An Iranian ceramic vase of baluster shape showing a youth and two young women among flowering plants. The thick glaze with craquele. Condition: fine, few burst glaze bubbles. Dimension: 28.6 cm high.
An Edwardian 10k 14k birds and heart seed pearls lavaliere necklace circa 1900 1910. This classy and elegant 18-3/8" necklace features three flying birds, one of which is mounted on a heart with a star suspended from it. The seed pearls spread throughout the 2-1/2 - 1-1/8" central drop are quite attractive and the drop is stamped 10K. The contemporary rope twist chains are replacements and they are unmarked but test as 14k gold, and they have a barrel clasp...
Chinese Qing dynasty Guangxu mark and period “birthday” or “eternal spring” bowl, decorated on the exterior in famille rose enamels and gilt highlights with four medallions, each containing an iron-red and gilt seal-script character (wan shou wu jiang), symbolizing boundless longevity, set against a yellow ground densely covered in polychrome ribbons, pearls, clouds, and Buddhist swastikas. Foaming waves encircle the high recessed foot...
Chinese late Qing dynasty baitong (white brass), also called paktong, opium smoking pipe with nicely incised decoration featuring two beauties on a veranda on half of the base and calligraphy on the other half. Marked under the circular hinged top of the opium holder. The original tweezer and brush tool are included. Late 19th to early 20th century. 10 3/4” high to the tip of the pipe stem, base about 2 5/8” long x 1 1/4" wide x 2 1/2” high (to flat, circular lid)...
This striking silver & amethyst necklace was designed & signed c. 1940's by Taxco, Mexico artist William Spratling (1900-67). The pendant measures 3 1/4" X 3 1/4" & weighs 70 grams. The thick, original 21" chain also weighs 70 grams. The pendant detaches from the chain so that it can be worn as a brooch. The silver & 10 amethysts cabs are in beautiful, original condition. This design is pictured on p. 44 of MEXICAN SILVER by Penny Morrill & Carole Berk...
This rare, intricately constructed link bracelet of silver & amethyst was designed & signed circa 1950's by Taxco, Mexico modernist Antonio Pineda. The bracelet measures 1 1/4" wide with a 6 3/4" interior wearable length. It weighs 101 grams. Both the silver & 8 large amethyst cabs are in beautiful condition. Fully hallmarked. We have not seen this bracelet in our 30 years of handling Mexican silver. However the companion necklace is pictured on p...
A pumpkin shaped Longquan ware Celadon small ewer with lidded, covered overall with olive green glazed. Song/Yuan Dynasty. Condition with a slight large chip to top of the spout, light crack to the body, minor unglazed foot rim is missing.
A Chinese brush or ink cake rest in scroll shape. Made of porcelain, beautifully painted in the Qianjiang Palette, showing a river landscape. The sides with some gold paint. Base with four unglazed feet. Dating to the late Qing / early Republic period. Condition: gilding with little wear. Dimension: 8 cm long x 3.3 cm wide x 1.8 cm high.
This superb early Poupee is very rare to find and has unusual adult face expression with lovely pale bisque , original wig and kid body , elegand wearing with antique muslin afternoon summer gown !
By " Brasseur - Videlier " around 1862 .......
Very nice and rare to find original presentation in box of five piece small French Bebe outfit of silk and muslin ...... beautiful light blue silk dress , pretty cream and blue chemise , under dress and lovely small collar , finally piece of soap .
For an small doll about around ..... 9" ( 23 cm ) in very nice color and all original condition !
The lovely silk dress has pretty color and lovely French details , it is all hand sewn like the other clothes in the box...
A Gruen Veri-Thin style 474 gold plated wrist watch dated 1941. This 435 caliber high quality retro wind-up manual wristwatch has a single-sunk second hand dial, full Roman numerals and a gold plate L-CRUSADER-3 expansion band with triple segment alternating convex and concave links. The movement features 17 jewels with rubies and it has a 750468 serial number and all of the proper markings...
A Ming dynasty blue and white dish, with main decorated a Qirin in the centre and floral sprays to cavetto. Ming 16th century Hongzhi period. Condition with 3 hairlines crack, and kiln material adhere to the base area, otherwise is good condition. Diameter: 32 cm.
