All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Pre 1900 item #296726
This is a BEAUTIFUL CAMEO from a Delaware Estate. Circa 1900 this CAMEO is Carved Conch Shell depicting HEBES AND THE EAGLE. This is a popular mythological motif with the EAGLE representing ZEUS. HEBES or JUVENTAS was the ROMAN GODDESS OF YOUTH, DAUGHTER OF ZEUS AND HERA and often shown with the EAGLE of ZEUS. Set in a light 14K GOLD FRAME this Brooch measures 1 9/16" X 2" overall. Crossover Pin and a C Clasp on the back helps date this work of ART circa 1900...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Deco : Pre 1950 item #296606 (stock #T 789)
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Sold. Rectangular, Linear with stripes of Cobalt Blue, Emerald Green and Golden Yellow Enamel and a Square Blue Art Glass Cabochon with tiny mold lines at center. Simply marked with a "U" and an arrow for Uncas. Heavily gold plated or gold filled, though not marked as such. Well taken care of as very little if any wear can be noted. Size 6 and the top is 7/8" X just under 1/2" wide...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Arts and Crafts : Pre 1930 item #296572 (stock #T 788)
SOLD. Though not in the linear Arts Crafts style, this unmarked ring from a Boston area household is nonetheless in the same bench made discipline. This type often has a small rectangular tab stamped 'Handmade Sterling'. This one has neither, yet it is guaranteed tested to be at least sterling. Look at the applied chased leaves, flower petals, curls all layered on to a rectangular base with a double row 2mm shank. 7/8" X 5/8"...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Designer : Contemporary item #296475 (stock #patr43KDX)
American designer Patrice uses semi-precious stones in her jewelry. In this case olive jade and charoite with brass and vermilion for the pendant and earrings. The necklace itself is composed of freshwater pearls and gold plated chain. Necklace is 17", pendant is 3" by 2 1/2". The clip earrings are 1" square. Note the beautiful butterfly on the back of the pendant.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1950 item #296369
Beautiful pre-eagle sterling cuff bracelet by Los Castillo. Classic curving lines and applied ball design. Measures 5 1/2" around in the inside with a 1 3/8" opening, it is 1 1/4" wide and weighs 74 grams. Great original condition and signed and numbered for Los Castillo. This could easily become your favorite bracelet.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1960 item #296330
Magnificent sterling and onyx necklace by Antonio Pineda. The jagged shaped links are strung on a double silver chain and they all move. There is an interesting pattern in the front section of the necklace where some links have a cut out section and the facing link has a diamond shaped inset onyx.This spectacular necklace measures approximately 15" around in the inside ( cannot be exact as it curves) and is 1" wide in the front and the links taper to 1/2" in the back...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Arts and Crafts : Pre 1920 item #295743
A fabulous hand hammered sterling and stone pin from the notable Chicago Arts & Crafts workshop Carence Crafters. Pieces from this workshop are scarce and highly collectible.They represent some of the finest handmade work from the American Arts & Crafts period ,1890-1920. This fine pin measures 1 5/8" by 1". It is in beautiful condition. I am not sure, but the pin may have been replaced. Signed for Carence Crafters as shown. A rare and inspiring piece from this great time of handmade jewelry.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Pre 1950 item #295384 (stock #ben1G)
Beautiful quality and design in this Ben Amun necklace. Bronze color metal. The amber colored glass cabochons are translucent, the other colors are opaque. The age of this is unknown;it is probably early to mid twentieth century. It is signed Ben Amun in several places. The necklace is 19 1/2" end to end with an additional extension of 2". The pendant is 3 1/2" long, including the drop and it is 2" wide.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Pre 1950 item #295289 (stock #hask203i)
Fun and fanciful!Miriam Haskel has used glass beads, pink iridescent crystals and tiny rhinestones to create this bracelet. It can be worn at the wrist or further up the arm. It is old Haskell with the horseshoe mark (visible in the enlargement) placing it most probably in the 1940's. Expands to fit any size.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Designer : Pre 1970 item #295281 (stock #hask202JD)
Elegant and smart looking, this Baroque pearl set by Miriam Haskell is perfect with a simple, sleek outfit. The necklace is 13" around the neck, the "necktie" is 10 1/2" long. The drop on the earrings is 1 1/2" long.
All Items : Archives : Fine Art : Paintings : Oil : Pre 1900 item #294411
This is an OIL ON CANVAS with RASPBERRIES and PLUMS from a Delaware, U.S.A. estate. Included in the Picture is the Basket and Porcelain Plate...the sight size is 8 1/2" X 12 1/2"; 13 1/2" X 17 1/2" Framed. Date this Work ca. 1900. Signed lower right: PELLETIER/ PARIS FRANCE. Being sold as is as found... Some restoration has been done and more a possibility. Very desirable ANTIQUE STILL LIFE by JULES ANTOINE PELLETIER
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Ceramics : Pre 1920 item #293563 (stock #WA007)
Late Meiji to early Showa (1895-1930) period Satsuma covered bowl. Measures 8 3/4" diameter and is 5 1/4" high with the cover on. Decorated in a moriage pattern with young boys (Karako) playing at various pastimes, highly detailed painting interspersed with raised white moriage dots. The interior of the bottom and the lid are both decorated with an elaborate scene of birds flying amongst a profusion of flowers. Excellent condition with no cracks or chips or restorations.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Unsigned : Contemporary item #293510 (stock #T 781)
Using a Circa 1890 Art Nouveau Filigree Found Half Buckle, Mimi has made this necklace by adding unfinished brass, Aqua and Iridescent Blue Black Czech Cut Glass Beads to create a very unique set. Need it be said that there is Not another like this!?
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Designer Signed : New item #293153 (stock #T 780)
