A Victorian gilt cast iron stand up picture frame from 1890-1900. This 12" tal and 9" wide frame has a swinging foot support and three wire swinging picture stays on the back - two original and one replaced with recent washers. It has a stamped and relief number 4 at the rear bottom and an impressed 08576 number at the top. It is in excellent condition with no dents, bends, corrosion, damage or repairs other than the replacement picture holder wire...
A Northumbria Normandy Rose sterling silver 3 pc. carving set. This attractive meat serving set consists of the 11-1/4" carving knive with a stainless blade, the 10-1/8" carving fork with stainless tines and a swing-out knife guard and the 11-3/4" sharpening steel. This fine tableware or dinnerware flatware set is in excellent condition with no dents, bends, corrosion, monograms, losses, damage or repairs and it has only slight signs of use...
A lake boat solid bronze ship bell from 1900-20. This 8-1/4" diameter unsigned bell was from a Great Lakes ship or boat (possibly a ferry) and it retains its original eye and rod clapper with a loop for a rope pull. It is original, unpainted and in excellent condition with no dents, bends, corrosion, damage or repairs however the bell mount for attachment to the boat (an insert sleeve) is missing but one could easily be fashioned. Yes, it's LOUD...
An exquisite minimalist set of Ten Porcelain tea cups with lacquered wooden covers and saucers made by the Zohiko studio of Kyoto and enclosed in the original compartmentalized signed wooden box. The cups are of simplistic form small round white orvs between the brush textured lacquer lids and saucers. The cups are 3 inches (7 cm) diameter, the saucers 5 inches (12 cm) diameter. Overall in excellent condition with no chips or cracks.
An exquisite sake cup from the Asakiri kiln of Akashi decorated with a verse and spray of bamboo enclosed in a period wooden box signed by Yamada Takeshi (descendant of Yamada Kikutaro, Edo period founder of the kiln). It is 5 cm (2 inches) diameter and in excellent condition, likely dating from the Meiji period.
Outstanding 5, 5" ( 15 cm ) all original all bisque Mignonette by Kestner with extremly rare jointed limb body with bare feet , contained in her original presentation box with two lovely extra costumes ...... all together factory original by Kestner , German around 19th...
One of a kind French Bebe silk satin three piece costume which would fit perfect for one of you favorite French or German doll as well about around 21" ( 54 cm )
All complete most hand sewn French jacket with sleeve lose dress of ivory silk satin , beautiful embroidery French lace and fine light blue silk ribbon decoration.
Pretty jacket with stand up collar and front closure with hand made button holes and 12 blue silk buttons...
A finely cast bronze priest's bell with a nice patina and sound, dating to the Late Central Javanese Period. The body resembling a stupa with floral ornaments and garlands. The top of the bell was originally a five-pronged vajra emerging from a lotus flower. For quite an identical piece please refer to: "Indo-Javanese Metalwork" by Linden-Museum Stuttgart, no. 65. Provenance: Private Collection, Switzerland. Condition: pronges lost, tops of floral decoration missing...
This 14Kt white gold and diamond engagement ring circa 1940-s is set with an approximately 0.85Ct old-mine diamond in the center. The center diamond has J color and I1 clarity and it is flanked on either side by three prong set smaller old-mine diamonds. The approximate total weight of all diamonds is 0.95Ct. The ring is a size 6 ¼ and it can easily be sized.
Ten hard enameled ladybugs connected by oval links constitute this unusual very well made 10Kt yellow gold bracelet. The length of the bracelet is 7”. The bracelet is marked 10K Italy and 417 (numeral marking of 10Kt) on the catch.
This 18Kt white gold and diamond ring would make a perfect friendship ring or a right hand ring for someone special. The nicely decorated rectangular top of the ring is set with seven brilliant cut diamonds. The approximate total weight of all diamonds is 0.30Ct. The size of the ring is 5 ½ and it can easily be sized.
Qing Dynasty carving of a jade figure. Height of 2 inches.
Rare & versatile this sterling silver & coral bead necklace was designed & signed c. 1940's by American & Taxco, Mexico artist William Spratling (1900-67). Measuring 120 inches or 10 ft. long & weighing 85 grams this design can be draped around the neck several times depending on the mood or occasion. Both silver and coral beads are in beautiful condition. Fully hallmarked on the tight & secure clasp. For safety & because of age the necklace has been professionally restrung...
A tailored and very stylish 14Kt gold heart pendant, decorated by 29 full-cut diamonds and 38 square-cut natural rubies. The approximate total weight of all diamonds is 0.45 Ct, and the approximate total weight of all rubies is 1.30Ct. The height of the pendant is 1 1/16” and the width is 13/16”.
This Victorian pendant is made of 14Kt gold and centered by an approximately 0.05Ct old-mine diamond. The pendant is further enhanced by a 3 millimeter and a 5 millimeter pearl. The height of the pendant is 1 5/8” and width is ¾” at the widest point.
A doucai tea bowl decorated with six groups of geometric shapes on the outside of the bowl on a white ground. The interior is similarly decorated with a single grouping. The base with a six character under-glaze blue Yongzheng mark surrounded by double blue under-glaze blue circles.
Condition: Very good condition - no breaks or cracks. Some slight wear to the enamels
Age: Late Qing Dynasty to Republic
20" ( 50 cm ) Most beautiful French Bebe from house of Jumeau .......... Emile Jumeau circa 1880 / 84 , on rare model of the very beautiful E.J. Bebe with finest creamy pale pressed bisque and excellent painting on socket head .
With very full cheeks and throat , has stunning blue enamel glass paperweight inset eyes with dark eyeliner and fine painted long lashes. Her brows are brush-stroked and feathered over mauve - blushed eye shadow...
All original antique special rare to find early white cotton poupee dress with soutache trim decoration from France circa 1860 ...... has generally excellent condition would fit perfect for a smaller size early poupee like Huret , Rohmer , Barroise or other ........
Of fine and soft white cotton with rounded neckline above a fitted bodice which is beautiful covered with two lose parts , one at each side which fall over the shoulders and ends at back as collar...
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