https://www.antiques.com/ https://www.antiques.com//images/antiques_logo.jpg https://www.antiques.com/ https://www.antiques.com/classified/18044/Exquisite-Enameled-Silver-Table-Bell "one step closer and i ring for the servants!" in flawless and unrepaired condition, this fine silver item recalls another era, with afternoon tea a given and dinner clothes in the evening a necessity. It bears the hallmark of the thomae company and reflects the quality that company produces. American, 1920's. Approximately 1-1/2 inches to the top of its ivory button and 2-1/8 inches in diameter.

Item Price : $225.00

]]> https://www.antiques.com/classified/18043/English-Delft-Punch-Bowl Dating from the early years of the eighteenth century, this fine example of early english earthenware relates to one in the collection of george washington, our country's first president. It was made in about 1720 in the london area, probably at lambeth. In excellent condition, with some professionally repaired chips one to the upper edge and several to the base, it has a chinoiserie design of passion flowers and trailing vines with an inner-rim border above a stylized flower. An "l" is painted on the inside bottom rim. Approximately 10-1/2 inches in diameter and four inches tall.

Item Price : $1450.00

]]> https://www.antiques.com/classified/18046/Russian-Imperialist-Plaque-_-Louis-XVIII In high relief and superb detail in the french empire style is this russian tribute to the bourbon restoration of 1818 after the downfall of napoleon i. The piece is struck in two segments: the central medallion and its separately-cast frame, featuring a ring of fleurs-de-lys. The artist's signature, lotadick (?, is on the underside of the bust. Russian, circa 1818. Main body of the plaque, exclusive of the ring attachment, is approximately 4-3/4 inches in diameter.

Item Price : $1450.00

]]> https://www.antiques.com/classified/18045/Imperialist-Russian-Vermeil-Silver-Salver Bearing hallmarks of st petersburg, 1878, this fine, heavyweight silver salver has a lustrous, matted finish of old salt-applied gilt, lending it the tone of green gold. In excellent condition, it is approximately 8-1/2 inches in diameter and half-an-inch deep, and is of 84 zolodniks purity.

Item Price : $850.00

]]> https://www.antiques.com/classified/18233/Antique-Miniature-Chest-Of-Drawers Of an unusual small size, probably for travel, is this antique chinese seal chest. All four sides and the top are carved with recessed central rectangular cartouches, and one side slides up to reveal three drawers to hold the collection of document seals and ink pot. The wood is lustrous east indian rosewood (pterocarpus indicus) stained to resemble zitan. A brass bale handle at the top serves for carrying the chest and each drawer has a small brass knob. Early nineteenth century, approximately four inches square and 4-1/2 inches tall, exclusive of the handle. Each drawer is 2-5/8 inches by 2-1/4 inches. The top and bottom drawers are 11/16 inches deep, while the middle one is one inch deep.

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]]> https://www.antiques.com/classified/18232/Rare-Chinese-Wood-Brush-Pot A lush setting of a bamboo glade with cranes and lotuses, rocks and a pine tree, with an island bearing weeping willow trees, are all carved in bold relief on this very elegant brush-pot in rare zitan (pterocarpus santalinus) wood. Simple rims define the top and bottom, the latter with three shallow feet. The core at the base has been fitted with a plug of another wood. Chinese, late ming dynasty, approximately 6-3/8 at the widest diameter and 6-5/8 inches high.

Item Price : $2200.00

]]> https://www.antiques.com/classified/18231/Ming-Carved-Wood-Brush-Pot Ming carved wood brush pot

Item Price : $2400.00

]]> https://www.antiques.com/classified/18230/Chinese-Reverse-Painted-Glass-Table-Screen Chinese reverse-painted glass table screen

Item Price : $1450.00

]]> https://www.antiques.com/classified/18229/Antique-Japanese-Candle-Stand A lacy bronze candle stand from a japanese alter has been wired as a table lamp. The metalwork is if excellent quality and has a fine, dark patina. Early meiji era, circa 1865. In superb condition, with no repairs, the stand is approximately 20 inches tall, height to top of harp is 41-1/2 inches.

