An antique cast bronze waniguchi bell or gong, the type used to hang in front of places of prayer and under temple eaves dated 1710. Often these can be found hanging over saisen-bako where the bell is rung by clanging a dangling rope with wooden corbel against the bell to awaken the gods; coins are tossed and a prayer given. Anyone who has been to a Japanese Temple or Shrine may have noticed one. A much thinner cast than the later bell we are offering

Handcrafted sterling silver pin designed and signed (c.1950) by Taxco, Mexico artist Antonio Pineda. 1 1/2" diameter. The monkey design is most likely taken from primitive clay seals that were part of early Mayan or Pre Columbian culture. The shadow box cutout of the monkey gives the piece an attractive dimension. No dents or dings, pin back and safety lock works perfectly. Hallmarks include the Antonio crown, Hecho En Mexico, 970 for silver content.

Impressive handcrafted sterling silver and turquoise cufflinks designed and signed (c.1950)by Taxco, Mexico artist Hector Aguilar (1905-1986). Each link measures 1 1/2" X 1". Comprised of heavy gauge silver with applied beading and centered with a bezel set diamond shaped turquoise stone. Aguilar designs can be seen in museum collections around the world. He was well represented in the recent exhibition WILLIAM SPRATLING AND THE MEXICAN SILVER RENAISSANCE.

A very rare good sample of Yuan dynasty red under glaze big ewer, ewer decorated with under glaze copper red of lotus scroll motif at the belly framed by parallel red lines and around the neck scroll works in triangular panels, the base is missing...

Offered is a VERY RARELY found, 1890's, Black Memorabilia-themed trade card advertising Welcome Soap, a product manufactured by Curtis Davis & Company.

The advertising card measures 2.75 inches x 4.50 inches and is entitled "Photography Under a Cloud". It features a fabulous litho of 5 African-American boys with exaggerated facial features who are attempting to take a photograph using an early camera. The litho is marked in the lower right corner "Bufford, Boston"...

Handcrafted sterling silver and abalone butterfly pin designed and signed (c.1950)by Taxco, Mexico artist William Spratling (1900-1967). Abalone is seldom seen in Spratling designs. Here he uses a soft and translucent shell of pinks and blues to compliment the silver wings. Signed 925 WS. Measures 1 1/4" high and 1 1/4" wide. Pin back with C clasp works perfectly. Abalone and silver in perfect condition. Pictured on page 29 of WILLIAM SPRATLING AND THE MEXICAN SILVER RENAISSANCE by Penny Morrill...

Description: An ancient stone piece was depicted finely as a Bodhisattva head. Obviously came from a standing or sitting torso, the head was broken off by natural cause or due to the religious chaos in the ancient time. It was carved from the sandstone which in beige color-- a typical stone material usually found in northwest China...

A very rare good sample of Yuan dynasty octagonal shape yuhuchun vase, vase decorated with blue and white of lotus, chrysanthemum and possibly peony scroll motif at the belly framed by classic scroll at upper part and cross border at lower part, the base...

A pair of Art Deco era 14k drop earrings from the 1920s-30s. These wonderful 1-3/8" x 3/4" earrings are unmarked but have been tested and are guaranteed as gold - they were originally screw-back earrings, but were changed to pierced some years ago. They have (tested) 14k ear wires, and they weigh 2.9 grams. They are in excellent original condition with no dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs...

A charming and intriguing bracelet by Japanese designer and jeweler Miye Matsukada (1922-1981). She worked from her store on Newbury St. in Boston from 1950 until her death. With obvious design influence from her country of origin, there are five circular charms each with an applied design of a flower. The reverse of each charm is signed Janiye Japan Sterling 950 and initials as well as a date inscription ranging in years from 1948-1962...

A white jade of two frolicking animals "kissing" muzzle-to-muzzle. The smaller animal has a little curly tail while the larger one has a long tail going up against its back with a curl at the tip. The style in which their legs are carved gives this piece a feeling of playful activity. Can be worn as a pendant. Period: Early Ching (18th Century) Size: H = 2-1/8", W = 1-3/4" Condition: No chips or repairs

A pimpled toad looks to the sky exhaling a clouded spirit, a truly superb version of this theme in deep caramel bronze dating from the Meiji period. It is an interesting theme, the ugly creature elevated to the status of saint. Judging by color and quality, we attribute this as the work of Kanaya Gorosaburo (1836-1890), a bronze artist of Kyoto fond of this color and known for his superb modeling and detail. Not always signed, Gorosabutro was often known to sign only the box...

