Set of 12 sterling large teaspoons in Douvaine pattern by Unger Brothers, Newark, c.1903. Beautiful figural pattern showing north wind and dolphin head amidst classic art nouveau flowing design with very clear definition on each. Spoons measures 5 13/16" long and the bowl is 2 1/16" long by 1 1/4" wide. Each spoon is marked "UB STERLING 925 FINE". There is a fairly light monogram "L"(?) on each spoon that could probably be removed...
The tiny frog has black eyes and is made of bamboo.
Description: Finely detailed and superb sterling silver candy dish, engraved with floral motif, composed of three compartment. Dimension: 5-3/8"L x 4-6/8"W.
Condition: Excellent. Shipping is FREE within the U.S.
Hongshan Turquoise or Malachite totem pendant . Beautiful stone carved with a snarled nose frowning face the end with eyes seems to be a cicada when laying flat. Biconically drilled suspension holes with mineral deposits . Weight 34 g size just under 3" by .75"
A beautiful late 19th/20th Chinese Qing dynasty monochrome yellow vase with a light carving of twin dragon chasing the fire ball,in excellent condition. Marked Qianlong H:9-1/2"
Rare woman’s skirt (pukhang) from the Kachin/Jingpo ethnic group, Northeast Burma. This is two panels with supplementary weft trim on the ends made of dog hair. Mostly natural dye and indigo. It is quite a durable weave with denim like feel. There is some staining, one small hole as well as a bit of dye bleeding. I could only find examples this in “Textiles of the Hill Tribes of Burma”: Michael C. Howard (plate 107) and the Metropolitan Museum of Art: Accession Number: 2002.312...
This is a GENT'S 25 JEWEL LORD ELGIN from a Maryland Estate. The DIAL with a Sweep Second Hand reads: LORD ELGIN/ 25/ AUTOMATIC/ Ra SWISS MADE Ra. Back is engraved: H.C. Heflin/ 50 Years Service/ etc./ 1968. Additionally, the Back is marked:
10K GOLD/ ELGIN. Dial could use a cleaning; back of the case shows light normal wear; RUNS well.
Afghan carpet circa 1900-1910 in beautiful reds measuring 72” x 60”
Takahashi Shotei (1871-1945)
Night Shower at Izumi Bridge
Date: Pre-1932.
Size: Mitsugiri-ban. Approximately 15.0 x 6.75 inches.
Publisher: Watanabe Shozaburo.
Reference: M-16 in Shotei catalog.
Medium: Japanese woodblock print.
Condition: A thin paper spot at bridge post as shown. On the back, there are two thinner portions where tape had been. Tiny 1 cm tear extending from right center margin...
Being offered is an exceptional and rare circa 1955 sterling silver coffee & tea set by Hector Aguilar, of Taxco, Mexico. This rare grouping features entirely handwrought bulbous form pieces that include a teapot, a coffee pot, sugar & creamer; INcREDIBLE matching tray with carved wooden handles...
Duncan & Miller Covered Marmelade or mustard. Produced from the 1930's-55. We have two of these, one does have a chip in the spoon opening -- very small and practically negligible -- but I have to mention it.
A small metal box which contains an ink stone to grind ink sticks for writing. The box has been cast in brass and has a copper bottom. The ink stone is secured in the lid with a spring frame. The top of the box shows an engraved landscape design with a scholar figure and a hut. By all appearances the box has not been used as it does not show ink stains, and it still has a new looking, temporary, six sided factory mark inside. Also there are Chinese characters engraved on the lid...
This is a gorgeous luster teacup and saucer decorated with scrolls and flowers. Some wear to the rim pink.
Dimensions cup: 2 7/8" tall, 3 1/8" mouth diameter
Dimensions saucer: 5 3/8" diameter , 1 1/4 deep
Chinese Han Dynasty bronze mirror, this larger size mirror has a band of Chinese writing around the face as well as a scallop design the whole mirror has a beautiful verdigris coloring and is in nice solid condition. This piece was bought in the Japan over 20 years ago size a little over 5 " d and has a nice weight
A framed lithograph entitled "Horse" by the artist, Kaiko Moti (1921-1989). Moti was born in Bombay, India. He studied at the Bombay School of Fine Art and spent time living and working in Paris. He is most famous for his images of horses. This lithograph is signed in pencil and numbered 15 of 100. Framed.
Age: mid 20th century
Dimensions of frame: 23" high x 28 3/4" wide
Four little red-lacquered Kamakura-bori dishes with a decorative carving of a dove. All with Hanko stamp to the back. Diameter "6 ¼ / 16.3 cm. Condition: a few minimal scratch marks.
Cyrus leRoy Baldridge (1889-1977)
Coal Hill, Peking, 1925
Publisher: Watanabe Shozaburo.
Size: Oban. Approximately 15.25 x 10.5 inches.
Signed and dated by the artist.
Edition: "X49" noted at lower left corner.
Medium: Japanese woodblock print.
Condition: Excellent color. Fugitive green and mauve on rooftops are preserved. Tone line in margin. Reinforced margins.
This really pretty Purple Slag 6 inch high Two Handled Sweet Meat Dish or Mint Comport was made by Westmoreland Glass. The Sweet Meat is signed WG on the bottom. It is in very good condition with no chips, cracks or scratches. We guarantee items to be as described. THANK YOU.