Rare subject marine netsuke of a swimming tadpole. Superb stylish carving wonderfully capturing the essence of the creature. Beautiful clean piece, eyes are inlaid with solid gold. Signed MHB on inlaid silver plaque - Michael Henry Birch (1926-2008) was one of the best 20th century netsuke carvers. Length 2.34 inches.

Very old mask from East Nepal, beautiful black patina of soot. Goat skin nailed to the forehead and chin, good age at least mid-20th century. Very hard wood, excellent condition, H 26 cm, width 18 cm, can be delivered on a metal base.

This pretty crystal clear Miss America depression glass 11 1/2 inch Tall Candy Jar with Cover was made by Hocking Glass from 1935 to 1938. Both the bottom and cover are in very good condition with no chips, cracks or scratches. Be sure to search our other Miss America available. We guarantee items to be as described. THANK YOU.

Neatly Framed behind glass, original watercolor wash of a woman bust by California native artist Nathan Oliveira. Subdued tones.

Signed and dated 1964

Dimensions Frame:16 1/2" wide x 19 1/2" high
Unframed 9 1/2" wide x 12" high

note on rear, Good friends acquired directly from N. Oliveira in a trade

Nathan Oliveira was born in Oakland, California in 1928 to a family of Portuguese immigrants...

This pretty pink Miss America depression glass 10 Inch 3-Part Divided Grill Plate was made by Hocking Glass from 1933 to 1937. This Plate is in very good condition with no chips or cracks. Be sure to search for other Pink Miss America available. We guarantee all items to be as described. Thank You.

This pretty pink Miss America depression glass 8 1/2 inch Salad Plate was made by Hocking Glass from 1935 to 1938. This Plate is in very good condition with no chips, cracks or scratches. Be sure to search our other Miss America available. We guarantee items to be as described. THANK YOU.

Framed Etching on paper with figures and whelms coming colliding. Black and white flowing imagery with shadowing and white space
Edition 8/23 Signed

Dimensions: 46 1/2" x 58"

Over the span of five decades, Oliver Lee Jackson has developed a singular body of work, creating complex and layered paintings in which figural forms meld with abstract fields of vivid color...

Incredible large glazed stoneware glazed ceramic biomorphic sculpture by R. Arenson (1930 - 1992) with blue, brown, and cream glazeing.

born Benicia, CA 1930-died Benicia, CA 1992
Signed Arneson

Dimensions: 34" x 14" x 12"

As a child, Robert Arneson aspired to become a sports cartoonist, and when he was seventeen, contributed a weekly cartoon to the local newspaper...

Ohara Koson
Sparrow on a Vine of Wild Melon
Size: Chuban. Approximately 26.4 x 19.4 cm. 10.375 x 7.5 inches.
Date: ca. 1910.
Artist's signature and seal at lower right.
Publisher: Matsumoto (no. 398).
The signature and seal are unusual, but the contemporaneous Matsumoto catalog notes, "A most delicate and charming picture. The fine workmanship is visible in every touch...

This pretty crystal Miss America depression glass 5 Inch Tall Comport was made by Hocking Glass from 1935 to 1938. This Comport measures 5 1/4 Inches in diameter and is in very good condition with no chips or cracks. Be sure to search our other Miss America available. We guarantee all items to be as described. THANK YOU.

Tsuchiya Koitsu (1870 - 1949)
Lake Kawaguchi
Date: 1933.
Size: Oban. Approximately 15.75 x 10.5 inches.
Publisher: Doi Hangaten. Doi watermarked paper.
Carver: Harada. Printer: Yokoi.
This seal combination indicates a 1950-1963 edition.
Reference: Koitsu catalog TK-DH-6.
Medium: Japanese woodblock print.
Condition: Short dash mark in right sky. Very slight creasing at upper right.
Notes: This spectacular Fuji view features embossed clouds...

