This Fred Davis necklace is MAGNIFICENT. The cylinders create a 1.25in. tall necklace for an unforgettable presence. The balls in between the cylinders help space the cylinders and when worn it creates a ripple effect as you move. Made with quality through and through the masterpiece weighs 201.3 grams heavy. The wearable size could not be better as you have a minimum of 17 inches of comfort. The drop is certainly the finishing touch as a barrel cut long amethyst centers the 1.25in...

The marrying of sterling silver with 18K gold is a favorite in vintage jewelry from Peru yet this bracelet is a rare opportunity to own an enameled piece that combines sterling and 18k figural appliques. Made by Old Cuzco, one of the best names in vintage Peruvian jewelry, this is indeed a rare bracelet. Though from time to time one will find smaller enameled examples, like brooches or pendants, enameled necklaces and bracelets are truly difficult to come upon...

Pair late Qing dynasty porcelain bowls. Overglaze decoration in blue and green enamel of peonies. Also decorated with inscriptions in gilt enamel and chop marks in red enamel. The rims an intentional, attractive caramel colored burnt biscuit. Apocryphal Qianlong seal marks in blue under the glaze. One in good condition with only minor enamel loss and light rubbing inside the bowl. The other also with an old, small area of repair along the outside of the rim...

Horacio de la Parra is one of the early Taxco maestros whose work I am constantly on the look out for - I think the bracelet presented here amply illustrates the reasons for that. Though not as prolific as others in jewelry making (Parra is known for his high quality holloware), Parra's repoussage can be down right stupendous. In our case, the complexity of the design and the challenge it poses to the artistry of the silversmith executing it, make his feat even more incredible...

One of my favorite designs of the so-called "archaeological" genre, I have seen similar pieces bearing Victoria's signature but this one is made by an artist who signs his name with initials "AE" in a heart-shaped "M". Though we don't know much about the specific maker, we do know that his work was appreciated enough by his colleagues that his signature can be found on jewelry by Rancho Alegre and Estela Popowski...

This toddler's pants were used by successive siblings and probably several generations of Chinese Miao ethnic minority children. The pants are of handwoven indigo dyed fabric and the legs are decorated with handwoven tape which is sewn into place by hand. The pants are crotchless, which was typical attire for very young children throughout old China.

A very rare piece of lacquerware, comprising a big container with lid in the center and twelve narrow containers around it, each with a stopper in the shape of a nat (good spirit)and decorated with the Burmese zodiac. Made in the Pagan State, ca. late 19th to early 20th century. H. 31 cm , Diameter 28 cm. Condition: very good, with expected age wear.

Lovely and rich the Los Castillo glyph bracelet always reminds me of Mexican silver at it's best. The weight is 50 grams heavy and is a comfortable 7in. long and 1 inch wide. The silver shows dark in the recesses and top with a gorgeous glow. Take this anywhere and you will be talked about when seen.

LOVE LOVE LOVE this Antonio Pineda bracelet. The link with the swirled X'S, the patina and how the aventurine stones GLOW all add up to FANTASTIC. I wish I could get a picture of this mesmerizing stone. It is heavy and weighs in at 74.4 grams and is 7 inches of comfort. A most desirable vintage Mexican silver for collectors and museum quality and the condition is superb with no issues.

In the style of Matilde Poulat's jeweled hand-mirrors a vintage 1980s piece from Taxco having an ornate frame replete with wirework, beading and topped by two repousse Doves - Matl's favorite "Palomas". The mirror is encrusted with turquoise and coral cabs as well as pyramid-cut amethysts and it has an elongated, teardrop repousse handle. it is 5 1/8" tall by 2 3/8" wide and weighs 40.9 grams...

Miniature versions of the clamper bracelets in the corresponding designs by-pass or wrap rings are veritable miracles of craftsmanship and attention to detail as well as testimonials to their maker's patience and ability to concentrate. And even though I know all this, some examples still amaze me with their superb quality...

