All Items : Archives : Fine Art : Paintings : Watercolor : Pre 1960 item #1007280 (stock #6353)
A George Culley Canada watercolour painting of a boathouse dated 1958. This unframed 15-1/2" x 11-1/4" watercolour on paper is by George S. Culley (Canadian, 1905-?) depicting a boathouse on a river. This painting is in excellent original condition with no foxing, staining, bends, tears, losses, damage or repairs. It is signed G.S. Culley '58 on the lower left. It is not titled, but the scene is from Northern Ontario...
All Items : Archives : Lost Art : Decorative Art : Porcelain : Pre 1930 item #868321 (stock #01493)
A German Art Deco bathing beauty on shell pin dish. This well-made vintage Art Deco porcelain figural pin dish is in the form of a bathing beauty reclining on an oyster shell. This 3-1/2 x 2-3/8" vanity item stands 1-7/8" high, it is fully hand painted, and the shell has an irridescent mother-of-pearl lustre glaze. It is stamped GERMANY 4027. on the bottom, and this decorative item is in excellent original condition with no chips, cracks, crazing, losses, damage or repairs...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Designer : Pre 1970 item #101300 (stock #145L59)
Tiny glass beads cover most of this curled Haskell gilt feather. Delicate. Miriam Haskell oval plaque on the back. 2 1/8" long, 1 1/2" wide.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Metals : Brass : Pre 1920 item #1358042 (stock #9564)
A lake boat solid bronze ship bell from 1900-20. This 8-1/4" diameter unsigned bell was from a Great Lakes ship or boat (possibly a ferry) and it retains its original eye and rod clapper with a loop for a rope pull. It is original, unpainted and in excellent condition with no dents, bends, corrosion, damage or repairs however the bell mount for attachment to the boat (an insert sleeve) is missing but one could easily be fashioned. Yes, it's LOUD...
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Pre 1940 item #1332761 (stock #7254)
An Art Deco enamel and black celluloid and sterling silver cigarette holder from the 1930s. This 4-1/8" example has a spring-loaded internal push for ejection of the (unfiltered) cigarette and it has a fine white with pink roses and green leaves enamel with a sterling cap and band. It retains the original paper-wrapped fitted lined hinged case...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Ceramics : German : Pre 1910 item #1053390 (stock #6446)
A fine quality and vintage hand painted Dresden porcelain 3-1/4" tall lidded mustard pot c1900-20. This lovely German porcelain serving piece features ornate and fine hand painted floral groupings in lush colours as well as gold highlights and trim...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1700 item #1484695 (stock #MC281)
Ancient Chinese Buddhist Pottery Amulet - Ming Dynasty

This is one of a group of moulded pottery tablets that we bought about twenty years ago. They are made from a relatively high-fired pottery and have a surprising amount of detail, including the sun and the moon in this example...

All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Pre 1970 item #1120964 (stock #J1883)
The spare, clean design of this ring is composed of one strand of flattened sterling silver wire; the band is applied separately. The ring is unmarked, and is probably a studio piece from the 1970s. The top measures 1 5/8 inches wide by 1 ¾ inches long; it is a size 5 ¾. Weight: 8.1 grams
All Items : Archives : Furnishings : Accessories : Mirrors : Pre 1920 item #1266778 (stock #7079)
An antique Capodimonte porcelain gilt brass hand mirror. This decorative and colourful vintage 1900-20 gilt brass bevelled glass hand mirror has a thick handpainted Capodimonte porcelain back. This unsigned vanity item measures 11-1/2 x 5-1/4" and it is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, crazing, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs other than a few slight touches of wear to the gilding...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Metals : Brass : Pre 1930 item #1422878 (stock #40J22-328)
A vintage ceremonial Odd Fellows crown. Circa 1920s. Size: 8 in. x 7.5 in. x 4.5 in. ht. Sheet brass and red velvet. Adjustable size. Repairs to velvet and brass tips. A fun item - Make Yourself King For A Day.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1930 item #1355115 (stock #9531)
An Art Deco sterling silver tea ball strainer with chain and ring for steeping loose tea leaves circa 1920s. This vintage and classically simple tea serving piece includes the original chain and it has the original finger ring. It is stamped with an obscured silver mark on the finger ring, it is 1-3/8" in diameter and it weighs 17.7 grams. It is in excellent condition with no monograms, bends, corrosion, dents, losses, damage or repairs...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1492 item #1479398 (stock #MC135)
Vietnamese 15th Century Blue & White Blue & White Jar (Ex. Grahame Clarke collection)

This small blue & white jar was made during the 15th century. It is quite "heavily-potted" and decorated in underglaze blue that features a ring of leaves around the shoulder, below which is a scrolling floral pattern. The glaze is quite thick and in places there are blisters to the glaze suggesting this occurred during firing. The flat base remains unglazed. Height 6.75 cm, diameter 7.5 cm...

All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Pre 1970 item #1108537 (stock #J1268)
Nicely designed with a bold look, this bangle features a molded, embossed surface of tiny rectangular bars scattered across a textured surface. The bracelet is unmarked; its sophistication and textured finish point to an Italian maker. It has a concave interior, and is quite sturdily made. Its dating would be around 1960-1970. The opening measures 2 ½ inches across; it has an interior circumference of about 8 inches. The bangle itself is ¼ inch wide. Weight: 34.8 grams
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Enamel : Pre 1940 item #840255 (stock #WA0810)
Adorable vintage French enamelware match box (allumettes) in good condition. Sweet red color with white stripes. Circa 1930's. Marked on bottom with "12, BB, 18201, Depose". Some dings appropriate to age, but nothing to detract from the charm of this vintage piece. Additional pictures available via email. Measures approximately 6-1/4" high, 4-1/2" wide, 2-1/2" deep.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Glass : English : Pre 1950 item #1323458 (stock #40D23-531)
A vintage English cut crystal dresser or powder jar on a pedestal foot with a sterling silver cover decorated with engine turning. There is a mirror affixed into the underside of the cover that can be used when applying powder or make-up. Birmingham assay, 1947, by F.H. Adams and Holman...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Designer : Pre 1960 item #38869 (stock #46CX)
Fantasy Jewels
set WEISS
Black jewelry has a sophisticated look. This Weiss set is no exception.Glittering black- faceted glass beads compose the leaf brooch and the clip earrings. Brooch 2 1/4" wide and 2 1/2" high. Earrings 3/4" in diameter. Pin and one earring marked Weiss.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Victorian : Pre 1900 item #1348954 (stock #9490)
A Victorian 10k synthetic blue sapphires crossover ring from the 1890s. This size 5 ring features two blue stones in a rose gold setting and it measures 3/8" wide across the stones. It is stamped 10K, it weighs 1.4 grams and it is in excellent condition with no dents, bends, corrosion, losses, 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 an...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Period : Pre 1940 item #970679 (stock #6285)
A Mongolian solid silver and coral ring with a pin-mounted genuine coral cabochon with silver beaded design circa 1930s. This vintage ring is approximately 75 years old but may be older. It is currently a size 8, but is adjustable. The coral is a dark red orange color. to any size. It measures 3/4" x 1/2" across the front, it weighs 5.3 grams and it is unmarked (it has been tested, and is guaranteed to be silver). This item is in excellent original condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, ...