We can't resist these handsome rollback style chairs and never hesitate to buy them alone or in pairs. The perfect spot to enjoy a good book, movie or conversation. Classic, masculine lines, circa 1940's. Dimensions: 39"L x 38"W x 32"H, seat depth 23", seat width 19"

These are the Rolls Royce of our collection. Excellent overall condition, some minor scuffing, all original leather. Circa 1940's, it is very rare to find a pair in such amazing shape for the age. Both chairs sit beautifully and have strong personality. Dimensions: 36"L, 36"W, 31"H, 22" seat depth, 19" seat width

Thomas R. Curtin (American, 1899-1977) winter landscape of a Vermont farm. Oil on canvas board. Circa 1960s. Size: 10 inches x 14 inches. Estate stamped in lower left and on the reverse, together with the estate inventory #281. Excellent condition and recently cleaned. Offered in a vintage gilt, plein air frame...

Thomas R. Curtin (American, 1899-1977) landscape painting of a Red House in autumn. Oil on canvas board. Circa 1960. Size: 16 inches x 20 inches. Signed by the artist in the lower left and marked on the reverse with the Estate stamp of Thomas R. Curtin, together with the estate inventory #149. Excellent condition and recently cleaned. Offered in an antique 19th century gilded frame. Curtin was born in Pittsfield, Massachusetts...

A fine Meiji era cloisonne vase with decoration of colorful chidori flying over young bamboo all over an even mauve-violet background. The chidori with black, dark orange, light gray blue, and white details. The bamboo with green and some yellow details. A fine border appears along the rim and the foot. Condition is good. A slight scratch here and a light rub there...

Dark Cognac to Chocolate brown depending on the light, these three slopeback French leather club chairs have fixed cushions. A light, comfortable seat with original leather. Some crazing on the arms, consistent with age and use. Overall very good condition. Rare to find a set of three matching chairs, but this set can be broken up & purchased as a single or a pair. Dimensions: 32"L x 31"W x 33"H, seat depth 22", seat width 19"

Thomas R. Curtin (American, 1899-1977) painting - Covered Bridge, Waterville, Vermont. Oil on canvas board. Circa 1960. Size: 16 inches x 20 inches. Estate stamped lower right and on the reverse, together with the estate inventory #084. Excellent condition and recently cleaned. Offered in an antique lemon gold frame. On the verso is a descriptive Clarke Galleries 1991 Summer Exhibition label, which is signed by Jack Curtin, Executor of the Estate of Thomas R. Curtin...

Thomas R. Curtin (American, 1899-1977) "Mt. Mansfield View", oil on canvas board, circa 1965, 12 inches x 16 inches. Estate stamped lower left and on reverse, together with estate inventory #127. In this panoramic landscape painting, Thomas Curtin has rendered a view of Mount Mansfield in the distance, silhouetted against a sky filled with cumulus clouds highlighted in pink by a setting sun. A shady brook meanders its way through a valley, drawing the observer's eye to the mountain beyond...

Matching the set of sterling cufflinks that are also currently available in my inventory, a Margot de Taxco equestrian brooch in superb repousse with depth enhanced by gorgeous patina and Margot's signature quality in the design's execution. It measures 2 1/4" wide by 1" tall and weighs 12.1 grams. Fully signed with her name, a not so well stamped Eagle mark (should be Eagle 16) as well as with des. no 5160 the brooch dates in the 1950s-60s and is in excellent vintage condition.

Here is a hard-to-find Billiken stick pin! Billiken was patented in 1908 by Florence Pretz, in Kansas City, MO. She designated him “the god of things as they ought to be” – what a fantastic conceit! Paye & Baker, of Attleboro, MA were given exclusive rights to make Billikens in silver and gold (see “Warman’s Jewelry, 3rd ed, by Christie Romero. Every time I saw Christie she was wearing a gold Billiken necklace). He measures 9/16 x 3/8 x 2-1/4" long, and weighs 1.2g...

China, 19th century. Dimensions 46,5 x 31,5 cm. Condition: a few minor chips to the enamel, a small hole in the footrim. Attractive piece with unusual color scheme.

A rare Bronze Ding or food offering container with domed cover and looped handles (when inverted the cover becomes a tripod dish) Age. Qin Dynasty (First Emperor) 221-206BC Size: H.17.2cm. W. 22cm. Condition: No repairs. All original. A small dent on the lid.

