A rare Beswick English pottery Modern design vase by Colin Melbourne circa 1950s. This 12-1/4" English art pottery vase has the pattern number 1398, it is fully hand decorated and it has the Beswick England mark. Melbourne was known for his futuristic modern designs and this fine example is in excellent original condition with no chips, cracks, crazing, damage or repairs. This item is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs...

Fine Victorian horn-handled novelty walking stick or cane. Modelled as the head of a greyhound or whippet, with glass eyes, to a metal collar and rootwood shaft, 33.5", (85cm) long. Condition Report; Later rubber ferrule. Minor losses to top edge of metal collar.

Framed. The plaque painted with various birds perched and flying among flowering prunus, with inscription and two seals. The plaque approx. 19 1/4 by 6 1/8 in., 49 by 15.7 cm. No imperfections noted.

Chinese bronze inkwell depicting the buddha adorned in robes and holding jewels, with two enamel medallions to the front of the throne. Approx. 5 5/8 by 4 1/8 in., 14.5 by 10.5 cm. Condition is consistent with age.

Impressive Silver Art Nouveau Dress Cane-Ca. 1910-Long silver handle topped by a tapering loop ending with a flower, ebony shaft and a metal ferule. The upswept petals of the flower show some traces of gilding and speak for a cyclamen, and, the floral twig with buds applied on the vertical stem hints in that direction as well. German hallmarks. Size; Handle is H. 7” x 3”, overall length 36 ¼ inches. Great condition.

Chinese natural Shou shan blank seal stone carving, depicting Buddha and landscape on all sides. Dimensions; Measurements are 98 x 67 x 27 (mm) or 3.86 x 2.64 x 1.06 inches with total weight of 226 grams. No condition issues. Introduction; Chinese Fujian Shoushan stone is one of four Chinese traditional stamp stones. There are more than one hundred variety of Shoushan stones...

Very well crafted Chinese enameled porcelain bowl, decorated with landscape design, bearing artiste's inscription on the side, late 19th century period. Size; Diameter of bowl is 5.5 inches with height of 2.75 inches, no condition issues noted.

Very well crafted Chinese porcelain bowl, exterior designed with figures in landscape, gilded rim, late 19th/early 20th century period, marked with Chinese characters. Size; Height of this item is 3.3 inches with diameter of 9 inches. Condition Report; Perfect condition.

Finely crafted Chinese porcelain bowl, yellow glazed background, designed with dragon pattern at the center and floral design on the outer band, exterior decorated with floral design, late 19th/early 20th century period. Size; Diameter of bowl is 9.8 inches, in great condition.

Fine Chinese porcelain vase, Cong shape, blue glaze, 19th century period, marked with Chinese characters. Size: Height of vase is 10.25 inches. Condition Report; No condition concerns.

Set of four silver handled knives by Paul Storr, royal goldsmith, London, 1820. Size: 8 1/2 inches long. Sterling silver loaded handles with thread decoration and engraved family crest of a swan with outstretched wings rising from a coronet; replaced stainless steel blades. Hallmarked with maker's mark of Paul Storr on one side and with full set of assay marks, with date letters for 1819 and 1820, on the other side. Excellent condition...

Chinese natural shoushan Stone carvings, depicting individuals in landscape. Dimensions; Measurements are 8.25 inches in height and 5 inches in width. No condition issues. Introduction; Chinese Fujian Shoushan stone is one of four Chinese traditional stamp stones. There are more than one hundred variety of Shoushan stones. Besides stamps, Shoushan stone is crafted for carving figures, animal, flower and bird, landscape, stationery, tool, and other art objects.

English George III period sterling silver oval tea caddy, London, 1796, by John Crouch I and Thomas Hannam. Size: 4 inches high x 4 inches long x 2 1/2 inches deep. Excellent condition with no repairs or damage. Engraved on the front with a family crest. Fully hallmarked on the side and also on the lid with lion passant and maker's stamp. The wooden finial is carved and is secured to the cover with a sterling nut.

Chinese Hetian jade carving in form of a lingzhi, measurements as follows; 3 x 1.9 x 0.7 inches, 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. Most of the nephrite jade in the world are green...

Pair English George III knife boxes in Hepplewhite style. Circa 1800. Each box veneered in figured mahogany with boxwood stringing and serpentine shaped fronts. The sloping hinged lids are adorned with marquetry ovals depicting a dove on an olive branch on a hardwood ground. These boxes retain their internal cutlery dividers and have a star inlaid inside the lids. The boxes are in very good condition with some old veneer repair...

