This is a rare antique Halloween diecut pop-up party invitation from 1917, manufactured by Dennison. The card features a jack o lantern and two black cats. The invitation features a unique design for Halloween celebrations. The invitation card has been used, but is still in excellent condition. Please use the photos to determine the condition of the card for yourself prior to purchasing.
RARE ANTIQUE JAPANESE 950 FINE SILVER + MIXED METALS SIGNED CIGARETTE CASE MEASURES 4 3/4″ BY 3″ BY 3/8 DEEP. MONOGRAMMED ON THE INSIDE WITH THE INITIALS “SE” OR “ES”. TINY “DIMPLE” AT FRONT LEFT LOWER AND ONE TO BACK LEFT. FRONT DIMPLE DIFFICULT TO FIND BECAUSE OF THE PATTERN, BUT WANTED TO MENTION. JUST A RARE ESTATE FIND! WEIGHT IN GRAMS: 135.0. WEIGHT IN TROY OUNCES: 4.36. PLEASE SEE OTHER CIGARETTE CASES SHOWN IN SEPARATE LISTINGS. ALSO, PLEASE TAKE A MOMENT TO CHECK OUT MY OTHER LISTINGS….. I’LL LOOK FORWARD TO HEARING FROM YOU! RARE ANTIQUE JAPANESE 950 FINE SILVER + MIXED METALS SIGNED CIGARETTE CASE. I’LL LOOK FORWARD TO HEARING FROM YOU. THANKS SO MUCH FOR LOOKING…. it’S GREAT TO “SEE” YOU! Please ask any questions prior to purchasing. IMPORTANT NOTE: IF PURCHASING MULTIPLE ITEMS, PLEASE WAIT FOR MY INVOICE…… SO, PLEASE LOOK AT MY OTHER ITEMS FOR SALE! Doing that is against U. Please do not ask us to do so. SHOULD YOU HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT ANYTHING, PLEASE FEEL FREE TO CONTACT ME. I’D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU! Get images that make Supersized seem small. Showcase your items with Auctiva’s. Track Page Views With.
This antique French Depose incense burner is a rare find for collectors of Art Nouveau metalware. The intricate design and craftsmanship of the bronze piece showcase the French artist’s skill. The incense burner is handmade and dates back to the early 1900s, making it a unique and original addition to any collection. The object type is as described, an incense burner, and it is a collectible item that falls under the category of Other Collectible Metalware and Metalware. The maker of this piece is a French artist, and the style is Art Nouveau. This antique incense burner is in excellent shape and will add a touch of history and elegance to your collection.
Stiasny SCHEMNITZ Long Stem Smoking Pipe, early 1900’s. A fine example of a long stem. Pipe with design additions crafted by. Octagonal bowl has hinged wind cap and fitting made of open-worked brass. Circa 1870s to early 1900’s. One side of shank has a circular stamp depicting a Castle or Coat of Arms. The other side of the shank is stamped with maker’s mark: E. Stem has top and bottom section that shows an incised & gilded linear branch design. Top of stem is carved in a unique twisted design as it leads toward mouthpiece. Schemnitz was a mining town north of Budapest, in a region once known as old Slovakia. Cork is missing where stem fits into pipe bowl (see photo). PLEASE READ DESCRIPTION and VIEW PHOTOS (Photos are part of item description). Items may have marks of time and use that I try my best to point out by description & photos. THANK YOU for viewing!
RARE ANTIQUE EARLY CHINESE JADE DISC (BI) w/ DUSKY TEAL BLUE SILK HANGING TASSEL JINBU /YAOPEI. This really is a rare and incredible find! This antique, early Chinese dusky teal Jinbu/ Yaopei is in terrific condition for its age! Finding these as intact as this one is is very rare. Usually only the Jade Bi is left. This jinbu / yaopei is in remarkable condition! Ensemble of jade pendants. And/or jade strings which were combined with other precious materials (such as silver or gold accessories) were called. Were a type of. (waist accessories) which were typically worn by women to press down the hemline of their clothing. Appeared thousands of years ago and were initially only worn by nobles, but with time, it was gradually adopted by all women regardless of their social ranks. Also used to be an indicator of elegance and etiquette in ancient times: if the behaviour of its wearer is discourteous i. Walking too fast, the. Would sound loud; and thus, it would remind the wearer to mind his manners and elegance; on the other hand, if its wearer behave appropriately, the. Would sound melodic and pleasant. This is also explained in the chapter. When (the king or ruler) was walking quickly (to the court of audience), he did so to the music of the Cai Qi; when walking more quickly (back to the reception-hall), they played the Si Xia. When turning round, he made a complete circle; when turning in another direction, he did so at a right angle. When advancing, he inclined forward a little; he held himself up straight; and in all these movements, the pieces of jade emitted their tinklings. So also the man of rank, when in his carriage, heard the harmonious sounds of its bells; and, when walking, those of his pendant jade-stones; and in this way evil and depraved thoughts found no entrance into his mind. Translated by James Legge, Liji? – Yu Zao? , 37 Wikipedia. This rare item is made of a dusky, teal blue with gold and navy blue accents. The jade bi is 1-1/2″ or 3.81 cm in diameter and is almost a 1/4″ thick. The bi is in excellent condition for its age without any chips, cracks or other damage. The woven part of this jinbu / yaopei is in very good condition for its age. It measures 30 in length from tip to tip. Its design and structure are intact without any damage, just a few spots of wear, please see photos. This piece came out of an estate in Monterey, CA. Please feel free to send over any questions you may have and don’t forget to look at our other sales for the other, longer jinbu / yaopei also with intact jade bi disc. Don’t forget to take a look at our other sales for more unique items!
