A 14K synthetic Alexandrite Ring from the 1930s. This size 5-1/2 ring measures 3/8 x 5/16" across the claw-set stone which has a lovely purple colour indoors which shows the expected blue highlights in daylight. This ring weighs 2.4 grams, it is stamped 10K and it is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs...

A 10k black Alaskan diamond hematite ring from the 1950s. This size 6-1/4 ring features a claw-set emerald cut 7/16 x 5/16" stone and it has fancy shoulders. It is stamped 10K, it weighs 2.2 grams and it is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, damage or repairs. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; all items are vintage or antique and may have slight signs of gentle use...

A 14k diamonds row wedding band ring from the 1940s. This size 4-1/4 ring features three 1.5 point diamonds (by gauge) in a diamond shaped white gold topped setting. This ring measures 3/4 x 1/8" across the setting, it is stamped 14K with a 50999 number, it weighs 1.1 grams and it is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs...

A cultured pearls strand necklace with a sterling clasp from the 1950s. This fine vintage 16" long strand has 65 pearls of fine lustre and creamy yellowish/white colour. They are individually knotted and they measure around 5 mm. each. They are in excellent vintage condition with no chips, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs other than a previous tight and professional reknotting...

This beauty is probably a mourning piece, with its black enamel flower. It has a tiny central old-cut diamond, and is made from 18k gold. There is a little chipping to the enamel, but it’s still quite lovely. The flower measures 1/2†x 3/4†and the whole thing is 2-1/2†long. Circa 1900. The photos are part of the description; please examine carefully. Thanks! Shipping, handling & insurance within the USA included.

A retro 10K yellow gold genuine blue topaz row ring circa 1980s. This elegant vintage size 9 ring features a row of princess or square cut vivid blue topaz claw-set stones and it weighs 2.4 grams. It is stamped 10K, it measures 7/8 x 1/4" across the setting and it is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs...

A 10k yellow gold black Alaskan diamond ring from the 1970s. This size 6-1/2 hematite ring features a faceted oval claw-set stone in a scalloped style 9/16" across setting. This ring weighs 3.2 grams, it is stamped 10K and it is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, damage or repairs. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; all items are vintage or antique and may have slight signs of gentle use...

A 10k oval garnet ring from the 1960s. This size 5-1/4 ring is unmarked and it tests as 10k gold. The 7/16 x 5/16" claw set garnet calculates to just under 2 carats and this ring weighs 2.4 grams. It is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, damage or repairs other than an internal cleave in the stone (not a surface crack)...

A 10k MC or WC signet ring from the 1920s 1930s. This size 6-1/2 Art Deco ring has floral engraved shoulders and a central cartouche with a script monogram (probably MC). It measures 7/8 x 3/8" across the setting, it weighs 2.9 grams and it is marked 10K with a C in a triangle maker's mark. It is in excellent condition with no dents, bends, corrosion, damage or repairs...

An Art Deco 14k yellow gold sardonyx ring circa 1920s. This size 8-1/2 or 8.5 ring features an uncarved 5/16 x 1/4" bezel-set natural carnelian sardonyx stone and it has filigree shoulders. It weighs 1.6 grams, it is stamped 14k and it is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs other than some minor surface abrasions and edge roughness to the stone...

A 10k yellow gold green emerald glass ring from the 1930s. This size 7 ring features a claw-set emerald cut glass stone in the 1/2 x 5/16" setting. It weighs 1.7 grams, it is stamped 10K with an arrow style maker's mark and it is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, damage or repairs. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; all items are vintage or antique and may have slight signs of gentle use...

A 10K black Alaskan diamond hematite ring from the 1960s. This size 4-1/2 ring features a claw set marquise shaped black metallic hematite stone and it has heart shaped designs on the shoulders...

A 10k cultured pearl and synthetic rubies ring from the 1940s-1950s. This vintage size 5-1/2 ring measures 1/2" x 13/8" across the setting which has a central pearl and a row of three small synthetic ruby stones. The ring is stamped SIFFARI 10K (Canada 1941-). It weighs 2.4 grams and it is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; all items are vinta...

