All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Pre 1900 item #349033 (stock #R029)
This beautiful footed plate or "compotier" has a fantastic art deco pattern in a beautiful violet blue color. There are no chips, but there is crazing & browning throughout. There are two small hairline cracks (see photos), but the piece is solid & definitely usable. Measures approximately 9 inches across & stands 1-1/2 inches high. Marked on the bottom, "Service Tolga, H.B.C.M., France" and the number 2, there is also what looks to be "D2"...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Pre 1980 item #1388774 (stock #9809)
A 14k yellow gold ruby triple flower head ring with diamonds from the 1980s. This size 4 ring features 14 rubies arrayed as three conjoined flower heads with central diamonds. Each ruby is approximately 4 points (by gauge) and the setting measures 5/8 x 5/16". This ring weighs 3.1 grams, it is stamped indistinctly and it tests as 14k gold and it is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, damage or repairs...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Pre 1920 item #357381
The fabric was probably cut out from an old kasuri futon blanket and made into Yu-age. What is Yu-age? When I purchased this beautiful wall hanger like piece (I thought), I was told that this was Yu-age, an old fashioned sounding name to me. This is a bath towel according to the Japanese dictionary. It has never been used, in case you are wondering. All the basting stitches are clean...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1970 item #764346
From the same estate as the Antonio Pineda aventurine duck pendant and possibly made as a set with it, is this aventurine and 970 silver bracelet by Antonio Pineda. This design is not often seen and is beautiful in every way. It measures 6 1/2" around in the inside and is 3/4" wide. Weighing 64 grams, it is in fine original condition. There is no damage and there are no repairs. The stones are free of cracks or chips. The safety chain is original and the clasp is secure...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Pre 1900 item #1210290 (stock #40F52 LP543)
Northern Plains Native American spirit pipe with a Catlinite (pipestone) bowl carved with a full figural effigy of a walking bear, together with a wooden stem decorated with geometric black painted markings. Circa 1890. Overall length: 23.5 inches. Pipe bowl dimensions: 7 inches length x 3 inches height x 1.25 inches depth. Excellent condition. The interior of the pipe's bowl exhibits traces of burning and use...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Designer Signed : Contemporary item #147561 (stock #T 220)
Original Demi Parure, Necklace Sterling Paper Clip chain with stations of Natural Coral and Moonstone gems, ending in a Pendant of Jasper Donut and Labradorite complemented by a pair of Gems and marked Sterling Earrings, all by Mimi Dee and Proudly Made in USA!
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All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre AD 1000 item #1482271 (stock #MC247)
Fine Large Chinese Tang Dynasty Glazed Stoneware Jar (AD 618 - 906)

This fine and attractively-shaped high-fired jar was made during the Tang Dynasty (AD 618 - 906). It is quite "heavily-potted" and has a pale grey, almost white porcelaneous body. The flat base is relatively small from which the body expands outwards to quite a bulbous shape, and then in again to a fairly narrow neck with a rolled rim to the mouth...

All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1950 item #1198834 (stock #alegreneckla)
Miguel Martinez was the principal designer for Rancho Alegre. This taller was known for quality and this is no exception. This Spratling design necklace is deeply carved with a large repousse silver ball at the drop measuring 2.5in x 2 7/8th's in. Wearable length is 16.75in. long. There is a glare on the underside of the repousse ball but is free of any dents or damage. The weight is a hefty 81.2 grams and the workmanship is outstanding...
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1433359 (stock #842)

Rare early French bisque Poupee from Huret era around 1860 with beautiful expression having best quality of bisque and painting included complexion with gorgeous blue enamel eyes , very clean and sturdy kid body. Wearing very beautiful antique enfantin winter gown with muff !

This pretty 17" ( 44 cm ) poupee comes from the same time era like an Huret poupee and she is an rare found with her lovely facial expression on shoulder head with plump round face . Has beautiful blue ...

