All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Victorian : Pre 1900 item #1330642 (stock #7211)
A simple and elegant Victorian period 10K yellow gold stickpin or tie pin in the form of a wishbone set with genuine seed pearls circa 1890-1900. It is stamped 10K and has a makers marks of what appears to be two linked horse shoes (or a stylized W). This 2-1/4" long pin has a 1/2" x 5/16" top, it weighs 0.8 grams (without the HOLD-ON bulldog), and it is in excellent condition with no dents, cracks, corrosion or damage...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Retro : Pre 1950 item #1330641 (stock #7210)
A fine signed Birks hand engraved hinged sterling silver bangle bracelet from the 1940s-50s. It measures 8-1/2" in circumference, 2-1/2" x 2-1/4" across the interior walls, and it is 1" wide. It has a safety chain, a box clasp and it is engraved on one half with a flower and ornate engraving. It is stamped STERLING with a B in a hexagon Birks maker's mark on the inside and it weighs 42.2 grams...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Handiwork : Horn : Pre 1900 item #1330552 (stock #ZMisc201)
This ladle was formed from a single steer horn and has been polished by years of use in service culinary soups and stews etc...Origins British Isles probably Scottish. There is a crack in the bowl but it retains its beauty as an object of the domestic arts.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1910 item #1330551 (stock #7206)
An antique sterling silver treasure chest design trinket box, fully hallmarked for London, England 1904. This English Arts and Crafts period 3-3/4" x 1-1/2" hinged box was made by Corke Bros. & Co. It has hand hammered panels with fleur-de-lis decoration and long hinges, and it resembles a treasure or pirate chest. It has a chained pin which inserts into a loop with hasp and a tooled and mounted escutcheon on the top...
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1330546 (stock #482)
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Most beautiful all original French Bisque Bebe with fine delicate complexion by Rabery et Delphieu , rare early Bebe with superb quality of pale bisque and painting , stunning original wig , original body and superb costume !!

Best quality pressed pale bisque socket head with deep facial modeling , full lower cheeks and pretty amber brown glass paperweight inset eyes with fine long painted lashes , dark eyeliner and brush-stroked brows...

All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1900 item #1330499
Chinese Qing dynasty painting on paper of a Confucian worthy seated on a chair in a black robe covered with dragons and animals. He holds a green tablet containing his achievements. A calligraphic inscription describing his accomplishments is at the upper left. Newly framed with Plexiglas to facilitate shipping. There is typical wear for a painting of this age with old restorations and damage evident. The painting is mounted to board so no creases or buckling are visible...
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Contemporary item #1330470 (stock #480)

Beautiful one of a kind French silk dress with matching antique straw bonnet ... perfect for French or German doll about around 25" / 26" ( 64 - 66 cm ) ... fit Jumeau , Steiner , Bru , Gaultier , Eden Bebe , Ej Jumeau or other pretty doll .

All complete one of a kind costume which you will never find such the same again , most hand sewn of cream silk with many beautiful lace decoration and ornaments at the complete dress...

All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Pre 1960 item #1330416
A truly magnificent sterling and red coral necklace by Frank Patania Sr. The center panel has 9 saw tooth bezel set tear drop shaped coral and each of the wing shaped side panels have 6 saw tooth bezel set coral, 3 that are tear shaped and three round. Measuring 16 1/2" end to end, the center piece is 2 7/8" long and 2" across at the widest point. The side panels measure 2 1/2" by 1 1/4". The necklace, including the vibrant red stones, is in fine original condition and signed as shown...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Pre 1980 item #1330388 (stock #7205)
A 14k gold Mabe pearl and diamonds pearl enhancer pendant for a necklace. This vintage beauty has an 12mm x 6mm genuine Mabe pearl surrounded by six round genuine brilliant cut diamonds circa 1970s. Mabe pearls grow on the inside of the shell rather than the centre, so they are curved at the front but flatter at back. This necklace pendant has a pearl enhancer type loop, which means it can also be worn over a strand of pearls or some other gem stone or bead necklace also...
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1330380 (stock #156)

Very beautiful and rare to find antique doll´s turquoise enamel faux - watch with hand painted flowers decoration at watch back and painted clock face.

