Elegant, sparkling Schiaparelli "watermelon" clip earrings. They shine in every color in the rainbow. Sophisticated in their squared off design, the faceted glass stone is surrounded by gold plated metal in a twisted rope design. Earrings are 7/8" square. The clips are signed Schiaparelli.
A small (under 2 inches diameter) antique Chinese blue and white porcelain covered cosmetic or seal paste box. Rabbit decoration in cobalt on white slip centered on the cover. An otherwise translucent glaze with faint celadon pooling over the top and bottom with ribbed sides suggesting petals of a lotus blossom. Probably late Ming or transitional. There is one small chip outside of the rim of the cover. A slightly larger chip inside and interrupting the rim...
Impeccably preserved doll and trousseau in original presentation box for the French market , typical of those from on luxury Paris doll shop .
On rare 9" ( 23 cm ) German Bisque flapper doll by Armand Marseille for the French market presented in a pink and gilt paper trimmed presentation box with original trousseau.
Which included all hand sewn and embroidery lace dress , silk ruffled collar , pink muslin dress with hand embroidery roses , some pieces of under wear , on nice...
This elegant Louis Vuitton Hatbox in Monogram canvas is available just in time for Holiday gift giving. It features a secure sealed closure, a leather handle, and a removable address tag. It also has it's key! It rests on protective brass feet. Dimensions: 12.5 inches (32 cm) diameter by 6.75 inches (17 cm). This style available by special order only. This piece currently retails for $2490. Circa 1980's
A white glaze oval shaped covered box, decorated incised to the top with Chrysanthemum scroll and fluted sides body. Ming dynasty 16th-17th century. Condition is perfect except re-touched tiny chips to the inner rim. High: 6 cm and Long: 13 cm.
Thai 13th - 15th Century Incised Stoneware Covered Box
This round box was made during the 13th - 15th century at the Sawankhalok kilns. Both cover and box have been decorated with an incised scrolling floral pattern, the design accentuated with the use of two different coloured glazes. The inner surface and base remain unglazed. Very unusually, to the base are incised lines: apart from the straight lines it appears there may be a picture incised although we cannot make out what it is...
Exquisite, vintage hand wrought 1950's sterling silver, amethyst and turquoise necklace designed and signed by Matilde Poulat. Poulat signed her designs Matl, an Aztec word for water. The necklace measures 16 wearable inches long & 1 1/2 inches wide. This piece is in beautiful condition with no issues. Slide in clasp is tight and secure. There are 28 beautifully matched bezel set tear drop amethysts accented by 27 turquoise drops...
A fine b/w bowl with well balance potted, decorated at the exterior with three Phoenix on flight among continuously chrysanthemum scrolls, interior center with a 'Vajra' design within double circle. Ming dynasty 15th century Interregnum period ware. Condition is very good, with no any chips, no cracks and free from restoration, just found minor crackle glaze to the body and base. Diameter approx 13.5 cm.
Newcomb College art pottery vase with cucumber green matt drip glaze. Excellent condition with no chips, repairs or cracks, only a spot at base where glaze did not run smoothly. Size: 7.25" ht. x 5.25" diameter.
Wilhelm Engelhard (German, 1813-1902)
"Lorelei" a Bronzed Spelter Sculpture
Signed and Dated in the Cast: "1852"
Height: 20"
Wilhelm Englehard trained as a sculptor first in Paris and then in London, In 1839 he became a pupil of Thorwaldsen in Copenhagen and in 1841 a pupil of Schwanthaler in Munich.
Englehard is known for his sculptures of mythological groups, single figures and genre pieces, most often in limestone...
A fine copy of the 12-1/2" x 9-1/2" art book ALEX COLVILLE DIARY OF A WAR ARTIST by GRAHAM METSON and CHERYL LEAN. Published by Nimbus Publishing Limited of Halifax, Nova Scotia in 1981, this 159 page book features matte finish textured watercolour style paper with copious black and white and colour illustrations...
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.
Amazing sun, moon and stars pin by William Spratling. There is a full page featuring this pin on page 57 of the book MEXICAN SILVER by Berk and Morrill. They date it c. 1942. This is a huge and bold pin measuring 3" by 2". It is in beautiful original condition and appropriately signed for William Spratling as shown in the photo. An absolutely spectacular early Spratling pin.
A beautiful Meiji period Japanese carved Ivory figure of a bride exqusite detail signed by the carver. In pristine condition measuring 9 inches tall or 23 centimeters. A fine addition to any collection
Iridescent red, green, and blue enamel, pewter-like metal and clear rhinestones make up this lovely creature. Dark gray painted backing, heavy and with green rhinestone eyes. Hard to tell age on this piece, but I think newer than older, 1980-1990"s perhaps. 3" by 2 7/8".
Vietnamese 15th Century Blue & White Double-Gourd Jar
This rare and attractively-shaped small double-gourd jar was made during the 15th century. It is coated in a finely-crackled glaze and elaborately decorated in underglaze blue, the pattern featuring scrolling floral and lotus leaf patterns. Height 7 cm...
Colorful! A fun set by Miriam Haskell. Designed in the 1970's to celebrate the Egyptian show at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. Gilt metal and glass beads. The necklace is signed on the scarab pendant, the clasp and on a metal tag. The clasp also has the patent number. The screwback/clip earrings have two Haskell signatures and the patent number. The necklace is 20" end to end. The scarab pendant is 2 1/2" long and 2" wide. The pharaoh earrings are 7/8" by 5/8".
Porcelain decorated with blue and white floral decoration on the interior, glazed base. PERIOD : 19th Century MEASUREMENTS: 9.5 cm, 13.5 cm, 13.5 cm wide. CONDITION: no chips,cracks, hairlines or restorations.