Description:
Old wine cups were wrapped by bamboo wires.
Date, Qing Dynasty, 19th century.
Width: 5.8cm, Height: 4.6cm.
Description:
Old wine cups were wrapped by bamboo wires.
Date, Qing Dynasty, 19th century.
Width: 5.8cm, Height: 4.6cm
Description:
Old wine cups were wrapped by bamboo wires.
Date, Qing Dynasty, 19th century.
Width: 5.8cm, Height:4.6cm.
Signed La Estrella Taxco 980 this lotus pectoral is an exceptional work. Several artists created the Lotus design. The Taller of La Estrella produced the most beautiful pectorals and they are rare. The shop was only in business in Taxco for around 2 years. Not much is known because they were not there long but everything I have found has been astounding. This lotus has broader sweeps with the pectoral wings and the S links are longer than other makers. The drop is 4 inches long and 5 in. across...
In bhumisparsa mudra, sitting on a stepped lotus stand. Originally the Buddha was holding a fan, which is missing. It dates from the late 18th to early 19th century. H. 29 cm.
This Los Castillo design 731 is rare. The gap is 1 inch tall and the height is also 1 inch tall. The inside diameter is 2 1/4 inches making for an average sized cuff. With a weight of 70 grams it shows quality you can trust from the Los Castillo Taller. The hallmark is the old linear mark which is at a time when Margot Van Voorhies was designing. This design captures the imagination and leaves a rich, striking presence. It can be warmed and made smaller if needed. No damage or repairs...
Very beautiful original condition 24" ( 62 cm ) Eden Bebe , she has very sweet childlike and shy expression , original wig , body and beautiful antique clothing all complete in generally excellent condition .... fee of damage , chip , hairline or repair !
This lovely Eden has pale bisque socket head with best quality of bisque and painting...
Summit of a pole showing a protector with the hands joined in the Namaste gestures, important signs of watering erosion , important development of lichens. Obvious great age, circa early 20th, very hard wood, Height 55 cm
Sold - thank you "A"!. A bird doll motif. Vintage tri mixed metal or metales casados articulated parrot non pierced SB earrings with sputnik like radiations or feathers on the head, open mouthed, wearing a flouncy skirt with tinkling bells.
The native peoples often made dolls in the shape of the local animals for the children to play. These are wearing skirts...
This Ledesma parure is set with natural, green, sparkly Chrysoprase. All three pieces are hallmarked as shown and the earrings are clip backs. The clips are tight and in excellent condition. I think this set was hardly ever worn as it is in such stellar condition. The size if the necklace is 15.5 in. long and the bracelet is a long 7.5in. The necklace fits an average size but If someone needed more length you can add links from the bracelet. I will do that for you at no extra charge if needed...
An extremely old mask said to come from Darchula district in the far West Nepal however this mask shares striking similarities with masks from Himachal Praddesh. The encrusted black patina and the thickness of the carving seems however uncommonly observed in Himachal masks H 34 cm presented on an iron stand.
Old Himalayan mask with a cubist design, hairs and encrusted patina
H 27 cm wide 16.5 cm
More information on request
Wonderful all perfect fashion doll by Emile Jumeau ....... pale bisque poupee with beautiful rich eyes which are an elegant contrast to her delicate complexion and stunning antique silk evening gown !!
Poupee with bisque swivel head of best quality and best painting on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate ...
Bold 900 silver bracelet, circa 1960, with highly textured surface and smooth polished edges by master painter, sculptor, and jewelry designer Oswaldo Guayasamin of Ecuador. There are two large bezel set chrysoprase cabochons at the terminals which are the focal points of the bracelet and add a pop of color. Measuring 6 1/4" around in the inside plus an additional 3/4" gap, it is 1 3/4" wide at the terminals ( which is the front of the bracelet on the wrist) and 1 1/8" at the back...
An antique 40 drawer pine store spice cabinet. This exceptional 19th century find is most likely Canadian and it dates from the late 19th century to the very early 20th century. It features four rows of ten drawers each and each row has drawers of a different size (one large drawer has a tin divider which may have been added later). All drawers and the back of the cabinet are constructed of tin and the frame and drawer fronts are of old and very heavy pine...
This bronze depicts King Louis XIV in his royal robes and other regalia, standing next to a table containing a small coffer, to which he points, with a key in his hand...
