South German 17th century mitten gauntlets with pointed cuffs overall in black paint with well articulating lames and thumb plates, both with embossed wrist bone and riveted throughout. 11 1/2" L

A great addition to a desktop, miniature suit of armor. German style with fluted armor and etching to the central panels. Close helm complete with fully articulating pieces and components and fluted throughout, the suit retains all original components and features an etched cross and scrolling to it's breastplate. Size including stand 16 1/2" H

As-is condition.

Fantastic Bolivian officers sword/Sabre in superb condition with original scabbard all bright polished and gilt brass and steel. Bright polished slightly tapering upward Sabre with a single edge and pointed tip, the blade is etched throughout to both sides and the spine in the triple etched fashion and features the Bolivian crest and inscription to one side. Handle is comprised of two protective plates over fuller and downturned animal head quillon to top side, hand guard is intact and connects to pommel of a ruby eyed lion, grip is brass wire wrapped and ray skin. Blade is 27 1/2" L, overall is 37" L (triple etched)

Fine etched Spanish Cup-Hilt rapier with a large etched and stippled bowl with roped edge, typical crossguard straight quillon, the wire grip replaced, the pommel etched and similar to remainder, the blade is very good quality and etched towards the recase and just below with scrolling patters and stippling, double edged and sharp at the tip for thrusting and duel. Blade 32", overall 39 1/2"

Pre-Columbian, Olmec, South Mexico to Guatemala, 600-900 BCE. A rare enthroned Olmec figure carved in stone with remnants of red pigment throughout. The figure has a wide stance with arms to the side and rests upon the footed bench or alter table. 5 3/4" H x 5 1/4" L

ex-Birnbaum Collection, 1971

Chinese blue and white Yuan dynasty porcelain vase with decorated interior rim, fish swimming scene. Heavy pitting throughout, glaze drips, frits to rim, chips to foot. 11 3/4" H x 6 3/8" W

Finely embossed probably Western Ottoman or Indian Silver Scabbard 18th-19th century for an early sword with intricately detailed designs of tightly scrolling flowers and leaves throughout in good useable condition. After light polishing the scabbard reveals a beautiful silver finish. 33 1/2" L

Two-Hand processional sword with Flamberge or Flambard flame-blade, the blade has three marks just before the parrying hook, long ricasso, crossguard in typical form with large rings to either side of center and two wide quillions with protruding leaf's and opposing turned ends, the grip later carved in wood and with polished fleur de Lis applique in brass, pommel in ovoid form with carved grooves and taper to the bottom. 69 1/4" L; 22 1/2" W

Attractive Spanish sword composed of a good period blade with faint etching and inscription of the Spanish Motto reading "No Me Embaines Sin Honor, No Me Satues Sin Razon" meaning "Draw me not without reason, Sheathe me not without honour" with wide long straight quillion and replaced grip. a Size blade 31" L , size overall 37" L

Large crude Spanish broadsword in the 17th C. style with composed older blade double edged and grooved in a temple shape to top of blade with a cross at peak, the blade is double edged and pointed with no fuller. Crossguard heavy straight quillon in a simplistic fashion, the grip restored in the 1970's, plain bulbous pommel. Blade 31 1/4", sword 45" weighs 4lbs 10.6oz

Estate of a 1970s restorer of fine arms and armour, acquired on the London arms market prior

Great condition Austrio Hungarian officers saber with original scabbard, very ornate sword with a deep central fuller to blade and slight tapper upward to single edged blade with point. The blade marked "Carl Eickhorn Solingen" the chiseled basket guard, mounts, and handle with gilt finish over brass. The guard is pierced with the symbol of the double headed eagle and royal monogram of Franz Josef the First 1867-1915. The sharkskin grip is in good condition with wire wrap. Blade measures 29 3/4" L Overall length is 39" L

German or European Hand-and-a-Half sword with long diamond shaped blade with tapered in ricasso that is marked with three X and a UVV above horizontally. Blade 36", overall 45 3/4"

Middle eastern style sword after the style used by Saladin's (Ghassan Massoud) and in the Film Kingdom of Heaven when Reynald de Chatillon was decapitated .The blade is a quad fuller that breaks at a circular etched wolf and continues down most of the blade, the tipis split down the center, blade edged to both sides. blade 35 1/4", sword 41 1/4"

African long sword w/scabbard popular in Western Africa among the Tuared, Hausa, and Fulani with a rectangular cut cross guard and solid grip and pommel, the blade is double edged and grooved down the center with crescent moons engraved onto one side. 31 3/4" L

Assorted lot of Japanese textile sleeves comprised of silk, cotton, and embroidery for various swords and daggers with ties. Largest 40 1/2" L

Old western or frontier style short sword with wood handle and straight blade with single edge terminating to a sharpened point. 23 1/2" L, blade 18 1/2" L

Post WWII, constructed in Germany after the war in the style of the Imperial German Naval Officers daggers with an intricately etched blade, holler, and high polished gilt brass scabbard and mounts, the pommel is an open crest crown. 16 1/2" overall, blade 8 1/2" L

Very high quality Tibetan ceremonial silver dagger with original silver scabbard and brass mounts, handle brass embossed, coral inlaid, stippled, and with copper wire grip. Blade single edged and with deep fuller to one side with engraved design to ricasso and forward section of blade. Scabbard of steel, pierced brass mounted and engraved with ray skin and old hangings. 7 1/4" L blade, 12 1/4" dagger

Indian Haladie or double-bladed dagger with wavy blades etched in gold and silver to ricasso, below serrated doubled edges and split pointed tips. The grip is silvered and has an engraved turned lines, with each guard having etched downturned quillons. Size 23 1/2" L, some losses to tip

Caucasian Nielloed silver Kindjal dagger Ottoman caucaus 1880-1930. Triple fuller, double edged and sharpened tip blade, and high polished to the blade, grip and scabbard are original to one another in the typical style with a well worn silvered metal to each depicting intricately embossed and carved patterns. The rear of the scabbard is marked with 5 floral possible hallmarks. Blade length is 13"L, overall in sheath is 20 1/2" L

