Offered is a very scarce, 1870s, Scotland Maker, Long Nose, Mid Spoon, Wood Golf Club with original finish!
This rare, antique, hand-wrought golf club was recently acquired from the estate of a gentleman who had restored and collected golf clubs for 7 decades! His family, while settling his estate, remarked that he had "paid crazy prices for some of his collection!"...
A custom bighorn sheep ram sterling silver and gold nuggets ring probably from the 1970s-80s. This impressive size 10-3/4 rihg features a highly detailed bighorn sheep flanked with two genuine gold nuggets. This ring measures 3/4" wide and 3/4" from nugget to nugget, it weighs 11.2 grams and it is stamped STER with an M maker's mark. The nuggets test well above our 18k acid and they are probably around 22k...
A 14k diamond engagement or wedding ring from the 1930s. This size 6 ring is typical for the the late 1930s with a small 2 point diamond in an enhanced setting (used to give the impression of a larger stone). The shoulders on the 3/4 x 3/16" white gold setting are tooled with flower heads and this ring weighs 2.3 grams. It is unmarked and it tests as 14k (the white gold setting is probably 18k white gold) and the shank tests as 14k gold...
Of reddish wood with fine grain, this Maori Wahaika Patu measures 15 1/4" long and roughly 5 1/8" wide.
The top has a figural face or mask carved in reticulated form, with a hole for attachment to the wrist.
The club has a hooked section, used to grab the opponent's weapon and remove it...
Gold over red painted or lacquered wood frame 11 5/8" x 9 3/8"
Stone image 8 3/8" x 6 1/4"
Frame roughly 1 1/4" deep.
In original gilded wood frame, with label on back from seller, with instructions for care.
Well crafted mountain landscape with a variety of stone, good color and contrast.
Pietra dura is an ancient craft, and has continued in Italy to the present day, and such plaques have been desirable and collectible for centuries.
Landscapes are less common, and this one is vibrant and...
One of the most beautiful childlike Bebe´s by Gaultier .... from France circa 1888 ......
DPRK / North Korean Museum Book
Neolithic, Koryo Dynasty etc..
The great leader Comrade Kim Il Sung said: "Our nation, celebrated for its long history and brilliant culture, has contributed a great deal of scientific creations and inventions to the treasure house of human culture since the ancient times."
Part of the introduction to this fine book...
Gorgeous early period cabinet size 16" ( 40 cm ) French Bebe´s by Gaultier / Blockletter , the most beautiful and rare we could offer at a long time ..... she is too cute and
with her pretty clothing and so lovely expression is this Bebe an eye-catcher for everybody and each good doll collection !!!
Generally excellent block letter marking Bebe by Gaultier ... France circa 1880 ......
Woodblock print on tan paper, measuring 12" x 9", woodblock size 8 3/8" x 5 1/4", mat size 13 1/2 x 11".
White mats with glassine over image, print affixed with small piece of tape.
Signed in lower left, titled "Vorticist Wood Cut" and signed Proof in lower right.
Dramatic image, cubist view of industrial cityscape, all in good condition, no fading or wear to print...
Woodblock print by Earl M. Washington, after a print by Eric Gill, the noted British artist and printmaker (1882-1940).
Print paper size 5 3/8" x 8 7/8", woodblock size 3 1/4" x 5", mat 13 1/2" x 11".
Matted in white boards with glassine over image, print tipped in with small piece of tape.
Paper is cream colored, with strong black impression.
Signed by Washington, 1 of 15 images, and attributed to E...
In lobed melon shape, this silver box features fine repousse designs all over the surface, with an applied branch holding various flowers and leaves...
One of Spratling's early designs, the "ring with three cascabeles" possesses the primordial charm of ambitious beginnings that are nonetheless steeped in the creativity of ancient cultures. I believe the motif is the same here as that in the tortoise shell and silver "snake" box - the more I look at it, the more I think of writhing serpents with spotted skins. The cascabeles are simply the melodious cherry that tops an already superb piece...
Very rare miniature French rosewood Poupee vitrine from mid of 19th...
Rare pre-earthquake "chirimen-e" (creped) Japanese “mitsugiri-ban” format shin hanga woodblock print by Takahashi Shotei, also known as Hiroaki (1871 - 1945) titled “Starlight Night” published by Watanabe circa 1918. Red Shotei seal at the lower right. Paper size: 5 3/8" x 12." (margins included). This image is cataloged as #M-17 on the informative website www.shotei.com...
A little lamb is always a very nice decoration piece and friend for your French or German Doll and it brings a little
life in your collection.
Very nice and rare to find early lamb with squeaker voice , it´s works fine if his head lowers up and down .
Of paper mache fine modeled and real lamb fur covered early guy with fine painted facial expression
and painted eyes (( the very early model has always painted eyes and the little later ones was find then with glass eyes ))
It´s stand wi...
Superb Mademoiselle by Paris Doll Boutique " Francois Simonne " which was one of the luxury doll shop´s at the early 19th...
This doll is an very sweet French girl with nice expression of round happy facial expression and all complete ready to display , she will make your day and she gives you a little more sun in your life :))
Very beautiful and childlike expression 25,5 " ( 65 cm ) Bebe by Etienne Denamur with lovely creamy bisque socket head , has wonderful large round deep blue glass paperweight inset eyes ...
By Gugliemo Cini (1922-1979), who was born in Florence Italy, and came to the US when he was 17, settling in Boston and moving to Laguna Beach CA where he began his jewelry design and opened a studio.
Known for his fine craftsmanship and design, he created jewelry inspired by natural elements, from floral to animals, and astrological signs.
This brooch is typically well made, of heavy weight silver, with fine details...
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