All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Designer : Pre 1970 item #93053 (stock #schrei446F)
Wonderful Schreiner! Gold plated flexible "rope" belt cradles disks of faux lapis, coral, jade and turquoise accented by creamy faux pearls. 1 3/8" wide, 30" long with a 3 3/4" extension.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Platinum : Pre 1920 item #92118 (stock #ao20)
This is a 14K gold and platinum watch chain having stylized rectangular shaped links of gold alternating with platinum and measures 17 in. L approx, Wt.15g, excellent condition..
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Pre 1920 item #91541
These scroll weights, FUUCHIN in Japanese, have the design of TOMOE MON on the ends of a drum which is typical of Meiji scroll weights. Beautiful old silk tassels.
All Items : Archives : Pre 1920 item #90928
Japanese woman's kushi comb with beautiful Aogai shell inlays on tortoiseshell. Taisho to early Showa period. Amazing work of art! Dimensions: 3 1/2" x 2 1/8" (center)
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Victorian : Pre 1900 item #90597 (stock #aq5)
This is a Victorian moonstone and half-pearl double heart mourning brooch set in silver, 1 in wide approx, excellent condition but may need cleaning
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Pre 1930 item #90577 (stock #ao2)
This is an unusual Art Deco sterling silver and crystal pendant in the Lalique style on an 18 in long link chain, the rectangular shaped silver pendant frame surrounded with marcasite encases a cut crystal deco-inspired floral design, marked .935, in excellent condition, pendant measures 1 x 7/8 in approx, total wt. 12.6 grams, may need cleaning.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Unsigned : Pre 1970 item #90245 (stock #5256EX)
Looking more like lace than metal, this necklace is most unique.It is composed of three rows of "lace", each a different width. Very flexible to mold to the wearer's neck and shoulders. Inside circumference is approximately 15" with a 2" extension. Width is 2".
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Designer : Pre 1940 item #90244 (stock #eisen26X)
Beautiful Eisenberg. Creamy faux pearls with small rhinestones. Note the chain with dangling pearls that move as you do. Old block-letter Eisenberg signature. 2 1/2 wide, 2" long including fringe.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Designer : Pre 1950 item #90157 (stock #tri189IX)
These two sterling (vermeil) figurals by Trifari have been dancing since the 1940's and they are still full of energy. Rare to find a pair like this. Male: 1 3/4" tall, 1 3/8" at widest. Female: 1 3/4" tall, 1 1/4" at widest.
All Items : Archives : Pre 1920 item #89750
Very intricate high grade gold hira-makie decoration with Aogai shell inlay and tiny gold leaf squares (kirigane)on tortoiseshell. A beautiful example from the Meiji period (1868 - 1912), Japan. It is 7 inches long and in superb condition.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Designer : Pre 1980 item #88349 (stock #149L59)
Simple elegance by Miriam Haskell. These faux pearls look real and are very beautiful. The clasp has Miriam Haskell stamped on one side and #3,984,900, a patent number first used in 1976, on the other. 34" end to end.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Unsigned : Pre 1970 item #87527 (stock #5233GX)
While this beautiful and dramatic collar is of fairly recent vintage (1960's?), it has the look of centuries gone by. Stamped gold plated links in various designs house brilliant prong-set rhinestones. This necklace won't be seen again! 18" inside length. Links 1 1/4" by 1 1/2".
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Unsigned : Pre 1960 item #87295 (stock #36E)
Hattie Carnegie presents coppery autumn colors in this chunky set. Glass beads, sequin shaped aurora borealis beads, copper colored stones and metal flowers with a taupe faux Baroque pearl dangle. Lovely Haskell-like filigree back. Brooch would also be lovely worn as a pendant if a pendant ring were added (simple, see a jeweler). Brooch is 3 1/4" total length, body of brooch is 1 3/4" in diameter, 3/4" deep. Clip earrings are 1 3/8" in diameter, 3/4" deep.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Glass : Bohemian : Pre 1900 item #86152
This is a wonderful Bohemian glass vase attributed to Moser comprising a tulip-shaped body with castellated rims on a half dome base, heavily enameled with platinum and gold in an intricate pattern of grapes and foliage decoration, gold banding to rim, in excellent condition, 6 1/2 in H approx.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Glass : Bohemian : Pre 1910 item #85776
This is a set of four cased green-to-clear Bohemian lead crystal wine goblets, each comprising a bowl enameled with a Rococo-floral motif in two-colored gold, having an air-twist stem and resting on a conical base. Harrach distinctive gold enamel decoration employed on base and rim, c1900, signed H on underside of base, in excellent condition, H7 1/2 in approx.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Unsigned : Pre 1950 item #85737 (stock #5259J)
This bracelet has everything! Baroque pearls, seed pearls, mirrorbacks,and gilt bows and flowers. It is hinged and fabric lined.It has the Haskell look but it is unsigned. As can be seen in the pictures, there is some corrosion frequently found in older pieces. It is priced accordingly. In my judgement it is highly collectible and wearable, and it is so spectacular that we have broken our rule to offer only pieces that are in perfect condition. Its flaws can be overlooked...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1920 item #85695
This is a fine American five piece sterling silver tea and coffee service manufactured by Whiting Manufacturing Co comprising a tea and coffee pot, two-handled covered sugar bowl, creamer and waste bowl, each having a bombe body with half fluted design, the coffee and tea pots with bombe shaped hinged covers with conforming decoration, cap finials, and scroll handles with ivory stoppers, all bottom stamped with Whiting mark, sterling, 2552, and number of piece, monogrammed C, in excellent condi...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Designer : Pre 1970 item #85617 (stock #lane 22F)
Stunning Kenneth J Lane hinged bracelet in twisted rope design. Both gold plating and pave rhinestones sparkle. 1" wide, 2 1/4" inside diameter.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Pre 1970 item #85612 (stock #vend28E)
Very three dimensional and heavy. Beautifully made by Vendome in the 1960's.The quality of the stones make them appear to be real gemstones. Trunk to tail 2 1/8", rider's plume to elephant's foot 2 1/8".
