All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Pre 1900 item #1370156 (stock #MOR6614)
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A fine wakizashi in saya of crushed aogai shell in lacquer with engraved silver fittings adorned with a family crest wrapped with matching Kozuka. Kyoto license number 59007 Heisei 9.
blade length: 38.9 cm
sori:0.7 cm
motohaba:2.4 cm
motokasane: 0.6 cm It is in excellent condition.
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Specialty : Pre 1930 item #1370149 (stock #G639)
Offered is a scarce, Western Union display box from the 1920's era used hold a variety of telegram forms as well as written guidelines and charts needed to accurately and precisely perform this valuable and popular communicative service.

This advertising gem was once used at the Island Pharmacy, City Island, New York, and was acquired directly from the family...

All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Pre 1900 item #1370136
Edo Period Japanese woodblock print triptych by Kunisada (also known as Toyokuni III) illustrating a scene from the 1951 kabuki production "Genji Moyo Furisode Hinagata" (Dress Patterns in Genji Style). The scene is set in a meadow and features in the left panel the actor Ichikawa Danjuro VIII in the role of the handsome protagonist Lord Ashikaga Jiro (Mitsuuji) engaged in a sword fight...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1940 item #1370113 (stock #172611)
We are offering the iconic caviar beads bracelet by William Spratling. The vintage Mexican silver beads are half an inch tall and half an inch wide making the bracelet have great dimension showing beads all the way around. The length is 8in. but the depth takes up some of the wearable length. It is capable of being sized by a professional jeweler and I will do it for you at no additional fee if needed...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1960 item #1370090 (stock #172511)
Margot de Taxco vintage design 5337 is elegant with heavy repousse that also boasts it's simplicity. When you find one of these so many are very short. This one is 16.5 inches wearable and well worth the money spent to be comfortable while wearing. The drop is 3in. across and 2 inches tall from highest and lowest point. Wear this one with anything casual or that little black dress. A true treasure, just LOOK AT THAT NECKLACE!
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1930 item #1370054 (stock #321)
A Chinese brush stand made of Huanghuali wood, staying true to it's natural shape. Used as a calligraphy brush stand.

Size: 4-1/2" high

Condition: Good overall condition

Age: Qing Dynasty
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1370033 (stock #253)

Very beautiful original French 16" ( 41 cm ) poupee with beautiful expression of pale bisque , painting and gorgeous pale blue eyes ....... all original and generally excellent !! Lets your dreams come true with this stunning fashion doll......

She has best quality of pale bisque and painting socket head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate , pale blue enamel glass inset eyes with dark blue outer rims and dark eyeliner ...

All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Deco : Pre 1930 item #1369937 (stock #TR894)
This is a well designed 18Kt white gold filigree ring from the 1920-s centered by a 14 X 10 millimeter rectangular onyx. An approximately 0.04Ct old-mine diamond is set in one corner of the onyx. The ring is a size 6 ½ and it can easily be sized.
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1369929 (stock #250)
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Absolute rare to find mint condition one of the earliest 5 1/2" ( 14 cm ) French luxury Mignonettes by Fernand Sustrac from Paris circa 1875 / 77 in all perfect condition included mint trousseau preserved all original presentation box , untouched all complete condition !!!

A special rare found of untouched condition very beautiful and rare to find slender featured all bisque mignonette which has the rare ball jointed elbows from the Sustrac patents from around 1877 and typic...

All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Pre 1900 item #1369922 (stock #ZJ221)
This antique ivory bookmark is shaped and colored on one side to appear as a woman wearing a kimono. There is a long cord with small pierced ivory ojimi and tassel attached...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Pre 1900 item #1369876 (stock #MOR6608)
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An amazing pattern of gold and silver maki-e decorates this lidded Tea Cup and stand dating from the later Edo period decorated with a samurai clan crest in gold. Assembled it is 7 inches (17.5 cm) tall, 6 inches (15.5 cm) diameter and in excellent condition, enclosed in a custom- fitted Kiri-wood box.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1950 item #1369874 (stock #172211)
Today we feature Antonio Pineda's work with an older hallmark of Silver by Tono. Every link is a floral sculpture. The links are thick and 3 dimensional as they vine around the neck. The weight is 120 grams of almost pure silver. The wearable length is 16.5 in. This is my favorite period of his work as his designs are warmer and flow with great beauty. There is no damage to the silver or stones, just LOOK AT THAT NECKLACE!
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1950 item #1369854 (stock #172111)
Something this breath taking does not need much of a description. Designed by Margot Van Voorhies when married to Antonio Castillo. Together they began the Taller of Los Castillo. Design 475 has a wearable length of 17 inches plus a bit more which is fashioned from a leaf pattern. Repousse of quality, depth and natural patina while having a heavy weight of 96 grams of almost pure silver. No repairs or damage of any kind, just LOOK AT THAT NECKLACE!
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Pre 1900 item #1369826 (stock #MOR6607)
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A breathtaking cup made from an egg cut and lacquered inside, then gilded with genuine gold, enclosed in the original signed age darkened kiri-wood box. It is 2-1/4 inches (5.5 cm) diameter and in perfect condition, dating from the Meiji period.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1950 item #1369740 (stock #171911)
We do not find this old hallmark of Martinez very often but when we do it is special. This is a rare one with amethyst stones and carved silver dangles with repousse beads. The over all length is 19in. with the chain and just the links are 16in. The height is 1 3/8ths inches making it a bold treasure. Martinez is known for his stone work and all of these amethyst match very well with some looking lighter depending on the direction of the camera flashes. No chips or damage to the silver or stone...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1950 item #1369723
This pair of hand forged sterling silver butterfly or moth earrings were designed & signed in the 1940's by American & Taxco, Mexico designer William Spratling (1900-67). Each screw back earring measures 1" X 1". Beautiful condition & patina. Both signed on the reverse. Along with this earring design, Spratling created a brooch in 4 different sizes. The pair are pictured on p.54 of MEXICAN SILVER by Penny Morrill & Carole Berk...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Indian Subcontinent : Himalayas : Pre 1960 item #1369691
light wood, white pigment, hands in praying gesture, collection number "AJP996" at the back of the head, min. dam., minor missing parts, fine cracks, breakages (right shoulder/leg), traces of insect caused damage (above all at the bottom of the base) H: 49 cm, H: 19,3 inch Provenance: Jean-Paul Agogue, Paris, France Zemanek Münster 80th Tribal Art Auction Lot 2 (2015)
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1900 item #1369641 (stock #658)
Measuring 16 1/4" high, this porcelain bottle vase is late Qing, 19th century, and is decorated in heavy enamel glaze, with some iridescence visible. There are four panels, each with landscapes, floral and foliate elements, all in varying shades of green, with yellow, magenta, and pale blue flowers...