All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1338883 (stock #580)

Wonderful 15,5" ( 38 cm ) all original French poupee in superb gown presented in her original wooden covered silk luxury cabinet which preserved the fashion doll. A most beautiful and rare to find original display which enriches each good doll collection !!

The beautiful poupee are attributed to Pierre-Francois Jumeau , circa 1875 .......

All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Retro : Pre 1950 item #1338828 (stock #7377)
A 10k cultured pearl and synthetic rubies ring from the 1940s-1950s. This vintage size 5-1/2 ring measures 1/2" x 13/8" across the setting which has a central pearl and a row of three small synthetic ruby stones. The ring is stamped SIFFARI 10K (Canada 1941-). It weighs 2.4 grams and it is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Deco : Pre 1930 item #1338827 (stock #7376)
An Art Deco 10k white gold synthetic emerald filigree cocktail ring from the 1920s. This fabulous filigree size 5-1/2 cocktail ring measures 11/16 x 3/8" across the setting and it has an oval faux or synthetic emerald stone. It weighs 2.5 grams and it is stamped A&S10K. It is in very good condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses or damage other than some minor shallow surface scratches to the stone which are exaggerated in our halogen-lit photos...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Pre 1960 item #1338826 (stock #7375)
A 14k Denmark citrine ring from the 1950s. This size 5-1/2 or 5.5 Scandinavian ring is stamped 585 DENMARK with an Ib.&W. mark for Ibsen & Weeke of Copenhagen (1952-79). The stone tests as a genuine citrine and it is set on curved longer claws. This ring measures 1/2" across the width of the setting. It weighs 2.9 grams and it is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Retro : Pre 1950 item #1338824 (stock #7374)
A 14k green topaz and pearls row ring from the 1930s-1940s. This pretty size 7-1/2 ring measures 3/4 x 3/16" across the top, it is stamped 14K with a maker's mark, and it weighs 2.3 grams. The green stone tests as a genuine green topaz and the ~3 mm. pearls have nice lustre and colour. This ring is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Modernism : Pre 1980 item #1338822 (stock #7372)
A 10k yellow gold cat ring from the 1970s-1980s. This vintage size 6 ring measures 5/8" x 1/2" across the claw-set high relief cat insert or planchet and it has excellent detail. This ring weighs 4.8 grams, it is stamped 10KS and 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 condition issues are noted; all items are vintage or antique and may have slight signs of gentle use...
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1338761 (stock #578)

Gorgeous pristine all original condition of beautiful early Jumeau poupee 15" ( 39 cm ) , absolute rare to find in this Jumeau factory original condition .... all perfect in original satin wedding presentation with silk box.

Wonderful and best quality of pale swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate , portrait face expression with large blue glass enamel eyes with spiral threading and dark outer rim...

All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Pre 1950 item #1338718 (stock #TCR5239)
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A superb elephant shaped incense burner by Miyanaga Tozan enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Seiji Zo Koro. Extreme clarity in the fine details, I will let the photos speak for themselves. It is 6 x 4 x 6 inches (15 x 10 x 15 cm) and in excellent condition. It comes with a pamphlet dated Showa 16 (1941) the last year of the artists life.
Miyanaga Tozan I (1868-1941) is one of the most important names in Kyoto ceramics...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1837 VR item #1338663 (stock #Lot1108)
An old soapstone seal was in very good mood of scholar taste.

Two lions were vibrantly rendered on the top of the seal as a knob.

While well maneuvered inscriptions were on four side of the stamp.

For Chinese literati, the scholar taste was most treasured, by the meaning of the inscriptions and by the craftsmanship of the carving on the inscription.The seal obtained all these characteristics.

And the tint of this stone was in great mood too...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Pre 1800 item #1338651
In the shape of a Sennin (Immortal). H. 10 cm. Very good age wear and patina. Repaired at the feet.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Pre 1900 item #1338650
A very well carved netsuke in the shape of a lion's head, wit moveable jaw and brass eyes. H. 3,5 cm. very good age wear and a nice glossy patina. Excellent condition.
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1338625 (stock #577)
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Very funny girl by SFBJ ..... 25" ( 63 cm ) with excellent detail of sculpting with well defined pouty expression and dimples , choice bisque and original body in rare large size . France circa 1910 .......

Excellent quality of bisque socket head with beautiful character expression , has full cheeks and defined pouty expression . Lovely blue glass sleep eyes which works well ......

