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Very well crafted Chinese export silver platter, decorated with bamboo to the edge and dragon to the middle surrounded by two flying dragons, 19th century period. Size; length of platter is 13/1/8 inches and weighing approximately 455 grams. Condition Report; Great condition, no issues noted.

Very well crafted patinated bronze figure. Depicting a man tending the field, signed H. Bouchard 1901. Raised on a 1.25" marble base, figure height is 7.5 inches with length of 12 inches, no condition issues noted.

Very well crafted Sino-Tibetan gilded cast bronze figure of Buddha, seated in a lotus position upon a lotus base; dressed in a finely relief robe and a censer in one hand. Circa 19th century era. Size; Height of figure is 8.75 inches with width of 7 inches. Condition Report; Condition is consistent with age.

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 aristocrasts 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...

Persian, Zand Tinned Copper Vessel, ZAND DYNASTY (1751-1794). A dynasty that ruled in Persia (excluding Khorasan) from Shiraz, from the time when Nāder Shah’s (r. 1736-47) successor s, the Afsharids, failed to recover western Persia until the founding of the Quajar dynasty by Āḡā Moḥammad Khan Quajar. Description: 18th century, slightly tapered cylindrical form with rounded base and averted rim, small cartouche (presentation and maker's mark) below multiple floral...

Circa. 1900- Delicately carved handle, carved as a Pinocchio-type head with extremely long wood nose, metal collar, exotic ribbed wood shaft with brass ferrule to tip. Overall length of cane is 34 3/4 3/4 inches. Condition Report; Cane is in very good condition, we haven't detected any imperfections.

Chinese gilt and enameled export porcelain plate, 18th century period, brightly decorated with birds, butterflies, insects and flowers. Size; Diameter of this fine plate is 8 inches, in very good condition.

Early Persian glazed pottery bowl; of wide footed form, the interior painted with colorful design of a bird with fruit, the exterior with band of linear patterning, probably Circa 12th century period. Size; Diameter of bowl is 8 1/8 inches. Condition Report; Very old professional repairs typical to pottery items from this era.

Delicately crafted Thai silver bowl, the polished basin having a scrolling foliate band above repeating central medallions depicting bodhisattva, and bearing inscription "Ambassador and Mrs. M. Adeva, Happy Silver Wedding Anniversary", weight of cooler is 470 grams or 15.11 troy oz, early 20th century period. Size; Height of this item is 5 inches with width of 9 inches. Condition Report; Excellent condition with no imperfections.

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.)

Absolutely Beautiful French Louis XV style gilt bronze champleve and enamel porcelain covered Urn, great delicate enamel work, high quality hand painting on porcelain depicting two playful children surrounded by floral motif on one side and on the oposit beautiful scenery and foliage. The height of the Urn is 12 inches, from early 20th century era and in perfect condition.

Description; Having a 6 3/4", cupric steel double edged blade, with a silver, at one time gilded hilt and pommel with traces of gold still visible, stylized lion's head pommel, red velvet over wood sheath with pierced silver decorations. Great craftsmanship been rendered by the maker by detailing the lion head, movable tongue. Overall length of this item is 27 cm, 10.5 inches. Small size of the hilt is the indication that this dagger been used by a Child or a woman!

Chinese enameled porcelain bowl with flower design, earing Chinese seal mark,early to mid 20th century with diameter of 6.5 inches, no condition concerns, excluding wood base.

Gold Dress Cane-Ca. 1910-A French hallmarked 18 karat gold collar and handle, hardwood shaft and a metal ferrule-H. 1 ½” x 2 ¼”, O.L. 36”.

Chinese Carved Green jade Yue axe, having a central incised anthropomorphic mask design and meandering thunder pattern. Tan and dark brown suffusion and calcification with slight surface erosion. Suspended from a black silk cord on wooden stand. 4"H x 5.25"W. Stand measures 7"H x 8"W.

Very well crafted patinated bronze figure of matador. Depicting figures of a bull and matador, from late 19th/early 20th century, marked "Masier". Raised on a 1.25" marble base, figure height is 8 inches with length of 11 inches, no condition issues noted.

Stag Snake Cake- Ca. 20th century- An expert carving of a snake entwined on a deer antler, signed sterling collar, beautiful snake-wood shaft and a 3“ stage ferrule. Size; H- 4 ¼“ x 3“. overall length is 36 inches. Condition Report; Excellent condition.

dating: Early 19th Century. provenance: India. Straight, single-edged blade with "T"-back; grip with jade grip scales, brass ring-nut. Wooden scabbard with velvet covering (later). dimensions: length 38 cm.

