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Scarce Antiques
Scarce Antiques, Collectibles, and Treasures
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$875 USD Offers ConsideredLarge Old Oriental Rug Kerman Persian Room Size Carpet
Collectibles:Rugs Kerman
This is a large old Persian carpet which has bright beautiful colors, and a regal appearance. This rug is woven entirely by hand, and will add beauty to your home. This can be shipped fast and inexpensively by Greyhound bus. This is in good condition. There is light wear and one repair area, as shown in the photos. This weighs 96 lbs. before being packed. This measures 154" long and 115" wide.
$9,500 USD Offers ConsideredAntique Chinese Qing Ming Table Panel with Carved Rosewood
Antiques:Chinese
I am proud to offer this amazing antique Chinese work of art. I purchased a number of antique Asian items from an elderly man who's father had lived in the orient in the 1930's. This is a 2-sided hand engraved panel, which is mounted in a carved rosewood frame, on it's original stand. The framed panel slides vertically into a slot on the stand, so both sides are easily viewed. Each side is decorated with a different scenic landscape, and has an inscription written in microscopic kanji. I believe ...
$120 USD Offers ConsideredAntique Pine Drop Front Desk Old California Craftsman
Antiques:Furniture
This is an antique pine desk dating to around 1905-15. The style is Arts and Crafts and it has it's original old finish, with a reticulated alligator skin texture. This can be boxed, and sent by Greyhound bus, rather inexpensively :) The approximate cost would be between $90-110 (Ca.- N.Y.) This is in original condition. The top drawer has a section that looks like an old chip, which has been stained over. (see photos) This weighs about 55 lbs before being packed. This measures 42 inches tall, ...
$2,500 USD Offers ConsideredAntique Sailors Ditty Puzzle Box Old Inlaid Scrimshaw
Antiques:Folk Art:Puzzle Box
This is a unique antique hand made American Folk Art box, which is a form of art known as scrimshaw. According to wiktionary, the definition of scrimshaw is: The manufacture of handcrafts by sailors on long voyages, especially as whittled from wood or bone; An item produced by scrimshaw; To make an item of scrimshaw. This box was made by a sailor at sea, and is identified as such, with an inscription on the bottom which reads: "Japan Sea, June 9th, 1863" It is common knowledge that sailors on ...
$1,150 USD Offers ConsideredEarly California Colorful Old Painting by Listed Artist
Fine Art:Paintings
This is a beautiful old California oil painting by James Korn. It is signed and dated. This is an investment grade painting which will add beauty to your home, as it grows in value. In addition, this very painting has the distinction of being used by Askart, as the example of the artist's work. Here is the artist's biography as provided by AskArt: Born in Braila, Romania on March 21, 1873. Korn studied at the Royal Academy in Munich and then taught in Berlin. By 1907 he had settled in Los ...
$250,000 USD Offers ConsideredAntique Korean Joseon Minhwa Genre Korea Art Painting
Antiques:Korean Watercolor
This is a unique album of 54 original antique Korean watercolor paintings, which had been stored in an old estate for many years. These paintings, which are depicting scenes from the daily lives of common people are known as "Genre Art". This album comes with a letter dated 1952, from a famous expert on Japanese and Chinese works of art on paper, which identifies and authenticates these as Korean. Korean genre art is known as Minhwa, and is unique to Korea and was produced only during the Joseon ...
$72 USD Offers ConsideredRare Early Doulton Micawber Dickens Character Figurine
Collectibles:Royal Doulton
This is an early Doulton, "Micawber" figurine, with just the "Doulton" mark. This is in excellent condition. This weighs a few ounces before being packed. This measures 4 inches tall, 1 3/8 inches wide and 1 3/8 inches front to back.
$72 USD Offers ConsideredUtah Watercolor Landscape Old Painting E. J. Cook 1923
Collectibles:Paintings, Prints
This is a an old watercolor of a rural area, in a lush landscape with a palm tree in the background. It is signed: E. F. Cook 1923. If you know anything about this artist, please email me. The Inter-Mountain art company can be found on the internet, and was located in Utah. This weighs less than 1 lb. before being shipped. This measures 6 1/4 inches square including the frame and the artwork itself measures 5 1/8 square.
$185 USD Offers ConsideredOld Art Deco Colorful Bakelite Plastic Mahjong Set Game
Collectibles:Games:Mahjong
This is an old Majong set, a traditional Chinese gambling game. There are 5 piece holders, 2 dice, and 150 pieces. The pieces consist of: (2) Blank, (4) Red Character, (4) Green Character, (2) Plain w/ Green Stickers, (4) Box Design, (5) E's, (5) N's, (5) S's, (5) W's, (14) 1's, (13) 2's, (14) 3's, (13) 4's, (12) 5's, (12) 6's, (12) 7's, (12) 8's, (12) 9's. The counters consist of : 20 white disks, 35 red disks, 26 green disks, and 24 blue disks. This is in good condition. The case is worn, and ...
