All Items : Archives : Fine Art : Pre 1950 item #1206684 (stock #39B20 345)
Jacob I. Greenleaf (American, 1887-1968) - Vermont Village in Autumn, oil on canvas, c.1940s. Canvas size: 22 inches x 28 inches. Very good condition with some minor discoloration to the older varnish in the sky. Signed in the lower right and retaining the artist's original fragmented, partial label on the reverse. A native of Estonia, Jacob Greenleaf emigrated to the United States, where he settled in Rockport, Massachusetts...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1950 item #1408579
Very nice size, measuring 2 5/8 wide and 2 1/8" high, good weight. Stamped 980 on back, with Made in Mexico, no maker's mark. Likely Taxco work, and the 980 silver standard was used in earlier works, prior to 1950. The face mask depicts a warrior with headdress, ear spools, and facial adornment, a pre-columbian image often found in Mexican art and jewelry. Has visible tarnish, especially in recessed areas, and shows wear and abrasions to silver surface...
All Items : Archives : Fine Art : Pre 1950 item #1022515 (stock #339)
An original oil depicting a Brigantine Ship sailing ship off the coast with other vessels and a lighthouse. Oil in board signed lower left in an original arts and crafts era frame. Measuring approx. 10 x 16 inches in excellent condition. A fine example of this artists work. Biography C. Myron Clark (1858-1925) was a painter of mountain landscapes in oil and watercolor, as well as ships (USS Constitution, 1906; Frigate in Tow)...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1950 item #1373177 (stock #181801)
You are viewing a William Spratling 1st phase signed bracelet he named the crowned pyramid. This is a super thick and heavy constructed treasure. The height of the design is 15/16th or shall we say one inch? The weight is 66 grams. The length is 7 inches. No damage or repairs. There are specs of patina and shadows in the pictures. Lays great on the wrist and carries a presence to remember.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1950 item #342614
Chinese fan painting on paper by Zhu Meicun (born 1911) depicting a solitary figure at the lower right seated among rockery and pines. The left side of the fan bears the artist's signature and red seal. The painting is dated above the signature in Chinese cycle years summer of "ping xu" (1946). The fan painting has been silk mounted. The painting itself measures about 9 1/4"V x 20"H (mounting size: 16 3/8"V x 22 7/8"H)...
All Items : Archives : Pre 1950 item #1290303 (stock #152303)
These beautifully designed, Mexican earrings are signed CEL and date to pre 1948. With a height of 2in. tall they display a commanding presence. The weight is 18 grams. Collector quality.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1950 item #1419054 (stock #14759/14591)
Early, heavy, wrought in fine purity .980 silver the stupendous chain in this pendant necklace is obviously based on Hector Aguilar's "v" link design. Bearing simply a raised mark for Taxco and the metal content hallmark, it is without any doubt comparable to the renowned maestro's original both in heft as well as in level of craftsmanship and quality of materials used. Its deep and careful hand-chased details reflect the warmly ornamentation on the locket pendant I have paired it with...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Pre 1950 item #1187689 (stock #12150)
Koi fish is a motif automatically associated with Margot de Taxco in Mexican silver jewelry - the Grande Dame's love for Japanese art provided inspiration for many of her designs and those who either worked with her or simply emulated her creations helped the influence live on even after she stopped being active. The bracelet at hand is a rare find - not only because it's not repousse but consists of links carefully cut out of thick silver sheet but also because the fish are inlaid with shimm...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1950 item #1430563 (stock #14769)
Big and beautifully aged this floral sterling silver Hector Aguilar brooch is representative of the 1940s' love affair with all motifs from nature. The flower is here layered, with deep hand-chased details in the petals and foliage, a strong curving stem and cluster of small beads right at its center. I love the way the bloom is wide open, its face turned to the sun, taking in light and heat and turning it to color, aromas and beauty for our visual enjoyment...
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Toys : Pre 1950 item #351659 (stock #R035)
This adorable stuffed donkey has the softest mohair fur & a very goofy face. With articulating arms & legs, vinyl pads on the bottoms of his feet & a red vinyl mouth, he is quite an original. There are a few small areas where fur has been loved off along the seams and one ear is loose, but he is very clean & in overall good shape. I think he may have had another stripe of red yarn along his head, but he is still a cutie...
