Ming wood and guilt carving of an immortal seated with remains of real hair beard. The secret compartment in the back still sealed.
Size 10" by 4"
Ming Dynasty gilt wood ancestor figure of a grandfather , with an inscription from his grandson on the right side , the jacket detail is quite nice with small copper nailhead buttons . Some of his original magic herb still remain in the back secret compartment.Size 4" by 8.25" high
A pair of Japanese Kutani sake cups with scalloped rims and enameled decoration of Phoenix birds, Paulownia leaves and the Tokugawa mon or crest, the interior with auspicious symbols. The Tokugawa clan reigned Japan as Shoguns from 1603 to 1867. Kutani Fuku (happiness)mark in iron red, a mark in use during the Tokugawa period. Height "1 2/3 / 4.2 cm. Condition: each with a short hairline from the rim.
Very well crafted dish enameled with a Japanese cherry blossom tree, with two brass handles, with marks to the base, late 19th century period. Approx. 11 1/2 by 7 5/8 in., 29.3 by 19.5 cm. No imperfections observed.
Han - Tang Dynasty Terracotta model of A Pig. molded and hollow , some surface decoration remains. Size L 4" H 1.75"
Blowpipes have been used for hunting in some parts of the world, and in Western Flanders blowpipe with darts or arrows was a popular sport for about a hundred years, starting at the beginning of the 19th century. This unusual plate was made for a local Flemish blowpipe association around 1840-1850. The center of the plate shows two crossed blowpipes and three arrows and a Dutch / Flemish inscription Maatschappij (Association) Blaazersgilde (Blowers Guild) Oostende...
This is a scarce collection of 22 Homeopathic Medicine bottles complete with contents, corks and labels dating to the turn of the 19th century. Each vial sports an applied label that indicates the contents plus a cork with hand-written ingredients noted. The vials measure between 2 - 2.5 inches high x 1/2" including the cork...
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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...
Square cut old Wood Lamp Finial mounted with brass, fits into regular size of Harp, 1 1/8" high overall, 1" x 3/4" wide and 1" high for wood part, mounted with brass fitting into regular size of Harp. Age scratches on wood, no damage.
This large, brilliant, cut glass pitcher, measures 11" tall x 5 1/4" diameter on the bottom. I am not an expert on cut glass, but I know a good piece when I see it, and this is one of them. Although I cannot find a signature, I'm sure the pattern will be identifiable to an expert who knows their patterns. There are a couple of very minor flakes at the top, otherwise in perfect condition.
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RARE Early Antique VENETIAN Art Glass FEATHERED Cup and Saucer or Demitasse Sets!!! Believe they are made by Compagnia Venezia Murano (circa 1890s) or by Vittorio Zuffi (circa 1900) in the FENICIO design!!! The cups and saucers can be mixed and matched to give them more contrast. For accuracy 1 of the cups has an internal crack (the darker one). More pictures are available if anyone requires them...
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Beautiful and Very Elegant Venetian Early Murano Salviai & C. or Salviati dott. Antonio FENICIO AVENTURINE Flecks, Blue and White Bowl and Plate SET!!!! Dates to around 1870-90s!!! Both the bowl and plate have a Ruffled Edge Rim with 6 sides (bowl) and 8 sides (plate) respectively. The bowl also has a foot sculpted out of the glass, all 1 piece...
A beautiful ROYAL WORCESTER porcelain vase sold and exhibited at the1893 Chicago World’s Fair, known as the Columbian Exhibition. The vase hand decorated and of rare form Measuring 12.5”
Ancient Chinese blown glass zodiac Tiger possibly Han Dynasty , from a partial set we gathered in the 90s, this figure has a calcified and iridescent surface . Condition is good with no chips or damage other than calcification. Size just over 3" long 1 3/4" H
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.
A beautiful neoclassical side table with a marble top and parquetry work. Measuring 26” width, 32” tall, 19” deep
A beautiful PAIR CHINESE QING DYNASTY BRONZE LIONS circa 1870 8” height by 12” width and 5” deep
FRENCH IMPRESSIONIST SIGNED PORCELAIN PLATE “ARLES BRIDGE” 1880 measuring 10.5 inches
French Ormolu Clock Suite Circa 1840 with a pair of Putti decoration bronze candle sticks, and Eagle Finial. The clock measuring 12” in height and 10” wide. 3.5 in deep, the candle sticks each measuring 11”
Victorian round glass lamp finial, 5/8" round mounted with brass fittings, 1 1/4" high overall, fits into standard size of harp, no damages and as found condition.