Has pretty gild ornament setting and bow pin with tiny chain ...

All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1900 item #1330366
Chinese Qing dynasty Kangxi marked monochrome beehive form waterpot (taibo zun) subtly incised with three kui dragon roundels on the domed body. The sky blue glaze thins to white at the rim. The slightly recessed flat base and interior are white. The base holds an apocryphal underglaze blue six-character Kangxi reign mark written in three columns. 5 ¼” diameter by 3 ¼” high. Guangxu period (late 19th century). From a Scottsdale, Arizona collection...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Metals : Pre 1900 item #1330359 (stock #752)
A beautiful pair of antique Sheffield Silver wine coasters circa 1850 hallmarked Padley Parkin & Co Sheffield England 1849 - 1855. Wine grape and grape leaf decoration with wood interiors. Sheffield plate, a sheet of silver is fused on to a thicker one of copper and the compound billet rolled, both metals expanding equally, become a thins sheet of copper coated with a layer of silver. About 1840 the Electroplate process superseded Sheffield Plate. Its production ceased about 1860.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre AD 1000 item #1330239 (stock #MA042)
Chinese Neolithic Qijia Culture Cord-Impressed Pottery Jar

This jar was made some 4,000 years ago by peoples of the Neolithic Qijia Culture (c. 2050 - 1700 BC), from what is now eastern Gansu province. They produced a variety of pottery vessels including cord-impressed pottery of many shapes and sizes. This particular example is made from a coarse gritty clay and has a wide flaring mouth. There is a ridge around the shoulder below which the main surface of the body is decorated with cord impre...

All Items : Archives : Pre 1950 item #1330062 (stock #161404)
We are offering Hector Aguilar's ribbon and bow necklace that is dimensional and dramatic. The silver is thick and the links are 1 inch tall. The ribbon that makes the bow weaves in and out with a dimpled ball in the centers. There is 18in. of length and a weight of 125 grams. The condition is without damage, just LOOK AT THAT NECKLACE!
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Pre 1900 item #1330061 (stock #SK 954)
A male back Mandarin square with a leopard, denoting the 3rd military rank. Silk tapestry (kossu, k'o-suu) with metallic threads and painted details. The animal is standing on a rock above deep water, the ground with Taoist longevity symbols. The background was probably covered by peacock feathers, rarely survived to the present days. Reference: "Ladder to the Clouds" by Jackson & Hugus Berkeley 1999, page 192 - No. 13.011: very similar badge. Condition: little faded, the deep water with 3 tiny ...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1960 item #1329990
Eye catching 940 sterling silver and copper graduated discs bracelet designed circa 1950's by Taxco, Mexico artist Hector Aguilar (1905-86). Bracelet measures 1 3/8" wide at center panel with a wearable length of 7 inches. Weight is a hefty yet comfortable 75 grams. Beautiful condition and patina. Clasp is tight and secure. Fully hallmarked for Aguilar as shown. This design is pictured on p. 139 of SILVER MASTERS OF MEXICO by Penny Morrill. Aguilar designs are featured in the permanent 20th cent...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Pre 1950 item #1329966 (stock #7202)
A 10k yellow gold emerald ring featuring a natural 4 point (by gauge) light green genuine emerald circa 1940s. This vintage size 6-1/2 ring measures 7/16" across the setting, it weighs 1.8 grams, and it is stamped 10K with an obscured maker's mark. A nice gift also for the May birthday honoree. It is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs other than a bit of patina from use. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and al...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Edwardian : Pre 1930 item #1329965 (stock #7201)
A stylish Art Deco era 14k yellow gold ring with a black onyx stone with an inset diamond from the 1920s-30s. This fabulous size 3 ring measures 7/8 x 5/16" across the setting and it has a 2 point genuine diamond gem stone and six seed pearls. It weighs 2.1 grams and it is stamped 14K. It is a most attractive version of a ladies signet ring, with a diamond rather than an initial. It is in very good condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses or damage other than some ...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Pre 1950 item #1329964 (stock #7200)
A 14k white and yellow gold wedding band from the 1940s. This size 5-3/4 woman's wedding ring is stamped 14K BRIDAL WREATH and it is slightly over 1/16" wide, or a hair over 2mm wide. It weighs 2.1 grams and it is in excellent condition with no dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs. It is consistent in shape with no thin areas and it has just a bit of patina from wear. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; all items are vintage or...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1970 item #1329963 (stock #7287)
A fine set of 5 Birks sterling silver 3-1/4" across drinks coasters with cut crystal bottoms. They are stamped BIRKS STERLING and they are just waiting for your next dinner party. They are is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; all items are vintage or antique and may have slight signs of gentle use. Tracked Packet shipping to the U.S. starts at...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1920 item #1329960 (stock #7197)
A 15/16" wide vintage Roden (bought out by Birks in the 1920s) sterling silver hand engraved napkin ring from around 1910. This table decoration has a JPS fancy script monogram and it is stamped STERLING with the (partially obscured) Roden 925 maker's mark. It weighs 11.4 grams and it is excellent condition with no bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; all items are vintage or antique and may have s...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Pre 1910 item #1329906 (stock #SK 950)
An elegant men's headgear dating around 1900, consisting of the cone-shaped indoor headdress and the outdoor heungnip or gat. Both are made of horsehair, the gat with a bamboo brim and gauze chin straps. The top part of the hat with a lacquered blossom. Condition: traces of usage, some splits near the bamboo brim. Dimension: gat: diameter 32 cm x c. 14 cm high, headdress: c. 14 cm high.
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Contemporary item #1329861 (stock #151)

