Catalog: Antiques (323)

Hand carved Chinese natural Hetian jade dragon belt buckle. Dimension: 113 x 30 x 21 (mm) or 4.45 x 1.18 x 0.83 inches with total weight of 0.22 lbs/102 grams, no condition issues. 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...

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.

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...

China, 19th C., boxwood Luohan, in seated position, with one hand raised, simplistically carved details, and natural wood grain featured. Size; Height of this amazing carving is 4 inches, no condition concerns.

Chinese Porcelain vase decorated with the eight auspicious symbols of Buddhism, bears Chinese seal mark to the base, late 19th century period. Size; Height of vase is 9 inches. Condition Report; Fair condition.

Description: exquisite and wonderful sterling silver set, I have combined different elements of this set from different countries and the combination is a lovely set. The large tray is a superb piece from Siam, the old name for Thailand, with gorgeous floral design and four sitting Buddha. Creamer is from Mexico with repousse floral motif and two birds sitting on branches on each side . Two beautiful large salt & pepper shakers and a well designed spoon...

Japanese silver mascot cane-Ca. 1890-Sizeable silver knob chased and engraved in high relief and very fine detail with an encircling dragon on the side and a round shield with traditional Fu calligraphy inscriptions conveying wishes of good luck and long life on the top. Rosewood shaft. Size; Handle measures 3 ¼” x 1 ¼”, Overall height of cane 36 1/4 inches. Excellent condition.

The elegant black horn hilt with fingerstalls and crested karabela-type pommel, the fine, sinuous blade multi-fullered on the obverse and inscribed in gold, the reverse with a single narrow fuller at the spine and a panel of gold inlay in intertwining vine motifs. In its wooden scabbard covered entirely in embossed and chased silver displaying Ottoman baroque flowering vine motifs and terminating in a monster head finial. Mid-19th century.Grips with areas of worming...

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...

Continental Silver Tobacco Box, 18th century-style, crafted most likely end of 19th century, bearing unidentified marks, oval, the hinged cover with repousse scene of a shepherd and shepherdess beneath a tree, the base with bands of beading and laurel, lg. 4 3/8 in., approx. 4.8 troy oz. Condition Report; Likely a married piece, the cover of a lower purity silver than the base. Hinge applied crudely.

Finely executed late 19th century bronze figure of a young boy wearing hat, faint polychrome remaining, signed illegibly. Size: 8.5 inches high including the base.

Continental, a wonderful porcelain ewer decorated with Venus, Cupid and attendants on front and two frolicking cherubs on back. Size: This item has a height of 14 inches and bears maker's mark on base. Condition Report: Excellent condition from 19th century era.

Japanese carved wooden netsuke of seated karako. Weight: 12g Size: 1.25 x 1.25 x 1.5"

19th century parian portrait bust of a man with mutton-chop sideburns, 11-1/4 inches high in great condition.

Finely crafted Japanese carved wood netsuke figure; of a dragon head, late 19th century period. Size; Length of carving is 2 1/4 inches. Condition Report; Good condition, no imperfections.

This absolutely wonderful pair of Victorian opera glasses are marked Lemaire Fabt, Paris. They were made in Paris, and date back to about 1880-90. They measure 4” wide and 3” tall when fully extended and were part of the extravagant Paris opera scene during the Victorian period. What a joy to be able to take them to the opera today. It comes with leather casing with red velvet lining. Condition is good with age wear to the leather. Shipping is FREE within the U.S.

Description: Appealing and fine antique German Inkstand, single well, two great quality silver pen with Iridium point Germany tip. The stand is decorated with foliage design and bears JBA 800 mark. The size of stand is 7.5"L x 4.5"W and the inkwell stands 2 7/8" high, length of pen including the pen holder is 7 1/4 inches. This item is in 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: This is an attractive French .950 silver and stone-mounted dresser jar, from third quarter 19th century, hallmarked,round, with husk-embossed rims and engine-turned ground, the lid set to center with a faceted blue stone, likely a synthetic sapphire, flanked by two small diamonds, gold-wash interior. Size: This superb jar Measures 4" in diameter. Condition: The box is in good condition, minor age wear. Shipping is FREE within the U.S, items paid with credit card will be...