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Accessories : Pre 1970 item #85278 (stock #447BX)
This stunning jacket is in the style of Paco Rabanne. Wear it over, say, a long slinky black dress or pants, very dramatic! It is if disk and link construction which makes it easy to wear and move in. Front opening with oval disk closure at the top. Purchased at Saks Fifth Avenue, New York City, 1967. You will never see another one. Size 8, approximately.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Clips : Pre 1940 item #83277 (stock #5234E)
Amathyst glass open-back stones with gold plated flowers form this clip. Very elegant. Can be worn in many ways: plunging neckline, hat, belt, pocket, purse. Ornate single clip attachment.3" wide, 2" high, 5/8" thick.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1800 item #82893
Large 17 1/2"H lidded jar finely painted in the Kangxi style in sapphire blue on a white porcelain ground. The decoration features a pheasant on a rocky outcropping surrounded by flowering plants which extend around the circumference of the vase and up to the neck, where a second bird perches on a flowering branch. A blue foo lion finial tops the domed cover. The base is encircled by a band of crested waves. The shoulder panel decoration features lotus flowers on a mosaic ground...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1960 item #82350
Fabulous bold, strong design in this sterling pendant and matching earrings by American studio artist Henry Steig. Circa 1950, the pendant measures 2 1/4" long and 1 1/2" at the widest point. It is one continues piece of silver including the bail and hangs on a sterling chain original to the piece. This is a solid, heavy pendant, weighing 40 grams including the chain.The jumpring has been replaced. The earrings are screw back and measures 1 1/4" long and 5/8" at the widest point...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Pre 1950 item #81965
This is a FINE SILVER NATIVE AMERICAN ZUNI BELT BUCKLE. The Design is an EAGLE with Spread Wings. Beautifully Handcrafted with Inlaid OBSIDIAN, TURQUOISE, CORAL, and ABALONE. Additionally, the Sides are Chased with Geometric Designs. This Oval Buckle measures 3" X 4 1/4" and is marked on the back: BB. Appropriate Buckle Hardware in place on the back. Overall Condition is EXCELLENT with light normal use/ no abuse. Date this BUCKLE circa second 1/4 of the 20th Century, perhaps earlier...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Designer : Pre 1960 item #81780 (stock #182L73)
Glass cabochon and beads with gilt. Haskell is stamped on the shank of the screw-clip. Total length is 1 3/4, dangle is 1 1/8 long and 1" wide.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Pre 1920 item #81702 (stock #ANR436)
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A very fine early 20th century screen hand-painted simply and exquisitely with the mixing branches of a blossoming cherry and both fresh green and red maple. The painstaking detail in each individual leaf and flower is breathtaking. The awesome scene is triple bordered inside a frame of green brocade, red and black silk and gold. We have had the screen re-backed with original style forest green paper and replaced the black wooden frame. It measures 31-1/2 by 66-1/2 inches (80 by 169 cm).
