A silver inlayed bronze incense burner by Inami Keishu enclosed in the original signed wooden box. It is 5-1/2 inches (14 cm) tall and in fine condition. Inami Keishu worked in metal for more than 60 years. He has been often exhibited and prized with the Nihon Kogei Kai (National Crafts Association) among many other National Events.

An Art-Deco Revival vase by Nakajima Yasumi II enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Jundo Homan Kabin dated 1959. It is 8-1/2 inches (22 cm) tall and in fine condition.
The name of Nakajima first came to notice in 1908, when the first generation Yasumi (1877-1951) was awarded at the Senkatsu Kinen Exhibition...

A large Gohon pottery Sweets bowl by Kiyomizu Rokubei V with expertly rendered Sparrows ascending into the sky painted by Imao Keinen enclosed in the original wooden box signed by both artists. It is 8-1/2 inches (21 cm) diameter, 4 inches (10 cm) tall and in excellent condition.
Kiyomizu Rokubei V (1875-1959) began by studying painting from the age of 12 under the 19th century master Kono Bairei...

Parra is a taller known for fine work and these earrings are very special with 2 turquoise snake eye stones and a huge 2.5in. tall presence. The widest point is .75in. wide. Properly hallmarked as shown and weighing 13 grams heavy. There are no dents on the balls with what you see is reflections and or white dot. No damage and extremely rare.

We are offering design 263 which is one of the early Los Castillo pre-Columbian swirls. The matching cuff shown is also available on my site. The necklace is one of the most magnificent Los Castillo designs and this one is 17.75 in. which makes it fit nicely as most are very short in length. This is properly hallmarked with the old linear Los Castillo hallmark. There are many copies out there but this one is genuine and a pre-1948...

Rare, hand carved sterling silver pin or brooch designed and signed circa 1950's by Taxco, Mexico artist William Spratling. Pin measures 2 inches across and comprised of deep, rich chocolate to warm cream shell outlined with stud attached sterling silver ribbon accents. All mounted on a sterling silver platform. Signed on reverse WS script, WILLIAM SPRATLING , 925, TAXCO, with Spratling's eagle # 30. Beautiful vintage condition with no chips or cracks to shell or silver. Pin back works perfectly...

A beautifully decorated lacquer box dating from the 1930s or 1940s enclosed in a signed wooden box. Inside silver flake on shiny black, outside what appears almost a matt finish, of dark soft orange-peel texture with brilliant designs in raised gold and silver maki-e wrapping around the edges. The artists signature can be discerned in the nashiji beneath...

Hector Aguilar's Old Maguey Necklace is one of the collectors most coveted treasures. The hallmark is true and correct as shown. The weight is 120 grams heavy and it feels luxurious with the hand rolled edges and high silver content of 940. A drop with a big presence that spans a flexible 6 inches across. The height of the center is 1.75in. This Maguey has no damage and the wearable length is a comfy 17.5 inches...

The Jacopo brothers had a silver house in Mexico City named Art en Plata in which they carried artisans from Taxco as well as their own designs. Correctly hallmarked with a Taxco artist AJ and a design number 49. This necklace is extremely well crafted with a weight of 169 grams. The repousse bars are 1 1/8th tall and show a 6mm depth. There are hand made disc beads in between the matchstick bars that are 4mm thick. An excellent example which is strung on cable and exhibits no damage whatsoever...

Porcelain bowl, the exterior decorated with the "100 antiques" motif in the doucai palette. The interior with bats around an auspicious character in overglaze red and some gold. The base with a six character Guangxu mark in underglaze blue. Condition: fine, except a tiny rim chip (see last picture) and a minuscule bubble burst. Dimension: diameter: 16 cm, 6.8 cm high.

Kraak porcelain export dish from the Wanli period (1573-1619). Diameter 14,8 cm. , H. 4,5 cm. Condition: very minor flea bites to the rim, a 6 mm rough spot in the glaze on the rim, probably a firing flaw. No cracks or repairs. Some oven sand attached to the foot rim.

Indo Portuguese work, made in the 18th to early 19th century. Very well carved, note the eleborate dress. Remains of gilding. H. 22,5 cm. Condition: A part of the stand has been professionally restored (see picture) as well as the pinky fingers of the Virgin.

Country Road in Winter - Thomas R. Curtin (American, 1899-1977). Oil painting on artist board. Circa 1960's. Size: 8 inches x 10 inches. Signed in the lower left. Condition: Very good but would brighten with a professional cleaning. Offered in what is probably the original frame...

