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Antonio Pineda's iconic Matchstick design is a most coveted piece for all modernist Mexican Silver collectors. The silver is white as it is 970 pure giving it a rich color. The match tips are obsidian and have no chips or damage. It is strung on strong silver cable and properly hallmarked as shown. This masterpiece boasts a wearable length of 18in. The center link is 1.75in. tall and the smallest graduated link is 1in. Lays perfectly on, just LOOK AT THAT NECKLACE!
Antique Japanese pottery teabowl with Sakura and Momiji tree Kyo ware made by the 2nd Rokubei Kiyomizu (1790-1860) about 160-170 years ago.
The seal of the potter is stamped on the bottom.
Original box is provided.
Size
Dia. 4.8"(12.3cm) x Height 2.5"(6.3cm)
Condition
Very good condition.
No chips, no cracks.
Chinese Qing dynasty Qianlong period thinly potted deep charger decorated with floral groupings in alternating deep blue and "dan miao qing hua" (fine pale blue pigments) set against a white porcelain ground. A narrow geometric and floral band extends around the interior rim. A few sparse leafy twigs decorate the exterior. There are chatter marks to the unmarked base. An old owner's tag on the base incorrectly states the age as 19th century, however, the piece dates circa 1750...
ANDREA FATELL
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A bold and stunning sterling necklace with gold accents and large picture agate by Modernist Eleanor Caldwell. The necklace has intricate side hinges and one of them opens and closes and serves as the clasp. The necklace measures approximately 16-16 1/2" around in the inside when clasped. The front silver piece measures 6" across and the picture agate is 2 1/2" by 2". Total weight is 179 grams. Fine original condition with no chips or cracks to the gorgeous stone...
The Kura
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A set of early wood panels, once doors on a votive shrine, painted with guardian shishi lions (Also called Fu-dogs) in polychrome colors, much worn with time. The doors are of clear grained hinoki (Japanese cypress) and have shrunk horizontally over the centuries, evidenced by the ari (wooden support) which is inset into them. On back one can see clearly the silhouette of the original metal-work...
Chinese Qing dynasty conjoined porcelain bottle vase with a globular body and long neck covered overall in a finely spotted monochrome tea dust glaze. The glaze extends down the spreading base to the unglazed foot. An old black collection mark is within an unglazed area at the center of the base. 7 1/2" high. Very good overall condition. There are a few potter’s fingerprints and/or faint smudges in the glaze. For a similar vase, see lot 135 from the former collection of Michael L...
E & M Perez
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Oil on wood panel, this portrait of a young man dressed in vest and coat measures 9 1/8" x 7" (sight size) and the frame is 11 3/4" x 10 1/8".
Well painted, there is a crazed and bubbled varnish surface, with some crazing in the paint visible on the vest. The bird's eye maple frame has a thin gold liner, with minor damage and some gilt loss. The wood panel is beveled on all four sides...
One Good Eye Silver
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Fur pins are not a common find in the field of Mexican silver jewelry collecting yet during my years of buying and selling I have bumped upon a few examples and I can tell you that the best bore the Los Castillo signature - like the one I am presenting here. The "koi fish" is a signature design for the famous workshop yet we all know it was created by Margot de Taxco when she was still married to Antonio Castillo...
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Important Note ; we can sell this stunning French Doll less here as in my Ruby-Lane shop !!!
You can not often find such a wonderful treasure like this .......
One Good Eye Silver
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Last year I was lucky to find three examples of jewelry by Celia Harms, a talented designer who lived and worked in Vera Cruz in the 1950s and '60s. The Etruscan style sterling vermeil cross pin / pendant necklace I am presenting is the last of that trove and a very classy duo as well. I am very particular with vermeil - I don't really like it unless it is old and has mellowed almost to the point of ... extinction yet here it has an understated matte finish that exudes a calm warmth...
Magnificent Japanese Red Raku (Aka-Raku) Tea Bowl made during Edo period.
Raku pottery is traditionally used in Japanese tea ceremony since as early as the 16th century.
Size
Width 5.2in (13.2cm)
Height 2.1in (5.4cm)
Weight 8.82oz + Box 6.00oz (250g + 170g)
Condition
Overall good considering the age.
There is a little dent as shown on the pictures due to making process in kiln and this is not the problem to use.
Box is provided
The Kura
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A very rare work by Suda Seika featuring a long armed monkey climbing over the rim in raw terracotta clay, contrasting brilliantly against the blue splashed white porcelain. It is 17.5 x 20 x 10.5 cm (7 x 8 x 4 inches) and comes enclosed in a period kiri-wood box.
The first generation Suda Seika (1862-1927) was born the son of a merchant in Kanazawa, then part of the Kaga fief...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Art Nouveau : Pre 1910
item #1415982
(stock #AN10-652)
This necklace is a graceful garland of bezel-set, oval and round moonstone cabochons in silver. Loops of chain surround moonstone drops, giving the fluid drape of the necklace. The chains connecting the stones are low-grade silver. This is a turn-of-the-century piece and is 15" long
Occupation era original Japanese shin hanga woodblock print titled "Heirin Temple, Nobidome" by Kawase Hasui (1883-1957) dated in the lower left margin Showa 27 (1952). The artist's black ink signature and red seal are at the lower left corner of the image. The 6mm circular seal of the publisher Watanabe (used 1946-1957) is at the lower left margin corner beneath the date. Paper size: nearly 15 3/4" x 10 1/4" (image size: 14 3/8" x 9 1/2"). Very good overall condition with very good color...
