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Description: French miniature painting of Madame Fictaire of France wearing red dress with white lace,in sitting position. The portrait is in a machine turned bronze frame housed in a tiled wood frame. The portrait measures 2 3/4 by 2 1/4", in very good condition. Shipping is FREE within the U.S.

Description: Fine antique Persian Brass bowl, late Quajar period, well designed with a decorated lid with fine engraved storks in different position surrounded with floral design. The craftsmanship is very impressing. Measurements: 1 1/4 inches high and 3 inches in diameter in good condition.

Description: Set of Japanese sake saucers, each silver metal saucer depicts various plants, flowers and trees with inscription below, a four character seal on each base. Diameter of each saucer is 4 inches and all five in perfect condition.

Chinese jade carving, depicting a Koi fish, early to mid 20th century period, 1 1/2"W x 2 5/8"H, in good condition.

Finely crafted Japanese carved wood netsuke figure; of a dragon head, late 19th century period. Size; Length of carving is 2 1/4 inches. Condition Report; Good condition, no imperfections.

Description: Elegant 18K gold impression of Greek seal, used in jewelry for either ring or necklace, depicting mythological figures in form a chariot driver being tossed out and the horses panicking. Dimensions: 27mm in length and 20mm width and it weights 4.93 grams in great condition.

wonderful carved figure of bird holding a flower in his beak, 4.5 inches in length and 3 inches high on a wooden base. Good condition

Wonderful Blackington Sterling Silver Cigarette case, Mid 20th c. BLACKINGTON STERLING CIGARETTE CASE, MONOGRAMMED INSIDE "H.A. FLUCHIGER". 3 1/4 X 3 1/4"; 3.34 OZT

19c French Miniature Portrait Painting. 19c Miniature Portrait Paintings of French Queen Marie Antoinette in Blue Dress & White Lace Collar, Artist Signed: Prevost. size: Portrait 1 5/8 x 1 3/8 inches, frame 2.5 x 2 inches in good condition.

19th century. hand painted miniature on card, depicting a European woman adorned with flowers, the image measuring 2" x 1.5", mounted in a coin silver scalloped rim bezel c.1860-1880. Good condition.

19c. French Miniature Portrait Painting of French Queen Josephine w/ Blond Hair, Necklace & Flowers in Hair, Artist Signed: Lue. The diameter of portrait is 2 inches in a bronze frame.

Fine antique Persian brass lidded bowl, late Quajar period, lid is finely engraved with cranes in landscape encircled with floral motif. Size: Diameter of the bowl is 2-7/8 inches. Condition Report: Great condition.

This is an old colorful Persian miniature painting on panel featuring a Polo game, an ancient sport in Persia well enjoyed by Royalty or aristocratic class. The men on the horseback are in colorful dress and the whole scenery is lively and vibrant. The panel measures 9.5" x 3.5" housed in a frame which itself is made of small fragments of bone with measurements of 11-1/4" x 5-3/8". This item is in good condition with some loses to the edge of the lower section of frame, from mid 20th centu...

English sterling silver handled cane, handle bears the silver and maker's mark, haven't read the marking but believe it to be from late 19th/early 20th century period, having an rosewood shaft. Size; Handle measures 2 ” x 1 1/2”, Overall length of cane 36 inches. Condition Report; Several dings and dents to the handle area, sign of age wear to the shaft.

Chinese jade pendant, depicting a foo dog on top of a pomegranate, early to mid 20th century period, 1 1/4"W x 1 3/4"H, in good condition.

Chinese jade pendant, depicting a foo lion, early to mid 20th century period, 1 1/4"W x 2"H, in good condition.

Chinese celadon jade pendant/toggle, decorated in relief, early to mid 20th century period, 1 1/2"W x 4"H, in good condition.

Finely crafted, detailed serpentine jade carving of a male figure in standing position, holding a rope of a monkey on his shoulder, comes with a wood base, 5 inches in height, condition consistent with age without any issues.

Finely crafted, detailed serpentine jade carving of a male figure in standing position, holding a fan with the left hand, comes with a wood base, 4.5 inches in height, condition consistent with age without any issues.

