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A Bronze Oil Lamp Sets was preserved in good patina.
Date: Early 20th century.
Height: 53cm
A very unique vintage Chinese silver ruyi shape brooch with jade, pearl, turquoise, amethyst stones. In excellent condition. L:2-1/4" Marked.
Sophisticated faceted vessel's purity of form and color suggest Flavio Poli. I have seen similar types of pieces attributed to Poli. The smoke and golden interior colors are soft and appear to float. This piece is in good condition and is the essence of good modern minimalist design. Measuring 1.5"x1.5"x5"h, the form retains a worn but readable import label.
A fine repoussé jewelry box velvet lined Italian circa 1960s with a sunburst center design on the top lid. The piece in heaven white silver plate Metal measuring 4” long 2.2” deep and 2.5” high Quillen
The delicate ladies in waiting Japanese hina dolls for the Japanese Girl's Days in February. They are extremely beautiful with delicately detailed gofun (crushed shell with paste) faces and hands. The photos could not caputured it. Their face, hair, hands and costumes are superior to many other "Jyokan" dolls, obviously the work of first rated Kyoto made dolls. The standing dolls are 8 7/8" tall. One of the sleeves on the standing doll is soiled (enlargement 8)...
Chinese Cultural Revolution Serpentine Stone Carved Girl Feeding Chicks
It is 8.3 inches (21.1 cm) tall by 5.1 inches (13 cm) wide with stand and 7.16 inches (18.2 cm) tall by 4.68 inches (11.9 cm) wide. without stand. The total weight is 1.5 Lb.
It has inclusions at figure, surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).
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Cambridge Portia Individual Creamer & Sugar, Gold Encrusted was made from 1932-1953. Gold is generally good, though is a bit worn on the rim of the sugar.
Six(6) English Mintons Porcelain Gold Rim Fruit or Dessert Bowls, Ca. 1912-1950, 5 1/2" diameter, raised Gold rim border and creamy white Porcelain bowl, one bowl has invisible restoration under the top rim on very tiny chip. This price is for set of 5. "Mintons" mark under the Crown, "Ovington Brothers, Made in England" on the bottom.
This lovely Moonlight Blue Caprice (#300) handled pinched, square bowl is by Cambridge Glass. The light plays with the pale blue swirls of crescents and plumes. The handles are bull's eyes with cresting plumes and it sits on a subtly beaded collar foot. This wonderful fire-polished dish is 5 1/4" from handle to handle, and 2" deep in excellent, unused condition. Production dates: 1937-1953. I have other Cambridge Glass and elegant glassware in my inventory... take a peek...
Small bronze incensor of the Japanese god Daikoku "magic money mallet", or Uchide no kozuchi. He is associated with wealth and prosperity and is commonly portrayed seated upon bales of rice surrounded by mice, which symbolize plentiful food. The mouse seated upon the mallet is actually a removable lid. Taisho period (1912-1925)
Size: 4.5" tall, 6.5" long
1960's Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Plaque Table Screen with Mountain Scene Signed "胡邦浩"
It is 10 inches (25.5 cm) tall by 5.1 inches (13 cm) wide measured with stand. The plaque is 6.4 inches (16.3 cm) in length by 3.9 inches (10 cm) wide. It is 0.7 lb.
It has surface wears (as seen in the photos).
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A Bamboo Brushpot with a boy chasing a bat, the reverse side with a poem.
Size Pending
Three old or antique Indonesian dance masks, showing three different characters. The dark red mask from Java and the two others from Bali. Carved from wood, painted and decorated with fur. Condition: some chips and wear, one with small losses. Dimension: c. 18 to 20 cm long x c. 13.5 cm wide.
Chinese carved and lacquered architectural panel depicting figures in a garden. Used wear size just under 13.5" by 4.3"
Wonderful sterling repousse teapot by S. Kirk & Son measuring 7 1/2" tall x 7 1/2" wide including handle.
The markings on the bottom are 418AF, Sterling, Hand Decorated. This piece is absolutely beautiful!
The only Blanc de Chine Figure of our collection is presented to offer now.
A Chinese Dehua White Porcelain Lotus Flower Shakyamuni Buddha Statue, 12 inches tall, dating from 1850. Since 65 years it is in our private collection of Religious Art.
It is in excellent condition, only minimal wears of age. On the back is the sign of the Dehua Craftsman...
Bead Chain fixtures were the standard ceiling fixture of the American home from the 1920’s through the 1940’s. The decorative glass shade hung from 3 bead chains, and could be adjusted up or down depending on the size of the room and height of the ceiling. The graceful Art Deco design of these fixtures makes them the perfect fit in today's homes.