All Items : Archives : Fine Art : Paintings : Oil : Pre 1960 item #1338589 (stock #40I40-101)
Frederick J. Wilder (American, 1893-1977) - View From the Orchard, Woodstock, Vermont. Oil on canvas. Size: 16 inches X 20 inches. Frederick Wilder was born in Woodstock, Vermont, the son of the innkeeper and artist, Arthur B. Wilder, who was the long-time manager of the old Woodstock Inn. Frederick graduated from Harvard College and its graduate architectural school. He is known for his watercolor and oil landscapes, both around the Woodstock area and along the coast of Maine. He was a member o...
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1338588 (stock #573)

Mademoiselle Jumeau is very charming and beautiful , has best quality of pale bisque and fine painting , original body and wig ..... size 7 / 18" ( 46 cm )

Perfect bisque socket head with beautiful blue glass paperweight inset eyes , fine lushly painted lashes and widely feathered brows.

Open mouth with row of pearl white porcelain teeth between her outlined and shaded lips. She has pierced ears with factory original earrings and on beautiful original blonde mohair wig...

All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Pre 1900 item #1338527 (stock #MOR5233)
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Two Meiji period Ostrich eggs hollowed and decorated with rich lacquered Maki-e designs of Uminosachi (treasures of the sea) on one, and Royal Crests among scrolling vines on the other. They come in a custom collectors compartmentalized kiri-wood box, one with the original Meiji period stand, the other with a more modern brass wire stand. They are roughly 6 inches tall each (16 cm). The Tai fish has cracks in the thick lacquer, but it is stable, and features a glass eye. More photos availabl...
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Contemporary item #1338513 (stock #572)
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Most hand sewn one of a kind French Bebe Dress with gorgeous matching bonnet which would fit for French or German Doll around 24" / 25" ( 62 - 64 cm ) like EJ Jumeau , Steiner , FG , Eden Bebe , Bru , Jumeau or other pretty Doll in your collection.

Gorgeous dark white Muslin dress fully hand embroidery and ornate with matching color lace and pink silk ribbons. Has a many fine details all around , puff sleeves with lace ruffled wrist and small silk rosette decoration similar ...

All Items : Archives : Fine Art : Paintings : Oil : Pre 1960 item #1338510 (stock #40I40-102)
Frederick J. Wilder (American, 1893-1977) - Autumn, Woodstock, Vermont. Oil on linen. Size: 16 inches X 20 inches. Frederick Wilder was born in Woodstock, Vermont, the son of the innkeeper and artist, Arthur B. Wilder, who was the long-time manager of the old Woodstock Inn. Frederick graduated from Harvard College and its graduate architectural school. He is known for his watercolor and oil landscapes, both around the Woodstock area and along the coast of Maine. He was a member of the Welle...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Pre 1920 item #1338469
Japanese vintage Taisho to Showa period black formal silk child's kimono hand dyed and painted with a horizontal scene illustrating the story of the children’s folk hero Kintoki (also known as Kintaro, or the “Golden Boy”) refereeing a sumo wrestling match between a rabbit and a monkey all set against a celadon background permeated with auspicious symbols. Raised by a Yama-uba (mountain spirit) in the mountains, Kintaro developed superhuman strength and had the ability to communicate with...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Pre 1940 item #1338391
This exquisite vintage sterling silver & amethyst Art Deco necklace was designed circa 1930's by Mexico artist Frederick Davis (1880-1961). The necklace measures 16 1/4" long X 1 1/8" wide and weighs 102 grams. The necklace features chevron shaped links and is centered with a 1" X 3/4" bezel set amethyst gemstone. The stone is accented with a silver scroll design on either side. Both the silver and stone are in beautiful condition. Hallmarked on the clasp FD SILVER MEXICO. This design is picture...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1800 item #1338375
Pair of fascinating and well modeled Chinese Qing dynasty Qianlong period soft-paste creamy white crackle glazed porcelain zodiac figures depicting a monkey and dog, both dressed in clothing and wearing boots, seated on high backed armchairs. The monkey holds a peach in one hand. Custom wood stands. 18th century. Each measures about 7” high (excluding stands). The figures have old repairs and recent fine quality restorations and are very stable. One figure is currently adhered to the woo...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1950 item #1338355 (stock #163007)
We have a very special William Spratling early casa belles and amethyst necklace. Properly hallmarked as shown and 18 in. long. It has a height of 1.25in. and displays a strong presence. This is a rare piece of old Mexican silver and it is very difficult to find one with the proper number of 3 casa belles in between the amethyst that conforms to William Spratlings standards of this design. These hand made casa belles are extremely difficult to reproduce. There is no damage or repairs to this tre...
All Items : Archives : Pre 1950 item #1338330 (stock #HP/GH698)
a wonderful ghurra with two small protectors carved in the pole supporting the house on top;. Very old black patina H 27 cm, Wide 10 cm, Thickness5 cm More information on request
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1492 item #1338293 (stock #Lot1107)
A very rare Jianyang temmoko bowl was in unique firing effects.

