Georg Jensen, Denmark, sterling silver pedestal bowl with blossom ladle. Designed by Johan Rohde. Circa 1920. Size: 4 inches ht. x 5.25 inches diameter. Ladle - 6 1/8 inches. Excellent condition with hammered surface.
Art pottery vase with flaring rim by Marblehead Pottery, c.1920-40. Size: 5 inches ht. x 8.25 inches diameter. Mat blue glaze. Mint condition. Impressed manufacturer's stamp to underside of base.
Tiffany and Company Art Deco cigarette case in sterling silver and two tone 14 kt. gold. Age: dated 1928. Size: 4 1/2 inches x 3 1/8 inches. 4.75 troy ounces weight. Gilt interior. Great for business cards. Good condition, minor scratches.
Herend porcelain cache pot in Rothschild Bird pattern. Mid 20th century. Size: 8 7/8 inches length x 5 3/4 inches ht. x 5 1/2 inches depth. Mint condition. Hand painted oval cache pot urn supported on gilded paw feet. #6455/RO.
A small Song Dynasty celadon bowl in good condition. Carved lotus leaf pattern to outside. Apart for some wear as may be expected, there are only some very minor chips to base rim. Lovely color and good symmetry. Small noticeable mark on rim that likely occurred during firing. Diameter: 5 inches
French art glass pate-de-verre bumble bee ring dish by Almeric Walter, Nancy, circa 1920's. Designed by Henri Berge. Size: 3 7/8 inches length x 2 3/8 inches width x 1 1/8 inches height. A boat shaped frosted glass dish shading to yellow and green, adorned with a three dimensional figure of a bumble bee resting on the rim. Excellent condition. Signed: Berge SC. A. Walter/Nancy on inside of dish.
Tiffany and Co. sterling silver pierced sugar sifter spoon in strawberry vine pattern. Circa 1891-1902. Manufactured during the directorship of Charles Tiffany and stamped on the base of the handle. Size: This is the large size version measuring 5 3/8 inches in length. Monogrammed inside the pierced bowl. 1.36 troy ounces. Excellent condition. Would also serve nicely as a tea strainer because of the fine piercing.
Charming and well carved, Chinese celadon jade group of two boys: one holding a basket of fruit, the other sitting on a goose, and with lotus behind them. Size; Length of carving is 4 1/4 inches, openwork carved wood stand.
Famille Rose Vase, China, globular with long waisted neck, decorated with a continuous figural landscape and various auspicious motifs. Size; Height of vase is 15 3/4 inches. Condition Report; Very good condition.
Chinese jade carving depicting a foo dog and grasshopper on a leaf, early to mid 20th century period, 2 1/2"W x 1 3/4"H, in good condition.
Chinese celadon jade carving depicting a bat belt slide, early to mid 20th century period, 2"L x 2"H, in good condition.
Chinese mottled jade carving depicting a foo lion, early to mid 20th century period, 2 3/4"L x 1 3/4"H, in good condition.
Chinese carved White jade pendant, depicting a Guanyin in high relief in sitting position, carving seems to be from early to mid 20th century period. Size; Dimensions of carving are 1 7/8"H x 1 1/2"W, in good condition.
Chinese near white toggle depicting two figures with a lotus root and lingzhi fungus, late 19th/early 20th century period. Size; Height of carving is 2 inches, with no imperfections.
Japanese carved Ebony Netsuke of a Dog,
the beast depicted crouching, with round ears and a coiled tail, wearing a collar. Size; Width at widest 1 7/8 inches. Condition Report; Good condition.
Property from the Collection of Dr. J. Don Nelson, Fargo, North Dakota
Depicting two beauties fully robed, the smaller having yellow China stamp to base, both having an attractive old surface, largest measures 6.25"H, circa late 19th century. Condition Report; Good condition.
Painted to depict lotus blossoms and tendrils, having a seal mark in underglaze red to underside, interior and foot ring glazed turquoise, raised on carved hardwood stand, measures 6.5"Dia. x 2.75"H, circa late 19th-early 20th century. Condition Report; Very tiny chip to the exterior, not all the way through, of the rim.
