All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1492 item #1196312 (stock #lot1038)
Description:

A Junyao tripod censer was in decent form.
It was well glazed in moon-white tint when subtle green glaze was reflected within.
Some crackles were yielded in the glaze due to enduring time.
Some incursions were happened too.

Date: Jin dynasty, 1115-1234.

Height: 10.4cm, Width: 10.5cm.

A COTTON BOX IS INCLUDED.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1492 item #1489730 (stock #MC406)
Chinese Southern Song Dynasty Moulded Qingbai Porcelain Vase

This attractive pear-shaped vase was made during the Southern Song Dynasty (AD 1127 - 1279), most likely at one of the kilns in Fujian province. Interestingly it is made in several sections that have been luted together. The mid section is decorated with a scrolling lotus blossom pattern, below which is a repeating lotus leaf pattern. It is coated in a finely-crackled greenish-blue qingbai glaze that stops short of its foot...

All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Pre 1492 item #997723 (stock #lot736)
Description:

A Jizhou bowl was beautifully applied with whitish tortoiseshell glaze.
Sited on the characteristic shallow walled nearing flat foot ring, the bowl was slightly inverted on the mouth rim.
The body clay revealed at the bottom was in loosening-feel quality and was fired in light buff tint.
Molding scar was left at the foot ring too.
Due to long time of age, enduring old crackles were yielded in the glaze.
The agate-like glaze was in very fine condition...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Pre 1700 item #983241
Crackle porcelain decorated with polychrome decoration, glazed base. PERIOD :late Ming (1566-1643 AD) MEASUREMENTS: 8 cm tall, 7.5 cm wide. CONDITION: excellent, no chips, cracks, hairlines and free from restorations.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Unsigned : Pre 1910 item #706604 (stock #5545)
A nice gold filled 11-1/2" man's watch chain with swivel, t-bar, drop and engraved slide c1900. The swivel is marked W*F and this chain is in excellent original condition with no dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs other than a bit of plating loss to the t-bar. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; all items are secondhand and may have slight signs of gentle use. Surface shipping to the U.S...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Indian Subcontinent : Himalayas : Pre 1950 item #1450265 (stock #HP/PH844)
At least two stories are forwarded to describe this ritual phurba -1 they are as protector of crops stored in granaries. 2- they are used during funerals , the bird is supposed to take away the souls of dead people during cremation or other burial ceremonies These type of phurba seems peculiar to Gurung priests or shamans. Important soot patina indicative of an important age , at least early to mid 20th. H 28 cm ,
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Metals : Pre 1930 item #353767 (stock #R038)
This small vintage tin box from France has the most wonderful graphics. The colors are rich & images are adorable. Some minor scratches, wear & dents throughout, but nothing to detract from the charm of this French tinware box. Marked "Ducasse & Guibal", "D.G.", "Nantes" and "F. Vinatie Bordeaux." Measures approximately 6 inches long x 1-1/2 inches high x 2-1/2 inches wide.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Handiwork : Wood : Pre 1940 item #1089211
Japanese carved wood flower vase with inlaid design depicting a bird sitting on a branch surrounded with inlaid leaves. This item has a height of 12 inches, in good condition.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1700 item #1449145 (stock #MB580)
Fine Chinese Ming Dynasty Blue & White Kraak Porcelain Dish - Wanli

This very attractive "Kraak" porcelain dish was made at the Jingdezhen kilns during the Wanli reign (1573 - 1620) of the Ming Dynasty. The pattern, in underglaze blue of good colour, features in its centre a tasselled double-gourd vase and an artemesia leaf (one of the "eight treasures"). Surrounding this are ten roundels containing peaches and flower blossoms...

All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Pre 1940 item #1201154
Wood and iron. Democratic Republic of Congo, pre WW2. Excellent wear and patina. H. 30 cm. Comes with a custom made stand.
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1459067 (stock #1078)

Rare found of all original "Etrennes" box from Paris Deparment Store " Au Bon Marche" included a very cute 12" ( 31 cm ) little Miss by Maison Jumeau and her trousseau ... all original from France around 1875/78

A lovely card bord box included all original small French Bisque Pouppe by Jumeau size 0 in her all original condition in Etrennes presentation , has pale bisque swivel head on kid-lined bisque shoulder plate...

All Items : Archives : Pre 1900 item #290545 (stock #gy556)
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19th Century Japanese Blue & White Hirado Pierce Censer

The censer is 8 inches tall, and 5 inches wide.

It has been repaired where part of one handle has been replaced, some of the flower petals are also been replaced, chips at the flower petals, and one foot may have been glued back (as seen in the photos).


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All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Pre 1960 item #1333226 (stock #7268)
A gold filled double loop charm bracelet from the 1950s. This heavy quality 7-1/2" long and 7/16" wide bracelet features a safety chain, textured links and a box clasp. It is stamped RHYTHM 12K GF and it weighs 24.0 grams. It is in excellent condition with no dents, bends, corrosion, 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...
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Memorabilia : Pre 1960 item #290774 (stock #BA417)
An absolutely RARE piece that crosses over many areas of collecting- Black Americana, Ye Old Country Shoppe, or Chocolate!!

"Twin Babies - The Best Choice Providing Quality Chocolate Since 1908!"

Measuring 7 inches in diameter x 7 inches high, this round, 2-piece-mold, clear glass, candy jar has a flattened base to allow the jar to sit on a shelf at angle that facilitates viewing of the both the chocolate advertising and the delightful, smiling Black Twins Chocolate logo graphic! The choco...

All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1960 item #166272
This is the "ARCHITECTURAL CUFF WITH AMETHYST CLOSURE" by Antonio Pineda. It is featured on page 201 of the catalogue from the exhibit WILLIAM SPRATLING AND THE MEXICAN SILVER RENAISSANCE - MAESTROS DE PLATA ,currently in Los Angeles. They date it c.1950-55. Very bold lines and design, this bracelet measures 6 1/2" around in the inside and is 1 3/8" wide at the widest point in the front. It opens and closes by pushing in the amethyst...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Pre 1970 item #1286775 (stock #12945)
Signed by Gerardo Lopez, an accomplished early Taxco maestro whose repousse jewelry is steadily growing in popularity, a big, showy sterling brooch featuring a splendidly ornate bird of paradise. I could hardly exaggerate the attention to detail and flawless finishing in Lopez's work - here the oxidation and the patina developed over time accentuate the sculpturality of the design. Measuring a generous 3 1/4" tall by 2 5/8" wide the brooch weighs 22.7 grams...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Pre 1970 item #1299983
Spectacular design and execution in this sterling and turquoise ring by Santo Domingo silversmith Julian Lovato. He began working in 1938 and was a silversmith for Frank Patania Sr. in the Thunderbird Shop. This ring was made during his time working there. The ring is a size 9 and in fine original condition...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Art Nouveau : Pre 1920 item #128981 (stock #T078)
Edwardian Transitional Art Deco Motif Sterling Guilloche Bar Pin champleve. 2 1/2X 1/8" wide. Perfect enamel surface.