All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1388960 (stock #376)

Rare and very beautiful all original antique French musical automaton by Leopold Lambert .... France circa 1890 .... called " Bebe Niche " which was list as No. 35 in the Lambert catalog at 19th...

All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Memorabilia : Pre 1940 item #365277 (stock #B212)
A representative sampling of pages from this hard-to-find, 1938, hard cover, Little Black Sambo book published by McLoughlin Brothers, Inc., of Springfield, Massachusetts, has been photographed for one’s viewing pleasure!

In utterly excellent condition with the only flaws noted being very subtle wear to spine edges and book cover tips, this version of Little Black Sambo is highly collectible as any item produced by its publisher, McLoughlin Brothers, is aggressively sought due to the compa...

All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Victorian : Pre 1920 item #319871 (stock #T 935)
Resembling Saphiret, this Art Deco Butterfly Wing Sterling Silver Oval Pin Brooch simply mrkd: "England Sterling" w a tube hinge & Curly "C" closure. Delish tan w some Morpho blue under fine glass or crystal dome, this looking like saphiret from a distance. Just under 2" X 1/2". 05. Sold, no price, no info
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1397825 (stock #612)
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Very sweet example of the open mouth Bebe by Emile Jumeau circa 1890 .... with superb pale creamy bisque and large blue paperweight eyes , original body and wig , wearing very beautiful antique clothing and childlike expression of perfect size 12 Bebe !!

She is one of the most beautiful girls by Maison Jumeau 26 " ( 66 cm ) ......

All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Pre 1700 item #959781
Decorated with scene describe of bridge and tree on the center and continous floral scroll on the exterior. Ming Dynasty Diamater = 16.5 cm Condition : one original firing crack on nthe rim, no chips, hairlines and free from restorations.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1960 item #1228759 (stock #amethpinedaN)
The amethyst comma necklace is one of the most recognizable of Antonio Pineda's works of art. The silver is 970 and silky to the hand. There are no cracks or chips to the stones and no damage or flaws to the silver. The most important thing to look for is how the silver comes up and forms a wall on each link at edges. Most are uneven and without a sharp edge. The length is 16in. long,.75in. tall and it weighs in at 102.5 grams heavy...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Pre 1900 item #1318340 (stock #40I07 100)
Antique Jabot sword pin replica of a Regulation 1821 Model U.S. Infantry Officer's sword, unmarked but testing as 14K gold, with white enamel, four round diamonds and a detailed eagle head pommel. Circa 1850-1860s. Size: 4 inches length. Weight: 3.9 dwt./6 grams. Excellent condition.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1960 item #1484421 (stock #000588)
Circa 1950's, this Salvador Teran modernist piece can be worn either as a pendant or pin.

Measuring 2 5/8" x 2", it's a rare and spectacular piece. The stones are chrysocolla, lapis, and onyx.

Weight is 37.1 grams.

Signed and hallmarked "Salvador Sterling Mexico", with the design # 124.

In excellent vintage condition.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1940 item #1372061 (stock #172912)
We are offering a signed Matl necklace in a mid sized presence of a drop measuring 3 inches long with dangles and 2.5 in. across not counting the lead in links. The wearable length is 18in. The clasp is ornate with turquoise cabochons. The coral has an orange hue with barrel cuts. The turquoise on the drop is both cabochons and barrel cuts. The center stone is clear as many of Matilde Poulats stones in her beginnings of her shop were gem quality. Very early beginnings hallmark with a 980 mark...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Pre 1900 item #1069477
Japanese Yokohama woodblock print triptych illustrating the interior of an American steamship by Utagawa Yoshikazu (flourished 1850-1870) published by Maruya Jinpachi in 1861. In this design, the artist utilizes the traditional Japanese convention of “roofless architecture” which allows the contents of the ship to be visible. Inside, westerners are seated at a long table having a dinner party. The assembled size is 14 5/8"V x 29 1/4"H (each panel is about 14 5/8"V x 10"H)...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Pre 2000 item #1361363
Japanese limited edition aquatint etching by Sarah Brayer (b. 1957) depicting a solitary figure walking with a parasol down a snowy village lane titled "Kurodami." The print is pencil-signed, titled, dated ’96, and numbered 74/120 in the bottom margin. Visible paper size: 8 1/2” x 18 1/2” (image: 7 5/8” x 17 3/4”)...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Pre 1837 VR item #951594 (stock #11AC20 893)
English Staffordshire handleless tea bowl/cup and saucer with dark blue transfer of two ladies in a flower garden, bearing a printed blue mark, RILEY, with an impressed hand; circa 1800-1825. Condition: Manufacturing flaw - a burst bubble to interior of cup with 2 small light brown stains, otherwise excellent.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1960 item #543612
An exceptional 970 silver and obsidian bracelet by Antonio Pineda,c.1955. This bracelet is featured on page 148 of the book MEXICAN SILVER by Morrill and Berk. Usually seen with amethysts, as in the book photo, this bracelet has magnificent obsidian stones with brown/green/black luminescence. The stones are all uniform in color although some of the photos make it look otherwise.Measuring 7 1/4" around in the inside, it is 1 5/8" wide and weighs 114 grams...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Pre 1900 item #1263804 (stock #ANR4375)
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An 18th-early 19th century Literati landscape featuring a scholars gathering in a forest of pines on one side, a pair of boats pulling up to a hermitage on the other. These are published in the book Jidai Byobu Shuei (pre-restoration, pages 76 and 77). They have been completely restored maintaining the original cloth border and are in superb condition. Each screen measures 70-1/2 x 150-1/2 inches (179 x 382 cm)...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Pre 1837 VR item #1077132
A fine Edo period black lacquer sake pot (choshi.) The ivy (Tsuta) mon in allover decoration in gold lacquer on the pot and cover. Intricate flowering 'karakusa' vine decoration on the handle. The discus-form pot with flat topped spout and hinged handle and raised on three ball feet...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1900 item #1245910
Intricately carved with a three legged toad (wealth) resting on a leaf, next to a lotus pod with movable hardwood seeds, under the leaf a spider and another insect and two frogs on the stem of the lotus pod. H. 3,5 cm, diameter 5 cm. For a similar toggle: Margaret Duda-Traditional Chinese Toggles, page 79, fig. 452. Beautiful wear and patina.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Pre 1837 VR item #553656 (stock #207)
A Historical view early Staffordshire blue and white transfer ware pottery pitcher circa 1825. A fine rich blue color with scenic view of a old church with figures and cows by a river. In excellent condition no chips or cracks. Measuring approx. 5 inches tall by 6 inches at its widest point. A a nice addition to any Staffordshire collection.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Pre 1492 item #1149785
Song longquan guan type celadon large bowl, rounded side with deep center and glazed base, bowl decorated with raising lotus petal motif at exterior, covered with bluish green glaze. PERIOD : Southern Song 南宋 (1127–1279) SIZE: 20 cm diameter 9 cm height. CONDITION : restored to the broken part