All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Ceramics : Chinese Export : Pre 1900 item #1320344
Chinese bronze inkwell depicting the buddha adorned in robes and holding jewels, with two enamel medallions to the front of the throne. Approx. 5 5/8 by 4 1/8 in., 14.5 by 10.5 cm. Condition is consistent with age.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1980 item #1426751 (stock #15041)
Generously long and definitely mod, this Erika Hult de Corral necklace is a minimalist little treasure! Not only does it wear like a dream - for me it is the epitome of "less-is-more", except for the luscious greens that make the polished stone centering it a treat for the eye. This is a pre-1980 example of her work and quite versatile since you can easily wear it with that classy black dress or have it casually adorn your favorite worn T-shirt...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Textiles : Apparel : Pre 1837 VR item #1399091 (stock #WN194)
A traditional folk costume frippery crown called "Schappele", worn in the Bregenzerwald in Austria by girls and unmarried young women. A cardboard ring covered with velvet, the front with embroidered Christogram IHS in gold thread and some sequins. The upper part of the headdress made with gilt wire, glass beads and silk ribbons. For a similar piece please visit the website of the Vorarlberg Museum: http://www.vorarlbergmuseen.at/objekte/jw-43 Condition: silk ribbons consumed, traces of usage...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Pre 1920 item #1235474 (stock #RN07112)
This pendant is classic Arts & Crafts. Signed “Queensway”, and marked Sterling Silver, it sports beautiful enamel which shades from cobalt blue into a dark green. The dropper is a blister pearl set in silver. It measures 1-3/8” (including the drop, but not the jump ring) x 1-1/8”. The nice old unmarked chain is probably original to the piece. It tests for 90-100% silver, and is 17”...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1940 item #1413049 (stock #14920)
Bearing a combination of hallmarks that dates it around 1939 this William Spratling ring is wrought in high purity .980 silver and has developed the most amazing patina during its long and - I am sure - happy life. According to Goddard, Spratling used to refer to this design as the "crowned pyramid", an appellation that makes more sense if one looks at the matching bracelet from above as it lays on a flat surface...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Arts and Crafts : Pre 1910 item #1358854 (stock #RP10181)
Marked "9CT" and WHH for William H Haseler, and most likely made to be sold by Liberty & Co, this lovely pin features a leaf motif in red and green enamel, on an "entrelac" or interlaced frame of gold, with 3 colorless paste stones. The gold is yellow, though in places it looks rosy. It measures 1-3/8 x 1/2” and weighs 3.2g. The hinge has an old repair, otherwise in very good antique condition, and circa 1900 (According to V...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Ceramics : English : Pre 1900 item #1436370
A finely cast and rare caneware terrine or covered game dish, mid 19th century, England or possibly French or German. Measures 6 3/4" high and is 7 1/4" in diameter. Signed on lid, looks like C S, possibly another letter and the number 9...
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1459515 (stock #1083)

Very nice antique French Bebe or Fashion Doll Lamb fur set of collar and muff for nice French or German doll about around 17 " to 20 " ( 44 - 50 cm ) , from France at 1900th century .

A pretty two piece winter set to ornate a lovely dress for your favorite Bebe or Poupee .

The collar is covered with ecru silk and ornately with silk button and tassel as well. With matching muff which is coverd with ecru silk as well and has silk cord to hold over dollys neck...

All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Pre 1920 item #1381665 (stock #MOR6763)
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An antique Guardian mask used to ward off evil hand carved from a rough slab of hardwood. It is 14-1/2 inches (37 cm) tall and in fine condition. Usually hung under the eaves of a house, it shows weathering typical of age. Late 19th to early 20th century.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1700 item #1253415 (stock #5557)
A nice private-kiln wares of Ming dynasty late 15th to early 16th century blue and white bowl, decorated to exterior with four children playing and interior center with a child within double circle. Condition is very good, except a kiln chip to the foot rim which usually found on Mingyao products. Diameter: 9.6cm and High: 5.1cm.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Retro : Pre 1940 item #1356381 (stock #9544)
A Birks 14k yellow gold three leaf pin from the 1930s. This well-made vintage 2-3/8" x 2" brooch has a fine open-work of a rope and circle filigree design on each of the leaves and it has a safety clasp. It is stamped 14Kt BIRKS, it weighs 8.1 grs. It is in excellent condition with no dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs...
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Memorabilia : Pre 1930 item #1400400 (stock #BA939-940)
Offered are two absolutely wonderful, cast iron, still, penny banks manufactured by the AC Williams Company of Ravenna, Ohio, manufactured in the first quarter of the 20th century.

The banks may be purchased as a pair for $425.00, or they may be separately purchased as follows: Mammy with Spoon $295.00 and Black Man Darkey Sharecropper $225.

The Mammy with a Spoon measures 5 7/8 inches high and was produced between 1905 and 1930...

All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1330380 (stock #156)

Very beautiful and rare to find antique doll´s turquoise enamel faux - watch with hand painted flowers decoration at watch back and painted clock face.

Has pretty gild ornament setting and bow pin with tiny chain ...

All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Americas : Eskimo : Pre 1980 item #1410625
Large and heavy carved soapstone eagle, with original label, numbers, and initials. Is 8 1/2" high, 7 1/2" wide, and 4 1/4" deep and weighs just a bit under 10 pounds. Very stylized form, with hooked beak, incised eyes and long sharp talons, he sits on a rock or stump...
All Items : Archives : Pre 1950 item #1204858 (stock #losbigbracel)
This is an old Los Ballesteros bracelet that is made heavy and thick. The condition is like new with no dents or problems of any kind. The wearable diameter is 2.25in. The piece is domed and measures 1 3/8th's inches wide tapering to .75in. in the back. It weighs a luxurious 99 grams heavy. This bracelet was very difficult to photograph because of the reflective shine of the silver.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1930 item #1276811
Vintage 1930's sterling silver and carved onyx box designed and signed by Frederick Davis (1880-1961). Measures 3 3/4" X 2" X 1 1/2" high. Box weighs 129 grams, 4.05 oz. Beautiful original condition with no dings or dents. Carved onyx Mayan face in perfect condition. Davis designs are featured in the 20th Century Mexican silver collection at Los Angeles County Museum of Art - LACMA.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Handiwork : Hardstone : Pre 1920 item #1239866
Chinese near white toggle depicting two figures with a lotus root and lingzhi fungus, late 19th/early 20th century period. Size; Height of carving is 2 inches, with no imperfections.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Handiwork : Hardstone : Pre 1940 item #1171481
Chinese finely carved white jade pendant, carved in high relief, 2 1/8 inches high, in great condition.