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Unique Collectibles, Antiques and Fine Arts from Around the World
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Never the ordinary...unique items chosen over the last 50 years of travel around the world.
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$70 USD Offers ConsideredVintage Carvel Hall Silverplate Steak Knives
Collectibles:Knives:Carvel Hall:Steak Knives
These are part of the estate items I am selling for a friend of mine whose parents have died. There are eight, all in a very nice wood box. When I was researching these, I was quite surprised to find how rare they are. I found references to them at Replacements, Ltd, but few in stock. The Carvel Hall knives they advertised were sold by the piece, instead of by the set, and they were listing individual knives for $14.99 to $24.99. The pattern for these is CVH11 (CVHCVH11) according to ...
$450 USDChinese Jade Reclining Water Buffalo - signed
Collectibles:Jade Water Buffalo:Chinese:Water Buffalo:Jade:Carved Hardstone:Oriental:Asian
This is a very heavy and impressive piece. It is 10 and 1/2 inches long; 4 and 1/2 inches deep and 4 inches tall (without stand). With stand it is over five inches tall. This is very nicely carved. He has blue stone eyes. This interesting piece is in Very Good to Excellent condition, with only the slightest fleabite chip from his tail (See photos). The stand has the correct sunken contour for him to fit into. He is signed on bottom with the artist's chop. Shipping is expensive due to his weight.
$28 USD SaleSALE Hand-Carved Hand-Painted "Bird Man" (Father Christmas) - Folk Art At It Most Appealing!
Collectibles:Folk Art:Christmas:Hand-carved Wood:Bird:Man
Bird Man, or Father Christmas, seems to have won over the bright red cardinal perched on his arm. Perhaps the feeding station in his left hand helps! He stands 8 and 1/4 inches tall, and is in Very Good Condition.
$150 USDHardstone Buddha Carved In Natural Rock - c. Early 1900s
Collectibles:Oriental:Carved Hardstone:Buddha:Natural Rock
This is one of two wonderful carved hardstone Buddhas that are carved into the natural stone, leaving the natural stone to enclose the back. I love this, since it can be used as a wonderful lesson for your kids. Show them the natural hardstone exterior, and tell them that unless they looked inside, they would have not known something beautiful, and compare the situation to people. If you simply stop at the outside appearance, you might miss a truly beautiful person. This fascinating piece ...
$300 USDAntique German Stein With Lithopane Base, c 1908
Collectibles:Stein:Lithopane
This is a delightful piece. I personally love lithopanes. (A lithopane (or lithophane) is sheet of translucent material that varies in thickness, creating light and dark areas that correspond to the thickness. By carefully controlling this the thickness, an image can be formed that is visable when lighted from behind.) This is a wonderful scene, artfully done, of a couple dancing, with people behind them watching. The picture we took is not as clear as what one sees in person, but it is ...
$200 USDBossons - "Eskimo" - Great Vintage Wall Mask - From England, c 1970
Collectibles:Bossons:"Eskimo":Wall Mask
This fabulous wall mask has been very popular throughout the world. The expression is simply great. This is a large wall mask, 8 inches tall. It is in Excellent Condition. These wall masks are wonderful collectibles at prices that are still reasonable. The correct approach for collectors is to remember that condition is extremely important for a piece to appreciate in value. Damaged pieces have a far smaller number of people who want them, and usually have to be sold very cheaply compared to ...
$100 USD Offers ConsideredREDUCED Adorable Green Mountain Bear "Sugarloaf" - Designed By Carol Carini
Collectibles:Bears:Green Mountain:Sugarloaf:Carol Carini:Mary Meyer
The Green Mountain Bears have always been very special to Vermont. They are the forerunners of the country lifestyle; strong, independent, self-sufficient, and filled with pride. Inspired by the bears of the Green Mountains, Mary Meyer present an exclusive series of collectible bears made with traditional fine quality craftsmanship. This fully jointed bear was designed by Vermont's own renowned bear artist, Carol Carini. All of the Green Mountain Bear names are taken from their travels and ...
