Catalog (834)

A pair of antique, 18th century,circa 1700-1800 A.D. Islamic Turkish Ottoman Tombak Stirrups, comprising two stirrups, each with the convex and flaring rectangular base with foliate sides and arched cross bar with elliptical suspension loop, the exterior side panels chased and engraved with a floral wreath. The stirrups are made of copper alloy and they were previously gold gild (the gold gilding is completely worn). 

This type of the Turkish Ottoman stirrups has been used by high ranking...

Antique, American Folk Art, early 20th century, fine quality hardwood ladle, finely hand carved in relief with stylized crane and woman holding basket and a loaf of bread, with book carved into handle/arm - arm extends downward and on the reverse a carved hand holds the bowl - bowl with scalloped edge - all carved out of one piece of wood.

CONDITION: In good condition and shape, considering its age, with signs of age and usage, with old dark glossy patina, the top corner of the handle with...

A Pair of superb quality antique, 1900 A.D. English Sterling Silver Gilt Anointing Spoons. These are replicas of the spoons from the Edward VII and his wife Alexandra Coronation Regalia, as The King and The Queen of the United Kingdom and the British Empire, on August 9, 1902. From what I've read, holy oil is poured from the Ampulla, which is in the form of a gold eagle, into the spoon. The spoon is then applied by the Archbishop to the new sovereigns head, breast and palms.

Each of the spoo...

Antique 18th century, circa 1750 AD, Hungarian Anabaptist faience jug from Stupava (German: Stampfen; Hungarian: Stomfa), a town in western Slovakia.

The jug is of a baluster shape with a flared rim and shaped spout, raised on a small foot, and an applied handle. It is raised on a small foot and painted using the grand feu enameling technique in blue, ochre, and turquoise floral patterns. The base of the jug bears a painted artist's mark.

CONDITION: The jug is in good condition consi...

Very rare antique, first half of the 18th century, European pewter Roman Catholic Church paten of typical circular form with wide, finely engraved crest of the Roman Catholic Archbishop Jean-Louis Berton des Balbes de Crillon.

The coat-of-arms depicting Heraldic shield with the coat-of-arms of one of the most important European aristocratic families of the famous house De Balbes Berton de Crillon, crowned by the Archbishop Galero (wide-brimmed hat) with 10 tassels on each side.

The bas...

Antique, 19th century, Islamic Caucasian Circassian saddle in Kabardian form, consists of a wooden frame, cantle extending over to the rear and projecting to the frontal high arch pommel, covered overall in leather partly painted in red and black and highlighted in white. On one side of the saddle is punched N6 and also some inscription.  The Circassian saddle is unique in its construction and very light compared to the other saddles by its construction and is giving the rider comfort and st...

Antique 19th century American frontiers powder horn, made of hollowed–out horn of Bison/Buffalo with black painted oval wood base secured with small domed metal pins, fitted on the center with an iron loop for suspension. The mouth is with its timber stopper. 

CONDITION: Overall in fine condition with smooth toned grey-black surfaces, retains an untouched lovely aged patina. The suspension cord was a later replacement. The round black spot on the horn is left by a paper inventory sticke...

Antique, early 18th century, Turkish Ottoman, Islamic gun powder flask with flattened, oval form, wooden body covered in leather, with an impressed design of a palmette within a border of half-circles, with a conical iron nozzle. MEASUREMENTS: Height: 17.8 cm (7 in). Width: 15.5 cm (6 1/8 in). CONDITION: In its original condition, showing the age and usage, with a dark brown patina. REFERENCES: A similar Flask is published in the Sotheby’s catalog: The Turkish Sale London, 17 October, 199...

This is a large and exquisite antique Japanese cloisonné-enamel and embossed-foil (ginbari) Akasuke (Pigeon Blood) footed bowl with a lid and silvered mounts. The bowl's body is covered with red ginbari featuring a bamboo pattern, while the lid is decorated with fine details of pink and white roses and green leaves on a translucent deep red ginbari ground with the same bamboo pattern.

