1. A light green cicada pendant with nice incised decoration. L: 51mm.$100

2. A similar brownish-green cicada pendant with nice incised decoration. L: 55mm. Perhaps an earlier Ming Dyn. carving.$100

3. A perfect green jade dragon buckle with open work. L: 70mm.$200

4. A green jade toggle in the form of a feline with a tree branch in her mouth. L: 45 x 22mm$200

5. A larger green and brown jade toggle of a cat with its kittens. The brown highlights the kittens against the green color of the cat. L: 45 x 30 mm.$250

6. A lot of two green jade toggles each of floral carvings. W: 45mm.$125/2

7. A bird with folded wings seated on a square block of spinach green jade. 25 mm square. H: 30 mm.$50

8. A lot of two brown carved jade toggles; one an animal in the round. L: 5cm.$75/2

9. An interesting brown and white pendant with rosette base. W: 25mm.$50

10. A thick agate toggle in clam form with a seated philosopher, in relief, on one side. L: 50mm.$100

11. A deep green jadeite carved cicada strung with 28" long "Napier" chain. Cicada, L: 2".$200

12. A pair of Chinese carved bone pendants in open work in old original boxes. H: 2".$100

13. A lot of ten carved Chinese pendant stones, mostly agate and jade. Nice! $300/10

14. A lot of four old agate carved toggles, one a cicada; another a monkey with a large fruit. L: 2".$250/4

15. A nice lot of strung toggles in light green jade with agate beads. $150/22

16. A lot of larger carved Chinese round open-worked carvings; pins, brooches, etc.$400/lot

17. A lot of smaller carved Chinese amulets and toggles, some quite unusual and collectable.$200up/14

18. Chinese antique ivory archer's ring with small inlay. H: 1 in.$100

19. Chinese antique jade archer's ring with floral carvings in relief. H: 1 in. Nice!$100

20. A lot of two light green jade Chinese archer rings with bas-relief workmanship, H: 1 in.$150/2

21. A lot of eight Chinese archer's rings one in glass, seven in stone.$300/8

22. Chinese hard stone bangles with carved decoration with ancient stylization in mottled light green. D: 3.5 ". Nice workmanship.$200/2

23. China, Qing Dynasty. A pair of large hard stone seal stamps (chops) top: dragons chasing pearl atop four pillars with carved dragons. Within the base are depictions of hoes, each side somewhat different. H: 9in. Choice!$1000/pair

24. China, a green hard stone carving of a seated Immortal, obese as usual. On wood base. Small chip on side.$175

25. Chinese hard stone bangles, four pieces; one in pale lavender, other in white, pale amber and dark green. D:2-3.5 in. $200/4

26. China, a nicely carved hardstone rock surmounted by a carved dragon amidst floral designs on top. H: 5.25 in. Choice!$200

27. China, 19th century, nicely carved pale green jade pitcher. H: 2.75 in.$100

28. Chinese jades; a lacquered tray with an assortment of carved stone fruits. A nice lot.$150lot

29. Chinese carved ivory monkeys; "see no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil." A nice lot of three carvings. H:1.5in. $75/3

30. An ivory menagerie of six miniature animals: a lion, elephant, dog, rooster, goose and dove. Average size 1 in..$50/6

31. China, turn of the century, pair of green glazed porcelain fu dogs with stands. An out of the ordinary pair. W: 12in.$1250/pair

32. Chinese painted ceramics three different renditions of an immortal" with minor chipping. H: 5.5-7 in.$75/3

Some Chinese Antiquities

33. Han Dynasty, a "serpent headed" bronze buckle with silver and gold inlay and overlay. Design in swirls and dots, almost rosette in pattern. Classic! L: 6 in.$300

34. Han Dynasty, a "serpent headed" bronze buckle with silver plating vestiges. Light patina. L: 6 in.$150

35. Han Dynasty, a "serpent headed" bronze buckle with silver spiral inlays of intricate and complex manufacture. L: 6".$300

36. Han Dynasty, a demon and snake head terminals. bronze buckle; a very detailed casting. L: 3.3". Rare this size!$200

37. A lot of two similar bronze buckles, simpler and shorter than above lots. L: 3-4". Hooks lacking, o/w there. $150/2

More Orientalia

38. China, a pair of rotund seated Immortals with prayer beads in r. hands, carved in green fluorite which resembles jade. H: 3.75- 4.5 in.$200/2

39. China, a pair of carved reddish colored Water buffalo horns; a prince and princess, on wood stands. H: 9.5".$150/2

40. China, early 20th cent. Ivory shoe horn with bas-relief carvings of a woman and her child. L: 7.25".$75

41. China, a large pear shaped vase with birds in red, yellow, green and violet nicely hand painted. H: 13".$300

42. A large silver box, multi colored ceramic shard lid showing deer with red, orange flower. 5.75"x 5.2" $100

43. Chinese brass lot consisting of a circular tray, 8" incense burner with pseudo-Ming markings; another with no lid, 3.25 ", and another footed with lid, H: 8" and an ashtray, 4'.$150/5

44. Chinese snuff bottles; a lot of three pieces, a painted porcelain, a carved cinnabar and a carved ivory example. H: 2-3".$250/3

45. Chinese snuff bottles; a lot of four pieces, three of which are in green stone, one in cinnabar. One missing spoon.$275/4

46. Chinese serpentine bowl and light green jade cup. D: 3"; H: 2.75" (cup).$75/2

47. Chinese ink palette comprising a round ceramic dish and floral cover. D: 2.5"$30

48. A Chinese pewter box with interior tray, incised dragon on lid marked HUIKE/PEWTER/SWATOW. 4.5 x 3 x 2".$100

49. A Chinese pewter box with floral designs and precious stones inserted. D: 5"$75

50. A Chinese pewter box of casket shape with incised calligraphy and green stones inserted on lid handle. H: 5.5".$150

51. A 19th century copper Chinese vase, footed, each side engraved with pavilion scenes in Ming style, dragon head handles with ring lugs. Antique, ex Chosak Coll.$150

52. China, tobacco pipe c. 1875, cast brass mouthpiece showing precious Taoist objects; the bowl with numerous animals cast in the round. The two brass sections connected by large wood stem. Possible use: a Tobacco shop sign. L: 41.75".$500

