This Dominguez displays turquoise stones that have all warmed with time which collectors long for. While having a wearable length of 17inches it is also quite wide at 1 1/15th inches. The style of Mexico City folkloric is clearly recognizable from Matilde Poulats work in the same era. A Fantastic look with a basic white button down shirt. Dress it up or down and the rich feel comes through any way you wear it. No damage and a hefty weight of 135 grams, just LOOK AT THAT NECKLACE!
Los Castillo design 183 is 1in. tall and is constructed using the repousse technique. The silver is very thick which weighs 50 grams and has a width is 1in. I have left the natural patina on this bracelet and will leave it to the buyer to highlight as desired. You can see the fish are swimming through waves and bubbles without a dent or damage. You can see on the waves there is a ripple to accent the movement of the wave. These are not dents and are on each wave of each link...
Two fox representing Inari, one of the principal kami (gods) of Shinto, are depicted on this Edo period talisman made at a shrine and traditionally hung in the home for protection. The two creatures hold in their mouths a buddhist jewel, symbol of knowledge, and a key to the kura, a storehouse for treasures. Between them is written Inari Daimyou Jin. Inari is the Japanese god of fertility, agriculture and of general prosperity and worldly success...
Over the top long sterling hoop earrings with a stylized squash blossom by award winning contemporary Navajo silversmith Edison Cummings. These are posts for pierced ears and measure 4" long. The squash blossoms are suspended from the hoops and move freely. These are not signed but were purchased by the original owner at Garlands in Sedona, Arizona where they were acquired directly from the artist. They weigh 17 grams total. These are incredibly BOLD and elegant at the same time.
Measuring 4 inches long & 3 1/2" wide, this impressive hand wrought moth brooch was designed & signed in the 1940's by Taxco, Mexico artist William Spratling (1900-67). This design was made in 4 sizes with this being the largest. The detailed repousse' work is exquisite & the condition excellent. It has a comfortable & wearable weight of 39 grams. Fully hallmarked. The pin back & safety are in fine working order...
An iron vase intentional rust and damascened silver of a Flat-fish on one side, the other au-natural by Sano Hiroshi exhibited at the 48th Kofukai Tenrankai Exhibition in 1962 and enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Karai (flat-fish). It is 53.5 cm (21 inches) wide, 37 cm (14-1/2 inches) tall and in fine condition.
Sano Hiroshi was born in Jūshiyama, Aichi prefecture in 1930, and graduated the Nagoya Municipal School of Crafts in 1950...
Mexican sterling silver bracelet by Patino
Mid 20th century
Heavy and well crafted this striking bracelet measures 7" long x 7/8" wide
Weight - a hefty 117 grams
Marked 925, sterling, Patino, Taxco, and eagle mark
Excellent vintage condition
This lovely 14Kt gold Victorian ring is centered by a 4 X 6 millimeter oval faceted amethyst set in a “crown like” setting. The shank is decorated on either side of the center. The ring is a size 5 ¾ and it can easily be sized.
A Victorian 14Kt pink gold diamond solitaire ring that sports an approximately 0.20Ct old-mine diamond set in a six prong buttercup setting. The 1.5 millimeter round shank is decorated by two lines on either side of the center diamond. The size of the ring is 5 ½ and it can easily be sized.
Nice example of Southern Song Zhejiang Longquan censor with two handles. Condition is broken re-glued with a missing pieces. Height: 7 cm.
Koma Inu Shrine guardians decorate this unusually vivid Ako carpet dating from the early 20th century. The color combination is quite striking, especially when held up to the more standard subdued works typical of Ako. It is 95 x 195 cm (37-1/2 x 77 inches) and is in stunning condition. We found this wrapped in paper in the attic of a Kyoto home which had been sealed off during renovations in the 1950s...
Very rare to find French Poupee Lily by Jeanne Lavalle - Peronne ....... owner of the luxury Paris Doll-Shop " A La Poupee De Nuremberg " !!!
This very rare to find fashion doll comes from a attic found at south of France and we offer it so at it was found and in condition as is .
Mlle. Lily can identified by the original Lavalle - Peronne paper label on her torso and she was a classic 18 " ( 45 cm ) poupee to find in variations with different style of body .........
This Matilde Poulat Mexico City folkloric bracelet in the Moth design has the early 30's mark of 930. Her taller Matl produced her heaviest silver work in it's beginnings. The bracelet is repousse and 7in. long. It is large measuring 1.75 in. tall. There are lines and matrix in the turquoise but no cracks or chips. All folkloric work has it crumples and cloud like puffy surfaces and this one is in excellent condition. There is glare in my photos and a natural super deep patina to it's surface...
