All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1960 item #1310541
Elegant sterling silver and black obsidian necklace designed and signed circa 1950's by Taxco, Mexico modernist Antonio Pineda (1919-2009). The necklace will comfortably fit up to a 16 1/2" neck. The necklace drapes beautifully and is in exquisite condition with no issues. Fully hallmarked. The clasp is tight and secure. Antonio designs have been included in numerous museum collections and exhibits.
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Contemporary item #1310523 (stock #329)

Stunning French antique pale pink silk costume with matching bonnet , fully of beautiful details and in generally excellent fabric condition at the 19th...

All Items : Archives : Pre 1960 item #1310478 (stock #152109)
This Anna Brilanti opened a shop in Taxco with her trade name of Victoria. This is a deeply chased single swirl which is hallmarked with the Victoria circle, a worn eagle, and also Cony which was another shop that Anna opened in 1958 that was named after Anna's daughter. There is a wearable length of 17in. and has a weight of 80 grams heavy. The drop is a statement with a height of 3.25in. and a width of 3in. across...
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Contemporary item #1310448 (stock #328)

Very pretty French one of a kind antique cotton and silk Bebe costume , fit perfect or French or German doll about around 18" / 19" ( 45 - 47 cm ) .... fit Jumeau , Steiner , FG , Eden Bebe , Bru or other pretty Doll !!

Most hand sewn and one of a kind......

All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Pre 1970 item #1310389
A fabulous sterling cuff with 16 elaborately stamped charms centered between a top and bottom band of chiseled lines by Frank Patania Sr. Measuring 5 1/2" around in the inside plus a 1 1/8" opening, it is 2 1/2" wide and in fine original condition. Weighing 126 grams, it is signed as shown. Rare and so much fun to wear.
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 : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1950 item #1310361
Whimsical and charming this very rare sterling silver belt buckle was designed and signed circa 1940's by surrealist designer Hubert Harmon during his brief 4 to 5 year period in Taxco, Mexico. Each half of the buckle measures 5" long X 2 1/2" wide. Hooked together the buckle measures 9" across. Total weight of the buckle is 137 grams, 4.4 oz. Beautiful condition and patina. Each mermaid is hallmarked with Harmon's bare feet and angel wings trademark...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Pre 1910 item #1310329
Antique Chinese carved dark red cinnabar covered box. The cover, with slightly convex top, intricately carved with four figures (two standing and two seated) in garden landscape with architectural structures and tall hills in the background. The carved flower motif on the sides of the cover also appearing on the sides of the bottom. The underside of the bottom with a repeating, star pattern centering a rectangular reserve now missing a cartouche. The bottom and cover with metal rims...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Pre 1940 item #1309867 (stock #ALR4935)
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An interesting comment on the circle of life, the huge cicada, with only a three day (above ground) life, is dissected and carried away by a line of tiny ants, birth and death, the mighty and the tiny, and the cycle of life continues. This image is by Ishikawa Chikuson and comes enclosed in the original signed wooden box. It is performed with ink and light color on handmade paper, mounted in a field of soft-blue silk extended with beige...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1940 item #1309783
Magnificent long silver and turquoise screwback earrings by Matilde Poulat. These are hallmarked with her very earliest mark, dating them 1934-40. The scrolling silver work is stunning and delicate and the center drop dangles freely. These measure 2 1/8" long and weigh 19 grams total. There is a very slight ding at the bottom of one of the center dangles that is visible in the photos, but it in no way detracts from the beauty of these fine earrings...
All Items : Archives : Instruments and Implements : Scientific : Pre 1960 item #1309777 (stock #M1421)
Offered for your consideration is a very rarely found Bausch & Lomb eye muscles advertising and teaching display!

The display is appealing with embossed and raised detailing featuring eye muscle anatomy!

The display dates to the 1950s and is in fine condition. It is complete with a fold-out display stand, measuring approximately 13 inches high x 8 inches wide.

