A Wallace engraved cocktail shaker circa 1915 1920. This ornate vintage silver plate barware item is 13-1/4" tall. This pitcher features a large lid with a cork stopper, a cork-lined spout cap and a fancy engraved pattern which may correspond to one of Wallace's flatware patterns (a go-with piece). It is stamped 64 OZ V8099 WALLACE BROS. SILVER CO...
Extremely rare longquan celadon dish with dragon motif chasing fish covered with good green celadon glaze, Yuan dynasty. size: 34 cm diameter, dish condition with some crack line and crackled glaze but no damage part on restoration as shown at picture from different color.
Very scarce Northwest Coast Tlingit potlatch ladle, fashioned from hand-beaten copper and Dall mountain sheep horn. Circa 1840s. Size: 9 inches length (3.25 inches handle). Copper objects were signs of great wealth and prestige among Northwest tribes. Such spoons were prized possessions that were brought out for marriages and important feasts. This spoon has a carved horn handle in the form of a seal with flippers and red stained teeth, which is riveted to a copper stem and bowl...
Large Chinese Ming Dynasty Blue & White Porcelain Dish (with Mark)
This impressive porcelain dish dates to c.1540 - 1620, from the late Jiajing reign to the Wanli reign. It has a foliated rim and is decorated in underglaze blue of good colour. The central decoration features a flower blossom surrounded by four be-ribboned Buddhistic lion-dogs. Surrounding the central roundel, around the cavetto, is a scrolling leaf scroll, with the flat upturned rim decorated with a wavy floral scroll...
Fine Santa Clara pueblo pottery example by Joe Chevarria. Completely hand made and fired in the traditional manner featuring a water serpent design. Measuring approx. 4.5 tall and 7.5 inches in diameter. A fine signed example of native American pottery by one of the great pottery artists.
Glowing blue Moonstones in a rich surrounding fanfare of silver is an earlier signed Antonio Pined necklace. The silver is exceptionally thick weighing 110 grams of quality. The width is a small sum over .75in. No damage to the silver or the stones which are all original. Built on a curve that lays beautifully the length is 16in. wearable. The bracelet shown in one picture is listed separately on my site. This is an heirloom to pass down and love for generations, just LOOK AT THAT NECKLACE!
A large Chinese "Peach" bowl vibrantly decorated with "famille rose" enamels in 18th Century Imperial style. On the base is the mark 'Qianlong yu zhi'('Made by Imperial order of Qianlong') written in blue enamel enclosed by a double square. However this item was made later - probably during the 1920s or 1930s in the Republic period. Provenance - from the collection of the late Reverend Victor Farmer...
With traces of the original pigments. No visible repairs, although repairs are common on early pottery. H. 26 cm. China, Tang Dynasty (618-906)
This pair of French Club Chairs are from the early 1950s, They have fixed cushions which provide an even medium to
lightly firm seat. The lower backs and teardrop arms make for clean elegant lines.
This pair makes a nice statement. A classic, clean pair in excellent overall condition. They have all original leather. They measure:34" L x 36" W x 32" H, 22" Seat Depth x 19" Seat Width
Rare, handcrafted sterling silver and azur malachite eagle pin designed and signed (c.1950) by Taxco, Mexico artist William Spratling (1900-1967). 1 1/2" X 1 1/8". Beautiful conditon. Pin back and safety lock work perfectly. Pictured on the very informative website www.spratlingsilver.com. Spratling designs are included in museum collections around the world.
In the shape of a Sennin (Immortal). H. 10 cm. Very good age wear and patina. Repaired at the feet.
Vieux (OLD)Paris Covered Tureen; 19th c. Dimensions 12" high to cover; 12" diameter to handles. Condition is excellent.
Most beautiful rare all original 7 1/2 " ( 20 cm ) early all wooden Grodnertal Doll in her original condition from around 1830th...
Porcelain decorated with abstract floral on the body, unglazed base. PERIOD : late Ming (1566-1643 AD) MEASUREMENTS: 7 cm wide and 5.5 cm tall. CONDITION: no chips, cracks, hairlines and free from restorations.
"The Greeting" by Helen Hyde (American, 1868-1919), color woodcut print on paper. Published 1910. Image size: 6 1/2 inches x 6 5/8 inches. Signed in pencil in lower right margin, 'No.3 Helen Hyde.' Helen Hyde was a pioneer of color woodblock printmaking in America. In 1899, she traveled to Japan where she remained for 15 years. There she studied with the master printmaker Kano Tomonobu. Her prints frequently portray women and children performing their activities of daily life...
An early Art Deco 10K yellow gold signet ring with a pearl from the 1920 era. This size 6-1/2 ring measures 9/16" x 3/8" across the top which has MA script initials monogrammed on the 10k yellow gold top which also has a seed or half pearl. It is stamped 10K with a maker's mark and a maple leaf in a C mark for Canadian jewellery...
Large late Ming dynasty Wanli period blue and white kraak ware export porcelain deep charger with a foliated rim decorated in the center within an eight-pointed medallion with a jardinière on a stand holding a fruit, peony, and plantain leaf bouquet with a fence in the background. The central design is encircled by a moulded eight panel border on the cavetto with stylized peach branches alternating with Daoist symbols. The back is decorated with eight panels holding lingzhi within a circle...
Blue & White "Kendi" with rounded sides, bulbous spout and tall neck, decorated in brilliant blue with panels of "Eight Treasure" diaper pattern and peaches on the shoulder, Late Ming 17th Century. Condition is good except glaze flake on the neck area ( visible on the last enlargement ), no crack, chips or restored. High: 19.4 cm.