All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Pre 1837 VR item #912686 (stock #26C10 2238)
A scarce English Regency period tortoise shell tea caddy with reverse serpentine front, domed top, and shaped apron base, circa 1820, exhibiting a double compartment interior with original tortoise shell lids. There is a silvered, scalloped key hole escutcheon plate and a shield shaped silvered plaque on the lid, with ivory trim surrounding the openings...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Pre 1920 item #912625 (stock #26C10-2237)
Pairpoint centerpiece in silverplate with cut crystal vase, fashioned in a classical style with female masks and garlands, and supported on paw feet. The removable crystal vase is decorated with diamond cut motifs and has a star in the base. Circa 1890-1915. Condition: Two small chips to the crystal (one on top rim; one on underside of base). Marked on the underside with Pairpoint stamps and the number C1536. Size: 7" x 7" x 16.25" ht.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Pre 1910 item #912605 (stock #40F24 102-3)
Six large chocolate spoons, plus long handled chocolate muddler in Gorham's Marguerite pattern, sterling silver, patented 1901, engraved with initial W. Condition: very good, no dents, but with a couple of black spots in the bowls. Unusual to find a set that includes the large muddler.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Pre 1920 item #912601 (stock #26C10 2241)
A rare Royal Crown Derby two-handled loving cup in the popular Witches pattern, #6299, with date code for 1916. Mint condition, with no wear to gilding. Size: 7" x 4.5" x 5.5" high. An unusual form in a desirable Imari pattern.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Pre 1900 item #912574 (stock #26C10 2225)
Two ironstone soup plates by Minton in the Imari "Oriental Japan" pattern, #5194, with impressed triangle date mark for 1843. Size: 10.25" diameter. Excellent condition with no chips, cracks, staining or restoration, just some light crazing. Underglaze blue backstamp with pattern name and impressed "BB New Stone" (for Best Body ironstone).
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1837 VR item #911656 (stock #0298)
Yixing zisha teapot from Tek Sing shipwreck.with incised hand writing mark at the base.Qing period.9,5cm body diameter.13 cm wide.8,5cm high.teapot in good condition with just fine hair line at inside of the lid.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1492 item #911652 (stock #lot590)
Description: A lovely Jun tripod censer was mold finely by beautiful bluish glaze. A purple splash was on the body being very interesting. In a good shape of bulge belly, elongated neck and flat rim, the censer was supported by three hand squeezed feet. Rolled, twisted and squeezed to adhere to the bottom, the feet were intriguingly made by the affluent-skilled potters-a joyfully find for Minyao wares. The spiral molding mark was left in the center of the cavetto...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1492 item #911257 (stock #PT-016)
Very rare wine vessel in the Meiping shape used by the boarded patrol. The inscription reads a kind of alcoholic beverage, most likely rice wine. The bottom has the inscription of the maker. Found in north western China. Size: 31.5cm. high. Age: Yuan - 1279-1368 AD. Condition: No repairs, two small chips around the spout and a small chip in the back. See photo 11. Looks worse on the photo then the actual chip.
All Items : Archives : Pre 1492 item #911168 (stock #TR 1132)
A good Yuan dynasty qingbai bluish white glaze dragon ewer, pear shape body witj raising up spout and dragon shape handle, ewer covered with bluish white glaze, found in east java..
Bowl is in good condition, small damage at the tip of the spout filled and fine glaze line at the rim, no further damage, no restoration.
. Size: 8.5 cm height, 11.5 cm wide handle to spout.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1970 item #910898
This Damaso Gallegos signature Holly and Bells bracelet is a delight to wear! Each little bell makes a happy tinkling sound as it's wearer moves. The bracelet is approximately 7 1/4 inches (18.4 cm) long and 1 inch (2.5 cm) wide, the original patination is intact highlighting each holly leaf and berries link. Very secure box clasp. The piece is marked Sterling/Taxco/DG script mark/925. Circa 1950's - 1960's
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1492 item #910753 (stock #lot588)
Description: A lovely celadon Longquan jarlet was excavated intact. By an interesting lotus-leaf cover, the small pot was applied on the surface with dark olive-green glaze. In a perfect condition except one minor imperfection of shrinking-glaze on the body, some foggy-look condition was obvious in the glaze. It was a characteristic for excavation pieces. Firing-red tint was obviously revealed at the body clay. The jarlet was in adequate size which would be fine for caressing in your palms...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Pre 1920 item #910625 (stock #1089)
A Theodore B. Starr Small Tray or Waiter (salver), with an Elaborate Monogram. Dimensions; 6" square, weight 5.5 Troy ounces. Excellent condition.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Pre 1900 item #910408 (stock #0916)
Excellent woodcarving of a fasting Buddha depicted as an emaciated ascetic, revealing his thin chest and pronounced ribs. He is sitting in a casual pose on a mat, next to his slippers. The boxwood with beautiful patina. Condition: tiny losses, one side of the whiskers restored (could be done better). Dimension: 16.2 cm high, weight: 264 g.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1492 item #909755 (stock #lot587)
Description:

A black-glazed water pot was in strong Zen spirit.
By an elegant elm bowl’s shape, the pot was applied on the surface with black slip when bluish white splashes were decorated intriguingly on top across the mouth rim.
Unglazed at the bottom, the foot ring was flat and was revealed with the body clay which was in dark brown tint.

Date: Tang Dynasty(AD618-907),

Width: 21.5cm.

A CUSTOM-MADE SILK BOX IS INCLUDED.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1837 VR item #909679 (stock #0295)
Yixing zisha teapot from Tek Sing shipwreck.with incised hand writing at the base.Qing period.9,5cm body diameter.14 cm wide.6cm high.teapot in good condition with just 1cm fine hair line.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Pre 1950 item #909595 (stock #ZSEA135)
This belt is part of the traditional costume worn by the Hmoung ethic minority group in the mountains of northern Thailand. Every square inch of the belt is intricately embroidered with a series of embroidery techniques including applique, sumack and cross stitches. The belt is decorated the various sized wooden beads probably from China and very old coins from Burma. The belt makes a stunning display and can easily be worn. The size can easily be adjusted by moving the large silver balls...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1900 item #909208 (stock #WD-006)
An opium scale made of two carved bamboo parts that pivot open at the rounded end and close together with a leather strap. Inside this violin-shaped instrument are the original items - metal scale tray, counterweight and a measuring rod made of a long single piece of ivory that is approximately 38 cm (14-3/4 inches). (See photos) The interior is carved so that all 3 items fit snugly inside...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre AD 1000 item #908900 (stock #CHOP-007)
An unusual and rare Jin Dynasty stone carved seal for a high ranking military official.The carving on the stone is very beautiful and distinct. Size: 2.8 x 2.8 cm. Condition: No repairs.