Very Fine and Rare Edo Period Sagemono Tobacco Pipe Set from the collection of a renowned author on and collector of Asian art. Kiserutsuzu (pipe holder) of boxwood in the  More »

Very Fine and Rare Edo Period Sagemono Tobacco Pipe Set from the collection of a renowned author on and collector of Asian art. Kiserutsuzu (pipe holder) of boxwood in the form of Ashinaga, an exquisitely carved elongated standing figure; Kiseru (pipe) of bamboo, steel and copper; Tonkotsu (tobacco box) of boxwood and teak in the form of Daruma with a large movable head and open mouth clasping an Ojime (sliding button) of ivory in the form of a skull. Original Box. Probably the finest pipe set you will see offered for sale. Holder: 8.25 inches, 21 cm; Pipe: 7.75 inches, 19.75 cm long; Tobacco Box: 4.75h x 3.25w inches, 12h x 8.25w cm. Excellent Condition. Compare to the similar piece in The Netsuke Collection of the Peabody Essex Museum, page 146, and we're sure you'll agree that this one is much finer than even that fine piece from one of the foremost collections.   « Less

A truly striking Edo Period tangerine color leather tabakoire (tobacco pouch) from Nagasaki, embossed with a large dragon and flowers and bearing a silver clasp with the same  More »

A truly striking Edo Period tangerine color leather tabakoire (tobacco pouch) from Nagasaki, embossed with a large dragon and flowers and bearing a silver clasp with the same motifs. The silver backing to the clasp is adorned with wave designs. Attached to the pouch by ten fine silver chains is a kagamibuta netsuke (also called a manju) of a finely rendered dragon by Tokutaka. Purchased in Kyoto in 1962 by of a renowned author on and collector of Asian art. 5 1/2 x 3 5/8 inches, 14 x 9.25 cm. Very Good Condition.   « Less

A fantastic and fine example of the art of the Japanese Tobacco Pouch (Tabakoire). The Dragon motif appears in all aspects of this Edo Period piece. The leather pouch is  More »

A fantastic and fine example of the art of the Japanese Tobacco Pouch (Tabakoire). The Dragon motif appears in all aspects of this Edo Period piece. The leather pouch is embossed with wonderful colored Dragons, and attached by fine silver chains is a spectacular Ivory and Silver Dragon Manju (Kagamibuta Netsuke). The clasp is also a beautifully rendered and very animated Silver Dragon.   « Less

Fine Edo Period Sagemono Tobacco Pipe Set from the collection of a renowned author on and collector of Asian art. Pipe holder of bone; pipe of bamboo and brass; Tonkotsu  More »

Fine Edo Period Sagemono Tobacco Pipe Set from the collection of a renowned author on and collector of Asian art. Pipe holder of bone; pipe of bamboo and brass; Tonkotsu (tobacco box) of wood with a beautifully designed Ojime (sliding button) of Tonbodama, Dragon's Eye Glass. Pipe and Holder: 8 inches, 20 cm long; Tobacco Box: 3 x 2 inches, 7.5 x 5 cm. Excellent Condition.   « Less

Edo Period Sagemono Tobacco Pipe Set from the collection of a renowned author on and collector of Asian art. Kiseruzutsu (pipe case) of woven straw; kiseru (pipe) of silver,  More »

Edo Period Sagemono Tobacco Pipe Set from the collection of a renowned author on and collector of Asian art. Kiseruzutsu (pipe case) of woven straw; kiseru (pipe) of silver, copper and bamboo with painted decorations; tobacco pouch of leather with a bronze dragon lock and a green glass Ojime (sliding button). Pipe and Case: 8 inches, 20 cm long; Pouch: 5 1/2 x 3 5/8 inches, 14 x 8.25 cm. Excellent Condition.   « Less

Fine Large Edo Period Japanese Tobacco Pipe (Kiseru) from the collection of a renowned author on and collector of Asian art. This imposing, oversized pipe of bamboo and  More »

Fine Large Edo Period Japanese Tobacco Pipe (Kiseru) from the collection of a renowned author on and collector of Asian art. This imposing, oversized pipe of bamboo and bronze with its striking phoenix would have been smoked by a man of prestige, and the effect would have been quite intimidating. Acquired in Kyoto in 1985 by a renowned author on and collector of Asian art. 9 5/8 inches, 24.5 cm long. Very Good Condition.   « Less

Japanese Edo Period Lead and Silver Tobacco Pipe with Incised Darumas, both the man Daruma Taishi and the god Daruma. Acquired in Tokyo in 1986 by a renowned author on and  More »

Japanese Edo Period Lead and Silver Tobacco Pipe with Incised Darumas, both the man Daruma Taishi and the god Daruma. Acquired in Tokyo in 1986 by a renowned author on and collector of Asian art. 5 1/8 inches, 13.5 cm long.   « Less

Israeliana - Bezalel Wooden 22. Original and signed Bezalel items and other Bezalel related items Mainly olive wood made, most are marked Jerusalem, some in Hebrew as well  More »

Israeliana - Bezalel Wooden 22. Original and signed Bezalel items and other Bezalel related items Mainly olive wood made, most are marked Jerusalem, some in Hebrew as well Including other wooden items made in Israel.   « Less

A set of 12 Mikasa Jamestown Gold pattern wine glasses. These measure 8 1/2" high and are 3 1/8" in diameter at the top. A beautiful set and pattern for the well known  More »

A set of 12 Mikasa Jamestown Gold pattern wine glasses. These measure 8 1/2" high and are 3 1/8" in diameter at the top. A beautiful set and pattern for the well known crystal maker. All 12 of these glasses still have the original labels on the bottoms and I don't believe they have been used. All in very good condition, no chips or cracks. Nicely shaped with two bands of gold on top. I will break up the set at a pro-rated amount if someone is interested in smaller groups.   « Less

For sale is this nice period decanter box. The box is mahogany, circa early 19th century, American or possibly English. Slanted hinged lid with star inlay underneath and  More »

For sale is this nice period decanter box. The box is mahogany, circa early 19th century, American or possibly English. Slanted hinged lid with star inlay underneath and shaped front opening to a divided interior, with rope inlay allover. Underside of lid bears label "W. Webber, Taunton, No S268/L40 and the upper edge of back stamped S268. Cracking, losses and repairs to veneer. Losses above escutcheon; losses to rope inlay; hinges replaced. All that being said its still a quality, usable antique in the 200 year old range. The veneer is darker than the pictures are showing. Measurements are 13 3/4"h x 9"w x 9 1/2"d.   « Less