Antique Silver Dress Cane-Ca. 1880-Long, vertical and tapering silver handle totally hand chased and engraved with scrolls, foliage and blooms, coco palm wood shaft and a brass ferrule. An exceptional size paired with a high relief and fine surface detail make of this scepter-like Anglo-Indian Kutch cane a desirable and first rate collectible. Size; Handle is H. 7 ¼” x 1”, overall length is 35 ¼ inches, no condition issues noted.

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.

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!

Chinese enameled porcelain lidded bowl, lid decorated with children playing and ridding a dragon, bears Chinese characters on the base, mid to late 19th century period. Size; Height of dish is 4 inches with diameter of 7 1/2 inches. Condition Report; No condition issues.

This is a 2nd Century Roman Glass, hand blown 2nd century AD. It is thick and heavy, unflawed, no chips or cracks, no hairlines,it has impressed squares on the body for about two third of the way down. Unguentaria used to hold poisonous, caustic oils or ointments and were never smooth sided, to prevent the Roman from grabbing the dangerous oil by mistake. It is certainly one of the earliest poison bottles ever made. Measurements: 4 inches tall and 2 1/4 wide at its widest point...

Description: Persian manuscript page, 19th century or possibly earlier, gilded miniature Persian painting and script and copy of the verso taped to the back of the frame. The page size is 6.5" x 4" and in good condition. Collection of a University of Cincinnati professor.

Handle is 1 1/2 inches high and 4 1/2 inches to the side, well carved handle with a beaded overlay of silver, engraved silver collar “Colonel E. F. Gosset”, thick ebony shaft and a horn ferrule. Overall length of the cane is 35 1/2 inches. Condition Report: Good condition

Antique Japanese delicately carved horn guardian figure with bell in his mouth and holding a large object, 19th Century period. Size; Length and height of carving is 1 1/2 inches, fair condition with age cracks.

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...

Description: This is a superbly executed bronze jar with removable lid in form of sitting Emperor followed by two standing figure. The jar is decorated with six different scene, three smaller crafted on top section, followed by larger ones on bottom section, and all of them surrounded by very delicate floral motif. This jar stands 10" tall and 5" wide, in very nice condition without any damages whatsoever, and hallmarked on the base...

Description: Fine antique Persian copper bowl, late Quajar period, a band of engraved Persian poem from poet Hafez fallowed by geometrical design. On the base a horse in sitting position with a bird with open wings on the horse's back. This type of bowls was carried by people so every individual had his own bowl and was used for drinking water or wine. Measurements: 1 inches high and 3 3/8 inches in diameter in good condition. For a similar example, see Christie's, April 24, 1990.

Fine Chinese silver basket, 7.5 inches in diameter, 19th century era, bears silver and maker's mark on verso. Condition Report: Good condition.

Northern Indian Mogul dynasty 1526–1858, established by Babur, Muslim descendant of Tamerlane, the 14th -century Mongol leader. The Mogul emperors ruled until the last one, Bahadur Shah II, was dethroned and exiled by the British; they included Akbar, Aurangzeb, and Shah Jahan...

Chinese jadeite pendant/toggle, carved with a dragon head along with a chilong, coins and ruyi scepter which has two splashes of green in contrast with the white matrix, the back carved with scrolls in low relief. Size; Height of pendant is 2 inches, in excellent condition.

Chinese, late 19th century period, Bamboo brush pot, decorated overall with calligraphy (likely a poem). Size; Dimensions of carving are 5 inches in height and 3-3/4 inches in diameter. Condition Report; Side with extensive splits.

Late Qing era, well crafted Chinese Jade carving in the form of a saddled recumbent horse in graduated shades of green, having incised details and openwork areas at head and feet. Areas of calcification are observed in crevices. Size; Measurements as follows; 1.75"H x 2.5"W. 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”.

Fine set of Chinese blue and white pair of porcelain bowls, one with landscape and other with animal design, seal mark on the base, from 19th century era, comes with the display box.Size: Diameter of each bowl is 4 inches with the height of 1 1/4 inches. Condition Report: Very good condition.

