This very rarely found, 19th century, iron, hand-forged, Child SLAVE Rattle Shackle measures a diminutive 2 3/4" high x 2 1/2" wide. The interior diameter is only a tiny 2 inches wide, and thus able only to fit the wrist of a very young or tiny-framed child. This came from the collection of a Charleston, South Carolina, collector who purchased the artifact years ago out of a Charleston area estate that was once a thriving rice plantation in the 18th and 19th centuries...

Once part of the Middle Passage Museum benefactor's inventory, these authentic and extraordinarily RARE, Slave Ship shackles have been de-accessioned from the personal collection of the museum's anonymous Georgia benefactor who is cited below.

These iron, hand-forged, 19th century slave ship shackles were purchased back in the early 1960’s out of a family estate in New Orleans, Louisiana, whose 18th and 19th century ancestors were involved in the slave trade...

This is William Spratling's River of Life cuff which is one of several versions of his design. This is a first phase design and properly hallmarked as shown. The weight is 84 grams and the gap in the back is 1in. The diameter is 2.25in. and the width at the highest wave is 1.5in. There are some streaks of tarnish and glare, however there are no dents or damage. The piece is hand chased and the balls are heavy repousse with a warm, natural patina...

This attached pair of red silk embroidered strips would have been worn as an accessory on the back of a man's hat so that they draped down the nobleman's back. There are mirror images of 2 pairs dragons on each side, embroidered with metal threads. Excellant condition and approx 30 inches in length.

Frederick Calvert (British 1785-1845)

Squally Day off the Coast with Lighthouse and Unloading the Fishing Boats

Oils-on-canvas, one signed lower left

Painting Size: 10"� x 14"
Frame Size: 16.5" x 20.5"

Born in Cork, Calvert first exhibited at the Dublin Society of Artists and the Hibernian Society in 1815...

Stupendous Rivera sterling silver necklace in emulation of Matilde Poulat's bejeweled jewelry, this is an early piece, very well made and an excellent alternative for all of us who either can't find a Matl or shy away from the prices her creations command. Constructed of two-part, articulated links the necklace sits like a dream around the neck and feels royal...

Chinese late Qing dynasty Guangxu period ewer molded in the form of a seated monkey holding a peach with a young monkey on its lap painted on the biscuit in an iridescent susancai palette of aubergine, green, and yellow. The bent arm forms the handle and a hat is the lid. The base is unglazed. Measures 8” high by about 6 ½” across from handle to spout. Late 19th century. Very good overall condition with original lid...

Elegant branch coral and sterling silver pin or brooch designed and signed circa 1930-40's by Taxco, Mexico designer Matilde Poulat. Poulat signed her work Matl, a variation of the Aztec word for water. Pin measures 1 1/2" X 1 1/2". Beautiful condition, signed on the back Matl 0.925 HECHO EN MEXICO. This early piece was designed and made before Poulat's passing in 1960. A similar design of this pin is pictured on p.221 of MEXICAN SILVER by Penny Morrill and Carole Berk.

Beautiful pair of amethyst, turquoise and sterling silver earrings designed and signed circa 1940's by Taxco, Mexico artist Matilde Poulat. Poulat signed her designs Matl, a variation of the Aztec word for water. The earrings measure 2 1/4 inches long X 1 1/4" wide at the bottom. Each earring is comprised of 3 hinged panels and are bezel set with 3 pyramid shaped amethysts and 11 turquoise cabs. The pair weigh 1 oz. or 30grams...

This vintage Mexican silver necklace is hallmarked Sterling Mexico and is truly a rare and wondrous work of art with great dimension and quality through out. The wearable length is 16 inches and the height is 1.25 inches tall. The weight further shows the quality of the piece at 95 grams. The acorns are made in such great detail and have a 360 degree lift off the hand chased leaves. This necklace took an immense amount of time to produce and is worthy of any collection...

Beautifully rendered emulations of Margot de Taxco's koi fish earrings, this pair is signed by a maker who is known among collectors of vintage Mexican jewelry for his prowess in the art of repoussage and the high quality of his work. I think the point I am trying to make is amply illustrated by the bold repousse, the dark oxidation in the recesses of the design and the care that went into the finishing touches...

Very well crafted Chinese chalice depicting a writhing dragon chasing flaming pearl in high relief, bearing Chinese seal mark, early 20th century period. Size; Height of this item is 3.5 inches, no condition concerns.