San Diego Art Historian

Southeast Asia, Indonesia Early 20th C., Ceremonial Dagger with wood grip known as a Keris or Kris, the blade forged steel straight blade slightly turned down to peak. Size measures 16" L overall is 20 1/2" L

Very fine and early Jambiya dagger in original condition and with original sheath and belt. The handle and grip high quality wood with silver mounts, blade with a shallow double fuller etched to the central ridge to terminating point. The sheath is finely engraved copper, brass, iron, and leather with geometric designs to the face. blade 11 1/4, dagger 16"

Finely made Japanese or Chinese bone dagger with intricately carved panels of bone composing a scene of early dressed people. Blade single edged and sharpened to a point. Blade measures 8 3/4" " overall 16 1/2"

Argentine silver style dagger with Alpaca mounts signed by manufacture (Industria Argentina Alpaooa). Blade 4 3/4" L, overall 9 3/4" L

Old Indian knife with Nandi head pommel and wood over horn grip, blade is single edged and terminates to a sharp point. Blade measures 12" L overall 16 1/4" L

India or Pakistan, Indo-Persian 20th century fine large scale axe in steel with twisted groove shaft and top central spike, Axe face in crescent moon shape with Islamic text engraved and lightly gilt, to the opposite a elephant trunk style back with engraving. Blade measures 9 1/4" L, overall measures 31 1/4" L

Large and oversized Indian Tabar axe with engraving throughout, the shaft solid with like bands of engraving, the blade crescent shaped with a hammer square opposite, the face of the axe is engraved with scrolling and a warrior to each side. Blade is 7 1/2" L overall 31 1/2" L

Rare ceremonial mace with openwork head heavily carved in brass of orbs and 4 animalistic bands, shaft in steel and lightly carved in pattern with twisted bands, the grip in traditional style with guard in brass with intricate embossed and carved motifs. 25 1/8" L

India, North India, probably Uttar Pradesh, Late Indus Valley Civilization 1500-1000 BCE. Ritual harpoon deposited in the rivers and marshes in North India, constructed from Unalloyed Copper the harpoon shows little wear and believed to be from 1500-1000 BCE and associated with the rituals at Sanauli. Pierced to the lower most protruding ridge. Size 13" L

For a similar example see the Metropolitan Museum Accession Number:2001.433.61

Probably Balinese, long Ebony wood spear with a well decorated silver shaft to base of spear which has a broken tip. Restoration may reveal a watered steel or Pamor tip. 65" L

Early American scythe for grapes or grain. Original wood handle with a early steel blade and heavy top ridge. blade 4 3/4" L, overall 11 1/4" H

The No. 4 Bayonet was the standard bayonet for all Lee Enfield No 4 rifles. 10 1/4" L

French Military Bayonet & Scabbard, Signed/Dated December 1875, serial numbered to guard, numbered to blade 12, and with original components and scabbard. Blade size 20" L, overall size 25 3/4" L

Antique style crossbow in functioning condition. 5" L x 27" W x 5" H

String is heavily worn, over cleaned in some areas

California arms collector 2007

Victorian with functioning mechanisms, in the early style with original finish and patina. 32" L x 21" W x 5.5" H

Bronstein Collection

Heavy bronze cylindric mortar or "Thunder Mug" used for signal fire in Naval fleets or light cannon in siege warfare. 2" bore, 11lbs 14.6oz, 5 3/4" H

Iron mortar or cannon used for signaling on naval ships or occasionally siege. The mortar is ribbed or ridged to a taper towards muzzle with two fuse holes. 18lbs 8.6oz, bore 1.5", 6 1/8"H

Bronze cylindric mortar with large bore and slight taper to muzzle which is notched across several points and to side of mortar. 1" bore, 5lbs 9oz, 4 1/8" H

Chinese Champleve flintlock style pistol (nonfiring mechanism) with attractive bright blue and multicolored enamel all in brass. 12 1/4" L

Jousting style close helm with attached Volant plate for the tilt tourney, the visor retracts upward and with some friction as volant plate and helm are composed. One Piece skull with two piece visor and gorget with volant plate attached over. Overall height 21 1/2" H x 12 1/2" W

A hounskull or Pigface Bascinet helm with side hinges and aventail. The skull is one piece with the aventail attached to the lower sections, the visor is on piece with the deep protrusion in the so called pigface style with ventilated breaths to the right side and slender cut eyelets. Helmet 12"H, chain mail 10 1/2"L

Indian, Helmet known as a Khula Khud with horns and central spike, etched all over in intricately detailed scrolling and floral patterns, wide nasal guard, dual plum holders, and chainmail hanging from skull. Helmet measures 9 1/4" chain mail on it's own 12 1/2" L

Pair of old weathered regimental or trumpeter flags with coat of arms depicting crown over crossed wheellock, sword, and trumpet. 12" H Each

Old attractive Indian Dhal or shield in steel with a silvered finish and typical four rondels to the face with perfuse carving in Arabic text, the reverse covered with a silk or cloth red fabric with 4 loops four loops for grip. Size 12" L (Stand Not Included)

India, 20th c. Indian steel Dhal shield with four rondels mounted to face with engraving throughout of various humanoid figures and scrolling to background. Size 18" L

Heavily worn old Indian raw leather Dahl with loss of finish in cleaned condition. Featuring 4 polished brass rondels and faint pressed decoration to leather throughout. Four iron rings to reverse with remnants of old attachments. 11" in diameter x 3" W

Heavily worn with corrosion to rings at the reverse, loss of finish to leather, and polished rondels

California arms collector 2007

Early European or Indian armored vambrace plate in conserved condition with heavily roped lower section and two punched holes to the top. 7" L

Early style Hinged Bassinet Visor well deconstructed and made in the style of a 14th century Visor. 7 1/4" H

An old medieval style shield with embossed central dome and four embossed bands around each side. The design is similar to earlier Viking painted shields. 21 1/4" W

some signs of corrosion and pitting, leather handle on back detached

Decorative great helm style examples from the 1970s or earlier consisting of period appropriate style multiple plates riveted together with numerous breaths and a cross pierced to the lower front of each side. Size 14 1/2" H x 13 1/2" W

Large equestrian horse trapping with heavy embroidery featuring towers, lions, and scrolling. To either lower corner an embroidered military symbol with the crown over a wheellock, horn, and sword. 42" L

Two rare medals from Mexico commemorating the Escobar Revolution. Largest 1 3/4" W

Vibrant colored Roman Scutum shield, with metal center plate and metal edging for stability and protection. Size 42" H x 21 1/2" W

As-is condition with soiling and wear.

