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The pear-shaped body rises to a tall cylindrical neck surmounted by a lobed garlic bulb-shaped mouth and pair of dragon-fish handles suspending large stationary rings from their tails. The vase also decorated by incised floral on the body. Glazed Base.
20 cm high
Small chip on the foot rim, no hairlines or craks and free from restorations.
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The vase has a globular body and tall long neck flanked by tubular handles, and is covered allover in a guan type glaze of slightly bluish green which falls in a line above the glazed base. 21 cm high Three tiny chips on the base, no cracks or hairlines and free from restorations.
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An 18 " ( 46 cm ) especially cute and so beautiful example of the rare to find model " Bougoin " with finest quality of bisque and painting .
Has very gentle expression and well functioning lever mechanism on the original signed Steiner eyes.... original early body and body finish and wearing fine antique turquoise silk costume with richly silk ribbon trim , undergarments, socks and leather shoes !
Made in France by Jules Steiner ......
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A very rare big shard sample of five dynasty covered box, this large shard is decorated with celadon glaze, there is good sample drawing of twin birds. This shards is very good for studying and comparison to any one who interested in studying early Chinese porcelain...
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A very rare big shard sample of five dynasty covered box, this large shard is decorated with celadon glaze, there is good sample drawing of twin butterfly. This shards is very good for studying and comparison to any one who interested in studying early Chinese porcelain...
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Hand-carved Chinese natural Hetian jade pendant - fisherman. Dimension: 57 x 46 x 17 (mm) or 2.24 x 1.81 x 0.67 inches with total weight of 0.15 lbs/68 grams, no condition issues. Introduction; Chinese Hetian Nephrite Jade Hetian jade, a nephrite jade, is regarded as the only true jade in ancient China until Burmese jadeite becomes popular in
late Qing Dynasty. The hardness of the Hetian jade is between 6 to 6.5 and density is between 2.96 to 3.17...
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A very rare big shard sample of five dynasty bowl, this shard is decorated with celadon glaze, there is good sample drawing of dragon. This shards is very good for studying and comparison to any one who interested in studying early Chinese porcelain.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1930
item #1277502
(stock #141212crossn)
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This is a very old pre Spratling era Yalalag cross with it's original chain of a long 48 inches. Each cross on the chain is of thick silver. All of the beads on the chain are 9mm and hand made. The drop is 6in. long and the beads are much larger than the chains beads at 13mm. Again all the crosses on the drop are extremely thick silver and are also hand made. Pieces like this were normally not signed and this one is of no exception...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1960
item #1277325
(stock #hec141112br)
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We are offering a rarely seen Hector Aguilar bracelet that is 7.25in. long and 1in. wide. This bracelet is very comfortable to wear and moves like a slinky on your arm. No damage or flaws of any kind and collector quality. Correctly hallmarked as shown.
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Most beautiful light green and cream antique silk costume with matching wire bonnet... fit perfect French or German doll about circa 19"/20" ( 50-52 cm )....for Jumeau - Steiner - Bru - Gaultier - Eden Bebe or other one of your favorite doll´s !!
It is a pretty most hand sewn one of a kind French dress of light green silk and pretty cream and green striped silk......
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Very pretty French All bisque Mignonette in Presentation Box with Trousseau and fine accessory !!
The cute 4" / 10 cm all bisque Mignonette has swivel head on kid-edged bisque torso.
Tiny blue glass enamel inset eyes with finest painted lashes and feathered brows. Has closed mouth with shaped lips , sweet tiny blonde curled fur wig.
Peg jointed bisque arms and legs with painted black heeled shoes and white stocking with blue rim...
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A definite clamper with a presence that makes all comment when you wear it. Made by Gerardo Lopez who is well known for quality and strong designs in clamper bracelets. The diameter is 2.5in. and the height is also 2.5in. The repousse is a heavy 71 grams. No flaws or damage and a tight spring. A real treasure for collectors.
Rare geometrical, eye catching sterling silver and azurite brooch or pin designed and signed circa 1940's by Taxco, Mexico artist William Spratling (1900-67). Pin measures 2 3/4" across X 1". 12 handcut stones are set on either side of a center silver channel. The stones are shadowed by silver triangles. Beautiful unpolished vintage condition. Pin back and safety lock work perfectly. Fully hallmarked on the reverse...
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20" / 52 cm ...... Very beautiful earliest period inside " DEPOSE" bisque Bebe by Emile Jumeau with very delicate complexion with soft details , early original body and nice wearing .