Vintage Chinese silver brooch in the form of a phoenix, the bird's magnificence illustrated with vibrant enamels. This is one of the most attractive pins I have had recently - I also love its size; not tiny nor overwhelmingly big, it can be worn easily even every day. In excellent vintage condition with absolutely no losses in the enamel (just a couple of very tight, short surface cracks here and there) and the vermeil in very good shape as well...

Exquisite vintage amethyst, turquoise and sterling silver necklace designed and signed circa 1948-50's by Taxco, Mexico artist Matilde Poulat. Poulat signed her work MATL. This necklace measures 20 inches long X 1 3/4 inches wide with a wearable length of 17 1/2 inches...

From William Spratling's 3rd design phase comes a bracelet that really needs to be seen in person to grasp how fabulous this is. The silver is silky to the wrist and being one in. tall and 86 grams heavy it is no lightweight. It has a 7.5in. length and a one inch tall height but it appears to have an even larger presence. Don't rule this one out as it will become your go to piece for any occasion. No damage or repairs to the bracelet.

Chinese Famille verte enameled porcelain vase, decorated with dragon and phoenix design in frames surrounded by floral decoration, from late 19th/ early 20th century period, Chinese six characters seal mark to the base. Size; Height of vase is 13 inches, in good condition.

Chinese porcelain vase, red iron color with three frames each depicting landscape, from mid to late 19th century period, Chinese seal mark to the base. Size; diameter of bowl is 6.75 inches. Condition Report; Overall in good condition considering the age, sign of wear to the exterior red painting.

A Birks sterling and gold plate Modernist pin with tag. This cool modernist style 3" x 1-1/2" half moon pin is in sterling silver and gilt. It features a sterling segment which has been wire-mounted to a heavy gold plated segment. It has a safety clasp and it is stamped STERLING with the B in hexagon Birks mark. It weighs 17.6 grams, it has the original Birks price tag, and it is in excellent condition with no dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs. All items are thoroughly and ...

Chinese hand crafted shou-shan stone carving, depicting a sitting louhan with a boy at his side and a foo dog on his lap, early 20th century period. Size; Height of carving is 3.5 inches with the width of 5.75 inches, no condition concerns.

Whimsical vintage 1930's hand crafted sterling silver, turquoise & coral brooch designed and signed by Taxco, Mexico artist Matilde Poulat. The pin measures 2 1/2 inches long X 1 1/2" at widest point. Exquisite detail. Beautiful condition and patina. Original pin back and safety clasp work perfectly. Simply pull down on the bottom of clasp and slide pin point out. Poulat signed her designs MATL, a variation of the aztec word for water. Matilde opened her first Taxco shop in 1934. MATL designs ar...

Pair of handmade repousse' sterling silver stick pins designed and signed circa 1940's by American and Taxco, Mexico artist William Spratling. Each stickpin measures 1 1/2"Wide X 1 1/4"High. Both pins are signed on the back. WS Spratling, Made in Mexico. Beautiful condition with great patina.

A finely mold Junyao Meiping was in decent form.
It was decorated on the surface with characteristic and favored purple splashes.
Obviously unearthed from burial, the bottle was found on the surface with harden adhesives when wiring glaze crackles were yielded in a charming way.

Date: S. Song Dynasty, 1127-1279

Height:22cm

A custom-made cotton box is included.

A beautiful ancient glass bangle in blueish green color. This probably from Vietnam or Cambodia. Size: Outside diameter 6.9cm. Condition: Almost perfect. A very small almost invisible chip on the outside edge.

Gorgeous vintage pair of Georg Jensen dangle earrings in a repousse leaf and berry design designated as no 32A on their back. Sculpturality, exquisite patina and the unparalleled crispness in the design's execution transform the pair into a veritable miniature work of art. The earrings measure 1 1/2" long by 3/4" wide and the set weighs 9.2 grams. Both pieces are signed on the back with Jensen's post-1945 hallmark as shown in addition to the design number and "STERLING DENMARK". In excellent vi...

Out of her taller, which opened in 1953, Emma Melendez, niece to renowned maestro Rafael Melendez, sold hand-wrought silver jewelry by her and other known or still unidentified makers, Jose Luis Flores, Francisco Rivera and Victor Jaimez being among them. The cuff bracelet at hand, in an ornate "Old World" design, ties together stylized heart elements cut out of thick silver sheet, deeply chased and oxidized. The result is imposing and the applied sterling "ties" that seemingly hold the piece to...

