This early 20th century carved ivory netsuke is 1 1/2" high, 1 7/8" wide and 1 1/4" thick. It depicts a sage sitting in front a desk looking at a scroll picture. Two bird faced servants stand next to the table looking at the picture as well. It is signed “Gyokubun” and is in excellent condition.
This carved ivory netsuke of a smiling mask is 1 1/2" long and 1 1/8" wide. It is a late 19th century piece; it is not signed. It is in excellent condition.
This molded Chinese Qing Dynasty Jia Qing Period (1796~1820) export blue and white vase is 7 1/8” high, 3 ½” on the widest part and 2 ½” thick. It depicts an open mouthed dragon fish jumping out of the water. According to Chinese legend, if a fish (carp) can jump over the “Dragon Gate” in the Yellow River, it will turn into a dragon. The story has been used to encourage youngsters to reach their goals...
An Early Victorian Oak Traveling Lift Top Dresser Case/Box With Fitted Interior and Brass Handles. Circa 1850, some wear, but overall in very good condition. Dimensions; 17.5" wide x 11.5" deep x 8" high.
A Set of Ten Fiddle Handle Coin silver Spoons from Baltimore, c. 1815-1825. Each 6" in length and a total weight of 9.6 Troy ounces. Excellent condition.
A fine quality 9-1/8" silver plated long pickle fork c1890-1900 with a lovely hand carved ivory handle. This elegant fork has a nice Art Nouveau style design on the fancy ferrule. It is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, staining, losses, dents, monograms, corrosion, repairs or damage. Tracked packet air shipping is $16.50 (to the US - other spots may vary) - insurance and tracking included. We do ship internationally. All of our prices are in $US...
An 800 Silver (German) Four Footed Center Bowl, circa 1895. It has Extensive Repoussee Designs on the Inside Rim and the Center of the Bowl Depicting Romantic Scenes, Possibly Court or Royalty Related. It weighs 11.8 Troy ounces and measures 9" across by 2" high and is in excellent condition.
This pair of Chinese late Ming Dynasty (1368~1644) blue and white vases (Mei Ping) are 10 ¼” high and 5” on the widest part. Aside from some dark spots and blisters due to firing, they are in excellent condition.
This early 20th century Chinese carved jadeite lady is 4 ¾” high, 1 ½” wide and 1 ¼” thick. It depicts a lady holding a silk box containing several volumes of books. The natural grain of the stone is apparent. It is in great condition.
Chrysanthemums cascade gracefully down the mirror black ground of this 4.125" early Namikawa Yasuyuki cloisonne vase. Though unsigned, it is definitely the work of Namikawa.
Condition: Excellent, absolutely no repairs.
Should you not be completely satisfied with the piece, you may return it within ten days of receipt.
California residents please add 7.25% sales tax.
An Unusual Early Victorian Staffordshire Octagonal Milk Jug or Pitcher; Blue with Hand Painted Flowers, and with a Face on the Handle (see picture); It has a Gilt Trim, and some minor wear, but in excellent condition. Dimensions 5.5" high x 6.5" to the handle, and it dates from about 1840
A Masons Ironstone Oval Platter. A Magenta Ground, with Four Panels and Center of Chrysanthemums and Acanthus Leaves in a Vase on a Table. Mid 19th century; dimensions 11" long x 9" deep. Excellent condition
Oriental poppies and small white chrysanthemums decorate this 5" purple gin-bari cloisonne vase. Circa 1900 and artist signed, its condition is excellent.
Should the vase not meet your expectations, it may be returned within ten days of receipt, preceded by an e-mail.
California residents please add 7.25% sales tax.
This small 19th century Chinese carved nephrite cup is 3 ¼” long 1 ½” high and 1 ¾’ on its widest part. The cup was carved to look like an old bronze vessel. A dragon (or beast) head is carved on the top of the handle and belt like “Ru Ding” design encompasses the entire body. Aside a tiny indentation on its rim, it is in great condition.
This early 20th century large export carved ivory goddess of mercy (GuanYin) is 18” high (with carved wood stand it is 20 ½” high), 4” wide and 3” thick (measured from the base). Her right hand holds a branch of willow leaves; her left hand carries a basket filled with lotus blossoms. A phoenix is standing on her side and a tiny sitting Buddha with a fire halo is in her dark, braided hair. There is an honorable Qian Long mark carved on the bottom. It is in excellent condition.
Signed Adachi Kinjiro, this 6" vase features colorful silver wire enamel hydrangea and leaves over a base of emerald foil chips. A stunning example of different styles of cloisonne workmanship, the piece is in excellent condition.
A 6" midnight blue enamel vase, unsigned, decorated with iridescent foil peonies and a pair of quail standing on a stylized ground. Excellent condition.
A genuine late 17th to mid 18th century hand made openwork European grade sterling pierced strainer or ladle with a gilded bowl. This unusual 8" ladle has a gilt and pierced 2-3/8" x 2" bowl with a pouring lip, and would be a slightly higher than 800 grade silver. The openwork handle has wonderfully ornate hand made wire-work with two central medallions, which have never been engraved/monogrammed. The handle is completely hand made and it is applied to the bowl with a rat-tail...