This necklace of Red Feather and round Venetian glass beads was restrung, as the old twine string and fastener had deteriorated and was no longer secure for wearing. There are 31 feather beads, and 36 round and rondelle clear glass beads, all dating to the 19th century, and traded around the world, particularly in Africa and North America. The red feather beads vary in color from dark red to a brighter red and each has the distinctive feathering in both white and blue...

Measuring approximately 7" long and 2 1/8" wide, this antique Chinese hand mirror has an older, flaking mirror, with a latticed and painted ivory or bone decoration on the back. The jadeite belt hook handle is 3" long and appears to be in excellent condition, though the base is covered by the brass/bronze mounts. The stone has some translucence and it varies from white to green, with more green coloration...

Made by the Alvin Company, owned by Gorham Silversmiths, these cocktail stirrers each measure 8 1/2" long and are stamped "Alvin" on the back of the clubs. No other marks, but guaranteed to be sterling. One of the club heads sits a bit more upright than the other two, visible in the second photo. Note: the light in the photos has a yellowish tint, but the silver does not...

This bronze medallion is signed by Therese Dufresne, and is dated on the side 1979, with an impressed figure and "Br Flor", most likely referring to the foundry. It is 3 1/4" in diameter, 1/2" thick, and weighs a hefty 17 ounces. One side depicts numerous buildings and skyscrapers, including the Chrysler Building, the Arch at Washington Square, what appears to be one of the World Trade Center towers, and possibly other identifiable buildings...

Set in vermeil silver, with Birmingham hallmarks for sterling, this black basalt medallion features the "Horse Startled by Lion" black basalt Wedgwood plaque, this one slightly less detailed than original, and smaller. The pendant measures 1 1/4" x 1 1/8" and is in excellent condition, no breaks or losses, and the vermeil is also intact, with a soft gold luster. The date letter is not clear, but it is likely from the era 1900- 1920...

Featuring a frieze of Putti celebrating the feast of Bacchus, this pair of urns is elaborately decorated with leaves and figures in high relief, including acanthus leaves, laurel, the putti, including instruments and the goat. They are cast of zinc, and measure 9 1/2" high, 5" in diameter, 7 1/2" across including handles. They have a heavy patina, with subtle coloration, including gray, bronze, and slight verdigris...

This collection of brass buttons, worn by early mail carriers, features a horse and rider in full gallop, with a mail sack behind the rider, inscribed "U.S.A. P.O.D". The first official uniforms for the Post Office were designated in 1868, and five buttons of this type were on the jacket. The design changed in 1893 to a walking mail carrier, holding a letter in his outstretched hand. This group contains 11 buttons with the early horse and rider, and one button with the walking mailman...

Margo Mandette (b. 1940 in France) is an artist in Arizona, whose works are sold through the gallery Robinson/Mandette and her partner is her husband, the artist Robin John Anderson. She is known for portraits, still life works, Southwest motifs, and abstracts, and works in watercolor, oil, monotype, and pastel. This charming portrait features a young Navajo child, wearing a turquoise necklace and orange shirt...

Of clear lucite, carved with cherries and leaves, this classic little clutch is studded with 10 rhinestones on the front, with two additional on the clasp. The handle is a linked chain, brass with chrome plating, and the chrome is worn in the center area, but could easily be replaced if desired...

Of most unusual form, this bright green rope beaded necklace measures 39" and is comprised of a seed beaded rope with 14 interlocking beaded loops (each measuring 1 1/2" to 1 3/4"). It is likely of European origin, and may be of Secessionist design, but is clearly of the period before 1940. In excellent condition, it is a very striking necklace with great color and form, and looks beautiful when worn.

Designed by Zoe Pauwels in 1988 for Hermes, Paris, this lovely silk scarf is in pristine condition, having been worn only a few times and stored carefully in cedar lined drawer. It measures 35" square (90 cms), and has a black background, with blue colorway surrounding the elaborate design. The edges are handrolled, and still plump, and the original tag is attached...

Measuring 18 1/4", including clasp, this necklace is comprised of faceted cherry amber beads separated by smaller faceted jet spacers. The amber beads vary slightly in size, as they are hand cut, and appear to be approximately 8-10 mm in size. The clasp is unmarked. The color of the amber is nicely contrasted with the darker jet beads. Note that the photos taken with flash show a lighter, brighter color, as they would appear in strong light.