53. Chinese antique whimsical teapot, "rat" lid, "dragon" spout, bamboo handle. H: 8". A nice old item.$75

54. Chinese old stone fishing net weight with incised designs. H: 5.5"$75

55. An oriental ivory lot including toggles, rings, animal pendants, etc; including a few faux ivory okimonos. Interesting stuff.$200/lot

56. An amber bonanza including seven Baltic amber necklaces, three Dominican strands with a bracelet, two amber pendant chains, earrings, loose beads and three Asian faux amber jumbo beads.$1000/lot

57. Chinese bronze antiquities including 2 rope bracelets, a decorated lid etc. D: 3.25-4.5". $200/5

58. Chinese brass rectangular serving trays (three) all nicely incised with scenes of figures at pavilions. 5x12; 6.5x10; and 8.5x12 in.. All hand worked and old.$100/3

59. Chinese brass lot including two old "travelling ink boxes", plus a nice cast vase with flowers, with a bowl and small salver. $75/5

60. Chinese pressed brick of tea, used as currency. The design shows panel of five stars, a gate and backside is scored into 16 equal sections. 7.25 x 9.25 x 1 in.$75

61. Chinese apothecary chest for herbal medicines, red stained wood cabinet with numerous small drawers each with painted Chinese characters describing contents. 30x26x11 in. A nice piece of furniture with many practical uses.$400

62. A Chinese soapstone incense burner of elaborate detail with dragon motifs. H: 7 in.$200

63. China, 19th cent. Cinnabar lacquer two part box in shape of a two humped camel; particularly well carved. On a wood base. With a 1980 receipt from a Hong Kong dealer. 12 x 10 in.. Choice!$1000

64. A carved Chinese cinnabar bowl with floral pattern highlighted by innumerable flying "good luck" bats. D: 13" A master work.$300

65. A cinnabar set of four cocktail table pieces. D: 3-6 in; with a pair of 7" vases, and a cinnabar egg along with a vase (on wooden stand). Hts.2.5, 6.25 in. $200/lot

66. "Made in Japan" set of miniature houses and people all meant to be arranged in a village scene. In two boxes. A fun lot.$100

67. Japan, a lot of two early 20th century export pieces; a lidded Satsuma vase and a "Delft" clover-shaped lidded box. H: 7" 2".$100/2

68. Japan, Meiji period. Pair of bronze vases, engraved with silver inlaid designs of roosters in floral vignette. Outstanding work; signed. H: 5.75".$350/3

69. Japan, c. 1920-30; a fine articulated ivory crab; even the pincers move! W: 4".$350

70. Japan, a lot of two ivories, a seated Buddha and an organ grinder with a monkey. Signed. H: 1.75"; along with two porcelain figures of middle and old aged couples reading from a book. H: 8"$200/4

71. A Japanese made articulated shell-inlaid fish. L: 6".$100

72. A Japanese scrimshawed ivory parasol handle with monkey scene. L: 8.25".$150

73. Tibet, a late 19th century bone snuff bottle with brass decoration. H: 4".$100

74. Tibet, a nineteenth century finely cast and worked bronze vajra. These items are carried in ancestral dances and plays as well as being used in rituals in the Temples. L: 4. 5" See Stone, Weapons, p. 652.$200

75. A much older bronze vajra, well cast with dark patina. L: 5"$400

76. A pair of cast antique brass vajras,. L: 4.75, 6.5 in .$200/2

77. Tibet, two antique examples of guo, one similar to a silver locket; the other a multi-metal decorative amulet box. W: 2-4 in.$750/2

78. Tibet, a 19th century incense box of elongated shape and strong vestiges of the incense expended therein. 35 x 6 x 5.5 in. $150

79. Tibetan lama table with kelsang flower design in red polychrome. 24 x 11.5 x 11.5".$400

80. Tibetan lama table with central dragon and lotuses. Nice! 33 x15.5x16".$600

81. Tibetan antique ritual box covered with leather and fastened with iron fittings. The lid is loose. 24 x 1 2 x 24".$375

82, Tibet, 18th-19th century small chest or footlocker with central dragon, red polychrome; disconnected lid. 18 x 15.5 x 12 in.$500

83. Tibet, 18th-19th century small chest or footlocker with similar motifs. 20 x 17 x 13". With disconnected lid.$500

84. Tibet, 19th century flint steel "chukmuk" or lighter with old handle with chain still attached. W: 5". Nice! $125

85. Tibet, Northeastern zone, c. 19th cent. cast brass cold-chiseled figure of a seated monk with long beard. Done in distinctive Chinese style, std. upon cushions, copper base(opened) with double vajra incised . H: 5.3".$400

86. Nepal, c. 1920, a pair of dance each on a base along with one smaller example. H: 16", 9".$1000/3

87. Southeast Asia, steel betel nut cutter in outline form of a monkey. Stamped with a Chinese hallmark. L: 9".$50

88. Southeast Asia, a lot of brass finger cymbals some plain and some decorated with dragons. D: 2.35-3".$100/lot

89. Southeast Asia, a lot of three torques in bronze, brass and silver; all antique. D: 5.25-6".$75/3

90. A nice collection of eleven Buddhas and Immortals in different styles and materials such as wood, rose quartz, coral, jade, cinnabar ivory etc. along with the showcase that housed them for thirty years. Twelve items in all.$4000/12

91. Buddha lot; three small sculptures, two of Buddha heads, the third a seated Buddha. H: 3-4".$100/3

92. Thailand, a mounted small Buddha head. H: 10". $100

93. Thai Amulets: a lot of two; clay and bronze from Wat Tat Mahachai, Nakhon Phanom Province,$125/2

94. Thai Amulets: a lot of two; clay amulet named to monk Pra Lup Phong, Khon Kean Province and bronze amulet of standing Buddha figure with bluish patina.$175/2

95. Thailand, 19th century amulet in lead and mounted in gold bezel. Wearable.$75

96. Thailand, Ban Chiang culture, bronze bell and bronze bracelets fused together.$125/2

97. Thailand, Ban Chiang culture, bronze socketed axe and a group of bracelets fused together in one mass.$125

98. Thailand, Ban Chiang culture, bronze socketed axe and a red on buff drinking cup.$125

99. India, c. 18th-19th centuries, a small seated Hindu deity in cast brass with a wooden base, facial features worn. H: 2.5". $100