Item Price : $440.00

]]> https://www.antiques.com/classified/18228/Large-Antique-Wedgwood-Basin Classically elegant is this very large (approximately 19-1/2 inches by 15 inches by nine inches high)wedgwood foot bath in finely molded creamware. With a large impressed wedgwood mark and the impressed mark cbd, which i interpret to indicate an 1875 manufacture, it is decorated with a border of laurel leaves enameled in turquoise, the same shade used to highlight the scallop-shell handles and encircling borders. A simple dotted border is enameled in pale olive. It is excellent condition, with only minor chips on the underside of one handle and on the outside turquoise border; there is also an age crack at the bottom. So that the basin may be easily used as a jardiniere, an enameled liner has been made with lifting handles.

Item Price : $700.00

]]> https://www.antiques.com/classified/18227/Nautical-Knotwork-Becket A fine piece of nautical handicraft is this becket(bale handle)of intricately tied knotting. It is approximately six by five inches and dates to the late nineteenth century. This will be a beautiful addition to a maritime collection. A nautical bronze bolt is strung through the top loops.

Item Price : $175.00

]]> https://www.antiques.com/classified/18226/Antique-Porcelain-Cigar-Humidor Bright, practical and naive, this little gem is painted with motifs that suggest the intended contents and, should there be any doubt, the french word for tobacco is boldly emblazoned across the face. Beautiful, unbroken condition, with only some slight abrasion to the high points of the over-glaze. On the inside of the lid is an impressed hallmark: l & m, 65. French or german, circa 1870. Approximately 6-1/2 inches tall and 4-1/3 inches in diameter.

Item Price : $225.00

]]> https://www.antiques.com/classified/18225/Antique-Spanish-Colonial-Silver-Cup A small cup of high-purity mine silver, this graceful example of andean silver dates from the late 18th century. It is in sharp condition with only a quarter-inch rim crack. Approximately 3-3/8 inches diameter at the handle and two inches high.

Item Price : $250.00

]]> https://www.antiques.com/classified/18224/Antique-South-American-Colonial-Silver-Cup Dating from the late 18th century or the early 19th, this charming globular cup rests on a conical base. It is of high-purity mine silver and is in excellent condition, measuring around 3-1/2 inches in diameter at the handle and 2-1/4 inches high. Northern provincial.

Item Price : $275.00

]]> https://www.antiques.com/classified/18223/Elegant-Spanish-Colonial-Silver-Cup Elegant spanish colonial silver cup

Item Price : $300.00

]]> https://www.antiques.com/classified/18222/Spanish-Colonial-Silver-Cup Spanish colonial silver cup

Item Price : $400.00

]]> https://www.antiques.com/classified/18221/Antique-Bolivian-Silver-Mate-Cup Antique bolivian silver mate cup

Item Price : $750.00

]]> https://www.antiques.com/classified/18220/Antique-Bolivian-Silver-Sipping-Tube This elegantly hand-wrought bolivian bombilla (sipping tube for yerba mate) dates from the first years of the 19th century and is in heavy mine silver of excellent purity. The classically simple design extends even to the basket-weave detailing on the insertion section that allows the tube to be pulled apart for cleaning. It is approximately nine inches in length.

Item Price : $550.00

]]> https://www.antiques.com/classified/18219/Antique-Scandinavian-Wooden-Stirrup A graceful example of folk art is this antique wooden shoe mitt or winter stirrup carved out of hardwood, a real survivor, as is the crude strap-work reinforcements on both sides testify. Seventeenth century, scandinavia, about eight inches long and high by six inches wide.

Item Price : $400.00

]]> https://www.antiques.com/classified/18218/Antique-Folding-Butter-Mould Antique folding butter mould

Item Price : $500.00

]]> https://www.antiques.com/classified/18217/Ancient-Thai-Bronze-Head-Of-Buddha This strongly modeled mon dvaravati bronze head portrays the buddha with a stern expression framed by long pendant earlobes and the high mound usnisa formed from the tightly curled hair (the top bead is missing). Fine patina and encrustations, no repairs. Thailand, 7th/8th centuries. Approximately 3-3/4 inches high, exclusive of teakwood base.

