Catalog: Antiques (495)

Tibetan Repousee raised Silver on Burlwood Tea Bowl, Tsampa Tea Bowl, Ca. early 1900, 4 3/8" diameter-top rim, 2 5/8" high, 2 1/2" diameter-bottom rim, smooth silver lining over the top of the Burlwood rim, raised intricate hand hammered design on the side, continue on with intricate silver work over the high raised foot, and cover the entire sunken bottom with large Silver Conch Shell. This is high quality Tea Bowl, the condition is good.

19th Century Dutch Marquetry Upholstered Side Chair, Ca. 1830's, 36" high, 17" wide-seat front, 19 1/2" high-front seat to top of the back, straight leg in front, tapered leg in the back, Marquetry work of floral and scrolling vines on front, back, both sides and cross bar, top splat back is deep and rounded top in the back, the upholstered seat is new and brass buttons, the wood is either walnut or Mahogany in mostly original condition, tight joint, Marquetry work is in good condition, some stains off lower part of the legs.

Japanese Porcelain Kutani Tea Pouring Cup or Tea Water Cup, Ca. 1900, 4" x 4" wide, 1 5/8" high include handle, with two(2) molded raised brilliant Gold Handles on the side, sharp pointed Spout like Bird's Beak, family outings with playing shamisen in large panel, two(2) smaller cartouches filled with farm houses with straw thatched roof under the pine trees on the lake, attic windows and vertical wooden windows are all decorated with raised brilliant gold, and beautiful Chrysanthemum flowers against Bamboo fence inside other Cartouche. Beautiful very fine strokes of soft pastel Pink and Gray Chrysthensmum flowers with soft Gray color of leaves and branches inside the bottom. The details of fine brush strokes are so exquisite and so fine, I wonder how they painted such a fine design. Bottom is marked with "Kutani" plus more Kanji writing in Red. The condition is good, all the gold decoration is in a such a excellent condition.

Japanese Satsuma Earthenware square shape small Censer, Incense Pot, Meiji, 1900, 2 1/8" high, 2" square-top rim, supported by four(4) small bracket feet, the Gold and enamel painting are very small finely done. Each Panel is decorated with flying Dragon, Phoenix Bird and other flying Mythetical animals in round circling cartouche in the middle with accented by detailed design. The condition is good except some raised fine detailed gold paintings are worn.

Japanese Tansu, heavy Keyaki Wood and Black Wrought Iron mounted Hardware one piece Tansu or Chest, Ca. Meiji 1890 - 1910, 30" high, 33" wide, 17 1/2" deep with graduated three(3) long drawers, secondary wood for interior and back is Cedar wood, heavy thick Black Iron large round back plates and handles, black iron wrapped around every corners in front and back, edges of the front decorated with black iron very close together, two(2) round handles on each side lower area for easier lifting because this Tansu is very heavy piece, and above two(2) handles has lift up two(2) square handles for carrying with wooden stick by two(2) men front and back. The finish is original reddish dark Brown chestnut color on the beautiful Keyaki wood Grains, couple splits in the back side from shrinkage over the years.

Chinese Export Porcelain large Mandarin Tankard, or Mug, Ca. 1790, Qianlong period, 5 3/4" high, 4 3/4" diameter-top rim, 7" wide include handle, very intricate detailed Iron Red and purple water along the shore, Chinese Merchants pointing to the other side ware house building area on the shore embankment, Sampans are docked near the shore, ware houses and Europen style Buildings are on both side of the shore inside large main Cartouche under Black and Iron Red diaper on the top rim, followed by floral vines and branches down below all around. The handle has Thumb Grip, Kiln Craze on top of the handle, hair line on the bottom side of the handle. The details of this overglazed enamel design of this tankard is first class and very well done, and specially brilliant gold accents are just beautiful. Bottom is unglazed except rim.

Japanese Satsuma Earthenware round covered Container, signed by Sozan, Ca. Meiji period 1868-1912, 1 3/4" high, 2 5/8" diameter, very fine quality of brush strokes, family gathering in courtyard setting in the center, surrounded by very intricate small floral and mosaic design outer area on the round high dome top cover, and continue on to the bottom piece. When you open the box, you will see the cluster of Wisteria flowers with butterflies flying under the cover and on the bottom inside the box. Entire box is so beautifully decorated with full of stories. This container is in good condition.

Himalayan Metal Chop with Brass Conch Shell Buddhist symbol inlaid, early 1900's, 1 3/4" high, 1/2" diameter-bottom, steel inlaid star design on the bottom, two(2) holes on the side mid section for the rope carrying on their belt. Some rust remain on the metal area.

Two(2) pieces of 19th Century nicely polished Steeple Brass top and Steel Fire Place Tools, consisting of Tongs or Log Holder and Shovel, average 35" high,

Federal 19th Century polished Brass and Steel Fire Place Tongs or Log Holder, Ca. 1830, 26" high, Brass handle and Steel Tongs, nicely clean and polished, ready to use in your home.

Pair American 19th Century Empire period Brass Andirons, Ca. 1820-1840's, 19 1/2" high, 18" deep, Brass front and Wrought Iron back for log holder, raised scroll base with double feet on each side. The condition as a antique, some small dents, but no damages, all original, nicely polished and clean, ready to display in your home.

19th Century English Brass large Fire Place Fender, Ca. 1830, 51" wide, 10" high, 13 1/2" deep, reticulated leaves, raised round pin wheel, supported by Lion's Paw Feet, nicely polished and ready to put in your home. One bump is noticeable in the photos, backside is reinforced with wrought iron frame.

Chinese Silver Pouch shape Pendant, Ca. 1920, 1 3/8" wide, 1" high, 1/2" deep, etched low relief of Chinese Character on one side, flower pedal on the other side, all in one piece, the condition is good.

Chinese Silver Lock rectangle shape Pendant, Ca. 1920, 1 3/8" wide, 7/8" high, 1/2" deep, low relief Chinese Character on one side and small flower bud with three leafy vines on the other side, all in one piece, the condition is good.

Chinese beautiful Silver Pouch shape Pendant, Ca. 1920, 1 1/4" wide, 1 1/8" high include handle, 1/2" deep, etched and low relief design of Chinese Character on one side and Floral design on the other side, hollow inside, all in one piece. The condition is good.

Chinese Silver Boy Bell Pendant, Ca. 1900, 2" high, 1" wide, 5/8" deep, this boy has very loud bell inside him, both side has same raised design, his mouth open and laughing, holding Peach with 2 hands, with Chinese style Pig Tail hair do. He is very happy boy and the condition is tarnished silver.

Chinese Silver Smiling Boy, Ca. 1900, 10 1/2" high overall, 2 1/2" high x 1" wide, 5/8" deep for boy, with open mouth smiling and pig tail hair do, holding Peach with two(2) hands, both side same raised design with Silver chain, and two(2) Bells dangling with chain from his feet. It is a very charming and cute Chinese Silver ornament. The condition is good, tarnished silver.

French Chippindale style Black Tole Tray with Enamel hand painted red and gold design of floral branches and vines, Ca. late 1800's, 14 1/2" x 11 1/2" wide, 5/8" high, the condition is like used 19th century wear and tear, no major damages.