All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Designer Signed : Pre 1950 item #441818 (stock #T 1369)
Sold. 20% was donated to Hurricane Katrina survivors via Salvation Army & American Red Cross. In the tradition of hand painted satsuma porcelain or even art glass, one finds this 7 white disc, what looks like silver plated bracelet marked TOSHIKANE JAPAN, with orange rind surface bumpiness, bamboo & bird raised motif that is hand painted in celadon green, gold, black, gray & red. When the secure push v box clasp & chain is engaged it measures 7 1/4 in. inside X 11/16" wide...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Pre 1950 item #1366162 (stock #172109)
This Los Castillo design 262 is an early one created when Margot Van Voorhies was married to Don Antonio Castillo. I believe these early pieces are the very best of her work. Stunning in size with an almost 2 inches of height and a weight of 123 grams of almost pure 980 silver. I also have the matching necklace to this bracelet listed on my site. The condition reflects no damage and also well cared for over time. The diameter is 2.25 inches with the gap set at 1in...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1950 item #531897
Large early Matilde Poulat "MATL" cross c. 1945. It measures 3 3/4" long and 2 3/4" wide and is in beautiful original condition with all stones intact. The amethysts are deep purple and the coral a vibrant red. Signed with her early signature and registration number. This is an exceptional cross.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Deco : Pre 1950 item #1440242 (stock #15266/15357)
Casting of very good quality, a huge amethyst gemstone and a long chain with figural links combine in this Italian Peruzzi style pendant necklace to create one of those pieces that collectors covet and all of us dream about. I believe we have here a convergence of two Revival movements - Classical Revival in the sterling chain with its theater mask links and Gothic Revival with the two dragons flanking that amazing amethyst...
All Items : Archives : Furnishings : Furniture : French : Pre 1950 item #439931 (stock #WA044)
Vintage Moustache-back club chairs in great, original condition. Bright caramel color, with some dark areas. This classic design blends well with any style, from vintage to contemporary. Dimensions: 36” wide, 36” deep, 34” high
All Items : Archives : Furnishings : Furniture : French : Pre 1950 item #1372075 (stock #WA26-30)
Gendarme of course refers to the French policemans hat which is the same as Napoleons classic chapeau. High in the center with a gentle slope that finishes in a crisp point at the corners. I was fortunate to snag this pair at a large outdoor show south of Paris. The competition is fierce at these hugs shows and most chairs have been bought up before I get a shot at them. There are many models that I pass for lack of style, materials used or overall condition...
All Items : Archives : Pre 1950 item #1173531 (stock #avbookclampe)
Here we have a published book piece made by Maestro Alfredo Villasana. The Repousse is divine and the diameter is 2.5in. for size wear ability. The face front is 4in. tall with the weight being 62.9 grams heavy. No dents or damage to this beauty. This is a show piece and it is difficult for others not to stare at it's allure.
All Items : Archives : Furnishings : Furniture : French : Pre 1950 item #1356738 (stock #WA25-21)
Kind of the quintessential French Club Chair , this pair is in very good overall condition. One of the cushions has been restored and the color match is quite good. They sit perfect, the bottoms have been retied 8 way as original with a new jute deck and dust cover. This is the pair and the style that charms everyone! Circa early 1950's, there is very light crazing on the arms as is age appropriate wear. Love that classic caramel color...
All Items : Archives : Furnishings : Furniture : French : Pre 1950 item #443888 (stock #WA050)
This large, deep, low Gendarme pair of club chairs was refurbished by our tapissier in Paris. Hand-tinted coffee brown patina with black piping. Deep, comfortable seats just waiting for you & a good book. Dimensions: 37” wide, 33” deep, 32” high
All Items : Archives : Furnishings : Furniture : French : Pre 1950 item #1372095 (stock #WA26-33)
Rambouillet is a city south of Paris where many International Peace treaties and negotiations have taken place since before World War One. I can only imagine that Rollback beauties like these where used to take a break from time to time with a brandy and cigar. We fully restored this pair using our signature Pyrenees sheephide.They have an even med feeling seat, Circa 1940's originally , restored by us in France using our signature Pyrenees sheephide...
All Items : Archives : Fine Art : Paintings : Oil : Pre 1950 item #101420
This OIL PAINTING is on BOARD and by the Artist: SAMUEL B. PRATT. American born in 1903 and known for Landscapes, Barns, Ships, etc. This work has a SMITHSONIAN LABEL on the back from an Annual Exhibition of Miniature Painters, Sculptors, and Gravers Society of Washington, D.C. S.B. PRATT is a well listed Artist. From a Virginia Estate date this Work circa 1950. In Excellent Condition the sight size is 3 1/2" X 5 3/8"; 7 1/2" X 9 3/8" framed. Signed lower right: Pratt...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1950 item #1426270 (stock #15067)
Swallows hold within their slender, elegant little bodies tender memories of my childhood in Greece - they are considered the most important harbingers of spring and symbolize regeneration, hope and the assurance that sun-filled days will always follow the darkest hours of winter. For the Victorians, they represented faithfulness and the promise of a loved-one's return and as a motif, they were widely used in sentimental jewelry...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1950 item #1432666 (stock #15271)
Big, with pronounced repoussage, a series of beautiful turquoise cabs crowning the crest of the creature's shell, this vintage Mexican Deco figural brooch was most probably made in the country's capital as its workmanship indicates. This type of "high relief", textured repousse jewelry is reminiscent of Matilde Poulat's techniques and closely associated with Mexico City maestros...
All Items : Archives : Fine Art : Paintings : Oil : Pre 1950 item #1424464 (stock #40H19-3009)
"Northern Vermont" - by Gianni Cilfone (Italian/American, 1908-1992), oil on canvas. Circa 1944...
All Items : Archives : Fine Art : Paintings : Oil : Pre 1950 item #1020896 (stock #331)
A beautiful original oil on canvas board signed lower left and titled on reverse "Pirates Cove" in excellent all original condition with original frame measuring 20 x 24 inches. BIOGRAPHY Born in Los Angeles, CA on Oct. 1, 1881, the son of Esiquia and Miguel de Villa. His parents came to Los Angeles from Baja California in 1846 when the area was still part of Mexico. Raised in an artistic milieu, his mother was an amateur singer and his father an artist with a studio on the Plaza. Villa stu...
All Items : Archives : Furnishings : Furniture : French : Pre 1950 item #596601 (stock #WA13-16)
Amazing French club chair salon set; classic moustache backs; circa late 1940's. chairs: 36" wide, 37" deep, 32" high, 23" seat depth couch: 63" wide, 36" deep, 32" high, 23" seat depth
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1950 item #1404100 (stock #190707)
A signed Hector Aguilar bracelet is teamed up with gorgeous Azure Malachite stones to really make a statement at work or play. The length is 7.50 in. long and has a height of 1.25 in. in height. A quality example at 107 grams of weight. These are large stones which sit between the shields. A patina is natural on this bracelet. There are no chips or cracks to the stones and no damage to the silver. This one deserves a place in a collectors jewel box.
All Items : Archives : Furnishings : Furniture : French : Pre 1950 item #365363 (stock #WA011)
Vintage French Leather Club Chairs - K & W's Vintage Tours Pair
All original leather & overall very good condition on this late 1940�s pair of French Club Chairs from the Loire Valley. With firm, deep seats there are some minor nicks & crinkling on the front base. A striking rich look with straight deco style backs.
Dimensions: 35� wide, 41� deep, 32� high