European Tole Cachepot/Planter, Verriere, 1920-1950, 9 1/2" wide include handles, 7 3/4" wide without handles, 6" deep, 3 3/4" high, oval shape with Chinoiserie design with child is fishing on the lake side, father is playing Mandolin musical instrument under double Willow Trees on one(1) side, the other side is decorated with Chinese Character Banner among flowers in mostly gold color. Handles are solid metal painted with gold color...
Blue Tole Cachepot, Planter, 16 1/4" x 8" wide-top rim, 13 1/4 x 5 1/8" wide-inside, 6 1/2" high, with scrolling vine Feather painted design on dark navy blue background, the condition is like new.
Black Tole Cachepot, Planter with gold scrolling vine and floral design, and round ball feet, 16" x 10" Wide-top rim, 11 1/2" x 5 1/2" wide-bottom, 8 3/4" high, the condition is new.
A large pair of Chinese ceramic fu dogs with a Sancai ware "three colors"
palette in green, brown, and blue with natural clay white in a transparent crackle glaze.
The large pair of fu dogs stand opposite each other, eyes faced forward, their mouths slightly open in a snarling grin. The front right foot of the male fu dog rests upon a rounded "xi qui" floral ball, representing rule and supremacy over the world...
Case mask painted black with green mark on forehead representing a snipe track and white moon symbols on cheeks, snout with teeth, wildcat skin ruff. Velvet shirt, white trousers. Carries a knife. Chaveyo may come at any time during the spring months if Hopi children are particularly bad. "The boogie man will get you if you don't watch out."
Voth, 1901; Fewkes, 1903; Stephen, 1936; Nequatewa, 1948, p. 60.
Provenance available.
Chaveyo with half moon marks is from First Mesa...
Two(2) Chinese Porcelain Figure inside the Tea Pot Water Droppers, with spouts and handle, one red, one green, 1940's, 2 1/4" wide include handle, 1 1/8" deep, 2 5/8" high, in good condition.
Hocking Glass Company made Mayfair from 1931-37. There are no chips or cracks in the glass. Thanks for looking.
Hocking Glass Company made Mayfair from 1931-37. There are no chips or cracks in the glass. Thanks for looking.
3 are available
McKee Glass Company made Rock Crystal from 1915-40's. There are no chips or cracks in the glass. Thanks for looking.
Cambridge Glass Company made Caprice from 1940's-57. There are no chips or cracks in the glass. Thanks for looking.
6 are available
4 pieces of Nara Uchiwa whose history dates back to Nara period (A.D.710~794). It began as manual side line work of the Shinto priest of Kasuga Taisha Shrine in Nara. The traditional motifs (Tenpyo Moyo) such as peonix, deer, kylin (imaginary animal), dragon, Parrot etc. These four (originally five) were made by Ikeda Gankodo which is only existing maker of it in Nara. In good condition. The first half of the 20th century. W:22cm L:37cm
Cut Crystal square shape Inkwell, 1930's, 1 3/8" high,
1 3/8" x 1 3/8" square, 7/8" diameter-top opening, rough spots on corners but not very noticeable.
Crystal heavy weight square shape inkwell, 1930's, 1 3/4" high, 2 1/8" x 2 1/8" square, the condition is good, I did not feel any rough spots.
Heavy weight solid crystal Inkwell, 1930's, 2" high, 2 1/4" x 2 1/4" square, 1 1/8" diameter-top opening, one(1) shallow rough spot near the corner, otherwise it is in good condition.
Heavy weight Crystal square shape Inkwell, 1930's, 2 5/8" x 2 5/8" square, 2 1/2" high, 1 1/8" diameter-top opening, the condition is good, I did not feel any rough spots.
Heavy weight solid Crystal square shape Inkwell, 1930's, 2 3/4" x 2 3/4" wide, 2 1/4" high, 1 1/2" diameter-top opening, in very good condition, I did not feel rough spots.
