Margot de Taxco sterling silver necklace comprised of “hibiscus” links, this is the wider, more impressive version of the specific design. Beautifully worked repousse underscored with hand-chasing and beading combine here with warm patina in a wonderful example of Margot’s “naturalistic” creations. The matching bracelet is also available and the two pieces look stunning together as you can see in one of the photos...
Mid 19th century Bohemian pair of ruby stained jars with a grape and vine motif. This attractive antique pair are in in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, damage or repairs other than a few very small touches of wear to the red on one stopper and on the upper rim. 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. Expedited tracked and insured parcel shipping to the U.S...
A scarce Crown Devon England pink Chinoiserie lamp from the 1920s. This ceramic table lamp is in the Chinoiserie style in an attractive mottled pink with hand painted gold decoration. This English earthenware 12-1/2" tall lamp (body) resembles a covered jar. It sits on an ornate patterned gilt brass base and it has a double S style horizontal twin light socket set with pull-chains. It stands a total height of 25" and it has been rewired...
An ominous row of black crows in silhouette cry in unison from the stormy insides of this gassaku bowl made by Kiyomizu Rokubei IV and decorated by Kikuchi Hobun, enclosed in the original signed wooden box. Color has infused the glaze, evidence of age and use and lending to the malefic atmosphere. It is 20.5 cm (8 inches) diameter and in fine condition, stamped on the base Rokubei and signed on the side Hobun...
Most beautiful all original antique French Mignonette wooden Theater ...... " Theátre des FOLIES - BERGERE " ......Paris around 1870-80
A very rare to find original antique small Theater of wooden box covered with pretty lithographed paper at front and both sides of the box.
Encloses some different lithographed scenes on cardboard , a nice street scene in Paris , a bed room and other ......
One of the cutes little bisque girl by Steiner Figure A in most beautiful antique dress and in all perfect condition !!
This little girl will catch your heart with here hint of smile and lovely expression..... 19"( 48 cm ) it is so childlike and with best quality of pale bisque and painted socket head .
Wonderful blue glass paperweight inset eyes with fine long painted lashes and feathered brows with delicate shading ...
Los Castillo design 156 is a revered glyph motif in full repousse. This example is 7.25in. long and 1.25in. tall. The repousse is without damage and shows a rich texture and dimension. The weight is 72 grams heavy. For collectors this one should definitely be on the list to obtain.
Sculptural rosewood and sterling silver object c. 1951 signed by American and Taxco, Mexican artist William Spratling (1900-67). The design measures 3 1/4" tall and features 3 silver rings that move or spin around the base. Signed on the reverse with the rare SPRATLING OF MEXICO hallmark used for only 1 year (1951). The piece is in beautiful condition. No chips or cracks. The grain in the wood is exceptional...
Very pretty unusual and rare German mystery bisque child for the French market ,has wonderful brown complexion .... like chocolate color and not to deep black .
She is on mystery large girl about 30" ( 76 cm ) with superb and rare modeling , best quality of bisque and painting , original wig and body and fantastic original antique costuming !!
It is a doll special for the French market .......
Tibetan butterfly-shaped woolen under-saddle rug "Makden", made in two pieces in knotted pile. Backed with purple cotton, edged with red wool fabric and having two not pierced strap holes. Decorated with peony flowers and waves. Condition: clean, full pile only few areas with little wear, backing with a small hole. Dimension: 112 cm x 72 cm.
Hand carved Chinese natural Hetian jade pendant / Plaque, depicting a dragon. Dimension: 61 x 40 x 12 (mm) or 2.40 x 1.57 x 0.47 inches with total weight of 0.19 lbs/86 grams, no condition issues. Introduction; Chinese Hetian Nephrite Jade Hetian jade, a nephrite jade, is regarded as the only true jade in ancient China until Burmese jadeite becomes popular in
late Qing Dynasty. The hardness of the Hetian jade is between 6 to 6.5 and density is between 2.96 to 3.17...
Chinese natural Hetian jade pendant, depicting a dragon figure on observe and a seal mark on reverse. Dimension; 70 x 50 x 15 (mm) or 2.76 x 1.97 x 0.59 inches with total weight of 0.22 lbs/102 grams, no condition issues. Introduction; Chinese Hetian Nephrite Jade Hetian jade, a nephrite jade, is regarded as the only true jade in ancient China until Burmese jadeite becomes popular in
late Qing Dynasty. The hardness of the Hetian jade is between 6 to 6.5 and density is between 2.96 to 3.17...
Vintage Taxco silver by pass ring bearing the signature of Pedro Castillo, a member of the renowned family of silversmiths and designers who worked for Spratling and was a maestro at Aguilar’s Taller Borda. In 1940 Pedro opened his own workshop and is mostly known for his high quality flatware yet his jewelry, though they do not surface very often, is worth looking for...
Vintage Margot de Taxco "Hibiscus" earrings, this set represents the wider of the two versions available in this design. Carefully worked repousse enhanced with chasing and beading couple with warm patina in a pair of romantic, feminine earrings. Approx. 1 1/4" square, the set weighs 12.8 grams and is fully and appropriately hallmarked with Margot's signature as well as Eagle 16 assay mark and des no 5488. Dating in the 1950s and in excellent vintage condition. The matching necklace and bracele...
Fine early oak Welsh Dresser with scrolled top molding, banded inlay, cock beaded drawers and cabinet doors with original antique brass hardware. Presented over finely carved Queen Ann legs with slippered feet.
20" L x 68" W x 77" H
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These Matl earrings dangle from 3 tiers of amethyst and turquoise. The length is 2.25in. long and 1 3/8th inches at the widest point. This pair of earrings have added post backs. The hallmark is safe and untouched. The weight is 28 grams. The necklace and bracelet shown in the pictures are available and sold separately here on my site.
A man-headed snake coils atop this incredible mid Edo period (18th century) image of Benzaiten (Saraswati) inside a mountain shaped reliquary of dark wood. Inside the gilded cave she sits on a gilded lotus base. The figure holds a variety of sacred implements in her 8 hands. Riding on the benevolent figures head is the snake seated behind a Torii-shaped Crown settled between two Buddhist jewels. The image is 8 inches (19.5 cm) tall, the mountain shaped receptacle 19 x 14 x 23 inches (48 x 35...
Exceptional early Deco Taxco silver bracelet, its two parts formed by rows of repousse semi-spheres accented with green turquoise cabochons. This is one of my favorite forms in an exuberant design that never fails to attract attention. Bracelets like this come in a variety of widths – this one is, I believe, the widest you can get with eight rows of beads that, in the front panel, are enhanced by overlaid rows of stone and smaller beads. An iconic Mexican “statement” piece it measures 7...