A nicely carved natural amber pendant of the Hand of Buddha Citron. There is a hole at the top on the piece so it can be worn as a pendant. The citron fruit may be given as a religious offering in Buddhist temples. According to tradition, Buddha prefers the "fingers" of the fruit to be in a position where they resemble a closed rather than open hand, as closed hands symbolize to Buddha the act of prayer. Size: L. 3.9cm. W. 1.5cm. Condition: Perfect.

Iittala "i-glass" or "bird beak" decanter in blue designed by Timo Sarpaneva. Engraved on the base "T. Sarpaneva 2500". The decanter measures 7 3/4 inches (19.7 cm) tall and has a diameter of 3 1/2 inches (9 cm). Condition is very good, with very minor light surface scuffs; no chips, cracks or repairs. Circa 1960

A Dutch silver miniature working windmill. This delightful example of Dutch silver artistry stands 3-3/4" tall and it has freely turning vanes and lots of fine detail. It is in two pieces and it has the Dutch sterling mark as well as the maker's mark for Zaanland Zilver Smederijen (Amsterdam & Haarlem 1920-1990). It is in excellent condition with no dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; all ...

A Cameron Surgical Supply Co surgical lamp full kit circa 1920. This unusual and early electric surgical lamp set is by the Cameron Surgical Specialty Company which was famous for their pioneering surgical and medical diagnostic and surgical lamps. This is the full kit with fittings for the ear, eye, various orifices and the odd cavity, including the head-mounted lamp as well. It includes the original 15 x 12" plush fitted case with almost the full array of original equipment. The pieces we ...

A vintage Art Deco three piece decorative hand painted luster set by Grimwades c1930. This set is in their Byzanta Ware series and depicts trees and flowers in a kaleidoscopic style view on the 9-1/2" console bowl and twin trees on the 7-3/8" tall candlesticks. Each piece has the Grimwades mark, and each piece retains all of the lustre and decoration. A beautiful set and scarce with all three original pieces. This set is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, losses, damage or repairs...

Rarely found as a pair, this set of laundry Sprinkler (boy) and Wetter Downer (girl) is in excellent condition as well. There is some crazing but that is to be expected since these held water. The colors on the pair are excellent and have not faded. The girl has a cork in the base, and the boys metal sprinkler top is perfect - no dents or rust. No cracks or chips on either figure. These two were purchased together from the original owner. Boy stands 8 inches (20 cm)tall, the girl 7.5 inches (19 ...

Valentin Vidauretta's hallmarked work is almost impossible to find. This bracelet reads: TALLER BORDA 940 VALENTIN TAXCO MEXICO. Many collectors revere him as the finest Spratling era designer. This layered design is thick silver and riveted for strength. The bracelet is approximately 7in. long and 7/8th's in. tall. The weight is 53 grams heavy. The matching earrings also hallmarked Valentin and an eagle 9 for Aguilar's Taller Borda. The length of the drop earrings is 2 inches tall and 5/8th's a...

A very rare and beautiful Pyu agate carved bird. A hole is drilled from the top of the head to the bottom of the bird so it can be worn as a pendant. The bird is still the symbol for Burma. Size: L. 3cm. Condition: Perfect. No repairs.

An ancient necklace made from fossilized wood also know as Pumtek. The word Pumtek means "buried thunderbolt". This type of necklace is very rare. Size: 56 cm from end to end.

Lovely lobed dishes with a creamy white glaze. Diameter 11,2 cm. Very good condition, one of the dishes with some light brown stains, due to its long time in the soil. Song Dynasty (960-1279).

Fine Burmese silver box, lid decorated with a female figure surrounded by floral design in high relief descending by geometric design, all 8 sides are also decorated with two male figures and animal cartuches, late 19th/ early 20th century period. Size; Measurements of silver box are 3.5"L x 2.75"D x 3.25"H. Condition Report; Excellent condition.

Fine Burmese silver box, lid decorated with a male figure surrounded by floral design in high relief descending by geometric design, all 8 sides are also decorated with two female figures and animal cartuches and the base containing calligraphy, late 19th/ early 20th century period. Size; Measurements of silver box are 3.75"L x 2.75"D x 3"H. Condition Report; Excellent condition.

Perfect for this summer's romantic bride an old Taxco, fan-shaped crown hair comb topped by repousse sterling spheres with cut-out designs and geometric motifs chased into it. Gorgeous and sooo romantic, it brings to mind Spanish lace, steamy hot temperaments and ladies with almond-shaped eyes... The comb measures 4 1/8" tall by 3 1/8" wide (at its widest, at the top) and weighs a good 20.2 grams. It is simply marked "STERLING TAXCO", dates in the 1930s-40s and is in very good vintage with fan...