All Items : Archives : Pre 1950 item #945616
6 1/2 inch long hand carved rosewood and sterling silver cheese or pate knife designed (c.1940)by Taxco, Mexico artist William Spratling (1900-67). Pictured on www.spratlingsilver.com and in the 1946 Warner Bros. film "THE MAN FROM NEW ORLEANS", about Spratling and his Taxco silver workshop. Nice weight and in beautiful vintage condition. Fully hallmarked as shown.
All Items : Archives : Pre 1950 item #1223592 (stock #aguilbangles)
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.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1950 item #463171 (stock #T 1414)
Circa 1945 stamped: "Sterling Mexico", a pre assay era mark. Huge Humorous Ostrich Bird wearing toe shoes & a bow tie figural Silver Pin. 4" plus and so cute! Acquired by a long long time Mimi Dee Artwear - Vintage Jewelry collector. SOLD - no other info available
All Items : Archives : Instruments and Implements : Musical : Pre 1950 item #1232805 (stock #7015)
A vintage single row 10 button plus 5 bass button German maade Hohner accordion or melodeon. This example features ornate gold stencilling on the black patinated wood, orange bellows and a pierced chrome plated grille. This unit is clean and fully functional (and LOUD) and the straps and bellows are in superb condition...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1950 item #321790 (stock #T 951)
Pre assay era Marked "Silver Made in Mexico". Resembling the work of Melendez, talented Taxco silversmith or even Fred Davis with the type of opaque stones he favored. Swirling chased leaf wreath pin brooch that weighs a solid .8 Oz or 23 Grams of tested sterling or better and is 1 3/4" across. Bezel set 5/8" or 15mm Green Cab is surrounded with rope. Original "C" catch and the hinge. Pin stem appears to have been replaced in the past? Priced accordingly...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Pre 1950 item #295289 (stock #hask203i)
Fun and fanciful!Miriam Haskel has used glass beads, pink iridescent crystals and tiny rhinestones to create this bracelet. It can be worn at the wrist or further up the arm. It is old Haskell with the horseshoe mark (visible in the enlargement) placing it most probably in the 1940's. Expands to fit any size.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1950 item #870171 (stock #ZM132)
This Chinese pipe is from the Miao Ethnic Minority group in the vicinity of Rong Jiang. My Miao friends insist that this pipe would have been used for smoking tobacco and not opium. Made from silver alloy, the stem design has the two dragons chasing the center pearl.

The pipe is in very good condition and is 19" long and it comes with its own custom made stand.

All Items : Archives : Pre 1950 item #437549 (stock #WA035)
Clean, tight & elegant best describe this pair of light caramel club chairs. All original condition with stylish black piping. Firm & comfortable, these chairs offer a fixed cushion base & a classic gendarme curve. Dimensions: 30” wide, 32” deep, 32” high
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1950 item #171664 (stock #T 407)
c1945 Sterling Pin Brooch marked "Sterling___" "by Coro" on an oval piece of silver. With the look of early Mexican Silver. Hector Aguilar made sterling jewelry for Coro from 1943 to 1950. A hair shy of 2" across, weighing 1/2 oz on postal scale. SOLD, no price, no info
All Items : Archives : Furnishings : Furniture : French : Pre 1950 item #962657 (stock #WA 17-05)
Dimensions: 31"L x 30"W x 34"H x 20" seat depth
All Items : Archives : Furnishings : Furniture : French : Pre 1950 item #596690 (stock #WA13-20)
Originally circa late 1940's; refurbished Leather Club Chairs from France; delicious warm light caramel color; 41" wide, 39" deep, 31" high, 26" seat depth
All Items : Archives : Furnishings : Furniture : French : Pre 1950 item #596580 (stock #WA13-14)
Beautiful pair of restored French Club Chairs. Circa late 1940's; rich dark coffee patina. 39" wide, 40" deep, 31" high, 23' seat depth
All Items : Archives : Furnishings : Furniture : French : Pre 1950 item #1397458 (stock #WA27-08)
Mustache backed French club chairs are some of the most sought after chairs. Finding a pair in thgis overall condition is becoming increasingly rare. The cushions have been restored using sheephide from the Pyrenees and our color match is excellent. Comfortable classy chairs from the 1940s. measurements: depth-36", width-38", height-29", seat depth-22", seat width-18", seat height-19"