Egg shaped vase with a black-red patina. Signed on the bottom. H. 18 cm. Showa period (1926-1989). Good condition, original tomobako. Master casting artist Kazan Yokokura continued to enter contests, mainly centered on Nitten Exhibition. 1915 Born in Yamagata Prefecture, northern Japan 1951 Won for the first time a prize at the Nitten Exhibition (and won many prizes at later exhibitions). 1959 Won special commendation "Hokuto Prize" at the Nitten Exhibition. 1966 Joined the jury of th...

Whimsical and rare sterling silver and turquoise earrings designed and signed in Taxco, Mexico circa 1940 by artist Hubert Harmon. Each hand crafted repousse earring measures 1 3/8" long. Each with a raised bezel set turquoise cab eye. Screw backs work perfectly. Both of the pair signed on backs HUBERT HARMON MADE IN MEXICO STERLING TAXCO.

This Mughal piece was made of a zinc alloy inlaid with flower patterns of silver and brass. A similar huqqa base in the book "Bidri Ware, inlaid metalwork from India" by Susan Stronge is dated in the first half of the 18th century. H. 18 cm. Diameter 16 cm. Very good condition with the inlay intact.

Large and heavy piece, 500 grams of silver, finely cast and in good condition. Diameter 12,5 cm outside and 7 cm inside. H. 10,5 cm. Made in the first half of the 20th century. Marked on the inside with an "M".

Vintage sterling silver and leather bolo tie designed and signed circa 1950's by Taxco, Mexico artist Antonio Pineda. Original braided black leather tie measures 41" long. Sterling silver carved arrow head slide is 2" X 1 1/2". Hunting figure is carved out in the center adding visual dimension. Silver arrow heads finish the piece at the braid tips. Fully signed on the back with Antonio's trade crown hallmark, ANTONIO, TAXCO, 970, eagle, MOTA, TASCO. The entire piece is in beautiful original con...

The detacheable central Tirthankara surrounded by other Tirthankaras, two elephants holding his princely parasol, his throne supported by two lions. On the back there is a lengthy inscription, holding the date 1674 in Samvat, which is 1617 in the Western calendar. The shrine is inlaid all over with silver. H. 28 cm, W. 19 cm. Condition: some old damage and an old repair to the thinly cast back of the stand. Otherwise in wonderful original condition.

From a private collection in Massachusetts and purchased by the original owner at The Thunderbird Shop,comes this magnificent sterling, turquoise and red coral necklace by Frank Patania Sr., c.1950. Between 2 rows of sterling beads strung on chain are 23 saw tooth bezel set round turquoise and 23 saw tooth bezel set graduated coral pendants suspended from the bottom of the second row of sterling beads. The necklace measures 14 1/2"end to end but an extender could be added if needed. The width i...

Of unusual form, possibly one of a kind, this necklace is comprised of silver and green stone beads (the round beads appear to be aventurine, the others are a mottled dark green/blue color) with a loop clasp. The large silver pendant is Pre-Columbian in design, depicting a jaguar figure with double snake headed tails. The four feet of the figure form loops, and there is also a large loop which attaches the pendant to the necklace. Very striking and dramatic, the necklace measures 21 1/2", and...

Stunning and crafted so meticulously this amethyst drop necklace is signed J.P. Noted by Bille Hougart in his book MEXICAN SILVER HALLMARKS this maestro features heavy repousse silver work that tops quality,well matched, amethyst stones with bezels that are thick, tight and well made. The brooch is in great working order and measures 2in. across and .75in. tall at it's tallest with both pieces having no flaws. The weight is 87 grams heavy with a length of 17.5in. that is adjustable with the hook...

Set of 5 vintage hangers for a Louis Vuitton Wardrobe trunk. The hangers are wood with metal supports that hold them in the trunk. There are two (2) shirt hangers and two (2) pants hangers and one (1) Boat Anchor hanger in the set. All the hangers are marked. Condition of hangers is excellent, with signs of light use. Hanger Measurements: The measurements are from metal hook to metal hook with the drop down. The hangers are the standard size for the trunks. Shirt Hanger #1: 18 1/2 inches Long wi...

Striking sterling silver obsidian pin and earrings set designed and signed circa 1950's by American and Taxco, Mexico artist William Spratling. Both pin and earrings are centered with faceted obsidian stones in an arrow design. The obsidian catches the light beautifully as you move. Pin measures 2 1/4" X 1 3/4". Each earring measures 1 1/2" X 1 1/8". Originally screwbacks, a previous owner altered the earrings for pierced ears. Both pin and earrings are in beautiful condition. No chips or nicks...

Description:
A wood carving of Guanyin was nicely rendered.
She was well preserved in warm patina and was in nice condition.

Date: Qing Dynasty, 19th Century.

Height: 16.3cm,

An old wood stand is included. That makes the height to 19cm.

Offered is an incredibly RARE, undoubtedly one-of-a-kind, authentic, 19th century, slavery artifact!

