A Chinese 'famille rose' porcelain cup, painted with a pavilion entrance beside a river. On the reverse a poem in black with a red seal mark. The top rim is edged in gilt.
Size: Approximately 2.5 " high by 3.5" diameter.
Age: Qing Dynasty 19th century
Condition: Very good condition, no breaks or cracks. Some rubbing of the enamels and wear to the gilt.
William III silver trefid table spoon, London, c.1700, by Francis Archbold. Length - 7.25 inches. Weight - 1.38 troy ounces. A typical trefid form table spoon with broad, shallow bowl and a double ribbed and beaded rat tail. The upturned handle's terminal is cut with two notches, a characteristic of the trefid form...
Gilded iron Sunburst wall sconce, electrified with double back light. Early 20th century. Size: 22 inches in diameter.
A special nice friend for your French Poupee or small Bebe , very nice 19th. century Russian Borzoi dog in generaly excellent and very clean condition !!
Rabit fur covered paper mache dog with an very elegant posture as an Russian Borzoi greyhound dog , has very clean condition of white fur with black ears , inset glass eyes and modeled black nose...
Chinese Northern Song Dynasty Qingbai Porcelain Dish in Kiln Saggar with Oxford TL Test
A rare opportunity to acquire a Northern Song Dynasty (AD 960 - 1127) kiln saggar still containing its Qingbai porcelain bowl, excavated from a kiln site in the Jingdezhen area of Jiangxi province. This is one of a variety of different Qingbai porcelain wares in saggars, mostly bowls and dishes of varying sizes and patterns, that we were very lucky to be able to acquire some time ago and now offer for sa...
Very nice all hand sewn French Poupee enfantin gown , of pretty cream silk patterned light green and lavender flowers and fine decorate with silk tulle and matching silk hand made dentate trim at front , sleeves , front of skirt and skirt hem as well !!
Has rounded neckline and pretty pagoda sleeves with white wrist , fitted pointed waist and lovely decoration of hand made lavender silk rosettes at front of the dress...
Rare Chinese Northern Wei Dynasty Pack Horse (AD 386 - 534)
This rare and interesting pottery model of a pack horse, or pony, was made during the Northern Wei Dynasty (AD 386 - 534). It is made from a buff-coloured pottery that has been "cold painted" with a base coat of white pigment on top of which has been applied black pigment in places. Note the detail of the pack on its back that includes two water containers and a rabbit.
Height 25 cm, length 27 cm...
Steuben aurene hand-blown trumpet-form vase in iridescent blue glass, signed and numbered on the underside of base - Steuben aurene. Size: 5 1/2" high x 5 1/8" diameter. Age: early 20th century. Excellent condition.
Gorgeous Mediterranean coral stones in this sterling ring by Arizona Modernist H. Fred Skaggs. A unique look with the 4 stones being graduated in size. Currently a size 5, the ring has been previously professionally sized in the back. The face of the ring measures 1 1/4" across and the largest stone is 5/8" long. It weighs 13 grams and there are no chips or cracks to the beautiful stones. Signed as shown. From the same collection as the other Skaggs rings I am offering. What a beauty !
Rare Chinese Sui Dynasty Glazed & Painted Pottery Horse & Rider (AD 581 - 618) (Ex. Roger Moss Collection)
This rare and finely-detailed model of a horse and rider was made during the Sui Dynasty. The horse stands upright with head straight ahead but slightly lowered. The dignitary sits upright upon the horse with his hands raised and wears elaborate robes and headgear. It is made from a relatively highly-fired buff-coloured pottery...
Large Chinese Ming / Yuan Dynasty Longquan Celadon Porcelain Dish with Peony Pattern
This large and "heavily-potted" dish was made in the 14th century at one of the Longquan kilns in Zhejiang province, during the Yuan (AD 1279 - 1368) or early Ming Dynasty (1368 - 1644). It is the archetypal large Longquan celadon dish, an example of which should really be in every serious collection of Chinese ceramics.
