The pendant depicts the Happy Buddha, also known as the Laughing Buddha, in a joyous and tranquil pose. It is made of natural Jadeite Jade stone, renowned for its rich green color and impeccable quality. The intricate carving and attention to detail bring the pendant to life, making it a true work of art. Whether worn for its spiritual significance or simply as a stunning piece of jewelry, this pendant will surely bring joy and beauty to anyone who wears it...
An important long stock designed Ghurra with a hand carved on top, very fine condition , H 34 cm , more information on request
Bryce made great stemware. These amethyst with cubic stems were made in the 1930's. They represent the high art deco styles of the time. Six are available, priced per stem. They are 5.5" tall and in mint condition.
Roseville pair of candle holders. Modelled in the Roseville traditional Nouveau-Déco transitional style, glazed in matte green, white and yellow with a design of relief modelled Cosmos flowers, c 1940. Marked Roseville U S A 1151-2. Height 2"/5,5 cm, diameter 3 ¾"/9,5 cm. Condition: a few restored chips to exterior of upper rim of one candle holder (cf. pics) otherwise fine.
Gorgeous art deco Tamekichi Mitsui III signed Kutani plate. He received his artist's name Tamekichi III in 1961 from his teacher, and was soon afterward commissioned to create a plate for Edwin Reischhauer's visit in 1962. He was a favorite of the royal family who bought numerous pieces in 1976. Also from 1979-1988 Japanese Prime Ministers took his works abroad as gifts during state trips. He was a professor of art in Washington D.C...
This is a really nice, hard to find, Frosted glass Paneled Grape Marmalade with cutout lid and ladle made by Westmoreland Glass. This Marmalade features the hand painted Holly decoration. The Marmalade bottom meaures 3 inches high X 3 inches in diameter. The ladle measures 4 inches long. All three pieces are in very good condition with no chips or cracks. The hand painted Holly decoration is all very good. Be sure to search our other Westmoreland Glass available...
Ancient Hongshan Cicada Man Nephrite Jade pendant in green brown jade. The pendant hangs showing a cicada the other side is a mans face wearing a hat or head covering. The pendant with a large core drilled suspension hole. The body covered in Tremolite mineral growth. Collected in HK 1980-1995. Size H 2.75" w.75" weight 54 G
A Large Hammered Sterling Silver 1927 Golf Trophy from Sedlacek & Co. in Los Angeles. Blue enamel logo "A G C" with golf clubs. Engraved "Invitational Tournament 1927" and "Second Flight Winner." Measures about 9 1/4" across and 7" tall. Weighs about 37 ounces, this is not the silver weight, as the base is weighted. Impressive piece, being sold as-found, has dings to top edge, crimping and excess solder where bowl is attached to pedestal and scattered flaws. Nice period example.
These beautiful goblets were designed by Reuben Haley and produced by the Consolidated Glass Company in the late 1920's. The pattern is called 'Five fruits' and is one of Consolidated's scarce tableware lines. These goblets hold 9 oz and are approximately 5 inches tall. The color is green ceramic wash over crystal. Perfect condition, price is per goblet. I have other pieces in this pattern, including bowls, plates and tumblers in purple wash, to complete your table setting. Email for details.
A Bretby English pottery green planter or jardiniere. This lovely Arts and Crafts era English pottery bowl or planter made by Bretby. This 3-1/2" tall and 6-3/8" diameter bowl has a light green glaze at the top graduating to a deeper moss green on the bottom; it has the Bretby mark, MADE IN ENGLAND and the 1644D pattern mark stamped into the bottom. This item is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, losses, repairs or damage other than some very fine allover crazing...
Rare Rolex Brochure. Created for Iran during the Shah era Approx. 1974. Captures all the 18k gold Rolex models that were available in 1974; all in one brochure! This all original brochure was created especially for the Iranian market under the Shah of Iran in 1974. Especially interesting and desirable documented color images of the Rolex Oyster Daytona, Submariner, Explorer, the Rolex Zephyr, and other desirable vintage Rolex models. 8.25 by 5.75 inch measurement. 40 pages...
A vintage silk purse with mirrors ("shisha"), embroidered in whorl designs in silk thread on a dark purple silk background. A neat example of the couching technique favored by the Pashtuns, where the metal threads form a neat grid of lines and then fastened down with staggered stitches. This purse is from Katawaz (Ghazni province) in Afghanistan. Condition: Excellent. This purse measures 13.5 x 16.5 cm and is decorated with blue turquoise beads along the edges.
Fenton Blue Opalescent 8" tall Hob Nail Fan Vase is in mint condition. Made in the 1930's.
Kawase Hasui (1883-1957)
The Nikko Highway (aka. The Road to Nikko; Nikkokaido)
Date: 1930.
Size: Oban. Approximately 15.25 x 10.25 inches.
Publisher: Watanabe Shozaburo. Watanabe red 6mm seal at lower left corner, indicating a lifetime edition printed between 1946 and 1957.
Signed and sealed by the artist.
Reference: Hotei #211.
Medium: Japanese woodblock print.
Condition: Excellent. Removed from original folder...
Children on Stilts in Snow
Artist's seal not read.
Date: 1950s-60s.
Size: 4.75 x 3.25 inches.
Medium: Japanese woodblock print tipped along its top edge to original card.
Condition: Excellent.
This is a Hand Carved HARDSTONE BUDDHA from a Maryland Estate.
Ca. last quarter of the 20th Century.
Exact measurements posted shortly
A large and very rare Chinese wedding purse, this unique purse displays colorful Peking forbidden stitch done in patterns displaying various treasures. The inside is of a subtle lavender, while the outside is creme colored with slightly raise geometric designs. This clearly dates it to the early 20's. A bonus feature is fine woven solid silver wire (Not silver wrap) that adorns the sides and has two handles for ease of handling. Condition is excellent with just a very few minor loose threads...
Burmese repousse silver bowl, the bulbous basin with panels decorated with intricately hammered and chased reserves of pronounced animals, early 20th century period. Size; Dimensions as follows; 7"H x 12.75"diam., 38.57 troy oz. ( acid test held for .800 silver). Condition Report; No condition issues.