A collection of huts glow softly huddled in the protection of towering rocks in this lovely winter landscape by Akamatsu Unrei (1893-1958) enclosed in the original signed wooden box dated 1928, which itself is in turn enclosed in a protective red lacquered wooden box (nijubako). A true master of the genre, Unrei was born in Osaka, and apprenticed under Koyama and later the famous Nanga-ka Himejima Chikugai...

SOLD. This pair was Bathed in the light of this week's Lunar Eclipse (see 4th pic), after these were finished in a USA studio. 22K Gold over Sterling Silver Vermeil metal, 10mm high nacre Lavender Cultured Pearl and 4mm natural faceted amethyst to make this ONLY ONE pair like it. They suspend 1 1/2".
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Diminutive yet precious! Sterling guilloche white, green & light lavender enamel pin stamped: GENUINE CLOISONNE then Crown, W, Lion STERLING for the Watson Company. Safety pin clasp and brass or bronze pinstem common on many early silver pieces. Just under 1" and absolutely delicious condition! Please see pix

Pair Blue & White Moon Vase with Street Scene, 19th Century

The pair is 8 inches (20.5 cm) tall, and 5.45 inches (13.5 cm) wide.

They are in good condition with no repairs, chips, or cracks, except manufacture defect of minor skip glaze and firing cracks at the beasts and body (as seen in the photos).

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19th C Deep Odd carved double light as a feather jet coal bead earrings w sterling ear hooks. Please see pg 53 of Christi Romero's 3rd edition Warman's Jewelry ID price guide to see similar carving as seen on the large cross. 1 1/8". Some small lines not sure if original or part of carving, so priced lower than they should be priced. Please see pix.

Sold, no price, no info. Graceful Native American Pendant stamped either I or L Yazzie. Natural bezel set Beautiful bright blue 8mm turquoise and deep rich red 7mm coral cabochon stones on this 1 1/4 X 3/4" self bail pendant in super vintage condition. Sold, no price, no info.

SOLD. Super condition bracelet with hidden wide J hook closure weighing 2 full ounces of sterling! Stamped: Mexico Sterling Silver. Early colonial design. 7 X 1.5" wide. When hook is engaged it measures 6 3/4 inside. Decades and decades of rich silver patina in crevices showing the 3 D designs. SOLD, no price, no info

A pair of ancient iron tongs for working charcoal within the furo during the Japanese Tea Ceremony enclosed in an ancient wooden box titled HiBashi, Todaiji Kawara-Kugi, or charcoal tongs, Todaiji, Roof Tile Nails. One of the nails shows deterioration in the center where it rusted on the surface between the tile and the roof. The hand forged nails are just over 9 inches (23.5 cm) long, folded over on the flattened ends to form the head...

SOLD 05. Stamped O B for Ostby & Barton? Ostby, born in Norway, established his firm in RI and lost his life aboard the Titanic. The bezel set 10 mm milky Opal shows a deep bright red flash at center, yet the surface is a bit dull, thus the low, low price. Beautiful tested 10K gold setting @ size 5.75. SOLD NO PRICE, NO OTHER INFO AVAILABLE.

Sold. Old Scarab Bead Collectors! Stamped OB for Ostby & Barton. Ostby lost his life on the Titanic. Tested as marked 14K white gold w a dusty old turquoise blue color ceramic faience like scarab bead atop a super filigree setting for a comfortable pinky ring size 4. Sold 06 - No Price, no Info available

SOLD. Hard to find 19th Century Watch Fob Chain made w 6 - 1 inch Elephant Hair segments and gold swivel marked: 9.C on one end and the other a spring ring all 9 karat gold. Can be worn as an ankle bracelet. SOLD

Sparkling clear rhinestones of various sizes and shapes compose this elegant Boucher brooch. Rhodium plated and very three dimensional. Marked Boucher with #2605, and with a patent number (not legible). 2 3/4" long, 1 3/4" wide. The usual great quality and design that makes Boucher so desirable.