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.

Lovely square enamel and silver compact, painting of a semi-nude woman resting next to a man and several sheep, a stream is in the background. The painting is framed with silver engraving and carnelian blue enamel accents. Inside is a mirror. Stamped 800. Dimensions 3"x3.25". Condition Report: Excellent 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.

Antique Persian Repousse Silver Salt Shaker, 19th C. Description: This is an beautiful repousse silver salt shaker, last quarter of 19th century, Qajar dynisty era, decorated extensively and delicately with repousse floral motif and birds...

This is an absolutely stunning Gorham Sterling silver soap box which has been elaborately decorated with floral motif on the lid and the base. The case is hallmarked. The artist's workmanship on this item is just fabulous. Size: The case's Measurements are 4"L X 2.75"W. Condition: The case is in fairly good condition problem free, and according to hallmark belongs to last quarter of 19th century...

Fine Japanese engraved silver damascene cigarette case, 19th century period. Size: length of case is 4-3/4 inches. Condition Report; a few minor dings.

Description: This is a beautifully hand engraved Persian match box rectangular in shape, featuring a woman in sitting position playing a musical instrument surrounded with floral motif...

Fine Burmese DHA dagger With grip and silver mounts with filigree work.Broad, single-edged blade. Latter-19th century. Size: Overall length 24.1 cm. Condition Report: Good condition.

Very well crafted French crucifix, of ebonized wood mounted with a nickeled cast Corpus Christi with carved terminating cross ends, overall height 16.75 inches (42.5 cm). From 19th century period, overall in good condition.

9" Square Plate depicts Draped Nymph and a Cherub on a green background with Gold Border. Artist Signed: H. L. Dunham. Measurements: 9" x 9", in good condition.

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.

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.

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.

Large cylindrical Kangxi-style blue and white porcelain with design of precious vessels and Buddhist emblems. Size: Diameter of the brushpot is 6.5 inches with the height of 6 inches.

Finely carved wood netsuke figure of a seated badger holding an object with the right hand with his hat on his back, inlaid eyes to animal, late 19th century. Size: Height of the netsuke is 2 inches. Condition Report: Good condition.

Chinese greenish-grey jade carving depicting Shoulou, God of Longevity, holding a staff, having smooth polished surfaces with incised details, 19th century period. Size; Heigh of carving is 2.5 inches, old small chip to the staff.

Beautifully designed and crafted German Rococo style silver double-footed vase, vase is decorated with cupids surrounded by floral design and a young boy sitting at the middle playing harp, this item is supported by four legs, from late 19th century period. Measurements are as follows, height of 7 3/4 and width of 11 inches, total weight is 18.005 troy ounces. No condition issues noted. Provenance: From the Estate of Stephen Stackpole.

Chinese cylindrical bamboo brush pot, carved and pierced with a man leading a horse away from a pine tree, 19th century era. Size; Height of carving is 5.5 inches, no condition issues.

Very well crafted Continental .800 silver chariot, cupid riding the vehicle and pulled by a goat, late 19th century period, gold washed interior, hallmarked. Size; Measurements of this item are 9.5"l x 4.75"h x 3"w. Condition Report; Condition consistent with age, no issues noted.

Antique figure of Buddha in sitting position playing a musical instrument, copper bottom with impressed marking. Dimension: The figure has a height of 4 5/8 inches, in very good condition.

Finely crafted silver box with Rosewood interior, exterior decorated with impressive scroll design, 19th century period. Aprpox. 1 1/2" H x 8 1/2" W x 4 1/4" D, condition is consistent with age, no issues noted.

Rare detailed and finely painted Dynasty Chinese rose medallion porcelain plate: with the central design of birds perching on blossoming branches amid rocks while others flying around: together with chickens playing on the ground: surrounded by flowers and vines in cartouches, Mid-Qing dynasty. Size: Diameter of this plate is 8 1/2 inches. Condition Report: Very good condition.

Chinese antique bamboo sewing basket, interior design with character "Xi" and exterior with " Fu", Qing Dynasty . Size: Diameter of the basket is 13.25 inches and it stands 4 inches high, in very good condition.