A refined set of 5 later Edo Sake cups in a hybrid E-gorai style from the Kosobe kiln of Igarashi Shinbei decorated with pale blue designs (gnarled plum trees?) under thick cream colored glaze on very thinly potted clay blended with shiseki for great effect. This is likely the work of the second or third generation Shinbei, both known for their Korai-Utsushi (Korean style) wares. Each cup is 2-1/2 inches (6.5 cm) diameter. They are in surprisingly good condition, with no cracks...
Description: A bamboo carved pendant in a shape of an inkstone with grove decoration is a small piece with ingenuity.
Material: Bamboo
Date: Late Qing period
Length: 5cm Width: 3.5cm Depth: 1.5cm
Condition: Perfect
A Viennese cold painted bronze figural, mid to late 19th century. Depicts a young girl seated in a chair and playing with a small cat that is on the girl's lap. The girl is laughing at the cat as she plays with a fringed stick that the cat is grabbing. Another cat is located underneath the girl's chair - probably wishing it could be playing as well. This charming bronze is believed to date to the Victorian era, circa 1860's to 1890's. Excellent condition...
Chinese Song / Yuan Dynasty Qingbai Porcelain Jar / Rice Measure
This small jar was made during the 13th - 14th century, during the latter part of the Song Dynasty (AD 960 - 1279), or possibly the following Yuan Dynasty (AD 1279 - 1368). Its form is often referred to as a "rice measure". It has moulded decoration around the shoulder and is coated in a finely-crackled blueish-green qingbai glaze save for the rim and base that remain unglazed.
Diameter 8.5 cm, height 6 cm...
Two panels from a multipart Chinese ink and color on silk painting after Ding Yunpeng (active 1584-1638). The first Signed “Nanyu Ding Yunpeng” and with two red seals. Measures 94.5”V (85.5”V excluding mounting) x just under 23”H. 19th century or earlier. Very good overall condition. There is some soiling to the mount and the painting has some typical buckling, soiling, and wear. See item #1331946 for a description and images of the second panel...
Four complete place settings (one each) in Black, Pink, Turquoise and Yellow. Each place setting consists of: (1) 10 inch dinner plate, (1) 5 ½ inch Sherbet bowl, (1) 6 inch Bread/Dessert plate and (1) 6 inch Saucer with Cup. Included are two additional 10 inch dinner plates (1) Light Green and (1) Pink. There are no chips, cracks or repairs. The dinner plates are marked MONTEREY- MADE IN CALIFORNIA over an outline of California (similar to the Poppytrail mark). Circa 1950’s
A vintage Waterloo Academy clarinet in its original fitted 1930s-50s style hardbody case, complete with an Evette and Schaeffer France mouthpiece and six new packaged reeds. All pieces are present, all valves and springs are operational, and all pieces save the mouthpiece are stamped WATERLOO ACADEMY (possibly Waterloo, Ontario, Canada). We don't play the clarinet and we aren't sure of its key however all pieces appear to be present...
A Victorian Aesthetic silver plated hot water pot by Reed & Barton 1876. This 9-1/4" tall pot is stamped with the Reed & Barton mark, the 2764 pattern number and the patent date of Feb. 1, 1876. It has fine floral high relief feet and floral bands plus hand tooling and a pebbled finish on the top panel. It has a hinged lid with a tight spout cover and the finial is a basket with flowers and it would make a fine syrup pitcher...
A genuine Chinese late 19th century oxblood glaze classic bulbous shape vase. This vase is 9-1/8" in height and features the lovely brownish red oxblood glaze over a greyish-white ceramic body. It has fairly thick glaze at the base, which shows some frit. It has allover crazing and the surface of the glaze has fine overall pinpoint pitting from firing as well...
Measuring 9 inches high, these delightful examples of Folk Art styling, are two of a series of Black cloth character dolls made in Alabama in the 1930’s by unknown craftsmen/women.
It has been noted that their creation was encouraged through President Franklin Delano Roosevelt's Depression era program, the Work Projects Administration (WPA), in existence from 1935-1943. The WPA was designed to provide jobs across the country during the Great Depression...
Chinese carved White jade pendant, depicting a Guanyin in high relief in sitting position, carving seems to be from early to mid 20th century period. Size; Dimensions of carving are 1 7/8"H x 1 1/2"W, in good condition.
