A spectacular early 970 silver and moonstone necklace by Antonio Pineda. I believe this design of alternating silver leafs and moonstone clusters to be quite rare. The moonstones are beautiful, clear and blue and free of any chips or cracks. They are all original and none have been replaced. The necklace measures 15" or so. It is curved to fit the neck so hard to get an exact measurement. It is 3/4" wide and weighs 108 grams. Signed as shown in the photo...
Japanese cute kimekomi ningyo, zuishin imperial guard hina dolls. The dolls are 4 inches in height.
Large Imari Fish Plate with Samurai & Geisha Signed "Hichozan Simpo", Meiji Period (1868-1912)
The plate is 5 inches (13 cm) tall, and 15.25 inches (39 cm) by 10 inches (26 cm) wide.
It is in good condition with no repairs, chips, or cracks, except rubbing of gold (as seen in the photos).
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This beautiful red transferware serving platter is in wonderful shape. It has nice detail with cherubs, flowers, architecture & a patterned rim. It has no chips or cracks, only a couple of rough spots along the rim & two small dings on the underside rim, as well as a few manufacturing flaws. All in all very usable with nothing to detract from the charm of this vintage serving piece...
This adorable set of puzzle blocks, circa 1930-40's, has all of its original paper pictures. Purchased in France, the paper box measures 9-3/4" x 6". The blocks measure a little more than 1-3/4" square. Six scenes in all (the cover of the cardboard box counts as one) the colors are vibrant & the images represent children playing during different seasons - children at the beach, picking apples, playing music outdoors, running track & field, having a picnic & skiing - such a charming set...
This sweet little saltbox is in terrific shape. No chips, cracks or dings, it is ready to use in your vintage-style kitchen. It has a wooden top & measures approximately 5-1/2 inches across, 3-1/2 inches deep & 5-3/4 inches high (at the highest part in the back.) Purchased in the Champagne region of France.
Pair of Pink Wireless Cloisonne Vase with Egrets Namikawa Style, Meiji Period (1868-1912)
The vases are 3.5 inches (9 cm) tall, and 3 inches (7.5 cm) wide.
They are in good condition with no repairs, chips, or cracks.
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Large Imari Dragon Head Kilin Charger, Meiji Period (1868-1912)
The charger is 3 inches (8 cm) tall, and 21.75 inches (55 cm) in diameter.
It is in good condition with no repairs, chips, or cracks.
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Bronze Manjushri Riding Lion, Ming Dynasty 16th Century
The manjushri is 13 inches (33 cm) tall, and 8.5 inches (22 cm) by 3.8 inches (9.5 cm) wide. He weighs 8.13 lb.
He is in good condition with no repairs, or cracks, except a small chip at the tip of a finger, at the tip of his crown, lotus petals, beast's hair, tail, and the edges. There are also manufacture defect of firing holes and casting defects (as seen in the photos)...
A male peacock struts proudly before a gorgeous plume of color on this mid 20th century hand painted screen signed and stamped Yushin. The colors are slightly muted, in a typical Japanese way, the background awash in mottled silver-gray, presenting the brilliant greens and blues of the birds fabulous attraction. It is bordered in a wooden frame covered in Negoro lacquer, unusual green over red, matching the painting perfectly...
Description: A traditional Chinese religious sculpture was in a image of Louhan and was preserved with original paints and gold leaf. Date: 14th-15th Century.
Material: Wood.
Height: 44cm Width: 26cm Depth: 19cm
Condition: Overall in good condition except some wear at the lower part of the torso. Stand, part of left palm and religious weapon holding in the right hand were lost .
A charming agate geode and sterling pendant and matching earrings by Scottsdale, Arizona Modernist artist Ray Graves(b.1921).He opened his shop "Gra-Wun" in 1959 and closed it in 2001. "Gra-Wun" is also the mark on his jewelry. The geode slices are vibrant colors of blue and green.The settings holding the geodes are all one piece and beautifully form the prongs. These clip back earrings measure 1" diameter and the pendant is a tad smaller at 7/8"...
Offered for sale is a wonderful early 20th century, apothecary pharmacy bottle from Eli Lilly & Co. labeled “CHLORODYNE”. The back side sports 2 labels, one of which mentions the 1906 Food & Drug Act, and the other indicates the pharmacy “L.J. Madsen & ? – Hartford, Conn.
