All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Pre 1950 item #288562 (stock #T 761)
SOLD. From a Boston area household emerges this well made pin for that Leo August Gift. Marked in back Sterling Peruzzi and showing decades of rich darkening in the crevices that sterling earns throughout its life. 2" in diameter and weighs 1/2 Ounce or 15 Grams. Sold, no price no info. To collect similar, please go www.mimideeartwear.com. Please collect with confidence after reviewing the dozens of Trocadero verified testimonials.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Pre 1900 item #1361047 (stock #TCR6452)
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A large futamono (covered dish) in the shape of a Tai-fish by Ninnami Dohachi enclosed in a triple wood box signed and annotated by renowned potter Miura Chikuken (Chikken). The Tai fish (Red Snapper) is a popular motif and commonly served in celebratory occasions because its name (Tai) is a homophone for Medetai (celebration). The stomach section is removable to reveal a compartment where fish might be served. It is 36.5 x 23 x 20 cm and is in excellent condition...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1700 item #579726 (stock #2324)
A good blue & white bowl, with everted rim and decorated with precious emblems, the center with a bird on the tree within single circle and surrounded by three blossoms of flower sprays among three bees on the cavetto. Underside with two fruit blossoms, "Fu" square mark on the base within one circle. Late Ming dynasty 17th century,Wanli phase. Condition is perfect, no any chip, no crack and free from restoration as well. Diameter; 19.3 cm and High" 5 cm.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1910 item #129459 (stock #200)
Gorham Sterling Silver Creamer and Sugar, with the Date Mark for 1906. The Creamer is 2 3/4" high x 4 1/8" handle to spout. The Sugar is 3 1/4" high x 5 1/2" handle to handle. Their is s slight nick (almost invisible) on the back of the Sugar, with the monogram "CRH" on the front.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre AD 1000 item #1469597 (stock #MB926)
Small Chinese Tang Dynasty Painted Pottery Ox / Bull

This small and attractive pottery model of an ox, or bull, was made during the Tang Dynasty (AD 618 - 906). It is quite "heavily-potted" and made from a reddish pottery. It has been "cold painted" in a base coat of white pigment on top of which have been applied reddish-brown and red pigments. On the surface in places are white "calcified" deposits from its long burial. Length 14.5 cm, height 13 cm...

All Items : Archives : Furnishings : Pre 1960 item #365528 (stock #WA023)
Vintage French Leather Club Chair - David's Red Deco Orphan
This is a rare example of a 1950’s RED French Club Chair. Very good overall condition, it features a fixed cushion & great lines. Some wear on the arms & seat, but a wonderful original patina.
Dimensions: 30” wide, 37” deep, 35” high
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Indian Subcontinent : Pre 1920 item #1333124 (stock #559ar)
Measuring 32" x 1", this belt is comprised of a heavy stepped buckle, 8 square panels featuring peacocks, lions and other animals, 8 rectangular panels of foliate designs, 5 round panels with peacocks, and 12 bar panels with a flower, all over 13 woven strands of silver. The buckle is set with a blue stone, and is fastened with two bars, both attached with three chains...
All Items : Archives : Pre 1492 item #877360 (stock #TR 993)
A good sample of Yuan blue and white large bowl, rounded side with everted rim and unglazed base, bowl decorated with under glaze blue of flower scroll motif at exterior, inner part with ducks in lotus pond motif.
Bowl has been broken and professionally restored, about 40 percent of the rim has been restored.
size: 18.5 cm diameter.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1920 item #1264744
Pair of Chinese Republic period porcelain vases densely decorated in famille rose enamels with a continuous central figural panel holding scholars playing wieqi (go) in a garden setting. The shoulder, neck, and base are covered in a dense pattern of lotus leaves and scrolling foliage. The high recessed base bears a square iron red apocryphal four-character Qianlong mark...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1492 item #1480790 (stock #MC110)
Fine Chinese Song Dynasty Incised Celadon Bowl (Ex. Lammers Collection)

This fine porcelain bowl was made during the 12th century at one of the kilns in Fujian province (most likely the Tongan kilns). The inner surface is attractively decorated with a scrolling floral pattern. It is coated in an olive-green glaze that is finely-crackled in places and that falls short of the base revealing the pale grey body.  

It is a good size with a diameter of 18 cm and a height of 7.5 cm...

