Bay Area - Decorative Objects

Stunning vintage turned brass vase with modernist design by noted Japanese metal artist, Toshio Ichibashi c1970s. Comes with original signed box.

On offer is a beautiful vintage Mid-Century Modern, Murano Sommerso "Geode" Art Glass Bowl. It was crafted in Murano, Italy, and is heavily attributed to the iconic designer Flavio P...

For your consideration is a mystery Water Wheel Industrial Ball Bearing Clock. It comes with an 8 day movement and keeps very good time!! This water wheel industrial clock has a big paddle wheel on the right side which hold a a set of small steel ball bearings. The weight of these balls is propelling the clock. Please note the time shows a thin glass dial with Roman numerals. Every 60 seconds, a small ball drops down from the water wheel onto the track where the steel ball rolls to the left side. The bucket catches the ball and move it up one by one. Every 60 seconds, a steel ball drops from the left bucket on the channel to the waterwheel. Then the bucket drops down and go around to catch another ball bearing. The loops goes on as the clock keeps on running. The buckets chain is made of brass and nicely done. The power is received from an 8 day fusee movement inside the solid hardwood base, red ash. And the clock has a pendulum on the back to regulate the timing. The whole animation of this clock is just like a waterwheel except it's ball bearing "flowing" through channels and there is a clock on the big water wheel. The clock is protected by a glass dome. It measure 17-3/4" tall, 17-3/4" wide, and 8-3/4" deep including the glass dome. I'm sure this clock will upscale any clock store...

Light, Fresh, Energizing Rose Clay / White Grapefruit / Goji Berry Hand-poured in Pinole Valley, CA in collaboration with Tonic Naturals Luscious soap & unique shapes,...

ABOUT Small Walnut trinket box lined with felt. Original felt on the bottom. Shown with life size hand model for scale. CREATOR Unknown. DATE OF MANUFACTURE c.1940-1970. ...

Massive 1880 Antique Ormolu Bronze Enameled Automaton Musical Bracket Clock An important, exhibition quality ormolu bronze bracket clock of massive proportions, the case decorated in Champlevé enamels and a variety of cast decorative elements that include a large urn and four full columns topped by acanthus buds, ladies faces on all four columns, egg and dart trim, four large detailed paw feet. The arched door with beveled glass opens to the clock face topped by an iridescent bird automaton within a painted diorama framed...

Matched Pair Split Ammonite fossil mineral specimens Jurassic - Cretaceous Period, 200 - 145 million years old Measures: 5 x 4.25 x 0.5 in. / 13 x 10 x 1.5 cm Height on custom d...

Large 8 inch Split Ammonite Mounted Fossil Set Jurassic - Cretaceous Period, 200 - 145 million years old The cutting and polishing of this large pair revealed pale yellow-brown, cal...

Venini & C., Murano glass Sommero a Bollicine bowl c.1930s designed by architect Carlo Scarpa (1902-1978). Bubbly overlaid glass colorless and red with bursts of gold foil. A rou...

Venini & C., Murano glass Sommero a Bollicine bowl c.1930s designed by architect Carlo Scarpa (1902-1978). Bubbly overlaid glass colorless and green with bursts of bubbles. A rounded...

A large vintage art glass cat. A green interior with white stripes is surrounded in clear glass. Measures 6"W x 2.5"D x 8.75"H

Madagascar Jurassic - Cretaceous Period, 200 - 145 million years old Dimensions: 9.25 × 8 × 2 in. / 23.5 × 20.5 × 5 cm Weight: 5.55 lbs / 2.424 kg In this example, the complex pa...

Madigascar Jurassic - Cretaceous Period, 200 - 145 million years old Dimensions: 6.5 x.5.25 × 1.25 in./ 16.5 × 13.5 × 3 cm Weight: 1 lb 9 oz/ 710 gms A richly colored example wit...