This 2.75 inch high amber corked bottle is in very nice condition. The cork is actually pushed inside the bottle...
Blue & White Imaemon Charger, circa 1960's
The 1.5 inches (4cm) tall by 11.75 inches (30cm) in diameter.
It is in good condition with no repairs, chips, or cracks.
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SOLD. Quintessential Art Nouveau! Art Nouveau anything is difficult to find, let alone a Gold Gilt on Brass Enamel Pin Brooch w a "C" catch and in such fine condition! Note the graceful flow of the Green Leaves, white blossom and yellow buds against a white background. 2 1/2" X 3/4". Sold, no price, no info please.
Makuzu Kozan Peachbloom Studio Vase Signed, circa 1920's
It is 5.25 inches (35.2cm) tall by 2.75 inches (13cm) wide.
It is in good condition with no repairs, or chips, except a hairline crack at the lip (as seen in the photos).
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A Country Primitive Tin 12-Candle Wax Mold; Rows of Four Candles X Three Candles. Dimensions; 10.25" high x 5.25" wide x 4" deep. Condition appropriate to age and use. Mid/late 19th century.
Beautiful sterling and coral bracelet by Georg Jensen Denmark. The five large rectangular segments each have a center oval bezel set cabachon coral. This bracelet measures 7 1/2" end to end and is 1/2" wide. It is in fine original condition, weighs 48 grams and is signed with the GJ mark dating 1933-44 as shown. A rare and highly desirable Jensen piece.
Beautiful sterling and garnet cuff links by New York studio artist Sam Kramer (1913-1964), who is considered the most significant postwar American Modernist jeweler. Suitable for a man or woman, these cuff links measure 1" by 1/2" and are in fine original condition. They weigh 26 grams total and are signed with the mushroom in a circle with rabbit ears, which is Kramer's hallmark, and sterling. Great looking cuff links from the father if Modernism.
Komai Mixed Metal Cigarette Case with Dragon & Rooster Marked, Meiji Period (1868-1912)
It is 3.75 inches (9.5cm) tall by 2.15 inches (5.5cm) wide.
It is in good condition with no repairs, chips, or cracks, except rubbing of gold (as seen in the photos).
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Lacquer Travel Shrine with Buddha, 19th Century Edo Period
The shrine is 6.75 inches (17 cm) tall, and 3.75 inches (9.5 cm) wide. The buddha is 3.5 inches (8.5 cm) tall.
It is in good condition except peeling of lacquer at the edges, small chips at the lotus stand, repaired and cracks below the lotus stand, and missing accessory at the halo behind the buddha (as seen in the photos).
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Description: A beautiful scene describes a pair of fowls playing in a garden amid flowers and weeds. With flouring brush strokes, this blue and white porcelain plate reveals the true spirits of traditional Chinese paintings.
Date: Early Qing Dynasty (18th Century)
Material: Porcelain
Width: 10.4cm
Condition: perfect except one minute chip on the rim.
Koransha Fukagawa Dragon Charger Marked, Meiji Period (1868-1912)
The charger is 1.45 inches (3.5 cm) tall, and 14.75 inches (37.5 cm) in diameter.
It is in good condition with no repairs, chips, or cracks.
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Large Kutani Covered Vase with Boy Finial Signed, Meiji Period (1868-1912)
The vase is 17.25 inches (43.8cm) tall by 7.25 inches (18.2cm) wide.
It is in good condition with no repairs, chips, or cracks, except minor rubbing of gold.
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This fourth edition, miniature, hard cover book , "The Story of Little Black Sambo and the Twins" was written and illustrated by Helen Bannerman, an Englishwoman living in India at the turn of the 20th century who wrote this and a series of six other SAMBO stories to amuse her two little daughters. These subsequent stories are much more rarely found as fewer were published, because at that time, none ever reached the popularity of the original “Little Black Sambo”. "The Story of Little Blac...
This SOLD. Only One! Not your ordinary strand. 4 ounces 111 Grams 330 Carats (16 mm faceted) Rich Plum Purple Amethyst Gem 50" Long Necklace by and stamped MIMI DEE STERLING which was assembled and created in in a USA studio. Twelve 16mm faceted rich plum purple (symbol of power & high rank) Amethyst Gems were threaded with silver, alternating with 1/4" wide sterling chain (made in USA) segments to create this 50 inch long necklace which can be doubled.