The Hector Aguilar Glyph is a rare treasure from the Mexican Silver Renaissance. This one has a 990 mark making the silver almost pure. It is soft to the hand and more white in color. The 990 also reflects the age of the piece being one of Aguilar's earliest pieces. We have seen the matching brooch featured in Penny Morrill's books on Mexican Silver. Eighteen inches is the wearable length...
These matching Tobias cuffs were purchased together and have stayed together through time so I am continuing the tradition here with presenting them as a pair. Both pre-1948 cuffs are signed Tobias and are 2 7/8in. tall. Each weigh 76 grams and 79.5 grams respectively. There is a one inch gap and they are sizable. The Repousse is deep and gorgeous producing an effect of dimension that is breathtaking. The fashion statement at the time was to wear cuffs such as these together. Tobias was one of t...
Today we have a very rare, old pair of Matl, Matilde Poulat cufflinks that are with no damage. The coral has mellowed with age to an orange / red. The center stone is faceted amethyst and being very clear, high quality which Matilde Poulat used in her beginnings of Taller Matl. You can see sparkles reflecting from the facets but I can assure you they are not cracked just hard to photograph. Each coral stone is seated beautifully and firmly in their mountings. The mechanism holds tight for wearin...
Salvador Teran earrings design # 121 is 1.25in. across in an arc shape. The stones sparkle and the earrings are without damage. There is a natural patina that is untouched and left for the buyers desire. Very well hallmarked and in your hands you will feel the quality of the thick silver. A treasure for collectors and especially for couture clothing or just jeans.
Salvador Teran created this Mexican silver bracelet adorned with natural uncut emerald stones that spark green flashes with light.The silver is thick and it fits most with a 2.5 diameter. The width is 1 inch. Appropriately hallmarked as shown and with no damage. The patina is naturally dark. The dark spot in the center is the camera reflection. Mexican silver is silky soft to the hand and this example is no different. A definite candidate for collectors as well as rarely seen.
This intricately constructed, hand wrought pendant or brooch of sterling silver & azure -malachite was designed & signed by Taxco, Mexico artist William Spratling in the 1940's. The pendant measures 3 15/16 inches across & weighs 70 grams. The detachable sterling silver chain in the style of Spratling measures 20" long. Both silver & stones are in excellent condition with a beautiful patina. Pin clasp & safety are tight & secure. The pendant is fully hallmarked for Spratling's 1st design period....
Scarce Victorian parrot nutcracker, cast iron, original painted surface, c.1880-1900. Size: 6 inches ht. x 9 inches length x 2 inches depth. Very good original condition. Lift to tail to open nut cracking jaws.
The center diamond in this vintage engagement ring is an approximately 0.76 Ct brilliant cut diamond. This is not a lab certified diamond, but graded by our in house gemologist to be J color and VS1 clarity. The center stone is flanked on either side by three full cut diamonds (0.18Ct total), which brings the approximate total weight of all diamonds to 0.94Ct. The fishtail type setting is made of platinum. The ring is a size 6 and can easily be sized.
Red pottery with a turquoise glaze, with moulded decoration of peonies. Apart from some chips to the mouth rim this censer is in a very good condition. H. 15 cm, diameter 12 cm. Width from handle to handle 18 cm. Ming Dynasty (1368-1644).
Southern Song Dynasty Qinghai bowl and cover, Jindezhen ware in good condition excepted restored small triangle missing at the foot rim, otherwise is perfect. Height:
Two Fujian Province celadon bowl, decorated with lotus panels to exterior and interior centre with incised a flower head stamp. Covered overall with olive green glaze and the other with golden celadon tone. Found excavated from deep sea of Selayar Island. Both in very good condition, unfortunately the glaze a bit dull, otherwise is rare to got shipwreck items in this condition, a ping sound when you're tapped lightly. Southern Song to Yuan Dynasty. Diameter: 20 cm and 19 cm.
Possible one of a kind all original condition pair of poured wax head dolls from France around 19th. century , preserved in a antique box , special rare to find and a treasure for each collectors !!
It was a rare and fantastic found in a antique wood box ............ all original costumed pair of poured wax head dolls , depicting an adult lady and gentleman perhaps " le Comte et comtesse " in all original condition . Each around 17,5 " ( 45 cm ) with poured light honey wax head...