A Bohemian electric blue enamelled glass vase from around 1890. This large late Victorian period art glass Bohemian (Czechoslovakian) vase is in the sought after electric blue colour. This 9-3/8" vase features hand painted enamelling with flowers and gold trim with enamel jewelling. It is in excellent original condition with no chips, cracks, losses, damage or repairs other than some minor scrapes and wear to the gold (quite minimal)...

An early Navajo turquoise sterling silver cuff bangle bracelet bangle circa 1930s. This vintage 3/4" wide bracelet measures 2-1/4" x 2" across the interior; it has bezel-set natural turquoise gem stones interspersed with stamped silver planchettes mounted on twisted rope frame. It has crossed arrows at the tips, it weighs 22.1 grams, and it is in excellent original condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs...

Rookwood Vase mold number 715 D; dated 1895. Painted by Mary Louella Perkins (MLP), who was with Rookwood only 13 years from 1886 to 1898. Mold number 715 designed by William Watts Taylor in 1894 was also available as an Ewer...

Totally Awesome Louis Vuitton men's briefcase in Monogram fabric, circa 1980's. Discontinued model. This briefcase shows almost no wear at all. It does have the date code stamped on the interior 878CO (or 873CO), the third number is hard to make out. Great for the busy business person. Case measures 16 1/2 inches (42 cm) long by 13 inches (33 cm) wide and is 3 3/4 inches (9.5 cm) deep. Comes from a non-smoking home.

Beautiful vintage Louis Vuitton Train Case which includes original interior removable tray. Interior leather straps are intact. Sorry we do not have the key for this item but one can be ordered from Louis Vuitton. Clean as a whistle with no smoke or perfume odors. A great addition to any collection. Measures 14 inches (35.5 cm) long by 9 inches (22.8 cm) wide and 8 inches (20 cm) deep. Circa late 1940's; early 1950's

A beautiful unsigned handkerchief vase attributed to Aureliano Toso. This is a flat rimmed vase of latticino and zanfirico canes constructed of lattimo, clear and adventurine glass rods. Rough pontil to base. Measures 2 1/2 inches (6 cm) tall and is 4 1/2 inches (11 cm) in diameter. No chips, cracks or repairs. Circa 1950's

Rare and Lovely "Yue Mise" lobed bowl with nice green glaze covered.flat and glazed base with spur marks.Tang- Five dynasty period.Very good conditions. No crack,no chips and free from any restorations. it just have some mud flake because this bowl found from river.(still keep trying to clean up without make the glaze damage).14cm diameter.4 cm high

 

Description: A white-glazed tea caddy was rarely found with an original cap. Preserved in a very good condition, the capped jar was in plain form without any decoration. Firing effect was obviously revealed in the body clay. It is a fine piece for the storage of some fine tea or a decent vase-like jar on the shelf too. Date: Ming Dynasty(15th century), Height: 15.1cm

A pair of Schoffel gold and hematite rhinestone earrings circa 1950-60. This cool vintage pair of gold plated rhinestone earrings is by Schoffel & Co. of Austria. These clip-on 1-1/4" x 7/8" earrings have claw-set rhinestones in a hematite or silver colour and gold nugget colour (the hematite colour stones are round and the gold colour ones are marquise shaped). They have the Schoffel & Co. crown maker's mark plus AUSTRIA, and these earrings are in excellent vintage condition with no chips, c...

An exceptional black and emerald green enamel necklace by Margot De Taxco.This necklace is surely one of the finest examples of her enamel work that I have yet seen and is featured on page 33 of Penny Morrill's new book on enamel jewelry titled ""Margot Van Voorhies: The Art of Mexican Enameled Jewelry". The necklace measures 14 1/2" end to end and is 3/4" wide in the front. It is in fine original condition. There is no missing or cracked enamel. Signed as shown. MAGNIFICENT!

A Chinese man would have worn this egg shaped wooden tobacco container hanging from his belt. Both front and back are decorated with metal studs and fitting attached with copper nails. The lid is hinged and held in place by a decorative pin which is pulled up to open.

A rectangular silver box rich in high relief of dancers in costume. The detailing of the human forms and the patterning on their costumes is finely done. The background of the dancers is done in open-work silver of a pattern of swirling leaves and tendrils. At the bottom of the box is a large hand-hammered mythical Asian chimera (Makara). The box weighs 740 grams.

