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Bring Harmony into your life with this rare crafted 18th Century Chinese polychrome carved wood prayer sculpture of Lao Tzu the famous founder of Taoism. Tao (pronounced Dao) "the Way" can be described as the force that flows through everything. Taoism includes strong themes of harmony with nature. Note the cut out square compartment in the back to place the written prayers. It shows considerable signs of genuine use on an altar for many years, including burns to the bottom of the figure from...

Large English mahogany three compartment letter box, converted from a George III period knife box. Finely crafted inlaid trim set off by beautiful mahogany burl top. Brass-Mounted with Slant-top, this fourth quarter 18th century piece includes a serpentine front of the finest artisanship. Circa 1775. h. 15" w. 10" d. 13".

Large Antique English mahogany George III period knife box. Finely crafted inlaid trim set off by beautiful mahogany burl top. Brass-Mounted with Slant-top, this fourth quarter 18th century piece includes a serpentine front of the finest artisanship. Circa 1775. h. 15" w. 10" d. 13".

Unique rare beautifully and intricately hand chased 18th Century Russian Brass and enamel traveling icon. Truly remarkable museum quality detailed artisanship of scenes from the Bible. Icon folds up to travel, folds out to celebrate. Circa 1780. Dimensions: Open: 16" w. X 7.5" h. X .25" d. - Closed: 4.5" w. X 7.5" h. X .5" d.

Rare fine antique Royal Navy bicorn officer's hat made of genuine beaver pelt with matching custom carrying case - circa 1795 - 1812. This truly a piece of history (from Admiral Nelson's fleet?). Includes dress ribbon, gilt gold hat epaulets. The red silk interior lining is signed "Fraser & Davis - Portsmouth". The carrying case has a mounted copper plaque. Verified comparable sales include Bonhams Oxford April 12, 2005 "Arms & Armour" sale - lot # 483 - $632 (GBP 332) including premium.

This late 18th Century, George III fine rosewood double tea caddy is elegantly crafted in the Sheraton style. An outstanding celebration of the understated, (more simple than much later ornate styles) this neoclassical piece displays exceptional rosewood grain and matching rosewood on the double tea compartment lids inside. The piece includes the original crystal mixing bowl. Please note a repair on the mixing bowl - see photo. Also exhibits 18th Century hand made off center screw heads. When ...

A striking and elegant fine example of the melding of French Romantic Period Art and genius engineering, this antique French ormolu gilt and patinated bronze figural clock features a two train, eight day time and strike silk suspension movement signed hallmarked "S" 3064 and which strikes on the hour and half-hour. It Runs great, keeps perfect time. The period of French Romanticism (circa 1790 – 1850) runs throughout the First Empire to beyond Charles X. While the Romantic style of the clock c...

Own a piece of real life Kipling lore with this rare beautifully and artistically crafted 18th Century Mughal Northern India brass (over copper) lion ewer tea pot that displays the famous quality hand chased rosette - coriander flower pattern and domed hinged cover with lotus bud finial. Accented by a rare superlative iconic stylized lion head spout continuing to a graceful lotus bud handle end, this piece demonstrates the world renowned Mughal metalsmith elegance of the time. Both sides displ...

Pair of 18th Century heavy French oak doors and matching overdoor transom feature custom wrought iron, glass and heavy bronze hardware, locks, and handles. Three total pieces Dimensions: 8' X 3' - 2" thick for each door, overdoor transom 6' X 2'.

Antique French leather-bound books - custom collection

This very old outstanding example of Italian Mannerism (1527-1600) is rare indeed. This Saint Francis of Assisi depiction’s Mannerist intentionally exaggerated and elongated proportions, exquisitely fine artisanship of 16th Century Florence and Rome is NOT to be confused with more common, less refined, differently proportioned and far less valued much newer colonial figures. Evidence of silver-leaf gilding, worm damage, clear St. Francis subject, elegant lines, and craftsmanship further conf...

This fine Japanese nihonto katana displays remarkable craftsmanship, the Master swordsmith artistry and signature (see photo) of Geishu Ju Fuyu-Hiro of the early Edo (Shinto) period (1603 – 1868 CE), second son of Jakushu Fuyu-Hiro, from the area around Hiroshima. Made circa mid 1600s. Dimensions: Nagasa: 26.500”, Nakago: 8.875”, Mihaba at Ha-machi: 1.188”, Sakihaba: .875”, Kisane at Ha-machi: .250”, Kisane at Kissaki: .188”, Sori: .750”. Forging Pattern: Itame (wood grain)....

This fine Japanese nihonto katana displays remarkable craftsmanship, the Master swordsmith artistry and signature (see photo) of Tsuda Echizen no Kami Sukehiro a very well known smith of the early Edo (Shinto) period (1603 – 1868 CE). Made circa mid to late 1600s. Dimensions: Nagasa: 25.560”, Nakago: 7.375”, Mihaba at Ha-machi: 1.06”, Sakihaba: .813”, Kasane at Ha-machi: .375”, Kisane at Kissaki: .219”, Sori: .380”. Forging Pattern: Itame (wood grain). Tempering Pattern: Toran-...

Egyptian female bust. Ptolemaic copy of an 18th dynasty original. Medium: Basalt. Circa 100-50 BCE. h. 3 1/2" w 4" d. 6".

Large striking multi-faceted quartz crystal cluster on stand. This specimen includes of an incredible cluster of sharp, lustrous quartz crystals. 21 lbs. Dimensions: 11" long X 8" high X 7" deep.