Group lot of armour leg components, one of a single plate armour greave and the other of two froward greaves with embossed brass designs. Size of largest 14 3/4" L

Interesting and unusual powder horn loupe with two fixed rings for suspension and a glass window for magnified viewing. 19 1/2" L

Miniature breastplate and close helm wall plaque cutaway with functioning visor. helmet 8" H, breast plate 8 1/4" H

Miniature Japanese iron "Kabuto" helm heavily worn featuring floral rondel symbols and embossed stylization. 4" H x 7.5" H

Worn and pitted with clear signs of age

Private California arms collector

Brass Pompiers parade helmet with embossed designs in unpolished original condition. Size 11 1/4" H

losses as shown

Old patinated armor close helm with ventilated and hinged visor and two piece skull 11" H x 10 1/2" L

Viking style helmet in a heavy gauge brass and steel construction. 13" H

Two Spanish Colonial stirrups one with stippled floral pattern and the other with damage from use and a traditional carved line pattern. Size of largest; 10 1/4" L

Old miniature Burgonet in the 16th C style. 5" H

Fine target rifle with beautifully carved stock and octagonal barrel, the ramrod is original and the rifle has roughly a .25" bore. Christian Castenskiold a member of the royal family of Denmark and kin to the King of Denmark, Christian born 1926 into the royal family a cousin of Queen Margrethe. His mother Royal Highness Princess Dagmar Castenskiold and his father Jorgen Castenskiold titled Master of the Royal Hunt. 1949 Christian became the only member of the Royal family to do so immigrated to the US. Shortly after Christian was married and then drafted to the United States Army where he served just before the Korean war, previous he served in the Royal Danish Guard as an Officer. Barrel 21" L, overall 36" L

Old trade gun percussion rifle(missing lock) with long 34" barrel .75 caliber and heavy stock with brass buttplate. 49 1/2" L

Decorative revolutionary era style long rifle with working actions. Lock is marked "870" over an American Eagle. 68" L, size of barrel, 51 1/2" L

Extremely high quality Black Forest powder horn carved from a single piece of stag horn and intricately carved with a panel of the Stag or Buck hunt with one side depicting the hounds ravaging the beast and the other with riders on horse with whip and trumpets. Together with a old American horn powder horn and miniature knife. 10" H

Continental ornate brass and copper powder flash with embossed designs in the shape of a violin. 7" L

Nice assorted lot of Native American early arrow heads and various later items including a brass wrought nail and several green hardstone rings, turquoise fragment, and shell carved with native American symbol. box 6" H

Chinese celadon crackle glazed porcelain Longquan-kiln vase from Southern Song Dynasty. Minor rim frits, chips and pitting to foot. 8 1/4" H x 4 3/4" W

Late 19th century Chinese red glaze plate with dragon incised in light blue, white and red design. Minor flaws. 8 1/2" W. Stand not included.

Chinese blue and white porcelain vase with underglaze red, Qing Dynasty Kangxi mark and period depicting figures at leisure playing GO. Pitting and minor frits to rim. 7 3/4" H x 4 1/2" W

Chinese Ming Dynasty blue and white porcelain bowl Chenghua mark to base. Minor wear and flaws consistent with age. 5 1/2" W x 2" H

Small Chinese Ge-kiln vase from the Southern Song Dynasty. Pitting, glaze flaws, chips to foot rim and other flaws. 5 1/4" H x 2 7/8" W

19th century crackle glaze vase cream and black with mark and period seal mark to bottom ChengHua Period, exterior has black bands with scrolling pattern. 9" H x 3 1/4" W

crack along top center of body, damage and filled chip to rim, expected wear consistent with age;

Wong collection, Los Angeles, CA, US, Mr. Wong was a Hong Kong government translator and court interpreter and amassed his collection in Hong Kong during the mid-1900's-1978.

Antique Chinese turquoise glazed ceramic ginger jar with Shou symbol for longevity incised to side, glaze drips to base and wear/loss. 8 3/4" H

Archaistic Chinese bronze vessel in the form of a bird, head removable, beak articulated, body and head incised with archaistic geometric designs. 10" H

Beautifully carved red wood Chinese crab or Brachyura which is a tribe or suborder of crustaceans that have short abdomens folded toward the ventral surface. Size 13 3/4" L

Overall good condition with minor scratches and wear to base.

Immortal Quan Yin with scroll in one hand and traditional beads in the other. Carved from a light green serpentine stone, includes custom stand. 8 3/4" H

Overall good condition, surface scratches and wear, stone inclusion on reverse

Wong collection, Los Angeles, CA, US, Mr. Wong was a Hong Kong government translator and court interpreter and amassed his collection in Hong Kong during the mid-1900's-1978.

Finely carved light serpentine stone statue of Quan Yin. 13.5" H

loss to one finger, small stone inclusion, minor loss to face, else in good condition

Wong collection, Los Angeles, CA, US, Mr. Wong was a Hong Kong government translator and court interpreter and amassed his collection in Hong Kong during the mid-1900's-1978.