A gold filled moon and star rhinestone heart photo locket on chain necklace 1900-10. This attractive Edwardian necklace includes the 1-3/8 x 1-1/8" locket with a paste or rhinestone moon and star on the front; it has a plain black and it has the W&Co. maker's mark under the instant relative's photo on the interior (we can remove the instant relative if you would like). It was made by Wrightman & Hough Co. of Providence, Rhode Island and it includes two photo retaining bezels and two celluloid...

A 9k yellow gold genuine emerald solitaire ring dated 1960. This size 6-1/2 ring features a high claw setting with leftward sweeping claws holding a shallow cut 5.0 mm. (3/16") across stone. The stone is heavily occluded with a couple of tight natural surface fissures or scrapes and it is roughly finished with a couple of flat spots to the edge of the girdle. It weighs 1.6 grams, it has a full set of hallmarks for London, England with the 375 gold mark and the date letter for 1960. It is in ...

An Edwardian 14k carnelian cabochon ring circa 1910. This size 4 ring has an elegant late Edwardian style and the deep orange cabochon stone measures 7/16 x 3/8". This ring weighs 2.5 grams, it is stamped 14K and it is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, damage or repairs. All condition issues are noted. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; all items are vintage or antique and may have slight signs of gentle ...

An Edwardian 14k yellow gold onyx and pearl bar pin brooch from the 1910 era. This 2-1/2 x 1/4" pin has ornate hand-tooled decoration, it has a safety clasp and it is stamped 14K. It has a central black onyx stone with a bezel-set pearl and it weighs 3.3 grams. A fine looking antique bar or tiepin. It is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; all ...

A 10k blue spinel cocktail ring from the 1950s. This attractive size 8-1/2 ring features a claw-set fancy cut indigo blue spinel. It measures 5/8 x 1/2" across the abstract modern style setting, it weighs 3.1 grams and it is stamped 10K with an s in G maker's mark. This ring is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs. Please note that the stone is a bit dirty - we'll clean it before shipping. We promise! All items are thoroughly and co...

An 18k yellow gold pearl solitaire ring probably from the 1950s. This size 6-3/4 ring features a claw-set 3.2 mm. silvery cultured pearl. It is stamped 18K with a maker's mark, it weighs 1.6 grams and it is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, damage or repairs. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; all items are vintage or antique and may have slight signs of gentle use. Expedited tracked and insured parcel ...

A 14k diamond engagement or wedding ring from the 1930s. This size 6 ring is typical for the the late 1930s with a small 2 point diamond in an enhanced setting (used to give the impression of a larger stone). The shoulders on the 3/4 x 3/16" white gold setting are tooled with flower heads and this ring weighs 2.3 grams. It is unmarked and it tests as 14k (the white gold setting is probably 18k white gold) and the shank tests as 14k gold. It is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, de...

Measuring 5 1/2 x 7 1/2, this framed piece of early Black Memorabilia features the hardboard cover only (not the complete book) of "The DARKIES' Painting Book"! Cover depicts 2 jauntily stepping Black children. Color is quite vivid in this very visually-striking piece! Protected in a gold-tone, decorative frame. (Please disregard unavoidable reflections in the glass)

Delightful item!

Japanese antique black formal winter silk kimono hand dyed and finely painted along the bottom with a powerful predator hawk or falcon on rockery preparing to attack a much smaller chidori (plover) flying above churning water. The scene is set against a landscape of pine branches on a pale celadon background. Symbols of military strength, Japanese artists historically painted raptors for the wealthy nobility and samurai warriors who ruled Japan. The chidori over waves motif symbolizes the ove...

Until the mid 1900's, transporting goods along the silk road was accomplished by camel caravans ...and it was important not to lose the camels in sand storms along the way... Each camel from Tibet was "adorned" with 3 bells...one large bell hang from a strap around the camel's belly, a 2nd bell was strapped around the neck, and the 3rd bell was hung from the camels tail. This old camel's bell was used on the caravans travailing between Tibet, across China and into Mongolia. It comes with th...

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. This piece came from the estate of a famous silent screen actress of the 20's who collected an assortment of antique Asian items... The ivory book marker is 5.5 inches long and 1/2 inch wide...the attached cord and tassel are 18 inches long and the ojime is .5 inches diameter. There is a small hole on one side of the o...

One of the pieces that were made around WWII, I believe, this Mexican silver and carved dyed calcite brooch is such a find! Shaped like a US Army officer's visor cap, complete with the appropriate insignia, it recounts part of the relationship the two countries had during those difficult times albeit in its jewelry version. The fact is that during WWII and due to the restrictions on the availability of metals which were dedicated to the war effort, many US jewelry manufacturers and big retailers...

