EARLY 18TH CENTURY BRITANNIA (.958 FINE) SILVER TANKARD.

Classic early tankard with tapered body, heavy turned base, low flat domed cover, volute thumbpiece, and serpentine handle. Hallmarked on body at right of handle, and on lid in front of thumbpiece, for Francis Garthorne. Britannia standard, London 1707. Additional makers mark on handle. SIZE: 5-5/8″ high. 4-1/2″ diameter at base. 19 oz. 16.6 dwt. PROVENANCE: From a fine Kentucky Estate. CONDITION: Fine. Hallmarks slightly rubbed. Hinge slightly loose. Handle with some areas not soldered. Interior heavily cleaned. Lacquered inside and out. 9-92281-1 (1,500-2,200)

EXCEPTIONAL STERLING 1684 BULBOUS FORM, REPOUSSE DECORATED, CAUDEL CUP. Exceptional pre Britannia period, Charles II era, caudel cup with caryatid (female form) cast handles, has fine post commonwealth repousse work representing poppy flowers and leaves, framing a lion on one side and a dragon on the other. Bottom of bossed out plain base is stamped with makers mark “T” superimposed on “S” within a circle (unknown). Sterling standard mark, London, with date mark for 1684. Bottom is also engraved “1684” and “A. R. A.” in later script. SIZE: 4-1/4″ high. 5″ diameter. 6-3/4″ wide. 9 oz. 18.33 dwt. PROVENANCE: From a fine Kentucky Estate. CONDITION: Very fine. Beautiful patina with very slight rubbing to details of repousse work. Hallmarks are mostly clear. Base of one handle slightly pushed in with solder repair around exterior. 9-92277 (1,500-2,500)

BOSTON COIN SILVER EWER BY LINCOLN & FOSS. Beaded at rim, waist and foot, embossed floral motif repousse, scrolling handle, raised on a circular foot, monogrammed ‘E.M.D.’, stamped on base: ‘Pure Coin, Lincoln and Foss, Boston’. WEIGHT: 29 tr. oz. SIZE: 9″w x 15-1/2″h. CONDITION: A few minor dents, very good overall. 7-70572 (1,500-2,000)

CIRCA 1805 LIVERPOOL PITCHER. A three transfer Liverpool creamware historical pitcher. The first transfer is entitled “WASHINGTON IN GLORY” “AMERICA IN TEARS” and depicts a memorial scene with a profile portrait of George Washington and the inscription “Born Feby 11, 1732 Died Decr 14, 1799”. The other side is a transfer of Washington surrounded by the goddess’ of Liberty and Justice with the American flag and Liberty cap surrounded by a ribbons listing all the current United States. Under the spout is a transfer with the original owners initials “JD” in script. SIZE: 9-1/4″ H x 4-3/4″ W. CONDITION: Generally near excellent with a tiny 1/4″ rough spot on the inside of the lip and a manufacturing flaw in the decoration on the outside of the lip. This flaw does not affect the body of the jug, only the black decoration. 9-90553 (1,000-1,500)

MASONIC LIVERPOOL JUG. A circa 1790-1810 period 3 transfer cream ware Masonic Liverpool pitcher. The first transfer has numerous Masonic symbols including a plaque that reads “the light shineth in darkness and darkness comprehendeth it not”. The second transfer is a Masonic temple showing 9 statues all named. Under the spout, is an intricate rendition of the Free Masons Arms. SIZE: 8-1/2″ h x 5″ w. CONDITION: Piece is generally fine showing 2 minor glazed flakes on the spout and minor roughness on the rim. 9-92891 (500-800)

IMPORTANT POLYCHROME DECORATED LEEDS CREAMWARE JUG OF AMERICAN INTEREST. A large turned and clobbered creamware jug with 3 separate areas of notable decoration. The first and most significant is under the spout and reads “Let Not Liberty be Sold For Silver nor Gold Your Votes freely give To the brave & the Bold”. The decoration on the side includes a depiction of a plow and the words “God Speed the Plough”. The other side has a depiction of a sheaf of wheat and reads “Success to the Grain Return’d”. Of great significance is that the pallet used in the foliated decoration, as well as the plough and the wheat, is the same pallet used on the “Prosperity to the Province of Pennsylvania” teapot. The red parallels the decoration on the famous “No Stamp Act” teapot. The terminals of the strap handle have an applied floral decoration including what appears to be pine and pine cones. The coloration of the terminals is purple, green and yellow. The base and the rim are green. This form and pallet is known on various dated examples in the 1770’s. A coveted centerpiece for any 18th Century American historical ceramic collection. SIZE: 8-1/4″ h x 4-3/4″ w. CONDITION: Generally very good for its age. Strap handle is completely in tact and unbroken. Base is undamaged. The rim has several cracks emanating from the top downward. Cracks vary from 2-4″ and number approximately six. Some pieces have been glued back in. A tiny piece is missing. There has been some restoration work on the left of the spout and the tip of the spout. The piece is somewhat though lightly stained throughout. 9-91611 (10,000-25,000)

