Catalog (629)

Artist: (1875-1908) with six character mark Title: CHINESE DRAGON DESIGN PORCELAIN CHARGER. Date: (1875-1908) Medium: porcelain. Dimensions: 17 inches in diameter. Description: painted with a dragon at middle surrounded by four more dragons amid clouds with dragon design on reverse rim. Signature: with six character mark on reverse. Condition Report: Very good condition.

Finely crafted Pair of German .800 silver gilt figural compotes, early 20th century period, each fitted with a later Paragon porcelain bowl, hallmarked. Size; Height of each compote is 6.5 inches with diameter of 9 inches. Condition Report; No imperfections noted.

The Quran, literally meaning The Recitation, is the central and holy text of 1.2 billion Muslims all around the world which is believed to be word of god and regarded as the miracle of Mohamed and proof of his prophethood. Quran is widely regarded the finest book of literature in the Arabic language. It is composed of different "suras" regarded as Maccan or Medinan depending on place of their revelations by angel Gabriel over period of 23 years. The fist sura was revealed to Mohammad at the age...

Description: A rare example of fine early Quajar-era quality and form, the translucent blond ramshorn grips with rolled Ottoman-type pommel. The guard forged of Persian black wootz damascus steel with gold inlaid borders, the tangband of brass. The blade of complex form; long,lightly-curved, single-edged and fullered, with distinctive javelin head motif to the tip, forged of Persian black Damascus wootz steel with finely chiseled panels bordered in gold to each side of the forte: on the right...

A rare example of fine early Quajar-era quality and form, the heavily-gilt hilt with fluted grip, the straight,broad, single-edged blade forged of Persian black Damascus wootz steel with finely chiseled panels bordered in gold to each side of the forte: on the right is a Quranic passage, on the left two cartouches; the upper with, O Fulfiller of needs! the lower depicting the lion associated with Assad Allah, followed by a crescent moon and star inlaid in gold, light wear to gold work, Over...

RUSSIAN 84 ZOLOTNIK SILVER & ENAMEL BELT. Russian 84 zolotnik (.875 fineness) silver belt with intricate enamel details. Inscribed "W. M." on belt fastener. Weight: 359g. Size: length of this fine item is 30 inches.

Superb Schmidt-Felling Crystal Center Bowl. Finely crafted Schmidt-Felling crystal bowl with with bronze frame and figural finial, from 1930s era. Size; Diameter of this fine item is 9 inches and it stands 10 inches in height, condition is consistent with age without any issues, bronze is somewhat tarnished.

Chinese delicately carved jadeite "pebble"; of unusual form: rendered as a lily pad wrapped about swimming fishes with scrolling foliage in deep relief; the interior of light green with a polished rust color pebble exterior, artist has rendered great workmanship featuring this wonderful carving, late 19th/early 20th century period. Size; Length of carving is 7 1/2 inches, in great condition with no imperfections.

Porcelain dish with Celedon glaze over incised floral decoration. underglazed blue seal on bottom. Size: Diameter of this wonderful Celedon plate is 7 inches. Condition Report: Excellent condition from Republic Period, private collection Rochester Hills, MI.

Dating: Mid-19th Century Provenance: Ottoman Empire, Turkey Circular, convex, iron shield provided with four studs with star-shaped base; the surface decorated with silver floral and geometrical motifs. At the inside four suspension rings, two of them with leather handle. Dimensions: Diameter 34.5 cm. No condition issues.

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. Total weight is 26 tr...

Two antique French statues: first one depicting a violinist, signed "A. Moreau"; 9 3/4 inches in height, second one, three putti, signed "Peylo", 5 1/2 inches high, both from late 19th century period and each mounted on marble base, conditions consistent with age. Provenance: NH Estate.

Description: First one, wonderful early 19th century oval shape Snuff Box with raised gold painted decoration of a horseman and hounds pursuing a stag. The other a late 19th century round example, molded to the lid with a commemorative roundel to the poet Robert Burn with a circumference of verse, the underside with flower head and oak leaf decoration. Size: The oval box's width is 3 3/4" and the round box's diameter is 3 1/4". Condition: The oval box is in pretty good condition and ther...

Two antique Chinese, Export repoussé silver boxes; each of globular, hinged melon-form: larger with goldfish swimming amid lotus plants, with shaped panels of other flowers; the smaller with blossoming flowers; each with pointed knop; with seal mark to each; together weighing 6.0 troy oz.; H: 3 1/4" (larger)

Two Chinese carved celadon jade figural toggles: a standing female with right arm above head and left holding sword, on lapis lazuli bead bracelet; together with male with slightly bent knees holding three flowers, on green silk cord; each with russet suffusions; L: 3 1/2" (larger)

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.)

