An elegant sterling silver rollover jigger in Tiffany & Co.’s classic modernist “Cordis” pattern. Designed by Oscar Riedener in 1958, Cordis’ stark contemporary lines were something of an aesthetic departure for Tiffany. Riedener was a leading designer for Tiffany, most famous for his 1966 design of the Vince Lombardi Super Bowl Trophy. The jigger is designed to rest across the rim of cocktail shaker or glass...
Chinese tea caddy and saucer done in grisaille tones with gilt.
The tea caddy has a orange peel white glaze ground with a central flower with butterflies on the front and back. Similar design is on each side. The cap is original. The base left bare.
The saucer is done in a similar design with a central flower surrounded by various borders...
Classic vintage three piece silver plate carving set by American silver manufacturer WALLACE SILVERSMITHS ready to attack that steak. A large carving knife, fork with rest attached and blade sharpener; all handles have a brushed matte finish in a traditional pattern similar to WASHINGTON pattern, each piece signed R WALLACE, blade marked Stainless, circa 1930; Size: Knife-14", Fork-15", Sharpener-14"; Excellent condition.
Clearly this a very early ghurra showing greatly achieved carving art combined with thick crusted patina and significant signs of wear. The sculpture motifs represent on both side of the ghurra a scene of churning, supported by an interlacing which could represent snakes which it is however difficult to formally identify as the deposit is important and hides the details. The front and back sides of the ghurra are symmetrical H 31 cm, , width 9.5 cm , Thickness 3 cm
Midcentury Modern sterling silver toothpick holder. Made by Alphonse La Paglia (d. 1953) in New Jersey. Drum-form with double-banded mouth rim. Spread base applied with cast band comprising alternating leafing scrolls and flowerheads. Fully marked including maker’s stamp and no. 160. Very good condition.
Dimensions: H 2 x D 2 in. Weight: 3.8 troy ounces. #BY921
Nice heavy weight sterling silver tankard with a Commemorative issue coin of the
90th Birthday of Bavarian Prince Regent Luitpold
The lettering on the coins says:
LVITPOLD PRINZ- REGENT V. BAYERN
D
1821*12 MÆRZ*1911
This mug was gifted and engraved on the bottom in 1969. In excellent condition, it measures 6 1/4" from bottom to top of handle, 5 1/2" from bottom to top of tankard, and 4 3/4" in diameter.
Jeannette Glass Company made Holiday from 1947-50's. There are no chips or cracks in the glass. Thanks for looking.
Vintage clear cloisonné lidded box, employing the plique-a-jour technique, lovely muted pastel colors with a “pierced” lid, most likely meant to be a potpourri to put scented herbs and flower petals in. This is a complicated and time consuming craft- please note that the bottom is cloisonné as well as having some curvature to the lid - it would have been much easier just to give it a copper bottom and making the lid flat...
Tsukioka Yoshitoshi (1839-1892)
Moon and Smoke (Fire)
No. 22 from the series "One Hundred Aspects of the Moon"
Date: 1886
Size: Oan. Approximately 14.75 x 10.25 inches.
Signed and sealed by the artist
Medium: Japanese woodblock print.
Publisher: Akiyama Buemon
Carver: Yamamoto
Condition: Slight toning and fading.
- Rival fire brigade standard-bearers stand on opposite rooftops...
There are no chips or cracks in the glass. Thanks for looking.
2 Chinese brushes for traditional literati painting ; L: OL7-D :24 cms OL8-D:29 cms
Being offered is a circa 1950 sterling silver centerpiece bowl by Sanborns, of Mexico City, Mexico, entirely handwrought lobed bowl with embossed Aztec rose motifs; stylized handles; resting on a pedestal base. Dimensions: 12 1/2 inches x 8 inches x 3 inches. No monogram. Marked as illustrated in photo. In excellent condition. Great weight 30 ozs.
NAMU AMIDA BUTSU IN SWORD STYLE
Japanese Buddhist hanging scroll mounted with woodblock-printed paper talisman so-called 'Riken Myogo' ("Namu Amida Butsu" in sword style) as a chanting of homage to Amida Buddha
written in sharp‐pointed font like the sword that protect from evil spirit. Showa period, 20th century. Mounting: 26.5 x 127.2 cm (10.43 x 50.07in)...
Pre-War Japanese pottery, blue and gray glaze, very good condition.
H: 10 ¼ inches, Diam: 5 inches
Victorian Tortoise Shell imitation Powder Box or Patch Box, 7/8" high, 2 3/4" diameter, cover fit tight over bottom piece, about 1/4" long crack on the side of the cover but tight, no other damage.
India 19th c Orissa lost wax cast bronze peacock oil lamp. Nice working oil lamp in heavy bronze slight loss to tail from use . Size L 7" H 5"
New Martinsville Creamer & Sugar with Tray, Florentine Etching on Radiance blank. 3-piece set in mint condition.
A view of a gate of a Japanese home found in the outskirts of Kyoto such as Ohara. The print contains an inscription of the title of the work, the date of the print, and the number. The woodblock was made by Saito Kiyoshi (1907-1997) who was known in producing prints of Buddhist subjects and views of traditional architecture in Kyoto. Age: 1968. Size: height 24.5" length 28.75"