All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1960 item #916960 (stock #1706 / 829)
Striking necklace by important African American silversmith Art Smith, circa 1950s. The necklace is three dimensional, with the internal opening on a higher plane than the outer loop. The large scale of this piece of 'wearable art' makes this a very desirable find.

Brass. Excellent condition. Choker length measuring approx. 5"x 8". Interior opening measures just over 4" in diameter. It is correctly signed "Art Smith" on the rear.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre AD 1000 item #916940 (stock #STON-002)
A very rare Song stone carved mirror holder in the shape of a mythical ox called n Xiniu. The ox has his head turned upward and is looking at the moon which is represented by the bronze mirror above and the stone carvings represent the clouds. It is very unusual to find this type in stone mirror holder as the few I have seen have been in gilded bronze. Size: H. 19.5cm. W. 15.5cm. D. 8.2cm. Condition: No repairs or chips. The horns are long gone as they were either made of wood or ivory...
All Items : Archives : Pre 1700 item #916748 (stock #TR 1144)
A rare late Ming Jiajing Wanli blue and white bowl, rounded side with deep center and glazed base, bowl decorated with under glaze blue of flower motif at exterior, base with four Chinese character mark.
Bowl is in good condition, no chip, no crack, no restoration.
Size: 12.5 cm diameter.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Pre 1960 item #916714
Venini Fazzoletto with alternating stripes of Zanfirico and Latticinio canes in lattimo glass. Polished pontil. Vase measures 4 1/4 inches (10.8 cm) tall and is 5 1/4 inches (13.3 cm) in diameter. Signed Venini Murano Italia, although the Italia is not visible as it falls in the ground pontil. No chips, cracks or repairs. Circa 1950's
All Items : Archives : Furnishings : Contemporary item #916621
Fab! Never before used Louis Vuitton Train Case (boite bouteilles) in the traditional MONOGRAMME fabric. Contains removeable insert tray, a full size mirror in the lid and has the adjustable bottle straps for your favorite perfumes. 2 keys and the original felt dust bag are included. Currently selling in the $4000 range at the LV Boutiques, this one can be had at a fraction of the cost. You will not be disappointed with this beautiful case...
All Items : Archives : Pre 1492 item #916513 (stock #TR 1142)
Good sample of Yuan dynasty red under glaze yuhuchun vase, rounded side with pear shape body and glazed base, vase is decorated with under glaze copper red of flower scroll motif...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1900 item #915853 (stock #lot598)
Description: A jade bangle was beautifully carved on the surface with motif of a swirling dragon. In celadon-white tint, the jade piece was in greasy-feel quality while some incursions had been caused into the hardstone.May not being as a pure white piece, the jade bracelet still owned an old atmosphere in the sheen of the retrospective reflection. Date: Qing Dynasty.(1644-1911), Material: Houtien nephrite jade(Zi-liao), Outer Width: 8.4cm, Inner Width:6.2cm, A CUSTOM-MADE SILK BOX IS INCLUDED.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Pre 1990 item #915636
Beautiful sterling cuff with fine multi stone inlay by Navajo silversmith Gibson Nez. This is a spectacular example of the work for which he is best known. Deceased on December 1,2007, he was a self taught silversmith who won the prestigious Smithsonian Medal of Honor, more than 700 blue ribbons, was featured in magazines and books and was a featured guest artist in many museums and galleries across the United States. This bracelet measures 5 1/4" around in the inside with a 1 1/4" opening...
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Pre AD 1000 item #915222 (stock #SILV-008)
A cache of 9 very fine old silver coins from the Mon period from which is now Burma. One side has the symbol of the Sun , the other the symbol of a (Srivatsa) Temple. Weight: Total, 87 grams. Average size: Diameter, 2cm.Condition: Very fine.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Period : Pre 1970 item #915208 (stock #TR634)
If you like cameos this is a must! The 13 X 18 millimeter oval shell cameo that depicts a profile of a lady is set in a 14Kt yellow gold frame. In addition to the openwork frame there is an approximately 0.10Ct full cut diamond in a butter-cup setting that further enhances this beauty. The pendant is on a 16” long rope chain and the measurements are 11/16” wide and 1 7/16” high with the bail. The bail has the marks 14Kt and Israel.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Pre 1960 item #915182
Necklace features seven graduated Aurora Borealis (AB) stones, the largest is 15mm. Each large stone is set in a pronged frame set with small AB spacer stones. The necklace has a hook clasp and a jeweled extender. The clip Earrings have a central AB stone with accented frame matching the necklace with a floral spray of AB stones to the outside. Necklace is 18 inches (46 cm) long and each earring is 1 1/2 inches (3.8 cm) long by 1 inch (2.5 cm) wide. All stones are AB...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1837 VR item #914221 (stock #0307)
Yixing zisha teapot from Tek Sing shipwreck.Qing period.11cm body diameter.16cm wide.11cm high.teapot in good condition with just missing the top of the lid on restoration.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1837 VR item #914208 (stock #0303)
Yixing zisha teapot from Tek Sing shipwreck.Qing period.9,5cm body diameter.14,5 cm wide.11cm high.teapot in good condition with just small chip on fine restoration at inside of the lid.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Glass : American : Pre 1930 item #914118
Water pitcher in Narcissus Spray pattern by Indiana Glass. Pattern was made from 1917 to around 1928. Pressed glass pattern decorated with Red, Green and Gold. Pitcher is 8 1/2 inches (cm) tall, very heavy glass. Minor surface scratches and manufacturing stress marks, but no chips, cracks or repairs. Circa 1920.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Pre 1900 item #913991 (stock #39B14 8233)
An English Victorian claret jug in cut crystal mounted with a sterling silver handle and spout with hinged cover. Fully hallmarked on the silver neck for Birmingham, 1892, by Vale Brothers & Sermon. Size: 8.5" ht. x 5.5" x 4.5". Condition: No chips, cracks, dents, or repairs. Crystal is clear apart from some slight cloudiness on the very bottom of the jug (which might be removed with soaking).
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Pre 1837 VR item #913981 (stock #26C10 1779)
Georgian baluster-form coffee pot in sterling silver, Sheffield, 1814, by silversmith Robert Gainsford. Size: 10.5" ht. x 9.25" across handle x 4.5". Weight: 21.55 troy ounces. Engraved on the side of the body with a family crest of a gauntlet dexter holding a fleur-de-lis. The pot is adorned with bands of gadrooning, and the cast goose neck spout has acanthus leaf decoration; there is a pineapple finial atop the stepped, domed cover...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Textiles : Accessories : Pre 1930 item #913813 (stock #WA0902)
Super rare child-sized mannequin from France; circa 1920's or earlier. Marked "26" on the front; hand-sewn linen covered body has some minor staining; overall a wonderful decorative piece. Approximately 3 feet 10" tall on stand (can extend up to approx 4 ft 3"). Body is 21" long, waist is 23" around, hips 28". Very charming dress form!
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1837 VR item #913604 (stock #lot592)
Description: A white jade carving of a Longevity carrying a child on his back. By a popular Chinese metaphor of long life and abundance in posterity, the white jade piece was well carved from a creek-found pebble(Zi-liao).and was in transparent look. It was greasy feel on the surface and was in perfect condition. It was much more white in real than in the pictures. Date: Qing Dynasty,18th/19th century. Height: 4.3cm.