A Victorian gold filled engraved curb link gentleman's watch fob chain. This 9-1/4" chain has a t-bar and a swivel. It is in excellent antique condition with no dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs other than some minor wear to the gold plating on the swivel which is signed BANNER. Besides being a handsome style of chain, it would also make an attractive bracelet...
A fine 19th-century antique Bronze figure of a seated Buddha. Has a beautiful rich brown patina
Dimensions 6.5ʺW × 4.0ʺD × 10.0ʺH In excellent antique
A heart shaped shell cameo from the 1930s or 1940s. This New Old Stock NOS unset cameo measures 1-1/4 x 1-3/8" and it is well carved and it is from the stock of a former Toronto jeweller. It would make a great pendant or insert for your next project. It is in excellent condition with no chips, 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...
A horseshoe shaped shell cameo from the 1930s or 1940s. This unusual New Old Stock NOS unset cameo measures 1-1/2 x 1-1/8" and it is well carved and it is from the stock of a former Toronto jeweller. It would make a great pendant or insert for your next project. It is in excellent condition with no chips, 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...
A mother of pearl silver plated fruit set for 12 in the original box from the 1900 era. This late Victorian or Edwardian unsigned set features the solid stained wood box (probably oak) and it has a satin lined lid with fitted plush mounts for the 24 pieces of cutlery. It has a tray holding half the set which consists of the fancy engraved 7-1/2" knives and the 6-1/8" fruit forks. The box has the original lock (but no key) and it has a gilt shield on the top which has never been monogrammed...
Beautiful antique Italian bronze sculpture of a woman by Professor Antonio Garella (1864 - 1919) . Signed on right shoulder Prof. Garella.
Amazing original watercolor by Stan Glover of Bowen's Wharf Newport Rhode Island painted with incredible detailed realism. Signed on verso and dated 1980 with original bill of sale from NY gallery. Image measuring 15" x 20" Matted size 20" x 25". In excellent condition unframed.
Hopi Lewis Lomay (1913-1996)is considered one of the finest Native American jewelers of the 20th Century. He began his career in the 1930’s as a student of the Navajo silversmith Ambrose Roanhorse at The Santa Fe Indian School and then at The Navajo Arts and Crafts Guild. Later, Lomay worked for Frank Patania in the Thunderbird Shop in Santa Fe. These earrings are screw backs and are 2 1/2" long and 7/8" at the widest area...
Rare and impressive this vintage sterling silver & turquoise cuff bracelet was designed & signed c. 1943-48 by Taxco, Mexico artist Hector Aguilar (1905-86). Weight 117 grams. The cuff measures 2 7/8" high. The interior measures 5 1/2" between terminals. The gap opening gradually widens from 1 1/4" at the bottom wrist end to 1 1/2" at the top forearm end. The wearable wrist size is up to 6 3/4"...
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...
Childlike and so pretty one of a kind French Bebe dress with matching lace bonnet which would fit perfect for one of your favorite French or German doll about around 23" / 24" ( 60 cm ).
Most hand sewn and fully ornate with wonderful details , look´s like on French jacket dress but is a one piece . The upper front and back are from light blue silk satin with lace collar and French ruffled lace at middle of the front...
A Renaissance style cast brass jewel chest box casket from the 1960s. This ornate 6-7/8" across casket stands 5-5/8" tall (without the fancy handle) and it is lined with velvet paper and gold edging. It has a working lock (but no key) and it is unsigned. It's very heavy (over 5 lb.) and it is in excellent condition with no dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs...
A 10k pink coral Modernist style yellow gold ring from the 1960s. This size 7-1/4 ring features a 5/16 x 1/4" natural cabochon pink coral claw-set stone and cutout shoulders. This ring weighs 1.9 grams, it is stamped 10K and it is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, 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. Exped...
Very beautiful and sweet all perfect 17" ( 43 cm ) bisque Gaultier girl with cute face expression, original body and wig and wearing antique costume !!
The girl has pale bisque socket head with light rose cheeks and fine painting of lashes and feathered and brush-stroked brows. She has blue glass paperweight inset eyes with dark eyeliner and on closed mouth with fine outlined lips and hint of smile on her lips . Little dimple chin and gorgeous original blonde mohair wig full of lo...
Yu-Peng (1955-2014), very famous Taiwanese painter.
It was his original work in fossil pencil from 1970s.
