Bjorn Weckstrom, "Planetoid Valleys", sterling silver modernist necklace for Lapponia, Finland

Iconic necklace worn by Princess Leia in Star Wars episode IV, 1977

Designed in 1969 this example dates from 1974

17" long

Each link measures 1" x 1"

Fully hallmarked - see picture

Very good vintage condition with only minor scattered tarnish

REPLY: SOLD, no price info. All take notice, this unusually oversize upper arm bangle has been reported as Lost or Stolen after signed for delivery by the building super or such person. If seen being sold anywhere please contact us immediately.
Difficult to find Art Deco Carved Ivory Bangle for Upper Arm as it measures 10" around on the Inside! "A O J E P" ? faintly seen on the inside. Shows its age with mellow yellowing yet No chips. No Price, No info.

An exquisite koro by Kiyomizu Rokube V with solid silver lid enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled: Censer engraved with flowering Paulownia. This style is called Taireiji, developed by and unique to the fifth generation Rokubei. The most famous work in this style is undoubtedly a vase decorated with parrots in a tree held in the collection of the Kyoto National Museum of Modern Art. This piece is more subtle, the imagery soft and delicate, breathtaking in person...

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A brush pot was made from the hard-quality and very rare Huangyoungmu's root wood.
In intriguing and natural shape, the brush pot was preserved preciously by generations and have obtained the charming honey-brown patina that the ancient wood piece would only get.
It was in perfect condition.
One original hole was down underside. It was for fastening to a possible base...

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A wood panel depicting the flying Apsaras was in good condition.
Obviously a part of building structures, this ancient wood carving of the Apsaras was well rendered in animated posture.
The wood texture was revealed by enduring age.

Date: 13th/14th century.

Provenance: Nepal.

Dimensions: 41.5cm x 25cm x 13cm.

19th century gouache of Naples bay, showing the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius. Frame size 11 1/8" x 14 3/4", sight size 3 3/4" x 7 3/4". Gold leaf wood frame with double mat, top mat of textured silk, likely early to mid 20th century framing. Gouache not signed, but not examined out of frame, and could be signed below mat on bottom. Very fine detail of the Bay of Naples and Naples in the background, with smoke billowing from Mt. Vesuvius...

A stunning, big, bold sterling ring with smokey quartz designed by second generation jeweler Frank Patania Jr. but apparently made later ( after Sam Patania took over the Tucson Shop) as indicated by the "V" under the Frank Patania hallmark. According to the history of Patania hallmarks on Frank Patania Jr.'s website -" In 1999 Sam devised two other hallmarking systems. To designate work previously designed by FP Sr. and Jr...

Description: wonderful Mughal style gilt gouache painting on cloth, I believe the material is silk, depicting hunting tiger scene. Striking and well executed with vibrant colors. Measurements: the sight is 19" x 14" with House of Heydenryk frame. Condition is great and shipping is FREE within the U.S.

Victorian cobalt glass oil lamp with etched chimney and enamel from the 1890s. This tall table lamp has a 10-1/2" deep cobalt blue base with an open cut pontil, an original Plume & Atwood Mfg. Co. 2-3/4" brass burner and collar and an etched glass 9-1/4" large glass chimney. The burner has a second 1897 renewed patent date and the burner and flat wick show no signs of use at all (no wick char or burner darkening) and there is no smell of lamp oil or kerosene...

Rare handmade (c.1920) sterling silver box with bezel set amethyst cab stone and 4 gold or copper dome accents designed and signed by Fred Davis (1880-1961). Marked FD 925. 2" X 1 1/4", 1" H. 32grams, 1.02oz. Beautiful vintage condition with normal surface ware. Davis designs were a major part of the recent museum exhibit WILLIAM SPRATLING AND THE MEXICAN SILVER RENAISSANCE.

A German Art Deco bathing beauty on shell pin dish. This well-made vintage Art Deco porcelain figural pin dish is in the form of a bathing beauty reclining on an oyster shell. This 3-1/2 x 2-3/8" vanity item stands 1-7/8" high, it is fully hand painted, and the shell has an irridescent mother-of-pearl lustre glaze. It is stamped GERMANY 4027. on the bottom, and this decorative item is in excellent original condition with no chips, cracks, crazing, losses, damage or repairs...

Chinese Flambe Glazed porcelain Vessel, from late 19th/ early 20th century period, height of this item is 12 1/2 inches, in very good condition.

A Jar with Sgraffiato Desigh and black/white glaze was in in astonish image.
Date: Jin Dynasty(1115-1234)
Body Width: 15.8cm. Height: 14.6cm
Condition: Perfect
Provenance: Old Chinese collection.

Japanese TAISHO Period carved wooden RANMA of dragon. The dragon is beautifully carved in high relief and with great detail. The back of the RANMA is also carved and has a rectangular placard with the inscription: TOKYO SHINTOMI-CHO, CHOUKOKU NIN, TAISHO SAN NEN NI GATSU, GOTO SUKEYOSHI, which translated means, Shintomi Town of Tokyo, presently the Ginza area of Tokyo, February of the 3rd year of Taisho (1915), carved by Goto, Sukeyoshi. The RANMA measures about 79" long, 12" tall and 6" thick.

THIS ITEM WAS STOLEN FROM OUR GALLERY ON 10/17/08. IF YOU SEE THIS ITEM ANYWHERE PLEASE CONTACT US DIRECTLY AT (619) 221-9071. Japanese early to mid 20th century pure silver vase. The octagonal shaped hammered vase has a bold serpentine shape on 4 sides and the other 4 sides are each divided into 3 sides. The vase was made for the famous art store in Osaka, SHOBIDO. The vase is marked JUNGIN, or pure silver on the base. Comes with original TOMOBAKO, or custom wooden storage box...

A vintage 7" long and 1/4" wide flat link bracelet in 10k solid yellow gold. This bracelet has a lobster claw and spring ring clasp and it is stamped 10K and GTP (maker's mark). It weighs 8.3 grams, and it is in excellent vintage condition with no dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; all items are vintage or antique and may have slight signs of gentle use...

Chinese enameled porcelain dishes, each centered with a shou medallion encircled by five bats and with the character 'wan shou wu jiang' on a yellow ground with gourds, flowers and tendrils, the base with an apocryphal Qianlong mark. Size; Diameter of each bowl is 7.25 inches. Provenance: Estate of Reynold Tom of Oakland, CA

Blue and white porcelain dish or plate, Canton ware, measures 10 1/2" in diameter. Dating to mid 19th century, these wares were made primarily between 1820 and 1880, with many shipped to European countries and the US. On each side are notches, one of which is open and contains the place where hot water was poured, and the liquid inside kept the food in the plate warm. Decorated with the classic designs, which became known as Blue Willow in western countries, the plate has several borders, all...