Measuring 9.5 x 11.5 inches framed, this lovely, circa 1950’s, multi-colored, cross stitch sampler is entitled, “Enough Is As Good As A Feast”. In excellent condition and appearing to have been recently re-framed, this lovely piece features a Mammy and child carrying meal-filled dishes, presumably, to the dinner table...

A stunning obsidian and sterling bracelet by Felipe Martinez who opened his workshop "Piedra Y Plata" in 1950. The surface of the S shaped stones is smooth and highly polished and impeccably fused into the silver. The design beautifully combines movement, line and color. This bracelet,c.1955, is featured in the Morrill book MEXICAN SILVER on page 189 with a green variegated stone rather than obsidian...

Protected in a 12 ¾ x 22 ½ inch, gold and green painted wood frame, this authentic GOLD DUST Trolley Sign was manufactured by the N.K...

Measuring 4 ¼ inches high with a 3 /14 inch diameter, this UNUSED, 1 pound can of circa EARLY 1930’s, Old BLACK JOE Axle Grease is in very fine condition! There is some wear to the paint along the edge of the lid cover and at the top and bottom side surfaces, but virtually no rusting! The only noted rusting was to the base of the can and this is very superficial and can be buffed away...

A fine "wucai" jar, decorated in green, red and yellow enamel of flower scroll around the body. Early Ching Kangxi period. Condition is perfect, missing cover. High: 10.5 cm.

Measuring 15 ¾ x 19 ½ inches, this extraordinarily RARE, circa 1920’s (or earlier!), heavy painted cardboard, BIMBO RINGO Ring Toss game board is all original and complete. Included are 6 rubber toss rings that have the appearance of mason jar washers and which may or may not be original to this game board. At any rate, the previous owner had these rings displayed with the game board at the time of acquisition, and they will be passed along to the next owner...

Sold. C 1900 Chatelaine Repousse look highly ornate 2 piece Pencil on long & short fancy paper clip chain stamped W the Brooklyn New York silversmiths' Webster & Son mark used between 1886-1928. 3 1/8" Pencil is stamped, 24" + 4 (below y) chain is not stamped but tests sterling. Sold, no price, no info

Circa 1920’s, this all original piece of Black Memorabilia advertising, Carter’s INKY RACER, comes complete with its very colorful and “graphically appealing” cardboard box along with the two original, rubber-stoppered, glass, ink-removing-solution bottles, and amazingly, the extremely rare, directions-for-use paper pamphlet!

Both the exterior and interior of the cardboard box features the well-known “running black boy logo” making this item an eye-appealing display piece!

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This is an elegant set of 12 antique Victorian porcelain plates, ca. 1880, handpainted in an intricate scrolling foliate pattern in rich gold gilt; all plates have an underglaze mark of an eagle over a crown in red; also marked "handpainted" and "Austria." One plate has the mark of Thomas-Sevres-Bavaria, a well-known 19th Century producer of blanks for handpainting; this mark is overpainted on all other plates...

Outstanding sterling and chrysoprase bracelet c. 1950-60 by Danish designer N.E. From. The stones are a vivid emerald green, mush brighter than the photos were able to capture and the clasp is wonderful looking. It measures 8" end to end and 7/8" wide. The weight is 46 grams and it is in fine original condition and signed as shown. A great design.

A rare and lovely blue & white miniature shape of Meiping bottle vase, decorated in underglaze cobalt blue. Vietnam 15th century, Ly-Tran period in perfect condition. High: 6.8 cm.

Used by the Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company, New York, - the A & P grocery store chain - for advertising purposes, this rarely-found and sizable die cut has been protected in a 12 3/4 x 9 1/2 inch, gold-toned frame.

Vividly colored, this Black Memorabilia themed piece features a smiling black girl seated on a large straw basket while holding 2, smaller-sized, flower-filled straw baskets in each arm...

Measuring 5 1/2 x 7 1/2, this framed piece of early Black Memorabilia features the hardboard cover only (not the complete book) of "The DARKIES' Painting Book"! Cover depicts 2 jauntily stepping Black children. Color is quite vivid in this very visually-striking piece! Protected in a gold-tone, decorative frame. (Please disregard unavoidable reflections in the glass)

Delightful item!

