A Ming Jiajing - Wanli blue and white bowl, rounded side with mantao shape and glazed base, bowl decorated with under glaze blue of foo dog playing brocade ball, base with square mark.
Bowl is in very good condition no chip, no crack, no restoration, minor fritting at rim.
Size: 13 cm diameter.

This is a handsome 19th century Cromwellian-style armchair with wonderful leather embossment and hand carved figural arm supports, the rectangular green leather padded back with embossed country theme of floral and fauna, a similar embossed padded seat with a center griffin, one of the barley twist arm supports having a carved bearded male bust, the other with a female bust, the legs are joined by barley-twist turned stretchers, all original, this chair has excellent color and patina...

Rare, outstanding modernist sterling silver and amethyst bracelet designed and signed (c.1950's) by Taxco, Mexico artist Antonio Pineda. Bracelet measures 1 inch wide and 6 1/2 inches of wearable length. The design is comprised of 8 concave hinged links each mounted with a rounded column of amethyst quartz. A very light and subtle vermeil wash is used to accent the lines of the silver and showcase the stones...

A rare late Ming Jiajing Wanli blue and white bowl, rounded side with deep center and glazed base, bowl decorated with under glaze blue of flower motif at exterior, base with four Chinese character mark.
Bowl is in good condition, no chip, no crack, no restoration.
Size: 12.5 cm diameter.

Deco in design this vintage hand made sterling silver cuff bracelet was designed and signed c.1951-67 by Taxco, Mexico artisan William Spratling (1900-67). This cuff will fit up to a 6 1/2 inch wrist comfortably. The center of the bracelet measures 1 inch from top to bottom. 3 silver circles hold bezel set carved obsidian stones that range in color from light to dark and change as the bracelet moves through reflected light. Weight 59 grams, 1.9 oz...

Arts & Crafts Gothic revival bishop's throne chair, oak, early 20th century. Size: 70 inches ht. x 25 inches width x 21 inches depth. An impressive throne chair or bishop's chair fashioned in the English Gothic Revival style. This chair is adorned with carved oak spires, linen fold panelling, Gothic arches with pillars, heraldic shields and tendrils of foliage. The hinged seat reveals a storage compartment below...

Vintage sterling silver and rosewood pate or cheese board and matching knife designed and signed (circa 1950's) by American and Taxco, Mexico artist William Spratling(1900-67). The board measures 8" X 6 1/4" X 1/2" high and is banded on all four sides with inset diagonal silver bands. The matching rosewood knife measures 7 1/4" long and is also inset with silver bands. Each piece is hallmarked WS TAXCO MEXICO WILLIAM SPRATLING 925. The knife carries the eagle 30 hallmark as well...

Unusual mid 1950’s pair of club chairs with double velour cushions. The rear cushions are stepped up to allow a deeper seat. These would be just perfect in a library or den, or anywhere you’d like a really cozy place to sit. All original condition. Dimensions: 32” wide, 32” deep, 35” high

1950's vintage sterling silver and turquoise necklace designed and signed by reknowned southwest designer Frank Patania. Necklace measures 16 inches long. Center panel is 1 1/2" X 1 1/2". Comprised of nine panels measuring 7 inches across and 25 turquoise nuggets mounted in serrated bezel settings. Weight is 69 grams, 2.04 oz. The hallmarks are the conjoined FP STERLING & Patania's Thunerbird shop mark. Beautiful condition with no chips or repairs...

a strong ghurra with a superb patina, showing a buffalo on top H 15 cm , buffalo is 7.5 cm high Presented on a metal stand. More information on request

Rare handmade sterling silver and chrysocolla or azurite necklace designed and signed (circa 1940's) by American & Taxco, Mexico artist William Spratling. Pendant measures 2 1/4" long X 1 1/2" wide. The original sterling chain measures 20" long. Exquisite vintage condition. Hallmarks are WS SPRATLING MADE IN MEXICO, STERLING...

