Sensitive and endearing 800 silver animal figure. Made by Buccellati in Italy. A chimp with raised arm, big funny ears, and expressive face sits on amethyst crystal base with joined feet. A playful primate with tensile hands and feet, and shaggy wire fur. Marked “Buccellati Italy 800”. Excellent condition with deep patina.
Dimensions: H (with base) 13 x W 8 1/2 x D 8 in. #BU120
Japanese Silk Embroidery Seascape, Unsigned, 16 x 17"
A sitting lady in Heian era court dress and hair, clutching a giant golden matsudake mushroom. She wears a bright red hakama and light blue kimono. The shape of the mushroom has a close resemblance to a penis and the sculpture definitely has an erotic meaning.
Hand modeled, soft hollow earthenware, painted in cold-applied colors and gold.
Japan, 1960s or earlier.
H 5 in.
Colors somewhat smudged and chafed; frittings at the bottom edge...
Chinese Straw-Glazed Figure of a Tomb Guardian, Sui - Tang Dynasty , the standing figure of a soldier in full armor, helmet, breastplate and tunic, with one hand raised to his chest (at one time holding a spear), the other at his waist, under a straw-colored glaze, h. 14".
A small Mid Century unpolished sterling box with wooden insert. Marked 950 Sterling, it measures 3-1/2"(w) x 1-1/4"(h). There is a nick on the top and it doesn't close tightly, otherwise in fine condition.
Okame standing in blue over-kimono with a sweet and cheerful facial expression. Her garment falls open a little, showing a red colored underkimono or liner, indicating her profession. Cradled in her arms is a large matsudake mushroom...
A male figure sitting in ceremonial kamishimo dress of a striped hakama (pants) and a golden kataginu (vest) over a red kimono, his head shaped like the top of an erected penis.
Soft molded earthenware, painted in cold-applied colors and gold and silver.
Japan, 1960s or earlier.
H 4 in.
Colors and metal pigments chipping, otherwise good condition. Because of the cold application, the colors are fragile and easily wash away.
Rare subject matter
Rare sterling silver baby rattle featuring an etched inscription, depicting birth date, a clock motif signifying birth time, and birth weight. Hard-to-find with a clock, this is terrific piece for the collector. Dates 1940 or earlier. In good condition with some light wear to the sterling finish, it measures 3.5" long and 1.25" diameter. Total weight is 0.63 ozt
Hazel Atlas Glass Company made Cloverleaf from 1930-36. There are no chips or cracks in the glass. Thanks for looking.
Indiana Glass Company made Lorain from 1929-32. There are no chips or cracks in the glass. Thanks for looking.
Japanese Rooster Print, Framed, Signed and Stamped in Japanese, 12" x 13.5", late 19th century
Geisha Standing in Stream, Japanese Woodblock Print, late 19th Century, 18.5" x 13.75
MONKEY PARENT AND CHILD
Minimal ceramic figure of monkey parent and child in such beautiful silhouette, Showa period, 20th century, Japan, approx...
Sterling and wood domino set
Mexico - mid century
28 wood tiles studded with sterling dots
Comes with original rosewood storage box
Marked Plata 925 on silver disk on top of box
Each tile measures 3/4" x 1 7/8"
Box measures 7" long x 2 3/4" wide and 2 1/2" tall
Excellent vintage condition
1940’s French ormolu filigree gold gilt display box casket with putti, angels. An unusual shaped round casket that tapers down to rest on 4 delicate feet. Featuring pinkish amber beveled glass panels with 6 oval side panels flanked on each side with standing putti, arms raised. A nice larger size measuring 7.5” diameter x 5.25" high, it is in near perfect original condition with just few age spots on the lining.
This was the traditional jacket used by girls of the Yi Chinese ethnic Minority. Girls wore this style until they were married. This garment is small and was most likely worn by a child between 7-10 years old.
Condition considered good...intricate batik work, original silver buttons,hand embroidered detailing around collar,front closure,sleeve and bottom borders...
wonderful display item...
Jeannette Glass Company made Adam from 1932-34. There are no chips or cracks in the glass. Thanks for looking.
1930's Chinese Silver Gilt Heart Shaped Tourmaline & Jadeite Beads Carved Bracelet Marked
It is 7.9 inches (20 cm) in circumference by 2.3 inches (5.8 cm) inner diameter and 1.1 inches (3 cm) wide. The heart plaque is 22.25 mm wide. The bead rang from 10.48 mm 13.8 mm. It weighs 42.1 gram.
The silver is tarnished. It also has inclusions at the beads and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).
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