Clive Devenish Fine Arts & Antiques

An exceptionally rare, heavy-duty architectural cast bronze University of California at Berkeley institutional medallion capturing a definitive era of Northern California academic an...

A striking mid-century German three-piece meat carving and poultry set by the respected cutler Paul Melchior of Solingen, Germany, dating to circa 1950–1955. Solingen was the center ...

An exceptional turn-of-the-century American Art Nouveau sterling silver diminutive bowl/nut dish by the celebrated New York City located "Whiting Manufacturing Company", founded in 1...

A rare pair of Chinese Wucai Monkey-Form Porcelain Teapot Ewers (could be for wine); late Qing Dynasty period. Finely modeled as seated monkeys, this delightful and whimsical pair of...

Acquired recently from a high end San Francisco estate; offered for sale here are a set of (6) late 19th century French "Saint -Louis" crystal champagne glasses or "flutes" in the cl...

Acquired recently from a high end San Francisco estate; offered for sale here are a set of (8) late 19th century French "Saint -Louis" crystal champagne glasses or "flutes" in the cl...

This exceptional vintage Russian lacquer keepsake jewelry/trinket box dates to the late Soviet era (circa 1970–1980). It features a wonderfully vibrant, stylized depiction of a trad...

Offered are two mid-century sterling silver and clear glass immaculate nut or candy dishes; the larger is 6 3/8" in diameter; the other is 5 3/8" diameter. The first one is by Wall...

An exceptional late 19th-century Victorian two-piece fish serving set by the renowned Birmingham silversmiths Barker Brothers who embarked on their business in 1801. This elegantly p...

This size "medium" gem is an exceptional, investment-grade example of a retired masterpiece from David Yurman’s celebrated Confetti Collection. The dramatic, wide "statement making" ...

Three generations of maternal Native American Blackfeet Women (Grandmother, Mother, and Child) are portrayed in this 1930's image of a painting created by Winold Reiss in 1927. All t...

"Lazy Boy" was a Blackfeet medicine man and revered elder member of the tribe whose Indian name was "Pachkap Sachkumapi". He is neatly dressed with a blue shirt, grey vest, with comp...

The image displayed is a vintage lithograph which portrays a Blackfoot Indian named "Big Wolf", known as " Makoena" is formally dressed in traditional wear with a colorful hand woven...

Beautifully detailed and realistic colors and facial features to this Native American member of the Blackfeet Indian Tribe near Glacier National Park; wearing a fur hat and traditio...

Nicely colored original lithograph depicting two Indian children from the Blackfoot Indian tribe. The lithograph is taken from a painting by Winold Reiss (1886-1953); a German painte...

Rare and fabulous, untouched, for the discerning collector,  fine quality, late Victorian era, children's menagerie play set of (18) cut-out chromolithograph die cut stand up figures...

An exceptionally detailed and dynamic Chinese dragon sculpture, intricately hand-carved from a single, substantial block of richly variegate...

For sale is a fine quality, 100% original museum grade Chinese water smoking pipe (frequently mistakenly referred to in the West as an opium pipe); dating from the late 19th century ...

A magnificent and unusually large matched pair of vintage Chinese structural seal blanks (chops), masterfully carved from substantial blocks of natural mottled red and sage-green soapstone. Standing at an impressive 7 ¼ inches tall with a robust 2-inch square profile, each monumental block is topped by a meticulously detailed, deeply pierced high-relief carving of horses interacting across an architectural mountain landscape. Together, the pair forms the complete, highly auspicious "Eight Horses of King Mu" (Ma Dao Cheng Gong) motif, a traditional Chinese symbol of rapid success, vitality, and career advancement. The long vertical side panels and square bases remain entirely smooth, unengraved, and free of cinnabar ink, highlighting the pristine, untouched nature of the stone. Beautifully balanced with an excellent structural heft, this pair serves flawlessly as premium library bookends or standalone desk sculptures for a curated interior. Excellent vintage condition with no cracks, no chips, and completely free of any restoration or repairs. The natural soft mineral surfaces are beautifully preserved, with pristine, sharp geometric edges on the uncarved base blocks. Note:With their substantial 7-inch presence and bold oxblood palette, this matching pair serves as the perfect sculptural punctuation mark for a lacquered library étagère, an executive desk, or flanking a collection of rare art books...

This is a fine quality German tin clockwork toy made by the well known toy maker The Karl Arnold Toy Company established in Nuremburg, Germany in 1906. This toy was made immediately ...

Wonderful well made fine quality clockwork wind up toy made by Georg Kohler in Nuremberg, Germany right after World War II in U.S Zone occupied Germany circa 1947. All the markings in back on blue jacket (see image). It works perfectly; use the wind up key provided to wind up; release on the floor and "Circus Monkey...

This is an all tin vintage wind up toy and a very strong example of "L' Acrobate" by the "Joustra Toy Company, Paris, France; manufactured circa 1950's. Quite remarkably, it includes...

