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Stunning American Brilliant Cut Glass vase. Exquisite in craftsmanship, with some chips on lip (see photos), expected with pieces of this age. Truly a showplace on an entry table, sideboard, or elsewhere, this piece is an excellent example of leaded crystal cut glass workmanship. Measures approximately 12″ tall by 6″ wide. To learn more about…
Antique sterling silver Besamim, handmade with intricate animal appliqué. Silver weight is 70 grams. Unknown maker. Dimensions: 2.25 inches high by 2 inches wide. About Besamims. A Besamim is used during the Havdalah, a Jewish ritual that marks the end of the holy Sabbath, where a special candle and spice essence are used for blessing….
Beautiful Chinese Jade snuff bottle, approximately 2.3″ x 1.6″ x 0.6″. The Chinese associate jade with clarity of mind and purity of spirit. Provenance. Purchased by owner of Ancestral Antiques from International Auction Gallery’s Chinese Antiques, Jewelry and Estate Auction.
Dresden Germany Porcelain Lace Figurine, Twins Dancing. Rare piece in good condition considering age. Minor damage to two areas of lace (see photos). Read more about Dresden lace figurines and their history HERE.
Dresden Volkstedt Germany Porcelain Lace Figurine, Girl in bonnet seated on chair. Rare piece in good condition considering age. Minor damage with small tip breaks on pinkie fingers (see photos), otherwise excellent condition. Measures approximately 3-1/4″ at widest part of base; 2-1/2″ in depth; and 3″ tall. Read more about Dresden lace figurines and their…
Early German porcelain figurine of man seated in chair, dressed in 18th century style. Maker is currently unidentified, however piece appears to be in Dresden style. Measures 2-12″ wide by 3-5/8″ tall. Provenance. Passed down from generation to generation from ancestors who immigrated to the U.S. from Germany.
Gorgeous German Hanau sterling silver box with a gilt interior decorated with Neptune. Attributed to Gebruder Dingeldein (Dingeldein Brothers). Hanau works, which were basically questionable reproductions of their time are now, for their backstory, an area collectors enjoy today. This piece, which had a questionable birth, is now legitimately antique as it is over 100…
Vintage Lundberg Studios, Daniel Salazar perfume bottle, fully signed, 1992. Mint condition, one owner. Provenance. The owner of Ancestral Antiques purchased this piece at an International Objets d’art exhibition in 1993. About the Artist. Daniel Salazar’s career as a glass artist began in the early 1970’s when he went to work as a grinder at…
Simply stunning circa 1880 Minton Aesthetic Period heart-shaped box. Cobalt blue body decorated with 22 ct gilded butterflies and beetles. Dimensions 1.25 inches x 2.25 inches. Provenance: Part of Fortunoff Collection of Aesthetic Porcelain, Nick Boston Antiques. Catalogued and curated by world-recognized expert, Nicolaus Boston.
Small, but mighty! Exquisite Persian-covered jar with pretty arabesque pattern design. Measures 2-1/2″ high and 2-1/4″ across. Hand-painted with orange flowers, green lines on a blue background and highlighted with gold; unidentified signature on the bottom. Surely this piece belonged to a genie …
Phoebe Anna Traquair (1852 – 1936) rainbow-enamelled brass-mounted copper string box, circa 1905-06. The arts and crafts strapwork design centers on a circular rainbow enamel medallion, the front with similar motifs, sides with rainbow enamel punts, and one side fitted with a scissors holder. Dimensions: 3 inches high by 4 inches wide and 3.25 inches…
Rare Chinese carved amethyst snuff bottle. Measures approximately 3″ x 1.85″ x 1.15″. Historically, amethyst has many meanings. In ancient Chinese culture, it was used to get rid of negative energy. Chinese traditionalists also wore or carried amethyst to drive away the perils of everyday life and, in ancient wars, believed it brought protection to…