100. Burma, c. 19th century Bodhisattva seated upon a tall base, hair coming to a point. Hammered silver over hardwood core. H: 5.3"$150

101. Burma, a green hard stone carved head of a Bodhisattva with a tall swept hairstyle. H: 4.75".$150

102. Islamic amulet lot of two discs and a Koran hexagonal box, all patinated metal. D: 2".$50/3

103. Islamic silver jewelry; earrings, amulets, pendants, etc. in carnelian and other hard stones; principally Turkoman material. $200/lot

104. Islamic "worry" beads in orange and red beads, with two cuff bracelets. $100/lot

105. Islamic AH 1141, tinned copper dish signed with tughra and dated 1141 AH (1729 A.D.) interior design concentric circles. D: 12". Rare! Ex Chosak Coll.; along with an Islamic brass ghalian section (water pipe section), kidney shaped. H: 5".$400/2

106. Islamic, Taureg Tribe, antique pair of heavy silver bangles with unusual decorations. Wearable!$125/pr

107. Judaica, Iran Qajar Period, a tinned brass bowl with Hebrew inscription "Kodesh levho en shalom geni halevi" (sic). D: 6".$150

108. Persia, c. 1900 a pair of heavy lidded footed vessels in heavily tinned copper with bands of flowers on lid and rim. Signed. H: 5.5", 8".$75

Decorative Arts

109. Russian brass samovar, c. 19th century converted into a modern electric lamp. Height of samovar 22.5". Height over-all 36". Ex estate of late Congresswoman Florence P. Kahn of San Francisco. She was force behind Pres. Wilson. s Selective Service Act in WWI. And she was the first female member of Congress of the Jewish faith!$1000

110. Paperweights, a lot of two glass paper weights; a small 2" example of millefiore, another 2.5" made by Strathern.$75/2

111. India, c. 1895, a fabric stamp made of intricately designed copper wire fprming a floral picture. D: 8.5 x 4.5 in. With a handle.$50

112. Victorian brass tea caddy in "Georgian" style, ball feet. Quite nice. H: 5.5".$100

113. An Italian majolica pitcher under glaze in blue; images: a fleur-de-lis design in multi-color on creme glaze with monk and coat of arms. H: 7.75".Along with a vase in shape of a fleur-de-lis which is a companion piece$250/2

114. An Italian majolica 8 sided candleholder; creme under glaze with multi-colored floral accents. H: 2.5"; D: 6.25". A fleur-de-lis on base.$50

115. A marcasite carved eagle in case. H: 2". Nice!$200

116. A cut glass inkwell with silver lid, dated 1904. H: 5.3". Lid a little loose.$125

117. Bavaria, a turn of the century moustache cup marked PM Bavaria on base. D: 3.25". Nice!$75

118. China, 2 brass Bells, heavily decorated, one in high relief. Heavy-weight, H.7.5 in., scrolling cloud Dragons. The other, more flaring. H.7 in., w/ stylized dragons and floral motifs around body. $300/2

119. England, Burslem, Enoch Wood, c. 1875, set of two consommé cups and saucer. Under glaze blue marks. Attractive!$150/4

120. Siam, Ban Chiang Culture. Globular Blackware vessel w/incised design on shoulder. Recomposed from fragments, not complete but mostly there and quite interesting!! H.6.3 in., Diam. ca.8.5 in. $200

Beer Collectibles

121. Czechoslovakia, dated 1842, eleven hand painted glasses marked Pilsner Urquell, 1842; 0.5 liter. H: 8.5".$300/11

122. Beer Stein; pottery with plain pewter lid; design: blue impressed bands of stylized floral types. H: 5.75". Marked on base.$75

123. Beer stein by Gerz with plain pewter lid, pottery with blue impressed floral designs, two lions over wood barrel with shovel, long handled bucket, "Kopfen u, Malz" Gott Erhacts." H: 6.75"$100

124. Beer stein by Mettlach, #1163, painted pottery with impressed pewter lid, Designs: hunter, his wife and dogs with a German inscription. H: 7.25". 1/4 lire.$100

125. Beer stein in stoneware with plain pewter lid; scene in black and white of river view of Frankfurt. Marked Royal Porzellan, Bayern. H: 6.25".$50

126. Beer steins, a lot of three, all with pewter lids, two in pottery, one in glass. H: 5.5"-6.5"$200/3

127. A pair of Beer Steins. One has a pewter lid with embossed HB monogram, Munich HofBrauhaus. Of course, quite useable like the preceding lots. $100/2 Ross 29+etc.

Varia

128. Metal lot including Greek museum cast souvenir cows, pendants, a pair of half hoe hoes, etc. $100

129. Persian carnelian seal stones of the Ilkhanid through Qajar periods. Six pieces.$300

130. Odds & Ends, a small box of tumbled garnets, old military buttons, sea urchin fossil and more items. Must be seen to be appreciated,$50

131. Korea, a fine antique brass brazier with nice open work on the lid. D: 6".$150

132. An oriental lot consisting of two Chinese fans, a Chinese export ceramic incense bowl, a boxed doll, an amuletic wind chimes, a copper cup and saucer, and chop sticks in a slide box.$50/lot

133. An odd-ball lot consisting of three metal tankards, two with glass bottoms, a Tibetan small gourd with silver top, a metal incensario, a brass lion door knocker, a resin scrimshawed whale tooth from Mystic Conn., a Japanese wood smoker. s tray and a Chinese brass painter's set, etc.$150/lot

134. A coin lot consisting of two old English crowns, three U.S. silver dollars , and several late Roman small bronzes.$100/lot

135. Metropolitan Museum of Art and Bibliotheque Nationale reproductions of ancient jewelry; all wearable and attractive items.$50/lot

136. Ancient Egyptian mummy bead necklaces with nice amulets and scarabs including a few loose scarab reproductions.$300/lot

Antique Jewelry Boxes and Trays All With Mixed Jewelry

From the Richard and Marcia Ross Estate

137. A small five drawer antique Chinese wood jewelry box filled with all sorts of jewelry items such as old cuff links, scarabs, earrings, amethyst drops, old medals, owl pin, carved heart, rose quartz discs, four nice necklaces and other miscellaneous jewelry items from the Ross estate.$300up/lot

