A Magnificent Large German Silver Center Bowl or Compote. Dimensions; 12.5" wide x 9" high; weight, a heavy 40.2 Troy ounces. Made in Germany circa 1890. Excellent condition.
A Sterling Silver Tray or Basket by Tiffany, dating from the Charles Cook Era, 1902-1907. Extensive Piercing Around the Edge and a Beaded Way Rim. Dimensions; 10.5" length x 8.5" width x 2.25" high; weight 13.5 Standard and 12.3 Troy Ounces. Excellent condition.
A George II Silver Waiter or Salver in an Elegant Rococo Design. Hallmarked London, 1744, with the makers mark "IS" for James Seabrook. Dimensions; 9" in diameter x 1.25" high. Weight 15.5 Troy oz. Stag's head in center and shell and leaf borders; tripod scroll feet. Excellent condition.
Antique Japanese cast copper jizai okimono of an articulated cricket. Small, articulated metal figures of this type are called jizai okimono (literally "free decorative object"). They typically have moveable bodies, arms, legs. Each copper section of this okimono is finely cast, depicting a natural realism, a style that was prominent during the Meiji Period. All six legs, wings and both long antennas are movable...
Chinese antique blue and white flared lip vase with floral design overall, on lower neck key design encircles body, large dark blue double happiness mark decorates body, four character mark on bottom, 19th century, size: 15.5"H 8.5" Diameter, age chips on edge of lip.
DESCRIPTION: A late 19th to early 20th century cast iron garden bench with serpentine crest over the back and side arms and a classic openwork fern pattern with pierced seat, the naturalistic legs having side stretchers with similar fern decoration. Very good condition; light, scattered rust spots, paintable. DIMENSIONS: 41" wide x 27 1/2" high; seat height is 14 1/2"
Cigarette case, .900 silver, with enamel portrait of a dachshund, approximately 4.2 troy oz TW, 3 1/2" h x 3" w. Provenance: From a New York collection.
Attractive Chinese porcelain beast-handled vase with four Qilin adorning the shoulders; features two figural panels surrounded by fine raised enamel hatch-work and small vignettes of birds and figures; good condition
"Bun-in" is the last kiln for Joseon court.
And there, high quality and sophisticated works were made.
The plate with leg like this had been made for the dedication to god.
Certification : written by Noriki Shimazu the famous Asian antiques researcher in Japan.
Size / D:16.0cm/ H:6.5cm
Henan kiln of Cizhou kiln group is famous for black glaze ware. This piece is very rare because of white spotted.
Condition is perfect.
Certification : written by Noriki Shimazu the famous Asian antique researcher in Japan.
Size: D:9.5cm/ H:8.8cm
Height: 7.8 cm (3.2 in)
Width: 3.7 cm (1.4 in)
Depth: 2.1 cm (0.7 in)
Chinese cinnabar snuff bottle; finely carved, two main panels depicting individuals in rural settings; the sides show lotus scroll-work with a ruyi head border below the rim; bone spoon; early 20th century; very good condition
A beautifully proportioned and executed multi-spiral air twist (MSAT) glass featuring a pan top above a stem with a swelled medial knop; 7 1/8" tall, 2.75" diameter bowl, 2.9" diameter foot; conical foot. Excellent condition.
This beautiful translucent honey quartz gorget is 3" wide by 2 1/2" long. It is from the famous late Jim D. Humphrey's collection of NE Tennessee. It was found in the early 1970's on the Holliston Mills site, Hawkins County, TN. It has lots of mineralization and fine patina. This is an archaic piece dating to C1500BC. To view my youtube video of this item please cut and paste this link, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PgYCAJN2m2M
DESCRIPTION: A lovely, large cuff bracelet crafted from a fine silver filigree mesh with a large center turquoise stone and six smaller stones of turquoise and coral. Around these are raised silver bamboo sprigs decorating the front and two hinged sides. This bracelet is closed with a silver clasp and secured with silver chain. Stamped "SILVER, MADE IN CHINA" on opposing plaques at the clasp. Very good condition; c. 1920's...
in the form of Hanuman, the Monkey God who is a leading character in Ramayana, decorated with colorful glass pieces.
Age: Thai, Mid Bangkok period, circa 19th century
Measurement: Height 131 C.M. (including stand 143 C.M.)
Width 43.5 C.M.
Condition: Nice condition overall, with missing glass pieces, natural cracks and wears due to age. Please refer to the enlargement photos for more details.
Shipment: Worldwide shipping from Bangkok, Thailand at actual cost...
Unusual lightweight original watch chain of made of gunmetal, an alloy of copper and tin that was used to make decorative chains, purses, brooches, buckles and other items during the Victorian era. Our chain has alternating links and balls throughout and the pattern is consistent and uninterrupted (this is something we look for and is important because it shows the chain is in its original condition with no links removed)...
in the form of Hanuman, the Monkey God who is a leading character in Ramayana, decorated with colorful glass pieces.
Age: Thai, Mid Bangkok period, circa 19th century
Measurement: Height 118.5 C.M. (including stand 131.5 C.M.)
Width 42 C.M.
Condition: Nice condition overall, with missing glass pieces, natural cracks and wears due to age. Please refer to the enlargement photos for more details.
Shipment: Worldwide shipping from Bangkok, Thailand at actual cost...