All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Scandinavian : Pre 1960 item #543602
A bold and smashing looking sterling necklace and matching clip earrings designed by Eigil Jensen for the Danish firm Anton Michelsen. The boomerang shaped links look fabulous on the neck and so nice to have the earrings too. The necklace measures 15 1/2" long and the links are 1 1/8" wide. The clasp is invisible so looks continuous when wearing. The earrings measure 1 1/4" long and 7/8" at the widest point. Fine original condition, total weight is 95 grams...
All Items : Archives : Pre 1960 item #1144263 (stock #bracfelipema)
Felipe Martinez is the designer for this rare bracelet consisting of a niello background, a filigree inset and touched off with repousse beading all around. There is patina around all the bead work and it will be left for the new owner to leave or keep. There are no dents or damage of any kind. The piece measures 7 inches long, is made of thick silver and is 1.25in. wide. The weight is 45 grams. It is properly hallmarked as shown. The matching necklace and earring set is also listed on my site...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Pre 1910 item #929007
Famille verte dish decorated with a three. Period : late qing D = 23 cm Condition : PERFECT Shipping Cost : USD 50
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Memorabilia : Pre 1940 item #611319 (stock #BA646)
This authentic, 1930-40's, framed barber shop or beauty salon advertisement for "Slick Black Hair Color and Straightener" for African Americans was extremely difficult to photograph as it is framed under glass...
All Items : Archives : Pre 1960 item #1329801
Elegant, delicate & detailed in design this rare diamond, circle and squares bracelet was created circa 1950 by Taxco, Mexico artist William Spratling (1900-67). Measures 7" long, 1/4" wide. Perfect for work, dress or casual wear. Beautiful condition & patina. Clasp is tight and secure. Hallmarked script WS eagle # 30. This piece was created shortly after Spratling's Alaska period...
All Items : Archives : Furnishings : Pre 1950 item #1185562 (stock #WA 21-03)
Stephens set of Four French Leather Club Chairs. This is an all original sheephide set of Club Chairs that are in excellent overall condition. They can be sold as two pairs. They feature velvet seats as is typical for this smaller style. Leather cushions could be fabricated and color matched for $375 each. These chairs sit snug and smooth, the texture of the leather has a rich deep flanky feel.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1900 item #899604 (stock #348)
A finely decorated enamelled porcelain figure of a lady made in China, probably for export, during the second half of the 19th century - circa 1850 to 1900. Condition very good - two leaves are missing from the flower but no other damages and no restoration...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1940 item #1383044
Chinese glove puppet depicting a man with bright opera face paint and long beard that appears to be horse hair dressed in a heavily sequined pale yellow robe with red fur accents. The legs are covered in red and white checkered trousers. Painted wood face, shoes, and hands. Measures about 18" long. Possibly dates from the early 20th century. Very good overall condition with minor wear and soiling from use...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Designer : Pre 1970 item #706635 (stock #Cadoro8J)
Carved and molded lucite beads and charming gold tone spacers compose this elegant Cadoro creation. A most unusual and beautiful necklace. 34" end to end, beads approximately 1" in diameter. Hang tag stamped Cadoro.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Pre 1492 item #981176 (stock #lot700)
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A well-modelled cat shown coiled on a circular base which surrounded by Bo-Shan(mountain ridges) with head turned and resting on its back, the tail emerging in the center and three paws together at the front.

Comparing to the pieces we’ve usually seen in obvious bronze material and was gilt on the surface, this tiger weight was calcified totally and was covered with the burial BaoJiang(the mineral coatings)...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Pre 1930 item #1375036 (stock #ANR6675)
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The dreamlike quality which gave Taisho period art its unique flavor is readily apparent in this sumptuous composition by Kido Soi featuring long tailed birds along a tumbling stream. Pigment on silk mounted on applied gold flake in a silk border with a red lacquer wooden frame consistent with the era. It is signed in gold, Shunyo, the name used by Kido Soi in his youth, placing the screen easily before 1930...
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1473367 (stock #1240)

Rare 5,5" ( 15 cm ) all bisque Mignonette for the French market by Simon and Halbig circa 1885th. ..... has exceptional detail of modelling on pale bisque quality , lovely plump body style and in generally excellent condition included her trousseau !!

Mademoiselle Mignonette is 5,5" ( 15 cm ) .......

All Items : Archives : Furnishings : Furniture : English : Pre 1910 item #1423389 (stock #40H19-1220)
An English solid oak Arts and Crafts era hanging wall shelf, plate display rack. Late 19th century. Size: 42 in. length x 31 in. ht. Attractive scalloped top molding, above two shelves.
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1414326 (stock #686)
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Important Note ; we can sell this stunning French Doll about 7% less here as in my Ruby-Lane shop !!!

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Superb gentle expression 20 " ( 51 cm ) all original bisque poupee with rare facial model of early period around 1867 in generally perfect condition and with splendid eyes , lovely pale bisque and painting......

