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Quality, genuine, certified authentic, Hand Made Wool Turkish Carpet. 8 1/2' X 5' 4". c. 1950s.

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...

Important beautifully and deeply carved Charles II Oak sideboard. This fine rare piece displays outstanding baroque style craftsmanship in its depiction of noble homage to Queen Catherine and the celebration of the Restoration of the Monarchy (titled: "Anno 1660) as well as noble countenances, richly bosomed women, nature's bounty and Bacchun faces. Circa 1840s. w. 72" h. 69" d. 24".

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.

This fine example of Regency artisanship features sarcophagus style profile and structure with pyramid shaped lid, matching rich rosewood with with decorative inlaid brass scroll work on the lid, the custom round mixing bowl frame, and the twin brass inlaid tea box lids inside. The original cut crystal mixing bowl in the center is rare indeed. The inside of the lid boasts original red velvet signifying noble stature. The "tea chest" or "caddy", which became popular later, derives from the Malay ...

Enhance any room with these two grand large (over five feet high) masterfully carved English walnut hall chairs. Circa 1800-1900. 66" h. X 32" w. X 38" d. each.

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).

Own this symbolic piece of Japanese culture, art and history - antique Japanese Tsuba - sword hilt or guard of the katana nihonto - curved Samurai sword likely from the Tenmon Period (1532 - 1555) of feudal Japan. This tsuba displays beautiful artistic craftsmanship in its dipictions of butterflies on front and back of the hilt (see photos) Circa 1550. Dimensions: 3 1/8" X 3".

Beautiful 19th Century antique French champleve enamel crucifix, mounted on beautiful copper backed onyx (including wall hang ring), with matching champleve holy water font below with hinged lid. Circa 1830s. Dimensions: 12” X 7” X 3”. Champleve is a highly labor intensive delicate artistic technique of decorating metal, began by the Celts during the early Roman Empire and became the favorite of European Nobility from the 11th Century on, in which areas that have been hollowed out, by ...

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...

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

Two finely crafted gilt painted flower motif wood temple carvings. Circa 1920s. h. 24" w. 9" (each) d. 1".

This extremely rare antique Burmese beautifully gilt Buddha from the ancient city of Ava depicts Buddha in the classic pose, sitting with legs crossed in the Bhumisparsa Mudra gesture symbolizing enlightenment and steadfastness - left hand in the lap, palm upward, right fingers slightly touching the ground, (subduing Mara, Calling the Earth to Witness), eyes half closed in a divine gaze. This piece exhibits fine rare artisanship including sweeping brows, well executed eyes, high forehead as wel...

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.

Own this fine piece of American history. Fully vetted provenance from the University of North Carolina, this genuine authentic hand carved mahogany antique poster and canopy bed made in the late 1700s came from the Yancy Plantation in Georgia. This piece featuring tobacco leaf and rosette motifs carvings on the posters and grand canopy was made by the plantation slaves over 200 years ago who are proudly recognized for their outstanding quality artistic craftsmanship the world over. It has bee...

HANDEL PALM TREE METAL OVERLAY TABLE LAMP: Palm tree design with a nine panel ''S'' border shade. Base with bronzed patina. Signed on the shade. Dimensions: 31" high X 24" diameter.

You will not find anywhere such a genuine authentic signed 19th Century Kyoto Satsuma piece of this enormous size (almost 4 feet high - 46 1/2" on its matching stand and 15" diameter) or this remarkable artisan quality and outstanding condition. This museum grade vase is the finest example of Meiji Period Kyoto Satsuma excellence and artisanship. This treasure depicts Samurai knights, a handsome hero accompanied by his sensei and a benevolent female angel as he moves forward to meet other Samu...

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