Heavy weight Crystal square Inkwell, 1930's, 3" x 3" wide, 2 1/2" high, 1 1/2" diameter-top opening, some chips and rough edges but not much noticeable.
Chinese ceramic jar and cover with two 3-toed relief chilongs wrapped around the upper part of the body. The jar is glazed in an off white colour and the dragon has blue glaze highlights. Unglazed on the inside, bottom base and rim
Size: 5-1/2" high and 4-3/4" diameter
Condition: Good condition, no noticeable breaks - refer to pictures
Chinese porcelain circular table screen mounted in a carved wooden frame, decorated in polychrome landscape with waterfall and village scene. The piece is signed with the signature of Wang Yeting. This piece was made in China in the first quarter of the 20th century and was possibly destined for the export market considering the troubled times that this was produced in...
The is a very rare large Koi vase created by a master. The koi are large and much finer than most ever seen on this style of vase. The vase is 9 1/2 tall and 11 1/4 inches wide. Rims are silver with an old Jungin stamp. Condition of this vase is excellent.
Indiana King's Crown Luncheon Plate, 8.3" across. 7 are available, all in mint condition.
Indiana King's Crown water stems are 5.5" tall and 3" wide at the top. They are slightly flared and all in mint condition. 7 are available.
Indiana King's Crown Sherbet is 3.25" high, 3.5" wide. 8 are available, all in mint condition.
Indiana King's Crown Cake Stand has a 9.5" diameter and is 3" high.It is in mint condition.
Tiger's Eys natural Stone Lamp Finial with Brass fittings, 2 1/2" high, 3/4" x 3/8" wide-Tiger's Eye stone, fits into modern fixtures, the condition is good.
Amethyst natural stone Lamp Finial with Brass fittings, 2 1/4" high, 3/4" x 1/2" wide-Amethyst, fits into modern fixtures. The condition is good.
Number 9 in a series of 12 Fornasetti plates commissioned in the 1970’s by Martini & Rossi. Each plate depicts an item in their wine museum in Pessione, in this case the first barrel – Il Primo Tino - used for the fabrication of the famous Martini vermouth. Pessione is a village in northern Italy, not far from Torino. The back of the plate gives a contextual presentation of the plate and has the Fornasetti brush in hand mark. Diameter "9 ¼ / 23.7 cm. Condition: fine.
Rare Work of Munjado Calligraphy by Kim Ki Chang aka Unbo (1913 - 2001). Despite being deaf, Unbo was one of Korea's most beloved 20th Century artists. His works are now sought by museums and collectors internationally. In this original signed offset print, Unbo gives us a dynamic rendering of the ancient style of figurative munjado calligraphy. The bird leaping out of the center character adds powerful life to the piece. 25.5 x 19.5 inches, 65 x 50 cm.
Contemplative calligraphy: Music, Writing, and Books by Lee Nam Ho aka Geum Choo (1908-2001). Lee Nam Ho is renowned as a painter. This is a rare and fine example of his calligraphy. 51 x 13.5 inches, 129 x 34 cm.
Meditative calligraphy: Empty Your Heart and Mind by Lee Nam Ho aka Geum Choo (1908-2001). Lee Nam Ho is renowned as a painter. This is a rare and fine example of his calligraphy. 26 x 12 inches, 65.5 x 31 cm.
Yuzen hinagata (sample book of yuzen-zome) of kosode (kimono with narrow opening of wrists) which is a reprinted edition of Edo kosode hinagata. It has 20 pages and 40 Yuzen-zome kosode designs. The book is made of washi (Japanese handmade paper.) Published by Yoneyama-do in Tokyo in 1927. In excellent condition.
18.5cm x 27cm x 0.5cm
Yuzen hinagata (sample book of yuzen-zome) of kosode (kimono with narrow opening of wrists) which is a reprinted edition of Edo kosode hinagata. It has 20 pages and 40 Yuzen-zome kosode designs. The book is made of washi (Japanese handmade paper.) Published by Yoneyama-do in Tokyo in 1926. In excellent condition.
