Catalog: Vintage Arts (196)

An Attractive candle holder supported by three "jewel" encrusted spiders, ht. 2 1/8. Great condition.

Very well crafted Chinese Cinnabar box, Depicting landscape on the lid with two bands of floral design on the side, this item seems to be from mid to late 20th century period. Size; Height of this item is 2 inches with diameter of 3.5 inches. Condition Report; Excellent condition.

Description: Attractive African woven basket with wooden figure. beautiful craftsmanship and great carving. Size: 7"H x 4.5" in diameter, in great condition.

Description: Striking and well crafted Persian hand made copper jar, depicting four different scenes and entirely surrounded by foliage design and poems from well known poet Hafez is surrounding each scene. The Hammer and chisel work is extraordinary and exceptional and artist's attention to every detail is amazing, the artist has painstakingly created different layers crafting this intricate and delicate work. The jar bears well known artist's name from city of Isfahan...

Elaborately engraved Tiffany sterling silver footed lidded jar, acorn and oak leaf finial on lift-off lid, etched decoration of duck and cattails to both sides with overall scrolling leaf and branch decoration, marked on bottom: TIFFANY & CO./STERLING/PORTUGAL, also inscribed in script: Best Wishes/Randi & Dad/Love/June & Dick/30 July 1973 but jar itself could have been manufactured much earlier. Size; Height of this fine item is 7 inches and has a diameter of 5 inches...

Wonderful Southeast Indian Wooden Bowl. Description: Nicely carved with woven decoration on the border, from a piece of a tree trunk. Size: 11.75"W x 8"D x 2.75"H, in great condition.

Description: This is a lovely nickle silver compact case, square in shape with mirror and pad compartment...

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 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.

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

Japanese Kutani Porcelain Covered Jar, Kutani porcelain covered jar with 2 vignettes of landscape against a rust ground with gilt accents together with a Nippon (?) porcelain covered jar- floral motif on white with green and turquoise borders, good condition. The Kutani jar stands 6 1/4 inches high and second item's height at 7 1/2 inches.

Very well crafted Dutch repousse silver ashtray, this item has 6 1/4 inches in diameter, approx. 19.9 troy oz is the total weight, in good condition, needs cleaning. Provenance: from a New Hampshire estate.

Japanese Composite Inro, having gilt mon decoration and a double gourd form netsuke, together with a small Japanese bronze mirror. Length of mirror 5 5/8 inches.

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

Incredibly carved Chinese hard-stone seals, with ram finial. The height of the item is 2.75 inches, in great condition.

Very well crafted silver box heavily decorated with exotic flower motif, Oogstfeest 1954 marking and logo on the base. 3"L x 3"W x .7/8"H. Good condition.

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.

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.

Large Chinese zitan wood brush pot, decorated with Horses & Dragon & Laughing Buddha's carvings, measurements are 240H x 186 mm in diameter (mm) or 9.45H x 7.32 inches in diameter, in very good condition.

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.

Description: Elegant 18K gold impression of Greek seal, used in jewelry for either ring or necklace, depicting mythological figures in different position, one sitting and two lifting heavy objects and one milking a goat. Dimensions: 25mm in length and 20mm width and it weights 3.84 grams in great condition.

Finely enameled to depict a central dragon in iron red with a flaming pearl, with surrounding butterflies and floral designs, and gilt highlights throughout. Six character mark in iron red on underside. Dimensions: 1 3/8" H x 6.75" Dia., circa early 20th century, great condition.

Incredible Indo/Persian watercolor and gouache painting depicting Mugal Emperor in period custom dress. Size: the item is 11 x 7 inches with the sight itself has a dimension of 5 x 3 inches, in very good condition.

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...

Chinese jade pendant, depicting animal and floral design in relief, early to mid 20th century period, 1 1/2"W x 2 5/8"H, in good condition.

Incredible Indo/Persian watercolor and gouache painting depicting Mugal Emperor in period custom dress. Size: the item is 11 x 7 inches with the sight itself has a dimension of 5 x 3 inches, in very good condition.

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...

Chinese carved Bone pipe, very smooth throughout and finely incised featuring three old man Fu, Lu, Shou, each representing happiness, good fortune, long life. Size; Length of pipe carving is 16 inches long, in excellent condition.

Incredible Indo/Persian watercolor and gouache painting depicting Mugal Emperor in period custom dress. Size: the item is 11 x 7 inches with the sight itself has a dimension of 5 x 3 inches, in very 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

Set of twelve stone seals with related zodiac symbols and poem, China; marked. Dimensions: Size of all are approx. 4-1/2"H x 1-3/8" squared. Condition Report: Very good condition.

Antique Persian Silver Salt & Pepper Shakers. Description: This is a gorgeous pair of hand made silver salt & pepper shakers, mid 20th century, hammered to an smooth egg shape surface. Size: The salt shaker height is 3", and pepper shaker stands 2.5" tall, and the set is quite heavy in weight. Condition: This item is in very good condition, problem free, from mid 20th century era. Shipping is FREE within the U.S, items paid with credit card will be shipped to confirmed addresses only!

Pair of Antique Whimsical Candle Holders, Earl 20th c. Attractive pair of white metal clowns with conical candle cups balanced on their noses, each clown stands 9 3/4 inches high. Condition Reports: Both items are in good condition with some paint loses especially to the clown wearing white dress.

