Antique 19th century, a fine example of a French hand-blown and cut amethyst glass vase, attributed to the prestigious Baccarat manufacture.
The vase is a true masterpiece of craftsmanship, with a canted ovoid baluster shape that elegantly tapers towards the bottom. Its flared neck and scalloped rim add to its grace and charm. The intricate empire-style ornaments of the vase have been cut and gilt to perfection, and the overall balance of the design is simply mesmerizing...
This is an elegant pair of tall chine de blance vase. It stands on a shallow foot rim everting upward slightly like a "v" shape with a mild short shoulder and then a slightly long inverted "C" shaped and an everted flat mouth rim. On the side of the shoulder, there is a pair of moulded lion-mask to the left and right. On the base it has the mark of the honoric mark of "Da Ming Xuande Nian Zhou". Cir...
Late 1800's antique sterling silver tea ball with chain and finger ring. Teaball is decorated with beaded rim and cap. Made by Gorham, hallmarked, and in very good original condition, the infuser measures 1.75" x 1.5", total length including chain and finger ring is 6 inches.
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1800s
This silver box, of lobed medallion form, has a hinged lid decorated with geometric and floral repousse work in prominent relief. The sides are incised with floral elements with a caligraphic cartouche in the front. The base is also incised with a floral design surrounded by a band of small repeating triangles. The entire box is fashioned from solid sheet silver. There is some wear and light tarnish.
Width: 2 ¼ in., Height: 1 in.
Weight: 71 grams. (about 2.5 oz.)
A vintage Victorian period porcelain pink lustre 5 piece condiment or cruet set depicting a playing pair of cherubs or children with the legend "A present from Rathdowney" (a town located in County Laois, Ireland). This 5-3/8" across set is 5-1/4" deep and stands 4-1/2" high with the lids and shaker insert. It includes the base with molded leaf decoration, gold trim and the original spoon for the lidded mustard pot; the shaker inserts into one of the cups...
Opaline or overlay peach-coloured and white satin glass perfume bottle, France around 1890. Floral decoration in enamels and raised gilt with applied clear glass swirls. Bottle and stopper marked 35. Height "8 1/3 / 21 cm. Condition: fine.
Chinese porcelain seated Blanc De Chine laughing Buddha.
Age: China, Qing Dynasty, 19th Century
Measurement: Height 12.5 C.M./ Width 15.3 C.M.
Condition: Nice glaze and condition overall. Please
refer to the enlarged photos for more details.
Shipment: Worldwide shipping from Bangkok, Thailand at actual cost. Please e-mail us for the shipping fee.
A very large example of an antique Japanese Baku corbel used in a temple or shrine. The Baku is a mythical spiritual creature which resides in the Buddhist realm. Its purpose is to devour evil spirits as well as one's nightmares. Carved from one solid block of Keyaki (Zelkova) wood, this architectural sculpture has stood the test of time.
Edo Period (early 19th Century)
Dimensions: 44 1/2" Long by 19 1/2" High by 13 1/4" Deep
Vietnamese Figures cover the large urn, it has been turned into a beautiful stunning lamp from the 20th Century that was done probably 1950s measuring 36 inches.
Repair done to neck of the urn.
Antique European Repousse Silver Salt & Pepper Shakers, 19th C.
Description: This is a pair of elaborate repousse silver salt & pepper shakers, last quarter of 19th century, decorated extensively and delicately with repousse
floral motif, with the lid on the bottom, the pair is European in origin, most likely Austro-Hungarian.
Size: Each of this beautiful pair of shakers is 2.5" in height, and quite heavy.
Condition: The pair are in very good condition, problem free, from late 20th cent...
Bowl with enameled decoration of bats and double Xi marks (symbolizing the happiness of marriage) in Doucai colours. Articulating lines in under-glaze blue, the centre with a peach. Shop mark in under-glaze blue to the base. Jiaqing, early 19th century. Diameter "2¾ / 7,2 cm, height "2/ 4,8 cm. Condition: a small glaze flake to the mouth rim.
This is what I call a down home or servicable antique pot holder. It looks like a odd apple with a tummy sash. It is sewn nicely but with a childish feeling to it. I am sure it was used but care was taken with it. The loop at the top looks original. It is a very nice naive pot holder from the 1840's. It is 4" by 5". I love seeing these hung.
The exterior chiselled and engraved, the neck with a band of nasta'liq inscription and the body with lattice containing flowerheads. Quatrefoil with owner's or maker's name. Condition: traces of usage, rubbing to tinning. Dimension: diameter: 28.5 cm, 15 cm high.
A cover composed of several pieces, lined with green fabric. Blue ground with brocaded boteh pattern in metal wrapped threads. Provenance: a gentleman's collection, Geneva - Switzerland. Condition: wear - mostly only the yellow silk core left. Short parts of selvages undone, one small mend, two small holes, few thin areas . Dimension: 92 cm x 125 cm.
Set of 4 Victorian Classical sterling silver candlesticks. Made by Hawksworth, Eyre & Co. Ltd in Sheffield in 1880. Each: Gadrooned urn socket with detachable bobeche mounted to stepped top of tapering and fluted pillar on raised square base. With one 4-light inset comprising central socket on wax pan to which are mounted 3 scrolled and reeded arms each terminating in same. Central socket has domed cover with vasiform finial. Low relief pendant flowers and garlands with ribbon and paterae...
Width: 10.4 cm (4.2 in)
Height: 4.5 cm (1.8 in)
Chinese square form famille rose porcelain bowl; a band of polychromed diaper-work surrounds the bowl above standing lappets; Tongzhi marks to the base; good condition
The metal head of the rattle – called shakujo – with some simply engraved decoration on the central shaft indicating lotus petals. The central ring has the shape of an inverted heart, from which six rings loop, three on each side.
