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9922-56 |
Procession of 5 Ming Musicians - Tomb Figures
You are looking a wonderful group of 5 Ming Dynasty (1368 - 1619) musicians each with a detachable head. These large figures range from 12 inches to 13.5 inches tall, and each figure has a distinctive turquoise green glaze. These figures are guaranteed to the original purchaser to be of the indicated period without limitation.
Condition: The figures show the expected degradation, glaze chips and cracks, and abrasions as a consequence of 100's of years of burial and subsequent excavation, cleaning and restoration.
Warranty: As noted above, guaranteed to be of the period without limitation to the original purchaser. Proof of contrary age to be signed certification from a curator of Oriental Arts of a major museum; or results from a recognized testing laboratory (to be accepted by me in advance) using thermoluminescence technology.
Price reduced 8/08 |
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9922-30 |
One Chinese Song Dynasty Zodiak Figure: Chicken
This nicely modeled and glazed pottery Chinese Song Dynasty zodiak figure has the head of a chicken. These figures with animal heads and human torsos represent different years of the Chinese 12-year zodiac cycle. The figure is 5.8 inches tall. In the style of and attributed to the Song Dynasty (960-1279). This is for only one figure. The other figure has sold. Price reduced 8/08.
Condition: Very Good |
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9922-75 |
RARE CHINESE HAN DYNASTY BLACK HORSE WITH GROOM
You are looking at a rare black painted Han Dynasty (206 BC - 220 AD) and red, white and black painted groom. Much of the original paint remains on both pieces. The groom wares a collared jacket, oversized pantaloons and knee high boots. The harness has long since decayed away. The horse is a full 12 inches tall and just over 13 inches long; the groom stands 10 inches tall.
This pair are warranted to the original purchaser to be of the Han period without time limits.
Condition: Several years ago the horse was x-rayed revealing repair with metal pins in its legs. One such repair has destablilized to a loose crack - it needs attention. See second photo.
Warranty: As noted above, guaranteed to be of the period without limitation to the original purchaser. Proof of contrary age to be signed certification from a curator of Oriental Arts of a major museum; or results from a recognized testing laboratory (to be accepted by me in advance) using thermo luminescence technology.
Price reduced 8/08. Shipping cost within continental U.S. for this item will be $50. |
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9922-31 |
Group of 4 Ancient Eskimo Artifacts: Scraper, etc.
This lot includes 4 Eskimo artifacts beach collected on an Alaskan island once frequented by prehistoric Eskimos. The items include a fossil ivory hide scraper, a bone or fossil ivory plug socket, a fossil ivory wedge, and a fossil wolf tooth (wolves would not have been native to this island, so it must have been brought there by early man).
Largest item (the scraper) 4.5 inches long.
Condition: Expected wear from exposure |
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9923-13 |
Han Dynasty Bronze Hill Sensor - Chinese (206BCE-220AD)
You are looking a wonderful bronze Han Dynasty (206BCE - 220AD) Hill sensor. This is a one of a kind piece rarely viewed outside of a museum collection. It is guaranteed to be from the period without limitation to the original purchaser.
Warranty: As noted above, guaranteed to be of the period without limitation to the original purchaser. Proof of contrary age to be signed certification from a curator of Oriental Arts of a major museum; or results from a recognized testing laboratory (to be accepted by me in advance) using thermo luminescence technology.
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9988-25 |
Art Deco Chrome Cocktail Shaker ca. 1930s
This is a Chrome Art Deco cocktail shaker from the 1930s. It is in good condition and it is slightly less than 12 inches tall. Includes lid, and strainer. |
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9877-01 |
Limited Edition Balzac Print ca1897
You are looking at a lovely limited edition Balzac print by George Barrie and Sons ca1897. It has a lovely wood from in a deep red with ornate carvings. |
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9922-20 |
THE AMERICAN CYCLOPS by Pasquino 1868 Baltimore
original boards embossed 7.5 inches by 6 inches This is an extremely rare Baltimore printed book (by Kelly and Piet)from 1868 satirizing Civil War General Benjamen Butler - THE AMERICAN CYCLOPS, subtitled THE HERO OF NEW ORLEANS and THE SPOILER OF SPOONS. This is a book length poem with numerous ENGRAVED illustrations. Presidential political satire at its best, The author is clearly putting down Butler and elevating Grant
Condition: Good, solid bindings, original boards, average wear for its age |
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9988-07 |
Kuba marriage ceremony cup 1900-1920 from Zaire, Congo
This is an excellent example of a Kuba marriage cup from Congo, Zaire. It dtes from 1900s-1920s and is 2 and 1/2 inches tall. It was used in wedding ceremonies.
Price discounted 8/08 |
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9988-26 |
Tchukue Antique tribal Mask used ca. 1900 Congo Zaire
This is a African Tchukue (Chuckwe) tribal mask from Zaire, Congo. It is roughly 80 years old and has the expected wear consistent with masks used in ceremonies, not tourist pieces. It is 8 and 1/2 inches tall. There is a small (size of you little finger nail) chip along one edge.