Most beautiful one of a kind French silk and hand embroidery lace costume with antique straw hat ornate to the dress , would fit for French or German doll about around 24" ( 60 cm ) Perfect for Jumeau , Steiner , Bru , Gaultier , Eden Bebe or other pretty doll in your collection.

The costume is most hand sewn and you will never find such the same outfit again. One of a kind and fully ornate with beautiful hand embroidery lace over light blue silk sateen.

Has 3/4 long s...

All Items : Archives : Pre 1940 item #1329828 (stock #161104)
This Matl Palomas necklace is one of the finest examples I have found. Hallmarks are correct as shown with MATL in a block, MATL in cursive and a very old 0.900 mark used in the beginnings of Matilde Poulat's Taller. The size makes it very special as each of the links are approximately 1.25in. tall. Scaled to be perfect to wear anywhere and with anything. The weight is heavy at 105 grams and there is a wearable length of 16 inches. All the links are hand carved on the tops to give that addition...
All Items : Archives : Pre 1960 item #1329801
Elegant, delicate & detailed in design this rare diamond, circle and squares bracelet was created circa 1950 by Taxco, Mexico artist William Spratling (1900-67). Measures 7" long, 1/4" wide. Perfect for work, dress or casual wear. Beautiful condition & patina. Clasp is tight and secure. Hallmarked script WS eagle # 30. This piece was created shortly after Spratling's Alaska period. William Spratling is the central focus of the LACMA 20th century Mexican silver collection in their Latin American...
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1329739 (stock #153)

Very nice tiny French Doll on cream wooden stick handle ... called , at 1900 in the French Etrennes catalogs from Paris Department stores like Au Bon Marche , Printems and other , as " Folies a Musique "

Has beautiful original silk costume and cap with gild paper trim decoration around edged and nice tiny silk ribbon rosettes . Muslin lace collar and under dress on wooden torso with porcelain head . Has fine painted face expression and modeled hair .

Generally excellen...