Bold, exquisitely hand crafted sterling ribbed bracelet with a center row of beading by Navajo silversmith Johnny Mike Begay. This is a beautiful variation of the "track" bracelet which he was credited for designing. Begay worked at the White Hogan Shop in Scottsdale, Arizona as well as privately and won numerous awards for his jewelry which can be found in many private and museum collections. His work was featured in the 2002 exhibit “Jewels of the Southwest” at the Museum of Indian Arts an...
Hand formed copper vase with waves in annealed silver signed on the side and enclosed in the original signed wooden box dating from the 1950s. It is 20 x 15 x 21 cm (8 x 6 x 8 inches) and in excellent condition.
A Meissen Full Green Vine demitasse cup & saucer with a scalloped edge and gold trim. This 2" tall cup and matching 4-1/4" saucer features a wreath of green vine leaves on the outside of the cup and inside the saucer. It has gold trim and highlights and it has the Meissen underglaze blue crossed swords, a blue 43 and an impressed 1159 26. It is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, crazing, losses, damage or repairs. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all conditio...
A Victorian Masonic gold filled rectangular photo locket watch fob from the 1900 era. This fine 1 x 1-1/4" (sans loop) bottom opening locket has a well-done hand engraved Masonic compass on one side and an ornate HEE monogram on the other. It has a photo retaining bezel (marked H&AS) and an instant relative 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 ite...
An Italian sterling cutout open heart necklace by Rigon Ottorino of Vincenza from the 1970 era. This fine Modernist style is 16" long and the central heart is 5/8" deep. It has a box chain with a springring clasp and it has the 2074 VI 0.925 mark for the maker. It weighs 10.5 grams and it is in excellent condition with no monograms, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; all items are vintage...
Very beautiful 17" ( 44 cm ) French Bisque poupee with especially beautiful face with best choise bisque quality , brilliant eyes , original body and wearing all original with lovely winter poupee gown ! She look´s like an Winter-Princess with her beautiful costume !!
Lovely bisque swivel head on kid edged bisque shoulder plate , pretty blue glass enamel inset eyes with fine painted lashes and feathered brows. Dark eyeliner and she has an closed mouth with finest accented l...
Rare and very cute size 1 Bebe by Emile Jumeau .... France circa 1888 in all perfect condition , has very fine quality of modeling with shy expression , excellent bisque and painting , original body in petite size and pretty antique clothing !
The 9" ( 23 cm ) tiny bisque socket head Bebe has beautiful large blue glass paperweight inset eyes with fine lushly painted lashes , brushstroked and feathered brows and closed mouth with shaded lips . Pierced earrings with Jumeau fac...
A 19th century (Edo to Meiji periods) gilded bronze branch bearing three golden fruits, each of which opens to reveal a small compartment. It is 19 cm (7-1/2 inches) long, 6 cm (2-1/2 inches) tall and comes enclosed in an age darkened kiri-wood box. Certainly of Buddhist connotations, it likely held some small sweets or incense.
This hand hammered covered serving platter is stunning, with exceptional detail and refinement. It is large, measuring 21 1/2" x 10 1/4" wide, 9 1/2" high (to tips of lobster antennae), and the applied lobster handle with seaweed is 10". The surface is all hand hammered, and the bottom of the tray is stippled. It is stamped "silver plate" on the tray, just under the lip of the top, with no makers mark. It resembles the work of Franco Lagini, working in Italy in the 1970's, as well as Fratell...
A superb post-Edwardian sterling silver and enamel sports award fob or pendant dated 1915. This 1-1/2 x 1-1/4" running or track award features fine cobalt enamel and a central gold washed or gilded medallion depicting a runner. It is dedicated on the back with the legend ST. M.C.I. ANNUAL SPORTS 1915 GIRLS J.C. FIRST and it is stamped STERLING with the Ryrie Bros. manufacture silver mark (later Birks). It is possibly from the St. Marys Collegiate Institute of St. Marys, Ontario and it weighs ...
A Birks Regency round silver plated engraved serving tray or salver from the 1940 1950 period. Perfect for serving tea cakes and drinks, this 10-1/4" across salver is heavy and Regency plate was the top quality silver plate offered by Birks. It has an 8-3/4" interior and fine engraved decoration; it has the Birks Regency Plate mark along with E.P. ON COPPER 1033 on the back. It is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs. All items ar...
