All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Handiwork : Hardstone : Pre 1940 item #1300859
Chinese Natural Hetian Jade carving of four fortune boys. Measurements are as follows; :175 x 90 x 30 (mm) or 6.89 x 3.54 x 1.18 inches and total weight of 0.92 lbs/416 grams, no condition issues. Wood base excluded. Introduction; Chinese Hetian Nephrite Jade Hetian jade, a nephrite jade, is regarded as the only true jade in ancient China until Burmese jadeite becomes popular in late Qing Dynasty. The hardness of the Hetian jade is between 6 to 6.5 and density is between 2.96 to 3.17...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Southeast Asian : Pre 1700 item #1300782
In bhumisparsa mudra. The eyes inlaid with glass or seashell. Condition: the head broken and repaired at the neck ( old repair) , the ushnisha slightly curved. The red and blue painting on the base are later. Lovely piece with beautifyl patina. H. 37 cm. From a Dutch private collection.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Pre 1920 item #1300780 (stock #ZMisc192)
This gold stick pin has a twisted stem and is topped with a detailed enamel flower paddles center faceted sapphire.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Southeast Asian : Pre 1700 item #1300769
In bhumisparsa mudra. Quite rare because of the openwork stand with elephants. 16th century or possibly earlier. H. 20,5 cm. Minor damage to the stand and to the ushnisha. Lovely agewear and patina. Rare item. From a Dutch private collection.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1900 item #1300768
Decorated with a deer, a bird between blossom and a poem. Good age wear and a warm glossy patina. H. 9 cm. Very good condition, apart from some age cracks and an old repair. 19th century.
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1300668 (stock #289)
Gorgeous cabinet size Bebe by Emile Jumeau ... circa 1885 from a Luxury Doll Boutique in Paris ......
All Items : Archives : Instruments and Implements : Pre 1910 item #1300646 (stock #474ai)
In red velvet lined rosewood case, this brass microscope is in the style of Benjamin Martin, and dates to the mid nineteenth century. Most of the original pieces are included, and the microscope is in working condition. There is an old solder repair along the side of the rack and pinion, which is visible in the photos. Unsigned, it is likely English. The case is in good condition, with a few light splits in the wood, and both the top cartouche and key escutcheon are mother of pearl...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1800 item #1300629
Decorated with two panels with landscapes, surrounded by flowers. This kendi was exported to Indonesia where the silver mounts were added, most probably in the 19th century. Both the kendi and the silver mounts are in very good condition. H. 26 cm. From a Dutch private collection. Qianlong (1736-1795)
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Pre 1960 item #1300606 (stock #26C10 2637)
Birks, Canada sterling silver bread tray, c.1950, with shaped edge, in excellent condition, no monogram. Size: 12 3/4" length x 6 3/4" width.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Pre 1800 item #1300555 (stock #26C10 2616)
A rare Georgian silver mote spoon with narrow oval bowl intricately hand-pierced with scroll and cross motifs, attached with an elongated drop to a slender, long and tapered stem with diamond point terminal. Size: 6 1/8" length. Excellent condition with no wear to bowl, and with no breaks or repairs. Stamped at the bowl end of the stem with two indiscernible hallmarks (probably a lion passant standard mark and maker's stamp)...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Pre 1980 item #1300553 (stock #26C10)
Miniature mandolin musical brooch pin by Reuge, Swiss, gilded 800 silver and blue enamel. Circa 1970s. Size: 3 inches length. This little gem is fashioned in gilded silver, with blue enamel, in the form of a musical instrument - a mandolin. Beneath the strings, it has a miniature painting of a pianist. The musical clock-work mechanism is entirely mechanical, and, best of all, it is actually a piece of jewelry that can be worn as a brooch...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1900 item #1300548 (stock #26C10-2618)
Pair of Knight's helmet sterling silver pepper casters by George Unite and Sons, Birmingham, 1881. These scarce pepper pots or shakers were created by the specialist silversmith firm of George Unite in 1881-1882. They are not weighted and are crafted in the form of a medieval knight's armored helmet with pierced and movable visor. Each pot is hallmarked on both the underside and on the outside of the base with a complete set of matching marks...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Pre 1970 item #1300517 (stock #13117/13085)
Vintage Margot de Taxco sterling silver astrological pendant necklace, this one is for the Leo in your life and like all Margot's zodiac jewelry, sculptural and heavy. I have paired the pendant with a substantial, hand-wrought Mexican chain of the same period and the two look like they always belonged together. The pendant has a diameter of 1 9/18" (not including the bail) and adds a 2" drop to the chain which is itself 30" long (easily adjustable due to the hook clasp)...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Pre 1970 item #1300359 (stock #13095)
Gorgeous set of Margot de Taxco dangle earrings, I believe this design is rather difficult to find in this form and I am thrilled to present it here. Ovals, curves, spheres and domes all combine to create a delightful pair of teardrop treasures that measure 1 7/8" long by 3/4" wide. The earrings weigh 14.6 grams (for the set) and are fully and appropriately marked with Margot's signature, Eagle 16 assay mark and des. no 5740 (I believe; it's double stamped and difficult to read)...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Pre 1970 item #1300233 (stock #13137)
Based on pre-Colombian motifs, a pair of Hector Aguilar Taller Borda dangle earrings wrought in the maestro's favorite .940 alloy and simply gorgeous. The set has already been converted to posts by a previous owner so it's easy to wear yet has all its patina and its hallmarks intact. Each earring is 1 1/2" long by 7/8" wide and the set's weight registers at 15.7 grams...
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Contemporary item #1300159 (stock #285)
Very pretty one of a kind couture outfit.... Dress and matching Bonnet for French or German doll about around 16" ( 40 cm )......
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Contemporary item #1300156 (stock #284)
Most beautiful antique French muslin and silk costume with matching bonnet.....
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Pre 1492 item #1300051 (stock #lot1086)
Description:
A Jizhou bowl was applied with dark brown nearing black glaze on the surface.
Characteristically and famously a leaf pattern was applied in the cavetto.
By greasy-feel quality belong to the Jizhou glaze, the surface was spread with subtle crackles which were caused by the age.
The body clay revealed at the bottom was in soft and loosening quality which was in line with the characteristics of the dated Jizhou wares.
The leaf design was vivid with stems...