Large diameter Chinese blue and white porcelain charger decorated in densely painted scene of foliage and trees with song birds to center. This lot includes an Original Hong Kong Art Craft Merchants Association Limited (Certificate of Antiquity) dated September 16th 1975. 14.5" W x 1.5" H

surface scratches

Wong collection, Los Angeles, CA, US, Mr. Wong was a Hong Kong government translator and court interpreter and amassed his collection in Hong Kong during the mid-1900's-1978.

Beautiful example of a Chinese bronze Gu with intricate detail including incised key fret designs throughout. Measures 6 3/4" H

As-is condition with minor wear and surface scratches.

Blue and white-cream vase with brown etched band and incised scrolling, blue and white scene of children playing with elder and storks flying overhead. 4 character mark to base, Chenghua mark to base or Guangxu period crackle glazed vase; four character mark to base, 11 7/8" H x 3 5/8" W

minor pitting, discoloration to rim, firing flaws to interior

Wong collection, Los Angeles, CA, US, Mr. Wong was a Hong Kong government translator and court interpreter and amassed his collection in Hong Kong during the mid-1900's-1978.

Large Chinese Famille Rose medallion vase with hardwood base and multicolored bands of pink, yellow, turquoise, and red boarders to top and bottom. The vase is painted in decoration of roosting cocks and blooming lotus flower scenes in a colorful array throughout. (missing lid) Qing dynasty-style with a 6-character seal mark stamped to base. 11 1/4" H, includes stand

Chinese Calcite Bi on museum quality stand. 6.25 H" on stand, disk 4.75" in diameter, .25" thick

New York Collector

Chinese pair of large cricket pattern painted vase with orange 4-claw dragon panels, 6-Character seal mark to base (stamped) 13 1/2" H

Figural porcelain of immortal He Xian Gu with bright yellow and orange robes and draping lotus flower. Old inventory label and tag to rear. Four character seal mark to base. Probably Republic. 14" H

loss to paint, pitting, enamel loss

Wong collection, Los Angeles, CA, US, Mr. Wong was a Hong Kong government translator and court interpreter and amassed his collection in Hong Kong during the mid-1900's-1978.

Chinese porcelain Fat Buddha figural carving with signature 3 character seal mark to base, long draping ears and draping yellow robe with painted symbols and bands of blue all highly decorated throughout. 10.25" H x 9.75" W

Hairline crack across his chest, losses to enamel

Wong collection, Los Angeles, CA, US, Mr. Wong was a Hong Kong government translator and court interpreter and amassed his collection in Hong Kong during the mid-1900's-1978.

Fine pair of glass elephants with upturned trunks in triumphant celebratory pose, on custom carved stands and custom made box. 2 7/8" H x 4 1/2" W

one with small chip to foot

Wong collection, Los Angeles, CA, US, Mr. Wong was a Hong Kong government translator and court interpreter and amassed his collection in Hong Kong during the mid-1900's-1978.

Hand painted grey dragon enamel snuff bottlewith spotted scales and flame eye brows and typical horned features, four character seal mark. 2 1/2" H

Beautiful hand painted snuff bottle with monkey in pose atop a horse. Their compatibility referenced in the zodiac this snuff bottle shows their compatibility and full energy with four character seal mark. 2" L x 2" H

Hand painted bright "Green Frog" enamel snuff bottle with coin on twine atop his back with four character seal mark. 2 1/2"H

Pair of phoenix porcelain plates with colorful phoenix design to faces. 7.5" W x 2" H

minor firing flaw on one

Wong collection, Los Angeles, CA, US, Mr. Wong was a Hong Kong government translator and court interpreter and amassed his collection in Hong Kong during the mid-1900's-1978.

Pair of blue and white porcelain orchid vase and saucer, well painted throughout with foliage sculling patterns. Guangxu Period Qing Dynasty, mark and seal. Cup 4" H x 3.25" W, saucer 3.75" W x .5" H

Chips, drilled holes, pitting

Wong collection, Los Angeles, CA, US, Mr. Wong was a Hong Kong government translator and court interpreter and amassed his collection in Hong Kong during the mid-1900's-1978.

Beautifully detailed rare and old white Chinese cloisonne vase with blues, yellow, red, pink and green colors throughout. Incised key fret design to rim and foot. Size 16 3/4" H

As-is condition with minor pitting throughout, minor soiling to base.

Finely cast Tibetan statue of lalitasana seated atop plinth in the form of a double louts, hands mudra pose, finely incised details throughout statue. 8 1/4" H

Decorative blue and white Chinese porcelain brush pot with dragon chasing a flaming pearl, key fret design to rim. Size 7" H

Overall good condition with minor soiling to the base.

Chinese blue and white porcelain fish bowl figures in nature scene admits pavilion, trees, lake and waterfall. 12" H x 17 1/2" W

Beautiful crackle glazed shallow planter with drilled base for ease of draining, with applied dots to shoulders. Size 15" W

Overall good condition with minor soiling to base and rim.

Chinese crackle glazed white porcelain umbrella stand, drilled. 23 1/2" H

Decorative vintage hardstone Foo Dog with three foo puppies chasing and playing. Size 8" L hardstone

Overall good condition with some soiling and drill hole to base.

Tall Chinese famille rose vase with flowers including peony's, chrysanthemums and daisies. Size 13 3/4" H

As-is condition with soiling to base.

Decorative Chinese glazed ewer in a splash like coloring. Size 10 3/4" H

As-is condition with soiling to base.

Chinese porcelain censer with birds and dragon details as well as flowers. Size 11" H

As-is condition one bird on lid missing head, tape residue.

Chinese pierced and well carved rosewood miniature dragon temple shrine with individually carved pillars and intricately carved panels to all corners and faces. The temple has a raised platform and guard rail all around with hanging lamps and carved finials to the roof. The main panel and either side is a series of numerous dragons surrounding a flaming pearl orb and a large great dragon to the center. 23" L x 15 1/2" H

Vintage green and blue Peking vase with qilin, flowers, birds and lily-pads. Size 10 1/4" H

Overall good condition with minor nicks, small chip to rim, mark to base.

