All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Devotional Objects : Pre 1800 item #494025 (stock #10409)
Shrine with inside the figure of the bodhisattva Jizo. He sits on a lotus base, positioned on a rock, his left leg hanging down, the foot resting on a small lotus base. In his left hand he holds a sacred jewel, in the right he formerly held his staff. The rock is placed onto a six tiered hexagonal, elaborately decorated base...
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Organics : Ivory : Pre 1900 item #493469
19th century aneroid desk barometer in a stunning ivory case raised on a turned pedestal and surmounted with a carved ivory bust depicting a young farm maiden. The carving is superbly done, with great attention to the girl's hair and 18th century-style lace-trimmed bonnet. Her face is charming. The ivory has a beautiful yellowed patina that has not been cleaned. The enameled dial is in French, but there is no maker's mark visible...
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1900 item #493088
Fabulous 19th century sterling silver christening cup by Whiting Manufacturing Company--one of the America's most sophisticated silver companies. The entire surface is covered with repousse decoration of roses, lilies, and philodendron leaves. A reserve, just opposite the handle, is engraved "Lily". Cups such as these were used as presentation gifts for babies when they were christened. Most often, they were given by the godparents...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Devotional Objects : Pre 1800 item #492642 (stock #10407)
Shrine with the exquisite carving of the eleven headed Kannon, holding the vase with the flower in the left hand, a rosary in the right. Dark wood. The garment, finely carved with pleats and scarves, decorated in gold with flowers and geometric designs. On the crown 8 of the 11 heads (three missing), with individual faces. The accessories on the chest and the crown in gilded metal. Kannon is standing on a nine tiered base (six tiers hexagonal, three tiers, the lotus, are round). Excellent piece...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Devotional Objects : Pre 1800 item #492299 (stock #10403)
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Finely carved wooden figure of Gyochu Kishimojin, the hands folded together in prayer, standing on an upside down lotus leaf, positioned on a rocky base. Plain wood, carved in a slightly facetted way that gives texture to his garment and skin. The base and the lotus gilded over lacquer. Inscribed on back: Kishibojin, opening of the eyes, Nichiren. Inscribed in black ink on bottom of lotus leaf: Hirono Naomasa. Japan, Edo period, 18th century.
Height without base 7 ¼ in. (18.3 cm)...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Devotional Objects : Pre 1800 item #492292 (stock #10403)
Welcome To Another Century
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Plain wooden sculpture of the founder of the Nichiren sect. He is sitting, holding both his hands with the palms up. He is positioned on a rectangular elevation, decorated with water whirls and gilded over lacquer on the sides. Plain wood, carved in a slightly facetted way that gives texture to his garment and skin. On the back in black ink inscription reading "Nichiren". On the bottom inscription in black ink, partly covered by paper. Japan, Edo period, 19th century.
Height 4 11/16 in...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Devotional Objects : Pre 1800 item #492286 (stock #10403)
Welcome To Another Century
see number 492282
Plain wooden sculpture of the deity Shichimen Daimyojin. She is sitting on the top of mount Shichimen, crossing her left leg over the right, holding a jewel in her left hand. She is positioned on a rectangular elevation, painted green on top and gilded over lacquer on the sides. Behind her a jewel decorated nimbus. Plain wood, carved in a slightly facetted way that gives texture to his garment and skin. Crown of gilded metal. On the back in black ink inscription reading ‘Nichiren’...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Devotional Objects : Pre 1800 item #492282 (stock #10403)
Fairly large shrine with three carved figures: Shichimen Daimyojin, Kishimojin and the patriarch of the Nichiren sect, Nichiren. All are positioned on a rectangular base. Although all three can be connected with the Nichiren sect, the formation is a rather unusual one, leading to the assumption that the pieces were carved to the specific order of someone, for a very specific reason. The crest on the outside of the zushi (tachibana branch in well) hints in the same direction. It may very well hav...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Porcelain : Pre 1900 item #491437 (stock #0-007jsj)
This is a large Chinese Export blue and white porcelain domed lid cover in the Canton pattern, 19th century. Measurement: 6 in W; Condition: very good.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Porcelain : Pre 1900 item #491435 (stock #0-007jsj)
Cover the berries with this small Chinese Export blue and white porcelain domed lid cover in the Canton pattern, 19th century. Measurement: 2 in W; Condition: very good.
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Glass : American : Pressed Glass : Pre 1900 item #490673 (stock #4863)
An attractive 19thC American (or Canadian) pattern or pressed glass stoppered decanter with what appears to be an double leaf motif (one over the other) not dissimilar to a maple leaf. This 9-1/2" tall (with stopper) blown-mould decanter retains its original stopper; the detail and relief are sharp and well defined, and this unusual piece, whose maker and pattern unknown to us, is in excellent original condition with no cracks, losses, damage or repairs other than some chips to the bottom of t...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Porcelain : Pre 1900 item #489921 (stock #Q60021022)
EL-GALLERY
USD $750.00
This is a Qing dynasty pakua design vase, circa. 19th century. The design of the vase is unusual in that it has a “pakua” motif which is not a very common theme on Chinese porcelain. Normally the pakua is an octagon shape amulet in wooden or mirror form. In this case, it is used on a vase. The vase cover has a pair of crane flying amongst the cloud. On the body, the “pakua” or “the eight trigram” is painted all round the body of the jar within eight flaming pearl, floating between ...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Ancient World : Egyptian : Sculpture : Pre AD 1000 item #489751 (stock #LS50)
This is a nice piece. It's a large, weathered limestone button scarab which dates to the Late Period in Egyptian history (circa 600 B.C.). Measures: 1.2" in length. Condition: Intact with obvious water abrasion to the surface. Provenance provided to purchaser.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Ancient World : Egyptian : Sculpture : Pre AD 1000 item #489741 (stock #BS150)
For your consideration is this fabulous and large, 18th Dynasty, New Kingdom, black steatite scarab. Not a burial placement, this scarab would have been worn by someone as a talisman during everyday life, as evidenced by the even polishing over the surface. Item measures 25.58 mm (1 ") in length. Condition: surface polished by natural wear. Item is intact and choice with inscription on the underside. Inscription is not discernable, except for the two opposing ostritch plumes flanking the car...
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1900 item #489333
A wonderful set of 10 sterling silver egg spoons in Tiffany’s rare 1872 “Vine” pattern in the “Wild Rose” variant. “Vine” was made in several variations, all of which depicted flowers and fruit that grown on vines. The elongated rounded bowls nicely complement the wavy handles decorated with sinuous wild rose vines. The backs are fully marked with Tiffany marks used 1875-91.

