A rare set of twelve original watercolor paintings on pith, circa 1830-1850, (often mistakenly referred to as rice paper). This set of twelve paintings, framed 3 each in four frames is not the usual subject matter of boats, birds, flowers and individuals in costume. This rare set depicts Criminal Justice in China. The interest in Chinese punishments was of great fascination to Westerners. The punishments illustrated include interrogation and sentencing, coercion and confession, whipping,... Click for details

Late 19th Century English, Weighted, Fluted, Brass Candle Sticks, 11" High, 4" Diameter, with minor surface wear. Please see all photographs which are part of the description. ** WE GUARANTEE THE AUTHENTICITY OF OUR MERCHANDISE AS REPRESENTED ** BX

Late 19th Century English, Brass Candle Sticks with "push ups". 9" High, 3 1/4"X 4 1/4" base. The push ups are frozen in place and one "push up" lacks its thumb attachment. ** WE GUARANTEE THE AUTHENTICITY OF OUR MERCHANDISE AS REPRESENTED ** BX

An original FULL SIZE, FIRST EDITION Hand colored lithograph from the first edition of the three volume set of "History of the Indian Tribes Of North America", RARE Chippeway Squaw and Child. Published E.C. Biddle, Philadelphia 1836. 13 3/4" X 14 1/4". A Rare Original Lithograph from the three volume set published in the 1830's through the 1840's. The three volume set contains superb lithographs that were based upon portrait paintings of Native American warriors, chiefs and women. The majority... Click for details

An original FULL SIZE, FIRST EDITION Hand colored lithograph from the first edition of the three volume set of "History of the Indian Tribes Of North America" Wa-Em-Boesh-Kaa (A Chippeway Chief). Published E.C. Biddle, Philadelphia 1836. 15" x 21 1/4". A Rare Original Lithograph from the three volume set published in the 1830's through the 1840's. The three volume set contains superb lithographs that were based upon portrait paintings of Native American warriors, chiefs and women. The... Click for details

An original FULL SIZE, FIRST EDITION Hand colored lithograph from the first edition of the three volume set of "History of the Indian Tribes Of North America" Esh-Ta-Hum-Leah (A Sioux Chief). Published E.C. Biddle, Philadelphia 1837. 14"x 19 1/4". A Rare Original Lithograph from the three volume set published in the 1830's through the 1840's. The three volume set contains superb lithographs that were based upon portrait paintings of Native American warriors, chiefs and women. The majority of... Click for details