Blown green glass vase with extreme pencil neck and bulbous base with a clear foot, all in the satinato finish characteristic of Carlo Moretti. The vase is marked with the Rosenthal-Netter label, for whom Moretti made these particular vases, attached to the base of the vase. Vase measures 17 7/8 inches (46 cm) tall. The vase has been used, and shows some residue in the bottom, the vase have no chips, cracks or repairs. Circa 1960's
Sculptural vintage sterling silver pie or cake server designed circa 1940-50's by Taxco, Mexico silver Maestro Hector Aguilar (1905-86). Server measures 7" long, 2" high at the scrolled & beaded handle. Beautiful vintage condition with minor surface wear. No dents or dings. Weight 138 grams, 4.06 oz. Signed HA TALLER BORDA, TAXCO, STERLING, eagle # 9Penny Morrill's SILVER MASTERS OF MEXICO shows other serving items in this design by Aguilar.
Pair of Roosters finely cast and intricately detailed life like made of solid sterling silver. Weighing 82 Troy ounces approx. 4 lbs. Measuring 12" L x 7"T x 7"W. Made in Peru.
A scarce Adams Isola Bella ironstone teapot c1860. This survivor English ironstone teapot measures 10-1/2" from spout to handle and it stands 7-3/4" tall. It has the Adams mark in use from 1819-64, and this table accessory is in very good condition with no losses, damage or repairs other than a hairline crack at the handle, some staining to the finial and some minor chipping to the inside rim under the lid. It has the expected frit and irregularities from the making in a piece this old...
A massive Japanese 19thC bronze jardiniere or plant holder with raised or bas-relief detail. This handsome antique signed Japanese bronze work stands 13-1/2" tall and it measures 11-1/2" across the opening. This is a large example of a classic bowl design, and it has a nice patination (appears somewhat lightened in our photographs to show detail). It features perching and flying birds and floral branches, a decorated collar with bat designs (a sign of luck and prosperity) and incised decoration...
Antique late Georgian mahogany knife box, with interior converted for stationery. English. Circa 1790-1810. Size: 12.5 inches H x 8 inches W x 8 inches D. Serpentine shaped front with sloping cover and black and white checked string inlay edging. There is a six-pointed star inlaid on the underside of the cover...
Storekeeper roly-poly tobacco tin, Red Indian Cut Plug Tobacco brand, by The American Tobacco Company. Early 20th century. Size: 7 inches height x 6 inches diameter. Very good condition, some minor paint loss and rust spotting (see photos). The lithograph decorated tin held one pound of tobacco and is in the form of a Store keeper wearing a blue jacket, black bow tie and smoking a pipe. Head lifts off as a cover. No dents.
A genuine Georgian black basalt 6-1/4" across and 2-3/4" high bowl by Wedgwood. In the unadorned black basalt matte finish ware, this bowl is stamped WEDGWOOD 6 with a four unit "quote mark" near the edge. It is simple and Georgian in style, with a 7/8" collar and a fine foot rim. This item is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, crazing, losses, damage or repairs other than some rust-coloured discolouration or deposits on the interior...
Rare vintage sterling silver sauce bowl designed and signed circa 1949 by American & Taxco, Mexico artist William Spratling(1900-67). Bowl measures 7 inches long end to end X 4 inches wide at center X 2 1/2" tall and weighs 161 grams, 5.7 oz. Signed on the bottom SPRATLING DE MEXICO STERLING eagle # 13. Perfect condition with no dents or dings. Referred to as the disc pattern in Spratling's early catalogs this bowl was made for less than one year...
Chinese enameled porcelain bowl, painted with chrysanthemums and other autumn flowers, the base with a Guangxu mark, from late 19th/early 20th century period. Size; Diameter of bowl is 5.8 inches. Provenance: Estate of Reynold Tom of Oakland, CA
Fine Chinese yellow background porcelain bowl, outside painted with flowers and calligraphy inside painted with bats and Chinese symbol, early 20th century period. Size; Dimensions of bowl are 2.9"Hx6.4"dia. In very good condition.
Fine European, most likely German, oval silver box, depicting a sailing boat on the top and floral design to the side, gilt interior, from late 19th century period, bears 800 silver mark to the base. Size: Dimension of the box are 3 1/4"L x 1"H x 2 1/2"D. Condition Report; Good condition with typical age wear.
Chinese enameled porcelain Wu Cai dish decorated with fishes against floral background, Chinese seal mark to the base, from early to mid 20th century period. Dimension: 2"H x 7 7/8"W, in very good condition.
Very well crafted Chinese chalice depicting a writhing dragon chasing flaming pearl in high relief, bearing Chinese seal mark, early 20th century period. Size; Height of this item is 3.5 inches, no condition concerns.
Chinese Famille verte enameled porcelain vase, decorated with dragon and phoenix design in frames surrounded by floral decoration, from late 19th/ early 20th century period, Chinese six characters seal mark to the base. Size; Height of vase is 13 inches, in good condition.
