This wonderful 19th Century gessoed wood shelf is full of character. The cherub is surrounded by wings. The top of the shelf is gold gilt while the bottom is painted blue possibly to indicate the sky. The brackets are old in the back and rusted. Because of the cherub's face, I assume this to be Italian.
Measurements: The top of the shelf is 13" in width and 5 1/2" in depth. The length is 7 1/4" ...click for details
This is a wonderful old pair of Vienna bronze sculptures by Franz Xavier Bergman (1861 - 1930). This is a pair of male and female pheasants, wonderfully articulated. Hallmarked with Bergman "B" mark within an urn as well as Austria on the bottom of the tail.
This is a wonderful pair of antique decorative French urns. Made of bronze patinated spelter with rose marble bases, these urns could have been part of a garniture set. There is a lot of detail in these urns.
A fine Royal Crown Derby Miniature in the Old Imari pattern, #6244. This is a covered pot, possibly a chamber pot. Dated 1914 according to Royal Crown Derby date marks on the bottom.
Measurements: 2" in height with a diameter of 2" excluding the handle
This is a fine well painted 19th century gameboard. Painted on mahogany, I believe, this gameboard boasts the original black and red paint as well as hand made nails. The edges are breadboarded and there are compartments on each end for the game pieces.
Stunning late Victorian large hand painted tole tray. Painted on black is this abundant bouquet of yellow lilies. Gold decorations surround the rim. Rolled edges.
Chinese Export scalloped plate decorated with pheasants, birds, flowers. Looks very similar to older English transferware. Hand signed on the back. What is interesting is that there are also English written numbers by the mark.
Exquisite Chinese soapstone carving group of two men playing go. Very detailed in variegated colored soapstone.
Age: Early 20th Century
Condition: One man has a go chip in his hand and thinking about his move. He was chewing on something but the edge of it has been broken off. Otherwise the pieces are in very good antique condition. ...click for details
Exquisite Chinese soapstone carving of a woman holding a lotus flower. Possibly one of the eight immortals, the only female, He Xiangu, He Quiong. Very detailed in variegated colored soapstone.
Age: Early 20th Century
Measurements: Approximately 2 3/4" by 1 7/8" with a height of 3 1/2" ...click for details