Perfect for your collection or office.

All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Contemporary item #1309761 (stock #327)

Most beautiful French antique silk sateen costume in aqua blue color , most hand sewn and elegant ornate with hand made laces and fine details.

Would fit perfect for Jumeau , Steiner , Bru , FG ......

All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Pre 1940 item #1309740 (stock #AMBN-002)
A nicely carved natural amber snuff bottle with two birds on one side and a floral design on the other. Size: H. 4.9cm. W. 3.4cm. Condition: No repairs, cracks or chips.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Designer Signed : Pre 1980 item #1309739
Stunning and bold, vintage sterling link necklace with large toggle by Robert Lee Morris. Acquired from the original owner who purchased it in the late 70's from Morris' Soho Store, this necklace measures 18" end to end. The links are 1/2" wide and the toggle is 1 1/4" diameter. Weighing 165 grams, it is in fine original condition and signed as shown. This necklace is currently offered on the Robert Lee Morris website for $1995. It is wonderful.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1910 item #1309731 (stock #7146)
A scarce antique period sterling silver filigree posey holder or tussie mussie c1900. Late Victorian or early Edwardian period posey holders, popularly known as tussie mussies in the UK, were used to hold floral bridal bouquets. This ornate but delicate looking 3" long example has a loop for the (now missing) chain which would have terminated in a heavy straight pin which went through the bottom section of the posey to keep it in place...
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1309704 (stock #326)

Most beautiful French bisque Jumeau girl .... having fine creamy bisque enhancing the plumply modeled cheeks , beautiful antique wig , original body and body finish and wearing nicely with " Que de Paris " .......

All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Pre 1980 item #1309702
Japanese shin hanga woodblock print titled Maple" by Tsukasa Yoshida (1949 - ) dated 1970. The artist's red square seal is at the lower right. The print is pencil-signed in the lower right margin, dated and titled in Japanese in the left margin, and titled in English in the lower left margin. The known paper size is 16”V x 11 1/4”H (image: 14 1/2”V x 9 3/4”H). This print has been framed with UV glass and archival materials in a traditional 19"V x 15"H wood frame with rounded corners...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1800 item #1309692
Chinese Qing dynasty scholar’s pear-form monochrome porcelain bud vase with wide mouth covered overall in a Junyao type purplish blue flambé glaze that extends into the interior. The slightly recessed base is brown washed. The wood stand and padded silk presentation box are included. Early 19th century to possibly late 18th. Vase: 3 1/2” high x 3” diameter. Silk presentation box: 7 1/2"L x 5"W x 4 1/2"H. Very good overall condition with no chips, cracks, or repairs. This piece is f...
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1309613 (stock #325)

Very nice antique three piece sailor outfit from the Jumeau factory ....

mark inside size 8 ..... perfect for your size 8 Jumeau around 17" / 18" ( 45 - 46 cm ).

On pretty dark blue woolen jacket with checkered collar and cuffs , to close at front with buttons and button holes.

On matching dress with cream upper part at front and dark blue cotton back side and soft woolen skirt. The dress is without sleeves and to closed at back with hooks and eyes.

Finally on prett...