HALLMARKED 1898 SILVER DISH. WITH 1797 GEORGE III. CUSTOM MADE MADE IN 1898 BY HORTON & ALLDAY SILVERSMITHS. TOTAL WEIGHT 131 grammes. 13 cm x 9 cm. SEE PICTURES TO JUDGE C O. IMAGES TAKEN USING ARTIFICIAL LIGHT. THIS IS THE ACTUAL ITEM YOU WILL RECEIVE. WE LIST PLENTY OF INTERESTING ITEMS EVERY WEEK. PLEASE WAIT FOR INVOICE BEFORE PAYING. ANY OTHER QUESTIONS PLEASE ASK. ALL ITEMS SENT IN BUBBLE LINED POSTAL BAGS. Track Page Views With. Auctiva’s FREE Counter.
A large Rare impressive’Crown Ducal Bowl. Art Deco 1920’s. Diameter 31.5 cms (rim); Base 17.5cms; Height 7cms. Condition; There is a chip to the rim (pictured); Cobalt Blue interior slightly distressed (I suspect in its day it may have been used for floating candles or flowers); 2 tiny old sellatape marks to black exterior. Please study all pictures as they are an accurate representation of its condition. I package thoughtfully & carefully using recycled materials where I can. I don’t scrimp on Bubblewrap!
Amazing Antique Chinese Sterling Silver Natural Salmon Red Coral Bracelet. Offered is an amazing Chinese silver bracelet set with 10 large natural Salmon red coral from the early 20th century. The large 10 pieces coral size are 9mmx5mm The condition is excellent. Total weight is 22.5g. It has the mark of “CHINA” and “SILVER” on the back. Size bracelet 7 14mmwide great addition to your collection Chinese Export Silver always adapted to the realities of Chinese history; it was, after all, a product of that history, as such, it has qualities that no other silver category possesses. Viewed in the overall context of China, it is an excellent indicator of prevailing historical events at any given time; events that were many and fast-moving, particularly in the latter part of the 19th century. That a de-facto ruler of the largest nation on earth could, in 47 years, transform an effectively medieval society into a modern 20th century state is extraordinary in itself. The fact she was a semi-literate woman in a totally man’s world is exceptional. Minds were prised open and this was quickly reflected in all the creative arts as well as in revolutionary changes in merchant trading. For Chinese Export Silver, it meant a move away from its former traditional centre, Canton, to Hong Kong and Shanghai as well as other treaty ports. Previous vassal states such as Vietnam, Korea, Mongolia and Formosa began to create silver that became increasingly divorced from the Chinese style. While China’s age of renaissance was waning, in Europe it was commencing; the Ming Dynasty closed China’s doors while European nations caught up on lost years. Chefoo [Zhifou], Shandong Province in 1861 became an international trading port for Great Britain and 16 other trading nations. From being a backwater historic town, it suddenly became yet another focal point for international trade, the reason why Dr Carmichael was relocating from Canton, the original treaty port in China. This otherwise seemingly insignificant goblet is indicative of quite meteoric changes happening in China in the early 1860’s related to foreign trade and trading rights and indicative of the nibbling into China’s coastline by foreign powers. Despite the fact that the international community chose to conveniently disregard the integrity of China as a sovereign state, the original five treaty ports and how they were thriving since their creation presented Cixi with a blueprint. She was cognizant of what had happened in the first twenty years of Hong Kong being ceded to the British. Cixi took the unprecedented step of confirming an Irishman, Sir Robert Hart, as Inspector General of Chinese Maritime Custom Service. It was a tremendously courageous move to have taken and Cixi remained resolute despite the animosity it caused within the Chinese civil service. Hart remained in office until 1866 and on relinquishing his position he handed Cixi his advice for the next step of her reforms, which included the introduction of countrywide telegraphic system, railroad systems and modern mining methods; all situations presenting the more traditional Chinese with the dilemma of disrupting the geomancy [feng shui] and the ancestral burial sites. Hart had estimated the Chinese coal fields to be probably twenty times greater than the entire continent of Europe. The transformation of Shanghai to a treaty port had a similar impact to the already established silver making tradition in the city. As with Canton, Shanghai had a core element of silversmiths, some of whom dated back to the 18th century, since silver making was very much a traditional dynastic family artisan trade; the oldest known silversmith being Lao Qing Yun. What was particularly interesting was to see how some of the established makers were themselves in a transition, creating silver for the traditional “home market” as well as for the burgeoning export trade. These makers, many of whom were retail silversmiths, were slowly joined by new names as the resident international community in Shanghai and the export trades grew.
Exquisitely detailed antique bronze sculpture cigar cutter. The fox is absolutely wonderfully crafted. Probably pre the 1920s. Unsigned, however I believe it to be Austrian. Measures 9 1/2 long, including the tail. The fox alone is 6 nose to tail. Weighs 2 lbs 6oz. Please feel free to ask any questions. Loading...X
