Early 20th C clay Hakata doll of a Japanese man seated about to pour a cup of tea.
In good condition with no repairs, or cracks, except for some minor loss of paint on the clothing (as seen in the photos). Measures: 7.5" high
This Native American watch cuff has 2 turquoise sea-foam nuggets in a blue-green color with lots of pitting and an irregular surface. It also has a piece of red coral. Both the turquoise and the coral are set in toothed bezels. It has the letters "BS" incised in the back of the bracelet.
Vintage pair of cut jadeite pieces to be used as Chinese scholar’s scroll weights. Stone of olive green color with natural lines and differently colored veins, sides showing the skin of the boulder from which the pieces were cut. Nicely polished, very pleasing objects for a scholar’s desk. Height (left one of the first photo) 2 11/16 inches, weight of the left one 265 grams (9.4 ounces), the right one 210 grams (7.4 ounces).
Height 17.8 cm (7"). Discontinued 1983.
There are no chips, no cracks, no hairlines, and no repairs to this item. This item is in excellent condition.
Native American love token Valentine made with glass beads, felted wool, hide trim and Baby Ruth Candy Bar box for backing. It is 8" by 6 1/2" and is a very original and folky.
Offered is a C1900, artistically-executed, hand-painted and hand-stenciled, wooden veterinary medicine advertising sign entitled "TRY VARNUM'S SPAVIN CURE".
The term Bone Spavin refers to the development of arthritic or degenerative changes that create bony growths effecting the lower joints of a horse and often resulting in lameness.
This very unusual sign measures 42" L x 6"W and is in very good condition...
Ceramic copy of the Great Seal of Elizabeth I.
Dia: approx. 5 1/2".
Provenance: The collection of Ambassador and Mrs. Alexander Weddell of Virginia House Museum, Richmond, Virginia. Prior to 1948 when Weddel House became a museum . Virginia House was presented by the Alexander and Virginia Weddell to the Virginia Historical Society in 1929...
DESCRIPTION: A vintage terra cotta pitcher (or handled pot), skillfully hand-painted in green and white glazes with deer painted on each side using fluid brush strokes. Originating from the Tlaquepaque-Tonala area of Mexico, this delightful redware pitcher is in excellent condition; no chips or cracks. DIMENSIONS: Body is 6.25” x 5.5”; 5” high.
This porcelain tea cup and saucer was produced in Germany by Meissen in 1927. The saucer has a diameter of 5 3/4 inches and the cup is 2 inches high. The porcelain is the finest quality the Western world has seen. The set has slightly scalloped edges that alternate with little points. It is hand painted with sprigs of nasturtiums and foliage. They are brightly colored and realistically painted. The rims and handle are trimmed with gold.
Condition: Excellent, first quality porcelain...
Lovely gilt bronze-mounted oval dresser tray with handmade lace insert. The bottom is marked "Apollo Made in U.S.A. 2697 12."
Origin: America, ca. 1920. Condition: excellent, except a small area of lace has a tear and slight discoloration (12 o'clock position in second photo). Size: 13-1/2" x 6-1/4" x 3/4".
Fine Miniature Tangka Depicting a Multi headed multi armed Deity, we are not sure of the figure . well painted on cloth with gold accents. Size 2.25 by 2.75"
Buddhist Tsakli: Shri Devi, Magzor Gyalmo
ground mineral gouache, silver and gold on fabric.Mongolia or Tibet. H 2.75" by 2"
Miniature tangkas - Amitayus Tsakli Mineral pigments and gold on canvas. 3.5" X 3 inch , Tibet inscription on back. Amitayus with 2 other figures very nice piece with stars and clouds.
Miniature tangks - Tsakli Amitayus Tsakli Mineral pigments and gold on canvas. 2.75 X 2.25 inch , Tibet inscription on back
Tsakli tangka: Vajrabhairava ground mineral gouache, on fabric. Mongolia or Tibet. H 2.75" by 2" Vajrabhairava is a wrathful form of Manjushri and functions as a meditational deity of the Anuttarayoga Classification in Tantric Buddhism size h 3" just under 3" wide with inscription on back
A beautiful early 20th C. Chinese figurine shape teapot or wine pot. It's all hand made very unique. In excellent condition. W:6" H:3-1/4" Sold
A fine quality, fully hand painted English bone china covered oval entree dish dated 1907. Made by Royal Crown Derby in the 6452 pattern, this 11-1/4" x 7-3/4" serving dish has a cobalt band with matte gold painting including a grape vine motif and white enamel jewelling. It is marked on both pieces with the orange ROYAL CROWN DERBY ENGLAND 6452 mark, the M year letter (for 1907) and an underglaze stamped DERBY 6-07...
Fleece-lined and hand-made using the old fashioned traditional Chinese methods, only the mid 20th century fabric of the lining and ears identify these shoes as a later made at a later time period. They were probably made by a dotting grandmother and were well worn by a young child.