AMERICAN HISTORICAL WAR OF 1812 PITCHER. This Staffordshire style pitcher has a green body with pink lustre highlights concentrated near the top. The first transfer is “The CONSTITUTION in close action with the GUERRIERE” and shows a vivid and well executed depiction of the ships in battle. The second transfer is entitled “The Constitutions Escape from the British Squadron after a Chase of sixty hours”. The ships in the transfer include the Constitution and the British ships Shannon, Aeolus, Guerriere and Belvidera. SIZE: 7-1/4″ h x 5-5/8″ w. PROVENANCE: From a private New Jersey collection.. Ex Arthur J. Sussel Naval Collection sold by C.G. Sloan & Company, January 1978. CONDITION: Generally good condition with 4 glued cracks in the handle being the only damage of note. 9-90901 (1,800-2,600)

AMERICAN HISTORICAL PITCHER OF THE WAR OF 1812. This Staffordshire style pitcher has a green ground body with a pink lustre decorated top. The pitcher has two military transfers, one depicting a bust of Maj-Gen Brown together with a spray of arms, drum, cannon, and Niagra Falls. The title of the transfer “Major Genl BROWN Niagra”. The other transfer is a bust of Comm Bainbridge in uniform with a spray of arms, ships and a flag. The transfer is titled “Commodore Bainbridge”. SIZE: 5-1/2″ h x 3-1/2″ w. PROVENANCE: From a private New Jersey collection. CONDITION: The pitcher appears generally fine, however there is a detectable restoration to the bottom and body of the pitcher. The extent of the damage and subsequent restoration cannot be determined. 9-90905 (700-1,100)

PAIR OF PAINT DECORATED LEATHER FIRE BUCKETS. Circa 1803, “W. OSBORN”, New England. Each painted in light green with Windsor green rims. Centering blue panels with black banding marked “J.B. BRIGGS” with “RELIEF” within decorations of vinery above ribbon tied banners. The buckets marked “No 1” and “No 2”, dated “1803”. SIZE: 13″ T. CONDITION: Carrying strap of one leather handle professionally restored. All else original painted surfaces over gray undercoat. Very good overall. 9-91500 (2,000-4,000)

AMERICAN MOTIF DECANTER. Circa 1800. Free blown, three-ring Prussian style decanter with engraved decoration. Decoration includes a wreath with “Independence” written in the center and an American eagle engraved with fifteen stars above an American flag on each side. One flag is the stripes only pattern, the other is a more standard form with fifteen stars. Although this decanter resembles known Irish made examples for the American market this one was either made in England or an early Pittsburgh product. SIZE: 8″ h x 4″ top dia. PROVENANCE: From a fine Kentucky Estate. CONDITION: Generally excellent though the stopper is missing. 9-92226 (1,500-2,500)

FINELY CARVED FOLK ART TRADE FIGURE OF A BUTLER. American 20th Century. Probably used in the entrance of a restaurant. Well carved and painted. SIZE: 26″ T. CONDITION: Original paint, figure was at one time detached from base and reglued. Minor drying crack at neck. 9-90658 (1,200-1,800)

FOLK ART CARVED AND PAINTED TRADE FIGURE OF JOCKEY. Probably a trade figure for a race track or stable. Well carved with very good detail. SIZE: 29″ T. CONDITION: Retains original paint with minor touch up in face. 9-91892 (7,000-9,000)

CARVED AND PAINTED FIGURE OF CONTINENTAL MILITARY OFFICER FIGURAL WHIRLIGIG. Finely carved figure retains layers of original crackled paint and original tin coattails. SIZE: 14-1/2″ T. CONDITION: Very good, old repairs and losses to feet and missing whirligig blades. 9-90652 (4,000-6,000)

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NOTE: We have continued to research for more information regarding this reliquary chest and recently spoke with an associate of the late doctor who collected it. It was the associates understanding and belief that the chest had been purchased through Blumka Gallery in New York, a prestigious firm which for many years has dealt with medieval, Renaissance and Baroque works of Art. According to the associate, it was his understanding that someone known to the doctor purchased the reliquary chest in the 1980’s from Blumka and since that time the doctor had continually attempted to purchase the chest from the original owner. It was not until a short while ago (prior to the doctor’s death) that he was able to acquire it and it was in his vault at the time we removed the contents of the estate. We have no receipt; we have no paperwork or proof of this statement only verbal input from an associate of the late owner.

