Two watercolors by Brian Littlewood,living artist who was born in 1935. Yachtsman, etcher and watercolourist who spent many years sailing and chartering boats along the  More »

Two watercolors by Brian Littlewood,living artist who was born in 1935. Yachtsman, etcher and watercolourist who spent many years sailing and chartering boats along the eastern seaboard of the United States. Lives and works in East Anglia. Listed in Art Fact. His etchings and watercolors are much in demand. These two watercolours are on paper and framed very nicely. The dimensions of each of these matching frames are 20 3/4" X 16 3/4". These watercolors are "YACHTING, AGE OF ELEGANCE" and "AMERICA'S CUP, RANGER AND ENDEAVOR, II". Excellent Condition and have been professionally framed and matted.   « Less

Late 19th Century Limoge Jardiniere with matching base and stand. This is definetly one of the Limoge Factories that had made these flower pots with a stand in the latter  More »

Late 19th Century Limoge Jardiniere with matching base and stand. This is definetly one of the Limoge Factories that had made these flower pots with a stand in the latter part of the 19th century. There were many of these companies in France, known in Limoge with Haviland being the front runner and a name everyone can probably compare with. Sets of dinner china with many serving pieces are the most well known product that was specially made for department stores all over the world. This is a RARE Pedestal with original base that fits on top of the stand and a Jardineer sits on the base. These three parts are all in Good Condition. No chips, cracks or repairs. Only gilding losses from being handled so many times over the years. The stand measures 18" in height and with middle piece and the jardineer the entire height is 29" in total height. Perfect for orchids, plants for all seasons.   « Less

Circa 1800-1820 Chinese Export Rose Mandarin FABULOUS 25" Vase. Fresh out of a Fabulous Estate in Washington, D.C. Absolutely a 10 in my rating system. One of the best  More »

Circa 1800-1820 Chinese Export Rose Mandarin FABULOUS 25" Vase. Fresh out of a Fabulous Estate in Washington, D.C. Absolutely a 10 in my rating system. One of the best vases I have come up with. Too bad it is not a Pair. The pictures will tell the story. The turquoise ribbon in the middle with a band going all the way around is very unusual. Double gilded foo dogs on each side of the ribbon. The central mandarin scene with 13 people and two horses. This vase has it all. Butterflies Galore. Roosters, chickens, fox, rabbits and a Fabulous Peacock.   « Less

Circa 1820-1840 Chinese Export Rose Mandarin 17 1/2" Balluster Vase with greek key border. This vase recently came out of a house in Washington, D.C. Great vase with  More »

Circa 1820-1840 Chinese Export Rose Mandarin 17 1/2" Balluster Vase with greek key border. This vase recently came out of a house in Washington, D.C. Great vase with good quality and gilded lions on top left and right each with a ball in their mouth. On the front and back are gilded salamanders. Nice mandarin scenes in the middle of vase also on front and back. Their is also a smaller mandarin scene on front and back at the bottom of vase. At the top of the base at opening and also at bottom above the rim is decoration of roses with a black border. This means that this vase was made for the Boston Market. This vase is in very good condition with no chips, cracks or Restoration. This is on of two single vases we just purchases. The other single vase is 25" in height.   « Less

Mid-19th Century Reverse Painting on Glass depicting a chinese beauty. The frame and backboard are original. The frame is 22" X 16 1/2". Overall in very good  More »

Mid-19th Century Reverse Painting on Glass depicting a chinese beauty. The frame and backboard are original. The frame is 22" X 16 1/2". Overall in very good condition with some paint loss. Minor areas of loss on frame. Fresh out of a New Jersey Estate.   « Less

Mid 19TH Century (C. 1840-1850) Continental, maybe Russian Plate measuring 9 1/2" in diameter. This unmarked plate is a very well decorated porcelain plate. Central  More »