She is one the rare to find inside mark Depose Bebe´s by Jumeau which was produced only a short time by Emile Jumeau .......
A cast silver pin/pendant with irregular branches and a lustered, textured surface. The abstract design is enhanced with a translucent lacquer finish that gives the silver a whitish or gold tint in some areas. The glass beads are a deep red to imitate coral and are secured with adhesive applied to the back, in some places excessively. The rollover clasp is in good working order; a sturdy bail is applied behind one tip. The piece measures 2 ¼ inches long by 1 ¾ inches at its widest area...
Vintage hand wrought sterling silver stuffing or serving spoon designed and signed circa 1950's by Taxco, Mexico artist William Spratling (1900-67). The spoon is 12 3/8" long and weighs a hefty 121 grams, 4.3 oz. Signed on the reverse WS Spratling 925 TAXCO MEXICO with eagle 30. Beautiful condition - no dents or dings. Pictured on the informative website spratlingsilver.com.
Handsome pair of vintage hand carved rosewood serving pieces designed and signed circa 1950's by Taxco, Mexico artist William Spratling (1900-67). Each is set with 12 silver beads and measure 10 1/2" long. Signed on reverse with the rare SPRATLING OF MEXICO and WS. Pictured on spratlingsilver.com.
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A small fan painting by an anonymous painter of the Tosa School in ink, colors and gold on paper. Mounted on goldfleck paper. Depicting a battle scene of the "Tale of the Heike", an epic account of the struggle between the Taira and Minamoto clans for control of Japan at the end of the 12th century. This fan painting probably belongs to the same set of illustrations of the "Heike Monogatari" in the Museum of Asian Art in Berlin. Condition: slightly browned, some pigments rubbed...
Vintage 1930's sterling silver and carved onyx box designed and signed by Frederick Davis (1880-1961). Measures 3 3/4" X 2" X 1 1/2" high. Box weighs 129 grams, 4.05 oz. Beautiful original condition with no dings or dents. Carved onyx Mayan face in perfect condition. Davis designs are featured in the 20th Century Mexican silver collection at Los Angeles County Museum of Art - LACMA.
Vintage hand wrought sterling silver "dimpled dots fertility" bracelet designed and signed circa 1940-50's by Taxco Mexico silver Maestro Hector Aguilar (1905-86). Bracelet measures 1" wide and 6 3/4" long. It weighs a hefty 109 grams, 3.8oz.
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Dennis Sheehan (American, 1950 - present) - Full Moon Setting Over A Marsh. Oil on linen. Size: 14 inches x 20 inches. Signed 'Sheehan' in lower left. Excellent condition and offered in a contemporary gilt plein air frame. This small, but dramatic, tonalist painting is typical of Sheehan's style and subject, capturing the orb of a full moon as it sets over a marshy pasture. Dennis Sheehan is a contemporary painter of landscapes whose work is inspired by George Inness and other 19th century...
Mark A. Tougias (American, 1957 - present) painting titled 'Stowe View' (Vermont). Oil on canvas. Size: 16 inches x 20 inches. Signed in lower left and titled on reverse. Offered in a contemporary gilt wood frame. Excellent condition. Mark Tougias was born in Springfield, Massachusetts in 1957. He is self-taught and is known for his plein air landscapes of the New England countryside and for his tonal styles. He has exhibited widely throughout New England and has painted and traveled extensi...
Dennis Sheehan (American, 1950 - present) painting of Sunset Afterglow Over a Marsh, oil on linen, 24 inches x 30 inches. Unsigned but acquired directly from the artist. This large, tonalist canvas captures the dramatic red afterglow of a sunset over a marshy landscape. Offered in a contemporary gilt wood plein air frame. Excellent condition. Dennis Sheehan is a contemporary painter of landscapes whose work is inspired by George Inness and other 19th century tonalists. His paintings are in ma...
Celadon Art Gallery
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The vase has a globular body and tall long neck flanked by tubular handles, and is covered allover in a glaze of slightly pale olive green which falls in a line above the glazed base.
9 cm high
Perfect condition, no chips, cracks, or hairlines and free from restorations.
ANDREA FATELL
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Featured on page 139 of the book SILVER MASTERS OF MEXICO by Penny Morrill, this is the Silver Discs Bracelet by Hector Aguilar. It is a remarkable bracelet with graduated, alternating 940 silver and copper discs,each disc linked together by a silver pin that enable the links to move.They end with a secure push in clasp. Because of the curve of the bracelet, it is difficult to get an accurate measurement but I believe this would best fit a 6 1/2- 7"wrist. It is 1 1/4"wide at the widest disc in t...