RARE AND IMPORTANT 13th CENTURY LIMOGES GILT-COPPER AND POLYCHROME ENAMEL RECTANGULAR RELIQUARY CHASSE. The front of the reliquary having six enameled poupees. The engraved and gilt decorated background set with various colored round and oval glass, also inserts having enameled colors of white, turquoise and medium lapis blue. The inset eyes are blue lapis colored beads. The edge of the chasse applied with narrow white enamel and gilt copper trim affixed with small cast nails. The background having an engraved, stippled and four-petal flower decoration. The back of the chasse having a bottom hinged door with lock present (no key). The back decoration in rows of squared alternating four-petal flowers in champleve enamel of dark lapis, sky blue, turquoise, green, yellow, wine red and white. The chasse on four squared high legs. The top crest having pierced work with three ball finials (middle ball missing). The ends in champleve of lapis with a standing gilt and engraved Figure of Saint with enameled sky blue and white halo. The core of the chasse of ancient wood (probably oak) and having hand forged iron hinges and lock mechanism. Beginning in the 12th century, Limoges became the premier center of production of polychrome enamels. Originally art forms with Limoges enamel were reserved for liturgical works of art. These reliquary containers (or in French, chasses) were sacred repositories for the holiest of objects, often the physical remains such as saint’s bones, pieces of cloth, etc. They were usually modeled in the form of a church with a pitched roof such as this one. Very few of these rare treasures survive in private hands. Today most that have been removed from churches through the ages now reside in museum collections. This represents an extremely rare opportunity to acquire one of these genuine treasures.REFERENCE: For a 13th century example with similar applied poupee see Enamels of Limoges 1100-1350, the Metropolitan Museum of Art page 327. SIZE: 9-3/4″ h x 3-1/2″ d (including projected heads). 3″ across side. 8-3/4″ across crest. 8-1/4″ across base. PROVENANCE: From a doctor’s estate. An old time collection from Kentucky. CONDITION: Shows consistent wear for age, some jewels cracked with one having small, loss all are worn, enamel generally in very good condition with scattered losses dispersed over the surface, gilt worn all over. 9-92284 (50,000-150,000)

ELABORATELY CARVED CONTINENTAL JEWELED CASKET. Set with 8 gilt religious figures and various jewels. Retaining original interior shelf and velvet lining. SIZE: 10-1/2″ T x 10-1/2″ W. PROVENANCE: John and Mercy Griffith Collection of Asian, American, and European Ivories and Antiques. CONDITION: Very good, with a few minor losses to carving. 9-91886 (1,000-1,500)

CARVED IVORY CANISTER. Late 19th century, Continental. Carved depicting a castle tower depicted with windows and an arched doorway through which horsemen and footmen are entering. The top rim simulating ruins. On a conforming circular plinth raised on square feet, all joined with cross braces. SIZE: 5-3/4″ h x 3-1/2″ dia. CONDITION: Generally good with normal and expected shrinkage cracks, mellow patina and good color. 9-29813 (150-300)

STAFFORDSHIRE FIGURAL PITCHER. First half 19th century, England. The pitcher depicting a chained and muzzled seated bear fitted with handle holding an upright dog in its front legs; the animal fashioned as a spout, on a mottled green base. The rear of the bear with a banner incised with the words “BEARS GREASE”. SIZE: 11-1/2″ h. CONDITION: Chain links with damage, otherwise good. 9-90166 (1,000-2,000)

FABULOUS PAINT DECORATED LADY’S BOX. The outside with original paint decoration having a black ground with gold line edges. The lid painted with a large basket of fruit, the sides with baskets of fruit and the front with intertwined cornucopias of fruit with red roses. Pine, circa 1820. The interior with small till and marbled paper lining. SIZE: 4-3/4″ h x 13-1/4″ w x 7-3/4″ d. CONDITION: The painted areas are generally good with minor losses, the black background having some chipping & loss, one old split on right top of lid. 9-92860 (500-1,000)

HOLLOW CHALKWARE FIGURE OF JOHN BULL WITH TOP HAT. 19th or early 20th Century with polychrome decoration. SIZE: 11″ T. CONDITION: Very good. 9-91894 (3,000-4,000)

FINE DECORATED TOLEWARE LIGHTHOUSE COFFEE POT. Circa 1820, probably Pennsylvania. This rolled sheet iron example, with stepped dome lid above a tapered cylindrical body, the lid with original finial, with lobed tapering handle and gooseneck spout. SIZE: 10-1/2″ T. CONDITION: Untouched original painted surfaces retaining bright color with age appropriate surface losses. Good overall. 9-91539 (1,000-2,000)

VERY FINE THURINGIAN TYPE BLOWN AND ETCHED GLASS COVERED GOBLET. Thuringian type blown and etched glass covered goblet with incredibly fine etching featuring two armorial coats of arms with double headed eagles and castles. Also has urns with flowers and other high detail foliate and scroll elements. Free blown glass with open pontils and air twist stem and knob. With Latin presentation inscription. SIZE: 13″ t. PROVENANCE: From a fine Kentucky Estate. CONDITION: Beautiful, with a minor nick on foot. 9-92318 (500-1,000)

CARVED BOWL. Circa 1767, possibly Scandinavia. The hardwood deep bowl carved with figures of hunters alternating with animal pelts, the foot of the bowl in the form of four pair of shoed feet, the soles of the feet with incised carving of the date “1767”, additionally with four symbols or runes, possibly letters (see photo). A nice primitive folk art example with unknown history. SIZE: 4-1/2″ h x 6-1/2″ dia. PROVENANCE: From a fine Kentucky Estate. CONDITION: Very good, with dark patina, old loss to the toe of one shoe. 9-92228 (800-1,200)

FINE CARVED FOSSILIZED KAURI GUM CHIEF’S BUST. 19th/20th century. Depicting a New Zealand chief or warrior bust with a tattooed face. Note: Included are source materials on this figure. SIZE: 12″ t. CONDITION: Surface crazed with natural fissures. 7-70409 (1,500-2,500)

