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similar to RARE 1930s Chinese Hand Carved Stone Fou Dogs Lions STATUE
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$195.00
$195.00
For sale here is a RARE vintage 1930s 40s Chinese hand carved stone Fou Dogs Lions sculpture statue on the handmade exotic wood base from the period. A lovely little sculpture perfect as a gift! Measures 2-3/4" high (not counting the base) by 4" wide and 7/8" deep. The base measures 5-1/2" by 2-3/4" by 5/8" high. Total weight including the base is 274 grams. There is a small repair at base of the stone carving shown in my last photo on the left side. It is nearly invisible to the eye, and not at...
Beautifully carved soap stone figure of sage Fulushuo, he leans on an elaborately carved staff and hold the peach of longevity, on an intricately carved dark stone stand on which are carved a bat and a deer, also symbols of happiness and longevity, wonderful expression, stone of a lovely orange and green, Republic Period (circa 1910-1930).
Total size: 20 3/4" high x 8" wide x 5 1/2" deep.
A very unique early Antonio Pineda bracelet with thick heavy 970 silver links set with Tiger's Eye stones featuring carved double portraits. This is a substantial bracelet suitable for either a man or woman measuring 8" long by 1" wide and weighing a heavy 136.8 grams. Hallmarked with the Antonio Crown and the eagle 17, Silver 970, Hecho en Mexico, ZZ 732. Secure box clasp and attached safety chain. The Silver has light age related wear. The stones don't appear to have any damage but as they are...
All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1950
item #1455087
(stock #BR829)
Rare sterling silver punch ladle. Made by Spratling in Taxco, Mexico. Round hand-hammered bowl with curved spout. Mount has tooled bands and applied rope band and is inset with tapering stained-wood handle. An early piece by this maker. 1940s marks. Very good condition with beautiful patina.
Dimensions: H 13 x W 3 3/4 x D 1/4 in. Gross weight: 5 troy ounces. #BR829
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1900
item #1395405
(stock #BS176)
Rare mixed metal pitcher with lots of bugs. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York, ca 1880. Globular with drum-form neck, small lip spout, and c-scroll handle. Modish insects—dragon fly, grasshopper, and butterfly—creep and dart among fluid and interlaced grass stalks applied to hand-hammered sterling silver ground heightened with floral engraving and copper inlay. A superb integration of Japonesque and Craftsman. Interlaced script monogram engraved to underside. Fully marked including pattern n...
All Items : Vintage Arts : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Hardstones : Pre 1970
item #1459518
(stock #BNJjadeBamVa)
1960's Chinese green and white jadeite carving of lotus and bamboo on a custom wood stand. A frog is perched on one of the lotus leaves and a bamboo stalk in the background serves to hold calligraphy brushes or fresh flowers. In excellent condition, it measures 7.25" high, on stand 8.75" high, 5.5 across, and about 3.5" deep.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Porcelain : Pre 1920
item #1480920
(stock #BNJbyHatStan)
Chinese porcelain hat stand vase with a hand painted scene of a boy playfully dangling a toy spider in front of his pet cat. Mother and brother are standing nearby watching. Dates early 20th C. Measures 11.5" high x 5" diameter.
This rare Fred Davis bracelet features Amethyst cabochon stones set in links of ornate silver repousse. Circa 1930, it is included in the book Mexican Silver on page 27, plate II-11. Measures 6 3/4" long by 1" wide and weighs 46.5 grams. Hallmarked "FD, Silver Mexico" and is in good condition with a lovely patina. A beautiful and rare find.
All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Continental : Pre 1930
item #1435244
(stock #BT902)
European silver and enamel cigarette case, ca 1920. Rectangular, chamfered, and hinged. On cover a horse’s head appears in an entryway, with two protective borzoi dogs standing guard. Stable drama against a semi-abstract background of brick and stone, and purpling ground. Marks worn. Very good condition with strong color.
Dimensions: H 3 5/8 x W 3 1/4 x D 1/2 in. Gross weight: 4.6 troy ounces. #BT902
All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Continental : Pre 1930
item #1453988
(stock #BV461)
European silver and enamel cigarette case, ca 1920. Rectangular, curved, and hinged. On cover, a horse’s head appears in an entryway, with two protective borzoi dogs standing guard. Stable drama against a semi-abstract background of brick and stone, and bluish ground. Gilt interior. Engraved monogram on back. Marked “900”. Very good condition with strong color.