All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Retro : Pre 1950 item #1329576 (stock #7195)
A 12K Egyptian Synthetic Alexandrite Ring from the 1950s or earlier. This size 6 ring measures 1/2" across the claw-set stone which has a lovely purple colour indoors which shows the expected blue in daylight. This ring weighs 4.0 grams, it is stamped with a set of Egyptian hallmarks for 12k gold and it is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs. Please note that the wear to the edges of the stone is highly exaggerated in our halogen-lit...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Pre 1960 item #1329575 (stock #7194)
A 10K Rebekah Lodge synthetic ruby enamel sorority ring with fine pink, white and black enamel. This size 6-1/2 ring features an 11/16 x 7/16" setting and shank in 10k yellow gold. The lovely synthetic pink ruby is claw set and it has a screw-mounted rose gold planchet with the Rebekah linked rings symbology of this sister organization to the Oddfellows. The ring is stamped 10K MARVEL, it weighs 2.9 grams and it is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses,...
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1329414 (stock #147)

Pretty bisque swivel head on kid - edged bisque shoulder plate , has wonderful almond shaped blue glass enamel inset eyes with dark eyeliner and delicately painted lashes and brows.

Closed mouth with fine accented lips and upturned lips corners with impressed dimples and typical hint of smile at her mouth. Pierced ears and brunette mohair wig over cork pate.

She has her original kid poupee body with shapely torso and gusset jointing at hips and elbows .

Beautiful Po...

All Items : Archives : Pre 1950 item #1329386 (stock #HP/Te679)
Authentic old naga shawl , hand made with 9 finely geometrically designed motives, motives can be seen only from one side. Size are 80 x 130 cm , very good condition circa 1950 More information on request and more other models will be added.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Pre 1960 item #1329379
Spectacular design and execution in this sterling and saw tooth bezel set coral ring by Santo Domingo silversmith Julian Lovato. He began working in 1938 and was a silversmith for Frank Patania Sr. in the Thunderbird Shop. This ring was made during his time there as it has his own signature as well as the Patania Thunderbird Shop mark. Julian Lovato has been the winner of numerous awards for his fine creations. This ring is a size 8 and the face measures 1 3/8" long and 3/4" wide. Weighing 26 gr...
All Items : Archives : Pre 1920 item #1329375 (stock #HP/Ma676)
a typical himalayan primitive mask showing a glossy very old black patina , obvious signs of great age around early 20th or late 19th is likely, H 29cm , W 14 cm More information on request, presented on a metal stand
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1329318 (stock #146)

Very beautiful and childlike 24" ( 62 cm ) Doll by Denamur with pale and fine creamy bisque socket head , has very good bisque quality and wonderful large deep blue glass paperweight inset eyes .

Fine painted thick dark eyeliner and lushly painted lashes and feathered brows. Open mouth with row of porcelain teeth between her fine shaded and outlined lips. Pierced ears and wonderful long brunette human hair wig over cork pate.

Head mark at back : E 11 D Depose

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All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1940 item #1329170
Monumental and rare this vintage sterling silver & amethyst bracelet was designed and signed circa 1930's by Mexico artist Frederick Davis (1880-1961). The bracelet measures 1 3/4" wide X 7" long. Because of the complex construction it would most comfortably fit up to a 6 3/4" wrist. Weight 88 grams, 3.01 oz. Each stone measures 3/4" across. The stones are deep in color with interesting white contrasting occlusions typical of Mexican amethyst. The bracelet is in beautiful vintage condition. The...
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1329160 (stock #143)

Very beautiful and rare to find early all original Poupee by Julien Ernst Pannier .... like " Leon " Pannier , France around 1865 / 68 with special rare body style of first artistic Parisienne doll with very beautiful bisque limps , most beautiful face expression and original antique costume.

She is on amazing and elegant 16" ( 41 cm ) poupee with early pale bisque swivel head by Eugene Barrois which has rare flat - cut neck socket that attaches to original shoulder plate in...

All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1329065 (stock #143)

Most beautiful paper covered card board Presentation box with tradecard of Paris Departmant Store " Au Bon Marche " , special at the Universal Exposition of 1889 ......

Filled inside with 10 small Lingerie pieces of cream muslin with tiny lace decoration and pink silk bows.

