A 17th century dorje (thunderbolt of enlightenment) Buddhist ritual object of a dark color with some green encrustation. Some dorjes at that time were made from meteorites found in the Himalayas. This particular dorje is quite heavy and there is a possibility that it may be made from a meteorite but we have not had it tested...

Description: A white jade pendant was carved as two fishes chasing a pearl. In simple and well-executed lines, the fishes were adorned with star patterns. The jade was in pale white and some yellowish tint. Whitish incursions were in dots on the surface. The jade in the pictures looks the same as we see in real. Date: Early Qing Dynasty(17th-18th Century) Dimension: 5.2cm x 5cm x 0.4cm

This is a beautiful Qing dynasty blue enamel glazed small basin. The basin rise from a shallow base upwards into a u shaped everted flat rim of 3.5cm. On the outside of the basin, it is painted with three pairs of peony flowers. On the flat rim, it is decorated with lotus flowers as viewed from the top interspersed with mosaic design. On the cavetto, it is decorated with chrysanthemum flowers and four out of the eight Daoist immortal embalms. They are lotus flowers, castanets, flute and sword...

A blue & white pear shaped/Yuhuchun vase, with main decoration of continuous Lotus sprays in nice cobalt-blue tone. Ming dynasty 15th century. Condition: Mouth rim area missing and restored, the neck down to body is perfect, unfortunately the shape not in well balance and one kiln adhesive adhere on the body visible on enlargement 4, otherwise it's a rare item. High: 20.5 cm. Note: please don't hesitate to request pictures before restoration, most welcome.

Large early Matilde Poulat "MATL" cross c. 1945. It measures 3 3/4" long and 2 3/4" wide and is in beautiful original condition with all stones intact. The amethysts are deep purple and the coral a vibrant red. Signed with her early signature and registration number. This is an exceptional cross.

This is a sterling link bracelet by Hans Hansen ,(1884-1940),Denmark. It is an early piece signed with the superimposed double "H" mark, so pre- 1930. It measures 6 3/4" around in the inside and is 3/4" wide. It fastens with an ingenious screw bolt and weighs 70 grams. Fine original condition and signed as shown. A great early Hansen piece.

Pair of Beautiful 19th century French Bronze busts of young women. Finely detailed castings mounted on dark stone bases measuring overall approx. 10 inches 27 cm. tall in excellent condition. Some minor wear and chips to the base on one. Truly a wonderful pair would be a great decorative addition to any interior design.

A fine antique Chinese export porcelain bowl circa from the late 18th to early 19th century. Featuring Hand painted decorations of Mandarin figures with a floral sprig in the center of the bowl. In excellent condition with no chips or cracks etc. measuring approx. 9 inches in diameter and 4 inches tall or 23 x 10 cm. A fine example would be a nice addition to any collection.

Description: An old small Kang table with two drawers was tenoned in old fashion. Preserved well in good condition, there are hidden space under the drawers for keeping secrecy. It was believed that the small furniture was used to be put on the Kang bed in traditional Chinese house. Date: Qing Dynasty(late 19th century) Length: 46cm Height: 17cm Depth: 17.5cm

A good blue & white covered box, decorated on the top with Mandarin Duck among Lotus pond. Late Ming dynasty 17th century, Swatow type. Condition is perfect, with no any chips and cracks. Diameter: 10.5 cm.

A finely blue & white bowl, decorated outside with lotus and water weeds, inside with Conch on the center and continuously flower scroll around the inner rim. Ming dynasty Chenghua private kiln typical design ware. Condition is perfect with no any chips and cracks, except very minor flake glaze to rim, well balance and free from any restoration. Diameter: 15.5 cm.

Description: Mu-Yu was a religious instrument used by the monks or nuns for knocking with a stick when humming the sutras. A decorated piece shaped as a Mu-Yu was unusually seen...

Description: A charming ivory piece was crackled all over the surface due to long time of age. Enduring about 300 to 400 years, this ivory piece was supposedly used as a hair arrange utensil for women or men. Playing around the fingers, this charming piece is so attractive in old ivory tissues and in warm brownish patina. The patina is a bit of darker in real than in the pictures. Date: Early Qing period (17th-18th century) Outer width 3.8cm Inner width: 2.1cm Depth: 1.4cm

Sterling Stuffing or serving spoon by Hester Bateman London 1788 In excellent condition only minor wear fully hallmarked monogrammed W A H. Measuring approx. 11 inches 28 cm. long.

Hester Bateman 1708 - 1794 Hester Batemans's long career began after the death of her husband John Bateman(1704-1760. John was a chainmaker in London, but little is known about him...

