All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1960 item #143764
Magnificent, rare sterling necklace by Margot De Taxco. This is a huge and bold piece with a truly unique combination of design elements.The central plate which measures 4 7/8" across and 2" wide is composed of the Greek key design adorned with scrolls and balls and a large flower on each end. Attached on hinges at each end are hinged links of the Greek key design. The links are 1/2" wide and end with a secure push in clasp...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Pre 1940 item #759038 (stock #TR552)
For a real vintage feel, go for this lovely 1930’s 14 Kt white gold setting inlaid with two small diamonds on the shank. A 1.25 carat J color VS2 clarity old mine center stone completes the understated radiance of this piece, lending to a 1.50 carat total weight and a look of timeless elegance.
All Items : Archives : Fine Art : Pre 1960 item #1301934 (stock #713)
Original Watercolor painting Modernist Seascape by Harold Christopher Davies, signed lower right. From the estate of the artist and the Hoover Gallery, San Francisco. Davies' work was exhibited at the San Francisco Art Association, the Oakland Art Gallery, the Birmingham Museum, the Southampton Museum, the University of Long Island Museum, the Parrish Art Museum, the Hoover Gallery, the Haggin Museum, and the Huntsville Museum. Image 13.5"L x 17"W. Framed 21.5" L x 25" W.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Arts and Crafts : Pre 1940 item #323235 (stock #T 958)
C 1935 Golden Butter Antique Yellow Hue Oval Mabe Bezel Set 10 X 16mm Pearl Arts Crafts Silver Ring w Asymetrical Tulip Buttercup Flowers Foliate Ornamentation. Looks late Arts Crafts w Early Art Deco ring base. Maybe cast w some additional handwork. Presently size 7.25 yet can be resized by your jeweler and is in wonderful condition w the right amount of rich darkening in crevices. Sold, no price, no info
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Pre 1960 item #1162554
Bold, sensuous sterling silver cuff bracelet designed and signed (c.1955) by Taxco, Mexico artist Hector Aguilar. Bracelet measures 3 1/2 inches wide from the top of the left curled end to the bottom of the right curled end, it is 1 1/2" wide in the center and 2 1/2" on each individual end. 6" interior length with 1 1/8 gap opening for a total wearable length of 7 inches. Weighs 102 grams or 3.06oz. Marked HA 940 TAXCO with Aguilar's eagle # 9...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1700 item #743238 (stock #lot419)
Description: A prestigious Buddha figure was uniquely molded in cast-iron. Soldered in two parts, the Buddha was rendered finely in features with details when obvious welding lines were being left on the two sides. By a benign facial expression, the Buddha was seated on a double-deck lotus pedestal. As a metal religious figure, cast-iron was a material which was rarely found in the market by its easily eroded condition...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Pre 1800 item #727520 (stock #60)
Meiping shaped jar with famille rose decoration ; . Yongzheng 1723-1735. Height = 10 cm, Width=9 cm. Condition : good, small chips on the base, several glaze degradation.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Pre 1970 item #1318078 (stock #13269)
One of Margot's most opulent creations, the mirrored swans necklace is an ode to the art of repoussage and an avidly sought after piece. The example at hand, perfectly finished, with stunning patina and a richness that impresses without feeling pretentious is a comfortable 16 1/2" long (could even be a little more in wearable length due to the dip in between the swans). The mirrored swans part is 4 3/8" wide and has a 2 3/8" drop while the width at the chain is 3/8"...
All Items : Archives : Pre 1950 item #927370
Strong Art Deco lines - Designed and signed by Taxco, Mexico artist Antonio Pineda. The piece measures 4 3/4 inches long, 1 1/4" wide & 1/4 inch thick. 44 grams, 1.6 oz. Hallmark worn but reads: Mexico Silver By TONO, Antonio's mark from 1948-53. Beautiful vintage condition. No dents or dings, pin back works perfectly. Antonio's hallmarks can be referenced in the beautiful museum catalog: Silver Seduction by Stromberg P.80...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Retro : Pre 1950 item #1376115 (stock #9749)
A 10k black Alaskan diamond ring from the 1940s 1950s. This size 5-1/2 ring features a faceted marquise Alaskan diamond (pyrite) claw-set 5/8 x 5/16" stone. The shoulders are sculpted in the form of flowers and this attractive ring weighs 3.2 grams. It is stamped C.M.C 10K and it is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, damage or repairs...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Platinum : Pre 1910 item #1371807 (stock #9701)
An Edwardian platinum emerald and diamonds ring circa 1910. This antique size 6-1/2 or 6.5 ring features a central medium-green genuine emerald with 4 genuine diamonds on each side of the emerald, a total of 8 diamonds. The diamonds are eight single cut diamonds starting at VS-1 clarity and G/H colour (several diamonds are chipped). This ring weighs 2.4 grams and it is marked 900 PLAT 100 IR'D. indicating a 90 per cent platinum and 10 per cent iridium precious metal content...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Pre 1980 item #1111488 (stock #TR686)
A stylish pair of 14Kt yellow gold and coral earrings with posts for pierced ears. Each earring is set with an 11 mm round cabochon coral button. The diameter of each earring is 5/8”.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Pre 1920 item #508167 (stock #ZM109)
Edited by The Cultural Palace of Nationalities and Published by Nationality Press, Beijing 1985 hard to get English version. 200+ pages of excellant color photos Frankly, the best book on the subject...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1920 item #1364756 (stock #WN070)
A Chinese brush or ink cake rest in scroll shape. Made of porcelain, beautifully painted in the Qianjiang Palette, showing a river landscape. The sides with some gold paint. Base with four unglazed feet. Dating to the late Qing / early Republic period. Condition: gilding with little wear. Dimension: 8 cm long x 3.3 cm wide x 1.8 cm high.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Designer : Pre 1960 item #175970 (stock #T 463)
Vintage Fan Shaped Damascene Pin marked: "Amita Japan" with lots of Japanese lucky motifs and so well made! Mt. Fuji, Trees, Water, Birds, Pagodas and more. Hair under 1.5" North to South X 2" wide. Good Luck Fan to wear everyday and in excellent condition with secure working clasp. SOLD, no price, no info.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Pre 1980 item #1483795 (stock #12509)


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Became an object of art together with such harden urushi lacquer taking many years. Wood and lacquer. Showa period, 20th century, Japan. D 12 x H 6.5 cm (4.72 x 2.55in)...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1940 item #1283073
Classic early 1930's sterling silver bracelet designed and signed by Mexico artist Frederick W. Davis (1880-1961). Hand wrought this Deco design is comprised of 5 curved scalloped panels measuring 1 5/8 inches wide & 7 inches long. Weight - 85 grams, 3.0 oz. Signed FD SILVER MEXICO on the clasp...
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1357078 (stock #783)

Outstanding beauty from house of Jumeau circa 1885 with finest sculpting and face expression , best quality of cream bisque and finest painting , perfectly preserved condition ....... She has superb dark blonde mohair wig and original Jumeau soft wool dress with Louvre Shop bonnet , Jumeau Bee mark shoes with socks . An all perfect and pristine condition Bebe from one of the best doll factory in Paris at 19th. century !!!!

Gorgeous 26" ( 66 cm ) doll with perfect and pale bi...