A rarely seen mid-century boomerang shaped sterling pin by Modernist Francisco Rebajes. The interesting design includes a ball that actually moves along the wire. This is a large piece measuring 3 7/8" by 1 1/2". Fine original condition and signed Rebajes Sterling. A great Modernist collectors addition.

This is a Fine OIL ON CANVAS depicting a BOY and his DOGS DRINKING WATER from the WELL. Sight size is 13 1/4"x 17 1/4"; 18" X 23 3/4" in the GILDED FRAME. Still deciphering the Schroeder INK inscription on the back of the canvas. From a VIRGINIA, USA ESTATE this is an Exceptional EUROPEAN OIL.

Thomas L Hunt American impressionist view of Gloucester harbor Mass. Oil on canvas board signed lower right. This painting was exhibited at the Laguna Beach Museum of Art impressionist show in 1986 . Measuring 14 x 17 framed in the original American Impressionist frame. In excellent condition.

Biography

Thomas L. Hunt was born in London, Ontario, Canada on February 11, 1882. He studied with his father John Powell Hunt and with Hugh H. Breckenridge...

Sold. Blackamoor Brooch, Carved Ivory Bust Profile of a Proud African Woman with Headdress, Earrings and Necklace. 2.25" Long X 1.5" Wide with "C" closure. Very Nice Condition. Please See Closeups.
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Sold! Collector wrote, '...loved it! Thanks again!' Very Vintage Mellowed Yellowed w age Ivory and Woven Elephant (tested) Hair Adjustable Wrist or Ankle Bangle Bracelet as it adjusts from 7 1/4 to 10 3/4" inside. It is said that back in the late 60's & early 70's at College gift days, woven sterling silver adjustable ones also called "Elephant Hair Bracelets" w pachyderm charms were often found...

All SOLD. C 1900 gold plated Antique Victorian Angel Skin Coral Cross. Antique angel skin coral is getting very difficult to find as more are hoarding for better times? 2" X 1 3/8". Italian or Greek? All SOLD, no price, no info.

Not much under 4" and not much under 4.5 Oz, makes this carved malachite Face Pendant truly special.

Incredibly detailed heavy Pin Brooch depicting a Peruvian Native South American Indian in folk costume wearing a large flat hat and playing a flute while sitting on steps. In the background a Large Urn and around the frame holding this 'picture', are four serpents. Undoubtedly a lost wax method of creating this piece that weighs 1.1 Ounce of 900 silver, reminding one of the detail often found in Victorian Picture Buttons...

A full necklace of a mixture of cylinder, annular, tubular and truncated ellipsoid carnelian beads. There are also two "bullet" beads. This is a complete necklace - not random pieces put together. Naturally, it has been restrung. Age: 500 AD Size: Length - 62cm. Period: Pre-Columbian - Tairona Culture

A fine Mayan Jade classic period pectoral chest ornament plaque. From a Stanford collection measuring 11.5" x 7".

Japanese Imari vase Meiji period circa 1890 a large bulbous base with a long neck. Hand painted in traditional Imari design and colors with blossoms and landscape elements. A fine piece with 24k gold color highlights in excellent condition some roughness to the bottom edge. A fine addition to any collection.

Gilded sterling silver anointing spoon commemorating the coronation of King Edward VII, London, 1902, by Cornelius Saunders and James Shepherd. Size: 6.75 inches length. This spoon is designed after the 12th century anointing spoon of Henry II, currently in the English Royal Collection. Condition: very good and retaining most of the original gilding.

A beautiful and finely woven vintage Navajo two grey hills rug. Design featuring an elaborate concentric medallion center stepped corner elements within a crenellated reciprocal border and solid outer frame in brown black white and grey. Measuring approx. 5 ft. 1 in. by 3 ft. 8 in. A fine example of this most desirable design of Navajo weaving in Very fine condition.

Two Grey Hills rugs are woven of natural, undyed, handspun wool in whites, blacks, & browns...

Staffordshire pottery cottage bank, 19th century, with applied floral garland around door. Size: 4.5" ht. x 4.25" wide x 2.25" deep. Overall crazing to glaze, and a more pronounced craze line encircling one of the chimney bases, though it does not appear to be a crack. Some damage to two of the applied flowers surrounding the door.

Large 20" X 13" hand hammered platter designed and signed (c.1940) by Taxco, Mexico artist William Spratling(1900-67). Weighs approximately 64 ounces or 4 lbs. Sterling rope border decoration. Beautiful vintage condition with light surface wear. No deep scratches, dents, dings or repairs. Pictured on Phyllis Goddards site spratlingsilver.com.

