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This Beautifully decorated 19th Century Tokugawa Period antique Japanese gilt lacquer Kyodan noble bride’s vanity case and stand features the groom’s family crest (see photos). Circa 1860s. Dimensions: box 11.25” X 11.25” X 11.25” - base 11.25” X 11.25 X 3” - top stand 15” X 2.5” X .5”.

Hand painted antique Persian Qajar polychrome lacquer paier mache qalamdan from the 19th Century depicting Classic Noble Lore. Dimensions: 8.25" X 1.5" X 1.5".

Fine antique Chinese Qianlong boxwood burl ruyi scepter. The ruyi-shaped head is finely decorated in relief with a lily flower. The gracefully curved shaft has finely incised Narcissus flowers (representing New Year). Note the unmistakable boxwood grain in the close up photos. Dimensions: 13.12" long. Circa late 1700s.

From the first quarter 19th century, this Regency teapoy's rectangular case with concave sides and enclosed by a hinged chamfered lid with fitted interior of four lidded canisters centered by two apertures for bowls, raised on a turned fluted and foliate knopped column and tripod platform ending in foliate decorated scroll feet. height 31in (81cm); width 22in (56cm); depth 18in (46cm)

Own a fine working example of old world period artisanship and engineering with this handsome antique German Berliner wall clock made by the Mauthe Clock Company in Schwenningen, Germany (trademark FMS), circa 1890s. The case is made of lindenwood solids and walnut veneers. The dial is celluloid with arabic numerals. The dial center and pendulum bob are both brass embossed in an art nouveau design. The crown is original. The twin train 8 day movement strikes on the hours and the ½ hours. The m...

19th Century French patinated bronze dore clock with original movement keeps great time. Rare outstanding gilt bronze chasing (see photos). Circa 1890s. Dimensions: approx. 16" wide X 12" high X 5" deep.

Elegant and artistic “Reclining Nude” by Jan Hoowij – signed upper right demonstrates his evocative master talent. Dimensions: 36” X 24” (39” X 27.5” with frame). Circa 1953. Hoowij, born in Holland and attended the Royal Academy of Fine and Applied Arts in the Hague and the Academie Grande Chaumière, Paris. He later escaped his occupied homeland in 1939 and lived in London and then emigrated to New York then moved to California. His works have been exhibited in Museums thr...

Striking antique Tibetan copper prayer wheel features Tibetan language bronze prayers on top and around the circumference, stone collar, copper strapped wood handle, spinning chain and weight and inscribed original paper prayers inside. Circa 1890s. Dimensions: 8.12" X 1.75" diameter.

19th Century French Inlaid Walnut Chinioserie. This special piece features extensive rare poly-chromed detailed master artisanship Chinese mythical themed lacquer paintings, gilt bronze omolu, marble top, and fine walnut marquetry. Circa 1890s. Dimensions: 43" h. X 80" w. X 21" d.

This beautiful hand made matching "mirrored" (balanced individual opposites) pair of Chinese cloisonne vases with lids features red, blue, yellow and pink roses which represent beauty and love with blue butterflies. Each vase is individually and artistically hand executed by a master craftsman and are therefore unique - not copies of each other (like two left feet) but balanced individual opposites. Nor are they copies of any others. Cloisonne is a process by which very delicate minutely thin ti...

Beautifully decorated 19th Century Moroccan dagger from the Berber area of Morocco displays master artisanship of Moorish, Arabic and Berber cultures. This “Jambiya” dagger displays a highly skilled decorated chased scabbard including intermitten bands of copper and bronze, hilt and the pommel masterfully intertwines detailed metal work with wood base. Please note there is a dent cause by a blade on the scabbard (see photo). The market price for this piece is $6,500. This is a great opp...

"Warming Beach" Oil on canvas - Singed. Anton Gutknecht (1907 – 1988). This piece, large (a full 4 ft. X 2 ft.) and sweeping in scope makes you feel as though you are right there on the sand. Mr. Gutknecht a listed Artist, was born and died in Dusseldorf, Germany. He studied in Dusseldorf, Munich, and Hamburg, and instructed for many years at Vienna's Royal Academy before moving to southern California where he settled for sometime. Gutknecht traveled extensively over the world, painting a wide...

Exquisite English hand carved solid black walnut dining table with leaves. This beautiful piece expands from 7 feet long to 15 long with all four leaves. Perfect for those big get together events, including family gatherings or corporate meetings. The leaves come with their own solid walnut storage box. This fine piece features Master Artisan hand carved bases (see photos). Circa 1840s. Dimensions: 7 - 15 ft. long X 44" wide X 31" high.

Finely executed pair of Chinese carved green quartz ducks. Dimensions: 4.25" long X 3" high X 2" deep each.

Carved by Master Meiji cabinet makers this Japanese dragon bench made of Kiyaki wood is sublime. Circa 1890s. Dimensions: 53" wide X 48" high X 26" deep.

Striking handsome mechanical clock inside custom case. 17" high X 10.5" wide X 8" deep.

Finely crafted American Victorian walnut stand with marble top. Circa 1890. 30" h. X 14.5" diameter.

This striking 19th Century French mantel clock retailed by Simpson and Fricker, has the highly respected, rare precision French Morbier movement. Its movement displays 19th Century large fine French barrels and rare parallel pendulum technology. Eight day movement strikes on the hour and half hour. Keeps excellent time and has been recently cleaned by a Master clockmaker. Circa 1890s. Dimensions: 19" h. X 12" w. X 8.5" d.