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One of a kind, electrifying, arresting ring with 20k yellow gold, sterling silver, diamonds and cabochon labradorite by master craftsman and artist Peter Schmid who owns the Atelier Zobel in Konstance, Germany. This ring is a size 8-8 1/2 and the front of the ring at the stone measures 5/8'" long. Weighing 11 grams, it is in fine original condition with no chips or cracks to the brilliant stone. Signed and dated 2013 as shown. An exotic, inspired and inspiring ring with remarkable attention to ...
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A decidedly different version of this theme, a Festive carved wooden Tai (Red Snapper) fish with removable side for sashimi coated inside in gold with bone teeth and inlayed bone eyes. The craftsman ahs gone to great lengths to make this as realistic as possible, from the textures of the skin to the folds in the fins and coloring. Unusually, most dishes in this vein are one sided, however this is equally realistically carved on both sides. It is 47 x 21 x 6 cm (18-1/2 x 8 x 2-1/2 inches and i...
All perfect very cute block letter marking early Bebe by Gaultier ... France circa 1880 .... in lovely size about 23 " ( 60 cm ) with most beautiful and delicate quality of pale pressed bisque , very cute childlike facial expression and softly blushed complexion, has pretty amber brown eyes and original wig and body . Beautiful premier Bebe with fine pale pressed bisque socket head of best quality of bisque and painting with deep modeling , has large amber brown enamel glass eyes with d...
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Most beautiful Presentation Toilette box filled with marvelous porcelain set and lot of small toilette accessory . An extraordinary presentation , has decoration of luxury quality ....... nearly identical set´s in presentation was appeared in Paris Etrennes catalogs at 19th. century !!! On beautiful special piece for your collection , an 11 " x 7,5 " x 3,5 " ( 28 x 19 x 9 cm ) wooden box with litho cover of flowered row , angel picture and fine gold paper decoration . Brass hingers ...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1980
item #1416113
(stock #14533/14986)
One Good Eye Silver
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In keeping with the love the 1960s and '70s had for huge, "ethnic" pendants this Los Ballesteros sterling silver sunburst stunner is inspired by ancient Aztec and Maya calendar disks and measures 3.5 in without the bail! Several silversmithing techniques were combined to create the pendant - cutwork, chasing, overlay, oxidation - and right at the center, a crown-set amethyst brings intense color to an otherwise silver and black background. The chain itself is an incredible find not just because ...
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A 10k yellow gold black onyx and diamond hexagon ring from the 1930s. This size 7-1/4 ring has a claw-set hexagonal black onyx with a mounted 3 point (by gauge) diamond in a white gold setting. This ring measures 9/16 x 1/2" across the setting and it weighs 2.3 grams. It is stamped 10K. It is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, damage or repairs other than signs of an earlier resizing. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition is...
A 14k yellow gold Rebekah Lodge seed pearls and enamel ring from 1910. This size 5-1/2 ring features 6 seed pearls plus black, white and pink enamel depicting the Rebekah symbology. This ring measures 5/8 x 5/16" across the setting, it weighs 2.7 grams and it is stamped 14K with a maker's mark. It is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, damage or repairs. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; all items are vi...
Japanese shin hanga woodblock print titled "Mt. Fuji From Mizukubo at Evening" by Takahashi Shotei, also known as Hiroaki (1871-1945). Originally published by Watanabe in 1936, this is a post-World War II edition. The artist's black ink signature and red seal are at the lower left. The round 6mm seal of the publisher Watanabe is beside the seal. The paper measures about 10 1/4" x 15 1/4" (image size: 9 1/4" x 14 1/2"). This print is cataloged as #O-17 on the informative website www.shotei.com. V...
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Very cute little French character bisque Bebe called " Le Boudeur " .... very popular little girl in her all original condition was found in a attic cabinet of south of France where it was safe stored a very long time. Very sweet girl with sad facial expression so that you have always a feeling that you need to comfort her ...... Beautiful bisque by luminous patina on rosy complexion :) of pouting character model by SFBJ with exceptional sculpting about 15" ( 38 cm ) cabinet size , ...
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Necklace Design 250 by Los Castillo is outstanding repousse that displays great depth, dimension and skill to produce. The silver is heavy at 107 grams. It is rounded so the wearable length is approximately 17in. The large links in the drop is the tiniest fraction below 1.5in. No repairs, dents or damage on this well loved treasure. There is glare that can mislead so look at all the pictures. The patina has grown naturally in my collection for years. The exact design clamper bracelet matching th...
