Catalog: Antiques (323)

Dating: 17th Century Provenance: Germany Straight, flame-shaped blade, on a side a strong raiser worked with woven chiselling, the tip shaped as an arrow. The quillon as bat wings, with hollow faces engraved with racemes. Bone grip, flat on a side and convex on the other, decorated with engraved effigy of soldiers and flowers within frames, iron cap. Scabbard of bone sectors engraved with floral motifs, with grotesque figures, at the front the high-relieved effigy of a soldier in his armour...

Safavid Dynasty. (1502–1736) Persian dynasty. It was founded by Isma'il I, who, by converting his people from Sunnite to Shi'ite Islam and adopting the trappings of Persian monarchy, planted the seeds of a unique national and religious identity. He captured Tabriz from the Ak Koyunlu and became shah of Azerbaijan (1501) and Persia (1502). 'Abbas I (r. 1588–1629) brought the dynasty to its peak; his capital, Isfahan, was the center of Safavid architectural achievement...

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...

(lot of 2) Persian Shamshir sword, early 19th century, the hilt with wooden grips (likely replaced) with engraved cross bar guard and strap, surmounting the curved Damascene blade, having two gold inlaid Koftgari cartouches inscribed, 'Amal-e Assadollah' (The work of Assadollah), which may be an honorific rather than an actual maker's mark, this inscription honors one of the great sword makers of the Safavid period and may have been given to master Persian sword smiths, the sword also appears to...

with gold in-lay on the ivory handle and gold in-lay on the blade on four different framed writings (to translate, made by Esfahani, describing ali Allah). L: 40 5/8 in.(103cm)

Description: Superb and one of a king hand made Gold Mirror, 19th century Quajar era, wooden mirror covered by pure gold panels, chisel and engraving work is absolutely fascinating depicting different figures in different position, boarders with floral design. Dimensions: The height of mirror is 15 inches with the width of 7.75 inches and depth of 5/8 inches...

Antique European Repousse Silver Salt Cellar, 19th C. Description: This is an elaborate repousse silver salt Cellar, hallmarked with maker's mark at the bottom, last quarter of 19th century, decorated extensively and delicately with repousse floral motif, it is European in origin, most likely Austro-Hungarian. Size: This beautiful salt cellar is 2.25" in height, and quite heavy. Condition: This item is in very good condition, problem free, from late 19th century. Shipping is FREE with...

Chinese tianhuang stone seals with calligraphy and landscape decoration and carved boar on the top, nineteenth century China; marked. Dimensions: Height of the seal carving is 3 inches with width of 2 inches and depth of 1 1/8 inches. Condition Report: Great condition.

Chinese tianhuang stone seals with calligraphy and landscape decoration and carved dragon on the top, nineteenth century China; marked. Dimensions: Height of the seal carving is 2 3/4 inches with width of 5/8 inch and depth of 5/8 inch. Condition Report: Great condition.

Antique Triptych, Hand Painted Porcelain Plaque 19th C. Description: A triptych of delicately hand carved wood and set with a hand painted porcelain plaque of the virgin, 19th century probably Italian. Size: The triptych stands 9.25" tall and 4.25" wide with the doors closed. Condition:This item is in fairly good condition with normal age wear, the red fabric bears some stains. Shipping is FREE within the U.S, items paid with credit card will be shipped to confirmed addresses only!

Exhibited, is a fine European antique cane with an incredible carved horn handle in form of a dog's head, close attention to every details, bronze pommel and ferrule. Size: The carved handle measures 3.5 inches long and overall length of the cane is 31 inches long. Condition Report: Amazingly good condition considering age of this beautiful item, 19th century era.

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)

The Story of Qing Dynasty Porcelain. The great Jingdezhen kilns that had supplied the most artistically advanced Ceramics to the world for centuries were utterly destroyed during the dislocations that led to the fall of the Ming dynasty (1368 – 1644). Gladly, the Manchu rulers of the new Qing (pronounced Ching) dynasty (1644 - 1911) were enthusiastic patrons of the arts...

Delicately and intricately carved Japanese wood Netsuke, from early 20th century era, depicting a group of rats with inlaid beaded eyes, 2 3/4 inches high. Condition Report: This item is absolutely amazing in excellent condition.

A large Japanese Meiji Period carved articulated bone/ivory model of a crayfish, with movable claws, feet, antenna and tail, the whole naturalistic-ally rendered, approx. 20 inches long with main antenna & 8in wide.

Chinese Carved Grayish-White Jade Covered Urn, of flattened baluster form, the angular body with low relief panels of dragons and having dragon handles at the neck, the fitted cover with a central finial flanked by two dragons, on a custom carved hardwood stand, H.- 7-5/8 in., W.- 5 1/8 in., D.- 2 7/8 in.

Three piece Chinese Export Porcelain set, made for the Persian market, early to mid-19th century, two bowls and a small plate, each centered with a round reserve with Persian inscriptions, and floral and pale blue and iron red lattice borders. Dimensions: large bowl has height of 3 3/8 and diameter of 9 1/4 inches, smaller bowl is 2 3/4 inches high and 7 inches in diameter, plate has a diameter of 8 1/4 inches...