Offered is a fabulous, very early example of Tramp Art- a style of woodworking which emerged in America in the latter half of the nineteenth century. Tramp Art features the use of multiple, small pieces of wood that are whittled into layers of geometric shapes whose outside edges are then notch-carved.
This exquisite example exemplifies the early years of Tramp Art at a time when it was practiced largely by skilled craftsmen with artistic talents...
Chinese jade pendant, depicting a foo dog on top of a pomegranate, early to mid 20th century period, 1 1/4"W x 1 3/4"H, in good condition.
This basked is American, circa 1880. It is white with blue ruffled trim, and has what appears to be mica is the glass. The handle is clear, and it is quite large, measuring 9 1/2" tall x 11" wide and 7 1/2" deep. It is in perfect original condition.
A tropical hardwood walking stick. Probably handiwork from the Philippines. Carved floral decoration and the name Paul V. McNutt who was an American politician and historical figure...
Early SE Asian Copper - Bronze Buddha probably Burmese. Nice little figure showing red copper indication very good age possibly from Laos. Casting flaws as seen very nice patination . Size 2.2"2.25" wide
Chinese bamboo cut-corner tea caddy with incised and painted decoration. Early 20th Century.
Height : 5"
Chinese jade pendant, depicting a foo lion, early to mid 20th century period, 1 1/4"W x 2"H, in good condition.
This Northwood grape and cable 9" ruffled bowl can be identified as a varian because of the tendrils that sneak into the otherwise plain center. The shape of the grape bunces is quite different. It has a collar base and basketweave exterior.
Triangular Maple Box or Tea Caddy with canted lid and cane joinery.
5" x 4.5" tall, possibly Japanese
This one-piece Fairy Light, hand-painted Maple Leaf motif, was made from 1970-72. It is considered a rarity. In mint condition. One should be noted that the artwork is a decal. The only time Fenton did not hand paint the artwork on these pieces. Stands 6" tall and is about 6.75" wide at the base.
The House of deLillo presents gorgeous, glowing red crystals and hand set sparkling pronged rhinestones in this elegant set. Designed and executed for deLillo by Chief Designer Robert Clark, this set is quality all the way. Brooch is 3 1/4" wide and 2 1/2" from top to the bottom of the dangle. Clip earrings are 2 1/2" long. All three pieces have deLillo name plate.
Finely crafted, detailed serpentine jade carving of a male figure in standing position, holding a rope of a monkey on his shoulder, comes with a wood base, 5 inches in height, condition consistent with age without any issues.
Japanese Ando ? Yellow Ground Pink Rose Vase Silver Rim and foot the base marked with a diamond with a capital A in the center. The rim foot and wire seem to be silver with tarnish (new owner can clean if the like) undamaged size 7.25"
A selection of 9 hand painted apothecary jars ranging in age from antique to vintage. All are in good condition with some minor wear to the enamels and gilt. Each one carries their original lid...
Tang Dynasty Pottery Tomb Figure , the piece has re attached at the mid section but otherwise in good condition . Size H 10" W just under 3"
Chinese celadon jade pendant/toggle, decorated in relief, early to mid 20th century period, 1 1/2"W x 4"H, in good condition.
Vintage Japanese Satsuma tea set with 2 cups with lids and a teapot with bamboo handle. the set is dedicated for a honorary gift written in gold on the back side and each cup and the teapot are signed. Good condition though there is some staining from use. This set was purchased in 1990 in Kagoshima . No damage wear to gold, size cup h 3" to finial and 3" wide the teapot 4.25 to top of finial.
Stevens & Williams Vaseline Opalescent Epergne stands 13" tall, made in the 1880's! The base is 8" wide. Has a couple of very small bubbles within the bowl. Otherwise, it has no chips or scratches. Excellent condition for something made in the 1880's. The bowl is swirl optic while the horn stem is heavily ribbed. Any questions, please ask.
Chinese blue and white plate with a central theme of flowers surrounded by a border rim of the same type. This plate is done in the pencil style. The underside of the plate has three evenly space blue branches.
Size: 23 cm diameter
Condition: The plate has a sealed hairline star crack on the base - please refer to pictures
Age: Old, plates like these were made during the Kangxi period
This is in great shape. Thanks for looking.
