All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Pre 1910 item #1484032 (stock #RN13239)
This is a very special necklace, combining an Art Nouveau central panel set with a freshwater pearl and a sapphire-blue glass stone, with an Etruscan-style fringe. Unmarked, it really looks like gold, however it tests as rolled gold or gold fill (we didn’t test the fringe for fear of obvious damage). The central panel measures 1-1/4” x 1-1/4” including the dangles. In total, there are 11 graduated dangles or drops, the longest being 3/4” and the shortest 3/8”...
All Items : Archives : Pre 1950 item #1319529 (stock #151712b)
Today I have a signed Hector Aguilar Armadillo necklace which is one of his most iconic designs. Anyone collecting fine Mexican silver should put this one on their list. The discs are thick silver with a range from 1.5in. to .75in. The length is 18in. and the weight is 95 grams heavy. The look of the silver gets even better as it shows a warm natural patina. Properly hallmarked as shown and with clean, new velvet which is easy to customize the length you need...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Designer Signed : Pre 1950 item #308263 (stock #T 845)
SOLD 3/14. Vintage set Designer Signed "GK Co" for a Kramer? 4" Sterling Tulip Pin Screwback Earring Set, looking very Danish, Scandinavian & Danecraft like. Well made & Hefty @ 1 Oz or 29 Grams. "GK Co" in a circle in 2 places. Partial Holloware with air escape openings. Very nice pre owned, vintage, 'brushed' silver with years of appropriate darkening in the crevices. Sold, no price, no info please.
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1438570 (stock #891)

Rare and most beautiful French bisque Bebe mark " PARIS " by Henri Delcroix .... Montreuil / France circa 1887 in all perfect condition with special rare bisque hands and wearing very nice costume !!

Only few known dolls have been found until today by this special doll manufacture which was located in Montreuil close to Paris at Rue de Vincennes in 19th...

All Items : Archives : Pre 1950 item #1286245
Stunning vintage hand wrought amethyst and 990 sterling silver necklace designed and signed c. 1940-45 by Taxco, Mexico artist Hector Aguilar (1905-86). Pendant measures 2 3/4" X 2 3/4". The original hand forged chain and clasp measure 24" long. Weight of necklace is 87grams, 3.1oz. The ancient amethyst stone measures 7/8" across and is in perfect condition. No dents or dings to the silver. Fully hallmarked on the reverse HA 990 TAXCO. This rare design is pictured on p...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1800 item #1460794 (stock #MB649)
Large Chinese Qianlong 18th Century Blue & White Porcelain Dish / Charger

This fine-quality porcelain dish was made during the 18th century, most likely during the Qianlong reign (1736 - 1795). It has a particularly attractive underglaze blue pattern featuring a pagoda upon a hill overlooking a river on which sail four boats, together with hills, mountains, rocks, trees and flower blossoms. The wide border is decorated with an elaborate floral and geometric pattern...

All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1960 item #1390519 (stock #181111c)
We are offering a 2.5in x 2.5in pre 1960 Matl brooch. Properly hallmarked with engraving and an eagle. Condition is no damage, repairs or any type of issues. The stones are a warmed turquois teal. The amethyst are clean and clear. A lovely addition to your collection.
All Items : Archives : Fine Art : Pre 1940 item #1191917 (stock #26C10 2477)
Eric Sloane (American, 1905-1985) - oil on canvas board landscape painting of a lone skier on a high peak in winter amidst the clouds. Circa 1930s. Size: 16 inches x 20 inches. Eric Sloane is considered to be one of the great American masters of landscape painting in the 20th century. He is best known as a painter of barns and as an author of books portraying early American life...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Pre 1910 item #577459 (stock #226)
Fine Japanese Meiji period bronze hand warmer with applied dragon design side panels and bird motif handle with pierced lid with phoenix bird design. In excellent condition with a beautiful rich brown patina. Measuring approx. 6 inches long by 3.5 wide and 6.5 tall. A fine example would be a nice decorative piece for and collection.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Pre 1900 item #907638 (stock #YOR2612)
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An unusual Ryoku Odoshi Ni-Mai-Do Gusoku armor of pleated horizontal plates and Armadillo scale mae-ate reminiscent of the leather covers on the front of older O-yoroi with an inscription inside the box lid attesting the armor to the property of Prince Arisugawa Taruhito. It features a black lacquered 62 plate suji kabuto with simple brass Tehen Kanamono and 6 lame shikoro with arisugawa crest on the fukigaeshi and genuine armadillo tail maedate...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Pre 1950 item #1418698 (stock #MOR7095)
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A halo surrounds the emaciated figure of a Rakan (Arhat or Arahat) seated atop a stone draped in billowing robes clutching a nyoi scepter in his bony left fist. The holy figure is chiseled and polished with extreme care and attention to detail. The detail in the carving is striking, as bamboo is notoriously hard and difficult to work. Setting it apart from most bamboo carving is a complex pattern of extremely fine chiseled texture throughout...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Pre 1700 item #994255
Porcelain decorated with floral sprays on the center, glazed base. PERIOD : Early Ming (1400-1487 AD) MEASUREMENTS: 20 cm wide. CONDITION: one hairline, small chips to the foot rim; free from restoration.
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Pre 1930 item #831160 (stock #BA732)
Measuring a diminutive 1 5/8 inches in diameter x 1/4 inch high, this circa 1920s, Madam C J Walker "TAN-OFF" tin is a RARE find!

This sample size tin is in very fine condition with minimal surface wear as is evidenced by the photos. The yellow coloring is uniform--any white marks seen in photos are light reflection, not wear or damage.

This product was created by the Madam C J Walker Company of Indianapolis, Indiana, for the purpose of "brightening sallow or dark skin"...

All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Pre 1900 item #790585 (stock #38B76)
A pair of large-sized Italian carved wood sculptures of angels. 19th century or earlier...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Victorian : Pre 1920 item #1389427 (stock #RP13228)
This fun little pin is either gold filled or has a gold wash. Measuring 1/2” x 3/16”, there are Fleur de lys at each end and an oval in the middle with “BEBE,” surrounded by black enamel. The pin stem assembly is original, and it is in excellent condition. Unmarked. The photos are part of the description; please examine them carefully. Thanks! Shipping, handling & insurance within the USA included.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre AD 1000 item #1268348 (stock #CER-007)
A Cizhou ceramic pillow with an ivory colored glaze which continues to a little above the base. The center of the headrest is painted fluidly with a floral spray in a brown iron pigment while a loose band of three freely incised lines encircle the flower. The base is left unglazed. Period: Song (10th Century) Size: Width = 23.5 cm (9-1/4 inches) Condition: No chips, cracks or repairs. Some loss of the glaze on both top edges.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1900 item #420109 (stock #lot074)
Description: It is a gilt-silver hat finial of an official of Qing dynasty. In Qing dynasty, the official uniform was strictly regulated including the hat decoration. Hat finial was categorized formally from Younzhen reign(17th century) as 9 classes. Gold tip(gilt) the sixth category were used by officials like county administrators. This tip was decorated with three bats (means well-being in Chinese pronunciation) amid swirling cloud and ru-yi motifs in open work surrounding the golden ball....
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Indian Subcontinent : Pre 1837 VR item #1147594 (stock #521)
. A beautiful bronze head of the Buddha Thailand Sukhothai style. A serene face with elogated ears and a top unisa flame. in good antique condition beautiful patina circa 18th century. Display mounted on a teak wood stand overall approx. 26 inches the Buddha is approx. 18 overall height. A great large size would make a fine decorative addition to any interior or altar for worship.