All Items : Archives : Pre 1940 item #1176785 (stock #peacocksneck)
Here is perhaps the most dramatic piece that I have ever held. Huge and magnificent and if that is not enough it is in excellent condition without one dent or ding. The drop is 3.5in. long and 2.5in. across. The peacocks are 2.75in. tall that go around the neck. The repousse is thick and with great dimension weighing 146 grams. I have a photo showing a "slice" shot to give an idea of how dimensional the piece is. Hallmarked 980 Taxco as shown...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Pre 1970 item #1310382
A beautiful sterling ring by Arizona Modernist H. Fred Skaggs featuring 5 rough cut polished garnets surrounding a center unpolished opal. The ring is a size 7 and in fine original condition with no chips or cracks to the stones. Signed Sterling HF Skaggs as shown. It is always a rare treat to come across a piece by Fred Skaggs.
All Items : Archives : Furnishings : Pre 1940 item #963534 (stock #WA 17-12)
Dimensions: 32"L x 31"W x 33"H x 23" seat depth
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1970 item #1422315 (stock #15034)
How often does one find an Antonio Pineda locket pendant? Not often enough and if one does come upon such a treasure, what are the odds that it’s going to be big, bold and beautiful like the rare, fantastic example offered here? Hefty and meticulously crafted, from the twist-rope and beading detail surrounding the stone’s bezel to the dramatic amethyst oval that takes up almost the locket’s entire face, to the substantial hand-made chain (by a different maker yet perfectly matching the pen...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1900 item #1403965
Chinese Qing dynasty stem cup with everted rim decorated around the exterior of the cup with two faintly incised green five-clawed dragons chasing a flaming pearl set against an egg-yolk yellow background. A green phoenix is at the interior well. A six-character kaishu form underglaze blue Guangxu mark is at the bottom of the interior stem. Probably of the period and dating circa 1900. 3 3/8” high x just under 4 1/2" diameter; weighs 120 grams (4 1/4 ounces)...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Pre 1950 item #1476030
Japanese shin hanga woodblock print titled "The Great Buddha in Kamakura" by Okuyama Gihachiro (1907-1981) dating 1949. The artist's black ink signature and red seal are in the lower left corner of the image. Two red seals of the publisher Kyoto Hanga-in and Shinagawa printer are beside it in the lower left margin. The title is in the upper left margin. Paper size: 16 1/4" x 11 1/2" (image: 15 3/8" x 10 5/8"). Never framed...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1970 item #344411
A wonderful wide,abstract sterling bracelet signed A.Gusterman, Denver Sterling. The overlapping links are rounded and form fitting to the wrist which is most flattering. Measuring 6 3/4" end to end and 1 5/8" wide, it weighs a substantial 79 grams. Fine original condition. Sure to be a favorite bracelet.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Ceramics : Chinese Export : Pre 1900 item #1191914
Chinese porcelain vase, early to mid 19th century period. Size, Height of vase is 14 inches, in very good condition.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1900 item #289645 (stock #864)
A Sterling Silver Asparagus Fork/Server wit a Heavily Embossed Floral Design. Marked Sterling on the Back of the Handle, but no Makers Mark. Length 9.75 inches and weight 4.6 Troy ounces; 9.75". Excellent condition. From the late 19th century.
All Items : Archives : Fine Art : Pre 1970 item #1244195 (stock #22B3 468)
Thomas R. Curtin (American, 1899-1977) original watercolor landscape painting of a Farm in Winter. Circa 1960s. Size: 14 inches x 20 inches. Thomas Curtin Estate stamped signature in lower right. A classic Vermont scene with farmhouse, barns and sheds situated on a winding country road during the depth of winter. Excellent condition with fresh, bright colors. No foxing. Offered in a contemporary gilt wood frame with linen matting. Thomas Curtin was born in Pittsfield, Massachusetts...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Pre 1492 item #1040219
Guan shaped porcelain covered by bluish glazed to the foot and decoorated with 3 figural incised decoration; glazed base . PERIOD : Yuan Dynasty 1279-1368 AD. MEASUREMENTS: 14 cm wide, 12.5 cm height. CONDITION: no chips, cracks, hairlines and free from restorations
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre AD 1000 item #1432085 (stock #M8950)
LARGE Chinese Tang Dynasty Painted Pottery Camel with TL Test (75cm)

This exceptionally large and impressive pottery model of a camel was made during the Tang Dynasty (AD 618 - 906). It is made from a buff-coloured pottery that has been "cold painted" in various different coloured pigments...

All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1370525 (stock #256)
20" ( 50 cm ) Most beautiful French Bebe from house of Jumeau .......... Emile Jumeau circa 1880 / 84 , an rare model of the very beautiful E.J. Bebe with finest creamy pale pressed bisque , excellent painting and very cute face expression on socket head .

With very full cheeks and throat , has stunning blue enamel glass paperweight inset eyes with dark eyeliner and fine painted long lashes. Her brows are brush-stroked and feathered over mauve - blushed eye shadow...

All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1960 item #291116
A very charming sterling necklace by Margot De Taxco which is highly ornamented with a leaf and berry motif and a bow on each side. It is a collar necklace that opens in the front and is hinged in the back. It will fit up to a 14"neck which is about average. It is 1" wide in the front and tapers to 3/8" in the back. It is in fine original condition and weighs 94 grams. Signed and numbered for Margot as shown. A very elegant piece.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Pre 1950 item #1191871
Vintage handmade 1950's sterling silver necklace intricately comprised of overlapping oval links held in place by "floating" barbell shaped beads designed and signed by American and Taxco, Mexico artist William Spratling. Necklace measures 17 12 inches long X and 5/8" wide and weighs 94 grams. Signed on the clasp WS eagle # 30. Normal wear. Pictured on p. 177 of MEXICAN SILVER by Greta Pack & Mary Davis. Insured shipping included within the U.S.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Ceramics : Chinese Export : Pre 1837 VR item #1258869
Chinese famille rose punch bowl, late 18th/early 19th century, floral center, exterior with flowers, gilt border, unmarked, 4-1/2 x 10-1/8 in., minor gilt wear to rim. Provenance: Estate of Barbara M. Baker, Meadville, Pennsylvania.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1920 item #1411210 (stock #419)
A large Chinese two handled vase decorated in famille verte enamels with birds amongst flowering peony & rocks. The decorated neck with iron red modelled elephants' head handles. The base with an apocryphal six character iron red mark of the Kangxi emperor.

Age: Mid 19th century

Size: 14-1/2" high by 14-1/2" diameter

Condition: Good condition, no breaks and or cracks
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Ceramics : French : Pre 1930 item #271800 (stock #R020)
Super sweet cafe au lait (or hot chocolate) bowl from France. Images on three sides of children playing, cats & dogs. Normal wear from age & use, slight crazing throughout, but overall in superb condition. They just don't get more charming than this! Measures approximately 5 inches across & 3 inches high.