Perfect condition.

Width: 12.3cm.

Date: Song Dynasty, 12th Century.

A custom-made cotton box is included.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1970 item #1338279 (stock #3577)

Betty Cooke modernist sterling silver, ebony and leather rope necklace

Mid 20th century

Pendant - 5 5/8" x 2 1/2"

Neck chain 24" long and adjustable

Weight - 26 grams

Marked Cooke, sterling

Excellent vintage condition

All Items : Archives : Fine Art : Pre 1930 item #1338260 (stock #40I0 100)
Arthur B. Wilder (American, 1857-1949) - Deep Snow. Oil on canvas. Signed in lower left and dated 1922. Canvas size: 22 inches x 18 inches. Deep snow is virtually obscuring the split rail fence in this dramatic Vermont winter landscape painting. Deep blue shadows fill a narrow ravine, while the dark green outlines of solitary evergreens provide a stark contrast to the blanket of white. Arthur Wilder is perhaps best known as a painter of snow. His granddaughter, Joan Pearsons, remarked that ...
All Items : Archives : Fine Art : Pre 1970 item #1338258 (stock #40I39 100)
Thomas R. Curtin (American, 1899-1977) - Farm in Autumn. Oil on linen canvas. Circa 1960's. Painting size: 24 inches X 30 inches. Signed by the artist in lower left. A striking example of Thomas Curtin's landscape painting - a northern Vermont farm and barns nestled in the hills of the Green Mountains during the peak of the fall foliage season. Curtin was born in Pittsfield, Massachusetts. He studied at the prestigious National Academy of Design and Art Students League, both in New York City. H...
All Items : Archives : Pre 1960 item #1338062 (stock #HP/GH693)
A fine churning rod showing a sitting protector with the hands joined, obvious signs of use age is estimated around mid 20th,H 24 cm , presented on an iron stand More information on request
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Designer Signed : Pre 1970 item #1338017
Wonderful, rare 950 silver cuff with 2 intricately carved citrines by Roberto or Haroldo Burle Marx in the "forma livre" (free form) style that they created. These Brazilian brothers were particularly known for their use of large gemstones, often fashioned by carving or tumbling rather than being faceted. These stones pop on the Modernist, industrial design of the base of the bracelet and fit perfectly into the opening of the two squares. Measuring 5 1/4" around in the inside plus an additional ...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Ethnic : Native American : Pre 1950 item #1338008
Gorgeous, old, long Dishta or Dishta style sterling screw back earrings with 3 tiers of turquoise channel inlay, ground flush and composed of tiny circles and tear drops and 7 diamond shaped sterling paddles dangling from the earring bottoms. These hang 2 5/8" long and are 3/4" wide at the widest point. They weigh 13 grams total and are in fine original condition. They are unsigned. Delicate, precise, remarkable.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1960 item #1337986
Stunning, long kinetic sterling earrings by Modernist Art Smith, c. 1950. These are screw back earrings and measure 2 1/4" long. They are in fine original condition and both earrings bear his signature on the reverse. They weigh 16 grams total. Art Smith was known for making jewelry with concern for ornamenting the human form and his designs took into account the part of the body the piece was made to adorn. His jewelry is quite dramatic, primitive inspired and mostly biomorphic in form. These e...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1900 item #1337985
Chinese late Qing dynasty to early Republic period Album of Beijing Customs from the Zhou Peichun Studios (also referred to as Chou Pai Chuen and Chou P’ei-ch’un) consisting of seventeen leaves of ink and gouache color on pith paper export paintings. Each painting illustrates five to seven Beijing shop signs, each with an accompanying Chinese description. Each leaf holds a red Zhou Peichun seal. The individual paintings are thread bound on the right side. Accompanying the paintings is a ...
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Contemporary item #1337772 (stock #565)
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Very beautiful romantic look Bebe silk costume with hand embroidery lace bonnet , one of a kind which would fit perfect for your French or German doll about around 22" / 23" ( 56 - 58 cm )

Most hand sewn one of a kind silk dress of pretty pale pink silk and lace strips with lace ruffled collar at upper part of front and back . Ornate with silk ruffled trim and nice creamy silk bow at both sides .

