17th or early 18th Cent. Chinese Wine Cup Late Ming or early Qing Dynasty, hand thrown and decorated with cobalt oxide under a clear shinny glaze, wood fired. This is a "workmans" wine cup, the decoration is whimsical, and free flowing. The Dragon is chasing the pearl, but the pearl is "Buddha head"! These types of wears were fired on "clay stilts, so they would not stick tot he kiln shelves, and you ca see where the "stilt" was knocked off. Note crack in wine cup, but there are no chips. (3" x 3" x 2") Condition: antique, cracked Measurements: 3&#34; x 3&#34; x 2&#34;

17th or early 18th Cent. Chinese Wine Cup

Ikat Kimono (Blue/turquoise Linen) Chest width: 24" Sleeve length: (12.25" x 18") Total length: 58" Shoulder to Shoulder: 25.5" Material: Crape silk Approx. age: (1940 - 1950) Condition: No wear, so stains, no tears, Partially lined in white muslim. The yarn for both the warp and the weft are bound into bundles before dyeing and the bundles are then pressed through the dye process, for blue indigo, reds use madder, yellows use minerals or onion skins, etc. This kimono, dyed, hand woven, made into the kimono. This is over 200 hours of work and skill. Condition: vintage excellent condition Measurements: see notes re: size

Ikat Kimono (Blue/turquoise Linen)

Hand made Stained Glass Lampshade Gradations starting at the top from greens to turquoise and blues to metallic reflective rainbows to russets and oranges. Each section of the glass is opaque and and multi shade, very attractive. Two small sections show cracks, see images (14" x 14" x 6") Base diameter 43" Top diameter 9.5" Condition: good condition, 2 small cracks Measurements: see notes for size

Stained Glass Lampshade

Salmon Earrings by Harold Alfred Harold Jackson Alfred is a 'Namgis artist from Alert Bay, B.C. currently living with his family in Victoria. Harold has been creating artwork for more than forty years and has worked with Tony Hunt Sr, Beau Dick, Wayne Alfred, Doug Cranmer, Henry Hunt Sr, Oscar Matilpi and Bruce Alfred. Harold continues the Kwakwaka'wakw tradition of creating bold and innovative artwork based on the fundamentals of Northwest Coast design which in itself is constantly changing and evolving. The earring are etched copper sandwiched between thin silver sheets. A very clever technique and design. Condition: new, excellent condition Measurements: N/A

Salmon Earrings by Harold Alfred 

Ikat Kimono (Burgundy Crape Silk) Chest width: 24" Sleeve length: (12" x 19") Total length: 56" Shoulder to Shoulder: 24" Material: Crape silk Approx. age: (1930 - 1940) Condition: No wear, so stains, no tears, fully lined in white and red silk. The yarn for both the warp and the weft are bound into bundles before dyeing and the bundles are then pressed through the dye process, for blue indigo, reds use madder, yellows use minerals or onion skins, etc. This kimono, dyed, hand woven, made into the kimono. This is over 200 hours of work and skill. Condition: vintage excellent condition Measurements: see notes re: size

Ikat Kimono (Burgundy Crape Silk)

Blown glass wine/water decanter Ted Jolda was born in British Columbia, and has been a glass artist since 1985 Ted exhibits worldwide, and has received honours and critical acclaim. His works grace the tables of royalty, heads of state and many other public figures. The "W" on the bottom is his logo for Warthog Glass httos://ted-iolda- glass.myshopity.com/pages/ Condition: excellent condition Measurements: 9&#34; x 4.5&#34; x 5&#34;

Ted Jolda - Blown glass

Ikat Kimono (Cream Crape Silk) Chest width: 23" Sleeve length: (13" x 18.5") Total length: 56" Shoulder to Shoulder: 27" Material: Crape silk Approx. age: (1940 - 1960) Condition: No wear, so stains, no tears, partially lined with striped silk. The yarn for both the warp and the weft are bound into bundles before dyeing and the bundles are then pressed through the dye process, for blue indigo, reds use madder, yellows use minerals or onion skins, etc. This kimono, dyed, hand woven, made into the kimono. This is over 200 hours of work and skill. Condition: vintage excellent condition Measurements: see notes re: size