FABULOUS 19TH CENTURY CARVED BLACK FOREST WALNUT CENTERPIECE STAND. Featuring three beautiful well detailed figures of wild animals; a lion, a bear and a tiger. This piece was probably used as a base to a centerpiece. SIZE: Figures – 10″ L. Overall – 14″ Diameter x 7″ T. CONDITION: Very good, no damage. Nice old patina. 9-91681 (4,000-5,000)

FRENCH CLOISONNE CARRIAGE CLOCK. French gilt brass and beveled glass carriage clock with Cloisonne enamels sides, dial and top. The clock having beveled glass back and front doors. Side panels Cloisonne decorated with dolphins and floral elements, dial decorated with Cloisonne floral elements and Roman Numeral dial, having 8-day time, strike and hour repeating movement. Marked on the movement “B” surrounded by a circle. With original leather travel case. SIZE: 8″h. CONDITION: Clock very good, losses to travel case. 9-90520 (1,000-2,000)

RARE ANTIQUE R.S. PRUSSIA COVERED CHOCOLATE POT DECORATED WITH TIGERS. Marked on base with red and green, “R.S. Prussia” mark circa 1880-1910. The lidded pot decorated with a standing tiger and a prone tiger with a pink setting sun sky and lush green jungle scene. The pot’s pouring rim having a collared spout (ice lip) to strain with. REFERENCE: P. 302, Plates 682 and 683, for same decoration (R.S. Prussia popular lines by Mary Frank Gaston). A rare and possibly unique pot. SIZE: 10″ h. CONDITION: Under blacklight the cover shows minor old restoration, pot is very good. 9-92150 (2,500-4,500)

ROYAL DUX ART NOUVEAU FIGURE GROUP WITH SHELL. Glazed and unglazed German porcelain figure group of two semi-nude maidens on stylized ocean wave with shell. Signed with triangular lozenge. SIZE: 16-1/2″ T. CONDITION: Very good. 9-92843 (800-1,200)

PORCELAIN MUG. Circa 1800, China. Strap handle. Famille Rose decoration with Masonic emblems. SIZE: 5-1/2″ dia x 6″ h. PROVENANCE: Matthew Elizabeth Sharpe, Spring Hill, Pennsylvania. CONDITION: Two chips to interior rim, otherwise very good. 9-92892 (1,500-2,000)

CHINESE EXPORT MASONIC BOWL. China. Labeled “Richard White” and dated “1792”. Famille Rose decoration of various Masonic emblems. SIZE: 12-1/2″ dia x 4-3/4″ h. PROVENANCE: Matthew Elizabeth Sharpe, Spring Hill, Pennsylvania. CONDITION: Hairline crack. 9-92894 (4,000-6,000)

PORCELAIN BOWL. 18th century, China. Porcelain bowl with Famille Rose decoration of people in palace scenes, brocade borders. SIZE: 10-1/4” dia x 4-1/2” t. CONDITION: Very good. 7-74453 (200-300)

FINE IVORY CARVING. 19th century, China. Standing figure of the Goddess of Longevity, Guanyin, a child with lantern cradled in left arm, a laughing child at her feet. With traces of polychrome decoration. Robe decorated with bamboo sprouts. Signed on reverse at base. SIZE: 24-3/4″ h. PROVENANCE: Ex-Eu Tong Sen/Jenny Eu Collection. CONDITION: With mellow patina. Minor vertical age cracks. Small area of roughness at edge of robe. Small repair to robe at front proper right side. Additional small chip to edge of robe above head of lower child. Otherwise good. 9-87723 (700-900)

BLUE GLASS SNUFF BOTTLE. 19th/early 20th century, China. Pale blue glass enameled with birds and flowers. Signed Ku Yuch Hsuan in red on the base. With top. SIZE: 2-1/2″ h. CONDITION: Very good. 7-74192 (200-300)

YELLOW AND BLUE GLAZED VASE. 20th century, China. Porcelain vase with animal form handles. Borders of Ju-i, Lei wen and acanthus leaves. Decorated with lotus scrolls on a yellow ground. Ch’ien Lung mark on base. SIZE: 1111/2″ t. CONDITION: Very good. 9-90682 (600-800)

CARVED LAVENDER JADE BRACELET. Carving of archaic scrolling. Natural color. No indication of treatment. Accompanied by a Stone Group Laboratories certificate. SIZE: Interior: 2-1/4″ dia. CONDITION: Generally very good. 7-74580 (5,000-7,000)

CHINESE BRONZE FIGURE OF AVALOKITESVARA. Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), China. Traces of red and gold lacquer remaining. SIZE: 19″ h. CONDITION: Slight loss of drapery. 9-92717 (6,000-8,000)

NEPALESE GILT BRONZE TARA FIGURE. Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), China. Seated image of Amida on lotus throne. SIZE: 12″ h x 8″ w. CONDITION: Loss to section of lotus throne. 9-92716 (3,000-5,000)