$850 USD Offers ConsideredEarly San Francisco Klondike Gold Rush Old Bowie Knife
Antiques:Bowie Knife
MADE BY J S HOLLER & RETAILED ADOLPH BLAICH WITH SHEATH This is a rare old San Francisco bowie knife, which is complete and intact with it's original old sheath, and has never been tampered with. This was likely made about 1890, and was imported from Germany to be sold to miners heading to Alaska for the Klondike gold rush. This is in good condition, with normal toning and patina and light wear from normal use. This weighs about 249 grams, or just a bit under 9 ounces, before being packed. This ...
$125 USD Offers ConsideredFine Old Chinese Womans Silk Slippers Leather Soles
Collectibles:Chinese
This is a pair of old Chinese silk embroidered slippers with leather soles. The silk embroidery flowers are similar to other embroidery I have had that was from as far back as 1875, and other similar examples were as new as 1930. If you can help narrow down the age, please email me. These are in good, gently used condition. These weigh 1/4 lbs. before being packed. These measure 9 1/4" long and 3" wide.
$125 USD Offers ConsideredEarly UNM Fraternity Initiation Paddle New Mexico Lobos Sigma Phi Epsilon
Collectibles:Fraternal Groups:Sigma Phi Epsilon:University Of New Mexico
This is an unusual old University of New Mexico items, and includes a fraternity spanking paddle and a cow bell. The paddle comes from the Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity, founded in 1901, and active on the UNM campus in 1929. I found these at an old estate sale. These are in old as-found condition. These weigh 1 1/2 lbs. before being packed. These measure: Paddle - 18 inches tall by 3 inches wide Cow bell - 6 inches tall by 4 inches wide
$1,200 USD Offers ConsideredAntique Georgian Iron Signal Old Pre Industrial Cannon
Antiques:Cannon
This is a rare antique iron cannon which is fresh from an old estate. This was made with handmade screws which indicates it was made before the industrial revolution in the 1860's. This may have been used on a ship to signal danger, or maybe the start of a yacht race. I think this dates to the 1820's, but I'm not sure. I see no makers marks, so if you can tell me anything about this cannon, please email me. This is in good condition. This weighs 11 lbs. This measures 14" long 3 1/2"wide and 5 1 ...
$1,000 USD Offers ConsideredArt Deco Pottery Boch Ferers Keramis B F K Catteau Vase
Collectibles:Art Deco:Vase
This is classic pottery vase made at Boch Freres, by Charles Catteau. This has an outstanding Art Deco form and decoration. The glazes are thick and beautiful. This is marked B.F.K. La Louviere Belgigue, and is signed Ch Catteau. This is in good condition. This weighs about 2 lbs. This measures 7 1/4" high, and 6" across.
$150 USD Offers ConsideredOld High Quality Child's 1/2 to 3/4 Paganini Violin
Collectibles:Violin
This little violin is a work of art. It looks just like a full sized violin, but everything is smaller in scale. This small violin of quality, was made to help the student progress to the next size instrument as they grow. This violin is branded inside, and across the back with the trade name "Paganini" used by the German factory which made it. German factory instruments from the turn of the last century, have become respected instruments. The quality in these factories was high, so the ...
$150 USD Offers ConsideredOld San Diego Oil Painting Happy Young Lady Balboa Park
Fine Art:Paintings
This is a beautiful oil painting of a young lady in Balboa Park, located here in San Diego, California. This looks like it was painted in the 1960's, and is really outstanding. This is in good condition This weighs 3 3/4 lbs. before being packed. This oil on canvas on board, measures 18 inches by 14 inches. The frame measures 24 1/2 inches by 20 1/2 inches.
$500 USD Offers ConsideredAntique Chinese 8 Immortals Hand Carved White Figurines
Antiques:Chinese:Carving
These are an old set of hand carved statues in the form of the 8 immortals. The 8 immortals are from Chinese mythology, and revered by Taoists. The 8 immortal scholars include: Immortal Woman He, Royal Uncle Cao, Iron Crutch Li, Lan Caihe, Lu Dongbin, Philosopher Han Xiang, Elder Zhang Guo, and Khongli Quan. These are in good condition. These weigh about 1/2 lbs. before being packed. These measure 4 1/8" high, 1 3/4" wide, and 1 1/8" deep. Without the stand, these stand 3" high, 7/8" wide, and 1 ...
