Gold over red painted or lacquered wood frame 11 5/8" x 9 3/8" Stone image 8 3/8" x 6 1/4" Frame roughly 1 1/4" deep. In original gilded wood frame, with label on back from seller, with instructions for care. Well crafted mountain landscape with a variety of stone, good color and contrast. Pietra dura is an ancient craft, and has continued in Italy to the present day, and such plaques have been desirable and collectible for centuries. Landscapes are less common, and this one is vibrant and...

Based on the fact that Casa Maya reproduced several of Hubert Harmon's design in copper and brass, Sandy Hargrove in her book on the taller's work suggested that the company must have had the designer's permission to do so...

LARGE Chinese Eastern Han Dynasty Glazed Pottery Granary Building

This large and impressive architectural pottery model of a granary was made during the Eastern Han Dynasty (AD 25 - 220). It is made from a red pottery that has been coated in green glaze that has degraded and acquired a silvery iridescence in places, a result of long burial in damp conditions...

Porcelain decorated with floral spray on the center, a floral scroll on the outside, glazed base. PERIOD : Middle Ming16th Century MEASUREMENTS: 15 cm wide, 6.5 cm tall. CONDITION: two small chips to the rim, a hairline; free from restoration.

The Matl double birds "looking back" earrings are one of the most endearing designs by Matilde Poulat. These are hallmarked with one of her earliest signatures. They measure 1 7/8th inches long including the dangles. The weight is 20 grams heavy. There is a warm natural patina to the silver. A superb treasure.

c 1900 Delightful Airy Very Ornate Hand Work on this Festoon with 4 Dark Rich Amber Cabochons bezel set, then surrounded with rope design and granulation. Marked Sterling in back.

This classic, attractive 14Kt yellow gold, diamond and black cultured pearl ring is centered by a 7.5 millimeter high luster culture black pearl. The pearl is flanked on either side by a prong-set full-cut diamond. The approximate total weight of the two diamonds is 0.12Ct. The ring is a size 7 ¾ and can easily be sized.

Two Meiji period Ostrich eggs hollowed and decorated with rich lacquered Maki-e designs of Uminosachi (treasures of the sea) on one, and Royal Crests among scrolling vines on the other. They come in a custom collectors compartmentalized kiri-wood box, one with the original Meiji period stand, the other with a more modern brass wire stand. They are roughly 6 inches tall each (16 cm)...

A remarkably beautiful and exquisitely crafted 970 silver and aventurine bracelet by Taxco silversmith Antonio Pineda. The ribbed silver links alternate with oval aventurine stones that are in a hinged setting and swivel, giving movement and life to this piece. The bracelet will fit a wrist 6 1/2" or possibly 6 3/4" around in the inside total. It is hard to get an exact measurement due to the construction of the bracelet. It is 1/2" wide and weighs 95 grams...

A very rare Los Castillo Glyph necklace set that measures .75in. wide and 15.5in. long. There is a 2 inch extension of heavy chain that is removable if desired that can make it 17.5in. wearable. Properly hallmarked as shown and weighs 83.4 grams. There are some specs of tarnish on the bead work but no dents. This necklace has great dimension and a stream line presence. The pendant style earrings are 2 inches long and are drop dead gorgeous...

A very nice example jar decorated with lines of splashed iron spot. Qingbai glaze over a porcelain body. Jingdezhen ware, Song Dynasty 12th. century. H : 7.5 cm. Diameter : 12.5 cm. Condition : excellent glazed and splashed iron spot, 2 crack on the base, restoration to chip on the mouth rim.

Fine Chinese Song Dynasty Qingbai Glazed Porcelain Bowl with Moulded Floral Decoration

This fine porcelain bowl was made in the Southern Song Dynasty (AD1127 - 1279) around the 13th - 14th Century. The inner surface is decorated with a deep and crisp moulded pattern featuring lotus blossoms above which is a key fret band. Save for the unglazed rim, it is coated in a very finely-crackled qingbai glaze of a pale yellowish-green colour.