One nice statue was finely cast.
Old patina was well preserved.
Height :13.5cm
Weight : 841g
Very rare to founded of superb thinly Qinghai near like egg shell small bowl with transparent under the light, decorated to the interior centre with carved incised a plum flower head. Unglazed mouth rim and base with full of glaze. Condition is perfect, no any chip, no crack and free from any restoration. Song/Yuan Dynasty Jindezhen Qinghai ware. Diameter: 9,5 cm.
Antique Japanese Mingei Flat Pounding Board
An exquisite patina covers this heavy pounding board from Northern Japan used for working rice into dough. It is 53.5 x 31 x 9 cm (21 x 12 x 3-1/2 inches) and is in excellent condition.
If you are looking for special things for your fashion doll room or scene we would like to offer you a very rare to find antique Poupee stand-up mirror about 13,5" ( 35 cm ) ..... a very special and luxury piece for the " Boudoir de Madame " or for your larger Doll house.
A rare luxury Bronze mirror which has beautiful ornament decoration . Two lion feet at each side hold a richly decorated base with fine columns form at right and left front side and rounded top. Between a pret...
Very beautiful all original fashion poupee gown for small fashion doll about around 11" / 12" ( 27 - 30 cm ) ...... for an fashion doll size 0 or 1 like Jumeau , Gaultier .....and other small fashion.
A rich olive green silk taffeta costume from around 1865 / 70 included a lovely silk jacket with long wide pagoda shaped sleeves, has fitted bodice and wide neckline, front closure with hooks and hand made loops. Pretty matching round shaped skirt with bustle at back and row of...
An Annan pottery tea bowl for use in the Japanese tea ceremony from the kilns of 15th-16th century Vietnam enclosed in an age-blackened kiri-wood box. The crackled pale glaze is decorated with a band of blue frets about the rim inside, a decidedly modern design of droplets descending in beads down the outside typical of early Vietnamese decoration. The remnants of a kinran gold infused cloth bag remain for wrapping the piece, the outside layer is in tatters, but the inside brocade is still supp...
Spratling chose hand carved jade frogs interspersed with silver & turquoise frogs in this rare, imaginative & captivating 1940's design. Weighing 80 grams the bracelet measures 7 inches long X 3/4 inch wide. The multi-colored jade frogs stand 1/2 inch high. All in beautiful condition with excellent patina. Original safety chain removed by a previous owner. We will supply a contemporary safety chain if you wish. Most often seen in amethyst, this design is pictured in Spratling Silver: A Field Gu...
On Polichinelle was very popular in France until after the end of 19th. century and it was the most used symbol on publicity poster or Department Store and luxury Doll Store catalogs in Paris !! They was to find in different sizes and styles but always wearing very lavish and special ....... On very populary and funny guy for special occasions and not only for Christmas !!
This 14 " ( 36 cm ) total size beautiful Polichinelle is in generally excellent and all factory origina...
A Boro Futon cover textile of sewn together bits of worn out indigo dyed fabric 160 x 204 cm (63 x 80 inches ). Go-haba (five widths)
Rare and extraordinary antique porcelain miniature table for Fashion doll or larger Mignonette , created of finest quatity of porcelain and lavish hand painting Rococo style ..... all original from France around 1875 .
Has beautiful pale color and elaborately modeling of legs , table front and sides . It´s fully ornate with hand - painted romantic scenes of angels and flowers . Superb gild edged and turquoise ..... rose and lavender accents give a finally touch .
To o...
A Boro cover textile of sewn together bits of worn out Asa (Hemp) fabrics resist died with various patterns. 146 X 163 cm (57-1/2 x 64 inches).
An special rare to find all original antique " Sac du Voyage " travel bag for early French Poupee like Huret , Rohmer , Barrois , Bru or other early doll, made in France around 1870 / 75 in generally excellent condition to age.
5,5" ( 14 cm ) high , having firm side base with all original leather cover , canvas and brass stud trim. With working lock and original key. Below the attached carper - bag top with pretty striped design in red...green and black. Brass frame and origina...
A cast spelter Asian elephant figurine from the 1920s. This 2-1/4" tall and 4-1/4" long figure has a black patination with hand painted ivory coloured tusks and applied painted green verdigris. It is unsigned and it is in very good condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, damage or repairs other than a touch of paint flaking to the tusk ends and a bit of paint losses to the upper edges of the ears (very minor). All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all conditi...
