Chinese Milk and Blood Monochrome Transfer Ware Plates Boys Butterflies Blossoms

I could not resist picking up these charming plates even though I have little information to offer about them. I am unsure of their age or country of origin.  They are well made porcelain, red transfer ware with some hand embellished gilding. 4 plates in all. They are 9 1/2 inches in diameter.  They feature bucolic scenes of young boys at leisure, and one is a vase scene. They are all tied together by the color, the butterflies, and the branches of blossoms. They are in very good condition and have seen little if any use. They have shelf and wash wear. There is kiln grit, some iron spots, and one glazed over rim chip among various minor manufacturing flaws. Please examine all photos to be sure these are to your liking. Offered for your consideration in a 10 day auction with a low opening bid. Good luck and thank you so much for taking a look. See the eBay auction here.

SALE! Mid century Vietnamese woman handpainted china plaque by Laraque

 

This is absolutely one of the most beautiful pieces of china painting I have ever found. Measuring 12 and three-quarter inches by 9 inches, with a half inch rise of a lip around the edge, it is pierced at either end for hanging.

Hand painted and signed Laraque, the plaque is without a date but appears to be a mid century work.
The porcelain painting pictures a young Vietnamese woman with an umbrella, carrying a bottle.

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Royal Doulton HN 2317 THE LOBSTER MAN Figurine MINT Vintage 1963 - Arrghhh

 

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Unusual Brutalist Style Wall Vase Pocket Signed Studio Art Pottery

 

Stark, primitive and unexpected.

From Lemon Tree pottery in Brewster, MA. 

Circa 1970's.

Yes, it holds water. I love the way it displays the flowers.

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19th Century Politically Charged Chamber Pot McNICOL POTTERY Co Liverpool Ohio

1800's chamber pot has been cold painted with a message of some sort of political discord but I am unsure about what. 

The motto is written in French and I have taken a picture of the translation. 

The surnames around the sides of the pot may be from the East Liverpool, Ohio region but I am unsure what it all means. Maybe something to do with the region's potteries?

The French translates to, "The one who burns his right behind sits on bells? 

I am hoping you know what it all means and offer this at auction for your consideration.

This semi granite pot has a painted over chip on the top rim, all over crazing, wear to the cold paint and typical manufacturing flaws.

The bold red, white, blue and black colors are very eye-catching. 

It's a real curiosity.

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Auction Ends Today! Stunning Sevres Porcelain Biscuit Plaque INNOCENTIA F Vernon Children Repaired

 

Stunning Sevres Porcelain Biscuit Plaque INNOCENTIA  by F. Vernon Children Repaired. Marked and dated 1907. Good condition.  Children in the forest. F. Vernon was a sculptor and a prolific engraver of art nouveau medals. This measures approx 13.25 inches tall and 5 1/2 inches in length. Lovely image that has been repaired, lengthwise near the middle. It is hard to see from the front and more noticeable in the back. Please examine all the photos and the video to be sure the flaws are acceptable to you. Sold as seen. Rare and still quite lovely. Thank you for looking. Check out the eBay auction here.

Exceptional Serene Madonna in Prayer Vintage Hand Painted Planter N.S. Co USA

 This beautiful Madonna is in very good condition.

Very thoughtful hand painting above and beyond all the others.

No chips or cracks. All over crazing and minor manufacturing flaws.

By N.S. Co., USA.

Approximately 7 3/4 inches tall. 

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Auction Ends Today! Chinese Export Famille Rose Canton Coffee Cup Can Tankard Birds Butterflies

 

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Bing & Gröndahl Kopenhagen Schnecke Snail Figurine Rare

 

Bing & Gröndahl Kopenhagen Schnecke Snail Figurine. His horns were broken but it appears he was repaired and glazed after the breaks at the factory. All others have brown glaze from head to tip of horns. This is smooth and has grey into white glaze. The thin, long, porcelain horns were not such a great idea so not many of these exist. Really great glaze. Realism. Very rare. 10 day eBay auction. $9.95 to open.  Check it out here.

SALE! Framed Pledge of Allegiance Ornate Illuminated by J.R. Rosen Studio Boston 1956

Very patriotic, framed Pledge of Allegiance. by J.R. Rosen Studio Boston with Flag and Shield.  Dated 1956, it is in very good condition. Very ornate lettering within an intricate art nouveau style cartouche. Measures 12 1/2" x 9 1/2". Very fancy. Check it out here on eBay.

