All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Edwardian : Pre 1920 item #1421094 (stock #RSP08046)
This handsome fellow’s head measures 5/8 x 11/16". He is made from 14kt yellow gold (there are illegible marks, so we tested it). The red eye is too small to identify, so assume glass. It weighs 1.4g and is in excellent condition. The photos are part of the description; please examine them carefully. Thanks! We do lay-away. Shipping, handling & insurance within the USA included.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Deco : Pre 1930 item #1359286 (stock #9581)
A 14k gold 5 pearls row ring from 1920-30. This size 7-3/4 ring is in 14k yellow gold (obscured marks, tested) and it features five pearls averaging 2.5 mm each. Three of the pearls have a nice silvery lustre and the other two are slightly duller than the other three. This ring has attractive grooved shoulders and it has faint traces of the gold marks which may have been obscured by an older sizing...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Retro : Pre 1960 item #1404532 (stock #9866)
A 10k yellow gold blue spinel marquise ring from the 1950s. This size 4-1/2 ring features a nice deep 2.8 carat (calculated) aqua blue stone which is claw set with end caps. It measures 1-7/8 x 1/4" across the stone, it weighs 2.8 grams and it is unmarked but tests as 10k gold. It is in very good condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, damage or repairs other than some surface wear and abrasions which are overly emphasized under our halogens...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Contemporary item #352881 (stock #uns5297i)
Glass cabochons in simulated ruby, onyx and lapis. Links are strung on metal chain. Very smart when worn. The roundedness of the collar makes dark edges in this picture that do not exist on the collar. 14" inside circumference, 1 1/2" at its widest.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Glass : Pre 1900 item #1053907
Large Antique Victorian Leather Travel Inkwell, 19th C. Description: Fine Victorian era leather travel dipping pen inkwell, gilt bronze interior, equipped with depress button, snaps firmly, double well, 1-3/4"H x 3-3/4"W x 2-1/4"D. Fair condition with age wear.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Period : Pre 1970 item #1362650 (stock #TR864)
This is a 14kt yellow gold meticulously detailed three dimensional vintage violin charm from the 1960-s. The charm is 7/8” long and 5/16’ wide at the widest part.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1950 item #1436466 (stock #15346)
There is nothing simplistic or facile about Francisco Rivera’s jewelry! A maestro who loved overlay, paid attention to detail and finishing, created pieces that cry out to be held and touched and enjoyed he is, in my opinion, still to be recognized as the talented, inspired silversmith and designer that he was...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Designer : Pre 1990 item #192628 (stock #laRitz1DX)
Lunch at the Ritz presents their version of the Man in the Moon.The attached card dates these earrings 1989. Since Lunch at the Ritz creates limited editions of their jewelry, by now these are a true collector's item. Made for pierced ears, gold plated with small crystals and enamel. 4 1/2" long, 1 5/8" wide.
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Pre 1900 item #1050847 (stock #G610)
For those interested in collecting vintage school memorabilia, no such collection can be considered complete without the inclusion of the extremely RARE Silica Book Slate.

Bound just like a typical book, this slate was unique in that it was extremely lightweight and offered multiple surfaces on which to complete one's studies (a total of six writing surfaces including interior front and back covers and two interior pages!!)...

All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Americas : American Indian : Pre 1960 item #852792 (stock #ZMisc136)
This charming doll is wonderfully detailed. She is all cloth with embroidered face features, beaded necklace and matching headband and thread hair. She is wearing a long under slip. Her dress is has multiple layers of gathered bands of fabric, and is topped with a full length apron which ties in the back.

Held in a private collection for the past 20+ years, she is in excellent condition and stands over 15" high.

All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Memorabilia : Pre 1940 item #798740 (stock #BA712)
Measuring 6 3/4 inches tall x 3 3/4 inches wide and deep, offered is this rarely found, all-original and vintage, French, BANANIA brand, Chocolate Banana breakfast food tin.

The now empty tin features the Banania brand trademark graphic of a smiling Blackamoor.

Condition is all-original with some wear to tin from use as seen in photos...

All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Pre 1960 item #1055799
Description: Lovely and finely executed Indian hand made silver dish Decorated with repousse design exhibiting different animals and plants, on the base showing a bird holding a worm with his beak. This item's measurements are 2"H x 5.5"W x 5"D and in very good condition.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Pre 1900 item #1056594
Antique Hand Crafted Persian Silver Hookha top, 19th C. The origins of the hookah come from the north western provinces of India along the border of Pakistan in Rajasthan and Gujarat nearly a millennia back. In Persia, before the age of cigar and cigarette, hookha was used for generations and generally they were made from clay. The aristocrats and wealthy had the upper section of their hookha made from silver and the base was porcelain or crystal...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Pre 1990 item #1383015
Japanese limited-edition mezzotint depicting a traditional village in snow by Koichi Sakamoto (b. 1932) titled “Enduring Village No. 1.” The print is pencil-signed, titled in English and kanji, and numbered 68/100 in the lower margin. Dates circa 1982. The artist’s watermark is in the lower right margin. Paper size: 9” x 11” (plate about 5 1/2” x 6 1/2”). The white archival mat folder measures about 12 1/2” x 13 1/2.” Excellent overall condition...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Pre 1900 item #1461855 (stock #08323)


MAP OF RIVER

Edo period's hand drawing map capturing the certain area of Kitakami river in Iwate, Japan, approx. 42 x 31.5cm (16.53 x 12.40in). Washi Japanese paper, in creased and stained condition as is. The last two photos were shotten up through the natural light...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Pre 1800 item #869804 (stock #138)
 
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Pre 1492 item #934788
Sancai small duck figurine from Tang Period. H= 3.5 cm cm W= 6 cm Good condition and free from restoration.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Pre 1492 item #940612
Globular potted jar covered by brown glaze, unglazed base. Size : 9.5 cm height, 11.5 cm diameter Period : 14th Century Condition : no chips, cracks, hairlines or restorations.