Important sized ghurra showing a wide disk with great signs of use
H 36 cm
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Fostoria Glass Company made Oakleaf from 1928-30. This 3 part candy is in great shape. Thanks for looking.
Brass toggle of equestrian monkey; the homophony of the expression "mashang fenghu" helps a civil servant to be promoted faster.
Good condition, partially oxidised (see pix). H: 4,5 cms. TCT 244 (see Bibliography)
Brass toggle of a horse; very good condition (see pix). L: 5 cms. TCT 244 (see Bibliography)
Traditional pipe from Tibet made of white yak horn (rarer than black) and silver.
Beautiful typical Sino-Tibetan craftsmanship including long life symbol.
It was usually slipped inside the boot. Good condition with expected wear and tear; light knocks on the stem (see pix 4-5). Tibet, 21 cms
A small Chinese inkstone carved from a Duan like stone. The inkstone is carved to portray a landscape view with the basin area of the stone to form a pond or lake. Often Chinese inkstones will allude to literary themes for scholars to enjoy.
Age: 20th century Size: length 2.6" width 2.2" height 0.8"
Korean folk art carved wood figure. Bearded man in traditional attire. Holding a pipe in left hand, the right hand positioned to hold a staff and pierced for that purpose (staff missing.) Good condition save a couple chips along the brim of the hat. Height 8 1/2 inches (21.59 cm)
Mhong pipe with silver stem and ornementation.
Very good condition. Laos. 31 cms
Hazel Atlas Glass Company made Florentine #1 from 1932-35. This pair of shakers is in great shape. Thanks for looking.
Traditional tobacco box made from water-buffalo horn used by the minorities in the south of China (Dong, Miao, Yao...).
It usually has 2 compartments, a big one for tobacco leaves, a small one for the tow.
Beautiful nature inspired carving.
Very good condition, old local reparation at the bottom (see pix) , beautiful patina due to great age and fair wear and tear. South China. H: 8 cms
Pilgrim Cranberry 10" Swirled Vase is in mint condition. Produced in the late 1970's.
Traditional Tibetan bowl for tsampa (barley flour dough, the usual Tibetan meal) made of burl and silver. Beautiful outside silver decoration with geometrical and floral designs.
This bowl probably belonged to a wealthy person.
Good condition except for a small accident of use on the rim and some wood missing under (see pix). D: 11 cms. Tibet
Great to use as a tidy, giving it a second life.
Brass toggle of a monkey; expresses the wish for high office.
Good patina, very good condition. H: 3,5 cms. TCT 244 (see Bibliography)
This wallet from Afghanistan measures 15.5 x 31.5 cm and is embroidered in silk thread on a pink satin ground. The embroidery technique is an intricately worked ladder stitch, with button hole stitches and corded silk tassels for closure. The purse is from Katawaz, in Ghazni province, with two interior pockets. Condition is excellent, estimated age mid to late 20th century.
With three inner compartments this vintage wallet from Afghanistan dates to the mid 20th century and is lined with red printed cotton and heavily decorated with woven blue seed beads which act as charms to avert evil from the wearer. Silk thread is intricately worked in ladder stitch forming volute motifs accented with gold metallic braiding on an ivory linen background. Condition is excellent.
Measuring 15 x 26 cm this charming purse is completely hand-embroidered in silk thread on a polyester ground. The embroidery is a very finely worked ladder stitch combined with Romanian couching ("pokhtaduzi") so densely worked as to almost completely obscure the background fabric. The metal thread around the mirrors is fastened down at regular intervals with small holding stitches, producing a characteristic relief to the pattern...
Very rare and unusual zen buddhist temple lantern in original kiri (paulownia) wood box. Dated on the box, Showa 3 (1929). Bronze with rice paper lining. Electrical light was added. Wonderful condition with a few bronze spots. Ask for shipping quote. H:51cm x Diameter :33cm.
Chinese hardwood Abacus, natural finish color, 1 1/4" high, 11 1/2" x 4 1/4" wide, numbers in Chinese Character in red in front and very large sign of the some Liquor store name in the back, the dovetail or butterfly joint work between back and the side frame, it is in good condition, no damage.
Measuring 10" x 15 1/4", this textile was made by Hmong women living
in Laos. Machine embroidery, reverse applique combined with some tightlyworked hand embroidery for accents. The spirals symbolize longevity. Condition is excellent and its estimated age is mid to late 20th century. The cushion is backed with a supple dark magenta pig suede and features an invisible side zipper for ease of dry cleaning. The pillow insert is 100% polyester fiber.
Measuring 18 x 18.5 cm when closed, this embroidered purse from Baluchistan is called a "bushkiri" and would be used for storing or carrying valuables and bridal dowry gifts. Worked in a delicate combination of satin stitch and brick stitch in silk thread, the embroidered patterns are medallion, diamond and chevron combined with continuous zigzag forms. Tassels, braided cord, plastic beads and metal-wrapped thread with the interior lined in red printed cotton...
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Elegant Tall Murano PINK ZANFIRICO Ribbons Art Glass DECANTER!!! Attributed to VENINI! The piece looks to have a signature underneath, but very faded. I have tried to take a photo of it (photo 5). Also, added is a photo of the same piece in white, published in a renowned auction house catalog and listed as Venini. There is NO damage (chips, nicks, or fleabites)...
