Lovely mid nineteenth century diamond cluster ring set with rose diamonds in silver with an 18K yellow gold band. Dutch. $ 6870 C. 1840, Size 9. Condition: excellent Height: 9 inches
Memorial ring of 15K yellow gold set with plaited hair. In enamel are the words "In Memory" and engraved under the band the date "1877". Size 6 1/2. Condition: excellent Height: 6.5 inches
Charming 15K yellow gold ring depicting a gargoyle set with cabochon emerald eyes. Circa 1860. $ 945. Size 7 Condition: excellent Height: 7 inches
Queen Victoria had a strong love for Scotland and popularized all things Scottish. She spent much time in her castle at Balmoral. This is a Scottish Tartan decorated box, "McLean" clan, c1870. Condition: good
Tiny acorns from a mighty oak. These are sterling and small, 3/4" long. They date to the Victorian era, circa 1870 and are hard to find. Ours are priced at and in excellent condition. Condition: excellent Height: 0.75 inch
Spode's "dollar" pattern is very collectible. Excellent condition. diameter 6 1/2" c1810, Condition: excellent Height: 3 inches Width: 6.25 inches
This blue and red pearlware shell dish is possibly from a Davenport service, c1815, Condition: excellent Height: 8.75 inches Width: 9 inches
Worcester in the C18th and early C19th can be divided into the Dr Wall period 1752-1776, the Davis period 1776-1783 and the Flight and various Barr's periods 1783-1840. The factory used a large range of marks, the most common being the crescent marks, both open and hatched, the fret mark and the script and printed W. Some Worcester under glaze blue painted patterns have their own unique mark...
Have you ever seen this tin before? I hadn't. It's one of the rare tins. The top has been replaced. An excellent restoration. Otherwise, the condition is great. It dates to circa 1915.
Condition: good
Spode Porcelain sucrier in an imari influenced pattern, #2214, c. 1820.
Condition: excellent Height: 3.5 inches
Mason's Patent Ironstone Platter in the Grasshopper pattern, Ca 1815. Condition: excellent Height: 12 inches Width: 16 inches
This sterling "nanny" rattle is hallmarked "Birmingham 1916" and decorated with "Pied Piper. It was worn by the "Nanny" for baby to play with while being held.
Condition: excellent Height: 4.5 inches
Ring of 3 stone amethyst set in a 14K yellow gold chased setting, c1880. Size 12. Condition: excellent
These wonderful Royal Crown Derby miniature "tygs" are hard to find. This one is in the popular imari pattern 2451. It's perfect.
Condition: excellent Height: 1.5 inches Width: 1.5 inches
This whimsical brass corkscrew in the form of Toby Belch is an irresitible 3fer...1 for the Toby collector, 2 for the corkscrew collector and 3 for those merely wanting a whimsy to open a wine bottle. circa 1900.
Condition: excellent Height: 4.5 inches
This Brass paper clip is a great desk accessory as well as a collectible antique. It dates to 1880.
Condition: excellent Height: 3.25 inches Width: 2.5 inches
In 1802, Lord Nelson ordered a service in this pattern. Hence it is known as the Nelson pattern.Spode made this version in a porcelain cup and saucer, c1810.
Condition: excellent
This is one of the 4 Huntley & Palmers "stack of books" biscuit tins. This tin is an appealing red and getting harder and harder to find in good condition. This one is beautiful.
Condition: excellent
This dessert dish is in a pattern well known as Chamberlain Worcester's "Dragon In Compartment" or "Bengal Tyger" and is in excellent condition. 8 1/2" in diameter c1800.
Condition: excellent
Coral hardstone cameo ring of a beautiful lady, 15k gold, circa 1830 in excellent condition. Condition: excellent Height: 6.25 inches
We have various sizes of these adorable porcelain cherubs made by the Derby Manufactury circa 1780. They are priced at each and have the Derby patch marks.
Condition: excellent
A hand carved antique wooden mask of Tenko or the nine-tailed Kuuko, heavenly White Fox (kitsune) which do good, wrapped in a modern silk bag and enclosed in an antique black lacquered wooden box. The mask is roughly 21-1/2 x 17 x 20 cm (8-1/2 x 7 x 8 inches) and in excellent condition. A cartouche bearing the artists signature can be seen inside the black lacquer within. The Fox has many roles in Japanese Folklore...
