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An extremely fine George II silver taperstick by candlestick specialist John Cafe, London, 1742, cast in sterling silver. Size: 4.5 inches ht. No repairs or damage. Fully hallmarked on the under side of the base. Hallmarks are clear, apart from that of the maker which is only partially legible. 4 troy ounces total weight.
Georgian sterling silver mug by Peter and William Bateman, London, 1808; maker's mark overstruck by that of George Gray. The Batemans were one of the most famous families of English silversmiths in the 18th and early 19th centuries. This baluster form mug has a leaf capped double scroll handle and rests of a spreading circular foot. Full set of clear hallmarks below the rim to the side of the handle...
Augustus Saint-Gaudens (1848-1907) low relief cast bronze portrait of French painter Jules Bastien-Lepage (1848-1884). Size: 14.5 inches x 10.25 inches. Circa 1880. An inscription along the top margin reads: "Jules Bastien-Lepage Aetatis XXXI Paris MDCCCLXXX Augustus Saint-Gaudens Fecit." The two artists first met in Paris in 1868, while studying at the Ecole des Beaux-Arts...
Vintage handmade sterling silver and amethyst screw back earrings designed and signed (c.1940's) by Taxco, Mexico artist Hubert Harmon. Each earring measures 1 1/8" L X 1" H. 11g. Hollow and backed repousse' each is set with a bezel set cab amethyst eye. Silver and stones are in beautiful vintage condition with no chips, or dents. Great patina. Screw backs are fully intact and work smoothly. Each signed with Harmon's trade mark bare feet with angel wings. Insured shipping included.
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A wood scholar rock was in ragged face but then became a Zen-spirited item.
In straight shape and somehow penetrated and knarled holes, this wood scholar item was kept in very good condition with firm surface and greasy-feel quality.
It was firmly stand when in good weight despite the dehydrated look.
Date: mid 20th century.
Height: 39cm.
A wood scholar rock was in ragged face but then became a Zen-spirited item.
In straight shape and somehow penetrated and knarled holes, this wood scholar item was kept in very good condition with firm surface and greasy-feel quality.
It was firmly stand when in good weight despite the dehydrated look.
Date: mid 20th century.
Height: 39cm.
Large sterling silver and amethyst pin designed and signed (c.1940)by Taxco, Mexico artist Hubert Harmon. Measuring 3 inches L X 1 1/2" W. Harmon designs are rare and always interesting and humorous. Here he incorporates a carved amethyst stone with a modernist abstract female form. The face is not backed allowing light to pass through giving the piece extra dimension and color. Beautiful condition with no chips or dings...
Elegant sterling silver hand made graduated bead necklace designed and signed (c.1940) by Taxco, Mexico artist William Spratling(1900-67). Necklace measures 16 1/2 inches long. 29g. Hallmarked on the clasp SPRATLING SILVER MADE IN MEXICO. Comprised of hollow beads strung on a fine silver chain. Beautiful vintage condition. Slide-in clasp is tight and secure and works perfectly. Pictured on Phyllis Goddards excellent website spratlingsilver.com. Insured shipping included.
A rare sterling silver rococo punch strainer by the famous Huguenot silversmith Paul de Lamerie, London, 1742. The round bowl of this strainer is finely pierced in a petal motif and is supported by opposing acanthus scroll and shell design handles. The strainer is hallmarked on the exterior of the bowl, just below the rim, with a complete set of marks including de Lamerie's third mark (PL in script beneath a crown). This strainer is in good condition and weighs a substantial 5.49 troy ounces...
This late 19th-century sterling silver bangle bracelet is beautifully decorated with deeply chased scroll work. It is of hollow construction and shaped in an oval so it can be easily slipped on over the hand. It bears the mark of Carter, Howe & Co., of Newark, NJ. Other than a small dent on the interior (pictured), the bracelet is in lovely condition. The opening measures about 2 1/2 inches by 2 inches, with an interior circumference of about 7 1/4 inches...
