All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Memorabilia : Pre 1920 item #1350829 (stock #9505)
A superb post-Edwardian sterling silver and enamel sports award fob or pendant dated 1915. This 1-1/2 x 1-1/4" running or track award features fine cobalt enamel and a central gold washed or gilded medallion depicting a runner. It is dedicated on the back with the legend ST. M.C.I. ANNUAL SPORTS 1915 GIRLS J.C. FIRST and it is stamped STERLING with the Ryrie Bros. manufacture silver mark (later Birks). It is possibly from the St. Marys Collegiate Institute of St...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Pre 2000 item #1490096 (stock #08432)


VASE NAMED SPRING CLOUDINESS

Japanese Adachi ware vase from Fukushima, named 'Shunin' (Spring cloudy sky) made by Saito Sadao aka 'Joami' (1934-?), attached with original wooden box noted "Awarded for the Japan contemporary crafts exhibition in 1999" at the lid, red-stamped wrapping cloth, printed personal history, and etc. approx...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1970 item #1432356 (stock #15217)
One of Enrique Ledesma's signature designs, the necklace at hand is a must-have for the collector because of the rare color agate used to complete the trapezoid links. Most frequently found with black onyx, obsidian and green stones (chrysocolla or chrysoprase) this is an ode to "less-is-more" necklace and to come upon an example with this rich, reddish brown agate is a real treat...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Plate : Pre 1900 item #1346780 (stock #9461)
A Derby Silver Company Art Nouveau floral bread or roll tray from the 1890s. This high quality, high relief 14 x 7-1/2" silver plated serving tray is quite deep to hold bread and it has what appears to be lily flowers. This company (1872-98) was later taken over by International Silver. It is stamped B DERBY SILVER Co. QUADRUPLE PLATE 1266 and it is in superb original condition with no monograms, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1492 item #655124 (stock #lot309)
Description: One exquisite Jun stand with subtle purple splashes and elegant five-foliate rim was preserved in perfect condition. Reserved with obvious burial deposits and incursions which causing some pinhead holes on the surface, the stand's surface was over all in retrospective glaze luster. Naturally rendered bubbles were yielded under the glaze...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Edwardian : Pre 1910 item #1364644 (stock #02569)
An Edwardian 10k 14k birds and heart seed pearls lavaliere necklace circa 1900 1910. This classy and elegant 18-3/8" necklace features three flying birds, one of which is mounted on a heart with a star suspended from it. The seed pearls spread throughout the 2-1/2 - 1-1/8" central drop are quite attractive and the drop is stamped 10K. The contemporary rope twist chains are replacements and they are unmarked but test as 14k gold, and they have a barrel clasp...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Ceramics : English : Pre 1960 item #1423798
English William Moorcroft art pottery cabinet vase with hibiscus decoration, together with a small Clematis bowl or dish. 20th century. Vase measures 3 7/8 in. ht. Dish is 3 1/2 in. in diameter. Retaining their original paper labels. Excellent condition.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Pre 1940 item #341019 (stock #ANR1258)
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A noborigama (multiple chamber climbing kiln) ascends the right side of this wildly brushed Autumnal Nihonga screen signed Takuji, which dates from the late 1920s or 1930s. Drastically contorted thatched buildings are shaded by a massive leafless tree which dominates the center of the scene. A few remaining leaves dangling after winters first frosts, shine with gold about the edges...
All Items : Archives : Furnishings : Furniture : French : Pre 1960 item #437349 (stock #WA032)
This sumptuous salon set is in near perfect condition. Built in the mid 1950’s, it has all original leather in a dark, rich caramel color. The elegant crown backs & graceful flowing arms make this pair of chairs & matching 3-seat couch irresistible. Dimensions: Couch 80” long, 36” deep, 35” high Chairs 36”wide, 35” deep, 33” high
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Pre 1900 item #607488 (stock #258)
Chinese Chinoiserie lacquer box with scenes of temple houses and figures in landscape circa 1860. A beautifully all hand painted scene on a red lacquer background the box is made of wood and the clasp of brass. A fine example in very good antique condition.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Victorian : Pre 1900 item #1335391 (stock #7233)
A Victorian 14k yellow gold starburst seed pearls pendant pin or brooch from around 1900. This antique 1-1/4" pin has a safety clasp and it weighs 2.5 grams. It is stamped 14K with a maker's mark and the loop both swivels and folds down. The pearls have a nice silvery lustre and it is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Pre 1950 item #1103249
A rare pair of inlaid Knifewing design cuff links by Zuni silversmith John Gordon Leak. The inlaid Knifewing figure is set in a background of black jet. These measure 1" by 1", weigh 20.3 grams and are in fine original condition. John Gordon Leak's work was prominently featured in the C. G. Wallace collection auctioned by Sotheby's in 1975. Here is a great opportunity to own a fine example of his work.
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1433611 (stock #843)

Very rare early period bisque Bebe by Jules Steiner .... circa 1875 / 77 .....

All Items : Archives : Pre 1920 item #89750
Very intricate high grade gold hira-makie decoration with Aogai shell inlay and tiny gold leaf squares (kirigane)on tortoiseshell. A beautiful example from the Meiji period (1868 - 1912), Japan. It is 7 inches long and in superb condition.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1492 item #1022047 (stock #lot767)
Description:

A black-glazed covered box was molded with an interesting motif of butterfly on the surface.
The box was an excavated piece obtaining with obvious evidences of burial earth and whitish incursions in the glaze.
Some similar boxes were in the book of (The Collection of Chinese Box), a book of a famed connoisseur and antique dealer,Ma Wei-Du.

Date: Tang Dynasty, 618-907

Provenance: Henan province.

Width: 7.2cm...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Retro : Pre 1960 item #1390553 (stock #J2753)
A graceful pin depicting stylized calla lilies set with a cabochon chrysoprase, made by Joseph Masaniello, a Long Island jeweler active during the 1950s...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Pre 1900 item #1450956 (stock #MOR8206)
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A sake set in the shape of a cha-usu tea powder grinding stone consisting of 7 pieces, each uniquely decorated with various creatures. The widest is a large sake cup decorated with cranes upon which rests the hai-dai stand, forming the base of the grinding stone. The cover is in the shape of the grinding stone itself, and forms a deep cup decorated inside with a hawk. Inside this are found three concentric cups decorated with crows, a carp and sparrows. The red grinding handle is in fact fil...
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1459442 (stock #1081)

Very rare to find doll size Mahogany tritop table from Huret era around 1855/60 for your early Fashion doll or small Bebe collection .

Of beautifully mahogany with natural finish , has three cabriolet legs and a center pedestal . To displaying three different sizes round beveled-edge shelves .

From France around 1860th. for early Fashion doll display like Huret ... Rohmer ... Barrois or other.

Has excellent condition and is a rare to find stylized doll furniture to decorat...