All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Deco : Pre 1950 item #1375783 (stock #TR923)
A 14Kt yellow gold and diamond Art-Deco geometric design bracelet that consists of nine rectangular links. The rectangles are connected by straight line design links. Five out of the nine links are set with the total of 15 diamonds. The approximate total weight of all diamonds is 0.45Ct. The length of the bracelet is 7 5/8” and the width at the widest part is 5/16”.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Deco : Pre 1950 item #1345824 (stock #TR798)
This art Deco bracelet consists of alternating gold and amethyst links. The nine high quality natural rectangular emerald-cut amethysts are prong set in four prong settings and each measure 9 X 7 millimeters. The length of the bracelet is 7 ½”.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Deco : Pre 1950 item #1378661 (stock #TR965)
A great little 18Kt white gold openwork diamond ring is centered by an approximately 0.20Ct old-mine diamond. The center stone is flanked on either side by a smaller single cut diamond. The approximate total weight of all diamonds is 0.22Ct. The ring is a size 4 ¾ and can easily be sized.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Deco : Pre 1950 item #1334305 (stock #TR781)
The setting of this pristine Art Deco ring is made of 14Kt white gold. The ring is set with a 12 X 16 millimeter rectangular black onyx and centered by a 0.04Ct brilliant cut diamond.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Deco : Pre 1950 item #1370523 (stock #9692)
A 14k white gold man's diamond with black onyx bullseye ring by Birks from the late 1930s 1950. This vintage size 7 men's ring by Birks Canada has a central 21 point genuine diamond which has a round black onyx stone bezel set around the centre stone. It is stamped BIRKS and 14 K and another mark. The whole ring is white gold, and was custom made at Birks. The ring comes with an independent gemologist's appraisal for $2000CAN...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Deco : Pre 1950 item #296606 (stock #T 789)
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Sold. Rectangular, Linear with stripes of Cobalt Blue, Emerald Green and Golden Yellow Enamel and a Square Blue Art Glass Cabochon with tiny mold lines at center. Simply marked with a "U" and an arrow for Uncas. Heavily gold plated or gold filled, though not marked as such. Well taken care of as very little if any wear can be noted. Size 6 and the top is 7/8" X just under 1/2" wide...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Ethnic : Native American : Pre 1950 item #352663 (stock #T 1158)
This item is sold and price info is Not available. Incredible flashes of blue, orange, pink seen in these dragon's breath, jelly opal art glass cabs. Highly decorated & stamped Sterling with Mexican and Native American symbols of thunder bird, arrow, etc. Maisel's, Fred Harvey designs. For small wrist: 6 1/4" inside includes 1 1/4" flexible opening.

Update: round cabs 7mm; oval cab is 15mm; and 7/8 at widest. SOLD - price nor other info available

All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Ethnic : Native American : Pre 1950 item #1338008
Gorgeous, old, long Dishta or Dishta style sterling screw back earrings with 3 tiers of turquoise channel inlay, ground flush and composed of tiny circles and tear drops and 7 diamond shaped sterling paddles dangling from the earring bottoms. These hang 2 5/8" long and are 3/4" wide at the widest point. They weigh 13 grams total and are in fine original condition. They are unsigned. Delicate, precise, remarkable.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Ethnic : Native American : Pre 1950 item #1385887
An amazing ring by famous Zuni artist John Gordon Leak. His work was prominently featured in the 1975 Sotheby's auction of the C.G. Wallace collection. John Gordon Leak was most well-known for his knifewing and dragonfly images. The central knifewing image is inlaid with shell and turquoise within a black jet background. Fine twisted wire graces the outer silver frame. The ring has a triple split shank and is a size 6 3/4-7. There is no missing inlay. All original condition...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Ethnic : Native American : Pre 1950 item #1022980
A beautiful sterling and saw tooth bezel set natural turquoise cuff bracelet by noted and highly collected Navajo silversmith Austin Wilson who was active producing 1930's - 1950's and passed away shortly after. This bracelet measures 5 3/4" around in the inside with a 1 1/4" opening. It is 1 5/8" wide and weighs 98 grams. Hallmarked with his bow and arrow mark, it is in fine original condition with no chips or cracks to the stones. A rare and spectacular piece.