The dress has long puff sleeves with lace ruffled wrist and a gorgeous sk...

All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Pre 1920 item #1337704 (stock #SK 972)
A tinned copper tea pot with etched decoration of birds among tendrils, Persian or Central Asian. The lid with brass knob. Condition: tin plating worn, some tiny dents. Dimension: 16.5 cm high, 22 cm long.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Pre AD 1000 item #1337665 (stock #NEO - 001)
A miniature neolithic pottery jar with fishnet pattern and outlined in black separated by fields of X patterns. Attached to the rim are two lug handles. Age:Hongshan Culture, 2nd half to 3rd millennium BC. Size: H. 9cm. Rim Radius 9cm. Condition: No repairs. Few chips from age.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Indian Subcontinent : Himalayas : Pre 1940 item #1337652 (stock #HP/Ma692)
Superb carving work figuring a Raktsatsa (devil) masks, few old wounds, hard wood, old reddish color, from the first half of the 20th H 25 cm More information on request
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Accessories : Watches : Pre 1900 item #1337642 (stock #7370)
A Finberg Mfg. Co. curb link gold filled man's pocket or vest watch chain from the 1890-1900 era. This 14-5/8" man's accessory has a large springring clasp and a swivel which is stamped FINBERG MFG. CO.. The gold plating on the links is heavy and shines brightly. It is in very good antique 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 antique and may have sl...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Retro : Pre 1960 item #1337640 (stock #7368)
A Forstner hand engraved sterling silver hinged bangle bracelet from the 1950s. This 3/4" wide Forstner bracelet measures 2-3/8" across the interior, it has engraving on one side and it has never been monogrammed. It is stamped FORSTNER STERLING, it has a box clasp and it has a two loops for a (now missing) safety chain. It weighs 28.0 grams and it is in very good condition with no bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs other than the loss of the chain and some shallow denting on the undec...
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1337558 (stock #563)
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Wonderful one of a kind French silk velvet and Jumeau red silk sateen costume all complete hand sewn would it fit perfect for your favorite Jumeau , Steiner , Bru , Gaultier , Eden Bebe or other pretty Doll about around 25" / 26" ( 64 - 66 cm ) .... perfect size for size 12 or 13 Jumeau !!

All hand sewn one of a kind dress of beautiful dark blue and Jumeau red checkered silk velvet and red silk sateen front , fully ornate with hand embroidery French lace and velvet ribbons. ...

All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1337480 (stock #562)

Very lovely all original French 17" ( 43 cm ) poupee which look´s like on larger girl by Gaultier , all original and generally excellent !!

She comes with her little dolly which she love so much .... on antique small Mignonette with tiny glass eyes and silk costume, bisque body and limps all complete perfect condition.

The fashion girl has best quality of pale bisque and painting socket head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate , pale blue enamel glass inset eyes with d...