Dimensions: 37"L x 22"W x 34"H x 33" seat depth

A Ming dynasty Wanli period blue and white bottle vase with silver mounted, rounded side with straight neck and glazed base, vase decorated with under glaze blue of antiquities and Buddhist emblems motif, upper part with silver mounted..
Bottle vase is in good condition with upper part have silver mounted, no chip, no crack, no restoration on lower part, there is an original manufacture crack line on the base.
Size: 26.5 cm height.

Iconic sterling silver and amethyst owl brooch designed and signed circa 1940's by American & Taxco, Mexico artist William Spratling (1900-67). The pin stands 2 1/2" tall X 2" wide. Weighs 30 grams. Each amethyst is bezel set and surrounded by a deep channel giving the owl eyes a 3 D effect. Both silver and stones are in beautiful condition. Pin back and safety lock work perfectly. Fully hallmarked on the reverse. Pictured on p. 44 of MEXICAN SILVER by Penny Morrill & Carole Berk...

Iconic sterling silver, amethyst & copper brooch designed and signed in the 1930's by early 20th century designer Frederick W. Davis(1880-1961). The pin measures 3" from top to bottom & 2 3/4" across. Weight - 35 grams, 1.02 oz. The design is comprised of two intricate repousse grape leaves highlighted with copper stems and finished with 3 cab amethyst purple grapes. Hallmarked on the back FD, SILVER, MADE IN MEXICO. Excellent vintage condition with no chips to stones. Beautiful unpolished patin...

This is the first time we have carried an example of this pre-war, post-deco design. Double square refers to the raised rear trim at the back of the chairs. Dark roast coffee best describes this masculine solid pair. All original leather. Dimensions: 33” wide, 34” deep, 29” high

All 4 SOLD. All are marked Sterling. Circa 1880 to 1930 Victorian to Art Deco Jelly Opal art glass, often erroneously called Saphiret, also referred to as Dragon's Breath or "Mexican Fire Opal", used by turn of last century Victorian, later Mexican & Native American jewelry makers such as Maisels. All 4 pins are bezel set in marked STERLING yet all have brass pinstems.

A rare Song Yuan dynasty longquan celadon large dish with big twin fish motif, rounded side with flattened rim and glazed base, dish decorated with two big fish motif at the center, inner wall with craving weave motif, outer wall with vertical rising lotus petal and rarely seen a flaming pearl motif, dish covered with green glaze.
Dish is in good condition with minor smoke glaze at the front side, small 1 cm shallow chip at the back rim not visible in front side covered / restored, very rar...

Utilitarian Chatelaine Pencil marked: "A X T Sterling" then "Made in U.S.A." 2.75" Long. (loop is 1/8" extra). Could be worn today as a pendant on a long chain. Retracts perfectly. REPLY 1/11: regrets, unable to find maker's info.

c 1900 Delightful Airy Very Ornate Hand Work on this Festoon with 4 Dark Rich Amber Cabochons bezel set, then surrounded with rope design and granulation. Marked Sterling in back.

This is a signed William Spratling DNA chain that is 17" long and .50in. wide. You see copies of this design but nothing compares to the real thing. Hold it in the hand and there is an instantaneous silky smooth feel of the almost pure silver. It has no damage and the hallmark is authentic. It has warmed with time and the design has a heft of 93 grams. It has a rich presence and belongs in an exceptional collection, just LOOK AT THAT NECKLACE!

Danecraft Calla Lily Design marked "Sterling Pat'd 121373" long before the practice of rhodium plating and with old ribbed clip clasp. Each of 4 stations or links is marked "Sterling". 7" inside X 15/16" wide and .7 oz or 21 Grams in weight. SOLD, no price, no info.

This is a Victorian moonstone and half-pearl double heart mourning brooch set in silver, 1 in wide approx, excellent condition but may need cleaning

A Scottish sterling agate pebble brooch or pin from the 1890 1900 period. This fine 1-5/8" brooch feature fine hand tooling, bloodstone and red jasper stones along with a large claw-set faceted amber cut glass crystal stone. This antique Victorian cairngorm pin has a c-clasp, a loop for a safety chain and pin (not present) and it is stamped STERLING SILVER. It weighs 20.6 grams and it is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs. All ite...

c 1900 Buckle Ring w English Hallmarks and "P&FJ" with the Lion, possible Leopard Head and the Letter G as English Hallmarks for London? Shows some age in the softened edges on the shoulders of the ring size ~ 6.5 with signs of having been sized and could be resized once more. Pretty Nice condition for age. Sold, no price, no info.