Diameter 15.5 cm (6 inches)...

We have here a lovely example of Mexican silver repousse by the Maestro Pichardo. It is 4.5 inches tall and weighs 78 grams heavy. No dents and a tight spring. The diameter is 2.5in. which is a great size for a push up to work on a keyboard.

Gold seal of approval! An American Victorian 10Kt gold and carnelian watch fob/seal. The carnelian seal measures 1” X 15/16”and is set in a frame on the bottom. The openwork scrolls constitute the sides and handle of the fob, which is very stylishly topped by a line design decorated tubular bail.

Rare English Bilston type figural bonbonniere in the form of a seal's head, fashioned in painted enamels over copper. Circa 1760-1790. The cover is brass mounted and hand painted with two running hounds. The box is unmarked but was probably made at Bilston. Condition: some hairlines and with minor chipping and lines to the hinged cover; tiny blemish on animal's chin. Size: 1.5" length x 1.25" diameter. True period examples like this are scarce to the market.

A fine celadon bowl, decorated outside with Lotus petals rising from the foot, covered overall with olive green glaze on the porcelain body. Chinese 13th-14th century, Longquan ware. Condition is perfect, no crack, no chips, no restored. Diameter: 12.2 cm.

A Victorian 3 strand alpaca man's pocket watch chain with an engraved slide from the 1880-1890 era. This 12-1/4" man's accessory has a t-bar and a swivel and the decorative and fancy slide and ends all have hand engraving. The slide has a loop for a fob and a Gothic GB monogram; this chain is made of alpaca (an imitation silver) and it is also known as silveroid, German silver and other names (there is no silver content)...

Description: A rare bronze figure of a bear was in a cute squatting position. By unique image, the bronze figure was probably served as one of the legs of an archaic bronze vessel when hollowed bolt was found on the reversed side. Spread all over the surface with charming verdigris and the darken red patina which was caused by long time of oxidization, the figurine was authenticated as an archaic piece from ancient time for sure...

Longquan bowl decorated with incised lotus petals rising from foot to the exterior and flower motif in the center. Covered with greyish green glaze. Southern Song 12th-13th century. Condition : a fritting on the rim, no chips, cracks or hairlines and free from restoration. Diameter: 13.5cm

Wonderful Chanel brooch from the 1930's. It is in excellent condition. There are five enamel flowers with leaves (the white one faces sideways), and the center and the perimeter of the bow are studded with clear, sparkling, tiny rhinestones. The metal back is silver color. Chanel in script is on the center back. 3 1/4" wide, 1 3/4" high. Quite chunky.

A signed Kanyengeh 6 Nations large pottery vase signed Dee 1977. This Native Canadian pottery vase has the famous sculpted exterior and brown glaze with the turquoise blue interior. It features incised animals including a fox, bear, heron, moose, beaver, bird and turtle and it measures an impressive 7" tall. It is incised KANYENGEH POTERY DEE (Martin) 1977 with a vase symbol - other examples by Dee have the feather mark...

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

Rare Chinese Neolithic Pottery Tripod - Qijia Culture

This rare pottery tripod ("li") was made some 4,000 years ago...

An elegant shape of brown glaze conical bowl Southern Song dynasty 12th-13th century Yaozhou ware. Condition with a chip to rim, otherwise is perfect. Diameter: 12.3cm and High: 5.5cm.

Porcelain covered by blue green celadon glaze to foot rim and decorated with impresive flower on the center. Glazed base with greyish foot. MEASUREMENT : Diameter = 33.5 cm PERIOD : 12 th-14 th Century Longquan Kilns, Zhejiang CONDITION : a minor firing crack to the rim, no cracks, chips, or hairlines and free from restoration.