Price reduced 8/08. |
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CE09-1 |
HUGE SOUTHWEST AMERICAN INDIAN COIL BASKET, 1920'S
This basket was reportedly (by family tradition) collected by a Richmond, Virginia, couple on a trip in the late 1920's. It stands a full 15 inches tall and is 20 inches in diameter. It is very tightly woven in a coil construction. It is in very good condition with no breaks, but slightly out of round. A nice Navajo lady suggested that she could wet it down and pull it back into shape. Sounded risky to us so we passed. Buyer pays shipping. |
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9922-23 |
Small American Indian Blanket Weaving
I call this one a table rug. It is a vintage hand loomed wool rug size 14" x 16". It was old when we acquired in in the early 1980's, we've used it in our home since. Nice decorative piece in a traditional geometic design - gray, red and white.
Condition: Very good. No damage or stains. |
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9988-02 |
Kuba tribal metal craft sword weapon from Zaire, Congo
You are looking at an antique Kuba tribal metal craft weapon that served as currency in the past. It is thought to be from the 18th or 19th century. This is a rare piece from the rich cultural heritage of Zaire, Congo. These simple shaped iron weapons were recognized and used as currency for rare but major transactions. The handle is wood wrapped in either a brass or bronze band. It is 25 inches long.
Price reduced 8/08. |
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9988-27 |
Lua-Lua tribal Mask from Zaire Congo
This is a stricking African Lua-Lua tribal mask from Zaire or Democratic Republic of the Congo. It is roughly 100 years old and exhibits the wear consistent with masks used in ceremonies, not tourist pieces. It retains the cord netting used to hold it on. It is 12 inches tall.
Price reduced 8/08.
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9922-36 |
Late 18th Century Southern Painted Child's Chair
This is a rare survivor from the late 18th century (possibly early 19th century) in its original green paint. This turned post child's chair was probably made in Piedmont Virginia or North Carolina - most likely Halifax County, Virginia. 23 inches high at its back, 10 inches at the seat
Condition: 1960's replacement split oak seat. Chair is charmingly out of square. |
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9922-5 |
English Mahogany and Rosewood Lap Desk
This is a mid-19th century (ca. 1860) English lap desk or writing slope - 17.5" long opened, 12" wide, and 2.75" high; closed 8.5 inches x 12 inches x 4.5 inches. It has spaces for 2 ink wells and a covered place for pens. The box feature a centered brass inlay and brass inlay key escutcheon. This type of traveling lap desk was used by many military officers in the Civil War. Note the worn marbleized paper on the bottom.
Condition: Good. Old repair at back of box - note screws in photos. Fixed price shipping fee - $!5.00. Virginia buyers pay 5% sales tax. |
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9974-03 |
Pennsylvania Jelly Cupboard ca1860 Original paint
You are looking at a striking 19th century (around the time of the Civil War) Pennsylvania jelly cupboard or server. It has old paint (last quarter 19th century in the Cottage style) with grain decoration on the door panels and drawer fronts. The wood is a combination of pine and poplar. It also has original hardware. Roughly, it is 50 inches tall including the back splash and 44 inches wide.
Note. This is a large substantial, very sturdy, heavy, piece of furniture. It would be best for the buyer to pick it up at our shop in Williamsburg, Virginia. The buyer is responsible for arranging shipping. We will help in any way we can and will deliver within 100 miles (fee will apply) of Richmond. Delivery within the range of our normal travels is also possible. We frequently travel to Southwest Virginia and to Central & Coastal North Carolina. |
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FUR09-3 |
19TH CENTURY SHENANDOAH VALLY WOVEN BACK ROCKING CHAIR
This is a great old porch rocker from the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia. It dates back to the mid-19th century and retains its original splint seat and back. It stands 42 inches at its back and is in good solid condition. There are a couple of broken splints in the seat, but the seat remains firm. I bought this chair from a Valley dealer who told me it was a classic "Yoder" rocking chair, especially due to the unique weaving of the chairs back and the back post turnings. Other Valley chair makers are known to have used this same weaving technique.
This rocker is too large to be shipped through the normal channels, so it will require freight, which the Buyer must arrange and pay for. Local pickup is a good option (and its free). Delivery throughout most of Virginia and much of North Carolina can br arranged for a nominal fee (this would include a delay because it would be within the range of our normal travels - ask).
Virginia buyer pays 5% sales tax |
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FURC-091 |
PAIR PENN. BALOON BACK WINDSOR CHAIRS ORIGINAL PAINT
You are looking at a nice pair of country balloon back Windsor side chairs out of Pennsylvania, ca 1830-40 with their original country-fancy paint. There are some expected losses to the paint, but overall they are in good presentable condition. Plank bottoms. No breaks or repairs.
These would be best picked up in the Richmond area, but can be shipped, possibly via UPS - may require 2 boxes. Buyer pays shipping. They stand 34 inches high and the seat is a full 17.5 inches high.
Delivery is possible within our normal travel routes (Central to SW Virginia and Eastern North Carolina - ask about the possibilities). DO NOT PAY BEFORE CONFIRMATION OF SHIPPING COSTS. These chairs may require motor freight. In any event we charge only for our actual costs.
Virginia sales tax will apply to Virginia customers. |
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FURC-092 |
FINE SHERATON SIDE CHAIR W/HEART SHAPED BACK
This is an outstanding Sheraton side chair with a unique inverted heart shaped back, replaced natural rush seat (note, we did go to the expense of putting a true natural rush seat in this special chair). Nixed woods with mahogany stain and waxed finish. Measures 34 inches high, 17 inches at the seat.
This chair would be best picked up in the Richmond area, but I believe it can ship via UPS in a maximum size box. Buyer pays shipping costs including cost of box. Virginia buyer pays 5% sales tax. |
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