A special box to hold a secret? This is an unusual rectangular bronze casket-form in ornate Gothic Revival style, having cast bas relief, highly decorated with religious motif illustrating scenes from the life of Christ; circa 1870's. The original interior is lined with balsa wood and most likely used as a tobacco cigar caddy box. These boxes were popular souvenirs of the European Grand Tour and were based of the great treasures of Continental Europe...
This is an accurate model of an outrigger canoe from the Ellice Islands, now the island nation of Tuvalva. The v-shaped hull is made of an upper and lower sections,sewn together with string of plant fiber and forming a notched prow which provides stability in ocean waves. There is fishing platform, complete with net, fishing fly and weight, a bailer, 2 paddles and 2 masts. Only the sails are missing.
Overall length of model canoe is 25"...
Fenton Glass Co. made this Silvercrest ashtray from 1960-65. It's the 7377 ashtray. It's in great shape. Thanks for looking.
This McCoy two-tone chatreuse/green small fan vase looks good on either side. There are no chips, no cracks, and no repairs to this item. This item is in excellent condition. Circa 1954.
This blue onion oval platter is in excellent condition.
These green stem Franciscan 14 oz. tumbler glasses are in excellent condition.
These green stem Franciscan 12 oz. Double Old Fashioned glasses are in excellent condition.
Cap mask or headdress carved from wood, covered with antelope skin and with a base of woven basketry for attachment to the head of the masquerade. Two antelope horns are affixed to the top of the mask. Remnants of human hair around the top of the piece. Several holes beneath the upper jaw suggest the former existence of wooden pegs to represent teeth. Africa, Nigeria, Ekoi/Ejagham Peoples, early 20th century, probably older...
Woolley modernist enamel dish
Abstract fish design
Measures 7" in diameter
Excellent condition
A nicely enameled Japanese cloisonne box with a raised design (moriage) of Mandarin ducks. This box dates from the 1960s to the 1980s and was probably made by the Inaba Company of Kyoto, Japan. The mark at the bottom is not the maker’s mark; it is probably the mark of the retail or outlet store. The dimensions are 5 1/2 inches x 4 inches x 1 1/2 (a bit shorter) inches.
These Cambridge Glass Company/ Morgantown glass Works cocktail in chrome holders came in Amber,emerald,amethyst, and other colors.
There are not Farber Bros. They are Farberware and from the 1950's.
ALL BUT THE AMBER STEM ARE SOLD.
This is an exquisite haori. Jackets of this quality, condition, and subject matter are getting increasingly hard to find. Made habutae silk a with brocaded or woven lining, it can be worn or displayed with either side facing outward. The outside is solid black with 5 mons (family crests) and includes the artist signature which appears on the front lower right panel. The inside back panel’s weaving includes the use of gold, silver, and copper-gold metallic lacquered threads...
The Japanese hakama is pleated skirt-like pants that is worn over a full length kimono. Hakama pants originated as an outer garment to protect a samurai warrior’s legs from brush when riding a horse. Today, the hakama is worn as formal attire for Japanese wedding ceremonies (see last photo), dances, and martial arts (specifically, black belt students and Juijitsu practictioners). Black and white striped silk, it measures 36" long, waist to hem...
Healthy Japanese babies adorn this bright red juban. Made of light weight silk with equally light weight white silk lining, this woman's juban measures 48" across the shoulders (including sleeves) and 50" long. In very good condition, it dates early Showa, 1930, though the collar appears to be newer. This is a very cheerful under garment and would be a fun piece to wear as an outer garment.
Made with a stencil pattern and gold surihaku this small child's kimono is in excellent condition. It measures 31½"across the shoulders (including sleeves) and 34"long. It is very soft silk and dates to early Showa, mid 1930s.
The front half of the bootee is horizontally ribbed and has two small flowers below the opening,. The rest is covered with a small diamond pattern except for a strip of ribbing in the back. The sole is completely hollow. It is 4 1/8" long and 2 1/4" high. Circa 1900.
Cambridge Glass Co. made Firenze from 1937-40's. This is a 10" 5 part relish. It is the #212 celery or relish from the Pristine line. It's in great shape. Thanks for looking.
The top of the boxer's left ear has a paint scrape- very small. He is 11 inches long and 5 3/4" tall.
Man's soft grey silk under kimono with a painted image of Daruma, the Japanese God of Wishes. Two large coins using the shibori technique cross over onto the sleeves. Two pale peach washes are painted across the image area as well as swashes of small metallic gold flecks using the surihaku technique. This is a very soft, light-weight gray silk with a bright green raw silk lining. Dating to 1930s and in excellent condition, this garment measures approximately 51” across and 54” long.