62"H Antique 1890 Austrian 3 Weight Highly Carved Vienna Regulator Wall Clock Franz Boeck, Vienna, Austria, a large, Alt Deutsch style grand sonnerie stri...

Fascinating and rare set of seven boxes featuring a lacquered eggshell veneer attributed to French artist Thierry Voeltzel. Each box is designed with Greco-Roman neoclassical archite...

Doll, Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, S. Dakota A "No Face Doll" by an unknown artist of the Sioux Tribe, Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in S. Dakota. A cape of three tiers of dentali...

A Pair of Inkangara Prestige Baskets Rwanda or Burundi, Tutsi and Hutu peoples 20th century (1960s/1970s) Left H 13 ins (33 cm); D 7 ins (17.5 cm) Right H 13.5 ins (34...

Vintage Asian ceramic vase of generous, sculptural proportions, offering strong presence on a console, pedestal, or low table. Rounded body with a narrower neck measures approximatel...

This Giacometti-style wire sculpture introduces an elegant, architectural line to any space. Standing 13 inches high on a simple wood base, its slender, elongated form recalls mid-20...

Early and rare mask from Gabon, Central Africa, created by the Tsogho peoples. Powerful large mask with carved open eyes, and black painted eyes above, below heavy carved eyebrows. ...

Large Victorian inkwell by William Comyns. This has a repousse sterling design over a heavy crystal inkwell. The hinged lid is monogrammed with a JP. The piece is dated 1895.

Leather Shield, South Sudan A small leather shield typical of the region known as an upwal, concave hide is attached to a reed spine with plaiting to form a strong grip. Mounted on ...

A tall vintage Japanese kokeshi doll. Made of wood with a lovely hand painted design of red flowers.

A large vintage studio pottery vase. Unique hooped cylinder shaped. Finished in an earthy brown drip glaze. Marked on the base by the marker. Measures 4.5"Dia x 9"H

Highly Carved German 3 Weight Grand Sonnerie Quarter Strike Vienna Regulator Wall Clock Here is an excellent 3 weight driven regulator wall clock. This clock is 52-1/4" tall and 17-...

Carved wood powerful portrait of a Makonde man with a traditional lip plug in his upper lip, high carved cheek bones in the form of a finely carved helmet mask, with attached hair on...

This wonderful, whimsical, and naughty bronze by the Bergman Foundry is a real joy. Highly detailed casting and meticulously painted bronze has the added feature of a toy, you can p...

ABOUT Price is per collection. 2 collections available. (1st set and 4th set have sold) Please specify which set to purchase. Decorative only. Original cobbler's wooden shoe forms...

On offer is a Chinese-export style, cylindrical flared trumpet vase. While handsomely styled after 18th-century Qing Dynasty period armorial export wares--in this example bearing a E...

A very fine example of the work of the premier glass maker, Louis Comfort Tiffany. In addition to the wonderful lamps his studio produced, he made many beautiful and exotic glass it...

On offer is an original 1920s Watkins "Egyptian Bouquet" Talcum Powder tin manufactured by The J.R. Watkins Company based in Winona, Minnesota. This specific tin was introduced aroun...

When filled, this classic "black glass" piece, must have brought happiness to somebody, as it is an antique case gin bottle. Likely of Dutch origin, it dates from the mid-to-late 19t...

ABOUT A vintage brass and wrought iron skeleton key. Embossed "PENN" on the side. Shown with lifesize hand model for scale. CREATOR Unknown. DATE OF MANUFACTURE Unknown....

Monumental Chinese Qing style foo dog or foo lion temple sculpture intricately hand-crafted from wood. The large statue has an aged, weathered patina ...

A tall vintage brass and glass candle holder. Hexagonal in shape with thin panes of pink and clear glass are held together by a welded brass frame. A hinged door opens up to a candle...

A hand-hammered brass vase with dramatic vertical fluting and flared rim. Marked "WIENER WERK STÄTTE" with JH monogram and WW mark.