All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Pre 1950 item #1208035 (stock #12282)
What can I say about this truly rare, amazing find? Early, early Mexican repousse bracelet, similar to Matilde Poulat's first creations, it is wrought of 900 silver and probably hails from Mexico City. I believe that this is an early A. Tobias piece based on the raised initials "T.A." that are part of the hallmarks and also on the style, date and workmanship...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Pre 1700 item #306617 (stock #ALR1175)
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The character Take (bamboo) is struck with six brisk strokes of dark ink on this Chagake tea scroll signed Mitsuhiro (Karasuma Mitsuhiro, 1578-1638) and dated 1631. The calligraphy is exquisite. Mitsuhiro was born the son of Karasuma Mitsunobu (1543-1606) and, like his auspicious father, was a well known poet and songwriter accomplished in calligraphy...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1960 item #1401846 (stock #192905)
Today we have an out of the ordinary Matl necklace featuring charms that dangle with movement. Crafted by hand when Matilde Poulat was working in her shop. This design has a 1.5in. tall presence with the charms included and a weight of 121 grams of heft. The turquoise has a warmed hue of teal and sky blues. It is a refreshing design and a rare design without birds or flowers. The condition shows only original work marks, just LOOK AT THAT NECKLACE!
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Designer : Pre 1980 item #9019 (stock #11G)
Black glass faceted beads and tiny pave rhinestones comprise this dramatic piece. From the rhinestone clasp to the tip of the longest teardrop dangle measures 24".Put this with a simple, elegant outfit and you're set to go!
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Middle Eastern : Pre 1950 item #851598 (stock #280)
A Qajar style Persian enamel bowl and stand probably made in Iran during the early 20th Century - circa 1900 - 1950. Condition - there are losses to the enamels of both bowl and stand - please examine pictures. Stand - 9.9 inches (15cm) long; 5.5 inches (14cm) wide...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Ceramics : Chinese Export : Pre 1930 item #1291637
Very well crafted Chinese Lidded famille rose porcelain covered bowl, from republic period, 7 1/2 inches in height and 13 inches in diameter, no condition issues.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1950 item #1408217
FABULOUS iconic Armadillo design 940 silver necklace by Hector Aguilar. It is graceful and solid at the same time. The necklace measures 16 1/2" end to end and is 1 1/4" wide at the widest center oval. It is in fine original condition including the clasp and velvet. While shown here with the matching bracelet, this sale is for the necklace only as the bracelet is no longer available. Signed as shown. A must have for every Mexican Silver collection.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1800 item #1030532 (stock #lot776)
Description:

A fine Guanyin piece was well carved.
By well maneuvered carving skill, the holy deity was clad with flouring robe and was featured with benign facial expression.
Nice patina was preserved while some whitish abrasions were observed.
A wooden cork was filled in at the bottom.

Date: Early Qing periods, 17th century.

Height: 10.5cm.

Condition: Very good, except some old cracks were found on the back(at the base).

Material: Ox horn...
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1469317 (stock #1198)

Rare to find 1885th. era two piece knite costume by Maison Jumeau ... all original and in generally excellent condition for size 9 or 10 Bebe .

Not often you can find a original wool dress by Jumeau so we are thrilled that we can offer this beautiful two piece outfit , a dress with jacket all hand - knit in typical Jumeau colors.

A lovely color combination of a one piece blue dress with long arms and rounded neckline...

All Items : Archives : Pre 1950 item #1142406 (stock #freddystyear)
These earrings were made by an unknown Maestro in the Fred Davis style. They are just gorgeous on and are long at 1.75inches. The width is half an inch. They weigh 9.1 grams. These date to pre-1948 and are in wonderful condition with no dents or dings. They are not hallmarked but are quite worthy of your jewel box. They have a bend in them to tip them for the best visual when wearing.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Art Nouveau : Pre 1920 item #170383
A rare and stunning faceted amethyst and sterling ring by the Chicago Arts & Crafts workshop Kalo, founded in 1900. This is the first Kalo ring I have ever seen, only having come across necklaces, bracelets, pins and earrings before. The engraving on the setting is exquisite and the amethyst is large and brilliant, measuring 3/4" long and 5/8" wide. The stone and entire ring is in fine original condition. It is a size 8 and suitable for a man or a woman. It can not be sized without loosing the s...
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1409240 (stock #658)
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Happy expression early period French Bebe´s by Gaultier / Blockletter size 11 about 24 " ( 61 cm ), the most beautifully and rare Bebe by early period of Gaultier company with her pretty antique clothing and so lovely expression is this Bebe an eye-catcher for everybody and each good doll collection !!! Generally excellent block letter marking Bebe by Gaultier ... France circa 1880 .... in rare larger size about 24 " ( 61 cm ) with best quality of pale pressed bisque and softly blushed com...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Pre 1970 item #1179715 (stock #12132)
A legendary name in the design and production of jewelry in this country, Napier has a long history that goes back into the 19th c.. The company's lines include both costume and sterling silver creations and their quality was such that jewelry with the Napier signature was worn by US beauty pageant queens as well as famous First Ladies. I am therefore thrilled to be able to present this very rare bracelet here. Crafted in sterling silver, its central figural link is comprised of three diff...
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1423040 (stock #723)

Most beautiful one of a kind French Bebe costume would fit perfect for around 17" / 18 " ( 43 - 45 cm ) French or German doll special for Bru or similar Bebe , you will never find such the same dress again ! Of lovely Jumeau red silk velvet and fine cream silk satin with printed roses , all ornate with French lace and beautiful accessory. The dress has beautiful jacket style with round neckline and 3/4 long sleeves with fine lace around wrist. Along with 8 lose parts of red velve...

