All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Retro : Pre 1960 item #1337640 (stock #7368)
A Forstner hand engraved sterling silver hinged bangle bracelet from the 1950s. This 3/4" wide Forstner bracelet measures 2-3/8" across the interior, it has engraving on one side and it has never been monogrammed. It is stamped FORSTNER STERLING, it has a box clasp and it has a two loops for a (now missing) safety chain...
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1337558 (stock #563)
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Wonderful one of a kind French silk velvet and Jumeau red silk sateen costume all complete hand sewn would it fit perfect for your favorite Jumeau , Steiner , Bru , Gaultier , Eden Bebe or other pretty Doll about around 25" / 26" ( 64 - 66 cm ) .... perfect size for size 12 or 13 Jumeau !!

All hand sewn one of a kind dress of beautiful dark blue and Jumeau red checkered silk velvet and red silk sateen front , fully ornate with hand embroidery French lace and velvet ribbons...

All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1337480 (stock #562)

Very lovely all original French 17" ( 43 cm ) poupee which look´s like on larger girl by Gaultier , all original and generally excellent !!

She comes with her little dolly which she love so much ......

All Items : Archives : Pre 1950 item #1337458 (stock #161807)
We are offering a William Spratling bracelet properly hallmarked on page 33 in Spratling Silver : A Field Guide by Phyllis M. Goddard. This is called a snap over due to the hidden clasp snaps over the closure bar. The design is shown with the center row being brass on page 56 of Phyllis Goddard's book. This example has 3 rows of all silver oval beads. The repousse is very thick and heavy a weight of 72 grams and with the bracelet being 1 inch tall. No dents but lots of glare and specks of patina...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Retro : Pre 1950 item #1337284 (stock #7364)
A 10k golden yellow sapphire ring from the 1940s or 1950s. This vintage size 6 ring measures 1/2" x 1/2" across the setting. The fine golden yellow marquise shaped stone tests as a sapphire and it is 1.7 carats in size (calculated). This ring weighs 2.6 grams and it is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs however one end of the stone has a small polished area on the tip indicating a smoothing in the past, possibly to repair a chip...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Edwardian : Pre 1930 item #1337283 (stock #7363)
A 14K ice hockey award photo locket pendant with diamond 1927 from Cayuga Ontario Canada. An excellent sports collectible and piece of jewellery, this 1-1/4 x 1" (sans bale) pendant has two photo retaining bezels and windows on the interior and a centrally mounted genuine 7 point diamond (by gauge) on the front. It has the recipient's name, ANTHONY MURPHY, on the front and the dedication FROM JACOB KOHLER TO CAYUGA HOCKEY TEAM WINNERS GROUP 9 1927 on the back...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Victorian : Pre 1900 item #1337282 (stock #7362)
A Scottish sterling silver banded agate sword and shield brooch pin dated 1863. Although a common form this example is one of the most ornate and best constructed we have seen. It measures 2-3/4 x 1", the silver is deeply and intricately tooled and the cut and polished banded agates are well matched and are gray (or grey), white and blue striped...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Period : Pre 1950 item #1337280 (stock #7360)
An 18k yellow gold St. Teresa pendant 18 K charm from the 1940s (or earlier). This 5/8" across charm or pendant for a necklace has a central claw-set medallion depicting St. Teresa of Jesus (also known as St. Teresa of Avila) on the decorated side and it is stamped K18 on the plain back. The legend says SANTA TERESA DEL-B GESU, it weighs 1.7 grams and it is in excellent condition with no dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Retro : Pre 1970 item #1337278 (stock #7358)
A 10k black Alaskan diamond hematite ring circa 1960s. This vintage size 8-1/2 ring measures 11/16" x 1/2" across the facetted marquise gem stone and it weighs 2.8 grams. It is stamped 10K with a circled A maker's mark. Black Alaskan diamond is the commercial name for silver pyrite or hematite. It is in excellent condition with no cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs...
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1337022 (stock #560)

For the luxury Paris Doll Shop " Au Nain Bleu " on pretty shy faced child Bebe in all factory original condition included very beautiful clothing , gorgeous wig and original body .

It was one of the most popular special Doll and Toy Shop´s in Paris which you could find there at the 19th...

