This rare teke turkomen pendant was originally worn as a necklace. This piece is studded with carnelians and decorated with gold wash aka "firegilded" detail. The pendant is 4 inches wide and 9.5 inches long.
Arts and Crafts round lamp table by Stickley Brothers, Grand Rapids, Michigan. Circa 1910. Quaint Furniture metal tag on underside of top. Original dark brown finish to base with cross stretchers and through tenons; top has been refinished, with one small old nick at edge of top. Size: 36 inches diameter x 30 inches height.
A pair woman's festive leggings from Sana'a, Yemen. The upper part is brocade with boteh pattern in gold wrapped silk threads and the lower part with couched silver wrapped threads forming stars. Red cotton lining. Please visit the "Israel Museum" (http://museum.imj.org.il/imagine/galleries/viewItemE.asp?case=25&itemNum=354) for an identical pair. Condition: fine. Dimension: 34 cm long, 19.6 cm wide.
A pair of antique silver arm cuff bracelets worn by the women of the Turkmen Ersari tribe. From an old Swiss collection. Cf. Schletzer, Dieter, and Reinhold: Old Silver Jewellery of the Turkoman: An Essay on Symbols in the Culture of Inner Asian Nomads. Berlin: D. Reimer, 1983: No. 217. Condition: good, some traces of usage, few old small losses to edges (see picture 10). Dimension: 9.5 cm long x 6 cm wide, weight: 258 g.
Antique Japanese hair ornaments, Gin(Silver) Kanzashi with bira-bira danglings. This is an unusually large and heavy Kanzashi probably worn by Geisha. It was made for a very special occasion when a particularly elaborate hair style was needed. The ornaments are all made with silver and the bodies are plated on mixed metals. 16 petals chrysanthemum heads. This one is definitely for Kanzashi collector. Shorter one is tarnished more than the other
Long Kanzashi is 13" x 6"...
Measuring 32" x 1", this belt is comprised of a heavy stepped buckle, 8 square panels featuring peacocks, lions and other animals, 8 rectangular panels of foliate designs, 5 round panels with peacocks, and 12 bar panels with a flower, all over 13 woven strands of silver. The buckle is set with a blue stone, and is fastened with two bars, both attached with three chains...
Japanese Gin kanzashi metal hair ornament; the two pronged gilt pin with applied large natural red coral, silver and silver gilt plum blossoms with coral beads 7 1/8"
Oak Arts and Crafts settle. Circa 1910. Size: 76.5 inches length x 30.5 inches depth x 34.5 inches ht. This settle was inspired by Gustav Stickley's Model 210, but is slightly shorter and shallower. Offered in its original condition, with new green velour cushions.
A very fines standing protector figure , the hands are joined in the namaste gesture, some watering erosion on the back , indicating a great age, but fine condition , H 33 cm
SOLD. Vintage Gilded Brass Sash Ornament with small C catch clasp, leaning toward the Art Deco direction, leading one to ponder perhaps this was late in the 'Sash wearing period'. Green Art Glass Cabochon with moonglow button affect swirls is bezel set at 7/8" X 1/2" yet embraced with 2 double claw decorative prongs. Lots of strong design. 3 3/4" X 1 3/4". Very Nice vintage condition. SOLD 2012
Sold. Were this White Green Lavender Enamel Iris Flower Pin Sterling Silver, it would be double the price. Decent size at just under 2" X 7/8" and the enamel is in very good condition. Was once Gold Gilt yet now the rich brass is present W "C" catch.
Sold, no price, no info
Beautiful antique gold ring in the form of a coiled snake, with a ruby in the top of its head, and diamonds as eyes. Marked with
an antique hallmark with 14 just visible. Also tests positive for 14KT gold. Circa 1900 - 1920. Snakes were a popular motif in
the Victorian era, signifying eternity and love, and were also a popular motif in the Art Nouveau and Art Deco eras. Substantial
at 12 grams...
Pair of incredible enameled porcelain vases, depicting floral & phoenix decoration on yellow background. Size: Each vase has a height of 9 3/4 inches. Condition
Report: Excellent condition.
Early 1900's charm and elegance are expressed in this lovely set. Shimmering pink crystals are highlighted by tiny clear rhinestones, and the effect is dazzling. Necklace is 16 1/2" at full extension, lavaliere is 3 1/2" wide and 2" high excluding the 1" drops. Bracelet wraps around and slopes to 1/2" high in the back. Front is 1 1/4" high with a plaque 2" high and 4" long.
A superb buddhist phurba
Just note than the Mahakara head is missing since a very long time
Important age 18 or 19th n a master piece rarely seen.
H32 cm
More picture and information on request
Interesting boat-shaped water vessel with birds-like spout, standing on four feet. Made of brass with brown patina and decorated with floral motifs in relief. Similar examples of this type of kendi in the "Tropenmuseum Amsterdam". Condition: traces of usage. Dimension: 33.4 cm high, 34 cm long.
Indonesian, or more specifically West Java, stick puppet - Wayang Golek. Familiar with these from an exhibition at the Asian Art Museum of San Francisco some years prior, we acquired this puppet, from a Maryland antiques market, due to its apparent character and whimsical decorative quality. Not our usual interest, we recognized the obvious hand craftsmanship and age...
An ornate tubular skirt, worn by wealthy women in Lampung, Sumatra. Woven in one piece, the striped cotton fabric decorated with couched gold-wrapped thread work and few sequins. Condition: fine, probably missing sequins. Dimension: 116 cm x 60 cm (double).