Ikat Kimono (Cream Crape Silk)

Vincent Massey Wood fired vase Vincent graduated from Farnham Art College in the U.K. He specialized in the traditional English and Japanese methods of stoneware, including firing techniques of wood and salt. When the Fairmont Chateau Whistler opened, they commissioned Vincent to produce all of the dinner ware for their Wildflower Restaurant. This piece is thrown, altered on the wheel, and then altered again to form the foot of the pot. This pot was fired in a traditional Japanese anagama kiln. (4.5" x 4.5 x 6") Condition: excellent condition Measurements: 4.5&#34; x 4.5 x 6&#34;

Vincent Massey Wood fired vase

Sue Hara (Sue Hopper) Turquoise bowl Sue is one of the premier ceramics artists in the Pacific Northwest, She has been a potter for over 40 years, both functional and decorative incorporating various techniques. Ms. Hara was born in England, studying at Croydon Collage of Art in 1968. She emigrated to Canada and was the wife of Robin Hopper. She continued her studies at the Banff School of Fine Arts, Later also studying at he Victoria Collage of Art, the Atlin School of Art, Sheridan Collage in Toronto. Her works are in the Claridge and the Bronfman Collections in Montreal. Cone 6 Electric fired matt turquoise glaze with other oxides creating swirling pattern. (6.5" x 6.5" x 3") No chips or cracks, excellent condition Condition: good condition Measurements: 6.5&#34; x 6.5&#34; x 3&#34;

Sue Hara (Sue Hopper) Turquoise bowl 

RARE Wim Mhlendyck oil / syrup jug Born in Porz-Cologne, Germany, 1st March (1905 -1986). Attended the Staatliche Keramische Fachschule in 1926 - 27. He ran his own workshop &amp; pottery between 1931 to the 1970's. Very beautiful original and slender shape, dark cobalt blue and iron color oxide under the salt fired glaze. The mark-stylized windmill belongs to Wim Mhlendyck of Germany. Probably made in the late 50's or early 60's with an MCM type of design. It is (6" x 4.25 x 4.25"), not including pewter flowing lid. Condition: antique excellent condition Measurements: 6&#34; x 4.25 x 4.25&#34;

Salt Glazed Syrup Jug

Bob Kingsmill Small Vase He is a professional potter and ceramics instructor who lives and works near Vernon, BC. Born in Vancouver, Kingsmill trained in ceramics under Muriel Guest in Winnipeg before returning to British Columbia and establishing his own pottery studio in Kelowna in 1967. Kingsmill later moved to Bowen Island, where he compiled his first book A Catalogue of British Columbia Potters (published 1978). In 1979, Kingsmill opened a studio on Granville Island in Vancouver, which he continues to operate alongside his studio near his current home in Vernon. Grey stoneware decorated in overgrazes using cobalt, rutile. (2.75" x 2.75" x 4") Dated 1973 Condition: excellent condition Measurements: 2.75&#34; x 2.75&#34; x 4&#34;

Bob Kingsmill Small Vase

Blown Art Glass SOMMERSO CONCH SHELL sculptural bowl Murano Venetian Italian Blown art glass. The striking teal blue cloudy forms combined with he "interior bubbles" flows onto and through the entire piece. No chips or cracks. I note that this piece has some age to it, noting the type of "scratches" on the foot of the base. My guess is MCM period. (length 16.5"), (wide end 9.5"), (narrow end 2'), upright height 5"), (folded glass height 3") Base (4" x 4.25") Condition: vintage excellent condition Measurements: view notes for size