All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1960 item #1336972 (stock #161007A)
Design 5207 Margot de Taxco taller is one of the finest works by Margot Van Voorhies. Heavy at 110 grams and a height of 3 7/8th in. tall. The diameter is 2.5in. and will fit most. The repousse is phenomenal with hand carving on the scales. We have water bubbles and topped off with Amethyst eyes and adornment. No dents with a tight spring. An absolute must for collectors.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1960 item #1336956
Rare & elegant this sterling silver & faceted black obsidian bracelet was designed & signed circa 1950's by Taxco modernist Antonio Pineda (1919-09). Measuring 1 inch wide the bracelet will fit up to a 6 1/2" wrist comfortably. All 13 diamond shaped stones & silver are in beautiful condition. Attached safety chain & slide clasp are tight and secure...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1950 item #1336951
Iconic sterling silver and amethyst owl brooch designed and signed circa 1940's by American & Taxco, Mexico artist William Spratling (1900-67). The pin stands 2 3/8" tall X 2" wide. Weighs 41 grams. Each amethyst is bezel set and surrounded by a deep channel giving the owl eyes a 3 D effect. Both silver and stones are in beautiful condition. Pin back and safety lock work perfectly. Fully hallmarked on the reverse. Pictured on p. 44 of MEXICAN SILVER by Penny Morrill & Carole Berk. This design al...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Deco : Pre 1940 item #1336942 (stock #7356)
A 10k yellow gold purple synthetic sapphire ring from the 1930s. This vintage size 7-1/4 ring measures 1/2" x 5/16" across the setting. The fine pinkish purple cushion cut stone is flanked by two small clear quartz stones and the shoulders have heart cutouts. This classic ring is stamped MARVEL 10K, it weighs 1.8 grams and it is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all conditio...
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Contemporary item #1336820 (stock #558)
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Beautiful one of a kind French Bebe costume with matching antique straw bonnet would fit perfect for French or German Doll about around 19" ( 48 cm ) ...for Jumeau , Steiner , Bru , Gaultier or other pretty one.....

Of sea green and aqua blue silk and silk sateen is this elegant costume most hand sewn and fully ornate with gorgeous hand made French lace and silk buttons. The dress has long sleeves and large silk collar , ruffled and pleated front with long style.

Box p...

All Items : Archives : Pre 1950 item #1336571 (stock #160607)
This Mexican silver repousse necklace is marked with SILVER MEXICO and all that I have seen marked as such are quality crafted. At a height of 1.25in. this art to wear has a huge presence with a fantastic price as well. Perfect for casual and dress occasions. The weight is 60 grams. No dents or damage but there is glare that may reflect a misleading image. There is also a 17in. wearable length that is quite comfortable. The patina is lovely around it's edges just, LOOK AT THAT NECKLACE!.
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1336527 (stock #557)
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Very sweet 21" ( 53 cm ) all original condition antique incised DEP market Bisque Bebe from Jumeau .... has Jumeau stamp on head and body ....

With pretty bisque socket head and well work deep blue glass sleep eyes with very long mohair lashes and fine painted lashes. Dark eyeliner and fine modeled and painted feathered brows . Open mouth with row of porcelain teeth between her outlined lips. Has funny chin dimple and pierced ears with original Jumeau earrings.

Pretty brunet...

All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Pre 1800 item #1336471 (stock #MBR5204)
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A large 17th to 18th century Buddhist sculpture of a Rakan (arahat), well sculpted, his naked torso gilded in gold with robes and shoes in black lacquer, carrying a large urn which is an active incense burner. The sculpture is 2 feet (61 cm) tall and in overall fine condition. There are minor losses to the lacquer and gilding typical of age, and a repair to his left foot. Both little fingers are missing from his hands; these could be repaired if desired at additional cost.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Textiles : Pre 1900 item #1336466 (stock #QINBZ02)
An exquisite example of a Qing rank badge (Buzi, Mandarin Square); the golden pheasant (Jinji) is the symbol of the second civil official.  Border with gold wire way-style stitching. Traditional motifs include: the peach (shoutao); 5 bats (bianfu, reinforcing the meaning of good fortune in Chinese, fu); the peony; and lingzhi (magical mushroom). They surround the golden pheasant emerging from the sea and flying towards the sun. This artifact is skillfully embroidered in running, flatting, slant...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1900 item #1336319
Chinese Qing dynasty Tongzhi mark and period 5-petalled foliate form porcelain footed bowl decorated on the exterior with alternating black and red calligraphic inscriptions set against a white porcelain ground. The bowl has a turquoise interior and gilt at the rim. A short foliate form base is decorated with a band of red scrolls. The turquoise glazed deep recessed base holds an iron-red zhuanshu 6-character Tongzhi mark on a square white ground. The foot is unglazed. 7 1/4” diameter x 3...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Prehistorical item #1336205
The shape of the jar is very typical for the Siwa Culture with the curved mouth and the handles. Apart from some minor repairs to the mouth rim it is in good condition. H. 13 cm. This jar is from a collection of 30 Neolithic pieces that I bought from a Dutch collector.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Prehistorical item #1336204
The shape of the jar is very typical for the Siwa Culture with the curved mouth and the handles. Apart from some minor chips it is in good condition. H. 22 cm. This jar is from a collection of 30 Neolithic pieces that I bought from a Dutch collector.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Accessories : Watches : Pre 1900 item #1336194 (stock #7353)
A Victorian ornate embossed link gold filled man's pocket or vest watch chain from the 1880-1890 era. This 8-1/2" man's accessory has a t-bar and a swivel and the links are unusually decorative and fancy with fine embossing on one half of each link. It is unsigned and the gold plating on the links is heavy and shines brightly. It is in very good antique condition with no dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs other than a bit of minor wear to the plating on the swivel and some dull...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Pre 1960 item #1336187 (stock #7349)
A hand engraved Smibo sterling silver child's hinged bangle bracelet from the 1950s. It measures 2" across the interior, and it is 1/2" wide. It has a safety chain, a box clasp and it is engraved on one half. It is stamped STERLING SMIBO and it weighs 18.0 grams. It is in excellent vintage condition with no dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs and it has never been engraved or initialled. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; al...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Ceramics : Pre 1940 item #1336185 (stock #7347)
A Japan 3 footed pink lustre fruit cup and saucer from the 1930s. This vintage 3" high cup and matching 5-5/8" saucer features a dusty pink ground on the saucer and the outside of the cup, which has a white interior with an oil-puddle like multicolour luster. The highlight is a colourful fruit still life on the saucer and small fruit arrays inside the cup. It has gold trim, three gold painted feet and gold sprigs. It is stamped MADE IN JAPAN and it is a definite must have for your collection...
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1336105 (stock #552)

