There are six different sizes and six different shapes of crystal-clear shimmering rhinestones in this Eisenberg five level brooch. A complex and beautiful design. The rhinestones are prong-set, and the back is rhodium plated. It is stamped Eisenberg in block letters and there are two sets of numbers which are not legible. The brooch is 3" by 1 7/8", and is 1/2" thick.
Stunning and of superb quality and design, this amazing set was designed for the House of DeLillo in 1970 by Robert Clark former chief designer for Miriam Haskell. We purchased it directly from Mr. Clark and Mr. DeLillo. It was part of their personal collection. All hand done, the metal work is intricate and elaborate, and the glass stones are deep and rich in color. The gold plating is very heavy. The necklace and bracelet are signed deLillo and the earrings are signed wm deLillo...
A blue & white bowl, decorated outside with "Three Friends Of Winter" they are Prunus, Bamboo and Plum and inside with Chrysanthemum flowers. Ming dynasty 15th century. Condition with two visible hairline and invisible restored two chips at rim, further in good condition. Diameter: 14 cm.
This is an ANTIQUE ART NOUVEAU GOLD JOAN OF ARC LOCKET from a Maryland Estate. This LOCKET has been nitric acid tested and realizes 10-12K Gold. The size is 1 1/16" in diameter X 1/8" thick closed. In EXCELLENT Condition. RARE, SCARCE, Hard to Find ca. 1900 - 1920... Add to the Collection
Blue & White dish, thinly potted and with central decoration of Flower Basket, Fungus mark on the base within double circle. Early Ching dynasty Kangxi period (1662-1722). Condition: invisible restored a pieces out of rim, fritting rim. Diameter: 22 cm
Sold. This Saphiret art glass tan to aqua color change knotted 30" beads necklace sb earring set is early 20th century and have a shiny surface as opposed to the 19th century matte finish saphiret cabs. Each hand built bead is approx 8-13 mm and is a delight to see the color change from brick light red tan to aqua. The once rhodium or silver plated J hook shows the brass from age, while the sb 1" long earrings show some plating loss expected to metals that come close to one's skin...
Sold. Mid 19th century Gold on Brass or Gold filled pin with setting for very desirable Saphiret matte finish art glass that turns a chatoyant tan to aqua. Six prong set perfect 7mm Saphiret cabs and 6 tiny prong set odd cut paste or rhinestones. Just under 1" across with curly C catch, small tube hinge and slightly extended pin stem. Sold, no price - no info available
This Art Nouveau, Edwardian, Victorian 'Dragon's Breath' art glass is often referred to Jelly Opal or Mexican Faux Fire Opal. Also mistakenly called saphiret, an unusual and rare Victorian tan to aqua art glass, which is sometimes used to describe actual butterfly wings. While all are very collectible, they are not all created equal! To see a real Saphiret brooch please search # 455552 in this web catalog...
SOLD. Vintage Sterling Bangle Bracelet Collectors: A)Mexican Mixed Metals Metales; B)unsigned maybe Danecraft; C) Lunt Sterling # 72 rich ornate. First two 2 1/2" across inside each, the Lunt is 2 5/8", each approx 1/8 wide. Sold, no price, no info
An amazing bit of weaving has been performed on this modern bamboo basket made in the shape of a gardener’s vegetable collecting basket. The long body has tall sides, open at one end, and is signed underneath Tosho. It has been formed of two shades of thinly cut bamboo, susutake and aged yellow take. Susutake is taken from the roofs of traditional houses, highly prized as it takes many years to color, being stained slowely by smoke and soot from the hearth fire...
This is a finely potted Song dynasty (960 – 1276AD) Yaozhou Persimmon hexafoil glazed cup. It has a gently rounded sides rising from a straight foot to an everted hexafoil rim, covered overall in a lustrous with a scattered iridescent persimmon glaze. The lustrous persimmon glaze, with its thick glaze flow stopping just short of the foot to reveal a white clay body. Overall, it is a very beautiful piece.
There are no damage or any restoration to the cup...
Description: A charming stone tablet of triad Buddhas was from Burma. Kept in good condition, this sandstone piece was carved in a beautiful style.
Date: 17th Century.
Provenance: Burma.
Height: 13cm
SOLD, no price no info please. Hard to find long chain necklace and just under 60 inches in gun metal gray, 10 faceted amethyst glass beads and ending in a multi piece swivel. Still so today - it can be worn as a very long necklace or attach a magnifying glass, pencil or other favorite pendant on the swivel. Tres chic! SOLD, no price no info
Blue & White jar with globular form and broad size, likely a brush washer and decorated around the body with continuously Chrysanthemum scroll. Unglazed base showing white clay. Ming dynasty 15th century. Condition with chip to mouth rim, no cracks and free from restoration as well. High: 5.7 cm and Mouth diameter: 8.7 cm.
Maya accents this bracelet with large chunks of tiger eye and obsidian, and a sprinkling of colored rhinestones. The antiqued metal work is ornate, and, if you look closely, you can see that the sides of the metal cuff are covered with metalic fabric in a tapestry pattern. This is truly a piece of art! The bracelet is 6 1/2" around with a 2" opening that makes it adjustable. The center medallion is 2 1/2" high.
These real pearls in an unsigned necklace have personality. Their oval shape picks up much light and gives back a velvet-like glisten. It is a fun necklace, and its real! Pearls are 7 1/2mm by 9mm, approximately. The necklace is approximately 18" long.
Blue & White dish, decorated incised with flowers at the exterior and diaper pattern in underglaze blue around the rim. Ching dynasty 18th century. Good condition except one hairline visible on enlargement 6, minor chips to foot rim and tiny flake glaze on mouth rim. Diameter: 21 cm
Blue & White bowl, decorated outside with typical Yuan dynasty period Lotus and Fungus scroll, surrounded by lotus panels below. Inside with flaming pearl in the center and classic scroll around the inner rim. Yuan dynasty (1279-1368). Condition with double flake chips and restored, the result of restoration visible on the last enlargement 12, flake glaze to foot rim and no crack, still a good condition for Yuan bowl, collected in Central Sulawesi area. Diameter: 16.5 cm.