Catalog: Sold Items (201)

Vintage Sterling Silver compact & Lipstick Case. Description: This a rounded sterling silver compact case with floral motif engraved on the lid and the base, along with a silver lipstick case engraved on all four sides. Size: The compact case Measures 2.75" in diameter and lipstick case's measurements are 2 3/8"h and 5/8"W. Condition: Both cases are in very good condition from early 20th century, keep in mind that all our items are secondhand and therefore there are always slight signs o...

A Japanese Celadon Porcelain Bowl, of small base rising to a brown rim, the base inscribed with a spiral pattern. Size: Diameter of the bowl is 7 5/8 inches (19.4 cm). Condition Report: Good condition.

Vintage Persian Repousse Silver Dresser Box Description: This striking and well executed hand engraved Persian silver box, Octagon in shape, features repousse floral motif and birds on the domed lid. The Octagon shape is eight sided and on each side the artist has performed different elaborate repousse work which depicts floral motif and birds...

Fine Victorian horn-handled novelty walking stick or cane. Modelled as the head of a greyhound or whippet, with glass eyes, to a metal collar and rootwood shaft, 33.5", (85cm) long. Condition Report; Later rubber ferrule. Minor losses to top edge of metal collar.

Victorian art glass vase with applied flowers, 19th century period. Size; Height of this fine vase is 12-1/2 inches with no condition concerns. Provenance; The Dr. Richard & Jill Pope Collection.

Very fine Indian miniature painting on marble panel, depicting royal family riding elephant and camel, close attention to details, use of vibrant gilt colors. The common and typical miniature paintings of this kind includes painting on ivory or paper or wood and this is my first experience involving use of marble in such painting...

Two European silver pill/snuff boxes to include 1) Repousse with outdoor genre scene on hinged lid and interior, foliate scroll sides. Marked with importers mark for John George Smith, London, 1900. 7/8'' h. x 2 1/4'' x 1 3/4''. 2) German 800 silver marked with repousse fruit & foliate designs on hinged lid and body, 1 1/4'' x 2 3/8'' x 1 3/4''. Approx. 3.7 troy oz. No condition issues noted.

Two antique Chinese famille rose porcelain bowls, both bowls have 'Guangxu' mark on the bases and of the period. Size; Diameter of larger bowl is 5 inches and diameter of smaller bowl is 4 1/4 inches. Condition Report; Both bowl have very tiny chip to the outer side of rim, other than that, in very good condition.

A TIFFANY & CO. STERLING LIDDED SNUFF BOX, LATE 19TH CENTURY. With repousse and scrolled acanthus lid and gilt interior, marked Tiffany & Co. 13171 Maker's 9730 Sterling. Diameter 2.25 inches. Condition Report: Great condition.

Tall Persian silver Rosewater Spice Tower, Early 20th C. Description: Silver rosewater spice tower with pierced holes to the top, embossed floral decoration, 12-1/2 inches high and 3-3/4 inches in diameter, it weights 381 gr. or 12.25 T OZ in good condition. Provenance: Knoxville TN collection. Shipping is FREE within the U.S.

Fine Chinese enameled porcelain vase, depicting warriors in various positions, 19th/20th century era, bearing Chinese seal on the base. Size; Height of vase is 11.75 inches, in very good condition.

Impressive Silver Art Nouveau Dress Cane-Ca. 1910-Long silver handle topped by a tapering loop ending with a flower, ebony shaft and a metal ferule. The upswept petals of the flower show some traces of gilding and speak for a cyclamen, and, the floral twig with buds applied on the vertical stem hints in that direction as well. German hallmarks. Size; Handle is H. 7” x 3”, overall length 36 ¼ inches. Great condition.

Chinese enameled porcelain stick neck vase, featuring five children at play in front of rock work and prunus, backed by a colophon, inscribed with Hongxian first year date, base with an apocryphal Hongxian mark. Size; Height of vase is 11.5 inches. Condition Report; Great condition.

Chinese polychrome enameled porcelain ovoid vase, the exterior decorated with two rectangular landscape reserves separated by large leaf-shaped panels with further landscape scenes, the yellow ground with a dense pattern of stylized lotus issuing from scrolling tendrils and bracketed by ruyi-head and lappet bands, the shoulder and waisted neck with further landscape panels, an apocryphal Qianlong mark on the base. Size: Height of this incredible vase is 12 inches...

Peking glass vase, the baluster form carved with figures at leisure amidst pine trees, bamboo and clouds, the neck decorated with foliate design in relief, mark on base, late 19th or early 20th century period. Size; Height of vase is 9 1/4 inches with diameter of 5 inches. Condition Report; This item is in great condition, with no imperfections.

Interesting antique Persian hand made silver vase exhibiting foliage design, engraving and chisel work is incredibly delicate. This item is 5.5 inches tall and 2.5 inches in diameter and weights 130 grams.

Wonderful 19th century Chinese enameled porcelain bowl, 2 3/2 inches tall and 6 1/2 inches in diameter, very good condition.

Superbly crafted in classical Roman style, from 19th century period, 22 inches in height, good condition with no imperfections.

