All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Retro : Pre 1980 item #1333234 (stock #7271)
A 20K yellow gold lion pendant or charm. This 5/8" across round charm depicts a side view of a lion in motion and it is stamped 835 (for 20k gold). Although 835 is also a mark used in Europe for silver, this piece tests as over 18 K and less than 22K. There are additional tiny undecipherable marks on the bale-loop. It weighs 1.2 grams and it is in excellent vintage condition with no breaks, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs...
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1333231 (stock #496)

16" ( 41 cm ) .... Very charming and cute little girl from Maison Jumeau .... France circa 1890 in all perfect condition and pretty expression of on little girl !!

Best quality of pale bisque and painting socket head with beautiful large blue glass inset paperweight eyes with fine painted long lashes and feathered brows.

She has on open mouth with row of porcelain teeth between her outlined lips...

All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Pre 1960 item #1333226 (stock #7268)
A gold filled double loop charm bracelet from the 1950s. This heavy quality 7-1/2" long and 7/16" wide bracelet features a safety chain, textured links and a box clasp. It is stamped RHYTHM 12K GF and it weighs 24.0 grams. It is in excellent condition with no dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; all items are vintage or antique and may have slight signs of gentle use...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Pre 1950 item #1333225 (stock #7267)
A Scottish Leslie family Grip Fast sterling silver clan pin or brooch dated 1949. This fine 1-3/16 x 1" pin features the gryphon and Grip Fast Leslie clan emblems and it has a safety clasp. It is stamped with a full set of Edinburgh, Scotland hallmarks with a date for 1949, and it has the T.E maker's mark for Thomas Kerr Ebbutt (1937-69). This pin weighs 6.7 grams and it is in excellent condition with no dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Victorian : Pre 1900 item #1333222 (stock #7264)
A Scottish sterling agate pebble brooch or pin from the 1890 1900 period. This fine 1-5/8" brooch feature fine hand tooling, bloodstone and red jasper stones along with a large claw-set faceted amber cut glass crystal stone. This antique Victorian cairngorm pin has a c-clasp, a loop for a safety chain and pin (not present) and it is stamped STERLING SILVER. It weighs 20.6 grams and it is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Pre 1800 item #1333201 (stock #ANR5154)
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Exceptional Edo p. Japanese Screen, Demon War An exceedingly rare set of four dramatic paintings divided into segments depicting a variety of battle scenes and supernatural phenomena, each heavy pigment on paper canvas mounted on one of four panels of a gold screen bordered in mulberry. The scenes appear to comprise a fragment of the tale of Daikozan (Oeyama), a Kyoto tale where in a powerful demon was lured to drink, then cut to pieces in his stupor...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Pre AD 1000 item #1333163 (stock #563ar)
Nicely rendered and cast, with good detail in face and mane, this Roman bronze applique or roundel dates to the 1st to 3rd centuries AD, and measures 2 3/4" (vertical) x 2 7/8" (horizontal). It has two holes at the side for attachment, and also has holes where a loop was once attached at the mouth. This bronze is a very nice size, and has good patina, with verdigris and red bronze coloration evident, front and back. Additional photos always available upon request.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Indian Subcontinent : Pre 1920 item #1333124 (stock #559ar)
Measuring 32" x 1", this belt is comprised of a heavy stepped buckle, 8 square panels featuring peacocks, lions and other animals, 8 rectangular panels of foliate designs, 5 round panels with peacocks, and 12 bar panels with a flower, all over 13 woven strands of silver. The buckle is set with a blue stone, and is fastened with two bars, both attached with three chains...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Pre 1800 item #1333107 (stock #557ad)
Of exceptionally large size, this tin glazed tankard is German, likely Nuremberg from the mark on the base, and is mounted in pewter, also marked on the interior of the lid. Measuring 11" high, it is very well painted with foliate designs surrounding a medallion or crest depicting a scene of buildings. Over a slip of grayish white, the decoration is done in varying shades of blue, green, yellow, and orange, with magenta or black outlines...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Pre 1960 item #1333099
Vintage sterling and turquoise clip earrings by Matilde Poulat. These are quite impressive in size measuring 2 5/8" long ,1 3/4" wide and weighing 31 grams total. Featuring her bird motif, these are all original with no missing stones. Signed as shown. These are statement earrings!!
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Designer Signed : Pre 1970 item #1333089
A big, bold, magnificent sterling and spider webbed turquoise bracelet by Frank Patania Sr. The 7 saw tooth bezel set turquoise pop as the center focus of the cuff. Measuring 5 1/2" end to end plus an additional 1 1/2" opening, it is 2" wide and weighs an impressive 110 grams. There are no chips or cracks to the stones. The bracelet is in fine original condition and signed as shown. Frank Patania Sr. came to Santa Fe, N.M. from Italy and opened The Thunderbird Shop in 1927...
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Contemporary item #1333046 (stock #495)