Mid 19TH Century (C. 1840-1850) Continental, maybe Russian Plate measuring 9 1/2" in diameter. This unmarked plate is a very well decorated porcelain plate. Central scene of a large animal, possibly moose with antlers. Very Good Quality. The artist has even painted a shadow of this animal. Beautiful gold gilding with hardly any wear at all. The outside of the rim is black with a turquoise panel with a design going full circle. There are three black circles with gilding which I believe represents a Russian Icon. This plate is quite different and absolutely fantastic. Excellent Condition and Very Good Quality   « Less

Large Cup and Saucer in Floral Design that is possibly a Tucker of Philadelphia. Pottery ware made from 1826-1838 at a factory founded in Philadelphia by William Ellis  More »

Large Cup and Saucer in Floral Design that is possibly a Tucker of Philadelphia. Pottery ware made from 1826-1838 at a factory founded in Philadelphia by William Ellis Tucker, who had found porcelain ingredients at sites near Wilmington, Delaware and in neighboring New Jersey. At first, transfer-printed landscapes and floral patterns were executed on porcelain. This is a large cup and saucer in good condition. The saucer is 6 7/8" in diameter and 1" in height/depth. The Cup is 3" in height and 4 1/2" in diameter. Beautiful colorful floral decoration in pink,blue and green colors with nice gold gilding. Foot and rim of cup is gilded as is the handle. The saucer also has nice gilding around the rim and center where the cup sits. Excellent Condition. Tucker pieces have become very rare. Fresh out of a Philadelphia Estate. This same Philadelphia Estate had over 65 pieces of small Rose Medallion pieces that we will be putting on our web site in upcoming days.   « Less

Circa 1850 Chinese Export Kendi. A Kendi is a well known form in the Southeast Asian repertoire of vessels and it has played a significant role in the rituals and daily life  More »

Circa 1850 Chinese Export Kendi. A Kendi is a well known form in the Southeast Asian repertoire of vessels and it has played a significant role in the rituals and daily life of the region since ancient times. Most kendi's are made of precious metals such as gold, silver or bronze. It was used as a ritual container for holy water. This Kendi was probably made in the mid-late 19th century for the european market. It has a a bulbous body, tall narrow neck, flange around the mouth and a mammary spout. This one is most unusual as it is decorated with a mandarin scene. This scene is continuous around the whole circumference of the bulbous body with vibrant colors and mountains in the background. This very unusual piece measures 14" in height and it's bulbous body measures 10" in diameter. It is a possibility that this Kendi was made for the Persian Market.   « Less

Mid 19th Century English Pair of Cache Pots with original under-trays. Cache-pots, jardineers and other flower containers are very much in demand by decorators for their  More »

Mid 19th Century English Pair of Cache Pots with original under-trays. Cache-pots, jardineers and other flower containers are very much in demand by decorators for their clients. This pair is in very good condition with only one shallow nick to the bottom of one of the under trays. These pots each have their drainer. The pots measure 6" in height and are 6 1/4" in diameter. The oval decoration of flowers and greenery is on the front and back of each pot. Nice gilded lion's head as side handles. Very little wear to gilding. The apple green background is a very pleasant color as a background to the floral scene. The underplates are original with the same apple green background. Extremely minor wear to gold. These cache pots are priced very moderately.   « Less

Circa 1800 Coalport Dragons in Compartment Three tea cups and two saucers. We believe that two of the cups were made for the two saucers and the other tea cup was a extra.  More »

Circa 1800 Coalport Dragons in Compartment Three tea cups and two saucers. We believe that two of the cups were made for the two saucers and the other tea cup was a extra. The previous owner had a label on the bottom of one of the saucers, marked as a Chamberlain's Worcester Dragon C.1810. Being a specialist in chinese export porcelain, I am not sure of maker, but I am quite knowledgeable that this is a very collectible pattern in Fine English Porcelain regardless of the Englisher maker. All five pieces appear to be in good condition, with exception to gilding and the center medallion on one of the cups with much wear caused by use for over 200 years old. No chips or cracks. The saucers rims measure 5 1/4" in diameter. All three matching size cups are a tad over 2 1/2" in height and the top opening measuring 3" in diameter.   « Less