Catalog: Vintage Arts (419)

Italian made Gilded Wood half moon shape top Wall Bracket, Shelf, 11 1/2" high, 12" wide-back widest, 6" deep, the condition is good.

Japanese several Mother of Peal Artistic carved pieces, 2" x 3/4" wide for carved Pagoda chips, 1 3/4" x 1 3/8" wide for Baby Jesus and Mary, 1" round for several chips, as is condition.

Several pieces of antique carved art pieces, Ming to Qing period, 14th Century to 19th Century carved pieces, 10" to 3" long, as is condition.

Four(4) Japanese Wooden Straw Mat or Tatami Mat Weaving Weights, Ca. 1930, 6 1/4" long, 1 1/2" diameter for various wood were used, and tied with Straw Rope, one(1) replaced with modern white Nylon rope, used for weaving for many years. The condition is worn and warm rounded patina on wood.

Chinese wooden Rice Cake Mold with Lotus Seed design, Ca. 1930, 9 1/2" long, 3 3/4" wide-widest part, hand saw mark, the condition is used old worn out and patina on wood.

Three(3) Japanese Salt and Pepper Shakers, shape of Sweet Pepper, Ca. 1940, 1 1/2" high, 2 1/4" x 1 1/2" wide, with Cork stoppers and marked "Japan" in red on the bottom. The condition is good.

Czechoslovakian(modern Czech Republic) Porcelain underglaze Blue Onion pattern Meat Hammer, Meat Tenderizer, Meat Mallet, 11 1/2" long, with wooden handle, the condition is good.

Irish Belleek Porcelain Vase, green Shamrock decorated tree trunk shape, 7" high, 4 1/2" wide-widest part, in good condition.

Pair Korean Scholar's Book Chests, four(4) claws Korean Dragon and Phoenix Bird are battling in the flame, inlaid with Mother of Pearl, twisted Brass and faux tortoise shell, 41" high, 27" wide, 12 1/2" deep each in the background of dark brown lacquer with gold powder sparkling finish. Inlaid design of the wings of Phoenix Bird and Dragon are spread out into both sides, and the back is plain dark brown lacquer finish. Whole Book Chest supported by scrolling feet, shows continuous inlaid work. Butterfly Brass back plates are symbol of Korean Buddhist sign or letters for "Temple" or "Buddhism" in Korea. Two(2) Yin and Yang red and white locks are securely lock the two(2) doors include the keys to open. Top open space for the books and documents above two(2) drawers with Brass Handles, and two(2) blind doors inlaid with large size of Dragon and Phoenix Bird in flame, and pasted typical Korean Buddhist color Red and Blue paper lining inside the open storage space. There are cut out Buddhist and Temple Characters on Both side above the spreading Dragon and Phoenix Bird wings. The carved Character of Temple or Buddhist means simply "Manja" in Korean for "Letter Man" over 5000 years old history, display in all the temples and Buddhist institutions in Korea, very different than German Nazi Swastika copies, exactly opposite shape of letter than Korean Temple sign "Manja". These Pair of Korean Book chests have been in Washington DC Diplomatic house for over 58 years in one same house until today since purchased during 1960 in Seoul, Korea. The condition is in very good condition.

Cut and Etched Floral Frog, Flower arrangement bowl with removable silver plated grill, Ca. 1940's, 10" diameter for flower pedal fluted rim, 4" high, high quality cut and etched flowers and leaves decoration covers for the entire wide fluted rim and silver plated grill is fitted into nicely. The condition is good.

English Tuscan Porcelain double Gold fish Demitasse Cup and Saucer, drum shape expresso cup-2 3/4" wide include handle, 2 1/4" high, saucer-4" diameter, 3/4" high, Gold double fish with black decoration on white, the condition is good.

English Royal Worcester Cromwell Porcelain Demitasse Cup and Saucer, 4 1/2" diameter and 7/8" high-saucer, 2 3/4" wide handle included, 2 1/4" high-cup, ribbed vertical lines and Lemon color rim and border and rose inside the cup, the condition is good.

German Rosenthal Porcelain Dutch windmill design blue and white Trivet, or Hot Plate, 6 1/2" diameter, 3/4" high, fluted edge, fully marked on the bottom "Rosenthal, Barvaria", the condition is good.

Pair Irish signed Waterford hand cut Lead Crystal Candlesticks, "Carina" pattern, 5 5/8" high, 3 3/4" diameter-bottom rim, etched sign "Waterford" on the bottom. The condition is good, no damages.

English Coalport Bone China Serving Dish, 2" high, 9 3/4" x 8 1/4" wide, marked Crown and "Coalport, made in England" in blue enamel. Beautiful pinkish floral design and pierced open handle on both sides, the condition is good.

Royal Copenhagen Porcelain Pot de Creme with lid, 3" high with green twisted knob on the lid, 3 1/2" wide, multiple colorful floral design, with delicate green twisted handle. The condition is good.

"Frence hand painted" mark French Porcelain fluted marquise shape small Dish, maybe Samson Porcelain factory, 1960's, 1" high, 4" 3 1/4" wide, beautifully raised enamel painted of Pomegranate branch in the center inside border of scrolling vines with lots of brilliant gold highlighted. Marked "France Hand painted". The condition is like new.

Austrian Viennese Porcelain flower Vase, Ca. after 1923, 7 1/2" high, 5 1/2" wide-widest part, 2 1/2" diameter-top rim, beautiful Rose flower decorated on pure white Porcelain, marked on the bottom "114/III508P" "Wien" under the beehive and crown, "Augarten Wien Austria". The condition is good.

