All Items : Archives : Furnishings : Pre 1837 VR item #553600 (stock #201)
A fine antique mahogany Georgian knife box now fitted for stationary. An exquisite example with a rich patina inlaid with herring bone banding and star designs. This knife box is in very good antique condition some minor restorations. Measuring approx. 15 x 9 1/4 x 9 inches overall. A fine decorative piece would make a nice addition to any collection.
All Items : Archives : Pre 1800 item #577069 (stock #tiger721)
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Gilded Bronze Cloisonne Dragon Ewer, 18th Century

It is 11.5 inches (29 cm) tall by 9 inches (23 cm) wide. It weighs 4 pounds.

It is in good condition with no repairs, cracks, or chips, except a dent at the middle of the body (as seen in the photos).


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All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Pre 1970 item #1175185 (stock #1314)
Not a very prolific taller, ProSa is nevertheless a name that I look for and try to get their pieces for my inventory whenever possible. Their jewelry that I have seen are cast and usually very nicely defined and finished. And even though I wouldn't say that I associate them with big, in-your-face pieces, I was pleasantly surprised to find this delicate, romantic floral necklace bearing their name. Feminine and timeless, a ribbon of fuchsia flowers to hug the neck of a young lady this upc...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Handiwork : Hardstone : Pre 1950 item #1146942
Rare and unusual hand carved Fluorite skull, this wonderful display items weights 938 grams and has a dimension of 3.75 inches long with height of 3.75 inches. Very realistic and incredibly carved in excellent condition.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1837 VR item #536619 (stock #lot206)
Description: Like the beauty of a poem, a beautiful Jadeite snuff bottle was in elegant slender shape. Capped with brownish amber stopper, the jadeite bottle was in lake-green tint and was decorated with motifs of numerous archaic characters of Sou (longevity) on the surface. The foot rim was delicately carved in groove style at the bottom. By an elegant profile, the charming tint and the well hollowed chamber, all these characteristics made this snuff bottle an excellent piece...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Pre 1950 item #1178506 (stock #12070)
An early, pre-1948 Matl-esque silver, amethyst and turquoise ring, this piece is signed by one of Matilde's contemporaries whose emulations of her designs I came to appreciate for their craftsmanship and beauty of the stones used. This is also a more rare to find variation, having a round face with a deep channel separating the amethyst from the turquoise cabs. The ring is a comfortable size 6 and its face measures 3/4" in diameter...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Pre 1700 item #1208052 (stock #PT-031)
rare light translucent green glaze vase with four geckos as handles complete with original lid. Size: H. w/Lid. 28cm. W. 17cm. Condition: One gecko original body has been re-attached on and inside of the lid a small piece has been re-attached. Overall very good condition.See photos.
All Items : Archives : Instruments and Implements : Scientific : Pre 1900 item #330510 (stock #M815)
Offered for sale is a wonderful, 19th century, apothecary, pharmacy hanging show globe dated 1891 on the inside of the collar. The blown glass globe in in good condition except for interior haziness (which likely can be removed) as well as a small 1/2" crack...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Pre 1940 item #1114072 (stock #0884)
Fabulous, very rare and rather early example of Danish silver jewelry signed by H. Saugmann Bjerregaard, active in Kjellerup in the years between 1921 and 1937. True to its period, the bracelet has an Egyptian Revival theme with its five panels showing Sphinxes holding carved, prong-set chrysoprase stones in them...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Designer Signed : Pre 1950 item #352652 (stock #T 1157)
Sold. There is a cuff out there that matches this not often seen signed "JP" & Sterling Silver Jelly Opal Art Glass ring showing these flashes of Plum, Peach, Pink, Blue, Red & Golden Amber Jelly Opal Dragon's Breath. Fred Harvey designs on the shoulder. Roped bezel set cabochon stone alone is 12 X 22 mm, few fine lines possibly when glass was poured. size 7 3/4 and could be resized.
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All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Pre 1980 item #1071582
Quite impressive with its big, variegated agate cabochon - I believe this is actually moss agate - and extremely rare this is a Mexican ring with strong presence by Enrique Ledesma, one of Taxco's foremost modernist silversmiths. I love the asymmetrical setting - it creates a feeling of continuous flow and movement that accentuates the earthiness of the agate - and the fantastic way that Ledesma has of combining metal and stone. The ring bears the Eagle 60 assay mark, which in Bille Houga...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1492 item #653263 (stock #lot304)
Description: An exquisite conical Yaozhou bowl was molded with beautiful motifs of flowers and tendrils in the cavetto. Preserved in perfect condition, the bowl's foot ring was adhesive with kiln sands. Numerous bubbles were characteristically revealed in the glaze. Some minute burst bubbles were left on the outer mouth rim, Otherwise the over all condition is perfect. Date: Song Dynasty(AD960-1279), Width: 10cm
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Pre 1900 item #1073782 (stock #MOR2938)
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A stunning box covered entirely in mother of pearl upon which is the crescent moon in lead under maki-e gold florals. Inside Rimpa style dear rest in lead and gold maki-e on a ground of red-tinted Nashiji. The box is in excellent condition, likely dating from the mid 19th century. It measures 22 x 24.5 x 5 cm (8-1/2 x 9-1/2 x 2 inches).
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Pre 1940 item #912879 (stock #26C10E 302)
Tiffany & Company sterling silver footed dish with garlands and floral decoration. Circa 1930s. Very good condition with no dents. Size: 7.25" diameter x 1.6" height. 10.39 troy ounces.
All Items : Archives : Pre 1950 item #1290299 (stock #152303)
The Matl double birds "looking back" earrings are one of the most endearing designs by Matilde Poulat. These are hallmarked with one of her earliest signatures. They measure 1 7/8th inches long including the dangles. The weight is 20 grams heavy. There is a warm natural patina to the silver. A superb treasure.
All Items : Archives : Pre 1960 item #1084493
Handmade sterling silver and turquoise bracelet designed and signed (c.1950) by Taxco, Mexico artist Hector Aguilar (1905-86). Bracelet measures 1 1/4 inch wide and will comfortably fit up to a 6 1/2 inch wrist. The bracelet is in beautiful vintage condition. The two blue and two green turquoise stones are original to the bracelet. One green stone has some surface wear. Two balls on the pin clousure have pinhead size dings noticed only on very close inspeciton...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Pre 1900 item #1461855 (stock #08323)


MAP OF RIVER

Edo period's hand drawing map capturing the certain area of Kitakami river in Iwate, Japan, approx. 42 x 31.5cm (16.53 x 12.40in). Washi Japanese paper, in creased and stained condition as is. The last two photos were shotten up through the natural light...