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A pleasure craft of solid burled wood covered in clear, black and red lacquer with inlayed mother of pearl designs which opens up to be a picnic box. The fore-peak is removable and opens to hold chopsticks. The upper cabin is a sake bottle, the roof a large plate, the the lower cabin food and rice storage. The aft holds 6 small plates, and the structure all can be removed to reveal the food storage in the hold. It is roughly 20 x 8-1/2 x 11 inches (50 x 21 x 28 cm)...
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Two European silver pill/snuff boxes to include 1) Repousse with outdoor genre scene on hinged lid and interior, foliate scroll sides. Marked with importers mark for John George Smith, London, 1900. 7/8'' h. x 2 1/4'' x 1 3/4''. 2) German 800 silver marked with repousse fruit & foliate designs on hinged lid and body, 1 1/4'' x 2 3/8'' x 1 3/4''. Approx. 3.7 troy oz. No condition issues noted.
The Kura
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Incredible attention to detail defines this large Pagoda entirely gilded in gold. It is 32 inches (81.5 cm) tall, 16 inches (41.5 cm) square at the base and in excellent condition. This would have been displayed in a Butsuma as a reliquary container. Both upper and lower doors open to reveal gold lined chambers in which the Buddhist objects could be stored. A couple of the small bells dangling from the eaves have been replaced or re-hung with wire...
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An important Vase decorated with the imperial symbols of 16 petal chrysanthemum and Go-shichi Nobori Kiri among over-glaze bamboo and floral designs by Ito Tozan I enclosed in the original signed wooden box. It is 8-3/4 inches (22.5 cm) tall (excluding the base) and in superb condition and comes wrapped in a stamped silk bag.
Ito Tozan I (1846-1920) began as a painter in the Maruyama school studying under Koizumi Togaku...
Ito Tozan I (1846-1920) began as a painter in the Maruyama school studying under Koizumi Togaku...
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The factory of Jules Nicolas Steiner in France create around 1880/90 a wonderful Bisque Bebe like on mechanical Baby called " Bebe Gigoteur " with key wind mechanism in his torso ....which moves the doll head from side to side and the arms and legs up and down ! Through a bellows in the doll chest it made even vocal-like sounds similar as " Mama and Papa ".
This sweet 17" ( 43 cm ) Gigoteur Bebe is very charming and has best quality of bisque and painting.
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Original oil Floral with Chinese Hibiscus on art panel signed lower right W. Revell dated 1888. Measuring 7 x 9 inches
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Margot de Taxco design 5580 is not your average clamper bracelet. The swirls have 1/4 in. thickness boxed outward that adds an exceptional dimension to the design. The face front is 2in. tall and the back is 7/8th of an inch tall. The inside diameter is 2.25in. making the wrist fit around 6.5in. and under. It has a new spring added and is ready for the next 50 years of beauty.
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Rare all original antique French pique poupee costume for on fashion doll about around 15" ( 38 cm ) ... in princes style and generally excellent condition to age of 19th...
The Kura
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A superbly rendered image of a golden-eyed monkey with prehensile tail curling upward in a fine mounting of golden striped brocade by Ota Issai. The scroll is 34 x 59 inches (86 x 150 cm) and is in excellent condition, completely remounted using quality materials without overpainting.
Ota Issai (1892-1979) was born in Nishio city, Aichi prefecture near modern day Nagoya...
The Kura
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An early work featuring white walls in Autumn foliage by Kitamura Seigyu enclosed in the original signed double wooden box. The box appears to be titled HakuryuJi no yu (evening around Hakuryuji). There are many places named Hakuryuji in Japan, so it is difficult ot be specific, but near his home of Hokkaido, and a place he would have passed through is a Hakuryuji in mountainous and rural Akita prefecture...
ANDREA FATELL
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Authentic early Matilde Poulat "MATL" sterling, turquoise and coral screw back chandelier earrings c. 1940. There are 5 articulated sections with 4 dangling tabs on the bottom. The ornate silver work makes the stones pop.They measure just shy of 3" long and are 1 1/2" across at the widest point. They are in fine original condition and the silver has a lovely, perfectly aged patina. Signed as shown. Absolutely gorgeous on the ear. If you are a serious MATL collector, these are for you.
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Very pretty French couture silk dress for French or German doll about circa 24" / 25" ( 61 - 63 cm ).... fit perfect for Jumeau - Steiner - Bru - Gaultier - Eden Bebe or other pretty doll !!