Origin: America, ca. 1880. Condition: excellent, very sharp detail, no monograms. Size: 4-1/16” lon...

All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Sculpture : Pre 1900 item #488980 (stock #10396)
Wooden figure of an unidentified patriarch of one of the many Buddhist sects, sitting on a double base. He sits in the classic posture with the soles of his feet laid together. From underneath his left sleeve pops out a ryui scepter. His widely spread-out red garment is decorated with flower designs in gold, as are the sides of the upper part of the base he is sitting on. His head is covered with a black cloth with traces of flower decoration in gold. Although to date unidentified, the garment a...
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1910 item #488665
Exquisite pierced sterling silver bride’s basket vase by Frank W. Smith. The basket flares out from a narrow base decorated with scrolling acanthus leaves. The sides are decorated with an intricate pierced motif and the upper border repeats the decoration at the foot. The handles is pierced and heavily decorated with scrolls and foliate designs that elaborate on the simpler foot and lip rims. The basket retains its original silverplate liner. Frank Smith was known for very high quality an...
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1920 item #488659
A set of eight sterling silver fruit spoons in Gorham’s elegant 1910 “Buckingham” pattern. The handle is bordered by a series of intertwined scrolls before terminating in an acanthus leaf motif. The backs of the handles have decoration mirroring the fronts. The pattern is extremely similar to “Chantilly” and could easily be used with a Chantilly service. The backs are marked with Gorham’s early 20th century hallmarks.

