Fabulous antique French box decorated elaborately with pique, pearl borders, enamel cabochons and a fine enamel cartouche, a portrait medallion. The interior of the box is  More »

Fabulous antique French box decorated elaborately with pique, pearl borders, enamel cabochons and a fine enamel cartouche, a portrait medallion. The interior of the box is lined with wood; for cigarettes, tobacco? It's large, 5" long, so I think it is not a snuff box. The bronze dore body is machine decorated. Condition is good; the inside clasp is broken. There are some minor losses to enamel and pique. The box is not signed, other than marked "Made in France" on the bottom. The work is fine quality, including of course, the pearls lining the top. So it is likely of sevres or Limoges manufacture. Circa late 1800's.   « Less

Charming little Palais Royale style sewing etui, actually made of foiled card, in very good condition. It is decorated with brass fittings and mounts, and 4 vere eglomise  More »

Charming little Palais Royale style sewing etui, actually made of foiled card, in very good condition. It is decorated with brass fittings and mounts, and 4 vere eglomise portraits. Inside, there are some of the doubtless original contents; always so much fun with these little antique collectables. These include a black glass button, sewing bits and bobs, a wood thread winder, steel button hook, a small wooden cotton reel, a shell, cow bone file and a brass thimble. Circa 1870, this is adorable!   « Less

Khurasan Bronze Tray Inlaid with Silver - AMD.278, Origin: Central Asia, Circa: 1200 AD to 1300 AD, Dimensions: 12" (30.5cm) high x 7.5" (19.1cm) wide, Collection: Islamic  More »

Khurasan Bronze Tray Inlaid with Silver - AMD.278, Origin: Central Asia, Circa: 1200 AD to 1300 AD, Dimensions: 12" (30.5cm) high x 7.5" (19.1cm) wide, Collection: Islamic Art, Style: Khurasan, Medium:Bronze - Silver, The inlay technique developed rapidly from the twelfth century under the Seldjuks in Khurasan and the Ghaznavids and Ghurids in Afghanistan. This elaborate rectangular bronze tray has a wide lip and a shallow octagonal central recess. The centre displays a silver inlaid medallion of interlaced strapwork flanked by a pair of bands of kufic on a scrolling ground. The rim has bands of cursive calligraphy interspersed with roundels composed of rosettes and scrolling split- palmette spandrels. This wonderfully crafted object would make an excellent addition to any collection   « Less

Khurasan Bronze Tray Inlaid with Silver - AMD.279, Origin: Central Asia, Circa: 1200 AD to 1300 AD, Dimensions: 12" (30.5cm) high x 7.5" (19.1cm) wide, Collection: Islamic  More »

Khurasan Bronze Tray Inlaid with Silver - AMD.279, Origin: Central Asia, Circa: 1200 AD to 1300 AD, Dimensions: 12" (30.5cm) high x 7.5" (19.1cm) wide, Collection: Islamic Art, Style: Khurasan, Medium:Bronze - Silver, The inlay technique developed rapidly from the twelfth century under the Seldjuks in Khurasan and the Ghaznavids and Ghurids in Afghanistan. This elaborate rectangular bronze tray has a wide lip and a shallow octagonal central recess. The centre displays a silver inlaid medallion of interlaced strapwork flanked by a pair of bands of kufic on a scrolling ground. The rim has bands of cursive calligraphy interspersed with roundels composed of rosettes and scrolling split-palmette spandrels. This wonderfully crafted object would make an excellent addition to any collection.   « Less

Over 150 years old and of surpassing excellence! This brise Vernis Martin fan is a very rare find indeed. The front is hand painted with a busy town scene, the reverse with  More »

Over 150 years old and of surpassing excellence! This brise Vernis Martin fan is a very rare find indeed. The front is hand painted with a busy town scene, the reverse with two pastoral views. One is a breathtaking courtship vignette, the other a country manor, with coach and figures in the foreground. Each pastoral cartouche set within exquisite floral swags and upon a finely detailed ground. The ivory blades are decorated with Chinoiserie. The head riveted with gorgeous and glistening crystal cabochons. Superb artistry and excellent condition, with the original ribbon! Amazing addition to the finest collection.   « Less