All Items : Archives : Pre 1950 item #1135644 (stock #patinocarved)
Patino was known for quality early vintage Mexican silver jewelry. The repousse surrounds each hand carved stone like a well made picture frame. It's sweeping flourishes and expertly carved masquettes set this piece apart from others. There are no dents or chips to the stones (reflections are seen) and all the hinges are straight and sound. The width is 1.5 inches tall and the length is 7.5in. This repousse bracelet weighs 56 grams heavy. Truly a lovely piece.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Ethnic : Native American : Pre 1950 item #333804 (stock #T 1035)
SOLD. Power Finger Knuckle marked Sterling Ring w Harvey like designs stamped around and a 15 X 23mm Green Bezel Set Turquoise Cabochon. Top sits 1 3/8 X 1", knuckle to knuckle. Was resized once to a 7.5 and weighs 11 Grams. Very nice condition and please see pics. SOLD, no price, no info.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Accessories : Tie Clasps and Stud Sets : Pre 1950 item #941965 (stock #gam-130)
Handsome vintage 14k yellow gold tie bar, simply designed with three sparkling diamonds suspended by a mesh chain from the bar, mid 20th century. Stamped 14KT on the back. Weight: 8.1g. Measures 2 1/8" long. Condition is excellent.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Ceramics : Chinese Export : Pre 1950 item #1170929
Fine Chinese porcelain figure, depicting a standing male figure holding a scepter with the left hand and a baby with right, early to mid 20th century period. Size: Height of the figure is approx 10 inches. Condition Report: Very good condition, wood base excluded.
All Items : Archives : Pre 1950 item #1085522
Beautiful pair of hand made solid copper and brass scroll candle sticks designed and signed (c.1940's) by Taxco, Mexico artist Hector Aguilar(1905-86). Each of the pair stands 8 inches high and 12 inches long. The pair hold a total of 6 candles. Excellent vintage condition and original unpolished patina with no dents, dings or repairs. Each signed HA TAXCO MEXICO on the undersides. Pictured in SILVER MASTERS OF MEXICO by Penny Morrill and Carole Berk p.109 and on p...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Retro : Pre 1950 item #1343557 (stock #9434)
A 10k true blue synthetic sapphire heart sweetheart ring from the 1940s. This size 4-3/4 ring has a nice heart shaped 7/16 x 3/8" claw set synthetic sapphire and it is stamped 10K with a C in a triangle maker's mark. It weighs 2.4 grams and it is in very good condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs other than a line inside the shank from a previous resizing and some scratches and wear to the stone...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Ceramics : Chinese Export : Pre 1950 item #1179484
A PAIR OF CHINESE FAMILLE ROSE SCENIC AND RED OXIDE DECORATED PORCELAIN VASES. Each painted with two scenic panels reserved on an interlocking red diaper pattern ground. Blue seal mark on vase. Height 8.5 inches (21.5 cm). Condition Report; Excellent condition.
All Items : Archives : Fine Art : Drawings : Pen : Pre 1950 item #1285753 (stock #685)
Serge Ivanhoff Ink and watercolor figural studies signed and and noted Paris. image 8"x10.5" framed 17" x 19". Serge Petrovitch Ivanoff was born in Moscow in 1893 and showed artistic ability from a young age. On the family’s move to St. Petersburg, he took the opportunity to further his artistic studies by enrolling at the Imperial Academy of Arts in 1917, at the height of the Russian Revolution...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Pre 1950 item #1274062 (stock #405vr)
Measuring 3" x 2 1/4" x 1 1/2" high, this silver box is nicely stamped with traditional navajo designs. It sits on four feet, which appear to be bead halves, and has a clasp on front that secures the lid. Unmarked, which is typical of older works, likely from the trading post era, with Fred Harvey being one of the primary venues for the sale of hand made Navajo silver and other works. Excellent condition, nice soft patina, slight rubbing to surface, the hinges and clasp function well...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Pre 1950 item #578488 (stock #229)
Magnificent Chinese carved wood and polychrome figure of the Immortal Sage of Longevity. Finely detailed carving with painted enamel polychrome colors applied throughout probably from the first part of the 20th century. Measuring approx. 14.5 inches tall in excellent condition a fine addition to any collection.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Pre 1950 item #1222105
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".
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Pre 1950 item #1059656 (stock #400)
A fine Ivory netsuke of a Kappa and Frog wrestling a very fine example of netsuke art and craftmanship artist signed in excellent condition.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Pre 1950 item #1235648 (stock #621)
A finely carved Pair of Ivory Carvings of an Emperor and Empress. Measuring approx. 12 inches tall in excellent condition.