It has a fluted cavetto and a carved peony in its centre...
Original French watercolor painting. A botanical floral study of bluebells from a French porfolio of artwork dating from 1847. Image 7"w. x 10"L. Presented in an exquisite French mat and gilt wood frame measuring overall 20" L x 17" W.
Original French master classical figural watercolor and ink drawing. Image 10"L x 8"W. archival framed and matted overall size 16 x 18 inches.
Very beautiful most hand sewn one of a kind French pique dress with matching wire bonnet , would fit for German or French doll like size 12 Jumeau around 25" ( 64 cm ) The costume has generally excellent fabric condition from around 1880 .......
Of cream white cotton pique with all hand sewn soutache trim decoration and hand made cotton lace around one side edged of front and all around hem...
Original Antique 16th century Mamluk empire spice jar. Hand painted cobalt blue design glazed potter jar. Used in the early spice trade with Venice and the Islamic empires. Measuring 10.5 x 7.5 inches.
Chinese carved jade box on wooden stand. The box is decorated with a relief floral pattern. The stone is a striated pale mutton fat colour with lavender and light green tones. The box raised on corner mounts. The stand carved.
Age: 19th Century to early 20th Century
Size: Box Only - 3.5 cm high by 11.3 cm length by 8.5 cm wide
Very Rare Chinese Song / Yuan Dynasty Buddhist Lotus Jar with Sanskrit Inscription
This very rare, possibly unique, pottery jar was made between the 10th and 13th centuries, during the Five Dynasties period (AD 906 - 960), Song Dynasty (AD 960 - 1279) or possibly the Yuan Dynasty (AD 1279 - 1368) and has been excavated from a Buddhist site in Yunnan province.
It is one of the most unusual Yunnan jars that we have seen. The design represents either lotus leaves or a lotus blossom...
A mid size marble scholar's screen with the original marble intact. Floral leaf design painted with a gold lacquered finish. Size: H. 34.3cm. W. 24.2cm. Condition: No repairs.
All the precious stones are represented in this elegant 14Kt yellow gold openwork flower ring. The 3 flowers are set with emeralds, sapphires and rubies. Each flower is centered by a full-cut diamond. The openwork design is bordered on either side by pave set diamonds. The approximate weight of all diamonds is 0.20Ct, while the sapphires, rubies and emeralds in each flower weigh approximately 0.35Ct. The size 7 ring that can be sized is 13mm wide on top and tapers down to 4mm.
Elgin 21 jewels gold filled men's open face pocket watch, engraved with railroad train scene. Date: 1898. Running condition.
A set of early wood panels, once doors on a votive shrine, painted with guardian shishi lions (Also called Fu-dogs) in polychrome colors, much worn with time. The doors are of clear grained hinoki (Japanese cypress) and have shrunk horizontally over the centuries, evidenced by the ari (wooden support) which is inset into them. On back one can see clearly the silhouette of the original metal-work...
Antique Japanese four-panel folding screen signed lower right "Kaiko Ga." Beautifully hand-painted motif of ducks and flowering plum blossoms. Eye hooks on top for hanging on wall, or can be displayed free standing. Some stains top edge, minor repair on reverse. Measuring
96" L x 48" H.
This stunning oval shell cameo pin and pendant has the air of a goddess. A 14 karat gold scalloped frame encircles a 32 x 42 shell carved with the profile of a woman. She appears to be wearing a toga and a floral garland around her neck. Perhaps she is Athena, with her intricate headpiece and proud countenance. One 0.15 carat diamond sits in her necklace. This piece dates from the 1920s.
An antique 12k gold genuine rhodolite garnets and mine cut diamonds ring circa 1890 1900. This antique size 7-1/2 or 7.5 ring has four genuine true red colour garnets surrounded by twenty genuine mine cut diamonds in a classic marquise shape. This Victorian period piece is unmarked, but has been tested and is confirmed to be 12 K gold. It measures just over 7/8" long and is 5/16" across the elegant marquise shaped setting and it weighs 3.0 grams...