Description: Art Deco sterling silver Gilt cigarette and match cases, with monogram and presentation inscriptions, both marked "sterling" and "14K", The smaller one by Napier. Dimensions: The size of larger box 3 x 4 1/2 inches, in good condition.

Gilt-bronze Buddha, China, Sino-Tibetan, Buddha in sitting position holding a sword with right hand, late 19th century period, bears seal mark on the base. Size: Height of this fine item is approximately 8 1/4 inches. Condition Report: Good condition.

Gilt-bronze Buddha, China, Sino-Tibettan, Buddha in sitting position holding an object with right hand, late 19th century period, bears seal mark on the base. Size: Height of this fine item is 5 1/4 inches. Condition Report: Good condition.

Description: Original oil painting of Queen of Wurtemberg, housed in a fine gilt wood frame in which itself is mounted on another dark wood frame. Superbly done with close attention to every detail. Late 19th to early 20th century, 8.5" x 5.5" (sight) and black frame is 14.5" x 11.5". Good condition and shipping is FREE within the U.S.

Very well designed and executed Persian silver box, the lid is decorated with delicate repousse design depicting two young couple in traditional Safavid dress drinking wine and on the side exquisite foliage decoration. The box bears silver and maker's mark and has a length of 3.5 inches with the height of 1.5 inches. This item is in perfect condition and crafted by master silversmith.

Pair of incredible enameled porcelain vases, depicting floral & phoenix decoration on yellow background. Size: Each vase has a height of 9 3/4 inches. Condition Report: Excellent condition.

A Pair of Polychrome Enameled Porcelain Ginger Jars, each having figural decoration within a shaped reserve above a lappet border, from early 20th century era.. Size, Each jar has height of 5 inches and both items are in very good conditions.

Two large Chinese jade decorative carvings, depicting two identical fishes each having lotus in her mouth, carved similarly in both side. Size: 7.75"x3.25". Condition Report: Fine condition with no imperfections.

Pair of wonderful Chinese Qianlong-style yellow ground Famille Rose beaker form vases, coral red seal marks, early 20th century, probably Republic Period. Size: Height of each vase is 7 inches. Condition Report: Great condition.

Pair of fine Chinese export porcelain jars, each having two frames depicting dragon and phoenix, surrounded by foliage design, from late 19th/early 20th century period, each bearing Chinese seal mark on the base. Size; Height of each jar is 7 inches, in good condition.

Elaborately crafted and finely painted pair of Chinese enameled porcelain vases, depicting fished and floral decorations, 19th century period period, Chinese seal on the base. Size; Height of each vase is 8 inches, in very good condition, no imperfections observed.

Elaborately crafted and finely painted pair of Chinese enameled porcelain vases, depicting rabbits in garden, republic period, studio seal on the base. Size; Height of each vase is 6 1/4 inches, in very good condition, no imperfections observed.

Fine example of Chinese pair of Chinese crackle vases, late 19th century period, each vase has height of 6 1/2 inches, in very good conditions.

Chinese blue and whites porcelain plates, decorated with temple and figures and lake view, late 19th/ early 20th century period. Size, diameter of each plate is 5 1/2 inches, in good condition with rim chips to one plate.

China, pair of blue and white porcelain vases, with flared base and rim, blue ground, with white ring around base and rim, with floral designs on body, double ring on base. Height 8 in. Provenance: From the private collection of Mrs. Pearl K. Jennison, of New London, New Hampshire.

Pair of 19th C. Chinese enameled porcelain plates, decorated with figures in landscape. Size; Each plate measures 8 Inches in diameter. Condition consistent with age, no issues.

Meissen porcelain figure of cupid. Depicting a cupid holding a broken heart, marked on underside, late 19th/early 20th century era. Size Height of this fine item is 5.5 inches, in very good condition, no imperfections.

Marvelous Asian Painting, Mid 20th C. Description: Striking Asian, probably Japanese, painting, various figures and garden scene, Gilt sky, unsigned. Framed, not examined out of the frame. Dimensions: Image is 18-1/4" x 12-1/2". Good condition with FREE shipping within the U.S.

Impressive late Victorian silver-mounted horn-handled treen walking stick or cane. The horse hoof-form handle over silver collar hallmarked London, 1892, maker's mark indistinct, to a tapering shaft with brass ferrule, 34", (86cm) long. Condition Report; Some tarnishing/wear to silver collar, otherwise good.

Persian round silver compact with the lid enameled with view of a mosque " shikh Lotf-Allah Mosque ", interior of lid with mirror, diameter of 3 3/8 inches. The item bears the silver and maker's mark, incredible enamel work and great foliage design on the rear panel. Great condition condition with no losses to enamel or any damages to silver work.

A Large Famille Rose-Enameled Charger, painted to the floor with three robed figures encircled by a floral border to the cavetto, titled and dated, a Guangxu mark to the base {Diameter: 16 inches (40.6 cm)} [Small abrasions]

Chinese natural shoushan Stone carvings, depicting individuals in landscape. Dimensions; Measurements are 8.25 inches in height and 5 inches in width. No condition issues. Introduction; Chinese Fujian Shoushan stone is one of four Chinese traditional stamp stones. There are more than one hundred variety of Shoushan stones. Besides stamps, Shoushan stone is crafted for carving figures, animal, flower and bird, landscape, stationery, tool, and other art objects.

