An early 18th Century plate decorated in underglaze blue depicting a lady and a boy in a river landscape. This item was made for export to Europe (circa 1730 - 1750) during the reign of either the Yongzheng or the Qianlong emperor. Condition - there is a faint 3cm (1.2 inch) hairline running from the rim. No chips and no restoration...

A Qajar style Persian enamel bowl and stand probably made in Iran during the early 20th Century - circa 1900 - 1950. Condition - there are losses to the enamels of both bowl and stand - please examine pictures. Stand - 9.9 inches (15cm) long; 5.5 inches (14cm) wide...

Very early handmade sterling silver pin designed and signed (c.1930's) by Taxco, Mexico artist WILLIAM SPRATLING (1900-1967). Measures 2 inches across. Spratling used this eagle head on many of his designs including wood and silver boxes. Pictured on the informative website www.spratlingsilver.com. Excellent condition with no dents or dings. Pin back and safety lock work perfectly. $8.50 US Priority Mail shipping with insurance.

Strong handmade sterling silver eagle pin designed and signed (c.1930's) by Taxco, Mexico artist WILLIAM SPRATLING (1900-1967). Large and detailed the pin measures 2 1/2" X 2 1/8" high. Excellent condition with no dents or dings. Pin back and safety lock work perfectly. This design was featured in the 1937 silver exhibiton at the Brooklyn Museum of Art. Spratling was the only designer of Mexican silver included in the exhibit. His work continues to be shown in museums around the world...

Outstanding handmade sterling silver brooch designed and signed (c.1940's) by Taxco, Mexico maestro Hector Aguilar (1905-1986). This grasshopper is 3 inches long and comprised of several segments of carved 990 silver forming the body of this big guy. Pin back and safety lock work perfectly. Beautiful vintage condition with no dents or dings. Pictured on page 18 of SILVER MASTERS OF MEXICO By Penny Morrill. Buyer to pay $10.00 shipping and insurance.

A "Strawberry" pattern carnival glass bowl made by the Northwood company, USA, circa 1920. The colour is red when held up to the light . Condition - excellent - no chips, scratches or surface wear...

An "Autumn Acorns" carnival glass bowl, with blue base colour, produced by the Fenton art glass company, USA, circa 1920. Condition - excellent - no chips, scratches or surface wear...

From local estate - hand carved sterling silver and amethyst brooch designed and signed (c.1940) by Taxco, Mexico artist William Spratling.(1900-1967) With wings spread the eagle lands on an amethyst boulder. Measures 1 1/2" wide and 1 1/8" high. Beautiful condition - no chips or cracks to stone, no dings in silver. Pictured on the informative website www.spratlingsilver.com and in MEXICAN SILVER by Morrill and Berk. Currently available on eBay until 1/6/08, see shepard3 current auctions.

A silvered bronze figure of a Noh actor made in Japan circa 1900 to 1940. Condition - good but lacking original detachable fan and mask. This item is heavy - approx 6 kilos (nearly 13 pounds) in weight...

Well handcrafted knuckle to knuckle power finger bezel set 2 1/4" golden picture jasper ring signed in script: Sterling & JG. Scenic jasper reminding one of Owyhee Rocky Butte or Cripple Creek in origin. The lovely landscape scene shows a soft green tree horizon, behind that ochre color trees and the foreground rocky beds. Weighs a nice 25 grams or .8 ounce and is presently sized at ~8 yet could easily be resized. SOLD, no price, no info please.

Greenwich Flint-Craft Decanter in extreme bottle shape designed by Tom Connally. This is shape number 1163, which came in three sizes 14, 17 and 19 inches, this is the largest at 19 inches. Heavy-base, extremely long neck with flat flared top, mushroom shaped stopper. The color is Burnt Honey. Unsigned. 1960's. Condition is excellent with no chips, cracks or repairs...

This authentic pair of Tiffany & Company Jazz earrings is music to the ears. These impressive shoulder dusters are platinum with twelve brilliant cut diamonds and two round sapphires. The approximate total weight of all diamonds is 1 full carat and the approximate weight of the two sapphires is .70 carats. The earrings measure just under an inch long.

This is a wonderful pair of 14Kt yellow gold Victorian Etruscan earrings. The top of each earring is set with a small diamond, the bottom has an emerald and a 4mm cultured pearl. The earrings have posts and the total length is 1 1/16”.

A pair of mythical animals (mother and child) of a creamy jade color. It has small areas of natural brown, light orange and grey coloration and inclusions. The jade is beautifully carved and feels lovely to the touch. The curled tail of the smaller animal forms a round hole which enables a thin rope to be put through it. Absolutely endearing. Period: Early Ching (18th Century) Size: H = 1-3/4", W = 3-3/8"

 

Very early sterling silver and amethyst brooch designed and signed (c.1930's)by Taxco, Mexico silver designer William Spratling (1900-1967). This is one of Spratling's signature designs. 2 1/4" X 1 3/4". The owls' eyes extend out 1/2". Beautiful vintage conditon with no dents or dings, no chips or cracks to the stones. The piece carries one of Spratling's earliest hallmarks. Pictured in Morrill and Berks' MEXICAN SILVER.

A Ming dynasty 15th century Interregnum - Hongzhi period blue and white bowl, rounded side with everted rim and glazed base, bowl decorated with under glaze blue scenery of Phoenix, human and landscape motif, center with sitting scholar motif.
Bowl is in very good condition no chip, no crack, no restoration.
Size: 12.8 cm diameter.

Early and elegant sterling silver flower pin designed and signed (c.1940) by Taxco, Mexico artist Hector Aguilar (1905-1986). The piece is comprised of layers of sterling petals and measures 2 1/4" X 2 1/4". Aguilar was a designer for William Spratling before opening the Taller Borda.