All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1910 item #273749 (stock #797)
A Victorian Sterling Silver Olive Fork with and Ejector or Plunger (the makers mark is indistinguishable. Length is 8" and condition is excellent.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Pre 1930 item #273741 (stock #796)
A Sterling Silver Fish Server or Slicer. Length is 10.75", with the mark of an intertwined "GR". From the 1920's/1930's and in excellent condition.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1950 item #273701 (stock #T 710)
Democrats at you convention, wear this cute little vintage c 1945 Silver Donkey Pin Brooch marked Sterling Mexico in back. Stands at 1 5/8" X 2 5/8" weighing .3 Ounce 10 Grams. Very Nice preowned partially unpolished condition. SOLD, no price, no info
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1950 item #273681 (stock #T 708)
Proud and Daring Little Rooster, this Mod Stylized Silver Pin marked in back with perhaps an unfinished superimposed "P C" for Pedro Castillo or "C F" and Assay mark. Stands at 2.5" X 2" wide, 6 grams weight. Very Good condition with the stamps' outlines shown in front and has been polished some in the past, yet still age darkened areas in back. SOLD, n o price, no info please.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1920 item #273658 (stock #795)
A Tiffany Sterling Silver Sauce or Gravy ladle in the "Flemish" pattern, introduced in 1911. Length 7.25", weight 3 Troy ounces. Excellent condition.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1950 item #273577
This beautiful pin was modeled from Hubert Harmon's "Angel Brooch", which was taken from the escutcheon on the doorway of the Casa del Corazon in Taxco.The Harmon brooch is featured on page 107 of the catalog from the exhibit MAESTRO DE PLATA, WILLIAM SPRATLING AND THE MEXICAN SILVER RENAISSANCE. This pin is nearly identical to the Harmon brooch with this pin having a smooth onyx face and the Harmon having a carved amethyst face. The Harmon pin is dated c...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Textiles : Pre 1960 item #273331 (stock #ADD03)
Beautiful floral needlepoint pillow from France, backed with a magenta colored satin. There are several spots of wear on the backing, but the front is in good shape. This charming pillow measures approximately 25 inches long x 14 inches wide.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1960 item #273121
A stunning and powerful sterling and amethyst drop necklace by Taxco silversmith Antonio Pineda. The 7 bezel set cabachon amethyst drops are attached on hinges suspending from the silver " X's" and they move. Upon close examination, the unique triangular shaped clasp is actually another "X" filled in. The design and execution of this piece is superb...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1950 item #273075
One of William Spratlings' most recognizable pieces is this Aztec figure pin with a large amethyst. Circa 1940, it is featured on page 39 of the book MEXICAN SILVER by Penny Morrill. Measuring 1 1/2" long and 1 1/8" wide, most of the surface of the pieces is the large square cabachon amethyst which measures 1"long and 5/8" wide. It is in beautiful original condition with no chips or cracks in the stone. Signed for Willian Spratling as shown. A great piece.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1837 VR item #272594 (stock #1582)
A Yellow ground famille rose bowl, decorated with five lucky bat and peach, Ching dynasty, Kuang Shu Nien Che four character mark and of the period. Condition is perfect except some gilt enamel lose. Diameter: 12.5 cm
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Deco : Pre 1930 item #272512 (stock #T 704)
Color and Translucency of Chalcedony, but alas it is glass! Pendant with 1 1/4 X 1" blue glass cab bezel set in an Art Deco 1.5 X 1.2" frame and marked Sterling in 3 places. This one is SOLD! If you like this you may want to search: 676787 in this www.mimideeartwear.com catalog to view a super delish necklace (& bracelet) with same blue cab!
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Toys : Pre 1960 item #272101 (stock #ADD02)
Adorable tin litho toy cup from France, circa 1950's. Colorful graphics of a boy waterskiing & another boy in a boat. Minor scratches, light wear from age & use, but nothing to detract from the charm of this vintage toy. Measures 2-1/4" diameter, 2-1/2" high.
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Toys : Pre 1940 item #272100 (stock #R024)
This delightful set of puzzle blocks, circa 1920-30's, has all of its original paper pictures. Purchased in France, the box measures 11-1/4" x 8-1/4". Normal wear from age & use, the strongman picture is torn in the bottom corner & has been taped back together, overall in wonderful condition. The blocks measure approx 1-3/4" square...
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Pre 1950 item #272097 (stock #WA006)
Wonderful aqua blue-green color to this vintage French flowerpot. Marked on the bottom, "992, St. Clement-France, 3". A few very minor rough spots along the rim, overall great condition. Measures approx 7" across, 5-3/4" high.
