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Fine 19th Century antique rosewood sofa/couch, matching armchair and two side chairs attributed to Pottier & Stymus feature outstanding hallmark detailed excellence in construction, style, single piece curved legs, custom back pads and lush silk upholstery. These pieces do not have a signature or hallmark. Pottier & Stymus was one of the top American cabinetmaking firms in the last third of the 19th century. Examples can be found in Museums such as the Smithsonian and Brooklyn Museums. Augu...

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.

Extremely well executed finest French regulator clock ,by Japy Freres France , 8 day time and strike movement, twin train with half hour and hour striking on the polished French bell. Authentic mercury pendulum automatically adjusts for temperature changes. Movement is Hallmarked "Japy Freres & Cie" with maker's crowned seal. Beautifully custom carved stately slate gray granite and green veined marble case. Marble case and movement in excellent condition. Keeps great time. Circa 1890. 18 1/2" h....

Red Lacquer Chinese Export Bookcase. Uniquely curved accented by intricate carvings royal personage scenes. Circa 1880. h. 37" w. 42" d. 17".

Large, rare, grand, and imposing, deeply carved Continental walnut griffin throne chair. This is truly a special one of a kind exquisite piece that demonstrates unique uncommon craftsmanship and artistry. Note the ingenious way the Master craftsman designed and executed the Griffin’s front foot becomes the front foot of the chair and the Griffin back foot becomes the back foot of the chair on each side of the chair (see photo side view). The deep concise intricate pierced carving includes ...

Here is your chance to make this authentic wool Bokhara carpet your own. Bokhara rugs are produced in a region around the city of Lahore. Bokhara rugs got their name from 'Bukhara' a city in Uzbekistan, and their history dates back centuries earlier to the Turkomans which were situated to the north of what is now called Afghanistan. The dense 400kpsi single knot construction and attractive muted tones make this versatile piece perfect for home or office. Size: 9' X 12".

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.

Antique French beveled glass and brass regulator clock: Baccarat quality beveled cut glass front, sides and back, original dial, brilliant excellent condition enamel with arabic chapters and mercury pendulum. Works signed Made in France serial number 9555 44 - Japy Freres hallmark. Original Japy Freres high quality 8 day time and strike two train movement striking on the hour and half-hour. Medallion of Japy Freres Gde. Med. de Hounneur. Runs perfectly, keeps excellent time. Good condition. Ke...

Artistically crafted sterling silver and turquoise earrings display flowers and leaves. Stamped sterling and signed by the artist "A M" and "M 1". Dimensions: 1" X .75".

Finely crafted late 19th Century iron Massai Warrior spear from Kenya. 6 ft 2” long, 7/8” wide blade and shank notched into short wooden shaft handle with long narrow metal butt. Blade length 37”, shank length (including blade) 42”, butt length 25”. Includes Ostrich feather decoration and leather tip guard with peacock feathers and beaded string. Circa 1890s.

Unmatched museum quality execution in the finest painting of Royal family, bird, butterfly and nature motif in this rare signed lidded remarkable Meiji Period Kutani bottle vase. Kutani ware was originally produced around 1655 when the Maeda clan wanted to compete with Kyoto's thriving ceramics trade. The history of Kutani ware is rich and complex. Kutani ceramics have their origin in a small remote village in the mountains (Kutani means 9 valleys) of the Ishikawa Prefecture. The main city, K...

Antique 19th Century Mahogany nine Walter Durfee chime tube Grandfather Clock retailed by Tiffany and Co with Elliot movement. Includes three different chime tunes – Westminster, Whitington, and St. Michael, silent and chime settings, and a 29 1/2 day hand painting moon dial. Its nine tube are each signed "Walter H. Durfee & Co. Providence R.I." includes patent number. (Walter Durfee was the first and finest to gain a patent for grandfather clocks in America). The clock chimes on each quarte...

Rare peaked crystal Art deco style Hamilton 14 karat gold filled wrist watch with 19 jewel movement. This fine rare piece is hallmarked 14K Gold and stamped Hamilton Watch Co. Lancaster, PA Wadsworth with case serial number H880478 on the inside of the back of the case. The model 982 movement is hallmarked Hamilton U.S.A. engraved 19 jewels with serial number J48088. Gold toned face. Circa 1930s. Runs great - keeps good time. Includes new black leather band. Dimensions: 22mm wide. 38 mm long.

Large size masculine Men’s 18k gold plated over sterling sliver men’s must de Cartier Tank Quartz with an original Italian Hadley-Roma leather band and gold plated stamped “HR” buckle wrist watch in excellent working condition keeping perfect time. This watch is in great condition and is a very popular model with a beautiful two tone dial, there is no wear to the gold case. There are no scratches on the crystal. The hands are black. Dial and hands are in beautiful condition. Dial is sign...

Elegant large stately gilt bronze 19th Century French clock with exquisite French two train movement and beautiful sounding fine French silver bell, strikes on the hour and half hour. Runs great, keeps perfect time. Movement, signed "Hersant Se 1B De Chatelain Paris", has been recently cleaned by a Master clockmaker. It runs great and keep excellent time. Both Roman numeral and Arabic numbered chapters surround the stunning face which display classically beautiful delicate ornate and finely ...

Large (5 ½’ tall) fine detailed Japanese lacquer and gold leaf gilt carved wood antique Butsudan (Buddhist Altar). This Butsudan displays combined Buddhist and Shinto aspects. In Japanese altar making, each step is performed by a separate craftsman, cutting the wood, shaping the wood, lacquering, gilding, painting and assembly. Numerous individuals have worked to show the highest quality work for this outstanding altar. Ordered new today, this would be over twenty-thousand dollars ($20,000). ...

Rare and artistic, this all original ebonized Vishnyakov Russian tea caddy displays a hand painted classic winter troika motif on the lid, including snow landscape, 2 woman passengers, a standing driver, raised arm urging on the horses, in a troika pulled by 3 horses. This fine piece is hallmarked: “O. F. Vishnyakov” in Russian for the workshop of Osip Filippovich Vishnyakov and features the Imperial award stamp with royal Russian seals depicting the likeness of Czar Alexander III (born 184...

Antique leatherbound French edition of "Theatre" by Goethe published in 1843