14 images spanning two pages each are sandwiched between the silk binding of this two sided accordion album by Zen Priest Inaba Shinden enclosed in the original storage sleeve. The images span from Mount fuji to the Daruma to Zen Circles, each annotated with some verse or Buddhist anecdote. It is in excellent condition, the album (closed) measuring 8-1/4 x 12 inches (21 x 30 cm).
Inaba Shinden (1906-1986) was an important priest of the Rinzai sect of Japanese Buddhism...
Vietnamese 15th Century Blue & White & Enamelled Covered Box
This very attractive covered box was made during the mid 15th century. It is quite "heavily-potted" and elaborately decorated in underglaze blue with a mixture of floral and geometric patterns. It is coated in a crackled glaze on top of which are traces of the original green enamel. Diameter 6.5 cm...
Small Indonesian ceremonial keris forged from steel in one piece with a straight blade, the hilt section in the shape of a sitting figure. Provenance: Private Collection, Switzerland. Condition: fine. Dimension: 24.7 cm long, 3.2 cm wide, weight: 82 g.
An Art Deco sterling silver tea ball strainer with chain and ring for steeping loose tea leaves circa 1920s. This vintage and classically simple tea serving piece includes the original chain and it has the original finger ring. It is stamped with an obscured silver mark on the finger ring, it is 1-3/8" in diameter and it weighs 17.7 grams. It is in excellent condition with no monograms, bends, corrosion, dents, losses, damage or repairs...
Early, intricately hand wrought 980 sterling silver bracelet designed & signed c. 1930's by American & Taxco, Mexico artist William Spratling (1900-67). Bracelet wearable length is 6 3/4" X 1" wide. It weighs 65 grams, 2.3 oz. Beautiful condition & patina. Signed on reverse WS 980 TAXCO. Pictured on Phyllis Goddards' spratlingsilver.com. Also pictured on p. 229 of WILLIAM SPRATLING AND THE MEXICAN SILVER RENAISSANCE by Penny Morrill...
A set for 12 mother of pearl handle silver plated fish knives and forks from the 1897-1900 era. This 24 piece set consists of the 7-7/8" fish knives and the 6-3/4" forks. Each piece has a mother of pearl handle with excellent lustre and green and pink flash. The ferrules are unmarked and nicely embossed (they may be silver - we haven't tested them and it wasn't required to mark small, light items)...
A Beautifully carved tube shaped jade. It is hard to date this piece and cannot say that it is from the Hongshan period (3000BC). It is most likely from a later period as these item are extremely rare. It is not know what these were used for but it is thought to be for the hair ornament to hold the pony tail.
Size: L. 8cm. W. 5cm
Fifteen-piece Japanese Satsuma earthenware tea set consisting of lidded teapot, lidded sugar vessel, lidded creamer, six cups and six saucers. The set is densely decorated with the Kannon, Rakan (Buddhist disciples), and dragon pattern in raised moriage enamels and gilt. “Great Japan Satsuma” mark to base. Meiji period (circa 1900)...
This necklace is old and the maker used Mexico City folk art style repousse to produce this masterpiece. Simply stunning on and does not skip a beat with quality and condition. Natural patina in the recesses further pronounce the depth and dimension. The necklace is marked as shown with Made In Mexico Sterling. The center rose is 1.75 inches tall with a wearable length of 16.5inches. The hand carving on the top is masterful. Just look at the beauty in this necklace from LOOK AT THAT NECKLACE!
An Edwardian T. Rathbone DANE 1867L water pitcher from the 1910 era. This beautiful, decorative English ironstone ewer or pitcher stands 9" tall and it has the T.R. & Co. swan mark used by T. Rathbone in the Edwardian era. The decoration is quite Edwardian with flow blue accents, red and yellow highlights and poppy flowers. It also has gold highlights and it is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, crazing, losses, damage or repairs...
An Art Nouveau sterling daisy flower purse handle chain from the 1900 era. This 16-3/8" chain consists of oval daisy flower cast sterling silver links which are 3/8" wide. Originally on a late Victorian purse, this chain has two large loop for mounting but it could easily have a clasp added for use as a necklace (or a doubled bracelet). It is stamped STERLING on the mounting rings, it weighs 33.0 grams and it is in excellent condition with no dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs...
A Victorian gold filled watch chain with a 10K turquoise pearls slide from the 1890 1900 era. This 25-1/2" doubled chain has a swivel and an (unmarked but tested) 10k yellow gold barrel style slide with natural turquoise stones and seed pearls. Perfect for a necklace, this chain is in excellent condition with no 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 hav...
Lovely factory original 14" ( 36 cm ) bisque head Harlequin doll with very nice face expression , good quality of bisque and painting and stunning all original silk costume with bonnet.