"Monkey Playing Maracas" is a Japanese post war wind up tin toy marked "Haji" (known for their high quality toys) a subsidiary of the Mansei Toy Company of Tokyo, Japan circa 1950's;...

The "See Saw Monkey Circus" American tin toy is not often found in this excellent and original condition. It was made circa 1950 in New York City by The Lewco Products Company establ...

This is a lovely and unique, cameo embedded recumbent lion themed hand blown fine quality art glass paperweight; from the Northern Bohemian region of Czechoslovakia, produced at the ...

Quite a unique and substantial heavy hand blown fine quality art glass paperweight from the Northern Bohemian region of turn of the century (1910) Czechoslavokia; consisting of a sul...

"Hansel and Gretel" references the famous fairy tale characters created by Brothers Grimm in 1812 about a woodcutter's children who are abandoned in the woods by their stepmother and...

With the current upstart interest in UFO's, and the government release of related "secret" files; early 20th century science fiction outer space themed written material, such as the ...

This is an authentic Soviet era Russian black lacquer multi colored hand painted child's jewelry box, made of papier mache (more desirable and of higher quality than wood) and having...

Because of the date and events at that time, offered here is an important and authentic Russian hand painted lacquer box for collector...

Three piece Chinese famille rose fine quality porcelain ensemble set portraying a seated empress, flanked by a pair of attendants. The empress is seated in the typical Qing dynasty s...

Vintage children's monumental large size "Nesting Blocks" often used as an educational aid in addition to a plaything amusement item for kids; combining children's stories and subjec...

Culled from a high quality collection of silver plate with the best and most unique pieces selected for this top of the line seven piece English tea service; this antique ensemble, w...

Culled from a high quality collection of silver plate with the best and most unique pieces selected for this top of the line seven piece English tea service; this antique ensemble, w...

Vintage western wear cowboy four piece "Ranger" belt ensemble; consisting of a marked sterling silver buckle and two belt "keepers" with a planished sterling silver tail; all assembled on a high quality finely grained medium brown leather lizard belt; which will accommodate sizes 34 through 38" comfortably. Best known for his Southwestern high quality designs, the belt was handcrafted by world famous silversmith, Paul Scibienski in 1995 who, has been in business for 40 years. Scibienski and his daughter provided luxury hand crafted items such as western cowboy style buckles for Alexander Kalifano; the latter having Scottsdale Arizona jewelry and gemstones handcrafted business roots since 1912. He was able to brand the high end exotic quality goods to luxury markets such as Neiman Marcus and Nordstrom. The belt ensemble is in excellent and all original condition with very little wear. The belt measures 40" from the end of the buckle to the first hole of which there are five; each spaced an 1" apart. The 1 1/4" belt tapers down to a 1" billet to facilitate a "planished in place" sterling silver tail piece to move easily through the sterling keeper. The tail, buckle, and "keeper" are in completely all original condition with no restoration of any kind. Please note all the marks engraved on the four silver pieces "Sterling Silver" and "Alexanders Belts & Buckles" "C. 1995" Buckle = 2" x 1 7/8" keeper 1 1/8" x 1/2" x 5/8" deep tail= 1 1/4": long Provenance: From my own personal collection of Western cowboy memorabilia...

Rare find and highly sought after vintage western wear cowboy, three piece "Ranger Buckle" and leather belt set; made by the iconic and most famous 20th century luxury belt maker, Edward H. Bohlin (marked) of Hollywood, California during the heyday and "Golden Age of Western Wear" mid century production period, and "made for the stars" during the 1940's; when such articles were made for cowboy screen actors like Tom Mix, John Wayne, and Roy Rodgers et al. The "Bohlin" logo (see images) used on all three pieces is the shield image utilized by the company from 1930 --1950's, so this is one of the earlier and more desirable Bohlin western wear collectibles. The company was founded in California in 1920 by Edward H. Bolin who sought to capitalize on the "cowboy" interest and fashion phenomenon taking over the west, by making fine quality western wear luxury goods for the wealthy. He quickly became recognized for his fine silversmithing (referred to as the "silversmith to the stars") and a known expert in applying gold filigree overlays, as is evident on the 14k gold rope edges designed on this belt. This high end belt is replete with fine quality .925 sterling silver and 14k gold accents to the etched and perimeter twisted rope edge design of the buckle which is hand engraved scroll work pattern in a floral motif "Western Rose" pattern . The set is complete with the original buckle, the keeper, and tail piece which are similarly and elaborately decorated; in addition to a hand made 1 1/4" wide tool and dyed black leather belt in a classic basket weave pattern pattern; which tapers down to a 1" billet to accommodate the tail and entry through the keeper hardware assembly. The three piece set was catalogued as Model 1173E "Parade Series and was Bohlin's finest quality. The condition is excellent and all original; the silver is intact and fine looking, the sparkling 14k gold highlights and the belt show very little wear; in fact, there is no apparent single "wear line" where one owner might have worn the belt for an extended period of time. If you are looking for the best, you need look no further. The belt comfortably fits a size 34" through 38" waist line. It measures 46 1/2" long; the first prong hole where the tongue passes through is 39" from the end of the buckle and there are five holes after that each spaced 1" apart. The rest of the measurements are: buckle= 2" deep x 1 3/4" high keeper= 3/4" wide x 7/8" high tail (billet)= 1/1/4" long Provenance: From my own personal collection of Western cowboy...

