Another one of my Taller Taxco treasures, this necklace, obviously based on Salvador Teran's design, came to me with a matching bracelet (by yet a different maker) which I will be presenting in the next few days. An intriguing taller, its relationship (or lack thereof?) to Teran still remains cloudy yet its emulations of Salvador's jewelry are of the highest quality and craftsmanship. The choker at hand, a reinterpretation of a pre-Colombian motif within the context of the mid-20th c...
One of a kind first elegant winter outfit for your French or German doll about around 17" / 18" ( 44 - 46 cm ) of cream silk satin and light blue striped cashmere wool , ornate with hand made lace and pretty silk trim !
It would fit perfect for Jumeau , Gaultier , Edene Bebe , Bru or other pretty doll in your collection , is most hand sewn and you will never found such the same costume again.
Has fine pleated front part , 3/4 long wool sleeves with lace ruffled w...
Margot de Taxco's zodiac charms are among collectors' favorites yet to find a complete charm bracelet, with both components bearing her signature is much more difficult than getting the charm alone. I am therefore thrilled to offer this hefty Aquarius example here. Just take a look at the gorgeous, generous sterling links - they provide the perfect accompaniment to show off the voluptuousness of the astrological sign's figural representation. And let me mention that the patina is to die for...
Large Chinese Song Dynasty Painted Pottery Tile of a Warrior
This rare and unusual pottery tile depicts an armoured warrior. It was made during the Song Dynasty (AD 960 - 1279). It is made from a grey pottery that has been "cold painted" in a base coat of white pigment on top of which have been applied various different coloured pigments. This tile depicts a formidable warrior. Note the thick-set facial features, also the headgear and the decorative armour he wears...
This vintage wooden doll bed comes complete with original mattress & pillows & appears to be homemade. The mattress & bolster pillow are covered in an adorable fabric & stuffed with straw. The two end pillows are a satiny fabric & are stuffed with old down feathers. The bed itself is made of bent wood & has a wonderful patina to the blue & gray paint. There is some staining on all of the fabric & definite wear from age & use on the wood...
Fabulous, weighty Los Castillo necklace.Beautiful decorated ball design, this necklace measures 15" long and 7/8" wide. Secure invisible push in clasp,it weighs 86 grams and is in excellent original condition. Signed and numbered for Los Castillo as shown in the photo. Please see the matching bracelet also listed. These are terrific pieces.
Indonesian, or more specifically West Java, stick puppet - Wayang Golek. Familiar with these from an exhibition at the Asian Art Museum of San Francisco some years prior, we acquired this puppet, from a Maryland antiques market, due to its apparent character and whimsical decorative quality. Not our usual interest, we recognized the obvious hand craftsmanship and age...
Luigi Lucioni - The Enduring Maple. Watercolor on paper. Dated 1954. Original frame with Associated American Artists label. Size: approx. 8" x 7".
Signs and dated. Excellent condition.
This is sold, yet similar can be custom ordered even in silver plate. Fancy Art Nouveau Style (from 100 year old molds) Stamped Filigree plated 24K Gold per Mrs. Dee's specs, then designed and 'assembled' by her, this Long Victorian Look Necklace with Articulated Pendant and Sage Green Fire Polished Czech Glass Teardrop (10mm), Dust Rose Peach Vintage Tulip Glass 11mm) and 3mm Vitrail cut glass beads to make this a One of a Kind. 32" chain attaches to the 4" X 1 1/2" Pendant with 2 swivels...
Featured on page 68 of the book SILVER MASTERS OF MEXICO by Penny Morrill, this is the Ornamental Squares Bracelet by Hector Aguilar. A very impressive piece weighing 115 grams, it measures 8 1/2" end to end, is 7/8" wide and in fine original condition. Suitable for a man or woman, it is signed for Hector Aguilar as shown. This bracelet is exceptional in every way and not often found. You will be delighted!
Bernice Goodspeed is one of the few women Maestra producing beautiful silver during the Spratling Era. This offering is for a FULL PARURE. 5 pieces all priced as a set. The ring is 8.5gm. with a face length of 1in. and a size 5 currently. Earrings are 1.25in. tall and 16gms. I notice part of a sticker (not glue) on the back of one earring. Pin is 1 3/8th's by 1 1/8th and the weight is 11 grams. The bracelet is 8in. long and 1 3/8ths wide with a weight of 61 grams. The necklace is extraordinary...
Stunning Rivera fringe necklace this is an early piece based on Matilde Poulat's original design with the quality of materials and craftsmanship that characterize Rivera's work. A fantastic alternative to Matl's creation, it wears like a dream and is a veritable feast for the eyes. Its inner circumference is 15" (clasped) and it is 1 1/2" wide (including the amethyst dangles)...
A kyusu teapot with attrative, unctuous rust-orange highlighted opaque off-white Shino glaze. Two character artist's signature incised to the pottery body within a reserve in the glaze. Good condition save a miniscule flea bite to the flaze on the tip of the spout. Pot diameter about 5 1/4 inches. Cover diameter about 3 1/2 inches. Length including handle about 7 3/4 inches. Height to cover handle about 4 inches. 20th century.
An original 1920-s 18Kt white gold filigree ring is enhanced by an approximately 0.25Ct round diamond set in the hexagonal center. The ring is a size 6 ½ and it can easily be sized.
Lovely one of a kind most hand sewn French summer dress with matching lace bonnet . Would fit well for French or German doll about circa .... 22" ( 58 cm )... for Jumeau , Bru , Steiner and other pretty of your doll´s !!!
All complete with matching bonnet in generally excellent fabric condition from 1885 and never to find such the same outfit again.
Lovely muslin summer dress in combination with turquise silk ribbons and very nice decoration of all hand made silk flowers wh...
Properly hallmarked by Margot de Taxco and bears this very rare design 5581A. It is fine line enamel and is 1 1/8th of an inch tall and further showing off a weight of 126 grams of silver. The diameter is 4.5 inches for sizing. There is no damage to the silver or enamel. I have never seen this flip of the silver on it's ends and it is absolutely beyond charming. A huge YES for collectors and beautifiers, just LOOK AT THAT NECKLACE!
Pretty all original antique Maison Jumeau ensamble which would fit fine for your Jumeau doll about size 9 or other pretty French or German doll about this size of 19 " ( 50 cm )
A pretty all hand sewn two piece blue fine linen costume with cotton upper part , sleeve lose dress with jacket in Navy style . Closure with hand made button holes and gold navy buttons.....
Has small hand embroidering anchor decoration at dress front , jacket cuffs and collar.
Included...
Two solid pottery sculptures with the original painting. H. 22,5 and 20,5 cm. Both in very good condition, although invisible restaurations are quite common on these early archaeological pieces. Thermoluminescence report by Laboratory Kotalla is included. Tang Dynasty (618-907)
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