Description: A tripod bronze censer was casted in an elegant shape. By a fine proportion, the subtly slanted feet supported the circular basin in a stylish way. Having been kept in an enduring and charming patina, the censer was in excellent condition without any dents. Date Qing dynasty(18th century), Width: 9.0cm, Height: 5.2cm, Weight: 280g.
An Edwardian Mahogany Foot Stool; Upholstered with Brass Hobnail Fastenings, and with Fleur-de-Lis Cut Outs at each End. Dimensions; 15" wide x 6.5" high x 11.5" deep. Excellent condition. Circa 1910.
A pair of Roden sterling silver handle wood salad servers. These ornate 10-1/4" serving implements feature wooden spoon and fork inserts with sterling silver handles marked with the Roden mark along with REG'D 1901 STERLING. Birks took them over later but the 1901 registry mark indicates an Edwardian date for the manufacture of these servers. They are in very good condition with no cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs other than a small chip off one tine of the fork...
There is almost no information about maestro M. Velazquez other than his hallmarks which put him right at the opening decades of Mexico's 20th c. Silver Renaissance. Yet I have watched his jewelry rise in popularity over the last few years not only because of its inherent quality but also because they offers an excellent alternative to Matilde Poulat's pieces as they become scarcer and almost prohibitively expensive for most of us...
For the lovers of vintage Mexican silver jewelry who are also lovers of equines, a gorgeous set of Margot de Taxco sterling repousse cufflinks in the shape of a horse head. I find the animal's portrait majestic - the way it holds its head allows its strength and beauty to come out in the best possible way. Each cufflink is 1 1/8" tall by 7/8" wide and the set weighs 10.8 grams. It is fully signed with Margot's name as well as with a badly stamped Eagle mark and des. no 5160...
Tall Chinese Kangxi Blue & White Porcelain Vase from Shipwreck (30cm)
This very attractive porcelain vase was made during the Kangxi reign (1662 - 1722) of the Qing Dynasty. The surface is profusely decorated in underglaze blue of good colour, the decoration comprising four large panels containing various trees and flower blossoms as well as smaller panels containing chrysanthemum blossoms, together with geometric patterns...
For the age near mint rare all original 4 piece set on under garments or lingerie for French Bebe mark size 9 from France circa 1880 , factory all original attribute by Maison Jumeau and in generally excellent condition preserved in French store box with trading card " La Toilette De Bebe " !
A nice white small box contains a luxury 3 piece set of fine muslin lingerie and a pink silk corset mark size 9 !!
A beautiful sleeve lose shirt with rich lace decoration and original ...
Fine Song Dynasty Brown glaze bowl. There is a small chip to the rim, but otherwise in very good condition. High resolution images may be emailed on request.
Chinese natural Hetian jade pendant - Fortune Kid. Dimension are as follows: 73 x 42 x 21(mm) or 2.87 x 1.65 x 0.83 inches with total weight of 90 grams, no condition issues. Introduction; Chinese Hetian Nephrite Jade Hetian jade, a nephrite jade, is regarded as the only true jade in ancient China until Burmese jadeite becomes popular in late Qing Dynasty. The hardness of the Hetian jade is between 6 to 6.5 and density is between 2.96 to 3.17. Most of the nephrite jade in the world are green...
Qing (19th Century)
A Blue and white dish with a poems. On the base, there is a mark in double circle.
Width = 20 cm
Condition : Excellent, no damage or restoration.
Chinese Tang Dynasty Glazed Stoneware Tray & Wine Cup Set
This high-fired sturdy dish with eight accompanying cups was made during the Tang Dynasty (AD 618 - 906). The finely-crackled and thin pale straw-coloured glaze was used sparingly, covering only the inner and outer edges of the dish, as well as the inner and upper outer surfaces of the cups. The glaze is so thin that in places on both the dish and the cups it has degraded and flaked from the surface...
An ancient pine and youthful bamboo rise in gold against a striking red background on this scroll set by Hirai Chokusui dated Mid-summer of Taisho 2 (1913) an enclosed in the original signed double wood box titled Ro-matsu Fu-chiku (ancient Pine, Wind in the Bamboo) Kindega Kenpon Sofuku (Gold Painted Silk Pair)...
Early sterling silver and moonstone cuff links designed and signed by Taxco, Mexico modernist Antonio Pineda(1919-2009). The face of each link measures 3/4" X 1/2". Hallmarks read SILVER BY TONO eagle 17. Links are in beautiful vintage condition. All 4 moonstones are original with no chips, nicks, or cracks. No dents, dings to silver...
Unlike in the west, the rat has long been a symbol of fortune in Asia (it is after all one of the animals of the Zodiac). Here we see an interesting play on the animal. He stands on his back legs pulling a sack of treasure and magic mallet, perhaps having relieved these two articles from Hotei and Daikoku, two gods of fortune always pictured with them...
Vintage, Chased Mexican Sterling Bracelet Cuff Signed Marked "Sanborn's Mexico Sterling", Covered with Engraved, Naive, Folk, Figural depiction of Man and his Burro in Mountain Path. 0804 SOLD, no price, no info
White cranes soar from the black water of a lake tucked in the shadow of orange hills on this lovely mid 20th century scroll enclosed in the original signed and stamped wooden box by Takazaki Ko (b. 1910). Extremely delicate yellow trees reflect off the dark surface of the lake, contrasting with the thick ranks of orange marching up the hillside. Painted in the audacious style of Banka, the painting retains a quiet charm in the singular movement of the graceful birds...
Rare 1944 original etching by Luigi Lucioni (American, 1900-1988) of his setter "Missina" produced as a Christmas card by the artist. Edition size unknown. Image size: 3" x 5". Signed and dated in the plate, pencil signed and dated with Christmas greeting in bottom margin, penciled dedication in top margin. Embury #92. Condition is good with some wrinkles in top corners.
Important Note ; we can sell this stunning French Doll about 7% less here as in my Ruby-Lane shop !!!
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An Guignol theater was offered in the Etrennes catalog of " Grand Magazin de Louvre " or from " Au Bon Marche " and other Paris Depratment stores at 19th...
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