Floris Meydam for Leerdam Spiral Art Glass Vase Holland

1950s

This impressive and heavy vase stands 7" tall and 10" across with a top opening of 1 1/2"

Retains the original paper label that reads - Crystal/Leerdam, Made in Holland

Excellent condition

Clear etched glass vase depicting a female nude

Artist - Erkki Kappi

Height - 10"

Finland

1959

Signed on bottom

Excellent condition

Most desirable original vintage dial for the Hamilton Models 21j 992, 21j 992B and 23j 950B. This is a unused factory new double sunk porcelain material dial. HAMILTON R.R. Double Sunk White Porcelain BOX CAR ARABIC NOS. From the original Hamilton Factory inventory, never applied to a watch. Invest in hard assets! THIS IS A FINE COLLECTIBLE. INVEST IN HARD ASSEATS; DON'T INVEST IN THE STOCK MARKET OR BONDS...

Traditional Qing style side closing, black satin weave cotton fabric with elaborate trim... really striking and wearable garment

IBO

Quite a simple and very rare type of 'Mi' (Winnowing basket as a traditional Japanese farm tool) locally called 'Ibo' (or 'Sade mi') in Aizu region of Northern part of Japan made of only wild vine and straw string. Early-mid 20th century. approx. 60 x 48 x 4 cm (23.62 x 18.89 x 1.57in)...

Lovely large art deco signed Shino ceramic vase from one of the masters Takeharu Kobayashi. Undulating waves of raised ridges creates a textured masterpiece. In a signed original box. Fired at the 'Chikurin Kiln. 40cm diameter x 35cm tall. Ca. 1980. Ask for shipping quote.

Shrine in Forest
Seal not read. Artist unidentified. Elsewhere attributed to Okamoto Kouen
Date: ca. 1940s.
Print size: 3.75 x 2.75 inches.
Publisher: Unsodo. From a group included in an Unsodo client sample book.
Medium: Japanese woodblock print attached along top edge only to original holiday card.
Condition: Excellent.

Nihonbashi
Sealed "S". Artist unidentified.
Date: ca. 1940s.
Print size: 3.75 x 2.75 inches.
Publisher: Unsodo. From a group included in an Unsodo client sample book.
Medium: Japanese woodblock print attached along top edge only to original holiday card.
Condition: Excellent.

A lovely powder flask out of an old collection, made in wood in the shape of a Pilgrim flask with a chiselled star in the front, reverse with a faint leaf pattern. North Africa, 19th. century.

Size: 20,5 cm. tall.

Ex. Old Danish Private Collection and this flask comes with an identity card from the collection, added in 1991 (see photo).

A very fine late nineteenth century Qing dynasty etagere in Rosewood measuring 47” in height, 45” width, and 13.5” deep. The spaces for display plus a sliding draw at the top and two cabinets as well as four drawers. The doors with intricate carved flowers and a pagoda top. Incredible condition

HANAKAGO

Flower basket as old Japanese ikebana vase made of wildly but refinedly woven two different type (condition) of bamboo attached with natural wood handle, early 20th century, approx. H 46 x 23 x 19 cm (18.11 x 9.05 x 7.48in). The bottom is holed as seen so that needs to prepare inner container when use of fresh flower arrangement...

This pretty pair of crystal Mayflower Flame Candlesticks were made by Fostoria Glass. The Candlesticks each measure 4 1/4 inches high X 4 1/8 inches in diameter at the base. They are both in very good condition with no chips, cracks or scratches. Be sure to search our other Mayflower available. We guarantee all items to be as described. THANK YOU.

An elegant sterling silver rollover jigger in Tiffany & Co.’s classic modernist “Cordis” pattern. Designed by Oscar Riedener in 1958, Cordis’ stark contemporary lines were something of an aesthetic departure for Tiffany. Riedener was a leading designer for Tiffany, most famous for his 1966 design of the Vince Lombardi Super Bowl Trophy. The jigger is designed to rest across the rim of cocktail shaker or glass...

A modernist sterling silver graduated jigger by Tiffany marked off in half-ounce increments. This design, created in 1939 at the height of Tiffany’s Art Deco period, remained popular through the ensuing mid-century years...

