Superb and very tall lamp by Ercole Barovier. It is in great condition! The hardware has an attractive patina commensurate with its age. The lamp is nicely complemented by the vase and bowl of the previous listings. Lamp measures 28" to the top of the glass and 44" to the top of the finial.
Japanese vase of convex shape, Totai decoration of a bird and a butterfly among leaves and berry bushes. The motif created by thin metal threads is filled in with colored lacquer and polished. The brown lacquer background is carved as to resemble tree bark (totai). This complicated technique for decoration on porcelain was in use in Japan in the 1920’s and 30’s.The base with old paper label, indistinct letters in blue and the word “Lacquer”. Height "7½/ 19,2 cm...
The classic sterling and rosewood three-piece carving set by Hector Aguilar, Mexico, c.1944. The set usually consists of only two pieces. Set consists of a two-pronged meat fork(14" long) and two carving knives(17" and 15 1/2" long each). The rosewood and sterling handles have a glorious design and the knives blades are iron(and have some rust). The handles are in excellent condition. The fork is marked "HA(stylized) 940 TAXCO 9(bellmark)...
A heavy quality and vintage silverplated covered entree serving dish with a removable divider. This dish features a removable handle and it has gadroon edges. The interior allows for the insertion of a silverplated dividing strip, and this serving item is stamped PRIMROSE PLATE (made by Birks) S.P. COPPER B.M. MTS. 6042. This item is in excellent condition with no dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs...
For the Horse lover in your family, this paperweight features murrines with an internal image of a horse. A very unusual find! The horse murrines are surrounded by floral murrines and the whole is encased in clear glass. The piece measures 2 1/2 inches tall and is 3 inches across, there are no chips or cracks. Original blue and silver foil label that reads MURANO / Made / in / Italy / GLASS is intact on bottom of weight. Circa 1960
19064552 A nice small example of Loetz “Astraea” pattern. The bulbous vase is 3 ½ inches tall, 2 ½ inches in diameter and has a polished pontil. The piece is unsigned.
Takahashi Shotei (Hiroaki)
The Sumida Bank in the Night (aka. Sumida Dike in the Night; Boat by the snow-covered bank of the Sumida River)
Size: Approximately 14.75 x 5.75 inches.
Date: 1907. Pre-earthquake.
Shotei seal at right.
Publisher: Watanabe Shozaburo.
Reference: The first illustration in The Collected Print Works of Shotei Takahashi, a Modern Ukiyo-e Painter, p. 10.
Condition: Excellent...
A beautiful early 20th C. Chinese old mudman with a big bucket, excellent condition,marked China H:10"
A beautiful early 20th C. Chinese silver rattan bangle with twin dragons chasing a ball motif, in excellent condition. D:7cm
This silver overlay vase was produced in Germany by Friedrich Spar & Company around 1930. Except for a number 21 in red it is not signed but we are certain of its origin. The vase measures 7 inches in diameter. The art deco design is Asian inspired with pink flowers and branches spreading around the porcelain. The ground color is medium blue which contrasts so beautifully with the pink blossoms. The silver work is elaborate.
Condition: Excellent
Large 11" long hand painted and hand carved wood German Shepard by Helmut Miller for ANRI of Italy. Very realistic carving with exceptional detailing, this rare piece is signed H. Diller. Measure 11" long, 6.5" high, 5" deep...
Japanese Hima Doll Miniature Kimono Trunk, 1930-1940, 3" high, 6" wide, 3" deep, white impressed embossed metal mounted, Lacquer Gold floral and vine scroll design, handle in front is missing.
A very fine dark brown Yixing teapot with hand carved and applied branch and flower motif. It is signed both under the lid and on the base bottom. In perfect condition, No cracks, No hairlines No restorations, it measures 6" high, 5" pot diameter, and 8" across.
Ancient Chinese green Jade crouching figure pendant. The figure has Hongshan features, the back end has a dragon face. The bottom note the iridescent deposit in the center . The sharp angled conically drilled holes for the cord and shows cord wear from extended use. Great pendant with no modern tool marks, this came from a collection collected in Hong Kong 1980s-1995 . The collection was extensive with mostly ancient jade pieces . Size just over 1.5" by 1.25"
Height: 25 cm (10 in)
Width: 10.5 cm (4.2 in)
Pair of Chinese Sang de Boeuf vases; good ox-blood colouration; a light crackle present; good condition
Anchor Hocking Glass Co. made Bubble from 1941-65. This cup is in great shape. If you need a picture please email. Thanks for looking.
Traditional German gilt sterling silver stirrup cup, ca 1950. Conical bowl mounted with cast stag head—a furry, gaping beast with flexed-back ears and big antlers. Marked. Very good condition with nice toning.
Overall dimensions: H 6 1/4 x W 5 1/4 x D 3 in. Weight: 10.5 troy ounces. #BZ595
Orange Fukusa, Japanese gift cover from mid Showa, 1930 to 1960. Some color loss but in excellent condition otherwise, no damage, stains or tear. The photos shows it little newer than actual. 19 1/8" W x 20 3/4" L