Included tiny apron ..... tiny under dress and skirt , tiny pair of pants and some more.... please see my pictures.

All in generally excellent condition and perfect for on French or German Mignon...

All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1329050 (stock #142)

Very beautiful all original Bebe by Emile Jumeau size 9 ( 20" / 51 cm ) ... on Bebe of the earliest period with very delicate pale bisque and very beautifully painted features , original body and body finish and wearing very lovely antique silk velvet costume with gorgeous bonnet .

Finest quality of pressed bisque socked head of pale quality with beautiful brown glass enamel inset eyes in almond shape , has dark eyeliner and fine painted lashes. Pale rose blushed eye shadow ...

All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Contemporary item #1329002 (stock #420)
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RESERVED.... thank you very much W. !!

One of a kind Jumeau style French Bebe silk costume , most hand sewn and NEVER to find such the same outfit again. Of wonderful silk sateen in cream and cream silk fully printed beautiful flowers in light rose and pink , would fit perfect and elegant for French or German doll about around 20" ( 51 cm )

Marvelous outfit for Jumeau , Steiner , Bru , Gaultier , Eden Bebe or other pretty Doll.....

Dress and bonnet are in generally excellent fabric condition from early 19th...

All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1900 item #1328958
Chinese Qing dynasty Guangxu period famille rose porcelain seated Budai holding a string of pearls in his right hand and his bag in his left hand. Nicely carved custom wood stand in the form of a settee. 5” high (6” high including the stand). Circa 1900. Very good overall condition with no chips, cracks, or repairs. There is a minor imperfection to the stand. From an old Scottsdale, Arizona collection.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Strands : Pearls : Pre 1980 item #1328734 (stock #7192)
A strand of genuine teardrop and round baroque pearls circa 1980s with a marked 750 (18K) yellow gold clasp. This vintage 26-1/4" necklace has 72 baroque pearls averaging 7.5-8.5 mm. (by ruler) and they have a nice slightly pinkish silver luster. The * 255 AL mark is for GARBIERI ORTENSIO & FIGLIO in Alessandria, Italy (1981-). 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 co...
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1328381 (stock #417)

Very beautiful all original antique early one piece pressed bonnet from circa 1865 / 68 .... achieved it´s shape from steam pressing from a miniature hat mold.

Of beautiful champagne color silk velvet and silk sateen and finally ornate with gild ornaments .

The slightly rounded cap slants into a wide brim designed to shadow the dolly face. It is inside full covered with silk ruffles and pleats and with a small rack of wire inside it was hold always in perfect form .

All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1328378 (stock #417)

Very beautiful original antique Huret era French Poupee bonnet , the flat topped cream straw bonnet has deep sides and slightly slanted brim .

Hand woven of narrow straw bands and pretty decorate with cream silk ribbons which goes around the hat . On silk bow and flowers bouquet ornate the hat as finishing touch outside and inside is the straw brim complete covered with silk and muslin lined. On tiny hand painted signature was found inside the brim.

Wonderful and in ex...