Sterling Tea Pot Hester Bateman London 1780 A beautiful Georgian silver teapot by Hester Bateman Of oval form with beaded rims and the sides and shoulder and lid decorated with bright cut and wheelwork decorations. The front side with a period monogram centered in a continious ribbon tied floral swag and drape garland. In excellent condition the lid hinge is a bit loose and the silver finial is probably a 19th century replacement. Measuring approx...

A small Burmese Buddha made of silver. Its form is simple, unadorned and its hand is in the earth-touching gesture. The face has a wide nose with connected eyebrows and has a quiet presence.

Period: Burmese, 16th Century

Size: Height = 5 cm., Width at base = 3.5 cm.

Condition: Normal wear due to its age. Has a nice patina.

A large blue & white bowl, Ming dynasty 15th century, possibly Chenghua period. Condition: damaged and restored, please inquire to the pictures before restoration. Diameter: 26 cm and High: 11.5 cm.

A rare design of Ming dynasty blue & white bowl, decorated at the exterior with lotus, rocks and cloud scroll on the back ground of waves pattern, interior with a rosette design in the center and key-fret border around the inner rim. Ming dynasty 15th century Xuande-Zhendong period. Condition: restored one nail chip and glue locked to associated crack line (enlargement 5), crackled clay body in well balance shape. Diameter: 16 cm and High: 8.2 cm.

A rare and good blue & white bowl was ever excavated on South Sulawesi area, decorated outside with continuous Chrysanthemum scroll above the Lotus petal panels around the foot and inside with a single Peony flower within double circle, diaper pattern around the rim, all in fine cobalt blue tone. Condition: restored D shape re-stuck and minor hairlines, a bit warped and rim fritting, please see on the last enlargement before restoration done. Ming dynasty 15th century Yongle-Xuande period...

An attractive white brass water pipe complete with all its parts (cleaning tools and original chain). Two surfaces of the square-shaped body have etched artwork of women reading in a garden surrounded by foliage. The remaining 2 surfaces have an etched poem about the scene. The calligraphy is particularly beautiful.

Period: 19th Century

Size: Height: = 29.5 cm, Width of pipe base = 8 cm

Condition: Very good. A complete set with all its original parts.

A rare blue & white censer, decorated with three Phoenix on flight to the exterior and standing on the three foot of Lion mask form. Ming dynasty late 16th century, possibly Jiajing-Wanli phase, collected on the South Sulawesi area. Condition with small D shape re-stuck to the rim and firing cracks inside, appears glaze hairline to the exterior. Diameter: 26.5 cm and High: 13 cm.

A very unusual art nouveau style Kutani vase decorated with a jagged forest of pink trees on soft green carpet, butterflies circling the shoulder which breaks into a darkened cloud of moriage beads decorated with spiraling karakusa designs in slightly raised gold. Superb workmanship, it is simply signed Kutani-zo (made in Kutani). The vase is 10 inches (25.5 cm) tall and in excellent condition and dates from the first quarter of the 20th century.

Hattie Carnegie uses enamel,faux pearl and gold plate for this most unusual set, huge and dramatic to say the least. Very three dimensional.The brooch may also be worn as a pendant. Brooch is 3" long plus 1" pearl dangles, and is 2 1/4" wide. Earrings are 1" in diameter. The brooch and one ear are signed.

A furosaki tea room screen made of a very large hanga woodblock print in the fashion of Inui Tai mounted within a simple wooden frame and stamped in the lower left corner. An intriguing work, village roofs are visible over a sea of rice containing all manner of small country scenes...

Description: One Fantastic big Jizhou Jar was molded in elegant shape. With typical brownish tint, the attractive glaze reflects it's retrospective glamour that only a real and true ware will do. The galze is firm and in very good condition. A true and genuine piece can be guaranteed by it's own as well as by us without time limits. Date: Song Dynasty(AD960-AD1279). Height:22cm

Sold, no price, no info. Pair of bench made Native American vintage Sterling Silver rings, one with a Turquoise & Coral stones, both signed: BAKER JEWELRY L & B on either side of a Native American Eagle mark & STERLING. Sold, no price, no info

A finely blue & white dish with Qilin, underside decorated with Emblems and continuous floral spray. Condition is excellent, with no any chips and cracks, well balance potted with good bright blue tone, flawlessly and free from any restoration as well. Dating Ming dynasty late 15th century, Thiansun to early Chenghua period. Diameter: 20.8 cm

Description: A nice nephrite jade piece was carved as a crane carrying a branch of peaches with her beak. Metaphorical symbol of longevity in Chinese custom, Crane (Her -or wish to) and peach (longevity) altogether means- wish you happy and longevity. A beautiful fingering piece was carved with very good skill. Light celadon tint and some natural jade tissues stand her a true Ho-Tien pebble stone...

