Featured on page 180 of the book SILVER MASTERS OF MEXICO by Penny Morrill, this is the 3-D Wave Bracelet by Antonio Pineda. She dates this piece c. 1955-60.This bracelet was made in several sizes and weights and this is the largest scale of this bracelet made. It is a spectacular 175 grams of 970 silver.The crescent shaped links are hinged and there is lots of movement to this bracelet.It measures approximately 7 3/4" around in the inside and is 1 3/8" wide...
This amethyst and sterling pin by Taxco artist Fred Davis is featured on page 24 of the book MEXICAN SILVER by Morrill and Berk. They date the pin c. 1928. Davis combined silver and amethyst in many of his most celebrated pieces. This pin measures 1 3/4" diameter and is in fine original condition. There are no chips or cracks to the stones and none have been replaced. Hallmarked for Fred Davis as shown. An important early piece by this creative visionary.
C 1935 Golden Butter Antique Yellow Hue Oval Mabe Bezel Set 10 X 16mm Pearl Arts Crafts Silver Ring w Asymetrical Tulip Buttercup Flowers Foliate Ornamentation. Looks late Arts Crafts w Early Art Deco ring base. Maybe cast w some additional handwork. Presently size 7.25 yet can be resized by your jeweler and is in wonderful condition w the right amount of rich darkening in crevices. Sold, no price, no info
16th Century Chinese Gilded Lacquer Bronze Zhen Wu Deity
It is 16.5 inches tall and 10.5 inches by 9 inches wide.
It is in good condition with no repairs or chips, except a crack at the foot of his seat at the back (as seen in the photos).
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Meiji (1868-1912) Japanese Wireless Cloisonne Silver Rim Box with Castle & Mt. Fuji
The box is 2.25 inches tall and 4 inches by 5.25 inches wide.
It is in good condition with no repairs, or chips, except a very very faint small hairline crack near the rim, faint surface scratches at the base, tarnished silver, and minor dents at the silver rims (just one outside and mostly inside) - as seen in the photos...
18th Century Chinese Bamboo Carved Brush Holder Lady & Stag
The brush holder is 5.25 inches tall by 2.75 inches in diameter.
It is in good condition with no repairs or cracks, except small chip at the foot (as seen in the photos).
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Sold, no price, no info. Pictures do no justice! Arts Crafts Silver (at least 90%) ring with Pentagon shape Dendrite Agate Bezel Set Stone and applied chased leaves at shoulder of the piece. Held up to the light it is beautiful and you can see rutils! Presently size 5.5, yet your jeweler could resize for you. 3/4" across and in wonderful condition! Sold, no price, no info.
SOLD. Well Executed Sterling Silver Pin Pendant Mexican Pin Signed "EML", listed silversmith, inside a partial circle of "en Mex 925", partial assay mark of 2 or 3. 1.5"+ across. SOLD, no price, no info please.
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...
Extraordinary 19th century (Qing Dynasty) Chinese Manchu style silk robe embroidered in polychrome and gilt metallic threads with 8 visible 5-clawed dragons, plus one hidden dragon on the inside flap, depicted in full-face and profile poses against a blue ground. Each dragon is chasing a flaming pearl (symbolizing the Buddhist notion of enlightenment) and is surrounded by clouds and various auspicious symbols...
Thunderbird "C" Catch Brooch Unsigned Unmarked testing @ least 90% coin silver and 7mm Green Blue Turquoise Cab consistent w that age. Notice the stamped designs on the wings. 1 5/8" X 5/8" and in beautiful wearable pre owned condition. Please see scans.
19th Century Chinese Export to Dutch 6 Panels with Melon Green Color Long Neck Vase
The vase is 11.3 inches tall, and 4 inches wide.
It is in good condition with no repairs, or cracks, except small chips at the mouth (as seen in the photos).
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c 1880 Oval Floral Cuff Button Cufflinks w puffy oval back and goose neck connector stamped "Sterling". The look of chased foliate motif on textured background. 3/4" X 3/4" front to back. Wonderful condition! Please see scans
Lady Doe facing Mr. Antlered Deer under leaves in the woods carved Pin Brooch w "C" catch. Eye shape @ 2.75 X 1 X 1/8" thick. Good gift for your fave DVM. Fine condition with a bit swivel to the pinstem yet holding safely. Please See Scans
Stamped "H. B." for Hutzler Bros? Art Deco Black & Neon Yellow Enamel Bug Beetle on Marcasite Studded Leaf. Rhodium Plated. 1 3/8 X 1", firm triple teethed clip, marcasites intact and in wonderful condition! Please see scans
Sold. Hand Made - Applied leaves, petals, granulation, stamped "Hobe" in longhand first used in 1926 and "Sterling" on pyramid shape tag. Hobe began making beautiful jewelry in France in the 19th century before coming here to continue the tradition of hand worked sterling. 2 1/4" X 1 1/2", weighing .5 Oz or 16 Grams and in beautiful pre owned condition. Sold, no price, no info available
A simple and sophisticated sterling bracelet of oval links that are linked together by two small circular links by New York Modernist Maxwell Chayat. This bracelet measures 7 1/2" end to end, is 7/8" wide and weighs 36 grams. Fine original condition, secure push in clasp. Signed Chayat Sterling. Great alone or with your other sterling bracelets.
A beautiful teardrop shaped banded agate and sterling ring by American studio artist Henry Steig. Suitable for a man or a woman this ring is a size 5 3/4. It can be sized by you may lose the signature.The stone is 1" long. Fine original condition and weighing 17 grams, it is signed Steig Sterling. A beautiful Modernist ring.