An early American 18th century country pine bench with back in a salmon painted finish. Size: 57 inches length x 14.5 inches depth x 32.5 inches height. Dovetailed joints. A great, decorative and hard to find country item.
This very rarely found, 19th century, iron, hand-forged, Child SLAVE Rattle Shackle measures a diminutive 2 3/4" high x 2 1/2" wide. The interior diameter is only a tiny 2 inches wide, and thus able only to fit the wrist of a very young or tiny-framed child. This came from the collection of a Charleston, South Carolina, collector who purchased the artifact years ago out of a Charleston area estate that was once a thriving rice plantation in the 18th and 19th centuries...
Offered is an 1809, Augusta, Georgia, slave document - a Bill of Sale between John Woolfolk of Edgefield District, South Carolina, to Thomas Cumming of Augusta for a total of three slaves, all of whom were related: an adult woman named Judy, who was a seamstress, and her two children, Eliza and Edward...
One of a kind French Bebe silk satin three piece costume which would fit perfect for one of you favorite French or German doll as well about around 21" ( 54 cm )
All complete most hand sewn French jacket with sleeve lose dress of ivory silk satin , beautiful embroidery French lace and fine light blue silk ribbon decoration.
Pretty jacket with stand up collar and front closure with hand made button holes and 12 blue silk buttons...
Very beautiful all original antique Bebe Jumeau factory clothing set with Chemise , Bee market shoes and stocking for size 9 Bebe ,
all preserved in Paris departmant store box by " Grand Magasins Du Louvre " !!!
Most beautiful complete set for your size 9 Jumeau doll which has generally excellent complete condition .
Of dark white muslin presentation chemise frock with pretty red floral springs , original made ruffled short puff sleeve and tiny pleated upper part at front , shoulders and ...
Very beautiful and childlike French one of a kind doll dress with matching bonnet for French or German doll about around 20" / 21" ( 50 / 52 cm ) , most hand sewn and never find such the same outfit again.
Of beautiful cream antique cream silk sateen in combination of cream and blue silk with fine embroidery for flowers and blue stripe. Front and back side has pretty lace decoration at sides and neckline matching to the 3/4 long puffed sleeves of cream silk with netting and Fre...
Measuring just under 8" high, and 12" including the wood stand, this Santo head is exceptionally well carved, with fine detail and life like features to the face. The eyes are cast upward, and the pupils are carved in a concave manner. Most of the face and beard retain the original gesso and paint, with more loss to the back of the head, and most of the paint in the eyes is gone.
Fine quality and nice detail, it is probably Continental in origin.
Very beautiful decoration piece for your Fashion Doll or Bebe.... superbly 19th. century made Doll harp with original cream finishing and fine gilded painting .
A wooden harp with gracefully carved frame and gold painting of flower and pattern. Has original metal strings they sound when you stroke them .... The harp stands on a lovely matching base and as finally touch of luxury wax flower tendrils wrap around the upper part.
It was decorate on my pictures with an Fren...
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 ...
A Victorian walking stick with an exotic wood shaft fitted with a carved ivory handle modeled in the form of a fist clenching a ball. A fine touch of added quality is the carved snake bracelet with inlaid eyes which wraps around the hand, typical of jewelry worn in the Victorian age. An extra band of ivory is added as the collar and there is an ivory tip. The fineness of the carving is apparent in the detailed depiction of the fingernails. Excellent condition. Size: 33 inches length. This...
Rare 1930s matched pair of William Spratling tin candleholders in a towering design embellished with bands of stamped stars and full moons, a scalloped rim and hand-cut tin twist-ribbon collars. Known primarily for their silver jewelry, cutlery and holloware, most of the renowned Taxco workshops engaged in the production of tinware, wood furniture and textiles as well, especially during the first decades of their existence. Collectors are on the look out for examples from those categories becaus...
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