2nd Reply: These are SOLD, SOLD, SOLD and can NOT share price info! Stamped AMITA JAPAN Damascene Cufflinks W black background and scenic motif metal work. 5/8" X just under 7/8" and the back piece also decorated is 1/8" X 3/4". REPLY: Sorry, to protect my client's privacy, price is NOT available, let's say they were VERY happy with the price!!!

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Wood Carved Tonkotsu with Shibayama Works & Stag Antler Carved Netsuke, 19th Century

The tonkotsu is 3.5 inches (9 cm) tall, by 3.5 inches (9 cm) wide. The netsuke is 2.25 inches (6 cm) wide. The ojime is 0.7 inch (1.5 cm) in diameter.

They are in good condition with no repairs, except tonkotsu has hairline cracks, surface scratches, and minor chips at the edges (as seen in the photos).

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Sold. Clasped hand fede gimmel or gimmal or as in previous centuries known as betrothal rings, throughout Europe. 3 sterling rings hinge open to unclasp a Hand Motif, some numbers, letters and what appears to be assay #1 and stamped Mexico. All marks are found between the 3 hinged parts. When you get it home you loupe it and discovery it's mystery maker. Size is approx 4 3/4. Very good...

SOLD Perfect enamel Green White Orange on Butterfly Figural Pin Brooch Stamped by the Birmingham maker John Atkins and Sons: JA&S and STERLING SILVER. The old "C" catch was replaced with a safety catch a long time ago, as many were prone to have them changed. Wing span 1 1/2" X 1" and super enamel condition. SOLD no price, no info.

A lovely late Edo to early Meiji period square footed dish decorated with autumn grass and crosshatching in underglaze iron with a charming lacquer repair in one corner featuring a crescent moon expertly rendered. The dish has been formed on a cloth covered pattern; impressions remain visible in the surface through blanks in the thick white glaze. It was made with fluted corners, with 4 pressed on loop feet...

Sold. Ring reminding one of Doris Cliff or that of Bernard Instone whose use of applied leaves was prominent in his metal work. Applied face foliate motifs and an ecru clay bead with Egyptian symbols front and back as the 'stone'. Note the split double shank construction. Lots of character! Approx size 7.25 Unsigned Unmarked as many Arts Crafts pieces, yet tests at least 90%. Super vintage condition with the appropriate softening of the applied silver work and tanning of bead, for age...

SOLD. These 22K Gold on Sterling Silver Vermeil, Aquamarine & Apatite pair of earrings were designed & made in a USA Studio. ONLY ONE! Suspend just under 1 1/2". 8mm Aquamarine & 4 mm Apatite. All work is guaranteed, so collect with confidence. Please see Extreme Close ups. Similar can be custom ordered

This is an 18K RETRO BRACELET from a Maryland Estate. 18K ROSE GOLD GEOMETRIC LINK FLEXIBLE STRAP BRACELET. Smooth-polished links alternate with satin-finish links. - 8 1/8 in x 1 5/16 in

Offered is an absolutely wonderful, giant-sized, 1960's, dental toothbrush which once served as an advertising display piece for "DR. WEST'S MIRACLE TUFT" toothbrushes!!

It measures a mammoth 18 inches long and is perfect for display in any dental collection, including in the dentist's office!

The condition is very good with some scratches and unobtrusive bent bristles (perhaps it was slightly used by the Jolly Green Giant??)...

This beautiful footed plate or "compotier" is in wonderful shape. The design is a bird on a branch with grapes or berries, the blue color is vibrant, there are no chips or cracks. There is some browning from age and there are two very tiny rough spots along the rim which appear to be manufacturing flaws. Measures approximately 8-1/2 inches across & stands 2 inches high. Marked on the bottom, "Terre de Fer, P. Dauphin, 34, Rue de Sevres, Paris." A very charming serving piece!

This beautiful footed plate or "compotier" has a fantastic art deco pattern in a beautiful violet blue color. There are no chips, but there is crazing & browning throughout. There are two small hairline cracks (see photos), but the piece is solid & definitely usable. Measures approximately 9 inches across & stands 1-1/2 inches high. Marked on the bottom, "Service Tolga, H.B.C.M., France" and the number 2, there is also what looks to be "D2"...

This beautiful footed plate or "compotier" has an incredible design of a bird with flowers, a butterfly and a bee on the top side and another bird with a dragonfly & cherries on the underside. The blue color is quite vibrant, especially on the underside design. There is a very small chip along the rim & a larger chip on the bottom of the foot. Measures approximately 8-3/4 inches across & stands 3-1/2 inches high. Stamped on the bottom with an anchor & R, I cannot make out the rest of the mark...

A Sterling Silver Footed Cake Plate, Made for Tiffany; Early 20th century. It is 10 1/2" across and 1 1/2 " high. It has an Extensive Pierced Floral Design and an Elaborate "CAV" Monogram in the Center. Some very minor wear scratches on the surface, but otherwise in excellent condition.

Gold plate with elegant faceted glass amethysts. Bezel set. Sparkling clear rhinestones. 6 1/8" inside circumference, band is 7/8" wide, front mounting 1 3/4" high by 3" wide.

Very early, pre-eagle mark, sterling necklace by Los Castillo. A bold and important piece, it is featured on page 87 of the book MEXICAN SILVER by Morrill and Berk. They date it c. 1945. Beautiful geometric design, it measures 15" around total. The center section is 4 1/2" across and 1 1/2" wide. Solid at 135 grams, it is in fine original condition and signed for Los Castillo as shown. It is gorgeous in every way.

Large, exquisite silver and amethyst brooch by Fred W. Davis, c. 1930. Davis combined amethyst quartz and silver in many of his pieces. This massive brooch measures 3 1/3" by 1 1/2" and is in fine original condition. It weighs 43 grams and is signed FD Silver Mexico as shown. I have never seen this piece offered before and believe it to be quite rare. A stunning blazer or coat pin and an important piece from Fred Davis.

During the Edo Period, there was a time when the puppet play became the most popular form of entertainment among the common people and especially the merchants. They were so popular that Kabuki actors even began mimicking the movement of the puppets.

The era of Ningyo Joruri (puppet play) began in 1684 when Takemoto Gidayu, a narrator, opened Takemoto theater in Dotonbori...

This vintage wooden doll bed comes complete with original mattress & pillows & appears to be homemade. The mattress & bolster pillow are covered in an adorable fabric & stuffed with straw. The two end pillows are a satiny fabric & are stuffed with old down feathers. The bed itself is made of bent wood & has a wonderful patina to the blue & gray paint. There is some staining on all of the fabric & definite wear from age & use on the wood...