Kendi, with rounded sides, bulbous spout and tall neck decorated outside with floral and plantain leaves on the neck, glazed base. PERIOD : Middle Qing (18 th Century) MEASUREMENT : 26 cm height, 18 cm wide. CONDITION: Professional small restorations on the rim, no other damages issues.

A Tang dynasty Changsha bowl, rounded side with deep center and unglazed base, bowl decorated with scroll and fire works motif in brown color motif, bowl covered with creamy glazed PERIOD : Tang Dynasty (618-906 AD) MEASUREMENTS: 5.5 cm tall, 15 cm wide. CONDITION: no chips, cracks, or hairlines and free from restorations.

A rare and very fine of Vietnamese annamese 14 - 15th century under glaze blue huge jar, rounded side with globular body and unglazed base, jar decorated with under glaze blue white of Qilin beast and cloud motif, base with brown slip, Excellent condition, no chips, cracks, or hairlines and free from restorations. Size: 30 cm height, 36 cm wide

A pair of very stylish 14kt gold and cultured pearl earrings with various size high luster cultured pearls from the 1960-s, done in the stylized shape of a bunch of grapes. Each earring is decorated by 9 various size pearls, sizes ranging from 4 millimeters to 6 millimeters.

This 14Kt gold and enamel beauty of a pin was made in the late 1800-s. It is Art Nouveau with the very stylish shape and enamel combination further enhanced by a pearl centering the enamel flower. The pin measures 1 3/16†long and ½†wide.

Nine old mine diamonds are set in this 1920-s filigree platinum ring. The center bezel-set stone weighs approximately 0.35Ct. The top of the ring measures 12 X 13 millimeters.

Pictured here this 1900 Antique rare very desirable special George N. Steere lucky dragon heavy sash brooch not to be seen anywhere else and nothing as substantial is sold.
Twice the size as others with the unusual mixed era motifs and rich hammered finish unlike some that display a dull flat look.
Amber color glass piece with his early maker's mark of GS...

This Matilde Poulat necklace is all about the palomas. With turquoise and coral stones only dotted in this design the emphasis is on the masterfully executed repousse palomas with the rare carving of the roses on the bellies. The palomas meet at the filigree flower in the vase that is ornamented by only the flower and it's pear shaped warmed turquoise stones for leaves and also the center of the flowers bloom...

What a sweet signed,authentic Matl Salas MS-12 amethyst bars necklace. Weighing in at 70 grams heavy with the bars hanging from the round medallion 1.25in. long and .5in wide. The light bounces off these bars with a multitude of purple colors from light to dark. The stones have internal striations but no cracks or chips with the entire piece having no damage what so ever. There is a 17in. wearable length and the presence packs a punch for it's size, just LOOK AT THAT NECKLACE!

Description:
A Sancai stem cup was well mold in decent shape.
It was glazed with characteristic tri-colors on a chalk-feel body clay.
The vessel was from the idea of the dated metal wares of Tang periods which influenced by the Persian cultures.

Date: Tang Dynasty, 618-907.

Width: 10cm, Height: 8cm.

A CUSTOM-MADE COTTON BOX IS INCLUDED.

A classic book piece for William Spratling, the "tulip" brooch comes in several configurations and is carved out of various stones, the most usual being amethyst. Here the large bloom is set in a less frequently seen repousse frame that consists of deeply chased foliage and an overlaid curlicued tendril. I also love the color variations and depth in the pink quartz stone. Very architectural and quite impressive with a smoothness that makes you want to hold it.....

Here is perhaps the most dramatic piece that I have ever held...

Fred Davis pieces are rare and these amethyst swirl earrings are very special. Properly hallmarked with fd and on the other earring under screw back with parts sticking out saying MEXICO SILVER. The length is 1.25in. long and .75in. wide. They weigh 9.1 grams. No dents or damage just beautiful condition. Shown with the gorgeous bracelet already listed on my site. Collector quality and museum quality for both the bracelet and earrings.