For the discerning collector, presented here is a top-of-the-line, "Stetson One-Hundred” model western hat made by the John B. Stetson Company. It is accompanied by, and housed in, i...

This is a fine quality western wear cowboy (or cowgirl) hat made circa 1950's by the world renowned manufacturer "Bailey" located in Los Angeles, California who have made "cowboy hats for the stars" since 1922 when George Bailey started his company. The hat is in the traditional western wear "Cattleman's Crease" style with the appropriate turnings to the brim, and the triple wells to the crown. It is a size (7) (see label); and in excellent and completely all original condition with no stains or "sweat fatigue" and is still in perfect rigid form; hardly ever worn. Markings on the inside interior leather sweatband are gold embossed; "7x's Shantung" indicating 100% Shantung Formosan straw. The traditional "Bailey log is in gold and red and is stamped on the interior crown. There are three black ventilator eyelets to each side of the crown for air circulation. The 3/8" wide sterling silver hat band...

Beautiful heavy duty American made western gun belt and holster; with an attached shot shell tube. The pistol holster with riveted gun strap; and brass ...

Titled on the box cover "Little Tot" and "Golden ABC Blocks" and referenced as "Golden Cubes, this is a charming and completely original 19th century (Circa 1885) four cube set of wo...

Note: Both books are from my own personal antiques reference library collection and a non-smoking home. FREE DOMESTIC SHIPPING (United States): I will cover the cost of shipping a...

Highly desirable barber shop collectible item consisting of an American Native American themed handle and a straight edge razor. It has a molded tan, brown, and burnt ember colored c...

Very fine quality Post War Chinese export; large centerpiece presentation hand painted porcelain punch bowl in the Famille Rose pattern featuring Rose Medallion design with four orna...

Fish bait shop advertising; American folk art hand carved and hand painted "Standing Frog Fisherman"; in a fishing posture; from the 1920's; that would have likely been positioned ou...

Fine quality turn of the century "Top Hat" made of an excellent grade of beaver felt to the outside and silk lined interior. Beaver fur felt was the premium choice for quality becaus...

Entitled "Lady With Shawl" and registered as Model number 4914, this Lladro porcelain was manufactured in Spain and introduced in 1974 and retired in 1998. It was designed by renowne...

Fine quality Art Deco (3) piece pink crystal dresser perfume vessel set; matching the "Rose Tiente" Bambous pattern made by Baccarat in the 1930's, so attributed to them and most def...

Note: All four of these books are from a non smoking home. FREE DOMESTIC SHIPPING (United States): I will cover the cost of shipping as per media mail (book rate) (See all images...

Note: All three of these books are from a non smoking home. FREE DOMESTIC SHIPPING (United States): I will cover the cost of shipping as per media mail (book rate) Note: Please s...

Rare mid 19th century British Victorian ebonized mahogany walking stick, with lightly hand carved ram's horn crook handle and a sterling silver collar; joining a downward tapered har...

Fine quality turn of the century "Top Hat" made of an excellent grade of beaver felt to the outside and silk lined interior. Beaver fur felt was the premium choice for quality becaus...

Beautiful condition and highly attractive mid 20th century French Napolean III style burlwood and hand painted humidor for cigars or possibly tea leaves. Shaped in a square with a ro...

Top of the line carving to this highly detailed American eagle themed gold gilt Federal wall bracket; with acanthus leave side drops; a diamond shaped fretwork backdrop; the eagle re...

Lovely Belle Epoque period French hand held fan; circa 1890; measuring 8 1/2" high x 16" wide when opened. The fan is hand painted on paper to both sides with 18th century scenes de...

Lovely and unique figural item consisting of a Kate Greenway influenced Dickens' style figural character which is attached to a small circular tea caddie or jam container that was me...

Lovely and completely original fine quality squirrel themed silver plated figural Victorian circular nut bowl; a squirrel eating a nut is mounted on a realistic looking silver plated...

Entitled "Columpio Feliz" which translates to "See-Saw", this lovely porcelain sculpture was a limited edition; hand painted and hand made porcelain issued in 1974 and retired in 199...

With the current upstart interest in UFO's, and the government release of related "secret" files; early 20th century science fiction outer space themed written material, such as the ...

In the Victorian era family tradition each family member had their own distinctive napkin ring since the napkin was to be re-used for subsequent meals (no washing machines in those d...

This 49'r, hard to find, "Gold Miner" silver plated Victorian napkin ring thematic subject matter makes it highly desirable since, in addition to those who collect figural items, man...