Quintessential Articulated Art Nouveau Pin stamped with an "H" in a Heart on the "C" Catch for the HART COMPANY of nearby Attleboro, MA established in the late Art Nouveau year of 1915. Lush foliate swirls 5/8 inch bezel set pink rose mottled stone in the 3 3/4 inch X 1/2 PLUS the chained dangle that holds the 5mm milk glass stone for a total of 2 5/8 north to south. Super condition. SOLD, no price, no info please.

Description: A beautiful De-Hua porcelain figure was made in early Qing dynasty. By the symptoms and styles the Guanyin was molded and carved, it was supposedly came from Tang-kiln which was named after palace porcelain official Tang-Yin, he was authorized to build the kiln by emperor Yonzhen. Date: 17th-18th Century. Height: 14.2cm Condition: perfect condition except one minor defect on the tip of the left hand's pointer finger. Note: A series number was written by an old collector on the ...

Sold. Unmarked Tiny White Beige Moth on Morpho Blue Butterfly Wing Background on one side with more wing on other side both under domed beveled glass just under 1" gold filled pendant on a newer marked 14K Gold 16 1/2" chain. Very nice condition. Sold, no price, no info

Description: A beautiful molded and sculpted porcelain brush holder in a shape of thorns was kept intact from 17th century of Qing Dynasty. Condition: Perfect with natural firing crackles. Provenance: Jingdezhen. Height:13.5cm Width: 8cm(top)

A Pair of English Silver Candlesticks from Birmingham, 1915, in the Classical Corinthian Column Style; 4 3/4" high and in excellent condition. The mark is HW, probably Hy, Wilkenson, Ltd. Note that although they are not a set, these candlesticks can be matched with Item number 378917 (our stock number 309)

A Pair of English Silver Candlesticks, in the Classical Corinthian Column Style. Hallmarked Sheffield, 1916, with the makers mark HE (probably Hawkesworth Eyre Ltd.). They are 9" tall and in excellent condition. Note that although they are not a set, these candlesticks can be matched with Item number 378920 (our stock number 308)

This wonderful pharmacy prescription scale dating to the early 1900s is in very nice condition! The scale box is finely constructed of oak and the balance beam scale comes with 5 small brass weights. The weighing mechanism works like new, in fact, there is not much wear apparent indicating minimal use and loving care over the years.

The oak case measures 11.75"L x 5.5"W and has a rich warm patina with very minor staining to the top. Displays wonderfully!

Dragons writhe across the face of this astounding free standing temple which was a long time display piece in a Butsudan Shoten, an example of the finest work available for Japanese altars. The piece is more than 60 years old, as the current owner of the store (third generation) mentions it has stood there for as long as he can remember. It is entirely hand made; each piece of wood finely shaped and lacquered, each bit of metal hand etched before assembly...

SOLD. Vintage Hammered Forged Studio Made Mod almost cross over Multi Enamel Bracelet Cuff stamped: HANDWROUGHT STERLING on it and the ring with applied naive leaves at shoulders is not signed by the maker. Possibly a One of a Kind piece as many/most studio pieces are. 50 Grams or 1.7 Oz. SOLD, no price, no info.

This is an outstanding example of an apothecary counter urn dating back to the late 1800s. Appears to be hand blown with rippling marks in the glass. The bowl is molded to the pedestal base and the cover sports a decorative knob.

Measuring 13"H x 6"W this lovely urn in in very nice condition. The cover has a few unobtrusive edge chips. The urn portion has the expected wear of faint interior scratching which is expected in antique glass. A wonderful find indeed that has fabulous visual appeal!

SOLD. Bold 1 3/8" bezel set Green Stone that Fred Davis favored unmarked tested Sterling Silver Ring that hints Arts Crafts or Early Unsigned Taxco Mexico. Still circa 1930 Serrated bezel edge, applied rope and applied flowers at shoulder. Power knuckle to knuckle stature. SOLD, no price, no info please. 12/12

Offered for sale is a wonderful 19th century brass and wood English Apothecary Balance Scale. This lovely balance retains its original patina on both the wooden base and brass scales.

The arm is marked "T.O.Co. J. HALL & SON-Makers-Birmingham" and "Class 1 - To Weigh 1 lb."

The scale measures 16"L x 8"W at the wood base and 16 inches high. The condition appears original with only minor distortion to the wood base.

Fishing Boats Along a Canal

Rene Clarot (Belgian, 1882-1972)

Oil on canvas, signed: “Clarot R” and dated: “1907”.