All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Pre 1940 item #1328279 (stock #MOR5118)
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An exquisite Japanese koro incense burner carved from a piece of plum blossom colored agate and enclosed in a period wooden box. It is 3-1/2 x 5 x 4-1/2 inches (9 x 12.5 x 11.5 cm) and is in excellent condition, dating from the early 20th century.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Pre 1940 item #1328256 (stock #02559)
A vintage sterling silver hand engraved oval 1-1/2" x 1" (sans bale) photo locket on an 18" link chain with a springring clasp. This 1930s-40s necklace weighs 11.8 grams and it is engraved on one side only. The locket is stamped BIRKS STERLING, it has two photo retaining bezels and it is in excellent vintage condition with no dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; all items are vintage or anti...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Edwardian : Pre 1920 item #1328252 (stock #02556)
A post Edwardian diamonds row engagement ring in 14k yellow and white gold circa 1910-15. This antique size 6-3/4 ring features three European cut diamonds (42 points total, SI1-2, G-H colour). Three stone rings became popular in the late 1900s, especially for engagement rings. The 3 stones in a row signified the phrase I Love You or Be My Bride. It weighs 2.4 grams and it has a recent gemological independent conservative appraisal in the amount of $1350 Canadian (~$1040 US). It is in very go...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Pre 1980 item #1328250 (stock #7190)
Mexican sterling silver heavy link section bangle bracelet circa 1970s 1980. This modernist sculptural 13/16" wide vintage bracelet is a Castillo design and it consists of fully hinged segments with a tall push-button box clasp. It is stamped TC-117 MEXICO 925 and it weighs an substantial 115.3 grams (3.7 ounces). Nicely finished designer quality. It is in excellent condition with no dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs. We are not sure if TC-117 was one of the various Castillo ...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Pre 1960 item #1328247 (stock #7187)
An 18k white gold diamonds cocktail or anniversary cluster ring circa 1950s. This vintage size 6 ring features a round brilliant cut 30 point diamond (VS-1, J-K colour), two round brilliant cut diamonds (35 points total, VS-2, I-J colour), four round diamonds (16 points total, VS-SI, G-H-I colour) and sixteen single cut diamonds (30 points total, SI, G-H-I colour). It weighs 5.4 grams and it has a recent independent conservative gemological appraisal in the amount of $4500 Canadian (~$3460US). ...
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Contemporary item #1328155 (stock #413)

Most beautiful one of a kind fully hand embroidery pique dress in Princess style with matching bonnet , will fit perfect for Jumeau , Steiner , Bru , Gaultier , Eden Bebe or other beautiful French or German doll about around 25 " ( 64 - 65 cm )

This princess style dress is all hand embroidery with beautiful flowers garland at front , back , and skirt. Also the 3/4 long small sleeves are ornate with this pretty garlands and around both wrist with hand embroidery eyelet cotton...

All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1910 item #1328065 (stock #413)
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Most beautiful all original antique French character girl by SFBJ .... has outstanding sculpting with very well defined characterization , best quality of pale bisque and painting , original body , clothing and accessory !

19" ( 48 cm ) beautiful girl with bisque socket head with typical tiny blue enamel glass inset eyes , finest painted lashes over modeled eye-lid . Fine feathered brows , very slightly parted lips with row of sculpted upper teeth and smiling expression at h...

All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1960 item #1328031 (stock #161703)
The tear drop is an iconic design for Antonio Pineda. This necklace is Properly signed as shown and with a weight of 126 grams that speaks of quality. Generously sized with a 5in. diameter makes this example approximately 17in. long. The stones are all original to the necklace and there is no damage to the stones or silver. The amethyst have white swirls and some internal striations and the purple is deep in color. All the terminals are in correct position with no bends so it lays perfectly when...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Pre 1940 item #1328014 (stock #MOR5111)
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Pines in the Rimpa style grow on the folded surface of this fan painted by Kamisaka Sekka and enclosed in the original signed wooden box, retaining the original paper binding on the fan itself. It is 12 inches (30 cm) long folded, and in excellent condition.
Kamisaka Sekka (1866-1942) is the godfather of 20th century Japanese design and the Rimpa revival. He was born in Kyoto in 1866, one of six siblings. From 1882 he began his artistic career, however did not take-off until visiting t...
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1327999 (stock #412)

Very beautiful French Lady desk from circa 1890 , on outstanding and luxury furniture for your elegant doll room or scene. The exterior is decoratet with lithographed - tin design in the romantic style , fully ornate with very beautiful scenes of flower garlands , bow and angels and other exquisite Rococo decorations.

Has beautiful colors romantic ornaments at front and both sides. To open at front with a pretty tiny bow handle ... inside covered with red felt . Has beautiful gild...