$68 USD Offers ConsideredMiniature Bronze Frog
Collectibles:Bronze Miniature Frog:Bronze:Miniature:Frog
I love miniatures This little guy is adorable. He is barely an inch long, and 3/4 inch tall. A very nice good luck piece!
$750 USD ReducedREDUCED Mary Pickford's Personal Customized Pillow, Very Unique!
Collectibles:Mary Pickford:Custom Throw Pillow
This is a wonderful piece! It is a custom embroidered throw pillow having the spelling of Mary Pickford's name emblazoned across front in "Charade Fashion"! The needlework shows the head of a mare, the letter "E," a pick, and a Ford automobile. It measures 18 by 18 inches, and is in Very Good to Excellent Condition. PROVENANCE: From the Estate of Mary Pickford, through Julien's Auction.
$450 USDLovely Pietra Dura - Tropical Bird with Flowers and Butterfly
Collectibles:Pietra Dura:Bird:Butterfly:Pietre Dure:Paperweight:Presse Papier:Plaque:Pietre Dura:Micromosaic
The paperweight is masterly inlaid, from various marbles, gems and other stones, each piece of stone is carefully selected and set into the picture. Crafted in a technique known as the Florentine mosaic technique - commesso in pietre dure (pietra dura = hard stone) - was developed in the 16th century by artisans working for the Medici family in Florence. It uses thin slices of stone cut and polished to size for landscapes, genre scenes, allegories and still lives. Often, the natural hues of the ...
$100 USD ReducedREDUCED Finely Carved Amber Reverse Intaglio Of Landscape
Collectibles:Carved Amber:Intaglio
Widely acknowledged by experts as the birthplace and center today of the amber industry, Poland is where the world's most sought-after amber jewelery originates. In the exquisite age old technique of reverse Intaglio, this gem has been hand-crafted by one of Poland's most skilled Cameo artisan. While others may compare, this is an exemplary standard of the ideal achieved by extraordinary skill and very rarely found meticulous attention to detail. Amber is especially interesting because it will ...
$175 USDBeautiful Pietra Dura Mosaic Plaque of Two Horses
Collectibles:Pietra Dura:Horses
This is quite a lovely creation that appeals whether you are a horse enthusiast or not. The workmanship is quite nice, and the details, right down to the hanging rein, are well-executed. All the tessera are present, but the marble border was slightly damaged in shipping. It does not affect the plaque itself, which should be framed very simply. I would prefer a dark wood frame, but of course that is a matter of personal preference. Pietra Dura is inlaying of the surface with semiprecious stones ...
$550 USDWell-Carved Japanese Figural Netsuke Of A Toad, Signed
Collectibles:Ivory:Netsuke:Japanese:Toad:Frog
This well-carved ivory figural netsuke of a toad with bumpy skin and inlaid eyes is signed by the artist. It is in Very Good Condition, with just some expected age wear. It is 1 and 3/4 inches long. A netsuke is a form of small sculpture which developed in Japan over a period of more than three hundred years. Netsuke served both functional and aesthetic purposes. The kimono, the traditional form of Japanese dress, had no pockets. Women would tuck small personal items into their sleeves, but men ...
$100 USDLovely Old Pietra Dura Tray from India
Collectibles:Pietra Dura:Dressertray
I loved India. It was there, in the 1970s, that I saw Pietra Dura, the placing of semi-precious stones in marble in wonderful designs. It was obvious why the Taj Mahal, built entirely from marble with Pietra Dura, is considered one of the Wonders of the World. I brought back some pieces, and have purchased others through the years, always remembering the beauty and mysticism and contradictions that made up the India and Nepal that I loved. This lovely tray is nearly 5 inches in length and 4 ...
$450 USD Offers ConsideredPrecious Mixed Media Soft Sculpture "Mommy's Surprise", by Sara Baker, Wonderful For Any Time Of Year!
