Hand thrown, trim-footed, jar with 2.6 cm. diameter neck. Wax resist applied (probably) before glazing, Dominant green calligraphy and miscellaneous objects in design with yellow, red, white, pale green and deep blue trim. Red-bordered label in E.S. Morse's writing says "China, age 1832" and number…
Hand thrown, trim-footed, jar with 2.6 cm. diameter neck. Wax resist applied (probably) before glazing, Dominant green calligraphy and miscellaneous objects in design with yellow, red, white, pale green and deep blue trim. Red-bordered label in E.S. Morse's writing says "China, age 1832" and number resembling "707".
A necklace made by alternating sets of two dentalium shells with various coloured beads. A triangular shaped abalone shell hanging from centre as a pendant.
A necklace made by alternating sets of two dentalium shells with various coloured beads. A triangular shaped abalone shell hanging from centre as a pendant.
A round wooden butter mold that is a circular press carved with a handle which passes through a hole in the top of the mold. The press has a thistle and leaf design carved into it.
A round wooden butter mold that is a circular press carved with a handle which passes through a hole in the top of the mold. The press has a thistle and leaf design carved into it.
A tall, tower shaped, silver plated sugar shaker resting on an octagonal base. The shaker has a tall domed lid that is pierced with a pattern of comma-shaped holes and round holes. The lid is surmounted by a spire of four stacked balls.
A tall, tower shaped, silver plated sugar shaker resting on an octagonal base. The shaker has a tall domed lid that is pierced with a pattern of comma-shaped holes and round holes. The lid is surmounted by a spire of four stacked balls.
A silver plated round plate with heavy trim along the edge. The rim is monogrammed with “JMR” in intertwined script. The bottom of the plate is marked with “G M Co” and “EP 0610 141n”.
A silver plated round plate with heavy trim along the edge. The rim is monogrammed with “JMR” in intertwined script. The bottom of the plate is marked with “G M Co” and “EP 0610 141n”.
An ornate glass with a coloured bowl on a tall clear stem and round base. The bowl is decorated with gilt bands, dots and glass 'jewels' in relief accented with a gilt design. The base is clear glass with coloured glass 'jewels' in diamond shaped gilt settings.
An ornate glass with a coloured bowl on a tall clear stem and round base. The bowl is decorated with gilt bands, dots and glass 'jewels' in relief accented with a gilt design. The base is clear glass with coloured glass 'jewels' in diamond shaped gilt settings.
A tableware set consisting of a gravy boat and saucer (a,b), a platter (c), a butter dish with cover (d), and six dessert plates (e-j). Each piece has a white background with gold checked border at the rim with a gold filigree decoration around the border. Each piece, except the butter dish, conta…
11.0 (a); 16.0 (d) x 26.0 (a); 25.0 (b); 50.0 (c); cm
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A tableware set consisting of a gravy boat and saucer (a,b), a platter (c), a butter dish with cover (d), and six dessert plates (e-j). Each piece has a white background with gold checked border at the rim with a gold filigree decoration around the border. Each piece, except the butter dish, contains a red crown symbol at the border with a gold filigree design hanging beneath it. The butter dish is round, with the base forming a pedestal, and has a high domed lid. Each of the dessert plates have a picture of two cherubs at the centre.
A set of twenty-four dinner plates. Each plate is white with a gold checked border around a slightly shaped edge with a red crown at the top. There is a gold medallion in centre of each plate with a thin gold line around the bottom of the lip of the plate. Each plate is marked on the bottom with…
A set of twenty-four dinner plates. Each plate is white with a gold checked border around a slightly shaped edge with a red crown at the top. There is a gold medallion in centre of each plate with a thin gold line around the bottom of the lip of the plate. Each plate is marked on the bottom with a crown and “A II”.
A tall oak grandfather's clock resting on four clawed feet. The bottom is a panelled hollow box. The middle section of the clock has a hinged bevelled glass door that is rounded at the top with carved leaf decoration and carved leaves at each side near the top. The middle door exposes three hea…
A tall oak grandfather's clock resting on four clawed feet. The bottom is a panelled hollow box. The middle section of the clock has a hinged bevelled glass door that is rounded at the top with carved leaf decoration and carved leaves at each side near the top. The middle door exposes three heavy brass cylindrical balance weights and a large pendulum. There is a glass door at top that reveals the face in a heavy case with a pointed wooden roof and carved twisted columns at the corners and supporting a railing around the very top. Both doors have locks and keys. The clock has a round etched metal face with brass numerals and a brass plate in the middle with finely wrought black iron hands. There are dials to measure seconds and regulate the chime, and an arch over the face contains two hemispheres, and a painted ship and moon on a moving wheel beneath.