138. Chinese jewelry box within which is a small box of 15 finger rings, a silver necklace, a sterling silver rooster made by Nettie Rosenstein, a soapstone head, large silver earrings, Siamese earrings, cloisonné buckles, a drawer with many fine silver chains, another drawer with a silver book-shaped locket, a cloisonné necklace in box, tubes of hematite beads, another drawer with necklaces, and miscellaneous odds and ends$500/up

139. A four drawer wooden Chinese jewelry cabinet, one drawer with long cornelian circular beads in a necklace, another drawer with two silver necklaces, a third drawer with a long hematite necklace and a fine silver and turquoise? Necklace, the fourth $400/up

140. A larger Chinese box, perhaps a money box with three drawers, one with seven silver finger rings, a sterling belt, another drawer with an art nouveau drop on chain, silver earrings, mother of pearl pick, jade pendant, three better rings, and a third drawer with nine various beaded necklaces and several hat pins.$500/up

141. An oriental five drawer jewelry box with one drawer of mixed ivory items, another with miniature sea urchins, a porcelain floral pendant in a box, a boxed small opal necklace, five old watches, a brass heart, a tray of miscellaneous necklaces, earrings, etc., and a drawer with silver cup and bell plus a bracelet, etc. $500/up

142. A three drawer wooden cabinet each drawer laden with semi-precious cabochon and faceted loose stones, including examples of citron, agate, turquoise, fossilized ivory, shark teeth, etc.$1000up

143. A box with a "secret" drawer; the top filled with over 60 assorted bracelets and bangles, many in sterling. The secret drawer contains two gold bracelets, one engraved with the date 12/25/13 in. $700/up

144. The largest Chinese jewelry box in the sale with six drawers and a concealed compartment all filled with desirable jewels including a sterling ankh from England made during the time of the opening of Tutankhamen. s tomb, two gold plated chain necklaces, glass pendants, two lovely topaz lady. s rings, antique earrings, an erotic copper bracelet, a beautiful silver necklace, a crystal faceted ball on pin (6"), a silver and ivory Victorian tool, a David Andersen, Norway triton, plus five necklaces in a lacquer box within the widest drawer. A very good lot.$1000/up

145. A lovely wooden jewelry box of four drawers and top compartment consisting of a tray of ivories, 21 pins, many in sterling, carved shells, and miscellaneous interesting items all housed in a choice box.$1000/up

146. Chinese jewelry box with four drawers and a top compartment with a crystal pendant, eight silver bracelets, six necklaces, four pins, earrings and miscellaneous jewelry. A nice lot.$750/up

147. Chinese Rosewood jewelry box with brass fittings containing; jade and hard stone rings, earrings, cufflinks, with Persian enameled items.$150/up

148. A small wooden Chinese jewelry box with eight nice necklaces including one in white coral, and a bracelet with a pale amethyst and more.$300/up

149. A rare Chinese wooden sewing box with five drawers plus a raised "pin cushion" extension attached to the box. s side. A top quality cameo in one drawer, a glass snuff bottle in another, in a third drawer are miscellaneous pins, pearl drops, in a third drawer a museum repro necklace, a small opal necklace, and in bottom drawer a large amber pendant and a topaz drop. A nice box with exceptional jewelry.$1000/up

150. An old Chinese jewelry box with five compartments with various jewelry items including three old cloisonné necklaces, six finger rings, a multi-strand beaded necklace in top drawer, loose gem stones in the second, miscellaneous necklaces in the third, ten finger rings in the fourth and various items in the last drawer with a Peruvian bracelet.$500/up

151. A plastic tray jewelry lot consisting of over twenty bracelets and bangles. $100

152. Three Chinese old strands of cloisonné beads along with six silver finger rings, some set with small stones. $200/lot

153. Southeast Asian jewelry lot consisting of silver necklaces, pendants, earrings, with various accents in lapis, cornelian, glass etc. Mostly old pieces.$500/up

154. A lot of three African necklaces including one of brass.$75/3

155. A hard stone lot of various carved mostly Asian objects.$100/lot

156. A necklace varia; a bag of old and new necklaces made from animal teeth, glass, horn, metal and clay. Worth a good look.$75/lot

157. The balance of the JEWELRY collection, old and new miscellaneous items. These in three plastic boxes, some of the high-lights are: 2 strands of black coral beads some carved like birds, five strands of pink coral necklaces, one agate oval beaded necklace, two long seed pearl strands, 3 pearl necklaces, 5 large ivory beads, two crystal strands, an ivory strand, a ceramic bird strand, and four large African beaded strands and more! Be sure to peruse it. $1000/up

Varia

158. Japan-Meiji, A set of four lacquered wood, lidded food bowls, brick red with "brushed" areas of the black base coat showing for effect. This is an attractive and quite useable lot. Diam. of bowl: 5.25 in., H. w/lid:3.3 in. found Tokyo (Mukashiya KK)1980. $200

159. Dutch East Indies, Bowl , ca. early 19th Cent., under-glaze blue on white with over-glaze multicolored accents. Pattern: stenciled medallions of women in pavilions, floral motifs, etc. under-glaze on foot: CANTON in oval, P. Regout Maastricht Ao1836, Malay inscr. Petrus Regout was DeSphinx Pottery (after 1836). A scarce item. Diam.:5.75 in., H.3 in. A nice piece-appears undamaged! ex Chosak Coll. $250

160. India, SIVA NATARAJA, bronze casting 19th Cent. or earlier. A rendition of the famous "Dancing Shiva", 4-armed aspect, one leg raised, the other upon a crouched demon, all within the "ring of flames", Nagas attached to Shiva's back. Nice chocolate patina. H: 8 in. ex Chosak Coll. $250

161. India, Standing female figure with top knot to side, arms out in unidentified mudra, wearing pendant necklace, bracelets, ears & nose pierced for jewelry. Figure itself is gilt brass, the double-lotus base is bronze (a two-stage casting). Nicely finished, likely 19th-Cent. or earlier. H.9 in. ex Chosak $250

COLLECTABLE SMOKING PIPES

162. China, Qing Dynasty, Tobacco Pipe, table. all-brass with simple incised decoration(worn), with accessories: tweeze (for placing tobacco in bowl) and a ling-stemmed brush (for cleaning stem). H:11 in. $75

