A 14k Art Deco white and yellow gold twist bar and link watch chain circa 1920. This vintage 13-1/4" long watchchain (which would also make an elegant necklace or bracelet) consists of 1/16" wide alternating white and yellow gold rectangle shape rod links alternating with round links. The The yellow gold rectangle links have a geometric design on two sides. It has a spring-ring clasp on one end and a watch swivel on the other. It is stamped 14K on the jump ring and swivel...

An unusual and attractive vintage 1940s-50s twin diamonds ring in 14k white gold. This size 5-3/4 ring features two European cut diamonds (35 points total, SI2-I1, F) flanked with six single cut diamonds (15 points total). This ring weighs 3.4 grams, it is stamped 14K with a maker's mark, and it has a recent and conservative independent gemological appraisal for $1500 CDN. This ring is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs...

A vintage 1930s lady's 14k yellow gold diamond ring. This size 9-1/4 ring features a 25 point round brilliant cut diamond (VS-2, E-F) with two 2 point single cut diamonds. It weighs 2.3 grams, it is stamped 14K, and it has a recent very conservative independent gemological appraisal for $1200 CDN. This ring is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs...

Large Chinese Qing dynasty blue and white porcelain deep dish decorated at the center with a four-clawed dragon among clouds chasing a flaming pearl. The clouds and the long scaled body of the dragon continue “over the wall” to the reverse...

Unmistakeably Deco in its combination of warmly aged silver and black onyx stones an early Frederic Davis set comprised of necklace and matching bracelet - and what a treat it is to the discerning lover of vintage jewelry and the devoted collector alike! Clean yet powerful in its geometry design, a celebration of the chiaroscuro in the contrast between glistening metal and dark stone, it is not by mere accident that Davis's demis remain unabashedly contemporary and are avidly sought after...

A necklace of 26 large Tibetan turquoise beads ranging in color from delicate greenish-blue hues to a vibrant turquoise blue separated by silver rings. Each bead has its own attractive matrix and nice patina from years of wearing. The necklace was bought together with the two glass dZi beads and two red coral beads in Lhasa, Tibet. It was restrung again recently to give it strength.

Period: 19th Century...

Antique red-painted country tall chest, New England, circa 1830. Pine with original red surface and original brass hardware. Five graduated drawers; high feet with unusual shaped, scrolled skirt in the front and sides. Size: 47 inches ht. x 38.25 inches width x 19 inches depth. Minor surface imperfections.

Chinese late Qing dynasty red silk temple hanging or altar frontispiece densely embroidered in metallic-couched and polychrome silk threads with the “Three Star Gods” and other symbols of good fortune, longevity, and happiness. A horizontal panel across the top is embroidered in gold with four padded characters. Reading from right to left, these read “fu (happiness), lu (wealth), shou (longevity), and xi (blessings).” Each character corresponds with one of the figures below...

Chinese Qing dynasty Qianlong period famille rose biscuit-enameled porcelain figure depicting Guandi (God of War), who is also known as Guanyu and Guangong, with long beard seated on a plinth dressed in a belted scale-pattern armored robe decorated with dragons among clouds, a flaming pearl, and foaming waves. In his right hand, he holds a historical book titled “Commentary of Zuo.” His head, beard, and hands are without enameled decoration. The recessed base and flat foot are unglazed...

Chinese celadon double gourd shape vase/bottle, 7 inches is height, from early to mid 20th century and in good condition.

Fine example of Chinese pair of Chinese crackle vases, late 19th century period, each vase has height of 6 1/2 inches, in very good conditions.

Chinese blue monochrome porcelain meiping vase, the interior rim and body coated with a dark blue hue, the recessed base with an underglaze blue apocryphal Qianlong mark, from late 19th/early 20th century period. Size; Height of vase is 7.75 inches, in very good condition.

Made of cast iron and with original paint, this ash receiver takes the form of a Negro boy with his mouth wide open sitting on a chamber pot. The pot is removable for emptying. Height 6 inches (15 cm); unsigned

We are all familiar with Isidro Pina's Maricela book-piece brooches or his fabulous pin and earrings sets but how many times do we actually bump into a necklace bearing that signature? So you understand how thrilled I am to be presenting the necklace at hand - an absolute surrpise and breath-taking at that. But for its delicately elegant proportions, I would have expected this to be an Antonio piece or signed by one of the other modernists in Taxco...

Description:

A Junyao tripod censer was in decent form.
It was well glazed in moon-white tint when subtle green glaze was reflected within.
Some crackles were yielded in the glaze due to enduring time.
Some incursions were happened too.

Date: Jin dynasty, 1115-1234.

Height: 10.4cm, Width: 10.5cm.

A COTTON BOX IS INCLUDED.

A white translucent jade cicada. A simple carving on one side and plain on the other side. The cicada is the symbol of happiness and eternal youth. Age: Han Dynasty -206 BC - 220 AD. Size: L. 6.7cm. W. 3.3cm. Condition: No chips or repairs.

In the same "fleshy" fleur-de-lis design as the matching necklace that is also available on this site, this bracelet showcases Gerardo Lopez's mastery over the art of repoussage and makes one of the strongest cases against messing with the patina sterling silver jewelry acquire over time. I consider Lopez's jewelry among the best "buys" one can get when it comes to this period of Mexico's Silver Renaissance - not only are they impeccably crafted, his pieces have also good weight and many time...

Not much is known about Gerardo Lopez yet his jewelry bespeaks the man's talent, exceptional craftsmanship and the pride he must have taken in his creations. I wrote in my description of the 980 pectoral necklace that is also available in my inventory (please look for Troc item no 1188446) that I suspect he must have had some association with either the Los Castillo or Margot de Taxco talleres; maybe even with both...