All Items : Vintage Arts : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Stoneware : Pre 1980 item #682921 (stock #163)
A large color splashed charger by one of Kyotos more original artists Tsuboi Asuka enclosed in the original signed wooden box. The vessel has a narrow foot with steadily rising sides creating a light airy feel; sheet white clay covered in green glass interspersed with runs of opaque shadow. Perfect for a service of summer fruits, or as a shallow basin for an arrangement of summer flowers. It is just less than 16 inches (40 cm) diameter and in excellent condition...
All Items : Vintage Arts : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Stoneware : Pre 1980 item #685251 (stock #165)
An unusual bit of Seto ware by important artist Kato Sho enclosed in the original signed wooden box. Enigmatic windows in the smooth black coating reveal icy-pale glaze and one streak of raw sandy earth baked red. The bowl is quite large, and very pleasing to hold, slightly tapered so as to concentrate the aroma rising from the freshly whipped tea. The piece is signed alongside the kodai Sho-saku...
All Items : Vintage Arts : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Stoneware : Pre 1980 item #689783 (stock #171)
A heavily potted Ash-glaze vase by Seto potter Kato Shinya enclosed in the original signed wooden box. The geometric patterns collide and dance off each other, gray on white, a piece well representing the artistic endeavors of the era in which it was created. The vase is quite large, 13 inches tall, 8-1/4 inches diameter and in excellent condition...
All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1940 item #690114 (stock #1489)
A George Erickson Sterling Silver Claret or Ice Tea Spoon. Erickson was an Arts and Crafts silversmith who worked for Arthur Stone from 1915-1932 and then went out on his own. His grandson still operates the business in Gardner, MA, making handmade silver. Dimensions; 12.5" long; bowl 3" x 1.75". Weight 3.2 Troy ounces. Marked "Erickson Sterling Handwrought". Excellent condition and no monograms.
All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Glass : Italian : Murano : Pre 1970 item #691185 (stock #20060005)
For the Horse lover in your family, this paperweight features murrines with an internal image of a horse. A very unusual find! The horse murrines are surrounded by floral murrines and the whole is encased in clear glass. The piece measures 2 1/2 inches tall and is 3 inches across, there are no chips or cracks. Original blue and silver foil label that reads MURANO / Made / in / Italy / GLASS is intact on bottom of weight. Circa 1960
All Items : Vintage Arts : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Stoneware : Pre 1960 item #696953 (stock #174)
A tall stem-footed Hagi flower vessel enclosed in the original wooden box by Yamato Yasuo. It was created in that postwar age when once again expression was finding a voice in Japan, and the early avant-garde potters such as Yamato Yasuo and Kumakura Junkichi were reaching beyond tradition as a means of verbalizing their interpretation of Japan in a new age...
All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Ceramics : American : Pottery : Pre 1930 item #702547 (stock #2107)
Roseville Futura jardinaire measuring 10" x 14 3/4" wide, this grey outside with pink leaves is in perfect condition. The inside has some water stains as it was used for plants, but it is otherwise perfect original condition.
All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Ceramics : American : Pottery : Pre 1940 item #702552 (stock #2108)
Pair Roseville candlesticks Style #1134. What makes these different from virtually all other Roseville pieces is that they show the iris blooms in the normal three dimentional shape, rising up from the base. The blooms are white tinged with a pinkish lavender and bits of yellow. They measure 3 1/2" tall x 4" wide and are in excellent condition.
All Items : Vintage Arts : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Stoneware : Pre 1980 item #712581 (stock #186)
Gorgeous blue clouded mottle lies over oribes vibrant green crackled glaze on this thick slab of clay by world famous artist Kato Shuntei (b. 1927-1995) enclosed in the original signed wooden box. The upturned edges create a border where none exists allowing the dish to blend with other table elements and yet setting it apart as an individual work (asif the size alone were not enough!). The piece is literally supported on beaded drips of glassy green glaze...
All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Pre 1940 item #713367 (stock #mla30728)
American sterling silver cigarette case with etched lines by R Blackinton & Co, engraved D.S.S on front. Beautifully chased on the inside. Hallmarked on inside spring-loaded holder with Sterling and R, B and Co. Also marked 3 0 8 7. All hinges in perfect working order, closes very securely. Size: 3 7/8 x 2 7/8 inches Weight: 104.2 grams (67.1 dwt)
All Items : Vintage Arts : Instruments and Implements : Writing : Pre 1920 item #714089 (stock #gam-49)
This modern-looking American desk accessory is a copper twist-handle letter opener, made in the Arts and Crafts period, circa 1910, of simple design, wonderful patina. Measurements: 8 3/4 " long; condition is very good with slight wear to point.
All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Jewelry : Costume : Designer : Pre 1970 item #716980 (stock #deLil20SK)
No set could be more magnificent that this by Robert Clark for the House of De Lillo. Its beautiful glass stones simulate opals and they are surrounded by tiny, glistening, gray beads. The stones are the finest in quality and gold plating makes the back as lovely as the front. This set was purchased from Mr. De Lillo and was hand made by Mr. Clark to be the prototype for his limited edition of the set. It was purchased from his personal archives...
All Items : Vintage Arts : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Enamel : Pre 1930 item #717860 (stock #C-C0011)
Freeform crimson oriental poppies on a rich yellow ground, silver wire and rims.

This 6.125" vase is in excellent condition with only minimal pitting.

All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Pre 1950 item #718396 (stock #gam-56)
A decorative Sterling Silver overlay decanter "pinch" bottle with sterling cap over a vintage Haig's bottl, made in Mexico, mid century. The bottle overlay is cutout and engraved flowers and foliage. Marked STERLING and 925. Glass painted in white HAIG & HAIG, bottom stamped 25 HAIG & HAIG LTD Edinburgh Scotland; Very good vintage condition. Measures 8 1/2" tall by 5" wide.
All Items : Vintage Arts : Furnishings : Furniture : American : Pre 1940 item #719200 (stock #be2225)
Beautiful acacia wood dining set consisting of a banded dining table with four leaves (all with aprons), two armchairs and 10 sidechairs, a large server, a small server and a china cabinet. All pieces have carved knees and other carving as well. The table measures 61" closed x 42 1/2" wide. With the four leaves it expands to over 10 feet and has center legs for support...
All Items : Vintage Arts : Instruments and Implements : Time Pieces : Clocks : Pre 1930 item #719209 (stock #be2227)
Beautiful glass and brass French clock with porcelain dial and mercury pendulum. Measures 10 1/2" tall x 7 1/2" wide x 6 1/2" deep. Porcelain dial decorated with garlands of flowers and reads Tiffany & Co. on top and France on bottom. In perfect working condition.
All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Organics : Pre 1930 item #722641 (stock #gam-60)
This beautifully handcrafted vintage tortoise shell case was made to hold cigars in the 1920's having a stylized leaf design incised in gold metal inside, simple gold clasp and domed rectangular shape. Tests 10K gold. Measures 5 1/2 "x 3". Condition is near perfect. Small round test mark inside case. This item cannot be shipped outside the US. A great addition to a box collection. desk top decor or cigar accessory collector.
All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Textiles : Accessories : Pre 1950 item #725766
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A simply exceptional vintage French Art Deco evening bag covered in glittering paillettes (sequins) in soft colors of slate blue, pale green, and pink, on a black background with tiny clear glass bugle beads around the borders. With a rose goldtone frame with decorative engraving, and a matching rose tone chain. Circa 1940. With a kiss snap closure, black fabric lining and a fabric tag embroidered MADE IN FRANCE. The colors are brighter than the photos depict...