163. China, Another, but the base consisting of alternating brass and ivory bands. The front section is incised with floral motifs, the back section (facing the user) has various vessels with "still-lives". Tweeze only, signed under lid. A nice example! H.11.5 in$125

164. Meerchaum Pipes, Turkish, a lot of 4 with plastic stems, white bowls unless noted. Carving: one as long-haired male with bandana, one (large) bearded man with Triton Shell head-covering, one smooth bulbous standard shape(some honey coloring),and the last similar shape but bored ornamental circles/rosettes. Bowl H.:ca.1.5-2.5 in. $225/lot

165. Japan, Pipe case and Tobacco pouch. Edo/Meiji periods. Black-lacquered fine-woven basket work. The pipe itself is of plain sentoku with bamboo stem, the ojime green/black swirled glass. Lidded pouch is square, like a food-basket. L: of pipe case 7.25 in. $150

166. Pottery Pipes, a lot of four. Three are "pre-Columbian-style and one East Indian: an alligator in buff, L.6 in., perfect, a squatting female with a human-faced bowl between her legs, black, right foot lacking, H.3.75 in., a bird with broken leg L.5", and a fragmentary pipestem with lotus motifs, "tabla"-shaped, grey, L.4 in. $50

167. Meerschaum Pipe bowl only of smooth, standard shape, but with lovely honey color. Applied Gold rims around bowl, but ferrule lacking. Bowl appears to be sound. L: ca. 3.25 in. Along with a Sherlock Holmes style example with meerschaum rim. L:4". Victorian. $200/2

168. Wooden Pipe, Germany/Austria. Long, bark-covered stem, with horn mouth piece (broken at base only), large, flat (oval cross-section), comma-shaped bowl with carved, stylized leaves & foliage, butterfly (?) over front. Bowl appears to be sound. Unusual shape! L.o/a 19 in. Along with a humorous walrus shaped pipe.$150/2

CASED MEERSCHAUM PIPES

(European)

169. Pipe, a smooth, almost spherical bowl with light but attractive, even color, composition stem. Perfect! L.o/a 5.75 in. Case is black (leather). $100

170. Pipe, smooth, large, comma-shaped bowl with good honey color turning brown all around bowl. Stem is "Pure Rubber", WELLINGTON (London), case for bowl stamped "Warranted". H:2 in., L.:3.75 in. Undamaged! Case is burgundy. $150

171. Cheroot Holder, Bowl only. Finely carved bust of a woman wearing a flower-trimmed bonnet. Beautiful honey coloring, darker on stem. Case inscribed: Th.J.CusslerAno.Mon.Hoeffel Strassbourg. L. ca.3 in., H.ca.2.1 in. Appears to be perfect! Victorian. $300++

172. Balance of the collection including seven nice briar pipes; an unfinished briar pipe, two complete block meerschaum kits for the carver; Cigar/Cigarette-holders, a group of 4 pieces. The Cigar-holder is amber & meerschaum, the other holder amber, one of the three uncased. L. 2.66-3.5 in. $500/lot

MILITARY COLLECTIBLES

173. Switzerland, ca. WW2. Leather twin-case cartridge (clip)holder, marked: 51 H.Fey-Battler-Zihlschlacht. Nice shape. 7.5 x 3.75 x 1.5 in. The Swiss were Arms-makers during the War.$50

174. France, ca. last quarter 19th.Cent., Cartridge case. Brass fittings, red & black leather, with flaming ball and crossed cannons on flap (Ordinance). Heavy! Wonderful shape! 6.25 x 3.5 x 1.5 in. (3rd Republic). Scarce $175

175. Mughal India,18th-Century or earlier. A very rare powder horn and primer made from a large shell, solid ivory stopper and mounts, covered o/a in black leather. Perfect and virtually never seen. L: 10". The most important lot in this section$1200

176. Priming Flask, Indo-Persian, ca.18th-Century. All iron, long, narrow tube-shaped with knobbed cap one end. The curved spout has a spring-operated release, carrying ring. L.o/a 9 in. Plain but not terribly common these days. $125

177. Powder Flasks, Middle Eastern, lot of two. One, all brass, gourd-shaped w/long neck, incised bands around, leather stopper, L. 5 in., and a hard-leather pouch-shape, with long, flattened neck, brass collar around spout, leather stopper. L: 7.5 in. $125

177. Powder/Shot Flasks, a lot of two. European? Rams horn, dark colored, with base mounted w/gild bronze throat/collar, spring-operated mouth. Nice. L: 6 in. and oval leather shot-pouch consisting of stitched leather bag w/wooden spout. Stopper is paper-wrapped ring. L: 4.5 in. $125

178. Civil War Powder Horn w/wooden base plug, no stopper (in spout), light-colored horn, darkening at spout. Carved: J. IMES C.S.A 1863 ALA. Otherwise plain. Shows some wear. A rare item indeed. L.7.75 in. $400

179. Shot Flask for black-powder Percussion fowling loads. Leather-covered pear-shaped flask of two pieces of stamped/embossed metal, long copper spout with measure. Stamped: Lbs. , but added by owner: 6(?) and JSP monogram. Design shows partridges in tall grass, both sides. In really nice shape. L: 9.25 in. $225

180. Powder Horns, a lot of three plain examples. All have wooden base plugs, no stopper. The larger of the three is intact, the 2 smaller ones with slight damages, o/w intact, medium to dark coloring, L.7 -9 in. Genuine old wear! $450

181. Powder Flask, so-called "Kentucky"-style. Horn has wooden base plug, cut-off tip with brass band, end plate and spring-operated measuring spout. Horn is medium to dark, with nice patina. L.7 in. $200

182. Powder/Shot Flasks, metal, "Patent". Pear-shaped, made of two sheets of stamped metal soldered together, measuring spout attached over mouth. The body of this example is copper, with brass spout, "chain-link fence" design. Seams opening a little at bottom, couple of dents, not breaking surface. L. 8.3 in.$175

183. ---Another, all brass, condition similar, four suspension rings around body. Design is geometric w/fleur-de-lis, etc. L.7 in. $175

