All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Designer Signed : Pre 2000 item #1381871
A beautiful sterling cuff with center turquoise stone set in an 18k bezel by second generation silversmith Frank Patania Jr. This comes in its' original box from the Thunderbird Shop in Santa Fe, NM. This is a solid cuff weighing 96 grams. It measures 5 1/2" around in the inside plus an additional 1 1/4" opening and is 1 1/8" wide. It is in fine original condition and signed as shown. Any piece from the Patania family is a masterpiece.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre AD 1000 item #1472682 (stock #M9579)
LARGE Chinese Western Han Dynasty Painted Pottery Soldier (206 BC - AD 8)

This large and impressive pottery model of a warrior was made over 2,000 years ago during the Western Han Dynasty (206 BC - AD 8). It is made from a dense grey pottery and particularly "heavily-potted". It has been "cold painted" in white, red and black pigments...

All Items : Archives : Pre 1950 item #1302561 (stock #150407)
The Margot van Voorhies doves design made when married to Antonio Castillo is one of the most endearing and beautiful links she crafted. The length is a long 17in. Barely under an inch at it's widest point. Made from thick silver and weighs 72 grams. It is signed with the old linear Los Castillo hallmark and design # 552. I see a spot on the belly of one bird in my pictures in the center drop and it is rubbed patina but not damage, no dents or repairs...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Pre 1950 item #1230216 (stock #12619)
One of the most interesting pieces by Los Castillo I have ever encountered - and in my experience a rarely surfacing cuff at that - I am thrilled to be presenting this bracelet here. Fusing copper and sterling silver, the cuff is a double-wide version of the taller's popular des. no 909. Yet in our case, the copper part makes for the repoussage-d face and is then seamlessly applied on the sterling background...
All Items : Archives : Fine Art : Pre 1910 item #1025751 (stock #366)
A fine original antique photograph of the Oxford tennis team photo by J Soame stamped lower right framed and archival matted image approx. 11 x 14 inches.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Pre 1492 item #1133625
Longquan bowl covered with greyish green glaze. Glazed Base. Southern Song 12th-13th century. Condition : no chips, hairlines or cracks and free from restoration. Diameter: 13.5cm
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Pre 1980 item #455368 (stock #MOR1615)
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An amazing bit of weaving has been performed on this modern bamboo basket made in the shape of a gardener’s vegetable collecting basket. The long body has tall sides, open at one end, and is signed underneath Tosho. It has been formed of two shades of thinly cut bamboo, susutake and aged yellow take. Susutake is taken from the roofs of traditional houses, highly prized as it takes many years to color, being stained slowely by smoke and soot from the hearth fire...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Pre 1920 item #1032880 (stock #39B14 9159)
An early Georg Jensen, Denmark three-piece sterling silver coffee set. Pattern designed by Georg Jensen in 1906. The coffee pot and hot milk jug are each stamped with the pattern number '1A,' whereas the sugar bowl is stamped '1'. Early Jensen marks, see photos for details. Hand hammered surfaces and carved ebony handles and finial with beaded trim. Excellent original condition. Size of pot: 6 inches ht. x 7 inches across handle x 4.5 inches across spout.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Designer Signed : Pre 1950 item #172738 (stock #T 419)
Sold. Horse Lovers, this very Popular and Collectible Equestrian pin is a Horse and Jockeyrider Motif and signed: "Sterling Lang". 1.75" east to west X 1 3/8" and in wonderful condition with rich silver (please ignore scanner's yellowing flash) and dark patina in crevices. Not cleaned.
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All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1960 item #1253404
Spectacular and rare this silver & onyx bracelet was designed and signed circa 1950's by Taxco, Mexico modernist artist Antonio Pineda(1919-09). Bracelet measures 1 3/4" wide with a 6 3/4" wearable length. Each link is 1/4" thick. Heavy, the bracelet weighs 152 grams. Slide in clasp with safety chain work perfectly. Both onyx stones and silver are in beautiful condition. Fully signed on the back. Truly a wearable work of art...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1700 item #739511 (stock #LACQ-002)
Lacquered necklace holder, most likely for court officials. Gilded and painted with dragons and cloud formations. Age: Ming (1368-1644)Condition: Good. Some chipping around the edges.Size:17.7cm X 7.5cm.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Handiwork : Wood : Pre 1900 item #275249 (stock #817)
A Victorian Calamander or Coromandel Box with Brass and Copper Fittings and a Pierced Lid. Dimensions 8.5" wide x 5" high x 3.5" deep. From 1870-1890 and in excellent condition with the exception of a slight age separation in the inside bottom.
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1398606 (stock #616)
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A special beautiful and rare all original factory condition French Poupee in glass - lid box presentation , has like mint condition and wearing all original never removed from her body !

The rarity factors of this fine and mint condition circa 11, 5 " ( 30 cm ) doll included her small size and exquisite gentle beauty . In addition she owns a superb all original silk costume and under wearing with stocking and silk shoes which was never removed from her body . All preserved ...

All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Retro : Pre 1940 item #1356381 (stock #9544)
A Birks 14k yellow gold three leaf pin from the 1930s. This well-made vintage 2-3/8" x 2" brooch has a fine open-work of a rope and circle filigree design on each of the leaves and it has a safety clasp. It is stamped 14Kt BIRKS, it weighs 8.1 grs. It is in excellent condition with no dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1910 item #843936 (stock #lot535)
Description: A boxwood ruler was preserved very well when edges were smoothened off due to long time of use. What interestingly found were picturesque motifs like plum flowers and magpies were carved on both surfaces along with the regular counting marks. Date: Qing Dynasty(late 19th century.) Length: 34.9cm. A FITTED SILK BOX IS INCLUDED.
All Items : Archives : Furnishings : Furniture : French : Pre 1950 item #682309 (stock #WA 14-05)
Gorgeous pair of restored club chairs; originally circa 1940's; recovered in new leather; smaller in size, but good seat depth gives the impression of a larger chair. Wonderful warm patina. Dimensions: 34" deep, 32" wide, 30" high, 22" seat depth.