Probably dating in the mid-1950s, a rare form to find with Miguel Martinez's signature this lariat necklace is the perfect accessory for hot summer days. Its double-weave chain is light enough to feel comfortable yet eye-catching at the same time, especially with the three-dimensional "bell flower" dangles marking its two ends. The lariat measures 30" in total length while the dangles are 15/16" by 5/8"...

A good Japanese studio porcelain celadon censer (after Chinese Song dynasty examples), of kinuta color, by Suwa Sozan. Seal impressed on the bottom between the three legs with unglazed feet. With an even more extraordinary, finely worked silver cover with gilt highlights (eyes, beak, comb, feather details, hollyhock blossom stamens.) The treatment and the details of the hollyhock leaves down to the veining and insect nibbles is sublime...

An ancient panel relief depicting Buddha and Bodhisattva gathered around him. The sculpture is deeply carved from a single block of schist. Measuring 24 x 13 x 3 cm. in antique condition. Such schist friezes such as this were some the walls of Buddhist shrines, together making up large story panels telling tales from the Buddha's life. These stories would have been read, either casually or ceremonially by Monks and lay Buddhists alike...

A mid size marble scholar's screen with the original marble intact. Floral leaf design painted with a gold lacquered finish. Size: H. 34.3cm. W. 24.2cm. Condition: No repairs.

The Louis Vuitton 'cube' is the rarest and most desirable in their line of trunks. Circa 1900-1920. Size: 26 inches wide x 25 inches deep x 25 inches high. This example is one of the earlier versions of the Louis Vuitton cube with a low production serial number (see photos) and with metal corner bands rather than leather. The interior retains both lift-out trays as well as the original manufacturer's label...

Highly desirable by 20th century Mexican silver collectors this 940 sterling silver bracelet often referred to as the "paperclip" was designed and signed by Taxco, Mexico silver Maestro Hector Aguilar (1905-86). Ten complex panels flow softly around the wrist to stunning effect. The bracelet measures 7 1/2" long however the thickness & clasp design makes the inner circumference most comfortable for a wrist up to 6 1/2". Weighs 110 grams, 3.09 oz...

I have seen this brooch years ago with Fred Davis's signature and was a little surprised at the almost cartoon-like design at the time so the memory stayed with me since. And when I recently came upon the demi of brooch and earrings (you can see both pieces in the next to last photo), I held my breath - only to find Eagle 22 yet no FD initials on the back of the pieces. Unfortunately, Davis is famous for not being as meticulous as Spratling in having all his jewelry marked with his signature.....

An early Los Castillo creation as indicated by the low design number, this is also a classic for the taller - repousse swirls accented by beads and riveted together to imitate the waves in a distant sea. The links' depressed areas are beautifully oxidized to intensify the design's depth and by construction the bracelet offers maximum comfort to its wearer. It measures 7 1/4" long (wearable) by 5/8" wide (at its widest) and weighs 39.9 grams. Signed with the taller's name as well as des...

We have here a lovely example of Mexican silver repousse by the Maestro Pichardo. It is 4.5 inches tall and weighs 78 grams heavy. No dents and a tight spring. The diameter is 2.5in. which is a great size for a push up to work on a keyboard.

This is an old Los Ballesteros bracelet that is made heavy and thick. The condition is like new with no dents or problems of any kind. The wearable diameter is 2.25in. The piece is domed and measures 1 3/8th's inches wide tapering to .75in. in the back. It weighs a luxurious 99 grams heavy. This bracelet was very difficult to photograph because of the reflective shine of the silver.

Dennis Sheehan (American, b.1950) - Winter Sunset landscape painting. Oil on canvas. Circa: early 2000s. Size: 9 inches x 14 inches. Signed in lower left. Excellent condition and offered in a carved, gilt wood plein air frame. Dennis Sheehan is a contemporary painter of landscapes whose work is inspired by George Inness and other 19th century tonalists. His paintings are in many public and private collections, including the White House...

Robert Charles Gruppe (American, born 1944) - Trout Stream (Vermont). Oil on canvas. Circa 2000+ Size: 25 inches x 30 inches. Signed in lower right. Excellent, like new condition, offered in a carved plein air silver leaf frame...

