Chinese jade pendant, depicting dragon with high relief, early to mid 20th century period, 2 1/2"W x 1 3/4"H, in good condition.
These 3 porcelain figurines were produced in Germany by Hutschenreuther in the late 1940s. They are about 4 inches tall. They are made of hard paste porcelain that has a slight cream tinge. The cherubs are standing on gilded balls. They are well modeled with fine detail with a strong art deco influence. Each one is playing a musical instrument. They are a jolly little trio.
Condition: Excellent
Wonderful wood-fired Shigaraki ceramic vase. Natural markings and glazes have created a masterpiece. Stamp on bottom but we couldn't read. Ca.1960. 8" tall x 6" diameter. Ask for shipping quote.
A beautiful enamel on copper tiny coin purse in the form of a watch; marked Paris, and with a scene of the Place de la Concorde; 1 3/8" diameter
Toshi Yoshida (1911-1995)
Cherry Blossoms by the Gate
Size: Oban. Approximately 15.75 x 10.5 inches.
Date: 1951. This edition 1990s.
Impressed block signature.
Medium: Japanese woodblock print.
Condition. Excellent. Back margins have some attachment residue.
Arai Yoshimune
Kominato Bay
Date: 1910-60.
Size: Chuban. 10 x 7.5 inches.
Sealed by the artist at lower right.
Publisher: Hasegawa/Nishinomiya Yosaku. From the famous "Night Scenes" series. Hasegawa catalogue No. 1261.
Medium: Japanese woodblock print.
Condition: Excellent.
Japanese woodblock print of a young, beautiful robed woman kicking off her geta (traditional sandals) and holding a parasol outwards. Soft, rosy colors have been used which are calming to the eyes. By Utagawa Kunisada (1786-1865) which signature and title. Framed.
Size: (entire frame) 18.75" height, 14" width (woodblock only) 14" height, 9.5" width
Paul Jacoulet, 1896 - 1960
Decembre, Japon
Date: 1953.
Size: Approximately 6.25 x 4.25 inches
Self-published. Bears the Jacoulet signature and sparrow seal.
This surimono is tipped at the top center to its original 1953 Japanese Christmas card with green cover design...
Charming small Japanese standing gosho ningyo boy doll, made all of a low-fire ceramic and painted in beautiful detail, Showa Period.
Size: 5 1/2" high
This vintage stoneware pottery 6 gallon ice water dispenser (water cooler) was made by Roseville Pottery Company circa 1900 or before.
The cooler measures 17 1/2" including the lid. The outside diameter is 12". This crock, stoneware ice water cooler weighs in at a hefty 41 pounds.
The blue paint is still very vibrant. The gasket around the spigot should be replaced because it has some dry rot. Overall condition is excellent except for one 2 1/4" exterior craze line near the top.
A vintage mid century modernist set of 2 salt dishes and 2 spoons by William Spratling in sterling silver and rosewood. These were in the Montgomery Ward 1943 Christmas Book and each sold for $4.75 including the spoon. From Spratling's 1st design period.
The salts measures 1 3/8" square and 1" high. Marked with Spratling Made in Mexico around the conjoined 'WS', and Sterling. These were the marks used between 1931-46...
Vintage Chinese ink and color on paper painting by Zhang Kuan (1921-2009) of two ducks swimming among cherry blossoms. Signed in black ink at the upper left and with three red artist's seals. Zhang Kuan was an active painter for over 50 years. By the 1960s, he began to specialize in bird and flower paintings. Including the silk mounting, the painting measures 32 1/2” x 21 3/4” (painting: 26 1/2” x 17 7/8”). Very good overall condition. From a Phoenix, Arizona collection.
Two Chinese fu dogs (shi/lions) carved from marble, each one seated upon a small pedestal, their mouths partially open with a carved ball inside. Storage box included, with insert titled "The Story of Fine Taiwan Marble". (taken from insert) "Curiously, though the existence of huge deposits of quality marble in Taiwan's rugged, eastern mountains was known for years, mining only commenced in 1962...
A fine Japanese men's black satin silk jacket with a handwoven scene in shades of golds and taupe featuring a female snow monkey and her infant. In excellent condition. Dates pre-1940
Nicely carved wooden,elm wood, display stand.
Size: L. 40.2cm W. 23.8cm. H. 12.7cm.
Condition: No repairs.
