All Items : Archives : Pre 1960 item #1203604
Vintage sterling silver and rosewood pate or cheese board and matching knife designed and signed (circa 1950's) by American and Taxco, Mexico artist William Spratling(1900-67). The board measures 8" X 6 1/4" X 1/2" high and is banded on all four sides with inset diagonal silver bands. The matching rosewood knife measures 7 1/4" long and is also inset with silver bands. Each piece is hallmarked WS TAXCO MEXICO WILLIAM SPRATLING 925. The knife carries the eagle 30 hallmark as well...
All Items : Archives : Fine Art : Pre 1920 item #1203561 (stock #602)
A beautiful original Nels Hagerup oil painting of a sail boat off the coast of San Francisco ocean beach. In excellent all original condition canvas size measuring 18x24 inches in the original antique frame. A fine example of this noted artists work.

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Nels Hagerup (1864-1922) was born in Christiania, Norway in 1864 into a family that included the composer Edward Hagerup Grieg...

All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Pre 1960 item #1203446 (stock #MOR4282)
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Feminine figures dive upwards, forming the handles on this large art-deco vase by Nakajima Yasumi II enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Jundo Eikan Kabin. The vase is 13 inches (32.5 cm) tall and in excellent condition. Inside the box lid is an inscription stating it was given to commemorate the first run of a three year old thoroughbred Arabian Stallion at the Amagasaki Race course in 1958...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Modernism : Pre 1980 item #1203193 (stock #6923)
A three colour 10k gold hinged oval bangle bangle. This vintage bracelet measures 2-3/8" x 1-7/8" across the interior and it is 3/16" wide. It has a box clasp with a safety loop and it weighs 11.8 grams. It is stamped KMS and 10 on the tang and it is in excellent condition with no dents, bends, corrosion, losses, 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...
All Items : Archives : Fine Art : Pre 1960 item #1203053 (stock #fs284)
Of black Belgian marble, this modernist sculpture by Lily Ente was created in 1954 and is entitled "Head". It was deaccessioned from the Chrysler Museum of Art in 1991 and his been in private collections since that time. Measuring 11 1/2" x 13 1/2" x 5 1/4", it is of triangular shape and depicts an abstracted head, with varying surfaces of polished marble that reflect the light and create slight shadows, making an intriguing and evocative form...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Pre 1492 item #1202866 (stock #JD-009)
A creamy-beige colored crouching chimera. Open-mouthed and with head tilted upward, the details are nicely carved. There are some rusty-brown colored inclusions from long burial. Period: Song (960-1279D) Size: H = 1-1/2", Length = 2-1/2" Condition: Very good
All Items : Archives : Furnishings : Accessories : Mirrors : Pre 1920 item #1202829 (stock #601)
Tiffany Studios Indian pattern patinated bronze desk set consisting of a ink well letter holder stamp box and blotter paper ends. In all original excellent condition beautiful Tiffany quality excellent brown with green highlights patina. A fine set would be a nice addition to any collection.
All Items : Archives : Pre 1950 item #1202601 (stock #edpclamper)
When hunting Mexican silver you will run into gorgeous, repousse clampers signed EDP. His work is meticulous and is done in heavy silver. The "complection" of the work shows some of the puffy texture that repousse displayed at this early time period. This piece is 3in. tall and has a wearable diameter of 2.75in. The weight is 56 grams heavy. This bracelet feels heavy in the hand as does all the pieces signed EDP...
All Items : Archives : Pre 1940 item #1202595 (stock #Quetzalcoatl)
This is a change of pace from 16in. necklaces. The Quetzalcoatl necklace is super long at an overall length of 28.75in. with the drop being 3.75in. tall and 3in. across. The silver is hand carved into 980 silver and it is silky soft to the touch. You can see the work marks on the back of this very early piece. This weighs a remarkable 128 grams heavy and the silver is 3.5mm thick. This has such presence to wear alone or add other silver with it for even a greater effect...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1950 item #1202577 (stock #228lcbracele)
I LOVE this signed Los Castillo bracelet! It has to be a Margot design while married to Antonio Castillo. The design number is an early one being #228. The almost 2 inch clasp is the crowning touch to the 7mm beads of 3 strands. Fitting nicely with a bit of a drape to the hang it has a 7.75in. wearable length...
All Items : Archives : Pre 1960 item #1202154
Rare sterling silver bracelet designed and signed circa 1950's by Taxco, Mexico modernist artist Antonio Pineda. Bracelet measures 7 inches long and 1 inch wide and weighs 100 grams or 3.5 oz. Fully hallmarked with Antonio's crown, TAXCO 970 & Sterling and eagle. Beautiful vintage condition with no dents, dings or repairs. Antonio designs are included in the permanent 20th century Mexican silver collection at LACMA in L.A.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Pre 1970 item #1202130 (stock #12377)
Part of Margot de Taxco's astrology series, an adorable sterling silver pin for the daring Virgo - gorgeous casting, fantastic patina and a fluid nudity turn this little piece into a small work of art. I could not exaggerate its three-dimensional quality even if I wanted to. Its beguiling curves and the uninterrupted sense of movement in the maiden's body and hair is phenomenal. The brooch measures 1 3/4" tall by 1 1/8" wide and weighs 5.5 grams. It is signed with Margot's circular signature, ...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Pre 1920 item #1202124 (stock #MOR4270)
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First we hear the clang of the hammer striking the bell, then the steadily approaching clop of his wooden shoes before the horrifying creature dressed in the robes of an itinerant priest appears; a ledger in one hand noting our sins. Hanging from a chord around his shoulders is an umbrella, testifying to his constant state of movement. A spectacular carving of an Oni-no-Nenbutsu praying Demon taken from burled cedar. This is a powerful image, the face expertly carved to strike fear into the h...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Pre 1900 item #1202043 (stock #Mb6331)