44cm x 32cm with framework.
Mirror pair of Chinese Republic period porcelain fanghu form vases decorated in underglaze blue on a white ground with a continuous scene featuring three figures at the gate of a traditional building. A compound wall extends around the narrow side to end with leafy plants among rockery at the back. The edge of the gate with foliage and rockery is on the opposite narrow side. Two dragon handles are at the neck. The white glaze extends down the interior from the flat rectangular top. The squa...
A bronze dragon water spout dating from the late Edo or early Meiji period (mid to later 19th century) in an unusual full body configuration. Most spouts appear climbing over the edge of a basin, and thus only the front of the dragon need be cast. This however writhes across the edge of the basin, the entire body exposed. A pipe extending from the stomach allows the water to be attached. It is 29-1/2 x 11 x 10 inches (75 x 28 x 25 cm). One horn has been repaired and there is some damage whe...
Exquisite and rare 970 silver pendant with a large inset onyx tube and singular pearl by Antonio Pineda. A great geometric Modernist design, this pendant measures 2 3/4" by 1 3/4" and weighs 59 grams. There is a bail on the reverse to accommodate a chain. I have never seen this piece before, however there is a belt buckle with similar design and onyx tubes featured on page 143 of the catalogue from the Antonio Pineda exhibit that was held at the Fowler Museum at UCLA titled SILVER SEDUCTION THE ...
An exceptional bold geometric cast sterling bracelet with stones of turquoise and coral by Pala Mission/Cherokee Larry Golsh. Active since the 1970's, this piece is from that period. His inspiration by the work of Charles Loloma is evident in this bracelet. Measuring 5 3/4" around in the inside plus an additional 1 1/4" opening, it is 2 1/8" wide in the inside and tapers to 1" at the terminals. Weighing 103 grams, it is in fine original condition with no chips or cracks to the stones. Hallmarked...
A beautiful and unusual silver overlay bracelet with a textured background by Frank Patania Sr. A wonderful modern design, this bracelet measures 5 1/2" around in the inside plus an additional 1 1/8" opening. It is 2 1/2" wide and weighs 120 grams. In fine original condition, it is hallmarked as shown. A brilliant and rare piece.
Rare sterling silver & pale rose quartz ring designed and signed circa 1950's by Taxco, Mexico artist Hector Aguilar (1905-86). The bezel set quartz stone face measures 1 inch long. The ring is a size 7 1/2. Beautiful vintage condition & patina. Please see the companion Hector Aguilar rose quartz bracelet listed separately.
Lovely antique navy blue and cream checkered enfantine style poupee dress , has a low square - cut neckline and upper part with tiny hand made pleats and fine shirring at the waist. Ruffled shoulder of long ruffled sleeves with constructed cuffs with tiny button and hand made button loop closure. Waistband and full skirt formed from double pleats all around . All complete hand sewn with tiny stitches and back side closure with hook at waist and button at neck.
Along with pre...
Most beautiful one of a kind silk and lace dress , most hand sewn and beautiful ornate with lovely details.
Would fit well for French or German doll about..... perhaps for Jumeau , Steiner , Bru , FG , or other circa 20" ( 52 cm )doll ,a pretty dress of pink silk and cream lace stripes . Lovely lace collar and chiffon silk trim ornate the upper part and a cream silk sash decorate the waistline. The dress has 3/4 long sleeves with puff at both shoulders and ruffled lace at wrist...
A lighting shaped dish decorated with karakusa and burning motifs by Seifu Yohei I (signed with his art name Baihin) enclosed in the rare original signed wooden box. It is 5 inches (13.5 cm) square, 4 inches (10 cm) tall and in fine condition.
Seifu Yohei I (1803-1861) founded the Seifu dynasty in Kyoto. He was born in powerful Kaga-kuni, modern day Kanazwa prefecture. After apprenticing with the second generation Ninnami Dohachi, he established his own kiln in the Gojo-zaka pottery di...
Most hand sewn one of a kind French dress of cream and light blue color , ornate with fine French lace and lace ornaments and silk ribbon .
The dress has a long front part with lace ornaments and ruffles around both sides which goes over both shoulders. 3/4 long sleeves with ruffles and pleat at wrist and also at back upper part has the dress finest lace trim decoration and on box pleated skirt of cream silk with lace strips and ruffles at hem. Tiny blue silk strips ornate the bac...
