One of the Mexico City maestros active in the first decades of Mexico's 20th c. Silver Renaissance, Abraham Tobias was a contemporary of Matilde Poulat's and he created jewelry in the so-called Mexico City style repousse. Many of his pieces are based on Matl originals and admittedly the boldness and quality of his repoussage is very very close to, if not often en par with, Matilde's own...

Very beautiful and early Fred Davis sterling and Rhodonite ring. This same ring, with an amethyst stone, is featured on page 27 of the 4th edition of the book MEXICAN SILVER by Morrill and Berk. They date it c. 1930. The face of the ring measures 1" wide and 3/4" long and it is a size 6. Weighing 14 grams, it is in fine original condition with no chips or cracks to the stone. Signed as shown. A great addition to a Mexican Silver collection.

Dating around the middle of Matilde Poulat's career, this sterling repousse brooch exhibits the tell-tale texturing and beading that characterizes her silver-work and is adorned with bezel-set turquoise and red coral. Poulat's inspiration quite often originated in the natural environment with doves, owls, flowers, fish and, in our case, a sea horse featured in her jewelry. Evocative of the tranquility of deep sea waters, this little creature will put a smile on your face every day of the week...

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A Houtien nephrite jade pendant was carved nicely in Chinese character Sou(Longevity).
It was being worn by noble people for it's good metaphor.
It was in greenish tint better than in the pictures by preserving very good condition.

Date: Qing Dynasty, 19th century.

Dimensions: 6.5cm x 4.8cm x 0.55cm.

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A Huanghuali wood scholar stand was built in a very fine look.
In simple and plain form, the wood stand was preserved with enduring old patina that darken to be nearing as a Zitan piece.
Whatsoever, under close inspection, the characteristics of the rare Huanghuali wood grains and the ghost-eye-like knarl marks were obviously found.
The Huanghuali piece was structured by traditional craftsmanship of tenoned skill without using any metal nails...

Offered is a 1910 PISO'S Cough Cold Remedy CANNABIS Patent Medicine Bottle recently acquired at a local estate sale in Myrtle Beach, SC.

This is an investment caliber specimen in original packaging that is unopened, unused and full.

The contents include Extract Cannabis Indica and Chloroform and are clearly marked on the bottom of the packaging front...

The popularity of Matilde Poulat's jewelry and her exceptional creative genius prompted several of her contemporary maestros to emulate them - in fact, copies of her pieces are made to this day, some less "successful" than others. The ring at hand dates, I believe, in the pre-1948 period and is very well made...

SOLD, no price no info please. Hard to find long chain necklace and just under 60 inches in gun metal gray, 10 faceted amethyst glass beads and ending in a multi piece swivel. Still so today - it can be worn as a very long necklace or attach a magnifying glass, pencil or other favorite pendant on the swivel. Tres chic! SOLD, no price no info

Garnet color glass beads on hand knotted string. Sterling, marquisite: what more could be asked of this elegant Deco necklace? 39" full length of knotted beads, 1 1/8" diameter of circular attachment, 2 3/4" tassel.

Modernist sterling silver and gold vermeil necklace and earrings designed and signed circa 1950's by American and Taxco, Mexico artist William Spratling. Necklace measures 16 1/2" wearable length. The pair of pendants measure 2 1/2" X 2"L. Necklace weighs 73 grams. Screwback earrings measure 1 1/8"L X 1" and weigh 13 grams. Both necklace and earrings are in beautiful condition. Clasp is tight and secure. Spratling named this design "lenguas" or tongues of fire. Pictured on p...

Made for the traditional Argentinian and South American drink, yerba mate, this cup and bombilla are silver, both stamped with an 800 silver standard. The cup is nicely repoussed with floral and foliate elements on a cast silver serpentine base. The cup measures 5 1/4" high and the bombilla is 8 1/4" long. Together they weigh 6 troy ounces...

An haunting 17th century sumi-e image of a goose at twilight by Kano Toun (1624-1694) in the original Edo silver threaded brocade border patterned with clouds, upper and lower extensions of heavy coffee colored cloth ending in ivory rollers. The almost complete dominance of white seems to convey a passage through space, from clarity into obscurity, leaving the viewer with a slight sense of loss echoing in ones memory...