English Wedgwood Porcelain Frog for flower arrangement, Ca. after 1920's, 2 1/2" high, 6 1/4" wide, creamy color tree trunk shape with many holes for the floral arrangement. Impressed mark "Wedgwood" "Made in England" "5Y31" on the bottom. The condition is good.

German Rosenthal Porcelain Serving Tureen with two(2) handles and cover, Casserole Dish, Ca. 1933-1945, large colorful Rose and other flowers decorated plus brilliant gold accent. Marked on the bottom, "RC Kronach, Bavaria" in green, and "R" in red. Very tight glaze hair line on one side about 2" x 1" long, can not capture it with my camera, this tureen will make very nice serving dish on the table.

Pair Japanese Blue and White Porcelain Soba Noodle Cups, Showa period, early 1900's, 3 1/8" high, 2 5/8" diameter-top rim, with transfered blue design on white, signed on the bottom. The condition is good, some missed glaze spots on the rim.

Japanese Blue and White Soba Noodle Cup, Showa period, late 1800 to early 1900's, 2 3/4" high, 3" diameter-top rim, tapered top and transfered blue design of flying Phoenix Bird among scrolling vines and leaves, unglazed bottom. The condition is good, some sand spots while firing in the kiln.

Japanese "Silver 950" marked Jewelry Box with etched design of Imperial Carriage in front of etched design of Mt. Fuji background, mid Showa period, 8 1/2" wide, 5 3/4" deep, 3 1/2" high, original Key included, inside the hinged top lined with red velvet divided tray and red velvet lined on top of Rosewood on the bottom. Beautifully etched and very fine quality of detailed of Imperial Carriage resting on the flowering bushes and Mt. Fuji in the back ground, impressed and etched mark "Silver 950" under the bottom rim, supported by four(4) low bracket feet. The condition is good.

Four(4) Japanese Imari Porcelain Bowls, for serving soup or rice, 4 1/2" diameter-top rim, 2 1/2" high, typical Imari colors, red, green, gold and underglaze blue with large Peony flowering branches spread out between large red Ruyi style cartouche. The condition is good, no damages.

Danish Royal Copenhagen Leaf shape serving Dish, 9" x 7 1/4", 1 5/8" high with basket design impressed wide border and floral decoration in the center, low relief white floral design on the side of the handle, marked udnerglaze blue and green on the bottom "Royal Copenhagen, Denmark" in green and numbers 1599. The condition is good.

German Porcelain one(1) handle Serving Dish, serving lemon slice, Ca. 1940, 6 3/8" diameter, 1 3/4" high with handle, hand painted Pansy floral border with gold handle on one(1) side. Marked "Germany" in red on the bottom. The condition is good.

RS Germany Porcelain two(2) handle Dish, Ca. 1914 - 1945, 7 1/4" wide with handles, 3/4" high, pale pink Tulip transfer design, marked "RS Germany" in dark blue on the bottom

Chinese Green glazed Monochrome Pottery temple Joss Stick Lamp on wooden stand, 12" high to the top brass fixture, 5 1/2" wide bass, newly converted to Lamp, ready to use. The condition is good.

European Cut Crystal Empire style Chandelier, eight(8) lights, 47" high, 30" wide with darkened antique gold finish on metal frame with sharp cut Crystal Prisms. The condition is good, none of Crystal prism are missing.

American Lenox Porcelain gold band Coffee Pot, retailed by "Tiffany & Co." 11" high include top, 7" wide include handle and spout, 1930, top rim is decorated interesting etched gold lines. Marked with green "Lenox, Tiffany & Co.", and "X 1367/F51" in gold on the bottom. The condition is good, no damages.

Hand painted Portuguese Ceramic Bird's Head Soap Dish and Towel Hanger, all in one, 11" high, 6 1/2" wide, 4" deep, oval shape well for soap above bird's head, hang towel around bird's neck, very interesting piece of decorative item in the powder room. It is in good condition.

French Faience Pottery Transfer ware small Plate, Cow with bell around the neck in the green pasture bordered by repeated pink flower petals, 6 1/2" diameter, 7/8" high, very pleasing and peaceful design, black writing mark and impressed mark "V9" on the bottom. The condition is good.

5 Japanese Noritake Peony flowering tree design deep wide soup bowls or dishes, 8 1/2" diameter, 2 1/2" high, marked "Tremont, US design Pat. applied for" and Noritake China, Japan" on the bottom. The condition is good.

English Aynsley Bone China "Pembroke" pattern Tea server with separate sugar and creamer inside divided area, also can be used just server with different dips in the separate small area without sugar and creamer dish, and crackers in the center, 10" 1/2 x 11 1/2" wide, 4 1/2" high include handle on top, total 3 pieces in one set. The condition is good, no damages.

English Aynsley Bone China Dinner Plate, fluted edge with multi floral decoration, marked "Aynsley, England, fine English Bone China" in green on the bottom. The condition is good.

German Rosenthal Porcelain Serving Bowl with 2 handles, 9" x 10" wide, 2 1/8" high, with large hand painted gold floral decoration in the center in the cobalt blue background, and fluted rim is also decorated in brilliant gold. Underglaze green mark "Rosenthal, Selb-Germany, Pompadour" on the bottom, the condition is very good, specially gold finish.