Most beautiful French doll costume which would fit perfect for one of your favorite doll´s by Jumeau , Steiner , Bru , Gaultier , Eden Bebe or other pretty doll about around 25" ( 63 - 64 cm )

One of a kind and most hand sewn of pretty Muslin fully ornate with tiny all hand made pleats and embroidery between pretty French lace strips and cream silk ribbons.

Has ruffled front and back side with rounded neckline and light blue silk upper part , pretty ruffled pleats aro...

All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Retro : Pre 1960 item #1332769 (stock #7262)
A 10k green jadite or jade filigree cocktail ring from the 1950s. This vintage 5-1/4 or 5.25 size ring weighs 4.2 grams...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Modernism : Pre 1970 item #1332768 (stock #7261)
A 14k green topaz and diamonds yellow gold cluster ring from the 1960s 1970. This vintage size 7 ring features a natural oval cut deep green genuine topaz gem stone surrounded by a halo of eight ~2 point round brilliant cut genuine diamonds and two baguette cut genuine diamond gem stones. It measures 7/16" x 5/16" across the setting. It has open shoulders, this ring weighs 2.9 grams and it is stamped 14 K and a makers mark It is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosi...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Retro : Pre 1980 item #1332767 (stock #7260)
A 10k rubies and diamonds row ring from the 1980s. This size 6-1/2 or size 6.5 ring in yellow gold features three oval cut genuine rubies with two small diamonds in between the ruby stones. It measures 11/16" along the stone setting and 1/8" across and it is stamped 10K with a maker's mark. It weighs 1.6 grams, and it is in excellent antique condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all conditio...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Pre 1980 item #1332766 (stock #7259)
A 14k yellow gold diamonds row ring wedding band circa 1970s. This vintage size 6-3/4 or size 6.75 ring measures 5/8" along the six brilliant cut genuine diamonds and it is just under 1/8" wide. It weighs 1.6 grams, the diamonds are 2 points each (by gauge) and it is stamped 14Kt P.G. A unique ring, also makes a great sixth anniversary gift or an April birthday honorees present. It is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs. All items ar...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Glass : Italian : Pre 1980 item #1332763 (stock #7256)
An Italy modernist cubist teal glass large display bottle from the 1970s. This 12" tall and 7-1/4" wide bottle retains its original cube stopper; the design is cubist and it would fit in with any modern style decor (beside your German pottery vases). It is a two-mold bottle and it is moulded with MADE IN ITALY on the bottom. The colour is a vibrant teal blue. It in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, damage or repairs other than the possible loss of a plastic or cork liner for the in...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Pre 1940 item #1332762 (stock #7255)
A gold filled engraved large photo locket necklace from the 1930s 1940s with a gold filled chain. The ornate floral hand engraved locket measures 2-1/4 x 1-1/2" (including bale) and it has a 17-7/8" fine link chain with a spring-ring clasp. The undecorated back of the locket has no monogram or initials and it has two celluloid windows in the interior. It is stamped WRJ GOLD FILLED (for WJ Reynolds of Toronto) on the locket and 1-20 12K on the spring ring. This retro vintage necklace is in ex...