Japanese Edo period woodblock print depicting “The lay priest Ryuen, Uramatsu Kihei Hidenao, behind a rack of kimonos” from the series “Stories of the Faithful Samurai.” The print is signed at the lower left "Ichiyusai Kuniyoshi ga" (1797-1861). The red Yoshi Kiri seal is beneath the signature. The publisher’s seal and series number is below the artist’s seal. The date seals are above the signature. The series title is at the upper right. The series, published by Ebiya Rinnosuke ...
An Art Deco sterling and gold front step side signet ring from the 1920s. This size 5-1/2 ring has a central 9/16 x 5/16" overlay gold front with a Gothic letter (an E or F, we think) with a corner hand engraved embellishment. The flanks are engraved gold as well and the mount has stepped sides. It is marked STERLING with faint signs of other marks which have been lost due to resizing in the past. This stylish ring weighs 2.3 grams and it is in very good condition with no dents, bends, corro...
A hand engraved rose gold filled large photo locket from the 1880s. This ornate 1-7/8 x 1-3/8" locket has a 5/8" bale and each side has different decoration. One side has a script ANNE in the monogram scroll; it is unsigned and it closes tightly. It is in excellent condition with no dents, bends, corrosion, damage or repairs. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; all items are vintage or antique and may have slight signs of gentle use. Expe...
These rectangular cuff links are composed of a central band of ebony flanked with two bands of rosewood inset on a sterling silver panel. The hinged bars are marked Lewittes for California-based modernist designer Esther Lewittes. Aside from one slightly misshapen bridge bar, they are in lovely condition, with only minor signs of wear, and no loss to the wood. The cuff links measure 1 inch long by ¾ inch wide by 1/8 inch deep.
Rare to find all original and very cute size 3 Bebe by Emile Jumeau .... France circa 1889 has all perfect and factory original condition , has very fine quality of modeling with shy expression , excellent bisque and painting , original body and pretty original chemise wearing , preserved in Jumeau store box !
An 12 " ( 23 cm ) small pale bisque socket head Bebe has beautiful large blue glass paperweight inset eyes with fine lushly painted lashes , brushstroked and feathered br...
Signed with Poulat's earliest hallmarks this bracelet dates to 1930-40's. The gently curved center panel measures 2 1/2" across & 2" high. Each of the 8 side panels are 1 1/2" high. The bracelet length is 7". Weight- 80 grams. Beautifully detailed, the 3 turquoise cabs in the center are flanked by a pair of palomas with turquoise eyes. Excellent condition & patina. Matl designs are highly prized & included in many museum collections including LACMA.
This sterling silver vermeil diamond heart is set with 158 brilliant cut diamonds. The approximate total weight of all diamonds is 1.50Ct. The height of the of the pendant is 1 ¼” and the width is 7/8”
You don’t have to jump or chase to buy this very unusual pair of 14Kt yellow gold stirrup earrings from the 1970-s. You only have to pay for them and they will trot up to your door step. The earrings have posts and the stirrups move. The length of the earring is 1” and the width at the widest is ½”.
A vintage platinum and diamond eternity band from the 1920-s set with thirty-five singe-cut diamonds. The approximate total weight of all diamonds is 0.85Ct. The width of the band is 2.4 millimeters, and the size is 9 ½. This ring has to fit because it CANNOT be sized.
This authentic 1920-s 14Kt white gold filigree bar-pin is centered by an approximately 0.07Ct single-cut diamond. The center stone is flanked by a 3 X 3 millimeter French cut square sapphire on either side. The safety catch has the mark 14K. The length of the pin is 2 3/8” and the width at the widest point is 7/16”.
Beautiful and rare to find all original Bamboo chair for Jumeau dolls from France around 1880 , has factory original fabric cover with tassel decoration in generally excellent complete condition !!
This lovely chair was made special for Jumeau Bebe´s of narrow bands of bamboo with braided edge and with clump legs. Has wide open bamboo back and sides and original tuffet seat . Pillow back matching to the front fabric cover with lovely tassel at each edged. Back lining of typica...
Absolute beautiful and a special piece for the " Boudoir de Madame " an elegant carved gold leaf finish wooden table !!! Perfect for your poupee salon or doll room ......... from wood at around 19th. century .
Has beveled edge and has a very elaborately carved apron with rich gold leaf finish . Wonderful cabriole shaped legs and special the many ...many lovely details of hand carved flowers are absolute gorgeous !!!
