Salas MS-12 necklace in the moth design sparked with turquoise cabachons...
Rancho Alegre featured Miguel Martinez as a principle designer and this is an early hallmark of Miguel's as shown. The silver is thick and almost pure. The tips are also beautiful and hand made. The rope is black cording and can be replaced quite easily if desired but it is in it's original state for the purest at heart. I would be happy to put the tips on a new cord for you. I have a picture of the leaf cuff by Doris with it which is also listed on my site. They make a very nice pair worn toget...
Doris Silver has remained a consistent source for masterpieces and this is certainly another. I have never seen any Mexican cuff constructed exactly like this one. It is very well endowed with super heavy repousse weighing 101 grams. The cuff is 4 in. tall with a currently 1in. gap. The leaves curve to the wrist and arm with the fronds holding on to the other side of the wrist. The depth and dimension is so masterfully designed that I know my pictures do not capture all that they should to repre...
I am fascinated by the beauty and craftsmanship of early 20th c. Chinese jewelry - their repousse is outstanding, the detail and complexity of the figural pieces difficult to put to words and the window they open onto a culture so distant and enchanting literally invaluable. The scene that covers the face of all 7 curved links in this bracelet constitutes a proud statement of wealth, accomplishment and family pride. Could this be an affluent merchant couple? Is the balcony facing the sea? Whatev...
This is an all original French Leather Club Chair. It features the fluted ball feet typical of 1930's style chairs and a velvet cushion. The leather has the typical crackling and minor blemishes but is still supple and sits comfortably. Circa 1935.
Dimensions: D-31", W-29", H-33", Seat depth-22", Seat width-15"
Perfectly formed characters eschew the virtues of the scholar life and way of tea through the Gyokusen Chaka (Song of Tea) decorating this masterpiece of calligraphy and design by Miura Chikusen enclosed in the original signed wooden box. Books have been written upon the subject of this poem centering on the experience of a Tang dynasty recluse reaching Daoist enlightenment through the drinking of seven cups of tea. The bowl is 17 cm (7 inches) diameter, 10 cm (4 inches) tall and in fine condi...
We have a gorgeous Margot de Taxco necklace that is .75in. wide and 15.5in. long for your consideration. It is 59 grams heavy of swirling repousse and rich in detail. This is a published design piece and quite worthy of any collector. No damage,dents,or repairs,Simply stunning, just LOOK AT THAT NECKLACE!
A hand carved antique wooden mask of Tenko or the nine-tailed Kuuko, heavenly White Fox (kitsune) which do good, wrapped in a modern silk bag and enclosed in an antique black lacquered wooden box. The mask is roughly 21-1/2 x 17 x 20 cm (8-1/2 x 7 x 8 inches) and in excellent condition. A cartouche bearing the artists signature can be seen inside the black lacquer within. The Fox has many roles in Japanese Folklore. First it is a symbol of fortune and bounty, and guards Shinto Shrines as Ina...
We have various sizes of these adorable porcelain cherubs made by the Derby Manufactury circa 1780. They are priced at each and have the Derby patch marks.
Condition: excellent
Coral hardstone cameo ring of a beautiful lady, 15k gold, circa 1830 in excellent condition. Condition: excellent Height: 6.25 inches
This dessert dish is in a pattern well known as Chamberlain Worcester's "Dragon In Compartment" or "Bengal Tyger" and is in excellent condition. 8 1/2" in diameter c1800.
Condition: excellent
This is one of the 4 Huntley & Palmers "stack of books" biscuit tins. This tin is an appealing red and getting harder and harder to find in good condition. This one is beautiful.
Condition: excellent
In 1802, Lord Nelson ordered a service in this pattern. Hence it is known as the Nelson pattern.Spode made this version in a porcelain cup and saucer, c1810.
Condition: excellent
This Brass paper clip is a great desk accessory as well as a collectible antique. It dates to 1880.
Condition: excellent Height: 3.25 inches Width: 2.5 inches
This whimsical brass corkscrew in the form of Toby Belch is an irresitible 3fer...1 for the Toby collector, 2 for the corkscrew collector and 3 for those merely wanting a whimsy to open a wine bottle. circa 1900.
Condition: excellent Height: 4.5 inches
These wonderful Royal Crown Derby miniature "tygs" are hard to find. This one is in the popular imari pattern 2451. It's perfect.
Condition: excellent Height: 1.5 inches Width: 1.5 inches