18.5cm x 27cm x 0.5cm
This exquisite design of stylized water birds by Gino Cenedese is considered historical and they are displayed in the Cenedese Gallery in Piazza San Marco, Venice, priced at 3200.euro, each! The sculptural forms exemplify the Murano glass maestros' finesse in translating their natural environment into hot glass.
As interactive sculpture, can be placed in various arrangements as an ever-changing accent in any interior...
A lovely set of mid-century enameled sterling silver coffee spoons by Henry Clifford Davis. Davis focused mostly on smaller objects, often enhanced with enamel. The spoons have unusual melon-ribbed bowls and elegant translucent guilloche enamel handles with an engraved Greek key-type design. Each is fully stamped with Davis' hallmarks and the date letter for 1950...
South Indian betel nut cutter with horse motif handle. Doesn't appear to have ever been used. Measures 7.5 inches long and dates pre 1950.
Japanese woven Bamboo Ikebana flower Basket, Ca. 1930, 11" high include handle, 9" x 7 1/2" wide, signed "Japan" on the bottom, shows wear and some scratches on the bamboo, no major damages.
Japanese Woven Bamboo Ikebana Flower Basket, Ca. 1930, 6 1/2" high, 4 3/4" Wide-widest area, one(1) loose ring on the side, supported four(4) Bamboo feet, the condition is as found condition, no major damages.
Japanese woven Bamboo Ikebana Flower Basket, Ca. 1930, 5" high, 6" round, with one Bamboo loose Ring on the side, the condition is as found condition, no major damage.
A finely painted famille rose dish depicting a misty landscaping. Mid-20th century. The original mark had been ground and a "Hong Kong" stamp was added. Other than this, the dish is in perfect condition. Diameter: 13".
Japanese woven Bamboo Ikebana Flower Basket with thin Bamboo insert, Ca. 1930, 16" high include handle, 3" square-bottom, 2 3/8" round-top rim, 6 1/4" high for handle, 10" high for basket only. Bamboo insert is cracked, basket is in good condition, no damages.
Japanese Woven Bamboo Ikebana flower basket, Ca. 1930, 10 1/2" high include handle, 4 1/4" wide, metal insert included. The condition is as found condition, no major damages.
This Barbini from the 1960's will bring a smile when you look inside to see the large murine fish at the bottom. Six strategically placed bubbles surround the fish, whose body is dark green at the top, with subtle aventurine stripes on a gold leaf body. The amorphous bowl form is a champagne color, 6 1/2" diameter and 2 1/2" tall, and is in excellent condition with normal wear at the base consistent with its age.
Fostoria Romance Mayo: the bowl is 5" across, the underliner is 6.3" wide. The Romance etching was produced from 1942-82. This set is in mint condition.
Fenton 6" Ming Etched Bowl was made in the 1930's. It is three-legged. It is in mint condition.
Four Seasons or Pate de Verre collection by R. Corbin. This plate is purple and represents Autome or Ete, 1969. The back reads Made in France. The plate is 10 1/2" across numbered 1120/2000
Ebel Classic Wave Stainless Steel & Gold Mens Watch
Dial: Slate Grey Dial with Gold Screw Hour Markers
Movement: Quartz
Case Material: Stainless Steel & Gold
Bezel: Gold Accent Bezel, Case Screws And Winding Crown
Condition: Excellent (Mint Condition)
Chinese hanging scroll ink rubbing of an ancient stone carving featuring Quan Yin. Rubbing dates early 2oth century. Rubbings of ancient stone carvings are illegal in China as the process damages the stone. In very good condition, the rubbing measures 39.5 inches x 21 inches. Scroll measures 30" x 56" and comes in a bamboo container.
Spinach color Stone Maple Leaf shape Lamp Finial, 3 1/4" high, 2 3/8" wide x 3 1/4" high for stone leaf, modern Brass fixtures, in good condition.
