WE HAVE MORE PICTURES OF THIS ITEM AVAILABLE - PLEASE EMAIL US AND WE'LL SEND THEM TO YOU. Here's a rare chance to own a superb example of late Victorian technology. This is a stunning c1900 mahogany and brass 1/2 and 1/4 glass plate camera which includes the original tripod, extra plates, plate holders, photographer's guide and other items...

A Persian torch stand made of bronze or brass with chased and engraved sheath showing floral decoration and arabesques. Condition: traces of usage. Dimension: c. 25.8 cm high, diameter foot: 15.6 cm.

The tapering sides rising from a short tapering foot to an everted rim, covered overall in golden celadon glaze; Southern Song 12th-13th century. Condition : several frittings on the rim, no hairlines or cracks and free from restoration. Diameter: 11 cm

This is an early authentic hallmark for Matilde Poulat's work. The size is just perfect for a button front crisp white shirt being 2.5in. by 2.5in. The weight is 26 grams. It is in excellent condition with no concerns. The turquoise stones have warmed in their color and the repousse curls are beautifully carved. The beads are sharp in their detail. Definitely deserving of any collectors jewel box.

This is a transitional poster where one of the women is a man dressed as a woman and the other two are women. Size: 75cm X 49.5cm. Condition: Very good. Some tears at the bottom corners.

Antique English cut glass claret jug with sterling silver mounts by John Figg, London, 1872-1873. The glass body is decorated with a cut star design. There is a chip to the glass foot ring, which is covered by a sterling silver mount, hallmarked by E.H. Stockwell, London 1872. Otherwise condition is excellent. Matching hallmarks to cover, handle and silver neck ring. Size: 9.5" high x 5.5" across handle/spout x 5" diameter.

A Chinese porcelain yuhuchunping vase with flared neck, painted with a cobalt blue ground, glazed white on the inside and on the base. The base holds a six character Yongzheng reign mark surrounded by double circles in underglaze blue.

Size: Approximately 27 cm high by 18-1/2 cm diameter

Condition: Good condition, no breaks or cracks

Age: Republic

Description: A full scale(quan-kai) paper painting of ink and colors was from a famous Qing painter Ren Xun(1835-1893).
Well rendered, the figures and scenes were finished by excellent maneuvering of the master painter’s brush strokes.
Defects were observed though, the ancient painting had been well restored and framed by a master Chinese painting restoring expert Lin Mao Long who have done a lot of works for the Palace Museum of Taipei.

Date: Qing Dynasty(1835-1893).

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Wild chrysanthemum rise along a brief poem on the cream-colored sides of these Tokkuri by Seifu Yohei enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Seizan Sakabin. They are 15 cm (just under six inches) tall and in excellent condition. There is a pre-firing imperfection in the rim of one of the Tokkuri.
Seifu Yohei I (1803-1861) founded the Seifu dynasty in Kyoto. He was born in powerful Kaga-kuni, modern day Kanazawa prefecture...

Created in Frank Patania's Thunderbird shop, this box is a beautiful example of handmade Zuni art. Measuring 4 1/4" X 3 1/4" X 3/4" the piece weighs 166 grams. Carved onyx, turquoise and mother of pearl are inlaid in a silver frame to form the dragonfly. The bold hinge design is often seen on Frank Patania boxes. They work smoothly. The box is in beautiful condition. Hallmarked STERLING with Thunderbird.

Beautiful streamline mid-century modern necklace and matching bracelet by Taxco silversmith Sigi Pineda. Best known for his 1950's strong designs, this set is a great example of the stylish simplicity of the times. The necklace opens and closes with a secure push in clasp in the back and is hinged on both sides...

A gilt sterling silver heart lock bracelet dated London England 1978. This vintage 1/4" wide and 7" long beauty has square 3 link sections and it is stamped J.A.M. with the hallmarks on the jump ring and LC on the heart shape padlock which opens at the top. It weighs 8.4 gr., and it is in excellent condition with no dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs...

A striking sterling belt buckle by Cochiti Pueblo silversmith Joe H. Quintana. It measures 2 1/2" by 1 1/4" and is in fine original condition. It weighs 29 grams and is signed as shown. During his lifetime, Quintana was considered one of the most innovative and versatile Native silversmiths. His unique designs, craftsmanship and attention to detail, as exemplified by this piece, earned him a place among the great 20th century silversmiths. You can read about him in the book JOE H...

A fine antique oil painting of Flowers in a Vase oil on panel signed lower left by Caroline Noette dated 1874. In original antique gilt wood and gesso frame. Painting 8 x 10 inches frame 13.5 x 15.5 inches. In excellent original antique condition.

First edition Japanese shin hanga woodblock print titled “Hawk on a Snow-covered Branch” by Ohara Koson (1878-1945), also known as Shoson, published by Watanabe in 1926. The Watanabe “A” seal (used 1924-1930) is located at the lower left margin. The artist's signature and seal are at the lower right section of the image. Paper: 15 1/8" x 10 1/8" (plate: 14 1/4" x 9 7/16"). Very good overall condition. There is a small archivally repaired tear at the upper left...

A fabulous, big and chunky early Mexican silver and turquoise bracelet in the style of Fred Davis. Circa 1930, it is tactile and three dimensional. Measuring 8" end to end and 1 1/2" wide, it is in fine original condition and weighs 95 grams. Signed MEXICAN SILVER. A fabulous look.

Louis Vuitton brass paperweight, produced by Louis Vuitton in the early 1980's, was made to resemble a Louis Vuitton trunk right down to the locks and handles. This heavy (4.5 ounce) solid brass weight measures 2 inches (5 cm) Long, 1 inch (2.5 cm) Wide and 5/8 inch (1.6 cm) Tall. There is a scratch on the bottom that is visible in the photographs, which can be buffed out, but otherwise this is in excellent condition. Comes with a Louis Vuitton box...