All Items : Archives : Furnishings : Furniture : French : Pre 1950 item #491122 (stock #WA056)
The simple flared back, or heart shape, creates a stunning look rarely seen in vintage club chairs. We never miss an opportunity to give a unique pair like this a second chance. Dark, rich chocolate hand-rubbed patina, originally circa late 1940's. Deep comfortable seats. Dimensions: 39" wide, 25" deep, 32" high
All Items : Archives : Furnishings : Furniture : French : Pre 1950 item #598561 (stock #WA13-27)
Classic wingback vintage club chairs; circa late 1940's; Paris library style; 31" wide, 36" deep, 36" high, 22" seat depth
All Items : Archives : Pre 1950 item #1324566 (stock #HP/Ph672)
A great shamanic phurba , showing a rider on a horse, the rider as well as the shaman using such phurba are protected from receiving bad energy by a yellow tread interlace . The rider is supported by four ancestor faces and a powerful Mahakara . the triangular tip shows several auspicious symbols. H 30 cm , presented on a metal stand
All Items : Archives : Furnishings : Furniture : French : Pre 1950 item #365359 (stock #WA010)
Refurbished French Leather Club Chairs - Daniel's Caramel Rollback Pair
A classic club model fully refurbished with a dark amber hue. Thick, supple arms and a deeper pitched rake is typical of the rollback style. Circa late 1940’s.
Dimensions: 34” wide, 34” deep, 32”
All Items : Archives : Furnishings : Furniture : French : Pre 1950 item #685592 (stock #WA 14-21)
Beautiful restored pair of French leather clubchairs; classic Paris apartment style; originally circa 1940's; recovered in new leather. Dimensions: 34" deep, 35" wide, 33" high; 19" seat depth
All Items : Archives : Furnishings : Furniture : French : Pre 1950 item #598533 (stock #WA13-23)
Restored French club chairs; wonderful wingback style; circa late 1940's; 34" wide, 37" deep, 40" high, 24" seat depth
All Items : Archives : Furnishings : Furniture : French : Pre 1950 item #1372022 (stock #WA26-18)
William's Antiks
$3750.00
We sold 3 of these and there is only one solo left. We love the front arm detail, it adds tons of appeal to the overall look. It measures:Depth-38", width-35", height-34", seat depth-21.5", seat width-19",seat height-14"
All Items : Archives : Furnishings : Furniture : French : Pre 1950 item #365522 (stock #WA020)
Refurbished French Leather Club Chairs - Petite Rollback Pair
This sweet, simple petite pair in light caramel with brown piping can still accommodate many sizes. Color variation & unusual knobby leather resemble ostrich leather. Perfect for a smaller apartment. Circa 1940’s.
Dimensions: 30” wide, 35” deep, 32” high
All Items : Archives : Pre 1950 item #945622
7 1/4 inch sterling silver and handcarved rosewood cheese or pate knife designed (1949-50) by Taxco Mexcio artist William Spratling (1900-67). Fully hallmarked. Beautiful vintage condition. Nice heavy weight. Pictured on Phyllis Goddards website www.spratlingsilver.com.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1950 item #334287 (stock #T 1038)
Sold. Vintage yet so Today, stamped with Conjoined H A STERLING for Hector Aguilar & MADE IN MEXICO along with another mark on this bangle bracelet for the smaller wrist at 2 3/8" inside X 1/8" wide and a substantial 1/8" thick! Sold, no price, no info
All Items : Archives : Furnishings : Furniture : French : Pre 1950 item #491943 (stock #WA058)
This is a rare find! We just had to restore this amazing set of four matching Gendarme Club Chairs. Originally circa 1940's, these beauties deserved a second life. Recovered with our signature winter sheepskin, they offer a deep, full, comfortable seat. Hook a leg over one of these and you will fall in love. We would prefer to find a home for all four together, but are willing to sell as pairs as well. Dimensions: 38" wide, 40" deep, 30" high, 23" seat depth.
All Items : Archives : Furnishings : Furniture : French : Pre 1950 item #595675 (stock #WA13-07)
Classic wingback style on a smaller scale. Fantastic caramel wing back club chairs with all original leather and excellent overall condition. Circa 1940's; have rare leather-faced cushions. 32" wide, 36' deep, 37" high, 23" seat depth