Gorgeous all-original leather vintage French club chair. Traditional sheephide, circa 1940's. Deep seated lounge style... one of our favorites!

This pink seashell, resembling a cat’s paw shell, is mounted in an irregular shaped and textured sterling silver frame that appears to be an extension of the shell’s surface. The impressed linear design of the frame is enhanced by gilded bands, most of them vertical. The pin is a substantial piece with a secure rollover clasp. The shell appears to be naturally colored on the exterior; it has a white interior that appears pink in the light. Its actual color is slightly lighter than shown in t...

A very traditional pair of diamond earrings in buttercup settings with European lever backs. The earrings are set with two fine quality full cut diamonds with the approximate total weight of 0.40 Ct. The ear wires are marked with old Hungarian hallmarks.

Longquan plate/bowl covered with ge type golden celadon glaze. Unglazed Base. Song Dynasty (960–1279 AD). Measurement : Diameter: 13 cm. Condition : no chips, cracks or hairlines and free from restorations.

 

Beautiful small dish covered by white glaze and decorated with carved floral decorations; unglazed base . PERIOD : Song Dynasty (960–1279 AD). MEASUREMENTS: 19 cm wide,. CONDITION: frittings on the rim, no chips or cracks and free from restorations

Giant Lyon Lounge Chair, This solo French Club Chair features all original leather with a rich, warm caramel hue that invites you in to read all day, It has a sharper rake at the back than some models that heightens the comfort of its depth. It hails from the Lyon region of France and retains all of its original leather and is in very good overall condition. This is one of Williams favorite chairs in this collection. 38"L 35"W 35"H 21"seat depth 16"seat width

Porcelain connical bowl decorated with famille rose enamels against a turquoise ground with children engaged in playful activities. The base holds an character red Jiaqing reign mark on a square white ground. The interior is glazed while the exterior mouth and foot rim are unglazed. DIMENSION : 26 cm diameter. PERIOD : Jiaqing (1796-1820) CONDITION : No chips. cracks, or hairlines and free from restorations.

Longquan charger covered with guan type - crackle celadon glaze and decorated with chrysantemum flower on the center. Glazed Base. Southern Song 南宋 (1127–1279). Measurement : Diameter: 27 cm. Condition : cracks on the body, free restorations.

A very traditional pair of diamond and pearl earrings from the 1960’s is set in 14Kt yellow gold with a European leaver backs. These earrings can be worn dressy for occasions or sporty with jeans or basically all the time. The well matched high luster cultured pearls measure 7 millimeters and the approximate total weight of the two full cut diamonds is 0.10Ct.

Longquan bowl decorated with incised lotus petals rising from foot to the exterior and. Covered with green glaze, unglazed base. Southern Song 12th-13th century. Condition : excellent with crazying glaze, no chips, cracks or restorations. Diameter: 15cm

A pair of Hall Aladdin Teapots both with lids and infusers. One is Yellow with Gold trim, the other is Turquoise with Gold trim. No damage to either pot, gold on both is 99%(minor wear to gold on turquoise pot handle visible in photographs). Both are six cup pots, stamped HALL in circle/Made in USA; yellow is marked 0.6.79R, other is 0.66.5R Circa 1970

Longquan plate/bowl covered with green celadon glaze. Glazed Base. Southern Song 南宋 (1127–1279). Measurement : Diameter: 16.5cm. Condition : no chips, cracks, or hairlines and free from restorations.

Longquan plate/bowl covered with crackled green celadon glaze. Glazed Base. Southern Song 南宋 (1127–1279). Measurement : Diameter: 18 cm. Condition : reglued to a chip on the rim

LAY AWAY AVAILABLE This Antonio Pineda necklace is gorgeous on. The links are a very deep concave shape and where they are connected is a 1 inch tall band. The necklace also has a depth of one inch at it's widest as well. It is shaped on a curve so the wearable is actually the outside rim and not the inside rim which gives it more space. It has a 4 inch diameter for sizing. The piece is correctly hallmarked as shown. There are no dents, bends or damage. It is quite nice with a very pretty pati...