 

A bamboo brush pot carved in relief of a sage in contemplation wearing a flowing robe surrounded by nature - the hills are carved in relief while trees, grasses and flowers are etched around him. To his right side is a feather fan. There is a signed poem about his feather fan inscribed to the left of the carvings. It is a serene, well proportioned, beautifully carved piece. Period: Late 19th Century Size: Height = 15.7 cm (6-1/8 inches), Diameter = 11.25 cm (4-3/8 inches)

A bronze official's seal with the Chinese characters meaning "natural" and "pure." The top of the seal has a seated rabbit with its long ears folded behind its head. The rabbit is well-formed and proportioned down to the details of the toes on its paws. Period: Western Jin Size: (Seal) 2.4 cm x 2.4 cm., Height = 2.7 cm. Condition: Very good.

A celadon dish with Lotus shape, covered overall with olive green glazed. Base with brown wash. Ching dynasty 18th century. Condition: re-touched two flake glaze and minor hairline, further in good condition. Diameter: 26.5 cm

A very tall footed chawan by Kawai Kanjiro enclosed in a fine Kiri-wood box endorsed by his daughter Koha, head of the Kawai Kanjiro Museum. The piece is very much in this potters unique style. The pale rough clay is covered in ash colored glaze with a wide band of soft green, within which are two floral scribbles in red and blue. The bowl is 6 inches (15 cm) diameter, 3-3/4 inches (9 cm) tall and is in perfect condition...

Great looking sterling clip earrings designed by the Swedish designer Rey Urban for the Danish company A. Fausing. They are three dimensional and very tactile. Measuring 1" by 1", they are in fine original condition and signed as shown. They come in their original suede drawstring bag. Terrific earrings.

A nicely blue & white dish, decorated in the center with figure of Shoulao in "Shou" calligraphy, underside with figurine on the landscape. It is a typical ware of Ming dynasty late 15th to early 16th century, Hongzhi (1488-1505) period Mingyao ware. Condition with one tiny chip, no crack and free from any restoration as well. Diameter: 11.8 cm.

Blue & White bowl, decorated outside with a pair of Lion Foo Dogs playing brocaded ball, the interior center with flower spray within double circle and diaper pattern design around the rim. Late Ming dynasty 16th-17th century Wanli-Thianqi period. Condition restored small "D" shape re-stuck to the rim, further in good condition and wonderful glaze. Diameter: 15.4 cm and High: 7.8 cm.

A finely private kiln ware blue & white bowl, decorated at the exterior with four lion foo dogs in playing and the interior center with a lion within double circle. Ming dynasty late 15th century Chenghua-Hongzhi period. Condition with a little bit flaw inside the center, otherwise is excellent with no any chips or cracks, free from restoration. Diameter: 14.6 cm.

 

A beautiful antique American portrait of a young girl circa. 1890 framed in a spectacular period frame. Oil painted on an oval canvas measuring 16x20 inches and overall framed size approx. 26 x 30 inches. The painting is signed lower right C. T. Webb and titled with the Childs name on the reverse. In very good condition some minor touch ups and the frame has some touch ups to the gold leaf liner. Overall a very fine and decorative antique painting.

Chinese white nephrite jade of reclining dog with tail curled over its left haunch. Has some inclusions natural to the stone. Period: Early Ching (18th Century) Size: H = 1/2", Length = 2-1/8"

Chinese grey/brown nephrite jade of dog with large head and long comma-shaped ears. The jade has color variations and inclusions natural to the stone. There is a hole for stringing over its two paws and under the neck area. Period: Late Ming (17th Century) Size: H = 1-1/4", Length = 2-3/4"

Description: A lovely jade piece was carved from a mottled pebble. In mustard-greenish colour and greasy quality, this jade bird was shaped as a hanging piece. It is a beautiful jade carving piece which is much more attractive when you see it in real and caressing in your palms...

Chinese nephrite jade dog of a charcoal grey to dark grey coloration with off-white forepaws and muzzle. It has a sleek body and a sweet face. Where the forepaws come together, there is a hole for putting a thin rope through for wearing. Period: 19th Century Size: H = 7/8", Length = 3-1/2"

A jade of a chimera (mythical animal. The light grey-green nephrite jade has areas and spots of beige and dark brown natural that are to the stone. The animal is tilting its head to the left and is open-mouthed showing it's teeth and curled tongue. Period: Late Ming, Early Ching (17th/18th Century) Size: H = 3-1/2", Length = 5-3/4"

A Dutch Silver Octagonal Tea Caddy; Dimensions 3" high x 3.5" wide x 2.5" deep. Embossed on all sides with village scenes and on the top with a battle scene. Weight 5 Troy ounces; excellent condition. Circa 1890-1900

Chinese white jade form of a kneeling boy beating a drum. Period: Ching (19th Century) Size: H=3", W=3-3/4" Condition: very good

Description: A big wood plank was originated from an old traditional Chinese architecture. Decorated with high-relief carvings of scenes as scholars, goats, monkeys and trouts, this wood tablet was looped for hanging. Date: Qing Dynasty(18th Century) Material: Camphor wood. Length: 100cm Height: 45cm Depth: 8cm Condition: Basically in good condition but with some old restorations on the faces of the figures.

