Striking Venini Vase in awesome shades of cobalt, aquamarine, and deep red. Done in the con macchie and a puntii techniques, this vase has an irregular surface, as the blue and aquamarine are worked more into the surface and the red is definitely left a puntii (dots on the surface), the colors are laid on a clear glass. The vase is asymmetrical with two opposing pulled points. There is a bubble in the rim that is visible in enlargement 4, not a flaw but mentioned for accuracy...
Antique hand carved wooden American eagle figure with gilded gesso finish, supported on a modern faux marble plinth. 19th century. Size: 13.75" overall height (10.25" ht. eagle alone) x 13.5" wide x 6" deep. There is minor flaking to the gilded surface and some chips at the tips of both wings.
Elaborately crafted and finely painted pair of Chinese enameled porcelain vases, depicting fished and floral decorations, 19th century period period, Chinese seal on the base. Size; Height of each vase is 8 inches, in very good condition, no imperfections observed.
Ming Dynasty Celedon Charger with a foliate rim with subdued pattern within center. Very minor chips to rim. Diameter: 8 plus inches; height 1.75 inces
Louis Comfort Tiffany art glass bowl of lobed and paneled form, decorated in an iridescent finish, and with grape and vine motifs engraved on the top border and on its bottom. Signed: L.C.T. Favrile. Size: 7 5/8" diameter x 3 1/4" height. Circa 1900-1915. Condition: some discoloration to the interior of the bowl's base; no chips or cracks.
This is a Berlin porcelain coffee can and saucer, ca 1770-1800, with sceptre mark in underglaze blue; can and saucer each decorated with a central cartouche of classical figures surrounded by gilt borders; faint gilt loss on rims; 3" high.
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.
This vintage enamelware cream pail, or "laitiere" adds a touch of France to any kitchen. A wonderful Provencal blue color with white checks in the Lustacru pattern. Some dings from age & use, please see photos, overall in wonderful shape for its age. Measures approx 10" high.
Japanese Banko pottery art tea pot with beautiful enameled designs of cranes. Featuring a complex form with figured bamboo handle and a internal tea strainer impressed mark on bottom. Measuring approx. 6.5 inches tall from bottom to top of handle this piece is in excellent condition.
Banko pottery wares have been produced since the nineteenth century both for the domestic market and for export. Banko ware comes usually as teapots and has charming designs of a peculiar style...
Beautiful color, hand carved Chinese natural green Hetian jade necklace. Dimension: each bead has diameter of 7*48 (mm) or 0.28 inches and total length of 19 inches with total weight of 0.09 lbs/34 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...
Chinese elaborately carved, yellow Beijing glass vase; of tapered ovoid form with flared rim and with all over design of many writhing dragons and flaming
pearls; H: 10 3/4", in good condition.
Hand carved sterling silver dinner bell designed and signed (c.1940's) by Taxco, Mexico artist William Spratling(1900-67). 3 1/2" tall X 1 3/4" wide. Mayan design on both front and back. Beautiful condition with no dents or dings. Fully hallmarked with Spratling's 1940'S mark and STERLING. Featured in the recent museum exhibit WILLIAM SPRATLING AND THE MEXICAN SILVER RENAISSANCE and pictured on p. 230 of the museum catalog by Penny Morrill...
This rare engraving depicts the siege of Szczecin (Stettin), situated on the river Oder (north to the left), at that time part of Swedish Pomerania. A combined allied force of Poles, Austrains and Brandenburgians, under General Jean-Luis des Souches, invested the fortress on the 19th (29th) of September 1659...
A Victorian Staffordshire Three Piece Tea Set by Brown-Westhead Moore (now Cauldon), with the mark for 1862-1904. Consists of a Teapot (6" high x 9" wide), Creamer and Covered Sugar. Excellent condition.
A Vieux (Old) Paris Large Breakfast or Cafe' au Lait Porcelain Cup & Saucer. Decorated with florals on a blue and gilt background. Dimensions; cup 3.5" x 4.5", plate 7" diameter. 19th century and other than minor gilt wear, it is in excellent condition
A Gaudy Welsh Child's Mug in Cobalt Blue, Gold and Red, Hand Painted with Two Asian Scenes. English,19th century. Dimensions 2.75" high x 2.75" wide. Excellent condition.
Water pitcher in Narcissus Spray pattern by Indiana Glass. Pattern was made from 1917 to around 1928. Pressed glass pattern decorated with Red, Green and Gold. Pitcher is 8 1/2 inches (cm) tall, very heavy glass. Minor surface scratches and manufacturing stress marks, but no chips, cracks or repairs. Circa 1920.
c. 1810, 9 1/4" diameter. Condition: excellent