LAY AWAY AVAILABLE From Antonio Pineda is this incredible cuff with rounded tip spikes of a row of silver and then a row of onyx and lastly another row of silver spikes. I have tried to show the length of the spikes and when I have seen this piece in pictures I thought that the spikes were larger and in person they are .25in. and are quite reasonable to wear. The weight is heavy at 125 grams. The gap is 1.25in and the inside diameter is 2 1/8th inches. The stones are without cracks or chips and...

Stunningly beautiful, this rare vintage sterling silver and amethyst necklace was designed and signed circa 1943-48 by Taxco, Mexico silver Maestro Hector Aguilar. The necklace is 1 inch wide and measures 14 1/2 wearable inches long. 186 grams, 6.06oz. Each of the 8 rectangular amethyst stones are hand carved into half moon shapes and bezel set into sterling frames. Both stones and silver are in gorgeous original condition. This Aguilar design is pictured on pages 40 and 104 of SILVER MASTERS OF...

This exceptionally well executed 18Kt white gold and diamond filigree ring is centered by a high quality approximately 0.25Ct full cut diamond. The center stone is flanked by a smaller diamond on either side, which will bring the total weight of all diamonds to an approximate 0.30 Ct.

Description:

A white-glazed bottle vase was nicely mold with narrow neck and was applied on the shoulder with two loops.
Motifs of plum flowers and leaves were well shaped and squeezed to the sides.
The glaze was in milky white tint and was suffused with crack lines.
It was in perfect condition despite the abrasions were happened to the edges.

Date: Five-Dynasties, 907-960.

Height: 23cm.

A CUSTOM-MADE COTTON BOX IS INCLUDED.

This very personable squirrel broach is cast in 18Kt yellow gold with a ruby eye. The squirrel is holding a diamond that represents an acorn. The differently finished surfaces make this pin very life like. The pin is 1” high and ¾” wide.

This wonderfully executed butterfly broach is made of 18Kt yellow gold with yellow white and black enamel and green see through enamel (plique-a-jour). The butterfly eyes are natural rubies and the wings are movable. It is marked Spain 18Kt. The height of the pin is 1” and the wingspan is 1 ½”.

Porcelain covered by white glaze to the foot and decorated with full carved floral on the interior ; unglazed base. PERIOD : Song Dynasty (960–1279 AD) MEASUREMENTS: 22 cm wide. CONDITION: Excellent, no chips, cracks, hairlines and free from restorations.

Vintage sterling silver and rosewood salad or serving set designed and signed circa 1950's by American and Taxco, Mexico artist William Spratling. Each piece measures 12 1/2" long. Each is signed on the reverse. Both the wood and silver are in beautiful condition. Pictured in WILLIAM SPRATLING: A FIELD GUIDE p.104. Insured shipping included withing the U.S.

Vintage hand made sterling silver salad or serving set designed and signed circa 1940's by American and Taxco, Mexico artist William Spratling. Each piece measures 10 inches long. Each signed on the reverse. Set weighs 273 grams, 9.6 oz. The bowl of the spoon is hand hammered. Handles are hand chased. This design was made with and without the chasing as shown on Goddards website spratlingsilver.com - reference # 997. Beautiful condition with no dents or dings. Insured shipping included within th...

Hand made sterling silver and shell letter opener or caviar knife designed and signed circa 1950's by American & Taxco, Mexico artist William Spratling. 5 1/2" long. Beautiful condition with no chips, cracks or dings to the silver. Signed on the end of handle with Spratling hallmarks and eagle 30. This design was featured in the museum exhibit WILLIAM SPRATLING AND THE MEXICAN SILVER RENAISSANCE and is pictured on p. 191 of the museum catalog by Penny Morrill. Also pictured on Goddards excellent...

