Pair of Regency Faux Rosewood Japanned and Parcel Gilt Armchairs, circa 1810

Of British origin, circa 1815, and of Regency design, the bronze platform support, with foliate and flower head ornamented bracket feet, below a collar of leaves, support a central c...

The copper domed covers are mounted with wood finials (possible added later). The shaped body of the urns terminate with turned socles which are in turn supported by drum like bases ...

Very nicely appointed Victorian rush seated ladder back chair; English and mid 19th century. A little different with the fret back design,...

Quite an unusual piece for bank collectors or just for those seeking a unique collectible. This is a coin bank made of all wood; walnut and inlay here and there; simulating a stack and shelf of books; a pair of "Scottie dogs" (terriers) on top of the bank completes the decoration. The slot on top of the bank accommodates the saving of coins. When it is full; the method of opening the bank to remove the coins, exemplifies the ultimate in Japanese ingenuity. A video attached to the listing displays the foregoing. With the books facing you; slide the two front bottom panels to the left; slide the bottom right panel forward (tilt forward) exposing the opening; slide out the enclosed loose key; push everything back; slide left half of front panel to the left; the middle book drops down exposing the key hole; insert and turn the key to the right to open; lift the hinged lid; remove coins and reverse the process to start over again. Fantastic item!!! This bank was made in Japan, right after World War ll, during the occupation, around 1948. It is a further manifestation of a mid to early 19th century tradition of hiding documents and money in boxes with "tricks" and a multiplicity of "moves" to unlock a box or trunk. With these banks, it is all about condition and completeness, considering the rough play and use it was subject to from trying to figure out how to open it. This particular bank is in excellent and all original, complete condition with no repairs and no replacements, and is from my own personal collection of banks; having been in my possession since 1985. Worth noting is that this example was featured in "Antiquing and Collecting" magazine September 2003 edition in an article on Japanese Puzzle...

For the mechanical bank and toy enthusiast, listed is a tin, lithographed and painted, all original 1960s mechanical bank made by the Yone Company of Japan (see image of logo on side panel). The company was founded in 1950 and is typical of the post war companies who produced outstanding children's toys. The action is unique, clever, and encourages saving money. With the bank wound (attached key wind on the underneath (see image); place a penny on the spot provided on top of the bank. The mouse dashes out of the grey shoe...

Four bisque hand painted Japanese Hakone figurines; also referred to as "Hakata Dolls" or Suyaki Ningyu. These style "dolls" were first introduced in 17th ...

Lovely rosewood armchair from the beginning of the 19th century Regency period Very beautiful base decorated with a beading The backrest is also decorated with a beading as well as a...

Pair of English Regency faux painted and gilt armchairs with quatrefoil and cross hatching splat backs, scrolled arms, and terminating on faux bamboo legs. Chairs have been upholster...

Pair of Spanish Regency parcel gilt and ebonized lacquered upholstered armchairs with splayed legs. Measure 23" in width, 25" in depth, 34.5" in h...

Of robust form, featuring carved details of the Egyptian style.

Pair of English Regency-style (19/20th Century) rosewood faux bamboo carved armchairs with open and filigree-carved backs (PRICED AS Pair) (Mat...

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning and very rare circa 1810-1820 Regency Turkey work pair of armchairs original period upholstery A very rar...