Large vintage sterling silver belt buckle designed and signed by master artisan Frank Patania Sr.(1900-64). Buckle measure 4"X 2 1/2" and will accommodate a two inch wide strap. Weighs 2.3oz or 64 grams. Beautiful condition with no dents or dings. Great patina. Pataina opened his THUNDERBIRD SHOP in Santa Fe in 1927. Fully hallmarked on the back FP STERLING with the THUNDERBIRD logo.

A fritware tile of octagonal form, painted underglaze in blue, green, yellow, red-brown and black, depicting a young man in Safavid court dress and turban holding some flowers. With metal suspension bracket. Provenance: from an old Swiss collection. Condition: restored, tile was broken in several parts. Dimension: 17.3 cm x 16.5 x 2 cm, weight: 702 g.

Matching the big brooch in the same design that I presented a few days ago (please refer to item no 1204747), this set of dangle earrings is showy, fun and a pleasure to wear. The horses look almost cartoonish and have acquired a wonderful patina over time. Each earring measures 1 3/4" long and the diameter of the dangle is 1 5/16". The set's weight comes up to 16.5 grams and it is signed with Eagle 22 (one of Davis's assay numbers). Again, there is no signature for maker yet it wouldn't surpr...

A rather rare name to come up, this is the first Abel J. piece I have ever seen and handled. The maker is listed yet other than hallmarks and the fact that we know their name, I was not able to find anything more about them. Yet the necklace at hand is a piece whose imaginative design and gorgeous material combination should warrant some notoriety for its creator. Just note how beautifully darkened the rosewood looks in its sterling setting - the fruit as well as the pieces in the crown links h...

A late Qing ladies skirt in a striking color combination with two marvellous embroidered panels with butterflies and flowers. H. 100 cm, W. 110 cm. Age wear two the black borders and wear and stains on the inside of the skirt. The purple silk and the embroidery is in perfect condition.

Two Chinese blue and white reticulated "linglong" tea bowls, from the Hatcher shipwreck, dating from circa 1643. Each painted with five roundels enclosing different landscapes in underglaze blue, flanked by pierced cash motif walls. Standing on a short footrim, the base is unglazed and with a red "Hatcher Collection" label. Condition: fine, one bowl with a minimal tiny rim chip. Dimension: diameter: 9.1 cm, 4.9 cm and 5.1 cm high.

Decorated with floral patterns in lustre and blue glaze. Place of origin is probably Malaga. Diameter: 32 cm. Condition: several chips and a 20 cm. hairline. The hole to hang the plate is original.

Decorated on both sides with saints or immortals in enamel colors. H.7 cm. Condition: a 5 mm almost invisible (glaze) crack right above the handle of the censer that one of the saints is resting on. Expected age wear.

Description:
A Jianyang tea bowl was unusually-found in mustard-green glaze.
It was in evert form.
Greasy feel condition was yielded on the surface when dark-tinted body clay was revealed at the bottom.
The bowl was preserved in perfect condition.
It was very rare to find a Jianyang tea bowl in green glaze which was caused most likely by transformation of firing temperature.

Date: Southern Song Dynasty,1127-1279.

Width: 12.5cm.

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The primary designer for Plateria Rancho Alegre, Miguel Martinez created some of the most beautiful jewelry available in Taxco at the time. There is something primordially powerful about his jewelry and I think the door-knocker dangle earrings presented here illustrate in the best way what I am trying to say. I love the "fleshiness" of the design, , the attention to three-dimensionality in its execution and the perfect way by which glowing silver and oxidation are married together. The earrings ...

A scarcely surfacing Sigi Pineda necklace and earrings set, here the renowned Taxco modernist combines in the perfect way his skills as a silversmith with his aptitude in mozaic inlay. In this set, sea blue turquoise and what if often referred to as "blue jeans" sodalite are combined in a freely flowing, elaborate knot to create the necklace. Mirroring the links in the necklace's chain, the earrings are set in oval sterling frames, one with turquoise and the other with sodalite inlay. I cannot ...

