Monday, October 31, 2022

1893 Islamic Muslim Ottoman Syrian Brass Koran Quran Casket Box w Note





 

1960s Murano Glass Cigar Ashtray Gold Flake Controlled Air Bubbles




This gorgeous green and gold glass encased in white Murano ashtray, is beautifully flecked with gold and cross hatched with controlled bubbles.This nice little cigar ashtray is about 5 in.by 5 in. and in very very good vintage condition.

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Arcadia Miniature Saloon Stagecoach Salt and Pepper Shaker Set




Vintage Arcadia miniature saloon and stagecoach salt and pepper shakers in excellent vintage condition, no chips or cracks, however as with most Arcadia pieces they do have crazing.
What’s wonderful is the little saloon still has its little red gem to look like a little red light on the front.

Sunday, October 30, 2022

Winterthur Evelina Porcelain Pitcher Andrea by Sadek Butterflies and Flowers





Beautifully styled this 6 inch, 24 ounce porcelain pitcher is a Winterthur Evelina imported by Andrea by Sadek.

Done in a lovely floral with butterflies and gold trim.
The pitcher is in excellent condition, no chips, no cracks, no crazing.

Large Rooster Pitcher Farmhouse Sangria Jug Italy





I absolutely love the colors and dynamic paint job on this rooster jug. It is unusually handsome in brown and blue. Standing 10 1/2 inches tall, this pitcher is in excellent condition. The bottom is marked made in Italy. No chips no cracks no crazing.

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Saturday, October 29, 2022

Carol Simkin Listed Artist Enamel Framed Picture Butterflies Fowering Branch




This absolutely beautiful image by listed artist Carol Simkin is done in enamel on copper. The framed picture measures 12.5”x11.25”. Her manipulation of colors makes the vibrant background and the flowering branch jump to life. The butterflies are a beautiful and delicate touch. The work is framed in an antique style frame with artificial dust sprayed in the corners for that full antique look.
A lovely addition to any home.
In excellent condition.

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1952 Saint Joan of Arc Sebastian Miniature SML 209 Square Base





Isn’t she beautiful? Very hard to find. Made by the Sebastian miniature company of Marblehead, Mass. This statue of Saint Joan of arc is beautifully detailed! Measuring 4 1/2 inches tall, she is in excellent vintage condition. The only fault I could find is a spot at the back of the base that looks like it was a factory fault.

Her base is also marked 1952.
She has her original foil Sebastian miniatures label.

Friday, October 28, 2022

Amazing Hand Carved Crabs in a Net Intricate Dark Green Soapstone Carving





I’ve never seen another like it! Measuring 8-1/2” long by 7” wide, this intricately carved soapstone sculpture depicts two crabs in a net. The soapstone is dark green, the condition is excellent however there are two natural fault lines in the piece that can be seen in the last two photographs where I have drawn arrows. The natural fault lines do not detract from the look or the stability of the item.

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Jehoshaphat, the holy grail of depression glass...sitting in a pile of salt and pepper shakers.

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Miniature Chinese Hand Carved Lapis Lazuli Vase on Wooden Stand




This handsome tiny little vase stands 1-3/4” without the base. With the base it is 2.25 inches tall. Beautifully carved in China, it is made of lapis lazuli and would be the perfect addition to a very classy doll house, diorama or miniature collection. A lovely little thing. In excellent condition. 

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Thursday, October 27, 2022

Seiei & Co. Teapot 1930s MIJ Cobalt Blue w Colorful Enamel Design 32oz Workhorse





This lovely cobalt blue teapot with enameled floral design and assorted hand-painted trims is in excellent condition. Made of Japanese porcelain, from the 1930s the teapot holds 32 oz. There is no damage no chips,cracks or crazing. There are a couple manufacturing faults (a glazed over shallow chip on the inside lip under the lid. A fold in the clay also on the lip that holds the lid. An area on the lid where someone’s fingers held the lid while it was being glazed and finally, it rocks just a tiny bit)
Other than that, excellent condition! The enameled jewels are all present the gold is bright and present.

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Matching Pair Chinese Export Porcelain Famille Rose Bowls 1820-1840





Created in China during the early 19th century, 1820 to 1840, these beautiful matching enamel painted porcelain bowls were made for the export market to the Middle East and India.

Measuring 7 7/8 inches in diameter, they are colorfully hand-painted and in remarkable condition for being 200 years old.

Each dish does have a minor fault as the arrows point to in the last two pictures. One of the dishes has a small lip chip, the other has a short tight time line.

Please study the pictures for a full condition description, and to appreciate the artistry involved in their creation.

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Kathy Hodge Charcoal Shepherd Arch West Distorted Cityscape Providence RI




Done by artist Kathy Hodge of Rhode Island, this distorted view of a cityscape is titled” Shepherd Arch West”. Done in charcoal & gouache, the artwork is set in a thin edged mat that measures 19” x 25”. The matted artwork is wrapped in its original plastic.

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Wednesday, October 26, 2022

Hand Carved Tagua Nut Pair of Pet Monkeys






Measuring 2 inches tall, this vintage carved Tagua nut figurine is very well done. The two little monkeys are wearing collars with ropes that tether them to two little stands.

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