All Items : Archives : Furnishings : Lighting : Lamps : Pre 1940 item #1270214 (stock #7082)
A scarce Crown Devon England pink Chinoiserie lamp from the 1920s. This ceramic table lamp is in the Chinoiserie style in an attractive mottled pink with hand painted gold decoration. This English earthenware 12-1/2" tall lamp (body) resembles a covered jar. It sits on an ornate patterned gilt brass base and it has a double S style horizontal twin light socket set with pull-chains. It stands a total height of 25" and it has been rewired...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : African : Pre 1960 item #1461760
H. 30 cm. Mid 20th century. Condition: lovely honey-brown patina with some age cracks. Ex. Patrick Durand, Toulon, France. Female representations are important in the Ashanti culture as the female ancestor or Queen-Mother is the center of familial and community life and the center of political life. Figures like this will receive offerings and gifts while on her shrine.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Scandinavian : Pre 1970 item #1091111 (stock #J1648)
This sterling silver and enamel bangle bracelet has a bold Nordic design that enhances its narrow, delicate shape. It bears the mark of Aksel Holmsen, an N in a square, which stands for the workshop’s ‘Norse’ line. The enamel is entirely intact, and is applied within bands of silver in the style of stained glass or cloisonne. The bracelet dates c. 1970, and measures 3/16 inch wide, with a diameter of 2 ½ inches and an internal circumference of about 7 ¾ inches. Weight: 20.8 grams
All Items : Archives : Pre 1492 item #834068 (stock #TR 681)
A good early Ming 15th century Chenghua blue and white bowl, rounded side with flared rim and straight foot, bowl decorated with under glaze blue of water flower motif, center with couch motif, inner rim with flower scroll motif.
Bowl is in very good condition no chip, no crack, no restoration.
Size: 15.5 cm diameter.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Platinum : Vintage : Pre 1970 item #785062 (stock #TR578)
You’ll feel like royalty in this platinum and diamond engagement ring from the 1960’s. The impressive 4.03 carat Marquis cut stone is between J and K color and of SI2 clarity. For better appearance the imperfection in the center stone was laser treated. The center stone is flanked by two straight diamond baguettes, bringing the total carat weight to a stunning 4.25. The ring is a size 8 1/4 and it can easily be sized.
All Items : Archives : Pre 1492 item #746022 (stock #TR 382)
A Yuan dynasty 14th century longquan celadon big bowl, stone ware with rounded side and globular body, unglazed foot ring covered with deep green glaze, bowl is excavated from Palembang Sumatra, still in good condition with minor glaze degradation.
Bowl is in perfect condition, no damage, no chip, no crack, no restoration.
Size: 18 cm diameter at widest point, 11 cm height.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Ceramics : English : Pre 1960 item #1479743 (stock #P19)
Fine Michael Cardew Large Stoneware Coffee Jug, Abuja Pottery

This impressive stoneware jug was made by Michael Cardew during his time at the Abuja Pottery, Nigeria. The photos speak for themselves! It has the impressed MC and Abuja Pottery seals.

Height 31 cm...

All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1469879 (stock #1207)

A beautiful and rare found of all original accessory box for French Fashion doll from France at early 19th. century.

Generally excellent of green paper-mache box with gold letter decoration " Necessaire De Demoiselle Paris J.L...

All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Textiles : Pre 1900 item #1336466 (stock #QINBZ02)
An exquisite example of a Qing rank badge (Buzi, Mandarin Square); the golden pheasant (Jinji) is the symbol of the second civil official.  Border with gold wire way-style stitching. Traditional motifs include: the peach (shoutao); 5 bats (bianfu, reinforcing the meaning of good fortune in Chinese, fu); the peony; and lingzhi (magical mushroom). They surround the golden pheasant emerging from the sea and flying towards the sun...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Deco : Pre 1940 item #496414 (stock #T 1478)
SOLD. Collector wrote, 'What a beautiful bracelet! When you find this site, you've found a gem - not to mention Mim herself! A gem to deal with! Her items are so thoughtfully packed - always a real treat to treat yourself to!' So Art Deco, this sterling silver link bracelet with alternating black enamel rectangles and serrated edge bezel set square poured crystal glass stones with lovely scroll designs on their domed surfaces. Old style spring ring that is stamped Sterling...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Pre 1920 item #1098012 (stock #38B12 14510)
Set of four Tiffany and Company large place spoons in vine Grape pattern. 8 5/8 inches length. Monogrammed on the reverse of handle in script 'SLG.' Excellent condition.
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Pre 1990 item #711475 (stock #39B14 7444)
Post card with photograph of Olympic National Park signed by the famous photographer Ansel Adams. In this card Ansel Adams gives a commentary regarding the work of the artist Albert Bierstadt, in response to an inquiry that he received from the owner of a Bierstadt painting relative to the location of the scene in his painting. Dated 1982. The original letter of inquiry is also included in this sale. Size: 4.25"x 6"...
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Memorabilia : Pre 1900 item #794225 (stock #BA700)
Once part of the Middle Passage Museum inventory, these authentic and extraordinarily RARE child’s slave shackles have been de-accessioned. These plantation-made, iron, 19th century shackles were once used on a Georgia plantation. They remain all-original and untouched with sixteen small chain links...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1837 VR item #338716 (stock #957)
A Heavy Georgian Silver Tripod Legs Salver or Waiter with a Gadrooned Border; George III, London 1816 by William Bateman (grandson of Hester Bateman). Dimensions 9.5" diameter x 1.5" high; weight 22.8 Troy ounces. Very good condition.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1492 item #1018187 (stock #3619)
A nice Junyao dish in flower shape and slight thickly potted. Jin/Yuan dynasty in perfect condition. Diameter: 13cm.
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1368218 (stock #244)

Possible one of a kind all original condition pair of poured wax head dolls from France around 19th. century , preserved in a antique box , special rare to find and a treasure for each collectors !!

It was a rare and fantastic found in a antique wood box ............ all original costumed pair of poured wax head dolls , depicting an adult lady and gentleman perhaps " le Comte et comtesse " in all original condition ...

All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Glass : Italian : Pre 1990 item #1047340
A beautiful Venini “A Canne” Vase with alternating canes of Cobalt Blue, Green and Crystal glass. This blown glass vase measures 10 ¾ inches (27.3 cm) Tall, and tapers from a diameter of 5 inches (12.7 cm) at the base to 7 ½ inches (19 cm) at the top. Top edge is slightly wavy and the base has a polished pontil, one clear round Venini label and one clear “vetri Murano” label to the side. No chips, cracks or repairs. Signed on the base venini/italia/84
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Pre 1800 item #1396484 (stock #TCR6874)
The Kura
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Loops of white decorate the dark pitted glaze of this quashed bowl from the kilns of Kyushu dating from the early to mid Edo period. The small foot is testament to dating, and there is much natural wear to the dark glaze. The vessel is 14 x 10 x 6 cm (5-1/2 x 4 x 2-1/2 inches) with an age darkened chip in the rim where it rolls over on itself. It comes in a silk bag enclosed in a black lacquered antique wood box...