Item Price : $450.00

]]> https://www.antiques.com/classified/18216/18th-Century-French-Figure-In-Ivory 18th century french figure in ivory

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]]> https://www.antiques.com/classified/18215/18th-Century-Bronze-And-Gold-Table-Figurine A charming little table ornament of a bronze shepherdess with her beribboned hoe on a fire-gilt stand, which is in turn mounted on a white marble circular base, a romantic emblem of the bucolic life. It is all original, the little figure even retaining her gold-metal sash, and dates from around 1775, french or continental. On her base, she stands a little over three inches tall, the marble being about 5/8 inch thick.

Item Price : $375.00

]]> https://www.antiques.com/classified/18214/Antique-Bi-Color-14-Karat-Gold-Watch-Fob A fine american 14-karat yellow- and white-gold watch fob, well-fashioned and in excellent condition, the clasp and bars in yellow gold and the fine links in white. Circa 1925.

Item Price : $235.00

]]> https://www.antiques.com/classified/18213/Antique-Scrimshaw-Bone-Walking-Stick Antique scrimshaw bone walking stick

Item Price : $850.00

]]> https://www.antiques.com/classified/18212/William-IV-Sterling-Tea-Service William iv sterling tea service

Item Price : $3500.00

]]> https://www.antiques.com/classified/18211/African-Wooden-Portrait-Snuff-Bottle African wooden portrait snuff bottle

Item Price : $450.00

]]> https://www.antiques.com/classified/18210/Antique-Persian-Lacquer-Cards A set of three late eighteenth century playing card in polychrome lacquer on a gilt ground: one of a shah, one of a noble couple on a throne and one of a lion serving his mate. They are in fine, unrestored condition and measure approximately 2-3/8 inches by 1-5/8 inches each.

Item Price : $350.00

]]> https://www.antiques.com/classified/18209/Miniature-Embroidery-Floral-Picture An incredible tour-de-force of needlework is this small gem, combining a myriad of techniques to portray a basket of flowers surrounded by other flowers and borders, all in multicolor silks and silver-gilt threads and sequins. Back is in plain cream silk. A beautiful object for a textile collection or for a doll's house. English or continental, circa 1810, approximately 2-1/2 inches by 2-1/8 inches.

Item Price : $85.00

]]> https://www.antiques.com/classified/18208/Antique-Japanese-Netsuke-In-Rhino-Horn A powerful little figure is this buddhist lion (karashishi, foo dog) carved from rare rhinoceros horn. He smiles beneficently from his crouched position, his tail curled behind him. Excellent condition, no signature. Late edo or early meiji period, circa 1850. Approximately 2-1/4 inches long by 1-1/8 inches by one inch high.

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]]> https://www.antiques.com/classified/18207/Rare-Ancient-Roman-Glass-Bottle This excellent little example of ancient roman glass was uncovered in southern france. Probably a cosmetic bottle, its bulbous little body bears three bold applied bosses of lions heads, all in a fine shade of blue-green. Approximately 2-1/4 inches tall and the same wide, it is in excellent condition, with a generalized iridescence of age. First or second century.

Item Price : $550.00

]]> https://www.antiques.com/classified/18206/Fine-Jade-Carving-of-Chinese-God Shou lao, the daoist god of long life is portrayed in this elegant carving in fine gray-green jade. There is an expression of true joy and delight on his little face and his heavy earlobes and prominent belly speak of the promise of prosperity he can offer. Chinese, eighteenth century. About 3-1/2 inches tall by 2-1/4 inches wide by 1-1/2 inches deep

Item Price : $475.00

]]> https://www.antiques.com/classified/18205/Antique-Indian-Bronzes-Hands-of-Shiva A pair of large and lovely hands of shiva nataraja as he embodies the dance of life are here displayed dramatically in antique brass. India, early nineteenth century, approximately 9-1/2 inches long by 6-1/2 inches high.

Item Price : $1500.00

]]> https://www.antiques.com/classified/18204/Moorish-Style-Silver-Ewer-By-Tane Grandly crafted in intricate islamic style, this masterpiece of silver was made by the renowned mexican silver shop of tane, probably around 1955. It is modeled after a spanish renaissance creation of the thirteenth century and sports a lively dragon handle and spout, both deeply carved. The paneled sides have magnificent designs engraved to emulate superb tapestries. Weighing in at some three pounds and measuring some 8-1/2 inches tall and nine inches at the spout, it is pleasure to serve from and is in mint condition. Marks on the rim inside the base: "made in mexico, sterling silver," "tane" and the eagle-and-serpent arms of mexico.