This vintage 10 1/4 inch glass shade has a very art deco pattern done in a frosted or satin finish on crystal...
Northwood made a lot of stretch glass. This color is very similar to Fenton's Stengl blue stretch. This 8" blue pedestalled compote is in excellent condition.
This really pretty Ruby Flashed Kings Crown 3 Inch high 5 1/2 Ounce Footed Sherbet was made by Indiana Glass. This Sherbet measures 3 1/2 Inches in diameter at the top and is in very good condition with no chips, cracks or scratches. The Ruby Flashing is all very good. Be sure to search our other Kings Crown available. We guarantee all items to be as described. THANK YOU.
A nice pair of vintage c1900-20 copper patinated cast iron bookends in the form of Indian elephants. Measuring 5" long and standing 4" tall, these unsigned library or shelf decorations are in excellent original condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs other than some slight surface rusting on the base of one and some minor casting flaws on the other (each has a few small paint flecks)...
Tsuchiya Koitsu
Morning Rain at Lake Hakone
Date: 1938.
Size: Oban. Approximately 16.5 x 11.0 inches.
Publisher: Doi Hangaten.
Printer: Yokoi. Carver: Harada.
This combination of seals indicates an early postwar edition. Also bears the Doi watermark.
Condition: A couple of faint foxing spots in water.
Art nouveau sterling teaspoon with four cherubs faces by the famous Newark, NJ silversmith, Unger Brothers, 1904. It shows 3 entwined cherubs faces at the top and another midway as part of a beautiful art nouveau floral design. It is signed "UB FINE STERLING COPYRIGHT 1904" and is in excellent condition. The spoon measures 6" long. Very beautiful....$7 USA insured shipping plus applicable NY sales tax.
Japanese several Mother of Peal Artistic carved pieces, 2" x 3/4" wide for carved Pagoda chips, 1 3/4" x 1 3/8" wide for Baby Jesus and Mary, 1" round for several chips, as is condition.
Tsuchiya Koitsu
Yotsuya Araki Yokocho
Date: 1937.
Size: Oban. Approximately 15.75 x 10.5 inches.
Publisher: Doi Hangaten.
Carver: Harada. Printer: Yokoi.
Early postwar edition (1950-63).
Bears the Doi watermark.
Artist's signature and seal at lower left.
Reference: Koitsu catalog TK-DH-18.
Medium: Japanese woodblock print.
Condition: Excellent. Never displayed.
This is a really nice green depression glass Spiral 6 1/2 inch high flower vase made by Hocking Glass from from 1925 to 1930. The vase is in very good condition with no chips, cracks or scratches. We guarantee all items to be as described. THANK YOU.
From our Chinese Monochrome Collection, a beautiful white porcelain Guanyin, Goddess of Compassion and Mercy, executed in the style of early 20th century slip-cast blanc de chine from Dehua, but actually a later vintage-era white porcelain example from Jingdezhen in Jiangxi Province...
a large traditional milk spoon, milky patina can be seen on the spoon, whereas the handle shows a shinny black patina as a witness of a long use.Note the anthropomorphic carving on the disk opposite to the spoon. It is carved in a single piece of wood. More information on request wide 45 cm
This pretty crystal clear Century 7 inch Water Pitcher was made by Fostoria Glass. This Pitcher is in very good condition with no chips, cracks or scratches. There is one tiny pin-point size air bubble, done in the making, near the top of the pitcher, see photo. Be sure to search our other Century available. We guarantee all items to be as described. Feel free to email with any questions. THANK YOU.
Fostoria Century (blank) was produced from 1949-86. This sandwich platter with center handle is etched with the "Leaves" etching. In excellent condition.
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OLD 1890’s Venetian SALVIATI SEA HORSE Art Glass Compote Base!!! The piece is the bottom half of a compote, but its extremely rare to find one anywhere! The last one I saw sold for over $5,000!!! Even though the piece I have is the bottom part, I think it is an amazing example to have for any collector. The Seahorse has GOLD FLECKS throughout, with an applied harness with little pink dots. The Fins and tail are without damage...
A pair of beautiful Chinese silver abacus earrings, in excellent condition. L:3cm
This really pretty pink Dogwood, aka Apple Blossom, depression glass 5 1/2 Inch Cereal Bowl was made by MacBeth-Evans from 1929 to 1932. This Cereal Bowl is in very good condition with no chips or cracks. Be sure to search our other Dogwood available. We guarantee all items to be as described. THANK YOU.
Ohara Koson
Scops owl and tree sparrow on a branch, another tree sparrow in flight below
Size: Dai-oban. Approximately 16.5 x 10.25 inches.
Date: Early 20th century.
Publisher: Nishinomiya Yosaku.