Of beautifully woven fabric in a pretty red color shade called linsey woolsey .... of three piece with fitted hips length jacket which has beautiful 3/4 trumpet sleeves and bustle part at back , pretty small black velvet trim and fine lace decoration around the edged. Closure at front with hooks and eyes ............

Matching soft red 3/4 long skirt , box pleated at back and nice row of small pleats around hem. Matching velvet and lace trim decoration like the jacket and finall...

All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Designer Signed : Pre 1970 item #1336078
Smashing color combination in this stunning sterling ring by Arizona Modernist H. Fred Skaggs. The center highly polished oval cabochon amethyst is surrounded by 7 round highly polished turquoise . Currently a size 5 , this ring could by sized as it is plain silver in the back. The face of the ring measures 5/8" long and 7/8" wide. It is in fine original condition, no chips or cracks to the stones and weighs 9 grams. Signed as shown. EXQUISITE !!
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre AD 1000 item #1335970
Decorated woth a taotie mask at the end. Length: 18,5 cm. Condition: very good with a wonderful patina.
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1335968 (stock #520)
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Rare and beautiful early French Bisque Bebe with mystery mark , very charming expression and pretty large blue eyes , original body and waering very beautiful antique costume.

22" ( 56 cm ) pretty early French Bebe with pale bisque pressed socket head and very deep blue blue glass paperweight inset eyes , thick dark eyeliner and painted curly lashes. She has brush - stroked brows with feathered details and fine rose shaded eye shadow.

Closed mouth with defined space be...

All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre AD 1000 item #1335738
This rare group dates from the early Tang Dynasty. It's made of grey pottery and it has traces of painting ( see the back of the cart ). The ox is very well proprtioned and was made with an eye for detail: notice the ring in the nose and the tail curved around its body. The cart consists of three parts; the weels come off. The three pieces have been mounted on a professional stand. Dimensions: the ox : height 18 cm, length 24 cm, the cart: height 31 cm, length 23 cm, width 17 cm. Condition: ve...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Indian Subcontinent : Himalayas : Pre 1900 item #1335733
Part of a ceremonial dancing apron. Dimensions: 15 x 4 cm. Good condition with extensive age wear and a glossy patina.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre AD 1000 item #1335675
Made of red pottery, covered with a white slib on which the painting was applied. Some of the pigments are still remaining. H. 33 cm. Condition: very good, no traces of repair, although repairs are very common and accepted on archaeological pieces. There is paint loss and there is soil stuck to the figure. On the inside there are the remains of plant roots. A TL-test from Laboratory Kotalla confirms the authenticity of this piece. We bought three fat ladies that came from the same tomb. Please ...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre AD 1000 item #1335674
Made of red pottery, covered with a white slib on which the painting was applied. Some of the pigments are still remaining. H. 34 cm. Condition: very good, no traces of repair, although repairs are very common and accepted on archaeological pieces. There is paint loss and there is soil stuck to the figure. On the inside there are the remains of plant roots. A TL-test from Laboratory Kotalla confirms the authenticity of this piece. We bought three fat ladies that came from the same tomb. Please ...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre AD 1000 item #1335671
Made of red pottery, covered with a white slib on which the painting was applied. Some of the pigments are still remaining. H. 32 cm. Condition: very good, no traces of repair, although repairs are very common and accepted on archaeological pieces. There is paint loss and there is soil stuck to the figure. On the inside there are the remains of plant roots. A TL-test from Laboratory Kotalla confirms the authenticity of this piece. We bought tree fat ladies that came from the same tomb. Please h...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1900 item #1335616
Chinese late Qing dynasty Guangxu period to early Republic period monochrome porcelain baluster form vase with wide mouth covered overall in a transparent iridescent apple green glaze applied over a geyao style densely crackled base. A dense geyao style glaze set against an oatmeal ground lines the mouth, interior, and base. This type of ware is typically referred to as “green geyao.” A light brown dressing is visible on the mouth rim. The foot rim is unglazed. A red “China” mark is...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1970 item #1335579 (stock #7345)
A Mexican modernist sterling silver blue crystal pin or brooch from the 1960s-70s. This pin has a safety clasp and it is stamped MEXICO TAXCO 925 MAR. It has a central blue claw-set crystal and it measures 2-1/4 x 1-1/8". It weighs 11.5 grams and it is in excellent original condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs other than some shallow bending from the silver stamps and some bending to the retaining pin. All items are thoroughly and conservatively g...