It is a fantastic one of a kind silk dress ......
Celadon Art Gallery
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Water dropper with a straight round body shape with 3 sizes of triangular shapes on it like a pen rest, spout and 2 loops . Part of the body is decorated with calygraphi script on the shoulder. A frit to the spout and one lup is missing but no cracks, or hairlines and free from restorations. Measure 9 cm wide and 9 high...
Period Pieces
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This signed and hallmarked watch pin is really sweet! It is centered by a tiny pink enameled flower with a pearl center, and is surrounded by stylized green enameled leaves and a framework of gold. It measures 1-1/4 x 1/4". It is in excellent condition, and is circa 1910. Please read this description and look at the photos very carefully, as we are not responsible for buyer remorse. Thanks! Shipping, handling & insurance within the USA included.
ANDREA FATELL
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A very unusual, rare and early, sterling and elaborately stamped cuff bracelet by Frank Patania Sr. Suitable for a man or woman this piece measures 6" around in the inside with an additional 1 1/2" opening. It is 1 3/8" wide and weighs a very hefty 94 grams. Signed with the Thunderbird hallmark and in all original fine condition. Beautiful!
Chinese Qing dynasty Qianlong period geyao type shallow bowl covered overall with a fine crackle glaze on a creamy white ground. The high foot rim is glazed on the exterior. The recessed base is glazed and the glaze extends part way up the inner side of the inward slanting foot where it ends with an orange burn line. There are seven brown glazed spots on the base that simulate Song kiln supports. 10 3/8” diameter x 2 1/4” high. 18th century...
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Wonderful French crucifix, displaying a finely crafted bronze Corpus Christi set on a quality wood cross form, overall height 16.5 inches, height of Corpus 7 inches (17.5 cm). From 19th century period, very good condition, no imperfections noted.
Galerie Hafner
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A quite large pith paper album of fine quality with ten gouache paintings, made in Canton for the export in the 19th century. Showing different scenes of a procession with musicians, court officials and ladies etc. Each is lightly mounted on paper and bordered with a blue silk ribbon. The covers are cloaked with red figured silk. Condition: paintings: good, considering the delicate nature of pith paper...
This rare, intricately handwrought necklace was probably designed for Hector Aguilar by Valentin Vidaurreta circa 1940. The necklace measures 17" long & 1" wide. It weighs 120 grams, 4.03oz. Fully hallmarked on the clasp HA TAXCO 940. Exquisite patina, beautiful condition with no issues...
Celadon Art Gallery
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Yuan blue and white cup decorated by chrysanthemum scroll motif, unglazed base. Wide = 7.5 cm Height = 4.5 cm Yuan dynasty 14th century. Condition : broken but no missing part.
Celadon Art Gallery
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Yuan blue and white cup decorated by chrysanthemum scroll motif, unglazed base. Wide = 8 cm Height = 4.3 cm Yuan dynasty 14th century. Condition : broken but no missing part.
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Yuan blue and white covered jar decorated by chrysanthemum scroll motif, unglazed base. Wide = 8 cm Height = 7 cm Yuan dynasty 14th century. Condition : frittings and cracklines.
Celadon Art Gallery
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Yuan blue and white double gourd ewer decorated by chrysanthemum scroll motif, unglazed base. Height = 11 cm Yuan dynasty 14th century. Condition : Professional restoration to the a half body missing part.
Oil painting landscape with a creek. Signed lower right "Frederick Wagner" (1864-1940), a renowned American Impressionist who studied at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts from 1879 to 1884. He exhibited at the Pennsylvania Academy, the Carnegie, and the Corcoran, as well as the National Academy of Design. Image, 6"H x 8"L. Framed in period frame overall size 10" x 12". Written provenance directly from the artist accompanies this painting.
E & M Perez
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Beautifully and artfully sculpted, this shaman, or sukia, sits with arms crossed on knees, smoking, in the traditional pose of these precolumbian figures from the region that now encompasses Costa Rica. Dating to the period 800-1400AD, it is in very good condition, with some loss to the toes on the right foot, and has some patinization from being handled, in addition to mineral encrustation. The lava stone is reddish gray, and the surface is mottled, as is the case with such stone. The form i...
WhenDreamsComeTrue
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Most beautiful silk costume with matching high brim wire bonnet , all complete fully of elegant details and fit well for your French or German doll about around 22" ....... fit perfect for Jumeau , Steiner , Bru , eden Bebe or other wonderful doll !!
