Measuring 39 x 40.5 cm, this textile from Afghanistan astounds in its meticulous satin stitch in vibrant, multicolored silk thread. Condition is excellent. No stains, no odors, no flaws of any kind. Estimated age: mid 20th century...
Eight(8) Czechoslovakia EPIAG Porcelain Demitasse cup and saucers, Cups-1 3/4" high, 2 7/8" diameter top rim and Saucers-4 3/4" diameter, Pink Rose on white design on white porcelain, marked on the bottom "EPIAG", "made in Czechoslovakia" in green. Two(2) saucers has hairline glaze cracks in the center area.
Large Hongshan Round disk Face Pendant in Orange Nephrite. The piece looks very contemporary but the details reveal its age . Nice wear with extensive tremolite growth. biconically drilled suspension holes and signs of wear. Size just under 2" by 2" weight 48G
Collected in Hk 1980-1995.
Jeannette Glass Company made Windsor from 1936-46. There are no chips or cracks in the glass. Thanks for looking.
Palm Wine Drinking Cup, 20th Century
Lele people; Democratic Republic of the Congo
Wood; well carved portrait with some interior staining from use. Size h 8.5" w 6"
Rare Colon figure with blue pigments and great patina. H. 57,5 cm. Ca. Mid 20th century.
Provenance: private collection The Netherlands. More pictures a available on request.
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This small pouch from Hazara district in Pakistan measures 12 x 15.5 cm and is hand-embroidered in extremely fine satin stitch in silk thread. Its age is approximately early to mid 20th century. Condition is near excellent, two light stains on one face. As the Hazara district is situated between Punjab and Swat, the embroidery of this area is stylistically very similar to that of the Swat Valley.
Judging by the tomobako, the shifuku, and the patina of the bowl, this piece was likely fired in early Showa (1926 - 1936) when Sosen was thought to be most active.
Perfectly formed and resting firmly on a well-grounded kodai (foot/ pedestal), this chawan is vivid, light in the hand, and has a calming presence. The artist, Asao Sosen (1897 - 1978), was known for making chagama furo (Japanese ornamental brazier used in tea ceremony) as well as “Unge” stoneware of various forms...
Anchor Hocking Glass Company made Sapphire Blue from 1941-56. This is part of the Fire King line. There are no chips or cracks in the glass. Thanks for looking.
15 are available
A striking white celluloid flapper necklace from the 1920’s, the profile of the pendant in the orientalist or “Persian” style of this period. Length "32 / 80, plus pendant "3 / 7.5 cm. Condition: fine.
Tibetan bronze figure of Tara, goddess of compassion. She is seated on a double lotus base with her right foot extended and resting on a smaller lotus. Her left hand holds the stem of an utpala flower (symbolizing longevity) between her thumb and third finger in Vitarka Mudra or teaching gesture. Her right hand is resting palm up on her knee with just thumb and forefinger touching in Varada Mudra, the gesture of boundless giving. On her right side, blooms a lotus...
This listing is for two (2) really pretty Fire King Forest Green Sandwich depression glass 3 1/2 inch high juice tumblers made by Anchor Hocking from 1939 to 1960s. These juice tumblers are both in very good condition with no chips, cracks or scratches. Be sure to search our other Sandwich depression glass available. We guarantee items to be as described. THANK YOU.
A beautiful old Chinese silver enamel vermeil bracelet / bangle with two small ruby eye balls in very good condition.Marked. D:6cm
A Pair of Bronze Painted Owl Bookends, with the Owls Standing on a Light Blue Stand, on a Book and in Front of an Orange Background. Dimensions; 6.5" high x 3.5" wide x 2.5" deep, weight 3.5 pounds for the pair. From the 1920's and in very good condition.
A pair of dress clips made of matted glass and chrome in the "industrial" or “machine” style of the 1930's. Length "3/ 7.7 cm, diameter "1/ 2.8 cm. Condition: fine.
This very ornate Renaissance looking 800 silver bracelet has sculptural motifs that Parenti, Cini and Italy's Peruzzi used in their Renaissance looking jewelry. Here you see the swaddling baby, griffin, fleur de lis & crown over shield. This is not American, as the 800 mark and the 'coffin' touch mark is Italian in origin. No other info, no price.
A beautiful early 20th C. Chinese silver malachite bangle in excellent condition. D:5.5cm $275
This classic sterling silver Christmas ornament is from 1971, made by Reed and Barton. The ornament is 3 3/8” high and 3 1/8” wide.
