All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Pre 1950 item #1329966 (stock #7202)
A 10k yellow gold emerald ring featuring a natural 4 point (by gauge) light green genuine emerald circa 1940s. This vintage size 6-1/2 ring measures 7/16" across the setting, it weighs 1.8 grams, and it is stamped 10K with an obscured maker's mark. A nice gift also for the May birthday honoree. It is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs other than a bit of patina from use...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1960 item #1329990
Eye catching 940 sterling silver and copper graduated discs bracelet designed circa 1950's by Taxco, Mexico artist Hector Aguilar (1905-86). Bracelet measures 1 3/8" wide at center panel with a wearable length of 7 inches. Weight is a hefty yet comfortable 75 grams. Beautiful condition and patina. Clasp is tight and secure. Fully hallmarked for Aguilar as shown. This design is pictured on p. 139 of SILVER MASTERS OF MEXICO by Penny Morrill...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Pre 1900 item #1330061 (stock #SK 954)
A male back Mandarin square with a leopard, denoting the 3rd military rank. Silk tapestry (kossu, k'o-suu) with metallic threads and painted details. The animal is standing on a rock above deep water, the ground with Taoist longevity symbols. The background was probably covered by peacock feathers, rarely survived to the present days. Reference: "Ladder to the Clouds" by Jackson & Hugus Berkeley 1999, page 192 - No. 13.011: very similar badge...
All Items : Archives : Pre 1950 item #1330062 (stock #161404)
We are offering Hector Aguilar's ribbon and bow necklace that is dimensional and dramatic. The silver is thick and the links are 1 inch tall. The ribbon that makes the bow weaves in and out with a dimpled ball in the centers. There is 18in. of length and a weight of 125 grams. The condition is without damage, just LOOK AT THAT NECKLACE!
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre AD 1000 item #1330239 (stock #MA042)
Chinese Neolithic Qijia Culture Cord-Impressed Pottery Jar

This jar was made some 4,000 years ago by peoples of the Neolithic Qijia Culture (c. 2050 - 1700 BC), from what is now eastern Gansu province. They produced a variety of pottery vessels including cord-impressed pottery of many shapes and sizes. This particular example is made from a coarse gritty clay and has a wide flaring mouth...

All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Metals : Pre 1900 item #1330359 (stock #752)
A beautiful pair of antique Sheffield Silver wine coasters circa 1850 hallmarked Padley Parkin & Co Sheffield England 1849 - 1855. Wine grape and grape leaf decoration with wood interiors. Sheffield plate, a sheet of silver is fused on to a thicker one of copper and the compound billet rolled, both metals expanding equally, become a thins sheet of copper coated with a layer of silver. About 1840 the Electroplate process superseded Sheffield Plate. Its production ceased about 1860.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1900 item #1330366
Chinese Qing dynasty Kangxi marked monochrome beehive form waterpot (taibo zun) subtly incised with three kui dragon roundels on the domed body. The sky blue glaze thins to white at the rim. The slightly recessed flat base and interior are white. The base holds an apocryphal underglaze blue six-character Kangxi reign mark written in three columns. 5 ¼” diameter by 3 ¼” high. Guangxu period (late 19th century). From a Scottsdale, Arizona collection...
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1330380 (stock #156)

Very beautiful and rare to find antique doll´s turquoise enamel faux - watch with hand painted flowers decoration at watch back and painted clock face.

Has pretty gild ornament setting and bow pin with tiny chain ...