Victorian art glass vase with applied flowers, 19th century period. Size; Height of this fine vase is 12-1/2 inches with no condition concerns. Provenance; The Dr. Richard & Jill Pope Collection.
An American stoneware ovoid jug with painted cobalt blue accents at top and base of the handle. Circa 1830. Size: 14 in. Ht. x 10 in. diameter. Nice condition.
Another Margot van Voorhies Carr masterpiece properly hallmarked Margot de Taxco and without eagle sixteen as her very earliest work had no eagle and sometimes eagle 1. This is a very early design #5161. This example is one of the finest I have found. It is extra large weighing 90 grams heavy and is taller than most at 1.5in. tall. No damage or flaws just some flecks of patina which is warm and fabulous. Collector and museum quality.
Roaring 20's Whiting Davis Flapper Mesh Purse with ornate flip top and accordion, flex opening in near Mint condition! See Label in enlargement picture. SOLD, no price, no info.
Roseville art pottery vase in Velmoss II pattern, decorated in a matte finish rose glaze. Circa pre 1936. Unmarked. Size: 6.25 inches ht. x 5.75 inches across handles x 4 inches diameter. Excellent condition.
A 10k sapphires and diamonds row ring from the 1980s. This size 6-3/4 or size 6.75 ring in yellow gold features three oval cut genuine medium blue sapphires with two small diamonds in between the ruby stones. It measures 11/16" along the stone setting and 1/8" across and it is stamped 10K with a maker's mark. It weighs 1.6 grams, and it is in excellent antique condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs...
While not a true set, these two match beautifully. Both are marbled with yellow, and the luscious green is more vivid than appears in the picture. The longer of the two necklace strands of carved graduated beads is 21" end to end. There is a 3 1/2" extension. The chunky uncarved bracelet is 7/8" wide with a 1/4" wall and a 2 1/2" inside diameter.
Beautiful classic vintage 1970s cocktail or dinner ring in sculpted 14KT yellow gold with an ornately carved lapis lazuli stone, and three diamonds. Marked 14K. The lapis stone is carved and pierced in Chinese motifs. The diamonds are each 2 to 3 mm in diameter, about .03 to .1 carat each. A heavy piece at 15 grams. With fabulous modernist detail. Big statement rings are a very significant current fashion trend.
Ring size 4 1/2 or somewhat larger. It fits my little finger, which I know is ...
Of beautifully woven fabric in a pretty red color shade called linsey woolsey .... of three piece with fitted hips length jacket which has beautiful 3/4 trumpet sleeves and bustle part at back , pretty small black velvet trim and fine lace decoration around the edged. Closure at front with hooks and eyes ............
Matching soft red 3/4 long skirt , box pleated at back and nice row of small pleats around hem. Matching velvet and lace trim decoration like the jacket and finall...
Depicting the Lamentation of Christ. A very finely carved panel with most of its original polychrome remaining. At the back of the door there is a painted portrait of Christ with the crown of thorns. H. 45,5 cm, W. 28 cm. Condition: expected agea wear, paint loss an remains of woodworm.
Early 20th c. Chinese silver and carved jade bracelet, this is a classic export piece wit its floral enamels having an almost Art Nouveau air about them. Executed in black, cobalt blue and iron red the florals look like irises to me and they are definitely an unusual motif when it comes to vintage Chinese pieces of the same period. The jadeite plaque that adorns the central link is held in position with prongs. Carved and pierced with fruit and leaf motifs it has wonderful color variations and n...
Fine Pair of Tall Chinese Song / Yuan Dynasty Qingbai Porcelain Jars
This fine pair of tall and impressive porcelain jars was made in the 13th - 14th century, toward the end of the Song Dynasty (AD 960 - 1279) or the Yuan Dynasty (AD 1279 - 1368). Interestingly they have been made in several sections that have been luted together. They are coated in a finely-crackled greenish-blue qingbai glaze of very good colour.
This is a true matching pair. Various decorations have been moulde...
A brilliantly clear vintage bib necklace in free form Lucite beads with antiqued goldtone metal elements, and with glowing mirror backed Lucite drops framed in molten goldtone metal. Circa 1985.
Clear Lucite accessories are a very significant current fashion trend, and are being featured by many designers.
