Architectural in a dramatic yet also minimalist way, this Hans Hansen sterling silver ring does not come up very often. Set on a cylindrical post its tambour-shaped face holds a polished round black onyx disk within it. The transition from sterling to stone is seamless, the surfaces of the two materials "married" to each other in the most perfect way while the tambour's sides are reflected in the simple wide shank...
The Matl Taller signed properly Turkeys is one of those outstanding designs by Matilde Poulat. A tulip in it's center is truly gorgeous. There is approximately 19 in. of wearable length that lays perfectly all the way around the neck. The center is 2 1/8th inches tall. I would classify the size as being a firm mid size necklace with an impressive presence. The weight is 82 grams of quality workmanship. No damage or welds, just LOOK AT THAT NECKLACE!
Very beautiful rare French Bebe by Petit et Dumoutier .... France circa 1880 of first period , has generally excellent complete original condition with gorgeous spiral threading eyes enhance the delicately flawless bisque and painting complexion ...
Intricately constructed this hand wrought 940 sterling silver necklace was designed by Taxco, Mexico artist Hector Aguilar. Rarely seen on the market it is 20 1/2" long x 1/4" wide and weighs a comfortable 55 grams. It’s in beautiful condition with a tight & secure slide-in clasp. Fully hallmarked HA 940 TAXCO and TALLER Borda and Aguilar's eagle # 9. Hector Aguilar designs are included in permanent museum collections including MFA Boston & LACMA.
Tempestuous waves in fine gold lines splash between lightning shapes decorated with reed curtains on the sides of this singular lacquered wooden koro with woven silver lid dating from the Momoyama to opening of the Edo period, Later 16th to early 17th century. It is 8.5 cm (3-1/4 inches) high, 7.5 cm (3 inches) diameter. The worn base has been re-lacquered to protect the wood core from splitting or cracking otherwise is entirely original to the period.
This 14Kt white gold filigree ring dates back to “the roaring twenties”. The masterfully reticulated setting holds an 18 X 9 millimeter oval beveled onyx that is centered by an approximately 0.05 Ct old-mine diamond. The ring is a size 5 ¼ and it can easily be sized.
Cute 13" ( 33 cm ) little darling by Rabery at Delphieu with pretty deep modeling of lovely bisque quality and painting !
13 " ( 33 cm ) French Bebe by Rabery and Delphieu from France circa 1888 with beautiful almond shaped brown eyes , fine painted facial features , original body and wig , wearing lovely costume with fancy bonnet .
Very beautiful cabinet size doll with pale bisque socket head with beautiful amber broun glass inset eyes which are dark eyeliner encircle...
Most beautiful one of a kind French Bebe light pink silk costume would fit perfect for around 16" / 17 " ( 41 - 43 cm ) French or German doll and you will never find such the same dress again !
A fine three piece outfit of lovely light pink woven silk and fine silk satin , all ornate with embroidery French lace , beautiful silk cord trim and gold button .
Included an beautiful jacket with round neckline and long sleeves with fine lace around wrist and silk satin shoulder puff...
The presence is big with this Aguilar design. Each link is woven into a tied bow with thick, dimensional, ribbons of silver. Really beautiful natural patina Each is hand chased and finished with a dimpled dot in the center which is iconic in his use. 18 inches long and 7/8th of an inch tall of quality workmanship. 125 grams with no damage or repairs. Take this jewel anywhere, just LOOK AT THAT NECKLACE!
From France 19th. century an lovely original small French Bisque Pouppe in her beautiful condition in presentation , has pale bisque shoulder head with ice blue glass inset eyes with finest painted lashes. Feathered brows and tiny closed mouth with fine accented lips. She has pierced ears and her original wig over cork pate.
Made in France at 19th...
The quintessential Art Deco designer, Abraham Paz is one of the earliest maestros of Mexico's 20th c. Silver Renaissance. He worked in Mexico City and many of the designs we associate with Fred Davis are actually Paz's creations. His minimalist "masks", shield-form links and tiered ring settings epitomize the elegant geometry the 1920s and 1930s are known for while also foreshadowing the less-is-more attitude of modernism...
Very cute tiny all bisque Mignonette from the series of " Lilliputains" .... which were offered at the 19th. century in French Department store catalogs !!
Tiny doll for your doll with her rare Trousseau .... special cute dolly with distinctive complexion or facial painting , still preserved in her superb tiny silk costume with matching bonnet !
The tiny 2,5" ( 6 cm ) doll has bisque swivel head , lovely painted facial features and curled blonde mohair wig ...
From an attic found in France comes this lovely and rare to find German fashionable bisque lady doll by Simon & Halbig , has attic condition and we offer her so as she was found !!!
Beautiful 15" ( 39 cm ) doll made by Simon and Halbig and a rare model of bisque doll with spectacular coiffure , lovely facial smiling expression on perfect condition rare swivel head !!
A rare to find larger size three piece elegand poupee costume from France
circa 1878 /80 for an larger Fashion doll
about around 24" / 25" ( 62 - 64 cm )
Most hand sewn of fine pale pink ( light faded )cotton with silk trim and lovely lace decoration . Features an
elegant shaped jacket with fitted waist ornate with lose waist sash and long shoulder puffed inset sleeves ...
A set of five exquisite Sencha Tea Cups of crackle-glazed pottery covered outside with black lacquer decorated with golden plum blossoms. Each bears an impressed seal in the base reading Toyosuke from the Nagoya studio of Toyoraku (also read Horaku) dating from the later 19th century. Inside each cup is a stylized single plum blossom. This set is exceptional! It is enclosed in a custom made wooden box. Each is 6.2 cm (2-1/2 inches) diameter, 4.8 cm (2 inches) tall and in excellent condition...
Piedra y Plata was the name of Felipe Martinez's taller. He was known for his incredible stone work. He sourced gorgeous stones for his treasures he produced and I believe the stones here are Chrysocolla. They have natural matrix running through out. This bracelet is 7 inches long and 1 inch tall. The patina is rich and natural. With a weight of 50 grams of thick silver Martinez has produced a tasteful,streamline size full of details. There is no damage...
Big and beautifully aged this floral sterling silver Hector Aguilar brooch is representative of the 1940s' love affair with all motifs from nature. The flower is here layered, with deep hand-chased details in the petals and foliage, a strong curving stem and cluster of small beads right at its center. I love the way the bloom is wide open, its face turned to the sun, taking in light and heat and turning it to color, aromas and beauty for our visual enjoyment...
Intricate, subtle, delicate, elegant; all words which could be applied to this set of ten dishes decorated with flowers in raised reliefby Takahashi Seizan enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Gyokude Kusabana Kameko-gata Sara (Tortoise Shell Shaped Dishes decorated with Flowers and Grass in Pearl-slip) Pale white slip has been applied in thick, sculpted patterns to a cream surface, sweeping sides peaked with gold rims. Each plate is 22 cm (9 inches) wide, 5 cm (2 inches) tall. Th...
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