Iconic sterling silver and amethyst owl brooch designed and signed circa 1940's by American & Taxco, Mexico artist William Spratling (1900-67). The pin stands 2 3/8" tall X 2" wide. Weighs 41 grams. Each amethyst is bezel set and surrounded by a deep channel giving the owl eyes a 3 D effect. Both silver and stones are in beautiful condition. Pin back and safety lock work perfectly. Fully hallmarked on the reverse. Pictured on p. 44 of MEXICAN SILVER by Penny Morrill & Carole Berk...
Rare & elegant this sterling silver & faceted black obsidian bracelet was designed & signed circa 1950's by Taxco modernist Antonio Pineda (1919-09). Measuring 1 inch wide the bracelet will fit up to a 6 1/2" wrist comfortably. All 13 diamond shaped stones & silver are in beautiful condition. Attached safety chain & slide clasp are tight and secure. Hallmarks include the Antonio crown, eagle 17, 970 Silver, pattern # ZZ 715, sterling Mexico. Weight is 86 grams, 3oz. Pictured on p...
Design 5207 Margot de Taxco taller is one of the finest works by Margot Van Voorhies. Heavy at 110 grams and a height of 3 7/8th in. tall. The diameter is 2.5in. and will fit most. The repousse is phenomenal with hand carving on the scales. We have water bubbles and topped off with Amethyst eyes and adornment. No dents with a tight spring. An absolute must for collectors.
For the luxury Paris Doll Shop " Au Nain Bleu " on pretty shy faced child Bebe in all factory original condition included very beautiful clothing , gorgeous wig and original body .
It was one of the most popular special Doll and Toy Shop´s in Paris which you could find there at the 19th...
A 10k black Alaskan diamond hematite ring circa 1960s. This vintage size 8-1/2 ring measures 11/16" x 1/2" across the facetted marquise gem stone and it weighs 2.8 grams. It is stamped 10K with a circled A maker's mark. Black Alaskan diamond is the commercial name for silver pyrite or hematite. It is in excellent condition with no cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs...
An 18k yellow gold St. Teresa pendant 18 K charm from the 1940s (or earlier). This 5/8" across charm or pendant for a necklace has a central claw-set medallion depicting St. Teresa of Jesus (also known as St. Teresa of Avila) on the decorated side and it is stamped K18 on the plain back. The legend says SANTA TERESA DEL-B GESU, it weighs 1.7 grams and it is in excellent condition with no dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs...
A Scottish sterling silver banded agate sword and shield brooch pin dated 1863. Although a common form this example is one of the most ornate and best constructed we have seen. It measures 2-3/4 x 1", the silver is deeply and intricately tooled and the cut and polished banded agates are well matched and are gray (or grey), white and blue striped...
A 14K ice hockey award photo locket pendant with diamond 1927 from Cayuga Ontario Canada. An excellent sports collectible and piece of jewellery, this 1-1/4 x 1" (sans bale) pendant has two photo retaining bezels and windows on the interior and a centrally mounted genuine 7 point diamond (by gauge) on the front. It has the recipient's name, ANTHONY MURPHY, on the front and the dedication FROM JACOB KOHLER TO CAYUGA HOCKEY TEAM WINNERS GROUP 9 1927 on the back...
A 10k golden yellow sapphire ring from the 1940s or 1950s. This vintage size 6 ring measures 1/2" x 1/2" across the setting. The fine golden yellow marquise shaped stone tests as a sapphire and it is 1.7 carats in size (calculated). This ring weighs 2.6 grams and it is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs however one end of the stone has a small polished area on the tip indicating a smoothing in the past, possibly to repair a chip...
We are offering a William Spratling bracelet properly hallmarked on page 33 in Spratling Silver : A Field Guide by Phyllis M. Goddard. This is called a snap over due to the hidden clasp snaps over the closure bar...
Very lovely all original French 17" ( 43 cm ) poupee which look´s like on larger girl by Gaultier , all original and generally excellent !!
She comes with her little dolly which she love so much .... on antique small Mignonette with tiny glass eyes and silk costume, bisque body and limps all complete perfect condition.
The fashion girl has best quality of pale bisque and painting socket head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate , pale blue enamel glass inset eyes with d...
Wonderful one of a kind French silk velvet and Jumeau red silk sateen costume all complete hand sewn would it fit perfect for your favorite Jumeau , Steiner , Bru , Gaultier , Eden Bebe or other pretty Doll about around 25" / 26" ( 64 - 66 cm ) .... perfect size for size 12 or 13 Jumeau !!
All hand sewn one of a kind dress of beautiful dark blue and Jumeau red checkered silk velvet and red silk sateen front , fully ornate with hand embroidery French lace and velvet ribbons. ...
A Forstner hand engraved sterling silver hinged bangle bracelet from the 1950s. This 3/4" wide Forstner bracelet measures 2-3/8" across the interior, it has engraving on one side and it has never been monogrammed. It is stamped FORSTNER STERLING, it has a box clasp and it has a two loops for a (now missing) safety chain. It weighs 28.0 grams and it is in very good condition with no bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs other than the loss of the chain and some shallow denting on the undec...
A Finberg Mfg. Co. curb link gold filled man's pocket or vest watch chain from the 1890-1900 era. This 14-5/8" man's accessory has a large springring clasp and a swivel which is stamped FINBERG MFG. CO.. The gold plating on the links is heavy and shines brightly. It is in very good antique 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 sl...
Superb carving work figuring a Raktsatsa (devil) masks, few old wounds, hard wood, old reddish color, from the first half of the 20th
H 25 cm
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A miniature neolithic pottery jar with fishnet pattern and outlined in black separated by fields of X patterns. Attached to the rim are two lug handles.
Age:Hongshan Culture, 2nd half to 3rd millennium BC. Size: H. 9cm. Rim Radius 9cm.
Condition: No repairs. Few chips from age.
A tinned copper tea pot with etched decoration of birds among tendrils, Persian or Central Asian. The lid with brass knob. Condition: tin plating worn, some tiny dents. Dimension: 16.5 cm high, 22 cm long.
Very beautiful romantic look Bebe silk costume with hand embroidery lace bonnet , one of a kind which would fit perfect for your French or German doll about around 22" / 23" ( 56 - 58 cm )
Most hand sewn one of a kind silk dress of pretty pale pink silk and lace strips with lace ruffled collar at upper part of front and back . Ornate with silk ruffled trim and nice creamy silk bow at both sides .
The dress has long puff sleeves with lace ruffled wrist and a gorgeous sk...
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