All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1900 item #1309583
The Guanyin seated on a lotus throne, accompanied by two attendants. At the back of the figure there is an opening where offerings or religious texts were kept. This piece is 35 cm tall and dates from the 18th century. Condition: paint loss, worm holes (treated), age wear, an ornament missing at the top of the back plate. From a Dutch private collection.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Pre 1960 item #1309521
Gorgeous, intricately carved sterling silver and black obsidian bracelet designed and signed circa 1950's by Taxco, Mexico modernist designer Antonio Pineda (1919-2009). The bracelet measures 1 1/2" wide and will comfortably fit a wrist up to 6 1/2". Clasp hallmarked with Antonio crown, eagle 17 and pattern # zz648. Beautiful vintage condition. Crescent shaped stones have no chips or cracks. Clasp with safety chain is tight and secure. This bracelet design was exhibited in the museum exhibit SIL...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Modernism : Pre 1980 item #1309509 (stock #7145)
A vintage 14k yellow gold half eternity or half hoop ring with twelve channel set genuine diamonds c1970s. This classic size 7 ring is all in 14k yellow gold and the diamonds are ~3 points each for a total of ~36 points (measured in band by gauge). This elegant low profile diamond wedding band is stamped 14K and A76, and it weighs 2.0 grams. It is just under 1/8" wide. Because of the number of diamonds, it actually looks like a full eternity band when being worn. It is in excellent vintage co...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Retro : Pre 1950 item #1309424 (stock #7143)
A large retro 1940s genuine amethyst cocktail ring. This size 6 ring measures 5/8" x 11/16" across the setting and the fine stone is ~6 carats (calculated) in size. This ring weighs 5.5 grams, it is stamped 10K and JEJ and the stone is a beautiful deep and vibrant purple colour. This February birthstone has had the reputation since ancient times of retaining the passion of love, and in ancient times was given as an engagement or wedding gift. This ring is in excellent condition with no chips, cr...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Pre 1940 item #1309410 (stock #5028)
Rare limited original woodblock print by Paul Jacoulet (1896 Paris - 1960 Karuizawa) with glued title label in French "First Love - Young Girl from Yap", lavishly printed with gofun, mica and karazuri. Signed in pencil, red Daikoku's mallet seal, left margin with seal of printer Maeda and paper with artist's watermark. Reverse with red edition cartouche in kanji 48/150. Please refer to Richard Miles "The prints of Paul Jacoulet", No. 43 with picture. First impression, according to R. Miles there...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1900 item #1309339
Large Chinese Qing dynasty Guangxu period bombe form censer (incense burner) with flared rim decorated in underglaze blue on a white porcelain ground with three horizontal rows of zhuanshu "shou" (longevity) ideographs extending around the circumference of the bulbous body. A key-fret border is above the calligraphy and a petal border is below it. Two underglaze blue concentric circles are on the recessed glazed base. The glaze extends up the interior of the unglazed foot rim. 6 1/4” diame...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Pre 1920 item #1309297 (stock #MBR4926)
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A fine dark olive bronze by Living National Treasure Katori Masahiko enclosed in the original signed wooden box. It is 8 inches (20 cm) tall and in fine condition. Katori Masahiko (1899-1988) was born into the family of prominent Bronze Artist Katori Hozuma in Chiba. He was internationally awarded at the Paris Exposition in 1925, the year he graduated The Tokyo University of Fine Arts (a student of Tsuda Shinobu). Heavily involved with the Teiten/Nitten National Art Exhibition, following the...
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1309183 (stock #324)

On very beautiful example of the open mouth Pintel and Godchaux Bebe with very sweet face expression and best quality of painting , original body and pretty clothing !!!

I´m not a fan of this doll´s but as I found this pretty girl I fall in love and she was a must have for me !!!!

France circa 1890 / 95 by ..... Pintel & Godchaux ...

Very beautiful 28" / 71 cm bisque socket head doll with very deep blue glass paperweight inset eyes with thick black dark eyeline...