Hand carved rosewood and sterling silver salad or serving set designed and signed circa 1950's by Taxco, Mexico artist William Spratling. Each piece is intricately carved and wrapped in sterling silver wire and measures 12 1/2" long. Beautiful condition with no chips or cracks. Each signed on the reverse WS. Pictured on Phyllis Goddards excellent website spratlingsilver.com.

We have here 7 very thick, hand chased silver medallions weighing 81 grams heavy. The balls are open backed repousse. I know when you see the back of this piece it is very old with work marks and feels like a piece of history in the hands. The hallmark is worn but you can read 980 MEXICO. It has a wearable length of 18in. The center piece is 2 1/8th inches long and 1.75in. at it's widest point. The other medallions are 1.75in. long and 1in. at the widest point. There is no dents or damage of any...

Not a very prolific taller, ProSa is nevertheless a name that I look for and try to get their pieces for my inventory whenever possible. Their jewelry that I have seen are cast and usually very nicely defined and finished. And even though I wouldn't say that I associate them with big, in-your-face pieces, I was pleasantly surprised to find this delicate, romantic floral necklace bearing their name. Feminine and timeless, a ribbon of fuchsia flowers to hug the neck of a young lady this upc...

These diamond and pearl cluster earrings date back to the late Victorian era. The center pearls on each earring are surrounded by eight old miner cut diamonds. The approximate total weight of all diamonds is 0.65 Ct. The 4.5 mm pearls seem to be natural pearls, but were not x-rayed.

An original woodblock print signed lower left and titled on mount "Caballo printed on Japan paper. This is a very rare graphic work by this important Mexican Modernist woman artist. Her auction records for painting are six figures. This print is In good condition paper is cut unevenly image size 5 x 7 inches slight light staining comes with archaival 16 x 20 matte. Biography María Izquierdo (October 30, 1902, San Juan de los Lagos – December 2, 1955, Mexico City) was a Mexican painter. ...

Los Castillo cuffs are amazing pieces of wearable art - the quality of the silver sheet used to make them, their balanced weight, the crisp detail in the design and the flawless execution combine to create little masterpieces. In the cuff at hand, inspiration was drawn from Mexico's rich Aztec and Maya past. Whether you want to see the links as feathers, waves or even stylized serpent scales, it still remains a bracelet with extremely powerful presence and a considerable "wow" factor. Havi...

The heft and the feel of this Hector Aguilar Cuff goes beyond what any picture can tell you about this jewel. The silver is hand braided so perfectly and fine. The beads that end the cuff are heavy and stately. Hallmarked appropriately as shown and the weight is 80 grams heavy. The inside diameter is 2.5in. with the gap being 1 1/8th inches. The height is 1 inch tall. The patina is really beautiful and natural on this piece giving it the dimension and depth that the maestro intended it to have. ...

Have a Holly Jolly Christmas with this great 14Kt yellow gold Merry Christmas charm from the 1960’s. The diameter of the charm is 1 ¼” and the three dimensional Christmas tree is decorated by 3 red and 4 green jewels.

Description:

A Jianyang hare-furs tea bowl was in very good condition.
In regular size, the bowl was stand on a well-defined foot ring.
Characteristically both on glaze and on the body clay, the bowl was in decent look with clear and charming hare-furs effects.
The hare-furs were in short-hairs' type which was an exact depiction for the animal's furs.
On the mouth rim, there had been metal band being wrapped around, now was faded and was left only with metal debris for ve...

In the shape of an Oni mask with inlaid metal eyes and remains of polychromy. H. 9 cm. Excellent condition, age crack in the chin, very nice age wear and patina. Provenance: Collection of Hendrik Jan Karsten (1817-1908), a Dutch politician. There is a name label at the back of the netsuke. Very striking piece, comes with a museum quality stand.

In mint condition, only light age wear to the decoration. Diameter 24,5 cm, H. 13 cm.