Stylish Slender Sitting Silver Cat Brooch Pin marked Sterling in back X 2. This little guy is seen in one of the jewelry books. He sits at 2.5" X 1 1/8" and weighs a svelte 6 grams. Very nice pre-owned condition with teenie lines to be expected for vintage silver greatly magnified by the Scanner. SOLD, no price, no info
A charming vintage cafe au lait (or hot chocolate) bowl from France. A nice dark blue pattern, it is stamped on the bottom with the number 3. There is a manufacturing flaw along one side of the bowl, normal wear from age & use, please see photos. Measures approximately 5 inches across & a little more than 2-1/2 inches high.
Two charming vintage cafe au lait (or hot chocolate) bowls from France. A nice red & yellow pattern, one is marked on the bottom, "FB 4", the other "FB 52" & both are stamped with the number 3. Normal wear from age & one has staining from use, please see photos. Measure approximately 5 inches across & a little more than 2-1/2 inches high.
Two charming vintage cafe au lait (or hot chocolate) bowls from France. A nice light blue & pale gray pattern, they are marked on bottoms, "FB 4" & stamped with the number 3. Normal wear from age & use, please see photos. Measure approximately 5 inches across & a little more than 2-1/2 inches high.
A Victorian Sterling Silver Olive Fork with and Ejector or Plunger (the makers mark is indistinguishable. Length is 8" and condition is excellent.
A Sterling Silver Fish Server or Slicer. Length is 10.75", with the mark of an intertwined "GR". From the 1920's/1930's and in excellent condition.
Democrats at you convention, wear this cute little vintage c 1945 Silver Donkey Pin Brooch marked Sterling Mexico in back. Stands at 1 5/8" X 2 5/8" weighing .3 Ounce 10 Grams. Very Nice preowned partially unpolished condition. SOLD, no price, no info
Proud and Daring Little Rooster, this Mod Stylized Silver Pin marked in back with perhaps an unfinished superimposed "P C" for Pedro Castillo or "C F" and Assay mark. Stands at 2.5" X 2" wide, 6 grams weight. Very Good condition with the stamps' outlines shown in front and has been polished some in the past, yet still age darkened areas in back. SOLD, n o price, no info please.
A Tiffany Sterling Silver Sauce or Gravy ladle in the "Flemish" pattern, introduced in 1911. Length 7.25", weight 3 Troy ounces. Excellent condition.
This beautiful pin was modeled from Hubert Harmon's "Angel Brooch", which was taken from the escutcheon on the doorway of the Casa del Corazon in Taxco.The Harmon brooch is featured on page 107 of the catalog from the exhibit MAESTRO DE PLATA, WILLIAM SPRATLING AND THE MEXICAN SILVER RENAISSANCE. This pin is nearly identical to the Harmon brooch with this pin having a smooth onyx face and the Harmon having a carved amethyst face. The Harmon pin is dated c...
Beautiful floral needlepoint pillow from France, backed with a magenta colored satin. There are several spots of wear on the backing, but the front is in good shape. This charming pillow measures approximately 25 inches long x 14 inches wide.
A stunning and powerful sterling and amethyst drop necklace by Taxco silversmith Antonio Pineda. The 7 bezel set cabachon amethyst drops are attached on hinges suspending from the silver " X's" and they move. Upon close examination, the unique triangular shaped clasp is actually another "X" filled in. The design and execution of this piece is superb...
One of William Spratlings' most recognizable pieces is this Aztec figure pin with a large amethyst. Circa 1940, it is featured on page 39 of the book MEXICAN SILVER by Penny Morrill. Measuring 1 1/2" long and 1 1/8" wide, most of the surface of the pieces is the large square cabachon amethyst which measures 1"long and 5/8" wide. It is in beautiful original condition with no chips or cracks in the stone. Signed for Willian Spratling as shown. A great piece.
A Yellow ground famille rose bowl, decorated with five lucky bat and peach, Ching dynasty, Kuang Shu Nien Che four character mark and of the period. Condition is perfect except some gilt enamel lose. Diameter: 12.5 cm
Color and Translucency of Chalcedony, but alas it is glass! Pendant with 1 1/4 X 1" blue glass cab bezel set in an Art Deco 1.5 X 1.2" frame and marked Sterling in 3 places. This one is SOLD! If you like this you may want to search: 676787 in this www.mimideeartwear.com catalog to view a super delish necklace (& bracelet) with same blue cab!
Adorable tin litho toy cup from France, circa 1950's. Colorful graphics of a boy waterskiing & another boy in a boat. Minor scratches, light wear from age & use, but nothing to detract from the charm of this vintage toy. Measures 2-1/4" diameter, 2-1/2" high.
This delightful set of puzzle blocks, circa 1920-30's, has all of its original paper pictures. Purchased in France, the box measures 11-1/4" x 8-1/4". Normal wear from age & use, the strongman picture is torn in the bottom corner & has been taped back together, overall in wonderful condition. The blocks measure approx 1-3/4" square...
Wonderful aqua blue-green color to this vintage French flowerpot. Marked on the bottom, "992, St. Clement-France, 3". A few very minor rough spots along the rim, overall great condition. Measures approx 7" across, 5-3/4" high.