Fine annamese vietnamese blue and white charger, decorated with floral motif surrounded by clasic petal border on the center, peony spray and water weeds on the cavetto, classic scroll around rim. On the exterior, petal lappets enclose hanging scrolls. Unglazed base with thin iron brown wash. PERIODE : 15 th Century CONDITION : small frit on the foot and scracth glase on the center, no chips, cracks, or hairlines and free from restorations. MEASURE : 38 cm diameter. 9 cm height.

Measuring 7" high, and approximately 4" at the widest point of the body, this ceramic jar dates to the 17th century of the Safavid Empire, which was located in what is now Iran. The glaze is very heavy and is decorated with underglaze blue, and has areas of greenish tint, seen primarily at the shoulder and on the bottom. there are areas where brown pigments are visible in the glaze, also visible in photos. The blue decoration depicts arabesque forms with linear and foliate designs...

A very stylish combination of filigree and engraved edge design is this 14Kt white gold bar pin, centered by a 4 millimeter square cut amethyst set in a bezel. The length of the bar pin is 2 5/8” and the width is 5/16” at the widest part.

Rare Japanese Edo period woodblock print pentaptych depicting five 16th century Takeda warriors involved in the Kawanakajima campaigns against the forces of Uesugi Kenshin by Kuniyoshi (1797-1861) published by Ebisuya Shoshichi (Kinshodo) circa 1845. Each warrior is surrounded by biographical text written by Shotei Kinsui...

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'Unidentified Metal Object', like a natural form of abstract wild tree/gnarl okimono but made of heavy metal as unidentified unmagnetic material..., once displayed at tokonoma alcove of an old house in Ishikawa, Hokuriku region in Showa period, 20th century, 21 x 19 x 18 cm (8.26 x 7.48 x 7.08in).


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Very Rare Large Chinese Early Northern Wei Dynasty Glazed Pottery War Horse & Rider

Surely among the rarest of ancient Chinese pottery horses are the large glazed equestrians from Shanxi province dating to the early Northern Wei Dynasty (AD 386 - 534). This is one such example. It is made from a relatively high-fired buff-coloured pottery that has been coated in a finely-crackled amber coloured glaze, save for the flat base that remains unglazed. The rider sits upright within a small saddle ...

A rare pair of inlaid Knifewing design cuff links by Zuni silversmith John Gordon Leak. The inlaid Knifewing figure is set in a background of black jet. These measure 1" by 1", weigh 20.3 grams and are in fine original condition. John Gordon Leak's work was prominently featured in the C. G. Wallace collection auctioned by Sotheby's in 1975. Here is a great opportunity to own a fine example of his work.

A Pair of Very Rare Chinese Yuan / Ming Dynasty Longquan Celadon Vases (Published / Exhibited: Ex. Helen D. Ling Collection)

This extremely rare pair of vases was made during the 14th - 16th century at the Longquan kilns in Zhejiang province. They are "heavily-potted" with elaborate moulded decoration covering the entire outer surfaces. On one side of each vase the decoration centres around the Chinese "shou" character (meaning longevity), whilst on the other side, the Chinese "fu" character...

Dish decorated with six-pettaled flower head reserved in white a stemmed floret in each petal in the center against a hatched ground, repeated white floral units in the inner wall and and a zigzag border. A lotus scroll on the outside. Glazed base. Hongzhi D= 25,5 cm, H = 4.2 cm Condition : profesional restored on the hairline (hard to find).

It is very rare that one comes across a ring with such style, quality and great workmanship that describes this platinum filigree, diamond and sapphire engagement ring from the 1920’s. The center stone is an approximately 0.65Ct old-mine diamond that has I color and VS2 clarity. The center diamond is flanked on either side by five smaller diamonds, which brings the approximate total weight of all 11 diamonds to 0.75Ct. Each side is further decorated by three sapphire banquettes, which gives th...

A good Japanese studio porcelain celadon censer (after Chinese Song dynasty examples), of kinuta color, by Suwa Sozan. Seal impressed on the bottom between the three legs with unglazed feet. With an even more extraordinary, finely worked silver cover with gilt highlights (eyes, beak, comb, feather details, hollyhock blossom stamens.) The treatment and the details of the hollyhock leaves down to the veining and insect nibbles is sublime. The exquisite detailing of the hairs on the Hoo-oo no Tori'...

