Here is an elegant sterling silver fancy-link chain which comes from the era of the Titanic, but could be as late as the Art Deco period (Downton Abbey! The Great Gatsby!). It is interesting enough to be worn on its own, or you could hang a pendant or watch from it. The clasp is stamped “Sterling”. It measures 26”, and the links are 1/4” or 4mm wide at the widest point. It weighs 5.6g, and is in excellent condition. The photos are part of the description; please examine them carefully...
Very Rare Chinese Yuan Dynasty Inside-Glazed Qingbai Porcelain Zodiac Jar
This extremely rare and unusual jar was made during the Yuan Dynasty (1279 - 1368). It has a splayed foot and is quite "heavily-potted" with the whole of the outer body profusely decorated with what are most likely religious (Buddhist) motifs. The lower body is covered in repeated carved lotus leaves...
Chinese Tang Dynasty Changsha Bowl from 9th Century Shipwreck (c. AD 826)
This rare decorated glazed bowl was made around AD 826, during the Tang Dynasty (AD 618 - 906) at the Changsha kilns. We can be that precise about the dating because it was excavated from the "Belitung Wreck" in 1998-99, a mile off the coast of Belitung, Indonesia...
Modernist in design this handwrought copper and brass ashtray signed Hector Aguilar measures 5 inches across and 1 1/4 inch high. This ash tray is in excellent condition with beautiful original patina. Signed HA TAXCO MEXICO TALLER BORDA.
Very cute rare all original model Figure " C " Jules Steiner Bebe size 0 ...... 14,5 " ( 42 cm ) from " Maison Bail " Paris doll boutique and toy shop at 1885th. which was located in Paris ~ 210 Rue de Rivoli ~ ...
This handwrought arts & crafts candlestick was designed and signed by William Spratling in the early 1930's. The candlestick base measures 5 inches across and stands 3 1/2" high. Excellent condition and patina. Signed on the underside WS TAXCO MEXICO. This Spratling tin candlestick is pictured on p. 227 of WILLIAM SPRATLING AND THE MEXICAN SILVER RENAISSANCE by Penny Morrill.
Navajo Kenneth Begay has been called the "father of modern Navajo jewelry". From 1946-1964, he worked as a benchsmith at the White Hogan Shop in Scottsdale, Az. This elegant, precise bracelet measures 5 1/4" around in the inside plus an additional 1 1/8" opening. It is 3/8" wide and weighs 37 grams. All original, fine condition and signed as shown in the photos. Gorgeous alone or perfect for stacking.
Hector Aguilar designed and signed this early set of 3 handwrought copper and brass ashtrays in Taxco, Mexico in the early 1940's. Each measures 4 1/2 inches across and is 1 inch high. All 3 ashtrays are in excellent condition with no dents or dings. All have original unpolished patina. Each piece signed on the underside HA TAXCO MEXICO.
Rare to find most beautiful all hand sewn 19th. century antique one piece evening poupee gown of light and dark green silk , would fit well for Fashion doll around 18" ( 46 cm ).
Stunning antique gown from France circa 1868/70 with fitted waist and stunning long bustle train in back , has small long inset sleeves and square wide neckline ornate with small lace and pretty dark green silk velvet collar matching to the sleeves cuffs .Fine ornate with elegand tiny glass beads trim...
Perfectly carved and housed in a monumental sterling silver setting, this vintage Los Ballesteros “mask” ring is definitely a statement-making piece. For me it is all the more appealing because the stone changes color as one descends from the “mask’s” forehead to the chin, going from purple to a semi-translucent white. The effect is visually attractive as it somehow bestows age and wisdom to the tranquil face...
Rare Chinese Yuan Dynasty Black Pottery Horse
This small and attractive pottery model of a horse was made during the Yuan Dynasty (AD 1279 - 1368). It is quite "heavily-potted" and made from a black pottery with a smooth burnished surface. Note the detail to its mane. Pottery horses from the Yuan dynasty are much rarer than those from other periods.
Height 17 cm, length 20 cm...
Rare vintage sterling orchid cuff bracelet from Angela Cumming's iconic first collection as an independent designer after she left Tiffany & Co. It measures 5 1/2" around in the inside plus an additional 1 1/8" opening and is 2 3/4” wide at the widest point in the front and tapers to 1 3/4" at the terminals. Weighing 105 grams, it is in fine original condition and signed and dated 1984 as shown. Inspired by her love of nature and beautiful in every way.
Most beautiful Fashion poupee silk enfantine gown for early fashion doll Huret era poupee like Rohmer , Blampoix , Huret or other pretty early poupee ,
a all hand sewn home made silk gown in generally excellent condition!
Pretty enfantine silk dress of most beautiful small flower pattern silk in gray and two blue color , has V-shaped front collar and wide rounded
neckline which has nice lace decoration all around.
Lovely short puffed sleeves and pretty rounded full skirt of t...
Antonio Pineda hallmarked necklace with approximately 17 in. wearable and 70 grams of thick silver. Each link makes a wave with open air slits in between each wave. At the widest point it is 1 inch tall. It is built on a curve and lays beautifully with his signature triangular shaped connections . Perfect for board room to jeans. Simply stunning on. No damage and natural dark patina, just LOOK AT THAT NECKLACE!
Classic, simple elegance is displayed in this phase 1, William Spratling Necklace. The lack of o rings in construction lends itself to a fluid look. Properly hallmarked and showing the 92 rubbed from the making with the 5 showing. It is heavy repousse and is 66 grams of quality. There is 16.25 in. of wearable length. It is built on a slant and lays beautifully. The height at it's tallest is half an inch...
Massive 18” high Japanese Meiji period “cong” form Satsuma earthenware vase finely decorated on the four rectangular sides in polychrome enamel and gilt highlights with vertical scenes of figures in landscapes featuring the four seasons. The base holds a square four-character “respectfully made by Ryuzan” mark. Circa 1900. 18” high, 7 1/2" square; weight: 17 lbs. Very good overall condition with some typical wear to the overglaze pigments and gilt, particularly at the rim...
Massive Chinese late Qing to Republic period hardwood scroll pot of naturally irregular tree trunk form carved from a single piece of wood with five nearly hidden bats along the sides. Hollow interior and flat bottom with separate plug. Late 19th to early 20th century. 19 3/8" high x about 9 3/4” diameter; 16 lbs. Very good overall condition with typical wear from age and use. From the collection of former American expatriates to Hong Kong in the 1970s and 1980s.
Silver bowl and plate with intricate designs over the surfaces, the bowl with Islamic script.
The plate measures 6 3/4" in diameter, and the bowl is 4 7/8" in diameter and 1 7/8" deep.
Both pieces have traditional islamic and Persian designs, with cross designs, arabesque forms, and elaborate borders.
Very precise and intricate silver work, the work of an accomplished silversmith.
Unmarked but tests silver.
Together they weigh just a tad under 8 troy ounces.
Good condition, some visible ta...
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