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A burwood washer was intriguingly made.
By enduring old patina, the wood washer was in handful size that can be easily hold for caressing or treasuring.
The esthetics of ancient Chinese scholar items were usually originated from the Mother Nature- an ideology of Daoism - Imitates the Nature.
It is a good example, here...
A burwood washer was intriguingly made.
By enduring old patina, the wood washer was in handful size that can be easily hold for caressing or treasuring.
The esthetics of ancient Chinese scholar items were usually originated from the Mother Nature- an ideology of Daoism - Imitates the Nature.
It is a good example, here...
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A scholar wristrest was intriguingly made from a piece natural burlwood.
Obtained from the bark of the alleged agalloch-the precious incense wood and followed the original shape, the wristrest was curved in the center to leave the space for the spreading scroll underneath.
It was what a wristrest used for.
On a reverse side, this wood piece was sit like a supporting vessel for putting brush-pen or ready for wet inkcakes...
A scholar wristrest was intriguingly made from a piece natural burlwood.
Obtained from the bark of the alleged agalloch-the precious incense wood and followed the original shape, the wristrest was curved in the center to leave the space for the spreading scroll underneath.
It was what a wristrest used for.
On a reverse side, this wood piece was sit like a supporting vessel for putting brush-pen or ready for wet inkcakes...
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A Tin caddy was intriguingly made within a knarled wood trunk.
In nice form and casual mood, this tea caddy owned the very taste of Chinese scholars'.
Old patina was preserved well on the surface of the wood and the metal alike.
Date: Qing Dynasty, 19th century.
Height: 15cm.
A Tin caddy was intriguingly made within a knarled wood trunk.
In nice form and casual mood, this tea caddy owned the very taste of Chinese scholars'.
Old patina was preserved well on the surface of the wood and the metal alike.
Date: Qing Dynasty, 19th century.
Height: 15cm.
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A fine Guanyin piece was well carved.
By well maneuvered carving skill, the holy deity was clad with flouring robe and was featured with benign facial expression.
Nice patina was preserved while some whitish abrasions were observed.
A wooden cork was filled in at the bottom.
Date: Early Qing periods, 17th century.
Height: 10.5cm.
Condition: Very good, except some old cracks were found on the back(at the base).
Material: Ox horn...
A fine Guanyin piece was well carved.
By well maneuvered carving skill, the holy deity was clad with flouring robe and was featured with benign facial expression.
Nice patina was preserved while some whitish abrasions were observed.
A wooden cork was filled in at the bottom.
Date: Early Qing periods, 17th century.
Height: 10.5cm.
Condition: Very good, except some old cracks were found on the back(at the base).
Material: Ox horn...
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A rare example of Ming dynasty late 15th to early 16th century blue and white dish. Decorated to the center with a gentlemen and his attendant behind the garden scenery, continuously fungus and flower scrolls to cavetto. Exterior with flower scrolls. Condition damaged split into two large pieces then glued repaired and a chip missing to rim. Diameter: 24,5cm
A Georgian sterling silver pap boat by famous female silversmith Hester Batemen, London, 1784. No repairs or dents. Fully hallmarked below top rim. Size: 4.5 inches length x 2.75 inches depth x 1 inch height. Pap boats were used for the feeding of infants and invalids.
Detailed sterling silver pin or brooch designed and signed(c.194O's) by Taxco, Mexico artist Hubert Harmon(1910-2006). Pin measures 3 1/2 inches long X 2" W...
A good quality embroidered rank badge. The bird and the sun applied separately on the background. China, 2nd half 19th century. Condition: a few tears along the borders and in the rock under the bird. Size: 29x28 cm.
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Elegant contemporary sterling and 14k cuff bracelet by goldsmith Timothy Grannis who owns Alchemy Jewelry Arts Collective in Burlington,Vermont. Measuring 5" around in the inside, it is 1 3/8" wide and weighs 39 grams. Fine original condition and signed as shown. Wonderful design and craftsmanship.