Spectacular & rare this vintage 940 sterling silver chrysocolla bracelet was designed & signed c. 1940's by Taxco, Mexico artist Hector Aguilar (1905-86). One of Aguilar's best designs the bracelet measures 1 1/4" wide at the front tapering to 1" w. at the back. Interior circumference is 6 3/4" when bracelet is closed. 81 grams, 2.09 oz. Each of the 9 stones are bezel set and framed by twisted silver columns tipped with silver balls. All stones are in beautiful condition with no chips or cracks...
An outstanding vintage sterling and multi stone inlay bracelet by Navajo Jim Harrison who began creating in the early 1980's. Preston Monongye and Jessie Monongye shared their techniques with him and he credits his success to them, having helped him open his mind to his own designs. The influence of Jesse Monongye is particularly evident in this piece. Measuring 5" around in the inside plus an additional 1 1/4", it is 1/2" wide...
Offered is a fabulous, one-of-a-kind group of 15, hand-carved and hand-painted, circa 1920-1930's, wooden miniatures of Black Folk as they would have appeared during the Harlem Renaissance!
Hand-executed by Robert A. Myers of 73 E. Hazeltine Avenue, Kenmore, New York, the figures vary in height from 2.25 to 2.75 inches. The colors are absolutely brilliant and the detailing exquisite with the tiniest of details painted with superb precision, control and great artistry.
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Prehistoric carved stone (steatite) spider effigy pipe, Fort Ancient Culture, circa 1,000-1,200 A.D. Size: 3 inches x 2 inches x 1.5 inches. Excellent condition. Discovered in Posey County, Indiana, this early stone elbow pipe dates from the Mississippian period and was carved by the people of the Fort Ancient Culture, who lived along the Ohio River, in the regions that now occupy S. Ohio, N. Kentucky and S.E. Indiana. This pipe bears the very detailed carved effigy of a spider...
Nailed head, classic 1930's styling, all original leather. This is the type of club chairs that are often copied, but seldom do they capture the patina and charm of the real thing. Good overall condition for the age.
Dimensions: 32"L x 33"W x 34"H x 23" seat depth, 17" seat width
Description:
A Junyao cup was in bluish glaze and was decorated in the cavetto with purplish red splash.
It was in perfect condition with fine crackles revealed in the glaze.
Beige-tinted body clay was revealed at the foot ring where old feel condition was caused by incursions.
Date: Jin Dynasty, (1115-1234).
Width: 9.2cm.
A CUSTOM-MADE SILK BOX IS INCLUDED.
Sterling Tea Pot Hester Bateman London 1780
A beautiful Georgian silver teapot by Hester Bateman
Of oval form with beaded rims and the sides and shoulder and lid decorated with bright cut and wheelwork decorations. The front side with a period monogram centered in a continious ribbon tied floral swag and drape garland. In excellent condition the lid hinge is a bit loose and the silver finial is probably a 19th century replacement.
Measuring approx...
Fine Tall Chinese Western Han Dynasty Painted Pottery Soldier
This fine and impressive pottery model of a warrior was made over 2,000 years ago during the Western Han Dynasty (206 BC - AD 8). It is made from a dense grey pottery and is particularly "heavily-potted". It has been "cold painted" in a variety of coloured pigments. Most known Han soldiers are painted in only red, black & white pigments; this figure is exceptional with traces of green and blue pigments also...
A fine California Impressionist painting of a view of Mt. Tam with lupine and poppies in the fore ground a small cabin to the left. Oil on canvas signed lower right measuring Approx. 15 x 20 inches in excellent condition but for some age cracking.
Biography :
Manuel Valencia was born in Marin County, California on October 30, 1856 on the family hacienda called Rancho San Jose, which is now Hamilton Field...
Most beautiful and rare to find all original French Mignonette preserved in his original Box , has wonderful and perfectly painted facial features enhanced by delicate cheek blushing and lovely original antique costume .... France circa 1880 , all original marvelous Mignonette about 5 " ( 13 cm )
It is a slender faced child with swivel head , elongated full cheeks . Has pretty blue glass enamel inset eyes with painted lashes and dark upper eyeliner...
For those interested in collecting vintage school memorabilia, no such collection can be considered complete without the inclusion of the extremely RARE Silica Book Slate.
Bound just like a typical book, this slate was unique in that it was extremely lightweight and offered multiple surfaces on which to complete one's studies (a total of six writing surfaces including interior front and back covers and two interior pages!!)...
Unique Chinese ceramic brush pot decorated all over in a faux marble effect glaze. On the reverse of the pot is a character poem with two seal marks.
Age: Late 19th/early 20th century
Size: Approximately 11 cm high by 9 cm diameter
Condition: Very good, normal wear throughout
A Wallace engraved cocktail shaker circa 1915 1920. This ornate vintage silver plate barware item is 13-1/4" tall. This pitcher features a large lid with a cork stopper, a cork-lined spout cap and a fancy engraved pattern which may correspond to one of Wallace's flatware patterns (a go-with piece). It is stamped 64 OZ V8099 WALLACE BROS. SILVER CO. This elegant bar ware item is in very good condition with no dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs other than some minor wear to the ...
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Fabricated by and Signed MIMI DEE, this 14K Rolled Gold 2 pc Hammered Pendant Enhancer and Dangle Earrings with Rose Quartz and Green Aventurine Gems made Specially for a client of Ms. Dee's who Appreciates wearing Artist Signed Jewelry. Even the Shepherd's Hook Earwires are Custom Made.
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Very beautiful and rare to find 5 " ( 13 cm ) all original French all bisque Mignonette .....gentle little French Mademoiselle which could not be more handsome from France circa 1878 / 80 , preserved with her original stocking with very tiny shoes and accessory in her original box !!
She has exquisite quality of very pale bisque highlighted by stunning original condition , her rare bare feet with shoes and wonderful original clothing !!
Slender faced doll has swivel he...
A Yuan longquan celadon jarlet rounded body with raised neck decorated with dragon motif covered with olive green glaze.
Jar is in very good condition no damage, no chip, no crack, no restoration.
Size: 7.5 cm height, 9 cm wide.
Special rare found sold by Luxury Paris doll boutique " Au Paradis des Enfants " .... France around 1858/60 , a rare original presentation box in typical Huret green filled with beautiful two piece fur winter ensamble for Huret !!
Wonderful all hand made two piece winter outfit .... collar with muff .... has generally excellent condition , lovely white rabbit fure with light blue silk covered under side of collar and inside the muff as well. Note little silk melting here .... see m...
Steuben aurene hand-blown trumpet-form vase in iridescent blue glass, signed and numbered on the underside of base - Steuben aurene. Size: 5 1/2" high x 5 1/8" diameter. Age: early 20th century. Excellent condition.
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