Early & rare this intricately constructed amethyst & sterling silver necklace was designed and signed circa 1940 by Taxco, Mexico artist Ana Maria Nunez de Brilanti. Necklace measures 17 inches long & 1 1/8" wide. Weight - 141 grams, 5.0 oz. The design features 29 bezel set amethyst stones. Brilanti designs are hallmarked Victoria after the Taxco, Mexico shop that she and her husband opened in 1940...
Very beautiful all perfect 25" ( 64 cm ) French bisque Bebe by Gaultier ... size 10 .... with rare two row of porcelain teeth , original body and pretty costume.
One of the most beautiful Bebe´s by Gaultier .... from France circa 1885 .... with open mouth and fine quality pale bisque that contrasts nicely with the rich dark amber brown glass paperweight inset eyes and her eye decoration of fine painted curly lashes and rose-blushed eyes shadow over her modeled eye-lid...
Beautiful and rare to find all original doll´s wooden cabinet in ~ Art Nouveau ~ style which was described as " Petite Armoire " in various Etrennes catalogs of the 1900 era .
The pretty cabinet was sold in the luxury Paris Doll-Shop " Au Paradis des Enfants " at the 19th...
Rare, intricately hand wrought sterling silver bracelet designed & signed c. 1950's by Taxco, Mexico artist Valentin Vidauretta. Bracelet measures 7/8" X 7" long. Weight- 54 grams. Beautiful condition with excellent patina. Valentin was the head designer in Hector Aguilar's Taller Borda workshop. His designs were often inspired by the flowers and shapes of his garden. This piece has an unusual organic feel resembling perhaps abstract buds. Fully hallmarked on reverse...
An attractive Art Deco period Czechoslovakian or Austro-Hungarian empire enamel and glass necklace circa 1920s. This lovely vintage necklace is unsigned, but is undoubtedly a Czechoslovakia piece. It has green and black enamel in a somewhat Gothic inspired design, as well as deep green jade like glass stones in a gold plated brass setting. The 15-1/2" necklace has a spring-ring clasp and a 2-1/2" central drop...
A 10k yellow gold signet ring set with a genuine natural bloodstone from the 1960s. This vintage gentleman's ring would look good on a man or a woman and the gemstone it has never been initialled or intaglio carved. This size 9-1/4 or 9.25 man's march birthstone ring measures 1/2" across the stone's setting and it is stamped 10 K with a GB maker's mark. Bloodstone is the traditional men's birthstone for March birthday honorees, although aquamarine is also an option...
A retro 10k yellow gold ring with a faceted black Alaskan diamond gem stone circa 1960s with a centrally set genuine diamond in a white gold setting. This vintage size 5-3/4 ring features a nice long facetted marquise cut 1-1/8" x 5/16" claw-set gem stone; the diamond is ~1-1/2 points. Although it looks black in our photo, it actually has a fine silver grey to black lustre as you would expect. Black Alaskan diamond is the commercial name for gem style hematite or silver pyrite...
A 14k yellow gold large natural large oval opal ring circa 1970s. This vintage size 6 ring was custom made, and the colorful genuine opal gem stone section measures 1/2" x 5/8" . The carat weight calculator indicates the stone is approximately 2.4 carats as measured in setting. The flash has green and blue highlights with a nice internal red fire. The mark was too worn to read, and the ring tests as 14 K...
An attractive retro size 7-1/4 genuine pink or rose topaz ring in 10k yellow gold with hearts circa 1950s. It features a heart shaped shoulder and the faceted claw-set princess cut gem stone which measures 5/16 x 1/4"...
A vintage 7-3/8" long 10k yellow gold Medic Alert bracelet c1980...
A late Victorian period gold filled lily of the valley seed pearl photo locket pendant circa 1890 1900. This hand engraved antique 1-5/16" locket is stamped P&M with other symbols and 2 10 (maker unidentified). The genuine half pearls are arrayed in the form of a lily of the valley flower and this lovely matte finish locket is in excellent antique condition with only the expected slight signs of wear / patina. There are some small scratches and test acid staining from a previous test for gold...
A vintage sterling silver hand engraved oval 1-7/8" x 1" (including bale) photo locket on a 25" rope style chain with a springring clasp. This 1960s necklace weighs 14.4 grams, both have sterling marks and both have been rhodium plated. Unusually, the locket is fully engraved on both sides. the locket has two plastic windows and bezels and wonderfully vintage garish backing cloth. This necklace is in excellent vintage condition with no dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs. All ...
A large and heavy Chinese cloisonne bowl with gilt rims and wire, enameled at least with nine different colors. Decorated with flower medallions and clouds, the interior with bats around a "shou" character. The outer rim with a ruyi head border. Base with maybe later turquoise contre-email and a Chinese character. Please compare with a similar bowl in the Royal Museum of Edinburgh. Dimension: diameter: 20.7 cm, 9.1 cm high. Condition: traces of usage. Inside bottom with some alteration of enamel...
Nice early cotton costume comprises long jacket with fitted bodice and has pretty hand embroidery trim with rick-rack ending in blue. Has small set-in long sleeves with matching trim at wrists and matching full skirt . Complete hand sew and embroidery made around 1860 in France. Generally excellent condition , note missing hooks .
Complete long at front from shoulder to hem .....circa 10,5" / 27 cm Shoulder to shoulder .... circa 4" / 10 cm
Will fit well for on early p...
A rare Beswick English pottery Modern design vase by Colin Melbourne circa 1950s. This 12-1/4" English art pottery vase has the pattern number 1398, it is fully hand decorated and it has the Beswick England mark. Melbourne was known for his futuristic modern designs and this fine example is in excellent original condition with no chips, cracks, crazing, damage or repairs. This item is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs. All items are...