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...
OMEGA MARK II Ref. 145.014 Stainless Case Black Bezel Pre-owned. Has the bezel, glass, both push buttons. This is a pre-owned case in excellent condition. THIS IS A FINE COLLECTIBLE. DON'T INVEST IN THE STOCK MARKET. BUY SOMETHING PROVEN IN TIME.
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This Shawnee Shamrock Smiley Pig cookie jar was made in 1942. There are no chips, no cracks, and no repairs to this item. This item is in excellent condition.
Chinese well carved celadon stone ruyi scepter; with Chinese characters design in relief, probably from early to mid 20th century. Size; length of scepter is 14 inches with no condition concerns, this item was advertised as jade but it is most likely hardstone.
Chinese natural Hetian jade pendant; depicting a horse and a monkey. Dimension: 67 x 43 x 17 (mm) or 2.64 x 1.69 x 0.67 inches and total weight of 0.11 lbs/50 grams, no condition issues. Introduction; Chinese Hetian Nephrite Jade Hetian jade, a nephrite jade, is regarded as the only true jade in ancient China until Burmese jadeite becomes popular in
late Qing Dynasty. The hardness of the Hetian jade is between 6 to 6.5 and density is between 2.96 to 3.17...
Chinese carved White jade pendant, depicting openwork carved bottle form with a bird perched on top, carving seems to be from early to mid 20th century period. Size; Dimensions of carving are 2 3/8"H x 1 1/2"W, in good condition.
Tsuchiya Koitsu
Snowy Miyajima
Date: 1936.
Size: Chuban. Approximately 10.75 x 7.75 inches.
Publisher: Doi Hangaten.
Printer: Yokoi. Carver: Harada. This combination of seals indicates an early postwar edition.
Reference: TK-DH-25 in Koitsu catalogue.
Medium: Japanese woodblock print.
Condition: Back has one tape remnant at top right. Slight fading.
This seventeen jewel Hamilton ladies 14K and diamond wrist watch from the late 1940s to 1950s is running.
e try very hard to provide you with good images to enable you to make an informed buying decision. This watch is sold as is.
Note that we try winding the movements and then state our observations.. We are not able to comment on how long the movement is actually running, nor can we always diagnose all the shortcomings of a movement should it not run...
This 14K white gold Hamilton diamond ladies wristwatch is 17 Jewels...
Late 1950's carved wood caligraphy stone and ink container carved out of one piece of wood in Kamakura-bori style.. Great condition. Ask for shipping quote.
In 1965 "THE WORLD OF SPRATLING" museum exhibit touring the U.S. included this design in their collection. Rosewood and sterling silver are used in this ovoid piece which stands 1 3/4" high & 4 3/4" long. The tray is in beautiful condition. It is pictured on Phyllis Goddards spratlingsilver.com and in MEXICAN Silver by Penny Morrill and Carole Berk. Spratling 1950's hallmarks are on the underside.
Chinese Copper Cloisonné Enamel Box and Tray smoke Set . Beautiful cloisonne or enamel on tooled copper Humidor and small tray , perfect for weed storage and a small tray for sorting or pipe filling. Perfect stash box for the discerning 420 smoker. The lid has a bend at one edge but no enamel damage from it. other wise the set is in wear perfect condition . Size L 6.5" w 4" h 2.5" the tray 3.75" by 3"
This is an absolutely stunning sterling silver cigarette case which has been elaborately decorated with engraved raised floral motif on the front and back panel, with presentation
mark engraved on the front panel. It has a gilt interior with two cigarette retainer, it is hallmarked with a dagger going through letter B, which
I don't know what dose it stand for. The case has a curved profile to ensure a comfortable fit in the pocket.
Size: The case's Measurements are 4 1/4"L X 3 1/4"W.
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Four-lobed, melon shaped decanter with sterling silver mounts at the neck and stopper. The decanter stands 10.25 inches (26 cm) tall with the stopper in place, and is 8 inches (20 cm) with the stopper removed. The neck of the bottle is sterling (not overlay), and is marked CCH DENMARK 925S 228. The flat, circular stopper is approximately 2.25 inches (5.7 cm) in diameter and 3.5 inches (8.9 cm) long including the sterling mount, which is also marked CCH 925S. The crystal bottle has a slight ice b...
