A pair of Royal Doulton A. Turner stoneware 7-5/8" vases from the 1902-22 era in unusual colours. These attractive baluster shaped vases feature yellow mouths, olive green necks and feet and a textured body with turquoise, yellow, white and lush gold highlights. They have an X6214 pattern number and the artist's cypher or mark for A. Turner who worked for the company from 1902-22...
This is 3 SERPENTINE JADE FOO LION with INITIAL SEALS circa 1960- 1985 from a Maryland, U.S.A. Estate. The sizes are as follows: 2 Longer pieces are 2 3/4"; the shorter is 2 1/2; each is 5/8" in width.
Papers found included with the SEALS from BEIJING
Handwrought brass and tile cup of swimming mermaid by Salvador Teran, Mexico, c.1955. Design has red, black, brown, and white tiles on a blue tile background of swimming mermaid in the sea. Measures 3" tall by 3" diamter. Signed "SALVADOR HECHO EN MEXICO HANDWROUGHT 427" and is in excellent condition. Wonderful gem with Salvador modernist design..........$10 for insured USA shipping plus applicable NYS sales tax.
A beautiful early 20th C. Chinese Taoism worship ritual metal sword with original sheath in excellent condition. L:42cm $295
This porcelain figurine of a kitten was produced in Bavaria by Rosenthal between 1921 and 1922. It is signed by the artist, Theodore Karner. The kitten measures 6 ½ inches long, 3 1/2 inches wide and 2 1/2 inches high. The figure is modeled with great attention to detail. Karner is known for giving his creations wonderful personality. The coloring is done by hand. This little kitty has the most mischievous expression. Any moment that toy will be ripped to shreds...
This porcelain charger was produced in Germany by Meissen before 1970. It has a diameter of 10 inches and is 1 3/4 inches deep. The porcelain is the highest quality, with a shiny, even glaze. It is decorated with Chinese style ornaments. There are fighting roosters in the center, dragons and Chinese ornaments, all hand painted and gilded. There is heavy gold trim on the rim.
Condition: Excellent. This is a first quality charger.
Chinese porcelain mallet vase. Glazed in Imperial yellow egg yolk ground with green and aubergine dragons . Marked on the base. Size H 9 " Slight hazing to the top glaze.
A fine hand wrought paperweight from the workshops of Dirk Van Erp in San Francisco, California circa 1950's. Measures about 4 1/8" by 3 1/8" by 1 3/4". Lightly hammered brass with exotic wood handle, fine stylish design.
A colorful orange and white bakelite dice holds a set of six chrome cocktail picks, each with a dice finial in this Art Deco set. The cocktail pick holder (“porte-piques”) was once a fixture of every French bar or café. Today, they can be used to spear cocktail olive or cherries, or to serve small hors d’oeuvres.
- Origin: France, ca. 1930
- Condition: excellent
- Dimensions: 1-1/2” x 1-1/2” x 3-3/4”
DESCRIPTION: A Chinese celadon jade pendant, both sides well carved in the form of an archaic mask and strung on a black nylon cord with a round celadon jade bead. Such amulets have a long history in China and would have been worn as a mystical protector against all unseen evil and bad luck. This handsome jade pendant is quite wearable and in excellent condition. DIMENSIONS: 2 ¼” long (5.7 cm)
Archaistic Chinese Green Nephrite Jade Ax with Face on each side, age is unknown well carved 3.5" by 2.25".
Keris board with Wayang figure carved and painted wood Java similar piece in the Staatliches museum Munich . Illustrated boards like this one serve as settings for a Keris imbued with magical powers . The board is decorated with the figure of Antareja , son of Bima who lives under the sea in the underworld. size h 27 " w 14 "
This Nippon biscuit jar / cookie jar is circa 1890-1921. The green mark #91 is under glaze.
There are no chips, no cracks, no hairlines and no repairs to this item. This is in excellent condition except for the overall crazing.
Vintage Sterling silver Thai Burmese Continental lot.
Group lot 4 weighted Thai sterling place card holders work well as picture or business card stands on a desk. A pair of heavy well cast and chased salt and pepper shakers tight lids could be used to store ground flowes and last is a pair of sterling English? salt and pepper shakers weigh able is 101 g the Thai place card holders could not be weighed > The Burmese or Thai sp shakers are 64 g alone.
A Garrard of London sterling silver gravy sauce boat dated 1972. It is fully hallmarked for London, England with a date mark for 1972. It measures just under 6" in length, and is 2-7/8" in width, with a greatest height of 3-1/4" (handle). This elegant boat has three hoof-shaped feet. It has the maker's mark G&Co Ld for Garrard and it is stamped GARRARD & Co Ltd 112 REGENT STREET LONDON W on the bottom...
This McCoy bird dog planter is 12 1/2" x 8 1/2" with the McCoy mark. There are no chips, no cracks and no repairs to this item. This item is in excellent condition.
Early Chinese Possibly Han Dragon Fly or Eye Bead in blue and opaque white. Nice bead stable and wearable with no restoration size .5: by .5"
This porcelain figurine of a pair of falcons was produced in Germany by Karl Ens Volkstedt in the 1950s. It measures 10 1/2 inches high and 8 3/4 inches long. They are well modeled with excellent detail. See how their eyes, beaks and talons are defined. They are hand painted in natural colors. They appear to be a mated pair on the watch for prey.