A post-impressionist painter of marines and landscapes, Clarot worked in oils, watercolors and pastels. He was a student at the Academy of Brussels from 1896-1905. Upon completion of his studies, he traveled frequently to France and Germany...

Young Girl at the Spring

James John Hill (British, 1811-1882)

Oil on canvas, signed and dated: “(18__)” and retainging its original gilt wood and gesso frame.

Painting size: 12” x 10”
Frame size: 32” x 42”

Early William Spratling 980 silver bracelet with the marks dating it 1933-40. Spratling hallmarks can be reviewed on the website www.spratlingsilver.com. Classic, recognizable Spratling design, this bracelet has a pin closure and measures 6 3/4" end to end and is 7/8" wide. It is one of the bracelets featured on page 43 of the book MEXICAN SILVER by Morrill and Berk.Fine original condition, nice patina. Appropriately signed as shown. A great early Spratling bracelet.

A massive sculptural silver and center bezel set oval amethyst bracelet by Taxco silversmith Fred Davis. Although the stone is the focal point, it is the shape of the links which the eye cannot resist. In excellent original condition, c. 1930, this bracelet measures 8" end to end and is 1 5/8" wide. It weighs 80 grams and is signed Silver Mexico FD. Museum quality Fred Davis.

Superb sterling and enamel contemporary bracelet, possibly Scandinavian. The design, colors and enamel execution are magnificent. There are 10 square and rectangular shaped panels of amazing colors and shapes of enamel. Three of the panels also have bezel set faceted stones, one peridot, one one garnet and one amethyst.There is a tight box clasp that is part of the textured pattern of the panel when closed. The panels are hinged together and all move...

A young woman in rare western dress gazes across this early to mid 20th century Bijinga scroll signed Ikko (Furutani Fujio, b. 1891) enclosed in a period wooden box. Her bright western dress and short hair must have made quite an impression in conservative Japan. The silk painting is bordered in green brocade embellished with flowering vines, extended with beige and features bone rollers. The scroll measures 21-1/2 x 52-1/2 inches (54.5 x 133 cm), and is in fine condition...

Description: This bronze Luohan figure was casted in artistic way. Contemplative and sophisticated expression was shown to yield the religious effects. Date: Qing Dynasty (AD18th century) Material: Bronze

An amazing, bold and sculptural silver bracelet by Turun Hopea, Finland. We do not see many pieces of jewelry from Finland in the U.S. and this one is spectacular. The shape of the links is so striking and all are individually hinged so the bracelet has lots of movement. The clasp is also most unusual.Measuring 8 1/2" end to end and 1 1/4" wide, it weighs 83 grams and is in fine original condition...

Brookland, Washington, D.C.

Edgar Hewitt Nye (American, 1879-1943)

Oil on artist board, signed lower left and located on paper label on reverse: “Brookland, D.C. (off Bunker Hill Road). Vicinity now a well built up residential section.”

Nye lived, worked and taught in Washington, DC for 58 years. While he may have been born in Richmond, VA, his love for the city earned him the distinction of a "native" son.

Nye was educated in public schools before entering the Corc...

SOLD. Sleek Mod Deco like, yet pre colonial look style earrings stamped: F. GUTIERREZ MEX around 925 a listed silversmith. Turnwheel works and holds real well and in unpolished condition. 1 3/8 X 7/8". SOLD

Description: In simple and plain shape, this celadon jar was kept with original lid. Fine glaze are all over the surface, it is an ideal holder for aged Oolong tea. Date : Ming Dynasty(AD15th-16th Century) Width:12.3cm Height:13.2cm

A rare underglazed copper red vase "Yu Hu Chun", decorated on Chingpai body with Camelia and Chrysanthemum. Yuan dynasty (1279-1368) excavated pieces was found in Indonesia. Condition: body was damaged, but completed in pieces, except missing one triangle hole visible on enlargement 7, no damaged on mouth rim and bottom as well, similar pieces at Hong Zhi Museum art Taipei, Chang fondation, item 66, page 170 with lotus panels on the neck but decorated with Camelia and Lingzhi, picture would be a...

A Viennese cold painted bronze figural, mid to late 19th century. Depicts a young girl seated in a chair and playing with a small cat that is on the girl's lap. The girl is laughing at the cat as she plays with a fringed stick that the cat is grabbing. Another cat is located underneath the girl's chair - probably wishing it could be playing as well. This charming bronze is believed to date to the Victorian era, circa 1860's to 1890's. Excellent condition. The piece measures 12 1/2" tall by 6 1/...