This art object by Tapio Wirkkala for IIttala, number 3572, was in production from 1954 to 1957. This piece was produced in 1957. It measures 3 3/8" (10cm) tall and is 3" (8cm) in diameter. On the underside is etched TAPIO WIRKKALA IITTALA 3572-57. Mint condition.
Description: Very attractive sterling silver bowl with appealing design. It measures 9 inches in diameter and 1.5 inches high and it weights
approximately 7. TOZ,in great condition.
Great sixties design! Saturnus vase in amber brown sommerso cased in crystal, flat polished top with slightly flared folded rim. Stands 5 5/8 inches (14.3 cm) tall and is approximately 4 inches (10.2 cm) in diameter. No chips, cracks or repairs. Signed. Circa 1962
Vintage miniature Persian painting on marble of a Mughal court scene. Framed and in excellent condition, it measures 8" x 10". Painting sight size is 3.5" x 5.5". Photographed through glass, the colors are rich and vibrant.
A Kuchi dress from Afghanistan from the second half of 20th century. The dress bodice has a front slit with button closure, and dense silk embroidery adorns the bodice, sleeve ends, and bottom hem. The embroidery is mostly satin stitch, with ladder stitch and herringbone stitch on black cotton. The embroidered sleeve bands and bottom embroidered band are 2 inches in width. The printed fabric is cotton, with small turquoise, yellow and red motifs on a black background. Condition of the dress is...
A 7 ½ inch tall Moser goblet, cranberry to clear with faceted stem and hexagonal foot. The hexagonal foot is gold enameled with srollwork which is matched in facets on the cup. The cranberry upper half of the cup is decorated with small curlicues and six cartouches of two different alternating shapes. The smaller vertical cartouches display pink roses and blue flowers with yellow centers. The larger reserves have pink and white flowers along with decorative scrollwork. The base of the gobl...
Stippled Band was the first toy dish pattern produced by Akro Agate. The transparent topaz color pictured here was only made in 1935-6 and is very difficult to find. This 16 piece set is the Small size Stippled Band and includes the teapot and lid, 4 plates, 4 cups & saucers, sugar & creamer. There is a flake off the underside of the teapot lid, all the rest of the pieces are in very good condition. See my other listings for more Akro Agate Child sets.
This large imposing Chinese porcelain vase features a landscape scene typical of those which were popular during the early Republic period. A tall pine needled tree dominates over a wide canopied tree surrounded by rock work and mountains. The surrounding waters host pagodas to which boatmen come and go. The tranquility of the vignette is surely the reason this vase decoration remained popular later in the 20th century.
The main painting is between pink, turquoise, and yellow bands ...
Chinese carved celadon jade: pebble, now mounted as a pendant and with a fish and basket in high relief, hollowed out and with some openwork. Size; Length of pebble is 2 inches, no condition concerns.
Chinese enameled glazed porcelain vase, early to mid 20th century period, Chinese seal mark to the base. Size, Height of vase is 7 1/4 inches, in good condition.
Not your typical cloisonne, this beauty is simply one of the best quality that I have personally seen in many years, notice the graceful cranes and profuse floral that create perfect balance and harmony, the colors are intense and dazzle the eyes. This vase dates to the pre 1950 era and is free from any damages, this is the last of the truly artistic and well made cloisonne vases done in the old world manner. In excellent condition, it measures 10.5 inches high.
This lovely vase by Tapio Wirkkala, part of his Kantarelli series, measures 4 1/2" high and is 1 3/8" in diameter at the base. On the underside is etched TAPIO WIRKKALA IITTALA - 55. Excellent condition.
This is a fantastic Bakelite walking stick that features a polo player atop his horse. The Bakelite is green and yellow and has great striations. The collar and ferrule are both metal and the shaft is hardwood. Circa 1935 this great stick measures 34" x 1 3/4" x 1 3/4". The handle by itself is 1 1/4" x 1 3/4" x 1 3/4". The collar is 1/4" and the ferrule is 1". A great stick!
A large Chinese soapstone vase carved in deep relief featuring 5 birds feeding on a peony vine. In excellent condition, it measures 7.5" high by 8.5" across.
A beautiful late 19th/20th C. Chinese Canton enamel or painted enamel with a Chinese character in excellent condition. D:15cm Sold
A large, scalloped sterling bowl with rope twist rim marked Shreve Crump and Lowe Sterling 865S. There are light scratches on the bottom and some polish marks. It measures 3" (h) x 9.75"(w) and weighs 14ozs./397 gr.