Japanese Fukugawa Porcelain Lamp Finial, 2 1/4" high, 3/4"w x 1 3/8h" for porcelain piece, modern brass fixture, in good condition.
Ohara Koson
Eight white-fronted geese in flight, a full moon behind
Size: O-tanzaku. Approximately 14.5 x 7.5 inches.
Date: 1920s-30s.
Reference: K11.10 in Crows, Cranes and Camellias: The Natural World of Ohara Koson (Reigle Newland).
Publisher: Daikokuya/Adachi.
Koson signature at lower left.
"Made in Japan" stamped on back.
Condition: Excellent.
Provenance: The estate of Robert O. Muller.
DESCRIPTION: Two pair of antique ice skates, one large pair with original leather straps and curled tips, plus one smaller wooden pair. Stamped on the blade of the larger pair is “BATAVUS, HEERENVEEN.” Batavus is a Dutch bicycle manufacturer which began in 1904, and was located in Heerenveen, a town in the north of the Netherlands. In the 1930’s, Batavus diversified to include tricycles, motorcycles, and ice skates...
The Chinese dragon, the most powerful symbol of good fortune, is predominately depicted on the lid of this marvelous Canton enamel box. A perfect size for displaying in your home, it measures about 5.5 inches diameter.
Persian Heriz hand knotted wool carpet, room size 9' x 12 1/2' Ca. 1950's, beautiful reddish geometric design in the center bordered by dark blue background, typical Heriz design, the condition is good, nice soft wool touch on the surface and very clean and in good condition.
Fully worked front and back as well as across the unseamed arms, fringed cuffs and bottom perimeter. The arm consists of Germantown yarn and the red is unraveled flannel.
Length 25"
c. 1870
"After an intensive search, less than a hundred examples have been located which can be considered as representing the type of work produced previous to the 1880's. To these may be added a few owned privately and thus not listed...
A fine Japanese men's black satin silk jacket with a handwoven scene in shades of golds and taupe featuring a female snow monkey and her infant. In excellent condition. Dates pre-1940
Factory new stock. Never used. 40mm diameter by 43mm and 16mm in height. The Lucite crystal has the Omega Trademark Horseshoe in center. OMEGA MEMOMATIC ALARM 166.072 Cal 980 STAINLESS screw back Seamaster original back STEEL CASE. Circa: 1969. Inside marked: Omega Watch Co. FAB SUISSE SWISS MADE ACIER INOXYDABLE 166.072. Very nice. THIS IS A FINE COLLECTIBLE. DON'T INVEST IN THE STOCK MARKET. BUY SOMETHING PROVEN IN TIME...
DESCRIPTION: A tribute to vintage industrial design, this attractive pulley, with a heavily cast iron shaft and swivel eye, is attached with snatch pins to a smooth, grooved wooden wheel. The pulley is a simple machine that, when used with a rope, will reduce the amount of force needed to lift a load. These make wonderful decorative accents within a country, farmhouse or industrial decor. In excellent working condition, no rust. DIMENSIONS: 12” long x 6” wide.
Large vintage “bush knife” from Lanna Thailand, this is an all purpose tool with a thick spine and very sharp edge- quite heavy as well. The blade is fixed with a steel collar and woven rattan and comes with a bamboo basket type sheath. Total L: 54cm/22.2in (blade L: 29cm/11.5in and handle L: 25cm/10.5in). This is an artisanal village made piece and not mass produced.
Very unusual pair of shinto shrine brass lamps with the imperial family chysanthemum crest. Showa Period c.1930, each lamp has an electrical socket for a bulb. Great condition and can be papered with old washi rice papaer on request if so desired. Great condition. Ask for shipping quote.
Fabulous Japanese black satin silk haori with a woven lining featuring 3 large rabbits. The outside has 2 family crests on the front and 3 across the back. Please note that the grey spotted rabbit has red pupils. This is a high quality men's haori and is in excellent condition. The jacket measures 54 inches across the shoulders by 44” long. Dates circa 1900-1930.