A water-worn bowl of natural wood lacquered inside with black and gilded, leaving black lacquer on the rim, to create a startling contrast between the mirror like black, shining gold and ancient weathered wood. It is enclosed in a period wooden box titled Jidai Kihachi Sunabachi (antique Wooden Sunabachi Bowl). It measures 34.5 x 30 x 11 cm (14 x 12 x 4 inches). There are two hairline cracks in the gold (see photos).
Sanborns crafted this open backed repousse cuff with a floral motif. This type of work is an early method with this one being of exceptional weight of 71 grams and a height of 2in. Sometimes these cuffs have holes where light comes thru and or have a lighter weight of silver. This has none of those issues of damage, repairs or faults of any kind. A lovely item of early work to be admired by collectors.
Matilde Poulat's jewels are one of the most difficult from the Mexican Silver Renaissance to find today. This signed necklace shows the early MATL mark which was the name of her Taller. It boasts a wearable length is 17in and a weight of 171 grams heavy. The drop is 4.75in. across and 4.25in. tall at the highest point. The most dramatic of Matl's is seen with the double strand of fancy chain. A beautiful drape that is rarely found. No damage as was lovingly cared for, just LOOK AT THAT NECKLACE!
A delicate image of a Zari-gani fresh water shrimp by Oishi Junkyo enclosed in a period wooden box. The poem reads:
nanigotomo
naseba naratefu
kotono wa wo
Mune ni Kizamite
Ikite Kishiware.
Whatever happens, no matter the hardships and pain, Set it in your heart to live with Spirit! This little fellow looks up to the challenge, a stern look on his face and his dukes up, ready to battle giants. What a fitting image for this artist. Ink on silk in a fine bro...
William Spratling signed hummingbird is a rare find. Most show up with bands across the beak from a break to the obsidian or shortened due to a break. This one has been well cared for and bears no damage. The length is 3.5 inches and the chain is 17 inches. The bird and chain are properly signed as shown. The marks place the necklace close to 1962. Most of the marks are present with part of the 3 on the eagle 30's are worn. In hands and magnified you can see the curves of the right side of these...
Of octagonal shape, decorated with Japanese ladies and floral panels. Signed: made in Hirado by Kusae'. Considering the size these were probably chocolate cups made for the export. The cups are 11,5 cm tall and 10 cm in diameter. The saucers are 15 cm in diameter. The set is in pristine condition.
A Chinese B&W storage jar decorated with ladies playing a game in a garden, surrounded by children. Marked with an Artemisia leaf. Kangxi period (1662-1722). In the 19th century the silver mounts were added by an unknown Dutch silver smith. Hallmarked with the 'old sword'. This item is in a very good condition., with only a minor glaze chip to the mouth rim. H. 12 cm.
Churchill Ettinger (American, 1903-1984) original watercolor painting of a solitary skier. Circa 1950s-60s. Size: 14 inches x 20.5 inches (sight). Churchill Ettinger is recognized for his many illustrations, etchings and paintings of sporting subjects. He studied at the National Academy of Design and at the Art Students League in New York City, and also taught at the New York School of Industrial Art. He became a commercial artist and, being an avid outdoorsman and sportsman, was attracted t...
Eric Tobin landscape painting, titled Early Snow on Mt. Mansfield. Oil on linen canvas. Painted in 2010. Size: 20 inches x 24 inches. Signed in lower right and signed and titled on the reverse. A late autumn landscape of an early snowfall on Mount Mansfield, as viewed from a farm with red barn in Cambridge, Vermont to the north. Offered in a silvered wood frame. Eric Tobin is a contemporary Vermont landscape artist. He resides in the northern part of the state, near Johnson, VT. Tobin was great...
Eric Tobin landscape painting, titled Silver Light on the Lamoille River. Oil on canvas. Painted in 2013. Size: 12 inches x 16 inches. Signed in lower left and signed and titled on the reverse. A grouping of white birch trees in winter overlooking the snowy banks of the Lamoille River, in Johnson, Vermont. Offered in a silvered wood frame. Eric Tobin is a contemporary Vermont landscape artist. He resides in the northern part of the state, near Johnson, VT. Tobin was greatly influenced by the Ver...
