A fine 19th century Chinese snuff bottle with a wonderful red & black swirl. This type of bottle came from the Shangtung area in the north. Well hollowed, good footrim and silky to the touch. Later stopper of red glass conforms well. Nice transparent effect in the light.
3" high. Very good condition. This is a well finished antique example.
A gorgeous 3 swan chandelier of solid brass. This is a revival of an Empire form and made probably in the 30-40's. Very nice detail with the contrast of black base.
Height from upper round black decorative disk fixture (which still hangs well below the ceiling)to the bottom finial is about 15.5"; bottom fixture is about 8" diameter; and the swans are about 4.5" high to the feet. Fixture is ...click for details
A beautiful charger or platter with a water side scene carefully painted with thick enamel. There are cranes, butterflies and a samall boat. Lots of gold highlights. Three plum twigs on the back. Hard paste porcelain. From the Meiji period.
About 12 inches diameter. No marks, no chips or hairlines or repairs.
A little wear on the gold as can be seen.
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A fahua vase from the Early Republic or late Qing Guangxu period; turquoise ground with a crane amidst lotus in a pond. The crane is a traditional symbol of longevity.
About 13.5" tall. Very good condition save for one small chip at the rim, see picture.
A fine American art glass salt cellar by Nicholas Lutz. It has a graceful folded shape with cranberry spiral threading and on a pedestal with a square beveled foot. 19th century.
4" by 2.25" bowl, 1.8" square base. Very good condition, no flakes chips or repair. Just beautiful!
A fine example of the high quality which can be achieved in blue and white snuff bottles. Fun decoration of a "hu-ren" (tribal man) groom presenting a donkey to a couple of Chinese in Ming dynasty garb. Wonderful expression on the groom and the donkey. Fine porcelain biscuit. Mark of Yongzhen but 19th century for sure. Nice carnelian top of good color and translucency. Very nice detail.
A large and unusual 19th century Chinese export rose medallion vase. Good detail. This is a rare form which shows off the medallion exceptionally well.
13"H x 9"D at rim. A few rough spots along the rim. No cracks, rings well.
A large and spectacular repousse silver plate pitcher dated 1868. There is an elaborate and finely detailed repousse scene of a manor compound centered below the spout. Look at the birds flying overhead! Wonderful swan finial on top. Oval mark Meriden R Rit'a Co. Lyman's Patented June 8 1868, Double Wall Pitcher. See monogram in picture
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A rare and just beautiful Royal Vienna portrait plate in pink. She must be one of the court ladies in Vienna home of the Hapsburg Empire in the 18th & 19th centuries. Jewelled effect along the border. Hand painted and signed by the artist. The shield mark in underglazed blue of the genuine Royal manufactury. About 100-150 years. I guarantee this to be genuine Royal Vienna.