The six rings symbolize the Six Realms of Existence where Jizō is active and the Six Perfections that lead to nirvana: generosity, morality, patience, vigor, concentration, and wisdom.
Mounted on a short wooden pole, covered with red lacquer...
A matched pair of Chinese Export porcelain plates circa 1820,each with beautiful vase design. Fully signed, each of the pairs in fine condition, done in a rare Octagon shape, each measuring 9” across.
Very nice poplar Shaker bonnet with a label marking the size as a 5. They were also made in size #6 and size #7. The bonnets were sold by the Shakers in their gift shops but they were not made by the Shakers. This one is in very good condition. It does have a few brown stains at the top of the brim edge, see photo. This is just about as good as you can get for this type of Shaker bonnet.
Extremely rare set of six transferware dessert plates depicting Napoleon’s great victories. The rims are printed with crowned “N”s encircled by laurel wreaths and military decorations, alternating with escutcheons with the Emperor’s signature hat and sword...
Antique Chinese Qing Dynasty blue and white porcelain snuff bottle featuring an elaborate hunting scene which includes animals such as wild boar, birds, deer, and a rabbit. Hunters are depicted on foot and riding horseback while shooting bows and arrows. In very good antique condition, no cracks, no hairlines. There are some minor abrasions or loss of glaze at around the rim which may have happened during firing. Height about 3 inches high.
Four antique 19th Century Islamic Turkish Ottoman gilt-copper (tombak) coffee cup holders Zarf’s, each with a deep rounded bowl decorated in repousse with continuous, floral interlace and garlands resting on a low splayed foot.
DIMENSIONS:
Height: 5.5 cm (2.17 inches)
Diameter: 5.4 cm (2.13 inches)
Total weight: 197 grams
CONDITION: In good condition with signs of age and use. Nice patina. Gold gilding is partly worn, minor dents on the lips of the bowls and rims...
An Ottoman cup holder made of gilt silver and a Russian porcelain insert with stamped red mark. The zarf with two silvermarks and a Tughra. Condition: coffee cup with a tiny rim chip. Please look at pictures carefully being part of condition report. Dimension: diameter 5.5 cm, 5.5 cm total height.
A large silver tray of oval form with applied scrolling handles. The sloping sides of the salver with repousse decoration in the Turkish baroque style. Tughra and two other marks to either end of the tray, each handle with two hallmarks. Condition: traces of usage, the sides with two short cracks, one old repair with crack near the attachment of one handle (pic. 9). Dimension total: 41.5 cm long x 26.7 cm wide, weight: 760 g.
A Syrian bell-mouthed brass vase decorated with interlacing patterns, tendrils and Islamic calligraphy inscriptions, beautifully engraved and inlaid in silver and copper. Base with date. Condition: fine, a bit naturally distorted, few traces of usage. Dimension: 26.8 cm high, weight: 729 g.
This 17th century (Ming Dynasty) blue and white Swatow ware jar is 13” high and 9 ¾” wide. There are four small round loops on the top. The blue glaze artwork depicts a fierce dragon flying through clouds. Judging from its shape, it might have been a wine container at that time. There is one small old repair on the spout. It is in excellent condition.
A woven red silk panel brocaded in silver thread, showing roundels with the cintamani enclosed by tiger stripes motif. Bordered with a figured silk fabric, cotton lining. Condition: little wear, few tiny stains. Dimension: c. 34 cm x 90 cm.
1900's Chinese Blue & White Underglaze Copper Red Snuff Bottle with Figure
It is 3.5 inches (6.8 cm) tall by 1.1 inches (3.2 cm) wide. It is 27 gram.
It has dark spots, skip glaze, missing a stopper, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).
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Prayer Rug in geometric designs Fachralo design, Azeri area Red-green handknotted wool carpet. Good condition.
Age: circa 1900
Size: 4.2 x 6.2
Chinese 19th Century Famille Verte Porcelain Pillow, Ca. mid to late 1800's, 9 3/4" wide-front, 6" deep, 6 3/8" high-front lower part, with overglaze enamel decorated of double Peacocks on the mosey rocks draped by Plum tree branches and flowers in the front lower part. Couple Swans with giant Lotus flowers and Pods in the backside of the higher part, and bottom is not decorated, shows orange peel surface...
A very large mask of heavily carved wood covered in black lacquer with golden eyes dating from the mid Edo period (18th century). There are minor losses to the lacquer on the cheeks and along the edges typical of age. It is 37.5 x 30 cm (14-1/2 x 12 inches) and is in overall fine condition.
A beautiful AESTHETIC MOVEMENT PLANT STAND, CIRCA 1880 measuring 34” tall the the round top, in oak wood, 12.5” QUILLEN ESTATE
1900's 14K Gold Chinese White Jade Carved Bat Plaque Brooch Marked "14K"
It is 2.2 inches (5.6 cm) long by 2.2 inches (5.6 cm) wide. It is 30.4 gram.
It is tarnished and has inclusions, minor bent at the pin, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).
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A silk brocade in gold thread with heart shaped pattern. And a cut velvet fabric with pattern in burgundy red on yellow, composed of boteh, leaves and flowers. From Georges Redard's study collection (please visit http://www.iranicaonline.org/articles/redard-georges), mainly comprising Persian textiles. Condition: good, velvet with partial loose threads. Please look at photos carefully, being part of condition report. Dimension: c. 30 cm x 28 cm, 34.5 cm x 30.5 cm.
Width: 24 cm (9.7 in)
Height: 2.5 cm (1 in)
Chinese rose medallion plate in good condition
Beautiful opaque black glass snuff bottle, carved into the shape of a hand with pressed "fingernails", with thumb and pinky extended and all other fingers curled inwards. 19th century
Size: 2" tall, 1.5" wide