All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Pre 1900 item #1167636
A good 19th century carved and lacquered wood Noh mask representing the character role of Ko Omote (young woman). The well oxidized wood visible on the inside of the mask exhibiting the knife strokes of the anonymous artist. Generally good condition and the lacquer strong and stable. In the interest of full and detailed disclosure: Some natural age checking of the wood on the figure's left side also conveying to the lacquered surface on the face...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1970 item #1390520 (stock #181111d)
Properly hallmarked as shown this Antonio Pineda bracelet is adorned with gold sheen Obsidian. The stones are cut into perfect cylinders. This is a 1in. tall bracelet and has a weight of 116 grams of sheer quality. When you put this on the richness is stunning. The length is 7 in. and fits most. The condition is remarkable with no repairs, chips or damage of any kind. Completely original condition and an excellent example that all collectors would cherish...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Designer : Pre 1940 item #9835 (stock #17GX)
This sparkling Eisenberg two prong clip measures 2" long by 1 7/8" wide. It is stamped Eisenberg in block letters, also stamped sterling.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Pre 1492 item #723067 (stock #45)
Good thick green glazed. Unglazed concave base. Height = 8 cm. Yuan Dynasty 14th Century. Condition : Excellent : no hairline, chip or restoration.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Pre 1950 item #1359273 (stock #9580)
An Italian mosaic pin brooch and screw back earrings from the 1930s-40s. This attractive set features multicoloured roses and flowers on a turquoise ground. The glass tesserae are quite fine and they are set in filigree wirework gold plated brass. The pin measures 2 x 1-3/8" and the screwback earrings are 3/4 x 5/8"...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1960 item #1334608 (stock #161306B)
Hector Aguilar had a great sense of colors used in his stone choices with the blues and greens in Chrysacolla as in this bracelet.Properly signed as shown by Hector Aguilar with eagle 9 which has some double strike. Length is 7in. and the height is approximately 7/8th of an inch tall. Thick silver weighing 49 grams with a luxurious silky feel. No damage, no repairs, chips or dents.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Pre 1970 item #314939 (stock #MOR1208)
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There is incredible detail in all aspects of this huge bronze sculpture of a jacketed monkey and his elder handler resting on a bronze base signed Shojun (also read Katsunori), dating from the mid 20th century (1935-1965). Taking a break between performances, the aged man pulls out his pipe and tobacco pouch, his wizened countenance seeming as if speaking some soothing words to the creature, perhaps otsukare-sama. A chain runs from his wrist to a collar around the animals neck...
All Items : Archives : Furnishings : Furniture : French : Pre 1940 item #1371657 (stock #WA25-33)
Christophe Solo Vintage is a lovely smaller Club chair with all original leather and its original velvet seat. We retied the springs and thouroughly nourished this old soldier. It sits med and comfortable Circa 1930's It measures: Depth-32", width-34", height-31", seat depth-22", seat width-19",seat height-17"
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1970 item #151168 (stock #T 240)
"RA" & "LA" Cutout Cat Pin as seen on page 239 of Warman's Jewelry by Christie Romero. Maker's Mark for Rasmussen and Lassen (in business for only 10 years!). 2" and in excellent Condition!
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All Items : Archives : Fine Art : Pre 1920 item #536097 (stock #190)
A beautiful quality original watercolor marine painting of ships off the coast and braking waves by george howell gay signed lower right. Painted on a heavy watercolor paper laid on matte board measuring approx. 14 x24 inches framed in a quality gold leafed frame. In very good condition no tears or creases some areas of age discoloration and fading typical with watercolors of this age please view pictures.

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All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Pre 1492 item #878242 (stock #152)
A rare Su Fu Bowl with impressed dragon design inside the bowl on the cavetto. Four clowed dragon swirling each other with flames. H = 7.8 cm W = 16.5 cm Period : Yuan Dynasty (1279-1368) Condition : Perfect, no chips, cracks, hairlines or restorations.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Designer Signed : Pre 1980 item #1147647 (stock #TR710)
You can own this classic Tiffany engagement ring for a reasonable price. The ring is set with a 0.31Ct brilliant cut diamond that has H color and VVS1 clarity. The setting is made with an 18Kt yellow gold shank and platinum prongs. The fully hallmarked ring is a size 6 ¼ and it can easily be sized.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Pre 1900 item #667164 (stock #ANR2164)
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Gold clouds border a spectacular and rare scene of birds flying amid wisteria (fuji) on this fine 19th century gold screen. The screen is roughly 68 by 148 inches (172 x 376 cm). We are offering this screen as is, to allow the buyer to pursue restoration to a level they deem satisfactory. In need of restoration, there are scratches in the gold over the birds, three marks low in panel three and a number of thin tears along the lower portions of the 6 panels. For detailed photos please inquire...
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Nostalgia : Pre 1920 item #1181109 (stock #SR2400)

Have you ever seen this tin before? I hadn't. It's one of the rare tins. The top has been replaced. An excellent restoration. Otherwise, the condition is great. It dates to circa 1915.