Festive Haskell! With bright red translucent glass beads that shimmer in the light, this delicate Miriam Haskell set is a perfect special occasion piece. The individual rhinestones are all prong set and the gold plate enhances the stones and beads. Note the interesting shape of the red beads. The necklace is 19" end to end. The flower pendant is 1 1/4" square and the longest dangle is 3". The hinged screw-back earrings are 1 3/4" long.

Chinese fan painting on paper by Zhu Meicun (born 1911) depicting a solitary figure at the lower right seated among rockery and pines. The left side of the fan bears the artist's signature and red seal. The painting is dated above the signature in Chinese cycle years summer of "ping xu" (1946). The fan painting has been silk mounted. The painting itself measures about 9 1/4"V x 20"H (mounting size: 16 3/8"V x 22 7/8"H)...

Thank you yet again Diana E! Thank you for wearing MADE IN AMERICA! Always free restringing first 18 months is the guarantee given to you when you purchase the jewelry you collect when searching the links under Gallery of Originals by Mimi Dee at mid left of any catalog page. Light tan real - never faux here ! - fancy sapphires were added to make the earrings. Sold 2003.

SOLD, no price, no info. On a 5'1" person this turn of or early 20th century Victorian longchain "French Jet" 6ft necklace strand reaches almost to the knees! Has old swivel clasp for muff or watch and faceted knotted odd cut black glass beads to resemble jet. Similar to later Art Deco ones. SOLD, no price, no info.

A fine Edo period portrait of a sinewy middle aged samurai proudly seated before a pair of swords, a table upon which rests an ink stone and book at his right elbow. Exquisite detail in the figures face and fine lines and shadows in the clothing are reminiscent of portraits by the great artist Watanabe Kazan. The portrait is signed Higashiyama Giryo and dated Tenpo 3 (1832) and the epitaph is signed Raijo. The portrait appears to be of a samurai named Kanda Hojo...

Super condition at 2 X 2.5 stamped NAPIER STERLING in back. Please see pix.

Beautiful vintage Hermes Paris enamel bangle bracelet and matching earrings. It is rare to find a set such as this. The colors are bright, vivid, blue, red, white and gold. The pattern is interesting. All of the pieces are in fine original condition. There is no enamel damage. The bangle measures 7 3/4" around in the inside and is 3/4" wide. The matching earrings are clips, 3/4" long and 1/2" wide. They hold securely on the ear...

A beautiful sterling mid-century modern link bracelet by Danish designer Carl Gustav Hansen, the son of Hans Hansen. The clasp is an ingenious screw bolt. The bracelet is very fluid as all of the links move. Elegant and sophisticated, this piece measures 7 3/4" end to end and is 3/8" wide. It weighs 28 grams. Great original condition. Signed HaH Denmark 925S. A great bracelet alone or to stack with your other favorites.

Meiji (1868-1912) Japanese Shofu Kajo Studio Vase with Sterling Silver by Shreve & Co.

The vase is 6 inches (15 cm) tall, and 4 inches (10 cm) wide.

It is in good condition with no repairs or chips, except a small hairline crack at the inner lip (as seen in the photos).

Shofu Kajo (1870-1928) invented several new techniques, including moriage porcelain.

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SOLD. Vintage Round Variegated Pink Peach Quartz Disc Pendant stamped: J. M. Sterling - mystery marks of 3 Hammers around a Fish, and a roaring lion head facing a "C". 2" across, has 3 large rings as the bail and weighs 1 Oz or 30 Grams and very nice vintage condition. SOLD, no price, additional info available.

SOLD 2004 low, low prices! Similar could be custom ordered using various precious & semi precious gems and pearls based on today's precious metals prices. Cool Ocean Green 8 mm Faceted Aquamarine, rare 4mm Pink Red Sapphires, baroque pearls & 22K Vermeil on Sterling Silver were used by Mimi Dee when she assembled this ONLY ONE pair of earrings in Her USA studio. 1 1/2" and always guaranteed. Please see extreme closeups.
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A noborigama (multiple chamber climbing kiln) ascends the right side of this wildly brushed Autumnal Nihonga screen signed Takuji, which dates from the late 1920s or 1930s. Drastically contorted thatched buildings are shaded by a massive leafless tree which dominates the center of the scene. A few remaining leaves dangling after winters first frosts, shine with gold about the edges...

