All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Period : Pre 1940 item #1211535 (stock #TR734)
This elegant platinum engagement ring dates back to the 1920-s. The center diamond weighs approximately 0.85Ct has J color, SI1 clarity and is flanked by a smaller old-mine diamond on either side. The approximate total weight of all diamonds is 0.95Ct. The ring is a size 6 and it can easily be sized. Priced to sell!
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1492 item #1211630 (stock #5249)
An early Ming dynasty Longquan Celadon bowl, decorated with lobed sides cavetto. Condition is perfect except glaze slight dull. Diameter: 11.5cm.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Ceramics : Chinese Export : Pre 1900 item #1211664 (stock #6948)
A genuine Chinese late 19th century oxblood glaze classic bulbous shape vase. This vase is 9-1/8" in height and features the lovely brownish red oxblood glaze over a greyish-white ceramic body. It has fairly thick glaze at the base, which shows some frit. It has allover crazing and the surface of the glaze has fine overall pinpoint pitting from firing as well...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Middle Eastern : Pre 1920 item #1211738 (stock #SK566)
A pair of antique silver arm cuff bracelets worn by the women of the Turkmen Ersari tribe. From an old Swiss collection. Cf. Schletzer, Dieter, and Reinhold: Old Silver Jewellery of the Turkoman: An Essay on Symbols in the Culture of Inner Asian Nomads. Berlin: D. Reimer, 1983: No. 217. Condition: good, some traces of usage, few old small losses to edges (see picture 10). Dimension: 9.5 cm long x 6 cm wide, weight: 258 g.
All Items : Archives : Pre 1950 item #1211892
Sterling silver money clip designed and signed (circa 1940's) by American and Taxco, Mexico artist William Spratling. The clip measures 1 5/8"L X 1 1/4". Hallmarked on the back SPRATLING SILVER, WS, SPRATLING MADE IN MEXICO. Pictured on p. 35 of MEXICAN SILVER by Penny Morrill. Also pictured on spratlingsilver.com.
All Items : Archives : Pre 1950 item #1211901
Rare handmade sterling silver and chrysocolla or azurite necklace designed and signed (circa 1940's) by American & Taxco, Mexico artist William Spratling. Pendant measures 2 1/4" long X 1 1/2" wide. The original sterling chain measures 20" long. Exquisite vintage condition. Hallmarks are WS SPRATLING MADE IN MEXICO, STERLING...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Pre 1950 item #1212251 (stock #12374)
Perfect for this summer's romantic bride an old Taxco, fan-shaped crown hair comb topped by repousse sterling spheres with cut-out designs and geometric motifs chased into it. Gorgeous and sooo romantic, it brings to mind Spanish lace, steamy hot temperaments and ladies with almond-shaped eyes... The comb measures 4 1/8" tall by 3 1/8" wide (at its widest, at the top) and weighs a good 20.2 grams...
All Items : Archives : Furnishings : Accessories : Boxes : Pre 1920 item #1212302
Fine Burmese silver box, lid decorated with a male figure surrounded by floral design in high relief descending by geometric design, all 8 sides are also decorated with two female figures and animal cartuches and the base containing calligraphy, late 19th/ early 20th century period. Size; Measurements of silver box are 3.75"L x 2.75"D x 3"H. Condition Report; Excellent condition.
All Items : Archives : Furnishings : Accessories : Boxes : Pre 1920 item #1212304
Fine Burmese silver box, lid decorated with a female figure surrounded by floral design in high relief descending by geometric design, all 8 sides are also decorated with two male figures and animal cartuches, late 19th/ early 20th century period. Size; Measurements of silver box are 3.5"L x 2.75"D x 3.25"H. Condition Report; Excellent condition.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Pre 1492 item #1212438
Lovely lobed dishes with a creamy white glaze. Diameter 11,2 cm. Very good condition, one of the dishes with some light brown stains, due to its long time in the soil. Song Dynasty (960-1279).
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Southeast Asian : Pre AD 1000 item #1212478 (stock #AB-070)
An ancient necklace made from fossilized wood also know as Pumtek. The word Pumtek means "buried thunderbolt". This type of necklace is very rare. Size: 56 cm from end to end.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Pre AD 1000 item #1212592 (stock #AB-027)
A very rare and beautiful Pyu agate carved bird. A hole is drilled from the top of the head to the bottom of the bird so it can be worn as a pendant. The bird is still the symbol for Burma. Size: L. 3cm. Condition: Perfect. No repairs.
All Items : Archives : Pre 1960 item #1212741 (stock #valentinset)
Valentin Vidauretta's hallmarked work is almost impossible to find. This bracelet reads: TALLER BORDA 940 VALENTIN TAXCO MEXICO. Many collectors revere him as the finest Spratling era designer. This layered design is thick silver and riveted for strength. The bracelet is approximately 7in. long and 7/8th's in. tall. The weight is 53 grams heavy. The matching earrings also hallmarked Valentin and an eagle 9 for Aguilar's Taller Borda...
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Specialty : Pre 1950 item #1212752
Rarely found as a pair, this set of laundry Sprinkler (boy) and Wetter Downer (girl) is in excellent condition as well. There is some crazing but that is to be expected since these held water. The colors on the pair are excellent and have not faded. The girl has a cork in the base, and the boys metal sprinkler top is perfect - no dents or rust. No cracks or chips on either figure. These two were purchased together from the original owner...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Ceramics : English : Pre 1940 item #1212803 (stock #6953)
A vintage Art Deco three piece decorative hand painted luster set by Grimwades c1930. This set is in their Byzanta Ware series and depicts trees and flowers in a kaleidoscopic style view on the 9-1/2" console bowl and twin trees on the 7-3/8" tall candlesticks. Each piece has the Grimwades mark, and each piece retains all of the lustre and decoration. A beautiful set and scarce with all three original pieces...
All Items : Archives : Instruments and Implements : Scientific : Pre 1930 item #1212813 (stock #6954)
A Cameron Surgical Supply Co surgical lamp full kit circa 1920. This unusual and early electric surgical lamp set is by the Cameron Surgical Specialty Company which was famous for their pioneering surgical and medical diagnostic and surgical lamps. This is the full kit with fittings for the ear, eye, various orifices and the odd cavity, including the head-mounted lamp as well. It includes the original 15 x 12" plush fitted case with almost the full array of original equipment...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Continental : Pre 1980 item #1212943 (stock #6955)
A Dutch silver miniature working windmill. This delightful example of Dutch silver artistry stands 3-3/4" tall and it has freely turning vanes and lots of fine detail. It is in two pieces and it has the Dutch sterling mark as well as the maker's mark for Zaanland Zilver Smederijen (Amsterdam & Haarlem 1920-1990). It is in excellent condition with no dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Glass : Scandinavian : Pre 1970 item #1212948
Iittala "i-glass" or "bird beak" decanter in blue designed by Timo Sarpaneva. Engraved on the base "T. Sarpaneva 2500". The decanter measures 7 3/4 inches (19.7 cm) tall and has a diameter of 3 1/2 inches (9 cm). Condition is very good, with very minor light surface scuffs; no chips, cracks or repairs. Circa 1960