All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Pre 1960 item #1309170 (stock #MOR4924)
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A blossoming plum rises majestically on the simulated matt-metal finish of this cloisonné vase by the Ando studio marked on the base. The interior is a rich dark blue, the exterior flat orange peel textured metal gray with the flower laden branches rising up in moriage. It is 30.5 cm (12 inches) tall, 18.5 cm (7 inches) diameter and in fine condition, enclosed in a wooden box.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Pre 1900 item #1309169 (stock #MOR4923)
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A bridge and weeping-cherry (shidare sakura) draped over swirling eddies on this silver lidded Meiji period Koro incense burner on its original matching table. On the table a waterwheel is visible downstream from the same scene, tiny silver beads floating on the crests of the ripples. The incense burner has a silver lid and removable liner, with a nashiji gold-flaked bottom. It is 4-1/2 inches (11.5 cm) diameter and in fine condition. The table is 14-1/2 x 7 x 2-1/2 inches (37 x 17.5 x 6 cm)...
All Items : Archives : Pre 1950 item #1309149 (stock #150709)
We are offering a very rare and exceptional design 482 Los Castillo Spratling era Necklace. The height is an impressive 1.5 inches. Quality speaks with the weight being 180 grams heavy. It measures a 17 inch wearable length. The silver is closer to 980 and exhibits an almost white color to the silver making the masterpiece look even richer. This vintage beauty is everything a person wants in a refined collection and also museum worthy. It carries the circle marks like the artifact series of work...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Pre 1910 item #1308959 (stock #ANR4921 )
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A large screen depicting a samurai replete with the Jakumei crest of the Takeda Clan rearing his horse in a shout of battle, wand extended at arms length giving the order to charge. The horse appears to be fighting panic, possibly at the deafening sound of the guns of Oda Nobunaga, a sound which brought in the modern era of warfare to Japan in a pitched battle between Oda forces and those of Takeda Shingen. The scene is depicted in a typical Meiji Rekishiga-style, light pigments on silk, wrapp...
All Items : Archives : Fine Art : Pre 1900 item #1308865 (stock #730)
Beautiful American oil painting of a portrait of a young girl with a parrot. American school 19th century. Measuring 8 x10 inches overall framed size 10.5" x 12.5". Original antique frame. In excellent condition oil on canvas laid down on board some minor flaws to frame.
All Items : Archives : Pre 1950 item #1308827 (stock #150409)
We are offering today a fantastic and truly rare Victoria pectoral necklace that has a 17in. wearable length with a weight of 117 grams. The repousse is thick and works it's way around like woody vines. The turquoise stones are original to the piece with a warmed teal color. It has Victoria's oldest hallmark and is number 61. Ana Maria Nunez de Brilanti named her taller Plateria Victoria and she was one of the earliest women of Taxco. Her work is represented in several of the books by PENNY MOR...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Pre 1940 item #1308624 (stock #AOR4917)
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Sitting demurely, legs folded with her back to the viewer, an oil painting by Yoshii Kosaburo dated 1937 and encased in the original period wooden frame. Oil on canvas, the painting is 15 x 18 inches (38 x 46 cm), the frame 21 x 23-1/2 inches (53 x 60 cm) and is in fine condition. The frame has marks and wear typical of age. It comes with some period documents (Japanese) on the artist. Yoshii Kosaburo was born in 1899, and initially studied under Imperial Art Academy Member Nakagawa Hachiro. ...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Modernism : Pre 1960 item #1308604 (stock #7142)
A stunning 1950s retro 14k white gold diamonds ring. This size 8-1/4 ring features a central diamond with two flanking diamonds (65 points total) of SI-1 clarity and G-H colour and it has 8 round brilliant cut and 8 single cut diamonds (total 35 points) of VS clarity (3 chipped at girdle) of G-H colour. It has a total of 1 carat, it weighs 4.1 grams and it has an older appraisal from 1998 with a replacement value of $4400 Canadian. Please ask for a shipping quote. Items paid with a credit ca...
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1837 VR item #1308567 (stock #322)

If you look for on special and rare doll so I think this could be the right one for you !!

From early 1800s. comes this wonderful and rare Neopolitan character faces child ..... possible little Jesus from on Nativity Scene, with highly expressive features of face and body.

Large modeled baby of 20" ( 51 cm )

Of wooden and earthenware wonderful sculpted socket head with slightly open mouth and small inset blue enamel eyes , well defined features and original ti...