All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Pre 1980 item #1330388 (stock #7205)
A 14k gold Mabe pearl and diamonds pearl enhancer pendant for a necklace. This vintage beauty has an 12mm x 6mm genuine Mabe pearl surrounded by six round genuine brilliant cut diamonds circa 1970s. Mabe pearls grow on the inside of the shell rather than the centre, so they are curved at the front but flatter at back. This necklace pendant has a pearl enhancer type loop, which means it can also be worn over a strand of pearls or some other gem stone or bead necklace also...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Pre 1960 item #1330416
A truly magnificent sterling and red coral necklace by Frank Patania Sr. The center panel has 9 saw tooth bezel set tear drop shaped coral and each of the wing shaped side panels have 6 saw tooth bezel set coral, 3 that are tear shaped and three round. Measuring 16 1/2" end to end, the center piece is 2 7/8" long and 2" across at the widest point. The side panels measure 2 1/2" by 1 1/4". The necklace, including the vibrant red stones, is in fine original condition and signed as shown...
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Contemporary item #1330470 (stock #480)

Beautiful one of a kind French silk dress with matching antique straw bonnet ... perfect for French or German doll about around 25" / 26" ( 64 - 66 cm ) .....

All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1900 item #1330499
Chinese Qing dynasty painting on paper of a Confucian worthy seated on a chair in a black robe covered with dragons and animals. He holds a green tablet containing his achievements. A calligraphic inscription describing his accomplishments is at the upper left. Newly framed with Plexiglas to facilitate shipping. There is typical wear for a painting of this age with old restorations and damage evident. The painting is mounted to board so no creases or buckling are visible. Frame size: 66”...
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1330546 (stock #482)
WhenDreamsComeTrue
On Layaway ..... thank you so much W. !!

Most beautiful all original French Bisque Bebe with fine delicate complexion by Rabery et Delphieu , rare early Bebe with superb quality of pale bisque and painting , stunning original wig , original body and superb costume !!

Best quality pressed pale bisque socket head with deep facial modeling , full lower cheeks and pretty amber brown glass paperweight inset eyes with fine long painted lashes , dark eyeliner and brush-stroked brows. Soft and pale blushed eye shadow .

All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1910 item #1330551 (stock #7206)
An antique sterling silver treasure chest design trinket box, fully hallmarked for London, England 1904. This English Arts and Crafts period 3-3/4" x 1-1/2" hinged box was made by Corke Bros. & Co. It has hand hammered panels with fleur-de-lis decoration and long hinges, and it resembles a treasure or pirate chest. It has a chained pin which inserts into a loop with hasp and a tooled and mounted escutcheon on the top. The interior is gilded, and this lovely small jewel or table tobacco snuff box...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Handiwork : Horn : Pre 1900 item #1330552 (stock #ZMisc201)
This ladle was formed from a single steer horn and has been polished by years of use in service culinary soups and stews etc...Origins British Isles probably Scottish. There is a crack in the bowl but it retains its beauty as an object of the domestic arts.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Retro : Pre 1950 item #1330641 (stock #7210)
A fine signed Birks hand engraved hinged sterling silver bangle bracelet from the 1940s-50s. It measures 8-1/2" in circumference, 2-1/2" x 2-1/4" across the interior walls, and it is 1" wide. It has a safety chain, a box clasp and it is engraved on one half with a flower and ornate engraving. It is stamped STERLING with a B in a hexagon Birks maker's mark on the inside and it weighs 42.2 grams. It is in excellent vintage condition with no bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs other...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Victorian : Pre 1900 item #1330642 (stock #7211)
A simple and elegant Victorian period 10K yellow gold stickpin or tie pin in the form of a wishbone set with genuine seed pearls circa 1890-1900. It is stamped 10K and has a makers marks of what appears to be two linked horse shoes (or a stylized W). This 2-1/4" long pin has a 1/2" x 5/16" top, it weighs 0.8 grams (without the HOLD-ON bulldog), and it is in excellent condition with no dents, cracks, corrosion or damage. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Pre 1900 item #1330643 (stock #7212)
An antique, splendid hand painted 3-1/4" high lidded dresser or vanity jar, possibly for powder or storage. This Japanese Royal Nippon item features lush gold trim with jewelling and it depicts finely hand painted red and pink roses with foliage. It is signed with a Japanese seal signature on the bottom. It is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, crazing, losses, damage or repairs other than a bit of light gold wear and a couple of small paint misses on the lid. All items are thorough...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Edwardian : Pre 1910 item #1330644 (stock #7213)
An Edwardian period 14k yellow gold vest pocket watch chain circa 1900-10. This antique 7-1/8" long watchchain is long enough to make a bracelet and it is stamped 14 K on each link ring holding the eye hook clasps on each end. The hooks also test as gold. It is in excellent antique condition with no breaks, corrosion, losses, repairs or damage. It weighs 5.8 grams and it would make a stylish bracelet with the existing hooks or with suitable replacement clasps. Unusual to find it with hooks at bo...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre AD 1000 item #1330775 (stock #JD-085)
A beautiful quadratic prism shaped translucent brown jade with two ring carved on each end. The jade is strung with three old Chinese beads. Age; Song or earlier Size: 3.4 x 2.1cm. Condition: No chips.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Pre 1980 item #1330957 (stock #7214)
A 14k white gold diamonds in hearts ring wedding band circa 1960s. This vintage size 6-1/4 or size 6.25 ring custom made heart band measures 11/16" along the six brilliant cut genuine diamonds and it is 1/8" wide. It weighs 3.7 grams and it is stamped 14 K. A unique ring, also makes a great sixth anniversary gift or an April birthday honorees present. It is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs. Condition is mentioned. Items are vinta...
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1331111 (stock #483)
WhenDreamsComeTrue
On Layaway...thank you very much P.!!