A rare and early chalk ware figure of a resting spaniel with finely molded detailing, glass eyes and the original finish. Circa 1870's to 1890's. Size: 16 inches long x 4 inches high x 11 inches deep. A few minor chips to the underside, not visible on the exterior, and minor scuffing consistent with the age.

With lovely detail, and movable wings, this spice container measures 8 3/4" long and is 3 3/4" high. The head detaches to show a shaker stopper and the wings are hinged to open. The feathered body is embossed all over, and at the ends of the wings, the tail, and the head feathers, there are raised tendrils, giving more depth and detail to the figure...

A scarce antique period sterling silver filigree posey holder or tussie mussie c1900. Late Victorian or early Edwardian period posey holders, popularly known as tussie mussies in the UK, were used to hold floral bridal bouquets. This ornate but delicate looking 3" long example has a loop for the (now missing) chain which would have terminated in a heavy straight pin which went through the bottom section of the posey to keep it in place...

A sterling silver nutmeg grater circa 1890s. It may actually be older. This American antique 1-3/4" x 1-3/8" egg shaped sterling grater has the original interior gilt rasp and interior gilding. Nutmeg was an expensive imported spice when first introduced to Europe and to North America, and it became enormously popular as a condiment...

Antique brass balance scale with elaborate design of Serpent or Dolphin Fish motif. Complete with weights set in solid brass base. Dimensions 8" L x 18" W x 24" H

Depicting the resurrection of Christ. Very fine carving, most of the original polychrome intact. H. 33,5 cm, W. 21,5 cm. Condition: expected age wear, paint loss, remains of woodworm.

Depicting the Lamentation of Christ. A very finely carved panel with most of its original polychrome remaining. At the back of the door there is a painted portrait of Christ with the crown of thorns. H. 45,5 cm, W. 28 cm. Condition: expected agea wear, paint loss an remains of woodworm.

William Comyns English Arts & Crafts sterling nurse's belt buckle, fully hallmarked for London, England 1901-2. This stunning 2 piece buckle weighs 79.6 grams, it measures 4-3/4" x 2-3/4" in total, it has the stylized A&C flower bud in the central sections, and the curvilinear border with beaded pierced gallery gives this piece excellent motion...

A pair of Qing dynasty Chinese cloisonne enamel lobed plant pots or jardinieres. These late 18th/early 19th century shrub pots are similar but not identical. The 7-1/2" x 5-3/4" bowls feature blue grounds and well-executed multi-colour cloisonne designs. They are both footed and each has water drain holes in the bottoms...

Meissen porcelain figure of cupid. Depicting a cupid holding a broken heart, marked on underside, late 19th/early 20th century era. Size Height of this fine item is 5.5 inches, in very good condition, no imperfections.

A fine English porcelain 5" tall teapot in the Evesham pattern, issued by Royal Worcester. This has fruit decoration with gold trim, and it is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, crazing, 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 use. Expedited tracked and insured parcel shipping to the U.S. starts at $24 (other spots may vary, air is higher). ...

A Copeland Spode D9875 Aesthetic covered entree dish from the 1870s. This early and beautiful genuine Aesthetic period covered entree dish measures 14 x 7-3/4". This English serving piece has lush gilding, relief handles and branch-style finial and fine hand painting over transfer. It has grape and vine leaves, feeding birds, foliage and a butterfly; it is stamped (faintly) COPELAND with various underglaze numbers and letters and it has painted D9875 markings. This item is in excellent original...

Chinese Natural Hetian Jade carving of four fortune boys. Measurements are as follows; :175 x 90 x 30 (mm) or 6.89 x 3.54 x 1.18 inches and total weight of 0.92 lbs/416 grams, no condition issues. Wood base excluded. 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. Most of...

Birks, Canada sterling silver bread tray, c.1950, with shaped edge, in excellent condition, no monogram. Size: 12 3/4" length x 6 3/4" width.

A rare Georgian silver mote spoon with narrow oval bowl intricately hand-pierced with scroll and cross motifs, attached with an elongated drop to a slender, long and tapered stem with diamond point terminal. Size: 6 1/8" length. Excellent condition with no wear to bowl, and with no breaks or repairs. Stamped at the bowl end of the stem with two indiscernible hallmarks (probably a lion passant standard mark and maker's stamp). The original owner's initials 'T' over 'L.S.' are engraved in block ...

Pair of Knight's helmet sterling silver pepper casters by George Unite and Sons, Birmingham, 1881. These scarce pepper pots or shakers were created by the specialist silversmith firm of George Unite in 1881-1882. They are not weighted and are crafted in the form of a medieval knight's armored helmet with pierced and movable visor. Each pot is hallmarked on both the underside and on the outside of the base with a complete set of matching marks. Condition is very good, apart from a minor seam ...