Collectibles:"Mommy's Surprise" Soft Sculpture:Sara Baker
What mother wouldn't love this daughter sitting and crocheting "Mom, I Love You" as her surprise for her Mommy! She sits on a stained wood seat attached to the base by a pole. Mommy's little helper concentrates on her needlepoint, letting Mom know she is loved. She wears a pleated colonial style cap, with her curly blonde hair tucked neatly under her cap. This blue eye girl is dressed in a floral dress, with black stockings and brown strap shoes with hearts. A plaque on the front of the wood ...
$1,400 USD Offers ConsideredLarge Heavy Hand Carved Cornelian Bowl With Bird Perched On Reticulated Carvings
Collectibles:Oriental:Cornelian Carved Stone:Bowl:Bird
This is a very special piece for the serious collector. It is a fine translucent stone with striations in dramatic carmel red coloring. It comes with a a fitted finely carved teakwood base. It stands 6 inches tall, and 6 inches across. In Very Good Condition with no losses.
$175 USDCarved Hardstone Buddha In Natural Rock - c. Early 1900s
Collectibles:Oriental:Carved Hardstone:Buddha
I love this, since it can be used as a wonderful lesson for your kids. Show them the natural hardstone exterior, and tell them that unless they looked inside, they would have not known something beautiful, and compare the situation to people. If you simply stop at the outside appearance, you might miss a truly beautiful person. This fascinating piece reveals a very happy Buddha. This measures 5 inches across, 3 and 3/4 inches tall, and 2 and 1/2 inches deep. Very heavy. It is in Excellent ...
$60 USD Offers ConsideredFrom England - "The Skipper" Wall Mask
Collectibles:Wall Mask:"The Skipper"
The English certainly have a way with wall masks! The expression on the Skipper is mischievous, and colors are great. He is in Excellent Condition, with no losses. He is 6 inches long, 4 inches wide, and 2 and 1/2 inches deep.
$100 USD ReducedREDUCED PAIR of Black Forest Carved Wood Shelves - Deer In Forest Motif
Collectibles:Black Forest:Carved Wood Shelves:Deer:Forest
Black Forest wood carvings have been treasured the world over. These lovely wall hung shelves have been carved in an intricate Deer in the forest design, and are in Excellent Condition. They are a very convenient size that fit almost anywhere. Each is 13 inches high, and 7 inches wide (at the widest). They are interesting enough to hang for decorative appeal without anything placed on the shelves. The shelf is 7 inches across and about 3 inches deep.
$750 USDVery Interesting (And Certainly Different!) Cameroon Heavy Bronze Pipe Holder
Collectibles:African Art:Bronze Pitcher:Benin
What can I say? I promised you eclectic! I was fascinated by the faces and by the creative arms branching out from the middle. This does fall into the category of "you either like it or you hate it!" I like it. I hate to call this only "vintage" because I believe it to be much older, but I do not have provenance. I will be trying to get a more definite age. Regardless of its age, this is a fascinating West African piece. It is 10 inches by 10 inches, in Very Good Condition.
$350 USDJapanese Carved Ivory Netsuke - Stylized Bird - Signed
Collectibles:Oriental:Netsuke:Ivory:Japanesew:Stylized Bird:Asian:Bird:Japan
This is a very desirable netsuke for several reasons. First, the depiction of a stylized bird is relatively rare in netsukes. This is a signed piece, and very well carved. It has inlaid eyes, a very nice incised feather pattern, and is in Very Good to Excellent Condition with only very minimal signs of wear. The Himotoshi are well carved with a circle edge. It measures a bit over 2 inches in length, and nearly 2 inches in width. The face and expression really appeal to me. It reminds me of a ...
$150 USD SaleSALE Lovely and Serene Carved Jadeite Meditation Buddha
Collectibles:Oriental:Buddha:Jadeite:Hardstone
This is a very calm and serene piece; one that denotes and seems to generate harmony in its area. It stands 8 inches tall, and is in Very Good Condition. It is Light Green Jadeite with some darker rivering throughout. This is quite heavy for its size.