This McCoy fruit wall pocket is 7 3/4" x 6 3/4". This is circa early 1950s. There are no chips, no cracks, and no repairs to this item. It has the usual McCoy crazing and the obvious paint loss which I believe adds character and looks very real as if it were in a tree.
This McCoy bird dog planter is 12 1/2" x 8 1/2" with the McCoy mark. There are no chips, no cracks and no repairs to this item. This item is in excellent condition.
This McCoy two-tone yellow/brown small fan vase looks good on either side. There are no chips, no cracks, and no repairs to this item. This item is in excellent condition. Circa 1954.
This McCoy bird dog planter is 12 1/2" x 8 1/2" with the McCoy mark. There are no chips, no cracks and no repairs to this item. This item is in excellent condition.
A stylish cloisonné (shippo) beaker vase by Ando, 10” in height, circa 1950 – 1970. It has the original box with a pamphlet issued by the Ando Cloisonne Company, the leading cloisonné company in Japan. The note briefly introduces the company, how their cloisonné are made (with photos) and a photo of the very famous enameled mirror discovered in *Shoso-in.
*The Shoso-in was originally the storehouse of the Todaiji temple...
This ivory handled crumb scoop is 13 1/4" long x 2 3/4" wide. I do not know English hallmarks so I have included the best pictures I could to show them to you. If you know please email me with the correct identification.
Moderntone was produced by Hazel Atlas Glass from 1934 - 42. Offered here is the salt & pepper shaker set in cobalt. excellent condition, see my other listings for more in this pattern in cobalt and amethyst.
Laurel is a depression glass pattern that was made by the McKee Glass Company in the 1930's. This luncheon plate is the French Ivory color. 7 1/2 inches in diameter, all are in excellent condition. I have 2 available, price is per plate. See my other listings for more in this pattern.
This P & G kerosene table lamp is 29" tall to the top of the chimney.
The shade is 14" in diameter and 6" tall.
The kerosene burner is marked " The American Eureka lamp". This burner has not been electrified. It is in original condition.
This lamp is hand painted with yellow and pink and roses all around the lamp.
This sterling souvenir spoon from the Louisiana Purchase Exposition is an official spoon made by Bert Ball (1902).
the handle design is 1803-buffalo hunter-covered wagon,and campfires, train 1903.
The bowl depicts the Festival Hall and central cascades. No description can convey to the mind an adequate idea of the beauty of this wonderful architectural masterpiece designed by Cass Gilbert of New York, Notwithstanding the great size of the building the festive effect is shown in every part...
This iridescent Floragold ( Louisa) 13 1/2" tray is in excellent condition. There are no chips, no cracks, and no repairs to this item. This item is in excellent condition.
The total height of this 4 panel slag glass boudoir lamps is 14 1/2" to the top of the finial. It has an ivory finish. The top of the shades shows the heat wear to the paint. This lamp is signed E. M. Co.
LIBERTY BLUE by STAFFORDSHIRE was made circa 1975 - 1981.
The teapot has the usual crazing and one chip on the underside of the lid. Pictures 3 & 4 try to show the underside lip and the view from the top to give you a better view of the actual damage.
Hobbs, Brockunier & Co., Wheeling, West Virginia produced glass from 1845-1891. This canoe is before 1886 before Hobbs, Brockunier and Co. ceased to exist on December 31 of 1886 and before Hobbs Glass Co. was organized in August of 1886.
There are no chips, no cracks and no repairs to this item. This item is in excellent condition.
The canary canoe is 8 1/4" long and 3" wide at the center.
There are no chips, no cracks and no repairs to this item . This item is in excellent condition.
This was made by the Indiana Glass Company circa 1929-1932.
An attractive, well painted Japanese 10" x 6-3/4" lacquer over wood box c1900. This box has a richly painted scene of a bird, tree with flowers and leaves and a curved fence with mountains and a lake in the background. The thickly applied colours include textured black (tree), gold, orange and grey. This box has a black interior and the original lock (key missing) with a metal escutcheon plate; it appears to have been used as a cigar box in the past however, it could be used for many things...
Stevens & Williams Vaseline Opalescent Epergne stands 13" tall, made in the 1880's! The base is 8" wide. Has a couple of very small bubbles within the bowl. Otherwise, it has no chips or scratches. Excellent condition for something made in the 1880's. The bowl is swirl optic while the horn stem is heavily ribbed. Any questions, please ask.
Pink Opalescent Canterbury vase by Duncan and Miller. The height is 4" x 5" wide. Manufactured from 1938 to 1955. Unusual for the footed base. In mint condition.
This Roselane roadrunner figurine is in excellent condition. It is 8" long x 3 1/2" high. It has the trademark glass eyes.
Westmoreland Sawtooth Candles holders in the black onyx color. Both in excellent condition. Made before 1980. Sold as a pair.