Baccarat Crystal Roosters by Georges Chevalier c. 1950 with Baccarat acid etched stamp on bottom. Chevalier, A graduate of the École Nationale des Arts Décoratifs, in Paris, began working with Baccarat in 1916 ending his career there in the early 1970s. A journey, a life made of light. His designs earned the Crystalworks a place at the forefront of the history of the decorative arts. Both In excellent condition acid etched stamp is lightly worn. Measures 18" L x 5" W x 14.5" H. Original retail...

Victorian art glass vase with applied flowers, 19th century period. Size; Height of this fine vase is 12-1/2 inches with no condition concerns. Provenance; The Dr. Richard & Jill Pope Collection.

Two European silver pill/snuff boxes to include 1) Repousse with outdoor genre scene on hinged lid and interior, foliate scroll sides. Marked with importers mark for John George Smith, London, 1900. 7/8'' h. x 2 1/4'' x 1 3/4''. 2) German 800 silver marked with repousse fruit & foliate designs on hinged lid and body, 1 1/4'' x 2 3/8'' x 1 3/4''. Approx. 3.7 troy oz. No condition issues noted.

Measuring 6 1/8" x 4 1/8" x 2 1/4", this gilded bronze humidor is richly decorated with figures, masks, foliate and architectural designs. The top features four figures, two on each side of a central cartouche with a head dressed in an elaborate headdress. The figures all likely represent people from various cultures, some appearing Asian, European, and possibly Meso-American. The border around the top features animal and bird-like heads with floral, foliate, and scroll motifs. The interior i...

Chinese grey jade openwork sculpture of a boy amid lotus fronds surmounted by a badger and a bat with incised details, smooth polished surface with slight calcification in crevices, 19th century era. Size; Height of carving is 2.75 inches, no condition issues noted.

Antique Chinese Grey-green carved openwork jade Bi rendered in alternating rings of incised rope pattern. The center disk features burrowing chilong carved in bas-relief. Diffuse calcification with slight erosion are visible. Size; Diameter of carving is 5.5 inches, condition is consistent with age.

Antique Chinese white jade Yue axe with russet suffusion, smooth surface and well worn grooves. Size: Measurements are 5"H x 2.75"W, condition consistent with age.

Chinese sgraffito ground enameled porcelain plates, with a pink ground, late 19th century period, dark pink floral pattern on a textured pink ground, exterior with bamboo decoration and the base bears Jiaqing mark. Size: Diameter of plate is 7.75 inches, very good condition with no imperfections.

Very well crafted Chinese Lidded famille rose porcelain covered bowl, from republic period, 7 1/2 inches in height and 13 inches in diameter, no condition issues.

Antique Chinese silver marriage box; of rectangular form with hinged cover, repoussé phoenix and dragon amid clouds with flaming pearl at center, outlined with small celadon jade ring; the paneled sides of mushroom and floral motifs; hallmark (some typical wear); approx. total weight 110.5 g (including jade). Size; Width of silver box is 3 3/4 inches.

A set of four 8-1/2" English porcelain fluted edge or scalloped breakfast plates in the Rome pattern, made by Copeland Spode. Each has an impressed 80 year date (1880), and these plates have the grey/black colourway. They have the early impressed Copeland mark, and two have the printed Copeland mark; each has impressed pattern and month marks. This set is in excellent original condition with no chips, cracks, crazing, damage or repairs; each one has some very minor cut marks not affecting the pa...

A Dutch sterling silver tea strainer and stand made in 1918 by Fa Dahlia. This ornate antique 2 piece tea strainer on its original claw-foot stand measures 5-1/4" x 3-1/4" and it features birds and flowers. The stand has a repousse foliate design. Each is fully hallmarked for Amsterdam, Holland 1918, and they bear the maker's mark for Fa. Dahlia. This strainer and stand weighs 99.5 grams, and it is in excellent condition with no dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs. One of the pret...

Finely crafted Chinese antique blue background famille rose porcelain bowl, decorated with circular flowers, from mid 19th century period, base bears Chinese seal mark. Size; Diameter of bowl is 6.5 inches. Condition report; Condition is consistent with age, minor age hairline to interior of rim.

Exquisite sterling silver box designed and signed circa 1940's by American & Taxco, Mexico artist William Spratling (1900-67). The top of the box is designed to open by lifting the top section. Box weighs 284 grams, 10 oz. and measures 4 1/2" tall X 3 1/4" X 2 1/2" deep. Beautiful condition with no dents, dings or scratches to the box or top finial. Pictured on spratlingsilver.com where it is described as a cigarette box but the design is also referred to as a tea caddy or keep sake container. F...