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Pre 1940 item #1332761 (stock #7254)
An Art Deco enamel and black celluloid and sterling silver cigarette holder from the 1930s. This 4-1/8" example has a spring-loaded internal push for ejection of the (unfiltered) cigarette and it has a fine white with pink roses and green leaves enamel with a sterling cap and band. It retains the original paper-wrapped fitted lined hinged case. It is in very good but visibly used condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs other than some bite marks on...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Plate : Pre 1900 item #1332759 (stock #7253)
A Victorian Aesthetic silver plated hot water pot by Reed & Barton 1876. This 9-1/4" tall pot is stamped with the Reed & Barton mark, the 2764 pattern number and the patent date of Feb. 1, 1876. It has fine floral high relief feet and floral bands plus hand tooling and a pebbled finish on the top panel. It has a hinged lid with a tight spout cover and the finial is a basket with flowers and it would make a fine syrup pitcher. This item is in excellent condition with no losses, dents, monogram...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Retro : Pre 1940 item #1332758 (stock #7252)
A hand engraved hinged sterling silver bangle bracelet circa 1940s 1950. This vintage retro wide bangle measures 8-1/2" in circumference, 2-1/2" x 2-1/4" across the interior wall, and it is 1-1/8" wide. It has a safety chain, a box clasp and it is engraved on one half with the design extending into the undecorated half at the hinge and clasp. It has never been monogrammed, it is unsigned and it weighs 48.7 grams. It is in excellent condition with no dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Middle Eastern : Pre 1900 item #1332732 (stock #5155)
A hexagonal miniature table brass box, decorated with interlacing patterns, tendrils and Islamic calligraphy inscriptions, inlaid in silver and copper. With hinged lid and a small locking clasp, the interior with wood lining, mother-of-pearl and bone inlays. Condition: bottom of the lining lost. Dimension: 20.5 cm high.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Ceramics : English : Pre 1837 VR item #1332632 (stock #39C23-323)
A pair of Bloor Derby armorial plates from a dinner service commissioned for the marriage in 1821 of Charles John Kemeys-Tynte, of Cefn Mably in Co. Glamorganshire, Wales, and of Halsewell, Somerset, and Elizabeth Swinnerton, daughter an co-heir of Thomas Swinnerton of Butterton Hall, Staffordshire. Size: 8 1/8 inches diameter. Marked with the scarce gold painted Derby crossed batons and crown mark, which was reserved for high quality, commissioned porcelain at Derby. Each plate is adorned with...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Ceramics : French : Pre 1960 item #1332631 (stock #39c23-330)
Pair of armorial Porcelain de Paris serving dishes decorated in a Chinese export style. French. Circa 1940s-50s. Size: 10 3/4 inches length x 9 3/4 inches depth x 2 inches ht. Ornate hand decoration with rich enamel painting and gilding. Nice condition, with a manufacturer's firing crack flaw to the front of one dish. Painted red pseudo Chinese character marks to the underside. Frequently this type of porcelain has been mis-attributed to the Samson factory of the 19th century but is, in fact...
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1332370 (stock #493)

