Set of 6 800 silver art nouveau figural small teaspoons, Germany, c.1900. Each shows a lovely woman's head with flowing hair in an art nouveau floral setting. The reverse represents the back of the head in a floral setting. Each spoon measures 4 1/2" long. They are signed "800 German marks star" on the back. There is a small lozenge mark inside each bowl that reads "A small C". Excellent condition. Very lovely set....$15 USA for insured shipping plus applicable NY tax.

This is a lovely 18th century Japanese Arita (we think) blue and white porcelain plate, bearing a peach mark and surrounded by bats, good luck signs; decorated with bands of stylized cloud forms and flowers; rim chips; 7 3/8".

A stylish cloisonné beaker vase decorated with a yellow rose on a blue ground by Ando, a leading Japanese cloisonné maker since the beginning of Meiji period. Impressed Ando and 'jyun-gin' (pure silver) marks on the bottom rim, dated from 1950 to 1960. Original square black stand and pamphlet issued by Ando with some brief notes about the company and a photo of the famous enameled mirror discovered in Shoso-in. 11" tall (vase alone) and 7 1/2" in diameter at the opening...

Beautiful Japanese Wajima lacquer stand with gold maki-e painting on a nashi-ji (pear skin) background. The designs are scrolling vines with stylized chrysanthemums and paulonias, which are the crests of the emperor and empress. The style of sparkling nashiji lacquer work and the theme were popular in the Taisho period (1912-1926) to the beginning of the Showa era, sometime after the return of the throne to the emperor...

These replacement shaker tops are 1 inch in diameter. They are made of heavy chrome. Price is $10 per pair, I have 10 pairs available. I have many different size lids available, see my other listings or email if there's a specific one you need.

This lovely vase by Tapio Wirkkala, part of his Kantarelli series, measures 4 1/2" high and is 1 3/8" in diameter at the base. On the underside is etched TAPIO WIRKKALA IITTALA - 55. Excellent condition.

This type of tissue holder is called Hakoseko. They are still being used for very special ceremonial occasions. The older one in this quality is now a collecter's item. Hakoseko will be placed between a kimono and an obi sash with the chains dangling from the chest area. Circa, early to mid 1900s. Dimensions: 4 1/2" x 2 3/4"

Anchor Hocking's Sandwich pattern is one of the most recognized Hocking patterns. The crystal pieces were made from 1940 through 1960. Offered here is the 9 inch dinner plate in perfect condition. I have 8 available, price is per plate. Some of these came out of an original 24 piece boxed set that consists of 4 each dinners, dessert plates, cups & saucers, sherbets and footed tumblers...

Anchor Hocking's Sandwich pattern is one of the most recognized Hocking patterns. The crystal pieces were made from 1940 through 1960. Offered here is the 9 oz footed tumbler in perfect condition. Price is per plate (I have 4.) These came out of an original 24 piece boxed set that consists of 4 each dinners, dessert plates, cups & saucers, sherbets and footed tumblers. (See the other pictures for a view of the box.) If you would like the complete service for 4, you'll get the box as well...

Japanese Wedding Gown with embroideries, some stains. There is no trace of being worn on this Uchikake wedding gown. The outer fabric is white (creamy, light tan) silk and the liner is also high quality silk which makes it very light in weight. There are some color migrations from the embroidery yarns. You can look at it as a bokashi (gradual shading), with the color change right around the embroideries. The one on the left shoulder is visible and the coloring spreads to the front shoulder...

This is a GREAT PERSIAN PRAYER RUG. This BEAUTIFUL HAND~WOVEN RUG is from QUM and measures 4'7" x 7'. Designed with Woven Flowers and the TREE of LIFE and VASE Motif. This RUG is tightly Woven, All Wool, and in MINT CONDITION circa third 1/4 of the 20th Century. From a Maryland Estate of First~Rate CARPETS & ARTWORK. A Beauty

An unusual late 19th or early 20th Century Italian vase in clear glass with a light dusting of internal gold aventurine, brown inclusions and applied yellow "drapery." Unsigned. Stray bits of ash in the glass date it as pre-1950s. 5.25" tall. In excellent condition. For more photos, please email us or see our website PlanetGlass.net.

Moderntone was produced by Hazel Atlas Glass from 1934 - 42. Offered here is the cream soup bowl in amethyst. (Hazel Atlas called this color 'burgundy' when it was originally made, but it's a rich amethyst color. My picture looks a little too brown. Sorry.) Perfect condition. See my other listings for more in this pattern in cobalt and amethyst.

Moderntone was produced by Hazel Atlas Glass from 1934 - 42. Offered here is the cup & saucer set in cobalt. Perfect condition, I have 12 sets available. Price is per cup & saucer st. See my other listings for more in this pattern in cobalt and amethyst.

Moderntone was produced by Hazel Atlas Glass from 1934 - 42. Offered here is the 5 3/4 inch bread & butter or sherbet plate in cobalt. Perfect condition, I have 11 available. Price is per plate. See my other listings for more in this pattern in cobalt and amethyst.

New Condition, hand sewn. I don't have a close up photos here, but I think this is hand woven. The katazome (stencil dye) cloth for the liner in the shoulder area. (I will try to take some close up photos sometimes later). Dimensions: 45 1/2" sleeve to sleeve, 23" shoulder and 36" long.

Beautifully hand sewn ka-gasuri summer kimono, partially lined with black and blue cottons, the color is dark blue to almost black, new condition with basting stitches. This is another Tsukurioki kimono. Tsukurioki means that it has been left unused after it was made into a kimono. These Kasuri kimonos have been associated with old women from the country-side, definitely for the non-fashionable group. These kasuri kimono are very durable, many were made to be worn as casual work clothes...

This kasuri kimono appears to be hand woven (to my eyes) and another Tsukurioki kimono in new condition. Tsukuri-oki means that it has been left unused after it was made into a kimono. This was caused by the drastic changes in their clothing especially after the World War II. In modern days, Kasuri kimonos have been associated with old women from the country-side, definitely for the non-fashionable group. These kasuri kimono are very durable, many were made to be worn as casual work clothes...