Pale bisque socket head with well working pretty blue glass sleep eyes , fine long painted lashes and brush-stroked brows . Open mouth with row of porcelain teeth between her fine outlined lips , dimpled chin .
Un-pierced ears and original brunette human hair wig . Head mark at back ..... ...
Special beautiful one of a kind French Bebe dress with antique straw bonnet , all together most hand sewn and never to find such the same outfit again.
Fit perfect for French or German doll about around 21" ( 54 cm ) for EJ , Bru , Gaultier , Eden Bebe , Jumeau .... and other !!
Princess style of ivory color fine and soft hand woven linen , fine dark green silk trim and hand embroidery cotton lace . Has lovely front part of three row of silk buttons which you can open ...
A very rare 19th century elaborate head dress (Kanmuri or crown) of gilded parts inset with glass surmounted by a phoenix flanked by two dragons for use in the Japanese Noh Theater. A golden phoenix takes flight from the peak, surrounded by sun, moon and flaming jewel from which are suspended extravagant chains of glass and coral beads and gilded ornaments. Made of brass, paper, wood and thin wire, the entire is covered in gold with the sun and moon in enamel and burning jewels in glass. On t...
Rare factory original all bisque bare feet Mignonette with special rare to find body style of twill over wood , made for the French market by Simon and Halbig circa 1880 ..... has exceptional detail of modeling on pale bisque quality , masterpiece of painting and rare bare feet and bisque arms , in factory all original condition included costume !!
Very rare to find 8 , 5 " ( 22 cm ) ..... darling round-faced child has swivel solid dome head on kid - edged bisque shoulder pl...
Outstanding rare fashionable poupee .... circa 1875 ... with very beautiful face gentle expression , has beaz quality pale bisque and beautiful painting , rare all wood and gorgeous original clothing !!
14" ( 36 cm ) stunning all original rare poupee with pale bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate , full cheeks and almond shaped blue glass inset eyes , thick dark eyeliner , very fine painted lashes and arched feathered brows .
Closed mouth with outlined...
Very cute face expression 24 " ( 61 cm ) French Bebe with pale bisque and good painting ...... has delicate complexion and rare shy smiling mouth , original body and pretty cream and aqua blue clothing !
Lovely French bisque Bebe with gentle face expression of pale bisque socket head with full cheeks and beautiful blue glass paperweight inset eyes . Has dark eyeliner and painted curly lashes , brush stroked brows and pale mauve blushed eye shadow .
She has an closed...
This 1920-s 18Kt white gold filigree diamond solitaire ring is centered by an approximately 0.15Ct brilliant cut diamond. The hexagonal top gives the ring a unique elegant look. The ring is a size 7 ¾ but can easily be sized.
An enamel cigarette case with mottled amber and taupe decoration from the 1930s. This Art Deco vintage 3-3/4" x 3-1/8" smoking accessory features deep and medium brown mottled enamel and the fittings are gold plated. It has the original spring loaded retaining straps and engine turned design in the interior and it is stamped PAT. PEND. with a B Co. in a large B maker's mark. It is in very good condition with no bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs other than a dent on one side and a mi...
Most beautiful all original antique French character girl by SFBJ .... has outstanding sculpting with very well defined characterization , best quality of creamy bisque and painting , original body , stunning antique clothing and original shoes by SFBJ !
17 " ( 44 cm ) beautiful girl with bisque socket head with typical tiny blue enamel glass inset crystal eyes , finest painted lashes over modeled eye-lid .
Fine feathered brows , very slightly parted lips with row of s...
Very beautiful most hand sewn one of a kind French silk costume with matching bonnet , would fit well for French or German doll about around 13 " ( 33 cm )
Of burgundy and cream silk and fully with elegant details , has square neckline and fine hand ruffled silk front part and fine French lace decoration at each front side. Similar style of back with red silk velvet middle part and both sides are fine hand embroidered like the long sleeves in pagoda style with cream silk pleats...
San Francisco Bay Area Modernist watercolor ink painting by Harold Christopher Davies, signed lower right. Provenance: Estate of the artist and Hoover Gallery, San Francisco. Davies' work was exhibited at the San Francisco Art Association, Oakland Art Gallery, Birmingham Museum, Southampton Museum, University of Long Island Museum, Parrish Art Museum, Hoover Gallery (San Francisco), Haggin Museum and Huntsville Museum.
Image, 6"L x 4.5"W. Matted and framed. Minor wear.
Graceful & sensuous sterling silver necklace designed & signed c.1950 by American & Taxco, Mexico artist William Spratling (1900-67). The necklace measures 16 1/2 long & weighs 70 grams. The central element is 4 1/2" long & 1" high. The wrapped design has a subtle vermeil interior that contrasts beautifully with the outside silver. Signed on the reverse WS 925. Spratling referred to this design in his catalog as "Colar Gola". Rarely seen on the market this design was featured in the museum exhib...
