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This early Victorian mahogany cellarette from second quarter 19th century has a hinged rectangular chamfered lid with canted angles enclosing a zinc lined compartmented interior, the conforming slightly tapered case headed by scroll volutes to the angles and raised on plinth base, lock stamped S. MORDAN & Co. LONDON. height 26 1/2in (67.5cm); width 32in (81.5cm); depth 25 1/2in (65cm)

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.

Black lacquer antique Chinese cabinet with inlaid carved stone Nature motif of birds, trees and flowers. Circa turn of the Century. Dimensions: 37.1" High X 25.25" wide X 12.1" Deep.

Large striking elegant wood and gesso 19th Century gilt frame. Own this attractive piece. Circa 1880s. Dimensions: Exterior: 40" X 34.5". Interior oval: 29" X 23.5".

Antique French leather-bound books - custom collection

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...

Authentic finely crafted Russian icon of Saint Theodosios (us), The Cenobiarch (Chief of those living in common purpose). He is affectionately known as "Saint Teddy" with strong healing powers to help heal ailments, injuries, and emotional challenges. Historically this powerful and popular Saint, known for his miraculous healing powers and one of the fathers of Monasticism, from Cappadocia, established monasteries in the Holy Land in the early 6th Century. He is known to have healed a woman o...

Masterfully decorated 19th Century Moroccan straight long dagger displays the special mixed artisanship of Moorish, Arabic and Berber cultures. This long knife includes a highly skilled decorated chased scabbard, hilt and the pommel masterfully intertwines detailed metal work with wood base. The market price for this piece is $4,000. This is a great opportunity to own a piece of cultural history at a great value. 22” Long with scabbard, 21” without.

8 Day drop front Octagon Mahogany Clock by E. N. Welch Mfg. Company, circa 1890 h. 27" w. 17" d. 4 1/2".

Koi have traditional attributes of good luck and success in the Japanese culture. This massive (over 5 feet long) Koi bell or Mokugyo is masterfully carved out of one enormous trunk of Teak wood. To achieve the divine (Third Chakra) chime resonance confirmed and blessed by a Buddhist monk, the belly, mouth and the ball in the mouth were precisely carved to exacting specifications (see photos). (The wooden fish is one of the most important Dharma instruments that leads and controls morning and ...

Rare early 19th Century English Regency lap desk or travel desk made of the finest crafted burled rosewood demonstrates inlaid mother of pearl and a unique domed profile. Inside the desk top is finely gold embossed leather with functioning pull tabs. This piece includes two matching custom original square glass brass capped ink wells, a pen compartment, secret compartment underneath, two separate Maplewood lined compartments under the desk and locking brass hardware to keep the desk top in pla...

Antique Chinese Mah Jong set, made circa 1920s, that is complete and comes in a finely crafted rosewood box featuring exquisite dovetail joints, artistic brass accents, twin brass handles, sliding rosewood front door and 5 drawers. Featured are 149 bamboo backed tiles including extras and blanks, a drawer full of playing sticks, 7 disks and a ring. Dimensions: approximately 6.25” high X 7.48” wide X 7.6” deep. Comparable Mah Jong sets for sale include: $298 for - China-Cart.com : Chinese...

Japanese Bronze vase from the Meiji Period (1868-1912)features Nature's wisdom and beauty including good luck song birds. Dimensions: 10" high X 4" around.

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...

William IV mahogany teapoy rectangular case enclosed by a scalloped carved hinged, original satin lined lid with fitted interior of two matching mahogany lidded canisters centered by two apertures for bowls, raised on an elegantly carved pedestal and tripod platform ending in foliate decorated scroll feet with casters. c. 1835. height 33in (84cm); width 16in (41cm); depth 10 1/2in (17in).

Elegant fun way to bring culture, diversity of color, positive celebration, and artistic form into your environment with a classic antique Japanese sake bottle or two (or three or four). These fine authentic genuine artistic earthenware pieces celebrate an earlier joyful time. Circa 1890 - 1920. Dimensions: height: 15 - 16" X 6" diameter. Purchase one at the listed bid/price or inquire about a per bottle discount for two or more. Four bottles total available for purchase.

Large striking elegant intricately hand carved wood 19th Century French Louis XV gilt frame. This fine example of French period artisanship had been painted over in gray. Much of the original gold gilting can be seen underneath. A close up of the corner reveals the frame is indeed carved wood, not gesso other lesser materials (see photo). Capture this rare true genuine period work of art at a great value. Circa 1880s. Dimensions: outside: 46" X 38" X 5" deep. Interior: 31" wide X 23" hi...

Finest grand Italian marble sculpture “Busto di un Giovane” signed verso by Antonio Frilli (“A. Frilli Firenze”) active from 1860 - 1920. Dimensions: 30" high X 31" wide X 16" deep. Frilli became one of the finest 19th Century sculptors in the Classic style in the world during his lifetime. Strong demand for Frilli art works include the $200,000 sale price of the sculpture “The Three Graces” lot # 77 at Sotheby’s New York on October 26th, 2004. Similar pieces to this one inc...