This gem is believed to protect ...
Description: An unique tea caddy like this piece was made with an extraordinary wood trunk which is in a scholar rock's shape and was framed with pewter. It is a display piece as well as a tea holder.
Date: Qing Dynasty (19th Century) Height: 14cm
Condition: good with original lid when some glue work had been done to the pewter cap for restoration.
Bronze Seated 2 Gods, circa 18th Century
It is 1.5 inches (4 cm) tall, and 1.5 inches (4 cm) wide.
It is in good condition with no repairs, chips, or cracks.
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Bronze Articulated Lobster Signed, circa 1920
The lobster is 5 inches (13 cm) tall, and 13 inches (33 cm) in length with antenna out, or 7 inches (18 cm) with antenna swing back, and 3.5 inches (9 cm) wide.
It is in good condition with no repairs, chips, or cracks, except slightly bent antenna and legs (as seen in the photos).
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Sumida Gawa 2 Sumo Wrestler Signed, circa 1920
It is 6.75 inches (17 cm) tall, and 7 inches (18 cm) wide.
It is in good condition with no repairs, or cracks, except a small chip at the sleeve of one of the wrestler (as seen in the photos).
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This hard-to-find vintage medical cabinet would make a wonderful display case for your treasures. French, circa 1920's, it has a metal frame with glass walls, four adjustable glass shelves, a lock & key. Marked "Appareils Medico-Chirurgicaux, LOREAU, 3 bis rue Abel Paris XII", the cabinet stands 27-1/2" tall (29" to top of knob), 15-3/4" wide & 10" deep. The four glass shelves are adjustable to any height & are held in place with metal rods. The shelves are 8-1/2" deep & 14-1/2" long. Meant...
The Bussoz Finale foosball or babyfoot is considered one of the most stylish designs created; with its aluminum corner ashtrays stamped "Bussoz, 75 Rue de Clignacourt, Paris, 18." All original with chromed wire goals, hand-painted aluminum players, hardwood construction including hardwood ball return ramps. Excellent overall condition. Circa late 1950's / early 1960's.
Description: An adorned wood female lion was carved in Ming dynasty. Stepping on a cup who lies upward, this lion grinned fiercely. She should had been paired with a male lion who stepping on a scroll ball and all were placed before a shrine as guarding beasts. It is an exact
example of Ming lion and of an 400 years old wood piece for dating.
Material: Camphor Wood.
Date: Ming Dynasty (15th Century)
Condition: Good with left paint and obvious crackles due to age.
Height: 13cm
Sold. Well made Signed CLARENCE LONG Size 9 3/4 Sterling Silver Ring W applied Chased leaves, flowers, spirals and granulation. Measures 1 3/4 north to south and just under 3/4" wide. Very nice! Sold, no price no info available
Description: A fantastic boxwood carving of a court lady was carved by famous contemporary artist Won Du-Fun in 1990s. As a registered national honoured artist, Won made numerous works of art which had been collected by the national galleries and museums. A certificate is accompanied with the fine piece. A custom-made silk box is included. Condition: The stem of the flower was once broken and had been re-stuck back. Height: 32cm. .
Satsuma Earthenware Trumpet Shape Vase with Birds Signed "Dai Nippon Taizan Sei", Meiji Period (1868-1912)
The vase is 9.5 inches (24.2cm) tall by 6 inches (15.2cm) wide.
It is in good condition with no repairs, chips, or cracks, except minor rubbing of gold and stain inside the vase (as seen in the photos).
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Color Hirado Dragon Winepot, circa 19th Century
The winepot is 10.5 inches (26.5 cm) tall, and 7.5 inches (19 cm) wide.
It is in good condition with no repairs or cracks, except the tip of the lid and the end of his tail each has a small chip, missing one horn and a finger, and small chips at the tips of the yellow clouds on the dragon's body, and at the tips of his scale (as seen in the photos).
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A beautifully written tea room scroll by 19th century calligraphist and seer/soothsayer Yokoyama Marumitsu (1780-1854) bordered in pale green brocade and featuring bone rollers. The calligraphy is very expressive, dark lines varying dramatically in width as they curl down the wide sheet. The signature line reads A 72 year old man Kiosanjin Marumitsu making the scroll date to 1851 by Japanese age count(Kiosanjin was one of his many literary names). Aside from minor wrinkles (not hard creases) ...
