Catalog (836)

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...

This is a small antique sword from 18th-century England. It has a thrusting tapering blade that is hollow and triangular in section. The hilt is made of bright steel and is set with multi-faceted studs that resemble rose-cut diamonds. The hilt comprises an oval shell guard, a recurved cross guard, an urn-shaped pommel with a button, and a faceted swelling grip.

The urn-shaped pommel and the crossguard finial affix with the loops for suspension of the knuckle chain.

The decoration on thi...

Antique 19th-century Mongolian dagger-knife with a slightly curved single-edged–fullered, sturdy blade.

The slender hilt consists of ox-horn grip scales enclosed by brass straps, a brass pommel, ferrule, and rosettes. The pommel is affixed with an iron ring for suspension. The dagger comes with its original hand-stitched leather scabbard.

MEASUREMENTS:

Overall length with the scabbard: 32 cm (12.6 inches).

Overall length without scabbard: 32 cm (12.6 inches).

CONDITION...

Antique, late 16th century, European gunpowder flask for matchlock or wheel lock gun in characteristic flattened form.

It is composed of a curved pressed cow horn body, fitted with a brass buttplate cut with scalloped edges and engraved at the bottom with floral scrolls. The brass upper mount is also cut with scalloped edges, pierced with hearts, and engraved with a wavy pattern at the top. The tapered brass tubular pouring spout is engraved with rings and affixed with an iron turn-off cl...

Rare antique Chinese multi-color scholar's brush holder in the form of the Chinese men's boot, Ming Dynasty 1368 -1644 AD.

Made of ceramic with sancai glazing, elaborately molded-in raised pattern, the boot's toe is adorned with a monster mask and richly glazed in cobalt blue, turquoise, brown, and cream beige.

CONDITION: Shows the age and use, with minor age wear.

In good condition, considering its age of more than 376 years, no damage or repairs.

MEASUREMENTS:

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Antique, 18th century, baroque, continental, finely carved wooden figure of Saint John of Nepomuk. The figure, dressed in a surplice and almuce, is polychromed and parcel-gilt with gold leaf, mounted on an elaborated plinth.

John Nepomuk (c. 1345 – 20 March 1393) was the saint of Bohemia (Czech Republic) who was drowned in the Vltava river at the behest of Wenceslaus IV of Bohemia. Later accounts state that he was the confessor of the queen of Bohemia and refused to divulge the secrets o...

"Good Time" an oil Painting on board by the German artist Kurt Koch depicting a dwarf dressed in 17th century costume sitting near a table smoking a pipe and with a glass of wine and a pitcher on top. The painting is signed by the artist in the upper left corner and also on the back of the board and dated 54 (Most likely 1954). The painting comes with a nice gilt and ornamented antique frame.
Condition: The painting is in very good condition with no restorations or repairs.
Dimensio...

An antique, early 19th-century, circa 1804 A.D. French Napoleonic miniature portrait, finely hand-painted with a fine brush in watercolor and gouache on a natural wafer. This miniature is contemporary with the Napoleonic period and depicts young Napoleon Bonaparte as the First Consul of The French Republic.

The painting is a masterful display of the artist's exceptional skills. It features a highly intricate and realistic portrayal of Napoleon, with every detail of his face, attire, and ac...

An antique Georgian Caucasian solid silver stem wine cup (Tazza) assayed at the Tiflis (now Tbilisi) Russian Imperial mint and stamped in the Cyrillic alphabet ТМД (Тифлисский монетный двор). This silver hallmark was used from 1804 to 1832.

A shallow bowl of solid silver hand hammered and chased in Bas-relief with a large flower-head, each petal framing various animals including tiger, wild boar, eagle, and hawk. The bowl rests on a flaring trumpet foot stamped wit...

This stunning whiskey tumbler from the 19th century is a true work of art. It is made in Bohemia and features a rich, ruby-colored glass crystal that catches the light beautifully. The tumbler is quite heavy and has a deeply cut, faceted pattern that adds a touch of sophistication to any setting. Whether you're looking to enjoy your favorite whiskey on the rocks or simply display this piece as part of your collection, this antique tumbler will surely impress.

DIMENSIONS:

Height: 8 cm ...

Rare Antique Japanese Edo period samurai kozuka knife handle, made of copper-gold alloy (shakudō). Exterior adorned with a finely executed raised design of a snail cruising on a warabi. Very nice Kozuka with a rare design of a snail.

CONDITION: Age and usage are showing, with its original patina.

Please notice that the pictures in the listing are part of the description of the object's condition.

MEASUREMENTS

Overall length: 9.5 cm (3.74 inches)

Width: 14.79 mm

Weight: ...

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 18th century Islamic Turkish lacquered papier mache Ottoman firman document scroll holders, also known as kubur (ferman mahafaza kabı-kubur or Osmanlı Dönemi Ferman mahfaza kabı - kubur).

The item is cylindrical in shape and finely hand-painted in polychrome and gold. It features seven colors of birds amidst a dense gold foliate ground, along with thistle leaves. One end of the holder has been removed to reveal the interior, which contains a metal liner.