Chinese decorative box with peaches on each side as well as on the lid, four character mark to base. Size 7 3/4" W

As-is condition with some soiling and pitting.

Chinese oxblood rouleau porcelain vase with deep red/purple color. Size 15" H

white power mark in second photo is not damage, can be removed.

Chinese hardstone vase with incised designs to vase and shoulders with a tapered neck, mark to base. Size 7 1/2" H

Minor chips to and foot, soiling as can be seen, else in good condition.

Heavy weighted while statue of a Kyi Lin in almost a lounging pose, atop swirling motifs. Size 15" L x 14" H

Soiling throughout as seen, minor nicks and losses.

Decorative Chinese duck painted in blues, oranges, greens and cream colors. Gourd on top of duck, and a flowing peacock like tail. Size 13 1/2" H

Overall good condition with soiling and minor losses to base.

A beautiful decorative Chinese vase turned into a lamp with birds, an Chinese women, with flowers decorated in between the scenes. Size 21 1/2" H

Overall good condition with some soiling to base, minor nicks and losses.

Large Chinese blue and white porcelain vase depicting birds, insects in a floral setting. Chips to foot. 24 1/4" H

Large Chinese green crackle glazed porcelain charger. Size 15" W (Stand Not Included)

Overall good condition with minor soiling to base.

Large Chinese decorative jardinere with applied dots to rim and base. Size 14" H

As-is with some soiling to base.

Large metal statue of a Chinese warrior seated atop an lion throne. Size 22 1/2" H

Some patina and soiling, with nicks and losses to feet.

Porcelain topped, lacquered Chinese stacking box lamp with ladies gathering in a field. On the side of the stacking boxes, painted flowers and the symbol of "Joy". Size 25" H, working condition.

Overall good condition with some losses to lacquer, nicks and soiling.

Japanese pair of vase in brass with painted and incised decoration in the mixed metal style depicting warriors. Size 8 1/4" H

Beautiful vintage Japanese cloisonne dish with incredible detailing throughout. Moths, butterflies and flowers in varying vibrant colors. Size 12" W (Stand Not Included)

Dent to rim as seen in images with some losses and pitting to cloisonne throughout.

Japan, Nishio city, Ota Issai 1892-1979 (signed to the lower left), Ota studied and graduated Kyoto E-ga Senmon Gakko where he studied under Kawai Gyokudo as a specialist in animal imagery. The silk painting beautifully depicts a puppy in play with wonderfully detailed eyes and soft fur features over a cream colored background. Framed and Label to rear (Yamanaka & Company 680 Fifth Avenue, New York, Number 493) Painting Frame 21" H x 19 3/4" W, image 14" W x 12" H

A beautiful Japanese color print from 'One Hundred Phases of the Moon'. A man meditates under the full moon by a running river, dressed in a red robe with his arms crossed in front of him. Size 24 1/2" H in frame, image 15 1/4" H x 10 1/4" W

Overall good condition with some soiling to the frame. Minor areas of staining and wear to edges of print.

Pre-Columbian, West Mexico, Colima Culture 300BCE-300CE. Large wearable Colima shell necklace with long cylindric beads drilled to their center for suspension of typical Colima style and a single large incised green hardstone with Necklace overall 18" L pendant 3" W

Private Los Angeles collection aquired prior to 2000

Pre-Columbian, Peru, Northern Costal Region, Moche River Valley, Moche Culture 300-100BCE. An incredible intact pair of very early ceremonial slippers in copper with original bands. Used in burial practice. 7" L

Private Los Angeles, CA collection for over 20 years

Pre-Columbian, Peru, Moche Culture 100-700 CE, blackware stirrup vessel with a detailed raised panel of serpents, traditional panels, and the face of an early lord. Size 8" H

Purportedly of the Jules Berman collection

Pre-Columbian, probably Mayan (Late Classic 600-900 CE) green hardstone beads, fixed and wearable with a steel chain; the initial bead is a well worn irregular mottled green stone with pierced center for chain, central bead is conical with a dark green patina, the terminal or final bead very large with irregular well worn spherical shape of a light green Jadeite stone. All stones are conical drilled from both ends and measure (Mohs 5) neck 16", tallest stone 1 3/4" H,

Pre-Columbian textile fragment, probably Nazca 100BCE-800CE. From the southern coast of Peru, with geometric bands of diagonal mountain patterns in red and black to interior and boarder, the top of the fragment in a light tan or whitish color, the lower textile fragment with strips mostly all intact. Textile 13" L

Pre-Columbian, West Mexico Colima 300 BCE-400 CE. A fine flat figure in a seated position depicting a shaman or male figure with simple dress, nose ring, large bead necklace, and typical headdress. 5 1/2" H

Pre-Columbian, Ecuador Manabi province, Jama-Coaque culture 500 BCE-500 CE. Mother & child seated figure, from the Jama-Coaque culture famous for well modeled figured intricately detailed, this figure is a seated mother with child wearing an elaborate headdress, earrings, and wrist bands. The child is laid flat looking upward with simple features likely emulating a baby or newborn. 4" H

Pre-Columbian textile panel fragment, Chancay 1000-1500 CE, large fragment with an finely made pattern in red and tan depicting geometric shapes of wind like scrolling in a red and light red color. Textile 20 1/4"

Pre-Columbian baby poncho vest fragment, Peru probably Nazca 100 BCE-800 CE, beautiful light in color vest with a natural tan cream colored base and a darker tight knit center with the likely depiction of rabbit or Southern Viscacha to either panel of the vest. 7 1/2" W

Pre-Columbian, Mexico, Guerrero mountains, Mezcala Culture 300-100 BCE. Miniature seated shaman carved in a mottled green serpentine hardstone with triangular head and arms in a prayer position, figure is squatted down and pensive. Size 3 1/4" H