Lacquer over wood picnic set in an open carrier; consisting on the top tier of a small rectangular box, presumably for utensils, and five small trays. Below them is a covered three tier jubako box. The black lacquer is incised in places and otherwise decorated with gilt and silver blossom sprays. A small copper/brass handle is on the top. Many of the edges are gilt. It is 9 5/8 inches (24.5 cm) tall, 9 5/8 inches (24.5 cm) wide and 7 ¼ inches (18.3 cm) deep. 20th century...
These 2 sided cufflinks have a landscape design on both sides and a silhouette of an elk standing in the pasture at sunset. They are stamped 830 SGR.
They measure 1 inch long and 5/8 inches wide.
Hibiscus 31 gram sterling silver pin earrings set. Ming's Honolulu's famed jewelry maker.
Signed MING'S STERLING
2 3/8" X 1 7/8" brooch.
Just "sterling" on the SB 1" earrings' turnwheels, although there may be other faint marks on the backs of petals.
1.1 OZ or 31 grams for both
Good heft and in very good wearable preowned vintage condition....
Ink wash landscape. Painted with ink on silk. Signed and sealed.
Some insignificant light marks are present on the painting and mounting, otherwise the piece is in very good condition. It is accompanied by a paulownia wood storage box.
Painting: 10 1/4” x 42 1/2” (26cm x 108cm)
Scroll: 15”x 71 1/4” (38cm x 181cm)
Of circular form with a domed cover having a small elephant as knob. The exterior decorated in repousse with four mythological dancers in lobed cartouches between scrolling foliage. Condition: fine. Dimension: 10.6 cm high, diameter: 7.1 cm, weight: 180 g.
An Indonesian painted wooden theater mask, showing a crowned character with fine facial features and a moustache. Reverse with a leather strap and an Indonesian inscription. Condition: partial little wear to paint. Dimension: c. 18.8 cm x 15 cm x 10 cm.
Salad serving spoon and fork in Cypress pattern by Georg Jensen, Denmark. Circa 1950s. Size: 8 .5 inches length.Designed by Tias Eckhoff. Excellent condition. No monogram.
This cushion cover from Swat Valley measures 45 x 78.5 cm and is in excellent condition. Estimated age: mid to late 20th century. The dark red embroidery depicts the typical ram's horn pattern seen not only in Swati embroideries but also in other Central Asian textiles. This pattern is juxtaposed with the repeating diamond motif - a stylistic feature of Swat and Hazara embroideries - seen here in the white checkered borders done in filling stitch and Holbein stitch...
Hefty highly ornate big bold wide cuff weighing 56 grams of silver with high relief designs. Signed or marked "SRS" and 800. Possibly from South America? Same one at other sites sold for more! Much chased Flower, Fruit, Leaves Scroll details with lots of rich darkening in the crevices that makes the almost punched out designs jump out.
Just under 2 Oz or 56 grams on postal scale. Just under 3" wide at center...
Aladdin Mantle Lamp Company made Alacite dishware. There are no chips of cracks in the glass. Thanks for looking.
Jeannette Glass Company made Adam from 1932-4. There are no chips or cracks in the glass. Thanks for looking.
Aladdin Mantle Lamp Company made this bowl. There are no chips or cracks in the glass. Thanks for looking.
3 are available
Cambridge Glass Company made Portia from 1932-50's. There are no chips or cracks in the glass. Thanks for looking.
Sakiori sodenashi (vest) handwoven of strips recycled from old cotton cloth for wefts, and hemp yarn for warps. Sakiori hanten and sodenashi were made mainly in districts along the Japan Sea of the mainland, where they have much snow and cold climate in winter. Piping cloth is indigo dye cotton. In excellent condition. The first half of the 20th century. W:49cm, L:86cm
Height: 12.5 cm (5 in)
Width: 13.5 cm (5.4 in)
Quality Chinese porcelain flambe ovoid vase; a rich and frothy turquoise and sky blue glaze thinning at the rim; glaze at the base rim has been ground; good condition
Knitted bag made of asa (hemp or ramie) and kakishibu (persimon tannin) is coated with. It has mending parts, however, in good condition. It was used by a mountain worker. The first half of the 20th century. W:39cm, L:36cm