Very large Chinese natural Shou shan stone carving decorated with dragon design on both side. Size; Height of carving is 9.5 inches long. No condition issues. Introduction; Chinese Fujian Shoushan stone is one of four Chinese traditional stamp stones. There are more than one hundred variety of Shoushan stones. Besides stamps, Shoushan stone is crafted for carving figures, animal, flower and bird, landscape, stationery, tool, and other art objects.

Very well crafted Chinese Lidded famille rose porcelain covered bowl, from republic period, 7 1/2 inches in height and 13 inches in diameter, no condition issues.

Framed. The plaque painted with various birds perched and flying among flowering prunus, with inscription and two seals. The plaque approx. 19 1/4 by 6 1/8 in., 49 by 15.7 cm. No imperfections noted.

Large Antique Victorian Leather Travel Inkwell, 19th C. Description: Fine Victorian era leather travel dipping pen inkwell, gilt bronze interior, equipped with depress button, snaps firmly, double well, 1-3/4"H x 3-3/4"W x 2-1/4"D. Fair condition with age wear.

Japanese very well carved boxwood netsuke, featuring a seated man holding an object, from late 18th/early 19th century era. Size; Height of carving is 1 3/8 with length of 1.5 inches. Condition Report; Good condition, age hairline/crack to the left side of man.

Delicately crafted Japanese carved ebony netsuke of Dutchman in hat leaning over and grabbing engorged testicles, from early 20th century period. Size; Dimensions of netsuke are 1 1/2 x 1 3/4 inches. Condition Report; Good condition with no imperfections. Purchased from Kyoto Art Club, 1962. Provenance: The Humphrey collection Houston, Texas.

Japanese carved wood flower vase with inlaid design depicting a bird sitting on a branch surrounded with inlaid leaves. This item has a height of 12 inches, in good condition.

Description: a fabulous sterling silver tea/coffee set comprising a teapot, sugar bowl and creamer. This set has been manufactured by International Silver co, Prelude style...

Very well crafted Chinese enameled porcelain bowl, decorated with landscape design, bearing artiste's inscription on the side, late 19th century period. Size; Diameter of bowl is 5.5 inches with height of 2.75 inches, no condition issues noted.

Hand painted German porcelain plaque, early 20th century, after Bartolomé Esteban Murillo, depicting 'The Little Fruit-Seller' originally painted in 1675, the young girl and harvester with a bountiful harvest at their feet, in a naturalistic setting, and framed in a gilt molding, verso titled in German, and retains Heinrich blue mark, plaque 10"h x 7.5"w

Impressive German porcelain figural group depicting three children starting a fire, late 19th/early 20th c.; Marked. Size; Measurements are 6 1/2" x 4 1/2.

Very fine Japanese netsuke size boxwood carving, of Uzume with a ceremonial bells marked seventy seven at the bottom, Meiji period. Size: height of carving is 2 inches, in good condition with no imperfections.

Very nice carving of Shoushan stone depicting a corn, 4.5 inches in length and 2 inches wide in good condition.

Very well crafted Chinese chalice depicting a writhing dragon chasing flaming pearl in high relief, bearing Chinese seal mark, early 20th century period. Size; Height of this item is 3.5 inches, no condition concerns.

Very well crafted Chinese porcelain bowl, exterior designed with figures in landscape, gilded rim, late 19th/early 20th century period, marked with Chinese characters. Size; Height of this item is 3.3 inches with diameter of 9 inches. Condition Report; Perfect condition.

Finely crafted Chinese porcelain bowl, yellow glazed background, designed with dragon pattern at the center and floral design on the outer band, exterior decorated with floral design, late 19th/early 20th century period. Size; Diameter of bowl is 9.8 inches, in great condition.

Hand carved natural jadeite pendant, depicting dragon & phoenix. Dimension: 53 x 41 x 8 (mm) or 2.09 x 1.61 x 0.31 inches with total weight of 0.06 lbs/28 grams, no condition concerns. Introduction. Jadeite generally occurs in metamorphic rocks with a higher-pressure origin and is made of interlocking, blocky, granular crystal. The hardness of the Jadeite is usually between 6.5 to 7. The density of the Jadeite is between 3.25 to 3.36...

Hand carved Chinese Hetian jade carving, depicting a skeleton. Size; Measurements are 75 x 46 x 36 (mm) or 2.95 x 1.81 x 1.42 inches, total weight is 0.16 lbs/72 grams, in very good condition. 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 Flambe Glazed porcelain Vessel, from late 19th/ early 20th century period, height of this item is 12 1/2 inches, in very good condition.

Chinese enameled porcelain famille rose fish bowl, depicting bats among peach blossom and Chinese character , late 19th/early 20th century period. Size, Height of bowl is 10 inches with diameter of 12 inches, in great condition.