A vintage sterling silver figural jigger by Gorham, the sides marked off with enameled stoplights in green, yellow, and red, meant to signify “go,” “caution,” and “stop.” Each light corresponds to the 1, 2.5, and 3.5 ounce markings on the jigger’s bottom. The bottom is hallmarked by Gorham

• Origin: America, ca. 1950
• Condition: excellent, a couple of extra-small pinpoint dings on the bottom edge
• Dimensions: 2-7/16”
• Weight: 50.4 grams

A massive vintage Navaho Indian silversmiths Bracelet set with a huge and two smaller torquise stones, c. Mid-20th. cent. USA.

A very heavy and large bracelet in sterling silver with indian artwork stunning quality torquise stones. With several sterling silver marks.

Size: 95 mm. wide and inner diameter is c. 62 mm. Inner diameter US size: 2,412 inches, but it's slightly flexible.

Weight: c. 171 grams!

Condition: Choice and intact.

Ex. ...

This really pretty pink Queen Mary depression glass 9 3/4 Inch Dinner Plate was made by Hocking Glass from 1936 to 1940. This Plate is in very good condition with no chips, cracks or scratches. Be sure to search our other Queen Mary available. We guarantee all items to be as described. Feel free to email with any questions. THANK YOU.

Set of 8 Puritan sterling silver goblets. Made by Gorham in Providence. Each: Spare and elegant form with subtle bell-form bowl on cylindrical stem flowing into raised foot. Works best when filled and refilled. Don’t be fooled by the pattern name. A successful dinner party guaranteed. Fully marked including maker’s stamp and no. 272. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 6 1/2 x D 3 3/8 in. Total weight: 47 troy ounces. #BY838

Pair of Eisenhower-era sterling silver mint juleps. Made by Scearce in Shelbyville, Kentucky. Straight and tapering sides, and beaded and molded rim and foot. A great way in these tumultuous times to get back in touch with your inner country club Republican. Fully marked including maker’s stamp and presidential date code (DDE) for the years 1953-61. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 3 3/4 x D 3 1/8 in. Total weight: 9 troy ounces. #BY868

Set of 3 Midcentury Modern sterling silver tumblers. Made by Stieff in Baltimore. Each: Straight and tapering sides. Spare form and easy-grip proportions. Fully marked including maker’s stamp and no. 0707/2. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 3 3/8 x D 2 7/8 in. Total weight: 11.7 troy ounces. #BZ243

NAMU AMIDA BUTSU IN SWORD STYLE

Japanese Buddhist hanging scroll mounted with woodblock-printed paper talisman so-called 'Riken Myogo' ("Namu Amida Butsu" in sword style) as a chanting of homage to Amida Buddha written in sharp‐pointed font like the sword that protect from evil spirit. Showa period, 20th century. Mounting: 26.5 x 127.2 cm (10.43 x 50.07in). Worm holes as seen.


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Shoda Koho
Moonlit Sea
From the Hasegawa Night Scenes series.
Size: Chuban. Approximately 9.75 x 7 inches.
Date: 1910-1938.
Publisher: Hasegawa/Nishinomiya Yosaku.
An early marginless edition as originally issued.
"Made in Japan" stamped on verso.
Medium: Japanese woodblock print.
Condition: Two thin surface scratches - lower left and top. Top back corners have paper residue. Two small surface marks in water near right horizon.

PERSIAN MID CENTURY ORIENTAL WOOL RUNNER, TRIPLE MEDALIAN 120” x 40” Geometric masterwork in beautiful maroon and reds.

This is a really pretty Purple Slag Glass Pound Owl paper weight, with glass eyes, made by Westmoreland Glass. This Owl measures 5 1/2 inches high and is in excellent condition with no chips or cracks. Be sure to search our other Westmoreland Glass available. We guarantee all items to be as described. Feel free to email with any questions. THANK YOU.

George VI sterling silver tray. Made by Thomas Bradbury & Sons Ltd in Sheffield in 1946. Rectangular with molded rim and double-scroll corners; end bracket handles same. Traditional Georgian for the postwar era. Fully marked including retailer’s stamp (Peter Guille) and phrase “Made in England”. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 7/8 x W 26 3/8 x D 16 in. Heavy weight: 120 troy ounces. #BY716

Georgian-inspired sterling silver tray. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York. Rectangular with molded rim and double c-scroll corners. A great midcentury take on 18th-century design. Fully marked including maker’s stamp and postwar pattern no. 23967. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 1/4 x W 14 1/4 x D 10 1/4 in. Heavy weight: 36 troy ounces. #BY899

Pair of Chinese Shiwan Pottery Parrot Marked 博云陶坊

one is 12 inches (30.5 cm) by 5.5 inches (14 cm) wide. The other is 10.4 inches ( 26.4 cm) tall by 5.9 inches (15 cm) wide. The total weight is 5.8 Lb.