Kashkul (Begging Bowl for a Dervish) - DV.529, Origin: Central Asia, Dimensions: 10.25" (26.0cm) high x, 5.5" (14.0cm) wide, Collection: Islamic Art, Style: Kashkul, Medium:  More »

Kashkul (Begging Bowl for a Dervish) - DV.529, Origin: Central Asia, Dimensions: 10.25" (26.0cm) high x, 5.5" (14.0cm) wide, Collection: Islamic Art, Style: Kashkul, Medium: Coco-de-Mer, Condition: Very Fine, The coco-de-mer is known for its medicinal and aphrodisiac properties as detailed in the legends of Southeast Asia. The extraordinary sea journey of the coco-de-mer, from its native Seychelles to washing up on the coast of the Persian Gulf, soon became a metaphor in Iran for the dervish's spiritual journey and the appropriate material for a dervish’s begging bowl.   « Less

Marble Inscribed Pillar - SF.045, Origin: Afghanistan, Circa: 1200 AD to 1600 AD, Dimensions:37.50" (95.3cm) high x 17.50" (44.5cm) wide, Collection: Islamic Art, Style:  More »

Marble Inscribed Pillar - SF.045, Origin: Afghanistan, Circa: 1200 AD to 1600 AD, Dimensions:37.50" (95.3cm) high x 17.50" (44.5cm) wide, Collection: Islamic Art, Style: Islamic, Medium: Marble.   « Less

Islamic Brass Astrolabe with Five Celestial Globes - SF.223, Origin: India, Circa: 19 th Century AD to 20, th Century AD, Dimensions: 19" (48.3cm) high x 13.5" (34.3cm) wide,  More »

Islamic Brass Astrolabe with Five Celestial Globes - SF.223, Origin: India, Circa: 19 th Century AD to 20, th Century AD, Dimensions: 19" (48.3cm) high x 13.5" (34.3cm) wide, Collection: Islamic Art, Style:Islamic, Medium: Brass.   « Less

Fabulous antique papier mache box dating from the 1880's. Rare to find one in such great condition! A very large box, it measures 6.75" square and 1.75" high. The top is hand  More »

Fabulous antique papier mache box dating from the 1880's. Rare to find one in such great condition! A very large box, it measures 6.75" square and 1.75" high. The top is hand painted and gilt with Chinoiserie; a domestic scene, mothers and children in a park like setting. The children playing all sorts of games. Utterly delightful and very fine quality work.   « Less

Seljuk Bronze Lidded Ewer - FF.121, Origin: Central Asia, Circa: 1200 AD to 1300 AD, Dimensions:14" (35.6cm) high x 7.75" (19.7cm) wide, Collection: Islamic Art, Style:  More »

Seljuk Bronze Lidded Ewer - FF.121, Origin: Central Asia, Circa: 1200 AD to 1300 AD, Dimensions:14" (35.6cm) high x 7.75" (19.7cm) wide, Collection: Islamic Art, Style: Seljuk Medium: Bronze, In the 9th century, hordes of nomadic Turkic horseman living on the outskirts of the Muslim world began to migrate westward into the heart of Central Asia. By the 10 century, a branch known as the House of Seljuk had broken off from the Oghuz confederation of Turkomen tribesmen, arrived into mainland Persia, and settled in the province of Khurasan. Overtime, the Seljuks converted to Islam and began to adopt the Persian language and culture. In the 11th century, the Seljuks set up an independent state under their leader Tugrul Bey with its capital in Isfahan, initially under the auspices of the Abbasid Caliph in Baghdad. The arts thrived during the Seljuk period as the Turkic rulers patronized Persian culture, arts, and literature.   « Less