Versatile & rare this 1950's hand wrought sterling silver necklace was designed & signed c. 1950's by American & Taxco, Mexico artist William Spratling (1900-67). Measuring 52 inches long and weighing 50 grams this necklace can be wrapped two or three times suiting mood or occasion. A version of this necklace is shown on Goddard's spratlingsilver.com & on p. 177 of MEXICAN SILVER by Greta Pack & Mary Davis. Highly collectible. Spratling designs are included in many permanent museum collections ...
Important & rare this 1948-53 bracelet was designed & signed by modernist artist Antonio Pineda (1919-2009). Measuring 1 1/4" high & 6 1/2" long the bracelet weighs 121 grams. In beautiful condition. The large amethyst cab stones are stunning giving this piece presence. Signed SILVER BY TONO MEXICO, marks used by Antonio from 1948-53. Both clasp and safety chain in fine working order. This design was included in the museum exhibit SILVER SEDUCTION: THE ART OF MEXICAN MODERNIST: ANTONIO PINEDA an...
A ceramic cover for a tea room brazier in the shape of a devil dressed in priests robes dated and annotated within. Dating from the Ansei era, inside it is annotated by Daiko Sogen (1772-1860), 435th head of Daitokuji. Well known for his poetry and mastery of the Tea Ceremony, he taught Zen to Eiraku Hozen, and was compatriot to Gengensai. It is 34.5 x 34.5 x 30 cm (13-1/2 x 13-1/2 x 12 inches) and is in fine condition.
A 10k synthetic ruby and white sapphires ring from the 1950s. This size 6 ring features a superb deep cherry red lab created oval faceted synthetic ruby flanked by two natural white sapphires. This ring measures 9/16 x 3/8" across the sapphires and stone, it weighs 3.4 grams and it is stamped 10K. This yellow gold ring 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; al...
Japanese limited edition sosaku hanga “kappa-ban” (stencil print) on crumpled hand-made momigami paper by Sadao Watanabe (1913-1996) titled “The Crucifixion.” The black and white image of Jesus nailed to a red cross is set against a blue background. Mary and Saint John kneel in prayer at each side. The print is signed and dated 1980 at the lower right and numbered 11/80 at the lower left, all in white ink. The paper measures about 26”V x 23”H. The print was not previously framed...
Japanese limited edition sosaku hanga “kappa-ban” (stencil print) by Yoshitoshi Mori (1898-1992) depicting a samurai with two swords titled “Akazaya” (Red Sheath). The print is pencil-signed “Yoshitoshi Mori,” numbered 31/70, and dated ’81 in the lower margin. The artist’s red seal is above the signature. The visible paper size is 23”V x 16 3/4”H (frame: 31”H x 24”V). Appears to be in very good overall condition. The print is framed in the original Kanda Gallery frame...
Charming and so beautiful all original 8" ( 21 cm without hat ) little bisque Clown by Steiner .... has beautiful original clothing and face expression , rare to find and all perfect !!!
This pretty bisque socket head doll has untinted white bisque complexion with lovely red painted curving clown decoration , has spiral trading blue glass enamel inset glass eyes with typical clown black painting eyeliner and brows . Closed mouth with red outlined lips and pierced ears , beautif...
We are excited to offer this handsome, traveling, doctor's apothecary medicine chest from the 1870-1880 era.
This fine, walnut, twenty-five compartment case houses twenty three medicine bottles, most of which are embossed FRASER & CO, with a few marked FRASER. A total of seventeen of the bottles sport original, early labels. Three other bottles have hand-written labels, and the remainder are unlabeled- one of which has no embossing. There are a total of six amber bottles, two of which are cor...
Sam Kramer modernist sterling silver bracelet
1950
Interior circumference - 7 1/2"
Measures 2" at it's widest point
This heavy and well crafted bracelet weights 138 grams
Marked sterling with artist's cypher
Excellent vintage condition
This beautifully designed and made 14Ky gold and carnelian watch fob/pendant is from the early 1900’s. Art Nouveau elements are incorporated in the openwork design that is the same on both sides. The height of the fob is 1 1/8” the width is 1” and the oval carnelian on the bottom is 7/16” wide.
Very cute and pretty all original 14" ( 36 cm ) Bebe wears original chemise dress , lovely quality of bisque and painting and all original condition .
Bisque socket head of lovely pale quality , has blue glass paperweight inset eyes with dark eyeliner . Nice lushly painted lashes , brush - stroked and feathered brows and on open mouth with row of pearl white porcelain teeth between her shaded and outlined lips. Pierced ears with original earrings and beautiful blonde mohair wig...
