All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Pre AD 1000 item #619944 (stock #TIGT-001)
A large ancient tiger's tooth that has almost turned into stone. Found in Southeast Asia. Teeth like these were used as pendants by ancient people in Asia. This one is about 2000 years old and is in fine condition with a lot of the enamel still remaining. Can be worn as a pendant.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1960 item #620156
Rare and unusual sterling Modernist design necklace and bracelet by Salvador Teran. It is difficult to find his pieces and rare to find a matching necklace and bracelet. The necklace hangs 11 " long when fastened and on the neck. The spikey hanging ornament hangs 2 1/2" long and is 1 3/4" wide. It is constructed so that it can be removed from the necklace. The bracelet is 7 1/4" end to end and the hanging ornament measures 1 1/4" long and 1" wide...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1960 item #620163
A charming sterling and white and silver fleck enamel necklace, bracelet and earring set by Margot De Taxco. The double flower design is feminine but bold and it is so nice to have a matching set. The necklace measures 17" end to end and the flowers are 7/8" by 7/8". The bracelet is 7 1/2" end to end and the screwback earrings are 7/8" by 7/8". All pieces are in fine original condition with no enamel loss at all and all pieces are signed and numbered as shown. Great enamel work.
All Items : Archives : Pre 1900 item #620357
Kozutsu (koh-zutsu) is a stick incense container used for Japanese "Sencha" tea ceremony. The pine tree is carved on bamboo with exceptionally artistic quality. The tips (end pieces) of the tube are made from red sandalwood. Signed "Chikusou" with a gourd emblem. It is 10 3/4 inches long. No damages. Circa, Meiji period (1868-1912)
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1700 item #620598 (stock #2466)
A large blue & white bowl with well balance potted, decorated at the exterior with three Phoenix on flight among flowers scroll. Interior center with a Peony blossom and continuously lotus scroll on the wall cavetto below diaper pattern around the rim. Six character 'Da Ming Xuan De Nien Zhe' within double circle to the base, but later product in Zhengde period (1506-1521)...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Pre 1800 item #621017 (stock #3691)
A RETICULATED PORCELAIN DISH, JAPANESE IMARI, LATE 17TH / EARLY 18TH CENTURY.

A very rare dish for this early period. The centre is decorated with typical Imari enamels in a most striking design set off by the reticulated border of interlaced circles. On the back can be found a very unusual border design of two gilt dragons. Within the foot-rim are four unevenly spaced spur marks...

All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1940 item #621040 (stock #ZEMT116)
The 100 Bird Cape is sometimes mistaken by Westerners as a Miao baby carrier. In fact, the 100 bird cape is a man's garment. It would be worn on the back, over the 100 bird coat for special festivals. They are somewhat rare. Not all men could afford (actually the wives) the time and matterials to make such a garment. It takes over a year to collect the feathers for the cape because the feathers must come from birds which were ritually sacrificed. This is a particularly rare cape...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1900 item #621267 (stock #JD-037)
A nicely carved Qing jade thumb ring with a stylized cloud carving. Size: Inside diameter.2.3cm. Outside diameter 3cm. W. 2.5cm. Condition: No repairs or chips.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1900 item #621614 (stock #JD-038)
A beautifully carved jade using the natural colors of the piece to represent Han style dragons. Size: W. 7.5 x 5.5cm. H. 2cm. Condition: Perfect except for a minor chip on the tail of one of the dragons that can easily be filed off. See last photo.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1960 item #622239 (stock #20050067)
Mexican Sterling Earrings – pre 1950’s; Pair of Reticulated Hoop earrings with screw backs. Hoops measure 1 3/8 inches in diameter. Marked: Hencho en Mexico in a circle, surrounding 925 over PRN on both earrings; Eagle assay mark with the number 76 on one earring only.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Pre 1980 item #622243 (stock #20050068)
ART Brooch – ca. 1970’s; Small 1 2/8 inch pin of gold tone metal of five connected segments in a pentagon shape. Each segment contains a simulated cabochon sapphire in a medium blue with a tiny seed pearl at its tip. Centered on each side is a small simulated ruby. The center of the brooch is a larger simulated ruby surrounded by a circle of tiny seed pearls. Marked on back ART with copyright symbol
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Pre 1930 item #622255 (stock #20050070)
Antique Cameo Brooch – ca. 1920’s; carved Shell Cameo of a woman in profile with flowers; hand set in a delicate filigree STERLING frame. Brooch measures 1 ½ inches by 1 1/8 inches. Frame is marked STERLING
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Pre 1980 item #622265 (stock #20050074)
ART Scarf Slide – ca. 1970’s; Floral scarf slide centered with a single green simulated Moonstone which is surrounded by petals with green colored stones and clear rhinestones. Gold tone metal. Signed on back ART.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Pre 1900 item #622511 (stock #JD-040)
A nice off white Chinese jade pendant from the Qing Dynasty. Size: W. 6.6 x 6cm. Condition: White spot at the bottom of one side. See photo.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Pre 1940 item #622670
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Beautiful Art Deco beaded necklace with very big genuine carved rock crystal "pools of light" beads. Circa 1920 or 1930. With twenty five 17 millimeter drilled beads strung on white cotton thread with brass spring ring and jump ring closure. The thread and clasp are original and are secure. The thread is hand knotted between each bead...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Pre 1940 item #622711
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Fabulous pale green genuine apple jade beaded necklace with a white gold filigree clasp with a lovely genuine opal cabochon. Circa 1930. The clasp is marked 14K. The jade beads are a nice size at 9 millimeters wide. Handknotted with matching pale green thread; the stringing appears to be original and is secure. The beads have beautiful darker green variegated markings.

The necklace is 15 3/4 inches long with the clasp extended, and just under 3/8 inch wide. Excellent condition...

All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1492 item #623412 (stock #2471)
Blue & White square form jar, decorated with chrysanthemum blossom to each panel. Yuan dynasty. Condition: two handles is missing, otherwise the body in perfect condition. Size: high 5.1cm x wide 5.8cm.