Rare handmade sterling silver and chrysocolla or azurite necklace designed and signed (circa 1940's) by American & Taxco, Mexico artist William Spratling. Pendant measures 2 1/4" long X 1 1/2" wide. The original sterling chain measures 20" long. Exquisite vintage condition. Hallmarks are WS SPRATLING MADE IN MEXICO, STERLING. Spratling designs are exhibited in museum collections around the world including the recent permanent installation of 20th CENTURY MEXICAN SILVER at LACMA in Los Angeles ...

Sterling silver money clip designed and signed (circa 1940's) by American and Taxco, Mexico artist William Spratling. The clip measures 1 5/8"L X 1 1/4". Hallmarked on the back SPRATLING SILVER, WS, SPRATLING MADE IN MEXICO. Pictured on p. 35 of MEXICAN SILVER by Penny Morrill. Also pictured on spratlingsilver.com.

A pair of antique silver arm cuff bracelets worn by the women of the Turkmen Ersari tribe. From an old Swiss collection. Cf. Schletzer, Dieter, and Reinhold: Old Silver Jewellery of the Turkoman: An Essay on Symbols in the Culture of Inner Asian Nomads. Berlin: D. Reimer, 1983: No. 217. Condition: good, some traces of usage, few old small losses to edges (see picture 10). Dimension: 9.5 cm long x 6 cm wide, weight: 258 g.

A genuine Chinese late 19th century oxblood glaze classic bulbous shape vase. This vase is 9-1/8" in height and features the lovely brownish red oxblood glaze over a greyish-white ceramic body. It has fairly thick glaze at the base, which shows some frit. It has allover crazing and the surface of the glaze has fine overall pinpoint pitting from firing as well. It is unmarked and it is in good condition with no cracks, losses, damage or repairs other than a small area on the upper rim where th...

This elegant platinum engagement ring dates back to the 1920-s. The center diamond weighs approximately 0.85Ct has J color, SI1 clarity and is flanked by a smaller old-mine diamond on either side. The approximate total weight of all diamonds is 0.95Ct. The ring is a size 6 and it can easily be sized. Priced to sell!

A model of He Xiangu holding a flower basket, the only female deity among the Eight Immortals. Worked in silver and enamel, the head, hands and basket are detachable. Base marked with Chinese characters. Dating to the late Qing or early 20th century. Condition: losses to enamel and some oxydations under the enamel, one earring with small loss. Please look carefully at the photos. Dimension: 29.8 cm high, weight: over 500 g.

I have a weakness for big, hinged bangle bracelets and am always on the look-out for interesting designs. And this one really caught my attention! Early, dating in the pre-1948 period, and adorned with three gorgeous alexandrite simulants, it is also diamond-etched and boasts stylized foliate cut-outs. Color-changing sapphires were often used in Mexican jewelry because their behavior mimics that of natural alexandrites; here, though the gems are saturated burgundy in natural light, they change i...

A very rare carved wooden Buddha dating back to the 15th century or before. Size: H. 26.5cm. Condition: Natural ageing. The right hand is missing and a portion of the base has worn away.

Chinese Qing dynasty Yongzheng to Qianlong period round form deep plate decorated in underglaze blue on a white porcelain ground with a central panel of lotus flowers and leaves surrounded by a band of peonies and scrolling foliage extending around the well. A similar band decorates the exterior. The base and foot rim are unglazed. 11” diameter x 2” high. 18th century. Very good overall condition. There are original production flaws along the rim (see enlargement 11). From the private...

Often referred to as the "Spratling of Peru", Graziella Laffi needs no introduction to the knowledgeable collector of vintage Peruvian silver jewelry. Inspired by the country's rich pre-Colombian heritage which she interpreted in a mod, timeless way, Laffi's pieces are sought-after and just a pleasure to have and behold. The hand-hammered necklace at hand, oxidized and endearingly assymetrical, has four figural, sculptural charms hanging off it. They have been repositioned to make up for the los...

An amazing sterling silver modernist pendant, Hopeakuu or Silver Moon, designed by Tapio Wirkkala and produced by Nilo Westerback Oy. Marked NW, Crown for Finland, 925, U7 for 1973. Measures 4 3/4" across. 13 concentric circles joined by a stem with a cast ball in the center. Chain measures about 27" long and is also marked NW, Crown and 925. In nice vintage condition, has some tarnish and surface scratches to the front and back. Has a very small area on the back where the surface looks li...