SINO TIBETAN GILT BRONZE FIGURE. Hsuan Te Period, China. Bronze figure having Hsuan Te mark written from right to left in an unusual order, but not unseen in bronzes of this period. Fine heavy gilding. Seated figure of Amida Buddha with hand in the earth witnessing Mudra. SIZE: 10-1/2” t x 7-1/4” w. PROVENANCE: From a private California collection. CONDITION: Very good, bottom plate possible replacement. 9-91026 (50,000-60,000)

STONEWARE EWER. 5th century, A.D., China. Yueh ware. Dark celadon green glaze, carvd in the form of a mythical animal. SIZE: 5-1/2″. CONDITION: Generally very good. 9-92910 (400-600)

STONEWARE STORAGE JAR. Neolithic Period (2nd century B.C.), China. Yang Shao culture. Various anthropomorphic and geometric designs in red and black/brown color. SIZE: 10″ h x 10″ dia. PROVENANCE: From a private New York State collection. CONDITION: Generally very good with age wear, with a few repaired chips. 9-92639 (800-1,200)

LARGE ROCK CRYSTAL SEAL. China. Top carved with a kylin. Seal impression intact. SIZE: 5″ h x 4″ x 4″. CONDITION: Overall with natural fissures. Surfaces with light soiling, very good. 7-73355 (2,500-3,500)

ROCK CRYSTAL CARVING. 18th century, China. Carving of mythical animal. Rests atop a carved fitted hardwood base. SIZE: 6” l x 2” t. PROVENANCE: From a private New York collection. CONDITION: Very good to excellent with small chip to base. Natural fissures in the stone. 9-25078 (700-900)

CORAL CARVING. 20th century, China. Salmon colored stone. Standing figure of a woman holding a bunch of roses. SIZE: 7″ l. CONDITION: Generally very good. 9-92913 (5,500-6,500)

SCALLOPED EDGE PORCELAIN PUNCH BOWL. 20th century, Japan. Imari ware scalloped edge punch bowl having transfer printed decoration of flowers, figures, and brocade patterns. SIZE: 16“ dia. PROVENANCE: Piczon collection. CONDITION: Very good. 9-91935 (1,500-2,500)

JADE VASE. 18th/19th century, China. Jade vase in stone of a pale celadon green color in touhou form. Surface carved in relief with taotie masks, lotus leaves and acanthus leaves at the neck. Highly translucent stone. SIZE: 3-3/4” t. PROVENANCE: From a private New York collection. CONDITION: Very good to excellent. 9-25079 (2,000-3,000)

JADE CARVING. 19th century, China. Celadon stone with russet areas, carving of a peach with foliage in the back. SIZE: 4” w x 3-1/2” d x 2-1/2” t. PROVENANCE: From a private New York collection. CONDITION: Very good with natural fissures in the stone. Some surface wear. 9-25081 (2,000-3,000)

JADE CARVING OF A HOUND WITH COLLAR. 18th/19th century, China. Depicting the figure of a reclining hound with bell collar. The stone of a gray color with black markings. SIZE: 1-1/2″ h x 3-1/2″ l. CONDITION: Very good. 9-91995 (2,000-3,000)

MIXED METAL VASE. Meiji Period (1868-1912), Japan. Bronze and silver vase in a dripping pattern around the mouth and neck. Silver foot rim and silver cartouche with a signature. SIZE: 5” t x 4-1/4” dia. PROVENANCE: From a private Southern collection. CONDITION: Some dents to silver work. Otherwise very good. 9-91750 (400-600)

SILVER AND ENAMEL TEA CADDY. Meiji period (1868-1912), Japan. Repousse decoration of dragons, celestial pearls, and clouds accented with yellow, green, blue, purple, and red enamels. Signed. SIZE: 5″ h x 3″ dia. CONDITION: Damage to the finial of the interior lid, otherwise very good. 7-74153 (300-500)

PORCELAIN BUDDHA ON LOTUS BASE. 20th century, China. Seated jeweled figure on a detached lotus throne. Famille rose enameled surface. SIZE: 12-3/4″ h. CONDITION: Crack through the base of the figure, otherwise very good. 7-70506 (2,000-3,000)

BLUE AND WHITE YU HU CHAN VASE. 20th century, China. Yu Hu Chun shaped porcelain vase with underglaze blue decoration of fantastic rocks, bamboo and banana plants. With borders of acanthus leaves, scrolling, and ju-i. Tung Chih mark on the base. SIZE: 11-3/4″ h. CONDITION: Very good. 9-90683 (600-800)

GILT BRONZE FIGURE ON STAND. 20th century, China. Standing figure of the tantric divinity Yamantakra. SIZE: 6-3/4″ t x 6″ h. CONDITION: Very good. 9-90665 (600-800)

JADE CARVING OF A DRAGON HORSE. 19th century, China. Celadon colored stone with russet marking carved as a Lung Ma with a bundle of books on its back. SIZE: 5-3/4″ w x 3″ t. CONDITION: Very good. 7-74478 (800-1,200)

IVORY NETSUKE. 19th century, Japan. Ivory netsuke with a scene of the seven gods of wealth on a visit to a pine forest. Signed with a single character. SIZE: 2″ t x 1-3/8″ w. CONDITION: Very good. 7-74426 (200-300)