Vtg Redwing Pottery Covered Water Pitcher mid century colors

This vintage mid century, Red Wing water, or lemonade pitcher is in excellent condition. 

No chips or cracks no repairs.

As can be seen in the photos, the body has a bean pot brown glaze and the lid is glazed a teal green color. Wonderful mid century colors.
The pitcher holds approximately 64 ounces, and stands approximately 9 1/2 inches tall.

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SALE!!! Miniature Chinese carved Lapis lazuli vase on wooden stand 2.25” tall total

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 or diorama. In excellent condition.

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AIR FORCE TWO VICE PRESIDENT GEORGE H W BUSH PLAYING CARDS BOXED DECK

Interesting playing cards to perk up any rainy day.

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1940s/50s Green leaping gazelle, antelope, television lamp

 

This vintage television lamp was made somewhere between the late 40s and the 1950s. The leaping gazelle, or leaping antelope design was a very popular art deco motif. The emerald green glaze was popular during the same era.
I believe this is a fairly early one most likely made by Hollywood Ceramics out of Los Angeles, California. Phil-Mar made a similar style, but I think the open bottom with the foil reflecting the long tube bulb is an earlier creation.
The lamp is an excellent vintage condition without chips or cracks. There are some glazed cracks in the base that were done as a result of the manufacturing process. Unbelievably the lamp still has its original reflector in the bottom.

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Ends Today! Vintage Abstract Silver Tone Modernist Spheres Orbiting Mobile Earrings HUGE

 

These pierced earrings are in very good condition. They drop almost 3 inches and are almost 2 1/2 inches wide. Black center orbs with several smaller ones. Complex, kinetic, moving earrings. My favorite of the lot. Please examine all the photos and video to be sure any flaws are acceptable to you. Check out the eBay auction here.

Kutani Ware Set of Small Plates Hand Painted Traditional Fruits and Vegetables 10 Day Auction

Handsome set of plates are hand painted with colorful enamels. They are in very good condition. They feature different traditional fruits and vegetables. Eggplant, chili pepper, corn, lotus root. persimmon, carrot, and radishes. They are 4 inches in diameter. They have seen little if any use. Please see the eBay auction here.

1920s Art Deco Equestrian Christmas card signed JB

 

Done an incredibly fine detail, and in either watercolor or gouache. This 4.75 x 3 1/2“ illustration depicts a male and female rider approaching the innkeeper at a Merry Xmas Inn.
A note attached to the back reads, “A Merry Xmas“ original pencil and watercolor signed J.B. A note on the verso says “by postal artist JB“ it says circa 1930s probably original art for a published Christmas card. “
The uncredited note aside, I believe the illustration was done in the 20s as it looks very much like the Art Deco covers on Vanity Fair magazine at the time.
The frame job is absolutely beautiful with some wear, the image has some faint foxing. A terrific stylized piece of art that would be perfect to reproduce for your Christmas card.

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Aqua Blue Crystalline Glaze Coffee Mug Tea Cup and Saucer by David Williams

 

The handsome vintage set features a complex glaze and is signed by noted Australian potter David Williams. It is in very good condition. One of a kind. Aqua blues with cream and brown hues.  See it here in our eBay store.

Bon Appetite angel sign by Lark Elizabeth Rodrigues

This wonderful 17 inch long, angel proudly proclaims the words “Bon Appétit!”

Made by renowned potter Lark Elizabeth Rodrigues, and decorated with some of her famous flower work. The piece is an excellent vintage condition. The ribbon hanger could stand to be ironed.
Lark Elizabeth Rodriguez has been creating fine pottery from her Portsmouth, Rhode Island studio for over 30 years. Known for her nature, themed pottery, Lark throws, hand sculpts and paints each piece to perfection.

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Framed Pharmacist Oath of Maimonides Bristol Laboratories Illuminated Page

A perfect gift for recent graduates or to enhance the office or pharmacy of any dedicated pharmacist.

This mid century, complex print is very well done. 

It is gilded, illustrated and illuminated above and beyond what you'd expect from a burgeoning drug manufacturer. 

14 1/2 inches by 11 1/2 inches.

It was published by Bristol Laboratories. That company was acquired by Bristol, Myers, Squib, mid century according to Wikipedia.

I could not find another, only one that was close and not as nice.

It somehow came to the Boston area via a frame shop in Ohio.

A handsome reminder of the sacred ethics sworn to, in humble service to humanity.

In very good condition with some minor wear and tear, commensurable with it's age.

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