Item Price : $2800.00

]]> https://www.antiques.com/classified/18203/Ansonia-Mantle-Clock-quot-Choktaw-quot Combining beauty and fine quality, the ansonia clock company's "choktaw" model mantle clock. Has a full-chime eight-day, spring-wound movement housed in a neo-rococo glazed earthenware case. A design of dogwood blossoms and butterflies plays over the surface highlighted in hand-painted tones of mauve and soft green with gilt detailing. The handsome reticulated dial features enameled roman numerals. American, late nineteenth century. Approximately 11 inches high by seven inches wide by five inches deep. Excellent working condition.

Item Price : $750.00

]]> https://www.antiques.com/classified/18202/Elegant-Sterling-Tea-Caddy-Spoon This lovely shell-bowled english sterling silver spoon is a perfect companion to a fine tea caddy. It is crested with a high-relief inverted fleur-de-lys and hallmarked london 1969-70, maker "r&k." condition is mint and it is almost four inches long.

Item Price : $85.00

]]> https://www.antiques.com/classified/18201/Antique-Kutani-Porcelain-Incense-Burner This elegant tripod incense burner in fine kutani porcelain is cylindrical in form and has cloud-form handles with detached rings. The straight-sided walls are reticulated to show the double-wall construction, both sides showing a fortuitous phoenix alighting on a fence. The top is a reticulated double dome. Brilliant glazes of rouge-de-fer, turquoise, blue and mustard are enhanced with fine gilding. Height is approximately four inches and full diameter about 4-1/2 inches. Excellent condition. Japan, late nineteenth century.

Item Price : $275.00

]]> https://www.antiques.com/classified/18200/Biedermeier-Engraved-Crystal-Spa-Cup Elegant in form and decoration, this cup for is a momemto of a visit to timburgh bei dureheim to take the waters, the towered town of which is beautifully engraved in a cartoche on the front of the classically tapered body. Silesian, third quarter of the nineteenth century, it is in superb condition, with no chips, cracks or breaks.

Item Price : $225.00

]]> https://www.antiques.com/classified/18199/Delightful-Figural-Wooden-Nutcracker The bespectacled character protrayed on this antiques nutcracker could possibly be an old woman, but i choose to think that it guisseppe, the widower who fashioned his "son" pinocchio to ease his loneliness. Whichever and whatever, the carving is full of character. Tyrolean or swiss, late nineteenth century, it is in fine condition, with only minor wear and no repairs, and is about eight inches in length and 1-3/4 inches wide and three inches deep.

Item Price : $250.00

]]> https://www.antiques.com/classified/18198/Antique-quot-Roman-Coin-quot-Watch-Fob Not a copy, but a clever assimulation of the style of a denarius of the roman republic is this the pendant of this german iron watch fob; even the metal replicates the patina of an antique. Third quarter of the nineteenth century. "coin" is about an inch in diameter and the fob's over-all length 2-3/4 inches.

Item Price : $85.00

]]> https://www.antiques.com/classified/18197/Important-Portrait-of-Admiral-Nelson Important portrait of admiral nelson

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]]> https://www.antiques.com/classified/18196/Rare-Overstuck-Peruvian-Sol A rare, possibly unique, peruvian one sol of 1889 overstruck in the center with a guatamalan half-real of 1894. Approxiamtely 1-1/2 inches in diameter. Condition: near proof.

Item Price : $475.00

]]> https://www.antiques.com/classified/18195/Jolly-Burgher-Mustard-Pot This little beer-lover is amazingly lifelike, with his beaming, pudgy face and stein held to his heart. There is an almost roman portraiture quality to the bust, which lifts of to reveal a mustard pot. The two little barrels are for salt and pepper and the original mustard spoon is intact. It is in excellent shape with only minimal wear to the over-glaze paint and almost none to the oil gilding. French or german, late nineteenth century. Approximately three inches by 3-1/4 inches by 3-3/4 inches tall.