A fine quality lady's gold filled engraved hunter case pocket watch by Regina. Trade marked by the Omega Watch Company in 1911, this example has a serial number corresponding to the period btween 1913 and 1916. The porcelain dial has black markers, a single-sunk seconds dial and blued hands. It is marked with the retailer's name A.M. GILPIN with the town name DUNNVILLE, ONT. (Canada), a small town near Hamilton. The superbly decorated hunter case is stamped 184521 SOVEREIGN GOLD FILLED with ...

A C.M. Von Valkenburg Petrolia gold filled pocket watch circa 1900. This 2" across stem-wind pocket watch has a porcelain dial with a single sunk seconds dial and blued hands. It is printed with C.M. VON VALKENBURG PETROLIA (Ontario, Canada) on the face, and the 1-5/8" across works has nice damascening. The works are marked ADJUSTED 2 POSITIONS 17 JEWELS 3876866. We haven't identified the works however the regulator resembles that of Howard or Ball watches. The case is stamped BANNER GOLD F...

These rectangular cuff links are composed of a central band of ebony flanked with two bands of rosewood inset on a sterling silver panel. The hinged bars are marked Lewittes for California-based modernist designer Esther Lewittes. Aside from one slightly misshapen bridge bar, they are in lovely condition, with only minor signs of wear, and no loss to the wood. The cuff links measure 1 inch long by ¾ inch wide by 1/8 inch deep.

A Royal Bayreuth sheep in meadow wall plaque from the 1900 1910 era. This attractive handpainted over transfer 9-5/8" porcelain wall plaque (or cabinet plate) depicts 5 sheep in a pasture. This Edwardian plate has the blue mark used after 1902, and this plate is in very good condition with no chips, cracks, crazing, losses, damage or repairs other than some wear to the gold on a section of the ornate rim, a couple of tiny paint scrapes (or misses) on the pasture and a few overglazed stress cra...

Wonderful aqua blue-green color to this vintage French flowerpot. Marked on the bottom, "992, St. Clement-France, 3". A few very minor rough spots along the rim, overall great condition. Measures approx 7" across, 5-3/4" high.

Chinese late Qing dynasty baitong (white brass), also called paktong, opium smoking pipe with nicely incised decoration featuring two beauties on a veranda on half of the base and calligraphy on the other half. Marked under the circular hinged top of the opium holder. The original tweezer and brush tool are included. Late 19th to early 20th century. 10 3/4” high to the tip of the pipe stem, base about 2 5/8” long x 1 1/4" wide x 2 1/2” high (to flat, circular lid). Very good overall c...

This African head rest is carved on the side supports with endless knot configuration. Additional carved detail is on the underside of the curved neckrest area. From Somali, the headrest has wonderful sculpture quality and is a good ethnographic tribal piece for display. Small crack in base goes less than 1/4 inch into wood...

This ladle was formed from a single steer horn and has been polished by years of use in service culinary soups and stews etc...Origins British Isles probably Scottish. There is a crack in the bowl but it retains its beauty as an object of the domestic arts.

For all the horse-lovers out there this majestic Margot de Taxco Mexican silver brooch is a must-have! There is something about her des. 5160 that makes one see the muscles in that strong neck, smell the warmth of the animal's mane, feel the tension as it waits for the go-ahead so it can run like the wind. Masterful repoussage, great design, deep chasing that makes the horse come alive and the patina you want to see on a well-loved, well-cared for silver brooch of this vintage. Magical at 2" t...

This small intricately carved stone shoes were probably given as a gift of well wishing. 3 inches in length, they were carved from unidentified soft stone, not hard jade. There are numerous cracks and chips from age, but the shoes retain their original carving detail.

A steal of a deal! Original 1960-s 14Kt yellow gold poodle charm which measures ¾” in diameter. List price $189 on sale for $145.

Pair coin silver serving spoons. Each with Fiddle and Shell pattern and faintly monogrammed "NP". Both marked "C" within six point star mark. Presumably American Federal period. Each overall length: 9 7/8", bowl length: 2 7/8". One weighs 1.6 oz (46 grams) and the other weighs 1.5 oz (42 grams) for a total of just over 3oz.

