All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Pre 1900 item #1210290 (stock #40F52 LP543)
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...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Pre 1980 item #1210287
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.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Ceramics : Chinese Export : Pre 1920 item #1209809
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.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Pre 1800 item #1209634
This is a very rare image of baby krishna. He is usually depicted crawling, but this posture where he's trying to put his foot in his mouth is rarely seen. The figure was cast in Gangna-Jumna (two metals) technique. Made in Orissa in the 18th century. Good wear and lovely patina. L. 7 cm. Provenance: private collection Belgium.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Southeast Asian : Pre 1900 item #1209568 (stock #BTBX-003)
A late 19th - early 20th century "Yun" lacquered betel box with incised design of two horses and riders, elephant and dancers. The box is divided into three pieces. The bottom part for betel leaves and the top part for lime, areca nuts, clove and other ingredients. Size: H. 10.5cm. Diameter. 21cm. Condition: No repairs. Some age cracking.
All Items : Archives : Pre 1990 item #1209449 (stock #salasmatlear)
Here we have a signed, authentic Matl Salas MS-12 earrings with amethyst tear drop centers and turquoise of many hues encircling the amethyst. Properly hallmarked as shown. The length is 1.5in. tall and 7/8th's in. wide at the widest point. The weight is 10 grams. These have been cared for faithfully with no damage at all. The posts are original.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1492 item #1209428 (stock #JD-086)
A black and white recumbent jade dog from the Song Dynasty. Size: L. 5cm. W. 2.8cm. H. 1.5cm. Condition: No repairs. Some of polish has been lost through age.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Pre 1970 item #1209101 (stock #12294)
A talented silversmith and good designer, Alfredo Villasana is known not only for his original pieces (which I truly appreciate for their imaginative design and perfect finishing) but for his high quality emulations of pieces that were first issued by the big talleres, usually of the Los Castillo and Margot de Taxco ones. I am not sure whether the fabulous pectoral I am presenting here comes up with either the Los Castillo or Margot signatures in the specific configuration of elements yet the...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Pre 1950 item #1209099 (stock #12297)
An early Los Castillo creation as indicated by the low design number it comes with, this is a cuff with daring, sweeping lines intensified by the taller's bold repoussage and the patina it has acquired over time. It is not a coincidence that the Los Castillo family ranks among the premier designers and silvermsiths of Taxco's 20th c. Silver Renaissance...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Ceramics : Chinese Export : Pre 1900 item #1209059
Chinese famille rose enameled porcelain plate, late 19th century period, 9 1/4 inches in diameter, with flea bites to the rim.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Ceramics : Chinese Export : Pre 1900 item #1209057
Chinese blue and white large bowl, the interior of the bowl features a Chinese ancient figure,marked " Yi Xi Tang Zhi " on the bottom, Qing Dynasty. Size; Diameter of the bowl is 9 inches and it stands 4.5 inches tall. Condition Report, Very good condition with no imperfections.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Ceramics : Chinese Export : Pre 1900 item #1209048
Chinese rose medallion enameled porcelain Plate, with panel decorations of interior scenes, birds, and flowers, 19th century period. Size; Diameter of plate is 8 3/8 inches, no condition concerns.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Deco : Pre 1930 item #1208826 (stock #02322)
An Art Deco 14k white gold wedding band circa 1920s. This vintage size 6-1/4 or 6.25 ring is stamped 14 K with a makers's mark, and what looks like OPHELIA ROSE (no doubt the name of the jewellery line). It measures just under 1/16" wide (approximate 1.5mm) and is almost as deep as it is wide, which was fairly common on wedding bands of this style and age. It weighs 1.1 grams and has a simple and slightly worn engraved pattern...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1980 item #1208816 (stock #02320)
A pair of Mexican patinated sterling silver hoop earrings from the 1970s. These attractive 1-1/2" Mexican sterling silver pierced hoop earrings feature black background patination, and one is stamped MEXICO TB-41 925. They weigh 16.3 grams and they are 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 items are vintage or antique and may have slight signs of gentle use...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Pre 1980 item #1208808 (stock #02318)
A pair of 10K yellow gold pierced earrings in the form of claddaghs. They weigh 1.4 grams, they measure 7/8" x 3/4". They are stamped 417 with an infinity maker's mark on the wire (did not photograph clearly, so not shown), which is how 10K gold content is often stamped if the item originated in Europe. They are in excellent vintage condition with no dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Pre 1970 item #1208770 (stock #6935)
A vintage 10k yellow gold ring with a faceted black Alaskan diamond (Hematite) stone c1950s-60. This size 5-1/2 ring features a 3/4" x 5/16" claw-set stone. It weighs 3.3 grams, it is stamped 10K with a maker's mark and it is in excellent vintage 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 : Decorative Art : Glass : American : Pre 1970 item #1208743 (stock #6928)
A scarce genuine Hughes Cornflower round 1/2 pound large butter dish with a domed lid. Cut from an elegant glass blank (Radiance from New Martinsville ), this 6" across dish has the original handled domed lid, and both pieces have the etched Cornflower design. This serving piece is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, losses, damage or repairs...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Ceramics : Chinese Export : Pre 1900 item #1208379
Chinese rose medallion enameled porcelain plate, decorated with figures and floral design, 19th century period. Size; Diameter of plate is 6 1/4 inches, in perfect condition.