A Beautifully carved tube shaped jade. It is hard to date this piece and say that it is from the Hongshan period (3000BC). It is most likely from a later period as these item are extremely rare. It is not know what these were used for but it is thought to be for the hair ornament to hold the pony tail.
Size: See Last photo
Very cute and all perfect condition 14" ( 36 cm ) Bebe Jumeau , wears very beautiful and childlike , has lovely quality of bisque and painting and original body with Jumeau mark !
Bisque socket head of lovely pale quality , has very beautiful blue glass paperweight inset eyes with dark eyeliner and fine lushly painted lashes , brush - stroked and feathered brows . The little darling has on open mouth with row of pearl white porcelain teeth between her shaded and outlined lip...
Outstanding 17" ( 44 cm ) all original poupee with best quality of bisque and painting , wonderful eyes and pale expression , original sturdy kid poupee body and beautiful wearing all complete antique pique costume with delicate soutache trim decoration with matching beautiful jacket and muslin blouse . Beautiful set of undergarments , stocking and flat shoes , lovely pink silk bonnet .
Here pale bisque swivel head on kid edged bisque shoulder plate is in generally excellent...
A 1920’s 14Kt white gold filigree ring set with a 22X10 millimeter oval shell cameo depicting a bust of a woman. The lady has a necklace and the necklace is decorated by a single cut diamond. The ring is size 6 ½ and it can easily be sized.
A pair of Victorian 14Kt yellow gold and garnet earrings centered by 7 X 5 millimeter oval faceted garnets. The classic Victorian black enamel decoration encircles the prong set garnets. The 18 X 13 millimeter oval earrings have wire backs.
Navajo Kenneth Begay (1913-1977) is often referred to as the father of modern Navajo jewelry having been one of the very first to depart from the traditional Navajo style. This exquisite sterling cuff stands as a remarkable Modernist work of art. Whether on the wrist, a shelf or a coffee table, it is a magnificent sculpture. Measuring 6 1/2" around in the inside plus a 1" opening, it is 1 5/8" wide at the scrolling terminals. Weighing 77 grams, it is in fine original condition and signed as show...
Very beautiful and sweet all perfect 18" ( 46 cm ) bisque Gaultier girl with pressed bisque and cute face expression, original body and wig and beautiful wearing antique costume !!
The girl has pale pressed bisque socket head with light rose cheeks and fine painting of lashes and feathered and brush-stroked brows. She has pale blue glass paperweight inset eyes with dark eyeliner and on closed mouth with fine outlined lips and hint of smile on her lips . Little dimpl...
Navajo Mark Chee (1914-1981) specialized in traditional designs using heavy silver, stampwork and the finest stones available. This bracelet is a prime example of his work featuring 5 high grade Lone Mountain turquoise stones. Measuring 5 1/2" around in the inside plus a 1" opening, it is 1 1/8" wide in the front and tapers to 3/4" at the terminals. Weighing 145 grams, it is in fine original condition with no chips or cracks to the stones. Signed as shown in the last photo.
A rare opportunity t...
A Birks 14k yellow gold three leaf pin from the 1930s. This well-made vintage 2-3/8" x 2" brooch has a fine open-work of a rope and circle filigree design on each of the leaves and it has a safety clasp. It is stamped 14Kt BIRKS, it weighs 8.1 grs. It is in excellent condition with no 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 us...
Victorian cobalt glass oil lamp with etched chimney and enamel from the 1890s. This tall table lamp has a 10-1/2" deep cobalt blue base with an open cut pontil, an original Plume & Atwood Mfg. Co. 2-3/4" brass burner and collar and an etched glass 9-1/4" large glass chimney. The burner has a second 1897 renewed patent date and the burner and flat wick show no signs of use at all (no wick char or burner darkening) and there is no smell of lamp oil or kerosene. The body of the lamp has hand pai...
A Colossus or Lacy Spiral Burlington Glass clear EAPG water goblet from the 1880s. This 6-1/2" tall antique pressed glass item was made by the Burlington Glass Works of Hamilton, Ontario, Canada (1874-97) (and possibly produced by other companies). It is a beautiful clear white with very crisp detail. It is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, losses, damage or repairs however there is a tiny burst bubble under the goblet base edge from the manufacture of this goblet. All items are ...
Goebel Hummel Virgin Mary Praying Madonna 46/0 orange-peach robed figurine from the 1960s. This pastel coloured 10-3/8" tall figure has a gloss and matte finish and pastel yellow, orange, blue and brown colours. It is incised M.J. Hummel on the base plinth and it has the blue "stylized bee" mark in use from 1960-72. This decorative and devotional figure is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, losses, damage or repairs however it has a few craze lines on the plinth and on the yellow m...
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