A pale celadon jade pendant, carved and pierced with a parrot perched on a flowering prunus branch, besides a rock. With matching wooden base. Condition: fine. Dimension: pendant: c. 6.1 cm high x 3.9 cm wide x 0.35 cm thick, height with stand c. 10.5 cm.
Retro design is present in this simple yet elegant amethyst ring set in 14Kt yellow gold. The 18 X 13 millimeter faceted emerald cut amethyst weighs approximately 10Ct. The shank has a scroll like design on either side of the amethyst. The ring is a size 6 and can easily be sized.
William Spratling signed chain necklace is an early first phase masterpiece design. The proper hallmarks are shown on 2 photos as it is marked on the hook of the chain. The necklace fits right in between the 1 inch mark and has a 7mm thickness. This beauty is fluid in it's motion and lays like a dream. It has a wearable length of 17.75in. The weight is 361 grams of almost pure silver which shows up as a very white silver. The ridge down the center of the chain adds great depth and dimension...
A very beautiful French Jumeau BeBe called " Bebe Reclame " special offered around 1888 / 90 at one of the Paris Department Stores Samaritaine , Printems , Au Bon Marche and other very popular stores as well !
This specila doll is the pretty standard " Tete" model but with acid-etched mark from the head , she is 15,5 " ( 39 cm ) and has lovely pale bisque socket head of fine and best quality of bisque and painting , with wonderful large amber brown paperweight inset eyes .
This 14Kt yellow gold Fleur De Lis watch pin that measures 1 ¼” tall and 1” wide is from the 1960-s. It is a broach that has a hook in the back, originally for a small watch which can accommodate a nice pendant as well. It is a very well priced beauty in great condition.Laissez les bon temps rouller.
Each earring is centered by a bezel set old-mine diamond and each diamond is surrounded by seven prong set natural rubies. The approximate total weight of the two diamonds is 0.25 Ct while the approximate total weight of all fourteen rubies is 0.70 Ct. The diameter of the 14Kt white gold earrings with push backs is 8 millimeter. (1/3”)
This great Victorian Etruscan 14Kt yellow gold pendant is centered by an 18 X 13 millimeter oval faceted bezel set amethyst. A lace like masterfully created delicate Etruscan frame surrounds the center stone. The pendant is 1 7/8” high including the bail and 1” wide at the wide.
A lovely sterling ridged, high domed ring from the Chicago Arts & Crafts workshop Kalo that opened in 1900 and closed in 1970. It is currently a size 7 but could be sized. Weighing 18 grams, it is in fine original condition and signed as shown. An elegant ring from this important Chicago silver workshop.
An outstanding vintage sterling and multi stone inlay bracelet by Navajo Jim Harrison who began creating in the early 1980's. Preston Monongye and Jessie Monongye shared their techniques with him and he credits his success to them, having helped him open his mind to his own designs. The influence of Jesse Monongye is particularly evident in this piece. Measuring 5" around in the inside plus an additional 1 1/4", it is 1/2" wide...
An especially beautiful French bisque poupee ..... from France around 1870 .... whose delicate bisque complexion contrasts the brilliant eyes , has tender face with very beautiful inset enamel eyes , original wig and rare sturdy body , wearing gorgeous evening silk costume !!!..... 17,5" ( 45 cm )
The pretty and elegant poupee has best quality of bisque and painting on pale bisque swivel head and kid-edged bisque shoulder-plate ...... both in all perfect condition .......
A wonderful sterling pin/pendant by the Swedish designer Rey Urban for the Danish company A. Fausing. It is three dimensional and very tactile. Measuring 2" by 1 3/8", it weighs 15 grams and is in fine original condition and signed as shown. A great industrial design.
A complex landscape wraps around and climbs up this exquisite porcelain vase by Daimaru Hokuho dating from the early to mid 20th century. It is 13 inches (33 cm) tall and in excellent condition. There is no box.
Hokuho would have been rated in the top 10 porcelain artist of Kyoto, along with Suwa Sozan, Ito Suiko, Ito Tozan, Miyanaga Tozan, Takahashi Dohachi, Seifu Yohei, Kiyomizu Rokubei, Miura Chikusen and Kiyomizu Zoroku, all artists active from the Meiji through the early Showa eras...
Enrique Ledesma was known for the use of beautiful stones and impeccable workmanship. This bracelet is a published design in Penny Morrill books on the subject of the Mexican Silver Renaissance. The stones are magnificent showing only natural lines to the stones. I really could not capture their beauty with my camera. The barrels are all straight showing off the crisp condition as well. The length is 7in. long and one inch tall. The hallmark is rubbed but there...
A very beautiful and childlike bisque girl by Steiner 22,5" ( 58 cm ) ... has finest quality of bisque and painting....fantastic eyes , original body and pretty clothing.
One of the most beautiful open mouth doll´s by Steiner from the series A with specially childlike and cute face expression !!!
She has a finest pressed bisque socket head and gorgeous blue glass paperweight inset eyes. Fine painted lashes and brows , has dark eyeliner encircles the eyecute ......
We are offering design 263 which is one of the early Los Castillo pre-Columbian swirls. The necklace is one of the most magnificent Los Castillo designs and this one is 17 in. which makes it fit nicely as most are very short in length. This is properly hallmarked with the old linear Los Castillo hallmark as shown. There are many copies out there but this one is genuine and a pre-1948. It moves like a slinky with the rivets that hold the links together for strength...
An elegant accessory for the person who likes uniqueness is this sterling silver and 14Kt yellow gold belt buckle. The buckle is hammered sterling silver with two strips of 14Kt yellow gold. In the center there is a rectangular box for possible engraving of initials. The measurements are 1 ¾” wide (without the loop) 1 ¼” high and the buckle will accommodate a 1” wide belt.
Most beautiful and rare French bisque Bebe with mystery mark " PARIS " in perfect condition and wearing very nice !! Rare to find until today unknown mark from an antique Doll which was made in Paris circa 1880 / 85 for one of the many beautiful and special Doll Shop in Paris ......
14,5" ( 37 cm ) doll with best quality of pale pressed bisque socket head and lovely painting . Has blue glass inset eyes and fine painted lashes and brows...
This is a great sterling silver repousse letter opener by the prominent Baltimore silver smiths Kirk and son. The 5 7/8” long sterling letter opener is vermeil (gold plated) and not counting some minor scratches is in very good condition. The letter opener is hallmarked Kirk & Son and Sterling.
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