All Items : Archives : Pre 1950 item #1337458 (stock #161807)
We are offering a William Spratling bracelet properly hallmarked on page 33 in Spratling Silver : A Field Guide by Phyllis M. Goddard. This is called a snap over due to the hidden clasp snaps over the closure bar. The design is shown with the center row being brass on page 56 of Phyllis Goddard's book. This example has 3 rows of all silver oval beads. The repousse is very thick and heavy a weight of 72 grams and with the bracelet being 1 inch tall. No dents but lots of glare and specks of patina...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Retro : Pre 1950 item #1337284 (stock #7364)
A 10k golden yellow sapphire ring from the 1940s or 1950s. This vintage size 6 ring measures 1/2" x 1/2" across the setting. The fine golden yellow marquise shaped stone tests as a sapphire and it is 1.7 carats in size (calculated). This ring weighs 2.6 grams and it is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs however one end of the stone has a small polished area on the tip indicating a smoothing in the past, possibly to repair a chip. ...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Edwardian : Pre 1930 item #1337283 (stock #7363)
A 14K ice hockey award photo locket pendant with diamond 1927 from Cayuga Ontario Canada. An excellent sports collectible and piece of jewellery, this 1-1/4 x 1" (sans bale) pendant has two photo retaining bezels and windows on the interior and a centrally mounted genuine 7 point diamond (by gauge) on the front. It has the recipient's name, ANTHONY MURPHY, on the front and the dedication FROM JACOB KOHLER TO CAYUGA HOCKEY TEAM WINNERS GROUP 9 1927 on the back. Kohler (1860-1934) was an Ontar...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Victorian : Pre 1900 item #1337282 (stock #7362)
A Scottish sterling silver banded agate sword and shield brooch pin dated 1863. Although a common form this example is one of the most ornate and best constructed we have seen. It measures 2-3/4 x 1", the silver is deeply and intricately tooled and the cut and polished banded agates are well matched and are gray (or grey), white and blue striped. The shield is mounted by wire pins through loops on the sword back and most unusual is a hand-etched British hallmark shield with the letter and num...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Period : Pre 1950 item #1337280 (stock #7360)
An 18k yellow gold St. Teresa pendant 18 K charm from the 1940s (or earlier). This 5/8" across charm or pendant for a necklace has a central claw-set medallion depicting St. Teresa of Jesus (also known as St. Teresa of Avila) on the decorated side and it is stamped K18 on the plain back. The legend says SANTA TERESA DEL-B GESU, it weighs 1.7 grams and it is in excellent condition with no dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Retro : Pre 1970 item #1337278 (stock #7358)
A 10k black Alaskan diamond hematite ring circa 1960s. This vintage size 8-1/2 ring measures 11/16" x 1/2" across the facetted marquise gem stone and it weighs 2.8 grams. It is stamped 10K with a circled A maker's mark. Black Alaskan diamond is the commercial name for silver pyrite or hematite. It is in excellent condition with no cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; all items are vint...
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1337022 (stock #560)

For the luxury Paris Doll Shop " Au Nain Bleu " on pretty shy faced child Bebe in all factory original condition included very beautiful clothing , gorgeous wig and original body .

It was one of the most popular special Doll and Toy Shop´s in Paris which you could find there at the 19th. century at Boulevard des Capucines !!!

10,5" ( 27 cm ) beautiful doll with best quality of pale bisque socket head , has glass sleep eyes which works well , dark eyeliner and below pa...

All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1960 item #1336972 (stock #161007A)
Design 5207 Margot de Taxco taller is one of the finest works by Margot Van Voorhies. Heavy at 110 grams and a height of 3 7/8th in. tall. The diameter is 2.5in. and will fit most. The repousse is phenomenal with hand carving on the scales. We have water bubbles and topped off with Amethyst eyes and adornment. No dents with a tight spring. An absolute must for collectors.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1960 item #1336956
Rare & elegant this sterling silver & faceted black obsidian bracelet was designed & signed circa 1950's by Taxco modernist Antonio Pineda (1919-09). Measuring 1 inch wide the bracelet will fit up to a 6 1/2" wrist comfortably. All 13 diamond shaped stones & silver are in beautiful condition. Attached safety chain & slide clasp are tight and secure. Hallmarks include the Antonio crown, eagle 17, 970 Silver, pattern # ZZ 715, sterling Mexico. Weight is 86 grams, 3oz. Pictured on p. 153 of the mu...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1950 item #1336951
Iconic sterling silver and amethyst owl brooch designed and signed circa 1940's by American & Taxco, Mexico artist William Spratling (1900-67). The pin stands 2 3/8" tall X 2" wide. Weighs 41 grams. Each amethyst is bezel set and surrounded by a deep channel giving the owl eyes a 3 D effect. Both silver and stones are in beautiful condition. Pin back and safety lock work perfectly. Fully hallmarked on the reverse. Pictured on p. 44 of MEXICAN SILVER by Penny Morrill & Carole Berk. This design al...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Deco : Pre 1940 item #1336942 (stock #7356)
A 10k yellow gold purple synthetic sapphire ring from the 1930s. This vintage size 7-1/4 ring measures 1/2" x 5/16" across the setting. The fine pinkish purple cushion cut stone is flanked by two small clear quartz stones and the shoulders have heart cutouts. This classic ring is stamped MARVEL 10K, it weighs 1.8 grams and 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 conditio...
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Contemporary item #1336820 (stock #558)
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Beautiful one of a kind French Bebe costume with matching antique straw bonnet would fit perfect for French or German Doll about around 19" ( 48 cm ) ...for Jumeau , Steiner , Bru , Gaultier or other pretty one.....