The silvered mounts add a touch of elegance to the overall design.

The maker's mark is stamped on the...

A rare antique, Thai mother-of-pearl inlaid black lac footed cup, or pedestal bowl, Thailand, 18th or early 19th century. The cup of rounded polygonal form with thin sides rising from a decagonal splaying foot, the exterior extremely finely inlaid with various typically Thai designs and motifs in mother-of-pearl against a black lac ground. The interior is decorated with a plain cinnabar-red lacquer.

This type of footed cups usually were used to hold offering on a home Buddhist altar....

A good quality Antique, 19th century, Meiji Period, Japanese Kutani porcelain plate - dish, with a thick and heavy body, extremely well potted, and beautifully hand painted and enameled with peonies and birds. Please note that this type of Kutani porcelain with a thick body was made generally for the domestic Japanese market. MEASUREMENTS: Diameter 25 cm (9 7/8 in) Height: 4.5 cm (1 3/8 in). CONDITION: In good condition: no cracks, no chips or repairs.

A huge and impressive antique, 19th century, silver plated brass, Baroque church sanctuary hanging vigil oil lamp. The massive bulbous form body, superb workmanship applied with three ormolu winged cherubs and foliate garlands with flower heads, bottom decorated with embossed and chased stylized leaves and finished with a large baluster form finial, bell shaped upper part of the lamp embossed and chased with leaves ensuite with the bottom.

Condition: In good condition considering its ...

This is an 18th-19th century Turkish Ottoman Islamic tinned copper ewer. The bulbous body rises from a short foot to a tapering neck. It has a hinged domed lid terminating in a foliate knop, an elegant S-shaped handle, and a curved spout.

This is a fascinating piece of Islamic artistry - Turkish Ottoman Islamic tinned copper ewer. The body of the ewer is crafted in a bulbous shape that is pleasing to the eye. The body rests upon a short foot, and this tapers into a graceful, elongated nec...

This is an exquisite and rare antique 18th-century Mughal Northern Indian Islamic cast brass lidded ewer or aftaba that is a true masterpiece of craftsmanship. The pear-shaped body of the ewer stands on four short feet, giving it a sturdy base and a regal appearance. The body is adorned with slightly raised almond-shaped medallions meticulously engraved with poppies, adding a touch of elegance and sophistication to the overall design.

The body of the ewer is also incised with intricate and...

This is an authentic antique Islamic Indian Mughal fine bidri hookah base from the 18th century. It was made in India (Deccan, Bidar).

The hookah is made of a zinc alloy and consists of two parts - a bell-shaped body and a short neck with a flanged collar and a trumpet mouth. The body is decorated with silver inlaid, three-lobed floral medallions amongst a continuous scrolling band of leaves and flowers of variegated shapes and sizes, compactly filling the black ground. This pattern is mi...

A large authentic antique, 19th century, Qing Dynasty, Chinese Canton porcelain Turquoise - Yellow Ground Famille-Rose vase. A baluster body with a trumpet neck and a slightly scalloped rim, applied with moulded handles in the form of the temple foo dog.

The body brightly enamelled with two large opposing rectangular central panels enclosing an audience scene on the terrace, a dignitary seated at a table attended by aristocracy, and two smaller panels with Mandarins figures, all reserved ag...

Antique, 19th century, Tibetan, silver mounted gun powder flask composed of flattened horn with beveled edges and long solid silver nozzle. The top fitted with a solid silver collar with horn cap adorned with silver flower and suspension loop. CONDITION: In very good condition, showing the age and usage. MEASUREMENTS: Overall length: 22 cm (8 5/8 in).

A pair of antique 19th-century Islamic Malaysian silver bowls, each of circular form, stands on three small semi-spherical feet. Around the body, twelve repoussé and hand-chiseled Persian-style medallions amidst trailing tendrils decorate the body; the bases are decorated with roundels containing a large sword kris and scabbard among foliage.

A pair of antique silver bowls that originated from 19th-century Islamic Malaysia. These exquisite bowls are circular in shape and stand on three s...