Reference: #K20.7, page 187 in Crows, Cranes and Camellias: The Natural World of Ohara Koson (Amy Reigle Newland)
Condition: Tonal differences from framing apparent along the top and bottom.
This powerful owl is very rarely seen.
These shakers are part of the Windsor pattern made by Jeannette Glass from 1932 to 1946. Excellent condition, price is for the pair. See my other listings for more in this pattern.
Hocking Glass Company made Princess from 1931-35. There are no chips or cracks in the glass. Thanks for looking.
3 are available
Fenton Pink Ming etched bowl measures 12" x 11" x 4". Produced from 1935-39. " There is a flea bite on the underside on one of the polished legs pads. I do have a clearer photo. Please, if interested, ask. Otherwise, for an 80 year old bowl, it is in good condition.
Mexican Mid century moderne 10.7 ounce 304 grams! Hefty hammered footed dish stamped: Listed silversmith S. dela Serna, Sterling 925, Hecho en Mexico and a faint 24 assay mark for this listed silversmith.
Concave 10 X 6.25 X 1/2" tall which includes three 12mm ball 'feet'.
Very good preowned vintage condition with the usual faint lines and hammer marks normal for this handmade "pitch" method...
Hand painted vase made by the Alexandra Porcelain Works, Ernest Wahliss in Turn-Teplitz, Bohemia, c. 1911-1912. This vase depicts a maiden walking with her ducks in a country setting on one side while the other side continues with the country scene...
A set of 6 mid century modern (MCM) double cane back dining chairs with overstuffed seats. Made by Rachid Ismael Assan through his company Fabrica de Moveis Brasil, a large school that started a modern furniture movement in Brazil and lasted for 54 years until 1981. The beautiful carved side supports for the seats combined with the perfectly arched backs to these very comfortable chairs will elevate any dining experience.
Age: Mid Century
Dimensions each: 17" Wide by 37 1/2" H...
A narrow open-mouthed vessel decorated with autumnal trees by Ito Tozan II enclosed in the original signed wooden box. The piece could serve as a vase, but comes with a black lacquered wooden lid and is titled Mizusashi, making it rightfully a fresh water jar for the Japanese Tea Ceremony. It is 11.7 cm (4-3/4 inches) diameter 22 cm (9 inches) tall and in excellent condition, likely dating from the 1950s.
Ito Tozan I (1846-1920) began as a painter in the Maruyama school studying under Ko...
ROLEX Steel PLAIN FLAT SWISS 16mm Logo Buckle offered in the marked Factory Wrap: "SWISS GLASS/ PLAIN FLAT SWISS". back of this buckle is marked; "ACIERINOX ROLEXSA SWISS". Officially stamped by Hammer & Striking or Imprint Tool. The crown was hand pressed by a dye and welded to the buckle; then hand polished. This buckle features an extra large Logo Crown similar only to the first Rolex buckle produced in the late 1950s. THIS IS A FINE COLLECTIBLE. DON'T INVEST IN THE STOCK MARKET. BUY SOME...
Etched Glass Shade with Cobalt Blue rim on top, 9 1/4" high, 6" diameter-top blue rim, 2" wide-bottom brass outside size, and 1 1/2" wide-bottom inside brass, etched three(3) bouquet of floral decoration around the entire shade, in good condition, no damage.
An early 20th century cloisonne obidome with a vibrant color floral design that can be worn as a pendant. Size: H. 4cm. W. 4.5cm.
Condition: No repairs.
Paden City Glass Company made Nora Bird. This 3" mushroom candlesticks are in great shape. Thanks for looking.
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RARE and HUGE Murano Cased BLACK, Aventurine Flecks and White Spider Web Decor Art Glass Centerpiece Bowl!!! Believe this is a BAROVIER and TOSO piece!!! It looks like a large Starfish or Sea Shell! The piece is 4" tall too! Along the rim it has a sharp edge about 1" long, but do not think it is damage. Just mentioning it for accuracy. Has NO damage (chips, nicks, or fleabites). In EXCELLENT Condition!!!
Measures 11 1/4" across x 4"...
A handsome sterling silver rollover jigger by Cartier. The jigger's two arms rest across the top of a glass or cocktail shaker. After filling, it's simply flipped over the empty the contents without making a mess. The bottom is marked "Cartier Sterling", indicating it would have been sold at Cartier's flagship New York store.
- Origin: America, ca. 1940
- Condition: excellent, no dings
- Dimensions: 5-13/16" wide
- Weight: 47.8 grams
Beautiful Chinese amethyst carved with a lotus blossom, now mounted as a clip.
Age: Early 20th century (c. 1920)
Size: 1.5" length.