Rare pair of 1950 modernist sterling silver salt and pepper shakers designed and signed by American and Taxco, Mexico artist William Spratling. Each measures 2 inches tall. 80grams, 2.8oz. Each marked WS 925. Beautiful vintage condition with no dents or dings.

This is a classical pair of sterling candlesticks, ca. 1930, with the mark of Redlich & Co., a New York silversmith in business from 1890 to 1946, the company later became part of Elgin. Also marked "cementfilled," "reinforced with rod" and "2071." Condition: one stick has some minor dents at the top of the base. Measurement: 8." h

An exqusite example of enamel work on ginbari style foil background depicting a dragon swirling and coiling around the neck of the vase. Artist signed on the bottom measuring approx. 9.5 inches tall. In excellent condition but for some discoloration or tarnish on the silver foil under the enamel and some fine stress lines (see picture) overall a masterpiece of this Japanese art form.

A beautiful and rare Tiffany Studios etched bronze and art glass box with a butterfly and rare early chrysanthemum or carnation pattern. Signed Tiffany Studios New York measuring 8 inches square. In excellent condition great patina.

A Japanese Sumidagawa or Banko pottery figural tea pot with multiple faces or mask images. A charming piece with bamboo handle impressed mark on bottom. Measuring approx. 7 inches tall from bottom to top of handle in excellent condition.

Sumida pottery is a heavy, brightly glazed pottery and often has human and animal figures attached as reliefs. This pottery has its name from the Sumida river in an area near Tokyo. The origins of Sumida pottery are in the mist...

A Rare Coin Silver Creamer by Obadiah Rich. Rich was a Leading Silversmith in Boston in the Early/mid 1800's. The Creamer is 5.5" high and 6" wide, to the handle. It weighs 8.2 Troy, dates from 1835-1840 and is in very good condition. It weighs 8.2 Troy ounces. There is a monogram "MLB" under the lip.

Sterling Stuffing or serving spoon by Hester Bateman London 1788 In excellent condition only minor wear fully hallmarked monogrammed W A H. Measuring approx. 11 inches 28 cm. long.

Hester Bateman 1708 - 1794 Hester Batemans's long career began after the death of her husband John Bateman(1704-1760. John was a chainmaker in London, but little is known about him...

Old English tablespoon by England's most famous female silversmith, Hester Bateman. London. 1780. Original owner's engraved monogram in feathered script, 'JMA.' Very good condition with no repairs. Egg-shaped bowl retains its shape. Bottom marked with some compressing of hallmarks but still very legible. HB maker's mark is quite clear. 8 inch length.

Rare New England sampler from Enfield, NH, dated 1825, embroidered by Cynthia Terry, aged 11. Decorated with baskets of flowers and with the poem: "When death does throw his fatal dart / The nearest earthly friends must part / Parents must leave their children dear / When they the dreadful summons hear." Size: 11.5 inches x 10.5 inches. Offered in an antique giltwood frame. Very good condition. Some light toning in spots.

Japanese Banko pottery art tea pot with beautiful enameled designs of cranes. Featuring a complex form with figured bamboo handle and a internal tea strainer impressed mark on bottom. Measuring approx. 6.5 inches tall from bottom to top of handle this piece is in excellent condition.

Banko pottery wares have been produced since the nineteenth century both for the domestic market and for export. Banko ware comes usually as teapots and has charming designs of a peculiar style...

Rare and Exquisite Chinese hand carved and polychrome (painted) Buddha or Kwan-Yin statue c.1840. Carved with the most graceful details from one large piece of wood this epic Temple piece stands an impressive 40 inches tall. In good antique condition some worm damage on the back and base paint and color losses overall...

A Historical view early Staffordshire blue and white transfer ware pottery pitcher circa 1825. A fine rich blue color with scenic view of a old church with figures and cows by a river. In excellent condition no chips or cracks. Measuring approx. 5 inches tall by 6 inches at its widest point. A a nice addition to any Staffordshire collection.

Art pottery vase with flaring rim by Marblehead Pottery, c.1920-40. Size: 5 inches ht. x 8.25 inches diameter. Mat blue glaze. Mint condition. Impressed manufacturer's stamp to underside of base.

Antique Wedgwood dark blue Jasper ware dip jug, England, c.1900., with classical scenes in relief of Diana and other figures making offerings, and with festooned decoration round the rim. Size: 6.25" ht. x 6" diameter x 7.5" over handle/spout. Condition is very good, with no loss to relief decoration, or repairs, only with some staining to the bottom of the jug and with a manufacturer's firing crack at the top handle join. See photo details. Impressed "Wedgwood England" marks under base.