A framed calligraphy fan painting by important Edo period poet Kawano Tetsuto (1825-1867), published in the book Shijin Kano Tetsuto (1932). The ancient paper fan is mounted in a field of gold flake bordered with black lacquered wood, the frame measuring 11-1/2 by 23-1/2 inches (29 x 59.5 cm). There is one spot of damage to the flecked gold mounting in the lower right (see photos)...

Sold. Similar can be custom made using various semi precious, precious gems. Thank you for giving Made in America gifts this season.

Interesting Quartzite with red rutiles resulting form the Fe in the Indigo Blue Kyanite that was employed to create, in a USA studio, this unique pair of 22K Gold on Sterling Silver Vermeil earrings to which was added real (never faux here!) pink red faceted 3-4mm Sapphires and seed baroque pearls. Always guaranteed. They suspend 1 5/8"...

SOLD 2013. Apatite & high nacre white cultured pearls against a lady's face is a must. All real, never faux here! This only one pair was designed & assembled in a USA studio using 22K Gold Vermeil on sterling silver, deep ocean blue 4 mm Apatite & 11-12 mm high nacre faceted cultured white pearls, suspending at 1 1/2" Always guaranteed.
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This signed studio metalwork jewelry artist who also paints oils ...

Wm. Durgin Hand Hammered Sterling Pitcher. Weight 25.5 Tr. ounces. Dimensions 9" high x 5" wide (9.5" spout to handle); size five pints. Early 20th century. Excellent condition.

Do you recognize who made this Studio Silver Pin simply stamped STERLING? Hector Aguilar? The slightly green 8 X 11 mm turquoise is threaded into the silver flower petals and held W a wide prong of sorts. Sturdy at 10 Grams and is 2 5/8" X 7/8" with rich patina. Please see scans

SOLD, no price, no info. Lorgnette Eyeglasses Spectacles Monocle clip releases Folding Eye Glasses on a fancy etched Y chain stamped : F&B STERLING for Foster & Bailey on the glasses bridge while the chain is stamped STERLING in the swivel clip. Super as a pendant to see that pesky small writing! SOLD, no price, no info

Double sided on Mother of Pearl 2 different Butterfly Wing Moth & Queen Ann's lace plant material in domed glass pendant stamped Sterling on same period chain stamped STER. Pendant is 1 1/4" across on 14" chain. Very nice vintage condition and please see pix to see both sides

A beautiful and unique ring by Carmen Beckmann composed of 5 silver bands with a scroll design alternating with stones of turquoise and amethyst quartz. The depth of color of the amethysts vary from dark to light and one of the light stones has a tiny nick on the surface that looks much bigger in the photos due to the extreme magnification. It in no way detracts from the ring and actually looks like a natural inclusion.The bands are connected together by a silver bar in the back of the ring. Bea...

In 1949, William Spratling signed a contract with Conquistador, a large silver factory in Mexico, to provide designs that were to be manufactured and sold by this company. I believe this large, stunning star shaped pendant to be one of these pieces. Measuring 4" long and 3" wide, this eight spoked star has two diagonal sections with azurite fused into the silver as the focal point of the piece.Solid at 30 grams. It is interesting, unusual and elegant. Beautiful original condition and signed with...

Vintage Sterling Silver Bangle Bracelets yet So Today! Stamped BEAU STERLING. All 2 1/2" across inside. A) is 1/8" wide lines & dots: B) 1/4" wide and non textured: C) 3/16" wide chased 'vine' for a total wt of 1.1 Oz or 31 grams. Very nice vintage condition. Please see pix

Sold. Similar with different gem combos could be custom ordered. This Earring Pair by MIMI DEE which She assembled Herself in Her USA studio using rich 22K Gold on Sterling Silver Vermeil, Aquamarine, Fancy Sapphires & Baroque Cultured Pearls. They suspend at 1.5". Always guaranteed. Please see pix.
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A fine Pair of Georgian Push up Brass Candlesticks, with Side Ejectors. Dimensions 7" high x 3.5" diameter at base. Circa 1810-1820. Excellent condition.

