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100% genuine authentic Antique Victorian mother of pearl and solid gold fountain pen and original case. The beautifully hand carved shaft features an artistic swirl pattern which highlights its iridescent rich solid mother of pearl. The gold is finely chased with a Victorian pattern and signed GOLD SOEL. Tip size #2. 6 inches long. Circa 1875.

This Art Deco Hamilton Linwood Model men's wrist watch, featuring 19 jewel movement, 14K Gold filled case, grade 982, serial #J272072 is rare indeed. You will not find a Linwood, let alone a Linwood with this fine 19 jewel movement. Case is signed Hamilton W Co. Landcaster, PA Wadsworth 14K Gold Filled, 288653. New leather wristband. This rare Linwood Model has the longest most curved high art fine Art Deco case profile ever made by Hamilton at 43mm. 100% original face. This fine piece was mad...

"High Sierra Pass", oil on canvas, signed by Jack Wilkinson Smith (1873 - 1949) lower right. Dimensions: 21" x 29.5". J W Smith is renowned for his colorful High Sierra mountain views, missions, and marine paintings, and is considered one of California's most important painters. Born in New Jersey, Smith, who studied at the Art Institute of Chicago, was a sketch artist for The Cincinnati Enquirer when he sketched his world famous front line scenes from the Spanish-American War. J W Smith ...

Bring Nature's beauty and wisdom, good luck and prosperity, as well as the classic artisanship of the Japanese Meiji Period into your home with this fine silk painting of Cranes in their habitat. Includes original Japanese period frame. Cranes are a symbol of good luck and prosperity. Circa 1890s. Dimensions: 21" X 18" with frame, 12" X 9" without.

Beautifully crafted Indian Sterling Silver necklace with five medallions and matching ring featuring turquoise and coral insets. Necklace and ring medallions are 1.5" to 1.25". Necklace is 19" long.

Signed: "Copyright by Frederic Remington", this excellent lost wax casting of Remington's "Wooly Chaps" (sometimes know as "Bronco Buster) is striking. Points of note include free moving stirrup, hat brim up, hollow eyes, ears back, and unmistakable right patina and fine detail of the artistry in the casting are all consistent with the Henry-Bonnard Bronze Company period of Remington castings in the 1890s - not to be confused with later Roman Bronze Works castings or later unauthorized less qua...

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 marble case. Marble case and movement in excellent condition. Keeps great time. Circa 1890. 17" h. X 14" w. X 5 1/2" d.

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

Bring fine beauty into your home with this large (21” high 62 lbs) striking polychrome patinated bronze sculpture titled “Yessenia“, signed Victor Gutierrez ’89 (see photos). Victor Gutierrez of Mexico City is an internationally renowned master of bronze sculpture. He is the third generation of a family of sculptors, who have produced major monuments throughout Mexico, Europe and the United States. Gutierrez recently completed a monument in Brussels. Known for his unique artistic abil...

Make a statement in your dining room or library with this important finest 19th Century hand carved quarter sawn oak lion foot dining table. This masterpiece features the most excellent materials and craftsmanship in a grand elegant display of the American Victorian artistic expression. Note the superlative carving of the lion feet legs, the beautiful quarter sawn oak grain, the tri-pedestal center support, three tiered intricate scalloped edge, the balance and grandeur of the piece. President...

Two matching beautifully executed, colorful Japanese Imari covered vases, feature gold gilt foo dragons on the top of the covers. Imari porcelain is the European collectors' name for Japanese porcelain wares made in the town of Arita, in the former Hizen Province, northwestern Kyûshû, and exported from the port of Imari, Saga specifically for the European export trade. 32" h. X 18" diameter each.

Small Chinese agate finger bowl. Dimensions: 1.8" diameter X 1.3" high.

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...

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

Series 124 8 Day, 3 train, Seth Thomas Camel-back Mantel Clock features inlaid burl wood case. This fine piece has the beautiful deep full "Westminster" tones of the Maker's best chime rods. Chimes at the quarter, half and hour. Circa 1929. h. 10" w. 22 1/2" d. 7".

A mariner's dream, this beautifully crafted antique Victorian copper weathervane is fashioned in the shape of a sailing ship. The master artisanship is revealed in the detailed lined sails and the shape of the vessel. The ship's prow originally had a wood prow sprit extending beyond the copper sprit. There is a small piece of wood inside the copper sprit from the original. The weathervane includes directional North, South, East and West indicators under the ship. Set screws in this piece ar...

Exquisitely master-crafted 19th Century French gilt bronze with dragon motif and signed Sevres porcelain two train clock chiming on the hour and half-hour. Crystal clear silver French bell. Movement is signed with a seal stamp "Hors Concours, Besancon, 1893, Ls. Bonhome, (dones, Selo Court". Please note this clock can be purchase with a pair of matching gilt bronze dragon candelabras as a three piece set - see item # 2071. The listed price is just for the clock. The candelabras must be purch...

"Poseidon Reborn" large oil on board, signed by Alexander Canedo 1902 - 1978, lower right. Dimensions: 24" X 29". Traveling from his native Mexico, Canedo studied at École Nationale Supérieure des Beaux Arts in Paris and later in Rome. His works have been exhibited in prestigious galleries in New York, San Francisco, Los Angeles and the Petit Musee, in Paris in 1948. A smaller, lesser, more simple, lesser desirable medium - pencil drawing by Canedo, "Reclining Male Nude" Lot # 26 sold for...