They have mild skip glazes, surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

Our Guarantee: We stand behind all of the items that we sell. That is to say, if you purchase an item from us and are unhappy with it for any reason, return it for a 100% refund of th...

Written on the inside of the original box is the artists' testimonial to this piece. Carved by famed carver Terada Keitaro (artist name : Kei'in) when he was 71 and his retirement piece. Carved in Showa 29 (1954) he went into Ryozen-zan mountain in Shiga Prefecture and found the perfect wild mulberry wood for his final masterpiece. He states he put his whole spirit and soul into this piece. Signed and in excellent condition. Ask for shipping quote.

An attractive large hanger made in the shape of a beetle or scarab in sterling silver and torquise stones. Unmarked but testing as 925 silver.

Vintage indian Navaho silversmiths of the 1950s-1960s.

Size: 72 mm. long. / 19,42 grams.

Condition: Intact with small filemark in the loop as seen in the pictures.

Danish Private Collection

RURAL WINTER

Anonymous vintage Japanese oil painting on wooden board, attached with an original frame, as nostalgic snowy streetscape of somewhere in country side of old Japan, around Taisho period, early 20th century, Painting: 33 x 23.5 x 0.5 cm (12.99 x 9.25 x 0.19in), Frame: 44.5 x 35.8 x 4.5 cm (17.51 x 14.09 x 1.77in). Aged deterioration as is. Damage at frame as seen. *If you don’t want this frame (for reducing its EMS shipping cost or so), please let me...

This really pretty Royal Ruby Red Boopie 3 1/2 Inch high Footed Sherbet Dish was made by Anchor Hocking in the 1950s. This Sherbet measures 3 5/8 Inches in diameter at the top and is in very good condition with no chips, cracks or scratches. Be sure to search our other Anchor Hocking Fire King available. We guarantee items to be as described. THANK YOU.

Set of 6 Midcentury Modern sterling silver seafood scallop shell plates. Made by Gorham in Providence. Each: Straight and tiered flutes, scalloped rim, and 2 ball supports. The hard-to-find size for the new era of small dinner parties. Fully marked including maker’s stamp and no. 42677. Four have date codes from 1940s and ’50s. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 1 1/4 x W 6 x D 6 in. Total weight: 31 troy ounces. #BY776

Set of 12 traditional Georgian sterling silver bread and butter plates. Each: Well with tapering shoulder and embossed gadrooned rim. Fully marked including stamp for Hunt Silver Co., a maker active in Chicago and New York in the 1930s-40s, and no. 226. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 1/4 x D 6 1/8 in. Total weight: 38 troy ounces. #BY786

A pair of boro tabi (socks) with sashiko. The lining is thin cotton cloth. It has four metal straps. Both soles are lost. The first half of the 20th century. H:12.5cm, L:27cm

A pair of boro tabi (socks) made of cotton and indigo dyed. Both soles are lost. The first half of the 20th century. Sashiko is hand-sewn but the light blue reinforcement cloth is machine sewn. L:24cm, H:12cm

Bijinga. The title: Summer evening. Painted with ink and pigments on silk. Signed and sealed.

Katsuda Tetsu(1896-1980) was a Japanese painter from the Taisho(1912-1926) and Showa era (1926-1989). He studied Western painting at Tokyo School of Fine Arts (now Tokyo University of the Arts). He turned to Japanese painting and became an apprentice to Yamamoto Shunkyo(1872-1933) in 1923. He graduated from Kyoto City Painting College (currently Kyoto City University of Arts) in 1930.His history ...

This is a really pretty Kings Crown 8 1/4 Inch Salad Plate made by Indiana Glass. This Plate is in very good condition with no chips, cracks or scratches. The Ruby Flashing is very good. Be sure to search our other Kings Crown items we have listed. We guarantee items to be as described. THANK YOU.