If you like the Jumeau red color on a French Bebe dress...we have her the perfect costume for you.
It is most hand sewn of antique Jumeau red silk and checkered silk in pretty colors like pale blue , cream and red , on very special...
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Pretty two piece French Bebe costume .... most hand sewn and never to find again .... fit perfect for French or German doll about around 26" ( 66 cm ), for Jumeau , Bru , Steiner , Gaultier , Eden Bebe or other pretty doll !!
A wonderful one of a kind two piece dress ... on light brown silk jacket and on wonderful cream silk skirt fully of embroidery lace and with waistband lable of on French boutique !
The jacket has small hand made pleats at front , square neckline , hand mad...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Indian Subcontinent : Sri Lanka : Pre 1920
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Attractive folk art Buddha with most of it's original painting intact. Made in Sri Lanka in the 19th or early 20th century. H. 55 cm. Condition: some age cracks, some wear to the painting, traces of light repainting (face seems to be touched up a bit), one finger repaired. Overall in a very good condition.
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Very lovely face French Bebe by Jumeau .... look´s very childlike and sweet with best quality of bisque and painting , original wig and nice antique outfit !
It is a very cute girl with fine pale bisque socket head , wonderful blue glass paperweight inset eyes with dark eyeliner.
Lushly painted lashes and brush stroked and feathered brows.
Shaded nostrils and open mouth with hint of smile and pearl white row of porcelain teeth between her shaded and accented lips.
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Made in mid Java, hammered and chiseled copper or bronze, decorated with a kind of vase with flower branches. Diameter 40,5 cm. Very good condition and lovely patina. Only one tiny hole.
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An antique wood statue of the Boddhisattva Wei Tuo, the guardian of the Buddhist principles, dating to the late Qing dynasty. Carved in two parts with gilding and red color. He is standing on a rock imitating base, dressed as a warrior and holding the vajra staff. Condition: one hand with tiny losses, parts of scarf missing, top of helmet with a lost insert, vajra staff, one hand and back with glued patches. Dimension: total height: 38.5 cm, figure: 31.5 cm, weight: 1300 g.
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A stunning Bebe which steal you heart .... I´m sure .... a very beautiful Bebe which has deeply modeled features with special attention to modeling around the mouth .
She has lovely bisque and painting , early original body and very pretty clothing in original Jumeau factory box.
28" ( 71 cm ) large beauty with best quality bisque socket head in all perfect condition ! She has wonderful large blue glass paperweight inset eyes with dark eyeliner and fine painted lashes.
Antiquarian Art Co.
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Original Favuist style oil of a house near Fresno Ca. oil on canvas board by Harold Christopher Davies signed lower right. From the estate of the artist and the Hoover Gallery, San Francisco. Davies' work was exhibited at the San Francisco Art Association, the Oakland Art Gallery, the Birmingham Museum, the Southampton Museum, the University of Long Island Museum, the Parrish Art Museum, the Hoover Gallery (San Francisco), the Haggin Museum and the Huntsville Museum. Image 10 X 14 inches. In e...
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If you like French doll´s in Winter outfit I have her the right Bebe for you.... she look´s so pretty in his Christmas in July costume and is in all perfect condition !!
A very childlike and so charming 24" ( 60 cm ) French bisque doll for the French market ..... mark at her back of head with DEP 9 , made at the 19th. century and she is a treasure for your collection.
She has good quality of bisque and painting , bisque socket head with elongate face modeling and full cheeks....
Himalaya Primitive
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Very fine figure of a protector in the Namaste gesture. Very hard wood and great signs of age for early 20th. Note an old crack on the back. H 39 cm
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Mimi Dee Artwear
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Striking strand of slight color change from red to hints of cognac color -depending on light source - faceted amber beads necklace for a total of 55 grams ending in an original barrel twist end hidden closure.
Crazing semi circular drill marks. See images 2 and 3.
55 grams - 31" end to end on double string for a total of 71 beads including twist hidden closure ends.
Largest bead: 27mm graduates to 7mm. Hand carved and faceted.
Two bead barrel hidden closure intact and perfect work...
Crazing semi circular drill marks. See images 2 and 3.
55 grams - 31" end to end on double string for a total of 71 beads including twist hidden closure ends.
Largest bead: 27mm graduates to 7mm. Hand carved and faceted.
Two bead barrel hidden closure intact and perfect work...
