All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1800 item #846351 (stock #3115)
A rare of celadon ground HU shaped vase, decorated to the shoulder with underglazed-blue of ruyi heads below encircled key-fret band, applied to the neck with lion-mask and ring handles, the center of body with a line diaper pattern among archaic dragons between plain celadon ground. Qianlong seal mark on the base and of the period. Condition is perfect with no any chip, no crack and free from restoration, only found minor glaze flaw to neck, otherwise is excellent. High: 34cm.
All Items : Archives : Pre 1940 item #846417
Beautiful example of the sterling silver and azur-malachite stone pin dress clip designed and signed (c.1931-46)by Taxco, Mexico artist William Spratling(1900-1967). Comprised of 3 carved cactus leaves joined with a sterling ribbon. The colors of the stones range from greens to blues with black accents. Measures 3 3/4" long X 1 3/4" wide. Pictured in Warmans' Jewelry 2nd edition, Spratling Silver: A Field Guide, and on www.spratlingsilver.com...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Platinum : Vintage : Pre 1940 item #846431 (stock #TR616)
For the budget minded couple a perfect choice would be this Art Deco platinum and diamond ring from the 1930’s. The ring is centered by an approximately 0.40Ct old-mine diamond that has J color and I1 clarity. The center stone is flanked on either side by three single-cut diamonds. The approximate total weight of all diamonds is 0.52Ct. We slashed the original price of $1200 in half to $600.
All Items : Archives : Pre 1940 item #846440
Interesting and rare pin designed and signed (c.1930's))by famed Taxco, Mexico artist William Spratling (1900-1967). Measures 1 3/4" X 1 1/2". www.spratlingsilver.com describes this piece as a flying eagle with a pre-Hispanic motif. Pinhead size ding in ball, professionally replaced pin on back. Otherwise great vintage condition.
All Items : Archives : Pre 1940 item #846450
Early and elegant sterling silver flower pin designed and signed (c.1940) by Taxco, Mexico artist Hector Aguilar (1905-1986). The piece is comprised of layers of sterling petals and measures 2 1/4" X 2 1/4". Aguilar was a designer for William Spratling before opening the Taller Borda.
All Items : Archives : Pre 1492 item #846639 (stock #TR 776)
A Ming dynasty 15th century Interregnum - Hongzhi period blue and white bowl, rounded side with everted rim and glazed base, bowl decorated with under glaze blue scenery of Phoenix, human and landscape motif, center with sitting scholar motif.
Bowl is in very good condition no chip, no crack, no restoration.
Size: 12.8 cm diameter.
All Items : Archives : Pre 1940 item #846722
Very early sterling silver and amethyst brooch designed and signed (c.1930's)by Taxco, Mexico silver designer William Spratling (1900-1967). This is one of Spratling's signature designs. 2 1/4" X 1 3/4". The owls' eyes extend out 1/2". Beautiful vintage conditon with no dents or dings, no chips or cracks to the stones. The piece carries one of Spratling's earliest hallmarks. Pictured in Morrill and Berks' MEXICAN SILVER.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1837 VR item #847100 (stock #JD-008)
A pair of mythical animals (mother and child) of a creamy jade color. It has small areas of natural brown, light orange and grey coloration and inclusions. The jade is beautifully carved and feels lovely to the touch. The curled tail of the smaller animal forms a round hole which enables a thin rope to be put through it. Absolutely endearing. Period: Early Ching (18th Century) Size: H = 1-3/4", W = 3-3/8"
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Victorian : Pre 1900 item #847111 (stock #TR617)
This is a wonderful pair of 14Kt yellow gold Victorian Etruscan earrings. The top of each earring is set with a small diamond, the bottom has an emerald and a 4mm cultured pearl. The earrings have posts and the total length is 1 1/16”.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Contemporary item #847136 (stock #TR618)
This authentic pair of Tiffany & Company Jazz earrings is music to the ears. These impressive shoulder dusters are platinum with twelve brilliant cut diamonds and two round sapphires. The approximate total weight of all diamonds is 1 full carat and the approximate weight of the two sapphires is .70 carats. The earrings measure just under an inch long.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1492 item #847186 (stock #3118)
A rare example of celadon trumpet shape vase, decorated incised to the body with floral motif and lotus petals rising from foot rim, spiral form from shoulder to mouth rim. Yuan dynasty 13th-14th century Longquan ware. Condition with a slight large chip associated with D shape re-stuck, further in good condition. High: 23.6cm. Note: object price included restore cost to be invisible.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1700 item #847321 (stock #3121)
A blue & white saucer dish, decorated at the exterior with five flower medallions and underside with vividly painted of birds on tree. "Fu Qui Jia Zhi" seal mark on the base. Ming dynasty Jiajing period. Condition is perfect excepted one kiln flaw on the surface otherwise it's the quality one was ever found on Moluccas site, no chips, no any cracks and free from restoration. Diameter: 12 cm.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Pre 1492 item #848377 (stock #3050)
A Northern Song period 11th-12th century Fujian Dehua ware ewer with milky white glaze moulded with scrolls in linear style. Condition base cracks extended to body, chip to tip of the spout and kiln chips to mouth rim. Wide: 11cm and High: 7.6cm. Excavated in Borneo site...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1492 item #848413 (stock #3128)
A rare good condition double guard form of wine ewer with a curved tapering spout and Chilong/Sea Dragon handle, decorated with splashed brown iron spotted on Qingpai glaze over a porcelain body, unglazed base flat, firing into pale orange. Yuan dynasty (1279-1368). Good condition excepted a glaze firing fault to upper side of the handle visible on last picture, no crack, no chips and free from any restoration as well. Height: 11 cm.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Glass : American : Pre 1970 item #848486
Greenwich Flint-Craft Decanter in extreme bottle shape designed by Tom Connally. This is shape number 1163, which came in three sizes 14, 17 and 19 inches, this is the largest at 19 inches. Heavy-base, extremely long neck with flat flared top, mushroom shaped stopper. The color is Burnt Honey. Unsigned. 1960's. Condition is excellent with no chips, cracks or repairs...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Ethnic : Native American : Pre 1980 item #848814 (stock #1664)
Well handcrafted knuckle to knuckle power finger bezel set 2 1/4" golden picture jasper ring signed in script: Sterling & JG. Scenic jasper reminding one of Owyhee Rocky Butte or Cripple Creek in origin. The lovely landscape scene shows a soft green tree horizon, behind that ochre color trees and the foreground rocky beds. Weighs a nice 25 grams or .8 ounce and is presently sized at ~8 yet could easily be resized. SOLD, no price, no info please.