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Antique Chinese, early 20th century, Republic period, beautifully hand - embroidered lady's handbag made of silk, mounted with a solid brass frame, finely engraved with cranes, trees, and other ornaments. The lock is carved with the figure of a young man with a braid, dressed in traditional Chinese costume.

Metal frame heavily gold-gilded, blackened, and highlighted with silver. The interior is lined with satin silk and affixed with two pockets. The bag comes with a delicate but strong g...

Antique Chinese Qing Dynasty (1644-1911 A.D.) blue and white Porcelain vase of cylindrical form slightly tapering to the trumpet lip. Finely hand painted underglaze in a vibrant tone of cobalt blue, with two dragons, pursuing flaming pearl amidst flames and the clouds.

Base, marked with hand painted in underglaze blue with a six-character mark.

MEASUREMENTS:

Height: 26.5 cm (10.43 inches).

CONDITION: In very good condition, no cracks, or repairs, one minor chip on the edge ...

Antique 18th-19th century, Islamic Indo Persian brass divination bowl, also called Magic Bowl or Medicinal bowl, made from turned and hand finished cast brass in a typical rounded form, on a low circular foot, averted rim, and pierced with a small hole allowing a suspension cord to be fitted.

The center of the bowl has a tapering central boss among Arabic calligraphy.

The inner walls are decorated with 13 panels in the form of a “Mihrab” niche with engraved talismanic and Koranic s...

Antique, dated 1834, finely hand-painted the Greek Orthodox Icon of Saints Constantine and Helen (Konstantinos and Eleni), with True Cross in the early 19th century.

Tempera on wood panel. The overall quality of the painting is of the highest degree.

The icon depicts Emperor Saint Constantine the Great and his mother, Empress Saint Helen, both in imperial gowns holding the True Cross.

The clothing is finely shaded, and gem-encrusted crowns and oval gem brooches are in keeping with t...

Antique, early 19th century Chinese Qing Dynasty Canton enameled copper Famille rose box and cover. The top and two sides are finely hand-painted with colorful enamel against a white ground, depicting ladies and attendants at leisure on the garden terrace in rectangular panels. All surrounded by roses with leafy branches on a cobalt blue ground. The other two sides have the "Shou" emblem painted in brown enamel with gold borders.

CONDITION: It shows age and use. It has an old patina. Th...

Antique early 19th century or earlier Islamic Turkish Ottoman bronze hawking drum known as Nakare. A squat domed form body with square lug finial pierced with a hole for suspension rope, engraved with decorative concentric bands. It is also engraved with an Arabic script that runs around the outer half of the drum, “Syed Mahmoud, Son of Syed Lesa” and the Hijri date 1232 (circa 1816 AD).

It is possible that the inscription was engraved for the new owner, and the drum is much older.

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Antique 19th century Chinese Qing dynasty Smoking Pipe including bamboo stem extended to the bulbous bowl, enclosed with finely shaped low grade silver alloy panels with copper inlaid chamber and fitted with nicely formed pewter mouthpiece.

MEASUREMENTS:

Overall length: 39.5 cm (15.55 inches).

CONDITION: In good condition considering its age, showing the age and usage, age crack as common in old bamboo.

Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity.

Antique Chinese, finely potted, amber-brown glazed ceramic jar, 17th century (late Ming dynasty).

The broad-shouldered globular body rises from a flat base to a short neck with a lipped rim, covered with a rich glaze of various shades of amber brown, stopping neatly 2 cm above the foot ring.

The sides are finely decorated with six medallions incised in low relief, containing lotus and chrysanthemum flowers with small birds and leaves between the medallions.

The jar is finely p...

Antique Ceylonese, Sinhalese aristocrat knife - dagger Piha Kaetta, Sri Lanka-Ceylon,17th century A.D.

A broad, single-edged steel blade with a fuller along the back edge, both blade faces, the fullers, and the spine are overlaid with ornate goldish color metal foil, finely engraved with scrolling foliage motifs. The ricasso below the fullers is finely carved in steel in low relief with a trailing plant and clad with silver panels adorned with identical ornament as the carvings in the ste...

Extremely rare antique, 16th century Renaissance Period part of the European Knight armour (Arm Harness Vambrace). The armour is extremely well made in typical European style, composed of five steel plates engraved with tulips flowers springing from leafy tufts. The tulips are one of the characteristic Ottoman decorative motives of the 16th century and frequently appear on Turkish Art during the 16th century such as on Iznik ceramic, metal work, and textiles in Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent pe...

Scarce, antique (1912-1949) Chinese Republican or Nationalist Kuomintang Army officer sword with a sturdy, slightly curved, single-edged, hand-forged steel blade (with a slightly visible forging pattern under the chrome-plated surface).

The blade is heavy, thick, and sharp.

Plain, handmade solid brass hilt with a small leaf-shaped guard and "S" shaped quillons.

The back strap has a loop on the pommel cap, into which a sword tassel (original, made of black braided fabric) is inserted...

