Very hard to find, if not a rare novelty handcrafted toy from, the port of Kobe in Japan. This is one of several I shall be listing over the coming weeks but collected over a 30 year period. During this time have seen few other example of this model in this condition and working perfectly. Very tactile and complete with it’s original plate bottle and fish. This listing is for the Fish eater only. The others will be listed seperately.
Because of different gold testing practices acid & stone test vs. S Authenticity Guarantee electronic gold testing machine, actual gold contents of the jewelry may vary 1k – 2k from what we list it as. (10k could be 8-11k, 14k could be 12-15k, 18k could be 16-19k etc). This is especially true for vintage & antique jewelry since before 1981 jewelry manufacturers could round up from 13.5k & still stamp as 14k, etc. Different plumb solder (slightly higher or lower carat) can also contribute to this discrepancy. S Authenticity Guarantee electronic gold testing equipment. We measure all of our stones in MM using a gauge. We do our best to correctly estimate carat weights, which can be challenging because we are measuring stones that are already set in jewelry. We try to underestimate the carat weight and measurements of our stones, but there may be some discrepancy in stone weights. We have tested all stones that we identify and guarantee their purity. Within the above parameters. All unidentified stones will be marked as such. All of our diamonds are graded while they are already set in the jewelry. We do our best to accurately yet conservatively grade our diamonds? Clarity and color, which can be made difficult by the diamonds being set already in the jewelry. Our clarity grades may be 2 levels off from another? S opinion of the clarity, and color may be 3 levels off from another? S opinion of the color. We have tested all stones & metals that we identify and guarantee their purity. All of our stones are natural earth mined stones, unless stated otherwise. We like to protect the integrity of the pieces so we do not offer or suggest. Display items and boxes are not included unless stated otherwise.
Rare Antique Chinese Porcelain Imari dish 20th, Qianlong sign, fish carp flower. This rare antique Chinese porcelain Imari dish is a stunning piece of history. Made in the 20th century, it features a beautiful fish carp flower design that is truly eye-catching. The dish is made from high-quality porcelain and has a unique multi-color palette that adds to its charm. The Qianlong sign is etched into the bottom of the dish, which is a mark of its authenticity. This dish is perfect for collectors of antique porcelain and those who appreciate the beauty of Chinese art. It is an original piece and is sure to be a cherished addition to any collection. Dish diameter :40.8 cm.
This rare antique still life print from the early 1900s showcases a still life of dead birds and fish. The artist, Charles Busteed Fowler has successfully captured the essence of nature in this medium-sized handmade framed print measuring 17 inches in length and 9 inches in width. The print is a water color with hand-tinted features that add depth dimension to the subject. Fowler was a renound architect. Making these very rare watercolors. Fowler came to the United States in 1908 and stayed till 1913 and went back to Vancouver. The theme of nature is prevalent in these prints, with fish, as well as birds being the main subjects. The style is still life, and the material used is paper. This piece would make a great addition to any art collection and would be perfect for display in any room. One print is signed by Fowler, the other does not have a visible signature.