'February' - Connecticut Barn in Winter painting by Eric Sloane (American, 1905-1985). Oil on masonite. Size: 24 inches x 48 inches. Signed and titled 'February' in lower left and also signed on the reverse, together with the artist's address in Cornwall Bridge, CT. Eric Sloane is considered to be one of the great American masters of landscape painting in the 20th century. He is best known as a painter of barns and as an author of books portraying early American life. In this impressive pai...
ANDREA FATELL
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Charming Hector Aguilar 940 silver necklace with half oval shaped links topped with dimpled buttons. It measures 17 1/2"end to end and is 3/4" wide. Weighing 108 grams, it is in fine original condition and signed as shown. Beautiful on and very wearable with any style of clothing.
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One of Salvador Teran’s signature designs, the Archer makes for a dramatic, show-stopping bracelet. Mod minimalism, shadowbox construction and beautifully aged heavy gauge silver combine in the example at hand. Having a 6 1/2″ inner circumference (clasped; perfect for smaller to medium wrists) the bracelet varies in width between 1 1/2″ and 5/16″ and weighs 39.8 grams. It is signed with maker’s signature in script as shown as well as “STERLING MEXICO” and des. no 157...
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One of the best Mexican Deco by pass rings I have ever had, a masterfully made, big example wrought in 980 silver and signed by a maker known for his clamper bracelets as well. Phenomenal attention to detail and finishing and quite elaborate in its execution, this is a visually strong, early Taxco ring. Currently a sz 8.25 it is adjustable upwards. Its face is 1 11/16" by approx. 7/8" wide and the piece weighs 10.1 grams. Signed with initials "MPO" as well as "STERLING TAXCO" and "980", it date...
This 18Kt yellow gold pelican broach is as cute as it is whimsical. The bird has a natural sapphire eye and holds a fish in his beak. The height of the pin is 1 1/8” and the width is ¾”.
Galerie Hafner
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A rare octagonal porcelain dish decorated in underglaze blue with a flowering bush by a rock, along the border stylized Chinese characters. The rim glazed brown, the base with three spur marks and a "fuku" mark within a double square. Dating to the early Edo period. Condition: well with little scratches, rim with 3 tiny frits and two chips, and one chip under the glaze (photo 8). Dimension: diameter: 20 cm, 3.2 cm high.
With a green and yellow glaze, decorated in relief with a fish between water plants. One side of the flask is left uncleaned to show how the flask was found. The soil can be easily removed. Condition: very good with expected age wear and age cracks in the glaze. 20 cm.
Ming Dynasty (1368-1644)
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The largest piece I have ever seen by Miyanaga Tozan I, a fine baluster form celadon on a superb rosewood stand. It is 21-1/2 inches (55 cm) tall, 15-1/2 inches (40 cm) diameter and in excellent condition. There is a custom made copper insert for use with flower arranging. Due to size the cost of shipping will be accrued separately.
Miyanaga Tozan I (1868-1941) is one of the most important names in Kyoto ceramics. He was born in Ishikawa prefecture, and graduated from the (now) Tokyo Unive...
Oversized limited-edition Japanese "sosaku hanga" woodblock print by Tamami Shima (1937-1999) titled "April Forest." The bottom margin is pencil-signed, titled in kanji, dated 1962, and numbered 67/100. Paper: 22"V x 15 7/8"H (image: 19 7/8"V x 13 3/4"H). Very good overall condition. April Forest is written in pen verso (see enlargement 5). From a Scottsdale, AZ estate. Originally purchased from M. M. Shinno & Associates in Los Angeles.
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Splendid early Deco Mexican silver repousse cuff bracelet, this is an anonymous piece yet without any doubt one of the first, most daring attempts at employing the art of repoussage to coax stunning form out silver. Powerful sense of motion, deep oxidized recesses, accent beading and generous proportions combine in a jaw-dropping piece. The cuff has a 7 1/4″ inner circumference (including the 1 3/8″ gap) and its width varies between 2 7/8″ in the front and 1 1/8″ at i...
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Most beautiful rare to find all factory original small French poupee with splendid light blue eyes , fine bisque and painting , wearing factory original silk gown.
This pretty 13,5" / 34 cm doll has superbly light bisque quality and painting on bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate.
She has gorgeous ice blue inset glass eyes with dark eyeliner and finest painted lashes and brows. Closed mouth , pierced ears and pretty blonde mohair wig over cork pate.
