All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Pre 1980 item #1109792 (stock #TR675)
This beautifully designed and executed vintage 1960’s dragonfly broach/pendant is made of 14Kt yellow gold with openwork wings. The center stone is a 4 X 5 mm oval emerald, and the bezel set eyes as well as the three stones on the body are diamonds. The width of the dragonfly is 1 1/4” and it is 1 1/8” long.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Pre 1492 item #1172328
Plate with a flat lip, the centre with a fish in underglaze iron-black, all covered with a translucent glaze; the outside wall with a slip and three decorative circular bands. Periode : Sukhothai, circa 14th-16th century. Measurement: Diameter 25 C.M./ Height 7 C.M. Condition: Excellent condition and glaze overall, No chips, cracks, hairlines and free from restorations.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1492 item #1126135 (stock #lot958)
Description:

A Yaozhou censer was stand in unique stem foot.
It was also called XinLu in Chinese for this rare type.
Well glaze in yellowish green tint, the censer was revealed with buff-tinted body clay in the cavetto and at the foot.
It was preserved in perfect condition with slight incursions happened to the glaze.

Date: Song Dynasty, 11th/12th century.

Height:6.4cm, Width: 7.7cm.

A CUSTOM-MADE SILK BOX IS INCLUDED.
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1313807 (stock #349)

Rare large all factory original bisque Clown by Gaultier ......France around 1880 ...... stunning and special rare to find with beautiful face expression , modeled bisque hands and wearing all original silk costume !!

25" ( 64 cm ) large Clown doll measured with his hat , has blue glass paperweight inset eyes with fine painted lashes and brushstroked brows ...

All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Designer : Pre 2000 item #571640 (stock #hag3L87)
Stunning set created by contemporary designer Ian St Gielar for Stanley Hagler. This intricate design uses various sizes of glass beads, enamel flowers, multi-colored rhinestones, large cabochons and gold plated metal. The colors that St Gielar uses in this set work to make it truly unique and dramatic. Necklace is 19" end to end with a 3" extension, and links are 1 1/2" in diameter. Center link is 2 1/4" wide and 2 1/8" long. Clip earrings are 1 1/2" by 1 1/8"...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1492 item #1456185 (stock #MB625)
Rare Vietnamese 14th Century Celadon Glazed Moulded Stoneware Bowl

This rare stoneware bowl was made during the 14th century. It has a foliated rim and the whole of the inner surface is decorated with a moulded pattern comprising two bands of multiple parallel lines radiating out from the centre of the bowl in the form of thin flower petals. The pale yellowish-green glaze is finely-crackled...

All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre AD 1000 item #1448516 (stock #MB573)
Fine Tall Chinese Tang Dynasty Male Courtier Figure

This impressive pottery figure was made during the Tang Dynasty (AD 618 - 906). It represents a courtier and is of particularly elegant form. He appears to be holding an audience tablet. Note the detail of the clothing and headgear. The figures stands on an integral plinth. It is made from a buff-coloured pottery that has been cold painted in various coloured pigments, much of which still remain...

All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1960 item #1384186 (stock #182307)
Glowing blue Moonstones in a rich surrounding fanfare of silver is an earlier signed Antonio Pined necklace. The silver is exceptionally thick weighing 110 grams of quality. The width is a small sum over .75in. No damage to the silver or the stones which are all original. Built on a curve that lays beautifully the length is 16in. wearable. The bracelet shown in one picture is listed separately on my site. This is an heirloom to pass down and love for generations, just LOOK AT THAT NECKLACE!
All Items : Archives : Furnishings : Accessories : Boxes : Pre 1920 item #832251
Very desirable and sought after, this rare Louis Vuitton Hat Trunk contains the original top tray, basket insert and key. It is in great vintage condition showing only minor travel wear. The handles may have been replaced years ago and the outside strap, though broken, is the original one. This trunk would make the perfect side table or small coffee table for any home. Please feel free to ask questions...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre AD 1000 item #1476053 (stock #MC086)
Rare Tall Chinese Six Dynasties Painted Pottery Warrior (AD 220 - 589)

This very rare and interesting pottery figure of a warrior was made during the Six Dynasties period (AD 220 - 589). It is solid (as opposed to being hollow as are most ancient Chinese pottery figures) and made from a dense pottery that has been painted in red, pink, black and white pigments, very good traces of which still remain. The figure stands to attention with hands clasped across his chest...

All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Pre 1492 item #1118702 (stock #S11122500053)
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This is a finely potted Song dynasty qingpai covered box in the shape of pumpkin from the Hutian yao kiln. The colour is that of aqua sea greenish glzed.

Generally in good condition with the exception of some minor chip at the base of the covered box. Other wise no chip, crack, resoration or repair. Glaze in good condition. No glaze crazing or fritting.

The measurement of the pumpkin shaped covered box: the height is 11.2con and the diameter is 10.5cm.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Edwardian : Pre 1930 item #1334210 (stock #7306)
An early Art Deco 10K yellow gold signet ring with a pearl from the 1920 era. This size 6-1/2 ring measures 9/16" x 3/8" across the top which has MA script initials monogrammed on the 10k yellow gold top which also has a seed or half pearl. It is stamped 10K with a maker's mark and a maple leaf in a C mark for Canadian jewellery...
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. Masaniello began producing jewelry after an illness caused him to become wheelchair-bound and was a contemporary and friend of Carl Ruoppoli, also from New York. This pin is a design typical of his work, with its simple, clean lines and curled vine-like elements...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Pre 1700 item #930742
A finely blue & white dish with abstract phoenix on the center, underside decorated with Emblems and continuous floral spray. Condition is excellent, three tiny frits on the rim, no any chips and cracks, well balance potted with good bright blue tone and free from any restoration as well. Dating Ming dynasty late 15th century, Wanli period. Diameter: 19 cm
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Pre 1900 item #667164 (stock #ANR2164)
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Gold clouds border a spectacular and rare scene of birds flying amid wisteria (fuji) on this fine 19th century gold screen. The screen is roughly 68 by 148 inches (172 x 376 cm). We are offering this screen as is, to allow the buyer to pursue restoration to a level they deem satisfactory. In need of restoration, there are scratches in the gold over the birds, three marks low in panel three and a number of thin tears along the lower portions of the 6 panels. For detailed photos please inquire...
All Items : Archives : Pre 1940 item #1286755 (stock #152402)
We are offering the William Spratling pill box necklace with double amethyst sides. The size of the box is 2in. x 1 3/4in. x 1 3/8th's in...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Pre 1700 item #1449539 (stock #MOR8167)
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An original Edo period kōsatsu public proclamation dated Tenwa I (1681) detailing the laws against Christianity, rewards for turning in a Christian to the authorities, as well as punishment for the offenders. Of cypress wood with sumi ink, and a hand-forged iron loop for suspension from a post or gate. The signboard has a shallow peaked “roof” to protect the calligraphy from the rain. However decades in the weather have caused the original surface to wear and bake away the surface, leavi...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Period : Pre 1920 item #343750 (stock #T1109)
Diminutive yet precious! Sterling guilloche white, green & light lavender enamel pin stamped: GENUINE CLOISONNE then Crown, W, Lion STERLING for the Watson Company. Safety pin clasp and brass or bronze pinstem common on many early silver pieces. Just under 1" and absolutely delicious condition! Please see pix