Vintage c 1925 Lalique like Oval Opalescent Etched Floral Glass and Lavender Iridescent Czech Faceted Beads were used to make this Lavalier Necklace Set, Signed and 'Assembled' by Mimi Dee herself in Her USA Studio. The Sterling Silver Fancy Long Short Chain was cut and an "S" Hook Ster was added. Very Art Nouveau Art Deco looking!
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1700 item #292756 (stock #1621)
A Polychrome Bowl & Cover, decorated with Chrysanthemum sprays around the body, Late Ming to Early Ching Dynasty 17th Century. Condition is very good except flake chips on cover, visible on enlargement 8, otherwise is perfect. High: 13 cm and Diameter: 12 cm.
All Items : Archives : Instruments and Implements : Scientific : Pre 1900 item #292688 (stock #M761)
Offered is an interesting antique hearing device from the late 1800s called a CONVERSATION TUBE...
All Items : Archives : Furnishings : Furniture : American : Victorian : Pre 1920 item #292659 (stock #744)
A Victorian Style Oak Washstand, with Center Drawer, Towel Bars and a Scrolled Back. Dimensions; 34" high x 33.5" wide x 16" deep. From the early 1900's and in excellent condition.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Pre 1980 item #292313 (stock #uns5293HX)
Elegant and sophisticated and very well made. This set of simulated pearls and rhinestones looks just like real pearls and tiny pave diamonds. Its not signed, but it deserves to be! The necklace is 13 1/2" around the inside and is 3/4" wide. The bracelet is 7" around the inside and is also 3/4" wide.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Designer : Contemporary item #292116 (stock #1i, 2ix)
Contemporary American designer Karen Bachman has created these elegant lucite bracelets. The oval one (1i)has an inner lining of gold and silver leaf and it is 10" around the outside and 5 1/2" around the inside. The opening is 1 1/4". It is 1 3/4" high and its wall is 3/4". Her signature is etched on the edge. The fluted bracelet (2ix) has an inner lining of gold and copper leaf and is 10" around the outside, 5 1/2" around the inside with an opening of 1 1/4". It is 1 1/8 wide with a 1" wall...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1960 item #291973 (stock #T 776)
Marked Stamped: "LEONORE DOSKOW HANDMADE STERLING" Pin Brooch in the shape of what looks like Cinderella's Pumpkin, Posey Pin or Tulip shape. Alas, it has a booboo! Thus the low price. The safety was not present when this was acquired, yet it holds super safely. Unpolished and beautiful at 1/2 Oz or 16 Grams and 1 7/8" X 1.5". Please see pix
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1960 item #291966 (stock #T 775)
Sold, no price, no info please. Vintage Pin Brooch by New York Modernist stamped marked with maker's mark of LEONORE DOSKOW HANDMADE STERLING. In wonderful pre owned unpolished condition, yet will hand polish at no fee. 1 7/8" X 3/4" and weighs 8 Grams. Sold, no price, no info please.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Arts and Crafts : Pre 1950 item #291754
This is a gorgeous custom made, handmade moonstone and genuine ruby pin set in sterling. It is c.1940 and measures 3 1/4" long including the dangling moonstone,and 2 1/2" diameter. All of the stones are individually prong set. The moonstones are clear, blue and beautiful. All stones are in fine condition and original. This is a fabulous coat or blazer pin and the moonstone lover should be absolutely DELIGHTED with this brooch.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1960 item #291701
Smashing, LARGE mixed metals belt buckle in the form of a fish by Antonio Pineda. Although several of the Taxco silversmiths worked with mixed metals, I have never seen a piece before in mixed metals by Antonio so I would think this belt buckle to be quite rare. Very mid-century modern and minimalist in design, it is beautiful and whimsical. It measures 5" by 2" and is in fine original condition. Comprised of sterling silver, copper, brass and a black enamel eye, it weighs 79 grams...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1900 item #291657 (stock #867)
A Sterling Silver Serving Set, Consisting of a Fork and Serving Spoon, both with Extensive Open Work Piercing. Weight 5 Troy ounces; length, Fork, 8.75", Spoon, 8.5". They are marked Sterling on the back of the handle, but there is no maker's mark. Overall in excellent condition. From the late 19th century
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1960 item #291547
Great looking minimalist ebony and sterling earrings by American Modernist jeweler Ed Levin.C. 1950, these are screwbacks and hang 1 3/8" long. The ebony disk is 3/4" diameter. Signed LEVIN STERLING on the back of one of the disks in block letters. They are wonderful.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1960 item #291364
Sam Kramer is considered the most significant Modernist jeweler in the U.S. He opened his studio/shop in 1939 in Greenwich Village. Kramer's jewelry was inspired by Surrealist art and a medium for his own kind of expression. This pin is recognizably his work - fluid and spontaneous with several planes and a garnet for a color accent. It measures 2 1/4" by 1 1/2", weighs 22 grams and is in fine original condition...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1960 item #291121
American studio jeweler Betty Cooke opened her first retail space in 1946 in Baltimore.Her style is considered spontaneous and according to the book MESSENGERS OF MODERNISM " she likes to think of her jewelry as metal action pieces which are based on the curve." This great bracelet certainly fits that description with the lines bending and curving in several directions as it embraces a large central oval black onyx. The center onyx piece measures 1 3/4" long and the bracelet band is 3/8" wide...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1960 item #291116
A very charming sterling necklace by Margot De Taxco which is highly ornamented with a leaf and berry motif and a bow on each side. It is a collar necklace that opens in the front and is hinged in the back. It will fit up to a 14"neck which is about average. It is 1" wide in the front and tapers to 3/8" in the back. It is in fine original condition and weighs 94 grams. Signed and numbered for Margot as shown. A very elegant piece.
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Memorabilia : Pre 1960 item #290774 (stock #BA417)
An absolutely RARE piece that crosses over many areas of collecting- Black Americana, Ye Old Country Shoppe, or Chocolate!!