This is an exquisite example of Japanese Cloisonne mounted on a silver-plated form. As the images show, The wire and wireless enameling are superb. Condition is also outstanding. It stands 8 inches tall and is 7 1/2 inches wide. We never seen another like this one.

Hiroshige Ando
Fuchu, Nichomachi (Titled in image)
Size: Approximately 5.5 x 3.5 inches.
Date: ca 1910.
Publisher: Matsumoto Print Works. No. 419 publisher's tag on back.
Medium: Japanese woodblock print.
Condition: Excellent. Waviness corresponding to location of tag.

Large Midcentury Modern sterling silver tray. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York. Round well with narrow shoulder and folded-over rim. Super functional with nice heft and balance. Fully marked including maker’s stamp, postwar pattern no. 23427, and director’s letter L (1956-ca 1965). Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 3/4 x D 18 in. Heavy weight: 66 troy ounces. #BY443

This really pretty pair of Crystal Ruby Flashed Kings Crown 3 Inch high Single Candle Holders were made by Indiana Glass. Each Candle Holder measures 3 3/4 Inches in diameter at the top and is in very good condition with no chips, cracks or scratches. The Ruby Flashing is all very good. Be sure to search our other Kings Crown available. We guarantee items to be as described. THANK YOU.

Kyoto Kinkakuji
Artist not known.
Date: 1930s-40s
Print size: 5.75 x 3.5 inches.
Publisher: Takemura Hideo. Seal at lower right.
Medium: Japanese woodblock print.
Condition: A couple of small points of foxing at upper back.

Birds Eye View of Kiyomizu Temple in Snow
Artist: Not known. After a similar Hasui design.
Print size: Approximately 5.625 x 3.5 inches.
Date: 1950s-60s
Publisher: Watanabe Shozaburo.
Print is attached along its top edge only to original blank card.
Medium: Japanese woodblock print.
Condition: Excellent.

This really pretty Ruby Flashed Kings Crown 4 Inch high footed Cocktail was made by Indiana Glass. This Cocktail measures 2 1/2 Inches in diameter at the top and is in very good condition with no chips, cracks or scratches. The Ruby Flashing is all very good. Be sure to search our other Kings Crown available. We guarantee items to be as described. THANK YOU.

This is a nicely done vintage Japanese Cloisonne vase with two Angelfish. The work is both silver wire and wireless. It's a heavy stout piece with no signature. It measures 6 1/4 inches by 6 1/4 inches. Over the years, we haven't seen many Angelfish vases.

19th century netsuke of a sitting boy holding a turtle with one hand, and trying to break its shell with a stone that he holds in the other. Unusual subject, strong early carving, wonderful wear consistent with age, beautiful patina with yellowing on the back, where netsuke was touching silk of the kimono. Nice textile patterns, Height 1.41 inches.

This really pretty Ruby Flashed Kings Crown 3 Inch high 5 1/2 Ounce Footed Sherbet was made by Indiana Glass. This Sherbet measures 3 1/2 Inches in diameter at the top and is in very good condition with no chips, cracks or scratches. The Ruby Flashing is all very good. Be sure to search our other Kings Crown available. We guarantee all items to be as described. THANK YOU.

Vintage Chinese jade carved plaque with oval recessed area depicting Boddhisattva Guanyin in low relief, and the rest of both front and back covered with Chinese characters spelling the Lotus Sutra. Beautiful true nephrite jade of delicate celadon color. The Lotus Sutra describes Guanyin (Avalokiteśvara) as a bodhisattva who can take the form of any type of god, Buddha, king, Heavenly Guardian as well as any gender male or female, adult or child, human or non-human being, in order to teach the ...

Toshi Yoshida (1911-1995)
Winter from the Birds of the Seasons series.
"Sitting Under Snow-covered Leaves"
Date: ca. 1980.
Size: 21.5 x 13.25 inches.
Publisher: The Yoshida Family Studio. Issued by the Franklin Mint.
Signed and sealed by the artist in the image.
Medium: Japanese woodblock print.
Condition: Top back margin has tape. Very slight toning.