Condition: good
All Items : Archives : Fine Art : Pre 1950 item #580281 (stock #245)
Vivyan Seward view of Half Dome from Yosemite valley oil on canvas signed lower right measuring approx. 18x14 inches framed in a quality gallery frame 20x24 inches overall size. A beautiful impressionist painting with figures in the foreground and a hint of valley fog. In excellent condition ready to hang.

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Born in Northwood, England on June 18, 1902. "Vic" Seward came to the U.S. as a child. He studied at the AIC before moving to Los Angeles in the 1920s...

All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Pre 1492 item #971735
Covered with green celadon to the footring and decorated with lines encircling the neck, unglazed base. Diameter = 9 cm, Height = 7 cm. Period : sawankhalok, 15th century. Condition : small chip to the footring, no cracks, hairlines and free from restorations.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Designer : Pre 1970 item #868359
This is a large stunning Coco Chanel Logo Brooch, intertwined back to back "C"'s made of braided metal. Gold plated, secure locking pin. Measures 2 5/8 inches by 2 inches (6.7 cm by 5 cm), stamped CHANEL and 1107, in block letters on the back of the brooch. Circa 1960's
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Pre 1970 item #1230390 (stock #0895)
When it comes to hinged bangle bracelets, I think the Los Ballesteros taller was probably the most creative of the Taxco workshops. Their designs range from the more traditional to the slickest mod and they are usually adorned with spectacular gems or hard stones. The minimalist yet visually substantial example at hand boasts four clear amethysts nested in dramatically raised crown settings. The purple of the gems is reflected in the silver and the mirror effect is quite impressive...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Pre 1920 item #1292905 (stock #MOR4795)
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A spectacular black lacquered wooden sign carved with bold characters over a gold gilded carp swimming through a torrent of waves dating from the late 19th to early 20th century. It is in fine condition, with only minor marks typical of age. It measures 4 feet (121 cm) long, 14 inches (35 cm) wide and is 1-1/2 inches (3.5 cm) thick at the frame edge.
Due to size the cost of shipping will be accrued separately for this item.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Ceramics : English : Pre 1900 item #155778 (stock #608)
A Brown glazed Ridgway Pottery Transfer Pitcher, with a Silvered Handle, Rim and Base. It Features "Scenes from Coaching Days and Coaching Ways"; from the Book "Coaching Days and Ways" by W. Outram Tristram and Illustrated by Herbert Railton and Hugh Thomson, published in 1888 by MacMillan in London. The Pitcher is 9.5" high x 4.75" at basem and dates from about 1890. It has a slight scratch on the side (see picture 4), but otherwise is in excellent condition.
All Items : Archives : Pre 1960 item #298646 (stock #C-J0005)
Offered is a 2.5" x 1.125" sterling silver brooch in the form of a fish by Sigi Pineda, marked "Sigi, Sterling, Hecho en Mexico" The condition is excellent.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1800 item #1342391 (stock #102)
Glazed all over in iron rust with the exception of the base ring which has been left unglazed.

This brush washer is unmarked and age has been approximated at 18th century.

In very good condition with normal wear use present on the inside. One small glaze kiln flaw on the base but this does not detract from it.