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Specialty : Pre 1950 item #272096 (stock #R023)
Vintage buttons from France on original cards. Adorable images of animals from different fables. Buttons vary in size & color. Cards measure 3-1/4" by 1-3/4". Marked Iminacre & original price of 1 F.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Ceramics : French : Pre 1930 item #271800 (stock #R020)
Super sweet cafe au lait (or hot chocolate) bowl from France. Images on three sides of children playing, cats & dogs. Normal wear from age & use, slight crazing throughout, but overall in superb condition. They just don't get more charming than this! Measures approximately 5 inches across & 3 inches high.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Ceramics : French : Pre 1940 item #271799 (stock #R022)
Pair of pale blue vintage cafe au lait (or hot chocolate) bowls from France. Marked on bottoms, "Digoin & Sarreguemines, France." Normal wear from age & use, small hairline crack on interior of one bowl, please see photos. Measure approximately 5-3/4 inches across & 2-3/4 inches high.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Ceramics : French : Pre 1930 item #271795 (stock #R019)
Super sweet cafe au lait (or hot chocolate) bowl from France. Images on three sides of children playing, cats & a duck. Tiny chip on rim, normal wear from age & use, but overall in superb condition. They just don't get more charming than this! Measures approximately 5 inches across & 3 inches high.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Ceramics : French : Pre 1930 item #271794 (stock #R018)
Super sweet cafe au lait (or hot chocolate) bowl from France. Images on both sides of children playing. Good sized-chip on bottom rim, small hairline crack & manufacturing flaw on interior & normal wear from age & use, but overall in wonderful condition. They just don't get more charming than this! Measures approximately 4-1/2 inches across & 2-3/4 inches high.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Pre 2000 item #271771 (stock #TCR1085)
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A fantastic large tsubo vase by ceramic artist Teramoto Mamoru (1949-present) enclosed in the original signed wooden box. In spite of its size (almost 15 inches (37cm) tall), it is surprisingly light, and the colors are phenomenal. The slightly grooved surface is scored with primitive lines arching upward, filled with slip before firing. The artists signature is on the base of the piece, which is about 15 years old...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1940 item #271323
A superb three dimensional sterling and amethyst hinged cuff by Taxco silversmith Margot De Taxco. A bracelet in constant motion with curling and swirling forms edged in silver beading and 8 teardrop shaped cabachon amethysts budding forth from silver stems. It is exquisite in every way and a Margot piece that I have never seen before. It is 3 3/4" long in the front and 7" around in the inside. Beautiful original condition, warm patina, weighs 105 grams...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Scandinavian : Georg Jensen : Pre 1960 item #271322
An elegant and sophisticated modern sterling bangle with a large central smokey quartz designed by Vivianna Torun Bulow-Hube for Georg Jensen Denmark. Measures 6 1/2" around in the inside. The bracelet is 7/8" wide in the back. It unhooks on one side in the front. The stone measures 1 1/2" by 1 1/2" and is a delightful neutral tone. Beautiful original condition and signed and numbered for Georg Jensen Denmark Torun. Very sleek.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1970 item #271097 (stock #T 695)
Round Sterling Pin Brooch Pendant with book listed mark: Hecho en Mexico 925 A C E Guadalajara in a triangle over "Sterling" depicting the Maya or Aztec Serpent Feathered Head Pre-Columbian Motif in chased and hammered technique. Around 5 grams and is just under 1.25" across with intact loop for chain and working clasp in as found unpolished condition. SOLD, no price, no info.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Bakelite : Pre 1960 item #271096 (stock #T 694)
Marked Paris Truly Vintage Lea Stein Pin Figural Lady with 'Ivory' looking face and a Root Beer Champagne Glitter Half Moon for a hat or chapeau at 2 X 1.25". Not a Reproduction! In as found condition and will 'dust' and clean per collector's request. Fine working clasp. SOLD, no price, no info
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Ethnic : Native American : Pre 1940 item #271084 (stock #T 692)
Sold. Like most Early Bench Made Native American pieces this little man is not marked, yet tests at least 90% Silver for the Native American Studies Devotee. Reminds one of the Petroglyphs found west of Albuquerque. Nice heft at ~8-9 Grams and has an unusual pin stem hinge ring and a nice working safety clasp. Left unpolished as found but will hand cloth polish at no fee. 2.25" X 1"+.