Bracelet Beautiful Blue Green Aquamarine, Genuine Fancy Sapphire, Cultured Pearls & 18K Gold on Sterling Silver Signed by MIMI DEE who created this ONLY ONE bracelet in Her USA Studio. 40 Grams of Precious & Semi Precious or approx 150 Carats of Natural Aquamarine. Adjustable for dainty to large wrists. Please see pix for dimensions.
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Blue & White Long Neck Vase with Dragon, 18th Century

The vase is 9.5 inches (24 cm) tall, and 4.5 inches (11.5 cm) wide.

It is in good condition with no repairs or chips, except manufacture defect hairline glaze cracks at the body (as seen in the photos).

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Meiji (1868-1912) Japanese Reticulated Silver Basket Censer Koro with Chrysanthemum

The koro is 4 inches (10 cm) tall, and 4 inches (10 cm) wide.

It is in good condition with no repairs, chips, or cracks, except minor dent at the bottom (as seen in the photos).

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A square bottle vase by one of the most sought after and influential of all Japanese ceramic artists, Kawai Kanjiro (b. 1890), enclosed in the original kiri box signed by the master, which we have had authenticated at the Kawai Kanjiro Memorial Museum (now endorsed on the top by his daughter, Kyoha). The pale crackle glazed vase dates circa 1935, and is decorated with flower like dabs of rust and cobalt typical of this period, with dark iron fading out from the square mouth and base. As would ...

A Matched Set of Four George II Silver Open Salts by David Hennell I, Founder of the Hennell Dynasty of Silversmiths. The Set was assayed in London in 1760. The dimensions are 2 3/4" across and 1 1/2" high. They stand on three cabriole legs and weigh a total of 9 Troy ounces. There is a small crest in the front of each. Excellent condition.

Sold, no price, no info. Very Ornate Scroll Vine Motif Silver Cross stamped 925 and a conjoined KS? on the full bail. The 18" chain has a mark that is either 925 or 950. Cross Suspends @ 2 7/8" X 1 1/2" across for total weight of 11 grams. Warm silver softness on the 'vine' design from use.

A Heavy Georgian Silver Tripod Legs Salver or Waiter with a Gadrooned Border; George III, London 1816 by William Bateman (grandson of Hester Bateman). Dimensions 9.5" diameter x 1.5" high; weight 22.8 Troy ounces. Very good condition.

Mod Unusual Cut Out Silver Sandwiched Horn between 2 .925 squares stamped: TAXCO MEXICO around AAB, a listed silversmith. Crushed turquoise inlay circles. Just under 7/8" across and sits on the diagonal. SOLD, no price, no info

SOLD, no price no info please. Hard to find late Art Deco or earlier sterling bangles for the smaller wrist let alone a Beautiful Black Enamel Pair! Reminding one of F&B. Each is stamped Sterling inside where they measure 7 1/8" or 2 1/4" across inside the 2mm thick silver. Comfortable fit for the small wrist. SOLD, no price, no info please.

SOLD. Mod Modern Moderne Black Enamel Screwback Drop Earrings stamped V B DENMARK STERLING for Volmer Bahner, showing lightning bolt zig zap patterns. Secure turnwheel is stamped "Sterling Denmark". North South they measure 1 3/4" X 1/2" at bottom of the pyramid shape and in super condition. SOLD

A Heavy Celery Vase of Cut Crystal; England circa 1820-1850. Dimensions 9" high x 5.5" wide at top and 4" square at base. Excellent condition.

Super Rich Dark Rusty Cognac Apple Juice Color Graduated light as a Feather Faceted Necklace Beads 27" Strand W a Barrel Clasp made of same. They passed the friction electrostatic amber test. Beads range 7 mm to 20 mm! Light dances off the facets beautifully!