Beautiful 17" ( 43 cm ) poupee with finest bisque and painting is wearing of original cream and blue three piece silk ensemble with tasteful construction details and matching ornate straw hat . Pretty set of original under garments and socks.

The doll is in generally excellent condition by Gaultier ... Paris around 1878 .... has her original sturdy kid poupee body with stitches and separate fingers.

Has one tiny leather patch at on wrist of arms and one tiny repaired h...

All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Pre 1900 item #1332244 (stock #SK 962)
A Chinese bronze censer with good patina in the form of a peach with leafage, standing on three feet. The lid with a smaller peach as knob. Condition: fine, only one leave with a short crack (see photo no. 6). Dimension: c. 13.6 cm long, 11.2 cm high, 11.5 cm wide.
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Contemporary item #1332192 (stock #492)

It´s a very beautiful two piece silk costume with has a elegant look .... on jacket with skirt and matching bonnet. Fit perfect for French or German doll about around .... 23" / 24" ( 58 - 60 cm ) for Jumeau , Steiner , FG , Bru or other beautiful doll in your collection.

One of a kind and most hand sewn jacket with longer train in back and little bustle , of small striped blue and black silk with row of tiny pleated silk at each front side , fine French lace decoration and...

All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Southeast Asian : Pre 1900 item #1332185 (stock #SK960)
An ornately worked, chased and engraved jug with dancing Burmese figures in repoussé. The handle in the form of an ogre. The spout might be a later addition, it is only silver plated. Base engraved "Moung Oung Myal 1875". No mark, silver tested. Condition: the ogre of the handle with a small loss, otherwise fine. Dimension: 11 cm high, weight: 382 g.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1700 item #1332182
Chinese Ming dynasty (1368-1644) ritual dragon bell covered overall with a fine celadon glaze that extends down and stops neatly at the unglazed scalloped edge. The unglazed tips are burnt orange-brown from firing. Fine incised details are visible in the body behind the glaze. A double-dragon handle is at the top. The interior is fully glazed. There are no crackles evident in the glaze. Circa 14th/15th century. 4 1/8” high x 3 ¼” diameter at the base. Very good overall condition wit...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1980 item #1332155 (stock #161305)
Los Ballesteros is certainly known by collectors to have the best giant bangle full of polka dots. You find these (when lucky) with all onyx, obsidian, Bakelite in colors and multi stones. This is a multiple stone beauty with no damage(but plenty of glare) and all the stones are smooth. There is tiger eye, lapis, chrysoprase, obsidian and a banded blue agate that I can name. Even though the camera lens and light bends the polka dots as they go around the bracelet I assure you that they are as cl...
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1332133 (stock #491)
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This pretty French Jumeau Bebe comes from an attic found in the near of Paris . She is on size 11 beautiful Bebe with very fine creamy bisque , original body and wig and has deep modeling of on early Tete model.

24" ( 61 cm ) doll with pale and creamy bisque socket head and best quality of painting. Large blue glass paperweight inset eyes with thick dark eyeliner and lushly painted lashes. Brush-stoked and multi- feathered brows and has on closed mouth with defined space bet...

All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1332131 (stock #490)
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Rare to find tiny doll by Jules Steiner circa 1889 .... all original condition and in unusual box , has good quality of bisque and painting, original body and costume.

This little darling is only 8" ( 21 cm ) .... has pressed bisque socked head and softly blushed complexion , beautiful deep blue glass enamel inset eyes .

Tiny painted lashes and feathered brows. Tiny open mouth with two porcelain teeth and outlined lips. Deep modeling with dimples around the mouth and chin...

All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Southeast Asian : Pre 1950 item #1332031 (stock #SK961)
Set of three ceremonial lidded jars from the Islamic Maranao people of Mindanao in Southern Philippines. They are made of silvered copper alloy with geometric decoration in applied wire. Condition: few dents and bumps. Dimension: 23.5 cm and 29 cm high.
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Contemporary item #1331975 (stock #489)
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Beautiful one of a kind silk dress with bonnet for French or German doll about around 21" / 22" ( 54 - 56 cm ), which would fit perfect for Jumeau , Steiner , FG , Eden Bebe , Bru or other pretty Doll.

This costume has wonderful harmonious connection of colors and a many of elegant French details with ruffled front part of blue silk and fine French tull. It has 3/4 long small inset sleeved wich are fine covered with embroidery lace.

Silk bow decoration at each shoulder...

All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1800 item #1331946
The second of two Chinese Qing scrolled paintings on silk after Ding Yunpeng (active 1584-1638). 19th century or earlier. The size, including mounting, is 91”V x 23 1/4”H (painting: 86”V x 21 1/8”H). Good overall condition. The top wood bar is missing and a section of the top silk mounting is tattered. The painting has some typical buckling, creasing, soiling, and wear. Sold together with item #1331943. From an old Tucson, Arizona collection. Purchased in New York in the mid-20th...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Ceramics : Italian : Pre 1960 item #1331944 (stock #7249)
An Italy roses tulips faience handled cake platter or plate from the 1950s which is completely hand painted. This exuberantly decorated serving plate has blue trim and wild red roses, yellow and brown tulips and other flowers. It has two eared handles and this Italian ceramic or pottery decorative item is signed FNA 127 and it is impressed ITALY. It is in very good condition with no cracks, losses, damage or repairs other than a few glaze flakes along the edges and a shallow 3/4" long chip to...