CLOISONNE CENSER. 20th century, China. Quatrefoil shaped. Decoration of Tao Teih masks in dark blue on a gilt thunder meander ground. Ch’ien Lung mark on base. SIZE: 8″ h x 7-1/4″ w. CONDITION: Very good. 7-74483 (400-600)

BRONZE CENSER. 18th century, China. Cylindrical form with 3 bun feet. Relief decoration of mythical animals and auspicious emblems. SIZE: 3″ h x 3-3/4″ dia. CONDITION: Very good. 7-74388 (250-350)

PORCELAIN BOWL. Hsuan Tung mark (1908-1911) and of the period, China. Decoration of iron red dragons with underglaze blue water motifs and clouds. With cicada borders. SIZE: 2-5/8″ t x 6-1/4″ dia. CONDITION: Very good. 7-74462 (200-300)

IVORY CARVING. Early 20th century, China. Ivory carving of a woman holding a bouquet of peaches. SIZE: 10” t. PROVENANCE: John and Mercy Griffith Collection of Asian, American, and European Ivories and Antiques. CONDITION: Very good. 9-91872 (500-700)

HIRADO WARE IRIS VASE, SILVER COLLAR. Early 20th century, Japan. Double walled type, reticulated basket weave surface decorated with iris flower in underglaze blue, with silver base. SIZE: 12″ h. PROVENANCE: From a private New York State collection. CONDITION: Generally very good. 9-92573 (200-300)

SATSUMA PALACE VASE, SIGNED. Meiji period (1868-1912), Japan. One side with designs of the sun Goddess and warriors, the other side with women and children playing. Brocade boarders, cobalt blue ground. Signed on the bottom “Kinkozan”. SIZE: 15″ dia x 23″ h. PROVENANCE: From a private New York State collection. CONDITION: Wear to gilt. 9-92572 (4,000-6,000)

CHUN WARE FLOWER POT. Probably Yuan to early Ming period, 14th century. Rectangular form swelling to the mouth with indented corners and pronounced lip. Ju-i feet. Turquoise interior; exterior with a thick purple to crushed strawberry glaze. Brown slip foot with an engraved number Chien (9). SIZE: 7-1/2″ l x 6-1/2″ w x 6″ t. CONDITION: Surface degradation to the lower 2″ surface, otherwise very good. 7-74460 (800-1,200)

CHEKIANG CELADON PORCELAIN BOWL. Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), China. Lung Chuan ware. Deep bowl with everted lip. Pale sea green color. Interior carved with scrolling floral elements centering a floral spray. The exterior with dense foliate design raised on a circular foot. SIZE: 5-3/4″ h x 13-1/2″ dia. CONDITION: Very good with light surface scratching to interior. 9-92725 (8,000-12,000)

DOUBLE GOURD PORCELAIN VASE. Early 20th century, China. Decoration of bats in iron red on a gilt ground with a Famille Rose enamel bowl of mille-fleur. 4 character mark on base. SIZE: 9-3/4″ h. CONDITION: Very good. 7-74159 (200-300)

PORCELAIN DISH. 18th century, China. Porcelain dish with an underglaze blue decoration of dragons and phoenixes, bearing a Pebble Hill Plantation sticker. SIZE: 8-1/2” dia. CONDITION: Very good. 9-92342 (6,000-8,000)

PORCELAIN BOWL. 19th century, China. Finely painted “San Yang” design of 3 sheep in a garden of flowering trees in famille rose enamels. 6 character Tao Kuang mark on the base and possibly of the period. SIZE: 5-1/4″ dia x 3-3/4″ h. CONDITION: Very good. 9-91005 (2,800-3,500)

YELLOW GLAZED BOWL WITH BATS. Kuang Hsu mark (1875-1908) and possibly of the period. Yellow ground with famille rose decoration of bats, peaches, and shou characters. SIZE: 2-1/4″ h x 4-3/8″ dia. CONDITION: Very good. 9-90675 (1,600-1,800)

BAMBOO BRUSHPOT, BITONG, WITH BOX. 18th century, China, Finely carved with sages and bamboo grove. Extensive poem with cyclical date on one side. SIZE: 5-1/4″ dia x 6-1/2″ h. CONDITION: Crack and loss to bottom interior. 9-91621 (5,500-6,500)

BRUSH POT. 19th century, China. Possibly agarwood, finely carved as a narrow tree trunk with flowering prunus. SIZE: 6” dia x 5-1/2” t. PROVENANCE: From a private California collection. CONDITION: Very good. 9-91025 (22,000-25,000)

JADE BRUSH POT. 20th century, China. Translucent spinach green with black markings. Surface carved in relief with immortals in a mountain landscape. SIZE: 6-7/8″ h x 5-1/4″ dia. CONDITION: Spider crack to the bottom, otherwise very good. 7-74158 (6,500-7,500)

CARVED JADE WASHER. 19th century, China. A jade carving of a pale green colored stone. Well hollowed as a water coupe. A study of peaches and bats. Lid is carved as a cicada. SIZE: 3-1/2″ w x 2-1/4″ t. CONDITION: Very good. 9-90795 (5,500-6,500)