A pimpled toad looks to the sky exhaling a clouded spirit, a truly superb version of this theme in deep caramel bronze dating from the Meiji period. It is an interesting theme, the ugly creature elevated to the status of saint. Judging by color and quality, we attribute this as the work of Kanaya Gorosaburo (1836-1890), a bronze artist of Kyoto fond of this color and known for his superb modeling and detail. Not always signed, Gorosabutro was often known to sign only the box. This piece is u...

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An ancient Han pot was found from excavation.
Dated affirmatively as a piece from 1800 years ago, the pot was applied with unusually-seen brown glaze and was molded with a wide mouth which in flat rim with wall.
Characteristically decorated with Taotie mask on both side of the ovoid belly, the outer surface was separated in three sections by two bands of paralleled lines.
Immense crackles were spread all over the surface under the glaze when charming iridescenc...

William Adam Carmel California hidden garden oil painting on canvas board framed in an original arts and crafts period frame. Signed lower right in excellent condition measuring approx. 12 x 16 inches a fine example of this sought after artists work.

Biography

William ADAM 1846 - 1931 William Constable Adam (1846-1931) was born in Tweedmouth, England on August 29, 1846. He studied under Delecluse in Paris, Brydall and Greenlees in Glasgow, and in Buenos Aires before immigrating to ...

Stunning vintage sterling silver and amethyst bracelet designed and signed (c.1950's) by modernist Taxco, Mexico artist Antonio Pineda(1919-2010). Bracelet measures 7 1/2 inches long and approx. 1/2 inch wide. Comprised of 6 carved 1 inch long bezel set amethyst rods joined by sterling hinged deco links. Excellent condition with no chips or cracks to the stones. No dents or dings to silver. Slide in clasp and safety chain work perfectly. Fully hallmarked as shown.

These are the Rolls Royce of our collection. Excellent overall condition, some minor scuffing, all original leather. Circa 1940's, it is very rare to find a pair in such amazing shape for the age. Both chairs sit beautifully and have strong personality. Dimensions: 36"L, 36"W, 31"H, 22" seat depth, 19" seat width

This is Margot de Taxco's design #5474 being a leaf design that weighs 60 grams for the clamper and 18 grams for the earrings. The bracelet sits on an angle and is a sleek 1.75in. wide at the front making it perfect for office or fun. The diameter of the clamper is 2.5in. The earrings are the exact number match and are in my opinion one of Margot's BEST pair of earrings. They curve to the ear and are large at almost 2in. long of major visual impact. Both pieces are crafted of heavy repousse that...

Yixing zisha teapot from Tek Sing shipwreck.with incised hand writing mark at the base.Qing period.9,5cm body diameter.13 cm wide.8,5cm high.teapot in good condition with just fine hair line at inside of the lid.

This early sterling silver brooch was designed & signed c. 1930's by Matilde Poulat. Poulat signed her designs Matl, the Aztec word for water. The pin measures 2 1/4" long and features a pair of quetzal birds looking over their shoulders. The use of rear facing quetzals is rare in Matl designs. The pin is set with turquoise & coral stones. Beautiful condition & patina. Hallmarked on the reverse. Pin and safety are secure & work smoothly. Matl designs are included in several museum collections in...

Chinese export porcelain bowl circa 1790 a beautiful example with hand painted floral sprays and a scalloped decorated rim. Measuring approx. 9 1/4 inches in diameter and 4 inches deep in excellent antique condition for a piece of its age with a couple of barely visible faint hairline stress cracks in the outside glaze probably from cooling in manufacturing and one minute flea bite on the outside rim (see pictures). A fine piece would be a nice addition to any collection.

The quintessential classic mustache backed French club chair. Dark, rich, cognac patina on the all original leather. Cushion has been restored and color matched. Wonderful vintage chair! Circa 1930's-40's.

A very rare blue and white large bowl, decorated with four crane medallions within cloud scrolls, encircled with a line of small continuous flowers to rim and classic scrolls to the foot rim, the interior center with a crane flying among flower pattern, surrounded by four branch flower design, underglazed blue 'Fu Gui Jia Zhi' seal mark on the base. Ming dynasty Jiajing period 1522-1566, found at South-Sulawesi several years ago. Condition with three long cracks and one short crack, no chip and ...