SOLD. Similar to book piece. 1890 Maker's Mark "M" or "W" Jewel Encrusted neo Renaissance Archaeological Revival Austro Hungarian Necklace Pendant gold wash gilt on silver, Rubies, Green Beryls, FW Pearls, Chrysoprase, 53 gems for a weight of 2.8 oz or 81 Grams! Is the "W" for Weise? Intricate openwork as if made for royalty w an ancient look and as if found in a pirate's treasure casket. 24" of chain made up of 9 ivory white 5X8mm pearls held in place w a bezel and a floral rivet, 12 6mm...

Elegant Coral Festoon Early 1900's with applied granulation. Although not marked, it tests 800 silver. Well made, necklace should be signed, but is not. Weight: 35+ Grams. 16" around neck. SOLD, no price, no info

A Scottish Dirk pebble and crystal knife pin or brooch from the 1900 era. This late Victorian/early Edwardian pin had fine hand engraving and tooling, the amber stone is of molded glass and the two stones are of red jasper and (probably) black onyx. It measures 2-7/8" long and 3/4" at its widest, it has the original c-clasp and it is stamped SILVER. This Scottish clan classic style brooch is still being produced today and this example is an antique one. It weighs 8.6 grams and it is in excel...

Sold. Very Collectible Carved Mourning Romantic Heart & Victoria's Hand Chased Silver Motifs inlay into tested Black Jet Ring size 6.5. Light as a feather as real jet is and the silver inlay designs were lightly cleaned for camera purposes, tho those were as black as the jetcoal! Sold, no price, no info

The heft and the feel of this Hector Aguilar Cuff goes beyond what any picture can tell you about this jewel. The silver is hand braided so perfectly and fine. The beads that end the cuff are heavy and stately. Hallmarked appropriately as shown and the weight is 80 grams heavy. The inside diameter is 2.5in. with the gap being 1 1/8th inches. The height is 1 inch tall. The patina is really beautiful and natural on this piece giving it the dimension and depth that the maestro intended it to have. ...

A Scottish sterling silver banded agate sword and shield brooch pin dated 1863. Although a common form this example is one of the most ornate and best constructed we have seen. It measures 2-3/4 x 1", the silver is deeply and intricately tooled and the cut and polished banded agates are well matched and are gray (or grey), white and blue striped. The shield is mounted by wire pins through loops on the sword back and most unusual is a hand-etched British hallmark shield with the letter and num...

Resembling Saphiret, this Art Deco Butterfly Wing Sterling Silver Oval Pin Brooch simply mrkd: "England Sterling" w a tube hinge & Curly "C" closure. Delish tan w some Morpho blue under fine glass or crystal dome, this looking like saphiret from a distance. Just under 2" X 1/2". 05. Sold, no price, no info

19th C Deep Odd carved double light as a feather jet coal bead earrings w sterling ear hooks. Please see pg 53 of Christi Romero's 3rd edition Warman's Jewelry ID price guide to see similar carving as seen on the large cross. 1 1/8". Some small lines not sure if original or part of carving, so priced lower than they should be priced. Please see pix.

Marked G. E. L & Co and Sterling, wonderful, perfect Watch Chain Fob with Fluted Ball showing decades and decades of rich dark patina. Six" from swivel clip. Just wonderful!

C: 1880, Nordic, Viking Ship Boat Motif with Swan Duck Figurehead. WEIGHT: ~10 Grams, SIZE: ~1 1/4" round,COLOR: rich silver with lots of darkening in the crevices, CONDITION: Excellent, NOTE: has tube hinge, extended pin stem & curly "C" closure, all original, fully hallmarked X4 & initials RA in depressed oval. Book piece. LAYAWAY AVAILABLE. SATISFACTION GUARANTEED.