SOLD. New 18K Gold earhooks and Antique Vintage Early 20th Century Brilliant Red Shiny 18 mm Faceted Cherry Red Beads that passed the friction electrostatic and acetone amber test were used to assemble this pair. They suspend 1 7/8" and are light as a feather as they should be. SOLD. For similar work please visit www.mimideeartwear.com
This vintage enamelware cream pail, or "laitiere" adds a touch of France to any kitchen. A wonderful Provencal blue color with white checks in the Lustacru pattern. Some dings from age & use, please see photos, overall in wonderful shape for its age. Measures approx 10" high.
Handsome sterling belt buckle by Hector Aguilar. This piece is featured on page 101 of the book MEXICAN SILVER by Morrill and Berk. They date it c. 1945. Suitable for a man or woman, it measures 2" by 1 1/4" and weighs 34 grams. Fine original condition. Signed as shown. Great for todays fashion.
14K gold and early 20th Century Vintage Antique 10 & 12 mm faceted cherry red beads that passed the friction electrostatic acetone amber test, were used to create this drop pair of earrings. In a USA studio the Precious Metal ear hooks were hand shaped, then stamped 14K. Same precious metal fluted 3 mm beads were added. Custom order your own similar work by visiting www.mimideeartwear.com and then visit the links under: Gallery of Originals by Mimi Dee. All work guaranteed.
Description: A gilt-bronze Buddha figure was casted in 10th-12th century at northern China. Small but delicately carved with good quality bronze , this item has dark shining patina which yields the enduring age. The typical facial expression of Liao Dynasty further makes us to believe the date is for sure. The last picture shown is a grand piece from Shang-hai Museum of China.
Condition: Between the robe's pleats, traces of gilt gold is still revealing.
Height: 8cm
This beautiful mahogany wood, glass encased pharmacy beam balance scale dates to the 1900-1920s era. It is in very nice condition with the wood case exhibiting a warm colored original patina. The brass scale weighing mechanism is in working order and the sliding front glass panel lifts smoothly. Marked “Made in Germany – Schaar”.
The case measures 16"H x 16"W x8”D. Displays wonderfully!
Measuring 9.5 x 11.5 inches framed, this lovely, circa 1950’s, multi-colored, cross stitch sampler is entitled, “Enough Is As Good As A Feast”. In excellent condition and appearing to have been recently re-framed, this lovely piece features a Mammy and child carrying meal-filled dishes, presumably, to the dinner table. The sampler also features pretty flowers, and appropriately, a knife and a fork! The tiniest trace of a stain is barely visible at the top of the fork, but truly, it is not ...
A stunning obsidian and sterling bracelet by Felipe Martinez who opened his workshop "Piedra Y Plata" in 1950. The surface of the S shaped stones is smooth and highly polished and impeccably fused into the silver. The design beautifully combines movement, line and color. This bracelet,c.1955, is featured in the Morrill book MEXICAN SILVER on page 189 with a green variegated stone rather than obsidian. Measuring 6 3/4" end to end and 1" wide, this piece is in fine original condition and signed f...
Protected in a 12 ¾ x 22 ½ inch, gold and green painted wood frame, this authentic GOLD DUST Trolley Sign was manufactured by the N.K. Fairbanks Company in 1921!
GOLD DUST Trolley Signs are a very rare find in today’s market as they were made of cardboard, a material much less likely to withstand the test of time as opposed to tin advertising signs which were much sturdier!
This Gold Dust trolley sign features the Gold Dust Twins busily scrubbing a bathtub in a gleaming blue-green tile...
Measuring 4 ¼ inches high with a 3 /14 inch diameter, this UNUSED, 1 pound can of circa EARLY 1930’s, Old BLACK JOE Axle Grease is in very fine condition! There is some wear to the paint along the edge of the lid cover and at the top and bottom side surfaces, but virtually no rusting! The only noted rusting was to the base of the can and this is very superficial and can be buffed away. The can is quite structurally sound with no leaking as demonstrated by the photos taken on unprotected, whit...