Antique Chinese silver cloisonne nail guard pin/brooch with turquoise and coral beads with a floral design throughout. Measures approx 3 1/2" Length. Total approx weight 9.8dwt. No condition issues.

Georg Roth & Co. hallmarked German sterling silver dish. Small four-footed dish with motifs of cherubs, scrolls, and leaves. Marked underneath "Sterling" and "Germany". Also marked with an "A" under a crown, a Hanau pseudo-mark linked to Georg Roth & Co. MEASUREMENTS: 4-1/2" x 3-1/4" x 2-1/2" high. Approximately 4.87 troy ounces total. CONDITION: Light surface wear.

A unique, bronze, statue of a small boy, dressed in early 20th century American clothing, learning to smoke a cigarette, while holding his hat in a concealing fashion.The plaque at the bottom says "A Beginner". CIRCA: Early 20th century ORIGIN: USA DIMENSIONS: 5 1/8" W x 11 1/4" H

Dutch 830 Silver Lidded Spice Container. Domed lid with cherub finial. Relief design side panels. Marked and S date stamp for 1902. -- Dimensions: H: 4.75 inches: W: 3 inches: D: 2.25 inches. In fair condition.

Antique carved wood netsuke; of a bearded figure holding money, of Meiji period. Size; Height of carving is 1.5 inches, no condition issues noted.

This is a wonderful sterling silver cigarette case with delicately engraved beautiful floral motif on the front panel. The cigarette retainer is also silver and very unique. It consist of two interlinked sections in a way that with a slight pull it forms a raised arch to access the cigarettes and with another push retains the stable position. The artist's workmanship is superb and by appearance and it's size I think it is a woman's cigarette case. Size: The case is quite large and Measur...

Description: First one, wonderful early 19th century oval shape Snuff Box with raised gold painted decoration of a horseman and hounds pursuing a stag. The other a late 19th century round example, molded to the lid with a commemorative roundel to the poet Robert Burn with a circumference of verse, the underside with flower head and oak leaf decoration. Size: The oval box's width is 3 3/4" and the round box's diameter is 3 1/4". Condition: The oval box is in pretty good condition and ther...

Description: Persian manuscript page, 19th century or possibly earlier, gilded miniature Persian painting and script and copy of the verso taped to the back of the frame. The page size is 6.5" x 4" and in good condition. Collection of a University of Cincinnati professor.

Description: Persian manuscript page, 19th century or possibly earlier, gilded miniature Persian painting and script and copy of the verso taped to the back of the frame. The page size is 6.5" x 4" and in good condition. Collection of a University of Cincinnati professor.

Description: Fine antique Persian Brass bowl, late Quajar period, well designed and decorated with engraved floral design. Craftsmanship is fine. Measurements: 2.75 inches high and 8 inches in diameter, in good condition.

Wonderful miniature portrait painting on porcelain, depicting two lovely cupids in the clouds, housed in a 3 5/8" x 3" gilt bronze frame. Condition Report: great condition with stunning painting.

Chinese antique bamboo sewing basket, interior design with character "Xi" and exterior with " Fu", Qing Dynasty . Size: Diameter of the basket is 13.25 inches and it stands 4 inches high, in very good condition.

Finely carved ball of green jade with a silver foo lion finial, with two dragons on each side, from mid 20th century era. Height of the item is 2 1/2 inches with the diameter of the ball at 1.5 inches. Condition Report; Good condition.

Chinese carved jade model of a whitish celadon jade pendants: round of somewhat coin form with nipple bosses and bats motif. Size; Diameter of this carving is 2 1/8 inches. Condition Report; Fine carving with no condition concerns.

Art Deco sterling wallet case with 14K gold inlay and monogram, interior fitted with coin compartments and picture frame. Dimensions: 3 5/8 x 2 3/8 inches. Condition Report: Very good.

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. ...

Antique Sterling SILVER Card Case 19th C This is a very attractive Sterling silver card case with elaborately decorated floral motif on both side. The case is hallmarked and according to my reading this item was manufactured by Whiting Manufacturing Company, New York, New York 1866-1926 a major manufacturer of full line of quality flatware and hallo ware that was absorbed into Gorham in 1926. It bears the name Bertha engraved on it, and that tells us it was a gifted item.The artist's workman...