A 5-5/8" long sterling silver honey serving spoon and 4-1/8" sugar tongs in the Tudor Scroll flatware pattern, introduced by Birks in 1919 - it had been out of production for some time. The honey spoon has a narrow flattened rim unlike the similarly shaped sugar shell and both items are in very good condition with no bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs other than some tiny denting to the back of the spoon and a W monogram on each piece...
This is a lovely figurine of a young woman feeding her cat. It is #1745 and in perfect condition, and measures 5 1/2" tall. It is pictured on the cover of the Bing & Grondahl book on Figurines by Caroline & Nick Pope.
This is a vintage five piece French Ivory (Celluloid or Pyralin) vanity set for manicures in its own compartmented hinged case, includes salve pot, buffing chamois, two nail tools and a glass test tube-shaped bottle with rubber stopper, marked TUFFENAIL NAIL AID for Finger Tip Beauty, Vogue Products, Hollywood, CA., early 20th century; Case measures 6 1/4 in x 2 7/8 in x 1 1/4 in high. Condition is very good with minor discoloration and small part of hinge exposed on back of lid.
Fabulous large vintage 1940s gathered pochette or wristlet bag beaded in brilliant glittering bronze coppery glass micro beads, with a soft flexible beaded strap
which pulls through a large loop to close. The beads are very high quality and are cut on every side. With matching peach color silk lining. Exterior is in
excellent with no losses to beading. The lining has some slight losses as shown. 7 1/2 inches long, 7 1/2 inches wide and 2 inches deep. The strap drop is 4 1/2
inches...
A whimsical swirled enamel sewing kit etui with original blue silk tassel, circa 1930, Made in Germany The brass base etui multicolored in shades of gray, white, blue and red, opens to reveal a tiny sewing kit including thread on a spool with a place for needles under the cap and a brass thimble. Size: 2" long. Overall good condition with the exception of some minor enamel loss.
Beautiful Chanel large drop earrings in goldtone with the interlocking double C logo, and classic Chanel quilt motif. Marked CHANEL, with the
interlocked double C logo, and MADE IN FRANCE. Guaranteed authentic. Nice size -- 2 5/8 inches long and 1 1/4 inches wide. Excellent condition.
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Lladro $5076 Harliquen B figurine, retired in 1985; measures 8" tall; perfect condition with no chips, cracks or repairs; no box
Showstopping statement size Yves Saint Laurent necklace in slightly matte goldtone metal sculpted in a branch form design, with amazing huge brilliant
colorless glass stones. In a very fashionable longer length which is adjustable allowing it to be worn several different ways. Marked YVES
SAINT LAURENT, RIVE GAUCHE, and MADE IN FRANCE. Circa 1990, with original storage bag. The sculpted form has the look of a
Goossens design. Weighty and solid and substantial...
8.25" x 1.75", stuffe; pottery head and pottery feet and hands.
Very weighty and substantial vintage couture chain belt with camellia flower form elements, glass based faux pearl drops, and heavy twisted chain links. 1980s, from an estate with a great deal of signed designer jewelry. This piece is most likely unsigned Chanel based on the camellia forms, the quality, and the construction. I've seen signed Chanel earrings with the exact camellia form elements...
Amazing statement size cuff bracelet in feather form carved wood with a gilded finish. Circa 1985. Marked DOMINIQUE AURIENTIS, PARIS. Dominique Aurientis is a contemporary French jewelry and accessories designer. Weighty and substantial and wonderful to wear. The beautiful texture of the wood is a great counterpoint to the size, giving it a fabulous light and modern look, making it versatile and wearable for both day and night. Perfect for resort but wearable any time of the year...
A wonderful Art Deco woven silk brocade and gem set evening bag, Chinese, circa 1930, featuring a gold frame bag of woven gilt metal with a delicate yet strong chain handle. The red and blue and green battle motif probably depicts an ancient folktale. The engraved clasp is embellished on each side with carnelian stones. The peach satin interior has one open pocket and a small satin change purse attached to the purse by a fine chain...
Beautiful and versatile long necklace in black glass links with gilt metal mountings and glass based faux pearls, with a slide clasp with wired
glass beads and faux pearls. Made by the Venetian glass maker Archimede Seguso, for Chanel. Not marked but very well documented. I am
also selling a similar necklace and a pair of earrings from the same collection. Super wearable for day or night, and great to layer with other
Chanel necklaces. Wearable length is 35 inches. 5/8 inch wide...
Originally, this carbine was a Robbins @ Lawrence Model - 1841 Contract Rifle, and its barrel and stock were shortened to adapt this weapon to calvery use. The R&L model 1841 rifle was a well made contract rifle on the market before the Civil War. Of the 15,000 rifles made for the U.S., 2000 rifles were stored in the Baton Rouge Arsenal before the war started. The Rifle was purchased by Ed Anthony in the early 1960's and he traded it to me for a rare Musket...
Very unusual signed and numbered boxed Baccarat decanter and six glasses. numbered 324/500, it was made in 1993 and originally sold for $3,000. This set has never been used. The pieces all sit at different angles, there are two different stoppers, one clear and one amber - take your choice. Each piece has both the Baccarat stamp and also the artist's signature. In perfect, mint, never used condition.
This stunning twill silk scarf is titled "Brise de Charme." The noted artist and designer, Julia Abadie, did the graphics work for this, which was made in 1985. To my knowledge, it has never been re-issued.
With a background of a beautiful blue, it depicts, in marvelous detail and a rainbow of colors, a panoply of handpainted 18th and 19th century fans. As it should be, it is 90 cm square (35.4"), with handrolled stitched edges.
The scarf has never been used, and was only unfolded o...
A German porcelain regimental stein commemorating the service of reservist Kupperling in the 11th Train Battalion at Cassel Germany from 1904 to 1906. Other surnames on the unit roster are painted on the sides. A lithopane bottom shows, against light, a reservist and fraulein against a village landscape. The pewter top is a bit loose at the joint and in its grip on the handle, has a slight warp along the rim and the stein was acquired with the horse flattened a bit but easily pulled back up (pro...
Stunning YSL garland style necklace in dark gray metal with brilliant dark blue Swarovski navette and round faceted stones in open settings.
Circa 1990. Marked YSL on the attached metal hang tag. Perfectly of the moment; the statement necklace is the "it" accessory of the season.
15 inches wearable length and 1 1/2 inches wide. Excellent condition. Photos enlarged to show detail.