Size is approximately 5" in diameter by 3-1/2" high
All Items : Archives : Pre 1940 item #1176785 (stock #peacocksneck)
Here is perhaps the most dramatic piece that I have ever held. Huge and magnificent and if that is not enough it is in excellent condition without one dent or ding. The drop is 3.5in. long and 2.5in. across. The peacocks are 2.75in. tall that go around the neck. The repousse is thick and with great dimension weighing 146 grams. I have a photo showing a "slice" shot to give an idea of how dimensional the piece is. Hallmarked 980 Taxco as shown. The clasp is much larger than the chain but I believ...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Deco : Pre 1940 item #1419345 (stock #9913)
A 10k yellow gold green emerald glass ring from the 1930s. This size 7 ring features a claw-set emerald cut glass stone in the 1/2 x 5/16" setting. It weighs 1.7 grams, it is stamped 10K with an arrow style maker's mark and it is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, 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 trac...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1492 item #945439 (stock #lot643)
Description:
An archaic bronze seal was in a fine look.
By an arc loop as the knob, the seal was cast in a square shape with slanting surface on four sides.
On the printing side, four Chinese archaic(Xiao Zhuan) characters were finely cast.
It reads as JIN DU YIN XIN-the Seal of Jin Du. Jin du is also called Louyang, the capital of Song Dynasty. So it was probably an official seal.
By imitating atmosphere of Han bronze seals, this seal was dated as a Song piece also by:
1, Th...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1950 item #296369
Beautiful pre-eagle sterling cuff bracelet by Los Castillo. Classic curving lines and applied ball design. Measures 5 1/2" around in the inside with a 1 3/8" opening, it is 1 1/4" wide and weighs 74 grams. Great original condition and signed and numbered for Los Castillo. This could easily become your favorite bracelet.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Scandinavian : Pre 1980 item #571352
Great looking sterling and 4 cabachon amethyst bracelet from the Finnish manufacturer Kaunis Koru with a date mark of 1972. It is hinged in the back and the clasp is the center amethyst. The bracelet measures 7" around in the inside and is 1 1/4" wide. It weighs 54 grams, is in fine original condition and hallmarked as shown. Wonderful Scandinavian design!
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Designer : Pre 1970 item #302747 (stock #polc1G)
Whimsical and just plain fun. Polcini presents us with a court jester of gold and silver plate. Shoulders, hips and legs are articulated and so, the figure moves as you do. Very three dimensional and nicely crafted. The chain on the left (as worn) is 9", the chain on the right 8" which makes the set of two balloons higher than the one balloon. Length of figure including the set of two balloons is 6 1/2". Figure width at arms is 3". Polcini cartouche on the back.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1900 item #712917 (stock #lot379)
Description: A charming wood Guanyin was preserved rarely with original stand. By a fine carving skill depicting the holy deity from the robe’s simple and flouring lines, the benign facial expression and the easy sitting posture, we can be sure that the piece was from the deft hands of a devoted and well-trained craftsman. An original and well fitted throne was surrounded by two sections of lotus petals, upwards and downwards the petals were carved vividly with beautiful curves. Supported und...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1837 VR item #911656 (stock #0298)
Yixing zisha teapot from Tek Sing shipwreck.with incised hand writing mark at the base.Qing period.9,5cm body diameter.13 cm wide.8,5cm high.teapot in good condition with just fine hair line at inside of the lid.
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1469700 (stock #1204)

Beautiful Huret era French poupee with imposing presence by Blampoix from 1860th.

A rare early French Fashion doll with wonderful fine pale quality of bisque and painting , has very flat un-pierced ears , luxury original sturdy kid fashion body with perfect bisque arms and hands and wearing superb all complete antique costume with winter ensambel !!!

17" ( 44 cm ) ... beautiful early doll with fine pale complexioned bisque shoulder head with wonderful amber shaped cobald blue e...

All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Arts and Crafts : Pre 1910 item #1358854 (stock #RP10181)
Marked "9CT" and WHH for William H Haseler, and most likely made to be sold by Liberty & Co, this lovely pin features a leaf motif in red and green enamel, on an "entrelac" or interlaced frame of gold, with 3 colorless paste stones. The gold is yellow, though in places it looks rosy. It measures 1-3/8 x 1/2” and weighs 3.2g. The hinge has an old repair, otherwise in very good antique condition, and circa 1900 (According to V. Becker, in 1901 or ’02 Haseler merged with Liberty & Co., and afte...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Contemporary item #1488195 (stock #12530)


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Acrylic painting on old canvas with the modernized tiger of 'Minhwa' (Traditional Korean folk painting), contemporary, Japan, 22.2 x 27 x 2 cm (8.66 x 10.62 x 0.78in)


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All Items : Archives : Pre 1960 item #1314826 (stock #150111)
Enrique Ledesma was known for his stone work and this is 4 pieces of azure malachite cut into curved cylinders making their way around the bracelet. Some how over the past 50 years these stones have not only remained intact but without damage of any kind. The diameter is 2 inches and it is 1in. tall. It has a larger presence due to a deep 3/8ths of an inch width. It is 98 grams heavy which also reflects the quality of this treasure. The bracelet is properly hallmarked as shown and is one of the ...
All Items : Archives : Pre 1920 item #653750
Antique Japanese hair ornaments, Gin(Silver) Kanzashi with bira-bira danglings. This is an unusually large and heavy Kanzashi probably worn by Geisha. It was made for a very special occasion when a particularly elaborate hair style was needed. The ornaments are all made with silver and the bodies are plated on mixed metals. 16 petals chrysanthemum heads. This one is definitely for Kanzashi collector. Shorter one is tarnished more than the other

Long Kanzashi is 13" x 6". ...

All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1950 item #1149430 (stock #teranstarnec)
Salvador Teran, was one of the Spratling era's notable designers. This Star with a green and blue specks large stone is wondrous. Condition is superb with no dents to the tubes only camera glare. The length is 14.5in. and fits like a choker. This design is a published book piece. For more room a CUSTOM extender made from the same tube sterling is included and it is wearable lower on the neck at about 16in. comfortably. This Teran weighs a hefty 100 grams heavy. This stone is really the wow fact...