All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Geological item #1451858 (stock #MB616)
Genuine Dinosaur Egg Nest Fossil (4 eggs) - Hadrosaur

This partial nest comprising four fossilised dinosaur eggs is from the Hadrosaur species, dating to the late Cretaceous Period (c...

All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1492 item #1451842 (stock #MB523)
Rare Vietnamese 13th / 14th Century Lotus Petal Bowl

This attractively-shaped bowl was made during the 13th - 14th Century. Very similar in form and style of Chinese celadons of this period, this example is Vietnamese. The outer wall has a carved or moulded lotus petal pattern with the tips of the petals finished with incised decoration. The bowl is coated in quite a thick crackled olive-green glaze...

All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Pre 1492 item #1451830 (stock #MB611)
Chinese Yuan Dynasty Jun Bowl

This stoneware junyao bowl was made during the Yuan Dynasty (AD 1279 - 1368). It is heavily-potted and coated in a thick jun glaze. The colour of the glaze varies from a pale mauve to a yellowish-grey. The glaze falls short of the foot that remains unglazed and has fired to a pale yellowish-brown. Within the recessed base is a Chinese character in fired-on black pigment.

Diameter 18 cm...

All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Southeast Asian : Pre 1492 item #1451806 (stock #MB610)
Rare Thai 14th - 15th Century Sawankhalok Celadon Stem Bowl (repaired)

This rare stoneware stem bowl was made at the Sawankhalok kilns around the 14th - 15th century. Both inner and outer surfaces have been profusely decorated with incised bands and lines, with a floral pattern to the inside centre. It is coated with a finely-crackled translucent celadon glaze.

Diameter 16.5 cm, height 10 cm...

All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1960 item #1451610
Aguilar uses turquoise cabs in this unusual example of his braided wire bracelet which is most often seen with silver domes at the bracelet's ends. Also unusual is the petite size of the cuff. The inside measures 4 3/4" end to end with a one inch gap opening. It is 3/8" wide at the center front and 3/4" high at the turquoise cabs. The wire design is somewhat flexible allowing for a bit more length. The patina is excellent. The stones are rich in color. One stone has a pinhead size nick...
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1451567 (stock #1009)

A most beautiful 1900 century antique white Muslin cotton dress with matching bonnet of lovely broderie Anglaise with fitting underdress !!

To this most beautiful three piece outfit belongs a dress and underdress and a matching high brim bonnet which would fit well for one of your favorite French or German doll about around 17" / 19" ( 44 - 46 cm ) and you will never find such the same outfit again.

A fine sewn Muslin outfit ornate with pale pink with silk ribbons , fully or...

All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1492 item #1451504 (stock #lot1199)
Description : A Houtian jade Bead was in slender olival shape...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 2000 item #1451503 (stock #lot1198)
Description : A Jadeite Pendant was in great quality.
In clear green and transparent tint, this Jadeite piece was in elegant mood used as a hanging piece.

Date:Modern.
Dimension:4.5cmx2.8cm

It is a collection from an elegant lady now retired from collection field.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Pre 1920 item #1451461 (stock #L061)
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A voluminous ink landscape built around two scholars viewing the cascade dropping into the canyon on this huge scroll by Tanaka Hakuin enclosed in the original signed wooden box dated Meiji 45 (1912). Performed with rich black ink against the sheer white paper, the mountainous crags and leafy forms built up in layers of gray and black. The scene is mounted in patterned silk with white piping in the Mincho style popular among literati painters in the era, and features huge bone rollers...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Pre 1920 item #1451457 (stock #TCR8217)
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A full 7 piece Steeped Tea Sencha Tea Set by Kiyomizu Rokubei enclosed in the original age darkened wooden box titled Seika Sansui Chaki. There are five cups, a teapot with lid, and a cooling dish. Each piece is decorated with a unique scene and poem, no two are alike. They show the mastery of brushwork this important potter, originally trained as a painter, possessed. The cups are 8 cm (3-1/4 inches) diameter and all is in excellent condition...
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1451393 (stock #1008)

Most beautiful rare larger size example of the very beloved Kestner Googly in all perfect condition with fine bisque and painting , original body and sweet costume !!

11,5" ( 30 cm ) funny Darling with fine bisque socket head , has funny large brown glass sleep googly eyes with side glancing , dark eyeliner and painted upper curly lashes . She has short feathered brows , a funny round nosewith accented nostrils ...

All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1492 item #1451381 (stock #MB607)
Fine Chinese Song Dynasty Qingbai Porcelain Bowl with Floral Pattern

This fine-quality porcelain bowl was made during the Southern Song Dynasty (AD 1127 - 1279). The inner surface is skilfully decorated with an incised floral pattern, most likely the peony. The bowl is coated in a finely-crackled translucent greenish-blue qingbai glaze of good colour. Further decoration is provided by six "V"-shaped "notches" spread equidistant around the rim...

All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1800 item #1451377 (stock #MB608)
Fine Chinese Qianlong 18th Century Imari Porcelain Dish

This fine-quality porcelain dish with attractive floral pattern in underglaze blue, red enamel and gilding, was made during the 18th century, most likely during the Qianlong reign (1736 - 1795). The underside has a simple underglaze blue decoration and there is a brown iron wash around the rim edge to prevent "fritting" of the glaze during firing...

All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Pre 1910 item #1451376 (stock #MB606)
Japanese Meiji Cast Iron Tetsubin with Signature - Hailstone Pattern

The cast iron tetsubin (teapot / kettle) is of course the central feature of the tea ceremony. This example was made during the Meiji period (1868 - 1912) or possibly a little later, the pattern to the upper part of the kettle known as the hailstone or nail head pattern. It has a copper cover that is a perfect fit. There is a signature to the right of the spout and there also appear to be seal marks to the base. To the inte...

All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1451331 (stock #1007)

Most beautiful all original little early bisque dollhouse Lady in wonderful original silk gown and all perfect condition from around 1880th. century !1

7" ( 18 cm ) early bisque Lady with shoulder head with fine sculpted blonde curled hair . Has painted facial features with closed mouth , original muslin body with perfect lower bisque limbs . Painted and modeled heeled shoes and stocking.

Wearing very beautiful and rare to find original silk evening gown in fine pale pink colo...

All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1451268 (stock #1006)

When eyes speak for itself .... Very beautiful French bisque Bebe by Maison Jumeau , has gorgeous blue eyes and deeply-modeled features , lovely pale bisque and painting , original body and wearing very beautiful antique costume with Jumeau shoes !!

She is a real beauty about 20" ( 50 cm ) ....has best quality of pale bisque socket head with superbly blue glass paperweight inset eyes with dark eyeliner and fine painted lashes and brows.

Has closed mouth with shaded and ac...

All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1960 item #1451040
Spratling often used the butterfly in his jewelry and object designs. His rare bezel set amethyst and sterling silver tray measures 3 3/4" X 3 3/4" and weighs 72 grams. The piece is in beautiful condition. Spratling's hallmarks and eagle 30 impressed on the reverse.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Period : Pre 1980 item #1451033 (stock #TR1140)
The 14Kt yellow gold earrings with open hearts have an engine turned design border and an open work design all around the sides. The freely moving hearts are suspended from leaver backs. The hearts measure ½” X ½” and the total length if the earring is 1”.