Pre-Columbian, probably Guerrero region, Mezcala culture (500 BCE - 650 CE). The necklace is held together with clasp at the rear and to main stone which has worn carving and old pigment. Consists of 8 large heavy jadeite, serpentine, and hardstone beads all carved in cylindric or natural forms and drilled to each for suspension, the spaces between each bead consist of shell and colored beads in orange and black. 10", neck 16 1/2"

Pre-Columbian, Peru, Chimu 900-1470 CE. A molded black ware bowl with bands of geometric patterns and a animalistic face raised to front and back of bowl, tapered to the top and bulbus with a flared rim. Old inventory label to bottom R-29. 6 1/2" W

400-700 CE Costa Rican redware tri Pod pre-Columbian vase or virility vessel with figural bodies, rattlers to each leg, erect male figures. 10 1/2" H x 6 1/2" W

Repaired in various places

Los Angeles antique collection 1990s

Fine Mayan style jade pendant of detailed lord with elaborate headdress. 4" H x 2.5" W

A lovely little pottery bowl with striated square motif to middle, and orange and brown rings. Size 4 1/2" W

As-is condition with losses as shown, chip to rim.

Early 1900's pacific Northwest Coast, Alaska. Fine Inuit whale bone mask with mustache and bone lip plugs. Hand carved and painted whale bone, porous with two solid lip plugs. 7.25" H x 4.5" W

very good

Collected 1970s La Habra Heights collection

Set of green fluorite and red quartz bookends, with intense coloring and marbling throughout both pieces. Size of tallest 4 1/2" H

Both in overall good condition with minor nicks to base.

Highly intricate fossilized seaweed in matrix with numerous layers of overlapping branches and structures throughout. This intricate carving is well preserved and has a reddish brown matrix and dark branches of spiny vegetation throughout. 11" H x 13.5" W

Very good

Ordovician period 479-444 Million years ago. An incredible high-relief carving of a trilobite selenopeltis fossil and three various star fish. Selenopeltis the largest example in this matrix is painstakingly carved to show all the so named spinal spikes to either side of it's body. There are three examples of two different types of starfish also carved in incredible high-relief.

Size of plaque 13 1/4"L, size of sinolpltus 8 1/4", of biggest star fish, 6 3/4" ; preserved in full relief

Iran, Nishapur 10-13th century turquoise glazed miniature oil lamp with bright blue crackle glaze and pinched spout. 3 3/4" W

Antique Islamic dish featuring a pair of harpies in colorful yellows and blues facing each other. 10" W

chips, losses and wear commensurate with age

Ancient style terracotta vessel in a bulbous body with pinched spout and pierced below for twine. 4 1/4" W

Old Middle Eastern ceramic tile cornder with copper and white coloring. 5 1/4" H

Fragment, as is condition

Early blue and white Middle Eastern tile with floral band at base. 6 1/2" H

as-is condition with cracks, chips and repairs as seen on photographs

Antique Middle Eastern bowl depicting a peacock in red with blue background and swirling white clouds surrounded by a black rim. Size 9" W

as-is condition commiserate with age, repaired from multiple pieces, losses

Antique minai'I (enameled) bowl from the early to late 12th century style with a rider with halo on a horse, with a bright blue background and edge detailing. Size 9 1/4" W

Repaired from many pieces, losses as shown.

Persian green decorated bowl with lid. This unusual tray is pierced with a purple glass bead to center lid, raised broad boarders, painted over top and bottom with floral motifs. Bowl was likely used for fennel seeds or incense. 13" in diameter x 5.5" H

California arms collector 2007

Turkish glazed vase with bands of scrolling geometric band below rim and floral patterns in turquoise, cobalt, and coral paint. Size 11"H

Antique Tibetan silver fire starter pouch with ornate chain loop. The purse is made to hold flint pieces and combustible material, the flint is struck against the iron blade to light fires. Rare with the chain attachment. Pouch 4" L, chain section 20" L

Suspended on a red macrame, this Tibetan Gau silver prayer box includes 6 turquoise stones and 2 coral. Engraved on the reverse is the Kalachakra symbol which is known as the 'wheel of time'. Size 3 1/8" H

Overall good condition with minor soiling and surface scratches.

Beautiful silver and copper Tibetan Ghau with silk carrying case with flowers in blue thread, and gold thread designs throughout the case and sash. Size of container 5" H

Overall good condition with wear commesurate with age, minor losses to threading on sash and case.

Nearly two feet in length in very good functioning condition this massive lock, likely German, has been beautifully restored without damaging the original patina. 20" H x 10.75" W, key 8.5" L

Very good with original finish this strong lock is still useable

F. Faraco Collection

16-17th century large German Wrought Iron lock with key in very good restored functioning condition with original key and patina. This lock operates smoothly. 13.5" H x 4.75" W

Very good

Faraco Collection

Early Wrought Iron lock and key in good condition with door plate as well. The lock functions and turn in very good useable condition with original key. Engraved with typical scrolling and engraving. Late 16th-17th century possibly German. 8.5" H x 5" W

Very good operating condition with an attractive early patina

Faraco collection 2022

19th century ornate tea kettle, warmer, base and suspended wrought iron stand. 21" H on stand, kettle only 6.5" H x 8" L

California arms collector 2007

A well assorted lot of early wrought iron tools and kitchen implements. Scissors later the rest primarily marked 18th century and largest 9 1/4"

Large continental wall medallions. 13" in diameter

California arms collector 2007

Assorted lot of wrought iron miniatures including a long hanging chain, two hooks, a hanging bowl with pointed ends, two base for flat irons and one flat iron, four wall brackets, and a sealed pot. Size of largest piece is 7" H (group of 13 pieces)

Group of four pieces of wrought iron kitchen parts. Largest is 10" H

Attractive double lens vintage camera possibly 1955 with included original leather case. Possibly TKK model 5.25" H x 3" W

