This sweet little metal box used to contain some kind of candied fruit called "Gelypear". The ingredients listed are pears, apples & colored sugar. There is an adorable picture of a boy on the top & the sides are decorated with crests & griffins. In good condition with only minor areas of wear & a small spot of rust inside one corner. Nothing to detract from the charm of this little tin. Measures approx 6-1/2" x 4-1/4" x 2-1/4" deep.

A nice blue ground jar with cover, Ming Dynasty 16th century in excellent condition, no chips, crack and restored. High: 12.8 cm

A Green Onyx Inkstand with a Spelter Inkwell and Front Panel Trim. Dimensions 9" wide x 6" deep x 3.5" high. Late 19th century. Excellent condition.

Art Deco Floral Fan Etched Green Glass Drop Pendant Lalique like Lavalier Rhodium or Silver finished Necklace with 20 enameled or painted long, channel set beads on a decorated chain that looks almost hand made. Not often found, let alone in this wonderful condition! The Etched Green Glass Deco Drop is 9mm thick at center bottom and appears to have been blown into a mold then frosted, designs were engraved and then edges seem ground to a nice smooth finished edge...

Sold! Thank You Again Barbara, wear this in Good Health on your next journey. Who said, 'This needs to go home with me...but on a never, never plan.'

Now they tell me 9 years after it is sold that this is an unsigned Miriam Haskell! Sigh...
Mesh Brass Bib Choker Necklace w 9 Bead Drops of ca 1900 Dragon Ojime, Cherry Amber, Cinnabar, Himalayan Silver Coral, Czech Amphora Art Glass, Bronze Inlay, Bejing, Japanese, Turquoise and more...

A German Bisque Grouping of a Courting Couple Perched on Rocks, on a Green and gilt Base. Dimensions 8.5" x 5.5" x 9" high. Late 19th century and in excellent condition. It is marked on the base, but it is not identifiable.

This sleek and simple Maya purse is made of resin with a pattern simulating python skin. Maya frequently uses animal or plant textures in her designs and this wonderful purse is a good example of that. Purse and detachable chain are adorned with semi-precious stones as are most all of Maya's resin bags. Antiqued metal resembling copper frame the bag. Measurements are 5" by 5" with a depth front to back of 2 1/2". The chain is 45" end to end.

ABOUT MAYA..... Maya and her mother Veni began the Maya Company in 1985. Simply stated, they produce collectible wearable art be it jewelry or handbags. Their designs have been infused with the richest of materials from around the world like magnificent crystals, semi-precious stones and metallic accents. The man made hand molded resin purses featured in this catalog represent well the beautiful work of Maya...

One of Elsa Schiaparelli's most sought after designs, and this set has the original tag! The gorgeous multi-colored rhinestone all but glow in the dark. The necklace is 16 1/2" long with ring links so that it may be worn shorter if desired. The bracelet is 7 1/2" long. The stones in both are 7/8" in diameter, including the setting. the clip earrings are 1 1/4" in diameter including setting. The necklace and bracelet are signed Schiaparelli, the earrings are unsigned.

Delightful Patrice frog with vintage German glass, genuine Wyoming jade and brass. Chunky, four layers. 1 1/4" square, 5/8" front to back.

The fun of Lunch at the Ritz jewelry! These earring will spice up the holidays. Light weight with gold plate, enamel and small crystals. For pierced ears. Lunch at the Ritz puts their jewelry on tri-folding cards which tells about them and dates each piece of jewelry. These particular earrings date from their 1990 collection and as such are "old timers" and very collectible! 3 5/8" long,1 1/4" wide approximately.

This is a classic 19th century Chinese rose medallion vase, of baluster form with gilt fu-dog ring handles and painted with brightly colored alternating reserves of figures and flowers; condition: damage to one ring handle; measurement: 14 _ in.

This delightful wooden box contains 24 six-sided alphabet cubes with letters, numbers & adorable pictures with French vocabulary words. Circa 1920's-30's, there is an artist's mark on the cover: J Roux. This set is in good to fair condition - the wooden box has seen better days, the clasp is missing & the decoration has worn off some of the blocks but nothing to detract from the charm of this educational toy. Box measures 11" x 7-3/4"x 2". Cubes measure 1-1/2".

The prong set rhinestones that create this Dorothy Bauer brooch are brilliant! The basket handle swivels and can be used as a prop to display the basket as part of a collection. The basket is rounded and the brooch is chunky. 2 1/2" by 2", 3/8" front to back.

