Old hand stitched Indian 'chakla' textile. Kathipa style embroidered in 'heer' floss silk on old cotton base. Undated, estimated to be early 20th century or earlier. 40 inches square. Good condition few missing mirrors. Can be viewed in central London and shipped worldwide.

An amusing tonkotsu, a container for tobacco, skillfully carved in wood as a man emerging from a basket! His clasped hands pierced to allow a suspension cord, not present. The eyes are inlaid and the base has a mother of pearl signature tablet.

A 20th century production but hand carved.

Approximately 12.5 cm high...

The Chinese Mandarin Court Necklace or Chao Zhu was an insignia of rank during the Qing dynasty. The Mandarin Necklace is comprised of 108 beads; 4 sections of 27 beads each. The beads in this necklace are amethyest, agate, Chinese Peking glass and one medallion with the Chinese symbol, Shou for longevity. Ranking was basically based upon the color of beads used...

A delicate antique Chinese Tea Box with exquisitely decorated gilt relief. It has a pewter box lining with a glass knob. The lacquer shows images of a pavillion setting with trees and a border of flowers. The pewter box has a primitive etching of scholars with rocks and grasses. The interior top is lacquer with two gold fronds.

Date: 18th Century

Dimensions: 11"X 6" X 7.5"

Paul Jacoulet
Le Phare de Mikimoto, Shimoda Izu (Mikimoto Lighthouse, Shimoda Izu)
Date: February 1954.
Fewer than 80 impressions made. This example is stamped "PRESENT" on the verso.
Size: 17.75 x 13 inches.
Signed and sealed with peony seal. Carver: Maeda. Printer: Onodera
Reference: No. 134 in The Prints of Paul Jacoulet by Richard Miles
Medium: Japanese woodblock print.
Condition: Toning on verso...

Tibetan Himalayan Dzi glass bead, 42mm x 7mm(1 3/4" long x 1/2" diameter).

Duncan & Miller Covered Marmelade or mustard. Produced from the 1930's-55. We have two of these, one does have a chip in the spoon opening -- very small and practically negligible -- but I have to mention it.

Fenton made the pattern "Pineapple Vine" in the late 1930's. This low compote is 5.25 across and 3.5" high. It is in mint condition.

Fostoria Tri-Cornered Nappy w/Heather Etching is 7"x3, on the Century blank and 3 footed. Produced between 1949 and 1982. In mint condition.

Eight(8) Glass Beads, various design and colors, from 12mm(1/2" diameter) to 25mm x 14mm(1" long 5/8" diameter)

Two(2) Silver Clasps, screw 2 pieces together, 0.9mm diater, 28mm long(3/8" diameter, 1" long), little tarnished silver color.

20 Chinese underglaze blue and white hand painted Porcelain large beads, 30mm diameter(1 1/8" diameter" with floral decoration. The price is for all 20 beads but the price for each piece is $5.00, please inquire.

Two(2) carved large Natural Rose Quartz Beads, floral design, 25mm(1" diameter).

Seven(7) carved and painted various size of ivory beads, largest carved bead-22mm diameter, medium painted landscape, red flower pedals and Chinese character beads-8mm, smallest beads-6mm, total nine(9) beads, these beads have been the private estate collection since 1960's, the condition is good.

Seventeen(17) large oval shape carved ivory Beads and matching Clasp, 24mmx16mm(7/8" x 5/8"). This old choker has been in the private estate since 1960's, the condition is good.

Malachite Natural carved large Bead, carved "Shou" Chinese Character on both sides, 22mm(7/8" diameter)

Two(2) large natural rough form Turquoise Beads, polished, approximately 40mm x 32mm(1 1/2" wide). Only two(2 are available shown in the pictures.

Two(2) large Natural Turquoise Beads, long bead-36mmx18mm(1 1/2"x5/8" diameter), pebble-36mmx28mmx17mm(1 3/8"x1 1/16"x5/8") in good condition.