With seven beautiful bright turquoise stones (one is very slightly more greenish), this lovely ring is approximately a size 8, and measures 1 1/2" x 1/2" and is of split shank construction, with twisted wire and bead ornamentation to the stone area. Nice satiny patina and well matched stones make this ring a very fine example of early 20th century Native American silver work.

Comprised of two heavy triangular bands with a central rod, this silver bracelet has five turquoise stones in graduated sizes, with simple bezels and bead decoration between the stones. The bands are stamped and the ends are simple silver rectangles. Unsigned, it is likely of the "trading post" era, ca 1930. The outside measurement is 7 1/8", the inside is 6", the opening is 1" and it is 1 1/8' high...

This large and delicate Murano glass compote measures just under 10" high and the bowl is 6" in diameter. The base and stem have a gold flecked polveri finish, the bowl has silver flecked finish, and both the stem and bowl are overlaid with a red threaded design in high relief. The stem is decorated with red serpentine figures and there are red segments at the base and at the bowl creating a very rich design and color combination. Pontil marks are visible on the base and in the bowl...

By known silversmith and jewelry designer Barbara E. Cook, this gorgeous sterling necklace is comprised of a heavy serpentine design chain, with a beautifully made pendant of sterling silver and lapis/aventurine mix. The pendant depicts a dragon, with looping tendrils, gold eyes, and winged arms holding the vivid stone set in sterling bevel and backing. Barbara lived and worked in Nepal in the 1990's, studying with the finest silversmiths, and utilized classic designs from the Himalayan region...

Oil on stretched canvas, with oval gilt wood liner, this portrait of a young blonde girl is beautifully painted. She holds a bouquet of flowers, and in the background there are subtly painted foliate elements. The sight size of the oval is 23" x 19", the stretcher measures 27" x 20", and the liner is slightly larger. The surface shows craquelure with some minor flaking, and appears to need cleaning of darkened varnish, particularly in the background...

Beautifully hand painted in vivid colors, this pair of porcelain parrots was made by the Spode Copeland factory in England. Each parrot measures 11 1/2" high, by 9 1/2" wide at the wingtips, and are 13" from beak to tail. They are signed underneath, "Spode Copelands China, England" and are in mint condition...

From the renowned Jugtown kilns in North Carolina, founded by the Bisbees, this lovely bowl is glazed in the classic Chinese "translation" that was developed by them and proved to become an important addition to American Art Pottery. Both the Bisbees and Ben Owen used this glaze on their Asian pottery forms, and no one has been able to replicate the quality and subtlety of the color, flow, and delicacy of this glaze...

Designed by Silversmith Barbara E. Cook (American 1950-2011), this heavy bracelet is comprised of serpentine linked strands with heavy silver ends, mounted with three lapis lazuli cabochons. The clasp is a threaded bar. It is heavy, weighing about 3 troy ounces, and is marked on the clasp with a sterling mark, and the artist's monogram BEC. Very well designed, one strand is slightly shorter, allowing the bracelet to drape over the wrist nicely, and it feels wonderful when worn...

Drawn in sepia charcoal on a heavy buff paper, this striking portrait depicts a beautiful young woman wearing a hooded cloak and large hoop earrings, while gazing intently at the viewer. The drawing is monogrammed at the top and bottom right, with the initials "JR", with "II" after the upper initials...

Of a highly unusual form, this Persian Qajar (Northern Iran) ceramic bowl is in the same shape as the more commonly known beggar bowls made from the pod of the Coco-de-Mer. Dating to the 19th century, or possibly earlier, this vessel measures 9 1/2" long, by 6 1/4" high, and is roughly 6" wide. One end is flattened, the other round, and there are three knobs, each with a hole in it, possibly used at one time for suspension...

Measuring 10 3/4" high and 4 1/2" in diameter at the base, this elegant cut crystal candlestick features a triangular, obelisk stem, with horizontal and x shaped cutting on the edges that create a lovely pattern through the flat surfaces on the opposite side. The top is cut in a hexagonal shape and there is a large sunburst pattern on the base. Excellent condition, only very slight wear to base...

Of high quality cut crystal, this candlestick features an interior tear drop in a hexagonal stem which continues into the top...