An early 20th Century ostrich feather ladies fan with twenty faux tortoiseshell (plastic) sticks...
SOLD. Signed 157 grams of sterling silver, the heftiest G. Cini Sterling, most desirable Boston era, marked in several places. Massive Renaissance Revival Art Nouveau motif fabulous 3 Pc suite. 5 1/2 Ounces of Sterling!
Acquired pre internet era. Large Bold Pendant Necklace w Putti on Dolphin w ornate signed "J" hook. The bracelet is bold matching the pendant medallion also with signed ornate "J" hook. Seashell dolphin clip earrings to match...
A stunning cotton satin pillow made from a luxurious vintage damask brocade fabric in the style of Fortuny, featuring an ornate repeating pattern of flora and fauna in striking colors of lemon/chartreuse and soft blue, tassel fringe, most likely Italian, circa 1940's. Excellent condition.
This Chinese ivory carving of an open clam is a mid 20th century product. There are nine people resting, walking or sitting on a cart inside the clam. They are surrounded by pine trees. Originally, this was a Japanese theme concerning the “dreams of a clam.” Later, the Chinese adopted this clever design. There are some sea creatures sitting on the top of the clam. It is 2” high (with a carved hard wood base is 2 ¾” high), 4” wide and 2 ¼” thick. It is in excellent condition...
This 1950¡¯s ivory carved beauty is 9 ¼ inches tall (10 ½ inches tall with wood base), 2 inches wide and 1 ½ inches thick. She wears a phoenix design hairpin. Her right hand is holding a round fan; in her left hand, is a flower. She is in excellent condition.
Sold, no price, no info. Hard to find any signed Cini Pieces also marked "Cini Sterling Boston". This delightful bracelet with the look of Art Nouveau Winged Putti, putto, angel, baby, Ornate Openwork as only the Boston Italian silversmiths could make during first half of 20th Century. Comfortable fit for the dainty wrist at 6 1/2" long, perhaps a custom made piece but for a wrist that measures no more than 5 3/4"...
This large carved ivory vessel with handle is a mid 20th century product. It has a dragon shaped handle and nine dragons, clouds and ocean wave motif covering its body. It is 13 ½” high, 10 1/8” wide from the widest part and 4 ½” thick from the middle part. There are two repaired crack lines along the side of the vessel. Because the crack lines are on the side, they are not obvious. There is a honorific Qian Long mark on the bottom.
Beautiful early 20th C. Chinese silver gold washed jadeite with filigree and longevity motif. In excellent condition. Marked. D:5.1cm Pending
Splendid Japanese incense container, also known as kogo, used for tea ceremony. The persimmon has a small lady bug sitting near the head of the persimmon. The incense container contains an inscription reading: Rakushisha, which is a small hut in the Sagano district of Kyoto. The hut was the summer home of Matsuo Basho's disciple, Mukai Kyorai. The hut was given the name when a hurricane blew all the persimmons off the trees planted in the estate...
A beautiful old Chinese ivory beads necklace, in excellent condition. L:79cm Beads size 9-10cm.
This pair of 20th century Chinese carved ivory statues are about 12 ¼” high, 3” wide and 2 ¾” thick. They depict a standing sage and lady. The sage’s left hand carries a stick, a double gourd wine container is tied on the stick. His right hand holds a goose in front of his chest. The lady’s right hand carries a branch of lotus blossom; her left hand holds a lotus shape pouch with a tassel. The marks on the bottom (Da Ming and Kang Xi) are honorable marks...
This well carved ivory incense burner with hard wood fitted base is a mid 20th century product. It is 5 1/8” high (with base is 6 ¼” high), 4” wide and 2 ¼” thick. Two dragons with clouds are carved on the body and a big dragon is carved on the cover. The handles with loose rings are carved into dragon forms as well. The three legs are carved as animal claws. There are two honorable seals “Qian Long.” One is on the bottom of the burner; the other is on the bottom of the cover...
The very well carved young beauty is a 1930’s product. She holds a fan in one hand and a small musical instrument in the other. It is 8 ¾” high (with base is 10 ½” high) 2 ½” wide and 2” thick. There is an old repair on her left hand. Aside from that, it is in great condition.
SOLD. From Cape Cod this 6 Point Flower Pin signed with another Boston Italian Famous Silversmith's Maker's Mark: PARENTI STERLING and a luminous Moonstone Cab 12mm Center. Larger version of 2 1/2" & weighs .7 Oz or 22 Grams. There were 2 Parenti shops in 2nd quarter of 20th Century, one on Newbury St Boston & one at Hyannis, MA. Delish, Gorgeous unpolished condition. Sold, no price, no info available
A pair of beautiful old Chinese silver ivory earrings in excellent condition. Marked. L:5cm
A beautiful early 20th C. Chinese silver enamel gold washed bracelet, in excellent condition. Marked. L:17cm
This contemporary ivory carving is 1 ¾ inches tall and 1 ½ inches wide. It depicts a seated German Shepherd. The carving is interesting. It seems the carver was quite familiar with dogs. It is in very good condition.
This 1970¡¯s Chinese carved polychrome bone statue is 6 inches tall and 2 1/2 inches wide. It depicts a cricket sitting on a Chinese cabbage (Napa). There is a red plant wrap around the bottom of the cabbage. The technique of carving and dying is superb. It is in great condition.