Of gilt bronze, this fine snuff box is likely a master or table snuff box, as its dimensions are larger than one usually carried in a pocket. It measures 3 1/16" x 2 3/8" across the lid, and is 1 1/2" high. The base is slightly smaller, as the lid overlaps and fits tightly on the base. The scene on top depicts a man seated in a chair, surrounded by others, including a man in Chinese clothing. It appears that the man in the chair has his arm over a keg, and seems to be a bit tipsy. The scene...

A Meissen or Dresden Style Porcelain Table Mirror, with A Cherub and Florals. Possibly by Sitzendorf. Circa 1870. Dimensions 9.75" high x 7" wide. Excellent Condition.

Sterling Tea Pot Hester Bateman London 1780 A beautiful Georgian silver teapot by Hester Bateman Of oval form with beaded rims and the sides and shoulder and lid decorated with bright cut and wheelwork decorations. The front side with a period monogram centered in a continious ribbon tied floral swag and drape garland. In excellent condition the lid hinge is a bit loose and the silver finial is probably a 19th century replacement. Measuring approx. 5 3/4 inches tall 11 inches excellent clear...

Chinese export porcelain bowl circa 1790 a beautiful example with hand painted floral sprays and a scalloped decorated rim. Measuring approx. 9 1/4 inches in diameter and 4 inches deep in excellent antique condition for a piece of its age with a couple of barely visible faint hairline stress cracks in the outside glaze probably from cooling in manufacturing and one minute flea bite on the outside rim (see pictures). A fine piece would be a nice addition to any collection.

English novelty, figural horseshoe shaped inkstand by James Dixon and Son of Sheffield, fashioned in silverplate (EPNS) with a removable glass inkwell. 19th century. A wonderful desk accessory for the equestrian collector. Excellent original condition, with no chips, dents, cracks or restoration. Size: 4 7/8" wide x 5" deep x 2" high.

Antique sterling silver overlay art nouveau perfume bottle. A beautiful example measuring approx. 4 inches tall in excellent condition some minor scratches to sliver clear glass nice heavy overlay. A fine addition to any collection.

Victorian double partners' sterling silver inkstand, London, by Barnard Brothers. 1901. A rectangular inkstand adorned with a gadrooned border and supported on four ball and claw feet; with two opposing pen trays, two cut crystal inkwells with sterling silver covers and a central oval stamp box engraved with the initials of the original owner. Excellent condition, with a few tiny flakes to the glass of the inkwells, no cracks, or repairs. Complete set of matching hallmarks struck to the unders...

With lovely detail, and movable wings, this spice container measures 8 3/4" long and is 3 3/4" high. The head detaches to show a shaker stopper and the wings are hinged to open. The feathered body is embossed all over, and at the ends of the wings, the tail, and the head feathers, there are raised tendrils, giving more depth and detail to the figure. The eyes are inset blue stones, and the figure is marked on the neck, underneath the overlap of the head, with what appears to be 800 (or 830) a...

Fine Antique Austrian miniature Bronze Dachshunds mounted on green marble base. Finely detailed solid bronze castings. Measuring 5.5"L x 3.5"W x 2.5"T. In excellent condition.

A beautiful Rookwood pottery vellum matte vase with a burgundy purple color and a floral type design. Artists signed and marked with the rookwood date mark for artist initialed M M. measuring approx. 7.5 inches tall in excellent condition no damage.

Sterling silver overlay porcelain tea service tea pot sugar and creamer. All in excellent condition without chips or cracks featuring a beautiful art nouveau silver overlay design. The tea pot measures approx. 8 in. by 8 in. the service is probably Lennox but it unmarked.

A Boxed Fish Serving Set with Bone or Ivory Handles. Silver Plated Blade and Fork marked "JR & S" (for John Round & Son, Sheffield) and Sterling Silver collars hallmarked HG Sheffield 1898 (HG not identified). Dimensions; knife 11.5", fork 9". Fork and knife in excellent condition, box split at one end (see picture).

Fine Shreve and Company Sterling Copper and Deer or Stag Antler three handle trophy loving cup. An exquisite example of mixed metal workmanship which shreve and gorham were so highly know for. Measuring approx. 5 inches tall and 7 at widest point. Monogramed with beautiful script initals in excellent condition original patina some minor bending at inside where one handle meets body.

This elegant Tiffany sterling dish is from the 1960's. The back of the bowl is marked " TIFFANY & CO Makers, Sterling Silver 25334" and it weighs 13 Troy oz, and measures 8" in diameter, 1 1/4" in height. The condition of the bowl is excellent and would make a perfect engagement or wedding gift.

