All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Contemporary item #1139932 (stock #6922)
A Birks Esty Acquatika sterling silver set in the original box. A top quality signed designer 4 pc set by ESTY, made for Birks Canada. In the Acquatika pattern - a whimsical fish and sea-scape design. This all-sterling set consists of the pendant necklace cuff bangle bracelet pierced hoop earrings and wide band ring. The ring is size 6-1/2 and it is 1/2" wide, the earrings are 1" across the interior and 7/16" wide, the bracelet is 2-3/8" x 2" across the interior and 1-1/16" wide...
All Items : Archives : Furnishings : Accessories : Boxes : Pre 2000 item #1136536
Vintage Louis Vuitton suitcase in pristine condition. This Bisten suitcase measures 20 by 14.5 by 7 inches (50/37/18 cm), has two interior straps and is small enough to carry-on for air travel. Freshly polished and ready for travel. Sorry, there is no key, but one can be ordered directly from Louis Vuitton. Circa 1990.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1940 item #702922
Magnificent Fred Davis silver and onyx bracelet. This is a larger scale than the silver and amethyst bracelet of this same design that I have listed. This bracelet measures 7 1/4" end to end and is 1" wide. It weighs 62 grams and is in fine original condition. Signed as shown. Classic Fred Davis and beautiful in every way.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Deco : Pre 1940 item #1339661 (stock #7398)
A sterling bird Southwest poison ring with turquoise eyes from the 1930s. This unusual and vividly depicted ring is in the form of a bird or owl's head; it has two turquoise cabochon eyes, one green and one blue. It measures 5/8 x 1/2", it is hand made and engraved and it has cutout shoulders. The top opens to reveal a poison compartment (in this case it has an instant relative's photo which can be removed). It is unsigned and it has native American symbology on the shank...
All Items : Archives : Pre 1700 item #840857 (stock #TR 714)
A good Ming transitional Chongzhen blue and white big jar, rounded side with globular body and glazed base, jar decorated with under glaze blue of human and scenery motif, shoulder with flower motif.
Jar is in good condition no chip, no crack, no restoration, there is a manufacture crack line near the rim, it did not comes off, good blue tone color.
Size: 17 cm height, 15 cm diameter.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Designer : Contemporary item #344327 (stock #bauer3J)
LIMITED EDITION by DOROTHY BAUER.Outstanding Christmas tree brooch! Swarovski crystals and tiny rhinestones. All stones are prong set and each piece is hand done. Note the unusual shape of the large stones. They glisten and change color as moved in the light. A dramatic and dynamic piece. Signed Dorothy Bauer on the back. 3 3/4" tall, 2 5/8" wide and very three dimensional.
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Memorabilia : Pre 1837 VR item #1459753 (stock #BA967)
Offered is an 1809, Augusta, Georgia, slave document - a Bill of Sale between John Woolfolk of Edgefield District, South Carolina, to Thomas Cumming of Augusta for a total of three slaves, all of whom were related: an adult woman named Judy, who was a seamstress, and her two children, Eliza and Edward...
All Items : Archives : Fine Art : Pre 1837 VR item #1022276 (stock #334)
A fine pair of antique portrait miniatures of a man and woman signed Dubbison and dated 1823 oil on Ivory in leather cases. In very good antique condition the lady has a restored hairline crack to her left. measuring approx. 3 x 4 inches. a beautiful pair.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Pre 1940 item #1366433 (stock #ALR6512)
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A superb Silk landscape by Akamatsu Unrei enclosed in the original signed double wooden box (niju-bako) titled ChikusoYusei-Ga. The title and style of the buildings indicate this is likely the Yusei retirement home of Iwakura Tomomi in Northern Kyoto, designated a National Historic Site in 1932...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Pre 1980 item #1307589 (stock #7140)
A 14k Birks diamond row anniversary band ring. This fine quality vintage 14k yellow gold diamond row anniversary ring or band is size 5-3/4 and it has the original registration certificate and appraisal from 1995. The six brilliant cut diamonds total .48 carats and they are SI2 in clarity and I-J in colour. This ring weighs 2.3 grams and it is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs...
All Items : Archives : Fine Art : Sculpture : Bronze : Pre 1900 item #1414201
The quality of this bronze neoclassical figure is exceptional, with fine detail, deep rich patina, and fire gilding accents. It measures 12 1/2" high, on a base measuring 6 3/4" x 3 3/8". The base is open on the bottom and shows screws that hold the sculpture in place. Probably had a marble base at some time. Signed on the corner, "Moreau", one of the famed French bronze sculptors of the 19th century...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Ancient World : Egyptian : Pre 1492 item #1299711
Turquoise glaze, with hieroglyphes saying: ' Ipethemhes, son of Hathor em Akhet.' H. 16,5 cm. Good condition. From a Dutch private collection. Late Period (ca. 712-332BC).
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Pre 1900 item #876232 (stock #WD-014)
A nice old Chinese tea holder made of bamboo, carved with a bird in flight and mountain scene. The back has beautifully incised calligraphy of a poem. Size: H.15.5cm. W. 11.4cm Condition: One old small repair on the back. See photo.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Pre 1950 item #1268762 (stock #12861)
Exceptional early Deco Taxco silver bracelet, its two parts formed by rows of repousse semi-spheres accented with green turquoise cabochons. This is one of my favorite forms in an exuberant design that never fails to attract attention. Bracelets like this come in a variety of widths – this one is, I believe, the widest you can get with eight rows of beads that, in the front panel, are enhanced by overlaid rows of stone and smaller beads...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1492 item #1090763 (stock #3925)
A rare black glazed conical shape bowl, slight thinly potted, decorated with a natural leaf to interior center. Southern Song dynasty Jizhou ware. Condition crack to the body, no chip. Diameter: 14cm and High: 5cm.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Period : Pre 1980 item #1357872 (stock #TR842)
This 18Kt white gold and diamond ring would make a perfect friendship ring or a right hand ring for someone special. The nicely decorated rectangular top of the ring is set with seven brilliant cut diamonds. The approximate total weight of all diamonds is 0.30Ct. The size of the ring is 5 ½ and it can easily be sized.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Pre 1980 item #1280115
Spectacular design and execution in this sterling and coral belt buckle by Santo Domingo silversmith Julian Lovato. He began working in 1938 and was a silversmith for Frank Patania Sr. in the Thunderbird Shop. He has been the winner of numerous awards for his fine creations. This belt buckle measures 3" by 2" and weighs 64 grams. It is in fine original condition and suitable to be worn by a man or woman. Signed as shown. Gorgeous in every way.
All Items : Archives : Furnishings : Accessories : Boxes : Pre 1940 item #1414758
A very unique piece of tramp art, this box has a fabulous painted design over the entire surface. The paint is marbled, is dripped, splashed and flowing over the whole surface, with good color and contrast. A modernist visionary created this gem. It measures roughly 7" high, and is 8 1/4" wide and 5" deep...