Curiosities

A chopstick holder, China, 19th century. The holder is pierced in the front, divided into 2 sections in a celadon glaze.

A Huntley Palmer biscuit tin shaped like a bell, England circa 1900.

19th-century souvenir in carved plaster placed in a metal case with a glass cover; sold at churches. Probably Continental.

A Chinese carved wood panel, circa 1900. The panel has Chinese characters in the center and carved bats on in the corners.

An enormous Mongolian diplomat, a gift to a diplomat, circa 1970. The tea pot is copper with brass decorations of Buddha and dragons.

A brass torchère with bird claw and serpent, Victorian, 19th century. The serpent is coiled around the column that holds the torchere.

A pair of very tall brass candlesticks, probably Anglo-Indian, circa 1950. The candlesticks are turned brass standing on the floor.

A papier-mâché English bowl with scalloped edge and chinoiserie decoration, late 19th century. Some losses.

A group of three seed pod storage containers, probably Southeast Asia, 19th century.

A seed pod etched with a poem and design, 19th century.

A curious weathered antique wooden ball, 19th century.

A pair of curious seed pods used for storage, possibly SE Asia, 19th century.

A "Sam Weller, Pickwick Papers" coaster made by New Hall Hanley, Staffordshire, England. A much-loved coaster of a local collector.

A Chinese enameled small dish. Much-loved coaster of a local collector and drinker.

A pair of early 20th century Italian gilt wood carvings.

A pair of patinated bronze bookends on granite bases, inspired by Maxfield Parrish.

A 19th-century Japanese inro with ojimi bead and toggle, probably Western.

A curious caddy of bottles without stoppers.

A group of four vintage small totem poles. All four are of similar size; the measurements listed are for the largest of the group.

A group of three Northwest Coast totel pole models. Measurements listed are for the figure with widest wingspan; all three are of similar height.

One of two Persian tiles from Qagar, circa 1900.

One of two Persian tiles from Qagar, circa 1900.

A Ming Dynasty roof tile. The figure of a phoenix to guard a gable. 14th century China.

A Han Dynasty head from a soldier's figure, from the tomb of the First Emperor.