Renowned for its carved stone mask jewelry the Los Ballesteros taller created a series of pin/pendant combinations that are avidly collected for their fine carving and the elaborate sterling headdresses that the figures wear. The golden sheen obsidian example at hand illustrates in the best possible way the beauty and craftsmanship those pieces exhibit...

Early Mexico City figural brooch, this piece is extraordinary not only in size but especially in the quality and detail of its repoussage. Worthy of the best Mexican silver jewelry collection focusing on the Deco years and reminiscent of Matilde Poulat's work, the brooch is one of those examples that make any other accessory redundant when you have it on. Measuring an impressive 4 3/4" tall by approx. 3 1/2" wide (at its widest) it weighs 36.2 grams and is simply marked "MEXICO STERLING"...

 

A romantic ring from the 1920’s is this platinum filigree solitaire diamond ring. The very attractive design captures some early Art Deco elements. The 0.21Ct brilliant cut diamond is held by six beads in the hexagonal top.

 

This is it! A very moderately priced 1920’s beauty of a ring is made of 18Kt white gold. The delicate filigree ring is centered by a 0.07Ct brilliant cut diamond set in a hexagonal setting. The ring is a size 6 ¼ and can easily be sized.

A rare large jar with drum shaped, covered overall with smooth creamy white Ivory glaze. Song/Yuan Dynasty. Possibly Cizhou type in perfect condition. Mouth Diameter: 21.5cm and Height: 18cm.

Maurice Utrillo (French, 1883-1955) signed street view of Rue Saint-Vincent, Montmartre, Paris. Circa 1918. Oil on artist board. Size: 21 3/8 inches x 28 3/4 inches. Signed lower right, "Maurice. Utrillo". Maurice Utrillo was one of the great French masters of modern art of the 20th century. Maurice was born in the Montmartre district of Paris...

Two Japanese rectangular bronze mirrors. Both 19th century. 7 x 0.1 and 6 x 0.2 cm. Combined weight 78g.

Japanese bronze mirror. 19th century. 6.4 x 0.3 cm. 48g.

Japanese bronze mirror. 19th century. 7.1 x 0.4 cm. 58g.

Japanese bronze mirror. 19th century. 7.8 x 0.3cm. 70g.

Japanese bronze mirror. 19th century. 7.1 x 0.4 cm. 64 g.

Japanese bronze mirror. 19th century. 7.2 x 0.3 cm. 100g.

Japanese bronze mirror. 19th century. 7.2 x 0.4 cm. 70g.

The briefcase has a carbon fiber outer case and tan leather inner lining/handle. The locks are 18k gold plated, and there is also a small plate where the initials AA have been engraved, I'm sure Hermes could change this for you. This is the larger of the two sizes that were made and is 19 inches X 14.5 inches X 6 inches. The briefcase had a limited production run of 500, and retailed at an astounding $16,000; this one is number 143/500...

A nice Qing dynasty double gourd vase, covered overall with copper red glaze. Underglaze blue 'Da Qing Qian Long Nien Zhe' mark on base, but possibly later to 19th century Guangzhu period. Condition is near perfect, only found one firing crack line to the lower part body, otherwise is perfect. Height: 32.5cm.