Matching the bracelet of the same design that is also currently available at One Good Eye Silver, a set of clip-back Margot de Taxco earrings in taupe, brown, black and white enamel. Small silver polka dots adorn the "yin and yang" motif and the colors have a warm earthiness to them. Each earring is just over 1" in diameter and the set's weight comes up to 18.5 grams. Fully hallmarked with Margot's name (albeit hidden behind on of the clips) as well as Eagle 16 assay mark. Dating in the mid-1950...

A Victorian 1/4 oak and nickel plated mounted three bottle tantalus inset with three square cut crystal spirit decanters, English, very good condition with some minor wear to the nickelplate, 15L X 6 1/4W in X 13H.

A seething dragon in white bronze by Mitsui Yoshio dating circa 1930 enclosed in the original signed wooden box. The very distinct character of the creature is similar to the famous dragons of Yakushiji temple in Nara. It is 32 cm (12-1/2 inches) long, 25 cm (10 inches) tall and in excellent condition.
Mitsui Yoshio (1899-1959) was born in Tokyo and initially studied metal craft under Tsuchida Katsue and then Unno Kiyoshi. While studying at the Tokyo University of Art (then Tokyo Bijut...

Japanese Meiji carved bamboo okimono figure of a standing Daruma (also known as Bodhidharma), the body wrapped in a draped robe covered in folds. A fly whisk emerges from the hidden folded arms and extends along the side of the head between one of the elongated earlobes with hoop earring and the furrowed brow. 8 3/4" high. Very good overall condition with typical minor wear. There are a few short cracks and one small chip at the base. From the Phoenix estate of a former Daruma collector.

An Edwardian Paye & Baker bluebird of happiness enamel sterling pin brooch from the 1910 1920 era. This well-made 1-5/8 x 1/2" pin has matte finish enamel with a yellow throat and blue plumage as well as an orange eye (not yellow as in our photos). It is stamped with P&B in hearts maker's mark for Paye & Baker of Attleboro, Massachusetts (1901~1960) and it has the original c-clasp. It weighs 4.9 grams and it is in very good condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, dam...

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An ancient paper weight and also a lucky charm for the nomadic people was from the fossil of an antelope's patella.
By a long history, GaHaLa, the patella of animals like rams, tigers or antelopes were revered as tokens of good luck.
Different materials like jade, ivory, turquoise all have been carved into the shape of this animal's bone and were used as lucky charms for wearing.

The unique item here, it was a real bone fossil from an antelope's patella.
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Early 20th c. Chinese silver and carved jade bracelet, this is a classic export piece wit its floral enamels having an almost Art Nouveau air about them. Executed in black, cobalt blue and iron red the florals look like irises to me and they are definitely an unusual motif when it comes to vintage Chinese pieces of the same period. The jadeite plaque that adorns the central link is held in position with prongs. Carved and pierced with fruit and leaf motifs it has wonderful color variations and n...

This is a fine ovid yingqing meiping, It is designed with a simple incised line without the engraving of any motif. The meipimg is divided into four equal segments all divided by two parallel incised lines. Within all this incised lines, the greenish glaze can be seen pooling at the recessed part. A luted line (pic 1 and 2)can be seen at the joint between the upper and lower half of the body. Overall, a very nice and well potted yingqing meiping,

There is no repair or restoration. Mi...

An early design for the Los Castillo taller, I don't know what one would call this piece if not iconic and classic. In my mind, the "fern" motif is closely associated with vintage Mexican clamper bracelets. It has been produced for decades due to its popularity and demand and can be found with all kinds of signatures or simple "generic" Deco hallmarks. Yet when you experience the substantial presence of the Los Castillo rendition, when you hold it in your hands and feel the weight, when you ...

