This sterling souvenir spoon of the state of Michigan was made by Manchester Silver circa 1887. This souvenir spoon is in excellent condition. This spoon is 5 3/4" long
Khmer cast bronze bowl , said to be a timer of sorts with a small hole in the bottom for sand to slowly pour out . The story is from what I was told , the bowl is nicely cast with rim design as well as a band design on the outside bottom hole. Deposits verdigris size H 3" diameter almost 5"
Red, white, and navy blue hand woven wool coverlet, early 19th century, measuring 91" long by 74" wide. Woven in two equal sections, three fringed sides have the design shown in photos 1,3 & 4. The 4th side is hemmed and without the design. Excellent condition except for the hemmed edge which has holes along that side. Could be cut down and made a little smaller but perfect.......$15 for insured USA shipping.
19th century netsuke of a sitting boy holding a turtle with one hand, and trying to break its shell with a stone that he holds in the other. Unusual subject, strong early carving, wonderful wear consistent with age, beautiful patina with yellowing on the back, where netsuke was touching silk of the kimono. Nice textile patterns, Height 1.41 inches.
2 Chinese Cinnabar Covered Boxes, one antique one newer. Antique one has interior rim chips the other perfect condition. Round is almost 2.25 " diameter square box 3" by 3"
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OLD 1890’s Venetian SALVIATI SEA HORSE Art Glass Compote Base!!! The piece is the bottom half of a compote, but its extremely rare to find one anywhere! The last one I saw sold for over $5,000!!! Even though the piece I have is the bottom part, I think it is an amazing example to have for any collector. The Seahorse has GOLD FLECKS throughout, with an applied harness with little pink dots. The Fins and tail are without damage...
Antique Dhokra bowl from Orissa lost wax cast rice measure, 18th-19th c This measure is one of the nicest I have had the wax work is very detailed with an elephant, very nice condition and well used with a nice green patina . These are great as ash trays flower vases or candy dishes. Size H 3.5" by 4.5"
Rare silver-inlaid 'daigou' dragon head belt hook. Stylized animal-form hook with intricate inlays, bronze and silver, China, Han Dynasty (206BC-AD220); unmarked. Dimensions: Approximately 4-1/4"L x 5/8"W
Chinese Ming Dynasty green glazed burial figure of an attendant holding a wine pot . Size 8" by 3"
This is a decorative early 19thC Chinese Famille Rose porcelain plate, the soft white ground wonderfully painted with enameled birds, butterflies, and flowers. Measurement: 8 in.; Condition: Good with some gilt wear to rim and several rim chips.
18-19th c Indian Hindu temple marble sculpture of the goddess Durga , wonderful patina and some losses as seen in pictures.
Size 12" by 14" by 4" weight 19 pounds
India 17-18thc Mughal life size stucco palace guard statue once one of a pair that was said to be placed by the door of the rulers private temple . This piece was brought from the Gujarat area of India . This is a rare and irreplaceable sculpture . Size H 59" W 17" D 14" weight, a guess 150 lb losses and some restoration as to be expected . This sculpture is done in the full round but due to the weight we couldn't safely photograph the back.
Antique Dhokra bowl from Orissa lost wax cast rice measure, 18th-19th c well worn and lovingly used. These are great as ash trays flower vases or candy dishes. Size H 4" by 5"
18th C Hindu marble deity figure possibly Devi, done in a provincial style . This piece would have come from a village shrine cold paint colors some losses with age. Size 11.5" by 5"
Tang Dynasty Pottery Tomb Figure , the piece has re attached at the mid section but otherwise in good condition . Size H 10" W just under 3"
This sterling souvenir spoon of Albany, New York shows the state capital building in a cut out. It is an unknown maker to me. It is in excellent condition. This spoon is 5 5/8" long
This is a matching pair of decorative prints, 14" by 9 1/2", in thin simple black frames, the prints appearing to be on thin tissue type paper, laid on boards. I am not knowledgeable about Japanese prints, but I would guess these to be of 20th century age. They appear to be in some places unevenly discolored, and browned by age (though not as much as the photos might indicate), but perhaps the paper was brownish to begin with. At the edges there are some losses and stains...
Hiroshige Ando
Suidobashi, Surugadai (Suido Bridge and Surugadai)
Series: No. 48 from Meisho Edo Hyakkei (One Hundred Famous Views of Edo)
Date: Intercalary 5th month, 1857.
Size: Oban 14 x 9.75 inches.
Publisher: Uoya Eikichi.
Medium: Japanese woodblock print.
Condition: Margin blanks and tears repaired by conservator. Soiling.