All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1950 item #1461757
The early Aguilar hallmarks on this piece indicate it was designed and made between 1948-1955. Weighing 90 grams the bracelet measures 1" X 7" but will comfortably fit up to a 6 3/4" wrist. The bracelet has a beautifully aged patina with some surface wear & a pin head size ding noticed on close inspection. This bracelet is pictured on p. 64 of SILVER MASTERS OF MEXICO by Penny C. Morrill.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Pre 1700 item #994172
Porcelain decorated floral sprays on the center, continous floral scroll on the exterior, glazed base. PERIOD : Early Ming (1400-1487 AD) MEASUREMENTS: 24 cm wide. CONDITION: one hairline, a tiny chips to the rim; free from restoration.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre AD 1000 item #916940 (stock #STON-002)
A very rare Song stone carved mirror holder in the shape of a mythical ox called n Xiniu. The ox has his head turned upward and is looking at the moon which is represented by the bronze mirror above and the stone carvings represent the clouds. It is very unusual to find this type in stone mirror holder as the few I have seen have been in gilded bronze. Size: H. 19.5cm. W. 15.5cm. D. 8.2cm. Condition: No repairs or chips. The horns are long gone as they were either made of wood or ivory...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Victorian : Pre 1910 item #1359400 (stock #9584)
A 14k Victorian five pearls row ring circa 1900. This size 5-1/4 ring (actually just a shade over 5-1/4 and under 5-1/2) features a row of five natural pearls. The pearl setting measures 9/16 x 1/8" and the pearls range from 1.5 to 2 mm in width. Four have a nice silvery/creamy lustre while the smallest on the end is slightly lighter and duller and may have been replaced...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Designer Signed : Pre 1970 item #773179
A truly spectacular sterling and turquoise necklace and clip earrings by Frank Patania Sr. The necklace is 15 1/2" end to end and the center drop measures 1 1/2" long and 1 1/4" wide at the bottom. The earrings measure 1 3/8" long and 1" wide at the bottom. The earrings came with the necklace but are not a perfect match to it. The turquoise in the necklace is believed to be Godber, while the turquoise in the earrings is believed to be Morenci...
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1397825 (stock #612)
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RESERVED for P. !!

Very sweet example of the open mouth Bebe by Emile Jumeau circa 1890 .... with superb pale creamy bisque and large blue paperweight eyes , original body and wig , wearing very beautiful antique clothing and childlike expression of perfect size 12 Bebe !!

She is one of the most beautiful girls by Maison Jumeau 26 " ( 66 cm ) ......

All Items : Archives : Instruments and Implements : Timepieces : Pre 1910 item #1125870 (stock #6669)
A C.M. Von Valkenburg Petrolia gold filled pocket watch circa 1900. This 2" across stem-wind pocket watch has a porcelain dial with a single sunk seconds dial and blued hands. It is printed with C.M. VON VALKENBURG PETROLIA (Ontario, Canada) on the face, and the 1-5/8" across works has nice damascening. The works are marked ADJUSTED 2 POSITIONS 17 JEWELS 3876866. We haven't identified the works however the regulator resembles that of Howard or Ball watches...
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1414326 (stock #686)
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Reserved for T. ..thank you very much

Important Note ; we can sell this stunning French Doll about 7% less here as in my Ruby-Lane shop !!!

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Superb gentle expression 20 " ( 51 cm ) all original bisque poupee with rare facial model of early period around 1867 in generally perfect condition and with splendid eyes , lovely pale bisque and painting......

All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Ceramics : Chinese Export : Pre 1900 item #1258873
Chinese famille verte enameled porcelain bowl, exterior decorated with floral design, late 19th century period. Size; This item is 2 inches high with diameter of 7 inches. Condition Report; Condition is consistent with age, no visible damages.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Ceramics : English : Pre 1920 item #1333572 (stock #7275)
A Coalport 5012/A deep blue and white cup and saucer from the 1910-20 era. This English bone china 2-1/4" tall cup and matching 5-3/4" saucer feature an ornate deep blue and white design on the cup and saucer and a blue band and interior medallion in the cup along with hand-applied gold trim. The mark is one used before 1920 and there is an underglaze 14B19 which may be the date of manufacture...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre AD 1000 item #362955 (stock #lot018)
Description: The interior of this rare ware was painted with a white slip and then dipped in a dark black-brownish glaze to form a six-petal design with a central six-pointed star. A marvelous piece always fetched high price in international auctions. Date: Tang Dynasty(AD9-10th century). Diameter: 14.5cm Height: 4.0cm Condition: Glaze is beautiful except two small before- excavation chips on the back surface.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1800 item #925102 (stock #3329)
It's rather rare found b/w dish with fruits pattern surrounded by a white on blue Ruyi heads with chrysanthemum flowers. 18th century Kangxi period. Condition is very good without chips and any fritting to rim, except a very light almost invisible hairline which re-touched up with glue lock visible on the last enlargement, free of restoration as well. Diameter: 21.5cm
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1399717 (stock #620)

She is one of an most beautiful childlike French Bebe .......

All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Ceramics : Italian : Pre 1960 item #1331944 (stock #7249)
An Italy roses tulips faience handled cake platter or plate from the 1950s which is completely hand painted. This exuberantly decorated serving plate has blue trim and wild red roses, yellow and brown tulips and other flowers. It has two eared handles and this Italian ceramic or pottery decorative item is signed FNA 127 and it is impressed ITALY...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1970 item #483510
Fabulous design! Mid-century sterling and green onyx necklace by Antonio Pineda. A stand out in every way, this necklace measures 15" (curved so hard to be exact) and is 1 1/8" wide. Very solid, weighing 106 grams. Fine original condition. Signed as shown. Gorgeous on!
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Pre 1970 item #1225293 (stock #12292)
Just WOW! I don't usually resort to exclamations of this kind yet I believe the Margot necklace I am presenting here deserves it more than anything else. I was stunned when I first held it in my hands - its beauty, the sculpturality of its links, the fantastic patina, the weight and the rarity of the design all combine to make a true collector's dream materialize. I will leave the assessment to you - just enjoy the photos...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Pre 1910 item #1334376 (stock #7311)
A Pforzheim Germany plique-a-jour enamel Arts and Crafts necklace from the 1910 era. This stunning survivor from the Edwardian era was made in the Pforsheim area of Germany which was the center of such items. Plique-a-jour (French: "Light of Day") refers to the labour-intensive technique of repeatedly firing enamel in metal-bordered cells resembling cloisonne, resulting in unbacked transluscent panels. This fine example measures 1-7/8 x 15/16", it has a baroque pearl drop and a pink tourmalin...