For the lovers of vintage Mexican silver jewelry who are also lovers of equines, a gorgeous set of Margot de Taxco sterling repousse cufflinks in the shape of a horse head. I find the animal's portrait majestic - the way it holds its head allows its strength and beauty to come out in the best possible way. Each cufflink is 1 1/8" tall by 7/8" wide and the set weighs 10.8 grams. It is fully signed with Margot's name as well as with a badly stamped Eagle mark and des. no 5160. Dating in the 1950s...

Description:

A black-glazed Cizhou jar was uniquely decorated on the surface with ribbed lines.
It was a characteristic type of jars of Cizhou wares.
More uniquely, there are Chinese characters "Chang" which most likely as Chinese last names were inscribed on both loops.
They were finished by ribbed techniques.
Accordingly of the names, the jar was believed a custom-made ware by noble people.
It was a more valuable piece then.

Date: Jin Dynasty. 1115-1234
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Nailed head, classic 1930's styling, all original leather. This is the type of club chairs that are often copied, but seldom do they capture the patina and charm of the real thing. Good overall condition for the age. Dimensions: 32"L x 33"W x 34"H x 23" seat depth, 17" seat width

A spectacular set of bira-bira-kanzashi hair pins in the form of cranes among blossoming plum and pine formed of silver which come enclosed in a custom made silk-lined wooden box. Two are 13 inches (33 cm) long, the other is 9 inches (23 cm) long and all are in fine condition. According to a label inside the box they are from Akita City in Northern Japan, sold by Takeyaso Hon-ten. The box is 15 x 17 x 5 inches (38 x 43 x 13 cm). I do have more images if someone is interested.

An interesting mask with European features. Dayak, Borneo, early 20th century. H. 23 cm, W. 31 cm. H. including stand 38 cm. This mask and the rest of the collection Da Silva was auctioned at Christie's Amsterdam in 2001. Catalogue is included.

H. 33 cm. Excellent wear and patina. A typical feature of the Arakan Buddhas are the ornamental 'wings'. From a Dutch private collection.

The library classic style... the wing-back chair. Much sought after, increasingly rare, this pair is in good condition with original mohair cushions. These chairs are sure to be favorites in any setting. Dimensions: 31"L x 36"W x 34"H x 22" seat depth x 19"

This quintessential mustache back French club chair completes any room with its classic lines and solid style. Boasting all-original leather, it is in excellent overall condition. It sits exactly as you hope it might, deep & comfortable, but not too soft. Dimensions: 33"L x 38"W, 31"H, 22" seat depth, 21" seat width

We love these! Gorgeous French club chairs with stunning medallion nail patterns & curved "corbeille" backs. Small in stature but comfortable even for a 6 ft 2 in tall guy like William. Refurbished seats and fronts, this charming pair is originally from the 1930's. Dimensions: 27"L x 27"W x 28"H x 22" seat depth, 22" seat width

This is design 5580A by Margot de Taxco. It is an excellent example of how Margot worked her designs into more function than any other Maestro of the Spratling Era. The drop unhooks and turns into a brooch that is 1.75 in. long. The links have heft and dimension as they are .25 x.25in. boxed shape repousse with hand made bead ornamentation. The weight is a generous 50 grams of repousse. The wearable length is about 16in. with a curve at the drop that makes it hard to be exact. The presence is st...

Bordeaux Arche Lounge French Club Chairs. This is a sumptuous, Rich Dark Chocolate pair of chairs with all original leather. They are in excellent shape overall, there are some wrinkles here and there but their styling and presence lends itself to a multitude of interiors. With their graceful, clean lines they measure 35"deep, 34"wide, 30"high, with a seat depth of 22" and a seat width of 19"

This is what we call a Parisian Apartment pair. The are small enough to fit in a studio, but have the presence to fill a room. This pair features original back leather with restored arms and seat that are wonderfully color-matched. They have sort of a Mid-Century appeal but remain grounded in the classic French Club Chair lines . They are a sassy little pair with a warm cognac glow. Dimensions: 31"L x 33"W x 34"H x 20" seat depth, 18" seat width

Rare example of Yuan dynasty b/w dish, slight thinly potted if compare with this similar medium size, decorated with large lotus panel medallion in the center, the rounded cavetto with continuous lotus scroll and the foliate rim encircled with classic scrolls pattern. Condition is broken and re-glued like indicate on the pictures and about 30% missing area, found at East Java Trowulan Indonesia. Diameter: 31 cm.