SOLD. Hard to Find Vintage Mellowed Genuine Pre ban Carved Ivory Multi Link Bracelet w Floral Open Work and Rabbit w one pink eye and gold or gold filled accents. Truly real ivory w tunnels and striations visible even without a loupe! 7" inside when slide clasp is engaged X 1 1/8" wide. Sold

SOLD. 7/23/14 and 3/26/14 Reply to Canada. Thank you again for your interest, please find someone in USA to make USA Ck or United States Postal Service Money Order payment only please. Will then mail to USA address. Vintage Applied Arts Crafts Style or Modernist Sterling Silver Bezel Set Smokey Quartz Ring stamped: ORNO & a touch mark with a W, lady facing right and a 1/4 moon. Size 5.5. Smokey Quartz Gems stone is 20 mm X 15 mm. Sits on the finger at 1 X 1" and 1/2" above that! Fab vin...

SOLD. C 1890 Pendant Gold Filled Twisted Rope around 2 Goldstone Cabs showing multi color Micro Mosaic Floral designs on newer gf fancy 19.5" chain. Pendant is 2" X 5/8". There is a tiny dull area on the side of the upper, not bad for age and type of man made stone. Sold, no price, no info.

One of the most beautiful early pieces by Matilde Poulat that I have yet found. This c.1950's sterling, turquoise and amethyst bracelet is exceptional in every way. All of the stones are intact and look to be original. The amethysts are vivid purple and all stones are free of damage. The bracelet measures 8" end to end and is 1 3/4" wide. It weighs 72 grams and the push in clasp snaps tightly shut. Signed and numbered for Matilde Poulat "MATL" as shown. This piece is a treasure.

Sold. Delightful Satsuma 9 Panel bracelet stamped JAPAN on rich satin gold color metal. Flower, Leaf, Tree, Water, Mountain, Bird, green, pink, red, yellow, blue, gold paint all on white. Each panel is 12 X 15 mm. 6 3/4" inside while push clasp is engaged X 5/8" wide. Super condition for the bracelet collector on your list. Sold, no price, no info

A Georgian Silver Toddy or Punch Ladle, with a Twisted Whalebone Handle, Hallmarked London 1791, with Makers Mark Obscured. The Center of the Bowl has a Silver Coin from George II (dated 1745). Length 13.5". Some minor wear (see pictures).

Pastoral Landscape with a Young Girl and Her Dog

James Curnock (British, 1812-1870)

Oil on canvas, signed.

A resident of Bristol, Curnock was best known for his portraits and figure subjects. He exhibited at both the Royal Academy and the Society of British Artists, Suffolk Street. His work is held in the permanent collection of the Bristol Art Gallery.

Curnock is listed in the Dictionary of British Artists, Vol. IV, Victorian Painters by Wood.

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Measuring 5 5/8 inches long x 3/8 inches in diameter, this very RARE, unmarked piece of 1920’s Black Memorabilia Folk Art features an exquisitely carved miniature Blackamoor’s head at its apex!

The very unusual piece is constructed entirely of (unidentified)wood with the tiny Blackamoor’s head separated from the length of the dice pusher by a teeny narrow metal band. It is unknown whether the dice pusher is carved from one single piece of wood or if the dice pusher and head are two dist...

A Small Victorian Green Glass Decanter with a Hexagonal Shaped Body; with Original Stopper and Gilt Trim. 8" high. Late 19th Century and in Excellent condition.

A Victorian Oval Jewelry or Trinket Box with Burl Wood Veneer and Mother of Pearl Inlays. Dimensions 9.25" x 6.5" x 4". Late 19th century. Some wear but in good condition.

Sold, no price, no nfo. Vintage Deeply Oak Leaf Engraved Bracelet Cuff stamped: ED LEVIN STERLING. Nice heft @ 23 Grams or .8 Oz measuring a comfortable 6 1/8" inside which includes a flexible 7/8" opening X 1/2" wide. Lots & lots of decades old rich darkening in the incised areas. Sold, no price, no info.

White Jade Carved Archer Ring with Dragon, 11th Century

The ring is 1 inch (2.5 cm) tall, and 1.25 inches (3 cm) in diameter.

It is in good condition with no repairs, chips, or cracks.

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