Sold - no price - no info available.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1960 item #270101 (stock #T 690)
Sold, no price, no info. Stamped Signed Initials "SCC" and Sterling, this Modernist or simply Bench Made Studio Ring with a 22 X 28 mm Bezel Set Agate or Jasper Dome Gem that sits ~ 1/4" high in the bezel in Delish Swirls of Golden Amber Brown, Foggy Gray and touch of Paprika hues. For the Power Forefinger presently adjusted to 6.75, but could easily adjust up or down. In Very Nice pre-owned Unpolished condition and weighs .5 Ounce or 16 Grams. Sold, no price, no info.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Designer Signed : New item #269545 (stock #T 684)
Rare color Peach Hue for this Madagascar Jasper used to make a Necklace by and Signed MIMI DEE with 14K Rolled Gold Abstract Articulated Additions. A Fancy Paper Clip Chain of 14K gf was cut to 16.5" then finished with hand shaped "S" Hooks. The pendant suspends 3" X 3/4" and the Earrings completely handwrought by this artist are just under 2" and very light. Total weight for set is 18 Grams...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Designer Signed : Pre 1960 item #269373
Magnificent sterling and coral brooch/pendant by Frank Patania Sr. (1899-1964). Born in Italy, this silversmith came to the U.S. at an early age settling in the Southwest and achieved recognition for his blending of European and Native American design. This brooch/pendant has a blood red ornamented bezel set coral cabachon surrounded by 8 bezel set coral cabachons of uniform size and color. Silver beading is interspersed. Impressive in size, it measures 2 1/4" diameter and weighs 37 grams...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Designer : Pre 1960 item #269342 (stock #hask199GX)
Lovely Miriam Haskell Baroque pearls with a very interesting chain. This combination of chains and pearls is classic Miriam Haskell. 13 1/2" in length with a 3" extension.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Pre 1940 item #269334 (stock #MG94)
Genuine Czech GLASS Mardi Gras necklaces or “beads” were produced exclusively in 1920’s and 1930’s Czechoslovakia, for use during the Pre-Lenten or Carnival celebrations of New Orleans, Louisiana...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Arts and Crafts : Pre 1910 item #269185 (stock #T 680)
This item has been Sold. c 1900 Hammered Arts Crafts Pin Brooch Stamped "Frost" in upside down pyramid for George Frost Arts & Crafts Studio of Dayton, Ohio. 2" X 7/16" with lots of patina commonly found in these pieces and perhaps hints of gold finish on brass. Very nice unpolished condition with just a slight wave to pin stem.
This item has been happily collected - price nor other info is available
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Toys : Pre 1940 item #269151 (stock #ADD01)
Super charming tabletop croquet game from France circa 1920's-30's with wonderful patina on the wooden mallets, balls & stake. Set includes the stake, six balls, six mallets & eight hoops. Balls measure approximately 1-1/2" in diameter, mallets are 12" long & hoops are 2-1/2" high by 4" at widest.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Rhinestone : Pre 1980 item #269106 (stock #objKH2)
Gun metal in color with gold accents and chain. Add to that the dazzling rhinestone front panel and you have the perfect party purse! Large enough to hold necessaries ( like reading glasses for the menu???), yet small enough to carry for evening use. 6 1/2" wide, 4 1/4" high and 2 1/4" deep.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Ceramics : French : Pre 1940 item #269098 (stock #R016)
This wonderful porcelain canister set is from France, circa 1930's. In addition to the five hexagonal-shaped canisters, there are also two small bowls which match the rust red & cheerful yellow check pattern. Overall in good shape, normal wear from age & use with clean interiors. Please see below for measurements & condition of each cannister. Sugar - measures 7-1/4" high to top of lid, 4-1/2" diameter. It has a small chip on the rim. Thé – 5-3/4” high, 3-1/2” diameter...
All Items : Archives : Instruments and Implements : Scientific : Pre 1900 item #269069 (stock #M739)
I am pleased to offer this latest acquisition direct from a pharmacy collection in Litchfield, CT.

This lovely 19th century, hand-blown, diamond swirl glass apothecary show globe is a rarity indeed! The condition of the glass is wonderful with no chips or cracks noted and with only minor, faint, interior water remnants seen. Noted on the sculptured finial are some faint unobtrusive scratches...

All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Designer Signed : Pre 1950 item #268854
A stunning sterling and turquoise necklace by Frank Patania Sr. (1899-1964). Born in Italy, this silversmith came to the U.S. at an early age settling in the Southwest and achieved great recognition for his blending of European and Native American design.This necklace is comprised of three segments with bezel set irregular shaped turquoise separated by silver beading set in a background of oxidation. Connected to the side panels are chain link that terminate with a simple hook closure. This neck...