This Ledesma parure is set with natural, green, sparkly Chrysoprase. All three pieces are hallmarked as shown and the earrings are clip backs. The clips are tight and in excellent condition. I think this set was hardly ever worn as it is in such stellar condition. The size if the necklace is 15.5 in. long and the bracelet is a long 7.5in. The necklace fits an average size but If someone needed more length you can add links from the bracelet. I will do that for you at no extra charge if needed...
Sold - thank you "A"!. A bird doll motif. Vintage tri mixed metal or metales casados articulated parrot non pierced SB earrings with sputnik like radiations or feathers on the head, open mouthed, wearing a flouncy skirt with tinkling bells.
The native peoples often made dolls in the shape of the local animals for the children to play. These are wearing skirts...
Summit of a pole showing a protector with the hands joined in the Namaste gestures, important signs of watering erosion , important development of lichens. Obvious great age, circa early 20th, very hard wood, Height 55 cm
Very beautiful original condition 24" ( 62 cm ) Eden Bebe , she has very sweet childlike and shy expression , original wig , body and beautiful antique clothing all complete in generally excellent condition .... fee of damage , chip , hairline or repair !
This lovely Eden has pale bisque socket head with best quality of bisque and painting...
This Los Castillo design 731 is rare. The gap is 1 inch tall and the height is also 1 inch tall. The inside diameter is 2 1/4 inches making for an average sized cuff. With a weight of 70 grams it shows quality you can trust from the Los Castillo Taller. The hallmark is the old linear mark which is at a time when Margot Van Voorhies was designing. This design captures the imagination and leaves a rich, striking presence. It can be warmed and made smaller if needed. No damage or repairs...
In bhumisparsa mudra, sitting on a stepped lotus stand. Originally the Buddha was holding a fan, which is missing. It dates from the late 18th to early 19th century. H. 29 cm.
Signed La Estrella Taxco 980 this lotus pectoral is an exceptional work. Several artists created the Lotus design. The Taller of La Estrella produced the most beautiful pectorals and they are rare. The shop was only in business in Taxco for around 2 years. Not much is known because they were not there long but everything I have found has been astounding. This lotus has broader sweeps with the pectoral wings and the S links are longer than other makers. The drop is 4 inches long and 5 in. across...
Description:
Old wine cups were wrapped by bamboo wires.
Date, Qing Dynasty, 19th century.
Width: 5.8cm, Height:4.6cm.
Description:
Old wine cups were wrapped by bamboo wires.
Date, Qing Dynasty, 19th century.
Width: 5.8cm, Height: 4.6cm
Description:
Old wine cups were wrapped by bamboo wires.
Date, Qing Dynasty, 19th century.
Width: 5.8cm, Height: 4.6cm.
Crafted of silver plate over copper, with brass bottom and edges of domed lid and lip of base, this very refined and beautiful domed coffer is from the workshop of Rafael Contreras (Spain 1824-1890). Contreras was appointed to the position of official Restorer at the Alhambra by Queen Isabel II in 1847. As a result of interest in the decor of the Alhambra, Contreras opened a workshop to create and sell replicas of architectural and decorative items from the Alhambra...
Very beautiful and rare poupee .... circa 1875 ... with very beautiful face has gentle expression of pale bisque and lovely painting , rare body style and gorgeous clothing !!
14" ( 36 cm ) stunning all original rare poupee with pale bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate , full cheeks and almond shaped blue glass inset eyes , thick dark eyeliner , very fine painted lashes and arched feathered brows ...
This is a magnificent sterling and rutilated quartz bracelet by Danish designer Bent Knudsen. There are 7 stones of the highest quality and sitting high in their settings. The last stone is an ingenious clasp that unscrews and closes with a hook and bolt making the bracelet continuous when on the wrist. It measures 7" end to end and is 1" wide. Set in heavy gauge sterling, it weighs 97 grams...
Very large Japanese Taisho to early Showa period cloisonné enamel wide shouldered vase tapering to a narrow base decorated with a dense assorted floral spray on the front and a single flower to the back all set against a dark blue ground. Copper substrate, base and rims. Circa 1915-1930. 14 5/8” high x about 8 1/2” wide. Very good overall condition. There are faintly visible spider crack scratches to the blue ground. From the Tucson, Arizona collection of expatriates to Japan in the 1...
Very nice display piece for your larger French Bebe or German doll ..... an all original antique French " Courrier " from France at the 19th. century.
A lovely light brown leather harness which is pretty ornate with on real fur covered horse head with glass eyes and fine leather harness . Has two small leather ears and well modeled expression , otherwise pretty decorate with little bells and metal ornaments . Has woven cords at each side for the rider !!
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This vintage, hand wrought wearable work of art comprised of sterling silver, pyramid shaped amethyst & channel set turquoise was designed & signed c. 1934-48 by Taxco, Mexico artist Matilde Poulat. The necklace measures 17 inches long & 1 1/2" wide. Weight 116 grams, 4.1 oz. The amethyst stones are free of silver backing allowing the stones to catch light from all sides. Poulat used this technique in her earliest creations. Timeless in design the necklace looks great with dress or casual wear....
Of oval shape, decorated with flower branches. Qianlong period, (1736-1795).
Dimensions: 31x25x8 cm. Excellent condition, only minor ware to the glaze on the rim.
Lovely example of Han tomb sculpture. Made of red pottery, painted with red, white and black pigments. Both are in good condition, with normal age wear. Please note the remains of plant roots on one of the oxen, a very good sign of authenticity. A TL report from Ralf Kotalla confirms the age. H. 16 cm, L. 20 cm.
Han Dynasty (206BC-220AD).