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5447
late 19th Century

this large ribbed and cylindrical Japanese shell-game box with domed lid decorated overall with Maki-e (gold lacquered) foliate wreaths and stylized flower heads and incised brass mounts; raised on four splayed supports; good overall antique condition with even wear and rubbing to surface; some touch-ups to areas of missing lacquer; minor crack to underside of lid and inside bottom; now lacking rope.

Height: 
16.5"
Diameter: 
17"
$2,850
Available
5405
1950s

the elongated bowl in colors of coral to citrine tapering to a clear glass foot; good vintage condition with surface abrasions

Height: 
5.5"
Width: 
20.5"
Depth: 
6.75"
$825
Available
A French Louis XVI Style Brass Pedestal Urn with Lion Mask Handles
5366
circa 1900

of large scale and solid construction, the footed urn flanked by lion head handles and cast with guilloche and egg-and-dart bands; good antique condition with overall even wear and patina

Height: 
19.5"
Width: 
18.5"
Depth: 
14"
$2,450
Available
Large English Brass Tripod Coal Bucket with Lion Ring Handles and Paw Feet
5299
Late 19th Century

of large scale with wide collar over a bulbous body fitted with expressive lion ring handles; raised on paw feet; could be used as a cooler for beverages; overall wear and patina; good antique condition

Height: 
17.5"
Diameter: 
21"
$2,750
Sold
5267
1st half 20th Century

the large hollowed-out burl root with outwardly twisting arms; overall wear and patina, professionally polished; one tip replaced

Height: 
25.5"
Width: 
25"
Depth: 
19"
$2,750
Sold
Large Bavarian Porcelain Hand-painted Fish-mouth Vase by Porzellanfabrik Thomas
5273
1959-1960

the striking ovoid vessel with fish-mouth opening; painted overall with large leaves and bamboo shoots all on a white ground; with underglaze blue markings to underside; The first porcelain factory in the town of Marktredwitz opened in 1872 and was known under the name of Porzellanfabrik Jaeger, Thomas & Co. until Fritz Thomas quit in 1898, opening his own factory in 1903. In 1908, the “F. Thomas, Marktredwitz” factory was purchased by Rosenthal, ceasing operation in 1960.

Height: 
24.25"
Width: 
12.5"
Depth: 
9"
$2,850
Available
Pair of Royal Haeger Cup-shaped Vases with Brown and Yellow Drip Glaze on an Olive Green Ground
5264
1960's

each with pierced oval-form cup raised on a graduated cylindrical base; marked 'Royal Haeger, USA' to underside; good vintage condition with minor wear

Height: 
12"
Width: 
8"
Depth: 
7.5"
$1,550
Sold
Set of 3 Royal Haeger Pottery Vessels with Brown, Ochre and Orange Glaze
5265
1960's

nice collection of vintage Haeger pottery vessels; 'Haeger' foil label to underside; good vintage condition with overall minor wear

Height: 
11"-12"
Width: 
7"-8.5"
$1,850
Available
5144
dated 1988

incised signature to underside "Dave & Boni Deal 88"; of tall ovoid shape decorated overall with impressed leaves on a metallic, rainbow effect raku glaze; the western version of raku was developed in the 20th century by studio potters. typically fired at high temperatures, the wares are placed in an open-air container filled with combustible material, unlike the traditional Japanese method. the western process can give a great variety and depth of colors and surface effects as seen with this vase; good vintage condition with no chips or cracks

Height: 
24.5"
Diameter: 
9.5"
$2,200
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