Southern Italy, Ca 325 BC, from the Greek colony of Canosa. Pair of molded pottery volute roundels, most likely from a large krater. Each volute features a female portrait,  More »

Southern Italy, Ca 325 BC, from the Greek colony of Canosa. Pair of molded pottery volute roundels, most likely from a large krater. Each volute features a female portrait, decorated with white base and red/pink and blue highlights. Each vloute measures approximately 1-1/8”D x1/8" deep, each intact and excellent, each with Christie's auction sticker on reverse. Custom mount. ProvenanceEx private Florida collection, ex-Christe’s. Material Pottery Dimensions 1-1/8”D x1/8" deep Condition Intact   « Less

Radiating a colorful fire from deep within, the opal has been prized since Antiquity. Within its depths one sees the rich variety of colors for which other gems are famed:  More »

Radiating a colorful fire from deep within, the opal has been prized since Antiquity. Within its depths one sees the rich variety of colors for which other gems are famed: the purple of amethyst, the red of ruby, the sea green of emerald, as well as gold and silver. The matrix for these sparks ranges in hue form milky white, to bright blue, to black. Mines in Hungary have produced fine opals since the Middle Ages, but the best modern source for the gem is considered to be Australia. The name of the gem is said to derive from the word ophthalmius, pertaining to the eye, and the stone is valued for its ability to avert evil. In the East, opals are much sought after as amulets to protect the wearer from disease. The stone is also said to improve the eyesight. Any person gazing upon this brilliant gem will be rewarded with beauty. - (FJ.2072)Origin: Australia Collection: Gem Stone Rings Medium: Opal-Gold   « Less

Origin: Egypt Circa: 6000 BC to 4000 BC Dimensions: 5.125" (13.0cm) high x 2" (5.1cm) wide Collection: Egyptian Style: Neolithic Medium: Flint The creation of tools  More »

Origin: Egypt Circa: 6000 BC to 4000 BC Dimensions: 5.125" (13.0cm) high x 2" (5.1cm) wide Collection: Egyptian Style: Neolithic Medium: Flint The creation of tools utilizing the natural environment is what distinguishes man from animal. What was once created using stone and wood has, over the centuries, evolved into metalworking and modern-day plastics. But it is the simplest tools, those carved from stone, which allowed mankind to conquer the natural environment and to prosper. Holding this flint axe head in our hand, although it appears rough and crude, we are holding the nascent breath of the great civilization of Egypt. From such axe heads would eventually rise the pyramids. Tools allowed mankind to altar the natural settings and to create his own habitats. An axe head like this one, when tied securely to a wooden shaft, could be used to chop wood or to carve meat from a fallen prey. This axe head represents the innate human drive to altar the environment, to innovate, and to create something stronger and more durable. It is in these earliest tools that we are able to witness the birth of civilization. From such tools, mankind learned to carve stones and rocks into new shapes and forms that suited the needs of the people, slowly evolving from primitive axe heads into pyramids and temples. - (N.1131)   « Less

Pinkie Boats. Black; white. Paper. Plate IX. Report U. S. F. C. 1887. Collins. Grampus Operations. This engraving shows three boats, two under sail, one at the wharf. It is  More »

Pinkie Boats. Black; white. Paper. Plate IX. Report U. S. F. C. 1887. Collins. Grampus Operations. This engraving shows three boats, two under sail, one at the wharf. It is signed, C. B. Hudson 90.   « Less

Round gilded mirror

Round gilded mirror   « Less

A pair of three light, iron girondoles converted to electricity (15t x 14w) French Ca 1900 Status: For Sale  More »

A pair of three light, iron girondoles converted to electricity (15t x 14w) French Ca 1900 Status: For Sale Reference#: 105J1941_39X074CKR Condition: Excellent Year: Ca 1900 Country: French Height: 15 in. (38.10 cm) Width: 14 in. (35.56 cm)   « Less

Stock #: 1011555 Size: 24cm wide Price: AU$ 2,200.00 US$ 2,310.00 € 1,738.00 £ 1,452.00 Chantilly lobed rim plate with basket weave moulded rim, well painted  More »

Stock #: 1011555 Size: 24cm wide Price: AU$ 2,200.00 US$ 2,310.00 € 1,738.00 £ 1,452.00 Chantilly lobed rim plate with basket weave moulded rim, well painted to the center with flower sprays in the Sèvres style, two small winged insects to one side hiding firing flaws, within a brown line rim. Blue hunting horn mark and ‘G’, also an incised hunting horn. Circa 1760 References: Provenance: The Antique Porcelain Company, NY ref. ‘Chantilly’ p 226 for a similar example Condition: small chip under rim   « Less

wenger swiss military wristwatch with stainless steel band looks and runs ex

wenger swiss military wristwatch with stainless steel band looks and runs ex   « Less

Drexel Eames era, danish modern walnut dining set, designed by John O. Van Koert for Drexel furniture's Profile line. Set includes; expandable walnut dining table from 44"  More »

Drexel Eames era, danish modern walnut dining set, designed by John O. Van Koert for Drexel furniture's Profile line. Set includes; expandable walnut dining table from 44" to 80" with all 3 leafs and 6 walnut chairs and tabletop protector. WE ARE MOVING, SO THIS ITEM MUST GO !!   « Less

Three pieces of early 1800 Empire period Staffordshire raised/mold design porcelain, colorful handpainted decoration. 1) Cup-molded lattice/floral basket pattern.  More »

Three pieces of early 1800 Empire period Staffordshire raised/mold design porcelain, colorful handpainted decoration. 1) Cup-molded lattice/floral basket pattern. 2.25” tall, 3.5” dia. 2) Saucer-molded basket/floral pattern. 5.5” dia, 1.25” tall. 3) Plate-molded basket/floral pattern. 7.75” dia, 1” tall. Condition – excellent, no chips or hairlines, slight darker shade white color on cup/crowsfoot-hairline on edge of cup base. 734/732   « Less