All Items : Archives : Pre 1950 item #1172040 (stock #lcfishbracel)
What a fabulous Los Castillo double swirl fish bracelet very early design number 106. The repousse is masterfully worked and displays bubbles and ribbons of waves. This matches the necklace already listed and is in superb condition. It is hallmarked correctly as shown with a double strike. It is 7.25in. long with a hefty weight of 78 grams. From the tallest point it is 1.75in. tall. The patina is dark and natural. This is a rare piece and is simply THE BEST.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Pre 1960 item #1024137
Fabulous 970 silver necklace and bracelet set by Antonio PIneda.It is featured on page 128 of the catalogue from the Antonio Pineda exhibit titled SILVER SEDUCTION:THE ART OF MEXICAN MODERNIST ANTONIO PINEDA. The statement in the catalogue about these pieces reads "The ensemble made solely of silver evidences Pineda's love of pure form. Each piece is like a miniature sculpture, extending into three dimensions with bold, sometimes overlapping shapes." The necklace measures 17 1/2" end to end and ...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre AD 1000 item #1125367 (stock #b5947)

An Unusual Chinese Han Dynasty Finial or Cover 206BC- 220AD

Ht. 6 1/4 ins. (15.8 cms) This unusual object may be the cover to a jar or some sort of finial, we have never seen anything like it before or, indeed, found any book illustrations of similar. Overall condition is good, although the tip of the bird's beak is broken off and the bird has possibly been reattached. 

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All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1920 item #1364756 (stock #WN070)
A Chinese brush or ink cake rest in scroll shape. Made of porcelain, beautifully painted in the Qianjiang Palette, showing a river landscape. The sides with some gold paint. Base with four unglazed feet. Dating to the late Qing / early Republic period. Condition: gilding with little wear. Dimension: 8 cm long x 3.3 cm wide x 1.8 cm high.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Pre 1970 item #1302549
A remarkably beautiful and exquisitely crafted 970 silver and aventurine bracelet by Taxco silversmith Antonio Pineda. The ribbed silver links alternate with oval aventurine stones that are in a hinged setting and swivel, giving movement and life to this piece. The bracelet will fit a wrist 6 1/2" or possibly 6 3/4" around in the inside total. It is hard to get an exact measurement due to the construction of the bracelet. It is 1/2" wide and weighs 95 grams. Fine original condition with intact s...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Ethnic : Native American : Pre 1940 item #188508 (stock #T 569)
Sold. Early Native American Coin Silver Brooch Pin C catch with Punched Designs. These punches are the N A silversmiths' most valued tools, as these too are often handmade, therefore no 2 punched designs are alike. The Turquoise 9mm Cab is Green with age and it's matrix appear as if fine lines yet it is firmly bezeled in with rope then balls around it and very low priced. 2 1/8" X 5/8" and has not been polished. Please note that scanners show a yellowish tinge on this normal rich silver pi...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Pre 1492 item #1027016
Qingbai ewer with stylized dragon handle; bluish white glaze stopping above the base which is concave and unglazed. Yuan Dynasty 13th-14th Centuries. Height = 10 cm, Width=12 cm. Condition : good, no chips, cracks, hairlines and free from restoration.
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1454636 (stock #1038)

Very beautiful 15,5 " ( 40 cm ) French rare Bebe Mascotte with superb quality of pale bisque and painting has delicate complexion , original Mascotte mark body and wearing most beautiful original !!

You can find a lovely first period Mascotte Bebe not often because they are more rare as the later ones.A superb Bebe with special astonished facial expression !!!

This girl has very gentle face expression of pale bisque socket head with full cheeks and most beautiful large blue ...

All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Pre 1800 item #1174737
In mint condition, only light age wear to the decoration. Diameter 24,5 cm, H. 13 cm.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Pre 1960 item #1464126
Japanese sosaku hanga woodblock print with hand-applied color by Ono Tadashige (1909-1990) signed at the lower right "T. Ono" in white ink. Attached to a sheet of handmade Japanese washi paper inscribed in black ink in kanji verso with the artist's signature, the title "Fugu" (Pufferfish), and date of 1959. At the lower left in pencil is "No. 12" and the lower right appears to hold the original price (rubbed). The washi backing sheet measures 12 3/8" x 18" (image: 11 7/8" x 17 5/8"). Very go...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Arts and Crafts : Pre 1930 item #132601 (stock #T100)
Sold. C. 1925 Oval Chased marked Hand Wrought Sterling Brooch with hallmark for Gaylord. 2 1/8" X 1" and ~ 8 Grams. Old, pesky, short-lived clasp. Very Collectible. Has not been cleaned. Sold, no price no info
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Pre 1800 item #1480823
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A set of shishi guardian carvings from high up on the front of a Buddhist temple, each cut from a single block of wood with fore-paws extended in a leaping motion and vicious snarls. Each is roughly 30 x 30 x 24 cm (12 x 12 x 9-1/2 cm tall and in overall excellent condition. These date from the Edo period.
Shishi guardians, also known as Komainu or "lion dogs," have a long history in Japanese art and culture; iconic figures often depicted in pairs and placed at the entrances of shrines...
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1395911 (stock #607)
We offer here a 100% authentic special rare to find French Doll accessory Presentation Card from France circa 1885 / 90 !!

