A fine pair of antique rose medallion vases with applied foo dogs and gekkos at the shoulders. The rims are scalloped. Matching courtyard scenes with numerous figures on the body as well as the large neck. Alternating panels of florals, birds, insects, butterflies and fruits. The hand painted details are very fine. No marks whatsoever on the bottom, a little sand from the kiln. Dates from 1870-1890s.
Rare large mocha ware or yellow ware bowl with green seaweed decoration. 15" in diameter. The seaweed is in the typical band around the bowl, each one different from hand painting. Color difference is from taking pictures in sunlight and on a shady day.
15" diameter 6.7" high. Good utilitarian condition with one chip on the rim, one on footrim and a short line (see pics); a few spots of glaze lo ...click for details
A Quezal golden pulled feather shade with ruffled rim. Unsigned and great color.
5.2" high, 4.7" diameter rim, 2 1/4" fitter. Very good condition with no cracks or chips. A little sticky stuff at the rim, does not cover any damage I just did not want to scrap with a knife.
A lovely pair of Paris porcelain plates with pink borders and a fun griffin armorial. Plate has the original Paris store address, Rue de la Paix, on the back, most likely near the Louvres. Dates to the 19th century, Empire period.
10" diameter; fine condition with no chips cracks or repairs. Elegant and lovely.
A rare Tiffany sterling and bronze bud vase dated 1916 for invitation to dinner. The beautiful mirror image inscription is an invitation from Mr and Mrs. Hertney to the Mellon family for a silver anniversary dinner party on Thursday, August 24th, 1916, 7:30 at Edgenere, Long Island. See two detailed images. Mark on outside footrim: "Tiffany sterling and bronze". A lovely inscribed sourvenir in silver and bronze from the Gilded Age.
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American Brilliant Period Cut glass crystal vase standing 18.5 inches high. Very nice detail of tiny stars on the large round foot which gives stability to this tall vase. It is of slender form with a 5.5 inch diameter base.
Fine condition, a couple of barely noticeable flakes on the rim teeth, hardly visible as you can see in the photos. The orange dot on the bottom of the vase is some residue from usage.
Another beautiful circa 1850 antique China Trade fan which shows a large gathering of numerous little figures on both sides. Faces of the figures are of ivory, and in this fan, there are many individual expressions.
There are (14) inner and (2) outer guard sticks carved from sandalwood and done in extra deep relief to the guards while the inner sticks are treated in a more shallow relief. The folded fan goes in a ...click for details
