Carved ivory okimono figure of a man holding a potted bonsai plant in one hand and a hoe in the other, a basket attached to his waist. Condition: slight separation at figure's left arm, hairlines to face, losses and possible repair to Bonsai. 11" H x 3 3/4" W base. Japanese, Meiji period (late 19th […]
Lot 3: Three carved ivory animal okimono figures
Three (3) carved ivory figures. 1ST ITEM: Large carved bird, small area of loss to tail wing, one foot replaced. 1 3/4"H x 5"W. 2ND ITEM: two dogs on an oval base, colored noses and eyes. Minute chips to base. 1 3/8"H 2 1/4"L. 3RD ITEM: Motherturtle with 5 baby turtles. Excellent condition. 1"H x […]
Lot 4: Oriental carved ivory figure of Quan Yin
Finely detailed carved ivory figurine of Quan Yin (Kuan Yin) holding a vase and lotus, on a lotus carved pedestal. Signed on base. Excellent condition, 6"H. Provenance: purchased by George Mitchell (co-owner of Mitchell's Candy Store,Nashville) during the course of several trips to China and Japan in the late 19th-early 20th century. Mitchell estate.
Lot 1: Umbrella with Ivory and rosewood handle
Umbrella with Ivory and rosewood handle, the ivory carved in a ball and claw design and engraved: "Chas. Mitchell Jr. Nashville Tenn. 1883". 39 1/2"L. Condition: claw missing two talons, with crack near the cuff, umbrella fabric gone.Provenance: Collected by George and Charles Mitchell (co-owners of Mitchell's Candy Store, Nashville) during the course of several […]
Lot 2: Lot of 5 Carved ivory items, incl. puzzle ball
Lot of 5 carved ivory antiques. 1ST ITEM: Chinese carved ivory puzzle ball, carved in human and floral motifs, 4 revolving spheres. Wood stand. Ball measures 1-1/2" diameter. 2ND ITEM: Oval picture frame with carved peony design, signed.Metal back support. 4-5/8" tall with approximately 2" x 3" opening. 3RD ITEM: Figurine of a young woman […]
Lot 592: Lot of 4 Tole Trays
Lot of four (4) tole trays. 1ST ITEM: Small lacquer paper mache tole tray, floral design and scalloped edges, with mother of pearl inlay and gilt decoration. Condition: Overall wear with some losses to gilt decoration. 10-1/2" H x 13" W. Late 19th/Early 20th century. 2ND ITEM: Metal tole tray with stenciled decoration of Renaissance […]
Lot 593: Assembled Lot of 10 Decorative Items
Assembled lot of 10 decorative items. 1ST ITEM: Ceramic pinched vase with silver overlay and enamel decoration, possibly Gustavsberg Argenta, 5-1/2" H. 2ND ITEM: Favrile bottleneck vase with brushed wave decoration with spurious marks for Tiffany, 9-1/4" H. 3RD ITEM: German Majolica-type bud vase with teal and brown colors, 5-5/8" H with chips to rim […]
Lot 588: WWII SA Nazi German dagger with hanger
Early WWII SA Nazi German dagger with hanger. Marked on blade – J. A. Henkels, Solingen. Retains nickel silver fitting and leather hanger. Paint on scabbard was removed in the past. 8.75" blade, overall length with scabbard 14-5/8".
Lot 587A: WWI US Model 1917 Trench Knife Knuckle Duster ACC
World War I Model 1917 trench knife and original leather scabbard. Marked on the inside of the guard, "This knife was also known as the "Knuckle Duster". It has a D-shaped guard with triangle shaped "Knuckles". Marked inside the guard, "A.C.CO. USA 1917". Overall excellent, untouched condition – retains almost all bluing, no damage to […]
Lot 586: Admiral Nimitz signed Photograph
Autographed photo of Admiral Chester W. Nimitz (1885-1966), Commander in Chief of the U.S. Pacific Fleet during World War II. (Nimitz signed the Japanese surrender document for the United States.) In blue ink, "To Rita M. Aubin – with best wishes – C. W. Nimitz Fleet Admiral USN". Condition: some creases to lower margin area […]