(NAVY.) Papers of Lieutenant James C. Williamson, regarding service in China in the Second Opium War

(NAVY.) Papers of Lieutenant James C. Williamson, regarding service in China in the Second Opium War and more. 81 items (0.2 linear feet), mostly official orders signed by Secretaries of the Navy or n

Incredibly rare and impressive United States Navy Mark V mixed gas or helium diving helmet! This helmet was presented to Lieutenant Commander James W. Gibson by the USS Coucal crew (ARS-8) upon his re

European School. Gouache on paper on canvas. c. 1900-1905. 38 3/4 x 54 1/2 inches, 43 7/8 x 61 1/4 inches framed. The Boxer Rebellion was a brief but bloody conflict that raged in Northern China durin

James Duncan A.r.c.a. (1806-1881), 19th C Watercolour, Lacrosse Match, Montreal. Paper Measures 11.75 Inches H X 17.75 W, Frame Measures 20.5 X 26.5 Inches. Remnant Of Signature On Lower Left Corner O

A Ming Dynasty Hardstone-Inlaid Gilt Bronze Figure of Buddha 15th C. Dimensions: 11 1/2 x 7 x 5 1/2 in. Provenance: Samuel E. Wilson(1891-1965), thence by descent. Acquired whilst living in China in t

Comprising three "10,000 Yuan" notes, and three "5,000 Yuan" notes all issued in 1951 by Bank of China, excellent condition. Provenance: Estate of James Davidson, Portland, Oregon, consultant to Bank

CHINA'S WAR AND HAN DYNASTY BRONZE VASE WITH GOLD AND SILVER SQUARE CAP H. 30 cm. W. 21 cm. Weight 5900 gram.

A vintage graphite on paper drawing attributed to Pablo Picasso (Spanish, 1881-1973) circa 1951 titled "Portrait de Mireille" depicting a young girl seated in a chair. It is signed, marked "Vallauris"

Rolex Two-tone Cosmograph Daytona "Zenith" Reference 16523 Wristwatch with Box and Papers, c. 1997, white dial with three subsidiary dials, engraved gold tachometer bezel, screw-down crown and pushers

Rolex Authentic Two-tone Chronograph Daytona Reference 16523 Wristwatch with Box and Papers, c. 1997, white dial with three subsidiary dials, engraved gold tachometer bezel, screw-down crown and pushe

Pair of Ning Xia Pillar Rugs 233 x 78 cm each (7' 8" x 2' 7" each) China, second half 19th century Condition left rug: very good, good pile, selvages partially rebound Condition right rug: good, right

Henri Matisse (1869-1954): Nu Ink on paper, c. 1907-08, with the stamped initials lower right, with label from Lucien Goldschmidt, NY. 25 x 18 1/2 in.

Breweriana Poster, Aurora Beer, dramatic scene of the Goddess of Dawn driving a chariot w/Crescent Brewery in background, by Wm. Burford, litho on paper, c.1885, VG+ cond w/prof restored folds, associ

Pencil on paper, c. 1908, unsigned.9 1/2 x 7 3/4 in. (sheet), 27 1/4 x 25 in. (frame). Note: The authenticity of this work has been confirmed by Georges Matisse.Provenance: The estate of the artist; P

British Navy General Service Medal Trafalgar Clasp  This fine medal has been tested and researched to the best of our abilities, and is authentic to the best of our knowledge. Please see pho

"Commodore Hopkins" pub. Thos. Hart, 1776; "Major Robert Rogers" pub. Thos. Hart, 1776; "George Washington, Esq.", pub, C. Shepherd 1776; and "The Hon. John Hancock" pub. C. Shepherd, 1775, all in ebo

Vintage lot of US Patches from the Vietnam era- Toujoura Au Dangers, Tonkin Gulf Yacht Club, Vietnam Veterans against the war, Midway, USS Crockett Sharpshooters, Peace Hell Bomb Hanoi, 101 Missions E

American Civil War C Roby Chelmsford Cavalry Saber Sword with Scabbard Circa 1860 - 1864 Marked on Ricasso of Blade: " C Roby W Chelmsford Mass " Massachusets and " US " 34 5/8"L Curved Blade with 27"

Giorgio Morandi (1890-1964) Natura morta con il panneggio a sinistra (Vitali 31; Cordaro p.35) Etching, 1927, on wove paper, the second, final state, signed, dated and numbered 32/40 in pencil, with w

Hermann Nitsch Untitled 1995 oil on paper; framed c. 115 x 150 cm signed and dated on the lower right: Hermann Nitsch 1995 private property, Austria

Xenia Hausner Midnight Oil Drama 2021 India ink, oil on chromolithograph (8 plates), handprinted on 400g Velin d’Arches paper; framed c. 120 x 160 cm monogrammed and dated by the hand of the ar

Martin Lewis (New York, Connecticut, Maine / Australia, 1881 - 1962) "Stoops in the Snow" Drypoint and sandpaper ground on cream wove paper, 1930. Second state (of 2). Edition of 115. Signed in pencil

Clyde Singer (American 1908-1999) Head of a Girl, 1949, graphite on paper, signed C.Singer and dated 9/49 lower right, matted and framed. Dimensions: 6.5 x 4.25 in. image size, 11.25 x 9.25 in. as fra

Double Sided World War Two Era New Old Stock Service Station Sign for Mohawk Gasoline showing bold Mohawk lettering as well as Native American graphic. CONDITION: Side one is in outstanding condition