Antique Bronze horse and trainer after Guillaume Coustou's famous marble created for Louis XIV's chateau at Marly, and that now stand at the entrance to the Champs-Élysées in Paris. It depicts a dramatic scene of a fiercely rearing horse being restrained by a struggling groom. 19th century measuring 9" L x 18" W x 20" H. Good antique condition.

Fine Antique Austrian miniature Bronze Dachshunds mounted on green marble base. Finely detailed solid bronze castings. Measuring 5.5"L x 3.5"W x 2.5"T. In excellent condition.

Very finely modeled in blanc de chine porcelain, this figure depicts a fish seller, seated next to his basket of fresh fish. Measuring 10" high x 8 1/2" wide, with a stamped mark of Sandizell, Hoffner & Co, Dresden, West Germany, it dates to the 1960's and is also signed in script, S. Matt, which is probably the artist. Excellent condition, with only a tiny loss to a leaf on the base.

Of cold painted bronze, this sculpture was created by Franz Xavier Bergman (1861-1936) in the Vienna foundry that was opened by his father in 1860. The figure depicts a Chinese Golden Pheasant, and is one of numerous bronzes of birds by Bergman. This bronze is large, measuring 18 1/2" x 8 7/8", and is signed on the tail with the Bergman monogram of a B withing an urn, with "Gesch.5714" above. There is also a four digit mark on the body of the bird, with indistinct mark that appears to be Gesc...

Very well crafted Chinese enameled porcelain vase decorated with bird on a branch with yellow blossoms accented by peonies, base with an apocryphal Hongxian mark, late 19th/early 20th century period. Size; Height of this fine vase is 9 inches tall, in very good condition, small flake to the interior of the vase due to firing process.

Chinese enameled porcelain stick neck vase, featuring five children at play in front of rock work and prunus, backed by a colophon, inscribed with Hongxian first year date, base with an apocryphal Hongxian mark. Size; Height of vase is 11.5 inches. Condition Report; Great condition.

Yuan Dynasty green celadon jarlet with embossed floral motifs and two ears. In good overall condition apart from some wear to high points of glaze embossment and slight roughness to inside rim mouth in one area. Additional images on request. Height: 2.50 inches; Diameter: 3.50 inches

Song Dynasty two fish celadon plate with lotus leaf pattern to the underside. In good condition overall. Note, one fish embossment appears slightly voided during the making process of plate. Coloration difference from green to more olive on one side. Higher resolution images upon request. Diameter: 7.50 inches; height: 1.75 inches.

Of gilt bronze, this fine snuff box is likely a master or table snuff box, as its dimensions are larger than one usually carried in a pocket. It measures 3 1/16" x 2 3/8" across the lid, and is 1 1/2" high. The base is slightly smaller, as the lid overlaps and fits tightly on the base. The scene on top depicts a man seated in a chair, surrounded by others, including a man in Chinese clothing. It appears that the man in the chair has his arm over a keg, and seems to be a bit tipsy. The scene...

Tang Dynasty green glazed spouted wine ewer. Vessel is small likely made for individual servings. Glaze has a nice sheen , however, there are some small chips to actual glaze. No chips or cracks to the ewer itself. Height: 3 inches; diameter: 2.50 inches

Fine set of Twelve Alvin sterling napkin rings in fine condition.

A fine pair of Sheffield Silver Candlesticks by Mathew Boulton c.1790. Boulton a famed English inventor and manufacturer of fine Sheffield Silver Plate. Each candle stick is hall marked with the Boulton touch mark. Measuring 8.5" T x 4.5"W. in very good condition some copper showing through.

Hand carved natural jadeite pendant, depicting dragon & phoenix. Dimension: 53 x 41 x 8 (mm) or 2.09 x 1.61 x 0.31 inches with total weight of 0.06 lbs/28 grams, no condition concerns. Introduction. Jadeite generally occurs in metamorphic rocks with a higher-pressure origin and is made of interlocking, blocky, granular crystal. The hardness of the Jadeite is usually between 6.5 to 7. The density of the Jadeite is between 3.25 to 3.36. Jadeite, compared to nephrite jade, commonly has a more sug...

Hand-carved Chinese natural Hetian jade pendant - fisherman. Dimension: 57 x 46 x 17 (mm) or 2.24 x 1.81 x 0.67 inches with total weight of 0.15 lbs/68 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. Most of the nephrite jade in the world are g...

Small green Song Dynasty Celadon dish with crackled glaze. Glaze wear on rim. Diameter: 4.25 inches.