All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1900 item #1410589
Massive Chinese Qing dynasty baluster form lidded general’s helmet jar decorated in underglaze blue on a white porcelain ground with a Yuan inspired pond scene of ducks swimming among lotus. A ruyi-head border and four animal mask handles are high on the shoulder below the short neck. A lappet band extends around the tapering foot. The slightly recessed base is unglazed. A Buddhist lion dog finial is at the top of the wide domed lid. 24 1/2” high x about 15" diameter. Weight: 35 lbs...
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1410560 (stock #664)
Rare small Premier Nursing Bebe by Leon Casimir Bru model " Brevete" from France circa 1879 - 85 ...... has generally all perfect condition and was found from a rich privet house at south of France. A nursing Brevete Bebe is very rare to find like her later sister Bru Jne. Teteur and so we are thrilled to could offer you one of the rare Premier Nursing doll´s by Bru Brevete. [[The Bru factory described this Bebe as " .... the most gracious toy ever made to this day .....
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1410328 (stock #663)
Rare to find first period Polichinelle Poupee in all original condition from France circa 1880 ..... one of the first Polichinelle doll´s was offered in France , with typical character face of an classic Polichinelle features with lovely painting and original silk sateen outfit . An Polichinelle was the most popularity character guy in France at the end of 19th. century and they was most often too find in France advertising Etrennes catalogs and publicity posters ......
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1410242 (stock #662)
Very nice bisque doll by Jules Verlingue ..... France around 1900 .... has generally all perfect condition with original French Body and lovely factory clothing . She has lovely quality of bisque socket head with large blue inset glass eyes with fine painted lashes and single brows , open mouth with a row of white porcelain teeth between here outlined lips . Original brunette mohair wig which was never removed from her head . But please no worry .....
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1410211 (stock #661)
Very nice 19th. century paper covered gift box with beautiful litho picture and gold paper decoration , filled now inside with beautiful trousseau and accessory for the little all bisque Mignonette. Mademoiselle is presented in this beautiful box as well !! Has all complete generally excellent condition, is only a little dusty ..... Other similar of this Presentation gift box was sold before in the Theriault´s auction......
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1410209 (stock #660)
We could offer here an outstanding model of Bru´s Bebe from his " Golden Age " in size 9 .......
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1900 item #1410187 (stock #WN219)
A headdress with a rounded crown and a wide flat brim, the interior made of woven bamboo, covered with yellow silk damask showing roundels with five-clawed dragons. The top ending in a red silk knot above ruyi border. The underside of the brim covered with red silk, the sweatband made of leather. Edged with key fret brocade...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre AD 1000 item #1410121 (stock #MB134)
Fine Chinese 9th - 10th Century Stoneware Ewer

This fine and rare stoneware ewer was made during the 9th to 10th century (from the end of the Tang Dynasty AD 608 - 916, the Five Dynasties period AD 907 - 960, to the Northern Song Dynasty (AD 960 - 1127), most likely a product of one of the Guangdong kilns. Both inner and outer surfaces are coated in a very finely-crackled olive-green glaze...

All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre AD 1000 item #1410120 (stock #MB238)
Rare Large Chinese Southern Dynasties Stoneware Jar

This rare stoneware jar was made during the Southern Dynasties period (AD 420 - 589). Such wares from this period are relatively rare and quite distinctive. This jar has a flat base, a wide mouth and a series of "square-cut" loop handles placed around the shoulder: a pair of single handles opposite each other as well as a pair of double handles opposite each other...

All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1940 item #1409959
This handsome sterling silver box with hand carved malachite stone was designed by Frederick Davis (1880-1961). The hinged box measures 3 1/2" X 3 1/4" X 1 1/2" high and weighs 150 grams. In beautiful condition with no dents or dings. Davis was known to have collected stone artifacts in his travels around Mexico using them in his various silver designs. Hallmarked FD 925 on the bottom of the box.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1940 item #1409957
This sleek, heavy and solid sterling silver piece was designed in the 1930's by William Spratling. Weighing 120 grams the letter opener and paperweight measures 5 inches long and is in beautiful condition with nice patina. No dents or dings. Spratling also designed a rosewood and silver version of the design shown in a picture here.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Edwardian : Pre 1920 item #1409941 (stock #9883)
A 14k rose gold garnet solitaire ring from the 1910-20 era. This late Edwardian size 6-3/4 ring features a claw-set 2.4 carat (calculated) round faceted deep red garnet in a 3/8" across setting. This ring weighs 3.3 grams, it is stamped 14KL M&O'S with a maker's mark and it is inscribed EVELYN JULY 30 1919 inside the hoop. It is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, damage or repairs...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Edwardian : Pre 1920 item #1409940 (stock #9882)
A 10k yellow gold lapis lazuli cabochon ring from the 1910-20 era. This size 7 ring features a cabochon 57 point (calculated) deep blue stone bezel-set in a late Edwardian-early Art Deco 7/16 x 1/4" setting. The shoulders are hand tooled, this ring weighs 1.9 grams and it is stamped 10K with a maker's mark. It is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, damage or repairs...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1940 item #1409878 (stock #190710)
We have an old block hallmark on this lovely reliquary necklace. Original chain and has the chatelaine still with the piece that the cross hangs from. Length for the chain is 18.5in. The cross is 2.75in. long and just shy of 2.5in. across. The weight is 65 grams of thick silver. Reliquary items were and are important symbols of the day to day life in Mexico. This is a rare one and in excellent condition with no repairs or damage just LOOK AT THAT NECKLACE!
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1950 item #1409680 (stock #14916)
Exquisite Los Ballesteros Mexican silver necklace with geometric links cut out of thick sterling sheet, this piece is adorned with eight faceted, gem quality amethysts...
All Items : Archives : Fine Art : Paintings : Oil : Pre 1900 item #1409669
Early portrait of a gentleman in dark coat with white shirt and ascot, mid to early 19th century. With frame it measures 15" x 12", and the stretcher measures 13 3/8" x 10 3/8". Stretcher appears old, but may not be original. Frame is not period, but has good age, gold leaf over wood. The canvas is stable and shows craquelure over the entire surface, visible in close up photos. Unsigned, which is usually the case, and there is no information as to the identity of the sitter. Frame has ...
All Items : Archives : Lost Art : Fine Art : Paintings : Pre 1900 item #1409666
19th century gouache of Naples bay, showing the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius. Frame size 11 1/8" x 14 3/4", sight size 3 3/4" x 7 3/4". Gold leaf wood frame with double mat, top mat of textured silk, likely early to mid 20th century framing. Gouache not signed, but not examined out of frame, and could be signed below mat on bottom. Very fine detail of the Bay of Naples and Naples in the background, with smoke billowing from Mt. Vesuvius. The two masted schooner is also steam powered, with chimn...
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1409525 (stock #659)
12 " ( 31 cm ) .... Darling little girl in the French manner .... for French market circa 1885 .... has all perfect condition and pretty expression of on little girl !! Best quality of pale bisque and painting solid domed socket head with brown glass inset paperweight inset eyes with fine painted long lashes and widely feathered brows. She has on closed mouth with defined space between her outlined lips. Pierced ears and brunette mohair wig . Head mark at back : III Generally all perf...