Jeannette Ultramarine Swirl Cup and Saucer. In excellent condition. Produced from 1937-1938. Five sets are available.
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HUGE Murano Cased White, YELLOW and Aventurine Flecks Art Glass STAR Shaped Centerpiece Bowl!!!! Attributed to Fratelli TOSO, and has original label underneath (taped by previous owner). Looks more like a sea starfish with an optic swirl design to it too! It has NO damage (chips, nicks, or impact marks). In EXCELLENT Condition!!!
Measures 13" across (33.02 cm) x 2 1/4" high (5.71 cm) ….. International Buyers WELCOMED!!! ..........
Westmoreland pastel fruit basket is 6.5" long and in mint condition. Made in the mid 1960's.
This ENGLISH HOBNAIL MILK GLASS(SQAURE BASE)open compote by WESTMORELAND CRYSTAL is 6 3/8" tall and 8" in diameter. There are no chips, no cracks, and no repairs to this item. This item is in excellent condition.
This item is hallmarked "USA". It is in excellent condition. There are no chips, no cracks, and no repairs to this item. Circa 1950.
Not your typical cloisonne, this beauty is simply one of the best quality that I have personally seen in many years, notice the graceful cranes and profuse floral that create perfect balance and harmony, the colors are intense and dazzle the eyes. This vase dates to the pre 1950 era and is free from any damages, this is the last of the truly artistic and well made cloisonne vases done in the old world manner. In excellent condition, it measures 10.5 inches high.
Fostoria Red Westchester High Sherbet, 5" tall, all in excellent condition. Made from 1935-1942. 4 are available.
Fostoria Colonial Dame Saucer Champagne, 6.5 oz. Made from 1948-1986. All in excellent condition. 4 are available.
Fostoria Colonial Dame Dinner Water goblet, 11 oz. Made from 1948-1986. Three are available.
A very handsome set of twelve sterling silver coffee spoons in a hammered Arts & Crafts design reminiscent of Georg Jensen. The design is very well-conceived, with the arching rows of beads echoing the slightly round indentations left by the hammering process. The spoons are just a bit larger than traditional demitasse spoons, but certainly smaller than teaspoons...
Morgantown Golfball Water Goblet red, 9 oz. were made from 1931-1939. All in excellent condition. 7" tall.
An attractive 4-1/4" across and 1-3/8" high sterling silver pierced nut or candy bowl, made by Birks, Canada's finest finery retailer. This bowl weighs 58.8 grams (2.05 ounces) and it is in excellent original condition with no dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; all items are secondhand and may have slight signs of gentle use. Surface shipping to the continental U.S. is $8 (other spots may ...
This "Charter Oak: Medium solid cold meat server fork (1906)by International Silver is hallmarked 8147 Rodgers. The monogram is "M". It is silver plate. It is 8 1/2" long.
This Fenton hobnail compote is 5 1/2" tall. The top is 6 1/2" in diameter. This item is in excellent condition.
This 1987 Annual Easter Figurine, Fourth Edition, features a yellow chick with orange beak and feet. His eyes are brown.
This figurine is approx. 3 1/2" in height. Printed on the bottom of the figurine is:
1987 Goebel W. Germany. Number imprinted on the bottom of this figurine is 153.
This Fenton silver crest 4 1/2" vase is in excellent condition.
This Staffordshire standing greyhound and hare figurine is 11 1/2" tall. The base is 3 1/4" deep and 9 1/2" long. There are no crack , no chips, and no repairs to this item. This item only has one scratch on his back. This item is circa 1860.
This beautiful hand painted Muhlhause vase is hand painted and enameled. The glass is an opaque soft white and the enameling design is floral. The colors are rich and the decoration is bright with gold trim to suggest naturalistic Art Nouveau themes of foliage, birds and flowers.
The top is a maroon-brown color. The diameter of the mouth is 3 1/2" and the base is 4 1/2"
This Czechoslovakian solid yellow vase with applied jet rim is cased. It is 8 1/4" tall. The base of the vase is 3" in diameter. The base is hallmarked "Czechoslovakia". It is in excellent condition.
Choose A or C. Stamp, snuff, ink or pill boxes from Victorian era to mid 20th.
(A) Two piece carved wood with a star and a top that slides completely off. ~ 2 X 1 1/4" X 7/8";
(B) SOLD, thank you!
(C) Beautiful Chinese pink green and blue enamel floral marked: China possibly for export. 1 1/8" X 7/8" X 1/2" deep;
(D) SOLD, thank you! Secret Japanese message or maker's mark.
Take both for $95 and earn Free Priority Mail/Ins with your USA Ck or USPS MO.
$10 USPS Priori...
Duncan and Miller Covered Butter in the Tear Drop pattern. Cover is made by Rogers (silvered). Produced from the 1930's until 1955. In excellent condition.