All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Contemporary item #1308439 (stock #321)

Elegant and beautiful French light blue one of a kind silk sateen costume with antique straw bonnet matching silk covered to the dress .... would fit perfect for around Jumeau size 12 or similar size French or German doll about 27" ( 68 cm ) .... for Jumeau , Steiner , Bru , FG , Edene Bebe or other doll.

A most hand sewn one of a kind couture dress with fine hand embroidery trim at front and ruffled middle part , hand made lace decoration at both sides at front and back .

All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1492 item #1308261
Massive Chinese Jin to Yuan dynasty (12th/13th century) Henan dark brown/black glazed horizontally ribbed ovoid form stoneware jar with high, wide shoulders narrowing at the base. The thick glaze drips down toward the flat, unglazed base. The rich black/brown glaze, referred to as “temmoku” by the Japanese, is highlighted by a russet colored cylindrical neck and rim. Measures about 13” high x 13 1/2” diameter. Very good overall condition with typical surface scratches to the glaze.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1940 item #1308215 (stock #153008)
This is a grand Mexico City early repousse necklace that is 19in. long with veined leaves moving around the neckline. The central drop is 2.75in. across and is built in layers that build to the large amethyst stone in the center. The stone is without damage or chips. There is glare in some pictures on the stone. Please look at all pictures. The leaves measure 2in. long. Marked as shown with silver Mexico this workmanship is from the same folk background that Matilde Poulat made so famous. This i...
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1308157 (stock #320)

This is one of my favorite Bebe´s .....

one very early and large doll by Rabery and Delphieu from France circa 1880 with gorgeous large eyes and beautiful painted features and in wonderful and rare large size of 29" ( 74 cm )

Very stunning doll with bisque socket head of first period with beautiful large amber brown glass paperweight inset eyes which are dark eyeliner encircles the eye-cut .

Fine painted lashes and pretty rose blushed eye-shadow , incised eyeliner ...

All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Pre 1837 VR item #1308097 (stock #2886)
An interesting pair of boat shaped dishes, funagata o-zara, decorated in a limited palette of iron red, green enamel and gilding with a central motif of Karashishi on waves framed by a band of shippo, cash. The dishes date to the early nineteenth century and the late Edo period, circa 1800-1830. The dishes measure 18cm in length and 11cm in diameter. The dishes are in good condition with no chips, cracks or restoration, however both have some light production fritting to the glaze principally ...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Pre 1910 item #1308095 (stock #2885)
A very unusual Kutani porcelain shallow bowl in the form of bamboo basket form rice scoop, zaru, decorated with a celadon glaze and finely painted in aka-e style with butterflies to the interior of the bowl, and an elaborate iron red brocade ground inset with repeating panels of Chrysanthemums and Suzuki, pampas grass. The bowl measures 22cm in length and is 18,5cm in width and at its highest point measures 6.5cm. The dish is in very good condition no cracks, chips or restoration. Shipping at c...
All Items : Archives : Pre 1960 item #1308072 (stock #152908)
We are offering yet another Enrique Ledesma obsidian necklace of his iconic design. These stones all glow a beautiful gold sheen when in natural lighting. Ledesma is known for his exceptional skill in working with stone. There is a 16in. wearable length and a weight of 82 grams heavy. I have another listed on my site as well with a smaller link. This link is 5/8th in. tall. No chips or cracks or flaws. Well kept and a true treasure, just LOOK AT THAT NECKLACE!
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1940 item #1307914
Chinese scrolled painting executed in ink and color on silk with two beauties seated in a garden setting. Two vertical rows of sumi ink calligraphy and a red square seal are at the upper right. A rough translation of the inscription is: It doesn’t take a saint to play musical instruments. I have to call you a lady, Bo Ya. Bo Ya was a famous musician who lived during the Spring and Autumn Period of the Eastern Zhou dynasty. The painting is dated in Chinese cycle years to 1935 (Year of the ...
All Items : Archives : Pre 1960 item #1307905 (stock #082715)
Felipe Martinez was known for his stone work and perfection to the silver. He opened his own taller with the name Piedra Y Plata and the hallmarks here reflect the same. The carefully selected obsidian stones are from one source rock making them all glow the same rich gold sheen color and capable of glowing in the same direction when mounted just as these stones do. This is a necklace made with great height and depth and it is rare that the matching earrings that are included have stayed with th...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1970 item #1307886 (stock #13148)
Superlative Prosa silver and amethyst bracelet, this is a Mexican treasure by a maker who was not as prolific yet seems to have had moments of absolute brilliance during their work years. The piece at hand speaks by itself - just take a look at the beautifully handcrafted, slightly slanted sterling links! This is thick silver with deep hand-chased details and amazing patina. And the amethyst cabochons, saturated and full of interesting inclusions, are to die for. The bracelet measures 7 1/4...
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1307876 (stock #319)