Origin: America, ca. 1910. Condition: excellent, sharp deta...

All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1900 item #488624
A very nice sterling silver sardine fork by the Campbell-Metcalf Silver Company. Originally intended to serve sardines—a Victorian luxury food—the fork could now be used for various hors d’oeuvres, cheeses, etc. The design is clearly based on Scandinavian motifs that later showed up in the work of Georg Jensen and other European makers. In some ways it is similar to Jensen’s 1913 “Rose” pattern. Campbell-Metcalf was in business for only six years during the last decade of the 19th...
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Coin : Pre 1900 item #488292 (stock #4954)
Bedell & Co.
$2400.00
Elegant, well crafted Gorham footed centerpiece bowl with applied handles. The interior of the bowl is gilded. The handles have a petal motif with a bead at each tip. The centerpiece measures 7" high by 11" wide including the handles. Without the handles, it is 5 3/8" high and has a diameter of 9". There is a unique and beautiful monogram at the bottom. Marks on the base are a lion, anchor, "G" and 310. The marks indicate coin silver from 1863-1865. The piece is in excellent condition.
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Pre 1900 item #488256 (stock #DL566)
Measuring just 3 inches in length, this unusual 19th century heart cookie cutter is in fine, all-original condition! From the renown, Pennsylvania Robacker Estate, published experts in Pennsylvania Dutch decorative art and culture, who passed away in the 1980's.

No breaks or other damage. A tiny spot of very superficial rust here and there that may be removed, if so desired, by polishing with a clear paste wax.

A sweet accent piece for the country kitchen!

All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Pre 1900 item #488254 (stock #383(G))
Measuring just 3.25 inches in length, this unusual, 19th century, Three leaf Clover cookie cutter is in fine, all-original condition! From the renown, Pennsylvania Robacker Estate, published experts in Pennsylvania Dutch decorative art and culture, who passed away in the 1980's.

An earlier, older restoration to one seam at the base is evident. A tiny spot of very superficial rust here and there that may be removed, if so desired, by polishing with a clear paste wax.

A sweet accent piece f...

All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Pre 1900 item #488250 (stock #156(G))
Measuring just 4.5 inches in length, this tiny 19th century grain or flour scoop from the esteemed Pennsylvania Robacker Estate is in fine, all-original condition! No breaks or other damage. A tiny spot of very superficial rust here and there that may be removed, if so desired, by polishing with a clear paste wax. A sweet accent piece for the country kitchen!

The Robackers were a Pennsylvania husband and wife team who became the published, indisputable American experts in Pennsylvania Dutch an...

All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Pre 1900 item #488087 (stock #G112/G120)
Measuring only 5.5 inches x 6.5 inches framed, this darling little pair of 19th century, American Folk Art, hand-colored lithographs depict two different homesteads in Macon County, Illinois.

One litho appears to be the residence of a “R. Timmons” and the other of a “S. Macon”. The frames are a latter addition, likely circa 1930-40’s acquired by an individual interesting in preserving these colorful and historic pieces of Folk Art. They framing was done at a Greensboro, North Caroli...

All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Ceramics : English : Pottery : Pre 1900 item #488080 (stock #G64)
Measuring just 2.75 inches high, this lovely Copper Lustre Creamer or mini Jug, is in impeccable condition-- no chips, breaks, hairlines, etc! Delicate floral and leaf patterning in copper is set against a pretty bright blue band. Nicely swirled applied handle! A very sweet addition to one's copper lustre collection!
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Organics : Wood : Pre 1900 item #488074 (stock #G383/384)
Fresh from a multi-generation New England estate are two matching, stacking, 19th century, wooden pantry boxes.

They were originally assembled using glue, wooden pegs, and square head nails, although many of these were replaced at some point with early round head nails.

Condition is quite good with some age-related separation of wood as seen in photos---nothing that disturbs the structural integrity or visual appeal of this very early pair. Both retain wonderful, all-original patina. Pleas...

