All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Period : Pre 1970 item #785061 (stock #TR577)
Add glamour and flair to any dress shirt with these 18 karat yellow gold cufflinks. Whether dressing up an ordinary day at work or making a special event extra special, these Italian made floral rectangles are just the thing. They measure 13 x 17 millimeters and date from the 1960s. So retro hot!
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Pre 1900 item #313741
This is a SATSUMA TWO PIECE BOX from a WASHINGTON, D.C. Estate. The size overall is 3 1/8" in Diameter X 1 3/8". The Top is Painted with a CLASSIC JAPANESE WOMAN motif; also, the Interior and Back are Painted. See the jpgs that show more detail. EXCELLENT CONDITION ca. 1895- 1900
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Pre 1920 item #281601 (stock #tiger294)
8tiger
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Old Japanese Bronze Articulated Lobster

The lobster is 14 inches by 8 inches wide.

It is in good condition with no repairs, chips, nor cracks, except missing one antenna, and bending at the two large antennas (as seen in the photos).


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All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Pre 1800 item #1375651 (stock #ALR6686)
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An exquisite 17th-18th c. rendition of Suiten (vedic Varuna) rising over tempestuous waves. Pigment on silk, The scroll is 59.2 x 167.5 cm (23-1/2 x 66 inches). It has been fully remounted, in an antique silk retaining the original brass rollers. One of the oldest gods, Varuna is associated with a Serpent (Makara) as his vehicle and a noose as his weapon...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Pre 1900 item #1400452 (stock #TCR6922)
The Kura
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A refined set of 5 later Edo Sake cups in a hybrid E-gorai style from the Kosobe kiln of Igarashi Shinbei decorated with pale blue designs (gnarled plum trees?) under thick cream colored glaze on very thinly potted clay blended with shiseki for great effect. This is likely the work of the second or third generation Shinbei, both known for their Korai-Utsushi (Korean style) wares. Each cup is 2-1/2 inches (6.5 cm) diameter. They are in surprisingly good condition, with no cracks...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Pre 1800 item #856154 (stock #JD-060)
A white jade of two frolicking animals "kissing" muzzle-to-muzzle. The smaller animal has a little curly tail while the larger one has a long tail going up against its back with a curl at the tip. The style in which their legs are carved gives this piece a feeling of playful activity. Can be worn as a pendant. Period: Early Ching (18th Century) Size: H = 2-1/8", W = 1-3/4" Condition: No chips or repairs
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1492 item #1463294 (stock #MB773)
Large Chinese Song / Yuan Dynasty Glazed Buddhist Jar

This large and impressive pottery jar was made around the 13th / 14th century, during the Song Dynasty (AD 960 - 1279) or the Yuan Dynasty (AD 1279 - 1368). Until recent years, this type of jar was almost unknown in the west with some people initially attributing them to the Liao Dynasty (same general period but in the north of China)...

All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1960 item #330500
From a private collection, a fabulous sterling and tortoise belt buckle by William Stratling. It measures 3" by 1 3/4" and weighs 43 grams. It is in beautiful original condition. A belt buckle with this same silver and tortoise combination is featured on page 56 of the book MEXICAN SILVER by Morrill and Berk. Appropriately signed with the last Spratling mark and the eagle 30. An important and exquisite piece for the Spratling collector.
All Items : Archives : Instruments and Implements : Scientific : Pre 1960 item #1364314 (stock #9631)
A Keuffel & Esser 42" paragon beam compass drafting tool in its case. This high quality German drafting tool comes in its original fitted plush lined black wrapped 17-1/2" long case which has two sliding locking plungers and a silver K+E stamp on the lid...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Indian Subcontinent : India : Pre 1920 item #1305453 (stock #SK875)
Small Indian Hindu bronze group cast in one piece depicting Vishnu seated in lalitasana with his consort Lakshmi, holding a lotus bud. Condition: fine, few traces of usage. Dimension: 11.1 cm high.
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Memorabilia : Pre 1930 item #1224868 (stock #BA891)
Offered is an incredibly RARE, COMPLETE, "dexterity" game entitled, "TIP THE BELL BOY, copyright 1929 and 1930, manufactured by All-Fair Toys and Games of Churchville, New York.

This unusual and cleverly conceived game features a VERY brightly colored lithograph target in very fine, virtually unused condition, depicting "a RITZ HOTEL Bell Boy" hanging from a metal stand while balancing 3, all-original, tins cups- two on his arms and one between his feet...

All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1463222 (stock #1114)

Elegant Huret era French poupee with imposing presence by Blampoix from 1860th. A rare early Fashion doll with wonderful pale and fine quality of bisque and painting , has very flat un-pierced ears , original sturdy kid body with perfect bisque arms and hands and wearing superb all complete antique costume !!!

17" ( 44 cm ) .....

All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1388079 (stock #369)

Rare to find small pouppe of Maison Jumeau ...... an teenage version of an French Poupee of one of the best French Doll Factory in Paris at the 19th...

All Items : Archives : Fine Art : Sculpture : Stone : Pre 1940 item #1171469
Two large Chinese jade decorative carvings, depicting two identical fishes each having lotus in her mouth, carved similarly in both side. Size: 7.75"x3.25". Condition Report: Fine condition with no imperfections.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Pre 1492 item #1136356
Longquan bowl covered blue green glaze. Glazed Base. Southern Song 南宋 (1127–1279). Measurement : Diameter: 14.5 cm. Condition : no chips, cracks, hairlines or restorations.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1800 item #851743 (stock #283)
An early 18th Century plate decorated in underglaze blue depicting a lady and a boy in a river landscape. This item was made for export to Europe (circa 1730 - 1750) during the reign of either the Yongzheng or the Qianlong emperor. Condition - there is a faint 3cm (1.2 inch) hairline running from the rim. No chips and no restoration...
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1378951 (stock #311)

Most beautiful and rare to find very tiny all original antique sewing necessaire for Fashion doll`s in all perfect and generally excellent condition from France cirac 1865 .

Of lovely green and blue leather in coffin - shaped form , tiny sewin necessaire with gold ornament decoration at lid hinges open to reveal well - fitted interior which containing some tiny pieces . An very tiny thimble ..... an needle ..... awl ......

All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1439303 (stock #895)

Lovely antique silk one of a kind French jester or party costume with matching funny bonnet , most hand sewn three piece outfit .... jacket with skirt and bonnet !

It would fit perfect for an doll about around 22" / 23 " ( 56 - 59 cm ) special for Jumeau , Bru , Gaultier , Eden Bebe or other French or German Doll...