Very beautiful and rare to find 5,5" ( 14 cm ) all original French all bisque Mignonette ..... an little French Mademoiselle which could not be more handsome from France circa 1878 / 80 !!
All perfect and has exquisite quality of very pale bisque highlighted by her rare wonderful original clothing !!
Slender faced doll has swivel head , solid dome with high forehead , pretty cobalt blue glass enamel inset eyes , painted lashes and single stroke brows , closed mouth ...
Very beautiful size 10 all original Bisque Bebe by Maison Bru ..... France circa 1890 .... generally excellent presentation in Bru Factory box .
23" ( 59 cm ) beautiful Bebe with best quality of bisque and painting , has perfect swivel head with beautiful amber brown glass paperweight inset eyes , thick dark eyeliner and fine painted lashes , brush-stroked and multi feathered brows. Closed mouth with outlined lips and space between her lips . Pierced ears and very beautiful blo...
Offered is a very scarce, 19th century, portable, doctor's, apothecary medicine case.
The traveling case's exterior is constructed of leather, and the interior sports 5 compartments packed with a total of 62 medicine bottles. Specifically, there are 32 narrow medicine vials with metal screw-on caps, plus 17 medium-size vials. There are six miscellaneous vials, 5 of which are corked, and one that houses a later-date, glass syringe. Finally, there are 7 apothecary bottles with ground glass st...
A 10k garnets, citrines and diamonds row ring from the 1980s. This attractive size 7 ring features two garnets with pink/orange colouration, two light yellow citrines and 3 small single point diamonds. This ring measures 3/4 x 1/8" along the setting and it weighs 1.2 grams. It is stamped SLV 10K and 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...
A set of 6 David Andersen Norway enamel demitasse coffee spoons with a box from the 1960s. This set consists of the six 3-3/4" spoons which all have enamelled handles and bowls on gilt sterling. The backs are plain gilded silver and they have the Andersen marks and each spoon weighs 9.0 grams. The enamel colours include sea blue, navy blue, yellow, green and deep red and they come with a fitted, silk-lined box with brass fittings and impressed alligator brown paper wrap. This set is in excel...
A very romantic piece of jewelry is this great diamond heart pendant. Set in 14Kt white gold and set with 165 high quality diamonds. The crossing lines are channel set with 53 square cut diamonds, while the remaining areas are pave set with 112 various size brilliant cut diamonds. The approximate total weight of all diamonds is 2.75Ct. The back of the pendant has a great openwork design. The width of the heart is ¾” and the height including the diamond pave bail is 1”.
Rebajes modernist sterling silver and brass bracelet
7" long x 1 1/2" wide
This substantial bracelet weighs over 97 grams
Marked Rebajes, sterling
Very good vintage condition
Very beautiful and rare to find 5" ( 13 cm ) all bique Mignonette attributed by Schmitt et Fils , has lovely pale bisque , very cute face expression , rare body style with ball jointed elbows and bare feet .
France circa 1880 ..... of very pale bisque and has swivel head with elongated throat an kid edged bisque torso . Beautiful blue glass enamel inset eyes with fine tiny painted lashes and dark eyeliner , one strip brows and closed mouth with dark painted line between her ...
This early 20th century ring is from the arts and crafts period. The approximately 0.20Ct old-mine diamond is bezel set in white gold and sits on top of a masterfully carved 14Kt yellow gold shank. The size of the ring is 5 ½ but it can easily be sized.
An oval Italian shell cameo set in 14Kt yellow gold depicting a left facing portrait of a woman with a diamond necklace. The pin/pendant measures 1 1/8” high and 13/16” wide. The bail folds down whet it is worn as a pin.
It is very rare that one comes across a ring with such style, quality and great workmanship that describes this platinum filigree, diamond and sapphire engagement ring from the 1920’s. The center stone is an approximately 0.65Ct old-mine diamond that has I color and VS2 clarity. The center diamond is flanked on either side by five smaller diamonds, which brings the approximate total weight of all 11 diamonds to 0.75Ct. Each side is further decorated by three sapphire banquettes, which gives th...
This is a mid century 14Kt yellow gold and onyx pendant, centered by a 20X15 millimeter oval cabochon onyx. The 14Kt yellow gold frame is decorated by a cut out Greek-key design. The pendant measures ¾” wide and 1 ¼” tall including the bail.
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