Continental singing bird-in-cage automaton. Circa. 1900. Probably French or Swiss. Bird fashioned from real feathers, with glass eyes, and on a brass perch. Key-wind mechanism inside base of cage causes bird to sing various bird songs, while moving beak and turning head. Some loss to bird’s feathers. Musical movement is operational but sometimes hesitates, requiring a slight titling action to restore it, so probably requires some adjustment. Size: 12.5” ht.

Rare Gorham Arts & Crafts sterling silver sauce gravy ladle in a hammered surface and with mixed metals design on the handle of two cherries, leaf and twig in bronze, and with a second leaf in gilded silver. Circa 1885. Excellent condition. Marks: stamped with the Gorham logo (lion, anchor, G) "sterling & other metals", and with the name of the retailer George H. Ford. Size: 6" length.

An under glaze blue and white cream or milk jug of European form decorated with peonies and rock work within a fenced garden. This item was made in Jingdezhen, south China, circa 1750 during the reign of the Qianlong emperor, for export to Europe. Condition - very good - no damages and no restoration...

Pair of American coin silver open salts by Robert and William Wilson, working in Philadelphia, PA. Circa 1825. Each salt is decorated with a gadrooned rim and is supported by three hoof feet. Hammered interiors; each engraved with original owner's initials 'JCS' and stamped on the underside with the maker's mark R&W WILSON in a rectangle...

Description:
An elegant brush pot was made from the precious Huanghuali wood.
Being preserved with charming brownish patina on the surface, the brush pot was carved totally from a wood trunk, including to the bottom.,
The characteristic signs of ox-hair wood grains and ghost–eye marks were obvious.
By well proportioned shape, it was decorated on the rims and the supported feet with lineated ridges.

Date: Qing Dynasty, 18th century.

Height:12.8cm, Width: 13.2cm.

An unusual majolica pottery basket with a molded woven wicker design to the exterior, Greek key variant border, and ribbon wrapped bamboo form handle. The pink interior with some crazing to the glaze. Unmarked. Condition: Excellent with no chips, cracks, or repairs; only some crazing to the glaze. Size: 10 inches long x 5.75 inches deep x 7 inches high.

Scottish three-piece sterling silver tea service, Edinburgh. 1824-25. Maker's mark CB, for Charles Bendy, known for his decanter labels, ladles and tea pots. Weight: 49.8 troy ounces. A rare set of compressed globular form resting on round, stepped pedestal bases. The gadrooned bodies are accented with decorative acanthus rims and handles, and the open sugar bowl and milk jug retain an original gilt wash to their interiors. No monograms or erasures. No dents or dings...

Rare heavy sculptural sterling silver belt buckle designed and signed (c.1946)by modernist Ed Wiener.(1918-91) Measures 2 1/2" across the top and 1 1/2" down. Back loop will fit up to 1 1/8 inch strap. Raised abstract design. 34grams. Beautiful vintage condition with no dents or dings. Wiener opened his first shop in New York City in 1946. Featured in MESSENGERS OF MODERNISM where it's said of Wiener, "As a jeweler he was an interpreter of the major trends in modern art".

This antique Japanese tea caddy is called a "Cha-ire" and dates from the late Edo period. It was used for storing thick tea which is called "Koicha". The more common tea caddy form or "natsume" was used for powdered or thin tea. The chai-ire forms vary somewhat and were most typically made from clay.

Both the octagonal shape and lacquer finish make this chaire very rare. It is also lovely...

A vintage c1930s apple juice celluloid or bakelite brooch with rhinestones. This 3-1/8 x 1-3/4" pin has a c-clasp, white stones and a central red rhinestone (replaced) inserted onto a gold-coloured layer; this lays on top of a white layer, which is on top of the transluscent apple juice bottom layer of the pin. This item is in excellent original condition with no chips, cracks, losses, damage or repairs...

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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"Vermont Village in Winter" by Arthur B. Wilder (American, 1857-1949), oil on artist board, signed & dated lower left 1947, titled on reverse. Size: 20" x 24". Excellent condition with a fresh bright palette. An eye-catching impressionist winter landscape by Arthur Wilder, painted late in his life, probably of the hills surrounding Woodstock, Vermont. Wilder is best known for his winter views. During Calvin Coolidge's presidency, a winter scene by Wilder hung in the White House.