Glass SOMMERSO CONCH SHELL

IKAT Hangers-from Bali Hangers are useful for curtain runners or may be utilized for textile wall hangings. Generally these are carved in Teak. This very elaborate ikat holder features a leaf or fern pattern that repeats for the entire piece. The overall size is (39" x 9") The "slit" for the material is: (29" 5/8") Condition: never used- excellent condition Measurements: 39&#34; x 9&#34;

IKAT Hangers-from Bali

10 Small Abalone Shells Lustrous inner shells, with lots of colour. The outer shells have some barnacles and tube worm encasements. Each is slightly unique as to shape, number of holes, and design. They range in length from 2.5" to 3" They range in width from 1" to 2" Condition: used various conditions Measurements: see notes for size

10 Small Abalone Shells

Mixed-Weird-&amp; Old Stamps #41 Hawaiian Stamp -used, missin perf., rare stamp in almost any grade #48 Guatemala overprint in red, (1886-1898), missing perf., but a good example of the type. 1850 Victoria Stamp, faded, torn edge, but very rare to find in any condition. Thailand Revenue Stamps, 1970's era, 1, 5 and 20 Baht values. Used, fairly well centred, interesting! Condition: fine to very fine Measurements: N/A

Mixed-Weird-& Old Stamps

1930's Camark Pottery Vase This is a vase made in Camdem, Arkansas, USA Camark was a contemporary of the Weller Pottery Co. in Ohio, and the Grueby Pottery Co. in Massachusetts. Boris Trifonoff, ceramicist worked around 1930 and is credited with development of mottled, and drip glazes that purposefully "run", and need to be ground at the base. Hand thrown, and altered vase with four "spouts". Dipped and "splashed" matt glaze using cobalt and copper. (4.5" x 4.5" x 5.5") Condition: Antique Excellent condition Measurements: 4.5&#34; x 4.5&#34; x 5.5&#34;

1930&#39;s Camark Pottery Vase

Orrefors Sweden Signed Heavy Clear Art Glass Crystal Vase "FiordiMaggio" crystal vase designed by Jan Johansson (1942-2018) for the Swedish This design dates to the 1980s. Johansson has been with the Orrefors company since 1969. Orrefors in Sweden. Founded in 1898 produced crystal and artistic glass. The range produced consisted of goblets, tumblers, vases and crystal sculptures and lighting products. The Orrefors glassworks went out of business in 2012. The bowl is in great condition with no chips or cracks. (4" 4" x 6.5") Condition: excellent condition Measurements: 4&#34; 4&#34; x 6.5&#34;

Orrefors Sweden Glass Crystal Vase

Braemar Raku Bowl Kevin Wright is one of the potters at Braemar Pottery and primarily works with the raku method. Braemar Pottery of Qualicum Beach B.C., Canada This piece is signed by the potter on the foot of the bowl. Raku uses low fire clay, and metallic oxides and glazes. Generally, the pots are placed in a gas fired kiln, and when the glazes are "red hot", the pot is removed from the kiln and placed in a container with straw, or other combustible materials, and left to cool down, then thrown into a water basin to "freeze" the glaze and retain the colour. A tricky technique indeed! (10 x 10" x 2") Condition: vintage excellent condition Measurements: 10 x 10&#34; x 2&#34;

Braemar Raku Bowl

Japanese Ikat Peasant Work jacket Chest width: 24" Sleeve (12.5" x g") Total length: 25" Shoulder to Shoulder: 23" Material: cotton (Indigo dye for ikat) Approx. age: (1920 - 1930) Condition: Some wear, no stains, no tears, Partially lined in white muslim with some staining. The yarn for both the warp and the weft are bound into bundles before dyeing and the bundles are then pressed through the dye process, for blue indigo, reds use madder, yellows use minerals or onion skins, etc. This kimono, dyed, hand woven, made into the kimono. This is over 200 hours of work and skill. Condition: vintage, some wear Measurements: see notes re: size

Japanese Ikat Peasant Work Jacket

(B) Se-Tenets &amp; inscription Blocks 100 PLUS used Se-Tenets &amp; inscription Blocks. All used stamps, many with good centred cancels. Mixed condition as to good, fine, very fine. All the material is Canadian dating between the early 1980's through to the early 2010's. &nbsp; The stamps are on 3 separate stamps holders, see images. Condition: fine to very fine Measurements: N/A

