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Pocket watch, cloth case

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Unframed, dark ivory paper outside 22 1/2” square, plate mark-11 3/4” square. Possibly 1980. Title and signature unknown. No known provenance. I probably bought it in an antique shop many years ago.

4 panel oriental scene depicting 2 birds and a tree. Each panel is 18 x 60 . panels are numbered AVA/00263. ABC&D. This is presumably oil on canvas. This came from a private collection around 1990. Know nothing else.

32.75 in. L x 18.75" H. 9lbs.

The Concept Inspired by M.C. Escher’s work, this sculpture is an abstract reflection of one’s self. The entire course of one’s emotional development is displayed as a growing butterfly displaying patterns. Starting from the center and growing and expanding towards the edges, showing you more detail and patterns the closer you look. The Butterfly The development of that single butterfly is represented by 1395 unique butterflies throughout the entire sculpture. Each one different in shape and size and displays a unique moment of growth slightly different than the older or younger one. The patterns that are formed throughout one’s life are represented by the growth of the butterfly’s wings. Throughout its growth each wing starts displaying veins. This seemingly arbitrary development of the individual veins also form clear patterns. However, upon closer look the veins display patterns that are embedded within in the butterfly itself. The Shape While the shape of the sculpture represents one’s emotional growth in certain peaks, it also represents emotional traumas displayed by the sharp cuts through the butterflies. All this is amplified by the irregular sloping surface of the sculpture, pushing the growth upwards and forward and pushing the traumas down and to the back. The continuously changing surface of the sculpture makes it impossible to have the full overview of the development of the 1395 unique butterflies and therefore the overview of one’s self. The Specifics The sculpture consists of 25 uniquely shaped 3D printed pieces assembled together to form the intricate shape of the sculpture. The sculpture itself measures 165cm (5’5”) wide, 100cm (3’3”) tall and over 40cm (1’4”) in depth. From start to finish it took over 2000 hours to design, engineer and produce the sculpture, all done in house.

I’m assuming this is a hand painted antique vase from Vienna Austria. I included a picture of the bottom of the vase. 12 inches tall, 4 inch diameter.

8x10 Turkish rug , New Zealand wool blend

I’m guessing walnut.

It has dragon flies and is made if mosaic glass it is about 24 -26

More from the same collection I've already posted.

More from the same collection I've already posted.

Volumes V and IV Hardcover textbooks 1908 Good condition, very little wear Author William Keen Published in Philadelphia, USA 20 cm x 70 cm x 50 cm, 5 lbs

I am unsure of what material it is but I would guess it is gold plated. Is there a way to tell? It is 2" in diameter and .75 cm wide. It is in great shape and is working however has no chain attached. I don't know much about it at all so am hoping you can help. I am attaching just one picture which is a collage of a few different pictures. I hope that is ok.

Lithograph of Colloseum in Rome? No. 19/60, signed in pencil in lower Right corner. Handwritten German message on front cover page. "Allen guten Wünsche zum Weinachtsfest für sie lieber Her Praeger (my father) und Hern _____ I can't quite make out the names in the message. Then it is signed by Hagedorn. No date.

The Chelsa (Boston) Captain's clock serial #10864. The clock is made of brass and sets in a wood mantel. The serial # falls between the years 1900-1904 according to Chelsa Clock site. It's a numbered clock with the high, low and mid tides on the sides. It was purchased from the estate of Dr. B. H. Crawford and may need restoration, but otherwise is in excellent condition.

Drawing of Don Quijote fighting windmills

Height 35 in, width 25 in, depth 19 in. Dark wood with upholstered cushion.

Height 36 in, width 25 in, depth 19 in. Dark brown wood, upholstered cushion. Belonged to my great-grandmother, was told they were bought sometime in the early 1900’s.