Lovely signed Bizen ceramic sweets serving dish from the famed BIZEN KILNS. A twined wisteria handle holds the wood fired dish with natural glaze markings and 5 circles on the dish. 20cm H x 26cm wide x 28cm deep. Excellent condition. Ask for shipping quote.
Worn for festival, this shapely Tibetan belt is covered with black and coral colored beads, cowrie shells and has a central medallion of silver with turquoise beads. The belt is secured around the waist with cord ties which extend from each side, I have used it as a wall decoration. At the widest section, the belt is 4 inches...The entire beaded length is 26 inches, but with the cord ties it will accommodate a large waist size
Kawase Hasui
Morning at Niju Bridge (Nijubashi no Asa)
Date: Monday, August 17, 1936.
Size: 7.5 x 5.375 inches (19 x 13.6 centimeters).
Note: This rare print was the cover of a dinner menu for the Yasukuni Maru, a cruise ship on the N.Y.K. Line (Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha). It is identified as a Hasui in the Japanese publication, "The Nippon From Japan - Menu Design of the Cruise Ship Era (2017)(日本が運んだニッポンー客船時代のメニューデザイン).
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.
Set of three Czech Art glass vases in lemon yellow. Two measuring 4.25” in height. The other measuring 3.5”. One with a black stopper. From the Mid Century a very rare set .some chipping Quillen can be purchased separately at $125 each
Japanese vintage original 12 pc. silverware set with five spoons, five two prong forks, and a butterknife and scalloped spoon. Each piece in the set is stamped on the handle with Martian mark, trademark of Sato Shoji, Japan. Four of the pieces show natural patina from being exposed to oxygen. Included with original storage box marked Espoir on the lid.
Dimensions: 5" L x 1" W per piece, storage box 7 1/4" x 6" x 3 1/2" H
These Aladdin Jewel Case Parisian Bronze Lamps are 14 1/2" to the top of the finial. Both have new harps. There is some color highlights on the bronze that does not show in the pictures. Most of the color has worn off. The front of the base is 6 3/4" wide and 6" deep to the back leg. The animals on the top of the jewel case appear to be dragons.
The gourd container with a hardwood stopper with a head.
H. 17 cm. Mid 20th century.
A small Chinese inkstone carved from a Duan like stone. The inkstone is carved to portray a landscape view with the basin area of the stone to form a pond or lake. Often Chinese inkstones will allude to literary themes for scholars to enjoy.
Age: 20th century Size: length 2.6" width 2.2" height 0.8"
Six fine floral porcelain dishes with gilt scalloped edge marked Limoges France along with the initial "R". In excellent condition, they measure 8-1/8" round.
Description: This is an early 20th century German porcelain jar and cover or candy dish of superb quality, factory painted with ten
different scenery on the lid and one inside, gold trim inside and out. It bears the makers mark on the base and stands 4.5" tall and
is 4.5" in diameter.Condition is perfect.
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Kuba figure, a workshop piece from ca. 1920-1940.
This sculpture is typical for the Ecole de Mushengé. This was a school for crafts in the Kuba capital founded by Belgian missionaries, the Josephite fathers from Ghent. The numbers at the bottom confirm this. It represents a nobleman. H. 27 cm.
A great example of early commercial carving.
Provenance: a Dutch family by descend from their grandparents who lived in Congo.
This ivory handled crumb scoop is 13 1/4" long x 2 3/4" wide. I do not know English hallmarks so I have included the best pictures I could to show them to you. If you know please email me with the correct identification.
This tumbler vase is part of the Martele Line produced by Consolidated Glass Company during the 1920's. The pattern is called 'Katydid', though it's usually referred to as the 'grasshopper' vase. 8 inches tall, the color of the glass is blue crystal. (The color is in the glass, not a wash applied over clear glass.) Excellent condition and very hard to find in this color.
A vintage Georg Jensen hammered Sterling Silver ladle, designed by Jensen himself in 1916. Marked Georg Jensen in a dotted oval Sterling and Denmark.
Measures about 7 1/2" long, and 2 7/8" across the bowl. Weighs 81 Gr.
Fine condition, lightly hammered. Has a little tarnish and minor surface scratches.
Great hand wrought example.