All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1900 item #482677 (stock #5591)
Bedell & Co.
$2100.00
Rare and exquisite footed, fluted, pierced and engraved sterling Gorham bowl with gilded interior. This gorgeous bowl has it all and makes a beautiful centerpiece. It measures 10 1/2"long by 7" wide and is 3 1/4" deep. The bottom is engraved 1898, but the marks indicate it was made in 1891. Marks include a lion, anchor, G, an a lion head (indicating 1891) and Sterling. It is in excellent condition.
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1920 item #482654 (stock #5388)
Bedell & Co.
$995.00
Gorgeous Art Nouveau sterling bowl with floral repousse rim made by S. Kirk & Son. This bowl has a 10" diameter and is 2" deep. The center monogram is difficult to "read", maybe M O L ? Marked S. Kirk & Son Co., 925/1000, 15x. The condition is excellent. Circa 1915.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Southeast Asian : Ceramics : Pre 1800 item #479277
Global Ceramics
$130.00
A Thai Benjarong stemmed dish, redware, 18th century. Decoration in green, yellow, white and pink. The rim of barbed shape, stem and dish apparently joined together by a charred piece of clay. Height “2 ¼ /6 cm, diameter “6/15 cm. Condition: chips to rim and general rubbing to the decoration.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Porcelain : Pre 1800 item #479195
Global Ceramics
$300.00
A Chinese Export blue and white octagonal platter, c 1760. Blue and white decoration, the well with a laid garden table and a willow tree within a lace frame, the border with butterflies and flowers. Cut edges with “reinforcement” glaze. Width “14 ¼ /36 cm, height “1 ½ /4 cm. Condition: restored flake to border and small rim chip, otherwise fine.
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Brass : Pre 1900 item #474157 (stock #T 1445)
Worthy as a movie jewelry prop! Very antique circa 1900 Victorian long bookchain necklace with Arts & Crafts Art Nouveau era influences worthy of a jewelry feature or as a jewelry prop for the next movie or theater production. Very early Downton Abbey like piece.
Bookchains are quite often seen as chokers, while this one is double the length! The need for it to place flat requires that it be either short or this length.
100 years of warm rich coppery brass ornate long 30.5" necklace ...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Furniture : Pre 1920 item #473359 (stock #lot145)
Description: A wooden pillow was in beautiful shape. With simple form and real old patina, the wood structure was still firm and in good condition. Length: 26cm Height: 13cm
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Ceramics : English : Porcelain : Pre 1900 item #472849 (stock #370)
A Elegantly Designed Sprig Pattern Pitcher With a Mulberry Design on the Handle and Body on a white Background. Circa 1850; some hairlines, but otherwise in very good condition.
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Ceramics : French : Porcelain : Pre 1900 item #472838 (stock #481)
Old Paris Porcelain Pitcher, circa 1850. White with Gilt Trim, with some wear to the Gilt, otherwise in very good condition. Dimensions 10" high x 9" handle to spout.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Porcelain : Pre 1900 item #472716 (stock #C2946)
AntiqueTica.com
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Depicted in his typical appearance, carrying a stag in his right hand while holding the fruit of the fabulous tree in his left hand. His robe decorated with underglaze blue stylized floral motif, with partial red pigment.

Age: Chinese, Qing Dynasty, circa 19th century.
Measurement: Height 22.5 C.M. / Width 17 C.M.
Condition: Excellent condition. Please refer to the enlargement photos for more details.
Shipment: Worldwide shipping from Bangkok, Thailand at actual cost. Please...

All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Religious Artifacts : Buddhist : Pre 1920 item #472706 (stock #C2942)
AntiqueTica.com
$1,350.00
Carrying a baby in her right arm while holding a rosary in her left hand, wearing gold gilded lines on white hooded robe and a rosary, sitting on the colorful lotus base in the lotus pond.

Guanyin or the Chinese Goddess of Mercy is popularly represented as a beautiful woman, holding a child in her arms and wearing a rosary around her neck. Sometimes she is represented in white clothe with a child in her arms and worshipped by those who desire offspring.

Age: Chinese, Qing (Ching) Dynasty...