Condition: Excellent
Tang Dynasty Red Terracotta Tomb offering Figure, white slip remains and the head reattached . Size H 8"
Lovely amethyst colored glass candy dish with a faceted clear glass stem. It measures 6.75" in diameter and 6.25" tall. It is in excellent condition with no chips or scratches. The overall weight is approximately 1 pound. It probably dates to the 1920s.
Healthy Japanese babies adorn this bright red juban. Made of light weight silk with equally light weight white silk lining, this woman's juban measures 48" across the shoulders (including sleeves) and 50" long. In very good condition, it dates early Showa, 1930, though the collar appears to be newer. This is a very cheerful under garment and would be a fun piece to wear as an outer garment.
This porcelain group was produced in Denmark by Bing & Grondahl between 1948 and 1951. The model number is 1581. It measures 4 1/2 inches high and is 4 inches wide. The four monkeys are modeled with charming character. They are huddled together for warmth and support. The group is hand painted in earthy tones.
Condition: Excellent, first quality.
Antique blue opaline glass vase with a gilt ormolu top border and a family crest. In very good condition, no breaks or cracks. This vase is approximately 6-1/2" high.
A pair of Chinese porcelain cylindrical vases in mirror image, painted in famille rose (fencai style) with maidens on a garden terrace with plum rose trees overhanging. The insides glazed white with a gilt border. The base rims unglazed. The bases glazed white with stamped iron red marks.. Drilled for electricity.
Also included is a pair of small Chinese saucers with similar images with a double gilt border and writing in black on the front...
A vintage mid century modernist ashtray by William Spratling with three ball feet, rows of five applied disks on three sides, and three horizontal cradles.
Measures 2 1/4" high and 3 1/8" across. Marked with the conjoined 'WS', Taxco Mexico and 925. These were the marks used between 1933-40. In good condition, has some tarnish and very minor dings to the body and the feet. One of the disks on one row is slightly askew which adds to the hand made feel.
Classic Spratling design.
Chinese Copper Cloisonné Enamel Box and 2 Trays smoke Set . Beautiful cloisonne or enamel on tooled copper Humidor and 2 small tray , perfect for weed storage and a small trays for sorting or pipe filling. Perfect stash box for the discerning 420 smoker. The lid has a bend at the hinge and there is a stain on the interior wood . Size L 3.6" w 3.2" h 1.5" the trays 3.6" by 2.75". Nice box and still usable with the slight hinge bend.
Small Steuben Glass Sugar & Creamer - Lovely signed Steuben sugar and creamer, the sugar measuring 2 1/2" tall x 3" wide, the creamer measuring 5" tall x 3" wide, both in perfect condition.
Chinese cast pewter and gilt dragon Scholars paper weight. Lost wax cast very well modeled figure with good age . Size 4.25" 1.25" H 1.1"
An India punchwork sterling silver salver wall plaque circa 1900. This ornate, vintage India Raj period 6-1/8" across footed salver is in high grade silver. This fine example is likely Kashmiri in origin. It features an unmonogrammed cartouche and highly detailed engraving and punchwork floreate decoration. It has three demi-lune ball feet and an attached loop for hanging on a wall. This lovely serving or display piece weighs 133 grams and it is stamped simply SILVER...
This is a set of 10 crystal glasses that were made in Czechoslovakia in the 1920s. They are unmarked but the style and workmanship is similar to pieces from that area. They are 3 inches high and the mouth of the glass is 2 1/2 inches wide. They ring when tapped. We think they are cocktail glasses from the shape and size. Each glass is hand decorated with enamel paint with golfers in their traditional dress. The detail is fine. The glasses are trimmed with gold on the rim and foot...
This is a PAIR of 950 SILVER JAPANESE FIGURAL SALT & PEPPER SHAKERS depicting BOATS. The size is 3 5/8" long X 1" high X 1 1/4" wide.
Opens at the back to hold the S or P. Each is marked: SUN LOGO STERLING/ 950. Ca. second 1/4 of the 20TH Century...Add to the Collection
This porcelain figurine was produced in Germany by Rosenthal in the 1950s. It has the artist’s signature, Fritz Heidenreich, impressed into the base. The bird measures 9 5/8 inches high and is 9 1/2 inches long. The bird is modeled with his beautiful tail feathers extended in their natural splendor. The colors are brilliant. He is wonderful to look at from any position. Heidenreich had the ability to bring this exotic bird alive in porcelain.
Condition: Excellent
Vintage Japanese pink Momo Coral carved Scotty Dog figure undamaged weight 4 g size 1" by .75" or so.
Taxco, Mexico sterling silver bottle opener by CBS
This unique and beautifully crafted piece measures 4" long
Weight - a substantial and solid 70 grams
Marked Taxco, CBS,925
Excellent condition
Lovely pair of porcelain compotes in the "Dresden Garland" pattern by Schumann. The pierced rims are heavily decorated with colorful flowers and gilding. Each compote is centered with a floral bouquet surrounded by entwined gilt and floral garlands. The decorative motifs are echoed on the pedestals. The bottoms are marked by Schumann.
Origin: Germany, ca. 1920. Condition: mint. Size: 7-1/2" diameter; 4-5/8" tall.
This 14K rose gold and ruby Roamer wristwatch has 17 jewels. It is a running watch.
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