The color combination in this DeLillo set is stunning! The faceted black glass beads are laced with turquoise roundels. The faceted red crystals are open back and the red is firey and gleaming. The red stones are surrounded by turquoise and black stones, all prong set by hand. This set was designed and executed by Robert Clark, chief designer for DeLillo, and former chief designer for Miriam Haskell. This particular set was the proto-type for the limited edition of it that followed...

Beautiful and rare demi parure consisting of a fringed bib necklace and matching clipback earrings, in carved translucent Bakelite simulating amber or jade, and goldtone metal. Circa 1960. Marked GM in a circle, and also with the original paper hang tag, which is marked IMITATION JEWELLERY, MADE IN (I)TALY (the I is missing). The Bakelite tests positive using Simichrome. With slide clasp. The Bakelite is glowingly translucent and has excellent marbling...

A beautiful vintage signed Italian necklace with a sun form pendant which is also a detachable brooch. Circa 1960s. Marked GM in a circle, which is an Italian mark. (Please see my other piece listed with this same mark, with its original Italy hang tag.) The black beads are lightweight celluloid "sugar beads" with tiny granules covering their surface. The pendant is a lightweight gold painted material, with inlaid glass stones. There are matching spacer beads with inlaid glass chips...

This is a medium size blue and white bowl with Three Friends of Winter motif, namely pine, bamboo and prunus tree. The centre of the bowl has a rondal of a five claws dragon. Base with Guanxu (1875 -1908) mark in under glazed blue. Circa late 19th – early 20th century.

The bowl is in good condition. Only minor pin holes and minute firing faults (see picture 4) which does not affect the aesthetic of the bowl...

This is heavily potted Five dynasties or Northern Song (960 A.D – 1130 A.D) dynasty Yueyao zhadou vessel. It stands on a very slightly splayed shallow foot rim with a shallow recess, everting towards a baluster shaped body and then towards a wide everted mouth rim. The whole body is covered with pale green glazed colour...

Description: An unique bottle vase of Northern Song Dynasty was applied with single black glaze. Intriguingly molded in double gourd shape with rope-twist handles, the bottle stands by its splayed and well-shaped foot ring. While the dark glaze being neatly trimmed to the lower half of the belly, the full ovoid body showed its original grey clay beneath. Dust-like incursions were obvious all over the surface when the glaze reflection was introspective and charming...

A seated figure covering his eyes with both hands used in Tantric Buddhism believed to provide supernatural powers. This one is made of clay and has tracings of gold leaf. It is incased in a stainless steel case. Size: Outside the case. H.2.2cm. W. 2cm.

Chinese late Qing dynasty (late 19th century) woman's rank badge embroidered with a central satin-stitched silver pheasant with very nicely detailed feathers. A single bat hovers below the sun at the upper right. This Mandarin square would have been worn by the wife of a 5th rank civil official. The badge is backed with stiff paper covered with blue silk and is bordered on the front in red silk. This rank badge measures 8 3/8"V x 9 1/8"H...

Luigi Lucioni (Italian/American, 1900-1988), oil on artist board, 6 inches x 9 inches, dated 1943. This small landscape painting depicts the panoramic view from the summit of Mt. Equinox, in Manchester, VT, with hazy peaks overshadowed by foreboding skies and rain falling in the distance. It is signed and dated in the lower left. Excellent condition, with only a recent, professional cleaning and offered in an antique giltwood frame.

Chinese Qing dynasty (19th century) Daoist priest’s robe densely embroidered in a pattern of complex iconographical symbols set against a pale celadon silk background created entirely from satin-stitch embroidery. The style is the traditional rectangular front-opening form which rests on the shoulders and has the lower part of the sides sewn together to form armholes. The center back is embroidered with a flame-bordered circular cartouche containing a pagoda flanked by flying birds...

Gorgeous pair of restored club chairs; originally circa 1940's; recovered in new leather; smaller in size, but good seat depth gives the impression of a larger chair. Wonderful warm patina. Dimensions: 34" deep, 32" wide, 30" high, 22" seat depth.

George III sterling silver ink stand by Henry Chawner, London, 1795. The sterling boat-form stand holds three matching, faceted pots with sterling tops, including a sanding pot, inkwell, and pen holder. All pots bear identical hallmarks that match the full set of marks on the underside of the stand. Also incised with the engraved initials "D.A.D." and "No...