$20 USD Offers ConsideredBook of Early California Lifestyle
Books:About:California:Early Lifestyle:Photos:3-d
This is a book, "California in Depth," examining the early Californian lifestyle. The book, by Jim Crain, contains a 3-D stereoscopic viewer (never used) for the many photos. This is in mint condition. This measures 9 7/8" high, 10 5/16" wide, and 3/4" deep. This weighs 2 lbs. ISBN# 0-8118-0423-2
$40 USD Offers ConsideredAmerican Crafts How to Reference Book: ISBN# 0-696-01530-7
Books:Crafts
This is a Better Homes and Garden book on American Crafts. The book examines colonial, country, and victorian styles and techniques. This book is in good condition. This item is 11 1/16" high, 8 1/2" wide, and 3/4" deep. This weighs 2 1/8 pounds. ISBN# 0-696-01530-7
$48 USD Offers ConsideredAmerican Arts and Crafts in Textiles Book: ISBN# 0-8109-0434-9
Books:About Antiques:American Crafts:Textile
This is "American Arts and Crafts Textiles" book. It is written by Ayres, Hansen, McPherson, and McPherson. This book has many useful illustrations with descriptions. This is in good condition. This measures 10 1/8" high, 10 3/4" wide, and 1 1/8" deep. This weighs 3 7/8 lbs. ISBN# 0-8109-0434-9
$40 USD Offers ConsideredBook Scrapbooking Shirley Temple: ISBN# 0-8246-0197-1
Books:About Shirley Temple
This book, by Loraine Burdick, is a hardback following the career of Shirley Temple. The book has wonderful photos and descriptions. This is in good condition. This measures11 1/16" high, 8 5/8" wide, and 3/4" deep. This weighs 1 1/4lbs. ISBN# 0-8246-0197-1
$28 USD Offers ConsideredBook Documenting Art and Crafts in America: ISBN# 0-8212-1920-0
Books:About Antiques:American:Arts And Crafts
This book, by Leslie Greene Bowman, tracks the arts and crafts designs of America. The book has photos, and gives specific makers, maker marks, and era examples. This is in good condition with some wear. This weighs 2 1/2 lbs This measures 12" high, 8 15/16" wide, and 13/16" deep. ISBN# 0-8212-1920-0
$10 USD Offers ConsideredBook about the Origins of Valentine: Library of Congress # 69-I2898
Books:Valentine
This is "the Valentine and it's Origins" by Frank Staff. This is in good condition. This measures 11 1/4" high, 8 3/4" wide, and 1/2" deep. This weighs 1 5/8 lbs. Library of Congress # 69-I2898
$225 USD Offers ConsideredOld Hand Carved Ivory Chinese Woman Figurine
Collectibles:Ivory:Chinese Figurines
This is an old (1915-1925) hand carved woman figurine carved from ivory. Her stand is hand carved wood. This is in good condition. There is slight discoloration to the bottom of the figurine. This weighs 2.75 troy ounces without the wooden stand. This measures 7 3/4" high and 2 1/2" wide with the stand.
$75 USD Offers ConsideredArt Deco Old French Cast Amber Glass Bowl Plate
Collectibles:Art Deco:Glass Bowl
This is an a fresh discovery from an old estate. This cast amber glass plate has a distinctive Art Deco style with of radial stripes of high relief chevrons in a matte finish. This really looks like Lalique glass, but then there were other glass company's also putting out quality glass, so it could have been made by another company. The artist who designed this was at the very least, influenced by the work of Rene Lalique and the Art Deco movement. This is in good condition. There are some micro ...
$50 USD Offers ConsideredEarly American Decoration Reference and Technique Book
Books:Early American Decoration:Technique
This is an "Early American Decoration" book by Esther Stevens Brazer. The book expands on technique, and is essential for enthusiasts, restorations, and artists branching into this era. The book has wear on the cover, but the contents are not affected. The book is 11 1/4" high, 8 5/8" wide, and 1 1/4" deep. This weighs 3 pounds before packing.
$50 USD Offers ConsideredEuropean Porcelain Illustrated History Book: ISBN# 0-671-80784-6
Books:About Antiques:Porcelain
This is an illustrated book documenting European Porcelain by Jan Divis. A must for collectors and enthusiasts. This is in good condition with little wear. The book measures 11 1/4" high, 8 5/8" wide, and 15/16" thick. This weighs 2 3/8 pounds before shipping. ISBN# 0-671-80784-6
$7,500 USD Offers ConsideredRare Injun Babies Book Signed Maynard Dixon Ink Drawing
Books:Americana:Maynard Dixon:Injun Babies
This is a rare 1st edition of Injun Babies by Maynard Dixon. It was published by G. P. Putnam's Sons, New York 1923. It is in very good condition. This book is a unique and special example, because it was signed by Maynard Dixon, and inscribed to a "Carlita", and includes an original ink drawing of a young Indian girl. Original drawings by Maynard Dixon are rare and valuable. This drawing may have connections to a famous friend: Charles Lummis. Examples of other drawings by Maynard Dixon can be ...
$125 USD Offers ConsideredAntique Austrian Porcelain Victoria Vanity Tray Female Lovers Cupid
Antiques:Porcelain
This is an old porcelain vanity tray with a most unusual subject. There are two female lovers sitting together, with cupid with his bow and arrow in the background. This is marked with the maker's mark, and it includes the name "Victoria". This fine porcelain vanity tray is perfect to hold small treasures, rings, jewelry and other baubles. :)
$16 USD Offers ConsideredFashion Jewelry Reference Book 1925-1975: ISBN# 0-89145-319-9
Books:Fashion:Reference
This book references fashion jewelry from 1925-1975. It is written by Lillian Baker, and has large illustrations. This book has some wear, but is in good condition. This measures 11 1/4" high, 8 3/4" wide, and 11/16" deep. This weighs 2 pounds before being packed. ISBN# 0-89145-319-9
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