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Pre 1900 item #81336 (stock #ALR428)
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A colorful and impressive scroll featuring a bushy tailed neko-tora, or cat tiger from the late Edo period. The neko-tora is a by-product of the Japanese closed border policy, rigorously enforced during the Edo period, which eliminated outside trade and influence. Therefore, Japanese artists were forced to come up with their own ideas of what a fearsome tiger looked like based upon older paintings and skins...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Unsigned : Pre 1970 item #80888 (stock #5239K)
This beautiful choker and its fringe is a show-stopper for sure! The 7/8" by 3/8" fringe-ends glow a deep rich red, while the 1/4" round rhinestones glisten. The all prong-set choker is 13 1/4" long with a 4" extension, and is 1" wide. Longest fringe is 4 1/2". Unsigned.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Designer : Pre 1960 item #80885 (stock #18L73)
Reminiscent of "Tweety Bird", this little HAR enameled bird is sassy and classy. 1 3/8" high, 1 1/4" wide.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Designer : Contemporary item #80874 (stock #30JEX)
Tops in quality and design.Contemporary American designer Patrice is an international award winner for her hand-crafted, limited edition jewelry.This lion head pendant necklace is of vintage German glass from the 1930-40", resin, genuine turquoise, sterling silver vermeil and real pearls. Outstanding!Necklace is 17" long, pendant is 3" long and 1 1/2" wide.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Designer : Pre 1970 item #79355 (stock #7L73)
Very three dimensional, this prong-set brooch is elegant. By using "hot pink" with clear rhinestones, a favorite color in the 1950's-60's, the age of this Dior brooch is revealed. Plaque says Christian Dior, 1961. 2 1/2" high, 2 1/2" wide, 3/4" deep.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Pre 1960 item #78560 (stock #cador7E)
Hard to find and always unique. That describes the lovely designs of Cadoro. This elegant necklace presents silky faux pearls and glistening plastic spheres in a pale jade color. Spheres are transparent and scallop-shaped. Necklace is 16" long, large sphere is 1 1/2" in diameter.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Designer : Pre 1950 item #78410 (stock #178KCX)
The best quality: old Haskell with the horseshoe plaque marked Miriam Haskell. Beautiful prong set jade and sapphire glass beads. Heavy and gorgeous. Brooch 1 1/2" by 1 1/4", clip earrings 1 1/8" by 1"
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Designer : Pre 1960 item #77842 (stock #vogue9K)
Drop dead gorgeous! Fantastic brilliant rhinestones, all prong set by Vogue. Could not be more dramatic--a real show-stopper! 15" around. Bib is 4 1/2" wide at top, 4" long. Each rhinestone is 1/2" wide, 3/4" long. Marked VOGUE JLRY.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre AD 1000 item #76658
Chinese Tang Dynasty (618-906) Changsha ware pale yellow glazed ewer decorated with light brown-splashed glaze over relief molded leaf-form foliage designs on opposing sides beneath each of two loops. 9 1/4"H. This particular shape first appeared in China in the 8th century and was used for hot water. Very good overall condition. A few small glaze losses to one handle and a few small, fairly unnoticeable repairs to the body...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1900 item #76150 (stock #z962)
This is a delicate pair of sterling silver grape scissors made by Tiffany and Co. with handles having applied reticulated scroll design and steel inlaid into the cutting edge of the blade, backstamp somewhat worn, marked Tiffany and Sterling, 5 1/4 in H approx and 1.34 oz.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Designer : Pre 1960 item #75773 (stock #179G)
This Haskell choker is so wearable, and so lovely. The swirls in the oval glass beads combine nicely with the gray faux Baroque pearls. Clasp and oval metal tag stamped Miriam Haskell. 14" long with 3" extension. Oval beads 3/4" long, 5/8" diameter.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Designer : Pre 1980 item #75770 (stock #2A)
Chanel's elegant simplicity. Gold plated with lusterous faux pearls. Note the double "C" design in the corners of each earring. Plaque on back says "Chanel, 94p, made in France." 1 1/4" diameter, 1/2" deep.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1492 item #74943
Ming Dynasty (1368-1643) Chinese blue and white porcelain baluster form vase with wide trumpet mouth decorated with a blue prunus motif. 9 1/2"H. Excellent condition. The irregular edge of the base is the typical result of the removal of the vase from the kiln. It is not a condition problem.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Unsigned : Pre 1970 item #74680 (stock #uns5031HX)
Ferociously dramatic cat, this.Composed of real stones and plastic he makes his presence known. Good even if you're not a Leo. Necklace length 23", including clasp. Pendant 3 3/8" wide, 3 1/4" high, approximately. Earrings 1 1/2", approximately.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Designer : Pre 1960 item #74500 (stock #Hobe 19L73)
Glamorous Hobe. Citrine, smoky topaz and diamond-like rhinestones, all prong set. A show stopper! 14" inside length plus 3" extension. Front depth 1 5/8", tassel 2 1/2".