It's the second piece to offer, with elegant form of celadon fluted sides jar but with replacement lotus shape lid, covered overall with bluish green glaze. Southern Song Longquan ware, collected from central Sulawesi. Condition is good excepted one tiny flake chips to the inner rim side and one kiln chip as well, minute glaze lines appears to base, no cracks. Body Wide: 13.6cm, High: 10cm (not included replacement cover), Mouth diameter: 9.8cm.

A nice one blue & white jar in globular form, decorated with grapes and tendrils, a character of "Fu" mark to the base. Condition is perfect, unfortunate only with missing lid. Ming dynasty 16th century Jiajing period. Wide: 9cm and High: 7.1cm.

Description: A handsome Cizhou censer in tripod shape was in quite good look. Flat rim was supported by dented neck which with straight wall. And after that is the bulge belly which was applied on the surface with typical glittering black slip and where the astonishing russet mottles were decorated on. The feet were unglazed and revealed with obvious light brownish tint caused by firing. Hand-craft characteristics of the everted style and the finger imprints were joyfully observed at the feet. ...

Large Chinese porcelain jardiniere or fish bowl with wide mouth and flattened rim decorated with gilt crabs and fish swimming among aquatic plants on a powder blue ground. Unglazed foot and base. Qing dynasty (late 19th century). 12 ¼”H x 14 ¼” diameter. Weighs about 18 lbs. Very good overall condition with no chips or cracks. Some soiling to the interior from use and typical wear to the gilt decoration. This piece was purchased from an Arizona collection.

This is a BEAUTIFUL Pair of AQUAMARINE and 14K YELLOW GOLD FILIGREE EARRINGS. The Bright and Lively AQUAS are PEAR SHAPED and the Gem Weight is approximately 12 Carats. Set in Lacy Filigree the size is 1 5/8" X 3/4" overall; French hoops complete the design. Date this pair ca. 1925 - 1950 in EXCELLENT Condition. jpgs show different lighting and angles. Virtually Impossible to Find this Nice! Add to the Collection

A beautiful and rare glass stupa from the Pyu area.Most of the glass has turned into a beautiful iridescent color which gives a wonderful feeling to this piece. The stupa is unusual as it has a hollow opening in the center. Age: 100 AD. Size: H. 1.9cm. W. At the base. 1.9cm. Condition: A small piece is missing at the base and because it is iridescent at the part also it probably was made that way.

A good dish, decorated with a white on blue chrysanthemum flowers design. Base with stylist floral mark within double circle. Early Ching Kangxi period. Perfect condition with no any chips, no cracks and free from restoration, just minor kiln firing fault to foot rim. Diameter: 21 cm.

Description: A unique bottle vase of Jin period was applied with black glaze and decorated with russet streaks all over the surface. Intriguingly molded in double gourd shape with looped handles, the bottle stands by its well-shaped foot ring which was revealed with off-white body clay. The glaze was neatly trimmed to the lower half of the belly nearing to its foot ring. A nice potted and intriguingly glazed piece as it is was most likely being used as wine flask in ancient time and loop like h...

A blue & white bowl, with everted lip rim and decorated with good painted of horse riders pattern. Ming dynasty late 15th to early 16th century, Hongzhi period. Condition is good with no any chips and no cracks excepted one short firing crack about 1.cm appears to rim visible on the last enlargement and a bit warped, but no any restoration. Diameter: 15.3cm and High: 6.5cm.

This is truly one of the most amazing and unique sets we have ever found. A matching set of three treffle club chairs in the nail-head style with original mohair seats, sides and backs. Sophisticated look, comfortable chairs. Circa 1920's or earlier. Dimensions 26" deep, 22-1/2" wide, 31" high & 19" seat depth.

Stylish pair of restored French leather club chairs. Originally circa 1940's, recovered in new leather in France. Great lines; comfortable seat. Dimensions: 40" deep, 34" wide, 31" high, 24' seat depth.

This vintage 1950s, utterly wonderful, little Black Girl Hand Puppet is in wonderful, never-used condition!

Rarely found in this pristine condition, the body of this 8 inch long puppet is constructed of a soft, cotton, flowered fabric, and her head and hands are constructed of a soft rubber. She still retains her "Hazelle" cloth label. Her face is very sweet in appearance!