Measuring 15 ¾ x 19 ½ inches, this extraordinarily RARE, circa 1920’s (or earlier!), heavy painted cardboard, BIMBO RINGO Ring Toss game board is all original and complete. Included are 6 rubber toss rings that have the appearance of mason jar washers and which may or may not be original to this game board. At any rate, the previous owner had these rings displayed with the game board at the time of acquisition, and they will be passed along to the next owner.
This item has phenomenal visu...
Sold. C 1900 Chatelaine Repousse look highly ornate 2 piece Pencil on long & short fancy paper clip chain stamped W the Brooklyn New York silversmiths' Webster & Son mark used between 1886-1928. 3 1/8" Pencil is stamped, 24" + 4 (below y) chain is not stamped but tests sterling. Sold, no price, no info
Circa 1920’s, this all original piece of Black Memorabilia advertising, Carter’s INKY RACER, comes complete with its very colorful and “graphically appealing” cardboard box along with the two original, rubber-stoppered, glass, ink-removing-solution bottles, and amazingly, the extremely rare, directions-for-use paper pamphlet!
Both the exterior and interior of the cardboard box features the well-known “running black boy logo” making this item an eye-appealing display piece!
Cond...
This is an elegant set of 12 antique Victorian porcelain plates, ca. 1880, handpainted in an intricate scrolling foliate pattern in rich gold gilt; all plates have an underglaze mark of an eagle over a crown in red; also marked "handpainted" and "Austria." One plate has the mark of Thomas-Sevres-Bavaria, a well-known 19th Century producer of blanks for handpainting; this mark is overpainted on all other plates. Condition: very good; slight gilt wear on some rims; one rim chip has been filled an...
Outstanding sterling and chrysoprase bracelet c. 1950-60 by Danish designer N.E. From. The stones are a vivid emerald green, mush brighter than the photos were able to capture and the clasp is wonderful looking. It measures 8" end to end and 7/8" wide. The weight is 46 grams and it is in fine original condition and signed as shown. A great design.
Used by the Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company, New York, - the A & P grocery store chain - for advertising purposes, this rarely-found and sizable die cut has been protected in a 12 3/4 x 9 1/2 inch, gold-toned frame.
Vividly colored, this Black Memorabilia themed piece features a smiling black girl seated on a large straw basket while holding 2, smaller-sized, flower-filled straw baskets in each arm. The young girl is nicely attired in a ruffled blue and yellow dress and wears red sandals, wh...
Measuring 5 1/2 x 7 1/2, this framed piece of early Black Memorabilia features the hardboard cover only (not the complete book) of "The DARKIES' Painting Book"! Cover depicts 2 jauntily stepping Black children. Color is quite vivid in this very visually-striking piece! Protected in a gold-tone, decorative frame. (Please disregard unavoidable reflections in the glass)
Delightful item!
Quintessential Articulated Art Nouveau Pin stamped with an "H" in a Heart on the "C" Catch for the HART COMPANY of nearby Attleboro, MA established in the late Art Nouveau year of 1915. Lush foliate swirls 5/8 inch bezel set pink rose mottled stone in the 3 3/4 inch X 1/2 PLUS the chained dangle that holds the 5mm milk glass stone for a total of 2 5/8 north to south. Super condition. SOLD, no price, no info please.
Wood Carved Netsuke Fukurokuju Play with Child Signed, 19th Century
The netsuke is 2.15 inches (5.5cm) tall by 1.5 inches (2.7cm) wide.
It is in good condition with no repairs, chips, or cracks.
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Description: A beautiful De-Hua porcelain figure was made in early Qing dynasty.
By the symptoms and styles the Guanyin was molded and carved, it was supposedly came from Tang-kiln which was named after palace porcelain official Tang-Yin, he was authorized to build the kiln by emperor Yonzhen.
Date: 17th-18th Century.
Height: 14.2cm
Condition: perfect condition except one minor defect on the tip of the left hand's pointer finger.
Note: A series number was written by an old collector on the ...
Sold. Unmarked Tiny White Beige Moth on Morpho Blue Butterfly Wing Background on one side with more wing on other side both under domed beveled glass just under 1" gold filled pendant on a newer marked 14K Gold 16 1/2" chain. Very nice condition. Sold, no price, no info
Description: A beautiful molded and sculpted porcelain brush holder in a shape of thorns was kept intact from 17th century of Qing Dynasty.
Condition: Perfect with natural firing crackles.
Provenance: Jingdezhen.
Height:13.5cm Width: 8cm(top)
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