All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Arts and Crafts : Pre 1930 item #352251 (stock #T 1149)
SOLD. Unsigned, unmarked tested sterling ring reminding one of the work by Doris Cliff or that of French or even the work of Bernard Instone with the applied leaf foliate designs and split shank construction. See image 2 & 3
A green jade or tree agate or glass even, naively 'carved' green bezel set stone. Was resized once to 5.75...
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Nostalgia : Pre 1950 item #351954 (stock #R037)
This wonderful double-sided enamel sign from France is quite an amazing find. It is in great condition for its age with a red background and white lettering. There are light scratches and a few areas where enamel is missing, mostly along the edges & along the side where you hang it, but nothing at all to detract from the charm of this vintage sign. This is not a reproduction. Measures approximately 15-1/2 inches by 10 inches.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Ceramics : French : Pre 1940 item #351835 (stock #R036)
Marked "Labrut Freres France" on the back, these two unique plates have adorable graphics of children & animals. On one there is a young boy with a dog & a goat tumbling on top of him. On the other is a boy (with only one shoe & sock) walking with a girl & a dog. The plates have a pattern around the rims & are encircled with faded gold. They both have crazing throughout & are browned from age, but have no chips or cracks...
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Toys : Pre 1950 item #351659 (stock #R035)
This adorable stuffed donkey has the softest mohair fur & a very goofy face. With articulating arms & legs, vinyl pads on the bottoms of his feet & a red vinyl mouth, he is quite an original. There are a few small areas where fur has been loved off along the seams and one ear is loose, but he is very clean & in overall good shape. I think he may have had another stripe of red yarn along his head, but he is still a cutie...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1980 item #351343 (stock #T 1142)
20% of this was mailed to Katrina Survivors via Salvation Army & American Red Cross. Just as Matilde Poulat used Turquoise Coral & Amethyst so is this 4.2 Oz Bold Medallion Necklace stamped: "TS-39" (a listed silversmith) and HECHO EN MEXICO 925, possibly by her nephew Ricardo Salas. Super piece weighing 120 Grams or more than 4 Ounces! The Articulated Pendant Medallion 3 part Center piece is 4 1/4 X 2 1/2" wide. 14 Spiral Swirls ( 1 1/8 ea) make up the 'chain' part for 19". 38 gems...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Deco : Pre 1920 item #350985 (stock #T 1141)
Pendant with Blue Green Teal Tan Iridescent Butterfly Wing colors under 2 glass domes and bezeled in GOLD stamped 10K and another mark. Very interesting colors!
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Arts and Crafts : Pre 1900 item #350697
This is a FANTASTIC ARTS & CRAFTS ERA CAMEO OF AN IDEALISTIC BEAUTY. Everything here is Exceptional and NOT the norm, especially the Curls, the Necklace, and the BEAUTIFUL Face. The Setting is STERLING SILVER and dates ca. 1890 to 1929. The size is 2 1/2" x 2 1/2". Artist signed on the back: G. NOTO. In EXCELLENT Condition. For the discerning Collector...jgps give MORE info
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Arts and Crafts : Pre 1930 item #350668 (stock #T 1138)
Moth on blue butterfly wing background under dome glass with gold metal marked with % and 12K. The reverse shows larger tan butterfly wing. At 1 5/8" across this is the largest this dealer has listed.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Ceramics : French : Pre 1940 item #350553 (stock #R033)
Vintage covered terrine from France in a beautiful provencal soft yellow color. In wonderful shape with only a small chip on the underside of the handle, does not detract at all from the charm of this piece. Crazing & wear throughout from age & use. Measures approx. 8 inches long, 5-1/2 inches wide & 4-1/2 inches high to top of handle. Stamped on the bottom with the number "6" & the letter "D" and on the underside of the cover with a "0".
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Deco : Pre 1920 item #350540 (stock #T 1137)
Beautifully faceted 8 mm Rich Red Cherry Amber Beads Strand 25 1/2" necklace with old time push in barrel lock sterling silver clasp unmarked (older) yet tested so. Just beautiful! While these are Sold,you the collector will find another fabulous Amber Strand by going to www.mimideeartwear.com and search for 572770.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1900 item #350526 (stock #442)
This Heavy Continental Silver Repousse Wine Ewer or Claret Jug Bears a German Mark, Probably from the Mid-19th Century (1850-1870). The Ewer is Heavily Decorated with Repousse Vines, Grapes and Leaves, and Sits on a 5 inch Square Platform Base, also with the Grape and Leaf Decoration. It has an Applied Twig Handle that Joins with the Ewer with a Cluster of Grapes...
All Items : Archives : Instruments and Implements : Scientific : Pre 1950 item #350516 (stock #M797)
This interesting, circa 1930's, dentist's kit was used to match size and shape of teeth to be replaced! The handsome black Bakelite case is in nice condition, containing many original sample teeth and sporting 9 drawers with oval metal labels. All drawers open smoothly except for the top one. Small unobtrusive right edge chips on 3 shelves fail to detract from this interesting dental collectible.

