Once part of the Middle Passage Museum benefactor's inventory, these authentic and extraordinarily RARE, Slave Ship shackles have been de-accessioned from the personal collection of the museum's anonymous Georgia benefactor who is cited below.
These iron, hand-forged, 19th century slave ship shackles were purchased back in the early 1960’s out of a family estate in New Orleans, Louisiana, whose 18th and 19th century ancestors were involved in the slave trade...
Early American Chippendale period slant lid desk in maple. New England origin. Late 18th century. Size: 38 inches wide x 18 inches deep x 43 inches height. Writing surface - 31 inches ht. An attractive maple desk with some tiger graining to the slant front. Dovetailed construction visible on top corner joints; high French feet; four graduated drawers with replaced Chippendale style brasses. The interior reveals a combination of five pigeon holes and seven drawers.
Most beautiful and rare to find French Bisque Bebe called " Bebe de Paris " by Rabery et Delphieu with fine delicate complexion and generally excellent condition ! An rare early Bebe from around 1880 / 83 with superb quality of pale bisque and painting , original wig , body and superb costume !!
The lovely " Bebe de Paris" was a special series of French Bebe´s by Rabery et Delphieu for this the pressed bisque head`s comes from Gaultier special made for the Rabery factory .....
Spratling often used the butterfly in his jewelry and object designs. His rare bezel set amethyst and sterling silver tray measures 3 3/4" X 3 3/4" and weighs 72 grams. The piece is in beautiful condition. Spratling's hallmarks and eagle 30 impressed on the reverse.
Stunning to look at and unbelievably gorgeous and comfortable when you have it on the vintage Deco Mexican silver necklace presented here lies like a dream around the neck.
I know this specific design can be found bearing a really big signature - I want to say that it's an Aguilar creation but I just can't remember...
This is a heavy sterling charm bracelet with the zodiac symbol Libra charm by Margot De Taxco. The design and construction of the link bracelet is exceptional and it is not often that one can find that the actual original bracelet to the charm. Margot made an entire series of Zodiac charms c. 1950 featured on page 178 of the book MEXICAN SILVER by Morrill and Berk. I am also offering a Leo zodiac charm that can be put on a chain for a pendant or added to this charm bracelet or one of your own...
A Chinese moulded and glazed porcelain baluster vase and cover, the base with 'Wang Bing Rong zuo' mark (corresponding to the 19th century potter).
Age: Republic Period
Size: Approximately 11" high by 4-1/4" diameter
Condition: There is a repaired break on the top rim, please refer to pictures
World War I trench art brass artillery shell casing, embossed with figures of two Art Nouveau ladies in negligees. Circa 1914-1920. Size 27 inches length x 3 1/3 inches diameter. This shell was never fired and retains its original projectile point; it was originally re-fashioned as a lamp. It is meticulously embossed all over with flowers and adorned with the figures of two Art Nouveau style young women, scantily clad in negligees...
A large country hutch table with round 56 inches diameter pine top, that hinges upright on an oak chair base with seat and turned legs. Age: 19th century. Table top height - 29 3/4 inches. Pegged construction with removable top secured by wooden dowels. It is rare to find one of these chair tables with such a large diameter and with no restrictive stretcher base; great overhang. Will seat 6-8 people with comfort. Excellent condition.
A very rare set of 12 piece Transitional (Hatcher Shipwreck) blue and white Dragon stem cup, deep bowl with rounded side and flared foot, decorate with under glaze blue of dragon pursuing flaming pearl in the cloud motif. these stem cup is found from Hatcher Shipwreck, very rare to found these set, also the stem cup is in very small sizes.
Stem cups is in very good condition, no chip no crack, no restoration.
Size: each cup is in 5 cm height, and 4.5 cm diameter.
Stella has been producing Babyfoot or Foosball tables since 1928. This example of the champion model was produced in the mid 1960's. Striking yellow & red color combination & modern design with great graphics. All original playing field of green linoleum, aluminum hand painted players, unique foot & head ball contact action. Telescoping chromed player control rods. Light wear on some painted corners.
One hundred herbs prayer bead bracelet from the boarder town between China and Tibet. These type of prayer bead is believed to be good for curing all types of sickness. The beads are made by compressing 100 herbs into a ball. There are 18 beads in all.
Age: Pre 1920. Size: inside radius 7cm. It is stringed with a new stretch string to fit all.
Condition: Very good for its age.
Rare French white pique fashion doll gown of uniquely textured white pique fabric on a lovely princess styled day dress with flared sides .
Has button front with tiny pearl buttons and hand made loops to close at front with tny hooks.Has double seamed long sleeves and small rounded collar.
The gown features dart shaped fitted bodice with flat front and back.
It is lovely ornate with exquisite hand embroidered of swiss cotton edged at front and back .
Has generally exc...
A superb example by my favorite "heart" artist, again inspired by Margot de Taxco's beloved koi fish designs this is a pair of earrings worthy of the best collection! One cannot fail to admire the confident, pronounced repoussage and the crispness in detail and finishing - both qualities that characterize the work of only the best maestros...
A rare polychrome dish in red and turquoise, the center decorated with peony spray. The sides cavetto with block diapers, medallions and roundels still in original state enamels survived from Ming dynasty early 17th century. Zhangzhou ware or so called Swatow as popular name in South East Asia region. Condition : No chips, cracks, hairlines or restorations. Diameter: 32 cm