Japanese Edo to Meiji period ten-sided polygon form Imari porcelain vase decorated in the kakiemon style in polychrome enamel and gilt highlights with a prominent flying phoenix bird on the front and three pawlonia leaf groupings extending around the circumference. Ten alternating geometric and stylized floral bands extend vertically up the sloping neck. An alternating scalloped band is above the foot. 19th century. Stands just over 10” high. Very good overall condition with minor typical...
Signed SILVER BY TONO and weighing 79 grams this rare 1948-53 silver cuff was designed by Taxco, Mexico artist Antonio Pineda. The front center of the cuff stands 1 5/8 inches high. Made for a smaller wrist, the interior length including the 1 1/8" back opening is about 6 1/4". The cuff is in beautiful condition with no dents or dings. The gorgeous aged patina enhances the hand forged scroll work and bead design. Interior hallmarks are SILVER BY TONO, MEXICO and Antonio pattern inventory number...
All Items : Archives : Instruments and Implements : Scientific : Pre 1930
item #1416702
(stock #M1397)
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Offered is a circa 1920s, four-tier, clear glass Apothecary Show Globe. Stacking show globes such as this have always been a highly sought after apothecary artifact for those building a venerable collection of old pharmacy items. This lovely, 26 inch tall example is a visual statement piece- one to be admired for years to come.
Each individual globe sports ground glass construction and each fits into position with perfection. The interior of all sections is sparkling clear with almost no tra...
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Sometimes I find a superb vintage Mexican Silver necklace that is unsigned as this one is. I believe todays offering is an early 1930's date as signing the work was something that William Spratling really just started in his beginnings in Taxco. The hand chasing shows expert workmanship and each medallion is thick silver and with hand rolled edges. The weight is 79 grams and is 16.25 inches long. Each medallion is with the chain 1 inch tall. There is no repairs or damage of any kind and all casa...
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Properly signed Fred Davis bracelet with the lion prancing on both side panels of this treasure. There are 4 turquoise cabachon stones on each side of the oval shaped bracelet. The oval measures 2 3/8th's inches and will fit most. It presents itself with a height of 2 3/8th's and a weight of 116 grams of heft. The stones are without damage, have rock matrix running through it and show a beautiful warmed teal color. There is no damage to the silver and no repairs. A natural patina adds to just ho...
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Rivulets of green glaze descend all sides of this sublime storage jar, the bottom raw red Tamba clay dating from the Edo period. About the rim are four “mimi” ears for tying down the wooden bung. The base is slightly concave and burnt to a rock like texture. The vessel is 12 inches (30 cm) tall, 11-1/2 inches (29 cm) diameter and in excellent condition. Tamba is considered as one of Japan’s six famous ancient kilns, along with Seto, Tokoname, Echizen, Shigaraki and Bizen. It is known ...
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One of the few female designers we know of in Mexico's 20th c. Silver Renaissance and a gifted modernist at that, Erika Hult de Corral created jewelry that attracts the eye and captures one's imagination. I am particularly fond of her "moonscape" designs that touch upon biomorphic brutalism, if you allow me the combination, yet the sense of unimpeded, fluid motion and the abstraction present in this particular bracelet reflect, in my opinion, one of her best moments. The wide looping sterling ri...
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An exquisite wooden plate in cinnabar lacquer over black wrapped in a chord bound cloth bag end enclosed in an age blackened kiri-wood box dating from the Edo period. The surface of brilliant red has been worn through with handling revealing the black beneath about the rim and edges. It is 9 inches (23 cm) diameter and in excellent condition. The bottom is a brown tinged black (the brown is a product of oxidation, inherent only with age) upon which are written two characters in red. The box i...
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William Spratling's Pacific North West designs are truly loved and collected. This star is 17.25in. long and the star measures 2.25in. from all directions. The stone is azure malachite with striking colors of green brown and blues. The silver work is repousse silver with high, sleek peaks and the stones are also high peaked tops. There are no repairs or damage. This treasure has grown a natural patina that is breathtaking with this outstanding design. The weight is 58 grams, just LOOK AT THAT NE...
A man's 10k yellow gold black onyx signet style ring from the 1960s-1980s. This size 9-1/4 ring features a bezel set black onyx slice in a 5/8 x 5/8" setting with grooved shoulders. This ring weighs 4.5 grams, it is stamped 10K with a diamond over M maker's mark and it is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, damage or repairs other than signs of an earlier sizing. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; all item...
An Edwardian 10k yellow gold three pearls row ring circa 1900-1910. This size 6-1/2 ring features three claw-set pearls measuring 2.5, 2.5 and 2.2 mm. This ring weighs 1.8 grams, the setting measures 3/8 x 1/8" and this ring is unmarked and tests as 10k gold. It is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, damage or repairs however the smaller pearl may be a replacement and the hallmarks may have been obscured when the band was possibly redone in the past. All ite...
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We have a very rare Salvador Teran necklace that also serves as a brooch. His work is known to be innovative and inventive. His work here is properly hallmarked and boasts large gemstone rocks.The colors run rampant throughout. The top is turquoise, the middle is a Mexican Fire Opal and the bottom we are not certain but is said to be Chalcedony or a special type of Opal. All together with uncommon settings the drop is 2.5 inches long and 2 inches across at the widest point. The handmade chain i...