Outstanding rare find of all original antique Adelaide Huret gutta - percha poupee body with beautiful bisque hand´s !

Luxury Parisienne doll body from Mademoiselle Huret´s patent ,from France ..... around 1855 ..... in good condition to age .

Gutta - percha body with complete well working dowel - jointing at shoulders and elbows .

Beautiful and elegant modeled bisque hands with joined fingers and separate thumb , very fine modeled and painted nails !!

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All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1900 item #1307744 (stock #Lot266)
Description:A beautiful and rare imperial famille-rose crane-medallion porcelain bowl and saucer, the bowl decorated to the exterior with seven roundels of crane-medallions in purple red enamel, between bands of crosshatched pattern around the rim and blue and green breaking sea waves above foot rim, centre of the bowl finely painted with a single peony flower and leafy branches enclosed within blue-circles. The interior of the saucer was decorated with the same patterns of the roundles. Both of...
All Items : Archives : Pre 1950 item #1307657
Elegant and casual this rare three strand sterling silver necklace was designed and signed circa 1940 by Taxco, Mexico artist William Spratling. (1900-67). The longest strand measures 28 1/2", the shortest 27". Weight - 50 grams. The handmade tubes have been professionally restrung on black cord just as they were originally. Beautiful condition & patina. A similar one strand tube necklace is pictured on spratlingsilver.com. Spratling designs are featured in the permanent 20th Century Mexican sil...
All Items : Archives : Pre 1950 item #1307591
Dramatic deeply hand carved sterling silver cuff bracelet designed and signed circa 1940's by Taxco, Mexico artist William Spratling (1900-67). The face of the cuff measures 2 1/2" from top to bottom. Inside measures 5 1/2" end to end with a 1 1/2" opening for a wearable length of up to 7". Weight - 136 grams, 4.08oz. Beautiful condition with no repairs. Pictured In SPRATLING SILVER by Cederwall & Riney and on Phyllis Goddards' Spratlingsilver.com where she states that Spratling referred to the ...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Pre 1980 item #1307589 (stock #7140)
A 14k Birks diamond row anniversary band ring. This fine quality vintage 14k yellow gold diamond row anniversary ring or band is size 5-3/4 and it has the original registration certificate and appraisal from 1995. The six brilliant cut diamonds total .48 carats and they are SI2 in clarity and I-J in colour. This ring weighs 2.3 grams and it is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded an...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1900 item #1307588 (stock #7139)
A sterling silver nutmeg grater circa 1890s. It may actually be older. This American antique 1-3/4" x 1-3/8" egg shaped sterling grater has the original interior gilt rasp and interior gilding. Nutmeg was an expensive imported spice when first introduced to Europe and to North America, and it became enormously popular as a condiment. A sterling silver nutmeg grater was a sign of prosperity, as well as indicating a great fondness for the spice, of which aficionados would grate to their own taste ...
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1307502 (stock #318)
Very beautiful and rare to find early German bisque toddler girl 25" ( 63 cm ) which would attributed by Kammer & Reinhardt circa 1890, with pretty early loose ball plump body , original wig and sweet childlike face expression !!