Aoki Seiko (b. 1880)
Quails Under the Moonlight
Size: 9.75 x 4.75 inches. 24.6 x 12 cm.
Date: ca. 1910.
Publisher: Matsumoto Print Works. Cat. #366 tag on back.
Medium: Japanese woodblock print.
Condition: Slight bend at lower left corner.
Elegant ebony wood carving of a Balinese beauty circa 1960 to 1970- possibly older. This was obviously created for the tourist market and panders to the Western ideal of the female form of the time. I traveled to Bali in the 80s and 90s and found their arts and crafts leaning more to the impressionist side, where figures looked like the Navi from Avatar. Given its hardness and cost, ebony is usually only given to master craftsman to carve from. I tried digging into the bottom with my trus...
A George Erickson Sterling Silver Claret or Ice Tea Spoon. Erickson was an Arts and Crafts silversmith who worked for Arthur Stone from 1915-1932 and then went out on his own. His grandson still operates the business in Gardner, MA, making handmade silver. Dimensions; 12.5" long; bowl 3" x 1.75". Weight 3.2 Troy ounces. Marked "Erickson Sterling Handwrought". Excellent condition and no monograms.
Rare antique Seto ware teabowl made by Japanese potter Kato Bakutai (1861-1943) decorated with elegant horse and the calligraphy describing the First Firing of the year. The mark of the potter is stamped at the bottom.
Kato Bakutai was a prominent potter who initially worked under Kato Shuntai (1802-1877) being responsible for revival of Seto ware techniques in Japan in the 19th century.
He is also known to work with a variety of traditional pottery styles including Shino, Tenmoku...
Pop the top with this unusual vintage Danish silver plate bottle opener in the Art Deco style, depicting two highly detailed Heraldic figures clad in helmets, tunics and capes, each blowing horns,; Marked on back with Danish silverplate factory mark, 30 and lighthouse. Size: 3 1/2"; Excellent vintage condition.
Chinese blue and white vase From ROC era
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Incredible Murano Cased SOMMERSO Red, Orange, Green and Blue Art Glass SPIKE Rim Decorative Flower Vase!!! Has NO damage (chips, nicks, or impact marks). In EXCELLENT Condition!!!
Measures 8 1/4" tall (20.95 cm) x 9 3/4" long (24.76 cm) x about 3" wide (7.62 cm) ….. International Buyers WELCOMED!!! ........ Questions? Don’t hesitate to ask!
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Very Cute Murano SMOKEY Gray Purple with Blue Eyes and Nose Art Glass PUPPY Dog Sculpture!!! Believe this is a SALVIATI piece!!! There are NO damages (chips, nicks, or fleabites). In EXCELLENT Condition!!!
Measures 7 1/4" long x 4" wide..... International Buyers WELCOMED!!! ........ Questions? Don’t hesitate to ask!
Chinese wooden carving of Kwan Yin, the goddess of mercy, riding a dragon. The Kwan Yin is holding a wish granting pearl and a ruyi scepter; both represent the powers of Kwan Yin who is thought to grant wishes and aid sentient beings. Kwan Yin is made of Longan wood Age: 20th century. Size: Height 25.5" Width 6.3" Length 8.5"
This embroidered shirt panel is typical of the traditional embroidery of Kandahar ("khamak") in its limited range of colors and its depiction of geometric motifs of traditional Islamic art. Silk thread in extremely delicate satin stitch in counted-thread technique on a fine silk background which has been stitched to a cotton linen. It measures 38 x 43.5 cm and is dated to the early 20th century. Condition excellent, only two inconspicuous stains on one side.
Small American sterling silver mint julep cup, ca 1930. Retailed by JE Caldwell in Philadelphia. Straight sides with molded rim and stepped foot. Fully marked including retailer’s stamp, no. 587, and phrase “Washington / Reproduction”. Very good condition.
Dimensions: H 3 3/8 x D 2 1/2 in. Weight: 3.3 troy ounces. #BY715
Lovely sterling silver low bowl in the "Repousse" pattern by Kirk. Beautifully accented with a scrolling border of shells, the heavily decorated border features roses, daisies, wild roses and other flowers with foliage. The bottom is stamped "Hand Decorated/S. Kirk & Son Inc./Sterling/714".
Origin: Baltimore, Maryland, 1925-32. Condition: excellent; no monograms or removals. Size: 8.25" diam.; 1.25" high. Weight: 8.8 troy ounces.
Patrician, or 'Spoke' as collectors have been calling it for years, was made by Federal Glass Company from 1933 to 1939. Offered here is the cup & saucer set in green in excellent condition. I have 2 available, price is per cup & saucer set. Green Patrician is hard to find, so grab these while you can! See my other listings for more in this pattern.