Feisty and fun! Dorothy Bauer calls this critter a salamander, but he really be a fearsome dragon in disguise? Whichever, he is gorgeous. The pronged rhinestones present an unusual color combination that is very dramatic. He's a big guy,5 5/8" by 2 3/4" and his body and head are chunky. Bauer cartouche on the back, and two pin attachments to hold him in place.

Lovely Patrice piece. Made with vintage German glass in combination with brass. Bar is 2 1/8" by 3/4", pendant is 1 1/8" by 1 1/4".

A very rare and magnificent sterling and carved lapis pin by Mary Gage, American Arts & Crafts period c. 1930. The frame is a foliate motif encircling the oval carved lapis which is held in place by bead tipped silver wire prongs. This is a huge brooch measuring 3" by 2 1/4" and is solid and bold at 51 grams. A great coat or blazer pin that is sure to make a statement.It is in beautiful original condition and signed MARY GAGE STERLING. A very important piece from this artist.

This adorable wooden pull-toy circa 1930's features two painted wood elephants playing ball over a fence. Their trucks lift up & down when a lever underneath moves - unfortunately just pulling the toy does not make them move anymore. Normal wear from age & use, the striped celluloid ball between them is cracked has a hole on one side. Still quite a charmer! Measures approx. 15" long x 5" wide x 8" tall.

Sold. Early Native American Coin Silver Brooch Pin C catch with Punched Designs. These punches are the N A silversmiths' most valued tools, as these too are often handmade, therefore no 2 punched designs are alike. The Turquoise 9mm Cab is Green with age and it's matrix appear as if fine lines yet it is firmly bezeled in with rope then balls around it and very low priced. 2 1/8" X 5/8" and has not been polished...

A rare, amazing sterling and azur-malachite pin c. 1940 by William Spratling. Whichever way you turn this pin, there is an owl looking at you. The stones are gorgeous and this pin is large measuring 2 7/8" by 2 1/2". It weighs 60 grams and is in beautiful original condition. Appropriately signed with the William Spratling 1940-44 mark as shown in the photo. A spectacular pin.

A magnificent and seldom found set of Ao or Blue-Bizen Tokkuri Sake decanters dating from the Edo period enclosed in an ancient kiri-wood box. The hand-turned pieces are in excellent condition, with no chips or cracks. The undecorated clay of each pinched vessel is an unusual shade of blue/gray, thus the name. Each piece measures roughly 6 inches (15 cm) tall. An exceptional and highly sought after addition to a collection of Japanese ceramics.

A very rare and nice blue & white circular box, decorated with a Frog standing on the top, Ming Dynasty 16th centuries, possibly Jiajing period in perfect condition except tiny chips on inner rim, no crack and restored. Diameter: 6 cm and High: 6 cm.

Spectacular sterling cuff with large blue oval mabe pearl wrapped in silver wire, hand wrought by American studio artist Francisco Rebajes. C. 1950, this bracelet measures 5 1/4" around in the inside with a 1 1/4" opening. It is 1 1/2" wide in the front at the widest point. The pearl is 1" long. In beautiful original condition, this piece weighs 53 grams. Signed as shown in the photo. Work in silver with stones by Rebajes is a rare find and this piece is a knock out.

Classic Miriam Haskell. This medium length necklace has beautiful Baroque pearls and tiny gold colored metal spacers so typical of Haskell. Note the simple yet elegant flower head clasp. Haskell stamped oval signature is on the back of the clasp. Short strand of the necklace is 16" long. Flower head clasp is 7/8" in diameter.

This is a FANTASTIC ANTONIO STERLING ONYX and MOONSTONE NECKLACE and EARRING SET. This Rare Set's NECKLACE measures 7" top to bottom closed; the EARRINGS are 1 1/4" long. There are 8 Bezeled MOONSTONES around the edges. Marked: BELL LOGO; ANTONIO TAXCO Triangular Mark; 970; STERLING MEXICO both on the NECKLACE & EARRINGS. Date this ANTONIO SET circa third quarter of the 20th Century. OUTSTANDING ANTONIO JEWELRY

Sassy Scotty. A whimsical creation by French designer Pavone. Made of galalith (a derivative of skim milk) with a hand painted eye looking right at you. 3 1/2" nose to tail, 2" paw to ear, 1/4" thick. Signed Pavone on the back.

