An choice bronze 5 tical opium weight with lovely patina, ca. 1750-1776 AD.
Attractive weight of the Toe type, with a octagonal base engraved with concenthric lines and fine details to the cast.
Possible released by King Hsinbyushin in connection with his war campaigns into Manipur, Lanna and Siam in 1763-1767. Reff: Leif B. Mikkelsen 'Opium Weights', p.133, fig. 71.
Weight: 80 grams (Weight unit: 15,8-16,4 grams)
Condition: Nice very fine...
A pair of English Georgian period sterling silver footed salt cellars or dishes with clear glass liners, fully hallmarked for London, England 1771-2. This antique pair of 2-1/2" diameter salt stands or dips are 1-1/2" high, and they have three hoof design feet. The liners are clear blown glass with a polished pontil, and these salt dips have a maker's mark for Nathaniel Appleton and Anne Smith (London, est. 1771)...
George III sterling silver epergne. Made by Thomas Pitts in London in 1774.
Reeded and beaded oval frame; at base swags threaded through fixed rings with pendant oval vase medallions, overlapping four split-mounted leafing supports terminating in pierced and scrolled oval feet...
A Chinese export plate from the first part of the 18th century, Yongzheng or early Qianlong. Decoration in Famille rose enamels of a large peony in bloom with an orange ribbon and some other scattered flowers, all surrounded by a thin diaper border in matte turquoise. The whole plate with a light greenish tint to the glaze. Brown-glazed rim. Diameter: / 22.8 cm. Condition: a few small spots of glaze wear to the well, otherwise fine.
Unique and very rare. This all-original solid gold watch was made especially for HOWARD & Co. 5th Ave., New York in 1879. This American Silversmith and Jeweler specialized in fine Silversmithing. This firm was established in 1866 by Edward T. and Joseph KP. Howard. Branches were opened in Newport and London. The last heard of from this Jeweler was 1922.
The case is all original to this movement and is in mint condition...
A George II Sterling Silver tankard, Hallmarked for London, 1759 with the makers mark of John Payne. It weights 23.7 Troy ounces and is 7.5/8" high. It is of Baluster shape on a circular foot. There is a period armorial engraved on the front (signed) with period initials on handle. Excellent condition.
This scroll contains a sutra written as [寿至蓬莱不老僊], pronounced in Japanese as “Jyu-Ita-Hōrai-Furō-Sen.” Originating from Chinese, the characters “蓬莱” refer to the mythical land of “Penglai,” home to the immortals...
S.B. Champlin Company
Providence, RI
1872 - 1934
The men's watch chain, or "Vest Chain" is typically much scarcer than the pocket watch itself. This is because by 1915, the watch was retired to storage and the chain “discarded”, thrown away, or women converted them to bracelets. This fine men’s vest chain presented was produced by the Champlin Co. in 1896, inventoried, and was never sold to the trade or Jeweler for sale...
A Chinese Famille Rose Ewer, Qing Dynasty. Height approximately 22.5 cm. There are two chips on the spout, two hairlines near the base, and a chip plus a hairline on the rim. In good condition.
BIRCHS U.S. PATENT MAY 23 1876 Adjustable for Key Wind Pocket Watches. Extremely Rare, all original adjustable Patented instrument to wind any size key wind pocket watch. Eliminates the need for multiple key sizes. 70mm long, and 11mm tapering to 6mm at the key wind position and marked: BIRCHS U.S. PATENT MAY 23 76. around this end. On one end exists a button, which when pushed, increases the size of the key wind position at the other end, allowing any size key position to be achieved...
A Britannia Standard (used from 1697-1720 and 95.84% silver, versus sterling at 92.5%) Sterling Mug, from London, 1719. Makers marks indistinct. Dimensions; 3.5" high. Very good condition.
17th Century Kangxi Chinese Wucai Porcelain Vase with Ladies & Children
It is 6.4 inches (16.4 cm) tall by 4.5 inches (11.5 cm) wide. It is 1.6 Lb.
It has a hairline crack at the side, firing cracks, chips at the bottom and lip, skip glazes, firing burst, dark spots, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).
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18th century French engraving depicting Chinese palaces in a mountainous landscape. The scene is treated in the Chinese style and it is very likely that the draftsman was Chinese, however, the engraving is French and dates from the 18th century. Many details, beautiful print. No restaured.
Size about 40-60cm
NEW YORK WATCH Co.
Providence, Rhode Island
1866-1875
In 1866 the name of this company was changed from the Mozart Watch Co. to the New York Watch Co. and was in Rhode Island...
Pocket Watch Winding KEYS OEM 6 unused Keys Circa: 1896. Still on the original display card and paper.
English maker. Very scarce pocket wind keys. All appear to be a smaller size 7 or 8. THIS IS A FINE COLLECTIBLE. DON'T INVEST IN THE STOCK MARKET OR BONDS. BUY HISTORIC AND COLLECTIBLE HARD ASSETS.
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Pair of ancient paintings on paper, with polychrome colours and gold. The first painting represents a noble lady, in formal attire, sittings on an elevated platform. Two characters are painted at the back. This painting is partly folded, the paper is stained due to age and has suffered three insect attacks. The second painting represents a noble man in formal attire and sitting on an elevated platform. Two characters are painted at the back. This painting has suffered three insect attacks and th...
Width: 15.7 cm (6.3 in)
Height: 3.3 cm (1.4 in)
Chinese porcelain Mandarin famille rose bowl; shows figures in a domestic setting with surrounding diaper-work borders and floral vignettes; 18th century; rings when tapped; good condition
Ca. 1700s
This two-part buckle is formed with a dragon head clasp on one piece, and the other is slotted for hooking under the dragon's head. Each has a central medallion cast in low relief of a double gourd “magic elixir” bottle. Both pieces are finished with a stylized bat motif. The underside of each has two attached pieces to receive the belt. Much gilding remains on the fronts, though worn. The reverse of each is ungilded and has old natural patina from use.
Clasped length:...