This is an authentic antique vase from the medieval period of 15th century A.D. (803 AH – 906 AH) in Syria, during the Mamluk period.

It is an Islamic blue-and-white jar with an elegant tapering baluster form, featuring a short neck and an everted flat rim, standing on a low splayed foot ring. The body is hand-painted in blue on white ground, displaying five-lobed medallions that enclose a floral design, which is covered with a thick crackle glaze.

The vase's blue-and-white colors...

Outstanding quality antique, 19th century, Islamic, Turkish Ottoman Empire, (Egypt), Cairo -Ware, Mamluk Revival, Silver and copper, inlaid brass, large hanging Mosque lamp, “Qandeel."

A brass body of classical dome form and small conical finial surmounted by an elaborated openwork finial, the central wide band adorned with four large copper, inlaid and pierced, medallions containing a calligraphic Arabic inscription, profusely inlaid in thick silver and interrupted by four elaborated cart...

Antique 19th century Tibetan solid silver belt clasp (buckle) made of hand hammered solid silver decorated with finely hand chased and embossed lobed medallions amidst foliage pattern bordered by engraved key patterns. The clasp is mounted in a shadow box, the sheet of glass is placed in the middle of the box and covered on the front with another glass, the back and sides of the box are lined with black watered silk fabric. CONDITION: The silver buckle is in very good condition. The black s...

Antique, early 18th century, Imperial Islamic Mughal India, Indo Persian Mail Coif Helmet (Kulah Zirah), formed of hand forged, riveted, iron rings suspended from a circular iron disc fitted on the center with a tubular plume-holder, extending down forming a hood covering the entire head and the neck, the front with a triangular flap over the face and elongated camail, both in front and the back. APPROXIMATE MEASUREMENTS in flat position: Height from the top of the steel plate to the end of...

Antique 18th century large silver pendent or order? Extremely well made of fine filigree work in the form of the crowned double headed imperial eagle (possibly Russian or Austrian) with an integral suspension loop, the obverse adorned at the center with a small gold medallion depicting the charging Knight (Saint George?). Reverse side of the eagle is set on the chest with a large dark blue cabochon paste. 

CONDITION: In very good condition with nice old patina. 

MEASUREMENTS:

German porcelain well modelled bust of French Napoleon marshal Joachim Murat, brother-in-law of Napoleon Bonaparte, King of Naples and Grand Duke of Berg (1767-1815) wearing his famous fantasy costume base marked in cobalt blue with crown "K" .The Porzellanmanufaktur Rudolf Kämmer, Rudolstadt-Volkstedt .

CONDITION: in excellent condition, with no chips, cracks or repairs.

MEASUREMENTS: Height: 10 cm (3.94 inches)

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This is an exquisite example of an authentic antique double-wicked oil lamp from the Khorasan Seljuk/Seljuq Turks Period during the 12th century AD (6th century AH "Hijri"). This lamp is made of cast bronze and features a rounded body that sits on a spreading trumpet foot. It has two spreading spouts that project from the front and a hinged domed lid. The lamp handle is loop-shaped, and an integral bird perches above it. The bird is delicately crafted and adds a touch of elegance to the lamp.

This exquisite hookah base is a rare antique that dates back to the early 18th century, originating from the Safavid Dynasty of Islamic Central Asia. The base is crafted from high-quality ceramic material and features an alluring turquoise glaze finish, adding to its appeal. The bell-shaped form is a classic design that is both aesthetically pleasing and functional, with a tubular neck that allows for easy attachment to the hookah stem. The flanged lip and collar provide additional stability a...

An authentic antique Tibetan belt pouch or purse from the 18th - 19th century. It is of museum-quality and made of silver, brass, iron, and leather. The front of the pouch is richly decorated with solid silver plaques that feature a foliage pattern and are studded with corals and turquoise. The top of the pouch has a brass suspension fitting cast in relief and is adorned in the center with a mask.

MEASUREMENTS: The front silver frame's overall length is 14.6 cm (5 3/4 in).

