All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1900 item #1205598
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.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre AD 1000 item #1462671 (stock #MB762)
Fine Large Chinese Western Jin Dynasty Armoured Warrior (AD 265 - 316)

This impressive and very rare pottery model of a warrior was made during the Western Jin Dynasty (AD 265 - 316). It is quite "heavily-potted" and made from a fine-grained grey pottery that is relatively highly-fired, having an almost metallic ring to it when tapped...

All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Pre 1920 item #1429419 (stock #MOR7928)
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An incredible carved bamboo vase of warriors making their way through forested crags whipped by roiling mist cut from a single piece of bamboo and signed on the base Omikuni Sakata Shiori Yamaguchi Moritsugu Saku :Made by Yamaguchi Moritsugu of Shiori, Sakata, Omi Province (Modern day Maibara Shiga Prefecture on the North-Eastern shore of Lake Biwa). It is 35.5 cm (14 inches) tall and in overall excellent condition, enclosed in an old wooden box...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Pre 1492 item #970739
Longquan bowl decorated with incised lotus petals rising from foot to the exterior and flower motif in the center. Covered with green glaze. Southern Song 12th-13th century. Condition : glaze degradation, no chips, cracks and free from restoration Diameter: 16.5cm and High: 8 cm
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1940 item #1402400 (stock #190906)
Today we are offering a first phase signed William Spratling Quetzalcoatl necklace with repousse feathers and swirls flowing down the sculpted 3 dimensional head. There is a 20 inch wearable length and a weight of 83 grams. A huge presence is displayed as the head is 3 1/8th in. tall and 3.25 in. wide. The balls on it's hand are solid silver and can be determined by the raw underside. It is noted in SPRATLING SILVER A FIELD GUIDE BY PHYLLIS M...
All Items : Archives : Fine Art : Pre 1950 item #580285 (stock #247)
Frank Montague Moore Carmel or Monterey evening nocturne oil on board signed lower right F.M. Moore. A beautiful painting with a amazing sense of light. In excellent condition measuring 12 x 16 inches approx. overall size 19 x 23 inches. A fine painting by this highly acclaimed artists would be a nice addition to any collection.

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Born in Taunton, England on Nov. 24, 1877. Moore studied at the Liverpool Art School and Royal Institute...

All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1443243 (stock #930)

Superb one of a kind two piece French Bebe costume .......

All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1950 item #1225084
Rare vintage sterling silver sauce bowl designed and signed circa 1949 by American & Taxco, Mexico artist William Spratling(1900-67). Bowl measures 7 inches long end to end X 4 inches wide at center X 2 1/2" tall and weighs 161 grams, 5.7 oz. Signed on the bottom SPRATLING DE MEXICO STERLING eagle # 13. Perfect condition with no dents or dings. Referred to as the disc pattern in Spratling's early catalogs this bowl was made for less than one year...
All Items : Archives : Pre 1950 item #1112595
Sterling silver bracelet with raised repousse swirls and cascabels designed and signed by Taxco, Mexico artist Hubert Harmon. Bracelet measures 6 3/4" wearable length and 1 1/4" wide. Harmon designs are rare and considered very collectable as he only designed jewelry for a short time in the early 1940's. Excellent condition with gorgeous patina. No dents or dings. Penny Morrill and Carole Berk's book, MEXICAN SILVER p.139 pictures a pair of Harmon earrings in this design.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Pre 1837 VR item #955354 (stock #26C10 1918)
Scottish three-piece sterling silver tea service, Edinburgh. 1824-25. Maker's mark CB, for Charles Bendy, known for his decanter labels, ladles and tea pots. Weight: 49.8 troy ounces. A rare set of compressed globular form resting on round, stepped pedestal bases. The gadrooned bodies are accented with decorative acanthus rims and handles, and the open sugar bowl and milk jug retain an original gilt wash to their interiors. No monograms or erasures. No dents or dings...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Pre 1800 item #876794 (stock #161)
Celadon pot decorated with carved floral scroll. W = 12 cm, H =10.5. Qianlong 1736-1795. Condition : Perfect condition, no chips. cracks, hairlines or restorations.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Scandinavian : Pre 1960 item #310866
A whimsical sterling bracelet by Danish designer N.E. From, c. 1950-60. The links have large silver cabachons cradled by swimming fish.It measures 7" around in the inside when clasped and is 1 1/8" wide. The push in clasp is secure and the original safety chain is intact. Fine original condition, it weighs 43 grams. Signed Sterling Denmark N.E. From. Very interesting and fun to wear.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Enamel : Pre 1940 item #840231 (stock #WA0809)
Wonderful set of five vintage French canisters in a red and white checkerboard pattern. Very unique swirl pattern on interiors of canisters. Overall in good shape, a few dings here & there, but nothing to detract from the charm of this vintage set. More pictures available via email. Circa 1930's. Largest canister measures approximately 4-1/2" high, 4-1/2" diameter. Smallest measures 3-1/4" high, 2-3/4" diameter.
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1328378 (stock #417)

Very beautiful original antique Huret era French Poupee bonnet , the flat topped cream straw bonnet has deep sides and slightly slanted brim .

Hand woven of narrow straw bands and pretty decorate with cream silk ribbons which goes around the hat . On silk bow and flowers bouquet ornate the hat as finishing touch outside and inside is the straw brim complete covered with silk and muslin lined...

All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Glass : American : Pre 1930 item #1424346 (stock #40E57-200)
Art Nouveau crystal decanter with sterling silver engraved floral overlay and a narrow tall neck. Circa 1900-1920. Size: 12.75 inches ht. No loss to any silver overlay, no cracks, ,minor roughness to base of original stopper, and light cloudiness to interior. McGinn family engraved name.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Designer Signed : New item #325715 (stock #T 971)
Jewelry Collectors! Only One signed MIMI DEE and made by her w 14K rolled gold & Multi iridescent Green Brown Paprika w Plum Hues Stick Real Pearls & a removable Pendant made w same metal, Plum Brown Pearl & Swarovski Crystals. 15 3/4" as a choker or shorten to wear as a Dog Collar. Yet will be glad to add a few jumprings Free of charge and Restoration Service is Always available for you. Must see scans.
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All Items : Archives : Instruments and Implements : Scientific : Pre 1970 item #349029 (stock #G538)
Offered is an absolutely wonderful, giant-sized, 1960's, dental toothbrush which once served as an advertising display piece for "DR. WEST'S MIRACLE TUFT" toothbrushes!!

It measures a mammoth 18 inches long and is perfect for display in any dental collection, including in the dentist's office!

The condition is very good with some scratches and unobtrusive bent bristles (perhaps it was slightly used by the Jolly Green Giant??)...

All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1469878 (stock #1206)

Beautiful 17" ( 43 cm ) French poupee by Maison Jumeau whitch is ready for Christmas , has lovely bisque and painting , original body and wearing of lovely antique Christmas silk ensemble with tasteful construction details and matching ornate straw hat . All preserved in presentations box ...

Has generally excellent condition by E.Jumeau .....