SOLD. 7/23/14 and 3/26/14 Reply to Canada. Thank you again for your interest, please find someone in USA to make USA Ck or United States Postal Service Money Order payment only please. Will then mail to USA address. Vintage Applied Arts Crafts Style or Modernist Sterling Silver Bezel Set Smokey Quartz Ring stamped: ORNO & a touch mark with a W, lady facing right and a 1/4 moon. Size 5.5. Smokey Quartz Gems stone is 20 mm X 15 mm...
SOLD. C 1890 Pendant Gold Filled Twisted Rope around 2 Goldstone Cabs showing multi color Micro Mosaic Floral designs on newer gf fancy 19.5" chain. Pendant is 2" X 5/8". There is a tiny dull area on the side of the upper, not bad for age and type of man made stone.
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One of the most beautiful early pieces by Matilde Poulat that I have yet found. This c.1950's sterling, turquoise and amethyst bracelet is exceptional in every way. All of the stones are intact and look to be original. The amethysts are vivid purple and all stones are free of damage. The bracelet measures 8" end to end and is 1 3/4" wide. It weighs 72 grams and the push in clasp snaps tightly shut. Signed and numbered for Matilde Poulat "MATL" as shown.
This piece is a treasure.
Sold. Delightful Satsuma 9 Panel bracelet stamped JAPAN on rich satin gold color metal. Flower, Leaf, Tree, Water, Mountain, Bird, green, pink, red, yellow, blue, gold paint all on white. Each panel is 12 X 15 mm. 6 3/4" inside while push clasp is engaged X 5/8" wide. Super condition for the bracelet collector on your list. Sold, no price, no info
A Georgian Silver Toddy or Punch Ladle, with a Twisted Whalebone Handle, Hallmarked London 1791, with Makers Mark Obscured. The Center of the Bowl has a Silver Coin from George II (dated 1745). Length 13.5". Some minor wear (see pictures).
Pastoral Landscape with a Young Girl and Her Dog
James Curnock (British, 1812-1870)
Oil on canvas, signed.
A resident of Bristol, Curnock was best known for his portraits and figure subjects. He exhibited at both the Royal Academy and the Society of British Artists, Suffolk Street. His work is held in the permanent collection of the Bristol Art Gallery.
Curnock is listed in the Dictionary of British Artists, Vol...
Measuring 5 5/8 inches long x 3/8 inches in diameter, this very RARE, unmarked piece of 1920’s Black Memorabilia Folk Art features an exquisitely carved miniature Blackamoor’s head at its apex!
The very unusual piece is constructed entirely of (unidentified)wood with the tiny Blackamoor’s head separated from the length of the dice pusher by a teeny narrow metal band...
A Small Victorian Green Glass Decanter with a Hexagonal Shaped Body; with Original Stopper and Gilt Trim. 8" high. Late 19th Century and in Excellent condition.
A Victorian Oval Jewelry or Trinket Box with Burl Wood Veneer and Mother of Pearl Inlays. Dimensions 9.25" x 6.5" x 4". Late 19th century. Some wear but in good condition.
Sold, no price, no nfo. Vintage Deeply Oak Leaf Engraved Bracelet Cuff stamped: ED LEVIN STERLING. Nice heft @ 23 Grams or .8 Oz measuring a comfortable 6 1/8" inside which includes a flexible 7/8" opening X 1/2" wide. Lots & lots of decades old rich darkening in the incised areas. Sold, no price, no info.
White Jade Carved Archer Ring with Dragon, 11th Century
The ring is 1 inch (2.5 cm) tall, and 1.25 inches (3 cm) in diameter.
It is in good condition with no repairs, chips, or cracks.
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Sold. Very Collectible Carved Mourning Romantic Heart & Victoria's Hand Chased Silver Motifs inlay into tested Black Jet Ring size 6.5. Light as a feather as real jet is and the silver inlay designs were lightly cleaned for camera purposes, tho those were as black as the jetcoal! Sold, no price, no info
Classic Eisenberg from the 30-40's. Sparkling, clear huge rhinestones, chunky and most definitely dramatic!. Marked Eisenberg Original on the back, the clip is 2 3/4" long and 1 3/4" wide.
