Majolica pottery bowl with water lily or lotus motif by Holdcroft. The English potter Joseph Holdcroft established the Sutherland Pottery in Longton at Daisy Bank, England in 1870 and operated until 1906 when its name changed to Holdcroft Ltd., as which they continued operations until 1920. Having eighteen years experience at the Mintons pottery, Holdcroft was proficient in manufacturing majolica, especially birds and flowers. Measures 11.5 x 10.5 x 4.5.

Early 20th c. Chinese silver and carved jade bracelet, this is a classic export piece wit its floral enamels having an almost Art Nouveau air about them. Executed in black, cobalt blue and iron red the florals look like irises to me and they are definitely an unusual motif when it comes to vintage Chinese pieces of the same period. The jadeite plaque that adorns the central link is held in position with prongs...

Rare Chinese Neolithic Painted Pottery Jar - Machang

This pottery jar was made over 4,000 years ago during the Machang Phase (c. 2300 - 2000 BC) of the Majiayao culture, also known as the Gansu-Yangshao culture, from present day Gansu or Qinghai province. The inside of the mouth and the upper body have been decorated with geometric patterns in purple and black fired-on mineral-based pigments...

A Chinese silver scenic links bracelet from the 1920s. This unmarked (but tested) silver 7-3/8 x 1" bracelet features six curved high relief hand tooled links depicting a dragon, historical figures and flowers. It has a pushbutton box clasp and loops for a safety chain (not present) and it probably dates to the 1920s but it may be earlier. It weighs 35.6 grams and it is in excellent condition with no dents, bends, corrosion, damage or repairs other than the missing safety chain...

A Ray Tracey Navajo inlaid turquoise sterling silver pendant with feather. Famous for his high quality inlay and design, Tracey continues to make attractive and evocative jewellery. This 3 x 1-1/2" pendant features a dangly feather and it features inlaid turquoise and black onyx (or resin) in a rectangular center. It has a loop for a chain, it is signed with Tracey's RT feather mark and STERLING and it weighs 15.4 grams...

Rare sterling silver & pale rose quartz ring designed and signed circa 1950's by Taxco, Mexico artist Hector Aguilar (1905-86). The bezel set quartz stone face measures 1 inch long. The ring is a size 7 1/2. Beautiful vintage condition & patina. Please see the companion Hector Aguilar rose quartz bracelet listed separately.

This Fred Davis design is hallmarked with the Davis eagle 22 which was assigned only to him. It is lacking the FD signature. The piece is very well executed weighing 71 grams heavy and being 16.5in. long and just shy of 1 inch wide. It has a sophisticated presence with no dents or chips to the amethyst cabachons. The Fred Davis swirl bracelet shown is already listed on my site and is a wondrous compliment to the necklace...

A 14k Denmark citrine ring from the 1950s. This size 5-1/2 or 5.5 Scandinavian ring is stamped 585 DENMARK with an Ib.&W. mark for Ibsen & Weeke of Copenhagen (1952-79). The stone tests as a genuine citrine and it is set on curved longer claws. This ring measures 1/2" across the width of the setting. It weighs 2.9 grams and it is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs...

SOLD. Vintage Round Variegated Pink Peach Quartz Disc Pendant stamped: J. M. Sterling - mystery marks of 3 Hammers around a Fish, and a roaring lion head facing a "C". 2" across, has 3 large rings as the bail and weighs 1 Oz or 30 Grams and very nice vintage condition. SOLD, no price, additional info available.

Oribe Green runs in a curtain over the pale yellow glaze of this Edo period andon-zara oil dish. It is unglazed on bottom, measuring 8 inches (20 cm) diameter and in excellent condition, enclosed in a custom kiri-wood box.

Description: An excavated blue and white cup was in elegant water basin shape. With obvious excavation condition, the cup crackled well. The minor everted rim let it can be easily held when drinking tea. Condition of this cup is good. One darker spot on the rim is not a defect. It was due to the incursion under the earth. Date: Qing Dynasty. Width: 8 cm

Very nice and rare to find all original SFBJ lady doll ... model 238 ...,wearing very pretty with original costume !

It is a great little Lady by SFBJ 19" ( 48 cm ) with French composition and wooden ball jointed Lady body with original body finish , shapely torso and elongated limps.

Here bisque socket head is from very fine bisque quality and painting with charming expression and a little smile on her open mouth...

Great Art Deco design in this blue check and white enamel bracelet by Taxco silversmith Margot De Taxco. It is in beautiful original condition, no chips or cracks to the enamel and an intact original safety chain with secure push in clasp.Measures 6 7/8" end to end measuring in the inside, 7/8" wide and weighs 65 grams. A very unusual and fine Margot bracelet.

Description:
A Jianyang tea bowl was unusually-found in mustard-green glaze.
It was in evert form.
Greasy feel condition was yielded on the surface when dark-tinted body clay was revealed at the bottom.
The bowl was preserved in perfect condition.
It was very rare to find a Jianyang tea bowl in green glaze which was caused most likely by transformation of firing temperature.

Date: Southern Song Dynasty,1127-1279.

Width: 12.5cm...

Description: A rare bronze figure of a bear was in a cute squatting position. By unique image, the bronze figure was probably served as one of the legs of an archaic bronze vessel when hollowed bolt was found on the reversed side. Spread all over the surface with charming verdigris and the darken red patina which was caused by long time of oxidization, the figurine was authenticated as an archaic piece from ancient time for sure...

A fine pre-1948 pair of vintage Mexican silver teardrop amethyst earrings. Gorgeous at 1.5 inches long, tipped off with beautiful beading. Well made and with no cracks or chips to the exceptional stones. Weight is a solid 11 grams heavy. Tasteful and can be worn with anything. Half an inch wide at the base of the teardrop. This will become a go to piece in your treasure box.

Of unusual form, possibly one of a kind, this necklace is comprised of silver and green stone beads (the round beads appear to be aventurine, the others are a mottled dark green/blue color) with a loop clasp. The large silver pendant is Pre-Columbian in design, depicting a jaguar figure with double snake headed tails. The four feet of the figure form loops, and there is also a large loop which attaches the pendant to the necklace. Very striking and dramatic, the necklace measures 21 1/2", and...

Chinese carved bowenite pebble; the interior of nearly transparent pale green color carved with gold fish, ball, and a brush washer, the exterior showing the natural pebble "skin". Size; Height of this fine carving is 10 inches, in very good condition.