All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1980 item #575159
A rare, stunning bracelet by Modernist Joachim S'Paliu of Cordorba, Spain. Born in 1944, he produced a significant line of jewelry during the 1960's and 70's. The bracelet measures 6" around in the inside with a 7/8" opening. It is 2 5/8" wide at the enormous amethyst stone and surrounding silver cast frame front. The stones are just beautiful. Hallmarked "Pat. Spain 925 S'Paliu" on the inside band. Bold and massive at 143 grams, fine original condition...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1960 item #575137
Sleek and elegant concave link bracelet by Antonio Pineda. The links are hinged so there is movement and fluidity to the bracelet. It measures 7" around in the inside, is 3/4" wide and weighs 115 grams. It is in fine original condition and signed as shown. A great Antonio bracelet that will compliment many of his necklaces.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1960 item #575135
An exceptional 970 silver and onyx bracelet by Antonio Pineda,c.1955. This bracelet is featured on page 148 of the book MEXICAN SILVER by Morrill and Berk only with amethysts rather than onyx. It measures 7 3/4" around in the inside and is 1 3/4" wide. Fine original condition, no chips or cracks to the stones. It weighs 120 grams and is signed as shown. A great Antonio modernist bracelet.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Indian Subcontinent : Himalayas : Pre 1920 item #574114 (stock #HER-001)
One hundred herbs prayer bead bracelet from the boarder town between China and Tibet. These type of prayer bead is believed to be good for curing all types of sickness. The beads are made by compressing 100 herbs into a ball. There are 18 beads in all. Age: Pre 1920. Size: inside radius 7cm. It is stringed with a new stretch string to fit all. Condition: Very good for its age.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Pre 1930 item #573986 (stock #T 1513)
Circa 1920 Japanese Satsuma Button, just under 1" Cobalt blue glaze gold paint trees, bridge, water unglazed white self shank button. The artwork is almost impressionist in nature. Super condition! Please see camera shy pix as All Qs will be answered Here in lieu of email reply. SOLD, NO PRICE, NO INFO.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Indian Subcontinent : Himalayas : Pre 1800 item #573929 (stock #TIB-009)
An important thangka depicting the succession of Dalai Lamas to the large one in the center of that period. The central image is surrounded by a host of guardian deities, bodhisattvas, asparas and symbolic animal figures. Size: L. 97cm. W. 72.7 cm. Inside measurement. Condition: No repairs, rips or tears on the painting. Some fraying of the silk, framing the artwork.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Southeast Asian : Pre 1837 VR item #573677 (stock #lot227)
Description: A rare ivory pot with picturesque carvings on the surface was preserved in very good condition. Tinged due to age, the exquisite image of the carving was intended to describe a religious story. Date: 18th century, Provenance: Thailand Height: 10cm Width: 9.5cm.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Indian Subcontinent : Himalayas : Pre 1900 item #573573 (stock #DG-002)
A pair of iron Tibetan Phurbu Daggers. The top of the handles have four expressive faces of very good workmanship crowned with human skulls.The handle has a double lotus and eternal knots on each end.Above the blades there is a makara. Size: L. 21.7cm each. Condition: No repairs. Nice patina
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1960 item #573555
Great looking sterling and 3 pearl ring by Antonio Pineda, c. 1950. It is a size 6 and in fine original condition. Beautifully made and solid at 17 grams. A particularly wonderful Antonio ring.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre AD 1000 item #572900 (stock #CHOP-009)
This is an official's seal for the Imperial Court for documents for minority people during the Tang Dynasty. Age:618 - 907 AD Size: 3.2 x 3.3cm. Condition: No repairs
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Strands : Jewels : Pre 1930 item #572770 (stock #T 1511)
SOLD. Very Vintage Antique 34", more than twice the length seen elsewhere, antique Stunning Shining Super Rich Red Necklace of 65 faceted graduated beads with a whopping 30mm (1 1/4") as the middle graduating to end in faceted 10mm barrel clasp beads all in red cognac hues! Original threading! Blinding, blazing light traveling through and light as a feather as it should be. Super fine! SOLD - no price, no info.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1910 item #572580 (stock #lot226)
Description: A beautiful ivory sachet was carved in open work. With archaic patterns as the ground decoration, swirling dragons were carved vividly on both sides. The sachet can be used as a pendant when the cap was removable and a perfume dipped cotton can be easily put into it. Date: Early 20th Century.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1960 item #572135
A fun and sensual sterling necklace and bracelet by Margot De Taxco. It is sturdy and delicate at the same time. The silver dangles make a charming sound and dazzle the eye with movement. Yes, I love this set! The necklace is 16" end to end with the center section being 2 1/4" wide. The dangles hang 3/4" long. The bracelet is 6 3/4" end to end. Fine original condition. Signed as shown and numbered 5672. Perfectly delightful to wear.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1950 item #571761
This is the silver "pillow" bracelet by William Spratling. It is from his first design period, 1931-1946. Measuring 8" around in the inside and 1 1/8" wide, it has a pin closure and is in fine original condition. It weighs 86 grams and is featured on page 43 of the book MEXICAN SILVER by Morrill and Berk. This is one of Spratlings' most recognizable bracelets and one of the most beautiful.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Designer : Pre 2000 item #571640 (stock #hag3L87)
Stunning set created by contemporary designer Ian St Gielar for Stanley Hagler. This intricate design uses various sizes of glass beads, enamel flowers, multi-colored rhinestones, large cabochons and gold plated metal. The colors that St Gielar uses in this set work to make it truly unique and dramatic. Necklace is 19" end to end with a 3" extension, and links are 1 1/2" in diameter. Center link is 2 1/4" wide and 2 1/8" long. Clip earrings are 1 1/2" by 1 1/8"...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Arts and Crafts : Pre 1910 item #571588 (stock #T 1509)
Sold, enjoy! Circa 1900 stamped 14K bench made open work ring with an 8 X 11mm genuine Egyptian scarab beetle in all it's original iridescent green & rust color glory! Ornate open work with jeweler's saw of years past. Size 9, yet can be resized by your jeweler, as this appears to have been resized many years ago. What a buy! Sold, no price, no info.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Scandinavian : Pre 1980 item #571352
Great looking sterling and 4 cabachon amethyst bracelet from the Finnish manufacturer Kaunis Koru with a date mark of 1972. It is hinged in the back and the clasp is the center amethyst. The bracelet measures 7" around in the inside and is 1 1/4" wide. It weighs 54 grams, is in fine original condition and hallmarked as shown. Wonderful Scandinavian design!