Rare Amber Frosted Art Deco Boy Sitting on the Fish in a Amber Clear Float Bowl Depression Era 1920’s or 1930’s. This is a rare Amber frosted art deco Nude Boy sitting on the Fish Figurine with built in Flower Frog. The float bowl is a clear Amber and is unusual because it has a double rim on the top of the bowl. The glass stand is very dark Amber, that actually looks black from a distance but you can see through it when you hold it up to the light. The Nude Boy sitting on the Fish Figurine with built in Flower Frog is 7.25 inches or 18.5cm high. The built in flower frog is nearly 5.5 inches or 14cm in across. These were manufactured by Schweig Muller & Company in Germany. There are a couple of small chips on the inside of the bottom of the flower frog where it sits in the bowl, otherwise it is in very good condition for its age. The bowl is very attractive and unusual because it has a double recessed rim, or a round trough around the rim. The round bowl is very heavy and made of thick glass. It is 13 inches or 33cm in diameter and is 5.5 inches or 14cm high on the stand. There are no cracks, or repairs on the float bowl but it does have one small bruise in the bottom of the bowl that the Boy sits over when displayed. There are a couple of little chips on the side of the foot on the bottom of the bowl. Is in good condition overall, with a few air bubbles in the bowl. There is a “PATENT APPLIED FOR” inscription made in the bottom of the bowl. The last photo is from the Kevin and Margaret Conway A Visual Reference book has the same bowl in Amber. These are a very rare bowl, they do not come up very often. The dark Amber stand, which looks black is in very good condition with no chips, cracks or damage. It is 6 inches or 15cm in diameter on the bottom and 5.5 inches or 14cm in diameter on the top of the stand. It is 2.5 inches or 6.5cm high. You rarely see these float bowls in this condition anymore, they are a lovely float bowl. It is a good quality figurine, float bowl and stand and is very heavy when combined and on display. These were made in the Depression era 1920’s and 1930’s in between the Two World Wars and are nearly 100 years old. Have a look at all the photos to see the lovely colour and condition. I know what it is like to get broken items and feel bitterly disappointed when they are not wrapped properly. I will double box this lovely Amber Boy on the Fish Float Bowl to protect it, and make sure you get it in the same beautiful condition it is in now.
Rare Pretty Blue Flying Fish (Poisson Volant) in. This is an art deco large pretty blue float bowl. Water Splash Pattern Float Bowl Art Deco 1920/1930’s.
The uranium float bowl is clear with a frosted finish on the leaves which are protruding out of the back of the bowl. The rim of this bowl turns over and out of the bowl. Rare Uranium Green Frosted & Clear Art Deco Boy.
(10k could be 8-11k, 14k could be 12-15k, 18k could be 16-19k etc). Different plumb solder (slightly higher or lower carat) can also contribute to this discrepancy. DIAMOND GRADING – All of our diamonds are graded while they are already set in the jewelry.
The bucket is aluminium with drainage hole & a convex bottom. They are in thier original box with another box of weights. In expected condition for an item of this age. They would benefit from a good clean as they were a barn find & are in as found condition.
Rare Uranium Green Frosted & Clear Art Deco Boy. Sitting on the Fish Float Bowl 1920’s or 1930’s. This is a rare Uranium Green frosted Art Deco Boy sitting on the Fish. The uranium figurine is frosted. The uranium float bowl is clear with a frosted finish on the leaves which are protruding out of the back of the bowl. The rim of this bowl turns into the bowl and is a straight rim and is extremely rare, I have not seen another. Most of the leaf bowls usually have the rim of the bowl turning over and out of the bowl. The Boy sitting on the Fish Figurine. Flower Frog is 7.25 inches or 18.5cm high. The built in flower frog is nearly 5.5 inches or 14cm in across. There are 2 tiny chips on the inside edge of the bottom of the flower frog where it sits in the bowl. Otherwise it is in very good condition. There are no chips, cracks or repairs on the figurine. The round bowl is 12.75 inches. In diameter and is 4 inches or 10cms high. There are 2 tiny nibbles on the side of the foot which are hard to notice and you really have to look to see them. Float bowl is in. In diameter at the base and almost 5 inches or 12.5cm in diameter across the top of the stand. It is 3.75 inches or 9.5cms high. In good condition with only a bit of roughness or you could call it nibbles on the inside of the top of the stand. The tiny imperfections have been mentioned for accuracy. You rarely see these uranium green float bowls anymore, they are a lovely bowl. Float bowls in this good condition are getting very scarce, you hardly ever see these Boy on the Fish float bowl sets. It is a good quality figurine and float bowl and is very heavy when combined and on display. These were made in the Depression era 1920’s and 1930’s and are nearly 100 years old. Both the figurine and the bowl glow strong under a UV light. Have a look at all the photos to see the lovely colour and condition. I know what it is like to get broken items and feel bitterly disappointed when they are not wrapped properly. I will double box this lovely green frosted and clear uranium Boy on the Fish. To protect it, and make sure you get it in the same beautiful condition it is in now. Loading...X
