This is a beautiful blue hand painted art glass elephant enameled in rich colors like peach, pink, red, blue, yellow, and coral. The way the top edge is shaped it looks like it might have been made as a cigar holder, but looks unused. It is outlined in bright gold gilding. It is marked Royo. The research that I have done on this art glass piece says it was made by Jose Cirera (or Cire) Royo a Catalan artist of Catalonia Spain. The glass itself most likely from Gordiola Glass Works...

This is a magnificent piece of pink cranberry swirl opalescent glass with a ruffled or crimped edge that is an insert for a brides basket. It has a mark on the bottom that is either a huge W, M, or N. It looks like a W maybe for Westmoreland, or maybe Northwood. Only part of the stamp is clear so I can't be sure. This pink cranberry glass dish measures 3.25 inches high, 9.25 inches across and the little base measures 2 and 7/8 inches across...

This is a beautiful signed Japanese Arita porcelain plate. I was told it was hand painted in the Imari blue and white style. It has brocade patterns around the outside and a floral motif in the center with peonies, mums, and cherry blossoms. The signature on the bottom says Ryuuhou Dragon Peak and, I am not sure of the age, but I was told by someone on the Asian Art forum it was wonderful quality and they had seen some similar that were pre-1940s...

This is a wonderful rare antique Victorian book titled "Christmas Stories for Boys and Girls". It is published by The Grand Union Tea Company some time between circa 1885 and 1903. The inside front cover has a child's name and date Dec. 23, 1903 and a town in Pennsylvania in pencil. So this book is over 100 years old. It has 3 of these wonderful color lithographs on the inside and the gorgeous ones on the front and back cover...

This is a blue and white Chinese porcelain wedding jar, or ginger jar, with the Xi symbol on it used for weddings. It has designs that look like confetti and banding all in cobalt blue. It is quite large measuring approx 9.75 inches tall and 7.25 inches wide. It is in very good condition, no chips, no cracks.This is a very heavy piece of Asian porcelain. I do not know the age or maker, it is an auction item. This is a great size for a cookie jar in that Asian influence kitchen.

This is a wonderful 11 piece polka-dot child's / children's or miniature tea set handmade by Wiza Boleslawiec pottery of Poland. This collection has a teapot with warmer that measures 4.5 inches high all together. It has 2 cups 1.75 inches across the rim, 4 saucers 2.75 inches across, 1 creamer 1 and 7/8 inches high, 1 covered sugar dish 2 inches high, and a candle holder 2.75 inches across the base. All pieces are in excellent condition, no chips and no cracks, no visible crazing...

Gorgeous 1920s Cambridge Glass Company azurite opaline translucent blue gold banded, opalescent, bowl with heavy gold gilding. It measures approx. 7.5 inches across and 2.5 inches tall. In excellent condition with very little wear to the gold gilding. The translucent glass looks like it would glow under a black light like vaseline glass, but I don't know for sure.

This is a very ornate old Victorian piece. It appears to be bronze or brass and then has gold gilding or leaf over the top. It has what looks like 6 rubies and either 2 blue opaline or turquoise cabochon jewels. It has a pen rest on the tray and an inkwell, but the lid is missing. Still it is a lovely old piece. I don't know the maker as I can find no marks on it. It does have a screw in the bottom that look like it was added to tighten up one of the pen rests...

Circa 1950 Vintage Homer Laughlin Liberty pink Dogwood 5 cup teapot. This piece is footed with perfect gold gilding and bright transfers called dogwood that look more like magnolias to me. However it is in very good condition with just the slightest chip to the underside of the spout edge. No chips or cracks anywhere else and it is a nice heavy piece that will hold the heat well. It measures 7.5 inches tall and 10 inches spout to handle.

Authentic vintage Hull Pottery USA, pink and grey mottled Royal Woodland cornucopia planter or vase. Marked Hull W10-11" U.S.A. It is in perfect condition, no chips, no cracks and the glaze is still glossy and the colors bright. It measures approx. 11 inches long and 6.25 inches tall. Circa 1940s to 50s.

These 2 heavy lead crystal lamp, sconce or lighting replacement shades are of exceptional quality. The ring like a bell when gently tapped. They have diamond and thumb print patterns and hand or wheel cut glass etching in a floral pattern. They measure 5 inches in length, just shy of 5 inches across the widest part of the rim and 2 and 1/8 inches across the outside of the opening and 1 and 5/8 inches on the inside of the opening...

circa 1930s signed Carlin Comforts matching gold leaf dresser dishes. There is a lidded box and open tray both the same size. Hand painted blue, burgundy and gold. They are in good condition with no chips and no cracks but there is a bit of wear to the gold leaf. They measure 4 and 3/4 inches across and 3 inches wide. Featuring a country hat, ribbons, rake and roses. Made in France.