Sold. Vintage yet so Today, stamped with Conjoined H A STERLING for Hector Aguilar & MADE IN MEXICO along with another mark on this bangle bracelet for the smaller wrist at 2 3/8" inside X 1/8" wide and a substantial 1/8" thick! Sold, no price, no info
A Continental (German) Silver Octagonal Tea Caddy; Dimensions 3.5" high x 3.25" wide x 2.5" deep. Embossed on all sides with scenes of people in front of a village. Weight 6.4 Troy ounces; excellent condition
SOLD. Power Finger Knuckle marked Sterling Ring w Harvey like designs stamped around and a 15 X 23mm Green Bezel Set Turquoise Cabochon. Top sits 1 3/8 X 1", knuckle to knuckle. Was resized once to a 7.5 and weighs 11 Grams. Very nice condition and please see pics. SOLD, no price, no info.
Fashion Wise, Bangles just don't go away and these Vintage stamped DANECRAFT STERLING around R are no exception, one with a leaf garland and the other with stylized soft "S" shape designs. Each is just a smidgen over 2.5" across inside and 1/4" wide. Warm rich silver. Please see extreme closeups
Meiji (1868-1912) Japanese Lacquer with Silver & Shibayama Flower Box Signed
The box is 2 inches tall, and 4.75 inches by 3.6 inches wide.
It is in good condition with no repairs, chips, or cracks, except minor loss of lacquer at the bottom (as seen in the photos).
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Sold. Arts & Crafts Tradition Continental Silver Knuckle to Knuckle Ring w free form bezel set 22mm X 40mm Golden Amber Cab and 4 Hallmarks: lady facing right with a" W: behind her head. Sits 1 1/2 X 1 1/4" and weighs 18 grams. Size 7. Super condition with rich darkening in crevices as it is suppose to show. Sold, no price, no info
Collector wrote, 'Received the Edelweiss Pendant. It was exactly as described and I am very happy with it.' A Visitor wrote: 'edelweiss that grows in the Austrian alps', thank you for the info! Stamped 835 on bail. 1 1/8" across including the lacy wirework attached around it. Wonderful vintage condition.
While this one is sold, please proceed to image #s 4, 5 & 6 to view an available 1 5/8" brooch signed: KIB & 900...
A fantastic sterling and azur-malachite necklace and matching screwback earrings by Taxco silversmith Enrique Ledesma. Known for his impeccable way of fusing stone with silver, this set is an astounding example of his skill. The teardrop shaped links are vertical and then horizontal. The color of the stones a beautiful mottled green. Fine original condition, the necklace is 17 1/2" end to end and 1 1/4" wide at the vertical front links. Secure push in clasp...
SALVADOR TERAN DOUBLE STYLIZED PEPPER NECKLACE featured on page 130 of the catalogue from the WILLIAM SPRATLING AND THE MEXICAN SILVER RENAISSANCE exhibit.It is c.1955-60. It is 15" around in the inside and 1 1/8" wide at the wide pepper end. Secure push in clasp, fine original condition. Signed and numbered for Salvdor Teran as shown.A wonderful piece by this important Taxco silversmith.
A Pairpoint Bubbleball Glass Inkstand. It has a Silverplate Base Marked Pairpoint and with Controlled Bubbles in the Glass Inkwell. There is a monogram (GEC?) on the stand. Circa 1880-1890 and in excellent condition.
c 1900 Late Art Nouveau to Arts Crafts Unsigned Silver Graceful Pin Brooch w "C" catch, Chased leaves & 3 granulations testing at least 90% (usual for that era) w unusual 8 X 15mm Slate Blue Stone or opaque Art Glass. Looks Kalo-esque. Super condition!