184. Powder horn, very dark Ram's horn, lacking base plug. Brass "Reed" measure in spout, initials: I P B either carved or branded on side. L.10.25 in. Nice old item. $150

MISCELLANEOUS

185. Mexico, Iron Spur lot of three examples. Two are 8-rowell, with some silver work evident (inlay/overlay), one 6-rowell rather plain. 19th-Century, surely. Interesting styles of metalwork! $150

186. Mexico, A matched pair with the leather straps still attached. Silver-inlaid 6-rowell. Wearable! For that rough Urban Cowboy! OLD and scarce.$200

187. Tibet, c. 1700, Three "Chuk-muks", or fire-lighter or matches. Curved, thick iron piece with leather pouch attached (to contain piece of flint and some moss as tinder). Metal studs on leather flap. L: ca.4 in., H: ca.2 in. $300/3

MORE EDGED WEAPONS

188. Small knife by Schrade, USA, with inlaid label "Old Timer". In leather sheath. L.o/a 8", along with a pocket knife with same label.$50/2

189. Pocket Knife, "PREMIUM QUALITY HAND MADE" in leather sheath. Three blades. L: of knife opened: 9".$50

190. Sudan, Dagger. Blade & sheath only. Curved double edged blade with arabesque overlay in silver (magic?), sheath of Crocodile skin(?). Both have hole for suspension. Blade o/a 11.5 in. $25

191. Morocco, Khodmi. Single edge knife with wooden handle, wire-wrapped over wood, sheath is covered in leather, with woven panel in front. Not common! L. o/a 13.25 in. $125

192. --------, jambiya. Ornate and attractive, a very old example of this double edge knife, 19th-Century if not earlier. Large brass and hardwood hilt, brass and copper sheath with usual upturned tip. Long, multi-colored suspension cord/tassel. L.o/a 17 in. Decent, heavy blade. $300

193. China, Qing Dynasty, Trousse Set. Lacquered sheath and hilt, inlaid with colored bone (or ivory) in floral and diamond patterns. Brass throat and chape, brass ear-cleaner, ivory chop-sticks, straight single edge blade. L.o/a 10.75 in. Nice shape for these. $200

194. China, small dagger, single edge blade, hilt w/bone one side and horn the other. Wood sheath covered with brass openwork, ray-skin, copper back. Unusual! L.o/a/ 8 in. $150

195. China, dagger with all white metal mounts done in Tibetan taste. Guard-less dagger with scrolling dragons engraved along one side, Tibetan "Precious" objects engraved along the other. Straight, narrow single edge blade. Scarce, surely! L.o/a 12.5 in. $250

196. Pocket Knife by FRIODUR, two blades and corkscrew, bone handle. Locks when opened. L: opened 8.5".$50

197. A German pocket knife made by Friedr Herder Ahr Sohn in Solingen. L: when opened, 8.5". Locks when opened. Blade a bit stained.$50

198. A USN leather sheathed knife by H. Boker & Co. L: 10". Blade stained.$75

199. A leather sheathed knife made and etched signed by J. Martelini of Finland. L.o/a9". New!.$40

200. A fine single stainless steel bladed lock pocket knife stamped Coast Cutlery Co. Portland, Oregon in fine leather sheath. Length opened 7.5".$50

201. A fish knife set in 10 inch ruler with matching sheath and handle. L: 10"$25

202. A lot of eight folding pocket knives including a Swiss Army example, a very old German knife and other assorted blades,$150/8

203. A lot of two throwing knives. L: 10-12".$50/2

204. A lot of three folding knives each with spoon and fork utensils. Great for camping. Two with sheaths.$125/3

205. The balance of the collection of knives including a sheathed knife, a sheathed prong, two empty leather sheaths, and honing tools.$50/lot

206. Indonesia, Bali, Garuda. Polychromed hardwood, well-carved "in-the-round" rendition of "Bird-peon". Figure sits upon low base, each hand showing two fingers. Ht.24 in. Wings(carved separately)lacking. Still, a very imposing piece. Old!$400

207. Southeast Asia, Dagger, Khanjar-type. A slightly-curved, double-edge, hand-worked dagger with very heavy silver mounts over hardwood(handle and sheath). A lovely item, L.o/a 11.5 in. $250

208. Africa, Oddments-"Horns", three examples. Heavy cast brass horn w/loop for suspension, L.5.5 in., Antelope horn decorated with m/colored seed beads, L.5.25 in., AND a Shot(?)Flask, bottle-shaped, of brown hide-covered wood, dark horn neck/spout. L.5,75 in. $150

209. (Victorian English Lithographs), a pair of "Fox-Hunting Caricatures", matted, glazed and framed, image sizes ca.4.5 x 6.5 in., hand-colored. One, "The Pomponius Ego Day", the other "The Kill, on the Cat & Custard Pot Day". Signed John Lee. $150 pair

210. (Victorian French Lithographs), a pair of "Military Types", matted, glazed & framed, image sizes ca.3.5 x 5 in., hand-colored. One shows woman in blue uniform, bonnet, with cask under l. arm., the other of a rather disabled veteran, also in blue uniform, but he has an eye patch, no l. leg or r. arm! Very Sad!! $150

211. Costume Bijoux (a Lot)-India(East), multi-strand necklaces of bone. One w/brass space, the other w/silver space, carved wooden elephants! As new! 2 items $75

212 Costume Bijoux (a Lot)-India(East), One, multi-strand , small bone beads, dyed deep blue, w/large "pendant" bead, nicely-carved. AND a multi-strand wood bead necklace w/large hand-decorated terracotta beads, adventuring spacers. Super Looks!! 2 pcs. $100

213. Costume Bijoux (a Lot)- Vintage TRIFARI clear-stone-set pendantif, Italian Lucite and black glass necklace, single-strand, and a heavy GP multi-strand "anchor chain" necklace. $75

214. Costume Bijoux (a Lot)- Necklaces, nearly all single-strand: 20-in. faux Pearls, Amber w/striped glass beads, silver-plated caps, goldtone spacer beads, Lilac-colored molded composition, red seeds w/black cap(long!), opalescent glass w/black hearts and beads, AND Indian(East), glass beads, multi-strand rope-wound 6 items $100

