All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Pre AD 1000 item #1390165 (stock #BAGONG)
This is a very rare and highly desirable Changsha kiln 9th century Tang Dynasty bird figurine. Usually these are characterized by such components such as under-glazed yelow-brownish and green motifs with molded design in relief, appliqué designs or impressed designs in relief and also incised or carved designs. The unique feature of the figurine is the olive/brown glaze that is more like yue ware, but the paste and glaze is actually one of the rarest Changsha kiln products that exist...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Victorian : Pre 1900 item #1390179 (stock #TR1033)
Very stylish is this finely crafted Victorian 15Kt gold sapphire and oriental pearl heart shaped broach/pendant. The 1 1/8” high and 7/8” wide openwork heart broach that is wearable as a pendant as well. It is decorated by 15 bezel set natural sapphires and 16 various size oriental seed-pearls. The period broach is marked 15Ct which clearly indicates that it was made in England.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Pre 1950 item #1390219
Highly prized by vintage Mexican silver collectors, this 1940's abstract Spratling brooch is often referred to as jester or clown pin when viewed upside down. The "Tree" is 4 1/2" X 2 1/2" & weighs 68 grams. Heavily detailed with accents of either copper or bronze the piece is in excellent condition with gorgeous patina. Pictured in Cederwall's Spratling Silver Centennial edition p.156 & on Goddards' Spratlingsilver.com. An early 1938 version of this design is pictured on p...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1980 item #1390262
Chinese ink on paper painting of fish and shrimp by Qi Liangmo (b. 1938). Titled and signed at the upper left Qi Liangmo, the 7th son of Qi Baishi, in black ink and with two red seals reading “Qi Liangmo” and “Baishi’s 7th son.” 20th century. 27” x 13 1/2.” Unframed. Very good, clean condition with some minor discoloration of the background evident. There is a vertical center fold and some wrinkling of the fine paper. From a Phoenix, Arizona collection...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1980 item #1390344
Chinese ink and color on paper painting of a tiger on the prowl set against rockery and bamboo by Weng Wenguang (Ong Boon Kong). Signed in black ink and with two red artist seals below the signature reading "Weng Wenguang" and "Shi Zhaohua." 20th century. Painting: 53” x 29 1/4” (with silk border: 58” x 34 1/2"). The painting is silk bordered for framing and can be rolled for shipping...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Victorian : Pre 1837 VR item #1390345 (stock #RP07115)
This beautiful 14k (tested) rose gold brooch has a floral and crescent moon motif (the crescent moon is the symbol for intuition and new beginnings), accented by 10 rose cut diamonds in closed-back settings. The diamonds sparkle very nicely. It has 2 makers marks: an oak leaf in an oval, and the letters “JR”, and possibly another that is illegible; no hallmarks. It measures 1-1/2 x 3/4”. The shaft connecting the flower to the backing has been repaired...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Scandinavian : Pre 1950 item #1390393 (stock #181011)
Hector Aguilar signed bracelet that resembles the shape of bowling pin which are heavy silver and alternate with carved medallions in-between. The weight is 65 grams and the height is 1.25in. at the highest point. The length is 7 inches long. There is a warmed patina through out the bracelet. The condition is without damage. Each pin is hand made and each is different. The closure pin is tight and no rings slip off the ends.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1990 item #1390400 (stock #20181011a)
This is one of Matilde Poulat's most loved designs. It has become so rare to find one of her earliest pieces of the fish dangles that I am offering an MS-12 Matl Salas signed and hallmarked for after 1980 fish design. Salas worked with his aunt since she opened her shop. She died in 1960 and Salas continued with her shop producing the master pieces that we love. The Matl plaque is a double strike and is quite clear. The length is 21 inches long and has a dark natural patina...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1960 item #1390519 (stock #181111c)
We are offering a 2.5in x 2.5in pre 1960 Matl brooch. Properly hallmarked with engraving and an eagle. Condition is no damage, repairs or any type of issues. The stones are a warmed turquois teal. The amethyst are clean and clear. A lovely addition to your collection.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1970 item #1390520 (stock #181111d)
