All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Pre 1900 item #766552 (stock #TR565)
Show off some arm candy with this 14 karat Victorian bracelet by the famous Unger Brothers. Known for their work in silver, the brothers started out working in gold. According to the Metropolitan Museum of Art, “Founded in 1872, the Newark, New Jersey, firm of Unger Brothers first established a trade in gold jewelry.” This bracelet dates to the earlier part of their career and is stamped with their characteristic intertwined UB hallmark...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1920 item #766250 (stock #AMBN-012)
A nicely carved natural amber pendant with one bat and leaf design. The bat represent longevity and happiness. The bat and happiness sound is in the Chinese language is similar - both pronounced Fu. Size: L. 2.4cm. Condition: No repairs, cracks or chips.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Pre 1837 VR item #766038 (stock #lot451)
Description: An amiable wood carving was a most popular deity in Chinese tradition- Tu Di Gon, The Protector of the Earth. By a warm image, the old grandfather-like god who wearing an official robe sat easily in an armchair. Even though decayed in some way due to long time of age and was preserved with darken and enduring patina which as caused from centuries of worshiping, the wood figure was presented here in a unique aged form of beauty...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Pre 1930 item #765689 (stock #TR564)
This six-pronged 14 karat white gold basket setting dates from the 1920’s. It delicately cradles a 0.96 carat old miner solitaire diamond. The stone is J color SI1 clarity and the band is engraved with a petite leaf pattern. Beautiful from every angle!
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Pre 1920 item #765636 (stock #TR563)
A true beauty, this delicate engagement ring dates from the 1910’s and serves as a bonny example of fine craftsmanship. An approximately 0.5 carat I color SI1 clarity old mine diamond solitaire sits tall in a finely worked, richly ornamented six pronged 14 karat gold basket setting. The ring is decorated with precious forget-me-nots around the band and a wheat or leaf-like pattern on the top and bottom.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Pre 1930 item #765627 (stock #TR562)
Dramatic yet understated, this ring features a lovely EGL certified I color VS1 clarity emerald cut diamond set in platinum. Six single cut diamonds decorate the band, combining with the 1.88 carat weight of the center stone for an approximate 2 carat total weight. This delicate beauty is an original 1920’s Deco masterpiece.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Contemporary item #765622 (stock #TR561)
Over 100 full cut pave diamonds run all along the setting and band of this contemporary classic. Set in 18 karat white gold, these petite stones form a circle around the real piece de resistance: a 1.05 carat EGL certified H color SI2 clarity brilliant cut diamond. The total carat weight comes in at 1.63. With its symmetry and sparkle, this Deco-inspired design has the feel of the glamorous Gatsby era.
All Items : Archives : Furnishings : Pre 1950 item #764588 (stock #WA 15-16)
Beautiful set of four classic Mustache back French leather club chairs. Rare to find four matching chairs! Originally circa 1940's, recovered in new leather. Dimensions: 38" deep, 32" high, 36" wide, 23" seat depth
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1970 item #764346
From the same estate as the Antonio Pineda aventurine duck pendant and possibly made as a set with it, is this aventurine and 970 silver bracelet by Antonio Pineda. This design is not often seen and is beautiful in every way. It measures 6 1/2" around in the inside and is 3/4" wide. Weighing 64 grams, it is in fine original condition. There is no damage and there are no repairs. The stones are free of cracks or chips. The safety chain is original and the clasp is secure...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1837 VR item #764336 (stock #lot450)
Description: A bronze daoist deity which known as Bi Xia Yuan Jun was splendidly rendered. By a detailed decoration, the bronze figure was applied with gold paint on the surface. Though in paint, the surface was reflected with enduring patina which was similar to the gilt ones. She was kept with perfect condition including an original cover at the bottom. Date: 18th century, Height: 18cm. Weight: 798g.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Pre 1920 item #763909 (stock #TCR2365)
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A Gasaku joint effort by Kyoto porcelain master Takahashi Dohachi V and Scholar artist Tomioka Tessai (1837-1924) dating from the late Meiji to Taisho period. Enigmatic Characters in cobalt strike firmly from the smooth alabaster surface. The bowl is 4-3/4 inches (12 cm) diameter, 3-1/2 inches (9 cm) tall and in perfect condition. Written on the side is Sho-Do Ki? Sue, Nyu Chyu? Ho-nari followed by the signature Tessai Gai-shi...
All Items : Archives : Furnishings : Pre 1950 item #763831 (stock #WA 15-7)
The ultimate in club chair style. Originally circa 1946, this pair has been recovered in new leather. We have a copy of the vintage brochure for this model & one of the chairs retains its original tag. This was the top of the line model; they called it "The Ambassador." Dimensions: 44" deep, 30" high, 34" wide, 25" seat depth.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Pre 1900 item #763829 (stock #39B14 7224)
Staffordshire pottery cottage bank, 19th century, with applied floral garland around door. Size: 4.5" ht. x 4.25" wide x 2.25" deep. Overall crazing to glaze, and a more pronounced craze line encircling one of the chimney bases, though it does not appear to be a crack. Some damage to two of the applied flowers surrounding the door.
All Items : Archives : Furnishings : Pre 1950 item #763822 (stock #WA 15-23)
This one is a beauty! Sweet little orphan club chair originally circa 1940's; partially restored with new leather. Dimensions: 38" deep, 32" high, 32" wide, 24" seat depth
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Pre 1980 item #763775 (stock #01278)
A 10k yellow gold diamond tie tack or tie pin from the 1960s. This 7/16" x 1/4" man's tiepin or tie tack has a 2 point (size by gauge) genuine round brilliant cut diamond. It has a gold plated bulldog clasp and a t-bar and chain guard. It is stamped 10K with a maker's mark (also tested since the mark on the shaft is slightly worn, and diamond has been tested)...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1970 item #763617
Rare and beautiful sterling duck pendant with original chain by Antonio Pineda. The body of the duck is a cabachon aventurine and the eyes are black onyx. The head and tail are articulated. The 17" chain is original to the pendant as both ends of the clasp are too wide to come out of the bail. The pendant itself measures 1 3/4" with the bail and is 1" at the widest point. The stone is 3/4" long and 1/2" wide. Signed on the bail as shown, no additional signature on the chain...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1700 item #763306 (stock #lot449)
Description: A decent bronze censer was cast in a simple form and by a great size of 15.2 in width(between loops) and 14.7cm in height. In a perfect condition, the bronze censer was inscribed with a date inscription of Da Ming Shuan De Nien Zhi(MADE IN SHUAN DE PERIOD OF GREAT MING DYNASTY) at the bottom...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre AD 1000 item #763225 (stock #AB-060)
A choker necklace of assorted carnelian, calcedony,agate beads from China. Some of these beads are over 2,000 years old. There are also two carved,good luck,ivory pieces. Size: Length 41.5cm.