215. Costume Bijoux (a Lot). Quality items!!!! A faceted crystal brooch, goldtone, 20-in. GF serpentine necklace, 24-in. goldtone cord necklace, onyx necklace w/brass loops, 1950's Choker, silvertone, AND a bloodstone tietac and nice banded agate pendant. 7 items $125

MORE EDGED WEAPONS

216. Indo-Persian steel Sword Hanger, w/silver kuftgari decoration. ca.18th Century. Goes on a belt(Yakbandi) w/other ornaments. Scarce!$100

217. Indo-Persian Jambiya, ca.19th-Century. All-steel, w/silver kuftgari overall, well-done. nice watered blade, w/silver signature cartouche. L.o/a 13.5 in. Choice item! $300

218. Khyber Knife(Churra) from the Darra area. Heavy s.e. blade(c.e. 22 in.), well-patinated bone grips, black hide-covered wooden sheath. Long steel chape. See Stones, p.354. $300

219. Tibet, "Phurbu", ca.19th-Century. Dagger used in Tsham dances to exorcise demons. cast brass w/dark patina. typical form: pommel w/three faces of Demonic cast(Yamantaka?), tri-blade emerging from mouth of animal. nice one. L.10 in. $300

220. Southeast Asia, Lot. One, a Balinese Kris, carved hardwood handle and sheath, VERY ornate, blade is multi-waved, shallow, dark w/silvery pattern. Hilt is carved, seated Demonic figure. L.o/a 25 in. AND a Machete in leather sheath. L.o/a 32 in. 2 items $300

221. Europe-Bayonet Lot. Three items: two are M1886 Lebel(French), one w/ and one w/o sheaths, and a 19th-Century steel 3-sided blade in leather sheath w/brass chape(part lacking). L. to 19.25 in. $125

222. Africa-Spear Lot. Two items: one, the "butt" of a hunting spear, is iron, leaf-shaped, L.34 in., old patina, AND an all iron Assegai(?), 50 in.o/a with a broad, d.e. leaf-shaped blade 39.5in. long. Unusual variant!!! Worthy of further research. 2 items $250

223. Japan-Meiji Era. Carved Bone section sword, a few minor losses to sections, o/w mostly intact. blade is narrow, s.e. 19 in. L.o/a 25,75 in. $200

224. Philippines-Moro Kris. Rattan-wound sheath, straight d.e. blade with nice pattern showing o/a, hilt w/white metal accents, mother-of-pearl inlay. L.o/a ca.27 in. See Krieger, Smithsonian, Pl.14,#5. Real nice example and quite old! $300

225. Philippines, Moro Panabas(Jungle knife)-long, swept, broad d.e. blade, L.23 in., w/wooden hilt, cloth-covered, 4 metal bands around(silver?), broad at pommel. dark patina to wood. A super-looking weapon! Old! $275

226. Philippines, N. Luzon, Igorot, "Falfeg", or Hunting Spear. Twin-barbed, broad, leaf-shaped head w/long shaft(10 in. o/a), iron/rattan collar on wood shaft, 50 in. o/a. Iron butt-piece lacking, o/w a nice one! See Stones p.225 $150

227. S.E. Asia-Indonesia-Spear. Leaf-shaped meteoritic iron(?) head w/3/4 fuller(double)each side, L.7.5 in. Wooden sheath carved/painted to resemble fish. Brass collar, shaft possibly shortened? L/o/a 43 in. Old. $125

228. Another. Leaf-shaped head, L.9.75 in. , iron collar, wood shaft 35 in. , probably shortened. Sheath w/polychromed face. $125

229. Fiji, Club, ca.19th-Century. Carved decoration o/a, with wear, patina from use. Wonderful item. L.36 in. $1000

230.India-Tulwar. Ca.18th-Century or earlier, straight s.e., heavy blade w/make cartouche below forte. Hilt is covered o/a w/silver Kuftgari. L.o/a 35.75 in. Black velour-covered wooden sheath. Egerton 652 $800

231. Nepal, "Koora", ca.18th-Century. Sword w/khanjar hilt, Gold/Silver Kuftgari. Blade has some incised decoration on one side, is narrow from forte, eventually broadening and curving away from hilt. Rather heavyweight blade!. No sheath. A very impressive piece. L. o/a 27.5 in. OLD! $500

More Late Additions

232. Brass Lot: Two Oriental Brass Trays, ten assorted Brass Boxes. Nice group! $100

233. Bells: a Lot of 3 Cow Bells, 2 hand Bells, and two round bells. Many quite old!! $50/lot

MORE KNIVES!

234. Southeastern. Asia Dagger lot. Seven s.e. and d.e. blades in wood, leather, metal sheaths, some inlaid w/bone, silver, etc. *includes a piece marked "Mexico". $500/8

235. Laos, Dha. Long, cylindrical sheath of silver sheet-covered wood, flattened at chape, w/heavy ivory handle. L.16.75 in. Scarce & quite old! $350

236. Burma, Dagger. Cylindrical wooden sheath with 8 silver bands(one lacking), heavy cylindrical handle, honey-colored. Blade appears European, re-shaped into broad, s.e. blade. 18th-Century?? L.o/a 14.5 in. $300

237. India, Mughal, Khanjarli. Curved d.e. blade with bone handle and lunette pommel, carved wooden sheath. Bone is honey-colored. L.12.25 in. uncommon! $200

238. Nepal, Kukri. Two knives. One, large, w/black leather-covered sheath, 2 accessory knives. Handle is brass-inlaid black horn. L.o/a 17.5 in. AND a smaller one with a lovely brass/black horn-inlaid sheath/handle w/sunfaces. No accessory knives. A beauty. L.14 in. $200/2

239. Malaya, Kris. Old straight, heavy blade, w/"ladder" pattern, pistol-grip hilt. Sheath is later, ornamented thick leather w/rivets around. L. o/a 17.25 in. $175

240. Malaya, Kris. Multi-waved blade with etched pattern and Arabic inscriptions both sides, wooden pistol-grip hilt. Wood scabbard covered with silver-plated brass, nicely done o/a with repousse floral designs. Scarce thus. L. o/a 15 In. $300

241. Malaya, Bade-Bade(dagger). All wood handle & sheath, w/brass band around hilt. Short(5.25 in.)s.e. blade with Arabic inscriptions overlain in silver, both sides! Cute! L/o/a 9.75 in. $125

242. Indonesia, Java, Kris. Straight, narrow blade with old pattern, d.e., wooden hilt, no sheath. Hilt has two stylized faces carved inside curve. L. o/a 15 in. $125

243. Europe, Trench Knives. One, hand-forged s.e. blade, "Bowie"-like, wooden handle carved w/"Trench Knife Austria"(WWI Era), the other a German WW2 knife w/wooden handle, black thin metal sheath. Interesting lot. $125

244. Bayonets, WW2-Era, of "ice-pick" shape, metal sheaths, and a WWI-type wooden handled bayonet w/leather scabbard. L.o/a 10.25 in. and 16.5 in. for the last. $125/3

INDIAN SMOKING PIPES & POTTERY, SOME PRECOLUMBIAN POTTERY, ETC.

