All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Americas : South American : Pre 1910 item #1382082 (stock #692ar)
Made for the traditional Argentinian and South American drink, yerba mate, this cup and bombilla are silver, both stamped with an 800 silver standard. The cup is nicely repoussed with floral and foliate elements on a cast silver serpentine base. The cup measures 5 1/4" high and the bombilla is 8 1/4" long. Together they weigh 6 troy ounces...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Pre 1950 item #1382084
Occupation era original Japanese shin hanga woodblock print titled "Kanetsuki Hall Bell Tower, Okayama" by Kawase Hasui (1883-1957) dated in the lower left margin Showa 22 (1947). The artist's black ink signature and red seal are at the lower left corner of the image. The 6mm circular seal of the publisher Watanabe (used 1946-1957) is at the lower right corner. Paper size: 15 1/2" x 10 1/4" (image size: 14 1/4" x just over 9 1/2"). Excellent condition. Never framed...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Pre 1910 item #1382166 (stock #694ar)
Measuring 7 1/4" high and roughly 3" wide, this Japanese cloisonne vase is of exceptionally high quality, with very fine detail and shading, all with silver wire. Against a smooth black background, a group of irises is depicted on the front, with a single iris and leaves on the back. The irises are white, purple with blue and yellow details, and the leaves are all done in shaded hues and different colors...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1900 item #1382199 (stock #698ar)
Delicately crafted, in perfect proportions, this Chinese vessel sits on four feet, flares slightly to the rim which is decorated on the top with flowers and scrolling elements, and has blue enamel inset into the Greek border on the edge of the rim. The body is heavily decorated with flowers, butterflies, and scrolling foliate designs, all in shades of red/rose/pink, blue and green over a dark bronze/brass background, with a solid blue enamel on the bottom...
All Items : Archives : Furnishings : Garden : Decorations : Pre 1900 item #1382368 (stock #39B16-102)
A rare English garden forcer, complete with lid, of terra-cotta. Circa 1890. Dimensions: 26 inches ht. x 16 inches diameter. Used to force the growing of rhubarb or other vegetables. Very good condition.
All Items : Archives : Furnishings : Architectural : Decorations : Pre 1920 item #1382369 (stock #39B16-94)
A decorative pair of English stone garden pine cone finials. Circa 1910. Painted white, some flaking. Large size and with good proportions. Size: 20.5 inches ht. x 9 inches diameter.
All Items : Archives : Furnishings : Garden : Decorations : Pre 1970 item #1382371 (stock #39B16-111)
Folk art painted wood vintage bird house, supported on a tall post base. Circa 1960s. Painted white. House opens to clean the interior. Size: 60 inches ht. x 12 inches x 12 inches (bird house only - 10.5 inches x 9.5 inches x 12 inches ht.)
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1382417 (stock #329)

Outstanding model of Circle / Dot market Bru´s Bebe from his " Golden Age " in size 7 .......

All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1382479 (stock #330)

Rare to find very cute size 2 small Bebe by Emile Jumeau ......

All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1382481 (stock #331)

An very beautiful elegant style bronze miniature boudoir table for your fashion doll or small Bebe display from France circa 1880 . Has four cabriole shaped legs and exquisitely flowered ornate first console with glass lid ..... inside fine covered with silk , has four middle legs with flowers tendrils and another console framed with delicate ornaments and silk velvet covered lid in bronze frame as well...

All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Mexican : Pre 1940 item #1382487 (stock #182206)
The William Spratling crosses are very collectable and this cross is a solid ingot with filigree rings, beads, and cubes that decorate the framework to the cross. The hallmarks are from the 1930's. We are also offering a signed Spratling bead and ball signed chain to go with from the 50's. Please note the price includes the special Spratling chain. The condition is without flaws, repairs or damage. The silver is 980 pure. With the length 46in...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Handiwork : Wood : Pre 1900 item #1382488 (stock #39B15-95)
Very decorative French woven wicker gathering basket for collecting grapes for wine making. Size: 30 inches ht. x 29 inches wide x 25 inches deep. Circa 1890. Very nice original condition. Wonderful as a hanging wall display.
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1382555 (stock #332)

A special and very nice all original antique condition of decoratively woven egg shaped basket with lovely rose silk covering.........

All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Pre 1900 item #1382680 (stock #MOR6772)
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A pair of powerful Shishi guardian carvings dating from the later Edo period, 18th-19th century, in the Ah-Un expression (Exhaling and inhaling). Ah-Un has many allusions, it is the beginning and end of the alphabet, summarizing all in between, and is said to be inhaling good fortune, and exhaling bad. Glass eyes inset into very human faces. They are 10-1/2 inches (26.5 cm) tall, 9-1/2 x 5-1/2 inches (24 x 14 cm)...
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1382696 (stock #333)

Very beautiful and rare to find 5 " ( 13 cm ) all original French all bisque Mignonette .....gentle little French Mademoiselle which could not be more handsome from France circa 1878 / 80 , preserved with her original stocking with very tiny shoes and accessory in her original box !!

She has exquisite quality of very pale bisque highlighted by stunning original condition , her rare bare feet with shoes and wonderful original clothing !!

Slender faced doll has swivel he...

All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Pre 1900 item #1382741 (stock #702ar)
Measuring 16" in diameter and roughly 5" deep, this Abyssinian shield was intended for high ranking warriors, and is decorated with rust colored fabric over a heavy molded shield of animal hide. The hide is tough, strong and thick, and is usually that of water buffalo or giraffes, as they had the heaviest and strongest hides available. The back has leather over the hide, a curved hide handle, and edging of metal...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Indian Subcontinent : Himalayas : Pre 1950 item #1382810 (stock #WN129)
A pair old jewelry ornaments attached in the coiffure, near the ears by Tibetan women. Made of metal alloy and set with turquoise stones. The reverse with a later added silver stick pin. Condition: few traces of usage. Dimension: c. 9.9 cm long x 3.9 cm wide, weight: 66 g.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1970 item #1382921
This versatile necklace designed & signed c. 1960's by San Miquel de Allende, Mexico artist Carmen Beckmann measures 25" long & weighs 63 grams. Comprised of polished turquoise & amethyst stones & interspersed with pearls the design is finished with a gem quality amethyst set into a beautiful & intricate 14K gold clasp with safety. It's been professionally restrung on silk cord. MEXICAN SILVER by Penny Morrill includes Beckmann in a chapter on distinguished Women Designers of Mexico.