"Twin Babies - The Best Choice Providing Quality Chocolate Since 1908!"

Measuring 7 inches in diameter x 7 inches high, this round, 2-piece-mold, clear glass, candy jar has a flattened base to allow the jar to sit on a shelf at angle that facilitates viewing of the both the chocolate advertising and the delightful, smiling Black Twins Chocolate logo graphic! The choco...

All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Memorabilia : Pre 1950 item #290705 (stock #BA415)
A delightful and visually appealing Black Memorabilia kitchen item!

This circa 1940's Mammy and Uncle Mose ceramic Vinegar and Oil Set is marked "JAPAN" on each figure's base.

The pair measures approximately 5.25 inches tall and is in wonderful, all original condition! No chips, cracks or repairs. Mild surface crazing present as is appropriate to the age. Uncle Mose is missing a portion of his original cork neck stopper - a very minor inconvenience!

A less seldom seen pair!

All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Memorabilia : Pre 1950 item #290578 (stock #BA419)
An extraordinarily RARE version of the commonly found wooden Mammy Grocery List Board!!! In addition to the grocery reminder list, this piece also incorporates a 5 slot knife/spoon box and a cutting board!!!

I have never seen this piece before, nor have I seen it pictured in any Black Memorabilia Reference books!

Circa 1940's, this hefty and very well-constructed piece is made of solid wood and measures 14 inches high x 9.25 inches wide x 3 inches deep. It weighs nearly 4 lbs!

This wond...

All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1950 item #290347 (stock #T 769)
Perfect for the Power Finger, this wrap, crossover deeply engraved, chased ring marked: "A. Cazares" & Taxco Mexico 925, reminding one of the work by the early famous Taxco silversmiths Aguilar, Castillo, etc. Presently at 7, yet can be adjusted up or down at will. Is 1.75" long with a shank of 1/4" at the narrowest. Very nice at 10 Grams.

Price paid NOT available
Sold! Thank you M/M D. and enjoy it in Good Health!

All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Art Nouveau : Pre 1910 item #290173 (stock #T 764)
SOLD, no price no info please. 2011. Turn of the 20th century Art Nouveau Victorian extended pin stem
(A) watch pin in heavy gold gilt finish open lattice work with a rose gold cartouche for engraving, "C" catch and J hook in back. Marked: "PS Co" on the "C" catch; and/or
(B) Monogramed with an "M"? fab curves. Both in very nice pre owned condition. Please collect with confidence after reviewing the dozens of Trocadero verified feedback and view all images, as all Qs will be answer...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1900 item #289780 (stock #866)
A Sterling Silver Serving Set, Consisting of a Meat Fork and Serving Spoon, both with some Open Work Piercing. Weight 5.9 Troy ounces; ;length, Fork, 9.75", Spoon, 9.5". They are marked Sterling on the back of the handle, but there is no maker's mark. There is some wear to the floral pattern on the spoon, but overall in excellent condition. From the late 19th century.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1900 item #289649 (stock #865)
A Sterling Silver Ice Cream Server/Scoop win an Embossed Floral Design. Length 10 inches and weight 5 Troy ounces. It is Marked Sterling on the Back of the Handle, but there is no Makers Mark. From the late 19th century and in excellent condition.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1900 item #289645 (stock #864)
A Sterling Silver Asparagus Fork/Server wit a Heavily Embossed Floral Design. Marked Sterling on the Back of the Handle, but no Makers Mark. Length 9.75 inches and weight 4.6 Troy ounces; 9.75". Excellent condition. From the late 19th century.