18 inches long by 2 7/8 inches wide at center. Excellent condition. Photos enlarged to show detail.
The fabric was probably cut out from an old kasuri futon blanket and made into Yu-age. What is Yu-age? When I purchased this beautiful wall hanger like piece (I thought), I was told that this was Yu-age, an old fashioned sounding name to me. This is a bath towel according to the Japanese dictionary. It has never been used, in case you are wondering. All the basting stitches are clean. The name must have come from the words, 'Yu' which means warm to hot water and the word, Ageru or agaru, ...
Circa 1930's, this glass pitcher was used for water & advertises a mark of absinthe called L'Oxygenee. They were one of several companies that continued to make anise-based drinks even after France made absinthe illegal in 1886. Upon ordering absinthe, the customer would be given a glass with a special slotted spoon, a sugar cube & a pitcher of water. The absinthe was poured over the sugar cube into the glass & then diluted with the water. Measures 8 inches high & approximately 4 inches acro...
Chinese Tang Dynasty Painted Pottery Zodiac Figure (Tiger)
This pottery "zodiac figure" was made during the Tang Dynasty (AD 618 - 906). It is in the form of a robed official figure, hands held together across the chest, with the head of a tiger. It is made from a reddish-brown pottery that has been cold-painted in a creamy-white pigment with pink pigment on top around the head.
This is a good-sized figure with a height of 27.5 cm. There is some surface wear, as should of course be expec...
A large ceremonial whale tooth pendant from Fiji Island, Polynesia. Both ends with drilled holes for suspension. Collected by the Swiss ethnologist Charlotte von Graffenried, author of the book "Akan Goldweights". Dimension: c. 14 cm long x c. 5 cm wide.
John Wright Oakes (1820 - 1887) A fine oil painting titled a brook near Devonshire oil on canvas relined signed lower center. A dense wooded area with a stream and a figure on a bridge.
What a stunning and rare doll she is ..... an very beautiful early Bebe by Emile Jumeau size 4 ( 14 " / 36 cm ) ... one of the earliest period Bebe with very delicate pale bisque and very beautifully painted features , original body and body finish and wearing very lovely antique costume with matching pink horse hair bonnet .
A stunning and rare Bebe with finest quality of pressed bisque socked head of pale quality with beautiful blue glass enamel inset eyes , has dark eyeliner an...
Rare and beautiful silver and copper discs earrings by Hector Aguilar. I am also offering the matching silver and copper discs bracelet which is featured on page 139 of the book SILVER MASTERS OF MEXICO by Penny Morrill. These earrings are screw backs and measure 1 3/4" long. The graduated discs are 1 1/8" at the widest bottom disc. All of the discs move. These earrings are in fine original condition, weigh 23 grams total and are signed as shown. Terrific on and a wonderful set with the bracelet...
Scarce mini Coalport cabinet cup and saucer with turquoise and red enameled jewels on a canary yellow glaze ground with gilded accents and gilded interior. Circa 1890s. Fluted shape. Size: 3.5 inches diameter saucer; 1.75 inches ht. cup. Excellent condition, no chips or lines, no wear to gilding or jewels.
Sold. Vintage Signed "Danecraft Sterling" Bangle with a rope, garland of Flowers cut on the diagonal all the way around. 7 7/8" inside, 2 3/8" across, 1/4" wide in very nice vintage condition.
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Good shards sample of Yuan Cizhou iron brown structural tile, shards is decorated with iron brown and covered with creamy white glaze, there is good sample drawing of flower motif. these shards is very good for studying and comparison for any one who interested in studying early Chinese porcelain, newly excavated from east java.
Rare Vietnamese 14th Century Apple-Green Glazed Stoneware Bowl
This rare stoneware bowl was made during the 14th century. It is coated in an apple-green glaze. Although not very clear, round the lower inner surface there appears to be a floral (?) pattern using a glaze-resisting method. There is an unglazed stacking band around the centre, the centre appearing the be coated in a thin yellowish wash. There are six decorative notches spread equidistant around the rim edge.
Diameter 16 cm (...
Sold. Sweet Saphiret Art Glass Gold Gilt Bar Pin from around 1900 with nine 4mm saphiret set cabochons. These do not have the matte finish seen in earlier mid Victorian jewelry, yet the magical color change is most apparent. Sold, no price, no info available