A stunning and powerful 970 silver and amethyst drop necklace by Taxco silversmith Antonio Pineda. The 7 bezel set cabachon amethyst drops are attached on hinges suspending from the silver " X's" and they move. Upon close examination, the unique triangular shaped clasp is actually another "X" filled in. The design and execution of this piece is superb. It is featured on page 207 of the exhibit catalog MAESTROS DE PLATA , WILLIAM SPRATLING AND THE MEXICAN SILVER RENAISSANCE but with obsidian ston...

A Cizhou small "Guan" jar, decorated in black and white of Chrysanthemum flower. Jin-Yuan dynasty Cizhou ware. Condition is good except surface slightly degrade and glaze flaked on the rim area, but no chips, no cracks anywhere and free from restoration as well, quite nice pieces. High: 12.5 cm, Mouth diameter: 8.3 cm, Foot diameter: 6.7 cm.

A large and bold mid-century moderne sterling and tiger eye ring by Taxco silversmith Antonio Pineda. The stone is fabulous - great color and striations. And BIG-- The ring is 1 1/2" long and 1 1/8" wide. It is a size 9 but can be sized without loss of the mark.The ring is plain in the back. Suitable for a man or woman, it is in fine condition but has a very slight split in one side section of the bezel. It does not detract from the ring in any way. However, I mention it for total accuracy and h...

A rare and spectacular handwrought sterling repousse cuff by silversmith Peer Smed. He was trained in Denmark, came to the U.S. and worked for Tiffany & Co., then later opened his own shop in New York. The workmanship of this bracelet is superb.The flower and leaves look alive. His pieces are hard to find and this is the first bracelet made by Smed that I have ever seen. Measuring 5 1/4" around in the inside with a 1" opening, it is 1 1/8" wide in the front and tapers to 1/2" in the back. It is ...

Rare & unusual "Monzini" foosball game. Apparently a period copy-cat of the famous "Bonzini", this manufacturer cast their name in the chest of every hand-painted player. Same solid construction as the Bonzini with linoleum playing field and chromed telescoping control rods. Excellent overall condition. Circa late 1960's.

Similar in design to the Bonzini, this rarer Golfazur has many of the same features: telescoping control rods, aluminum goal boxes & ashtrays, as well as hand-painted aluminum players. This babyfoot has seen years of use in a bar. There is some varnish fade & the leg paint is heavily worn. It is a solid, angular gem from the mid 1960's.

An excellent example of the classic B60 Bonzini bar model - moderate fade on red trim & black feet. Typical solid construction with telescoping control rods, hand-painted aluminum players, linoleum playing field. Typical minor burns next to ashtrays. Dimensions: 37" high, 60" long, 42" wide, approx 175 lbs.

Handsome masculine color scheme of dark oak with gold trim. This Petoit foosball table features a unique chromed-square perforated goal, separate ashtrays, telescoping control rods & hand-painted aluminum players. Excellent overall condition, circa late 1960's.

Stella has been producing Babyfoot or Foosball tables since 1928. This example of the champion model was produced in the mid 1960's. Striking yellow & red color combination & modern design with great graphics. All original playing field of green linoleum, aluminum hand painted players, unique foot & head ball contact action. Telescoping chromed player control rods. Light wear on some painted corners.

Description: A rare sandstone sculpture of Luohan of The Five Dynasty was reserved perfectly before excavation. Some original paint left on the surface can be seen obviously. Even though in small size, this head piece still exemplify strong atmosphere of ancient Chinese religious art. Date: The Five Dynasty (AD907-960) Material: Sandstone Provenance: Shansi Province Height: 10cm Width: 7cm Depth: 7.5cm Condition: Perfect without any restoration only one small crack at the bac...

SOLD. Reminding one of Victorian Butterfly Wing. For Victorian Bird and Foster & Bailey Collectors! Pendant W jump ring Stamped: F & B STERLING, established in nearby Providence RI in 1878. The 1" bird in encased in a 1 1/4" round Crystal Glass Beveled Glass within a Sterling Silver Collet. Newer additional jump ring 'bail' W 16" chain marked 925 and testing Ster on spring ring clasp. SOLD, no price, no info please.

Offered for sale is a 19th century, medium-sized, apothecary pharmacy bottle sporting “PULV. CANEL. ALB.” on the label under glass label!