Known and sold as " OLGA " .... and rare to find at this times.

Beautiful bisque socket head of excellent and pale quality with large brown glass sleep eyes which works very well . She has fine painted lower lashes and pretty brush-stroked details of...

All Items : Archives : Pre 1950 item #1307492
Impressive and rare this handmade pair of copper sconces was designed and signed circa 1940's by Taxco, Mexico artist Hector Aguilar (1905-86). Each sconce measures 11 1/4" tall X 9 3/4" across. Each holds 2 candles. Beautiful unpolished patina. Each signed HA TAXCO MEXICO. Excellent condition with one small pin head sized ding as shown. An example of this pair is pictured in a room setting on p. 228 of WILLIAM SPRATLING AND THE MEXICAN SILVER RENAISSANCE by Penny Morrill. A pair of single candl...
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Contemporary item #1307361 (stock #318)
Gorgeous French antique silk dress which has typical French details and will fit perfect for French or German doll about around 27 "/ 28 " ( 68 cm - 70 cm )..... for Jumeau , Bru , Steiner , Eden Bebe .... Special beautiful for size 12 Jumeau or similar .........

It is most hand sewn of very rare cream silk sateen which has wonderful color-full woven flowers inside the silk..... superbly colors like pink , blue , light green and red , in combination of golden silk sateen and beautifu...

All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Pre 1800 item #1307347 (stock #2876)
A small serving bowl of five petal form, rinkagata namasu-zara, with a stencilled pattern of imbricated waves, seigaiha, with cherry blossom, sakura-hana inset with two small reserves containing prunus and bamboo boughs. The reverse decorated with a simplified Lotus scroll and a four character Dai in nensei mark. A dark brown fuchibeni “lip rouge” glaze to the rim. It measures 14.2cm in diameter and stands 4.2cm high to the rim. The dish is in good condition with no cracks, chips or restora...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1960 item #1307330 (stock #152008)
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We are offering a vintage Mexican silver cylinder cut stones with filigree necklace. The stones are very impressive with exceptional colors,no chips or cracks anywhere. Each cylinder with rings is 1.25in. long. The filigree link is thick with each section being 1.25in. The height of the filigree is half an inch at the widest point. This necklace lays beautifully on the neck. The weight is 60 grams heavy with a wearable length of 16.25in. This bears an early eagle one and I date this to the early...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1980 item #1307182 (stock #151808)
This is a signed Melvin and Connie Begay gorgeous turquoise lavalier. The silver work is masterful with the carving to the flower and the ball bead to it's center. The way the leaves curl and wrap the stones show that this necklace was an endeavor of time and love. You can wear the length at 19in. for the longest and hook it in shorter if you like. The drop is 3.25in. tall and the silver and stone stations are approximately 1.25in. x 1.25in. The weight is 96 grams heavy. The beads are handmade ...
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Contemporary item #1307157 (stock #317)
Most beautiful one of a kind French Navy Style French Bebe costume with matching bonnet of cream silk fully ornate with pale blue silk ribbons and beautiful embroidery lace and fine details .

It fit perfect for French or German doll about around 21" / 22" ( 54 - 56 cm )...perfect for Jumeau , Steiner , Bru , FG ....or other pretty doll.

In French Navy style and most hand sewn of cream silk with longer front and sides parts , ornate with hand made pale blue silk buttons and all ...

All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1700 item #1306995
Chinese late Ming dynasty Wanli period blue and white kraak export porcelain deep dish with flattened foliate rim finely decorated in the well with two cobalt blue deer in a forest surrounded by flowers and fruiting trees. The rim is bordered with a band of frolicking horses chasing flaming pearls over waves and among clouds. The back edge is decorated with stylized plants all set against a white ground with a celadon-blue tint. Chatter marks are visible on the unglazed base and the unglazed ...