We are offering a monumental Matl necklace from Matilde Poulat's earliest work. Finger coral outlines the design which has warmed with age to an orangish red. There are also coral cabochons lined on the bottom rung. The amethyst and turquoise center stones make up the flowers in the vase. The stones are clear and have cut out backs to let light in. Truly lovely stones of higher quality than one's of her later works. Hallmarked as shown and in exceptional condition...
An elegant and rare too find all original French Bronze table from early 19th...
Chinese late Ming dynasty Zhangzhou (Swatow) porcelain round form covered seal paste box decorated in green and iron-red overglaze enamels against a cream-colored ground with a deer in a central roundel on the lid surrounded by six alternating geometric panels set between a crossed line background. The interior and base are glazed but undecorated. 16th/17th century. 3 3/4” diameter x 2” high. Very good overall condition...
Spanish Colonial era wooden Santos in form of Mary from the Philippines estimated to be 19th Century. Powder blue hues. High resolution images on request.
Qing Dynasty carved white jade figure. Hi resolution images on request.
Qing Dynasty Jade Pendent in yellow tone with gold loop fastener. High resolution images on request.
A Qing Dynasty Jade figure with some natural inclusions. High resolution images on request.
Very beautiful and childlike 17 " ( 43 cm ) Doll by Denamur in rare Factory original condition from around 1885 , with pale and fine creamy bisque socket head of very good quality of bisque and painting , has pretty large deep blue glass paperweight inset eyes with thick dark eyeliner and lushly painted lashes and feathered brows. She has an open mouth with row of porcelain teeth between her fine shaded and outlined lips...
A 19thC 15k garnet pearls stickpin cravat or tie pin in a case. This 2-3/8" pin has a flower style 3/8" head with a deep ruby red garnet surrounded by pearls. It is unmarked but tests as 15k and the gold is slightly rose in colour. The pin is Victorian in style with the twisted shaft inserted into a ring on the head however the fitted hinged case has the Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Company Ltd. mark used after 1898 with the Appointment to the King legend which would make it Edwardian...
Rare to find larger size about 21" ( 53 cm ) Poupee of very beautiful smiling Bru ...... an stunning version of the very popular " Mona Lisa Bru " Poupee of one of the best French Doll Factory in Paris at the 19th. century .......
Large Qing dynasty Guangxu period cylindrical scroll pot or brush pot decorated on opposing sides with a white foliate cartouche decorated with the one hundred antiques motif. The medallions are set against a blue background with white prunus blossoms. The pot has a massive presence, measuring 8” high x 8 3/8” diameter and weighing over 6 lbs. 19th century. Very good overall condition with no chips, cracks, or repairs...
A Gruen Veri-Thin style 474 gold plated wrist watch dated 1941. This 435 caliber high quality retro wind-up manual wristwatch has a single-sunk second hand dial, full Roman numerals and a gold plate L-CRUSADER-3 expansion band with triple segment alternating convex and concave links. The movement features 17 jewels with rubies and it has a 750468 serial number and all of the proper markings...
Very nice and rare to find original presentation in box of five piece small French Bebe outfit of silk and muslin ...... beautiful light blue silk dress , pretty cream and blue chemise , under dress and lovely small collar , finally piece of soap .
For an small doll about around ..... 9" ( 23 cm ) in very nice color and all original condition !
The lovely silk dress has pretty color and lovely French details , it is all hand sewn like the other clothes in the box...
This superb early Poupee is very rare to find and has unusual adult face expression with lovely pale bisque , original wig and kid body , elegand wearing with antique muslin afternoon summer gown !
By " Brasseur - Videlier " around 1862 .......
A Chinese brush or ink cake rest in scroll shape. Made of porcelain, beautifully painted in the Qianjiang Palette, showing a river landscape. The sides with some gold paint. Base with four unglazed feet. Dating to the late Qing / early Republic period. Condition: gilding with little wear. Dimension: 8 cm long x 3.3 cm wide x 1.8 cm high.
This rare, intricately constructed link bracelet of silver & amethyst was designed & signed circa 1950's by Taxco, Mexico modernist Antonio Pineda. The bracelet measures 1 1/4" wide with a 6 3/4" interior wearable length. It weighs 101 grams. Both the silver & 8 large amethyst cabs are in beautiful condition...
This striking silver & amethyst necklace was designed & signed c. 1940's by Taxco, Mexico artist William Spratling (1900-67). The pendant measures 3 1/4" X 3 1/4" & weighs 70 grams. The thick, original 21" chain also weighs 70 grams. The pendant detaches from the chain so that it can be worn as a brooch. The silver & 10 amethysts cabs are in beautiful, original condition. This design is pictured on p. 44 of MEXICAN SILVER by Penny Morrill & Carole Berk. Spratling designs are included in the pe...
Chinese late Qing dynasty baitong (white brass), also called paktong, opium smoking pipe with nicely incised decoration featuring two beauties on a veranda on half of the base and calligraphy on the other half. Marked under the circular hinged top of the opium holder. The original tweezer and brush tool are included. Late 19th to early 20th century. 10 3/4” high to the tip of the pipe stem, base about 2 5/8” long x 1 1/4" wide x 2 1/2” high (to flat, circular lid). Very good overall c...
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