All Items : Archives : Pre 1950 item #1308827 (stock #150409)
We are offering today a fantastic and truly rare Victoria pectoral necklace that has a 17in. wearable length with a weight of 117 grams. The repousse is thick and works it's way around like woody vines. The turquoise stones are original to the piece with a warmed teal color. It has Victoria's oldest hallmark and is number 61...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Pre 1950 item #1341794 (stock #lot1109)
Yu-Peng (1955-2014), very famous Taiwanese painter.

It was his original work in fossil pencil from 1970s.

44cm x 32cm with framework.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Pre 1950 item #1262961
Decorated in underglaze blue and underglaze red, depicting scenes of immortals and children in a garden. H. 28 cm. Republic period (1912-1949). Very good condition, no cracks or repairs, only some firing flaws on the mouth rim.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Pre 1950 item #136029
This is a Japanese lacquered hair comb and pin set. The dimensions of the comb are 2 1/4 inches by 4 1/12 inches long. The length of the hair pin is 6 1/2 inches long. It is probably from the Taisho to early Showa period.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Pre 1950 item #909595 (stock #ZSEA135)
This belt is part of the traditional costume worn by the Hmoung ethic minority group in the mountains of northern Thailand. Every square inch of the belt is intricately embroidered with a series of embroidery techniques including applique, sumack and cross stitches. The belt is decorated the various sized wooden beads probably from China and very old coins from Burma. The belt makes a stunning display and can easily be worn. The size can easily be adjusted by moving the large silver balls. T...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Pre 1950 item #1103156 (stock #463)
A fine vintage west African carved ivory portrait of a young woman. Beautiful grain ivory signed Myoke measuring approximately 8 inches tall.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Pre 1950 item #734366 (stock #3594)
Handle with braided silver wire, pierced and partially gilded pommel cover. Straight, single edged steel blade. The scabbard has a wooden core encased in a silver sheathing, decorated with foliage, scrolls and shou characters. Condition: Blade with some rust. Dimensions: Total length is 34.9 cm, 4.2 cm wide. The blade is 24,5 cm long and 2.8 cm wide. Weight: 422 gram.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Pre 1950 item #1059487 (stock #397)
Fine Ivory carved Japanese Netsuke of a Shishi Dog signed Tomo Tada a masterfully carved piece in excellent condition. Measuring 2 1/4 inches long or 5.5 centimeters.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Pre 1950 item #1271763 (stock #401vr)
Collected in 1944, this dance rattle (known as a vivang), comprised of nut pods (pangium edule), woven fiber and twine, is used in traditional dance ceremonies in the Malakula Islands of Vanuatu, formerly known as New Hebrides. The collection tag is still attached to the rattle, and gives the date and location where it was acquired. The information states that the rattle was worn by "Tonkinese natives", though this form was utilized by the ethnic groups of Vanuatu, and the Tonkinese population...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Pre 1950 item #919447 (stock #286)
A fine vintage Japanese netsuke of a noh mask devil artist signed a very fine carving. In excellent condition measuring approx. 2.5 inches or 6.5 centimeters long. A fine addition to any collection.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Pre 1950 item #589827 (stock #3297)
A young mother breast feeds her child. She is sitting and looking dearly at her baby. The small figure is masterly carved in light hardwood. Signed on the underside of the plinth MD. RUNDA. -- In the 1930's mainly the European artists Rudolf Bonnet and Walter Spies animated the Balinese carvers and painters to create modern non functional artwork. -- Condition: fine, some brighter parts due to age. Dimensions: 15 cm high x 13,5 cm long x 7 cm wide.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Pre 1950 item #1010485 (stock #ZT152)
This strand of malachite Tibetan Prayer beads has been somewhat dulled with time and use, but the color patterns of the beads are still clear and beautiful. The coral counter beads are a bit lighter color than appears in the photo. I am dating them conservatively as pre 1950 but it is possible that they actually are from the later Qing dynasty. If open up, the total length of the mala would measure 39 inches.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Pre 1950 item #1000966 (stock #321)
A beautiful Japanese Ivory carving of a tiger attacking a Hippo. Finely carved details measuring approximately 3.5 inches long in excellent condition