All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1433699 (stock #846)

Most beautiful one of a kind French silk costume with matching bonnet , most hand sewn of very beautiful and rare to find checkered and light chocolates brown silk !

It would fit perfect for an doll about around 14" ( 36 cm ) special forJumeau , Bru , Gaultier , Eden Bebe or other French or German Doll.

Lovely dress with elegant style with pretty silk front fully of pleats and fine ruffles , both sides of checkered silk ornate with fine hand embroidered lace. Back are ...

All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre AD 1000 item #1482271 (stock #MC247)
Fine Large Chinese Tang Dynasty Glazed Stoneware Jar (AD 618 - 906)

This fine and attractively-shaped high-fired jar was made during the Tang Dynasty (AD 618 - 906). It is quite "heavily-potted" and has a pale grey, almost white porcelaneous body. The flat base is relatively small from which the body expands outwards to quite a bulbous shape, and then in again to a fairly narrow neck with a rolled rim to the mouth...

All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Pre 1837 VR item #947012
An English antique staddle stone for your garden. This mushroom shaped stone was originally a support for an English granary building, which served to elevate the structure above ground level, allowing for air circulation and preventing rodents from getting into the granary. Most of these stones date from the 18th or early 19th century. It consists of a vertical base that supports a dome-shaped cap stone. Size: approx. 25" ht. x 18" diameter...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1980 item #1431267
An absolutely gorgeous sterling and lapis ring by Arizona Modernist H. Fred Skaggs. This bold ring has an eye catching setting and a beautiful, deep, bright 1 3/8" long lapis stone. It is a size 6 1/2 and weighs 23 grams. No condition issues, no chips or cracks to the stone. This ring will delight any collector of Skaggs pieces.
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1479122 (stock #1280)

Rare to find small doll size " Papeterie " from France around 1875th...

All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1950 item #1202577 (stock #228lcbracele)
I LOVE this signed Los Castillo bracelet! It has to be a Margot design while married to Antonio Castillo. The design number is an early one being #228. The almost 2 inch clasp is the crowning touch to the 7mm beads of 3 strands. Fitting nicely with a bit of a drape to the hang it has a 7.75in. wearable length. There is some patina showing on the beads that may make it look as though the bead is cracked but it is not...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Pre 1800 item #1399339 (stock #3533)
A small square gold lacquer Japanese incense container with rounded corners. The lid is decorated with a relief of waves and rocks, inlaid in mother-of-pearl and lead. Interior and base with nashiji, the rims covered with lead. Later tomobako. Dimension: c. 9.5 cm x 7.5 cm x 2.5 cm. Condition: few traces of usage, a tiny chip (see photo No. 2 at 2 o'clock).
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre AD 1000 item #1433679 (stock #MB463)
Rare Small Chinese Han Dynasty Bronze Ding (Published)

This bronze ding was made during the Han Dynasty (206 BC - AD 220). Its form, that of a three-legged covered cooking vessel, is well-known amongst Han Dynasty bronzes. However, most examples are larger; this is a rare small example. The body stands on three legs that are in the form of bears. On either side of the vessel are square handles...

All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1800 item #1472005 (stock #MB966)
Tall Chinese Kangxi Blue & White Porcelain Vase from Shipwreck (30cm)

This very attractive porcelain vase was made during the Kangxi reign (1662 - 1722) of the Qing Dynasty. The surface is profusely decorated in underglaze blue of good colour, the decoration comprising four large panels containing various trees and flower blossoms as well as smaller panels containing chrysanthemum blossoms, together with geometric patterns...

All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1950 item #1480883 (stock #0000647)
Offered on consignment.....

Dating pre-1948, Doris Silver / Corpus Artisans is well known for their superb creations. I so seldom come across her work and this piece is a real tour-de-force.

This necklace features a floral design with beautiful repoussé silver work and a gold vermeil finish which is perfect.

Measures 16" closed, wearable length...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1492 item #1436965 (stock #MB243)
Large Chinese Yuan Dynasty Cizhou Stoneware Jar

This wonderfully-shaped jar was made during the Yuan Dynasty (AD 1279 - 1368), at one of the kilns in northern China where Cizhou wares were produced during the 11th - 14th centuries. It is heavily-potted with the outer surface coated in a white slip and decorated in underglaze iron-brown. The decoration comprises various bands that surround the body and a variety of floral patterns...

All Items : Archives : Fine Art : Contemporary item #1061650 (stock #405)
A Beautiful work of art by this highly regarded California painter Patricia K. Jones. Oil on canvas signed lower right measuring 8 x 10 inches framed in a quality gallery frame overall size 14 x 16 inches in excellent condition. A nice addition to any collection. Biography Patricia is especially drawn to the familiar objects and sights that we usually take for granted...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1960 item #1393506
This hand carved octagonal ashtray was designed by William Spratling c.1950's. The design is centered with a sterling silver bowl secured in place with bold silver rivets. The surround is inlaid with silver eagle heads & bead circles. The piece measures 5" across & 3/4" high. Both rosewood & silver are in beautiful condition.
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1432988 (stock #833)

Most beautiful Fashion poupee silk enfantine gown for early fashion doll Huret era poupee like Rohmer , Blampoix , Huret or other pretty early poupee , a all hand sewn home made silk gown in generally excellent condition!

Pretty enfantine silk dress of most beautiful small flower pattern silk in gray and two blue color , has V-shaped front collar and wide rounded neckline which has nice lace decoration all around. Lovely short puffed sleeves and pretty rounded full skirt of t...

All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Pre 1900 item #1428284 (stock #TCR7911)
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A loosely brushed image of a Kingfisher perched on dilapidated lotus stalk decorates the crackled gohon pale glaze of this gourd shaped Mizusashi fresh water jar by Takahashi (Ninnami) Dohachi. It features a black lacquered wooden lid. There are cracks in teh lacquer of the looping handle. The signature is consistent with works by Ninnami Dohachi (Dohachi II) from the mid 19th century...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Designer : Pre 1960 item #77842 (stock #vogue9K)
Drop dead gorgeous! Fantastic brilliant rhinestones, all prong set by Vogue. Could not be more dramatic--a real show-stopper! 15" around. Bib is 4 1/2" wide at top, 4" long. Each rhinestone is 1/2" wide, 3/4" long. Marked VOGUE JLRY.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Pre 1800 item #1183177
The simple black lacquered shrine with its original black lacquer, gilding and metalware. The finely carved Kannon with her original gilt metal crown. Japan, Edo, 18th century. H.17,6 cm. Excellent condition with expected age wear.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Indian Subcontinent : India : Pre 1800 item #1345960
Made of bronze in the shape of a peacock. It has two compartments with lids connected to sticks. Rare and authentic piece in good condition. Normsl age wear and nice patina. From a Dutch private collection. Length 15 cm, Height 12 cm.