Catalog (629)

Description: This striking and well executed hand made silver set composed of a wonderful tray and six beautiful cup holders from early 20th century. The tray has foliage design in mid-section and surrounded by raised floral and animal design on the border depicting deers grazing in the meadows. Each cup is decorated with deers in sitting position and beautiful birds side by side and feeding the chicks. This set is one of the finest we have come across with in quite a while. Dimensions: The t...

Description: Wonderful hand made sterling silver ceremonial Indian tea pot, well crafted, finely engraved with floral design, 7 5/8" in height and 6 5/8" in width with the the diameter of 3 inches. This item is in good condition with a minor dent to the side.

Description: Wonderful hand made repousse silver ceremonial tea pot, very well crafted, entirely engraved mostly floral design, The decorated lid is attached with a silver chain to the handle which itself is in a shape of a dragon. Dimensions: 9" in height and 6" in width depth of 2.5". This item is in good condition with a minor dent to the side and belongs to early 20th century.

Description: Wonderful hand made silver Dish, finely executed, comprised of four different section and probably used for salt and pepper and spices. Horn made handle. Dimensions: 10" in length and 6.25" in width. This item is in perfect condition, and belongs to early 20th century.

Description: Striking and well crafted Persian hand made silver dish, Decorated in high relief with scenes depicting Archaemennid king Darius fighting mythological beast and also Archaemennid's religious and monarchy's symbolic figures on center surrounded by engraved foliage. The handle is also decorated with leaves and rosebud. workmanship is well. Dimensions: 6"H x 7"W x 4.5"D. This item belongs to late 19th to early 20th century from city of Shiraz in good condition.

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: Nicely painted portrait of a young matron wearing a gold locket and a white lace frock, presented in a rose gilt brass pendant frame. Size : 3" x 2 1/4", in very good condition.

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.

Intricate Chinese enameled silver dish with a pierced ground decorated with an enameled phoenix, a dragon and flowers modeled in high relief. Stamped, "S925". 6"Dia., Circa - Early 20th C. Great condition.

Myanmar silver-work is an ancient industry dating back to the 13th Century. Monarchs customarily used silver and gold bowls as rewards for the ministers and the attendants' loyalty and faithfulness to the royal family. Silver items were also a symbol of wealth because only the ministers, the generals and the rich citizens used silver for items such as betel-nut boxes and stands, flower bowls and vases, spittoons, daggers, dagger sheaths, and regalia and waistbands for the kings. Descriptio...

Wonderful German hand painted charger, Early 20th century, 7 inches in diameter. Great condition and the charger bears the maker's mark.

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.

10K Miniature Portrait Painting Brooch depicting a Young Girl. Portrait is Surrounded with Bohemian Garnets and Framed in 10K Yellow Gold. Very early "C" Clasp Closure. 1.25" Diameter.

Wonderful antique Russian cigarette box, fully hallmarked with AK 84 mark, depicting foliage design and gilded cupid with bow and arrows on the lid, equipped with push bottom, still retains the elastic fabric cigarette retainers. Measurements: 4 1/4" x 3" and in very good condition.

Wonderful antique English silver-enameled cigarette box, Chester England made by Walker & Hall co. 1934, fully hallmarked, depicting pair of dogs, equipped with push bottom, still retains the elastic fabric cigarette retainers. Measurements: 3 1/4" x 2.5" and in very good condition.

Antique Chinese cloisonne censer with dragon lid, H: 6 1/2 inches, Good condition.

Absolutely beautiful Thai bronze figure depicting a female dancer in motion, the artist has rendered a great talent exhibiting the dynamic movement of this figure. Size: This wonderful piece stands 14 inches high, in perfect condition.

Art Nouveau-style copper holder formed as a nymph emerging from a tree trunk, ht. 7 in. Good condition.