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A wily fox stands, head cocked to one side wrapped in the robes of a nun, something to be wary of this ceramic Okimono by Takahashi Dohachi enclosed in the original wooden box titled outside Dohachi Zo Hakuzoso, and signed within Kachutei Dohachi Zo followed by the artists stamp. It is 8 inches (21 cm) tall and in fine condition. This dates from the later Edo or first half of the Meiji period (mid 19th century), a time spanning two generations of Dohachi when both ceramic sculptures and imager...
Intricate hand forged 980 sterling silver necklace designed and signed circa 1930's by American & Taxco, Mexico artist William Spratling (1900-67). The cross measures 2 1/2" high X 1 3/4" across. The chain is 19 1/2" long. Weight 34 grams, 1.2 oz. Hallmarked on the reverse WS TAXCO 980. Beautiful condition with a rich, soft patina. One small ding in last bead nearest the back catch. This design was one of a group of Spratling crosses pictured on p. 150 of WILLIAM SPRATLING AND THE MEXICAN SILVER...
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A Tang dynasty Changsha bowl, rounded side with deep center and unglazed base, bowl decorated with scroll and fire works motif in brown color motif, bowl covered with creamy glazed PERIOD : Tang Dynasty (618-906 AD) MEASUREMENTS: 5.5 cm tall, 15 cm wide. CONDITION: a fritting to the rim, no cracks, or hairlines and free from restorations.
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Very cute 23" ( 58 cm ) bisque character Darling by " Alt Beck and Gottschalk" Germany circa 1919 in beautiful original condition with delightful face modeling and expression !!
She has on good quality bisque socket head with amber brown glass sleep eyes which works well !
Below long painted lashes and brush-stroked brows. Rare open nostrils and open mouth with two cute teeth between her outlined lips .
Pretty brunette human hair wig ( not original ) ......
Head mark at b...
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A Changsha ewer was applied on the surface with low-relief grapevine motifs and highlighted with brown glaze.
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Very beautiful all original antique early French poupee costume for early doll..... like Huret or Rohmer !
Enfantine style two piece outfit of soft cream cashmere wool with pretty lavender silk covered edged and ribbon decoration.
A beautiful jacket and 3/4 long skirt all complete hand sewn and in very good condition to age...around 1875/80 !!
The skirt has pretty silk bow decoration at front and silk ribbon parts around the skirt hem !
Note small damage at waistline p...
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Very beautiful French bisque doll by Jumeau , has deeply-modeled features , lovely bisque and painting , original body and wearing very beautiful antique costume !!
She is a real beauty .... fine bisque socket head with superbly blue glass paperweight inset eyes , dark eyeliner and fine painted lashes and brows.
Has closed mouth with shaded and accented lips, pierced ears and wonderful original long curled human hair wig over cork pate !
She has perfect head condition...f...
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From a French attic found a set of two poupee kids body´s and damage fashion doll head .
To nice French kid poupee body´s with shapely torso and limbs, one with separate stitched fingers and both with gusset-jointed knees.
Both for a size three poupee .... has repairs !
Offered as is condition ,great piece to complete your doll´s of for repair !!
Included a fashion doll head with shoulder plate ( broken).
Body measurements ;both from shoulder to hem 12" ( 30 c...
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Very nice antique display altars for French Poupee or small BeBe , very pretty small size one from France around 1870/75 ...
Wonderful all original condition and generally excellent.
On wooden base pretty covered with hand colored paper.
Two piece wooden table fine decorate with white silk paper...golden paper trim ,paper columnar , pretty fine silver glass candle holders with paper candles, paper flowers , glass pearls and silver glass balls . Finally on very nice all bisqu...
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Most beautiful French antique woolen dress with hand embroidery lace . Included matching Bonnet....
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Pretty small antique muslin dress with matching Bonnet !!
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Beautiful two piece silk costume for French or German Doll !!
Charming bisque character boy by Kammer and Reinhardt ~~ 126 ~~with original toddler body and sweet flirty eyes !!
24" ( 61 cm ) Beautiful and popular German doll from around 1915 with good quality of bisque socket head with cute rounded facial shape, blue glass sleep flirty eyes and painted long curly lashes.
Incised eyeliner and brush stroked brows.
Open mouth with shaded and outlined lips , two upper teeth and tongue.
Original brunette boys human hair wig . Perfect ...