Beautifully executed this Mexican silver and dyed calcite "mask-in-a-feathered-sunburst" brooch is based on a similar Spratling design (if I am not mistaken). Sunburst designs were popular among Mexican silversmiths in the first half of the 20th c. - a giver of life and warmth, the sun is important in all civilizations and its portrayal took on a myriad of symbolic meanings. Here, it is the feathers (or scales) rendered en repoussage that intrigue me - a reference to Quetzalcoatl, the di...

A 10k citrine citrene solitaire ring from the 1950s. This size 8 ring features a claw-set yellow/orange citrene stone (2.7 carats calculated). The setting is 1/4" across, the ring weighs 1.7 grams and it is stamped 10K with a maker's mark and the Canadian C gold mark. It is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, damage or repairs. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; all items are vintage or antique and may hav...

An English Victorian still bank in the form of a Bank building with shrubbery. Brass and iron. 19th century.

Sometimes things just fall into your lap unexpectedly and this is what happened with the two Antonio Pineda brooches I am listing today. First up a fun (albeit ... smelly in real life, if you are not careful) figural brooch glorifying our beloved skunk! At least, I think it's a skunk and I wish I had a more noble name for the creature. Such an unusual, tongue-in-cheek design for Antonio who is seriously modernist and quite heavy at times. Nice overlay, deep oxidation, almost out of a cartoon yet...

One of my favorite sub-genres in the world of vintage Mexican silver jewelry includes those early Deco repousse brooches wrought in the usually referred to as the “Mexico City style”, the most famous proponent of which is, undoubtedly, Matilde Poulat. Quite often anonymous, as in our case, these pieces can be fascinatingly weird, at times even bordering on the surreal. Who is this bearded man with the thick facial features, his eyes cast down as if in intense concentration, and what is this ...

Stunning Kenneth J Lane hinged bracelet in twisted rope design. Both gold plating and pave rhinestones sparkle. 1" wide, 2 1/4" inside diameter.

THIS ITEM ON HOLD 12/16/2020,

Early laboratory equipment is a challenge to find but search no more! Offered is an exceptional, very scarce, mid-Victorian, wooden, laboratory funnel stand. This circa 1870s funnel stand is constructed entirely of hardwood sporting a wonderful surface patina.

This fully-adjustable stand measures 17 inches high and can be completely disassembled for storage and transport. The base measures 9 inches long x 4.25 inches wide and has a beveled edge.

The conditio...

Offered is a very scarce boxed set of late 19th century Homeopathic medicine vials, most of which still retain their contents. The box is made of cardboard covered by a thin layer of what appears to be leatherette.

The box is mildly worn commensurate with age and use, with some tape holding the top sides together. It measures 5.5"L x 3.75"W x 3.5"H.

Twenty three of the 24 bottles retain their contents, with the one bottle displaying a dark cork being empty and broken (parts of the glass f...

Blue and white porcelain dish or plate, Canton ware, measures 10 1/2" in diameter. Dating to mid 19th century, these wares were made primarily between 1820 and 1880, with many shipped to European countries and the US. On each side are notches, one of which is open and contains the place where hot water was poured, and the liquid inside kept the food in the plate warm. Decorated with the classic designs, which became known as Blue Willow in western countries, the plate has several borders, all...

Measuring 1 3/4 inches in diameter x 3/8 of an inch high, this seldom-found, circa 1920’s, colorful, visually-appealing, dexterity game depicts a fancily dressed and bejeweled black woman! This German-made puzzle was customized to advertise "STAR SOAP" for the Schultz & Co. of Zanesville, Ohio. The puzzle contains the 5 tiny white balls, that with the proper manual dexterity, are to be placed in the lady’s mouth to serve as her teeth!

Constructed of tin with a tin embossed and lithograph...

English William Moorcroft art pottery cabinet vase with hibiscus decoration, together with a small Clematis bowl or dish. 20th century. Vase measures 3 7/8 in. ht. Dish is 3 1/2 in. in diameter. Retaining their original paper labels. Excellent condition.

An early Navajo turquoise sterling silver cuff bangle bracelet bangle circa 1930s. This vintage 3/4" wide bracelet measures 2-1/4" x 2" across the interior; it has bezel-set natural turquoise gem stones interspersed with stamped silver planchettes mounted on twisted rope frame. It has crossed arrows at the tips, it weighs 22.1 grams, and it is in excellent original condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs. All items are thoroughly and conservatively ...