Period: Circa 1910 or earlier

Size: Height = 8 cm (3-1/8 inches), Length = 18.5 cm (7-1/4 inches), Width = 10 cm ...

Everyone knows the luxury of Hermes, whether it's handbags, luggage or fine equestrian items, nothing compares. This item is from the equestrian line, and is made from mahogany wood and brass hardware. An unusual addition to any Hermes collection. Some wear to finish, minor dents in the wood. (Boots are not for sale)

A beautiful A.VE.M. figure made from nero (black), lattimo (white), and crystalo (clear) glass with gold foil and gold powder, this beautiful figure stands 12 inches (30 cm) tall and is 7 1/2 inches (19 cm)wide from her elbow to the tip of her outstretched hand. Wonderful detail in this figure. No chips, cracks or repairs. A.VE.M. sticker to base. Circa 1950's

This excellent figure of a Blackamoor is made from black (dark amethyst) and lattimo glass with gold foil and gold powder, red glass accents his turban. The figure stands 10 1/2 inches (27 cm) tall and is 5 1/4 inches (13 cm) wide/deep. The figure shows great detail from the folds in the turban, to his gold accented, black buttoned shirt and his open waist coat. No chips,cracks or repairs. Has AVEM foil label and paper label on base. Circa 1950's

Newcomb College Art Pottery bowl with Narcissus. The sharply carved design is done in yellow, white, blue, and green glazes by Sadie Irvine. Potter was Joseph Meyer. Mr. Meyer and Miss Irvine are considered to be two of the best of Newcomb College pottery. The bowl is fully marked with the cipher for Newcomb College, artist and potters ciphers, GN46 for production year 1914. The bowl measures 6.5 inches in diameter and is 3 1/2 inches in height. Condition is excellent with no chips, cracks or re...

Signed Venini Fazzoletto in a FABULOUS 1950's color combination! Turquoise and Pink latticino stripes, with pulled points. Vase measures 4 1/2 inches (12 cm) tall and is 5 1/8 inches (13 cm) in diameter. No chips, cracks or repairs. Double signed; once with the three line stamp venini/murano/italia and once with the gold Venini label.

Rare pair of copper wall sconces designed and signed (c.1940's)by noted Taxco, Mexico silver and metal artist Hector Aguilar (1905-1986). Each hand crafted piece measures 7 1/2" tall and 6 1/2" across. Fully marked on reverse HA TAXCO MADE IN MEXICO. Beautiful condition with no dents or dings. Hangers on back work perfectly. We have never seen this sconce design before. Aguilar works are included in museum collections around the world. US shipping and insurance included.

Offered are four, VERY SELDOM found, 1880's & 1890's, Black Memorabilia-themed trade cards priced at $40.00 each or all 4 for $140.00.

The AYER'S Cathartic Pills card is copyrighted 1883 in the lower right front corner by the J.C. Ayer Company Company, Lowell, Massachusetts. This card is brilliantly colored with a phenomenal graphic of the Black "Country Doctor" holding a small child who clutches an Ayer's Pills advertisement in her hand. The reverse side carries a testimony to the wonder of ...

Swatow jar with four loops handles, decorated with two dragon among clouds. H=32 cm. Late sixteenth century. Condition : good, frits on the base.

Celadon charger decorated with incised flower on the center, and key fret scroll. W = 29 cm. Qianlong 1736-1795. Condition : Excellent with a very tiny frit on the rim.

Wonderful vintage mannequin from France; circa 1950's or 60's. Marked "Siegel et Stockman, Paris" on the back; size 46. Linen covered body has some very minor staining and very slight denting on one shoulder & one breast. The top cap does not fit flush against the neck of the mannequin, this is perhaps not the original body for the stand, but it is how we purchased it in France. Nothing to detract from the charm of this vintage dressform. Overall a wonderful decorative (or usable!) piece. Appr...

Elegant pair of sterling silver and rosewood individual ashtrays designed and signed (c.1940's) by Taxco, Mexico artist William Spratling (1900-1967). The nautical design is captured in handhammered heavy gauge silver with each piece resting on a rosewood base. 2 1/4" high, base 1 3/4". Both wood and silver in beautiful condition. Pictured in Mexican Silver by Morrill and Berk and on the informative website www.spratlingsilver.com.