Seems to be in operable condition, in need of cleaning and inspection

Acquired from Los Angeles, CA estate in 2018

Pair of antique 17th century or earlier hispano moresque Manises lustre excudilla (bowls). One with large crack, some loss and wear commeserate with age. 6 1/4" W

Early American frontier apothecary and elixir bottles in various colors and shapes. Often used for opium or trade elixir, liquor, and holy water. largest 2 3/4" H

Kneeling Toltec-style white marble figure of male worshiper, typical elongated ears and tapered skull. The Toltec culture ruled from present day Tula, Hidalgo, Mexico during the Post-Classic period of Mesoamerican chronology during 950 BCE-1150 CE. 6" H x 2" W x 2.5" L

Good with signs of age and wear

Southern California collection amassed 1970's-1990's

Nicely set turquoise stone with leaf detailing on the outer edge. Size of stone 1" H, approximate US ring size 5.5.

As-is condition with soiling to face as shown, band is split and needs repair.

Life size cigar store Indian hand carved in wood, cigar store Indians were originally used as advertisements and used to represent tobacconists. 63" H

Carved handle wooden fork for wall display. Size 27" L

As-is with losses and chips.

Artist Rufino Tamayo bronze sculpture of a female figure seated next to a sewing wheel, signed R Tamayo, 20/30. 13 3/4" H

Very rare Bulldog Cigar cutter circa 1890s. Countertop Figural Cigar Cutter in the form of a Bulldog bathing in a Barrel of Beer. 7 1/4" H

Francisco Zuniga (Mexican 1912-1998)- ''Mujer de Pie'' bronze statue signed Zuniga, marked. 12 1/2" H

Incredibly rare to have the complete set, this turtle shell minors cap is circa late 1860 - early 1900's. The hat has leather, metal and beautifully done stitching around the rim. The metal lamp is most similar to that of the Prince William Forest Park era following the civil war where they later discovered the gold mine, known as the Greenwood Gold Mine. 9" L x 8 1/4" W

as-is condition with wear to the piece overall as expected.

Antique brass medicine mortar in the continental style of the 18th century. 3 1/8" H

19th century green painted antique dowery box with split lid and wrought iron strapped steel. 8" W x 4.5" H x 4.75" L

Very good with slight nicks and wear throughout

California arms collector 2007

Hammered brass on wood jewelry casket inlaid with semi-precious cabochons. Cabochons are green stone and agate colored. Victorian era W 5 x H 4.5 x L 3

wear commensurate with age and condition

California Arms Collector 2007

Antique photo frame with old image of female, velvet interior to other side. Hinge disconnected, 3 3/4" H

Two patterned in a scrolling design wood panels of equal proportions with label listing their former use in an old New Mexico Church or building. Size; 24 1/4" H (of largest)

Dutch brass tobacco box with Incised scenes of horse rider, bottom panel includes text; incised panels on all sides. 5 1/2" W

Painted gold strapped steel casket with riveted joints and hammered decoration throughout. Late 19th or early 20th C. 6.25" W x 5.75" H X 4.25" L

Gold paint is later with signs of chipping and wear throughout

California arms collector 2007

Metal statue of lady justice who represents moral force in judicial systems. 14 3/4" H

Antique miniature book in elaborate script. 4 1/4" H

Set of two vintage American gas table lamps produced by Coleman Gas Co. circa 1900-1910s. Mark reads Coleman Quicklight - Coleman Lamp Co. - Wichita Kansas CA". 19" H x 8" W

as-is with rusting and wear, dents to base, unknown working condition

Attractive early American face jugs or vessels with accentuated expressions. Tallest 5 1/4" H x 4 1/4" W

Baltimore Antiques Market, 1970's

Lincoln cent collection book, starting 1941 Number Two. 1972 written in and not present, three blank spaces, 1974 not present. Book 7 1/2" H

Various conditions of coins mostly good condition 5 coin spaces not in use.

Decorative glass inlaid jewelry casket made of brass with colored glass and stone like cabochons. 7" W x 7.25" H x 5" L

Trio of antique Royal Doulton ceramic vessels including a barrel decanter with cap, kingsware John Barleycorn pitcher with metal rim (possibly silver) and a kingsware Falstaff Dewars scotch whisky flask. 8 1/4" H tallest

Barrel missing spout

A very large pair of hand painted Dutch Delft, 17th or 18th Century possibly Meissen/Wallendorfer bottle waisted vases. 16" H x 6.5" W

Heavily restored, cracks throughout one.

California arms collector 2007; purchased in Europe 1970's

Beautifully painted vintage French Ulrich Porcelain lamp with remains of sticker on shoulder indicating gold karat weight. Front figural scene features a Frenchman courting a lady by a tree. Size 17 1/2" H, not in working order.

Lamp does not work with exposed wires that would need replaced, some losses to paint, losses to original sticker from maker.

French salt glazed stoneware jug or preservatives jar with stippled decoration in bands, interior glazed in a pale yellow green, and two handles. 19th century or earlier. 8" H x 8" W

Various signs of age commensurate with age

California arms collector

Group of 4 Mexican metal sombrero including one sterling silver .925 embossed throughout and stippled Mexico, another two in copper, and one in brass with copper trim and embossing. largest 5 3/4", silver hat weighs 1.75 ounces

Dancing bronze male figure elegantly posed with leg extended and arm arched overhead, foot with C, 5/20. Piece rests atop marble base. Figure 9" L x 10 1/2" H

Gracefully posed dancing female ballerina bronze figure atop marble stand, signed and numbered 9/24 at foot. 18" H

Well embossed fine tea kettles together with covered sugar bowl. A set with attractive bowls with floral scrolling embossed throughout. Largest 8.5" H x 7.5" W

Los Angeles, CA private collection 1960-2018

17th century style large plaster or composite wall medallions commemorating kings and nobles of Europe. 14" in diameter

Good with no visible damage to faces

California arms collector 2007

Vintage puzzle style box with faces carved both in relief and as mounted busts. A griffin perched on the smallest portion of the box that hides a cavity for your small valuables by taking out the posts on the side and lifting the griffin. The main cavity includes a carved out base section for thin valuables to be placed under the false floor. Each foot is a griffin, with one foot missing. Size 14 1/4" L

Surface wear scratches and losses, one griffin wing missing, one peg for larger lid missing, cracks throughout.