Description: A big wood plank was originated from an old traditional Chinese architecture. Decorated with high-relief carvings of typical scenes as pagodas, boat, houses and people of Chinese dramas, this wood tablet was preserved very well. Date: Qing Dynasty(late 19th Century) Material: Camphor wood. Length: 104cm Height: 45cm Depth: 6.5cm Condition: In very good condition at the front side, some decayed portion on the reverse side.

A finely Longquan celadon twin fish dish, covered overall with a nicely olive green glaze from the northern Song dynasty period and in perfect condition except minor of flake glazed to the foot rim. Diameter; 20.5 cm

A magnificent sterling and turquoise necklace and matching ring by Fred Davis. It is all original and in beautiful condition. The ring is signed but not the necklace so I would always keep it as a set...

Measuring just 3 6/8 inches long x 2 ¾ inches wide x 2 inches high, this sweet little 1930’s Germany tin at one tin held coffee!

In very fine condition with the expected superficial scratches and rubs to the litho and some light rust spots on the inside bottom of the tin, the tin’s most endearing feature is the image of 3 adorable black children holding the brand name sign: MACHWITZ KAFFEE.

Brightly colored in orange, gold, black and cream, this darling tin is visually striking and d...

Offered for sale are 3 different 1930’s Belgian Metal Polish tins featuring a wonderful Smiling Black Man Logo! All are priced separately---the large at $175.00, and the two small tins at $145.00 each.

All three tins are in very fine condition with some very small spots of superficial rust and teeny superficial surface scratches here and there as would be expected of any item 70+ years of age. These were stored well over the years and their condition reflects this! The largest tin is in the...

This is a handsome 19th century Cromwellian-style armchair with wonderful leather embossment and hand carved figural arm supports, the rectangular green leather padded back with embossed country theme of floral and fauna, a similar embossed padded seat with a center griffin, one of the barley twist arm supports having a carved bearded male bust, the other with a female bust, the legs are joined by barley-twist turned stretchers, all original, this chair has excellent color and patina. Measurem...

A rare small vase, the mouth in the form of the cup and decorated on the body with floral sprays in underglazed blue. 15th-16th Sawankhalok type ware. Condition is perfect. High: 10.5 cm.

A blue & white jar, decorated with four flowers medallion among cloud scroll around the body. Coin mark with four characters "Jang Min Fu Kui" on the base. Ming dynasty 16th century, Jiajing period. Condition is perfect with no any chips or cracks, except the glaze is slightly degraded and minor glaze line appear caused the age. High: 12 cm.

A very good interregnum period blue & white dish with main decorated of a Qilin in the center and continuously flower scroll on the cavetto and exterior is the same design. Condition is perfect with no any chips or cracks, only one area firing into slightly darker to greyish, otherwise is excellent. Ming dynasty 15th century Jingtai-Thianshun period. Diameter: 24.5 cm.

A rare blue & white dish, decorated with a pair of Phoenix among Lotus flowers in the center and continuously "Ruyi" scroll on the cavetto. Underside with a "Kui"/foliated dragon. Ming dynasty 15th century, Xuande-Zhendong period. Condition with one chip to the rim, otherwise is perfect. Diameter: 25 cm. Note: restoration for free to covered the chip till invisible

Measuring 14.50 inches high and standing on a 5.50 inch square base, this fabulous, vintage 1930's, chalkware statue of Louis "Satchmo" Armstrong holding his fabled cornet is quite heavy, weighing nearly 5 lbs!

Louis Armstrong (1901-1971) was the greatest Jazz musician of all time, defining what it was, what it meant to play Jazz. His incredible technical abilities, the joy and spontaneity felt in his works, and his amazingly quick, inventive, musical mind continues to dominate Jazz to this d...

Measuring 8.25 inches long, this vintage, Black Chef Spoon rest was made in JAPAN in the 1950's. Along with its jolly, wide-eyed caricature, the spoon rest features a rose-colored tulip painted on both sides and reads “SPOON- REST” in partially worn, brown lettering at the top of the chef’s hat. Note small "hanging hole" in back for display on the kitchen wall!

Very few of these pieces survive due to the high level of use they encountered. This piece has obviously not seen any use at al...

A Dutch painting school of Jan Vermeer of an interior scene Picturing a woman at work in a traditional 17th century kitchen. Oil on oak panel beautifully painted framed in a gilt decorative frame. A fine decorative painting would be a nice addition to any collection.