Vintage angel skin coral silk knotted graduated necklace strand duo in two lengths and each with Sterling marked clasps:

(A) 17" angel skin coral necklace mid bead @ 9mm & 23 grams with a beautiful antique filigree clasp
(B) 24" coral necklace mid bead @ 12mm & 35 grams, also silk hand knotted.
Coralbeds are being protected and these sought after semiprecious beads are getting more difficult to collect.
These are knotted and are older more organic strands with natural marks, pi...

A lovely green celadon Song Dynasty jar. There is some chipping to the rim. High resolution images on request.

Composed of a continuous narrow silver band wound around a graduated band of flexible material, this necklace is designed to hug the base of the neck and move with it. It dates from the 1950s or early 1960s, and bears a partially worn sterling mark at one end. The clasp is very secure and the necklace has retained its shape, showing hardly any signs of wear. It measures about 15 ¾ inches long; the width ranges from ½ inches to ¼ inches. Gross weight: 45.5 grams

This is a very personable 14Kt yellow gold sitting teddy bear pendant/charm that measures 7/8” high including the bail and 5/8” wide. Can be worn as a pendant on a chain or added to a charm bracelet.

A Joan of Arc International sterling silver handle 3 pc large carving set. It consists of the 13-3/8" carving knife, the 11-1/8" carving fork and the 13-1/8" sharpening steel. The tines and blade are stainless steel, the handles are sterling silver and the guards/bolsters are silver, rather than stainless steel (the pattern was introduced in 1940). This 3 piece is in superb condition with no dents, bends, corrosion, damage or repairs and it shows only slight signs of gentle use. All items are ...

Early to mid 20th century sterling silver stamped Navajo Dine brooch with oval turquoise cabochon stone, stamped sterling twice on the back, has c clasp with safety catch. Measures 2 1/2" x 1 3/8" and is slightly domed in shape. The stone has considerably matrix, spider web effect, and is fairly dark turquoise, set firmly in bezel Nice deep stamping on the silver which is fairly heavy and sturdy. A very fine example of earlier silver jewelry from the Southwest. Condition shows slight wear...

Victorian cobalt glass oil lamp with etched chimney and enamel from the 1890s. This tall table lamp has a 10-1/2" deep cobalt blue base with an open cut pontil, an original Plume & Atwood Mfg. Co. 2-3/4" brass burner and collar and an etched glass 9-1/4" large glass chimney. The burner has a second 1897 renewed patent date and the burner and flat wick show no signs of use at all (no wick char or burner darkening) and there is no smell of lamp oil or kerosene. The body of the lamp has hand pai...

A 10k opal and diamonds ring from the 1960s. This size 6 ring features a central claw-set 3/16 x 1/8" natural opal flanked with six ~1.5 point diamonds. The setting measures 7/16 x 3/16" and this ring weighs 0.9 grams. The opal has brilliant and intense green flash with underlying orange fire and this ring is stamped 10K DA C. It is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, damage or repairs. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition ...

A 10k pink sapphire solitaire ring from the 1970s. This vintage size 7-1/2 ring measures 1/4" across the genuine tested sapphire stone which calculates as a 1.2 carat stone. It is simple in design and would also work well as a wedding band. It is stamped 10K and it weighs 2.5 grams. The sapphire is a nice light lavender pink. This elegant ring is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded a...

A vintage 1950s signed Sherman blue tri-colour rhinestone drop necklace. This 17" long necklace has a 2" x 3/4" drop, and the claw-set stones are in blue aurora borealis, light blue and dark blue. It is signed SHERMAN on the large end stone and it has a hook closure. This item is in excellent vintage condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; all items are vintag...

An Edwardian 10k yellow gold three pearls row ring circa 1900-1910. This size 6-1/2 ring features three claw-set pearls measuring 2.5, 2.5 and 2.2 mm. This ring weighs 1.8 grams, the setting measures 3/8 x 1/8" and this ring is unmarked and tests as 10k gold. It is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, damage or repairs however the smaller pearl may be a replacement and the hallmarks may have been obscured when the band was possibly redone in the past. All ite...