The 8.25 inch tall bottle is marked on the base, “WN WALTON PAT. SEP 23 1862”, and is of early blown glass construction. The fancy, recessed applied label is complete and is in very nice condition. The stopper is of ground glass construction and is in very good order as well.

The inside of the bottle is 1/3 full of a light brown powder. Very nice...

Sold. Were this White Green Lavender Enamel Iris Flower Pin Sterling Silver, it would be double the price. Decent size at just under 2" X 7/8" and the enamel is in very good condition. Was once Gold Gilt yet now the rich brass is present W "C" catch.
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Description: An 18th century incense utensil holder was made by an original piece of Zi-Tan wood . In natural knar shape, this utensil holder was hollowed perfectly, and was believed as a practical scholar's utensil as a decoration item too. Small, elegant and in good old patina, this piece was a typical Chinese scholar item with great mood. Date: Qing Dynasty (18th century) Material: Zi-Tan wood Height: 13.5cm Width with stand: 4.0cm Condition: The overall surface is in nice patina and in...

Description: A short greenish white jade brush pen was kept well with original brush hair and original cap. It was supposedly used as a pocket utensil which was fastened with a cord when traveling. Date: Qing Dynasty (19th century) Length: 11.8cm Width: 1.2cm

One of the most interesting vases I have seen by this potter, quite striking in appearance, with brick colored dashes struck briskly through the dark molasses of the vase. Under the glaze we can see the artists signature Jomon rope impressions pressed into the clay. The Jomon pattern (the Jomon were ancient peoples of Japan whose pottery was typified by rope impressions) is what Tatsuzo is most famous for. The vase stands 10-3/4 inches (27.3 cm) tall, and is 4-1/4 inches (11 cm) across the sh...

A superb necklace by Carmen Beckmann. Rare to find, it has 6 oval bezel set unfaceted amethysts as the focus of each of the six panels. Measuring 16 1/2" end to end and 1' wide, it weighs 95 grams and is in fine original condition. There are no chips or cracks in the stones. Lines that you see are natural inclusions all under the surface of the stone. Circa 1960-70, this is a beautiful necklace.

Description:This superb glazed bowl was made in the Tang Dynasty (AD 618 - 906). The bowl has been glazed in a yellowish glaze with the freely-drawn design in green and brown glazes. Diameter 15 cm. Condition: There is a tiny chip to the rim and the four areas of brown flaking glaze to the sides have been touched up .An unique example very rarely offered for sale. Similar example was seen at the book of "The Chinese Potters' Exploration of Iron Oxide Glazes".

SOLD 2 ounces or 58 grams of sterling on a postal scale. Sleek Minimalist Twisted Figure "8" motif Danish 2 pc set stamped: AJ 925S DENMARK on the 7 1/2" bracelet, while the 27" necklace is just marked: "AJ" "925S" for Arne J. Thank you Ms Johansen for writing and assuring me that this is indeed by your father, the designer of this set! A total of 2 Ounces or 58 Grams of sterling; the heaviest in these parts. Super well cared for condition, please see pix. SOLD 12/12, no price, no info p...

Small celadon jar with four lugs handle, decorated incised with impressive Dragon chasing a flaming pearl and wave in the bottom, covered overall with olive green glaze, base unglazed. Some red clay adhere on the body cause long times buried, Indonesia excavated pieces. Yuan-Ming dynasty Long Quan ware. Condition is perfect with High: 8.1 cm.

Blue & White dish in "Penciled" style, with slightly rounded sides and flattened rim, decorated in the center with Buddha's Hand Citron; is an inedible fragrant lemon used in religious ceremonies. Because of its shaped, which resembles the position of Buddha's hand, it is a symbol of Buddhism. It is also a symbol of wealth cause the "Hand" seems to grasp money. The name FU SHOU/Buddha's Hand is a homophone or play on words for "FU" / Happiness and SHOU / Long Life. In the cavetto four windows of...

A rare blue & white bowl, decorated at the exterior with white on blue of a pair Dragons among the scroll, narrow scroll around the foot rim. Inside with a Chinese character in the center and Mythical animal among flower sprays at the rim. A six character mark "Da Ming Long Qing Nien Zhe" on the base within a double circle and of the period.Its rare to found a mark of Long Qing cause only 5 years in this reign. Ming dynasty Long Qing period (1567-1572). Condition: one long hairline crack approx ...