Bookchain very limited, yet may consider another similar commission for $159 or more based on antique button. Made specially for a client by Mimi Dee using Book Chain Plated 24K per her specs shown with #T 560, the 1880s Button Pierced with Steel Rivets that was made into a pendant with 14K rolled gold hand made bail. Please call for custom orders - limited chain availability.

Dorothy Bauer's leaping frog, perky and fun. As with all her delightful creations the rhinestones are of finest quality and are all prong set. Frog is 3" by 2 1/4" and, as you can see in the pictures, thick. Dorothy Bauer identification card is included. Frog has Bauer's oval stamp on underside.

Enormous and elegant is this Dorothy Bauer creation. The delicate body is like an elongated spool of antiqued wire. The shimmering wings are aurora borealis pronged rhinestones. A wonderful unique piece to add to (or start) a collection. 5" by 5".

A Rare Mirror Black glazed vase, of fluted, foliated section with waisted neck and foot, each side molded with Ogival panels, the narrower sides with a pair of molded Lion-Mask and ring handles. Ching Dynasty Early 19th Centuries, possibly Dao Guang period in excellent condition, the perfect and beautiful one, High: 28.8 cm.

A Rare Qingpai foliate dish, decorated with three Fish in underglaze copper red, Yuan Dynasty (1279-1368), two tiny chips on mouth rim, no crack or restored. Diameter: 16 cm. This pieces was excavated at the central of Sulawesi, it's very rare to found this type of Yingching ware, i try to wash with the chemical water but the fish is still there, so we have conclusion this one is underglaze copper red, if not ? will refund full price purchased without less shipping cost.

Proudly Made in USA! Signed and Made By Jewelry Artist Mimi Dee. 14K Rolled Gold Pendant Enhancer Necklace with 15 Gems.

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Mandle made lovely pins representing stringed instruments, most similar in the size and the use of materials. This charmer is gold plated and uses mother of pearl, beads and rhinestones. 2 3/4" by 1 5/8". Mandle's oval signature plate is on the back.

Late Arts early Deco Double Sided Mother of Pearl Backed Butterfly Wing and real tiny Moth on reverse Pendant with 20" Original Chain and Old Clasp, both marked sterling. Insects and dried flowers are encased in glass bubble or crystal with MOP between them. 04. Sold, no price, no info

Sold. Flowing Foliate Calla Lily Graceful Swirls Pin marked "Danecraft Sterling" with "R" in a circle. 2 5/8" X 1 7/8", weighs .7 oz or 20 Grams, and in very nice condition with just the right amount of rich darkening in crevices. True silver color, please try to ignore the scanner's yellowing flash.
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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.

Sold. Horse Equestrian Lovers Figural Collectors! Reverse Painted Brown Horses on Crystals on Mother of Pearl and bezel set in and marked Sterling. 3 of those, horseshoe and bit links to measure 6.75" inside X 5/8" at widest ending in a secure clasp. Very Nice. B5305
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A Sterling Silver Wine Taster or Sommelier Bowl by Currier & Roby, of New York, circa 1910-1920. Weight 2.7 Troy ounces. Dimensions 4.25" to thumb rest x 1" high. This is a copy of of a French Wine Taster c. 1860-1880. Excellent condition.

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.

Simple but Elegant 12 Multi Hue Nacre Brown Beige Pearls Choker signed MIMI DEE with Earrings in 14K rolled gold Fancy Paper Clip Chain measuring 16". Each Naturally Formed Pearl has hand cut facets and is 7mm. Incredible with this Season's Browns. Scanner does no justice to the multitude of colors dancing off the nacre.
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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...

The 1000th piece to be loaded in the catalog! Offered is an 2 18th century (Edo period) Japanese Kano School 6 panel seasonal screen of pigment and applied gold on paper. Egrets gather about a snow laden willow along a stream, flowers blossioming under the snow indicative of the strength and endurance of nature. Clouds of applied gold leaf fill the scene, with open areas covered in a sprinkling of powdered gold mixed with tiny gold squares. Truly fine detail...

Lunch at the Ritz presents their version of the Man in the Moon.The attached card dates these earrings 1989. Since Lunch at the Ritz creates limited editions of their jewelry, by now these are a true collector's item. Made for pierced ears, gold plated with small crystals and enamel. 4 1/2" long, 1 5/8" wide.

Beautiful vintage Tiffany & Co. 2" wide sterling cuff with a subtle diagonal pattern. It measures 5 3/4" around in the inside with a 1 1/8" opening. Fine original condition, it weighs 53 grams.Signed Tiffany & co. 925 Italy. A classic beauty, perfect for any woman.