Chinese porcelain vase, red iron color with three frames each depicting landscape, from mid to late 19th century period, Chinese seal mark to the base. Size; diameter of bowl is 6.75 inches. Condition Report; Overall in good condition considering the age, sign of wear to the exterior red painting.
Chinese hand crafted shou-shan stone carving, depicting a sitting louhan with a boy at his side and a foo dog on his lap, early 20th century period. Size; Height of carving is 3.5 inches with the width of 5.75 inches, no condition concerns.
Iittala "i-glass" or "bird beak" decanter in blue designed by Timo Sarpaneva. Engraved on the base "T. Sarpaneva 2500". The decanter measures 7 3/4 inches (19.7 cm) tall and has a diameter of 3 1/2 inches (9 cm). Condition is very good, with very minor light surface scuffs; no chips, cracks or repairs. Circa 1960
A Dutch silver miniature working windmill. This delightful example of Dutch silver artistry stands 3-3/4" tall and it has freely turning vanes and lots of fine detail. It is in two pieces and it has the Dutch sterling mark as well as the maker's mark for Zaanland Zilver Smederijen (Amsterdam & Haarlem 1920-1990). It is in excellent condition with no dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs...
A vintage Art Deco three piece decorative hand painted luster set by Grimwades c1930. This set is in their Byzanta Ware series and depicts trees and flowers in a kaleidoscopic style view on the 9-1/2" console bowl and twin trees on the 7-3/8" tall candlesticks. Each piece has the Grimwades mark, and each piece retains all of the lustre and decoration. A beautiful set and scarce with all three original pieces...
A genuine Chinese late 19th century oxblood glaze classic bulbous shape vase. This vase is 9-1/8" in height and features the lovely brownish red oxblood glaze over a greyish-white ceramic body. It has fairly thick glaze at the base, which shows some frit. It has allover crazing and the surface of the glaze has fine overall pinpoint pitting from firing as well...
A stunning set of three vintage late Victorian hand hammered repousse copper nesting serving trays c1900. These unsigned but high quality trays are of thick, robust construction, and they measure 12 x 9-1/2", 16 x 12", and a whopping 20 x 15". Each has high relief floral decoration and rolled edges for strength - they weigh 2752 grams in total. It is unusual to find one copper tray, and a set of three matching trays is rare indeed...
Chinese blue and whites porcelain plates, decorated with temple and figures and lake view, late 19th/ early 20th century period. Size, diameter of each plate is 5 1/2 inches, in good condition with rim chips to one plate.
Chinese famille rose enameled porcelain plate, late 19th century period, 9 1/4 inches in diameter, with flea bites to the rim.
Chinese blue and white large bowl, the interior of the bowl features a Chinese ancient figure,marked " Yi Xi Tang Zhi " on the bottom, Qing Dynasty. Size; Diameter of the bowl is 9 inches and it stands 4.5 inches tall. Condition Report, Very good condition with no imperfections.
Chinese rose medallion enameled porcelain Plate, with panel decorations of interior scenes, birds, and flowers, 19th century period. Size; Diameter of plate is 8 3/8 inches, no condition concerns.
A scarce genuine Hughes Cornflower round 1/2 pound large butter dish with a domed lid. Cut from an elegant glass blank (Radiance from New Martinsville ), this 6" across dish has the original handled domed lid, and both pieces have the etched Cornflower design. This serving piece is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, 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 ...
Chinese rose medallion enameled porcelain plate, decorated with figures and floral design, 19th century period. Size; Diameter of plate is 6 1/4 inches, in perfect condition.
Chinese enameled porcelain plate, decorated with landscape design and figures, one riding an Oxen, six characters Chinese seal mark, late 19th, early 20th century period. Size; Diameter of plate is 6.5 inches with no condition concerns.
From the "Kuang-Hsu" region, mustard colored bowl with blue fish design inside, China, Qing Dynasty (1644-1911); Kuang-Hsu Huangxu mark to the base, Dimensions: Diameter of the bowl is 6 inches and it stands 2 1/2 inch tall, no condition concerns.
Peking glass vase, the baluster form carved with figures at leisure amidst pine trees, bamboo and clouds, the neck decorated with foliate design in relief, mark on base, late 19th or early 20th century period. Size; Height of vase is 9 1/4 inches with diameter of 5 inches. Condition Report; This item is in great condition, with no imperfections.
