Small box and cover made of very thinly cut kiri (Paulownia) wood, in the shape of a Daruma doll. The cover is decorated in gold, silver and red kiji makie technique (lacquer decoration applied to natural wood) with three tumbler dolls: rat, farmer girl, samurai boy...
Fostoria Glass Co. made this Rose shaker pair from 1952-70. It's in great shape. Thanks for looking.
This is a SAKE BOTTLE OF JAPANESE BIZEN WARE. It was made around 40 years ago.
Very good condition (please see photos). Diameter: 2.9". Height: 5.5". Weight with box: 17.50 oz (500 grs).
Bizen Pottery is one of the six famous ancient medieval pottery styles in Japan. It is also known as "Imbe Pottery" based on the name of the area. The brownish surface produced by the combination of clay and fire...
Three German dishes with sprayed decoration in black and brown/orange. Geometric Déco style, around 1930. Mark to one dish: Made in Germany, Mustersch(utz) = Protected Pattern, and stamped mark depicting a traditional workman. Diameter "6¾/ 17 cm. Condition: fine.
Two(2) large Natural Turquoise Beads, long bead-36mmx18mm(1 1/2"x5/8" diameter), pebble-36mmx28mmx17mm(1 3/8"x1 1/16"x5/8") in good condition.
Tiffin Glass Co. made this 8" flared dahlia vase. It's in great shape. Thanks for looking.
This Chinese hair comb was hand carved from a beautifully "grained" translucent animal horn.
Obtained from an ethnic minority person, the pair of ducks carved into the handle were commonly used by mainstream Han Chinese as a symbol of a long and happy marriage. Items with this symbol would often be gifted for an anniversary.
Set of 2 graduated size of Tibetan Himalayan Yak Butter or ghee Lamp, 3/4" high 3 5/8" x 1 1/2" wide-larger piece, 5/8" high 2 7/8" x 1 1/8" wide for smaller piece, shows old age.
Vivid Mughal Miniature Painting on Manuscript Leaf depicting hunting scene. Good condition. Size: H. 7.5" x W. 5.5"
Le Havre Mustache Solo Vintage
A sweet, smaller Mustache Club chair with an obvious armstain or honorable wound. Ya know, if they were all perfect, they'd be suspect. Provenance and patina are a huge part of why we love Vintage French club chairs. Circa 1940's
They measure: Depth-34", width-37", height-30", seat depth-22", seat width-17",seat height-17"
A Sterling Silver Cake Basket with a Fixed Handle, by Whiting, with the Date Mark for 1922. Dimensions 10.5" diameter x 7" h to handle; weight 18.3 Troy ounces. There is discrete monogram on handle "MCR". Excellent condition.
Hopi low bowl by Marcella Kahe. Good condition. W: 10 1/2 inches, H: 2 1/2 inches
Cambridge Majestic Etched Wines are in excellent condition. They are 4" tall. Only two are available. Produced in the 1930's.
Kashigata (wooden sweet mold) with double Kiku (chrysanthemum) motif, early 20th C., Japan. L.8.75"(22.5cm) x W.4.25"(10.5cm) x H.1.75"(4.5cm.) This mold has two chrysanthemum blossoms, a symbol of beauty and abundance in late fall and winter. On the side, the sweetmaker has written "an iri no natsume" (sweet red bean paste filled jujube) to indicate for which of type of sweet this mold was used...
A pair of Chinese tea trays, enamel on copper. Decoration of lotus and borders in Jiaqing style and possibly of the period. Width "3¾/ 9,6 cm. Condition: fine.
OMEGA Ladies 14k WHITE GOLD General CIGAR, Inc. 1/4 Century Retirement watch. A female employee of the General Cigar Co, Inc. who began her tenure in 1940; retired in 1965. This superb OMEGA 14k WHITE GOLD was presented to her as a QUARTER CENTURY retirement presentation. Her name was "J.N." That's all we know. The watch is in superb condition; as if, 56 years didn't happen. Movement No. 21,906,314, 3/4 plat Rose, 17j, adjusted 2 Positions; circa: 1964. THIS IS A FINE COLLECTIBLE...
A very old Chinese silk embroidery infant bib, it's all hand stitched very cute and unusual. In excellent condition except with some small stain. H:9" W:8" $195 On hold
Intricately carved face mask bearing horns, with features in relief, slit eyes, scarifications, stylised beard. Wood, with remnants of kaolin colouring on eyes, horns tips and coiffe. Fine age patina. Africa, Ivory Coast, Yaure ethnic group. Height: 33 cm. Insect infestation on right side (no more danger), otherwise good condition