Simply put this is one of the most beautiful boxes I have owned in my over 40 years of antique dealing, and I buy boxes. The factory applied warm rich brown patina is a good place t...

A vintage brass vase with an intricate etched floral design with peacocks to the surface. Black finish with the etched design revealing the gold brass underneath. Measures 6"Dia x 8....

New Haven Clock Co Banjo Clock With Reverse Painted Glass and Mahogany Case 13"W x 4"D x 39.5"H

Pre-Columbian Earthenware Female Figure, Nayarit, Mexico A tall standing nude female figure of the San Sebastian Red type. The expressive face is adorned with ear ornaments and a sh...

This is one of the most beautiful porcelain clocks. It has beveled glass bezel over the 2 piece porcelain dial. The entire clock case is made of real...

ABOUT An Art Deco Royal KHM series standard typewriter with black high gloss finish and gull wings. The nickel keys are glass with black and gold letters. Completely cleaned with ne...

Boat shaped Ikebana basket, the Japanese art of flower arrangement. Made of bamboo with copper insert, signature of maker. This one of a kind ikebana basket features an irregular wea...

A beautiful wheel thrown studio pottery vase by ceramicist, Barbara Sebastian of Marin, CA. Decorated in purple and blue glazes. Signed on the base.

Collection of Six Dan and Bassa Passport Miniature Masks Ivory Coast Africa Dan and Bassa passport masks were small masks for individuals carried as charms for protection and healin...

Monumental Weed Holder by Frank Lloyd Wright for Minic Accessories Made from mahogany with a copper insert and matching copper label, this tall weed holder was designed by Frank Llo...

Sapphire blue footed vase with narrow mouth by Per Lutken for Holmegaard. Etched with Holmegaard on base.

Amazing set of four Chinese Shiwan pottery figures depicting immortal gods or dieties. Beautifully glazed and made on a large scale with fascinating fac...

Ernest Sohn Siamese teak and acrylic magazine holder, circa 1960 Measures: 16" wide x 6" deep x 14.5" high Good vintage condition.

Pre-Columbian Earthenware Dog Vessel, Colima, Western Mexico A lively pre-Columbian Colima dog vessel sitting back on its haunches, with one foot slightly lifted off the ground as i...

Qianlong-Style Celadon Vase with Gilt Rims A Chinese celadon vase with a rounded body, narrow neck, and flared base. The pale blue-green glaze is accented by subtle molded floral pa...

Large Mystery Diana Cobalt Blue Ball Swinging Clock Excellent Diana statue 4" ball swinger. It has a mechanical movement. The whole clock is measured in 29" high and 12" wide. While...

MYSTERY GLORIA 4" COBALT BLUE BALL MARBLE SWINGING CLOCK Here is a nice mystery cobalt blue 4" ball swinger clock. While the clock is running, the clock...

Stunning modernist bronze vase by Katsumine c1960s, Japan.

Stunning flared bowl by noted contemporary artist, Akihiro Nikaido c2024. Beautifully coiled and weighted piece which is water tight. This is one of three pieces we currently have in...

This very sexy nude was sculpted by the noted and respected French artist Paul Philippe (1870-1930). Known for his artistic portrayal of women, of the period, in bronze. This you...

A beautiful vintage blown art glass vase designed by Pavel Juda for Beranek Glassworks of the Czech Republic. A chamber of vibrant yellow glass is encased in clear glass. Lovely tape...

This unusual bronze really caught our attention. The seated female warrior perched high atop a marble base is a rare look in antique bronzes. The bronze...

Here we are offering a fantastic mystery Ferris wheel bearing ball driven crystal regulator clock. Unlike traditional wind up or weight driven clock, this unique clock receive its wo...

Large French Style 8 Day Brass Automaton Steam Engine Industrial Clock Here we have a wonderful example of the industrial series popular in French horology. While the clock is stri...