All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1970 item #1438102 (stock #210126)
This iconic tour-de-force Antonio Pineda bracelet pulls out all the stops. This design graces the cover of "Silver Seduction : The Art of Mexican Modernist Antonio Pineda".

Weighing in at a staggering 222.5 grams, this bracelet is composed of alternating trapezoidal silver panels tipped with onyx. The onyx gemstones are hand-cut and polished, and the panels are pin-hinged. This is an amazing piece, executed in almost pure (97%) silver. Circa mid-century, this bracelet is perhaps the u...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Designer Signed : Contemporary item #613705 (stock #T 1567)
Thank you for collecting this necklace strand! 120 Brilliant faceted rich red garnets accented with 9 golden stick pearls finished with 22K gold vermeil on sterling silver with pre fab closure was designed and hand knotted by Mimi Dee in a USA studio, which is signed MIMI DEE. Is it any wonder that the Victorians loved this semi precious gemstone? Free USA Mail/Ins with USA CK or MO. Please view pics for full details as All Qs will be answered Here in lieu of email reply. Mailed and receive...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1700 item #1244943 (stock #5394)
A Ming Dynasty Blue and White dish with figure. Diameter: 13,5 cm.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Pre 1700 item #705750 (stock #26C10 1798)
Early William III Britannia standard silver trefid tablespoon, London, 1699, by silversmith Francis Archbold, length 7.25 inches. The shallow bowl gilded on the interior and with a double ribbed and beaded rat tail. The upturned handle's terminal is cut with two notches. Hallmarks are quite well struck apart from the date letter which is worn but still legible. The higher Britannia silver standard of 95.84% was introduced in 1697 but is rarely found after 1730. Very good condition for a spoon...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Pre 1960 item #1300866
Smashing color combination of peridot and amethysts in this stunning sterling ring by Arizona Modernist H. Fred Skaggs. The center highly polished irregular shaped peridot is surrounded by 8 highly polished irregular shaped amethysts. Currently a size 6, this ring could by sized as it is plain silver in the back. The face of the ring measures 1 1/8" long and 7/8" wide. It is in fine original condition, no chips or cracks to the stones and weighs 12.3 grams. Signed as shown. EXQUISITE !!
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1394268 (stock #602)
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Pretty and rare all original French Poupee salon chair with silk upholstery and pillow ..... which is an typical furniture of the quality produced for luxury doll stores such " Au Paradis des Enfants " and " Au Nain Bleu " !!!

The chair is shaped and carved of maple wood with lovely gold paper accents , has gracefully curved back and original silk upholstery with tufting buttons . Beautiful carved legs and silk trim decoration around the seat.

Included an lovely lit...

All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre AD 1000 item #1476482 (stock #MC102)
Fine Chinese Han Dynasty Painted Pottery Horse & Rider (206 BC - AD 8)

This fine and attractive pottery horse and rider was made over 2,000 years ago during the Western Han Dynasty (206 BC - AD 8). It is made from a grey pottery, quite "heavily-potted", that has been "cold painted" in a base coat of creamy-white pigment with the details picked out in red, pink, brown and black pigments. The horse stands alert, head facing forward, the rider sitting in the act of holding the reins to the hor...

All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Designer Signed : Pre 1960 item #1359781
A stunning, magnificently crafted, sterling and natural Morenci turquoise necklace c. 1950, by Frank Patania Sr. (1899-1964). Born in Italy, this silversmith came to the U.S. at an early age settling in the Southwest and achieved great recognition for his blending of European and Native American design. There are seven graduated round sterling discs each having a sawtooth bezel set center turquoise in a shadow box setting. This fine necklace measures 16 3/4" end to end and the center disc is 1 3...
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1358618 (stock #795)
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Rare to find small pouppe of smiling Bru ...... an teenage version of the very popular " Mona Lisa Bru " Poupee of one of the best French Doll Factory in Paris at the 19th. century !

This very rare small model about 13" ( 33 cm ) of the wonderful smiling poupee has very choice bisque and exquisitely painting , original body and marvelous antique clothing.

Finest bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate , has lovely small blue inset glass eyes and finest pa...

All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Memorabilia : Pre 1920 item #1194867 (stock #BA847)
Measuring 10.25 inches high from hat to base bottom, this colorful, 1910 patent date, tin lithographed, wind-up toy featuring a dapper Black Gent dancing a jig is quite visually appealing!!

In very nice condition with minor scratches to paint here and there as seen in photos, this wind-up toy works, but can be a little fussy. Given its 100+ years of age, a bit of fussiness in the mechanism is not atypical or unexpected. Marked "TOMBO" Alabama Coon Jigger Trademark Strauss Mfg Co New York USA;...