Produced in the 1950's, the Hazelle Company was a puppet-making company located in Kansas City, Missouri. The company ...

A rare found of Longquan celadon bowl with matching lid with lotus petals pattern on the top, bowl body is plain in rounded form, covered overall with a grayish green glazed. Southern Song dynasty 12th-13th century Longquan ware. Collected on South-Sulawesi area, one of the largest sources variously ancient excavated 'Chinese Ceramics Island' in the world to provide a strong maritime trade between China and S.E Asia in the past. Condition: one up side down V shape hairlines and the other single ...

A good one of Ming b/w Jindezhen private kiln ware, decorated at the interior with floral sprays within double circle and cavetto is plain below diaper pattern border to the rim. The exterior with a nice and freely expression painted which found on Ming dynasty 'Mingyao' wares produced with continuously Indian Lotus scroll. Ming dynasty late 15th to early 16th century. Condition is perfect with no chip/crack excepted a very light short glaze line to rim normally appears on excavated goods and it...

A good design of Chinese b/w dish, at the interior with main decoration of Citrus fruits and finger citrus. Underside decorated with three blossoms floral sprays and stylist of Lozenge mark within double circle to identified as 18th century early Ching Kangxi period ware. Condition is good, excepted major old chips to the foot rim and minor fritting to the rim area, normally found on Kangxi pieces, no any crack and free from restoration. Diameter: 21.5cm

White glaze ewer of flattened pear shape with short curving spout and a strap handle surmounted by a horizontal lug. Moulded decoration of a cruciform pattern with key fret design and petals above. Covered with Qingpai glazed over a porcelain body. The base is recessed and unglazed, also the replacement cover have been made it piece look more elegant. Yuan dynasty 14th century, Jiangxi Jingdezhen, Shufu type in perfect condition excepted minor old chips to the foot rim. High: 10.6 cm (not includ...

A fabulous miniature jar in globular form of Longquan ware with white crackle or so-called 'ice crackle' under bluish green glazed. Possibly it is belong to 13th-14th century late Song to Yuan period. Condition is good near to perfect. Wide: 8.2cm and High: 6.8cm.

A lovely b/w cover box in fruit-shaped, decorated to the body with windows panel filled with grass and diaper motif. On the top surrounded by 'ruyi' head to be formation of flower head. Middle Ming period Zhengde-Jiajing ware. Condition with a hairline inside but not crossing to outside and tiny flake chip to the inner rim, no problem further. High: 7.5cm and Wide: 7.5cm. Note: In fact, this piece is digg out from the same excavated hole, but the bottom part taking a bit deeply in blue and top s...

This is a wonderful pair of vintage French clubchairs with the nailhead styling. They are circa 1930's and are in wonderful shape. The arms & cushions have been redone and they sit rather firmly. Dimensions: 30" deep, 28" wide, 32" high, 20" seat depth

These are an amazing pair with a most unique nailhead pattern. Circa 1920's these vintage chairs are quite comfortable & are in great shape. The cushions and kickpanels have been restored. Dimensions: 29" deep, 25-1/2" wide, 32" high, 21' seat depth

This is a spectacular pair of original French Nailhead style club chairs. Deep comfortable seat, original mohair cushions & wonderful nailed details. Circa 1920's. Dimensions: 36" deep, 31" wide, 34-1/2" high, 28" seat depth.

This is an amazing single wingback clubchair in excellent original condition. Classic wing back style with nailed details. Front kick panel has been restored. Super deep comfortable seat with mohair cushions. Dimensions: 42" deep, 35" wide, 34" high, 28" seat depth

Vintage green, white and violet enamel, Late Art Nouveau motif to Early Art Deco Enamel Watch Fob Chain Silver Color Metal marked: MADE IN GERMANY and a bird mark. Some say that green, white & violet were the suffragettes' "secret colors" and those who vociferously disagree! Would rather believe the former, as more cryptic and romantic, no? This is the only time a 2nd item just like it has been listed @ www.mimideeartwear.com, as the other like it was collected here in 2003. Reply: Absolute...

Wonderful vintage clubchairs; circa 1930's; original leather; inviting warm patina. Dimensions: 36" deep, 32" wide, 30" high, 23" seat depth