A pair of antique Chinese blue and white Porcelain Dragon vases Qing Dynasty (1644-1911 A.D.) of baluster form with a flared neck, made of excellent quality semi-transparent white porcelain.

Each is decorated with a finely painted underglaze in a vibrant tone of cobalt blue, with a five-clawed scaly dragon amidst flames and the clouds.

The lower parts near the base are painted with foaming waves and rocks. One of the vases has an Qiulong horned dragon painted above foaming waves.

This is a great example of the British-Australian sword bayonet (Mark I), which was designed to be used with the short magazine Lee Enfield (SMLE) rifle. The Pattern 1907 bayonet was used by the British and Commonwealth forces during the First and Second World Wars.

This particular bayonet was manufactured in Australia during WWII for the No.1 MkIII Enfield rifle. It is commonly known as the SHT.LE, SMLE, S.M.L.E., "Smelly" etc.

NOTE: British and American forces retained longer bayo...

Authentic antique, large 18th-century Greek Orthodox icon triptych, finely hand-painted on wood panels. The center wooden panel has a niche carved as a raised arch. Within is an image of the crowned Mother of God (Theotokos), flanked by the Greek script.

The Virgin crowned and nimbate, in a richly embroidered veil, supports a small, rather adult-looking Christ child on the one hand. The Christ is dressed in an elaborate gown and holds a "globus cruciger" in the right hand.

"The top t...

Greek Cretan dagger Bichaq mounted in sterling silver and made in the 20th century.

DETAILS: It is made in the characteristic Turkish Ottoman Balkan "Bichaq" form. Sterling silver straps enclose the bone hilt and ferrule, which are worked in low-relief repousse with foliage and Greek inscription. The knife is mounted with a recurved, clip-point, single-edged steel blade etched with Greek script.

A solid sterling silver scabbard, lined with a wooden insert, is richly adorned with repousse...

Antique late 19th century exceptional quality Bohemian cut and engraved ruby glass vase.

DETAILS: Deep ruby color is overlaid on the clear glass vase is cut and beautifully engraved into impressive floral and architectures patterns.

CONDITION: in very good condition.

MEASUREMENTS: Height: 31.2 cm (12 ¼ inches).

This is an Achaean archer's arrowhead that was crafted in bronze using the V-shaped tanged technique. It belongs to the type VIII b category and dates back to the Bronze Age, which lasted from 1500 B.C. until the final phases of the Mycenaean period in 1100 B.C. Ancient Greek archers commonly used this type of arrowhead during the Trojan War.

REFERENCES: For related Greek - Achaean's V-shaped tanged arrowhead, please see:

1. http://www.salimbeti.com/micenei/weapons3.htm

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Authentic Ancient Luristan bronze Sword circa 1200 -1000 BC. A flanged hilt and blade finely cast in one piece. A very fine example of an authentic Ancient Luristan bronze dagger, of elegant form, from the Bronze Age circa 1200 -1000 BC. A tapering double-edged blade, a shaped hilt with an elliptical pommel, hollowed on each face for a pair of grip-scales. In the period when the sword was used, the handle would have had a bone or wooden insert, but these never survive three thousand years of t...

Rare antique museum quality 16th-17th century Turkish Ottoman silver-mounted sword, karabela, saber, kilij made in Ottoman Imperial court workshop and mounted with an older 16th-century blade.

The wooden handle is covered with black leather, and the cup-pommel is mounted at an upward angle, characteristic of 16th-century Ottoman "Kilic" sabers made in the style of the Crimean Tatar sabers called "Ordynka."

The blade from the early 16th century is a single-edged, sturdy, and curved desig...

Antique circa 1900 A.D. oval plaque with prince Jozef Poniatowski made of bronzed white metal on the 200th anniversary of the death of Prince Józef Poniatowski, commander-in-chief of the Polish Army of the Duchy of Warsaw and Marshal of the First French Empire (1763-1813), he died at the Battle of the Nations near Leipzig in 1813. Prince Józef Poniatowski is depicted wearing the uniform of a division Duchy of Warsaw, with general epaulets, and he wears the Virtuti Militari Cross, I Class Brea...

Antique 18th century Indian Mughal Islamic arm guard armour Bazuband, made of well hand hammered steel, hand chiseled over its full surface with chevrons, comprised of floral motifs. The inner side retains its original padded fabric lining.

MEASUREMENTS: Length 31.4 cm (12.36 inches).

Wide at the widest point: 9.8 cm (3.86 inches).

Please by aware that most of the Indo Persian Arms and Armour on the market are good reproductions, made recently by artisans in India, professiona...

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 19th-century fighting knife of the Canary Islands (el cuchillo Canario). The Cuchillo Canario is a traditional knife of the Canary Islands.

In Spanish, these knives are also called "naife," derived from the English word knife. DETAILS: Straight, single-edged, sturdy, hand-forged steel blade with forte covered with alpaca silver. The hilt comprises a round grip and a pommel made of layers in various shades of buffalo horn and brass, mounted in alpaca silver ferrule and collar, and ...