Has all complete generally excellent condition and is...
A signature piece, this heavy, vintage, hand wrought solid sterling silver bracelet was designed & signed c.1940's by Taxco, Mexico artist William Spratling (1900-67). Weighing 110 grams the bracelet measures 7/8" wide & 8" long. The clasp design makes it most comfortable for a wrist up to 7 1/4". Equally beautiful on a man or woman. Excellent condition & patina. Fully hallmarked on the clasp. Pictured on p. 43 of MEXICAN SILVER by Penny Morrill & Carole Berk.
“I am here” she whispers as the bespectacled gentleman pours the last drops from his bottle and says “I am going home”…a lithograph by Kei Hiraga numbered 50/120 and signed Key Hiraga ’88 with the artist’s seal in red. The paper sheet, matted and framed, measures 50.5 x 42 cm (20 x 16-1/2 inches) and is in excellent condition. This is an superb example of his work, showing both his eros and playful nature in the abstracted figuration for which he is most remembered. Included is ...
A striking abstract work in red on silver over textured washi paper embedded with strands of tatami mat by revolutionary artist Hori Kosai signed ‘91 Hori. It is 13 x 23 cm (5 x 9 inches) mounted floating in a modern frame, pigments on hand-made Washi paper. Here is an opportunity to acquire an important abstract Japanese artist as yet entirely unexplored in the west.
Hori Kosai (b. 1947) is a contemporary artist and Lithographer from Toyama prefecture living in Tokyo. He entered the ...
Rare to find small size very cute and original condition 14 " ( 36 cm ) Eden Bebe which has very sweet childlike and shy expression , original wig , body and beautiful antique clothing all complete in generally excellent condition .... fee of damage , chip , hairline or repair !
This lovely Eden girl has pale bisque socket head with best quality of bisque and painting. She has dark blue inset glass eyes with dramatic painted eyeliner, long lashes and brush - stroked and feather...
The Yoruba Tribe of Southwest Nigeria are well known for the dramatic beadwork. Beaded Yoruba crowns were formed from hides scraped free of hair. and were worn only by kings for ceremonial occasions, Beads are considered sacred to the Yoruba. The faces on the crowns represented honor of the ancestors, and serve as reminders of the royal line,
The inclusion of birds refers to the spirit world and the king's ability to mediate between the realms of human beings and spirits, the secular world...
A rare found example of Song Dynasty Zhejiang Longquan ware vase, covered overall with golden celadon glaze. Found excavated from Borneo Island. Condition is broken like indicated on the pictures. Height: 14,4 cm.Note: Value of these kind example is much lower than the perfect one, but it's nice example for academic researches than sherds because we're was be able to evaluate and examine the whole condition from base, shape, glaze, etc.. for learning the real authentic of Chinese ceramics.
This very beautiful and rare poupee was a longer time in my personal collection and is to sell now !! A fashion doll with very beautiful face , has gentle expression of best quality pale bisque and lovely painting , original body and gorgeous clothing ...... all around complete original and a must have for an good collection !!
16" ( 41 cm ) stunning all original rare poupee with pale bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate , round face style with full cheeks and ...
Very sweet 18 " ( 45 cm ) bisque Bebe by Limoges factory called " Cherie " from France ... around 19th. century . All perfect little girl with very sweet and happy face character expression with generally perfect condition of bisque , has beautiful rare color mohair wig and original French body by Jumeau with original body finish and label by Jumeau factory ! Lovely quality of bisque and painting ..... not so often to find with the Limoges dolly`s !!
The doll has a bisque so...
Very beautiful found from south side of France and a special treasure for each doll collection ........
From France around 1875 an all original petite French Bisque Pouppe by Jumeau size 1 ..... with pale bisque swivel head on kid-lined bisque shoulder plate. She has beautiful large blue glass enamel inset eyes with finest long painted lashes. Feathered brows and tiny closed mouth with fine accented lips. She has pierced ears and original blonde mohair wig over cork pate. He...
A Napco Japan figural anthropomorphic mustard salt pepper cruet set 1950s 1960s. This decorative and whimsical set consists of the teapot shaped 3 piece mustard pot (lid, spoon and base), the apple or peach shaped salt shaker and the cup or creamer shaped pepper shaker. The two shakers both have their original rubber stoppers (now a bit vitrified and crumbly) and the mustard's spoon is plastic and marked JAPAN. The salt and mustard both have black and silver NAPCO ORIGINALS BY GIFTCRAFT stick...
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