Large Late 19th Century or Early 20th Century Chinese Famille Rose Vase with 8 Immortals Cross Sea Mark
The vase is 15.5 inches (39 cm) tall, and 9 inches (23 cm) wide.
It is in good condition with no repairs, chips, or cracks, except fading of paint (as seen in the photos).
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Meiji (1868-1912) Japanese Satsuma Studio Lavender Relief Flower Vase by Kinkozan
The vase is 11 inches (28cm) tall, and 9 inches (23 cm) wide.
It is in good condition with no repairs, chips, or cracks.
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Offered for sale is a very difficult to find 1920's MILK GLASS EYE EXAMINATION CHART with original wood framing! Although not marked, this vision test chart may be from the Globe Optical Co., Boston, as similar examples are found in an earlier-dated, company supply catalogue.
Measuring 30 inches tall x 11.25 inches wide, this fabulous eye chart is complete with the notation of two holes in the bottom metal panel – purpose of which is unknown...
A stunning sterling and stone bracelet by Frank Patania Sr. (1899-1964). Born in Italy, this silversmith came to the U.S. at an early age settling in the Southwest and achieved great recognition for his blending of European and Native American design.There are 6 large links with center oval shaped blue stones that may be sodalite, lapis or azurite. The stones are bezel set with a frame of silver squiggles...
Offered for sale is a wonderful, 19th century, apothecary, pharmacy hanging show globe dated 1891 on the inside of the collar. The blown glass globe in in good condition except for interior haziness (which likely can be removed) as well as a small 1/2" crack. The metal components have been painted gold long ago and actually looks quite pleasing.
Showglobes have a rather interesting history in the early drug store / apothecary shop and can be compared to the "Trade Sign" that was hung on the e...
An extraordinary amethyst and silver bracelet by Fred Davis, c 193. The weight and mass of the large rectangular amethyst stones is complimented by the open design of the silver links. I believe this bracelet to be quite rare. It measures 7 3/4" end to end and is 1 1/4" wide. It weighs 88 grams. It is in fine original condition with only a tiny line and ding to the edge of one of the silver rounds. It in no way detracts from the piece. I mention it only for total accuracy. A photo of the area is...
Beautiful mid-century modern sterling and amethyst earrings by Antonio Pineda. Boomerang design with a a tear drop cabachon amethyst, these earings are screwbacks and measure 1 1/8" long. Fine original condition and hallmarked with the Antonio crown and the eagle mark. Great looking!
An early piece by Los Castillo, c 1940. A huge sterling pin of a flying fish with a center blue glass stone. A bracelet with this same fish pattern is featured on page 80 of the book MEXICAN SILVER by Morrill and Berk. Magnificent detail and a feeling that the fish is in motion. This piece measures 3 1/2" by 2" and is in fine original condition. It weighs 35 grams. Signed and numbered for Los Castillo. Bold and strong.
From a private collection, a fabulous sterling and tortoise belt buckle by William Stratling. It measures 3" by 1 3/4" and weighs 43 grams. It is in beautiful original condition. A belt buckle with this same silver and tortoise combination is featured on page 56 of the book MEXICAN SILVER by Morrill and Berk. Appropriately signed with the last Spratling mark and the eagle 30. An important and exquisite piece for the Spratling collector.
Hammered Chased Repousse Hand Tooled Sterling Silver Dish stamped: MACIEL MEXICO and 925/1000 and weighing 1.6 Oz or 47 Grams. Just under 4". This one sold.
Sold. c 1880 Rose Color Gold Filled Hook Earrings w 2 Crepe Stones on each 7/8" X 3/8" earring. One of the 5mm one closest to the ear is not completely round, but since they were undoubtedly 'handmade' in one way or another, it is not surprising. Sold, no price, no info
Large Old (1930's) Chinese Famille Rose Drunken Lohan
The lohan is 11.5 inches tall, and 11.25 inches wide.
It is in good condition with no repairs, except manufacture defect of firing crack at the base, a chip at the edge of his robe at the back, and a glaze crack near his foot (as seen in the photos).
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