All Items : Archives : Pre 1950 item #1307657
Elegant and casual this rare three strand sterling silver necklace was designed and signed circa 1940 by Taxco, Mexico artist William Spratling. (1900-67). The longest strand measures 28 1/2", the shortest 27". Weight - 50 grams. The handmade tubes have been professionally restrung on black cord just as they were originally. Beautiful condition & patina. A similar one strand tube necklace is pictured on spratlingsilver.com...
All Items : Archives : Pre 1950 item #1307591
Dramatic deeply hand carved sterling silver cuff bracelet designed and signed circa 1940's by Taxco, Mexico artist William Spratling (1900-67). The face of the cuff measures 2 1/2" from top to bottom. Inside measures 5 1/2" end to end with a 1 1/2" opening for a wearable length of up to 7". Weight - 136 grams, 4.08oz. Beautiful condition with no repairs...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Pre 1980 item #1307589 (stock #7140)
A 14k Birks diamond row anniversary band ring. This fine quality vintage 14k yellow gold diamond row anniversary ring or band is size 5-3/4 and it has the original registration certificate and appraisal from 1995. The six brilliant cut diamonds total .48 carats and they are SI2 in clarity and I-J in colour. This ring weighs 2.3 grams and it is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1900 item #1307588 (stock #7139)
A sterling silver nutmeg grater circa 1890s. It may actually be older. This American antique 1-3/4" x 1-3/8" egg shaped sterling grater has the original interior gilt rasp and interior gilding. Nutmeg was an expensive imported spice when first introduced to Europe and to North America, and it became enormously popular as a condiment...
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1307502 (stock #318)
Very beautiful and rare to find early German bisque toddler girl 25" ( 63 cm ) which would attributed by Kammer & Reinhardt circa 1890, with pretty early loose ball plump body , original wig and sweet childlike face expression !!

Known and sold as " OLGA " .... and rare to find at this times.

Beautiful bisque socket head of excellent and pale quality with large brown glass sleep eyes which works very well ...

All Items : Archives : Pre 1950 item #1307492
Impressive and rare this handmade pair of copper sconces was designed and signed circa 1940's by Taxco, Mexico artist Hector Aguilar (1905-86). Each sconce measures 11 1/4" tall X 9 3/4" across. Each holds 2 candles. Beautiful unpolished patina. Each signed HA TAXCO MEXICO. Excellent condition with one small pin head sized ding as shown. An example of this pair is pictured in a room setting on p. 228 of WILLIAM SPRATLING AND THE MEXICAN SILVER RENAISSANCE by Penny Morrill...
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Contemporary item #1307361 (stock #318)
Gorgeous French antique silk dress which has typical French details and will fit perfect for French or German doll about around 27 "/ 28 " ( 68 cm - 70 cm )..... for Jumeau , Bru , Steiner , Eden Bebe .... Special beautiful for size 12 Jumeau or similar .........

It is most hand sewn of very rare cream silk sateen which has wonderful color-full woven flowers inside the silk.......

All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Pre 1800 item #1307347 (stock #2876)
A small serving bowl of five petal form, rinkagata namasu-zara, with a stencilled pattern of imbricated waves, seigaiha, with cherry blossom, sakura-hana inset with two small reserves containing prunus and bamboo boughs. The reverse decorated with a simplified Lotus scroll and a four character Dai in nensei mark. A dark brown fuchibeni “lip rouge” glaze to the rim...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1960 item #1307330 (stock #152008)
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We are offering a vintage Mexican silver cylinder cut stones with filigree necklace. The stones are very impressive with exceptional colors,no chips or cracks anywhere. Each cylinder with rings is 1.25in. long...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1980 item #1307182 (stock #151808)
This is a signed Melvin and Connie Begay gorgeous turquoise lavalier. The silver work is masterful with the carving to the flower and the ball bead to it's center. The way the leaves curl and wrap the stones show that this necklace was an endeavor of time and love. You can wear the length at 19in. for the longest and hook it in shorter if you like. The drop is 3.25in. tall and the silver and stone stations are approximately 1.25in. x 1.25in. The weight is 96 grams heavy. The beads are handmade ...
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Contemporary item #1307157 (stock #317)
Most beautiful one of a kind French Navy Style French Bebe costume with matching bonnet of cream silk fully ornate with pale blue silk ribbons and beautiful embroidery lace and fine details .

It fit perfect for French or German doll about around 21" / 22" ( 54 - 56 cm )...perfect for Jumeau , Steiner , Bru , FG ....or other pretty doll.

In French Navy style and most hand sewn of cream silk with longer front and sides parts , ornate with hand made pale blue silk buttons and all ...

All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1700 item #1306995
Chinese late Ming dynasty Wanli period blue and white kraak export porcelain deep dish with flattened foliate rim finely decorated in the well with two cobalt blue deer in a forest surrounded by flowers and fruiting trees. The rim is bordered with a band of frolicking horses chasing flaming pearls over waves and among clouds. The back edge is decorated with stylized plants all set against a white ground with a celadon-blue tint. Chatter marks are visible on the unglazed base and the unglazed ...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1960 item #1306988 (stock #151608)
Enrique Ledesma was a Taxco Maestro who was known for putting stone next to silver. He created today's offering of silver bars with malachite in the centers. The necklace is thick and 16 5/8th in. long. There is a height of 5/8th in. tall. The weight shows off the quality at 80 grams heavy. This is perfect for career wear or jeans, just LOOK AT THAT NECKLACE!
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1492 item #1306898
Ribbed dish, diameter 33 cm. Age wear to the glaze. A minor rim chip, otherwise very good condition. From a Dutch private collection.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1492 item #1306897
Ribbed dish, diameter 34 cm. Stains and discoloring due to the long time this piece spent in the soil. Yuan Dynasty (1279-1368). From a Dutch private collection.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1700 item #1306896
Diameter 29 cm. Large hairline and a small rim chip. From a Dutch private collection. The hairline can be bleached to make it less visible.
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1306839 (stock #315)
Stunning wide - eyed Bebe with fine bisque and painting , original wig , body and beautiful clothing !!!

She is on pretty size 12 Bebe ( 27" ( 69 cm ) by Emile Jumeau ..... circa 1888 in all perfect condition of bisque socket head with pretty blue glass paperweight inset eyes witch has dark eyeliner and fine long painted lashes.

She has brush-stroked brows and on closed mouth with outlined lips. Pierced ears and original pretty curled long brunette human hair wig over cork pate an...

All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1920 item #1306836 (stock #4867)
An insert table screen with carved wood lattice work. The round porcelain plaque with depiction of three immortals in a landscape painted in underglaze blue. The reverse is bearing a six character "Daoguang" seal mark. Maybe the plaque was once a dish and reduced. Condition: lattice work with few missing pieces and little glue residue. Dimension: plaque: diameter: c. 16.5 cm, screen: total height: 45.5 cm, 34.5 cm wide.