The fine crackled feldspar glazing of this Hagi composition contrasts nicely with the red ferrous clay of the base and the wrought silver globe resting atop. Along the lower half can be seen a geometric windowed pattern giving this incense burner a sense of dimensionality.
Legendary potter Miwa Kyuwa (1885-1981) has been credited with reviving the Hagi tradition of pottery after the war...
A beautiful old Chinese silver enamel oval pendant, in excellent condition. L:4cm weight 10.4g
An unusual set of three Persian silver salts or salt cellars cast in the form of a long tailed bird with punched and incised decoration. The heads screwed to the body of the bird. Some variation in the design of the three. One of the group stamped with three marks in Farsi, probably indicating the names of the Silversmith, City and fineness of the Silver, 840...
Vintage korean black lacquer tobacco box with inlaid mother of pearl. The lid of the box has a beautiful design of birds on a peony branch. The interior has a lid for to cover the tobacco or incense compartment with an inlaid design of an incense burner. There is a compartment for a lighter and a bronze ash tray. It measures 2.5" tall 12" wide 7.5" deep.
Antique Korean pair of shell inlaid butterflies. These butterflies symbolize joy and prosperity and were likely part of a wedding cabinet or trunk. Korean artisans are famous for their intricate inlay work. With beautiful details and mounted on custom metal stands.
Age: mid 20th century
Dimensions: on stand: 9 7/8" high x 9" wide x 2 1/2" deep (not including stand, each butterfly is 7" high)
A Copeland Spode Tea Set; Teapot, Covered Sugar, Creamer and Four Cups & Saucers; Blue and White Heritage Pattern. Excellent condition.
A beautiful large size of angel skin Chinese coral brooch with 14k gold backing (tested), in excellent condition. L:5cm.
A brilliant red transparent lucite jewelry box or dresser box, the hinged lid inset with a sterling silver medallion illustrating a pair of lovebirds. The interior of the lid has a small round mirror. The medallion is stamped "Sterling" and has a design patent number registered in 1945.
- Origin: America, ca. 1945
- Condition: excellent
- Dimensions: 4-3/4" x 3-15/16" x 1-3/4"
Wonderful finely made cordovan leather dice-form card box featuring angled corners and white enamel circles, inside having water mark painted leather, divided into three compartments, Marked on bottom GENUINE CALF LEATHER MADE IN ITALY, Circa 1940; Size: 4"x 4 1/4"; Very good vintage condition; water marks on top.
This truly unique treasure is sure to appeal to music box collectors, mechanical box fanciers, lovers of things beautiful, and those who search for top quality novelty items.
This mid century Italian musical carousel features exquisite hand painted birds on the bright red glass base, onion dome, and revolving panels...
Beautiful early 20th C. Chinese silver gold washed jadeite with filigree and longevity motif. In excellent condition. Marked. D:5.1cm Pending
A beautiful vintage Chinese silver with gold washed bracelet decorated with coral and turquoise with beautiful bamboo motif. In excellent condition.Marked:weigh:59g D: 6cm
Wooden ZAN par dough mould. 33 cm long. Carved wood. Signs of use.
Undated, estimated to be early 20th century. Can be viewed in central London and shipped worldwide.
A beautiful early 20th C. Chinese gold washed silver bracelet with tiger eye stone, in excellent condition. Marked. L:18cm
This is a very fine vintage Plique-a-Jour bowl. It is prolifically decorated with colorful hydrangea and butterflies. It is a petite bowl measuring 3 3/4 inches across and 2 inches tall. An uncommon piece in excellent condition.
A beautiful old Chinese angel skin coral beads necklace,large and small beads. In excellent condition. L:90cm
Chinese Yixing Zisha Clay Teapot w Tigers Signed
Description & Size: 9.52 x 14.22 x 10.79 cm (3.75" x 5.6" x 4.25") height & wide with & without handle & spout
Weight: 260 gram (9.17 oz); Age: c1940'; Material: Pottery Clay; Production: Handcrafted & Etched
This Chinese yixing teapot has a good size for a fairly large hand. It's crafted in zisha clay for its quality. It's etched on the body with multiples tigers playing in the fields during a moonlight...
Reliquary figure carved in the shape of a standing female, with typical coiffe, serene face with scarifications on forehead, conical breasts, hands joined at abdomen level. The statue is resting on a large wood lid, on which it is affixed with soil material. The reliquary box itself is missing. Wood, with partly encrusted dark patina. Africa, Gabon, Punu Peoples. Height: 18 3/4" (47 cm)...