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Alfred Dunhill, world famous unparalleled purveyor of the finest luxury men's accessories since 1893, created this masterpiece of masculine luxury excellence. This large, 100 cigar, fine grained beautiful premium rosewood humidor, lined in superlative cedar features the magnetic/removable top quality Dunhill (#HS1005) humidifier with inside lid magnetic port. Signed Dunhill inside the humidor and on the humidifier, this piece is guaranteed authentic. The cedar partitions are adjustable to custom...

100% genuine authentic Antique Victorian mother of pearl and solid gold fountain pen and original case. The beautifully hand carved shaft is made of iridescent rich solid mother of pearl. The gold is finely chased with a Victorian pattern and signed E.J. Wertz Chicago. Tip size #2. 6 inches long. Circa 1890s.

Oil on canvas, "Eucalyptus on the Coast", signed lower right by William Ballantine Dorsey (1942 -Present). Dimensions: 19" X 24" The quintessential plein air painter, Dorsey travelled and trekked the California Coast embracing his artistic inspiration. Comp. for size, medium, subject, quality: "flower fields in eucalyptus landscape" lot # 159 sold at John Moran Auctioneers on June 19th, 2001 for $5,500.

This exceptional antique Chinese hand painted on black lacquer box exhibits the finest execution of painstakingly long traditional lacquer process of fine materials, many layers of lacquer over stitched thin leather cover material. Beautiful depiction of lucky seven red crested cranes noting good fortune and longevity under gilt painted trees and trim. Circa turn of the Century. Later inside lined with Chinese newspaper and stained. Dimensions: 12.5" X 9" X 5".

Elegant hallmarked (see close up photo) sterling silver table bell. Dimensions: 5.1" high X 2.37" (12.94cm X 6.02cm). Weight: 2.8 ounces (2.552 Troy Ounces) (79.38 grams). Assay: Sterling .925

19th Century Ethiopian ceremonial conical leather hand Warrior Shield. This fine piece is much more rare with elaborate unusual features including a multitude of rare artistic extremely fine gold gilt bronze filigree scroll work appliqués (see photos for minutely delicate and complex arrays), gold thread decoration, encrusted with over 180 multi-colored colored faceted glass stones in the divine geometric expression of concentric circular and triangle motifs over a gold velveteen cover with gi...

Own this classic understated elegant, iconic timepiece. One of the first of this epic model, this exceptional, special, rare, 1950s vintage 18K Gold Vacheron Constantin Patrimony wristwatch is a statement of excellence. Since 1755, Vacheron has been one of the finest watchmakers in the world. The Patrimony by Vacheron Constantin was introduced in the 1950s, still the thinnest mechanical watch in the world, at 5.25mm. See photo - the movement is virtually just as thin as the watch band. Chos...

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 ...

Skillfully carved Chinese export chair in Red lacquer features gold Phoenix arms symbolizing peace, prosperity, union of yin and yang, wisdom and the devine force in this world. The back is crested with the omnipotent Dragon of strength and vitality. While beautiful maidens float in hamony with nature on the back. Circa 1880. h. 44" w. 26 d. 20.

Own this rare fine treasure of Western culture. "Italienische Reise" (Italian Journey), by Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe. Theis rare antique massive (14" X 9 1/2" X 2 1/2") leather bound edition by Goethe ( German poet, novelist, playwright, courtier, and natural philosopher, one of the greatest figures in Western literature was born in 1749 and died in 1832. This edition was published in 1912 by Leipzig/Iminsel Verlag (publishing house) includes 1at, 2nd, and 3rd Parts; 346 pages and 167 rare p...

Titled “Raw Hide” verso, oil on board, signed James Colt (lower left). James L. Colt (1922 – 2005) was born James Lee Clutter in Kansas City, Missouri. He changed his name to James Colt in 1977. His work has been exhibited in the National Art Club of New York as a charter member of Pastel Society of America and in the American Watercolor Society shows at the National Academy galleries in New York. He attributes his concentration on the 1870 era in his western paintings to his family hi...

Important antique Chinese Qianlong rosewood ruyi scepter. The ruyi-shaped head and handle are finely decorated in low relief with Mo Li Hua, which means ‘Jasmine Flowers’, (this is the name of a popular Chinese folk song created during the Qianlong Emperor period. The gracefully curved shaft has finely incised auspicious key pattern on the side and traditional wicker pattern on the back. Note the unmistakable rosewood grain in the close up photos. Dimensions: 13.75" long. Circa late 1...

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

Finely fashioned walnut American Victorian sofa made by the famous John Jelliff, features his trademark face carvings and sylized accents. Circa 1890. 48" h. X 80" w. X 34" d.

Finely carved Chinese antique rosewood marble top table. Circa 1895. 18" h. X 17" diameter.

“Coastal Bloom” Oil on canvas, signed by James Arthur Merriam (1880 – 1951). Born in Canada, famous listed artist James Merriam began his art career in Detroit, Michigan in 1897. He became a leading plein air painter in the California School with subjects including deserts, missions, Yosemite, Monterey, the High Sierra Mountains and Arizona deserts. Merriam settled in Los Angeles in 1920 where he continued his prolific career and remained until his death in 1951. Strong demand for Merr...

Unusually long finely crafted late 19th Century iron Massai Samboro Elder spear from Southern Kenya. 7ft 10 ½” long, 1 ¾” wide leaf-shaped blade and long shank notched into wooden shaft with long narrow metal butt. Blade length 7 ½”, shank length 26”, butt length 33”. Circa 1890s.

Antique Chinese Qianlong rosewood ruyi scepter. The ruyi-shaped head and shaft are finely decorated in relief with a rose flowers (representing Youth). Dimensions: 13.20" long. Circa late 1700s.