Large painted wood alter sticks, Renaissance style with ornate carved details. Each measure 22 1/2" H

Vintage cigar mold can mold up to 20 cigars in the traditional torpedo form. Size 21 3/4" L

As-is condition with wear and scuffs to wood as shown.

Finely made miniature antiques shop toy with a business card holder to the roof and a sign at the shop post stating "buy, sell, trade". Complete with a dog and other miniature carved details to patio and interior of store window. 4 1/2" H

Navajo Indian, circa 1950s or later, decorative weaver loom miniature with an intricately woven and crafted in beadwork representing a tapestry or rug suspended in a traditional style loom with hand made elements of carved and natural wood. 9 1/4" L

Vintage painted oval wall plaque of a man and woman engaging in a dance. Painted on a hollow oval shell of steel. Size 10 1/4" H

Losses as seen with cracks and losses to painting.

Wood carved panel of a Spanish conquistador wearing a cabaset helm and traditional dress. 18" H x 7.25" W

1800's Sandusky wood plane, the main chisel section made from cast steel. Coffin-shaped soothing plane. Size overall 7 3/4" W

Scuffs to wood as shown, wear commensurate with use.

Very Finely detailed and painted watercolor in the British Impressionist fashion of a wooded coastline. Frame 9 1/4" W x 7 3/4" H, image 5 1/2" W x 4" H

A gentlemen flower stand owner works his shop tending to and arranging various flowers. With lovely bright reds, oranges, and pink/white flowers. Size in frame 16 1/4" W x 14" H, image 10 1/4" W x 8 1/4" H

Frame has wear and losses and soiling as shown. The print appears to have some soiling beneath the glass. Reverse as seen has some water damage to backing paper.

Beautiful scene of a castle in the foreground and mountains in the distance, birds fly by the castle. No signature was found on the piece, however it most similarly in style looks like a piece in the style of F.J. Dyck (1898) including the "moodiness' and frame. Size in frame 17" W x 14" H, image 10 1/4" W x 7 1/2" H, signed faintly (illegibly) in lower right

Losses to face of painting in four areas as shown, frame has losses/cracks as shown, possible water damage rippling to painting as shown.

Acrylic winter on the river scene painted on masonite board with a gilt frame. Size 28 1/4" W x 24 1/4" H in frame, image 23 1/2" W x 19 1/2" H.

Overall good condition with some minor wear to frame.

Acrylic painted on canvas board a small dessert scene with trees and bushes, with mountains in the background. Size in frame 17 1/2" W x 13 1/2" H, image 13 1/2" W x 9 3/4" H

Discoloration throughout, with losses to frame as shown.

Signed bottom left, Robin Lee Day dated 2005. A landscape painting in acrylic with a tipi along a riverbank in the Fall with game on a spit in the background. Size in frame 22 1/4" W x 18 1/4" H, image 15 1/4" H x 19 1/4" W

Some soiling and losses to painting and frame, else in good condition.

Signed in the lower right, this oil painting includes a 6x6 bull elk in the foreground, with two does in the background, the youngest elk looking alert. The scene appears to be at sunset while the elk graze the field and are disturbed by something we cannot see. Size in frame 28 3/4" W x 22 3/4" H, image 23 1/2" W x 17 1/2" H

Overall good condition with some minor losses to the frame, minor soiling to painting.

Depicts Diana, Goddess of the Hunt, and her attendant Maidens and hunting dogs, pursuing Actaeon who she had transformed into a stag after he observed her undressed while bathing. Inset 8-3/4” H x 18-1/8” W, 12-1/4” H. x 21-5/8” W framed.

Beautifully bound Tappa cloth cover Hawaii photo album, circa 1915-1916, depicting numerous family and Hawaii tradition in photo and with several articles attached (Hundreds of Photos!!!). The album begins with the ship life of an American family playing traditional Hawaii instruments and documenting life aboard the Passenger ship (SS Great Northern 1914 and later) in winters the Great Northern changed to luxury service in Hawaii where the album begins. The land expedition sets foot in Hilo, Hawaii Territories and travels through Japanese towns and natural untouched Hawaii landscape while showing great species of plant life and original period dress at the time. Harbor of Honolulu is depicted in various ariel and high altitude shots an lava can be seen crashing into the ocean. Vast quantities of early photos exist in the Honolulu section and vary in landscape to traditional dress and pictures of native Hawaiian wearing leis. Pleasanton hotel and natural landscape and pictures of grounds to enormous early pineapple groves with endless fields of the pineapple in the pictures just after annexation. The album proceeds through other islands and takes particular good notes on different traditional peoples of the early territory and their life including surfing, dancing, ceremony, fishing, and farming. 8 1/2" W

Beautiful watercolour of an old Spanish mission painted on paper with some inscription to rear reading "painted over 150 years ago" and "San Luis Rey Mission" , signed Turton or Torton frame 25" L x 15" W, image 15" W x 5 3/4" L

Old Seascape on massonite painted in oil and signed "Brik"Size including frame 19 1/2" H x 23 1/2", painting 15 1/2"H x 19 1/2"W

Vintage watercolor painting on canvas, immediately engages you in it's warm sunset colors in pinks, oranges, reds and greens. With gondola's passing along the city line and a sailboat in the midground. Framed in an intricate gilt wood frame with leaf motifs, and glass fronting. Size 16" W x 14" H in frame, image 10 1/4" x 7 3/4" H

Wear , losses and crack to frame, matting appears faded in color, water color appears to have some soiling but is in overall good condition.