Frank W. Benson (American, 1862-1951), photo-offset lithograph on paper of Three Canada Geese in flight, initialed in the plate FWB & dated 1921, pencil signed by the artist in lower left margin. Offered framed. Condition: laid down on mat board, some soiling to the sheet outside the image area; some light creases in lower margins (visible in photos). Image size: 11 3/8" x 16".

Have it by Christmas! A wonderful Louis Vuitton trunk in great vintage condition. This trunk retains its original side handles, one lift out interior tray, one key and loads of romance! This trunk would look awesome as a coffee table or extra storage at the foot of the bed. Put a bow on it and slide it under your tree, someone's gonna love you for it! Trunk measures 39.5 inches (100 cm) long, 21 inches (53 cm) deep and 13 inches (33 cm) tall. Circa 1915

This elegant Louis Vuitton Hatbox in Monogram canvas is available just in time for Holiday gift giving. It features a secure sealed closure, a leather handle, and a removable address tag. It also has it's key! It rests on protective brass feet. Dimensions: 12.5 inches (32 cm) diameter by 6.75 inches (17 cm). This style available by special order only. This piece currently retails for $2490. Circa 1980's

Just in time for Holiday gift giving! A never used, pristine Louis Vuitton President Classeur briefcase in black Taiga leather. This briefcase comes with two keys in a matching key holder, matching address label and dust cover. Featuring a secure lock, this briefcase holds a laptop and several A4 documents. Dimensions: 4 inches (10 cm) by 13 inches (33 cm) by 16.9 inches (43 cm). This briefcase currently retails for $7550.00, but here is your chance to own it for thousands less! Circa 2008.

Porcelain covered by pale green celadon glaze with flower decoration on the center, unglazed ring and lotus petal on the cavetto and exterior. Unglazed greyish base, Song Dynasty Diameter 12 cm Perfect condition, no chips, cracks, hairlines and free from restoration.

Nlue and white swatow dish with floral decoration on the exterior, unglazed ring on the interior. Unglazed base. Diameter = 12 cm Late Ming Perfect condition, no chips, cracks, hairlines or restoration.

Crackled porcelain dish decorated with a scene depicting phoenix, chrysanthemum and bamboo beneath the moon in the central field, and, around the flattened edge, with concentric waves and interspersed with floral motifs. Width = 25.5 cm Period : Ming Dynasty, late 16th century.. Condition : very good, no chips, cracks, hairlines and free from restoration.

Decorated with a scene depicting phoenix, chrysanthemum and bamboo beneath the moon in the central field, and, around the flattened edge, with concentric waves and interspersed with floral motifs. Width = 27.5 cm Period : Ming Dynasty, late 16th century.. Condition : short glaze hairline (1 cm) , a tiniest of nick on the rim, no restoration.

A very fine b/w circular box, decorated to the top with a flying horse among clouds, below with precious emblems and flower scrolls. Ming dynasty 16th century Jiajing period. Condition is very good, only one tiny kiln chip visible on enlargement 8, further is near to excellent with no any crack, no chip and free from restoration. Diameter: 8.5cm and High: 6cm.

A rare George III sterling silver set of caddies: including a pair of tea caddies and a larger matching sugar caddy. London, 1771, by the silversmith William Vincent, who specialized in wares for the tea table, especially tea caddies. Each is of a rectangular form with serpentine shaped sides, decorated with a repousse floral design, and with acanthus capped feet and floral finials, and each bears an engraved family crest of a dove holding an olive branch in its beak...

Early American coin silver beaker by Newburyport, Mass. silversmith William Moulton IV. Circa 1800. This cup bears an original presentation inscription, engraved in script, with the name Heber Little. Condition is very good with no repairs. There are a couple of minor dents, the most noticeable being situated near the base of the vessel & aligning with the right hand end and below the name 'Little.' There is also an incipient split at the top rim (see photo detail)...