Of sea green and aqua blue silk and silk sateen is this elegant costume most hand sewn and fully ornate with gorgeous hand made French lace and silk buttons. The dress has long sleeves and large silk collar , ruffled and pleated front with long style.

Box p...

All Items : Archives : Pre 1950 item #1336571 (stock #160607)
This Mexican silver repousse necklace is marked with SILVER MEXICO and all that I have seen marked as such are quality crafted. At a height of 1.25in. this art to wear has a huge presence with a fantastic price as well. Perfect for casual and dress occasions. The weight is 60 grams. No dents or damage but there is glare that may reflect a misleading image. There is also a 17in. wearable length that is quite comfortable. The patina is lovely around it's edges just, LOOK AT THAT NECKLACE!.
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1336527 (stock #557)
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Very sweet 21" ( 53 cm ) all original condition antique incised DEP market Bisque Bebe from Jumeau .... has Jumeau stamp on head and body ....

With pretty bisque socket head and well work deep blue glass sleep eyes with very long mohair lashes and fine painted lashes. Dark eyeliner and fine modeled and painted feathered brows . Open mouth with row of porcelain teeth between her outlined lips. Has funny chin dimple and pierced ears with original Jumeau earrings.

Pretty brunet...

All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Pre 1800 item #1336471 (stock #MBR5204)
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A large 17th to 18th century Buddhist sculpture of a Rakan (arahat), well sculpted, his naked torso gilded in gold with robes and shoes in black lacquer, carrying a large urn which is an active incense burner. The sculpture is 2 feet (61 cm) tall and in overall fine condition. There are minor losses to the lacquer and gilding typical of age, and a repair to his left foot. Both little fingers are missing from his hands; these could be repaired if desired at additional cost.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Textiles : Pre 1900 item #1336466 (stock #QINBZ02)
An exquisite example of a Qing rank badge (Buzi, Mandarin Square); the golden pheasant (Jinji) is the symbol of the second civil official.  Border with gold wire way-style stitching. Traditional motifs include: the peach (shoutao); 5 bats (bianfu, reinforcing the meaning of good fortune in Chinese, fu); the peony; and lingzhi (magical mushroom). They surround the golden pheasant emerging from the sea and flying towards the sun. This artifact is skillfully embroidered in running, flatting, slant...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1900 item #1336319
Chinese Qing dynasty Tongzhi mark and period 5-petalled foliate form porcelain footed bowl decorated on the exterior with alternating black and red calligraphic inscriptions set against a white porcelain ground. The bowl has a turquoise interior and gilt at the rim. A short foliate form base is decorated with a band of red scrolls. The turquoise glazed deep recessed base holds an iron-red zhuanshu 6-character Tongzhi mark on a square white ground. The foot is unglazed. 7 1/4” diameter x 3...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Prehistorical item #1336205
The shape of the jar is very typical for the Siwa Culture with the curved mouth and the handles. Apart from some minor repairs to the mouth rim it is in good condition. H. 13 cm. This jar is from a collection of 30 Neolithic pieces that I bought from a Dutch collector.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Prehistorical item #1336204
The shape of the jar is very typical for the Siwa Culture with the curved mouth and the handles. Apart from some minor chips it is in good condition. H. 22 cm. This jar is from a collection of 30 Neolithic pieces that I bought from a Dutch collector.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Accessories : Watches : Pre 1900 item #1336194 (stock #7353)
A Victorian ornate embossed link gold filled man's pocket or vest watch chain from the 1880-1890 era. This 8-1/2" man's accessory has a t-bar and a swivel and the links are unusually decorative and fancy with fine embossing on one half of each link. It is unsigned and the gold plating on the links is heavy and shines brightly. It is in very good antique condition with no dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs other than a bit of minor wear to the plating on the swivel and some dull...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Pre 1960 item #1336187 (stock #7349)
A hand engraved Smibo sterling silver child's hinged bangle bracelet from the 1950s. It measures 2" across the interior, and it is 1/2" wide. It has a safety chain, a box clasp and it is engraved on one half. It is stamped STERLING SMIBO and it weighs 18.0 grams. It is in excellent vintage condition with no dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs and it has never been engraved or initialled. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; al...