All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Pre 1980 item #1327937 (stock #MBR5107)
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A Fine bronze by the modern master of the Japanese bronze tradition, world renowned Hasuda Shugoro, enclosed in the original signed wooden box. The modern form is belted in geometric patterns with a mottled olive and red patination, signed on the base Shu. It is 6 x 7 x 9-1/2 inches (17 x 15.5 x 23.5 cm) and weighs approximately 5.5 kg (12 lbs) in excellent condition.
Hasuda Shugoro was born in Kanazawa City in 1915. After graduating the Ishikawa Prefectural Industrial School he moved ...
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Contemporary item #1327930 (stock #410)

Marvelous one of a kind antique French silk plush princess style Bebe coat with gorgeous bonnet and muff .... would fit perfect for French or German doll about around 24" ( 62 cm ) ... very elegant for Jumeau , Steiner , Bru , Gaultier , Eden Bebe , EJ - Jumeau or other pretty doll.

It is on most hand sewn three piece set in beautiful sea green color of 19th. century rare precious and lustrous silk plush in combination with matching color of silk sateen, chiffon silk and a l...

All Items : Archives : Pre 1950 item #1327713
Fantastic and rare this vintage 1940's amethyst & sterling silver bracelet was designed & signed by Frederick Davis (1880-1961). The bracelet is 1 1/2" wide and will fit up to a 7" wrist. It weighs 138 grams, or 4.09oz. Both stones and silver are in excellent condition with no issues. Clasp is tight and secure. Fully hallmarked including the eagle 22 which was issued to Davis during his time running the Sanborn's shop in Mexico, City. Davis designs are featured in the beautiful & permanent 20th ...
All Items : Archives : Pre 1960 item #1327614 (stock #161203)
We are offering a Los Castillo pectoral necklace that is thick silver repousse and has a wearable length of approximately 16in. The swirls are sweeping and with a dark patina that makes the color even richer. No dents or damage of any kind. This design was made when Margot was married to Don Antonio Castillo. I have seen this with the old linear marks as well as with this eagle signature. The weight is a mark of quality and this piece weighs 114 grams heavy. The drop is 1.5in. tall and spans 3.7...
All Items : Archives : Pre 1960 item #1327597
Brilliantly designed sterling silver & onyx bracelet by Taxco, Mexico modernist Antonio Pineda (1919-2009). Bracelet measures 2 inches wide with a wearable length of 6 1/4 inches. Weight - 191 grams, or 6.7 oz. Beautiful vintage condition with no issues. Slide in clasp is tight and secure. Original safety chain. Fully hallmarked. Rarely available on the market this design was featured in the Fowler museum exhibit SILVER SEDUCTION: THE ART OF MODERNIST ANTONIO PINEDA and is pictured on p.119 of t...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Pre 1980 item #1327440 (stock #ALR5099)
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The character “Hiraku” Open (or to Open) in bold scratchy strokes by the infamous nun Murase Myodo. Open you mind, open the path to enlightenment, the path is open to all, but like this calligraphy work is not easy, it is dry and thorny and the gate must be passed. Ink on paper in a silk border with wood rollers. It is 24-1/2 x 48-1/2 inches (62 x 123.5 cm) and is in excellent condition.
Born in 1924 in Aichi, one of 9 children, a chance encounter with a nun in her village led her ...
All Items : Archives : Pre 2000 item #1327387 (stock #161003)
Signed only Mexico 925 (sterling) and weighing in at 154 grams heavy is a unique bracelet. The closure and hinge are in superior condition and there are no dents or damage. I have no idea of the maker but they were talented with exacting skills of Carving and repousse of such combinations of dots, feathers, ribbed silver, deity and much more. I think this is one of the best bracelets I have seen or held. The size will handle at least up to a 7in. wrist. Because of the lack of any other markings ...
All Items : Archives : Pre 1960 item #1327303 (stock #160903)
Enrique Ledesma was known for his stone to silver work during the Mexican silver renaissance. This necklace has high sheen obsidian drops and is 16in. long. Very well cared for with no chips, repairs or damage. Ledesma is noted in the books by Penny Morrill on Mexican silver. Properly hallmarked as shown. An exceptional treasure, just LOOK AT THAT NECKLACE!