All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1459067 (stock #1078)

Rare found of all original "Etrennes" box from Paris Deparment Store " Au Bon Marche" included a very cute 12" ( 31 cm ) little Miss by Maison Jumeau and her trousseau ... all original from France around 1875/78

A lovely card bord box included all original small French Bisque Pouppe by Jumeau size 0 in her all original condition in Etrennes presentation , has pale bisque swivel head on kid-lined bisque shoulder plate...

All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Period : Pre 1950 item #1459055 (stock #RR10154)
Here is a classic and simply gorgeous ring – when worn, the liveliness of the stones is riveting! A demantoid from the original mines in the Ural Mountains of Russia this big is very rare. This one is slightly oval, has the diagnostic horsetail inclusions, and is of an older cut. Some of the facets are a little abraded, but its beauty is still remarkable, especially since we had the table facet re-polished...
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1458984 (stock #1077)

Especially beautiful model of sweet German bisque doll by Kestner from circa 1890 with very lovely bisque and painting , very cute face expression , original body and wearing possible factory original .

Most beautiful and very cute 8" ( 21 cm ) Kestner bisque child , has bisque socket head of finest quality pale bisque with tender blushed cheeks and finest painted lashes and feathered brows , deep modeled closed mouth with fine accented lips , dimpled chinand hint of cute smile ...

All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Pre 1900 item #1458944 (stock #TCR8342)
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A rare large piece of Edo period Fushina Yaki pottery in the form of a parallelogram shaped box decorated on all sides with landscapes, including what is likely a view of Matsue castle, home of the Matsudaira clan. On hte lid cranes soar between garden rock formations. Inside a SEa Turtle, said to live 1000 years, occupies the center. Called a Jikiro, these types of large containers were used for serving and storing prepared foods...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Pre 1900 item #1458924
Large Japanese Meiji period rounded square form black lacquered wood deep tray decorated in gold and polychrome accents with three birds among flowers and bamboo above a stream at the bottom. The rim is gold. 14 3/4" square with a lip nearly 2 1/4" high. Late 19th to early 20th century. Very good overall condition with only a few fine scratches on the back and a few tiny dings on the top edge. From the collection of a Japanese woman in Tucson, Arizona.
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1458849 (stock #1076)

From my own collection comes this gorgeous and super rare pressed bisque mannequin head with original bust by Leon Casimir Bru from France around 1877 / 80 in wonderful and all original condition !!

Maison Bru produced only a very small amount of wonderful life size mannequin bisque heads with bust , special produced for display windows for special luxury shops or hairdressers in Paris at 1880th...

All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1458810 (stock #1074)

Outstanding and rare antique silk afternoon Rohmer gown , all hand sewn three piece enfantine costume for Rohmer or other early Poupee from 1860th !

Wonderful three piece gown of very delicate silver gray and ecru silk ..... muslin blouse with skirt and cape , ornate with black silk ribbon trim and row of silk velvet.

The ensemble comprises a sheer muslin white blouse whose entire front bodice is fine hand embroidered ...

All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1458772 (stock #1072)

Most beautiful and rare to find cabinet size French character girl by SFBJ ......

All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1458769 (stock #1071)

So nice antique small French doll stroller supported by 4 large wheels at the back and front , ornate by lovely light blue silk pillows .

Having curved metal handle and wooden hand grip , original light brown finish on hand woven wicker korpus . Original stroller roof and inside filled with two nice silk pillows !

Has 4 working metal spoke wheels and is a very beautiful original 19th...

All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1950 item #1458745
Spratling was known to keep pet parrots and other animals on his ranch in Taxco. This handmade and finely detailed inspiration is called Lorenzo. He measures 4 1/2" long and weighs 60 grams. The bezel set amethyst measures 1 3/4" long. Both silver and stone are in beautiful condition. Spratling 1940's hallmarks are on the reverse. This design is pictured in MEXICAN SILVER by Penny Morrill & Carole Berk...
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1458695 (stock #1069)

Very nice companion for your Fashion doll or Bebe is this lovely all original Salon Dog about 7,5" / 20 cm .

A pretty dog with inset glass eyes and fine modeled snout with open mouth which gives him a friendley look.

Has pointed ears and lovely fur cover with tail.

He is ready to go because the sweet dog owns his original chain and collar.

A best friend for one of your favorite doll in you collection !!

My rare Fashion doll gentleman is also available again bec...

All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1900 item #1458677
Large Chinese Qing dynasty porcelain wash basin decorated in underglaze blue with leafy vines and sweet pea flowers set against a white ground with a pale blue tint. The exterior holds three flying bats. There are small amounts of kiln grit adhering to the unglazed foot rim. The base is glazed. 13 3/8” diameter x about 4 1/2” high. 19th century. Very good overall condition with typical minor production imperfections...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1700 item #1458507 (stock #MA861)
Large & Rare Chinese Ming Dynasty Blue & White Enamelled Porcelain Bowl - Buddhist

This large blue & white "Swatow" (or "Zhangzhou") porcelain bowl was made during the Wanli Reign (1573 - 1620) of the Ming Dynasty.

Swatow, or Zhangzhou, ceramics were often exported to the South East Asian market; this particular example was excavated in present-day Cambodia...

All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1700 item #1458501 (stock #MB043)
Fine & Rare Chinese Ming Dynasty Blue & White Kraak Porcelain Dish

This very rare and unusual fine quality moulded "kraak" porcelain dish was made toward the end of the Wanli reign (1573 - 1620) of the Ming Dynasty at the famous Jingdezhen kilns. It has a scalloped cavetto and the underglaze pattern is a deep blue. The central design features a butterfly and a grasshopper on a rock within an attractive landscape...

All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1458462 (stock #1068)

Rare found of wonderful first series portrait Bebe by Emile Jumeau with special rare almond shaped eyes and very delicately painted features of best quality of pale bisque.

Lovely fur wig and original body , wearing superb antique clothing and under garment of...

All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1458260 (stock #1067)

Very nice cabinet size French bisque Mulatto Bebe in generally perfect condition and very sweet complexion .... wearing in her party gown and ready to display and enjoy !!

Cute mystery little girl about 12" ( 31 cm ) with lovely modeling , good quality of bisque and painting , original wig and body wearing so nice party silk costume !!

Has bisque socket head with brown complexion , very plump cheeks and dark glass inset eyes with dark eyeliner and fine painted lashes...

All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1458127 (stock #1066)

Breathtaking larger size enfantine French early bisque Poupee from around 1865/68 ..... with beautiful quality of pale bisque and finest painting accented by gorgeous deep blue enamel eyes with dramatic painting of eyeliner and lashes.

24" ( 62 cm ) poupee with best quality of bisque swivel head on kid-lined bisque shoulder plate . She has wonderful deep blue enamel glass inset eyes with spiral threading and thick dark eyeliner. Finest painted curly lashes and arched feather...

All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1458032 (stock #1065)

Very beautiful all original condition of Sonneberger bisque Bebe for the French market in presentation box .

Made in Germany special for France designed to suggest a wonderful French doll !!

Pretty 12,5" ( 32 cm )bisque doll with very cute face expression, all original condition included body , wig and wearing lovely costume , all preserved in his Store Box !!

Generally excellent condition Bebe , has pale bisque socket head with flattened solid dome and very deep plu...