All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Victorian : Pre 1910 item #1199233 (stock #6909)
A 14k horseshoe & 4 leaf clover seed pearls honeymoon pin. This yellow gold late Victorian horse shoe 1 x 7/8" honeymoon pin is stamped 14K, it has a c-clasp and it weighs 3.0 grams. This item 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 : Furnishings : Accessories : Frames : Contemporary item #1199227 (stock #6906)
A brand new, never used, mint in the original box 6" digital photo frame by Fidelity. This is the model DPF6022B, and it not only will give you a slideshow of your favourite photos, but it has a music memory/player, an alarm clock and a calendar. It includes the manual, addendum (function) sheet, warranty card, Micro SD adapter, Micro SD 2Gb memory card and AC plug adapter/power cord, all in the original box with all plastic and paper fittings and wrappings...
All Items : Archives : Pre 1960 item #1199180 (stock #lcglyphnecks)
A very rare Los Castillo Glyph necklace set that measures .75in. wide and 15.5in. long. There is a 2 inch extension of heavy chain that is removable if desired that can make it 17.5in. wearable. Properly hallmarked as shown and weighs 83.4 grams. There are some specs of tarnish on the bead work but no dents. This necklace has great dimension and a stream line presence. The pendant style earrings are 2 inches long and are drop dead gorgeous...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1800 item #1199164
A small (under 2 inches diameter) antique Chinese blue and white porcelain covered cosmetic or seal paste box. Rabbit decoration in cobalt on white slip centered on the cover. An otherwise translucent glaze with faint celadon pooling over the top and bottom with ribbed sides suggesting petals of a lotus blossom. Probably late Ming or transitional. There is one small chip outside of the rim of the cover. A slightly larger chip inside and interrupting the rim...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Pre 1980 item #1199156
A well carved and lacquered Noh mask depicting Hannya. Painted details - particularly depicting loose strands of hair but also the gilded eyes with black wash - adding to the dramatic portrayal. Two character signature in gold lacquer inside the mask and again inside the cover of the box in black ink and with read artist's seal...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Pre 1837 VR item #1199145 (stock #JD-072)
A translucent nephrite jade "bi" of a very light cream color (off-white). Both the front and reverse are beautifully carved with the same design of a variety of "curl" designs. Period: (17th- 18th Century) Size: Outer Diameter = 2-1/4" Condition: Perfect. Color in photo has a blue tone but it is actually white.
All Items : Archives : Pre 1940 item #1198838 (stock #matl snake)
Hallmarked with an early mark of cursive authentic Matl and a 990 for silver content is this coiled snake designed by Matilde Poulat. The length is 7.75in. and the width is almost one inch. The weight is 70.1 grams. The coils are spaced perfectly with none disheveled. It lays beautifully and feels smooth on the wrist. Matl's snake is one of her most iconic designs...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1950 item #1198834 (stock #alegreneckla)
Miguel Martinez was the principal designer for Rancho Alegre. This taller was known for quality and this is no exception. This Spratling design necklace is deeply carved with a large repousse silver ball at the drop measuring 2.5in x 2 7/8th's in. Wearable length is 16.75in. long. There is a glare on the underside of the repousse ball but is free of any dents or damage. The weight is a hefty 81.2 grams and the workmanship is outstanding...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1950 item #1198811
Sensational and rare sterling silver and amethyst belt buckle designed and signed circa 1940's by American and Taxco, Mexico artist Hubert Harmon. When the hook with a puffy heart tip slides beneath the gill of the fish to secure the buckle in place this work of art measures 6 1/2 inches long and 2 1/4 inches wide. Separately each piece measures 3 3/4 inches long...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Pre 1900 item #1198770 (stock #6902)
A 19th century Dutch red glass bracelet with a 14k clasp. This Victorian era 19th century 7-3/4" hand cut red glass bead four strand bracelet is complete with an unmarked but tested 14k yellow gold clasp. The beads have a rich red garnet colour and the 3/4" wide box clasp has three large faceted red glass beads. It was obtained from the estate of another similar red glass bead necklace which had Dutch gold marks, and this lovely necklace is in excellent condition with no cracks, dents, bends,...
All Items : Archives : Pre 1950 item #1198586
Very desirable by collectors of fine Mexican silver this early sterling silver bracelet known as the Maguey was designed and signed circa 1940-45 by Taxco, Mexico silver Maestro and artist Hector Aguilar. Bracelet measures 1 1/4" wide and 6 3/4 inches long. The design features the lush leaves of the agave plant with silver sphere accents. Heavy at 103 grams or 3.6 oz. the bracelet is very comfortable to wear. The panels are designed to gently curve around the wrist. Slide in pin and connected ...
All Items : Archives : Pre 1950 item #1198582
"Tongues of fire" sterling silver belt buckle designed and signed circa 1942 by Taxco, Mexico silver Maestro and artist Hector Aguilar. Buckle measures 2" long and 2" across at the widest point tapering to 1 1/2" at the back. The buckle will take up to a 1 inch strap. Weighs 30 grams. Aguilar often used the curled "tongues of fire" in his silver designs. Buckle is in beautiful condition with normal surface wear. No dents or dings. Fully hallmarked on the back HA .940, Taxco Mexico, TALLER BORDA...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1910 item #1198494 (stock #lot1040)
Description:
A bamboo brush pen was well preserved.
It was nicely carved with beautiful scenery when characteristic elements of Chinese literati life like - scrolling cloud, plum trees and scholars were included.
Nice and warm patina was yielded.

Date: Qing Dynasty, 19th century.

Length: 34cm.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Victorian : Pre 1910 item #1198312 (stock #6899)
A late Victorian period 14k rose gold and opals row ring c1900. This size 5-1/4 ring features five graduated opals (largest 1/4" across), all with superb green and orange fire. This ring is unmarked but tested, it weighs 1.9 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 condition issues are noted; all items are vintage or antique and may have slight signs of gentle use....
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Memorabilia : Pre 1910 item #1198235 (stock #B285)
Presented as an historical and cultural artifact, this extraordinarily RARE, very scarcely found, cloth book entitled Ten Little Niggers with Music was published in London, circa 1904, by Dean's Rag Book Co. Ltd. This registered issue is the very early No. 82 and was patented in Great Britain, Germany and the United States. The book measures 8.50 inches long x 6.75 inches wide.

The book tells the infamous story of ten little African-American boys who are gradually eliminated in number via one ...

All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Middle Eastern : Pre 1920 item #1198155 (stock #ZMisc176)
This antique pair of Hand made leather are the old traditional shoes which were worn in Turkey. They were called Charoog...spelling may vary. The soles are concave and curl to a point in the front. The heels are very narrow. They are an interesting ethnographic item of a time long past. They measure 9 inches long
All Items : Archives : Pre 1950 item #1198056
Vintage 1940's three tier sterling silver bracelet comprised of rectangular links separated by bronze balls. Bracelet measures 7 inches long and 5/8 inches wide. Beautiful condition with no dents or dings. Fully hallmarked on the inside of bracelet - WS, SPRATLING MADE IN MEXICO, SPRATLING SILVER in oval. Slide in pin closure with safety chain works perfectly and is tight and secure. Pictured in SPRATLING SILVER by Cederwall and Riney. Also pictured on spratlingsilver.com.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Pre 1920 item #1197956
Depicting a boy on a Qilin. Very well executed. This fertility symbol was worn by ladies, hanging from the band of their skirt. Weight 70 gr. Dimensions: 7,5 x 8 cm (excl. bells. Ca. 2nd half 19th century to early 20th century.