Description: A Longquan celadon-glazed water pot was mold with a narrowed mouth, merged body and a well shaped foot ring. Yielded under the glaze with evenly spread crackles of iron wires all over the surface including the center of the foot ring, adding with the iron brownish foot ring, the small water pot was imitated to the Ge-typed wares of Song Dynasty in a charming look. The tint is much darken and greener in real than in the pictures...

A rare Ming 15th century Interregnum to Hongzhi period blue and white deep dish, rounded side with flat rim and deep center, dish decorated with under glaze blue of Tibetan sanskirt at the center, outer wall with continuous flower motif.
Dish is in good condition with small section of the rim has been broken and re-attach please see picture, nice deep blue, still a very attractive dish for display.
Size: 36 cm diameter.

An unusual blackwood ruler inlaid with silver markings on one side. Age: Qing Dynasty. Early 19th century. Size: L.35cm. Condition: No repairs. Normal ageing and some minor dents.

Offered is a wonderful 19th century, antique, papier mache and wooden black mammy doll manufactured during the late 1800s. The doll has no markings to indicate the manufacturer, but it features a papier mache head with a wooden torso, arms, and legs. The face is hand-painted with wonderful detail, and it includes all of its original clothing which consists of a dress, apron, and kerchief. Overall the doll stands a diminutive 5 1/2" tall.

The overall condition of the doll is quite good...

A Renaissance Revival library table in walnut with wonderful carved and pierced acanthus leaf decoration to either end support. The medial stretcher supports three beautifully proportioned turned and carved balusters, and a gadrooned frieze reveals two real and two faux drawers with oak interior, again with acanthus decorated wooden pulls. At either end of the table is a pull-out leaf which adds extra length when needed. The top is finished in book matched walnut veneer...

A good Qing dynasty Kangxi period blue and white dish, rounded side with bracket lobbed rim and glazed base, dish decorated with under glaze blue of rock and flower motif, base with six character of Kangxi mark and of the period within double circle.
Dish is in good condition with two shallow chip and short hairline at the rim, no restoration, a very rare to find a Kangxi dish with mark and period in this large size.
Size: 36 cm diameter.

Rare handmade sterling silver pin designed and signed (c.1940)by famous Taxco, Mexico artist William Spratling (1900-1967). 2 1/2 inches long X 1 inch wide. The pin back is secure and works perfectly all though the safety lock is no longer there. No dents or dings to the silver. Spratling pieces are rare and very collectable. Please visit the excellent website www.spratlingsilver.com for additonal pictures and information on this talented designer...

Very early hand crafted sterling silver pin signed LOS CASTILLO TAXCO MEXICO STERLING. Pin measures 4 inches long and 2 inches wide. Antonio Castillo was the head of Los Castillo and was married to the woman who would come to be known as Margot De Taxco. She often designed pieces for Los Castillo before striking out on her own. Pin is in perfect condition as is the beveled mirror. This piece was very likely designed by Margot.

Beautiful hand made sterling silver pin designed and signed(c.1930)by Frederick W. Davis(1860-1961). 2 1/4 inches long and 1 3/4 inches wide. C clasp pin on back works perfectly. No dents or dings.

Unusual Chinese late Qing dynasty to possibly early Republic (late 19th to early 20th century) hardwood stand used to hold opium pipe dampers. A single drawer with brass pull is used for the storage of smoking accessories. The back is nicely carved with a bamboo motif. 13"L x 2"D x 3"H. Very good overall condition with some minor stains to the wood consistent with its age and use. This piece is from the private collection of American expatriates who lived in Hong Kong in the 1970s and 1980s...

Three-piece French silver coffee service, 1st standard .950 silver. Circa 1900. Hallmarked. A bachelor's size set of pear form, supported on three hoof feet, with cast and repousse scrolling foliate decoration to the bodies and covers. The ebony handles demonstrate fine, delicate turnings. No monograms. Excellent original condition with no repairs or dents. Size of pot: 5.75" high x 5.25" across the handle x 3" diameter.

Cast iron standing horse doorstop by Hubley, #345. Circa 1930s. Unmarked. This horse retains almost all of its original dappled grey painted surface. The figure is well modelled with wonderful detailing of the anatomical features. Excellent condition, some minor wear along the top of the neck and on one side of the horse. Size: 12" length x 10.5" height.

Carved bone and ebony Civil War era dominoes. Mid 19th century. This complete set is comprised of 28 tiles carved from bone, laminated onto ebony, secured with brass pins. They are offered in their original wooden case with sliding cover. Box measures: 6.75" x 2.25" x 2.4". Condition is very good, but exhibiting some signs of wear and minor chipping to some tiles. All in all a great early game.

Unusual, and very collectible onyx and silver ring designed and signed by New York silver artisan Sam Kramer. Ring face is 1 inch from top to bottom. Size 7 1/2. This piece might be referred to as Christmas jewelry as it carries an inscription on the inside of the band dated 12-25-72, Love Always Linda. The inscription could easily be removed but it does give the piece a nice history. The ring also carries Kramer's hallmark, a mushroom with two lobes...

Sterling silver and copper or bronze bracelet designed and signed (c.1940's)by Taxco, Mexico artist William Spratling (1900-1967). The slide in clasp has been professionally repaired and works perfectly. 3/4 inches wide and 7 1/2 inches long. No dents or dings. Beautiful rich patina. Pictured in Sandraline Cederwalls' book SPRATLING SILVER p.85 and on the fine website www.spratlingsilver.com.

A Ming Jiajing 16th century blue and white bowl, rounded side with mantao shape and glazed base, bowl decorated with under glaze blue of fish and water flower motif, center with cloud motif, base with square mark.
Bowl is in very good condition no chip no crack, no restoration.
Size: 14.5 cm diameter.

A nicely blue & white saucer dish, decorated in the center with a white on blue chrysanthemum surrounded by "ruyi" scrolls and border with classic scroll around the inner rim. Chinese early 18th century Kangxi phase. Condition is perfect excepted flake chip to foot rim, no any other chip found, no cracks and free from restoration. Diameter: 12 cm.