On Polichinelle was the most popularity character at the end of 19th. century. It was most often too find in France advertising Etrennes catalogs and publicity posters .... as typical symbols for the world of playing.
Special 1886 he was offered in five different sizes in the catalog of " Grands Magasins de Louvre " and was offered in different materials .....
One of the best Spratling treasures is this V cuff . It is big at 163 grams and 3in. tall on the front angle. It currently is 2.5in. at the inner diameter. Hallmarks shown are noted in the book Spratling Silver A Field Guide by Phyllis M. Goddard to be 1st phase. The jewel has been well kept with no dents and the very pretty stones have natural inclusions as to be expected. The V cuff is thought to be designed by Valentin Vidaurreta who was respected by William Spratling...
Most beautiful and rare to find very tiny all original antique sewing necessaire for Fashion doll`s in all perfect and generally excellent condition from France cirac 1865 .
Of lovely green and blue leather in coffin - shaped form , tiny sewin necessaire with gold ornament decoration at lid hinges open to reveal well - fitted interior which containing some tiny pieces . An very tiny thimble ..... an needle ..... awl ......
Massive late Qing dynasty Chinese ancestor portrait executed in ink and color on paper depicting a civil official seated on a draped armchair over a floral rug decorated with Buddhist swastikas and dressed in formal attire. A Mandarin rank badge showing the official’s rank in the civil bureaucracy is on the center front of his cobalt-blue fur surcoat. The bird appears to be a silver pheasant, indicating an official of the 5th rank...
This great 1960-s opal and diamond ring is set in 14Kt white gold. The very lively 13 X 10 millimeter cabochon opal sparkles with many colors and weighs an approximately 4Cts. The center stone is encircled by 36 brilliant cut diamonds set in two rows. The approximate total weight of all diamonds is 1.25Ct. The oval top of the ring measures 21 x 19 millimeters. The ring is a size 6 ¾ and can easily be sized.
For the sailor in the family this 14Kt gold sailboat pendant would make a great present. The pendant has a hidden bail. The boat measures 1 7/16” from keel to top of the mast and 7/8” wide at the widest part.
A traditional pair of European style one over one leaver back diamond earrings is set with a smaller diamond on top and a larger diamond on the bottom. The top bezel of the settings is made of silver, while the bottom part and the leaver backs are 14Kt gold. The earrings measure 11/16” high and ¼” wide. The approximate total weight of all diamonds is 1.0Ct.
A 5.5 X 4 millimeter oval emerald in the center and two 2.7 millimeter round faceted emeralds are prong set in this platinum / palladium ring. The shank is 2 millimeter wide. The ring is a size 7 ¼ and can easily be sized.
A pair of 10k yellow gold hoop earrings from the 1960s. This simple and elegant pair measure 7/8" across, they are 5/16" wide and they weigh 2.8 grams. They are stamped 10K on the ear wires which are inserted into an attached loop on the opposite end. They are in excellent condition with no dents, bends, corrosion, damage or repairs. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; all items are vintage or antique and may have slight signs of gentle use...
A pair of 10k yellow gold dice charms pendants from the 1960s - perfect for earrings. This fine vintage pair measure 5/16" on a side and they have fine holes for each dot drilled through (they show light when held up to a lamp). They have a brushed finish and one is
stamped K10 ITALY while the other has somewhat obscured marks. They weigh a total of 2.6 grams and they are in excellent condition with no dents, bends, corrosion, damage or repairs...
Special rare to find and all original wax fashion doll by Lafitte Desirat .... France circa 1910 .... with exquisite workmannship on the haute couture costumes. Pretty 10,5 " ( 27 cm ) seated lady with poured wax head with slender face , has fine painted and modeled facial features and nice blonde mohair wig ...
Very beautiful 4,5" ( 12 cm ) (( without bonnet )) French all bisque Mignonette with lovely rounded facial shape and elongated throat . Has blue glass enamel inset eyes and fine painted lashes and brows. Closed mouth with tiny accented lips and sweet round nose. Original curled brunette mohair wig in beautiful factory original hairstyle.
With bisque torso and peg - jointed bisque arms and legs...
Another special rare to find and all original wax fashion doll by Lafitte Desirat .... France 1911 .... with exquisite workmannship on the haute couture costumes. Pretty 13,5 " ( 34 cm ) standing lady with poured wax head with slender face , has fine painted and modeled facial features and nice brunet mohair wig ...
A Chinese statue of a maiden holding a lotus flower and a fan, carved from celadon jade, fixed on a matching wooden base. Condition: fine, only lotus flower with few tiny rim frits. Dimension with wood stand: c. 22.3 cm high.
One of Margot de Taxco's very best and most loved designs numbered 5184. Margot Van Voorhies opened her taller after her divorce from Don Antonio Castillo and ownership of the successful Los Castillo taller. Margot was known for her innovations to the jewels she created for being multi purpose as is with this necklace. It breaks down into 2 brooches, a bracelet and an extension to wear higher to the neck or longer with varied necklines. The set is heavy repousse, properly signed and with no dama...
This signed William Spratling X&O design pairs with the X&O necklace also listed on my site. The height is 1in. and the length is 7in. with a wearable of 6.5in. Surprisingly the bracelet is very heavy and each link is an outstanding 1/4in. thick. Hallmarks date to approximately 1942 and there is no damage or repairs of any kind. The weight is staggering 102 grams. Simply superb. .
Measuring approximately 5' x 3", this finely carved and reticulated coconut bank is one of the finest we have ever seen, with the entire surface filled with carving and openwork. There are three oval cartouches with a complex scene of people, animals, items of the era, and foliate designs. In addition, all other areas have similar carvings with textured surface in background areas. They eyes are shell, mother of pearl. The face and mouth resemble a fish, with scales, but also depict a nose ...
A great little 18Kt white gold openwork diamond ring is centered by an approximately 0.20Ct old-mine diamond. The center stone is flanked on either side by a smaller single cut diamond. The approximate total weight of all diamonds is 0.22Ct. The ring is a size 4 ¾ and can easily be sized.
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