A Moorcroft art pottery 5-7/8" vase in the Anemone pattern in the flambe line. This vase was produced 1947-53 period. This vintage example is stamped MOORCROFT MADE IN ENGLAND with Walter Moorcroft's monogram underglaze signature and cypher. Walter Moorcroft worked at Moorcroft from a young age, and took over after the death of William Moorcoft in 1945...
This stunning, one-of-a-kind, runway necklace is a rare piece of Mary McFadden jewelry.
In the catalog of her 2009 show: MARY MC FADDEN: GODDESSES, at the National Museum of Women In The Arts, she is decribed as"...frequently referred to as a “design archeologist,” McFadden has created more than 100 collections...
She is the turn of the century Chinese Goddess of Mercy and Hearer of all Prayers. She is beautifully detailed, right down to her fingers and the beads around her neck. She has a traditional hair style and long flowing robes. She is depicted carrying a lotus flower and standing on a bed of lotus blossoms and seeds.
Blanc de Chine ( white from China ) porcelain is usually associated with Dehua kilns. She was made from a mold, not on a potter's wheel...
This really pretty pink Cherry Blossom depression glass 3 1/4 inch diameter Drink Coaster was made by Jeannette Glass from 1930 to 1939. This Coaster is in very good condition with no chips, cracks or scratches. Be sure to search our other Cherry Blossom available. We guarantee items to be as described. THANK YOU.
Egyptian Mummy bead of Anubis or a Basenji dog greenish blue color. Nice molded Mummy bead great for the Basenji dog owners . Size .75" by almost .75"
Three(3) Japanese Salt and Pepper Shakers, shape of Sweet Pepper, Ca. 1940, 1 1/2" high, 2 1/4" x 1 1/2" wide, with Cork stoppers and marked "Japan" in red on the bottom. The condition is good.
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Various types of Korean wooden spools of early 20th century. Thread is the one originally reeled at that time...
Each except for (A). Titles: Last Supper - hand or transfer painted ceramic on metal, surrounded by paste stones - see Image 11 for more info. Madonna & Child, Lillian Russell, Evangeline, Victorian Hand, Statue of Liberty motifs, please view all images. All circa 1900, 5 are BBB book pieces, some scarce antique Victorian brass picture buttons...
1930's Japanese Silver Ginbari Cloisonne Bonbonniere Presentation Box with Dragon & Chrysanthemum Marked
It is 1.2 inches (3.1 cm) tall by 1.88 inches (4.8 cm) wide. It is 74.5 gram.
It is tarnished and has minor missing enamel and surface wears and scratches. The inner cover is loose (as seen in the photos).
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Elaborately carved Chinese hardwood, possibly zitan, brushpot; with allover lotus leaves and lotus pods in relief, (minor wear). Size; Height of the carving is 5 inches.
From our African Collection: A Nok Terracotta Figure, 18" w, 50" h. The small head is 3 x 4".
Nok refers to the culture associated with a one hundred square kilometer area in central Nigeria where thousands of terracotta figures were found. These figures were first encountered in tin mines by Colonel J. Dent Young in 1928 and were classified as Nok by Bernard Fagg in 1943...
A vintage sterling silver figural jigger by Alvin, the sides marked off with enameled stoplights in green, yellow and red. Each light is accompanied by the words “Go,” “Caution” and “Stop.” The bottom is hallmarked by Alvin.
Origin: America, ca. 1960. Condition: excellent; no dings, monograms or enamel loss. Dimensions: 2-1/2” tall. Weight: 35.4 gr.
Vintage Boston era early shield mark of "Guglielmo Cini Sterling" used while he was here in Boston before he moved out West in 1957. A client, who lives in WA and who commissioned his wedding rings in Boston several decades ago, has shared that Cini moved very close to Peruzzi and competed feverishly for the more unusual gothic designs and custom work, no doubt...
This old Uzbek napramach (also known as a mafrash among the Turkmen tribes) is from northern Afghanistan and is embroidered in silk thread on a grey plainweave cotton background. The medallion and geometric motifs reflect the Greek artistic legacy which influenced the urban weaving workshops of Bactria, a satrap of Alexander the Great's eastern empire. Similar motifs are found in ancient Greek vase designs and also in Chinese neolithic pottery...
Indonesian buffalo hide leather shadow puppet hand cut with hand coloring in great condition . Size H 22" W 19"
Chinese large size Brass Lock and Key, etched design of Chinese characters and flowers, outside measurement(7 1/4" long, 1 5/8" high, 5/8" deep), inside measurement(4 3/4" long, 5/8" high under the stick, 5/8" deep), in good working condition.
A beautiful light blue pottery box with a very elaborate and cute mouse on top of the box. It has a small chip (see photo)otherwise in good condition. Signed. W:2"xL:2-1/4" $65
This porcelain demitasse cup and saucer was produced in Germany by Meissen in the mid 20th century. The saucer has a diameter of
4 1/4 inches and the cup is 2 inches high. The cup features an entwined branch handle. Both pieces are expertly hand painted with realistic flowers that are brightly colored. The cup and saucer have matching flowers. The rims are trimmed with gold.
Condition: Excellent. This is a first quality set.