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Pretty dolly-face model of German bisque doll by Heinrich Handwerk .... circa 1900 with fine patina of bisque , original body and body finish and most beautiful wearing .
She is on 29" ( 74 cm ) beautiful doll with fine bisque socket head and pretty large brown glass sleep eyes which works very well !
Has fine painted lashes and brows with decorative glaze.
Open mouth with accented lips and pretty porcelain teeth , funny dimpled chin.
Pierced ears and not original human h...
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A very beautiful 27" ( 69 cm ) French bisque doll by SFBJ , with so pretty and childlike expression .
She is a very pretty girl that will steal your heard ......... I´m sure.
She is in generally perfect condition with good quality of bisque and painting , original wig and french Body,waering beautiful antique costume.
She has a bisque socket head and beautiful large deep blue paperweight sleep eyes that would works very well !
Fine painted lashes and brows ,shaded nostri...
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Most beautiful large size 28" ( 71 cm ) bisque character girl by " Schützmeister & Quendt" .....
Germany circa 1915 with beautiful child-like face expression , original body and pretty clothing !
She looks like on real little girl with her childlike expression , on very sweet girl with best quality of bisque and painting socket head.
Has rounded facial shape with chocolate brown glass well working sleep eyes and wonderful long painted lashes and fine upper mohair lashes....
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Wonderful first series portrait Bebe by Emile Jumeau with very delicately painted features and best quality of pale bisque.
Original wig and body and gorgeous antique clothing. 14" ( 36 cm ) all perfect beauty by Emile Jumeau .... circa 1879/80.
Has fine pale bisque quality of pressed socket head with full cheeks.
Pretty almond shaped brown enamel inset eyes, dark eyeliner and fine painted lashes and brows. Mauve-blushed eye shadow and closed mouth with outlined lips.
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A circular red lacquer incense box imitating carved lacquer. The lid decorated with a rakan riding on a kylin. Black lacquer to the interior and with an old label: "Laque de Nara / donné par M. Morita". Condition: rims with tiny losses, lid inside with a crack and glue residue, base with some wear. Dimension: diameter: 7.8 cm, 2.4 cm high.
Vintage hand forged sterling silver and azur malachite mosaic pin or brooch designed and signed circa 1950 by American & Taxco, Mexico artist William Spratling (1900-67). Pin measures 1 1/2" X 1 1/4". Beautiful condition. Pin back and lock are tight and secure. Pictured on Phyllis Goddards informative website spratlingsilver.com. Spratling's designs are the central focus of the permanent 20th Century Mexican silver collection at Los Angeles County Museum of Art -LACMA.
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Vintage Hector Aguilar “Six Spheres” necklace wrought in 940 silver, this is one of the maestro’s most published designs. One of those necklaces that become the backbone of a serious collection and precious heirlooms to be passed down from mother to daughter to grand-daughter. Measuring 20″ long (yet with wide links as these the extra length is needed for a better fit) by 1 3/4″ wide it weighs a generous 246.3 grams. Signed with Aguilar's initials as shown as well as “TAXCO...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Indian Subcontinent : India : Pre 1920
item #1274352
(stock #SK818)
Galerie Hafner
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Six different antique ceremonial spoons used during Hindu worship for offering holy water to deities, from Maharashtra. Made of brass or bronze, the largest spoon in "ganga-jumna" technique (brass and copper). Three with cobra, two with lotus bud and one with dancing Krishna final. One with short inscription. From a Swiss lady's private collection. Condition: traces of usage. Dimension: 13.6 cm to 16.2 cm long.
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Margot de Taxco vintage Mexican silver bracelet, this is the widest version of the Hibiscus design and its matching necklace is also available in my store – you can see the demi together in the next to last photo. One of the maestra’s romantic creations this is nevertheless not your fragile, wimpy bracelet – generous links, excellent detail and meticulous finishing make for a piece that will never go unnoticed. Measuring 7 7/8″ long (wearable; actual length is 8 1/4″) by 1 1...
Small green Song Dynasty Celadon dish with crackled glaze. Glaze wear on rim. Diameter: 4.25 inches.
E & M Perez
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Measuring 3" x 2 1/4" x 1 1/2" high, this silver box is nicely stamped with traditional navajo designs. It sits on four feet, which appear to be bead halves, and has a clasp on front that secures the lid. Unmarked, which is typical of older works, likely from the trading post era, with Fred Harvey being one of the primary venues for the sale of hand made Navajo silver and other works. Excellent condition, nice soft patina, slight rubbing to surface, the hinges and clasp function well. This i...