Incredible Indo/Persian watercolor and gouache painting depicting Mugal Princess, most likely Momtaz wife of Shah Jahan, in period custom dress. Size: the item is 12 x 7.5 inches with the sight itself has a dimension of 6 x 4 inches in very good condition.

Vintage Persian Repousse Silver Box Description: This is a beautifully hand engraved Persian silver box, cylinder in shape, featuring a Lyon hunting deer on the lid and the artist's elaborate repousse work depicts floral motif and birds on the side...

Orante foliate scroll decoration mixed with exotic animals including elephants, tigers and griffins, removable end caps. Central Presentation To His Excellency Sir Henry Monk - Mason Moore GCMC, 1946. Size; Length of case is 12 inches. Condition Report; Good condition with tiny ding to the corner of cap.

Description: This a beautiful bronze decorative tea pot, the workmanship is very well crafted, attractive scenery with high relief, removable lid, 2.5"H x 6"W, Nice patina inside. This item is in good condition without any damages.Shipping is FREE within the U.S, Items paid with credit card will be shipped to confirmed address only.

Description: Nicely carved Japanese decorative wooden box and plate, the set is wonderfully decorated with engraved flowers. Very appealing and beautiful. The box is 3 1/4"H x 2" in diameter and the plate has a diameter of 7 inches. Good condition. Buyer pays the shipping cost.

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.

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

Chinese gilt silver mirror with inlaid jade, Dimension: 9"L x 4 1/2"W, Jade: 4 1/2"L and 2 1/4" Diam.

Incredible Indo/Persian watercolor and gouache painting depicting Mugal Emperor in period custom dress. Size: the item is 11 x 7 inches with the sight itself has a dimension of 5 x 3 inches, in very good condition.

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

TWO CHINESE CARVED WOOD CHESTS Two Chinese carved, possibly Zitan wood chests; the rectangular forms with hinged covers, showing motifs of writhing dragons amid clouds in relief, the interior each with four covered compartments; L: 17 5/8" (each approx.)

Chinese enameled glazed porcelain vase, early to mid 20th century period, Chinese seal mark to the base. Size, Height of vase is 7 1/4 inches, in good condition.

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.

AN ELEGANT GERMAN SILVER AND IVORY FIGURE OF A KNIGHT An appealing and superb standing Teutonic Knight in full armor, with ivory face and hands, holding a long sword in the left hand and a shield in the right, mounted on black granite base with beveled edge. Unknown maker, circa 1940 and it bears STERLING, GERMANY, 925. size: 21-1/2 inches high, including the base, 2-1/2 inches. Condition: Minor surface scratching, cracking to ivory, minor scratching and chipping to granite base...

Exhibited, is a fine Chinese cane with an incredible carved handle in form of a European style decorative scrolling motif, close attention to details, bronze collar. Size: The carved handle has height of 3.75 inches and overall length of the cane is approx. 37 inches long. Condition Report: Good condition from mid 20th century era.

Chinese carved celadon jade: pebble, now mounted as a pendant and with a fish and basket in high relief, hollowed out and with some openwork. Size; Length of pebble is 2 inches, no condition concerns.

China, 20th century, jade seal surmounted by a seated lion, stone of dark green color, uncarved. Size: Height of this fine carving is 4 1/2 inches, in very good condition.

Vintage Indian Silver Tobacco, Betel Box. Description: This an Indian Kutch attractive Silver tobacco or betel box. It is Oval shape with repousse silver depicting floral motif on the lid and side area with an small oval shape presentation space which is blank. Size: The box's Measurements are 4 1/4"L X 2 1/4"W. Condition: The box is in fairly good condition with a ding on the base...

Chinese well carved celadon stone ruyi scepter; with Chinese characters design in relief, probably from early to mid 20th century. Size; length of scepter is 14 inches with no condition concerns, this item was advertised as jade but it is most likely hardstone.

Chinese famille egg-shell porcelain baluster vase, 20th. c, figures interacting in an outdoor setting near a bonsai tree, black and orange beaded swag on neck, script calligraphy on verso, minor loss of paint, marks as pictured. Size; height of this fine vase is 9.25 inches, in good condition.

Two Chinese carved openwork hardwood boxes; the rectangular forms each with hinged covers: one with scene of deer, the other with qilin, each framed with openwork foliate border; and each with three covered compartments to interior; with iron lockplates and wire handles; L: 14 1/8" (each approx.)

Chinese green stone jar with a removable lid; the container is in the cylindrical shape and depicting Chinese calligraphy. Size; Diameter of this jar is 4.5 inches with height of 6.75 inches. Condition Report; Good condition. Wood base is excluded.

Description: Very attractive sterling silver bowl with appealing design. It measures 9 inches in diameter and 1.5 inches high and it weights approximately 7. TOZ,in great condition.

Chinese enameled porcelain vase, depicting figures in the landscape, Chinese inscription on the side and also bears Chinese seal mark on the base, from early 20th century Republic Period. Size; Height of this fine vase is 11 inches, in very good condition.

Chinese jade carving depicting a foo dragon, early to mid 20th century period, 2"W x 2"H, in good condition.

Very well crafted continental sterling silver Vesta Case, decorated with sporting theme, horse racing. Size; Height of case is 2 inches, no condition concerns.

Fine Chinese hand crafted shou-shan stone Scholar figure, early 20th century period. Size; Height of carving is 3.8 inches, no condition concerns.