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Huge and Gorgeous GREEN Jewel Tone and DIAMOND QUILTED Architectural Italian Art Glass Floor Decanter!!! Attributed to the GUILDCRAFT Company. There is NO damage (chips, nicks, or fleabites). In EXCELLENT Condition!!
Measures 26" tall x 7 1/2" long x 5 1/2" wide … International Buyers WELCOMED!!! ........ Questions? Don’t hesitate to ask!
Offered is this beautiful, large, Galle-type, French cameo glass vase, depicting a scenery. The vase is 11 3/4 inches (30 cm) tall and 4 1/2 inches (11,5 cm) wide. It is in good condition and has a broken pontil. It is signed in cameo (see last picture), though it is hard to decipher the signature.
Offered is this beautiful, large and heavy Murano glass bowl with 'ovals', made most likely, by Barovier & Toso. The bowl is approximately 14 inches (35 cm) wide and 6 1/2 inches (16,5 cm) tall. It is in very good condition, without chips, cracks or repairs. Polished pontil. Unsigned, as expected - these 'oval' decor was typical of Ercole Barovier (please refer to page 34 of Leslie Pina's book, 'Italian Glass century 20', for an Ercole Barovier designed vase with blue ovals).
Japanese Fukugawa Porcelain Lamp Finial, four(4) different colors- pink, lavender, lemon yellow and green, sell by each, $30.00 each, and choose preferred color of finial, 2 1/4" high, 1 1/2" diameter-round ball, fit into standard new lamp top of the harp 1/4" diameter inside the socket. No damage.
ROLEX 18k GOLD Logo Buckle ROLEXSA 750 SWISS 20mm Tobacco Crocodile strap. Back of the buckle is marked: "ROLEXSA .750 SWISS". Logo Buckle on a 20mm Genuine Crocodile Tobacco (Dark Brown) Colored Strap (marked: Hand Made in Italy). Will fit the Rolex President, DATEJUST, and all Sport Models in solid 18k yellow gold. THIS IS A FINE COLLECTIBLE. DON'T INVEST IN THE STOCK MARKET...
English Wedgwood Jasper Ware Pitcher, 4 3/4" high, 4 1/4" wide with twisted rope handle, dark blue with beautifully applied and executed low relief classical design on dark blue body and the grape vine on top border is higher relief than classical figures below, the detail is very delicate and finely done, impressed mark "Wedgwood" and "Made in England" on the bottom, some dark stain on the white figures. The condition is good, no damage.
English dark blue Wedgwood Jasper ware bottle shape Vase, 5" high, 2 3/4" wide-widest part, impressed mark "Wedgwood", "Made in England" and "Y" on the bottom, with beautifully detailed classical figures applied on dark blue bisque finish body. The condition is very good, no damage.
Chinese Scholar Yixing Pottery Teapot Marked & Signed
Description & Size: 6.98 x 13.33 x 8.89 cm (2.75" x 5.25" x 3.5") height & wide with & without spout & handle
Weight: 187 gram (6.59 oz)
Age: Early 20th Century'; Production: Handcrafted
This Chinese yixing pottery teapot is handcrafted with a uniquely bubble mounted spout with multiple holes (7) & a purple & brownish patina. It comes with a decorative lid with original string attached...
Japanese Silver Box w Ducks Nice Etched & Signed
Description & Size: 4.44 x 9.9 x 13.71 cm (1.75" x 3.9" x 5.4") height & wide & long; Weight: 317 gram (11.18 oz)
Age: c1930'; Production: Handcrafted & Etched; Material: Silver & Mixed Metal
This Japanese silver box has a nice & fine silver crafted over dark hardwood with swimming ducks and etched background of mount with foliage...
Offered is this beautiful and rare two-color (bottom part with bubbles) Murano glass vase, made by Barbini, around 1950. The vase is very heavy. It is 10 1/4 inches (26 cm) high and 9 1/4 inches (23,5 cm) wide. It is in very good condition, without chips, cracks or repairs. It is signed, 'Brrbini Murano' in script (see picture). A similar Barbini vase was sold by Skinner's on December 15, 2012 (see last two pictures for your reference).
Imperial Cape Cod was produced from 1932-83. This cruet is in excellent condition. (6 oz., straight sided with pointed handle.)
Japanese black silk haori jacket with design of trees in printed design with hand painted details, some gold thread, inside of shoulders are lined with white silk woven with a chrysanthemum motif, Taisho/Showa Period.
Size: 49" wide (cuff to cuff) x 30" high
A beautiful late 19th/20th C. Chinese famille rose porcelain jar in excellent condition. H:14cm Sold
ROLEX SUBMARINER Vintage Brochure Stephen Frink 1972. Rare Desk Top Rolex Submariner Series Brochure! ROLEX Submariner and Sea-Dweller Brochure 1972 6 by 3.25 inch with color illustrations. "Some of the most vivid images on earth are under water" quote: Stephen Frink. Features in full color, the 1972 Rolex Submariner and Sea-Dweller Models in stainless, Two-Tone, and solid 18k yellow gold models...
A fine, high quality matching pair of 1950s-60s signed Lalique 6" glass vases in the Deauville pattern. These vases are acid stamped LALIQUE FRANCE and they are in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, losses, damage or repairs. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; all items are vintage or antique and may have slight signs of gentle use. Expedited tracked and insured parcel shipping to the U.S...