English partial tea service adorned in Imari decoration, unmarked but probably Coalport, with some pieces bearing the pattern number 653 painted in red. Circa 1810-1825. This service includes the following items: teapot with stand, milk jug, waste bowl, 9.5 inch plate, 6 tea cups, 2 coffee cups (one cracked), and 4 saucers. Dimensions of tea pot: 10 inches long x 5.5 inches high x 5 inches deep. Very good condition with some wear to gilding.
Georgian baluster-form coffee pot in sterling silver, Sheffield, 1814, by silversmith Robert Gainsford. Size: 10.5" ht. x 9.25" across handle x 4.5". Weight: 21.55 troy ounces. Engraved on the side of the body with a family crest of a gauntlet dexter holding a fleur-de-lis. The pot is adorned with bands of gadrooning, and the cast goose neck spout has acanthus leaf decoration; there is a pineapple finial atop the stepped, domed cover...
Very beautiful and childlike cabinet size 13,5 " ( 34 cm ) doll by Denamur with pale and fine creamy bisque socket head , has good bisque quality and painting , lovely blue glass paperweight inset eyes . Fine painted thick dark eyeliner and lushly painted lashes and feathered brows. She has an small open mouth with row of porcelain teeth between her fine shaded and outlined lips...
One of a kind, electrifying, arresting ring with 20k yellow gold, sterling silver, diamonds and cabochon labradorite by master craftsman and artist Peter Schmid who owns the Atelier Zobel in Konstance, Germany. This ring is a size 8-8 1/2 and the front of the ring at the stone measures 5/8'" long. Weighing 11 grams, it is in fine original condition with no chips or cracks to the brilliant stone. Signed and dated 2013 as shown...
Fine Chinese Tang Dynasty Painted Pottery Female Courtier ("Fat Lady") AD 618 - 906
Perhaps the most desirable and collectable pottery sculpture from the Tang Dynasty is the female courtier, or "fat lady". This fine example was made during the Tang Dynasty (AD 618 - 906). The figure is made from a reddish-brown pottery and is relatively highly-fired. There are minor firing fissures to the base of the figure where the pottery is thick...
Chinese Eastern Wei - Northern Qi Dynasty Painted Pottery Horse & Armoured Rider with Oxford TL Test
This fine and rare pottery model of a horse & rider was made in the 6th Century during either the Eastern Wei Dynasty (AD 534 - 550) or the following Northern Qi Dynasty (AD 550 - 577). Pottery horses from this period have a distinct style different to the more common and later Tang Dynasty equivalents...
Rare Large Chinese Han Dynasty Bronze Xian (Published)
This exceptionally large and rare bronze xian (steamer) was made during the Han Dynasty (206 BC - AD 220) and actually comprises three separate vessels that combine to form the xian. The middle section sits within the lower section, and on top sits the upper section, the part that has the grill in its base to allow steam to enter the vessel. Each section is decorated with raised bands and a pair of taotie ring handles...
This eye-catching design by Taxco, Mexico artist Hector Aguilar measures 18" long by 1" wide and weighs 105 grams. Hand-wrought in 940 sterling silver, this mid 20th century necklace is in beautiful condition with a tight and secure clasp. Hallmarked on the clasp HA 940 TAXCO with eagle #9. These hallmarks are pictured on p.13 of Silver Masters of Mexico by Penny Morrill...
This 14Kt white gold estate ring is centered by 2.09Ct (7.5 X 6.5 millimeter) cushion cut tanzanite. The center stone is encircled by six brilliant cut diamonds, and eight tapered diamond banquettes. The approximate total weight of all diamonds is 0.75Ct. The ring is a size 5 ¼ and can easily be sized.
Beautiful and rare this "machine age" 970 sterling silver bracelet was designed & signed circa 1950's by Taxco, Mexico modernist designer Antonio Pineda (1919-2009). The bracelet measures 1 inch wide and will comfortably fit up to a 6 3/4" wrist. It weighs a hefty 117 grams, 4.1oz. Excellent condition with no issues. Slide clasp is tight and secure. In addition there is a safety chain. Fully hallmarked with the Antonio crown TAXCO, 970, eagle stamp and STERLING. This design is featured on p...
Pair of incredible enameled porcelain vases, depicting floral & phoenix decoration on yellow background. Size: Each vase has a height of 9 3/4 inches. Condition
Report: Excellent condition.
Adult style 18" ( 46 cm ) French composition and wooden body bisque Lady original costumed as " Pierrette " , has generally all excellent condition and wearing most beautiful antique silk costume !!
Lovely bisque head in all perfect condition.... free of damage , chip , hairline or repair ..... has very good quality of bisque with beautiful blue glass sleep eyes superbly long mohair lashes. Brush-stroked and feathered brows and has small open mouth with fine accented lips ...
Perfect for a March birthday, this 14Kt white gold aquamarine and diamond ring is a classic design from the 1960-s. The center stone is a sky blue emerald-cut aquamarine that measures 10 X 8 millimeters with the approximate weight of 3.50 Ct. A brilliant cut diamond flanks the center stone on either side, the approximate total weight of the two diamonds is 0.50Ct.
A most beautiful Frank Patania Senior cuff offered here with 7 large nuggets of turquoise. These nuggets measure 5/8th's tall and the overall height of the cuff is 2 inches. The length of the silver is 6.25 inches and the inside diameter is 2 3/8th's inches. There is a 1in. gap as well. Silver nuggets are dispersed an each side of the stones. Masterfull hand chasing and a heft of 112 grams. A huge presence and at an auction price value.
Margot von Voorheis Carr designed this pre-Columbian double swirl and her taller Margot de Taxco created this absolute to die for necklace. It is so beautiful it was chosen as the COVER DESIGN for the book WILLIAM SPRATLING AND THE MEXICAN SILVER RENAISSANCE by Penney C...
Repousse balls and hand carved swirls are prominently featured on this gorgeous Margot De Taxco necklace. This necklace can be seen displayed on the cover of Penny Morrill's Book, "William Spratling & The Mexican Silver Renaissance". The treasure is in collector quality with no damage of any kind. There is 19 inches in length and a 17 inch wearable length due to it's width. It measures 1 7/8ths inches in height and a 237 gram weight. A most stunning presence when worn, just LOOK AT THAT NECK...
It is a rare blue and white jar of Yuan Dynasty.
Date: Yuan Dynasty.
Width: 11.8cm, Height:9.8cm
Dennis Sheehan (American, born 1950) landscape painting titled on reverse 'Haze at Sunrise' and dated 2007. Oil on canvas. Canvas size: 13 inches x 19 inches. Condition: excellent. Original price of $2,800 is marked on the reverse of the frame; with a small chip to the gilding of the frame in the the lower right. Dennis Sheehan is a contemporary painter of landscapes whose work is inspired by George Inness and other 19th century tonalists. His paintings are in many public and private colle...
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