Perhaps the only existing artifact of the first USS Albany lost at sea with all hands in 1854. This is the log book of Ensign William Dozier. En. Dozier joined the Albany on November 26, 1852. He sailed with her during 1853 and was detached from her on Nov 16, 1853. Albany left port on June 29, 1854. Albany was lost with all hands on 28 or 29 September 1854. Included among the 250 men lost were several sons and grandsons of politically prominent men. Ensign Dozier joined the USS Falmouth in Nov 1854 and went with her to search for the USS Albany. Albany has never been found. This log is in fair shape given it age. The binding is intact and all of the writing is legible. It details the day to day events of the Albany prior to her loss and may be the only item from that vessel in existence.

Width: 33" - Length: 35.5" - Height: 29.75" May be mahogany.

Appears to be Mother of Pearl silhouette in old frame wall hanging. Heavy piece

I have two watercolor drawings from 1840s of 16th Century Spanish Military. Both framed in glass, in family over 60 years or more

H 34", W 22", D 23". Measured chair only not rockers. Wood unknown. Will submit pictures. Unusual 4 square bolts with the letter "N" on the heads underneath.

1993 test piece. Signed.

39" long sheathed. Blade (point to guard) 28 1/2". 8 3/16" hilt. Pommel 2 3/8" wide by 1 3/4" long. Handle has what appears to be a dragon stamped on each side. They are framed by notched carvings that appear to be done by hand as they are not uniform in any way. Blade is straight, 1 13/16" at the base narrowing to 3/16" before the 'triangle' at the blade's point, extending another 5/8" to the tip. On one side are 3 east asian characters near the guard (unsure what the the script is or says) and on the opposite side are what look almost like thumbnail imprints, apparently randomly imprinted. The blade is dull as though it were made that way, instead of dulled through use or general wear. The scabbard is 31 5/16" long, 1 3/4" wide at the locket and 1 1/8" wide at the chape. There are 3 sections of intricate designs, one at the chape, one at the locket, and one in the middle. Each side of the scabbard is identical to the other. At the locket, there are 2 protruding parts that look sort of like elephants with rings attached for mounting (I assume). There appear to be a pair of stones (turquois possibly) at the locket. The center has a large polished red-orange stone/crystal that is 7/8" in diameter (spherical). The chape has a smaller, egg-shaped pale orange polished stone/crystal. In between each section of designs, the sections have stamped designs of clouds (4 each, all looking slightly different). I'm unsure of the metal composition, but when I purchased it at auction I was told that it was a ceremonial sword made of melted down coin silver. The metal does appear tarnished, but I don't know enough about metal or metalwork to say what exactly it is composed of. It's entirely possible this sword is worth nothing more than the value of the equivalent weight of scrap metal. It could very well be something made to sell to gullible tourists. I'd just like to know.

The lamps Appear to be cast bronze because they are heavy. They are shaped like urns and are fluted. There are gold touches, maybe ormolu or gilt? Ball pull chain and a distinctive base.The color is like basalt, almost black or just slate gray. They work perfectly.

Porcelain? C W.Goebel West Germany 1960? 195 2/0 72

Luciano Gaspari Salviati Murano Italy Aqua Green Art Glass Snail

This sword is about an average length, silver in color with some areas of tarnish. There appears to be filigree type decorative designs. They don't seem painted on nor do they seem engraved or embossed. I can locate no markings or identifying words or serial numbers.

This is a large framed print (51” wide x 48” high) of a signed Max Moran print entitled “Waiting for a Cab”. Gold frame with white border around the print.

This is a U Lun Gwye painting of the Mandalay moat surrounding the imperial palace in Burma. This painting has been in my family since the mid 1960's. It was given to my family by Khin See Win a member of the family of Ne Win Prime minister of Burma. she was studying medicine in the US at the time of his overthrow in 1960. She never returned to Burma. The assumption is this painting is pre 1960. The painting measures 18X26. The painting is oil on canvas. There are some minor blemishes on the painting. The notation on the back of the painting is in the handwriting of Dr. win