All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Pre 1940 item #1309740 (stock #AMBN-002)
A nicely carved natural amber snuff bottle with two birds on one side and a floral design on the other. Size: H. 4.9cm. W. 3.4cm. Condition: No repairs, cracks or chips.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Pre 1940 item #1286188 (stock #12908)
Classic sterling silver repousse necklace from French Indochina, this is an exquisitely made piece its links brimming with small chrysanthemum flowers, buds and leaves. Possibly made by Chinese silversmiths of the diaspora, it is a pleasure to wear and I love the way it combines classic Chinese motifs with the angularity of Deco design. The necklace is 15 3/8" long (wearable) with its width varying between 1" and 5/16". It weighs 41.2 grams and is marked "INDOCHINA" and "SILVER FRENCH"...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Ceramics : French : Pre 1940 item #271799 (stock #R022)
Pair of pale blue vintage cafe au lait (or hot chocolate) bowls from France. Marked on bottoms, "Digoin & Sarreguemines, France." Normal wear from age & use, small hairline crack on interior of one bowl, please see photos. Measure approximately 5-3/4 inches across & 2-3/4 inches high.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Pre 1940 item #840511
Vintage handmade sterling silver and onyx pin or pendant designed and signed (c.1930) by Taxco, Mexico artist Fred Davis. 3 inches long X 2 1/2 inches wide. Fully hallmarked with the conjoined FD, SILVER, MEXICO. No chips or cracks to the stone.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Pre 1940 item #1373998 (stock #180102)
What an incredible old signed Los Castillo necklace! This is the only one I have ever seen. The height is 1.25in. at it's tallest point. Showing quality with rivots and a weight of 136 grams this necklace is a true collector treasure. The wearable length is 17 inches and is without any damage of any kind. The necklace is a Margot design when married to Antonio Castillo. The hallmark is the old linear mark, just LOOK AT THAT NECKLACE!
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Designer : Pre 1940 item #710632 (stock #chan5ND)
Wonderful Chanel brooch from the 1930's. It is in excellent condition. There are five enamel flowers with leaves (the white one faces sideways), and the center and the perimeter of the bow are studded with clear, sparkling, tiny rhinestones. The metal back is silver color. Chanel in script is on the center back. 3 1/4" wide, 1 3/4" high. Quite chunky.
All Items : Archives : Pre 1940 item #851533
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.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Pre 1940 item #1087582 (stock #0400)
One of the oldest families of jewelers in Italy the Peruzzi Bros have been in production since 1860 and their shop in Florence is located in the famous Ponte Vecchio area. Their creations in silver based on Renaissance Revival designs are highly prized for their ornate yet at the same time crisp castings, their figural interest and the unsurpassed craftsmanship they display. The necklace presented here is an early 20th c...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Ceramics : Chinese Export : Pre 1940 item #1171006
Fine Chinese blue & white Porcelain lotus bowl with early Kangxi Mark but early 20th century period. Size; Height of bowl is 2 3/4 inches with diameter of 6 inches. Condition Report: Great condition with no imperfections.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Deco : Pre 1940 item #1339661 (stock #7398)
A sterling bird Southwest poison ring with turquoise eyes from the 1930s. This unusual and vividly depicted ring is in the form of a bird or owl's head; it has two turquoise cabochon eyes, one green and one blue. It measures 5/8 x 1/2", it is hand made and engraved and it has cutout shoulders. The top opens to reveal a poison compartment (in this case it has an instant relative's photo which can be removed). It is unsigned and it has native American symbology on the shank...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Pre 1940 item #1492333 (stock #2104)


KARAHAFU

Old miniature wooden architecture of 'karahafu' roof (ref...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Ceramics : French : Pre 1940 item #269098 (stock #R016)
This wonderful porcelain canister set is from France, circa 1930's. In addition to the five hexagonal-shaped canisters, there are also two small bowls which match the rust red & cheerful yellow check pattern. Overall in good shape, normal wear from age & use with clean interiors. Please see below for measurements & condition of each cannister. Sugar - measures 7-1/4" high to top of lid, 4-1/2" diameter. It has a small chip on the rim. Thé – 5-3/4” high, 3-1/2” diameter...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Ceramics : Chinese Export : Pre 1940 item #1264260
Chinese double gourd powder blue glaze porcelain vase, decorated with silver dragon chasing the pearl, from republic period. Size; Height of vase is 12 inches. Condition Report; Overall in good condition with hole to the bottom, small part of the rim with original firing effect. See the photos.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Ceramics : Chinese Export : Pre 1940 item #1196970
Chinese celadon double gourd shape vase/bottle, 7 inches is height, from early to mid 20th century and in good condition.
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 : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Pre 1940 item #1465296
Japanese shin hanga woodblock print titled “Keisho” (Make-up), No 2, from a series of six self-published prints titled “Women’s Manners of Today” by Kobayakawa Kiyoshi (1899-1948). At the upper left, the print is dated 6th month of Showa 5 (1930) and signed with the artist's red bird/duck seal below. The title is in kanji in the lower margin. A seal at the lower left margin shows it is from a limited edition of 100...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Ceramics : French : Pre 1940 item #1424476 (stock #39B16-167)
A pair of unusually tall HB Quimper, France pottery candlesticks or vases, painted with male and female peasant figures in Decore Riche decoration.. Size: 17.2 inches ht. Circa 1930s.
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".