Item Price : $325.00

]]> https://www.antiques.com/classified/18194/Fine-Cafe-Match-Striker-quot-Dubonnet-quot A lovely bit of nostalgia for the lover of french cafe life, this porcelain pyrogene promotes quinine-laced dubonnet, still a great favorite throughout the world, and announces that the aperitif won the grand prix at the paris exposition universelle in 1900. The lightly crackled glaze is the drink's lovely yellow-green shade. In excellent condition, it measures around 3-5/8 inches in diameter and almost three inches high.

Item Price : $230.00

]]> https://www.antiques.com/classified/18193/Jenness-Cortez-quot-Master-of-the-Hounds-quot An inspired and humorous sculpture by noted contemporary sports artist jenness cortez, this little dude radiates vitality. The cold-painted colors on the bronze bring it even more to life. In pristine condition, it measures approximately five inches by 3-5/8 inches by 8-1/4 inches high, exclusive of its 3/4-inch marble base and is number 27 of an edition of 50, with cortez's signature and copyright mark and dated 1986. Tally-ho!

Item Price : $4000.00

]]> https://www.antiques.com/classified/18192/Elegant-Victorian-Gentlemen-39-s-Travel-Kit In this case (3-1/2 inches by 7-1/2 inches) of finely grained madagascar ebony are all the toiletry implements necessary to maintain a gentleman during his travels: a brace of razors, a double- and a single-bladed pocket knife, an awl, a button hook, a multi-use fingernail tool and corkscrew for toiletry bottles, all in finest surgical steel and ivory. The razors bear the hallmark of english manufacturers r. Hovenden & son and are as sharp as the day they were made, probably around 1870. In fact, all of the instruments are in superb condition and are a joy to look at.

Item Price : $750.00

]]> https://www.antiques.com/classified/18191/Massive-Art-Deco-Sterling-Tea-Coffee-Service Weighing an impressive 24-1/2 pounds troy, this five-piece tea and coffee service is stately but reserved. It was made for england's goldsmiths' and silversmiths' company and bears the sterling hallmarks for london, 1934. A fifth, purely voluntary mark, the profiled heads of king george v and queen mary, pays tribute to the jubilee year. The tray, a hefty five pounds alone, is approximately 14 inches by 16-3/4inches. The teapot is approximately 10 inches by 4-1/4 inches by 6-1/2 inches tall, the coffee pot is about 6-3/4 inches by 2-3/4 inches by 7-1/2 inches tall, the sugar bowl is around six inches by 2-3/4 inches by 3-1/2 inches tall and the the cream jug is about five inches by 1-1/4 inches by four inches tall. Superb condition and never engraved.

Item Price : $18500.00

]]> https://www.antiques.com/classified/18190/Elegant-French-Wrought-Iron-Chandelier This finely made five-light wrought iron chandelier can be hung or used on a table, either indoors or out. It is boldly made, with skillful details, and is french, nineteenth century, in excellent condition. Approximately 26 inches tall and 22 inches in diameter.

Item Price : $550.00

]]> https://www.antiques.com/classified/18189/Pair-Art-Deco-Luxury-Liner-Cabinets The pride of the 1930's matson line was the luxury liner "lurline" (named for the matson's daughter). These cabinets, removed when the craft was renovated as a troop ship in 1942,came from the saloon of the ship and are fashioned of walnut and maple, with finely carved boxwood panels on each door. Measuring about 30 inches by 14 inches by 31-1/2 high they provide excellent lock-up storage with two shelves inside.

Item Price : $1250.00

]]> https://www.antiques.com/classified/18188/17th-Century-German-Rococo-Boxes Created in the famed berlin workshop of gerhard dagly, this elegant set of boxes and their coffer in "vernis martin" bears a graceful chinoiserie moonlight scenes of quaint buildings, rocks and plants, with chinese-style diaper patterns on the sides and a delightful "yin-yang" brass closure. The "moon" on the front of the coffer is a disk of mother-of-pearl. A truly superb item for a sophisticated collector! Coffer is approximately eight inches by 6-1/2 inches by two inches high; boxes are around 3-1/2 inches by 2-3/4 inches by 1-3/8 inches. German, end of the seventeenth century.

Item Price : $4200.00

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