All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Pre 1980 item #1318358 (stock #13326)
Heavy, imposing, an undisputed beauty, this vintage sterling silver Alfredo Villasana lariat necklace with matching earrings represents the highest quality you can get in this genre. Thick rope and big tassels with luscious fringe can be worn with or without the special clip that comes with the lariat in a variety of configurations. Yet it is the presence of the matching earrings that makes this demi rare and irresistible...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1800 item #1318356
Chinese Qing dynasty silk painted and embroidered panel finely rendered with a scene of an official and attendant on horseback passing traditional buildings set among clouds, rockery, and pine. Ink and color wash in "qing lu" (blue-green) colors provide accents and detail. The scene describes a Tang story of travelers heading to the 60th birthday celebration of a high official...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Pre 1980 item #1318341
Vintage ladies Rolex oyster perpetual date wristwatch. Stainless steel and gold case, fluted gold bezel, black dial, cyclops lens over date aperture, self winding movement. Original jubilee model two-tone stainless and gold link bracelet (62523D.18). Purchased in 1980s. Running condition. No box.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Pre 1900 item #1318340 (stock #40I07 100)
Antique Jabot sword pin replica of a Regulation 1821 Model U.S. Infantry Officer's sword, unmarked but testing as 14K gold, with white enamel, four round diamonds and a detailed eagle head pommel. Circa 1850-1860s. Size: 4 inches length. Weight: 3.9 dwt./6 grams. Excellent condition.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Handiwork : Hardstone : Pre 1900 item #1318302
Chinese Hetian jade carving in form of a lingzhi, measurements as follows; 3 x 1.9 x 0.7 inches, no condition issues. Introduction; Chinese Hetian Nephrite Jade Hetian jade, a nephrite jade, is regarded as the only true jade in ancient China until Burmese jadeite becomes popular in late Qing Dynasty. The hardness of the Hetian jade is between 6 to 6.5 and density is between 2.96 to 3.17. Most of the nephrite jade in the world are green...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Indian Subcontinent : India : Pre 1900 item #1318264
Finely crafted Mughal rock crystal-hilted Khangar dagger. The grip finely carved, with rolled pommel and gold-inlaid steel bolster. The single-edged blade forged of actively-patterned wootz damascus steel. In its velvet-covered wooden scabbard. 19th century. Overall length approx 11 inches (27 cm).
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1700 item #1318239
Large late Ming dynasty Wanli period blue and white kraak ware export porcelain deep charger with a foliated rim decorated in the center within an eight-pointed medallion with a jardinière on a stand holding a fruit, peony, and plantain leaf bouquet with a fence in the background. The central design is encircled by a moulded eight panel border on the cavetto with stylized peach branches alternating with Daoist symbols. The back is decorated with eight panels holding lingzhi within a circle...
All Items : Archives : Pre 1940 item #1318226 (stock #HP/ST641)
an archaic wooden protector with a thick encrusted patina, resulting from smoke deposits and white mineral pigment (i.e. seto mato). the protector in the standing position with the hands joined in the namaste gesture. Hard wood, obvious signs of important age can be seen at the base, circa early to middle 20th, good condition H 37 cm Further information on request
All Items : Archives : Pre 1960 item #1318225 (stock #HP/GH640)
Superb Miniature Ghurra showing 4 protectors in the sitting position supporting a buffalo, very nice black and glossy patina, a great carving work. H 13.5 cm Further information on request
All Items : Archives : Pre 1950 item #1318219 (stock #HP/GH639)
A very nice Ghurra showing a stylized house on top , important signs of use and wonderfull patina. H29 cm Further information on request
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Pre 1960 item #1318214 (stock #528es)
By the renowned Mexican silversmith Salvador Teran, this pair of earrings are the epitome of the excellent mid-century designs which were produced in Mexico by the famous metalsmiths of Taxco and Mexico City. They are stamped on the back "Sterling Mexico Salvador 164". They measure 1 1/4" x 1" and are in excellent condition, with functioning screw back fasteners.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Pre 1900 item #1318186 (stock #SK 902)
A gorgeous pair of tiny shoes with shaped heels and upturned toes for a Han Chinese lady with bound feet. Made of silk, embroidered with very fine Peking and satin stitch in gold-wrapped and colorful threads. The tall ankle cuffs decorated with brocaded ribbons. Cotton lining and leather soles. Condition: fine. Little insignificant patina, few brittle fabric areas. Please compare: "Fine Chinese Costume and Textiles from the Linda Wrigglesworth Collection": item no. 103...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Pre 1970 item #1318156 (stock #13306/13307)
Vintage assembled set of Antonio Pineda bracelets in a mod, minimalist design that features deeply carved semi-spheres out of each bangle's perimeter, with the empty areas oxidized to add drama to an otherwise simple form. I am very partial to sets of bangles and this pair wears comfortably with its discrete musicality reminding you of its presence. The bangles have an inner circumference of 8" and their width is 1/4"...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Indian Subcontinent : Himalayas : Pre 1950 item #1318146 (stock #HP/Ma634)
Classic archetype of the Himalayan masks, hardwood, large precision sculpture, painting traces representing the Trisul shavaite, excellent seniority at least early 20 th, H 30 cm Further information on request
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Pre 1837 VR item #1318136 (stock #40H19 444A)
Pair English George III knife boxes in Hepplewhite style. Circa 1800. Each box veneered in figured mahogany with boxwood stringing and serpentine shaped fronts. The sloping hinged lids are adorned with marquetry ovals depicting a dove on an olive branch on a hardwood ground. These boxes retain their internal cutlery dividers and have a star inlaid inside the lids. The boxes are in very good condition with some old veneer repair...
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1318121 (stock #360)
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Gorgeous small cabinet size Jules Steiner series C Bebe with early rounded and plump facial modeling of best pale bisque quality and excellent painting ...

All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1318117 (stock #359)

Very beautiful two piece early period fashion silk gown of two piece , one very pretty afternoon skirt with blouse ..... all complete hand sewn and in generally excellent condition .

On very beautiful outfit for on poupee like Huret , Rohmer or similar early fashion doll , of splendid silk taffeta in light brown color with tiny interwoven checkered pattern of pale purple ...

All Items : Archives : Fine Art : Paintings : Oil : Pre 1970 item #1318116 (stock #22B3-1006)
Thomas R. Curtin (American, 1899-1977) - Winter Road. Oil on canvas. Circa early 1960's. Canvas size: 30 inches X 36 inches. Signed by artist in lower right. In this large canvas, Thomas Curtin has rendered a Vermont farm during a winter thaw...