A rare and exquisite pair of sterling, amethyst and pearl bracelets by Mexican silversmith Carmen Beckmann. Beckmann had a shop in San Miguel deAllende and was active in the 1960's and 1970's. The composition of these bracelets is sophisticated and the work of a highly skilled artist. The rectangles with amethyst and pearl are strung on 2 rows of silver chain alternating between silver circle slides. The pieces all move and end with an invisible push in clasp...

Designed for Haskell by Larry Vrba in 1973. Made of gilded metal with plastic stones imitating jade (or perhaps end of day Bakelite?). Featured in "The Jewels of Miriam Haskell", page 202. Oval metal cartouche is marked Miriam Haskell. Bracelet is 2" high.

An outstanding and rare mid-century sterling, copper and carved amethyst frogs bracelet by female Mexican silversmith Carmen Beckmann. Her work is unique and highly skilled. This 6 panel sterling bracelet alternates applied copper designs and prong held carved amethyst quartz frogs.A fabulous combination of color, texture, materials and subjects. It measures 6 1/2" end to end, is 1 1/4" wide and has a pin closure and safety chain. It weighs 60 grams and is in fine original condition...

Holiday Wear Luxurious Length 12 chain each ending in Swarovski Crystals marked "Miriam Haskell" in one place and "Haskell" in another Screw back Clips in that gilt finish only She could make. 4.25" long from top to bottom. 06. Faux gem colors: Citrine, Emerald, Blue Topaz, Amethyst and Ruby. Excellent Condition! SOLD, no price no info

Sold, no price, no info. Lucky Dragon for Button Collectors. c 1900 .75" plus with four way shank. Nice warm, mellow color and smooth patina in relief areas. No missing pieces. Including shank it is 7/16" thick.
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Thank you for your testimonial. Delightful for doll collectors. Vintage sterling silver dancing fabric yarn figures of a rag doll scarecrow man and a lady. Nenette? Pair of figural pins marked "Sterling" on the belly of her long skirt and an illegible mark on his right calf.
Trifari and Coro made a similar pair. Each is 1" tall, his width is 1.25" and she is a hair under 1"...

Modernist Fish Skeleton Pendant w Dangling Head Marked: "Sterling Mexico" "CV" for Carsi of Taxco and #200, one of his assay numbers. Hangs 3.5" X 1.5 wide and weighs 1/2 Ounce of 925 Silver. Very good condition with the few usual soft lines old sterling gets. SOLD, no price, no info

This is a FANTASTIC AQUAMARINE ART DECO ERA NECKLACE from a Maryland Estate. On a White Gold CHAIN. Of the Period

 

Huge, dramatic sterling mask cuff bracelet by Modernist Frank Rebajes. Pieces by Rebajes in sterling are rare to find and this cuff is truly unique and seldom seen. It measures 2 3/4" wide in the front, tapering to 1 3/4" in the back and is 6" around in the inside with a 1" opening...

Beautiful deLillo design. The necklace and clip earrings are gold plated and the red glass crystals are all hand set. The choker is 16 3/4" long (note the seed pearl flower head clasp), the earrings are 1 1/4" by 1". Oval cartouche marked deLillo is on clasp and one earring.

SOLD. Double Oval Link Bracelet with Old Clasp and removable Heart Lock Charm which opens at side with clip without a key. Ring holding old clasp marked "1/20 12K". 7.3" X 3/8" wide and in very nice vintage shape. SOLD, no price, no info.

Sold, no price, no info. This is indeed a decades Old Ornate Engraved Puffy Link Silver Bracelet with Heart Lock Removable Padlock Charm Stamped Marked 925. 7.5" X 3/8" and the Heart Charm is hair over 3/4 X 1/2" SOLD! no price no info

This Imari dish is 18 5/8 inches in diameter, probably with the original "tomobako" box dated "the third year of Ansei", 1857. The design is divided into three repeated sections with Karako boys. The enameling is of good quality, underglazed blue with gold in a lovely soft tone which can only be found on pieces as old as the Meiji period. The date shown on the box is 3 years after the arrival of Commodore Matthew Perry in the black ship demanding the opening of the county. It brought the end...

SOLD, NO PRICE, NO INFO AVAILABLE. Double Link Charm Bracelet with Old Clasp marked "Flint Sterling" on top or neck of the Mustard Seed Silver Bead Cap. 7.25" X 3/8" and in Very Fine condition.
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