Harold von Schmidt (American, 1893-1982) painting for Saturday Evening Post magazine article. Oil on canvas. Size: 24 inches x 33 inches. Circa 1959. Signed in upper right. This painting was commissioned as an illustration for James Warner Bellah's story, 'Ordeal on Blood River,' which was published as part of the 4th installment of five, in the November 7, 1959 issue of 'The Saturday Evening Post,' page 43, together with the caption - "They heard a sentry's slow feet pacing his post in fron...
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Victorian art glass vase with applied flowers, 19th century period. Size; Height of this fine vase is 12-1/2 inches with no condition concerns. Provenance; The Dr. Richard & Jill Pope Collection.
Romare Bearden (American, 1911-1988) - The Fall of Troy. Colored screen print, 1979, signed in pencil in lower margin.
From the Odysseus series. Image size: 18.25 inches x 24 inches. This is from the Deluxe print edition of 75 (numbered XXXXIV/LXXV). There was a regular edition of 125 prints, then a deluxe edition of 75 numbered in Roman numerals; then 30 artist proofs and a Museum edition of 30. Offered in museum quality framing. Excellent condition (not examined out of the frame). Romar...
Exquisite, vintage hand wrought 1950's sterling silver, amethyst and turquoise necklace designed and signed by Matilde Poulat. Poulat signed her designs Matl, an Aztec word for water. The necklace measures 16 wearable inches long & 1 1/2 inches wide. This piece is in beautiful condition with no issues. Slide in clasp is tight and secure. There are 28 beautifully matched bezel set tear drop amethysts accented by 27 turquoise drops. Barrel cut, channel set turquoise stones surround the top of the ...
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Wonderful early all original antique poupee slippers of 1860 era. in pretty light blue color of soft leather with hand - sewn edging of silk ribbons.
Light blue silk bow decoration on top and soft light brown leather soles with inside stamp mark ( C.C. ) 2 ...... attributed to " Au Paradise des Enfants " .... on luxury doll shop in Paris !!
The shoes has heels typical of this early poupee shoes ....and inside fine lined with cream muslin .
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Margot de Taxco # 5112 is absolutely regal. Priced for both the bracelet and necklace. The necklace has 18in. of wearable length and weighs 104 grams. The drop is 5in. across and 3in. tall. The bracelet is 2.25in. tall, has a 2.5in. diameter and weighs 95 grams heavy. Design 5112 is never seen in this variation and is stunning on. I think the only thing I can do is let the pictures attempt to show this one off as it speaks for itself. A Margot van Voorhies Carr masterpiece, just LOOK AT THAT NEC...
Himalaya Primitive
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Mask figuring the famous monkey Hanuman, Ramayana Theater,
Great age at least from early 20th, hard wood , H 29cm
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This beautiful one of a kind outfit would fit very well for on size 12 Jumeau .... like circa 25" - 26" ( 65 - 67 cm ) , it is most hand sewn and in generally excellent condition of antique pique and muslin fabric from the 19th. century !!
You get on four piece outfit for one of your favorite doll .... on pique coat , on muslin dress with matching muslin under dress and finally on pretty muslin wire bonnet.
All would fit perfect for Jumeau - Steiner - FG - Bru - Eden Bebe or ot...
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On wonderful large size 15 French Jumeau Bebe has best quality of bisque and sculpting with superb definition of expression especially around the eyes and mouth , finest painting original body and wearing very pretty antique !!!
This doll would be on eye-catcher in your collection !!!!!!
34" ( 86 cm ) large bisque child with fine bisque socket head with wonderful expression.
Superb large blue glass paperweight inset eyes with thick dark eyeliner and finest long painted la...
Antiquarian Art Co.
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Fine antique Japanese carved wood and gilt lacquer Buddha and shrine 19th century. Professional repair to the back of shrine otherwise very fine condition. Measuring 9 inches tall and 3.5 inches wide.
Fiona Kenny Antiques
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An Edwardian 14k yellow gold sunburst diamond and seed pearls ring circa 1900 1910. This unusual antique ring of genuine seed pearls and a genuine diamond is in the sunburst or starburst shape popular with lavalieres at the time, it was more likely a representation of a daisy or some other flower. The sunburst has 10 petals with genuine seed pearls and it has a central claw-set 8 point (measured by flat stone gauge) genuine antique European cut diamond; the shank is stamped 14K with a JIC maker'...
