Curiosities

A brass Victorian oil lamp, England circa 1880. The lamp is supported by a birds foot.

A vintage Delft mug, Holland, circa 1980. The mug is decorated with flowers in an inky blue.

An interesting candle box, probably Asian, late 19th century.

A Victorian glass top hat, made for a groom. (The bride often was given a handmade glass shoe.) England, circa 1880.

19th-century souvenir in carved plaster placed in a metal case with glass cover, mounted in a frame lacking a small holy water bowl; sold at church...

19th-century souvenir in carved plaster in a black frame with a glass cover; sold at churches. Probably Continental.

An early 20th-century model of a molar with cavity, carved wood, metal, and paint.

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.