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Designer : Pre 1970 item #74327 (stock #5218E)
Delightfully devilish dragon by Schrager. This imp would scare no one and does have the power to charm. Gold plated with fire red rhinestone eyes, turquoise colored beads on his spine and a large sprawling fin with pave rhinestones. Very three dimensional with multi-layers. Oval signed plaque on the back. 2 3/8" wide, 2 1/8" high.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Pre 1940 item #74320 (stock #54F,4GX)
Left: cut through, resin washed, marbled and chunky, this is a handsome Bakelite bracelet. 1/2" wide,3/8" wall, 2 1/2" inside diameter. Right:Black (in some light dark green) with deeply carved daisy pattern, chunky. 1/2" wide, 3/8" wall, 2 1/2" inside diameter.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Pre 1900 item #73025 (stock #ANR364)
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Four calligraphy works dating from the Edo period mounted on an antique two-panel Kama-byobu tearoom screen; the backing paper covered with minute gold flake. The centerpiece of the screen is a scene of Mt. Fuji next to the character Ryu (for Dragon). This piece is signed Ryukoubi (Soro Ryu 1714-1792) a well documented artist known for calligraphy and poetry who seemed to change names and addresses as often as humanly possible...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1950 item #71635
YEOW!! This is one incredible bracelet. Spectacular design and construction, the pictures tell everything. The eight panels are all triple hinged and move.There is a secure closing push in clasp. It measures approximately 6 3/4" in the inside of the bracelet.It is hard to get exact because it is rounded and fans out. It is a full 2 3/4" wide and weighs an amazing 221 grams. It is signed SILVER MADE IN MEXICO so is c...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Continental : Pre 1900 item #71312 (stock #z1002)
This is a fanciful Dutch silver glass-lined mustard pot and spoon having neoclassical piercing depicting figures in a garden setting, c1848. It has a domed cover, ball feet and is marked on the body, lid and handle. It stands 2 1/2 inches high and is in excellent condition.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1900 item #71311 (stock #z1001)
This is an outstanding die-stamped novelty sterling silver chamberstick made in Birmingham, England c1843 by John Willmore, having a detailed leaf and acorn shape. It is 5 1/4 inches H and in excellent condition but may need cleaning.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Enamel : Pre 1900 item #71310 (stock #z1000)
This is a Russian enamel "Cup of Sorrow" dated 1896 having the Imperial crest of the double headed eagle commemorating the Coronation of Czar Nicholas II and Empress Alexandra Fedorovna and ultimately resulting in his overthrow. This cup is in overall good condition but does have some rust spots along the rim and base. It is approximately 4 1/8 in. H
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Designer : Contemporary item #71300 (stock #patr42JDX)
Contemporary American designer Patrice uses vintage European glass from the 1930-40's, brass and gold plated mesh to create this masterwork. It is adorned with scroll work and two brass frogs to keep the dragonfly company. Heavy and dramatic and the finest obtainable in materials, design and detail. Certainly an heirloom. 1 1/2" wide, 6 1/8" inner circumference with a 1 1/8" opening on underside.The following two items presented can be mixed and matched with this bracelet.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Enamel : Pre 1900 item #71297 (stock #z999)
This is a very fine miniature Viennese silver and enamel coffee can and saucer c1860-1870, painted with a classical building central on cup and a monument on the saucer in shades of red, yellow, blue and green having birds, flowers and ribbons surround. The undersides of the cup and saucer are also enameled. This teacup and saucer are in overall good condition, having a flake in the center of the saucer and small repair on saucer underside with some yellowing. This item measures 1 5/8 in H
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Retro : Pre 1960 item #71237
This is a much Sought-after 14K GOLD STANHOPE CHARM depicting the LINCOLN MEMORIAL. Looking into the Top toward the light there is a picture of LINCOLN in Profile captioned: WITH MALICE TOWARD NONE/ WITH CHARITY FOR ALL. Also the viewer can read: EXCERPTS FROM LINCOLN'S/GETTYSBURG SPEECH/ NOVEMBER 19, 1863. First paragraph mostly legible. Overall size is 7/16" X 9/16" X 3/8" tall. Mark on the bottom reads: LINCOLN/ 14K AE (logo)/ MEMORIAL. Circa 1950's this is a very Desirable and H...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Pre 1920 item #71176
Enameled brilliant red kimono with lotus flowers in yellow and white, the shaped leaves in tones of turquoise and green. Obi is larkspur blue, black, turquoise and pink; folded fan has green flowers and gold clouds. Inner kimono collar is also gold.

The lady is 10 1/2" high, probably dates from the Taisho period (1912-1926)

All Items : Archives : Pre 1920 item #71089
Antique Japanese furoshiki wrapping cloth, dyed in aizome (indigo dye) with a paste-resist family crest. This type of fabric now belongs to the Mingei, folk art of Japan, and has been popular by many collectors. The fabric is thick but a soft cotton, all hand-sewn in excellent condition (3 to 4 tiny holes shown in last enlargement). The other white spots are from the cotton stuffing. Dimensions are 46" x 53 1/2" from Meiji period (1868-1912).