Edwardian era sterling silver teapot, London, 1910, by William Hutton and Sons. Half fluted body, with turned ebony vasiform finial and ebony harp shaped handle. Excellent original condition with no dents or damage. No monogram. Cover fits snugly. Size: 9 1/2 inches length X 4 1/2 inches depth X 6 1/4 inches ht. Weight including handle: 15.4 troy ounces/ 480 grams...
Rare, exquisite mid-century 970 silver and amethyst bracelet by Antonio Pineda. There are eight square silver links, one of the links being the push in clasp. At the top and bottom of the silver links where they are hinged, sit rectangular shaped cushion cut amethysts with silver bezels. This bracelet measures 6 3/4" around in the inside when closed and is 1 1/4" wide...
Spectacular, 3" long handmade sterling screw back earrings by Navajo Allen Kee created during his time as a benchsmith at the White Hogan Shop in Scottsdale, Arizona from 1946 to 1962, working beside Kenneth Begay. They are in fine original condition and weigh 17 grams total. Signed with the White Hogan hallmark sterling on the reverse of one earrings and Handmade AK on the reverse of the other...
Japanese late Meiji period Imari porcelain lidded serving dish or bowl decorated in underglaze blue and overglaze polychrome enamels with gilt highlights. The center of the densely patterned brocade lid features a butterfly among gourds. The bowl is decorated entirely in underglaze blue (sometsuke) and holds three floral sprays about the circumference. The interior is undecorated. Measures about 8 ¾” diameter by 5 7/8” high. Late 19th to early 20th century...
A vintage English cut crystal dresser or powder jar on a pedestal foot with a sterling silver cover decorated with engine turning. There is a mirror affixed into the underside of the cover that can be used when applying powder or make-up. Birmingham assay, 1947, by F.H. Adams and Holman. Size: 3.5 inches diameter X 4.5 inches ht. Excellent condition with no chips to the glass...
Rare Limoges porcelain 6-piece coffee set for one with hand painted scenes of Native Americans. Circa 1900. This set consists of an individual coffee pot, covered sugar bowl, creamer, coffee can and two saucers, and is decorated in a canary yellow ground with black accents. Each piece has a reserve with a painted scene of 18th century Native Americans and British and French colonials...
Stunning, elegant and rare this sterling silver & turquoise necklace was designed & signed circa 1950's by Taxco, Mexico modernist artist Antonio Pineda (1919-2009). Necklace measures 17 wearable inches long X 1 inch wide at the center panel. Weight - 194 grams, 6.08 oz. The 13 "floating" stones are very closely matched in color and all are in beautiful condition as is the silver. Slide in clasp is tight and secure. Hallmarked on the clasp with Antonio crown, 970 & eagle 121...
This seated figure, a Lohan or Scholar, is very nicely modeled, with good detail and form. It measures 3 3/8" high x 2 5/8" wide and is covered in a soft turquoise colored glaze, which is translucent, and varied in intensity of color, being deeper colored where the glaze has pooled. there are very tiny dark spots apparent in the glaze, some more visible on back and shoulders...
Very rare to find 1o,5 " ( 27 cm ) tiny all original Paris Bebe by Danel special for Emile Jumeau France circa 1889 in all perfect condition and very cute face expression.
Little Darling with pale pressed bisque socket head of best quality with beautiful amber brown spiral paperweight inset enamel eyes ...
Most hand sewn antique aqua blue silk sateen costume fully of pretty and elegant details in generally excellent fabric condition at 19th. century...... fit perfect for French or German doll about circa 23" ( 59 cm ) .... for Jumeau , Steiner , Bru , FG , Edene Bebe or other pretty dolls in your collection.
Beautiful one of a kind dress with small 8 row pleated front part of cream and aqua silk and fine lace pleats. Both front sides and the upper back are from light blue striped...
Iconic hand wrought sterling silver "Old Maguey" necklace designed & signed by Taxco, Mexico artist Hector Aguilar (1905-86). Necklace has a wearable length of up to 19 inches. Center portion measures 7" across & 1 3/4" high at widest point. Weight 122 grams, 4.3 oz. Beautiful condition with no issues. Fully hallmarked on the clasp TAXCO 940 HA dating the piece to 1940-48. Pictured on p. 178 of WILLIAM SPRATLING AND THE MEXICAN SILVER RENAISSANCE by Penny Morrill.
Most hand sewn three piece tiny French Bebe outfit which would fit very well for French or German small Bebe about around 10" / 11" ( 26 - 28 cm ) .... perfect for tiny Jumeau , Steiner , Bru , FG , Eden Bebe or other pretty little darling !!!
Rare to find small Bebe costume of three piece.... on beautiful light green silk sateen dress with tiny pleats at upper front and small lace ruffles and ornaments decoration. It is without sleeves and has beautiful hand embroidery lace co...
This Antonio Pineda signed onyx cones bracelet is shown in Silver Seduction by Stromberg on page 138. The height is 1 7/8th inches with the diameter when closed is 2.5in and will fit most. With the weight at 143 grams you know in your hands the quality of workmanship instantly. The panels interlock and round smoothly. No chips, cracks or damage of any kind. Stunning museum and collector quality.
We are very pleased to offer this especially beautiful Bebe by Gaultier , made in France circa 1885 ...... , has most delicate pale bisque enhanced by fantastic sculpting and painting with splendid large eyes and pretty large size about 28,5" ( 74 cm )and rare original Doll - Shop label on body...........
She has on pale bisque swivel head of best quality with very plump cheeks and beautiful large blue glass paperweight inset eyes with darker iris rims and dark eyeliner . Fines...
Most beautiful and special elegant French Ebony wooden doll Salon chair with original silk tufted seat and fine hand painting decoration.
A rare to find wooden chair with gilt hand painting back and front legs , has seat with original dark red silk tufted and trim edged ..... all complete in good condition to age about 1875 ..........
Note small melting parts and different color at the silk seat, which present the charm of the early 19th. century of this elegant chair.
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A pear-shaped vase freely painted with foliate designs in a dark chocolate brown glaze over a white slip. The slightly flared footrim is also painted in dark chocolate brown. Comes with a certificate from an auction in Beijing.
Period: Song (10th Century)
Size: Height = 22.5 cm (8-7/8")
Condition: A very small chip at the foot-rim.
A pair of root-wood geese carvings 10 x 4 x 3 inches (24 x 10 x 9 cm) and 6 x 3 x 8 inches (14 x 6.5 x 20 cm) respectively. There are some minor losses around where the feet are attached to the natural form polished wood bodies, otherwise are in fine condition.
A Nandina (Jap.Nanten) grows up in brilliant red hues over a dark garden stone on thie black panels of this unique painting by Ono Tosaburo. Heavy pigment on paper mounted as a two panel screen with light cloth border and hardwood frame. This was exhibited at the 12th Nitten in 1956, and is visible in the catalog for that year. It is 85 x 74 inches (188 x 216 cm) open.
Ono Tosaburo was born in Osaka in 1917 and studied under Konoshima Keika, The war interrupted his career, and he was first...
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