A beautiful solid cast brass Russian Chandelier topped with a double Eagle,non electrified with six lights
Spanish Renaissance Style Set of 8 Chairs 19th Century upholstered in fine silk brocade with ornate carved finials. Six (6) side chairs and two (2) armchairs. Measuring 36 inch high call mom seat I by 18 inch deep call my arm chair measuring 26.5 inches why, 43 inches tall 19 inches deep
Pretty pair of enamel bottle tags for "Sherry" and "Gin." The labels are decorated with colorful roses and forget-me-nots. The tags hang from brass chains.
- Origin: England, ca 1900
- Condition: excellent
- Dimensions: 2-7/16" x 1-3/8"
A set of four antique Huanghuali wood Chinese bird feeders mounted on a stand.
Date: Republic Period (1910-1920)
Dimensions: stand is 10" long X 2.75" deep. Individual feeders are 2" high X 1.75" in diameter
Chinese tomb Food Model Offering of a Boars Head on a Platter, green and straw glaze. Size 1.75" H 2.25"
Offered is a fabulous, very early example of Tramp Art- a style of woodworking which emerged in America in the latter half of the nineteenth century. Tramp Art features the use of multiple, small pieces of wood that are whittled into layers of geometric shapes whose outside edges are then notch-carved.
This exquisite example exemplifies the early years of Tramp Art at a time when it was practiced largely by skilled craftsmen with artistic talents...
Found in Freeport, Maine, this is a PAIR of circa 1870 American drawings, (possibly a bit earlier), the first of General George Washington on a prancing horse, the second of a cut glass compote overflowing with fruit. Each measures 11 3/4" by 8 3/4" inside the mats, 16" by 12" overall, one of the mats deep maroon, the other, black. They are unframed, taped on the reverse to the mats at the edges...
Antique Chinese red lacquered and gold leaf wood panel well detailed carving of figures in a forest one on an ox very well carved faces , no losses in the carving area on a custom stand. Size h 7" on stand 8" w 6" d 2"
This is one of the popular early to mid 19th century birth/baptismal certificates, known as "Geburts und Taufschein", 16 1/2" by 13 3/4" in thin strip framing, printed by G.S. Peters of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, the name of the child and the parents written by hand along with other details such as place and date of birth...
This could be your lucky day, here is a four leaf clover needle case probably made by the Woodland Indians in the North East. It opens like a book and has three round pieces wool of white wool with green floss edging. The clover is made with green floss. the sewing needle case is hinged with a green ribbon tied in a bow and the latch is also green ribbon that ties to keep it closed. It is in excellent condition. It is 2 1/2" in diameter. Circa late 1800's.
On a cold October day in 1977, an auction of the former estate of Dr. T.D.M. Wilson of Washington, Pennsylvania, took place. The last surviving relative to live in Dr. Wilson's former 1890 mansion had moved to smaller quarters, and many artifacts reflecting the Wilson's family history had to be auctioned off.
Dr. T.D.M. Wilson graduated from Jefferson Medical College in 1875, and the following offered items from this estate auction provide an historical glimpse into his long medical career...
Vintage, no, Antique highly ornate repousse look match safe vesta box with flip top in silver plate or German "silver" with scrolls and swirls ready for Your monogram!
2 3/4 X 1 1/2" X just under 1/2 thick and weighs 1.2 Oz or 33 grams, with just the right amount of silver loss at the ridged bottom where many a match was struck!
Consider starting a young adult in collecting vintage with this interesting little "box" to keep little treasures...
China old wood frog toggle xx
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 3" by 4.5"
Japanese Red Lacquer Sake Dish, Meiji period, Ca. 1900, 6 1/4" diameter, 1 1/2" high, representing Japanese Makie Lacquer techniques used, Gold Castle, Silver Lacquered wall, trees and Mountains with peaceful fishing boat in the lake. This Sake Dish is "as is" small chip on top, two(2) areas on the side restored, please see photos.