The measurements for this obi (maru obi) is quite large, 12 3/4"w x 153" wide. Condition is very new with some basting stitches still intact.

A rare Yuan dynasty 14th century blue and white jar in octagonal (belimbing) shape with two lugs, jar decorated with under glaze blue of flower motif.
Jar is in excellent condition, no damage, no chip, no crack, no restoration.
Size: 5.5 cm height.

Vintage starburst sterling silver blue lapis and baroque pearl bracelet designed and signed in the 1950's by Taxco, Mexico modernist artist Antonio Pineda. Bracelet measures 7/8 inch wide and 6 3/4 inches long with clasp closed. Weighs 86grams, 3.0oz. Hallmarked ANTONIO TAXCO within the crown, eagle 17, 970, HECHO EN MEXICO. Beautiful condition. Slide-in clasp is tight and secure as is the attached safety chain...

A large size mask showing a large nose, traces of hairs fixed with glue around the mouth obvious signs of age at least from mid to early XXth. More information on request H 30 cm , Wide 20 cm

Striking vintage sterling silver and enamel necklace, bracelet and earrings set designed and signed(circa 1950's) by famous Taxco, Mexico artist Margot Van Voorhies who signed her designs MARGOT DE TAXCO. Necklace measures 1" wide & 15" long. Bracelet has an attached safety chain and measures 1" wide and 6 1/2" long. Clip earrings are 3/4" long. Both the necklace and bracelet are fully hallmarked MARGOT DE TAXCO, STERLING, eagle # 16. Push button clasps are tight and secure...

 

Pair of sterling silver ash or pin trays designed and marked (1930's) by Taxco, Mexico artist William Spratling (1900-67). The raised design of a serpent is applied. Each tray is 2 3/8" diameter with 1/2" lip. The pair weighs 80grams, 2.9oz. Pictured on spratlingsilver.com which describes the design as " pre-Columbian feathered serpent". Excellent vintage conditon.

A good and rare Ming dynasty transitional Tianqi - Chongzhen period blue and white bowl, rounded side with open wide rim and straight foot, bowl decorated with good under glaze blue of Shou Lao flying on the back of crane with outstretched wings over the ocean waves in double ring medallion, he is the God of longevity. there is a flower and weaves motif in white on blue ground at inner rim, outside there is four frame of figures on a background of Shou (longevity) character...

Dramatic 970 sterling silver turquoise and moss agate necklace designed and signed (c.1940's) by Taxco, Mexico artist ANTONIO PINEDA. Necklace measures 17 inches of wearable length. The articulated 3 7/8" long drop is comprised of 6 bezel set oval turquoise stones and 5 carved and bezel set moss agate rectangles. Beautiful condition to silver and stones. No chips cracks or repairs. This design is pictured in SILVER SEDUCTION THE ART OF MEXICAN MODERNIST ANTONIO PINEDA by Stromberg p.110...

A good Qing dynasty Kangxi period blue and white dish, rounded side with bracket lobbed rim and glazed base, dish decorated with under glaze blue of rock and flower motif, base with six character of Kangxi mark and of the period within double circle.
Dish is in good condition with two shallow chip and short hairline at the rim, no restoration, a very rare to find a Kangxi dish with mark and period in this large size.
Size: 36 cm diameter.

Far Fan made quality chain mail jewelry and this bracelet is a superb example of just that. These stones are all original to the bracelet, all have warmed the same tone of teal and all have no chips or cracks. The length is 7in. long and the width is a wide 2 inches. This bracelet has a large presence and the thickness of the chain is also important weighing in at 107 grams heavy. A great example for any collector in love with early Spratling era silver.

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...

An old mask figuring a demon , heavy and hard wood, superb glossy patina, important age close to 100 years H33cm , wide 20 cm, Depth 14 cm More information on request

A good Yuan dynasty blue and white jar with two lugs, rounded side with two lugs at the shoulder and unglazed base, jar decorated with under glaze blue of flower scroll motif, two lugs at the shoulder.
Jar is in very good condition no chip no crack, no restoration.
Size: 5 cm height.

A gorgeous lotus pectoral is the epitome style within the fine Mexican silver from the Spratling era. This one is marked only with the eagle 3 but the ornate chain is telling because from my experience only Vilasanna made this link on the Lotus. It is heavy repousse at 102 grams and has an approximate 17.5in. wearable. The drop is 4 inches tall and 5 in. across. This piece has a very dark patina and will be left to the new owner to make as she wishes...

Stunning, elegant and rare this sterling silver & turquoise necklace was designed & signed circa 1950's by Taxco, Mexico modernist artist Antonio Pineda (1919-2009). Necklace measures 17 wearable inches long X 1 inch wide at the center panel. Weight - 194 grams, 6.08 oz. The 13 "floating" stones are very closely matched in color and all are in beautiful condition as is the silver. Slide in clasp is tight and secure. Hallmarked on the clasp with Antonio crown, 970 & eagle 121...

Old Himalayan mask with a cubist design, hairs and encrusted patina H 27 cm wide 16.5 cm More information on request

We have an unsigned beauty of obsidian drops and crafted of 114 grams of heavy silver to offer today. Jewels such as this one is truly rare and worth a spot in a collectors box even though signed only Mexico Silver. Standing 1 5/8ths inches tall it exudes an impressive presence. The patina is warm and natural. No dents, dings, chips or damage of any kind. There is a 17in. wearable for comfort, just LOOK AT THAT NECKLACE!