All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Pre 1900 item #1267202 (stock #JD-105)
A rare black and white Ching jade of a sleeping cat. Black and white jades are very rare and the carver uses the two colors to fit the carving making a beautiful black and white cat. It has a hole drilled at the tail and can be worn as a pendant. Size: L. 4.00cm, W. 2.5cm. Condition: No chips or repairs.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Pre AD 1000 item #1267174
Of pale green glass, with handle and rim of blue-green, this jar, or ewer, is nicely formed, with flared neck and ribbon like handle. Measuring 6 3/8" high and 3 1/2" wide including handle, the vessel has interior mineral deposits, and iridescence on the surface. In good condition, with visible hairline below rim and under handle (the photo accentuates the hairline). Has paper tag with previous collection data, and was acquired pre 1970...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Pre 1492 item #1267147
Diameter 14 cm Perfect condition, no chips, cracks or hairlies and free from restorations.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Pre 1492 item #1267137
Various samples of good large shoutern Song celadon jar and bowl, these shard are covered with celadon glaze, there is good sample drawing of twin fishes. this shards is very good for studying and comparison to any one who interested in studying early Chinese porcelain.
All Items : Archives : Fine Art : Pre 1950 item #1267037 (stock #648)
Original Painting by Zhāng Shūqí (Chinese: 张书旗; 1901-1957) a Chinese painter from Zhejiang, noted for painting flowers and birds. He studied at Shanghai under Liu Haisu. For a time he taught at the National Center University. From 1942 to 1946, he lived in the United States. After that, he returned to China for a time, but ultimately settled in the US.His works are in the Gallery of Victoria Museum, the Ashmolean Museum and Stanford Museum. Image 9.5"L x 12"W...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Pre 1700 item #1267012
Lovely open work ornament with fine engraving of dragons between branches. L. 14,5 cm, H. 7,5 cm. Comes with a custom made acrylic stand. Provenance: private collection The Netherlands, bought in 1980 from Aalderink in Amsterdam, a major specialist in Asian art. The original invoice comes with this piece.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1950 item #1267001 (stock #flowleafneck)
Signed MPO with a floral spray motif this is subtle elegance at 16in. long and at it's widest point is 5/8th's. No chips or dents and free of any flaws. A design with great detail, depth and exhibiting a great deal of skill. A real treasure from the 40's, just LOOK AT THAT NECKLACE!
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Pre 1980 item #1266876 (stock #02493)
A Mexican sterling silver trunk shaped pillbox (or trinket box) circa 1980. This 1-1/8 x 7/8" vanity item has a hinged top and a working hinged hasp and loop. It is stamped with a Mexican silver mark and IC10 and it weighs 13.8 grams. It is in excellent condition with no dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs except for a bit of minor flattening on the lid...
All Items : Archives : Furnishings : Accessories : Mirrors : Pre 1920 item #1266778 (stock #7079)
An antique Capodimonte porcelain gilt brass hand mirror. This decorative and colourful vintage 1900-20 gilt brass bevelled glass hand mirror has a thick handpainted Capodimonte porcelain back. This unsigned vanity item measures 11-1/2 x 5-1/4" and it is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, crazing, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs other than a few slight touches of wear to the gilding...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Pre 1980 item #1266777 (stock #7078)
A 14k yellow gold and oval lavender jade and amethysts pendant necklace circa 1980s. This lovely vintage purple pendant consists of a 7/8" x 5/8" (including bale) pendant on a 22-5/8" spiral rope style chain. The pendant has ten flashy claw-set amethyst stones surrounding an oval lavender jade cabochon. It is stamped 14 K and the chain is stamped CANADA RGB 14K and it has a springring clasp...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Pre 1910 item #1266688 (stock #383ad)
Measuring 12" high (just under 31 cm)this cut glass ewer or claret jug is mounted with silver (800) and has an indistinct makers mark and the silver standard for Germany introduced in 1884, the quarter moon and crown. The interior of the silver mounts are gilt, and there are gilt details on the geometric sections of the repousse design. The designs are cut into vertical panels in the glass, with both diamond point and star designs, each panel below another panel in silver...
All Items : Archives : Fine Art : Pre 1940 item #1266655 (stock #382fs)
By Franz Bergman (Austria 1898-1863), this cold painted Austrian bronze depicts a parakeet or budgie, standing with head slightly turned. The budgie has a green and yellow body and blue tail, with wing feathers in black and white. It measures 7 1/4" long and is just under 3" high. It is in excellent condition with good bright paint, with very minor paint loss on his beak and face...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Pre 1950 item #1266450
This is the very rare and famous "Amoeba" bracelet designed in 1948 by Henning Koppel for Georg Jensen, Denmark. It measures 7 1/2" end to end and is 1 3/4" wide. Because of the thickness of the link, it may best fit a 6 1/2" wrist. It weighs 108 grams and is in fine original condition and signed and numbered as shown...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Ceramics : Chinese Export : Pre 1900 item #1266178
Pair of 19th C. Chinese enameled porcelain plates, decorated with figures in landscape. Size; Each plate measures 8 Inches in diameter. Condition consistent with age, no issues.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Handiwork : Pre 1900 item #1266166
This cane is made of extremely strong hardwood and unfolds with the push of your thumb. The seats were made of canvas and rarely survive. Can be easily replaced. This model has a very clever mechanism. There have been more patents filed for seat canes than any other type of cane known. Pat. in 1860s. Condition (Excellent). Size 35" L.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Pre 1960 item #1266094 (stock #647)
Vintage Scrimshaw on Whales Tooth by Jon Laubin of a Schooner at full sale on both sides. Tooth 4 1/4 tall mounted on a custom wood stand. Jon Laubin was born in Hartford CT, Sailing lessons & a sailboat at age 14, a 20 year career in the U.S. Navy, traveling to foreign ports, exposure to ships of all kinds, and a love of nautical antiques, contributed to understanding the principles of accuratly drawing sailing ships...
All Items : Archives : Pre 1940 item #1266043
Exceptional 2" wide sterling silver bracelet with 18 amethyst cabs designed and signed circa 1930's by Frederick W. Davis (1880-1961). 74grams, 2.06oz. Beautiful condition and patina. Hallmarked FD SILVER MADE IN MEXICO. Slide in clasp is tight and secure. Davis designs are included in the permanent 20th Century Mexican silver collection at Los Angeles County Museum of Art - LACMA.