This incredible slave collar speaks for itself, opening yet another small window into the history of African-American slavery. The collar is labeled with the enterprise's business name, Ross and Drum, out of Florence, South Carolina (SC), and is dated 1846. This enterprise was likely involved in the trading and auctioning of African-American slaves given its pronouncement of the phrasing "Negro...

A gorgeous lotus pectoral is the epitome style within the fine Mexican silver from the Spratling era. This one is marked only with the eagle 3 but the ornate chain is telling because from my experience only Vilasanna made this link on the Lotus. It is heavy repousse at 102 grams and has an approximate 17.5in. wearable. The drop is 4 inches tall and 5 in. across. This piece has a very dark patina and will be left to the new owner to make as she wishes. This is a great value because had it been ha...

Margot de Taxco's zodiac charms are among collectors' favorites yet to find a complete charm bracelet, with both components bearing her signature is much more difficult than getting the charm alone. I am therefore thrilled to offer this hefty Aquarius example here. Just take a look at the gorgeous, generous sterling links - they provide the perfect accompaniment to show off the voluptuousness of the astrological sign's figural representation. And let me mention that the patina is to die for. The...

The second Margot de Taxco zodiac piece currently in my inventory, this Libra pendant has all the qualities of her astrological series; visual interest, sculpturality and a design so successful that it immediately relates to the sign it represents. I have paired it with a hand-wrought Mexican chain of the same period so you can wear it as a necklace or alternatively, enjoy it as a charm with your vintage charm bracelet. Having a diameter of 1 5/8" (not including the bail) the pendant adds a 2 ...

A very rare painting of a skull and scattered bones lost to autumns dead grasses by important 20th century Zen priest Takeda Mokurai. Ink on paper bordered in brown cloth with gray extensions; dark wood rollers. The scroll is 16 by 68 cm (40.5 x 172.5 cm) in fine condition.
Mokurai began his journey down the Buddhist path at the age of 7 under the priest Ryodo. Developing under a number of masters, it was during a sojourn in Hakata he developed a love for poetry and calligraphy, somethi...

Chinese Qing dynasty ornately carved rootwood fly-whisk handle. Fly-whisks were carried by Buddhist priests to wave away flies which, according to Buddhist tenets, they could not kill. The fly-whisk is also a symbol of leadership. 19th century. 10 3/8" long. Very good overall condition with a nice patina. There are a few thin cracks visible in the enlargements. This piece is from the private collection of American expatriates who lived in Hong Kong in the 1970s and 1980s. An example of a similar...

Vintage art deco sterling silver necklace and bracelet designed circa 1930's by Frederick Davis. Necklace measures 23" long and 3/4" wide. Bracelet measures 7" long and 3/4" wide. The set weighs 126 grams, 4.4oz. The bracelet carries the co-joined FD signature. The necklace is hallmarked STERLING MADE IN MEXICO but does not carry the FD mark. Beautiful patina that only comes with age. No dents or dings to masks or shields. This design is pictured in MEXICAN JEWELRY by Greta Pack and Mary Davis p...

Hector Aguilar's shield necklace has a commanding presence weighing in at 115 grams heavy. This is a one inch tall beauty of solid 940 purity silver with an old, pre Taller Borda hallmark. No damage and no flaws just some light reflections on the gorgeous links. I was surprised the first time I picked up this Aguilar link because of the pure heft and feel that it has, just LOOK AT THAT NECKLACE!

RARE Hector Aguilar bangle bracelets hand chased and 5mm thick 940 silver. Not too tiny to get your hand through and not to big for it to slide off. Diameter is on an oval of approximately 2.5in. Weight is 41 grams and these are nothing short of fabulous. No repairs or damage and patina left as found on these collector and museum quality bracelets.

A superb Sajigawa stone of deep olive patina, completely natural, on a carved rosewood base and enclosed in a fine old straight grain wood box. Notice the entirely natural arch growing between the two spires. This is incredibly rare and a fine prize. This would be considered a house shaped stone, reminiscent of a farm-house and its adjoining out-building, a covered passage between. Saji stones come from the Saji river in Tottori prefecture. This is 3 x 4-1/2 x 3-1/2 inches (8 x 12 x 9.5 cm...

Rare sterling silver necklace designed and signed circa 1930's by American and Taxco, Mexico artist William Spratling(1900-67). The eagle and serpent pendant measures 3 1/4" long X 2 1/2" wide. The chain is 19" long. The necklace weighs 43 grams, 1.5 oz. Beautiful condition and patina. Slide in clasp is tight and secure. Signed with Spratling's early WS, 980, TAXCO, MEXICO. The necklace is pictured in Gobi Strombergs's SILVER SEDUCTION: THE ART OF MEXICAN MODERNIST ANTONIO PINEDA on p. 33 where...