Properly hallmarked as shown this Antonio Pineda bracelet is adorned with gold sheen Obsidian. The stones are cut into perfect cylinders. This is a 1in. tall bracelet and has a weight of 116 grams of sheer quality. When you put this on the richness is stunning. The length is 7 in. and fits most. The condition is remarkable with no repairs, chips or damage of any kind. Completely original condition and an excellent example that all collectors would cherish...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Designer Signed : Pre 1970 item #1390549
A bold and beautiful sterling ring with a center row of 4 saw tooth bezel set red coral cabochons by Southwestern silversmith Carmelo Patania who was the brother of Frank Patania Sr. Measuring 1 1/4" long and 5/8" wide, it is a size 7 and in fine original condition with no chips or cracks to the exquisite stones. Weighing 10 grams, it is signed as shown. A stunning statement ring.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Retro : Pre 1960 item #1390553 (stock #J2753)
A graceful pin depicting stylized calla lilies set with a cabochon chrysoprase, made by Joseph Masaniello, a Long Island jeweler active during the 1950s. Masaniello began producing jewelry after an illness caused him to become wheelchair-bound and was a contemporary and friend of Carl Ruoppoli, also from New York. This pin is a design typical of his work, with its simple, clean lines and curled vine-like elements...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1950 item #1390629
Bold, rare and gorgeous, this is a pillow ring by Maestro William Spratling hallmarked from his first design period, circa 1930-46. It is a size 5 1/2 and the face measures 3/4" by 3/4". Weighing 12 grams total, it is in fine original condition free of dents or dings. This ring should delight the Mexican silver collector.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1950 item #1390676 (stock #181411)
Pedro Castillo was a maestro for William Spratling at Taller de Las Delicias. He also was a maestro for Hector Aguilar until he opened his own shop around 1940. His work is always quality and this bracelet with glyphs shows that. The turquoise stones have warmed with time on this treasure. The panels are solid silver and the raised glyph elements are applied giving depth as well as the niello background. Hallmarked 925 for silver content. 1 5/8th inches tall 6 5/8th inches long Weight ...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Edwardian : Pre 1920 item #1390680 (stock #9822)
An Edwardian 14k rose gold peridot and seed pearls ring circa 1910-20. This size 5-1/2 ring features a central bezel-set peridot stone surrounded by filigree openwork and a border of seed pearls with peridot corners. The setting measures 1/2" across, this ring weighs 3.3 grams and it is stamped 14 K with an unidentified maker's mark. It is in very good condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, damage or repairs other than some surface abrasions to the central peridot (exaggera...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1940 item #1390897 (stock #181811)
This is a pre 1948 Old Mexico City folk style by CEL. The work is gorgeous and lays perfectly The stones are clear and with a jelly amethyst in it's center. 66 grams of quality and a 19 inches of length. The center drop is 4in. across and 3 inches tall and 4 inches tall if you add in the larger lead in link. CEL worked in the pre eagle phase, the eagle phase and into the latter after 1980 with a Mexico City origin at that point. A question has arisen on the hallmark if there was a ME02 mark on ...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1930 item #1391075 (stock #182111)
pre Colombian beads sitting on a dish of sterling silver with sterling chain and beads make this a striking wear anywhere necklace. It is of Mexican origin and is slightly before or at the beginning of the Mexican Silver Renaissance. Added attractions is the hand make copper casa belles. 76 grams of weight and 18 inches in length. Each station is 5/8th inches across. No damage or repairs just, LOOK AT THAT NECKLACE!
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1391109 (stock #382)

Beautiful gentle expression 26 " ( 66 cm ) all original bisque poupee by Gaultier from the first period around 1870/72 , all perfect and with splendid eyes , lovely pale bisque and painting of best quality and wearing very beautiful original costume and under garment ! Original pink kid body possible to bring in rare sitting position ........

Best quality pale bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate ..... both are excellent , has gorgeous three color blue glass...