Large Qing dynasty Guangxu period cylindrical scroll pot or brush pot decorated on opposing sides with a white foliate cartouche decorated with the one hundred antiques motif. The medallions are set against a blue background with white prunus blossoms. The pot has a massive presence, measuring 8” high x 8 3/8” diameter and weighing over 6 lbs. 19th century. Very good overall condition with no chips, cracks, or repairs...
Rare to find larger size about 21" ( 53 cm ) Poupee of very beautiful smiling Bru ...... an stunning version of the very popular " Mona Lisa Bru " Poupee of one of the best French Doll Factory in Paris at the 19th...
A 19thC 15k garnet pearls stickpin cravat or tie pin in a case. This 2-3/8" pin has a flower style 3/8" head with a deep ruby red garnet surrounded by pearls. It is unmarked but tests as 15k and the gold is slightly rose in colour. The pin is Victorian in style with the twisted shaft inserted into a ring on the head however the fitted hinged case has the Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Company Ltd. mark used after 1898 with the Appointment to the King legend which would make it Edwardian. It's po...
Very beautiful and childlike 17 " ( 43 cm ) Doll by Denamur in rare Factory original condition from around 1885 , with pale and fine creamy bisque socket head of very good quality of bisque and painting , has pretty large deep blue glass paperweight inset eyes with thick dark eyeliner and lushly painted lashes and feathered brows. She has an open mouth with row of porcelain teeth between her fine shaded and outlined lips. Pierced ears with factory original and long brunette human hair w...
A Qing Dynasty Jade figure with some natural inclusions. High resolution images on request.
Qing Dynasty Jade Pendent in yellow tone with gold loop fastener. High resolution images on request.
Qing Dynasty carved white jade figure. Hi resolution images on request.
Spanish Colonial era wooden Santos in form of Mary from the Philippines estimated to be 19th Century. Powder blue hues. High resolution images on request.
A Jindezhen ware Shufu type Monochrome washer, covered overall with creamy brownish tone. Yuan dynasty 13th-14th century. Condition is very good, no crack, only minor tiny flake to unglazed rim and free from any restoration. Diameter: 12.5 cm.
Chinese late Ming dynasty Zhangzhou (Swatow) porcelain round form covered seal paste box decorated in green and iron-red overglaze enamels against a cream-colored ground with a deer in a central roundel on the lid surrounded by six alternating geometric panels set between a crossed line background. The interior and base are glazed but undecorated. 16th/17th century. 3 3/4” diameter x 2” high. Very good overall condition. There is typical wear to the overglaze enamels and there are two t...
An elegant and rare too find all original French Bronze table from early 19th. century in excellent condition , beautiful and rare decoration piece for your French Poupee or Bebe scene or doll room.
13,5" ( 34 cm ) high table having delicate ornament legs with raised upper decoration that support the pretty enclosed table top with ornament supports and finial board at lower onyx shelf and on top.
Rare to find and luxury doll decoration piece for your favorite dol...
A Late Qing blue and white candlestick, decorated with a pair of Dragons among the clouds. Condition is good with no any chip, no any crack and free from any restoration, except minor glaze fritting. Height: 13,2 cm and base diameter: 11 cm.
We are offering a monumental Matl necklace from Matilde Poulat's earliest work. Finger coral outlines the design which has warmed with age to an orangish red. There are also coral cabochons lined on the bottom rung. The amethyst and turquoise center stones make up the flowers in the vase. The stones are clear and have cut out backs to let light in. Truly lovely stones of higher quality than one's of her later works. Hallmarked as shown and in exceptional condition. I do not capture the true beau...
This are special rare to find two large background wooden doll room walls for an French Poupee with original fabric covered and lovely details of windows and door .
Of hand made wood covered original silk fabric wall paper and original finish in white and gild decoration of windows , door and framed panels. Total size are of each .... high are 19" ( 49 cm ) and total length 39" ( 100 cm )
Both walls are in generally excellent condition to age at 19th. century and on...