SOLD. Vintage Square Clay Hand Painted 2 Doves on Blue & White Figural Pin Signed "Karin Og AAse" and another mark showing 2 children holding hands. Delightful at 1.75" Sq. In very good condition no chips no breaks and a safety pinback adhered to back. Please collect with confidence after reviewing the dozens of Trocadero verified feedbacks. SOLD, no price, no info please.

Dimensions: 31"L x 32"W x 34"H x 18" seat depth

Decorated with chrysantemum scroll on the body, early lappets near base and classic scroll on the neck. Yuan Dynasty Diameter = 12 cm, Height = 11 cm Condition : broken with complete part.

Chinese porcelain lidded dish, with " Children at Play " theme design, Chinese seal mark to the base, late 19th/early 20th century period. Size, Height of the dish is 5 1/2 inches with diameter of 6 inches, in very good condition.

A superb post-Edwardian sterling silver and enamel sports award fob or pendant dated 1915. This 1-1/2 x 1-1/4" running or track award features fine cobalt enamel and a central gold washed or gilded medallion depicting a runner. It is dedicated on the back with the legend ST. M.C.I. ANNUAL SPORTS 1915 GIRLS J.C. FIRST and it is stamped STERLING with the Ryrie Bros. manufacture silver mark (later Birks). It is possibly from the St. Marys Collegiate Institute of St. Marys, Ontario and it weighs ...

An exquisite large vessel by Seifu Yohei III (1851-1914) enclosed in the original signed wooden box. The mirror smooth surface is lightly tinged pink, a delicate touch only Seifu could create. The Fretwork about the center is absolutely perfect. The vase stands just over 12 inches (31 cm) tall, 5-1/2 inches (13 cm) diameter and in excellent condition. It is signed on the base Dai-Nippon Seifu Zo. Seifu, unlike many potters of his time, was low production and tenacious in his approach to perf...

Excavated piece rom the Shan State. Nice green patina and excellent condition. H. 8,5 cm.

Gilded Bronze Seated Buddha with Turquoise Beads, 19th Century

The buddha is 8.5 inches (21.5 cm) tall, and 4.5 inches (12 cm) wide.

It is in good condition with no repairs, chips, or cracks, except cut marks and dents near the base (as seen in the photos).

Large format photos available upon request.

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LAY AWAY AVAILABLE This is a William Spratling azur-malachite silver and stone star necklace from his 3rd phase. It is pictured with the same stone on page 76 of SPRATLING SILVER: A FIELD GUIDE by Phyllis M. Goddard. After his Alaskan expedition his designs were influenced from his time there with many designs incorporating stars. It is a graceful 15.5in. long and the star drop is a stately 2.25in. long and 2.25in. wide. The weight is 52 grams heavy. This is a rarely seen piece of Spratling h...

Signed Mexican Silver Green Onyx or Malachite Bracelet with the mark of "FD" like that of Frederick Davis, however there is a conjoined mirrored "FD" mark as well and "Sterling Mexico". 6 3/4" X 3/4" wide and 1.4 oz or 42 Grams on Postal Scale. Very Nice ! Hook and eye closure. The mark of a good bracelet: You can't see the clasp.
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The golden orb shines out like the light of Buddhism from between the dark clouds on this exquisite 19th century image by Wada Gozan, priest of Jinko-in Temple. Ink and gold-pigment on silk in a patterned silk border with wood rollers in a period kiri-wood box titled Tsuki no ga Yokomono Ippuku (1 wide painting of moon) Wada Gozan koto (of Wada Gozan), annotated by Kuten. It is 25 x 48-1/2 inches (63.5 x 123.5 cm) and is in overall fine condition, with a minor wrinkle in the lower border. Wa...

Two exquisitely detailed birds (probably vultures, and very Egyptian-looking) embrace an opal cabochon. This is an Egyptian Revival watch pin made of 14 k gold. The original catch has been replaced with a more modern safety catch. The pin is 1 1/2" wide by 5/8" high and dates ~1880.