Pretty antique 23" ( 59 cm ) French Bisque Bebe by Jullien.... Paris circa 1890 / 95 in all perfect original condition and wearing very pretty antique costume.

She has on nice bisque socket head of pale and best quality of painting , deep blue glass paperweight inset eyes with dark eyeliner and fine painted lashes .

Has thick brush - stroked and feathered brows and open mouth with row of porcelain teeth between her outlined lips. Pierced ears and brunette human hair wi...

All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Pre 1910 item #1331267
Japanese Meiji period (1868-1912) Satsuma earthenware compressed bombe form tripod koro (incense burner) or vessel with wide, inward curling cobalt mouth, decorated with two opposing figural panels, one featuring samurai and the second with women and children of the nobility engaged in leisure activities. The panels are set against a cobalt blue background with dense gilt geometric and floral motifs. 6 1/2” diameter, 4 1/4” high. Late 19th to early 20th century. Very good overall conditi...
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1331310 (stock #490)

I´m a girl which loves shoes very much .... I love new shoes and also the antique ones and so it was a must do for me to open on antique shoe box from " Grands Magasins Du Louvre " as I found it at my last doll shop trip in France ! As I open this box I can´t believe what I found inside..... not a pair of nice antique shoes....OH no !!! ...... inside was on on sleeping beauty , so beautiful and pretty and I fall in love with her in a minute !!!

The 10,5" ( 26 cm ) sweet Da...

