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Description: This is a beautifully hand engraved Persian match box rectangular in shape, featuring a woman in sitting position playing a musical instrument surrounded with floral motif. On the opposite side a couple in sitting position drinking and both looking to the same direction. Size: Measurements are 1.75"L x 1.5"W. Condition: The box is in good condition, problem free from late 19th century, keep in mind that all our items are secondhand and therefore there are always sligh...

The origins of the hookah come from the north western provinces of India along the border of Pakistan in Rajasthan and Gujarat nearly a millennia back. In Persia, before the age of cigar and cigarette, hookha was used for generations and generally they were made from clay. The aristocrast and wealthy had the upper section of their hookha made from silver and the base was porcelain or crystal. Therefore crafting the hookha's top section became an stage for the silversmiths to exhibit their t...

The origins of the hookah come from the north western provinces of India along the border of Pakistan in Rajasthan and Gujarat nearly a millennia back. In Persia, before the age of cigar and cigarette, hookha was used for generations and generally they were made from clay. The aristocrats and wealthy had the upper section of their hookha made from silver and the base was porcelain or crystal. Therefore crafting the hookha's top section became an stage for the silversmiths to exhibit their t...

Description: Small fine sterling silver bowl, 4 7/8 inches in diameter and 2 5/8 inches high and in great condition.

Persian hand made silver items, used for deco-rational purposes, covering the tip of tobacco pipe. Each item stands 2 inches tall and has diameter of 1 inch. Great condition.

Description: Finely detailed and superb sterling silver candy dish, engraved with floral motif, composed of three compartment. Dimension: 5-3/8"L x 4-6/8"W. Condition: Excellent. Shipping is FREE within the U.S.

Finely carved pair of reticulated carved floral bookends, each depicting a vase with flowers in it, signed by the artist, towards mid 20th century. Size, Dimensions of each item are 5"H x 4"W x 1.75"D. Condition Report; One bookend with small chip to the corner of the stone base.

Finely crafted German porcelain cabinet plate, 9.75 inches in diameter, from late 19th/early 20th century period, Berlin mark on reverse. Condition Report; Sign of age wear to the painting.

Finely crafted German porcelain cabinet plate, 9.75 inches in diameter, from late 19th/early 20th century period, Berlin mark on reverse. Condition Report; Sign of age wear to the painting.

Japanese carved staged antler netsuke, exhibiting a carving of somewhat double gourd form with hollow interior, late 19th century period, length of 2 1/8 inches, in very good condition.

Finely executed early 20th century miniature bronze figure of a young boy holding giant boot, 4 1/4 inches high and in great condition.

Chinese, mid 20th century wood seal, 1.75 inches high and in very good condition.

Indian Brass serving set, including steel knife and a fork, both cased with a incised foliate decoration brass casing, overall length of item is 16.75 inches supported with two brass legs, no condition concerns. Property from the Collection of Albert and Ruth Katz, Chicago, Illinois.

Finely crafted, delicately carved Japanese wood netsuke, depicting Toad w/ toad on its back, early to mid 20th century period. Size; Dimensions are 1.5"L x 1"H. Condition Report; Good condition.

Small Chinese carved jade pendant with figure of a snake in relief, 1 3/8 inches in height, no condition issues.

Description: Very attractive sterling silver bowl decorated with strawberry design. It measures 6.5 inches in diameter in great condition.

Attractive Japanese blue imari charger, 11 1/4 inches in diameter, good condition.

Incredible brass foot with clamp to hold a candle, ht. 4 1/2. Condition Report: Good condition.