A Fine Japanese Shijo School Drawing by Dozan. Late Edo Period

10 1/2 x 9 1/4 ins. (26.7 x 23.5 cms) This superb Shijo drawing of a woman carrying a ladder and a stool on her head is sealed Dozan, a plainly very accomplished artist whose identity remains a mystery. Several drawings by the artist have come on to the market since the 1960s. At Christies London on 17th. June 1996 an album of 22 similar drawings by the artist were sold for GBP 3680. The brisk confident brushwork and sensitive...

All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Pre 1910 item #1201864 (stock #6920)
WE HAVE MORE PICTURES OF THIS ITEM AVAILABLE - PLEASE EMAIL US AND WE'LL SEND THEM TO YOU. Here's a rare chance to own a superb example of late Victorian technology. This is a stunning c1900 mahogany and brass 1/2 and 1/4 glass plate camera which includes the original tripod, extra plates, plate holders, photographer's guide and other items. Thornton-Pickard was a renowned maker and distributor of fine cameras and this early model, probably a Ruby, is certainly one of the nicest, and in superb o...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Unsigned : Pre 1960 item #1201645 (stock #6919)
An amber & smoky topaz rhinestone bracelet from the 1950s. This bright and flashy vintage 1950s 6-3/4 x 15/16" unsigned bracelet with amber and smoky topaz coloured glass claw-set rhinestones has a box clasp and a safety chain and it is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, 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. ...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Pre 1900 item #1201554 (stock #39B78 T519)
Scarce Chrysanthemum pattern sterling silver porringer by Tiffany and Co. Circa 1899-1900. This porringer was manufactured while Charles L. Tiffany was president of the company. Size: 8 7/8" x 5 1/4" diameter. 1 Pint capacity. Excellent condition, no monogram. Carved ivory handle with chrysanthemum motif, which matches the applied silver chrysanthemum decoration to the rim of the porringer.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Pre 1940 item #1201154
Wood and iron. Democratic Republic of Congo, pre WW2. Excellent wear and patina. H. 30 cm. Comes with a custom made stand.