An unusual and very interesting 940 silver necklace by Hector Aguilar. More delicate than most others, it measures 15" long and 3/8" wide. It weighs 51 grams and is in fine original condition. The links are continuous and the clasp is invisible. Hallmarked for Hector Aguilar as shown. Simple and elegant.
Resembling Saphiret, this Art Deco Butterfly Wing Sterling Silver Oval Pin Brooch simply mrkd: "England Sterling" w a tube hinge & Curly "C" closure. Delish tan w some Morpho blue under fine glass or crystal dome, this looking like saphiret from a distance. Just under 2" X 1/2". 05. Sold, no price, no info
Sold. Made in and from the Holy Land Jerusalem Israel 12 link bracelet stamped "The Little Shop" "Jerusalem" around 'AS' in a circle & 'St. 925' w 12 Link Motifs grapes, palm tree, flag, ship, donkey, lion etc and measuring 6.5 inches when bar tube closure is engaged X 1/2 inches wide and weighing approx 19 Grams. Very fine pre owned condition. Sold no price, no info available
Pair of Meiji (1868-1912) Japanese Wireless Cloisonne Vase with Roses by Gonda
The vases are 7 inches tall, and 4.5 inches wide.
It is in good condition with no repairs, or chips, except one vase has minor hairline cracks under the lip (as seen in the photos).
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19th Century Chinese Bamboo Carved 8 Immortal Man Carry Fan
The man is 12 inches tall by 4 inches in diameter.
He is in good condition with no repairs, except minor chips and cracks (as seen in the photos).
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19th Century Chinese Bamboo Carved 8 Immortal Boy with Flute
The boy is 12.5 inches tall by 3.25 inches wide.
He is in good condition with no chips, cracks, or repairs, except missing tassel (as seen in the photos).
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Early Bench Made Punched Silver Figural Thunderbird Native American Pin Brooch w "C" catch. Proud wingspan at 2.5" X just under 1" testing a bright at least a 90% coin silver content proper for that time.
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Pre Columbian, Pre Colonial, Sun Aztec Toltec idol god motif Figural Pendant Pin mrk'd: "ADO" for Albert Diaz Ocampo, who worked for Taller Borda and Rancho Allegre, "Taxco Mexico 925" and assay mark on bail. 10 Grams and is 2 1/4" across. SOLD, no price, no info
Large Chinese Apple Green Jade Water Buffalo Carry Linchi
The buffalo is 3.75 inches tall, and 5.5 inches in length. It weighs 2.6 pounds.
It is in good condition with no repairs, chips, or cracks.
It pass the hard knife scratching test and guarantee to be jade...
Fob made with Carved Ivory Chain and a Mellowed Rose on each end. The Swivel reads: KEENE 12K 1/20 for goldfilled and shows brass and rose gold in areas. 4 3/4" total, while the larger detailed rose is 1 X 1". Would look just marvey on a nice chain.
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Acquired along with other c 1900 Folk like Tribal Necklaces this Round Cut Disc & strip Horn Bone knotted with original 'organic smelling' when burned, intact twine, sinew or other old materials w possibly natural faded dyes. Approx 24", 1" cross cuts & graduating 3/4 to 2 1/4" strips. Plenty of shiny patina indicating many decades of age!
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Sold! Collector wrote, '...loved it! Thanks again!' Very Vintage Mellowed Yellowed w age Ivory and Woven Elephant (tested) Hair Adjustable Wrist or Ankle Bangle Bracelet as it adjusts from 7 1/4 to 10 3/4" inside. It is said that back in the late 60's & early 70's at College gift days, woven sterling silver adjustable ones also called "Elephant Hair Bracelets" w pachyderm charms were often found. This one is Old! Sold - no price - no info available.
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Large Old (1940's) Chinese Wood Carved Quan Yin
The quan yin is 17 inches tall without base, and 6.5 inches wide.
It is in good condition with no repairs, except a chip at the edge of her robe and cracks (as seen in the photos).
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3 Old Japanese Makuzu Kozan Yellow Glaze Cups in Kangxi Style
The cups are 1.5 inches tall, and 3 inches in diameter.
They are in good condition with no repairs, chips, or cracks.
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Qing Dynasty Chinese Manchu style summer silk gauze robe decorated in copper colored metallic threads with a brocade pattern featuring 8 visible 5-clawed dragons, plus one hidden dragon on the inside flap, depicted in full-face and profile poses against a blue ground. Each dragon is chasing a flaming pearl (symbolizing the Buddhist notion of enlightenment) and is surrounded by clouds and various auspicious symbols. The dragon's eyes are accented in black and white. An embroidered panel surrou...
A very unusual unglazed small tea pot decorated with various nuts and seeds all in three dimensional relief, featuring a mushroom shaped lid dating from the later 19th to early 20th century. Known as Banko in Japan, the kilns which produced these items were also responsible for the Sumidagawa pottery so popular in the west. This piece has 8 seeds about the shoulder, including peanut, pumpkin and sunflower. The spout is in the shape of traditional Japanese sweets rolled in a leaf, and the body...
Modern Taxco Mexico Silver Neck Cuff Necklace mrkd: encircled "SJ" Mexico TC-110 (both listed) or TL-40 & 925. Nice heft @ just under 2 Ounces or 55 Grams w the bezel set black Onyx Trapezoid 23 X 12mm stone at mid front. Measures 15 1/4 inches inside including the flexible 3 inch opening X 7/8 in at widest to 1/4 in at narrowest. SOLD, no price, no info
SOLD, no price, no info. In Box 1 1/2" Late Victorian Lithograph Celluloid Tinted Brass Japanned Tin backs of Count Fersen / Mozart 6 Buttons as seen in the BBB. Mellowed with age and the backs are clean! Sold, no price, no info
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