Description: a fabulous sterling silver tea/coffee set comprising a teapot, sugar bowl and creamer. This set has been manufactured by Redlish & company, a New York company 1895-1946 manufacturers of sterling novelties, hollowware & some goldwork. Size: The teapot is 9.5"H x 7"W, sugar bow 3.5"H x 5"W and creamer's measurements are 4" x 4". The set bears presentation mark, silver mark and makers mark. Shipping is FREE within the U.S and items paid with credit card will be shipped to confirmed ...

Description: Wonderful Eastern European elaborately decorated repousse silver Dish, composed of two compartment, 2 emerald cut inset stones at each end, fitted with removable insert having loop handles. Size: 10-1/2" in length and 7-3/4" wide and 6-1/4" high. It bears two illegible mark on the base. This item weights 36 troy OZS. Excellent condition. Shipping is FREE within the U.S.

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. Dimensions: The hei...

Superb and well rendered painting on porcelain, German in origin and signed by Wagner on the lower right corner, has WR and # 107 engraved in the back on the lower right side. Measurements: The plaque is 4" x 6", housed in a 11" x 13" fine wood frame. Condition Report: Perfect condition.

Pair of Chinese famille rose bowls painted with treasures design, Chinese seal mark on base, early to mid 20th century era. Dimension: 2 1/2"H x 4 1/2"Diam, no condition concerns.

Incredible antique Chinese Export repoussé silver creamer, of bulbous forms with design of bamboo and insects, bamboo "cane" handles, and with gilt washed interiors, seal marks on the base. Size: This item has length of 5 inches with height of 3 inches. Condition Report: Great condition with on imperfections.

Charming Chinese enameled, semi-egg shell porcelain vase; of ovoid form decorated with a continuous scene of boys at play in a garden, one costumed as a tiger; seal mark, possibly Republic/Minguo Period. Size; Height of vase is 10 3/4 inches, in very good condition.

Finely crafted French Enamel over brass Vase. Depicting a couple in the countryside. Signed "Gamet, France" along the lower edge, late 19th century period. Size; Height of vase is 7 inches tall, no condition issues noted.

Standard Glaze 7 1/4 inch mug, decorated in 1898 by Lenore Asbury with corn and wheat. Marked with the Rookwood insignia, which discloses the date, shape 775 and the incised artist initials, light overall crazing, late 19th century, Lenore Asbury for Rookwood Size: Dimensions as follows, 6" x 4.75" x 7.25. Condition Report: Very good condition with small wear area to the rim near handle.

A WALLACE SILVER FLASK R. Wallace & Sons Mfg. Co., Wallingford, Connecticut, circa 1900 Marks: (stag's head) RW & S, STERLING, 93 5-1/4 inches high (13.3 cm) 4.37 troy ounces From the Estate of John O. Antonelli The flask with chased repoussé medieval scene of two men drinking to front.

Finely crafted silver candlestick, marked sterling silver, decorated with 4 cartouche each containing with classical Greek figures, in high relief, in different position, also floral decoration 0n top and middle and base area. Size; Height of item is 16 3/8 inches and weights 22 Toz. Condition Report; Good condition, no issues.

Chinese enameled porcelain Famille Rose vase, depicting children playing, from early to mid 20th century era, seal mark to the base. Size: Height of this fine vase is 11 5/8 inches, in very good condition with no imperfections.

A pair of Chinese enameled porcelain plates, having butterfly and Buddha's hand citron decoration on a turquoise ground, with six-character Jiaqing reign marks to the undersides. Size; Diameter of each plate is 6 7/8 inches and both items are in great condition with no imperfections.

Antique Chinese export famille rose porcelain bowl, from 18th century period. Size; Diameter of bowl is 9 1/4 inches with height of 3 7/8 inches. Condition Report; Good condition, with age hairline.

Chinese White jade pendant in the form of a dragon and phoenix with incised heart designs. Diffuse calcification. Han Dynasty (206 BC-220 AD) unearthed in Xi'an, Shaanxi Province. Size; Length of carving is 4 inches, no condition issues noted.

Chinese Silver/Stingray Tail Cane-Ca. 1890-A cast silver handle with a fierce dragon and bamboo shoots, shaft is a natural stingray tail and a metal ferrule-H. 5” x 4”, O.L. 35 ½”.

Folk Art Monkey Cane-Ca. 1880-A one-piece carved cane with a hand grasping a baby monkey with two color glass eyes, natural bark shaft and a brass ferrule-O.L. 33”.

VICTORIAN BRONZE FIGURE, PROBABLY FRENCH, DATED 1890. Depicting a strolling elder man with tri-corner hat. Signed on base Fremd (?) 1890. Height 15.25 inches (38.7 cm).