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.)

Two fine gold filled dress canes, the crooked handle with geometric design and overall height of 35.5 inches, other one is 36 inches high, both with ebony shaft, conditions consistent with age, no visible issues.

Ugo Bellini, Florence, Italy, early 20th century Marks: 800, U. BELLINI FLORENCE (partially effaced) 1 x 3-5/8 x 2 inches (2.5 x 9.2 x 5.1 cm) 3.2 ounces (gross) The elongated oval box with hinged lid opening to a gilt interior, lid with enamel scene of a courting couple, chased addorsed lion heads on scrolling foliate ground to reverse. Originally retailed by U. Bellini, Florence, Italy.

Wide, double-edged blade with thin central raiser, base with two cartouches bearing gold-inlaid inscriptions in Arabic; iron, two-pieces grip with langets, quillons faced towards the blade ending in stylized elephant's heads. Sword bears name of Qujar king Nase-Al-Din Shah on one side and his title on the other. Naser-Al-Din Shah ruled from 1848 until his assassination the day before country was celebrating his 50th year of his reign on 1898. Surface finely engraved with birds and floral motifs,...

Very fine Indian miniature painting on marble panel, depicting the royal court with the King on the Throne, 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. Size: Panel measures 6"H x 4"W. Condition Report: This item is in good condition and due to use of thin plastic cover, for better protection, the photos are refl...

Well crafted Persian silver bowl featuring floral design at the center and followed by a circular band of very fine and slightly raised calligraphy and finally a band of geometric design, bearing artist's initial and 90 fine silver mark to the base, from late 19th/early 20th century period. Condition Report; very good condition, no issues noted.

The Burmese were master silver workers and high relief repousse bowls are their specialty. This bowl is exceptional, it consist of the bowl which has been hammered to a round and very smooth shape and then the wonderful repousse work on a outer layer that has been masterfully wrapped around the inner bowl. The work is executed so fine that it seems to be one piece and you won't notice it until upon close and careful inspection. Dimensions: this item has a height of 6 inches and a diameter o...

Delicately and intricately carved bamboo brush holder, decorated with landscape view with figural. Early 20th century. Size: This fabulous carving has a height of 8.25 inches and width of 6.4 inches. Condition Report: Excellent condition.

Delicately and intricately carved bamboo brush holder, decorated with landscape view with figural. Early 20th century. Size: This fabulous carving has a height of 6.4 inches and width of 5.5 inches. Condition Report: Excellent condition.

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).

Description: Wonderful French miniature painting, The sitter is very attractive lady, Flora, dressed in colorful flowers wearing floral crown like hat. The artist's signature, J. Caveto, is displayed on the left side of portrait. The portrait, in machine turned bronze framed, is housed in a dark wooden frame. Dimensions: The portrait is 2.75 inches in diameter and frame size is 5"H x 5"W. This portrait belongs to early 20th century era and in great condition, some surface abrasion to the fra...

Description: Wonderful French miniature painting, The sitter is attractive lady dressed in magnificent blue dress wearing dark blue hat fashionable for the time period. The artist's signature, Emily Jublin, is displayed on the right side of portrait. The portrait, housed in machine turned bronze framed, is placed in a dark brown wooden frame. Dimensions: The portrait is 3.5"H x 2.5"W and frame size is 6"H x 5"W. This portrait belongs to early 20th century era and in great condition. Shipping...

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. keep in mind that all our items are secondhand and therefore there are always slight signs of gentle use. ...

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. The workmanship is stunning, and close,up photo will demonstrate the artist,s superb talent. Size: Measurements are 3.5"L x 1.5"D. Condition: The box is in perfect condition, problem free and is from mid 20th century era. Shipping is FRE...

This very fine and unique Russian silver cigarette resembles the Classic Russian Silver Age design and has a gilt interior that bears the inscription, "Armsale Hennile 23 Ii 1939 b" engraved on the interior lid. The interior is also stamped with maker's mark. The cover of the case to the front is decorated with raised Russian enameled Russian Imperial Flag surrounded with floral motif. It also has a delicate push piece. Size: The rectangular shape case with curved edges measures 3.75" in heig...

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. The artist's workmanship is superb and by appearance and it's size I think it is a woman's cigarette case. Size: The case is quite large and Measur...

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. The case has a curved profile to ensure a comfortable fit in the pocket. Size: The case's Measurements are 4 1/4"L X 3 1/4"W. ...

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.

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: Fine antique Persian Brass bowl, late Quajar period, well designed and decorated with engraved floral design. Craftsmanship is fine. Measurements: 2.75 inches high and 8 inches in diameter, in good condition.