Collected in 1944, this dance rattle (known as a vivang), comprised of nut pods (pangium edule), woven fiber and twine, is used in traditional dance ceremonies in the Malakula Islands of Vanuatu, formerly known as New Hebrides. The collection tag is still attached to the rattle, and gives the date and location where it was acquired...

Qing Dynasty inside painted glass snuff bottle with pink hues and depicting a song bird sitting on a flowering chrysanthemum and scene on other side with rock, vases and tea pot. No visible damage. Lid/stopper not included. 2.5 inches tall...see other snuff bottles in collection.

This great pair of antique inspired 18Kt white gold, sapphire and diamond hanging earrings with screw backs is from the 1960-s. Each of the pear shaped earrings is centered by a 10 X 8 mm oval cabochon natural sapphire, and the sapphires are surrounded by various size diamonds. The top of each earring is set with four brilliant cut diamonds and three marquise shaped diamonds creating a star / flower like design...

China, Ming Period, blue porcelain brush washer, with a rounded body, in a deep blue hue, with detail in raised relief at the rim. Size; Diameter of this item is 3 1/4 inches and Height of 1 3/4 in, condition is consistent with age.

Striking and rare this sterling silver & gold bracelet was designed & signed circa 1940's by American & Taxco, Mexico artist William Spratling (1900-67). The cuff is 1 3/4" wide in the front tapering to 1 1/4 at the back. Interior measures 4 1/2" end to end with a 1 1/2" opening. Weight- 80 grams, 2.8oz. Beautifully constructed of sterling with 6 applied gold dots and a thick raised silver band across the middle. Exquisite vintage condition with no dents, dings or repairs...

Watercolor painting of stone statues at Easter Island by Robert W. Daley member American Water Color Society. Daley became director of the Civic light Opera Company. He also enjoyed painting set designs and went on to create important murals throughout the western states. In 1952 at thirty years of age Robert headed for N Y C and built an art career as a watercolorist and mural painter...

Beautiful color, hand carved Chinese natural green Hetian jade necklace. Dimension: each bead has diameter of 7*48 (mm) or 0.28 inches and total length of 19 inches with total weight of 0.09 lbs/34 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...

Superb Chinese natural white Hetian jade pendant; depicting a fortune cabbage. Dimension: 67 x 31 x 8 (mm) or 2.63 x 1.22 x 0.31 inches with total weight of 0.08 lbs/38 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...

Very nice German Pull Toy 8,5" x 10,5" ( 22 x 27 cm ) ...

for the French market circa 1900/ 10

little girl on donkey , so nice and in all perfect condition.

On metal base with four wheels supports a very pretty paper mache donkey with inset glass eyes and legs with modeled hooves.

He has long donkey ears and lovely face expression.

A nice little German bisque head doll seated on his back ...she has a lovely face and good quality of bisque head...

Very pretty all original German all bisque Mignonette for French market

in original costume and bonnet...... 5,5" ( 14 cm )

round faced little child with plump cheeks , blue glass inset eyes with fine long painted lashes and brush stroked brows .

Accented nostrils and closed mouth with center accent line.

Blonde mohair wig.......

Parisian Girl by Roger Etienne (1922s - 1980s) Etienne was born in Paris in 1922 and as far as I know is still living in Southern California. He is a well listed and popular French impressionist who worked in a variety of media, oil, gouache, pastel and or charcoal, some of his paintings are a collage with pieces of French newspaper incorporated in them. He painted landscapes, pictures of wide eyed children, nudes, and clowns...

A fine mint-in-box condition Canada 1989 so-called Double Dollar Prestige Proof set complete with plastic box, book-style case and certificate of contents. The 6-1/2 x 4-3/4" box is of black plastic, the frosted proof coins are held in a sealed frosted plastic case with clear coin cutouts for viewing (front and back) which is mounted book-style in a black leatherette case with a satin liner which holds the specifications information sheet...

Most amazing ever Italian 800 silver charm bracelet in the style of Peruzzi with huge Etruscan fob charms. I could never exaggerate the “wow” factor that this piece possesses. Bezel set chrysoprase, coral, sodalite and what I believe to be carnelian adorn the charms while the links of the chain have small coral cabochons as well. The bracelet measures 7 1/2″ long (wearable; actual length is approx. 8 1/8″) with its width at the chain being 15/16″...

Very beautiful factory all original French all bisque Mignonette in generally excellent condition with pretty original costume !

Very beautiful 5" ( 13 cm ) French type all bisque Darling has cute round-faced swivel head with large brown glass enamel inset eyes with fine painted lashes and single stroke brows.

Fine accented nostrils and closed mouth with center accent line. She has a pretty curled blonde mohair wig with red silk ribbon decoration.

With slender bisque torso, kid edged...

Very nice and rare to find all original SFBJ lady doll ... model 238 ...,wearing very pretty with original costume !

It is a great little Lady by SFBJ 19" ( 48 cm ) with French composition and wooden ball jointed Lady body with original body finish , shapely torso and elongated limps.

Here bisque socket head is from very fine bisque quality and painting with charming expression and a little smile on her open mouth.

She has small brown glass inset eyes with fine painted lashes and arched...

26" ( 66 cm ) Grand size very elegant French bisque lady with fondly face expression and a hint of smile at her mouth.

She is wearing very lovely with her original couture two piece muslin gown , ivory silk bonnet , rich under garment and socks.

Here pretty bisque swivel head on kid edged bisque shoulder plate ...... is from best pale quality of bisque and painting with very gentle face expression.

She has wonderful blue glass enamel inset eyes with dark eyeliner and finest painted lash...

When anyone looks at this classic 18Kt yellow gold broach, there is no mistake recognizing it as an original Tiffany and Company design. The sea anemone pin was created in the 1970’s, and presently it is not listed as available on the Tiffany web site. The diameter of the broach is 1 ½ “and it is made of solid 18Kt gold, which makes it quite substantial. The double pin makes the broach sit well on any piece of clothing.

Original painting Seven Angels tempera and oil on embossed gold paper. By Carlo Facchinetti Italian (1870-1951). Signed and titled with artists address in Florence Italy on verso. image 7" in diameter. Presented in an Italian carved 24k gold leafed frame.

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