This elegant, hand wrought sterling silver necklace was designed and signed c. 1940's by Taxco, Mexico artist William Spratling. Measuring 20 1/2" long & 1 inch wide the necklace weighs 100 grams. Beautiful condition and patina. This design is pictured on p. 46 of MEXICAN SILVER by Penny Morrill and Carole Berk. Looks great with casual or dress. Spratling designs are the central focus of the permanent 20th century Mexican silver collection at Los Angeles County Museum of Art.

Unusual Chinese late Qing dynasty to possibly early Republic (late 19th to early 20th century) hardwood stand used to hold opium pipe dampers. A single drawer with brass pull is used for the storage of smoking accessories. The back is nicely carved with a bamboo motif. 13"L x 2"D x 3"H. Very good overall condition with some minor stains to the wood consistent with its age and use. This piece is from the private collection of American expatriates who lived in Hong Kong in the 1970s and 1980s...

Huge and beautiful antique charger decorated with landscape composition of pagoda, house, bridge and trees, fungus mark in double circles on the base. PERIOD : Kangxi (1662-1722) MEASUREMENTS: 38 cm wide. CONDITION: a hairline and frittings to the rim.

A beautiful sterling and coral band by second generation jeweler Frank Patania Jr. A terrific Modernist design with the coral dots randomly inset into the band. The ring is a size 5 - 5 1/2, is 1/2" wide and weighs 11 grams. It is in fine original condition with no chips or cracks to the vibrant color coral stones. Signed as shown. This could easily become your very favorite ring.

A Gaudy Welsh Child's Mug in Cobalt Blue, Gold and Red, Hand Painted with Two Asian Scenes. English,19th century. Dimensions 2.75" high x 2.75" wide. Excellent condition.

Architecturally stunning sterling silver & amethyst bracelet designed and signed by modernist artist Antonio Pineda (1919-2009). Bracelet measures 1 1/2" wide with a 7" wearable length. Carved bezel set stones in beautiful condition. Slide-in clasp and safety chain are tight and secure. Bracelet pictured on p. 209 of WILLIAM SPRATLING AND THE MEXICAN SILVER RENAISSANCE by Penny Morrill.

Fine Chinese Song Dynasty Incised Celadon Bowl (Ex. Lammers Collection)

This fine porcelain bowl was made during the 12th century at one of the kilns in Fujian province (most likely the Tongan kilns). The inner surface is attractively decorated with a scrolling floral pattern. It is coated in an olive-green glaze that is finely-crackled in places and that falls short of the base revealing the pale grey body.  

It is a good size with a diameter of 18 cm and a height of 7.5 cm. It is in fi...

A Tiffany and Co. sterling silver pedestal tazza dessert stand in the desirable Blackberry pattern. No monogram. Size: 8 inches diameter x 3.5 inches ht. Circa 1907-1938 mark. Excellent condition.

Description: A typical Taiwanese Daoist tiger deity was made of brick mud. In cute facial composition, The molded animal was applied with white paint before brushed with black pigment and sketched with detailed lines.Tiger deity was usually seen in Taiwanese shrine for comforting the uneasy babies. Date: Qing Dynasty, Height: 6.0cm

 

Beautiful sterling abstract design bracelet by Danish Modernist Bent Knudsen. Impeccable construction with lots of movement, it measures 7" end to end and is 7/8" wide. The closure is a fascinating screw bolt. It weighs 94 grams and has a matte finish. The condition is excellent and all original.Signed for Bent Knudsen, Denmark as shown in the photo. A great machine age industrial bracelet from one of Denmark's most important designers.

Description: A cute tiger figure was carved from one nephrite Houtien jade pebble. By accurate characteristics on the features as a Ming piece, the crouching jade tiger was preserved with obvious iron rust on the surface.Further more, portion of the jade tissue was revealed with pale-tinted incursions within the tissues. In a lovely look and perfect condition, this little jade piece which owned the dated iconography was drilled in the mouth as an easy hanging piece for fondling and a display it...