A 10-14k yellow gold cz solitaire engagement ring from the 1980s. This size 7 cubic zirconia ring is simple and stylish with flattened shoulders; the cz stone is 35 points by gauge and this ring weighs 2.1 grams. It is stamped 10-14K CZ TRADITION 3, the claws are in 14k white gold (the rest is 10k) and it is priced reasonably for just the setting and it would be perfect for your own stone or diamond if you didn't want the cubic stone. It is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents...
A 10k blue spinel yellow gold ring from the 1940s. This size 6-1/4 ring features a claw-set faceted 5/16" across blue spinel (approx. 1.4 carats by gauge) and this ring weighs 2.0 grams. It is stamped ANE 10K and it is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, 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. Expedited tracked...
A Victorian mother of pearl egg vest watch fob with enamel from the 1880-1900 era. This very unusual pocket watch man's accessory features a 4-3/4" main chain with a swivel and a fine stylized t-bar on 1" drop. the end of the chain features a drop consisting of a 3/4" long egg-shaped mother-of-pearl drop capped with a gold filled filigree cap with enamel flower highlights. It is unsigned and it is in very good condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, damage or repairs other t...
A beautifully shaped miniature bell with simulated chord looping through the top, half lifting off to reveal a compartment for storing incense. A ball inside the lower section actually rattles around like a real suzu-bell. This is a very unusual and superbly crafted from from the Mino area of Edo Japan. The inside white clay is darkened with age, and the outside infused with color gathered with time. It is 1-1/4 inches (4 cm) diamater, 2 inches (5 cm) tall and in excellent condition, enclose...
This rare engraving depicts the siege of Szczecin (Stettin), situated on the river Oder (north to the left), at that time part of Swedish Pomerania. A combined allied force of Poles, Austrains and Brandenburgians, under General Jean-Luis des Souches, invested the fortress on the 19th (29th) of September 1659. The besieged Swedish forces, under Major General Paul Wirtz, defended doggedly and eventually the besiegers gave up on the 6th (16th) November 1659.
Plate 106
Background: In 1648, the...
From a special private collection in France comes this rare original presentation called " Bebe Balancoire " which was described around 1890/93 in the Etrennes Catalog special by Paris Department store " Printemps" and a similar one would be offered on an Theriault´s Auction , please see my last picture.
A beautiful wooden box which is possible to open at both sides , covered with lovely red and cream paper and lovely litho picture at front. Inside filled with a lot of smal...
Outstanding sterling silver belt buckle designed and signed in the 1940's by Taxco, Mexico designer William Spratling (1900-67). Weighing a hefty 41 grams the buckle measures 2" X 2" and will accommodate a 1 5/8" strap. Beautiful condition and patina. No dents or dings. Fully hallmarked on the reverse. This design is pictured in MEXICAN SILVER by Penny Morrill & Carole Berk, MEXICAN JEWELRY by Pack & Davis & on p. 108 of SPRATLING SILVER by Cederwall & Riney.
Tall Chinese Qing dynasty baluster form porcelain vase covered overall with a thick red Langyao (also called sang-de-boeuf or oxblood) glaze that thins to white at the rim, drips down into the interior top of the trumpet mouth, and pools unevenly around the irregular foot rim. The base is raised upon a set-in foot. A grayish white crackled glaze base is visible in the interior and on the recessed base. The glaze is permeated by craquelure and tiny bubbles that impart a somewhat golden textura...
A Gyokusendo hand formed copper vase decorated with dragonflies enclosed in the original signed wooden box dating from the 1950s. It is 8 inches (20 cm) tall, 9 inches (22 cm) diameter and in excellent condition.
Original Watercolor Cattle in a Landscape by David Cox the younger signed lower right. David Cox the Younger (1809-1885) David Cox, the Younger was active/lived in United Kingdom. David Cox the Younger is known for landscape and seascape paintings. Image size 9"L x 14"W. Framed and Matted 16 x 20 overall.
Very beautiful pink color silk satin original antique fashion doll gown for your Lady about around 18"/19" ( 46/48 cm ) ... all complete hand sewn and beautiful ornate with fine silk lace and cream silk trim ruffles. Has wide neckline with lace edged , small long inset sleeves and V-shaped front and fitted waist.
Box pleated skirt with little longer train in back with bustle and lose bustle part with chiffon silk decoration. Back closure with hooks and hand made loops !
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