In the centre a sculpture of one of the 24 Tirthankaras. The back plate decorated with small sittimg Tirthankaras and attendants. Made in Karnataka or Maharashtra in the 17th or 18th century. Dimensions: 28x17x8,5 cm. Provenance: private collection Belgium.

Rare and fine bronze sculpture of an unknown deity. Good patina, probably an excavated piece. H. 9 cm, W. 6 cm. Provenance: private collection Belgium.

A stunning set of three vintage late Victorian hand hammered repousse copper nesting serving trays c1900. These unsigned but high quality trays are of thick, robust construction, and they measure 12 x 9-1/2", 16 x 12", and a whopping 20 x 15". Each has high relief floral decoration and rolled edges for strength - they weigh 2752 grams in total. It is unusual to find one copper tray, and a set of three matching trays is rare indeed. They were polished when we obtained them and they are starti...

Bernice Goodspeed is one of the few women Maestra producing beautiful silver during the Spratling Era. This offering is for a FULL PARURE. 5 pieces all priced as a set. The ring is 8.5gm. with a face length of 1in. and a size 5 currently. Earrings are 1.25in. tall and 16gms. I notice part of a sticker (not glue) on the back of one earring. Pin is 1 3/8th's by 1 1/8th and the weight is 11 grams. The bracelet is 8in. long and 1 3/8ths wide with a weight of 61 grams. The necklace is extraordinary. ...

Walton Blodgett (American, 1908-1963) - Boat in Dry Dock. Pencil on paper. Circa 1930's. Size: 7 inches x 13 inches. Unsigned but bearing the embossed stamp of the Walton Blodgett Estate. Walton Blodgett was an American watercolor painter, illustrator and teacher. Born in Cleveland, Ohio, he studied at the Grand Central Art School and then with George Luks at the Art Students League in New York. He illustrated for 'Fortune' and other magazines to supplement his income. In the mid 1930's, he r...

Walton Blodgett (American, 1908-1963) - Artist at Work. Pencil on paper. Circa 1930's. Size: 7.5 inches x 10 inches. Unsigned but bearing the embossed stamp of the Walton Blodgett Estate. Walton Blodgett was an American watercolor painter, illustrator and teacher. Born in Cleveland, Ohio, he studied at the Grand Central Art School and then with George Luks at the Art Students League in New York. He illustrated for 'Fortune' and other magazines to supplement his income. In the mid 1930's, he ...

Walton Blodgett (American, 1908-1963) - Train Station. Pencil on paper. Circa 1930's. Size: 7 inches x 9 inches. Unsigned but bearing the embossed stamp of the artist's estate. Walton Blodgett was an American watercolor painter, illustrator and teacher. Born in Cleveland, Ohio, he studied at the Grand Central Art School and then with George Luks at the Art Students League in New York. He illustrated for 'Fortune' and other magazines to supplement his income. In the mid 1930's, he relocated ...

Prehistoric carved stone (steatite) spider effigy pipe, Fort Ancient Culture, circa 1,000-1,200 A.D. Size: 3 inches x 2 inches x 1.5 inches. Excellent condition. Discovered in Posey County, Indiana, this early stone elbow pipe dates from the Mississippian period and was carved by the people of the Fort Ancient Culture, who lived along the Ohio River, in the regions that now occupy S. Ohio, N. Kentucky and S.E. Indiana. This pipe bears the very detailed carved effigy of a spider. Provenance:...

Northern Plains Native American spirit pipe with a Catlinite (pipestone) bowl carved with a full figural effigy of a walking bear, together with a wooden stem decorated with geometric black painted markings. Circa 1890. Overall length: 23.5 inches. Pipe bowl dimensions: 7 inches length x 3 inches height x 1.25 inches depth. Excellent condition. The interior of the pipe's bowl exhibits traces of burning and use. An ink inscription written on the underside of the catlinite pipe bowl reads: "...

This is a beautiful sterling silver overlay bracelet by Hopi silversmith Raymond Sequaptewa. It has a bold geometric design and is in fine original condition. Measuring 5 3/4" around in the inside plus a1 1/8" opening, it is 1 1/2" wide and weighs 80 grams. Signed with Sequaptewa's ear of corn hallmark and the Hopi Guild symbol. A magnificent cuff.

Chinese blue and whites porcelain plates, decorated with temple and figures and lake view, late 19th/ early 20th century period. Size, diameter of each plate is 5 1/2 inches, in good condition with rim chips to one plate.