New York coin silver milk or cream jug by Joel Sayre, New York. Circa 1798-1801. Size: 5 5/8 inches H x 5 1/4 inches W x 3 inches D. Weight: 6.6 troy ounces. Excellent condition with no dents or repairs, with original owner's monogram 'JEC' engraved on both sides in script initials. A milk jug of oval bombe form on a plain collet foot with harp shaped handle. Maker's mark 'J. Sayre' in script, within a conforming rectangle, struck on the underside. Joel Sayre (1778-1818) was born Nov. 2, 1...
Late 18th century American silver teapot by Joel Sayre, New York. Circa 1798-1801. Size: 8 inches H x 12 3/8 inches W x 5 inches D. Weight: 20.6 troy ounces (including handle). Excellent condition with no dings, dents or repairs. Engraved with original owner's monogram 'JEC' on either side of the body. A large-size teapot of oval bombe form on a plain collet foot; curved ebony handle; the high domed, hinged cover adorned with a classical urn finial; elegant goose neck spout. Maker's mark '...
Georgian sterling silver table spoon in the very scarce Onslow or Scroll pattern. London, c.1765, maker's mark rubbed. Size: 8 1/8 inches length. Bowl in excellent condition with no dings or wear to the tip of the bowl. A family armorial with a Baron's coronet is engraved on the reverse of the handle. The cast scroll finial is attached to the stem with a scarf joint as was the practice on genuine examples of the period in this pattern. Weight: 1.88 troy ounces. The hallmarks are worn, wit...
Victorian double partners' sterling silver inkstand, London, by Barnard Brothers. 1901. A rectangular inkstand adorned with a gadrooned border and supported on four ball and claw feet; with two opposing pen trays, two cut crystal inkwells with sterling silver covers and a central oval stamp box engraved with the initials of the original owner. Excellent condition, with a few tiny flakes to the glass of the inkwells, no cracks, or repairs. Complete set of matching hallmarks struck to the unders...
Arts and Crafts pottery vase by Grueby. A tall vase decorated in a curdled dark green matte glaze. Circa 1900-1909. Size: 7 3/4 inches ht. Excellent condition, with a manufacturing glaze bubble in the making. Retaining the original Grueby paper printed label on the underside of the base.
Grueby art pottery vase with matte oatmeal glaze. Globular form with six vertical panels. Circa 1900-1909. Size: 3 7/8 inches in diameter x 2 3/4 inches height. Mint condition. Impressed on base with manufacturer's circular mark.
Hester Bateman - pair of table spoons in Old English pattern. London, 1788-1789, sterling silver. Length: 8 1/8 inches. This pair of silver serving spoons was made by England's most famous female silversmith, Hester Bateman. The egg shaped bowls are in excellent condition, with no dents, repairs or wear. There is an elongated drop to the reverse of each bowl, which is typical of Hester Bateman's spoons. Legible matching hallmarks. No monograms. Hester Bateman has been described as the Queen...
A Celadon Glaze Porcelain Bottle Vase,
executed in the Chinese taste, having a cylindrical neck above the ovoid body, with a crackle finish throughout, studio mark and signature to the underside, raised upon a pierce carved wooden base. Size; Height of this fine vase is 12 3/4 inches, in very good condition.
Decorated with floral patterns in lustre and blue glaze. Place of origin is probably Malaga.
Diameter: 32 cm. Condition: several chips and a 20 cm. hairline. The hole to hang the plate is original.
The Louis Vuitton 'cube' is the rarest and most desirable in their line of trunks. Circa 1900-1920. Size: 26 inches wide x 25 inches deep x 25 inches high. This example is one of the earlier versions of the Louis Vuitton cube with a low production serial number (see photos) and with metal corner bands rather than leather. The interior retains both lift-out trays as well as the original manufacturer's label. Condition: exterior has some scuffs, cracks and chips to the fabric and one of the m...
Scarce Chrysanthemum pattern sterling silver porringer by Tiffany and Co. Circa 1899-1900. This porringer was manufactured while Charles L. Tiffany was president of the company. Size: 8 7/8" x 5 1/4" diameter. 1 Pint capacity. Excellent condition, no monogram. Carved ivory handle with chrysanthemum motif, which matches the applied silver chrysanthemum decoration to the rim of the porringer.
Pair of perfume bottles of clear crystal glass with heavy sterling overlay in an Art Nouveau pattern of Iris, Leaves and scrolls, with hand-worked detailing. Both the neck and rim of the bottles are encased in silver. Sterling overlay stoppers are matched to it's bottle, stoppers are marked with identical number as it appears on the base of the bottle. Bottles are not monogrammed. Condition of bottles is excellent with no chips, cracks, or repairs. Bottles are hallmarked for Alvin, and marked ST...