(B) Se-Tenets &#38; inscription Blocks

First Nations Silver Salmon pendent Dated May, 1982 Signed, but indistinctly (Dorees Briehie/Brichie/Britehie) Finely engraved lines on upper and lower fin. (1.5" x .5"), sterling Silver with mount for necklace on the reverse. Condition: vintage, excellent condition Measurements: 1.5&#34; x .5&#34;

First Nations Silver Salmon pendent

Small cup or container with FEET This is a hand made and sculpted piece. Fine white stoneware, high fired, cone 10 gas kiln. The piece is signed Carin. The detailing is impressive from the details on the shoes, to the tiny bandaid on the ankle. Whimsical and clever. (2.5" x 2.25" x 4") Condition: Vintage Excellent condition Measurements: 2.5&#34; x 2.25&#34; x 4&#34;

Small cup with FEET

Turquoise bowl by Harumi Ota He uses traditional Japanese designs and his own, unique, nature-inspired style. Harumi studied art at the Kutani Ceramic Technical Training Centre in Nomi, Japan, before moving to Canada in 1997. He has exhibited work in Japan, New Zealand, the United States, and Canada. Medium fired, cone 6 clay with various oxides and glazes, food safe, no cracks or chips. (6.5" x 6.5" x 2.25") Condition: excellent condition Measurements: 6.5&#34; x 6.5&#34; x 2.25&#34;

Turquoise bowl by Harumi Ota

Hand blown ornaments by Rhythms Art Glass Rhythms plus one more Artglass Studio, located on Vancouver Island, British Columbia.is the longest running glass studio on the west coast of Canada. pieces are collected worldwide Linda Westrom Rhythms Studio Art Glass is one of the glass artists in this studio in Chemainus, BC (Blue/Teal swirls) ornament (3" x 3" x3"), plus 5" "stem. Signed Rhythms (Maroons/Pink "stripes") ornament (3" x3" x3"), plus .5" "stem. Signed Rhythms. (iridescent Amber/Gold) Pear shape, (2.5" x2.5" x4" including stem), unsigned<div> </div> Condition: excellent condition Measurements: see notes for sizes

Hand blown ornaments by Rhythms Art Glass

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Oval silver plated two-part treasure box with cabochon agate lid and sterling beaded band, containing various sizes of red coral beads.

Oval silver plated treasure box with cabochon agate lid and sterling beaded banding

Various sizes and shapes of red coral beads, vibrant red with natural variations

Closed oval treasure box top showing cabochon agate lid and silver beaded trim with red coral beads inside.

Treasure box opened with lid removed, showing dark blue velvet interior and loose red coral beads of varying shapes and sizes outside the box.

Oval-shaped box approximately 1.75 inches by 1.25 inches, silver plated with wire wrap banding. Lid features a large, smooth cabochon agate stone with banded gray and brown tones, surrounded by sterling beaded decoration. Inside lined with dark blue velvet. Contains multiple irregular red coral beads of varying sizes and shapes, mostly vibrant red with some natural color variations. The box shows vintage wear consistent with age. Asian origin, likely India or Indonesia.

Silver Plated Oval Treasure Box with Cabochon Agate Lid and Red Coral Beads

Silver Plated Treasure Box with Red Coral beads Two part box, lid with a cabochon agate, banded with sterling beading and silver plated wire wrap. The bottom part of the box also has silver plated wire wrap banding. (1.3/4" x 1 1/4") oval in form Asian in origin, India or Indonesia Filled with red coral beads, of various sizes and shapes. Condition: vintage, some wear Measurements: 1.3/4&#34; x 1 1/4&#34;

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Lot #19: Silver Plated Treasure Box with Red Coral beads

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Lot #19: Silver Plated Treasure Box with Red Coral beads

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