Warring States - Han Dynasty Grey Terracotta Roof Tile fragment, molded front . Size W 6" H 3"
Chinese monochrome golden yellow Peking Glass brush washer with relief carvings of a repetitive petal design. The bottom is marked by a four character cartouche.
Dimensions: 5"diameter X 3"
Date: Circa early 1900's
1930's Chinese Silver Amber Carved Plaque Bracelet with Bird Marked "Silver"
It is 6.3 inches (16 cm) in inner circumference by 2.2 inches (5.6 cm) in inner diameter. The plaque is 1.12 inches (2.85 cm) wide by 0.78 inch (2 cm) in length. It is 24.3 gram.
The silver is tarnished and has surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).
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Ohno Bakufu
Rice Reaping
Date: ca. 1950.
Size: Oban. 15 x 10.5 inches
Publisher: Kyoto Hanga-In
Carver: Matsuda. Printer: Ichimura
Medium: Japanese woodblock print.
Condition: Top margin has thin tape mark.
This is a matching pair of decorative prints, 14" by 9 1/2", in thin simple black frames, the prints appearing to be on thin tissue type paper, laid on boards. I am not knowledgeable about Japanese prints, but I would guess these to be of 20th century age. They appear to be in some places unevenly discolored, and browned by age (though not as much as the photos might indicate), but perhaps the paper was brownish to begin with. At the edges there are some losses and stains...
Japanese mitsugiri-ban format vertical shin hanga woodblock print by Takahashi Shotei, also known as Hiroaki (1871 - 1945) depicting a female figure holding a lantern and walking through blossoms at night. This image is one of three variant designs titled “Spring Evening” published by Watanabe circa 1936. The title “Yayoi” is in black at the lower right and there is faint unreadable evidence of a red artist’s seal below it...
This really pretty crystal English Hobnail 3 3/8 Inch Square Nut Bowl or Cup was made by Westmoreland Glass. This Nut Bowl measures 1 1/2 Inches high and is in very good condition with no chips, cracks or cloudiness. Be sure to search our other Westmoreland glass available. We guarantee all items to be as described. THANK YOU.
Imperial Glass Company made Tradition. There are no chips or cracks in the glass. Thanks for looking.
Vittorio Zecchin art deco period soffiato vase in light blue
Cappellin Venini & C.
1920s
10" tall
Base - 4 3/4" across
Unmarked
Very good antique condition
Mid century deer antler cigar cutter with matching cigar ashtray and cigarette lighter. The cutter is stamped Pfielring Solingen and measures approximately 11.25 inches long. The lighter and ashtray have felted bottoms and measure 3.5" by 4.25" each.
A fascinating English Art Deco sterling silver hors d'oeuvre or dessert set cast and engraved with Egyptian motifs. This set is hallmarked for 1922—the year King Tut's tomb was discovered by English archaeologists in Egypt. Everything Egyptian suddenly became a design craze...
Weighing 61 grams this Spratling design measures 3 1/2" X 2 3/4". The piece is in excellent condition. Hallmarked on the underside. The ashtray is pictured on Phyllis Goddard's spratlingsilver.com.
This McCoy fruit wall pocket is 7 3/4" x 6 3/4". This is circa early 1950s. There are no chips, no cracks, and no repairs to this item. It has the usual McCoy crazing and the obvious paint loss which I believe adds character and looks very real as if it were in a tree.
17-18th c Continental hard wood column Capital fragment, fine carving possible carved in teak with traces of blue paint . Heavy displays great. One idea is have the back run through a table saw to flatten out and use French cleat to hand as a wall shelf. weight is 27 pounds size 17.25 by d 8" h 14"
McKee Glass Co. Rock Crystal Clear Covered Candy measures 6" tall with cover and 7" across. Made from 1922-1931. This item is very hard to find and is in mint condition.
There are no chips or cracks in the glass. Thanks for looking.
Chinese painted landscape scroll. A 20th century copy of a scroll by the famous Yuan Dynasty artist Bian Lu. A beautiful landscape scene, with twisting mountain paths and overhanging trees. An array of red seals along the edges of the painting.
Size: 81" H, 33" W (entire scroll) 50" H, 25" W (painting only)
Elizabeth II sterling silver salver. Made by Harrison Fisher & Co. in Sheffield in 1974. Round with molded ogee rim and 3 cast volute scroll supports. Traditional Georgian from the 1970s. Fully marked. Very good condition.
Dimensions: H 1 1/8 x D 8 1/8 in. Weight: 11.7 troy ounces. #BZ602