We have a gorgeous Margot de Taxco necklace that is .75in. wide and 15.5in. long for your consideration. It is 59 grams heavy of swirling repousse and rich in detail. This is a published design piece and quite worthy of any collector. No damage,dents,or repairs,Simply stunning, just LOOK AT THAT NECKLACE!
Perfectly formed characters eschew the virtues of the scholar life and way of tea through the Gyokusen Chaka (Song of Tea) decorating this masterpiece of calligraphy and design by Miura Chikusen enclosed in the original signed wooden box. Books have been written upon the subject of this poem centering on the experience of a Tang dynasty recluse reaching Daoist enlightenment through the drinking of seven cups of tea...
This is an all original French Leather Club Chair. It features the fluted ball feet typical of 1930's style chairs and a velvet cushion. The leather has the typical crackling and minor blemishes but is still supple and sits comfortably. Circa 1935.
Dimensions: D-31", W-29", H-33", Seat depth-22", Seat width-15"
I am fascinated by the beauty and craftsmanship of early 20th c. Chinese jewelry - their repousse is outstanding, the detail and complexity of the figural pieces difficult to put to words and the window they open onto a culture so distant and enchanting literally invaluable. The scene that covers the face of all 7 curved links in this bracelet constitutes a proud statement of wealth, accomplishment and family pride...
Doris Silver has remained a consistent source for masterpieces and this is certainly another. I have never seen any Mexican cuff constructed exactly like this one. It is very well endowed with super heavy repousse weighing 101 grams. The cuff is 4 in. tall with a currently 1in. gap. The leaves curve to the wrist and arm with the fronds holding on to the other side of the wrist...
Rancho Alegre featured Miguel Martinez as a principle designer and this is an early hallmark of Miguel's as shown. The silver is thick and almost pure. The tips are also beautiful and hand made. The rope is black cording and can be replaced quite easily if desired but it is in it's original state for the purest at heart. I would be happy to put the tips on a new cord for you. I have a picture of the leaf cuff by Doris with it which is also listed on my site...
I am offering a wonderful authentic, signed Matl Salas MS-12 necklace in the moth design sparked with turquoise cabachons. The length is 22.5 inches long and weighs in at a hefty 115.3 grams. The piece has the older thicker sterling base with all ornamentation being repousse on the entire necklace. The drop is a boisterous 3 inches across and 3.5in. tall including the dangles. The piece is very well executed with carving and is an excellent example of Salas's later works...
A Chisolm Model C1 flip down toaster from the 1930s. This scarce and unusual chrome plated and wood two sided flip down electric toaster is by W.C. Chisholm Mfg. Co. of Toronto, Ontario, Canada. This toaster has wooden handles and painted wooden sides on the base; it also has heavy springs keeping the doors shut. The heat wire wrapped mica plates are intact as is the cloth-wrapped original cord. It has a detachable top with a wood handle (possibly for keeping toast warm)...
Stunning, sculptural 970 sterling silver hand carved beads necklace strung on sensuous velvet cord designed and signed by Taxco, Mexico modernist silver Maestro Antonio Pineda. This circa 1950's necklace measures 28 inches long and weighs 103 grams, 3.6oz...
Zinc alloy, inlaid with engraved silver geometric patterns and floral bands. Also known as hookah base. Condition: very good considering the age; some pieces of silver inlay are missing. H. 18 cm, Diameter 16,5 cm
Made of a blackened zinc alloy, the engraved silver inlay with floral borders and gardens with animals, birds and palaces. Very good condition with expected age wear. H. 15 cm, Diameter 18 cm.
Offered is a wonderful, vintage pharmacy advertising sign from a bygone era.
This fabulous 19th century sign is constructed of heavy gauge brass and sports incised lettering "PRESCRIPTION DRUGGIST" as well as complimentary Victorian stylized detailing.
This visually striking sign measures 17.5 inches wide x 24 inches high and weighs nearly 8 pounds. There are 10 holes drilled into the sign designed to support wall mounting.
The following maker's name is scribed into the lower left b...
Very strong and well carved wooden mask. Japan, 19th/early 20th century. H. 22 cm (34 cm including custom made stand). Good wear and patina, some missing parts to the horns.
Decorated with portrait medallions of Roman soldiers and floral patterns. Sicily, 17th/early 18th century. H. 20 cm, diameter 22 cm. Very good condition, only some chips to the foot rim and some firing flaws in the glaze.