Hugest ever - literally! - FarFan earrings I have seen, can you believe this set? I am stunned by the proportions, the "elaborately" naive design and execution, the beautiful stones. Definitely a pair for the female who does not shy away from attention and ... stunning! They measure 3 3/16" long by 1 15/16" wide and weigh 25.6 grams (for the set). Signed with maker's logo as shown as well as "HECHO EN MEXICO D.F. 925" this seems to be a pre-1948 set...

Fine & Rare Large Chinese Han Dynasty Painted Pottery Box (206 BC - AD 220)

This rare pottery box was made during the Han Dynasty (206 BC - AD 220). It is a two-part box made from a grey pottery. The cover has been elaborately decorated by "cold-painting" a base coat of creamy-white pigment on top of which have been various coloured pigments, mainly red, white and black, but there are also traces of green and purple pigments...

Of Janus form, with faces and bird beaks on opposing sides, this large food storage vessel is from the Chambri Lakes region, near the Sepik River in New Guinea. Formed of the local clay by the women, the decoration and paint was applied by the men, in honor of ancestral beings. Utilized to store the flour of the sago palm, the vessels were also used as currency in trading with other indigenous groups. The vessel is 13 3/4" high and slightly wider, from tips of bird beaks...

Old Peruzzi, Florence combination pin/pendant necklace, this is a fabulously worked piece in the shape of a big fleur-de-lis adorned with chasing, beading and set with 6 faceted gems. Having a sage green color, the stones register in the spinel area of my gem tester and they look gorgeous against the patina of their silver frame. I have paired it with an old chain which, I believe, provides a good match in age and proportions to the pendant...

Stellar sterling silver and amethyst necklace designed & signed circa 1940's by Taxco, Mexico artist William Spratling(1900-67). Pendant measures 3 1/8" across. The original chain measures a total length of 20". 1940's style clasps work perfectly. Necklace weight is 139 grams, 4.09 oz. Beautiful vintage condition with no chips, nicks, or cracks to stones. Fully signed on the back. Pictured on p.39 of MEXICAN SILVER by Penny Morrill and Carole Berk. Also pictured on spratlingsilver.com...

Extremely rare articulated Aztec arrow pendant earrings designed and signed circa 1949-50 by Taxco, Mexico artist William Spratling(1900-67). Each measures 2 1/2" long. Pair weighs 06oz. or 16grams. Beautiful vintage condition. Pictured on Phyllis Goddards' excellent website spratlingsilver.com. Spratling designs are the central focus of the 20th Century Mexican silver collection displayed in the Latin American wing at LACMA, Los Angeles County Museum of Art.

An antique lover’s dream is this 1920’s vintage platinum and diamond engagement ring. Six prongs are holding the old-mine diamond in the crown like basket setting. The diamond is not certified, but was graded by our in-house gemologist. The old-mine diamond weighs 0.67Ct and has I color and VS2 clarity.

Korean Joseon dynasty (1392-1910) painted portrait of a seated scholar official executed in ink and color on paper. At the center of the robe is a rank badge holding a crane, indicating the gentleman is a civil official. The calligraphy states the bearded official is 41 years old. The painting is bordered with white silk and framed (no glass). 19th century or possibly earlier. Framed size: 41 1/2"V x 25 3/4"H (painting size: 20 3/4"V x 19 7/8"H)...

A stunner, early Deco Flli Coppini pendant necklace, this piece is not only holding a beautiful St. George slaying the Dragon medallion but it's adorned with a multitude of figural charms. Combinations like this are very hard to find and as the example at hand is wrought in .800 silver, it dates most probably in the pre-1934 period, when the sterling standard had not been yet adopted by the Italian authorities...

Vintage, beautifully fluid bracelet designed and signed circa 1948-62 by Taxco, Mexico artist Hector Aguilar(1905-86). Bracelet measures 7 1/4 wearable inches long X 1 1/8" wide. Weighs 70 grams, 2.05 oz. Excellent condition with no dents or dings. Clasp is tight and secure. Signed HA, 940, TALLER BORDA, eagle 9, TAXCO MEXICO...

This is an eagle 1 old Mexican sterling necklace with 12 satin finish 10mm balls. The drop spans 6in. across by 3in. long at it's center. The quality is exceptional at 78 grams. Because of the many segments it forms to fit on the neck perfectly. The necklace has no dents or damage or repairs. This work of art has a large and stunning presence just, LOOK AT THAT NECKLACE!

Chinese carved malachite netsuke size figure, depicting a frog, on wood stand, 2 inches in height with length of 2.5 inches, very good condition.

Chinese famille rose porcelain bowl, exterior decorated with floral design, late 19th century period, Chinese seal mark to the base. Size; This item is 2.5 inches high with diameter of 7 inches. Condition Report; Condition is consistent with age, no visible damages.

Chinese famille verte enameled porcelain bowl, exterior decorated with floral design, late 19th century period. Size; This item is 2 inches high with diameter of 7 inches. Condition Report; Condition is consistent with age, no visible damages.

Chinese famille rose punch bowl, late 18th/early 19th century, floral center, exterior with flowers, gilt border, unmarked, 4-1/2 x 10-1/8 in., minor gilt wear to rim. Provenance: Estate of Barbara M. Baker, Meadville, Pennsylvania.

Chinese Qing Dynasty Blue and Red under-glaze snuff bottle depicting a transition of scenes of a meeting of an important official with guests and figures in the back ground. Very detailed with clear lines and colors. No evident cracks or chips. No stopper or lid. Height 3.25 inches, width 1.25 inches.

Princess Diana $20 Liberia 1 oz. pure silver coins 1997...

Chinese Qing Dynasty Blue and White snuff bottle depicting procession of horseman and horse-drawn cart. There is a chip to the top of the lip of the bottle. Includes stopper with lid. Height 2.75 inches, width 1.25 inches