A pair of candlesticks each with a square pyramidal shaped base of copper with an overlaid silver design. Each candlestick has a square stem and a square top with a round candleholder.
A pair of candlesticks each with a square pyramidal shaped base of copper with an overlaid silver design. Each candlestick has a square stem and a square top with a round candleholder.
A short candlestick (a) with saucer base and a handle. The saucer has an inscribed design, and the candleholder is fluted with a flaring lip. The candlesnuffer ( b) is a blossom shape and attaches to the candlestick’s handle.
A short candlestick (a) with saucer base and a handle. The saucer has an inscribed design, and the candleholder is fluted with a flaring lip. The candlesnuffer ( b) is a blossom shape and attaches to the candlestick’s handle.
Flat based, deep oval teakettle with straight sides which at top slope inwards and up to oval brass rimmed opening into which rounded copper lid with brass knob fits. Two vertical brass brackets curve up to hold cylindrical, horizontal, hollow copper handle. Long curved spout on one end. Stamped on…
Flat based, deep oval teakettle with straight sides which at top slope inwards and up to oval brass rimmed opening into which rounded copper lid with brass knob fits. Two vertical brass brackets curve up to hold cylindrical, horizontal, hollow copper handle. Long curved spout on one end. Stamped on bottom a cross hatched pattern with letter "B" within circle, possibly an "R" as well. Stamped in centre of base is "5". Base dented, bottom is dove-tailed to the body.
Flat based, cylindrical pot with ridge on exterior near top lip, over which a flat lid sits. Two steel brackets below ridge which hold swivel, arched, wire handle. Lid has double riveted loop which holds ring. Ring functions as handle. Stamped on lid top "1 QT", bottom dented.
Flat based, cylindrical pot with ridge on exterior near top lip, over which a flat lid sits. Two steel brackets below ridge which hold swivel, arched, wire handle. Lid has double riveted loop which holds ring. Ring functions as handle. Stamped on lid top "1 QT", bottom dented.
Japanese blue and white porcelain plate shaped like a shallow bowl, stands on .5 cm. high rim, decoration on topside includes ten 4 cm. circles which contain five birds alternating with a fish scale like design. The five birds are all the same and stylized, head has a distinct comb and is in profil…
Japanese blue and white porcelain plate shaped like a shallow bowl, stands on .5 cm. high rim, decoration on topside includes ten 4 cm. circles which contain five birds alternating with a fish scale like design. The five birds are all the same and stylized, head has a distinct comb and is in profile while body is in front view with wings spread open, between the circles are blue and white cloud like scrolls. 10 cm. circle in center is undecorated white. Rim has border of blue cross hatched triangles. At least twenty holes in glaze are evident on topside. Underside is decorated with a delicate curvy blue line, mark on bottom resemble a monogram, framed in a double blue line.
Multi coloured middle Eastern tapestry in white, blues and browns. Warp runs width wise and appears to be made from animal hair rather than sheep's wool. Most of the warp ends, or fringe, have become untwisted. Tapestry has a woven patch 5.5 x 4.5 cm. on length wise edge, although technique and pat…
Multi coloured middle Eastern tapestry in white, blues and browns. Warp runs width wise and appears to be made from animal hair rather than sheep's wool. Most of the warp ends, or fringe, have become untwisted. Tapestry has a woven patch 5.5 x 4.5 cm. on length wise edge, although technique and pattern are the same as tapestry, the colours used are distinctly different, grey, pink and green. The patch appears to be sewn on top of original work as there is no sign of it on the back side. Stitching has become fragile with age, one corner is severely frayed, stitching between warp threads has broken in several spots on the two width wise ends.
Carved, ivory coloured, Noh Japanese theatre mask. Grimacing face, with carved teeth and cavity, nostrils and eyes. Hemp hair held in place by holes drilled through forehead. Two holes in ears where cord passes to hold mask on. Triangle and calligraphy incised on back of mask, soiled and stained, …
Carved, ivory coloured, Noh Japanese theatre mask. Grimacing face, with carved teeth and cavity, nostrils and eyes. Hemp hair held in place by holes drilled through forehead. Two holes in ears where cord passes to hold mask on. Triangle and calligraphy incised on back of mask, soiled and stained, paint loss over face surface.
Persian style carpet, geometric pattern of red, beige and black squares on a red background. A cleaning label on one corner indicates that the carpet was cleaned once in Boston, Massachusetts.
Persian style carpet, geometric pattern of red, beige and black squares on a red background. A cleaning label on one corner indicates that the carpet was cleaned once in Boston, Massachusetts.