$35 USDLaughing Buddha, Hotei, Reclining, With Fan
Collectibles:Oriental:Buddha:Laughing Buddha:Chinese:China:Reclining Buddha:Hotei:Zen Monk:Paperweight:Presse Papiers
The Chinese have many Buddhas. This particular Buddha, the Laughing Buddha, or Hotei, is my personal favorite. What I have tried to do is give a large selection of potential holiday gifts. Since Hotei has always been considered lucky (especially if you rub his tummy), this is a nice gift to give. It is perfect for a desk or night table. It measures 3 and 1/2 inches long and 2 inches high. Very colorful in gold, red and silver colors. In Very Good to Excellent Condition. A bit of information ...
$85 USDBossons - Amazingly Lifelike "Sardinian" - c 1967
Collectibles:Bossons:"Sardinian":Wall Mask
I am pleased to offer one of the rarely seen Bossons wall masks. This is "Sardinian." He is in Very Good to Excellent Condition, with only the smallest rub on his collar. Sardinian measures 6 inches tall, and 5 inches across at the widest. Bossons no longer produces the wonderful wall masks that so many people are collecting. They are still affordable, but, of course, the condition is extremely important. Poor condition can decrease the value to almost nothing. Sardinian is referenced throughout ...
$500 USD Offers ConsideredThe Taj Mahal, Greatest Monument to Love Of All Time, in Pietra Dura from India
Collectibles:Pietra Dura:India:Taj Mahal:Love:Pietre Dure
When we travelled to India, our senses were nearly overloaded with the incredible contrasts and mysticism of this huge country. But the visit to Agra to see the Taj Mahal both by day and by moonlight was one of the highlights forever ingrained in our memories. This magnificent structure was built of incredibly pure and beautiful white marble, with semi-precious stones inserted for designs throughout. The artist's use of mother of pearl so captures the look of the Taj Mahal by moonlight. The ...
$350 USD Offers ConsideredFabulous Small Carved Ivory Lemon With Landscape Scene Inside!
Collectibles:Oriental:Ivory:Carved "Lemon" With Landscape Inside
This unusual Asian carved ivory lemon with oval opening, reveals a landscape scene inside. Exterior tinted lemon color. It is one of three tiny carved ivory "fruits" with scenes carved inside that I am listing. No mark. Size: 1 7/8''H, 2 3/4''L. 1 3/4''D. In Very Good to Excellent Condition, with no losses or damage..
$250 USD ReducedREDUCED Wonderful Malachite FigureOf Hotei With Frog
Collectibles:Oriental:Jade:Hotei:Frog
This beautifully grained malachite figure is detailed better than most hard stone carvings. I love his expression, and that of his mischievous frog chomping at the end of his rope. This piece is affixed to the wood base. It measure 4 and 1/4 inches tall and 4 inches across and is in Excellent Condition.
$150 USDVintage German Erzgebirge 10" Music Box Rocking Horse!
Collectibles:Erzgebirge:Music Box:Rocking Horse
This is a large size, musical rocking horse made in the Erzgebirge (Ore Mountains) region in Germany c.1950-60s. The melody is "Oh Christmas Tree." The horse and rockers are made from wood and the mane and tail I believe are real horse or other animal hair. It measures 10-1/2" long by 7-1/4" high overall. It is in Excellent Condition with expected minimal traces of age and usage. The music box functions, but plays slow as it winds down. * Measurements: 10-1/2" long by 7-1/4" * Origin/Markings: ...
$200 USDJade - Chinese Carved Tang Ram In Recumbent Pose
Collectibles:Oriental:Jade:Chinese
This is very hard to photograph, but is actually nicely detailed. It has natural inclusions, which I think add to its attractiveness. It is a bit over 2 inches long, about 1 inch wide, and 1 inch high.
$150 USDHatching Dinosaur - So lifelike! Signed and Dated.
Collectibles:Dinosaur
This is a very heavy perfectly detailed hatching dinosaur, with wonderful realistic blue eyes. He is about 6 and 1/2 inches long, and over 4 and 1/2 inches high. He is in Excellent Condition, with no losses. He is signed "Pena, 1986" and made by Windstone Editions from North Hollywood, California.
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