Dimensions: H 3 3/8 x W 3 1/8 x D 3/8 in. Gross weight: 4.6 troy ounces. #BV461
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1900
item #1479678
(stock #BY282)
Japonesque mixed metal napkin ring. Made by Gorham in Providence in 1882. Hand-hammered sterling silver ring applied with cooper ornament: A man in pointy hat is seated on the ground, smoking while a small dog approaches from behind, interrupting the opium-induced serenity. Above is a darting butterfly. Engraved name “Edward Hegeler”. Hegeler (1835-1910) was a German-born American industrialist and publisher. Fully marked including maker’s stamp, no. 675, and date letter. Very good conditi...
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1900
item #1461244
(stock #BW520)
Classical sterling silver compote. Made by John Wendt for Ball, Black in New York, ca 1870. Round and curved bowl mounted to open support comprising three leafing oak shoots with acorns inset with cast figure of standing boy holding a ball in each hand with one arm raised. Domed foot. Reeding and beading.
A fashionable centerpiece evocative of youth and growth. The figure suggests the influence of the Dancing Faun, the ancient statue in the Uffizi in Florence that was a grand tour icon. The fr...
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Asia Trade : Pre 1920
item #1491309
(stock #BY228)
Pair of Chinese export silver vases, ca 1910. Each: Flat and round moon body on domed foot; animal-head handles mounted to shoulder. On front and back is chased dragon—a horned and taloned serpentine serpent on hand-hammered ground. Marked Wang Hing & Co., an early 20th-century retailer active in Canton and Hong Kong. Very good condition. Handwork visible on foot underside.
Dimensions: H 4 1/2 x W 3 1/2 x D 2 in. Total weight: 7.5 troy ounces. #BY228
This stunning bracelet by the famous Antonio Pineda showcases his remarkable design skill and quality craftmanship. The round links are hinged at the top and bottom and each holds two uniquely cut deep toned Carnelian stones at the side. Measures 7 1/2" long by 7/8" wide and weighs 55.6 grams. Hallmarked with the Antonio Taxco Crown, Hecho en Mexico, 970 and the eagle 17. Gem set box clasp and attached safety chain. A rare and special bracelet by one of the Masters.
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Continental : Pre 1900
item #1467347
(stock #BX220)
Pair of German silver Renaissance hunting figures, ca 1890. The man wears doublet over baggy chemise and hose with belt hanging loosely around hips. A long hat feather drapes gracefully along his arm. The horn is raised expectantly while the other hand rests on his sword. The woman wears a bodice-revealing fitted hip-length coat over a pleated skirt. Her braids are coiled in the back and her hat sports a jaunty feather. On a raised arm perches a falcon. The figures stand on rocky mounds with sca...
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1900
item #1488385
(stock #BZ305)
Three Japonesque sterling silver ladles. Made by Gorham in Providence, ca 1885. Each: Curved and tapering handle; round and lobed bowl with small lip spout; bowl interior gilt washed. Terminal curved with applied mixed metal cherry branch. Allover spot hammering. A multi-course set. Rare serving pieces for connoisseurs of food and art. Marked “Sterling & Other Metals” with maker’s stamp. Very good condition with deep patina.
Dimensions: Soup: H 12 3/4 x D 4 in. Oyster: H 11 x D 3 1/2 in...
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1900
item #1441803
(stock #BU336)
Rare Japonesque mixed metal tray. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York, ca 1878. Square with curved sides and straight edges. Two birds soar and glide. One is viewed from below and the other from above (that is, from bird’s eye). An original and jokey design incorporating the exotic flattened Japanese perspective. Feathers are gold, and beaks, eyes, and wispy, dangly talons are copper. Crescent frame engraved with calligraphy-style presentation dated 1879. Ground hand hammered. Corner leaf-and-sc...
All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1940
item #1491599
(stock #BZ609)
George VI sterling silver box. Made by WH Manton in Birmingham in 1938. Rectangular with curved corners. Cover hinged with gently curved top and tapering tab. Cedar-lined and partitioned interior; wood lined underside. Fully marked. Very good condition.
Dimensions: H 2 3/4 x W 7 1/8 x D 3 3/4 in. Gross weight: 18 troy ounces. #BZ609
All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1980
item #1491598
(stock #BZ649)
Modern double picture frame. Retailed by Cartier in New York. Two vertical (portrait) rectangular windows in horizontal (landscape) rectangular surround. Sterling silver borders and sides. On front red guilloche enamel in shade of throbbing scarlet. For a hot twosome. With beveled glass, red lining, and same velvet back with hinged easel support. Marked “Cartier Sterling 925 Italy”. Very good condition with strong intact color. Velvet wear and discoloration.
Dimensions: Frame: H 3 1/2 x W ...