245. A lot of five pipes, one in wood decorated with chamois and beadwork, the other four are small ceramics. L: 2-14".$75

246. Plains Indians, 19th cent. Wood stick with carved designs; perhaps a story board for a child. Very old and unusual. L: 8.5"$150

247. A lot of six historic Southwest Indian ceramics; some chipped and with age cracks.$150/6

248. A lot of seven examples of south western Indian ceramic work, one chipped. All seven in an Indian basket.$150/lot

249. An Amerind coil-formed painted redware olla. D: 9".$150

250. Southwest United States, Hohokum Indians: a lot of three shell objects, a ring and two bangles, one fragmented.$100/3

251. California Indians, near Monterey, a small stone mortar and pestle. D: 6"; L: 5". A nice set.$150

252. A picture frame with a nice arrangement of 12 dated Indian potsherds. $100

253. A nice lot of nine pre-Columbian fragments plus three nice spindle whorls, a stone pendant head and a large Zapotec jaguar head fragment.$100/9

254. A pre-Columbian fragment lot consisting of eleven pieces, some molded, two framed.$150/11

255. A pre-Columbian fragment lot consisting of ten fragments in terra cotta.$1000/10

256. A pre-Columbian fragment lot consisting of four very interesting head fragments in terra cotta. Several from Tumaco, Ecuador.$100/4

257. Mayan, c. 750-950 A.D. Guatemala, Quiche, a fine celt in human form. L: 4".$350

258. Mayan, c. 750-950 A.D. Guatemala, Quiche a stylized sculpture of a kneeling man, his hands to his stomach, a groove atop his head. In green serpentine. H: 3.25".$500

259. Costa Rica, Linea Vieja, c. 500-750 A. D. a small avian celt, pierced for suspension. H: 2.5".$225

260. ECUADOR, VALDIVIA, c. 2000 B.C. a soft stone celt, broken and repaired from the earliest known established culture on the west coast of the American hemisphere. H: 5.5".$50

261. Ecuador, Esmeralda. A lot of six micro-miniatures in the form of standing men. H: 3/4".$50/6

INDIAN JEWELRY

262. A Riker box with a strand of very early Indian ìwampum" beads. Some broken. $50

263. Sioux antique pectoral of bone beads, hair-pipe beads, with metal, wood and horn space. Very attractive, wearable and scarce.$200

264. Navajo, 19th century Dutch red glass trade beads, 8 strands with copper bead space. $200

265. An Amerind jewelry lot in a wooden jewelry box. In bottom tray, silver choker with bird, 2 turquoise necklaces, 1 turquoise finger ring, 1 Mexican silver choker, 1 Guatemala silver tie pin, 1 silver and copper long necklace; in top tray, ten various finger rings with various stones, 15 silver bangles some of which are not Indian.$300up

266. Better Amerind jewelry in two tiered Chinese jewelry box consisting of 1 bracelet and matching necklace, 2 turquoise bracelets, 3 turquoise bolo ties, a star pendant and drop both in turquoise and seven nice turquoise beads.$500/lot

267. A white tray lot holding over a dozen beautiful Amerind and one African necklace. Some excellent hi-shi beading.$500/up

268. Another green tray holding mostly Amerind silver jewelry. $100/up

269. A small leather jewelry box with some haemitite jewelry.$50/lot

270. A small Japanese wooden box with two choice Amerind bracelets, ,one necklace and a lovely old large turquoise pin.$200/up

271. A small Indian lidded basket with six pawn silver bracelets mostly inlaid with turquoise.$200+/lot

272. A similar basket with four pawn bracelets, one inlaid with chrisicala. $150/4

273. Another box filled with older Amerind jewelry. The lot has over 35 finger rings, three necklaces and a bolo all with stones; some turquoise, plus several Mexican silver charms and turquoise nugget beads. A very interesting lot.$1000up/lot

274. A green "Uni-Box" with an assortment of mostly Amerind jewelry including 6 turquoise nugget strands of beads, several choke with Zuni fetishes, a nice pre-Columbian strand and other odds and ends. A good lot.$300up

275. Pre-Columbian hardstone bead necklaces, an ancient style dark jadeite necklace and various odd items. A good lot in need of research.$500up/lo

276. An antique jewelry box with five drawer holding necklaces from American Indians in coral, ivory, bone with four strands of hishi trade beads. Thirteen different necklaces in all. $500up/lot

INDIAN & MEXICAN WOOL RUGS

277. North American, a lot of three: a) pictorial with eagle in red, black, brown and white. 34x25" b) pictorial "Yei" rug, four figures, red background, brown and white figures. 29.5x59" c0 poncho, white predominates, with horizontal alternating black and brown bands, birds border central geometric motif. 50x86".$200

278. Latin America, a lot of three: a) alpaca or mohair, vertical pictorial design with human head, face, lozenge patterns above in grey, brown black and white 42x41" b) llamas in black, brown, white and grey. 72x50"c) Geometric designs in center yellow predominates a multi-colored blanket.78x49".$200

279. Latin America, a lot of two: a) alternating bands of brown, yellow, orange with black border, 75x50" b) similar with seated Indian in light blue 77X54".$200

MORE ETHNOLOGICAL COLLECTIBLES

280. Philipines, a very old wood mortar for making rice paste. The piece resembles a butter churn. H: of churn 41", of mortar 9.5". Rare.$100

281.Y Kenya, Masai Tribe, a gourd bottle in elongated tear-drop shape with leather lid and carrying strap with multi-colored beads. L: 25.5".$50