An Edwardian 10k yellow gold moon and star seed pearls pin brooch from 1900 1910. This classy scarf or lapel pin is in the form of a narrow crescent moon with an attached star and it features graduated seed pearls. It has a (possibly replaced) safety clasp, it measures 1-3/8 x 3/8" and it is marked 10K with a maker's mark. It weighs 1.3 grams, each end of the crescent lifts upwards and the centre is bowed outward giving it great three dimensionality and this pin is in excellent condition with...
A 10k black onyx and diamond filigree statement ring size 6-1/2. This ring is pre-1970s and it features ornate openwork or filigree with an oval black onyx mounted in the center of the 1-1/4 x 1" wide setting. It has a single point diamond in a white gold mount in the center of the onyx and this ring weighs 3.7 grams. It is marked 10K with a maker's mark and it is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, damage or repairs. All items are thoroughly and conservati...
An Art Deco 14k yellow gold 3 diamonds ring from the 1920s size 6. This lovely, well designed ring features three nice quality diamonds in a white gold upper. The central diamond measures 4 points by gauge and the other two flanking diamonds are approximately 1.5 points each. This ring measures 15/16 x 3/16" across the designed area and setting and it weighs 1.8 grams. This ring is unmarked due to a relatively recent re-hooping which has removed the original markings however this ring tests ...
A 10k white gold Eastern Star black onyx white sapphires and genuine gemstones ring circa 1960s. This vintage size 9 consists of an all-white gold setting holding a eound carved and shaped black onyx with a stepped style. The white gold Eastern Star insignia is set on the top platform of the onyx and it has genuine gemstones in green, red, yellow, blue and clear. It also has two six-stone white sapphire arches in the onyx cutouts on the sides of the stone (all stones have been tested and none ...
A 10k black onyx and diamond man's signet ring circa 1950s 1960. This vintage size 11-1/4 or 11.25 gentlemans ring features a central 10 point round brilliant cut diamond set in white gold on a bezel set oval black onyx stone. The ring measures 5/8" across the 9/16" x 1/2" onyx. It weighs 6.1 grams and is marked SIFFARI 10 K. It is in mostly excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, damage or repairs other than a slight wiggle in the stone. We factored the cost of tha...
A 14K white gold blue star sapphire ring circa 1970. This vintage retro cross-over design ring is just a slight bit under a size 7-3/4 or 7.75, and the claw set stone is an oval cabochon genuine star sapphire. The gem measures 7mm x 5mm x 3mm. It has a fairly sharp 6 point star asterism or refraction. The stone is a typical royal blue, with a slight fluorescence at the base of the stone. It is marked 14K with a manufacturer's mark. The birthstone present for September birthdays. It is in excell...
A 10K white gold black Alaskan diamond ring circa 1960 1970. This vintage statement ring is just under 6-3/4 or 6.75 in size and measures just under 1" in length on the finger, with a marquise cut black Alaskan diamond stone (related to silver pyrite, black Alaskan diamond is a trade name for the stone). These rings were popular from the 1950s into the 1970s. It is marked 10 K with a manufacturer's mark. It weighs 4.4 grams. It is in mostly excellent condition, except that the ring has a very s...
Offered is a highly scarce Pair of 19th Century, Pill + Capsule Counters that would have been used in the early apothecary shop. They are constructed of wood and have been formed into a paddle shape. They are so unusual, that they rightfully belong in a museum dedicated to preserving the history and practice of the early drug store.
These wonderful tools of the trade measure 12 inches for the capsule counter and 11.75 inches for the pill counter. The front of each device is tapered to facili...
Special rare to find and very beautiful all original antique Bebe Jumeau factory chemise for size 10 Bebe , with original gilt - lettered red Bebe Jumeau label at original sash and offered here like the 19th. century in original presentation box from Grand Magazin " Au Louvre " Paris !!!
It´s a very beautiful and lavish all original Chemise for an early Bebe by Jumeau , of dark white muslin an presentation chemise dress with pretty springs of typical Jumeau red flowers , origi...
Luigi Lucioni - The Enduring Maple. Watercolor on paper. Dated 1954. Original frame with Associated American Artists label. Size: approx. 8" x 7".
Signs and dated. Excellent condition.
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