A framed calligraphy fan painting by important Edo period poet Kawano Tetsuto (1825-1867), published in the book Shijin Kano Tetsuto (1932). The ancient paper fan is mounted in a field of gold flake bordered with black lacquered wood, the frame measuring 11-1/2 by 23-1/2 inches (29 x 59.5 cm). There is one spot of damage to the flecked gold mounting in the lower right (see photos)...
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Interesting Quartzite with red rutiles resulting form the Fe in the Indigo Blue Kyanite that was employed to create, in a USA studio, this unique pair of 22K Gold on Sterling Silver Vermeil earrings to which was added real (never faux here!) pink red faceted 3-4mm Sapphires and seed baroque pearls. Always guaranteed. They suspend 1 5/8"...
SOLD 2013. Apatite & high nacre white cultured pearls against a lady's face is a must. All real, never faux here! This only one pair was designed & assembled in a USA studio using 22K Gold Vermeil on sterling silver, deep ocean blue 4 mm Apatite & 11-12 mm high nacre faceted cultured white pearls, suspending at 1 1/2" Always guaranteed...
Wm. Durgin Hand Hammered Sterling Pitcher. Weight 25.5 Tr. ounces. Dimensions 9" high x 5" wide (9.5" spout to handle); size five pints. Early 20th century. Excellent condition.
Do you recognize who made this Studio Silver Pin simply stamped STERLING? Hector Aguilar? The slightly green 8 X 11 mm turquoise is threaded into the silver flower petals and held W a wide prong of sorts. Sturdy at 10 Grams and is 2 5/8" X 7/8" with rich patina. Please see scans
SOLD, no price, no info. Lorgnette Eyeglasses Spectacles Monocle clip releases Folding Eye Glasses on a fancy etched Y chain stamped : F&B STERLING for Foster & Bailey on the glasses bridge while the chain is stamped STERLING in the swivel clip. Super as a pendant to see that pesky small writing! SOLD, no price, no info
Double sided on Mother of Pearl 2 different Butterfly Wing Moth & Queen Ann's lace plant material in domed glass pendant stamped Sterling on same period chain stamped STER. Pendant is 1 1/4" across on 14" chain. Very nice vintage condition and please see pix to see both sides
A beautiful and unique ring by Carmen Beckmann composed of 5 silver bands with a scroll design alternating with stones of turquoise and amethyst quartz. The depth of color of the amethysts vary from dark to light and one of the light stones has a tiny nick on the surface that looks much bigger in the photos due to the extreme magnification. It in no way detracts from the ring and actually looks like a natural inclusion.The bands are connected together by a silver bar in the back of the ring...
In 1949, William Spratling signed a contract with Conquistador, a large silver factory in Mexico, to provide designs that were to be manufactured and sold by this company. I believe this large, stunning star shaped pendant to be one of these pieces. Measuring 4" long and 3" wide, this eight spoked star has two diagonal sections with azurite fused into the silver as the focal point of the piece.Solid at 30 grams. It is interesting, unusual and elegant...
Vintage Sterling Silver Bangle Bracelets yet So Today! Stamped BEAU STERLING. All 2 1/2" across inside. A) is 1/8" wide lines & dots: B) 1/4" wide and non textured: C) 3/16" wide chased 'vine' for a total wt of 1.1 Oz or 31 grams. Very nice vintage condition. Please see pix
Sold. Similar with different gem combos could be custom ordered. This Earring Pair by MIMI DEE which She assembled Herself in Her USA studio using rich 22K Gold on Sterling Silver Vermeil, Aquamarine, Fancy Sapphires & Baroque Cultured Pearls. They suspend at 1.5". Always guaranteed. Please see pix.
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A fine Pair of Georgian Push up Brass Candlesticks, with Side Ejectors. Dimensions 7" high x 3.5" diameter at base. Circa 1810-1820. Excellent condition.
Bracelet Beautiful Blue Green Aquamarine, Genuine Fancy Sapphire, Cultured Pearls & 18K Gold on Sterling Silver Signed by MIMI DEE who created this ONLY ONE bracelet in Her USA Studio. 40 Grams of Precious & Semi Precious or approx 150 Carats of Natural Aquamarine. Adjustable for dainty to large wrists. Please see pix for dimensions.
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Blue & White Long Neck Vase with Dragon, 18th Century
The vase is 9.5 inches (24 cm) tall, and 4.5 inches (11.5 cm) wide.
It is in good condition with no repairs or chips, except manufacture defect hairline glaze cracks at the body (as seen in the photos).
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Meiji (1868-1912) Japanese Reticulated Silver Basket Censer Koro with Chrysanthemum
The koro is 4 inches (10 cm) tall, and 4 inches (10 cm) wide.
It is in good condition with no repairs, chips, or cracks, except minor dent at the bottom (as seen in the photos).
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A square bottle vase by one of the most sought after and influential of all Japanese ceramic artists, Kawai Kanjiro (b. 1890), enclosed in the original kiri box signed by the master, which we have had authenticated at the Kawai Kanjiro Memorial Museum (now endorsed on the top by his daughter, Kyoha). The pale crackle glazed vase dates circa 1935, and is decorated with flower like dabs of rust and cobalt typical of this period, with dark iron fading out from the square mouth and base...
A Matched Set of Four George II Silver Open Salts by David Hennell I, Founder of the Hennell Dynasty of Silversmiths. The Set was assayed in London in 1760. The dimensions are 2 3/4" across and 1 1/2" high. They stand on three cabriole legs and weigh a total of 9 Troy ounces. There is a small crest in the front of each. Excellent condition.
Sold, no price, no info. Very Ornate Scroll Vine Motif Silver Cross stamped 925 and a conjoined KS? on the full bail. The 18" chain has a mark that is either 925 or 950. Cross Suspends @ 2 7/8" X 1 1/2" across for total weight of 11 grams. Warm silver softness on the 'vine' design from use.