Often you can find very similar of this cards at reproduction and it is very hard to find an authentic Presentation Card contains its original assortment of doll accessory.

WhenDreamsComeTrue Doll Shop guarantee the authenticity of this rare to find all original card , a heavy board card stenciled " Nouveaute de Paris " contains its all original...

All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Edwardian : Pre 1920 item #1464490 (stock #RN08161)
Here is a beautiful, graceful necklace, featuring 2 large grass-green peridots. The central stone is cushion cut, and the dangle is pear shaped. It is decorated with a total of 28 seed pearls of colors that vary a little, as is usual, set into leaves & vine-like gold ribbons. It is marked 14k on one leaf and on the spring ring. In excellent condition. The decorative panels measure 3-1/2" x 1", and the whole thing measures 15-1/4" total (we have gold necklace extenders available if you need a lon...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1960 item #975445
Handmade sterling silver pin designed and signed c.1950 by Taxco, Mexico artist Salvador Teran. Marked SALVADOR STERLING MEXICO 103. Layered sections of silver combine to paint a stunning and mysterious modernist portrait. Female or feline? Pin measures 2 1/4" X 1 1/2". 25 grams. Beautiful vintage condition.Pin back and lock work perfectly. No dents, dings or repairs. Works by Salvador are featured in WILLIAM SPRATLING AND THE MEXICAN SILVER RENAISSANCE by Penny Morrill and in MEXICAN SILVER by ...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Pre 1492 item #970592
A Song longquan celadon large bowl, rounded side with deep center and glazed base, bowl decorated with raising lotus petal motif at exterior, covered with bluish green glaze. Condition : a fritting to the rim. Size: 20.5 cm diameter 8 cm height.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Pre 1920 item #1364161 (stock #ALR6483)
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A superb image by Hirai Baisen depicting the fire lit on the mountains surrounding Kyoto on the final day of Obon enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled “Okuribi”. It is performed with washes of ink and gold on silk, bordered in a fine frame of patterned brocade. It is 22 x 79 inches (56 x 200 cm). It features large ivory rollers, which will need to be changed if shipped outside Japan. There is a wrinkle in the scroll (not a hard crease) through the line of housing (see photo)...
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #798829 (stock #5915)
A German pink china pigs in champagne bottle whimsy circa 1890. This vintage unmarked hand painted figural whimsy is 5-3/4" long and 2-3/8" high (maximum) and it is in the form of two pink pigs with a champagne bottle - one leaning on the outside and the other sitting on a plinth and peering out from the bottle in the center. This item is in excellent original condition with no chips, cracks, crazing, losses, damage or repairs other than what appears to be a minor paint miss on the the tip of ...
All Items : Archives : Instruments and Implements : Scientific : Pre 1900 item #1421239 (stock #M1400)
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Early laboratory equipment is a challenge to find but search no more! Offered is an exceptional, very scarce, mid-Victorian, wooden, laboratory funnel stand. This circa 1870s funnel stand is constructed entirely of hardwood sporting a wonderful surface patina.

This fully-adjustable stand measures 17 inches high and can be completely disassembled for storage and transport. The base measures 9 inches long x 4.25 inches wide and has a beveled edge.

The conditio...

All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Deco : Pre 1930 item #1362037 (stock #9593)
A 14k white gold filigree Art Deco synthetic Alexandrite ring from the 1920s. This size 3 ring features a wonderful amethyst purple coloured lab created synthetic Alexandrite stone with blue highlights; the stone changes to a super pale blue in daylight. It is marquise shaped and it measures 5/8 x 5/16" across the stone. It is marked 14K with an L in a gem shaped cartouche, it weighs 2.1 grams and it is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, damage or repairs....
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Pre 1800 item #682701 (stock #39B78 1945)
George III sterling silver ink stand by Henry Chawner, London, 1795. The sterling boat-form stand holds three matching, faceted pots with sterling tops, including a sanding pot, inkwell, and pen holder. All pots bear identical hallmarks that match the full set of marks on the underside of the stand. Also incised with the engraved initials "D.A.D." and "No. 18" to underside of stand. Condition is very good, with only some minor chipping to the bases of two of the pots. Size: 9 3/8" long x 4...
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1319986 (stock #382)

Early French three piece soft woolen poupee gown , from France circa 1865/ 70 for one of your early poupee like Rohmer , Huret .... or other nice fashion.

All complete hand sewn included on cream and lavender striped skirt with bustle and longer train in back. Featuring a lavender fitted blouse with hand made button holes and lavender glass buttons to close at front, has small stand up collar and long small inset sleeves. Finally on pretty lavender and cream striped over dress wit...