Elegant, delicate & detailed in design this rare diamond, circle and squares bracelet was created circa 1950 by Taxco, Mexico artist William Spratling (1900-67). Measures 7" long, 1/4" wide. Perfect for work, dress or casual wear. Beautiful condition & patina. Clasp is tight and secure. Hallmarked script WS eagle # 30. This piece was created shortly after Spratling's Alaska period...
A fine pair of the finest hand carved wood duck decoys. A mating pair of green wing teal. Made from cedar artist signed Dan Heiman in very fine condition. Carved from a cedar log found at Big Bear California artist information written on bottom.
A Mexican sterling silver trunk shaped pillbox (or trinket box) circa 1980. This 1-1/8 x 7/8" vanity item has a hinged top and a working hinged hasp and loop. It is stamped with a Mexican silver mark and IC10 and it weighs 13.8 grams. It is in excellent condition with no dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs except for a bit of minor flattening on the lid...
This man's quilted hat would have been worn in northern China. The pattern of the quilting on the crown of the hat suggests a mongolian influence. The long sides and rear flaps are heavily padded and are each extensively quilted with a large flower and diamond background. These flaps would be worn down to protect the neck from the bitter wind, or tied up on milder days days. The silk on the outside is in excellant condition...
The 14 petal Imperial Chrysanthemum forms a triad emblazoned in gold on the lid of this exquisite mizusashi fresh water jar by Imperial Court Artist Ito Tozan I enclosed in the original signed wooden box dated as having been received in June 1911. The box is tied with a green silk chord. The piece is 6-1/2 inches (16.5 cm diameter, roughly 7 inches (18 cm) tall and is in perfect condition. The 16 petal seal with 16 petals between is used only by the emperor...
Blue & White bowl, decorated outside with four Phoenix on flight and flower scroll inside the center, mark on base. Early Ching Kangxi Period (1622-1722). Condition is good except one very fine hairline visible on the last enlargement, no chips, no other crack found and free from restoration as well. Diameter: 16.6 cm and High: 8.6 cm.
Large wooden prayer beads from Lhasa with nine glass bead spacers and two leather counters with ten silver rings each ending with silver inlaid mountain coral and turquoise.The wooden ones are made from the wood of the Bodhi tree where Buddha received his enlightenment.
Total length of the beads 76cm. This does not include the counters. Condition: All original.
A superb pair of Tokkuri sake flasks by LNT Tokuda Yasokichi III (Masahiko, b. 1933) enclosed in the original signed and stamped wooden box. The slightly belted form seems to imitate a gourd, with glaze fading up from rich purple to green to deeply crackled white. Each piece is 6-3/4 inches (17 cm) tall, signed on the base in a traditional Kutani cartouche Masahiko. Masahiko was trained under both his grandfather and father, succeeding the family name in 1988...
Blue and White Dish with flower on vase decoration on the interior, glazed base. PERIOD : Early Ming (1400-1487 AD) MEASUREMENTS: 19 cm wide. CONDITION: good, a chip to the foot ring, no cracks, no hairlines or restorations.
Thelma Deutsch's little guy is up to all kinds of monkeyshines! You can see it in his beautiful great big eyes. Frankly, he is adorable. Silver-colored metal, very three dimensional. Thelma Deutsch signature on the back. He is 1 3/4" wide and 2 1/4" tall.
A blue & white large dish, decorated to the center with a deer in landscape, found only on this Swatow family, the sides decorated with a diaper border in Jiajing style. Exterior with floral pattern, adhere to the foot rim with sand grit as known as typically of Zhangzhou ware products, Ming dynasty late 16th to early 17th century. Condition is two flake chip at rim (one visible on enlargement 4), no any crack and free from restoration. Diameter: 27.5cm.
An interesting mask with European features. Dayak, Borneo, early 20th century. H. 23 cm, W. 31 cm. H. including stand 38 cm. This mask and the rest of the collection Da Silva was auctioned at Christie's Amsterdam in 2001. Catalogue is included.
The William Spratling crosses are very collectable and this cross is a solid ingot with filigree rings, beads, and cubes that decorate the framework to the cross. The hallmarks are from the 1930's. We are also offering a signed Spratling bead and ball signed chain to go with from the 50's. Please note the price includes the special Spratling chain. The condition is without flaws, repairs or damage. The silver is 980 pure. With the length 46in...
Large Chinese Song Dynasty Qingbai Porcelain Ewer
This wide-bodied porcelain ewer was made during the Song Dynasty (AD 960 - 1279). It is particularly "heavily-potted" for its type. It has a "kinked" spout, a wide loop handle and two decorative loops on opposite sides joined at the shoulder and neck. It is coated in a fairly thick greenish blue glaze that is crackled in places. The base remains unglazed revealing the creamy-white body.
Height 22.5 cm. Weight 1.325 kg...
Description: A camphor wood arm chair was originally made in Taiwan in the late 19th century. With beautiful design, this chair was used to be put on the main side of a living room in pairs which were called Tai-Shi-Yi, the lord's chair. In heavy weight, it was tenoned firmly and preserved very well with original warm patina. There're only some decay at the front rim side. Height: 97.5cm width: 54.5cm x 47cm
A rare ancient gold ring with a natural brown stone. This ring is over 1,000 years old.
Weight: 3.50 grams
SOLD. Quintessential Art Nouveau! Art Nouveau anything is difficult to find, let alone a Gold Gilt on Brass Enamel Pin Brooch w a "C" catch and in such fine condition! Note the graceful flow of the Green Leaves, white blossom and yellow buds against a white background. 2 1/2" X 3/4". Sold, no price, no info please.
A Pair of Chinese Sui Dynasty Glazed Pottery Ladies with Oxford TL Test
This wonderful pair of ladies was made during the Sui Dynasty (AD 581 - 618). They are made from a creamy-white pottery and coated in an attractive pale yellow/straw glaze that is finely-crackled. Note the detail to the clothing, the hairstyle and especially the faces: exquisite !
These are from a long-established private English collection and come with a custom-made display stand...