An impressive hinged bracelet with an industrial design based on machine-age influences. It is of hollow construction, with each angular piece connected by pins of base metal. The hidden clasp, composed of a hooked piece that neatly engages a hinge pin, seamlessly continues the alternating geometrical peaks of the bracelet. Because of its light weight and curved construction, the bracelet is quite comfortable to wear, despite its hefty look. The surface exhibits a soft patina and slight signs of...

A Pair of Polychrome Enameled Porcelain Ginger Jars, each having figural decoration within a shaped reserve above a lappet border, from early 20th century era.. Size, Each jar has height of 5 inches and both items are in very good conditions.

A Celadon Glaze Porcelain Bottle Vase, executed in the Chinese taste, having a cylindrical neck above the ovoid body, with a crackle finish throughout, studio mark and signature to the underside, raised upon a pierce carved wooden base. Size; Height of this fine vase is 12 3/4 inches, in very good condition.

Chinese Flambe Glazed porcelain Vessel, from late 19th/ early 20th century period, height of this item is 12 1/2 inches, in very good condition.

A blackwood scholar's table chest with two side handles and brass lock. Size: L. 40.5 cm. W. 23cm. H. 17.5cm. Condition: Some wear and tear from age. Usable.

Diamond-shaped pieces of green chalcedony are set in hand-formed wide prongs. The stones are nicely polished and in excellent condition. The screw backs are original to the earrings and in good working order. They are marked sterling and bear the maker’s mark of Richard Reinhardt (1921-1998), a modernist studio jeweler from the Philadelphia area. Reinhardt exhibited his work locally and was included in an exhibition of avant-garde jewelry at the Tacoma Art Museum in 2009, as part of the Helen ...

Japanese limited edition lithograph with gold leaf by Shuji Wako (b. 1953) titled “Maze” dated circa 1984. The image features a maze resting upon a luxurious textured textile decorated with taiko drums, all set against a black velvet background. The print is pencil-signed “S. Wako” at the lower right margin and numbered 18/35 in the lower left margin. The lower right edge holds the title. The paper measures about 19 5/8” x 23” (image: 16 1/2” x 20 1/8”). The print is in excellent...

A nice Tibetan 108 wooden prayer beads with two leather counters from Lhasa. The wooden beads are made from the wood of the Bodhi tree where Buddha received his enlightenment. Size: Total length 44cm. Bead diameter. 1.2cm. Condition: All original.

Large wooden prayer beads from Lhasa with nine glass bead spacers and two leather counters with ten silver rings each ending with silver inlaid mountain coral and turquoise.The wooden ones are made from the wood of the Bodhi tree where Buddha received his enlightenment. Total length of the beads 76cm. This does not include the counters. Condition: All original.

Large Tibetan wooden prayer beads from Lhasa with nine glass bead spacers and two leather counters with ten silver rings each ending with silver inlaid coral and turquoise, the wooden ones are made from the wood of the Bodhi tree where Buddha received his enlightenment. Total length 66cm. Condition: No repairs all original.

Jacob I. Greenleaf (American, 1887-1968) - Vermont Village in Autumn, oil on canvas, c.1940s. Canvas size: 22 inches x 28 inches. Very good condition with some minor discoloration to the older varnish in the sky. Signed in the lower right and retaining the artist's original fragmented, partial label on the reverse. A native of Estonia, Jacob Greenleaf emigrated to the United States, where he settled in Rockport, Massachusetts. He is best known for his paintings of New England landscapes and ...

Hester Bateman - pair of table spoons in Old English pattern. London, 1788-1789, sterling silver. Length: 8 1/8 inches. This pair of silver serving spoons was made by England's most famous female silversmith, Hester Bateman. The egg shaped bowls are in excellent condition, with no dents, repairs or wear. There is an elongated drop to the reverse of each bowl, which is typical of Hester Bateman's spoons. Legible matching hallmarks. No monograms. Hester Bateman has been described as the Queen...

Early parlor Kaleidoscope manufactured by Charles G. Bush, Providence, Rhode Island. Circa 1873. Size: 13.5 inches height x 10 inches length x 6 inches base diameter. Excellent original condition and fully operational. Charles Bush is credited with the design for the first parlor kaleidoscope in America and was granted two patents in 1873 and 1874. He manufactured these instruments in Providence, RI and Claremont, NH. This example has a black pebble finished hardboard barrel with a spoked br...