Samuel Ellis pewter charger. London, 1746-1801. Diameter 16.5 inches. Very good condition. Some wear to touch marks.

Samuel Hamlin (1746 1801) pewter charger. Providence, RI. Diameter 13.5 inches. Excellent condition. Please see American Pewter by J. B. Kerfoot, 1942, page 118, for an image of these touch marks.

Ash splint market basket with hickory handle circa 1860. Pristine original condition without breaks, cracks or repairs. Lovely patina. Measures 15 inches high to top of handle, 10 inches high to rim, and 12 inches across.

Antique Buddhist clacking staff. Tibet, 19th century. The "clacking staff" used in Tibetan Buddhism is known as a Khakkhara (in Sanskrit) or Khar Sil (in Tibetan). Preventing Harm: The rhythmic clacking historically served to alert small animals, insects, and snakes of the monk's presence, allowing them to flee and preventing the monk from accidentally stepping on them. Announcing Alms: Because Buddhist monks take vows of silence while begging, the clacking sound was used to alert households and villagers that a monk was nearby to receive food or offerings. Length 34 inches.

Antique Solomon islands staff or walking stick inlaid with mother of pearl. Nineteenth century. Very good condition, missing just 2 pieces of M. O. P. inlay. Wonderful original patina. Length 36.5 inches.