"How to Write and Speak Effective English", by Edward Frank Allen. Published 1938 by World Syndicate Publishing Co. Hardback. 329 pages, no dust jacket. Good condition; would be very good for a book this age if not for some scribbling on the endpapers. Lovers of language can glimpse what has and has not changed in English usage over the past 70 years from this volume. An interesting sample of Depression-era writing.
FREDONIA WATCH CO.
Fredonia, New York
1875-1876
The company sold the finished movements acquired from the Independent Watch Co. Those movements had been made by other companies. The Fredonia Watch Company was sold to the Peoria Watch Co. in 1885, after having produced approximately 20,000 watches. Fredonia makes a official announcement that read as follows:
“Born at 2 o’clock p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 1st (1882). The “Mark Twain” gilt key winding movement. The child is vigorous and ...
PIG-HANDLED RICE CAKE MOLD WITH FLOWER PATTERN
Traditional Korean wood carving mold for making rice cake, late 20th century, approx. 24 x 6.4 x H 10 (9.44 x 2.51 x 3.93in). Some expected stains and scratches due to aging as is.
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Offered is a fabulous, 19th century antique, hand-carved, wood, FLYING GARGOYLE from a South Carolina estate. Exquisitely crafted in the gothic-style, this piece undoubtedly was once an interior architectural focal point in a grand Victorian mansion.
Significant carving expertise and skill was required to create such a wonderfully executed object of art which emanates fierce expression and unrelenting strength.
The gargoyle is crafted from a hardwood, and it sports an unfinished surface ...
A turquoise faience shabti for the sameref priest Horankh, born to Imypet. Wearing the tripartite wig and braided beard, arms emerging from tightly, fitted garment, grasping hoes, a seedbag is slung over his proper left shoulder. With a T-form inscription. Late Period, @ 30th dynasty, 380 BC-343 BCE or possibly earlier. 5 1/2 inches high. Intact with remains of glaze. From an old New Jersey private collection.
Rare. ERNEST BORRELL Automatic DATE Quick Set by Synchron Gold Filled CUSHION Design Case. Circa: Approx. 1978. 14-sided screw off stainless steel back. Mechanical Automatic movement with a quick set date. This was the last and highest grade of the Ernest Borrell Series beginning in the early 1960s. Models always featured a Culdoscope dial in content motion, providing a three-dimensional effect. THIS IS A FINE COLLECTIBLE. DON'T INVEST IN THE STOCK MARKET. BUY SOMETHING PROVEN IN TIME.
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Chinese Song / Yuan Dynasty Qingbai Glazed Porcelain Covered Jar
This attractive small covered jar was made during the 13th / 14th Century (Song / Yuan Dynasty). It is coated inside and out in a finely-crackled pale greenish-blue Qingbai glaze. Around its waist are deeply incised lines for decoration and it stands on quite a sturdy foot. The cover has a carved pattern to give it the appearance of a tiled roof; this jar represents a granary. As with many of this type of vessel, it has minor ...
FACE
Vintage oil painting by Noritsugu Horiuchi (1921-1992), Canvas, 1970s, Japan, approx. 27.5 x 22 x 2cm (10.82 x 8.66 x 0.78in). Aged deterioration as is.
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A lovely signed "Hand Made in Greece Ikaros Pottery B420" with a small 4 at the bottom. In excellent condition though the rim has a slight imperfection original to the piece that is not noticeable except to the touch. The piece measures 8" (h) x 7" (w).
The Ikaros factory was located in Rhodes,Greece and ceased production in 1988.
Very Rare LARGE Burmese 14th - 16th Century Monochrome Glazed Stoneware Dish (Ex. Lammers Collection)
This large and imposing stoneware dish was made during the 14th - 16th century. It is heavily-potted and coated in a finely-crackled cream glaze. The unglazed base has fired to a deep red where there are signs that this dish was placed on a large circular pontil during firing. To the inner well of the dish are incised circular bands. Note also the deeply incised decorative rings that surroun...
Two hand forged etched solid bangles purchased in Egypt in the 60's. The total weight is 15.+ grams (apprx) and the inner diameter is 2-1/4" ( for a smaller wrist). One bangle is slightly out of round. Unmarked but guaranteed.
A Japanese Hirado underglaze blue porcelain Mizusashi (water jar) of "barrel" form with a flat, circular cover bearing a spherical knop. The jar is decorated with two kirin galloping across stylized waves. The mouth and the cover bear bands of formalized, archaistic dragons and dots with the recessed foot surrounded by a band of stylized lotus flowers. Dates Late Meiji Period (1880-1900). Measures 8 inches high. 6.5" diameter. In excellent condition.
IKAYAKI AND TAIYAKI
Contemporary pottery pieces of 'Ikayaki' (Grilled squid) and 'Taiyaki' (Sea bream-shaped cake) made from old 'Kashigata' (Auspicious wooden molds for making traditional Japanese confectionery).
Squid: 14 x 9cm (5.51 x 3.54in), Sea bream: 8.5 x 8cm (3.34 x 3.14in). *Molds are not attached.
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Set of 8 Chinese porcelain plates, each decorated in Kangxi style with a peacock standing in a landscape with its tail fanned out and encircled by an elaborate band with fan and lozenge shaped vignettes of blossoming and fruiting sprigs within diaper bands. All in excellent antique condition with very little wear to the enamels. No chips, no cracks, no hairlines. Measure 8.5" diameter x 1 high.
A lovely engraved sterling bangle with jasper, montrose and bloodstone agate by Joseph Cook & Son, Birmingham. Marked accordingly and dated 1937. The inner diameter measures 2-1/4" x 2" and the width is 1/4". Weight 16 gr. Safety chain.
This museum quality chawan dates from 1640 to the1690’s. Though well known, this almost Iga like deep green glaze is more uncommon than the usual warmer tones. It is typical of this time period. As pictured, it comes with a later signed box giving its name “Chill”.
The translation of what is on the inside of the lid is as follows:
Shigaraki Tsutsu Chawan (Cylindrical tea bowl make at the Shigaraki kiln)
Chill (Its name) (Sei vei which means ‘Chill’)
Haku so – tenth gen...
A sterling silver Blossom bowl from Georg Jensen in Copenhagen, Denmark. Measures about 8" by 5 5/8" by 2". Marked on bottom as shown. Beautifully crafted, fine vintage example.
Fostoria Glass Company made this American bowl in the 1950's. There are no chips or cracks in the glass. Thanks for looking.