JADE CARVING OF BOY. 19th century, China. A jade carving of a little boy with a leafy branch. Pure white stone with russet areas. SIZE: 4″ l x 2″ h. CONDITION: Very good. 9-90792 (10,000-12,000)

JADE CARVING OF PEACHES AND FOO DOGS. 20th century, China. No indication of dyes. Accompanied by a Stone Group Laboratories certificate. SIZE: 3″ l x 2-1/2″ d x 2″ h. CONDITION: Generally very good. 7-74578 (20,000-30,000)

JADE FIGURAL CARVING. China. The carving depicts two children wrestling over a silver ingot, carved from a fine translucent white stone with russet markings. SIZE: 8″ l X 2-3/4″ w. CONDITION: Very good. 9-91997 (10,000-12,000)

LARGE JADE CARVING. 20th century, China. In the form of peaches. Even lavender color with bright apple green spots. Fitted root wood stand. SIZE: 10″ t x 8″ w. CONDITION: Very good. 7-74590 (8,000-10,000)

JADE PEBBLE CARVING. Early 20th century, China. The carving of a boy on a lotus pod. The stone of fine quality, of even white coloring with brown markings. SIZE: 3″ h x 2″ w. CONDITION: Very good. 9-91998 (8,000-10,000)

JADE CARVING. 18th/19th century, China. Jade carving of a dark celadon green stone, study of a grooming camel. With carved fitted hardwood base. SIZE: 5” w x 3-1/2” d x 3” t. not including stand. CONDITION: Generally very good with natural fissure to back of stone. 9-92375 (7,000-9,000)

GILT COPPER JU-I SCEPTER. 20th century, China. Gilt copper repousse with decoration of bats, cranes, deer, and lingzhi set with turquoise cabochons. Surface further engraved with clouds and bats. Accompanied by box. SIZE: 11-1/2″ l. PROVENANCE: The estate of John Gerhardt Family Trust, acquired in San Francisco in the 1960s. CONDITION: Minor rubbing to the gilt, otherwise very good. 9-25027 (5,000-6,000)

BRONZE CENSER WITH GILDED FINIAL. Ming Period 1368-1644, China. Heaven soaring handles, single horned chih lung feet. Top pierced with kuei dragons. Finial of chih lung heavily gilded. SIZE: 14″ h. PROVENANCE: From a private New York State collection. CONDITION: Generally very good. 9-92651 (2,000-2,500)

SUN SPLASHED CENSER. 17th/18th century, China. Bronze inlaid with gold. Chih Lung head handles on a tripod base. Bottom with gilt inscription Shang Nei. SIZE: 9″ w x 5-1/4″ t. CONDITION: Very good. 7-74308 (1,000-1,500)

ARCHAIC BRONZE BEAKER. Probably Chou period 6th century BC, China. Ku with Tao Tie masks and scrolling designs. SIZE: 9-5/8″ t. CONDITION: Signs of old repairs. 7-74573 (2,000-3,000)

IMPERIAL YELLOW PEKING GLASS JAR. Probably 18th century, China. Imperial yellow Peking glass jar with four decorative features at top and bottom plus two outlining a middle decoration of dragons. Jar has ring foot and shows evidence of being made in the Imperial Glass Workshop. SIZE: 3″ t. CONDITION: Very good. 7-74519 (800-1,200)

UNUSUAL PEKING GLASS VASE WITH BLACK OVERLAY. 19th century, China. Peking glass vase having an unusual black overlay on a white ground. Black glass overlay is carved to reveal lotus plants and flowers. Also, two ducks are carved swimming on the water’s surface. SIZE: 7″ t. CONDITION: Very good. 7-74517 (500-700)

PEKING GLASS BOWL. 19th century, China. ruby cut to white. Cameo decoration of cockerels and clouds. Engraved Ch’ien Lung mark on the base. SIZE: 3″ h x 6-1/2″ dia. CONDITION: Very good. 7-74404 (300-500)

MINIATURE CLOISONNE VASE. 18th century, China. Cloisonne vase with decorations of taotie masks, acanthus elements and flanges, kui-form. SIZE: 3-1/8″ t. PROVENANCE: From a private New York collection. CONDITION: Numerous dents and losses to enamel. Rubbing to gilt. 9-25064 (1,200-1,800)

CLOISONNE CENSER. Probably Kang Hsi period (1622-1722), China. Stylized lotus scrolling on turquoise ground, heavily gilt surface with rubbing. SIZE: 6” dia x 5” t. PROVENANCE: From a private New York collection. CONDITION: Very good to excellent, with rubbing to gilt surface, pitting to enamels. 9-25065 (4,000-6,000)

CLOISONNE BEAKER VASE. Ming period (1368-1644), China. Decoration of stylized lotus on a turquoise ground with heavy gilding. SIZE: 13-1/2″ t. CONDITION: Very good. 7-74406 (1,500-2,500)

CLOISONNE CENSER WITH COVER. Meiji Period 1868-1912, Japan. Silver wire work, decoration of birds and flowering plants on a midnight blue ground. SIZE: 6″ h x 5-1/2″ w. PROVENANCE: From a private New York State collection. CONDITION: Generally very good, with very minor rubbing to gilt. 9-92668 (700-900)

