Face coverings were worn for centuries by the women of various nomadic tribal groups of North Africa and the Middle East. This particular mask is from the Harb tribe of Hijaz region of Saudi Arabia. It was purchased by a collector living in the region during the 1960's.
A pair of Satsuma earthenware vases painted with two different continuous scenes of women and children in a landscape. Bases signed within a cartouche "Ryozan". Condition: fine, only little wear to gilding. Dimension: 23.8 cm high.
An Art Deco period 19k white gold wedding band circa 1920s. This size 5-1/2 or size 5.5 women's wedding ring is stamped 19 K and FORGET ME NOT and it is slightly over 1/16" wide, or a hair over 2mm wide. It weighs 2.5 grams and it has a fine engraved design. It is in excellent condition with no dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs. It is consistent in shape with no thin areas...
Most elegant and luxury French silk costume for French or German doll about around 22" ( 56 - 57 cm ) fit perfect for Jumeau , Bru , Steiner , FG , Eden Bebe or other pretty doll.
This wonderful elegant costume is most hand sewn in pretty color combination of dark gray and cream striped silk and cream silk sateen , rich decorate with finest French lace and fully with elegant details of on luxury French Bebe costume !!
It has long sleeves with silk puff at shoulde...
Most beautiful French one of a kind antique hand embroidery muslin and pale blue silk Bebe costume , fit perfect or French or German doll around 21" ( 54 cm ) .... fit Jumeau , Steiner , FG , Eden Bebe , Bru or other pretty Doll !!
The complete dress is most hand sewn of wonderful all complete hand embroidery cream muslin ......
Elegant sterling silver and black obsidian necklace designed and signed circa 1950's by Taxco, Mexico modernist Antonio Pineda (1919-2009). The necklace will comfortably fit up to a 16 1/2" neck. The necklace drapes beautifully and is in exquisite condition with no issues. Fully hallmarked. The clasp is tight and secure. Antonio designs have been included in numerous museum collections and exhibits.
Stunning French antique pale pink silk costume with matching bonnet , fully of beautiful details and in generally excellent fabric condition at the 19th...
This Anna Brilanti opened a shop in Taxco with her trade name of Victoria. This is a deeply chased single swirl which is hallmarked with the Victoria circle, a worn eagle, and also Cony which was another shop that Anna opened in 1958 that was named after Anna's daughter. There is a wearable length of 17in. and has a weight of 80 grams heavy. The drop is a statement with a height of 3.25in. and a width of 3in. across...
Very pretty French one of a kind antique cotton and silk Bebe costume , fit perfect or French or German doll about around 18" / 19" ( 45 - 47 cm ) .... fit Jumeau , Steiner , FG , Eden Bebe , Bru or other pretty Doll !!
Most hand sewn and one of a kind......
A fabulous sterling cuff with 16 elaborately stamped charms centered between a top and bottom band of chiseled lines by Frank Patania Sr. Measuring 5 1/2" around in the inside plus a 1 1/8" opening, it is 2 1/2" wide and in fine original condition. Weighing 126 grams, it is signed as shown. Rare and so much fun to wear.
A beautiful sterling ring by Arizona Modernist H. Fred Skaggs featuring 5 rough cut polished garnets surrounding a center unpolished opal. The ring is a size 7 and in fine original condition with no chips or cracks to the stones. Signed Sterling HF Skaggs as shown. It is always a rare treat to come across a piece by Fred Skaggs.
Whimsical and charming this very rare sterling silver belt buckle was designed and signed circa 1940's by surrealist designer Hubert Harmon during his brief 4 to 5 year period in Taxco, Mexico. Each half of the buckle measures 5" long X 2 1/2" wide. Hooked together the buckle measures 9" across. Total weight of the buckle is 137 grams, 4.4 oz. Beautiful condition and patina. Each mermaid is hallmarked with Harmon's bare feet and angel wings trademark...
Antique Chinese carved dark red cinnabar covered box. The cover, with slightly convex top, intricately carved with four figures (two standing and two seated) in garden landscape with architectural structures and tall hills in the background. The carved flower motif on the sides of the cover also appearing on the sides of the bottom. The underside of the bottom with a repeating, star pattern centering a rectangular reserve now missing a cartouche. The bottom and cover with metal rims...
An interesting comment on the circle of life, the huge cicada, with only a three day (above ground) life, is dissected and carried away by a line of tiny ants, birth and death, the mighty and the tiny, and the cycle of life continues. This image is by Ishikawa Chikuson and comes enclosed in the original signed wooden box. It is performed with ink and light color on handmade paper, mounted in a field of soft-blue silk extended with beige...
Magnificent long silver and turquoise screwback earrings by Matilde Poulat. These are hallmarked with her very earliest mark, dating them 1934-40. The scrolling silver work is stunning and delicate and the center drop dangles freely. These measure 2 1/8" long and weigh 19 grams total. There is a very slight ding at the bottom of one of the center dangles that is visible in the photos, but it in no way detracts from the beauty of these fine earrings...
Offered for your consideration is a very rarely found Bausch & Lomb eye muscles advertising and teaching display!
The display is appealing with embossed and raised detailing featuring eye muscle anatomy!
The display dates to the 1950s and is in fine condition. It is complete with a fold-out display stand, measuring approximately 13 inches high x 8 inches wide.
Perfect for your collection or office.
Most beautiful French antique silk sateen costume in aqua blue color , most hand sewn and elegant ornate with hand made laces and fine details.
Would fit perfect for Jumeau , Steiner , Bru , FG ......
A nicely carved natural amber snuff bottle with two birds on one side and a floral design on the other.
Size: H. 4.9cm. W. 3.4cm.
Condition: No repairs, cracks or chips.
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