An exqusite example of enamel work on ginbari style foil background depicting a dragon swirling and coiling around the neck of the vase. Artist signed on the bottom measuring approx. 9.5 inches tall. In excellent condition but for some discoloration or tarnish on the silver foil under the enamel and some fine stress lines (see picture) overall a masterpiece of this Japanese art form.
This is a classical pair of sterling candlesticks, ca. 1930, with the mark of Redlich & Co., a New York silversmith in business from 1890 to 1946, the company later became part of Elgin. Also marked "cementfilled," "reinforced with rod" and "2071." Condition: one stick has some minor dents at the top of the base. Measurement: 8." h
Lunt Sterling Silver Sauce or Gravy Ladle in the "English Shell" pattern; circa 1930's. Length 6", bowl 2.5" x 1.75".
Rare pair of 1950 modernist sterling silver salt and pepper shakers designed and signed by American and Taxco, Mexico artist William Spratling. Each measures 2 inches tall. 80grams, 2.8oz. Each marked WS 925. Beautiful vintage condition with no dents or dings.
Large 20" X 13" hand hammered platter designed and signed (c.1940) by Taxco, Mexico artist William Spratling(1900-67). Weighs approximately 64 ounces or 4 lbs. Sterling rope border decoration. Beautiful vintage condition with light surface wear. No deep scratches, dents, dings or repairs. Pictured on Phyllis Goddards site spratlingsilver.com.
Staffordshire pottery cottage bank, 19th century, with applied floral garland around door. Size: 4.5" ht. x 4.25" wide x 2.25" deep. Overall crazing to glaze, and a more pronounced craze line encircling one of the chimney bases, though it does not appear to be a crack. Some damage to two of the applied flowers surrounding the door.
This charming needlepoint alphabet sampler has a border of small flowers & is in a wonderful tramp art frame. There is some discoloration to the background from age, circa 1906, but the colors are good & the needlework is terrific. Measures 16 1/4" wide x 13" high.
Beautiful floral needlepoint pillow from France, backed with a magenta colored satin. There are several spots of wear on the backing, but the front is in good shape. This charming pillow measures approximately 25 inches long x 14 inches wide.
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
Super rare child-sized mannequin from France; circa 1920's or earlier. Marked "26" on the front; hand-sewn linen covered body has some minor staining; overall a wonderful decorative piece. Approximately 3 feet 10" tall on stand (can extend up to approx 4 ft 3"). Body is 21" long, waist is 23" around, hips 28". Very charming dress form!
Sold, no price, no info. Signed late Victorian leather wallet, tobacco pouch, or purse with patent mark reads: "Pat. June 29 1875" and maker's mark of "Z & M", under the brass Victorian picture button flip down clasp, in good condition for it's 110+ years!
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SOLD. Circa early 1800s Beige & faded pink woven child's or doll's miser's purse ending in Silesian or Berlin Metal Work tassels and sliders. When doubled it measures a small 3.75"! The 2 sliders have 2 steel 'sequins' missing, not bad for age! Sold, no price, no info
Sold, no price, no info. c. 1870 Victorian Button with Grape Cluster and Leaves Motif. Nice burnishing from age and touch and in very nice condition for age. 15/16" with brass shank and marked in back: "L. C. J. - F" then "Patent". Sold, no price, no info
Marked "Made in Germany" Wonderful Purse that looks as if an Impressionist Painted it! Red, green, orange, yellow, lavender muted hues. Fine double link with enamel frame and a blue stone clasp. Some minor mending with thread...
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Although the Blazer is manufactured, hours were spent creating a design & applying multi fabric sculptured collage on the lapel in designer red, green, sage, tan, gold metallic, etc fabric. 31 1/2" Long. Also hand painted long sleeve cotton and denim shirts. Legal: Image Design Concept Content Text owned by Mimi Dee. The necklace seen was made by same artist and has been
SOLD as well, yet has a sterling pendant available. All Qs will be answered here in lieu of email reply.
A World War II nurse's cloak or cape with black and red from the 1940s. This authentic military collectible has a 16" collar (hook to hook), it is 40-3/4" long and it has one closure with two button holes. It was made by Lac-Mac in London (Ontario) Canada and it has the original black painted hanging chain as well as SCGH embroidered on the back of the collar (possibly for St. Catharines General Hospital as it was obtained locally). It has a stitched M.L.M...
A beautiful and finely woven vintage Navajo two grey hills rug. Design featuring an elaborate concentric medallion center stepped corner elements within a crenellated reciprocal border and solid outer frame in brown black white and grey. Measuring approx. 5 ft. 1 in. by 3 ft. 8 in. A fine example of this most desirable design of Navajo weaving in
Very fine condition.
Two Grey Hills rugs are woven of natural, undyed, handspun wool in whites, blacks, & browns...
Gilded sterling silver anointing spoon commemorating the coronation of King Edward VII, London, 1902, by Cornelius Saunders and James Shepherd. Size: 6.75 inches length. This spoon is designed after the 12th century anointing spoon of Henry II, currently in the English Royal Collection.
Condition: very good and retaining most of the original gilding.