Beautiful sterling and moonstone bracelet and matching clip earrings by Antonio Pineda.The bracelet is hinged, opens in the back and has a wonderful single moonstone clasp to compliment the row of 9 moostones in the bracelet front. The earrings clip onto the ear and show 4 moonstones in front when on the ears. The bracelet measures 6 3/4" around in the inside and is 1/2" wide in the front. The earrings are 3/4" long and 3/8" wide. All pieces are in fine original condition and signed as shown...

This beautiful Qianjiang painting of two yellow birds amid branches of pine, interspersed with flowers is a must have for any serious collector of Qiangjiang painting. The Qiangjiang artist were employed at the imperial factories and were often experts of paintings and calligraphy. This vase has a poem and is signed by the artist, the vase dates to the early Republic era C. 1916 and is without damage, and with little wear to the details. It measures 9 inches tall. Guaranteed not to disappoint.

Vintage sterling silver World War II bombardier wings pin designed (1940's) and hallmarked by Taxco, Mexico artist Hector Aguilar (1905-86). Measures 4 1/4 inches X 2 inches. Pictured in SILVER MASTERS OF MEXICO by Penny Morrill p. 145. Signed HA, STERLING, MADE IN MEXICO, NATL SILVER CO. Beautiful vintage condition. Pin back and safety work perfectly.

"Double V" handmade sterling silver pin designed (c.1940) and hallmarked by Taxco, Mexico artist Hector Aguilar (1905-1986). Measures 2 1/2" X 1 7/8". Weight 26 grams. Carved silver brooch with applied sterling balls. Pin back and safety work perfectly. Beautiful original condition. No dents, dings or repairs. Pictured in SILVER MASTERS OF MEXICO by Penny Morrill p. 94.

A Flask shaped vase decorated with a Shishi (Mythical Lion Creature) in a rugged landscape by multi talented artist Domoto Insho enclosed in the original signed wooden box. The vase is 10 inches (25 cm) tall and in fine condition...

A blue & white bowl, decorated with horse riders to exterior and interior center with sitting figure within double circle. Ming dynasty early 16th century. Condition with a hairline, no chip and free from any restoration. Diameter: 15cm.

A rare find of Ming dynasty early 16th century Sancai glaze of figurine boy on buffalo with green, yellow and aubergine glaze. Condition unfortunate with missing to one of the buffalo horn, otherwise is perfect. Ming Zhengde period, found excavated on South-Sulawesi area. Measure long: 13cm.

Decorated with floral spray, green glazed on the exterior, unglazed base. Diamter = 31 cm Ming Dynasty or earlier. Condition : one small chip on the foot rim.

Pale green glazed, red firing ring base. Interior decorated carved floral pattern. Dimater = 17.5 cm Height = 6 cm Longquan Kilns, Zhejiang, Yuan Dynasty. Condition : shipwreck glaze, no chips, cracks, hairlines or restoration.

Pale green glazed, firing ring base. Interior decorated carved floral pattern. Dimater = 15 cm Longquan Kilns, Zhejiang, Yuan Dynasty. Condition : shipwreck glaze, short hairline (3 cm).

English Staffordshire handleless tea bowl/cup and saucer with dark blue transfer of two ladies in a flower garden, bearing a printed blue mark, RILEY, with an impressed hand; circa 1800-1825. Condition: Manufacturing flaw - a burst bubble to interior of cup with 2 small light brown stains, otherwise excellent.

Outstanding 1930's art deco sterling silver and amethyst pin or brooch designed and hallmarked (c.1930's)by Taxco and Mexico City artist Frederick Davis (1880-1961). Measures 4 1/4" X 2". Weighs 31grams, 1.1oz. Beautiful vintage condition with no dents or dings. No chips or cracks to the stone. Marks read FD SILVER MADE IN MEXICO. This pin design was featured in the recent museum exhibit WILLIAM SPRATLING AND THE MEXICAN SILVER RENAISSANCE and pictued on page 206 of the Penny Morrill book by the...

"Dove" an original painting by Ben Shahn (American, 1898-1969), watercolor and ink. Circa. 1960. Signed in ink. Sheet size: 9.75 inches x 12.75 inches. Excellent condition. Offered in a modern frame.