All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1950 item #1385523
This exceptional bracelet was designed & signed circa 1940's by American & Taxco, Mexico artist William Spratling. The interior of the cuff measures 5 7/8" end to end with a 1 1/8" opening at the back. It stands 1" high & weighs 95 grams. Both stones & silver are in beautiful condition. This strong design was included in the museum exhibit WILLIAM SPRATLING AND THE MEXICAN SILVER RENAISSANCE & is pictured on p.233 of the museum catalog by Penny Morrill...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Designer Signed : Contemporary item #479205 (stock #T 1450)
Mimi Dee Artwear
Commissioned - Wear them in good health Molly!
Similar work can be custom ordered. These were custom made for Molly a 'glamour gal' who prefers hand made one of a kind earrings. Fab Micro faceted 10 mm Golden Rutilated Quartz, micro facet Peridot, Amethyst and 18K Gold earwires were used to create this pair of earrings. The firmer 14K gf was used through the beads and the other antique looking metal is 22K Gold on Sterling Vermeil.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Pre 1910 item #1451376 (stock #MB606)
Japanese Meiji Cast Iron Tetsubin with Signature - Hailstone Pattern

The cast iron tetsubin (teapot / kettle) is of course the central feature of the tea ceremony. This example was made during the Meiji period (1868 - 1912) or possibly a little later, the pattern to the upper part of the kettle known as the hailstone or nail head pattern. It has a copper cover that is a perfect fit. There is a signature to the right of the spout and there also appear to be seal marks to the base...

All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Ceramics : Chinese Export : Pre 1930 item #1179838
Fine Chinese famille rose bowl, with the exterior decorated with images of the 8 immortals in fine colors, Republic Period, seal mark to the base. Size; Height of bowl is 3 1/8 inches with diameter of 6 inches. Condition Report; This item is in very good condition, no imperfections.
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1430696 (stock #801)

A rare to find larger size three piece elegand poupee costume from France circa 1878 /80 for an larger Fashion doll about around 24" / 25" ( 62 - 64 cm )

Most hand sewn of fine pale pink ( light faded )cotton with silk trim and lovely lace decoration . Features an elegant shaped jacket with fitted waist ornate with lose waist sash and long shoulder puffed inset sleeves ...

All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Designer Signed : Pre 1970 item #1263591
A monumental, over the top exquisite sterling and azurite cuff bracelet by Frank Patania Sr. The six saw tooth bezel set azurite stones are set on top of a row of silver scrolls alternating with large and small silver balls, the bracelet then finished in a frame of plain silver. It measures 6" around in the inside with an additional 1" opening. It is 2 3/8" wide and weighs a hefty 118 grams. This bracelet is in fine original condition with no chips or cracks to the stones. Signed as shown...
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1360609 (stock #814)

Fancy pale pink one of a kind French Bebe dress included a high brim wire bonnet , most hand sewn of beautiful flowers embroidery pink silk and French lace fully with light pink silk ruffles rows ...

All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Edwardian : Pre 1930 item #1334210 (stock #7306)
An early Art Deco 10K yellow gold signet ring with a pearl from the 1920 era. This size 6-1/2 ring measures 9/16" x 3/8" across the top which has MA script initials monogrammed on the 10k yellow gold top which also has a seed or half pearl. It is stamped 10K with a maker's mark and a maple leaf in a C mark for Canadian jewellery...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Pre 1920 item #586598 (stock #255)
Japanese Fukagawa Imari porcelain floral vase signed on bottom. A beautifully hand painted and colorful large example measuring approx. 12.5 inches by 9 1/4 inches wide in excellent condition no damage.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Pre 1960 item #1295827
A very unusual, rare and early, sterling and elaborately stamped cuff bracelet by Frank Patania Sr. Suitable for a man or woman this piece measures 6" around in the inside with an additional 1 1/2" opening. It is 1 3/8" wide and weighs a very hefty 94 grams. Signed with the Thunderbird hallmark and in all original fine condition. Beautiful!
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Pre 1930 item #1393210 (stock #MOR6813)
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A mandala from the Main Kyoto Nichiren Sect Buddhist Temple Honnoji cut from a hardwood slab used in the rebuilding of the great hall in the Taisho period. Written on back is “Given in Taisho 14 (1925) to the temple supporter’s representative as a prayer for good fortune upon the occasion of the ceremonial raising of the roof beam of the main temple structure (Honden), the plackard cut from wood used in the rebuilding”. It is signed Nichijo-gan...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Pre 1920 item #131105 (stock #sg5)
This is a pair of Japanese Imari Porcelain double gourd Bottles, Meiji Period, painted with floral motifs in the typical Imari palette. Excellent condition. Measurements: 13 in H approx.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1837 VR item #746176 (stock #lo422)
Description: A tripod bronze censer was casted in an elegant shape. By a fine proportion, the subtly slanted feet supported the circular basin in a stylish way. Having been kept in an enduring and charming patina, the censer was in excellent condition without any dents. Date Qing dynasty(18th century), Width: 9.0cm, Height: 5.2cm, Weight: 280g.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Pre 1920 item #1363356 (stock #653ar)
By the workshop of the renowned maker Ryubundo (signed Kinryu-do on the bronze lid), this iron tetsubin measures roughly 8 1/4" from tip of spout to other side, and the handle reaches just about 8 1/2" high. The exterior is decorated with a dragon that reaches around the entire pot, in and out of waves and cloudlike forms, the entire surface decorated with these traditional motifs and rock like textures...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Indian Subcontinent : Himalayas : Pre 1920 item #574114 (stock #HER-001)
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.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1950 item #1386449 (stock #180509)
Today I have a big 1.5in. tall necklace to offer with an incredible presence. How can I describe this piece other than to say it looks like an Aguilar or Spratling design but it is an original design marked with TAXCO 980. There are no dents to the balls and the silver work has no damage. The weight is 105 grams of quality workmanship. Being 19 inches long there is room enough to fit most. When collecting and I run across something this stellar I do not care who it is signed by or with no name...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Pre 1940 item #1408552 (stock #TCR6981)
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A fabulous large porcelain vase by Daimaru Hoppo (Hokuho) enclosed in the original signed and compartmentalized wooden box complete with a rosewood base. The vase is a perfect example of the Sinophile aesthetic that permeated Japanese art in the early 20th century. The simplified form rises from to frets decorated with stylized cicada under a belt of archaic figures and yotsu-domoe (yin-yang) symbols. It is 14 inches (35 cm) tall plus the base and is in excellent condition...
All Items : Archives : Fine Art : Pre 1960 item #1271064 (stock #660)
Watercolor painting of stone statues at Easter Island by Robert W. Daley member American Water Color Society. Daley became director of the Civic light Opera Company. He also enjoyed painting set designs and went on to create important murals throughout the western states...