This finely burnished blackware effigy vessel comes from Peru and dates c.a.1000-1470AD. It is a beautifully constructed representational of a squirrel measuring approximately 7 inches in length In excellent condition a minor restored chip to the spout (see close up) i. A beautiful and unusal piece for any collection. Provenance From The Late Phillip Kirkeby Collection.
This pair of enamelware cannisters have a very unusual octagon shape. From France circa 1920's, they are a wonderful robin's egg blue color with a white checker pattern around the tops. Not without faults, there are several minor dings & a previous owner painted on one of the lids (please see photos), but nothing at all to detract from the charm of this unique pair of cannisters. Measure approx. 7" high to tops of lids, 5" diameters.
Japanese Oribe Seto Ware Andon-Zara Dish - Edo Period
This stoneware dish is an andon-zara (or abura-zara), an oil lamp dish. It was made in the early 19th (or possibly late 18th) century, during the Edo period (1615 - 1868). It is particularly heavily-potted and has a flat, slightly concave base. It is coated in a crackled glaze and decorated in underglaze iron-brown, the pattern featuring three stylised flowers above what may be a fence. To the top right is an area of green glaze...
A Victorian Style Oak Washstand, with Center Drawer, Towel Bars and a Scrolled Back. Dimensions; 34" high x 33.5" wide x 16" deep. From the early 1900's and in excellent condition.
A pair of Art Deco era 14k drop earrings from the 1920s-30s. These wonderful 1-3/8" x 3/4" earrings are unmarked but have been tested and are guaranteed as gold - they were originally screw-back earrings, but were changed to pierced some years ago. They have (tested) 14k ear wires, and they weigh 2.9 grams. They are in excellent original condition with no dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs...
Large Chinese Eastern Han Dynasty Sichuan Pottery Figure - Female Cook
This large and impressive pottery model was made during the Eastern Han Dynasty (AD 25 - 220) and excavated from Sichuan province. It is a model of a kneeling female figure holding in one hand a knife, and in the other a fish that lays on a chopping board. It is made from a particularly red pottery that is relatively low-fired...
This elegant and beautiful band features a continuous wheat sheaf pattern (wheat signifies love and charity). It was made at the turn of the last century, according to jewelry historian Christie Romero (RIP). She told us it was probably made using a process called “die rolling.” It is marked “22ct”, “PLATINUM” (the platinum is under the gold, as you can see in the photos), and the maker’s mark is “B’s”. We believe it is from England...
Thomas R. Curtin (American, 1899-1977) painting of Maple Sugaring - Gathering the Sap. Oil on canvas. Circa 1950s-60s. Size: 30 inches x 36 inches. Excellent condition. Thomas Curtin was born in Pittsfield, Massachusetts and painted in Cape Ann, Maine and then from 1943 in Vermont where he is known for his landscape paintings, and most especially for his winter scenes. He was friends with his contemporaries, John Carlson, Emile Gruppe and Aldro Hibbard...
This quintessential mustache back French club chair completes any room with its classic lines and solid style. Boasting all-original leather, it is in excellent overall condition. It sits exactly as you hope it might, deep & comfortable, but not too soft. Dimensions: 33"L x 38"W, 31"H, 22" seat depth, 21" seat width
An exceptional 970 silver and onyx bracelet by Antonio Pineda,c.1955. This bracelet is featured on page 148 of the book MEXICAN SILVER by Morrill and Berk only with amethysts rather than onyx. It measures 7 3/4" around in the inside and is 1 3/4" wide. Fine original condition, no chips or cracks to the stones. It weighs 120 grams and is signed as shown. A great Antonio modernist bracelet.
Rare French wingback club chairs - these are probably the most comfortable pair we have ever had. Cushions have been recovered with new leather, the chairs are original. Deep French Roast color, worn rich patina, bun feet & nail head trim complete a classic design.
Dimensions;
36” wide, 44” deep, 33” high
A sterling silver sovereign holder - the interior in gilt and with compartments for both sovereigns and half sovereigns. The outside with engraved ivy leaf pattern and with hallmarks for the Chester assay - 1908. Condition - very good. Slight indentation to the ivy leaf side - no damages and no losses...
A flashy, high quality signed Sherman white rhinestone bracelet c1950s. This 7-3/4" bracelet measures 1" wide and it has a box clasp. The claw-set stones are marquise and round and this bracelet is in very good condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs other than the replacement of one large, one medium and 4 small edge round stones with lesser quality non-Sherman stones and the loss of the (now missing) safety chain...
A Northern Plains native American pipe with a carved Catlinite bowl and original twisted reed stem. Circa 1870-80. Overall length: 30". The twisted stem has brass tack decoration at the bowl end and attaches to an elbow shaped red Catlinite pipe bowl. Excellent condition, except for a hole in the twisted reed stem.
She needs a little help and love ,
then this nice French bisque poupee comes from a attic at the south side of France and she must still wait there so many years until it was found again !!
Perhaps you are the right person which will wakes up it again .
14" ( 35 cm ) she comes in un-cleaned condition and so as we got her, nice bisque shoulder head with beautiful blue inset glass eyes and very fine painting at her pale bisque.
It is on early fashion with un pierced flat ears ........
Longquan bowl covered with greyish green glaze. Glazed Base. Southern Song 12th-13th century. Condition : no chips, hairlines or cracks and free from restoration. Diameter: 13.5cm
A Japanese Celadon Porcelain Bowl, of small base rising to a brown rim, the base inscribed with a spiral pattern. Size: Diameter of the bowl is 7 5/8
inches (19.4 cm). Condition Report: Good condition.
Dramatic 2 inch wide handmade sterling silver cuff bracelet designed and signed (c.1950) by Taxco, Mexico artist Margot Van Voohries(1896-1985)who signed her creations Margot De Taxco. The nautilus shell design is comprised of thick repousse sterling silver with heavy bands of silver framing the inside edges. The inside circumference is 7 inches including the 1 1/8 inch opening. Weight is 70 grams. Beautiful vintage condition with no dings, dents or repairs...