Beautifully executed this Mexican silver and dyed calcite "mask-in-a-feathered-sunburst" brooch is based on a similar Spratling design (if I am not mistaken). Sunburst designs were popular among Mexican silversmiths in the first half of the 20th c. - a giver of life and warmth, the sun is important in all civilizations and its portrayal took on a myriad of symbolic meanings...

A fine small Longquan celadon jar, well balance potted, covered overall with nicely olive green glaze. Yuan dynasty 13th-14th century. Condition is excellent, no any chip, no crack and free from any restoration. High: 7.5cm.

Circa 1960 bib necklace and matching clip earrings with amazing prong set stones including cabochon green stones, faceted blue, green, and vitrail peacock blue/green stones. All stones are glass. The metal is a darkened coppery color. Hook close with extender chain. This looks very French in terms of the stones, the stone colors, the coppery metal color, and the construction. I have seen signed French pieces with the same type of back construction...

A well balance potted of Song Dynasty Longquan celadon bowl. Condition with a tiny chip and an area with firing distorted in colour. Diameter: 12,5 cm.

Two Chinese snuff bottles made of porcelain, both painted in underglaze blue and red. The cylindrical one with figural depiction, the base with Yongzheng mark, but dating to the 19th century, the stopper made of stone with bone spoon. The smaller bottle with a scholar and boys, dating to the 20th century, the stopper and spoon made of metal with coral-imitating top. Condition: the marked one with chip to the footrim and base with hairline. The small one with a tiny rim frit. Dimension: c...

Bracelet Beautiful Blue Green Aquamarine, Genuine Fancy Sapphire, Cultured Pearls & 18K Gold on Sterling Silver Signed by MIMI DEE who created this ONLY ONE bracelet in Her USA Studio. 40 Grams of Precious & Semi Precious or approx 150 Carats of Natural Aquamarine. Adjustable for dainty to large wrists. Please see pix for dimensions.
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China, 19th century. Dimensions 46,5 x 31,5 cm. Condition: a few minor chips to the enamel, a small hole in the footrim. Attractive piece with unusual color scheme.

An Edwardian 14K synthetic Ruby and pearls ring from 1900-10. This dainty antique size 5 yellow gold ring features a central synthetic ruby flanked by two seed pearls, all claw-set. It weighs 1.8 grams, it measures 1/2 x 1/4" across the setting, it is stamped 14K with an arrow maker's mark and it is in excellent antique condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs...

A gorgeous repousse clamper bracelet by Gerardo Lopez wrought in sterling silver, this is a perfect match for the necklace by the same artist available in my inventory - you can see the two pieces together in the next to last photo. Exceptionally well made, its quality reflects Lopez's mastery of repoussage and his design acumen...

Jar with floral sprays and bead-lines. Porcelain with painted underglaze and applied decoration. late Yuan-Early Ming (14th Century), Jiangxi (qinghua). H=8.3 cm, D=7.9 cm Condition : PERFECT, no chips, crack, hairlines and free from restoration. BEST glaze and blue color.

Pastel rooftops march among the green foliage on this iconic mid-century painting by Miwa Chosei in the original frame bearing the artists “Tomo Seal” on back and in a box from Takashimaya Department Store dating from the 1950s titled Ieshima no Ienami (Rows of houses on Ieshima). A similar work was exhibited at the 11th Nitten. Pigment on silk it is in fine condition. The painting is 22 x 23 inches (56 x 58.5 cm). The frame is 30 x 28 x 2 inches (76 x 71 x 5 cm)...

Chinese Jin Dynasty Painted Pottery Filial Piety Tile - Aunt of Lu

This fine moulded pottery tile was made during the Jin Dynasty (AD 1115 - 1234) and was most likely excavated from Shanxi province. It is made from a relatively highly-fried grey pottery. Note the detail of the figures and the horse, even the banners and flag held by the rider...

There are buckle bracelets and then, there are BUCKLE BRACELETS! And a spectacular Mexican Deco specimen of the latter I am proud to be presenting here. Honestly, however, all the aaahs and ooohs aside, this is one of the most glamorous mesh jewelry I have encountered even though its design elements are few and quite simple, if one thinks about it. Extra wide and finely woven, the sterling mesh is flexible and comfortably wraps around the wrist...

Storekeeper roly-poly tobacco tin, Red Indian Cut Plug Tobacco brand, by The American Tobacco Company. Early 20th century. Size: 7 inches height x 6 inches diameter. Very good condition, some minor paint loss and rust spotting (see photos). The lithograph decorated tin held one pound of tobacco and is in the form of a Store keeper wearing a blue jacket, black bow tie and smoking a pipe. Head lifts off as a cover. No dents.

This pair of elegant estate 14Kt yellow gold and diamond dogwood earrings are from the 1960-s. The center of each earring is set with three brilliant cut diamonds. The approximate total weight of all diamonds is 0.12Ct. The 15 millimeter diameter earrings have a post and omega back combination.

Rare and fabulous - how often do you stumble upon a massive Graziella Laffi bracelet? - this is a true museum quality vintage Peruvian piece bearing the signature of the country's foremost designer. Its unsurpassed craftsmanship and stunning design explains in the best way possible the reasons for which Laffi is referred to as "the Spratling of Peru". Born in Florence, Italy she lived in Peru and drew inspiration from ancient Inca goldwork to create masterpieces in silver that combined ancie...

Original Demi Parure, Necklace Sterling Paper Clip chain with stations of Natural Coral and Moonstone gems, ending in a Pendant of Jasper Donut and Labradorite complemented by a pair of Gems and marked Sterling Earrings, all by Mimi Dee and Proudly Made in USA!
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