Exquisite sterling silver box designed and signed circa 1940's by American & Taxco, Mexico artist William Spratling (1900-67). The top of the box is designed to open by lifting the top section. Box weighs 284 grams, 10 oz. and measures 4 1/2" tall X 3 1/4" X 2 1/2" deep. Beautiful condition with no dents, dings or scratches to the box or top finial. Pictured on spratlingsilver.com where it is described as a cigarette box but the design is also referred to as a tea caddy or keep sake container...
This is a Song dynasty qingbai appliqué dragon funerary vase in high relief. It has a short splay foot rim, then everted upward to a u-shaped body with a slight tilted wide shoulder and with a finger pinched moulded rim. From the center of the shoulder rises a long neck winding upward edges, like the ancient tower of Babylon, towards what looks like a garlic head rim. It has a five claws dragon coiling round the neck of the vase chasing after the flaming pearl in the sky...
Vintage Japanese Kutani porcelain vase with a pair of cranes and a pine tree made about 70-80 years ago.
The wooden box with no signature is also provided.
Height 5.9"(15.0cm)
Dia. "(9.5cm)
Condition
Overall good. No chips, No cracks.
This 14Kt white gold estate ring is centered by 2.09Ct (7.5 X 6.5 millimeter) cushion cut tanzanite. The center stone is encircled by six brilliant cut diamonds, and eight tapered diamond banquettes. The approximate total weight of all diamonds is 0.75Ct. The ring is a size 5 ¼ and can easily be sized.
Fabulous vintage 1960s 14KT gold and genuine Persian turquoise pierced hoop drop earrings. The backs are marked 14K ATL and the other elements test positive for 14KT gold. The gold has a slight rosy tone. With Persian turquoise beads and tiny coil shaped elements strung on hoops, with gold balls at the top posts. Very classic and modern and super wearable with everything, day or evening.
Each is 1 1/2 inches wide by 1 3/4 inches long. Excellent condition. Photos enlarged to show detail.
Large Chinese Yuan Dynasty Blue & White Jar with Oxford TL Test
Rarely offered for sale, this large early "blue & white" jar was made during the Yuan Dynasty (AD 1279 - 1368). It has a wide body as well as a wide mouth. Around the shoulder, painted in underglaze cobalt blue, are three stylised Dogs of Fo and beribboned spiralling objects. Below this the body is decorated with scrolling floral and leaf patterns with a band of large lotus leaves toward the base...
A Brass and Sterling Silver Stamp Holder or Box in the Art Nouveau Manner; circa 1890. Dimensions 3.75" wide x 2.25" deep x 2" high. It is in fine condition.
This is Ming dynasty, Wanli period deep polychrome large swatow bowl. It stands on a short foot rim with a recess base. From the foot rim, it everted slightly and upwards, and then towards a mildly everted mouth rim.
The flattened centre of the bowl depicts the drawing of a very artistic “Hai Ma” shown crossing the sea surrounded by bellows of waves. On the cavetto, there are nine panels of some form of flowering plants while there are eleven panels on the outside of the bowl...
A fabulous Koro covered in damascened gold by Ibuse Keisuke enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Nunome Zogan Jungin Koro (Damascene Pure Silver Incense Burner). It is 11 cm (4-1/2 inches) tall, 9.5 cm (3-3/4 inches) diameter and in excellent condition.
Ibuse Keisuke was born in Tokyo in 1930, and began his studies of metal arts in 1950 under Unno Takeo...
Los Ballesteros made heavy well made and well thought out designs and the choice of these beautiful blue and green stones was masterful. The entire piece is hand chased and follows a swirl that moves gracefully from link to link. It has a 16in. wearable and the drop is 1.5in. tall. The stones are .5in x .75in. The weight is 83 grams heavy. I have shown a bracelet that looks fabulous with this necklace and it is also listed on my site. This piece is perfectly sized for dress or office...
Decorated by lotus petal to footrim, floral scroll on the exterion; fish and weeds on the center and three treasure and weeds on the interior.
Width = 12 .5 cm Height = 6.5 cm
Period : Ming Dynasty, 16th century..
Condition :a hairline, no chip, crack or restoration.
Wonderful, diminutive Ravenna bowl in blue and red diamond pattern. Bowl has upswept curved rim in cobalt blue. Lovely small piece for a shelf at eye level, no chips cracks or repairs. Signed on base ORREFORS/Ravenna Nr 1605/Sven Palquist. Bowl measures 4 1/2 inches (11.4 cm) long by 3 5/8 inches (9.2 cm)wide and 2 inches (5.1 cm)tall. Circa 1960
Outstanding and rare antique silk afternoon Rohmer gown , all hand sewn three piece enfantine costume for Rohmer or other early Poupee from 1860th !
Wonderful three piece gown of very delicate silver gray and ecru silk ..... muslin blouse with skirt and cape , ornate with black silk ribbon trim and row of silk velvet.
The ensemble comprises a sheer muslin white blouse whose entire front bodice is fine hand embroidered ...
Most beautiful one of a kind French Bebe silk and lace costume would fit perfect for around 14" / 15" " ( 36 - 38 cm ) French or German doll and you will never find such the same dress again !
Lovely French ecru lace and blue silk dress,
with fine long middle part and rounded neckline.Lace ruffled sides and inset long sleeves with shoulder puff .
Two row lace covered skirt of blue silk with
little bustle at longer train in back !!
Beautiful blue silk sash with and ecr...
Rare and Exquisite Chinese hand carved and polychrome (painted) Buddha or Kwan-Yin statue c.1840. Carved with the most graceful details from one large piece of wood this epic Temple piece stands an impressive 40 inches tall. In good antique condition some worm damage on the back and base paint and color losses overall. Compartments once sealed in the back now opened were used to store blessed objects such as seeds pearls prayers for the returned grace and blessing of the statue...
Very beautiful and childlike 24" ( 62 cm ) Doll by Denamur with pale and fine creamy bisque socket head , has very good bisque quality and wonderful large deep blue glass paperweight inset eyes .
Fine painted thick dark eyeliner and lushly painted lashes and feathered brows. Open mouth with row of porcelain teeth between her fine shaded and outlined lips...
Very cute little Darling 9 " ( 24 cm ) rare small Mademoiselle by " Simon & Halbig " for the French market from around 1890 in generally excellent all condition with brown coplexion bisque socket head with very sweet facial expression , original body and very nice antique clothing.
Lovely bisque socket head with rare brown complexion of very nice quality , has open mouth with shaded and accented lips with tiny porcelain teeth and hint of smile at her mouth .Inset brown glass eyes ...
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