CLOISONNE BOWL. 20th century, China. Decoration of the eight immortals standing on waves with circling grounds, all on a turquoise ground. Gilt interior. Ching Tai mark on base. SIZE: 3-1/2″ t x 7-3/4″ dia. CONDITION: Very good. 7-74466 (400-600)

YELLOW GLAZE DRAGON PLATE. Kuang Hsu mark (1875-1908) and possibly of the period, China. Saucer dish with San Tsai decoration of dragons, pearls, Ling Chih, peaches, and flowers on a mustard yellow ground. SIZE: 6″ dia. CONDITION: Very good. 9-90671 (400-600)

PORCELAIN RELIQUARY. 19th century, China. Buddhist stupa. Decoration of famille rose enamels with designs of lotus scrolls on a pink and turquoise ground. With various borders and an urn finial. SIZE: 17-1/2″ t x 7-3/4″ w x 7-3/4″ l. CONDITION: Very good. 7-74474 (800-1,200)

CINNABAR BOX WITH COVER. 19th century, China. Shape in the form of a joined pair of disks with Lei Wen border and a ground of blossoms scattered over waves. Decorated in a diaper pattern. Signed. 4 character mark on the base. SIZE: 4-3/4″ l x 3-1/4″ w x 2-1/4″ h. CONDITION: Very good. 9-90677 (500-700)

SATSUMA WARE CENSER. 19th century, Japan. Pottery example with decoration of various flowers in gosu blue, green, red, and gold on a crackled cream ground. Lobated body. Cover with a lid in the form of a chrysanthemum flower. coin mark on the base with an 1835 date within a Satsuma heraldic mon. SIZE: 12″ h x 11″ dia. CONDITION: Wear to the mark on the base, otherwise very good. 7-74536 (1,500-2,000)

PORCELAIN VASE. 20th century, China. Porcelain vase having Famille rose decoration of butterflies, and six-character Kuang Hsu mark on base. SIZE: 15” t. CONDITION: Very good. 9-91773 (1,500-2,000)

PORCELAIN VASE. 20th century, China. Kuei kung two-part vase with a celadon glazed pierced with lotus roundels enclosing an interior vase decorated with children and children in the round, all decorated with Famille Rose enamels and gilt. Ch’ien Lung mark. SIZE: 12-1/4″ h. CONDITION: Very good. 7-70514 (800-1,200)

PEKING ENAMEL BOWL. 20th century, China. Finely enameled with flowers on yellow ground, interior decorated with floral scrolling, peaches and pomegranates. Accompanied by box. SIZE: 4-1/2” dia x 2-1/2” h. PROVENANCE: The Estate of John Gerhardt Family Trust. CONDITION: Edge is out of round. 9-25048 (700-900)

CLOISONNE VASE. 18th century, China. Cloisonne base of baluster form, with stylized lotus scrolling on a pale turquoise ground. SIZE: 3” t. PROVENANCE: From a private New York collection. CONDITION: Very good with some rubbing to gilt and pitting to enamels. 9-25071 (800-1,200)

CLOISONNE VASE. 18th century, China. Cloisonne vase of lobated form, stylized lotuses on turquoise ground. SIZE: 5-1/2” t. PROVENANCE: From a private New York collection. CONDITION: Some enamel loss and rubbing to gilt. 9-25083 (1,000-1,500)

CLOISONNE VASE. Ch’ien Lung period (1735-1796), China. Cloisonne vase with stylized lotus scrolling on turquoise ground with acanthus leaves, heavily gilt. Ch’ien Lung mark. SIZE: 3-3/4” t. PROVENANCE: From a private New York collection. CONDITION: Very good with some pitting to enamels, minor rubbing to gilt. 9-25070 (2,500-3,500)

MIXED METAL VASE. Early 20th century, Japan. Scene of a woman and child walking under a flowering cherry tree. Hole at the side for electricity made at the time of manufacture. Signed. SIZE: 10-3/4″ t. CONDITION: Very good. 7-74400 (200-300)

PORCELAIN FIGURAL GROUP OF THREE SHISHI. Purple cream and yellow colored glaze. SIZE: 10-1/2″ h x 8-1/2″ w. PROVENANCE: From a private New York State collection. CONDITION: Generally very good. 9-92684 (800-1,200)

FLAMBE VASE. Ch’ing dynasty, late 19th century, China. Lobated body with dragon handles. Purple glaze with streaks of turquoise. Interior and foot decorated with brown slip. SIZE: 12″ w x 10-3/4″ h. CONDITION: Chip to the edge partially repaired with an old Japanese lacquer repair. 7-74564 (300-500)

DOUBLE GOURD PORCELAIN SNUFF BOTTLE. 19th century, China. Celadon ground with enameled decoration of the emblems of the immortals and clouds. SIZE: 2″ h. CONDITION: Cap is absent, otherwise very good. 7-74193 (200-300)

PORCELAIN BOWL. Tao Kuang mark (1820-1850) and probably of the period, China. Decoration of dragons and phoenixes in the Wu Tsai palette. SIZE: 2-3/4″ h x 6-1/4″ dia. CONDITION: Very good. 7-74467 (300-500)