CONDITIO...

This is a bronze miniature figure of Sri-Lakshmi, a Hindu goddess from 16th-18th century India. The figure stands in a sensual tribhanga pose on a round base over a square plinth. Her right arm is extended, and her left arm is raised with a lotus blossom.

She wears a long dhoti with incised foliate patterns and an elaborate pendant belt.

She is also adorned with jewelry and a breast band, and her hair is piled into a high chignon.

MEASUREMENTS: Height: 4.5 cm (1 3/4 in).

CO...

Antique 18th -19th century Sino Tibetan Small Bronze Figure of Guanyin Quan Yin Antique, 18th -19th century, Sino Tibetan bronze figure of Guanyin Quan Yin, finely cast and skillfully hand chased, depicting a bodhisattva seated in dhyanasana, on a lotus base, and the hands, that are in dhyanamudra. She is dressed in layered robes wearing a jeweled necklace and elaborate crown.

MEASUREMENTS: Height: 6.5 cm (2.5 in).

CONDITION: In good condition considering its age showing its...

Antique 18th-19th century Chinese bronze figure of Avalokiteshvara Quan Yin - Kuan Yin seated in dhyanasana on a lotus base. The goddess of compassion and mercy is adorned with crown and necklace

MEASUREMENTS: Height: 12.3 cm (4 7/8 in). Dimensions of the base: 7.8 cm x 5.5 cm (3 1/8 in x 2 1/8 in).

CONDITION: In good condition considering its age showing its age and usage, worn out on the exposed areas with old natural dark brown patina.

ALL I...

This is an exceptional piece of antique Islamic silverwork, a bracelet that dates back to the 10th to 15th century A.D. The bracelet's circular form is hollow and crafted with great care and attention to detail. The metalwork has been created using two techniques: repousse and incised silver. Repousse is a method of pushing metal from the back to create a raised design on the front, while incising refers to the process of cutting or engraving lines into the metal.

The two confronting lion...

Antique 19th century African, Lega Congo War Trumpet with shiny honey brown patina, cracks through age, and slight traces of abrasion.

MEASUREMENTS: The overall length: 43 cm (17 in).

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A Semi-antique, heavy silver inlaid, copper “Cairoware” presentation, commemorative plate, commemorating The Royal Canadian Army Pay Corps (RCAPC) service in Egypt, during the Suez Crisis.

The center inlaid in heavy silver with the badge of the Royal Canadian Army Pay Corps is officially described as follows:

Within the Garter and motto "HONI. SOUT. QUI. MAL. Y. PENSE", a beaver resting on a log; below the garter and supported by a spray of six maple leaves, a scroll inscrib...

Antique, late 19th century, African Mangbetu or Zande, bow harp, Kundi.

The sound box (Resonator) of the harp is made of wood and covered with snake skin, with one round opening on the anterior surface, and small holes for the strings.

There are no holes in the neck for the tuning pegs since the strings were fastened to the neck by the loops. Since the shape of the neck is conical, the strings were tuned by shifting the loops of the strings to the thicker or thinner part of the...

African Ceremonial ritual wooden drum (Pinge), Senufo people, African Ivory Coast (Cote d'Ivoire), Korhogo region. Circa 1920-1950.

Entirely carved from one piece of wood, the sculpted figure depicting a bare breasted regal woman, seated on a stool, with upraised arms, an arched back, and a strong neck, gracefully supporting and balancing a drum on her head.

The drum is carved in low relief with symbols representing various animals, including crocodiles. birds, gazelles and other a...

A rare authentic antique, pre-contact, most likely a 19th – early 20th century, ceremonial wooden hand drum, "Tifa" or "Kundu" from Papua, New Guinea. The hollow-body entirely carved from one piece of wood in elegant hour-glass form, carved with fine traditional tribal motifs.

PROVENANCE: From an old Canadian collection of Tribal Art acquired by the owner's grandfather before WWII.

CONDITION: In good condition considering its age, showing the age and usage. Encrusted with wea...