Measures 6.5"H x 7"W x 5"D and bears the label, "The Dentists’ Supply Co. of N.Y...

All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Designer Signed : Pre 1970 item #350181
An amazing sterling bracelet by Modernist Arthur King. King had a shop on Madison Avenue in New York City in the 1960's. Most of his pieces have caged stones and I have never seen a bracelet offered before. This unusual and interesting piece is sterling with a light gold wash. There are various shaped and size cutouts as well as uneven edges making the focus of the bracelet. It is 2" wide and 5 3/4" around in the inside with an opening that is 1" at one end and 1 1/2" at the other...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Arts and Crafts : Pre 1920 item #350179
A fabulous hand hammered silver and acid etched pin from the notable Chicago Arts & Crafts workshop Carence Crafters. Pieces from this workshop are scarce and highly collectible.They represent some of the finest handmade work from the American Arts & Crafts period ,1890-1920. This is a large piece measuring 2 3/4" by 2 1/4". It is all original and in fine condition. Hallmarked with the interlocking C hallmark as shown. A rare example from this great workshop.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Enamel : Pre 1940 item #350056 (stock #R032)
This enamelware match holder or "allumettes" box, circa 1930's, has a lovely rose garland pattern. Definite wear from age & use, areas of enamel are chipped off around the edges & some spots have been painted over white, but this match box still retains its original charm. Marked on the bottom, "Ste Austria, B. Freres" this pieces was made in Austria for the French market. Measures approx 5-1/2 inches across, 3 inches deep & 7 inches to highest point...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Arts and Crafts : Pre 1960 item #349946 (stock #T 1135)
SOLD. Ancient Auspicious Spiral Design on this mid 20th century tested sterling silver Modernist Modernism Studio bracelet with a large round bright green Jade disc charm. Odd custom made closure in that the 1 3/8" rich green jade disc is at the end of a chain allowing the bracelet to 8 1/2" then you loop it around to create a closer fit. 1.4 Oz 40 Grams weight. SOLD
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Toys : Pre 1940 item #349779 (stock #R031)
This vintage wooden doll bed comes complete with original mattress & pillows & appears to be homemade. The mattress & bolster pillow are covered in an adorable fabric & stuffed with straw. The two end pillows are a satiny fabric & are stuffed with old down feathers. The bed itself is made of bent wood & has a wonderful patina to the blue & gray paint...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Pre 1837 VR item #349769
During the Edo Period, there was a time when the puppet play became the most popular form of entertainment among the common people and especially the merchants. They were so popular that Kabuki actors even began mimicking the movement of the puppets.

The era of Ningyo Joruri (puppet play) began in 1684 when Takemoto Gidayu, a narrator, opened Takemoto theater in Dotonbori. Dotonbori has been the "Broadway of Japan" located in the distinctive trading city of Osaka where traders and m...