Large Qing dynasty Guangxu period cylindrical scroll pot or brush pot decorated on opposing sides with a white foliate cartouche decorated with the one hundred antiques motif. The medallions are set against a blue background with white prunus blossoms. The pot has a massive presence, measuring 8” high x 8 3/8” diameter and weighing over 6 lbs. 19th century. Very good overall condition with no chips, cracks, or repairs...
A Ming dynasty blue and white dish, with main decorated a Qirin in the centre and floral sprays to cavetto. Ming 16th century Hongzhi period. Condition with 3 hairlines crack, and kiln material adhere to the base area, otherwise is good condition. Diameter: 32 cm.
A Gruen Veri-Thin style 474 gold plated wrist watch dated 1941. This 435 caliber high quality retro wind-up manual wristwatch has a single-sunk second hand dial, full Roman numerals and a gold plate L-CRUSADER-3 expansion band with triple segment alternating convex and concave links. The movement features 17 jewels with rubies and it has a 750468 serial number and all of the proper markings...
Very nice and rare to find original presentation in box of five piece small French Bebe outfit of silk and muslin ...... beautiful light blue silk dress , pretty cream and blue chemise , under dress and lovely small collar , finally piece of soap .
For an small doll about around ..... 9" ( 23 cm ) in very nice color and all original condition !
The lovely silk dress has pretty color and lovely French details , it is all hand sewn like the other clothes in the box...
This superb early Poupee is very rare to find and has unusual adult face expression with lovely pale bisque , original wig and kid body , elegand wearing with antique muslin afternoon summer gown !
By " Brasseur - Videlier " around 1862 .......
A Chinese brush or ink cake rest in scroll shape. Made of porcelain, beautifully painted in the Qianjiang Palette, showing a river landscape. The sides with some gold paint. Base with four unglazed feet. Dating to the late Qing / early Republic period. Condition: gilding with little wear. Dimension: 8 cm long x 3.3 cm wide x 1.8 cm high.
A pumpkin shaped Longquan ware Celadon small ewer with lidded, covered overall with olive green glazed. Song/Yuan Dynasty. Condition with a slight large chip to top of the spout, light crack to the body, minor unglazed foot rim is missing.
This rare, intricately constructed link bracelet of silver & amethyst was designed & signed circa 1950's by Taxco, Mexico modernist Antonio Pineda. The bracelet measures 1 1/4" wide with a 6 3/4" interior wearable length. It weighs 101 grams. Both the silver & 8 large amethyst cabs are in beautiful condition. Fully hallmarked. We have not seen this bracelet in our 30 years of handling Mexican silver. However the companion necklace is pictured on p...
This striking silver & amethyst necklace was designed & signed c. 1940's by Taxco, Mexico artist William Spratling (1900-67). The pendant measures 3 1/4" X 3 1/4" & weighs 70 grams. The thick, original 21" chain also weighs 70 grams. The pendant detaches from the chain so that it can be worn as a brooch. The silver & 10 amethysts cabs are in beautiful, original condition. This design is pictured on p. 44 of MEXICAN SILVER by Penny Morrill & Carole Berk...
Chinese late Qing dynasty baitong (white brass), also called paktong, opium smoking pipe with nicely incised decoration featuring two beauties on a veranda on half of the base and calligraphy on the other half. Marked under the circular hinged top of the opium holder. The original tweezer and brush tool are included. Late 19th to early 20th century. 10 3/4” high to the tip of the pipe stem, base about 2 5/8” long x 1 1/4" wide x 2 1/2” high (to flat, circular lid)...
Chinese Qing dynasty Guangxu mark and period “birthday” or “eternal spring” bowl, decorated on the exterior in famille rose enamels and gilt highlights with four medallions, each containing an iron-red and gilt seal-script character (wan shou wu jiang), symbolizing boundless longevity, set against a yellow ground densely covered in polychrome ribbons, pearls, clouds, and Buddhist swastikas. Foaming waves encircle the high recessed foot...
An Edwardian 10k 14k birds and heart seed pearls lavaliere necklace circa 1900 1910. This classy and elegant 18-3/8" necklace features three flying birds, one of which is mounted on a heart with a star suspended from it. The seed pearls spread throughout the 2-1/2 - 1-1/8" central drop are quite attractive and the drop is stamped 10K. The contemporary rope twist chains are replacements and they are unmarked but test as 14k gold, and they have a barrel clasp...
An Iranian ceramic vase of baluster shape showing a youth and two young women among flowering plants. The thick glaze with craquele. Condition: fine, few burst glaze bubbles. Dimension: 28.6 cm high.
Chinese carved lapis lazuli tripod censer featuring 2 side dragon heads holding loose set rings standing upon and additional three dragon carved paws. The lid of the censer features a sinuous chilong as a handle...
Very beautiful all perfect 24" ( 61 cm ) French bisque Bebe by Gaultier ... size 9 .... with cute little child face expression , original wig and body, wearing most beautiful antique costume with straw bonnet .
One of the most beautiful and sweet expression Bebe´s by Gaultier .... from France circa 1885 .... with open mouth and fine quality pale bisque that contrasts nicely with the rich dark amber brown glass paperweight inset eyes and her eye decoration of fine painted cu...
From a France attic found comes this special rare to find beautiful twill over wood poupee body from Simon and Halbig for the French market .... around 1880 , it is all original fully dowel jointing at both shoulders , elbows , hips and knees . It as original bisque arms with well modeled fingers jointed together with separate thumbs in all perfect condition .
The rare body needs cleaning and small repair of twill at both shoulders and left elbow...... otherwise perfect and ...
An antique Rogers Star silver plated julep or punch or cocktail strainer spoon circa 1890. This 5-3/4" spoon has a pierced 2-3/4" across bowl and it was used to strain fruits and spices from juleps, punch or poured cocktails. It is stamped 1847 R.B. A1 for Rogers Brothers and it is in very good condition with no monograms, dents, corrosion, damage or repairs other than some minor bending to the join area of the handle and a bit of minor plating heel wear. All condition issues are noted. All i...
A vintage Ridgway's 45-2902 proportional divider drafting tool in case with instructions. This vintage tool is used for drafting purposes and it includes the folded instructions pamphlet. It sits in the original 8-1/4" long plush fitted box which has a Ridgway's 45-2902 gold stencil mark on the top and a sliding locking bar/plunger to open it. It is in excellent condition with no dents, bends, corrosion, damage or repairs other than some fading to the stencil and some dulling/rubbing to the b...
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