All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Ceramics : Pre 1980 item #1331376 (stock #7215)
A signed Kanyengeh 6 Nations large pottery vase signed Dee 1977. This Native Canadian pottery vase has the famous sculpted exterior and brown glaze with the turquoise blue interior. It features incised animals including a fox, bear, heron, moose, beaver, bird and turtle and it measures an impressive 7" tall. It is incised KANYENGEH POTERY DEE (Martin) 1977 with a vase symbol - other examples by Dee have the feather mark. This company hails from the Brantford area of Southern Ontario and thei...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Pre 1910 item #1331379 (stock #7217)
A fine gold filled horse or equestrian gold filled mesh watch chain fob from around 1900. This late Victorian or early Edwardian man's fashion accessory consists of a fine chain with a swivel attached to the pocket clip mount; a mesh strip has a metal mount from which is suspended half of a photo locket which has a high relief horse surrounded by a horseshoe mounted with flashy white rhinestones. All components are rose gold coloured except the locket which is yellow gold filled. It was a fi...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Ceramics : English : Pre 1960 item #1331381 (stock #7218)
An attractive and vintage English gold trimmed bone china 2-1/2" high cup and matching 5-1/8" saucer in the Masquerade pattern in the Avon shape, issued by Royal Albert. This tea cup and saucer features red-tipped black roses and a fine magenta red ground on the saucer and on the outside of the cup. It is in mostly excellent condition with no chips, cracks, crazing, losses, or repairs other than a 1/8" scrape to the red on the saucer and some transfer flaws to the leaves of the large black ro...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Textiles : Hangings : Pre 1960 item #1331382 (stock #7219)
A fine pair of framed cross stitch needlepoint floral pictures from the 1950s. This pair features red roses with green foliage on one and variable coloured poppies onn the other. They measure 5-1/8" square (sight size) in their gilt 1950s style 6-3/4" frames; they are unsigned and the petitpoint work may be older than the frames. They are in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and a...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1940 item #1331383 (stock #7220)
A Birks sterling silver napkin ring from the 1930s-50s with no monogram. This tableware piece measures 1-1/4" across and it is 1" wide. It has never been monogrammed and it has BIRKS STERLING stamped on the interior. It weighs 16.4 grams and it is in excellent condition with no corrosion, losses, damage or repairs other than a light patina from use. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; all items are vintage or antique and may have slight sig...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Pre 1970 item #1331384 (stock #7221)
A nicely detailed vintage Robert Allison Scottish sterling silver 1-1/2 x 1-1/4" citrene pin or brooch with a Greek key design fully hallmarked for Edinburgh 1961. This pin has a safety clasp, the citrene is a genuine stone and it weighs 8.9 grams. It is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, 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 sig...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Retro : Pre 1980 item #1331385 (stock #7222)
A vintage round double link sterling silver charm bracelet with applied textured hearts from the 1970s. This 7-1/8" bracelet is 7/16" wide, it has a stamped STERLING with an H in a triangle maker's mark (for F.A. Hermann, Framingham, Mass. 1908-77), and it has a box clasp with safety loop. It weighs 12.8 grams and it is in fairly good condition with no breaks, losses, repairs, but some of the loops are slightly bent out of alignment. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all ...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Pre 1980 item #1331390 (stock #7225)
A vintage 9k yellow gold charm or pendant in the shape of a three leaf shamrock. This pendant has a full set of (very tiny) English hallmarks and the date could be either 1950 or 1976. It measures 5/8 x 3/4", it weighs 1.2 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. Tracked Pack...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Ceramics : Pre 1900 item #1331393 (stock #7227)
An antique 19th century hand painted porcelain cat figurine. This figure is probably Austrian or German and it is of heavy porcelain. It is very well painted and it measures 4-1/4" tall. It is unsigned and quite colourful with pink, black, green, orange, blue and gold. It is in reasonably good condition with no chips, losses, damage or repairs other than a tight hairline crack along the chest and a few small paint flakes on the back. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and al...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Pre 1950 item #1331394 (stock #7228)
A detailed intaglio Laws Scottish family crest sterling silver seal ring from 1900-1930. This vintage size 7 ring features the family crest from the Laws family with a cockerel atop the shield and the quote from Horace (30 BCE) "COMPOSITUM JUS TASQUE ANIMI" which has various translations referring to justice, uprightness and nobility of the soul (one version states "A mind which respects alike the laws of mutual justice and of god"). It is a true seal ring, with the crest in reverse so it will ...
All Items : Archives : Furnishings : Accessories : Boxes : Pre 1920 item #1331395 (stock #7229)
An early 20th century nickle silver Sturdy ring box from 1900-20. This 1-1/4" across box has an engine turned design with a central medallion which has never been monogrammed. It has a canted profile when opened and it has a velvet and silk interior. It has a pushbutton clasp and it is stamped THOMAS LEES HAMILTON, a jewellery on James Street in Hamilton, Ontario dating to before Canada's Confederation in 1867. The box was made by Sturdy and it is in excellent condition with no dents, bends,...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Pre 1900 item #1331414 (stock #5174)
A finely carved female mask netsuke, showing the smiling Okame. The himotoshi edged with bone rings. Signed Shugetsu and with written seal "kakihan". Provenance: a gentleman's collection, Geneva - Switzerland. Condition: fine, only the green bone ring with chips. Dimension: 5.0 cm x 4.3 cm.