A vintage Antonio Pineda tie clip out of the designer's mod line that combined oxidized silver with pearls. Very slick, understatedly elegant and in excellent condition with an obligingly tight spring. The clip measures 1 1/2" long by 3/8" wide and it weighs 9.7 grams. It is fully signed with Antonio's crown as well as Eagle 17 assay mark and "970" "STERLING TAXCO MEXICO" and dates in the 1950s-60s.

A truly monumental sterling silver bracelet from Peru, this pieces features intricate cut-outs, dramatic oxidation and figural appliques at the center of each link. The workmanship here is beautiful and the figures are crisp in detail standing out against their textured background. Extra wide at just above 2" the bracelet has an inner circumference of 7 1/8" (clasped) and it weighs 76.9 grams. It is simply marked "PERU 925", dates in the 1950s-60s and is in excellent vintage condition.

Striking vintage sterling silver and enamel necklace, bracelet and earrings set designed and signed(circa 1950's) by famous Taxco, Mexico artist Margot Van Voorhies who signed her designs MARGOT DE TAXCO. Necklace measures 1" wide & 15" long. Bracelet has an attached safety chain and measures 1" wide and 6 1/2" long. Clip earrings are 3/4" long. Both the necklace and bracelet are fully hallmarked MARGOT DE TAXCO, STERLING, eagle # 16. Push button clasps are tight and secure. Beautiful condition ...

The Liseaux Lounge French Leather Club Chairs. We purchased this pair out of a private home in Liseaux, France. In 13 years of antiquing in France, this is the first pair of high back, square shouldered chairs that have come our way. Clean, crisp lines and a deep wide seat invite one and all. 100% original sheephide, circa 1940's They measure 35" Deep, 34" wide, 32"High, 24" seat depth and 22" seat width

Stephens set of Four French Leather Club Chairs. This is an all original sheephide set of Club Chairs that are in excellent overall condition. They can be sold as two pairs. They feature velvet seats as is typical for this smaller style. Leather cushions could be fabricated and color matched for $375 each. These chairs sit snug and smooth, the texture of the leather has a rich deep flanky feel.

Handsome all-original vintage French club chairs with rollback styling. Rare light-caramel finish and dark piping. This charming pair sits well and both chairs are in terrific condition for the age. Circa 1940's. Dimensions: 33"L, 33"W, 33"H, 22" seat depth, 19" seat width

Attractive Kashmir tea service with handles made in the shape of a serpent. Consisting of a sugar bowl, cream jug and teapot with hinged lid. The metal base, here copper or bronze, was first engraved with special tools to create the design in relief, the grooves were later filled with glass and then embellished with additional engraving and shiny gilding. This technique is called in India "meena" or "meenakari" and was first applied by the Mughal. Condition: little partial wear to gilding, few t...

A free-form watercolor on silk image of a dancer by Nishimura Goun inside a Kurogaki (black persimmon) frame with patterned brocade border. Who could not fall in love with this unusual expression of early twentieth century Japanese Art. She speaks of an era when a new freedom was growing in Japan, the growth of Democracy and rise of women’s rights. She dances free of care and self-consciousness, a blue ribbon tying her hair. Signed and stamped in the upper left corner, the painting is 42 x...

Four vintage sterling silver and stone bangle bracelets designed and signed by Miguel de Allende and Taxco, Mexico artist Carmen Beckmann circa 1960's. Each bracelet measures 2 1/2" in diameter and 1/4" wide at the stones. Each bangle holds 3 bezel set stones. 1 set with Mexican opals, 1 with amethyst, 1 with turquoise and 1 accented with malachite. Each bracelet is signed BECKMANN MEXICO STERLING. All four are in beautiful condition. A chapter on Beckmann can be found on page 233 of MEXICAN SI...

A Victorian rgp watch chain charm bracelet w/ 6 antique charms from around 1900. This rolled gold plate embossed/engraved 7-5/8" long watch chain has six charms of various origin, in the fashion of a charm bracelet. This bracelet has a spring-ring catch and a safety chain and the unmarked links have a slightly ornate embossed/engraved design. The charms are all also vintage or antique, all mounted with loops, and they include: gold filled oval photo locket (LMC monogram, crease near top, with b...

The daughter of celebrated Taxco silversmith and designer Antonio Castillo, Mimi learned the art of jewelry design and production from the best and the most talented. While continuing the long and spectacular tradition of the original taller, her innovative creations are also reflective of our 21st century realities and add a mod twist to the Los Castillo repertoire. The dangle heart earrings presented here are, I believe, a good example of this marriage of old and established to the new and ...