English rosewood traveling secretary circa 1850. These pieces were custom made for British Officers stationed in India and were brought home and have been widely collected. This is a particularly interesting example with a carved top brass banding and a exotic interior with place for correspondence and storage for writing utensils etc. It is mounted to a quality rosewood stand making it a nice side or lamp table. In good antique condition a repaired age crack due to shrinkage of the wood on the ...

Chinese Qing Dynasty Blue and White snuff bottle depicting a hunting scene including men on horse-back, shooting bows & arrows and carrying felled prey. No apparent cracks or chips. Height 2.75 inches, width 1.25 inches.

Measuring 6 1/8" x 4 1/8" x 2 1/4", this gilded bronze humidor is richly decorated with figures, masks, foliate and architectural designs. The top features four figures, two on each side of a central cartouche with a head dressed in an elaborate headdress. The figures all likely represent people from various cultures, some appearing Asian, European, and possibly Meso-American. The border around the top features animal and bird-like heads with floral, foliate, and scroll motifs. The interior i...

Japanese Bronze jardinière or planter Meiji period circa 1890s with a molded crane design. In excellent condition with a beautiful patina. Measuring 8.5 inches tall and 7.5 inches in diameter. Would be a great decorative piece for plants or floral arrangement.

A Continental European carved polychrome figure of a Saint or Santo from the first part of the 19th century. Finley carved from wood with flowing robe and well articulated face and hands with glass eyes. Measuring approx. 13.5 inches 34 cm. tall in good antique condition some losses or chips to carving.

Super rare child-sized mannequin from France; circa 1920's or earlier. Marked "Stockman Paris" on the front and the rare mark of"Au Bon Marche Paris" on the back; size 50. Linen covered body has some minor staining and tears, one of the wooden arm caps is incomplete, overall a wonderful decorative piece. Approximately 4 feet tall on stand (can extend up to approx 4 ft 3"). Body is 21" long, waist is 21" around, hips 30". Slight bustle curve to back.

Chinese carved spinach jade censer with intricate details of dragons and mythical beasts plus traditional Chinese decorative elements. A fine example with a deep green color in excellent condition measuring approx. 9 inches tall. A fine example would be a nice addition to any collection.

A vintage circa 1900 miniature bronze portrait of a horse finely detailed casting artist monogram on back. Measuring approx. 4 inches tall in excellent condition.

Set of twelve Copeland's Spode porcelain dessert plates with pink glazed borders and floral bouquet centers (each plate is decorated with an individual floral arrangement). Pattern #4375. Made for retailer Tatman of Chicago, with date codes for 1927, and with one plate being a later replacement, bearing a date code for 1938 and signed by the artist P. Hall. Size: 9" diameter. Condition: excellent, except for a rim chip to the underside of the rim of one plate.

A Theodore B. Starr Small Tray or Waiter (salver), with an Elaborate Monogram. Dimensions; 6" square, weight 5.5 Troy ounces. Excellent condition.

Old Paris French porcelain coffee cup with saucer, decorated with portraits of classical scholars and philosophers. Circa: 1800-1825. Each side of the cup bears a round cartouche with a classical portrait in profile against a maroon ground, while the saucer has three cartouches with representations of the arts and sciences. Fully gilded interior. Excellent condition with the rich gilding intact. No chips, cracks or restoration. Unmarked.

A Japanese Banko monkey form art pottery tea pot with a beautiful glazed design robe. An absolutely charming work of this unique Japanese art pottery factory. Measuring approx. 6 inches tall in excellent condition.

Anasazi culture corrugated drinking vessel circa 1300 AD a grey pottery with smooth interior and handle with corrugated exterior design. Measuring approx. 5 inches tall in very good condition some minor chips on the rim. A fine piece of ancient Native American Pottery from a old collection found in the 1930s.

Decorated with portrait medallions of Roman soldiers and floral patterns. Sicily, 17th/early 18th century. H. 20 cm, diameter 22 cm. Very good condition, only some chips to the foot rim and some firing flaws in the glaze.

Antique Tibetan painted box made of wood covered with yak leather and exquisitely painted and decorated with traditional Tibetan design elements in gilt lacquer. Measuring approx. 16x10x8 inches in excellent antique condition a fine decorative accent piece.

Antique hand carved wooden American eagle figure with gilded gesso finish, supported on a modern faux marble plinth. 19th century. Size: 13.75" overall height (10.25" ht. eagle alone) x 13.5" wide x 6" deep. There is minor flaking to the gilded surface and some chips at the tips of both wings.

Marblehead Pottery vase with impressed band of blue leaf and berry decoration. Early 20th century. Size: 3.5" ht. Mint condition. Impressed manufacturer's mark on underside of base. Decorated Marblehead art pottery is scarce, and this diminutive example is in perfect condition.