ANDREA FATELL
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Stunning sterling and cobalt blue stone clip earrings and matching ring by Arizona Modernist H. Fred Skaggs. The earrings measure 1 1/4" by 1 1/4" and are in fine original condition. The ring is a size 5 1/4. There are no chips or cracks to the stones. The earrings are signed as shown. The ring is not signed so needs to remain with the earrings to authenticate. These are the matching pieces to the H Fred Skaggs blue stone cuff also listed on my site. Together, they are a fantastic set and a very...
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A very fine mid-century Danish sterling bracelet designed by Gertrude Rougie for A. Michelsen. Measuring 7" end to end, it is 1 1/4" wide and weighs 45 grams. It is in fine original condition and signed as shown. Lots of flow and movement with the articulated links. Unique pin closure. A very special bracelet.
Celadon Art Gallery
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The tapering sides rising from a short tapering foot to an everted rim, covered overall in golden celadon glaze; Southern Song 12th-13th century. Condition : several frittings on the rim, no hairlines or cracks and free from restoration. Diameter: 11 cm
Antiquarian Art Co.
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Exquisite inlaid rosewood Anglo Indian table with a scene of a couple under a tree with a palace in the distance. Elephant head legs. Some minor restoration to inlay. Measuring 35" L x 33" W x 19" H
The Kura
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A large vase by Takahashi Dohachi and decorated by Hashimoto Dokuzan enclosed in the original wooden box signed by both artists. Also, stored in a separate compartment is a wooden stand which appears to have once been part of a temple or altar. The vase is covered in a typical crackled Kyo-yaki glaze, and decorated in cobalt with two figures in a watery landscape, one fishing, the other on top of a stone playing the flute. Judging by the style it is likely an allusion to the famous friends Ka...
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Most beautiful all original 19th. century antique silk costume of two piece of pink silk . For one of your larger French poupee like around 22-23" ( 58 - 60 cm )
To the costume belongs on very nice jacket with long sleeves and ruffles front part with lace decoration . To closed at back and inside fine lined with light pink cotton.
The bustle skirt is from same silk and also matching ornate as the jacket. Has pretty silk lace decoration around the hem and at front .
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Original Vintage Conte Crayon Drawing of a Reclining Nude Woman by R. Chatfield monogramed lower right. Unframed.
25" L x 21" W
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Exquisite Original Vintage Italian Oil painting Still Life with Table Setting signed lower right. Displayed in a fine antique Italian frame. Image 24"L x 40"W. overall size 31" L x 47" W.
One Good Eye Silver
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Early Matilde Poulat bracelet in the jeweled style inextricably associated with her, this is a true collector's item from Matl's first creative period. Pieces like this become all the more difficult to find and this example is gorgeous. The amethysts are open-backed here with interesting inclusions yet no chips or breaks, and the turquoise cabs all channel-set, exhibiting slight, visually pleasing color variations. The bracelet is 7 1/8" long (wearable) by 1 9/16" wide and weighs 65.9 grams. I...
Antiquarian Art Co.
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Antique Tibetan Snuff or Scent Bottle Copper silver with Turquoise Coral. Measuring approx. 2"L x 1.5"W.
Antiquarian Art Co.
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Baccarat Crystal Roosters by Georges Chevalier c. 1950 with Baccarat acid etched stamp on bottom. Chevalier, A graduate of the École Nationale des Arts Décoratifs, in Paris, began working with Baccarat in 1916 ending his career there in the early 1970s. A journey, a life made of light. His designs earned the Crystalworks a place at the forefront of the history of the decorative arts. Both In excellent condition acid etched stamp is lightly worn. Measures 18" L x 5" W x 14.5" H. Original retail...
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Early Taxco 980 necklace and earring set that is outstanding to say the least. The amethyst is of higher quality and the detail is fine. Stunning at 3in. long and 1.75in. wide. The chains are all present and dangle with a bead on the ends. The design reflects earlier Spanish Colonial. The set weighs 85 grams heavy. The chain is superb, handmade, ornate and 24 inches long. It is very difficult to obtain chain like this anymore. No damage anywhere, just LOOK AT THAT NECKLACE!
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Very beautiful and elegant Marine style three piece Bebe Costume ...... on pretty blue soft woolen Jacket , on cream silk dress and on matching bonnet to the both ..... perfect for on French or German doll about around 28" ( 70 - 71 cm )
Fit perfect for Jumeau - Bru - FG - Steiner - Eden Bebe ...or other pretty doll !!!
The costume is in generally perfect 19th. century fabric condition , most hand sewn in elegant style and beautiful colors.
To the three piece outfit be...