All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1465613 (stock #1151)

Beautiful early French poupee from Huret era around 1858 th. of Blampoix with imposing presence !!

Has wonderful pale and fine quality of bisque and painting , flat un-pierced ears , original sturdy kid body and wearing superb original muslin costume !!!

17" ( 43 cm ) ...rare to find and so beautiful doll with fine pale complexioned bisque shoulder head with dark cobald blue enamel eyes . Has dark eyeliner and delicately painted lashes, lightly feathered brows...

All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Retro : Pre 1960 item #1339304 (stock #7379)
A 10k blue spinel cocktail ring from the 1950s. This attractive size 8-1/2 ring features a claw-set fancy cut indigo blue spinel. It measures 5/8 x 1/2" across the abstract modern style setting, it weighs 3.1 grams and it is stamped 10K with an s in G maker's mark. This ring is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs. Please note that the stone is a bit dirty - we'll clean it before shipping. We promise! All items are thoroughly and co...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Pre 1920 item #1200213 (stock #26C10 2487)
Sterling silver sugar caster or shaker, after an original design by Samuel Wood from 1750. Early 20th century. Size: 7 inches height. Weight: 7.1 troy ounces. Excellent condition; no damage; no monogram.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Indian Subcontinent : Himalayas : Pre 1900 item #1282047 (stock #TBP-013)
Two Tibetan bone carvings of dancing Dakinis from a ceremonial bone apron. One Dakini carries a chopper, kapala (skull cup) and a skull scepter; the other holds a kapala in her left hand. Both have large scrolling swirls carved above and below them. The backs have numerous holes for stringing. The bone is probably from a Yak. Period: 18th/19th Century. Size: 16cm & 17cm. W. Both 4cm. Condition: No repairs. cracks or chips.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Retro : Pre 1960 item #1324856 (stock #7174)
A 10k yellow gold ring set with a natural blue sapphire ringed with genuine cultured pearls from the 1950s. This vintage size 6-3/4 ring measures 9/16 x 1/2" across the setting and the pearls measure 2.5 mm. each. The flashy medium blue stone is approximately 1-1/2 carats (calculated) and this attractive ring weighs 3.5 grams. It is stamped 10K and it is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs. All items are thoroughly and conservatively...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Pre 1950 item #1176852 (stock #12081)
A classic book piece for William Spratling, the "tulip" brooch comes in several configurations and is carved out of various stones, the most usual being amethyst. Here the large bloom is set in a less frequently seen repousse frame that consists of deeply chased foliage and an overlaid curlicued tendril. I also love the color variations and depth in the pink quartz stone. Very architectural and quite impressive with a smoothness that makes you want to hold it... The brooch is 1 7/8" square and ...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Pre 1492 item #983278
White-glazed ceramic ewer with globular body and arched handle. PERIOD : Song Dynasty (960-1279 AD) MEASUREMENTS: 12 cm tall and 12 cm wide. CONDITION: good, frittings to the rim, no cracks, hairlines or restorations.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1960 item #195100
Huge, dramatic sterling mask cuff bracelet by Modernist Frank Rebajes. Pieces by Rebajes in sterling are rare to find and this cuff is truly unique and seldom seen. It measures 2 3/4" wide in the front, tapering to 1 3/4" in the back and is 6" around in the inside with a 1" opening. It weighs 68 grams and is in fine original condition. Heavy patina which I think looks terrific, but surely could be cleaned by the next owner. Signed Rebajes Sterling. An important piece by one of the foremost studi...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Pre 1980 item #1046667
Rare and unusual Modernist sterling ring by jewelry designer and silversmith Miye Matsukata (1922-1981)who was born in Tokyo, Japan. She attended the Museum of Fine Arts School in Boston, opened her store, Janiye , on Newbury Street in 1950 and continued to work there until her death in 1981. This ring is a size 8 3/4 and weighs 19 grams. Suitable for a man or woman, it is plain in the back so can be sized. Fine original condition and signed as shown. Her jewelry is timeless and always unique an...