From a rich house in Paris comes this nice Lady , it was found in a cabinet on the attic and was there more as 100 years.
Unfortunately the doll is not in perfect condition but she is pretty , needs nice clothing and your LOVE and she would be a little beauty again.
The 15" ( 38 cm ) doll was made for the French market , circa 1875 ..... by Simon and Halbig , has a very beautiful face with warm and gentle expression , lovely pale bisque and painting at bisque swivel head ...
Very beautiful antique silk and silk velvet Bebe dress with straw hat in elegant blue color will fit perfect Jumeau , Steiner , Bru , FG , EJ or other pretty French or German Doll about around 17" ( 43 cm )
The dress is most hand sewn and has the special elegant look for on French doll.... beautiful and embroidery lace ruffles at front decoration and two part jacket front at each side of blue silk sateen and matching color silk velvet.
It has small in-set sleeves with vel...
Antonio Pineda designed for Tono from 1945 to 1948 per ONLINE ENCYCLOPEDIA OF SILVER MARKS,HALLMARKS AND MAKERS' MARKS. It is an earlier work of Antonio Pineda and these are the pieces that I like the most as they flow with swirls and reflect gorgeous silhouettes. The Amethyst are lozenge shape with a variety of white streams of color, solid color and some striations. All the stones are original to the mountings. The silver is thick that wraps around the stones and then ends in a twist on the en...
Most beautiful antique lace and pink silk ribbon Bebe costume with matching bonnet .... will fit perfect for French or German doll about around 22" / 23" ( 56 - 58 cm ) ....fit Jumeau , Steiner , Bru , FG , EJ - Jumeau , Eden Bebe or other......
Most hand sewn one of a kind outfit of beautiful cream lace and pink silk sateen ribbons. The complete dress are of pretty strips alternately French lace and pink ribbons. Has 3/4 long sleeves with lace decorate wrists and pretty ruffle...
Very pretty and sweet example of the open mouth Bebe by Emile Jumeau circa 1890 .... with superb pale creamy bisque and amber brown eyes , original body and wig , wearing very beautiful antique dress with tiny printed Bunny´s !!
She is one of the most beautiful girls by Jumeau 21 " ( 52 cm ) .... has best quality pale bisque socket head with very deep amber brown glass paperweight inset eyes , thick black eyeliner and fine lushly painted lashes . Brush-stroked and feathered br...
A modernistic cuff bracelet in heavy sterling silver, designed by Lico, a master Mexican silversmith who originally worked for William Spratling and who is known for his geometric designed jewelry. Circa 1950's. Weight: 78.5 grams/2.5 troy ounces. 2 3/4" length x 2 1/4" deep x 1 5/8" wide. Stamped on the inside 'HECHO EN MEXICO 925 LICO' and with an eagle 1 mark. This heavy bracelet is adorned all over with a stepped motif. Excellent condition.
Single strand necklace with 58 peacock colored freshwater pearls. Length: 18 inches. Pearls size: 7mm. Magnetic clasp. Appraised replacement cost of $450.
Large Japanese limited edition lithograph with hand-applied paint and red sumi-e brush stroke by Toko Shinoda (b. 1913) titled “Through the Ages.” This early undated image is pencil-signed, titled, and numbered 32/35 at the lower left. Paper: 35 5/8”V x 24 7/8”H (image: 22 x 32 ¾). Excellent condition (never framed). This print is from a Phoenix, Arizona estate.
A rare ancient agate bead made for wearing as a pendent or necklace. These beads date back to over 2,000 years. They have some kind of tiger influence in their shape and stripes..
Size: 4.2cm X 2cm. Condition: No breaks.
Most beautiful large bisque girl from S.F.B.J from later Jumeau area around 1900 / 1910 in larger size 12 with very pretty and lovely face expression , original wig and Jumeau body with mark and original body finish . Charming antique clothing and in generally excellent condition.
Not often to find such a so pretty and charming 26" ( 66 cm ) doll by SFBJ ... like this girl , has best quality of bisque socket head with very full cheeks , pretty blue glass sleep eyes with rest of...
We are offering a Rivera 18kt solid gold Mexican Filigree cross with 11 very clear amethyst square cut gemstones with an exceptional dark purple color. The cross is a generous 2.5 inches tall without the bail and a 1.75 inch span across making a strong presence when worn. The gold is thick with elements laid on top of the base in the same manner as Matilde Poulat produced her works. It is marked several times on the back with 18kt and Rivera is engraved as well. There is no damage to either cros...
A very rare gilt figure of Buddha with hands in the earth-touching gesture. The facial features are characteristic of Burmese Buddhas of the time with very large ears and nose.
Burma 17th/18th Century
Size: Height = 14 cm.
Condition: Good. Has a nice patina.
George III round waiter or card tray in sterling silver, London, 1802, by silversmith Thomas Wallis. Size: 6 inches diameter. No monogram 5.1 troy ounces/ 159 grams. No repairs, slight ripple in top commensurate with age and which does not detract from the appearance.
Vintage Mexican sterling silver cuff bracelet with openwork design. Circa 1960s-70s. Size: 2 5/8 inches x 2 inches x 1 3/8 inches wide. Weight: 1.26 troy ounces/39.5 grams. Hallmarked: MEXICO, TB-17 925. Maker's mark obscured.
Impressive German porcelain figural group depicting three children starting a fire, late 19th/early 20th c.; Marked. Size; Measurements are 6 1/2" x 4 1/2.
Stunning Chinese Yongzheng porcelain plate ca 16-17th C. Decorated with Phoenix & birds in famille rose enamels, gilt highlights, a superb piece. Diameter 22.3 cm. or approx. 9 inches. Condition is excellent to perfect. No chips, cracks, hairlines, or restorations. Provenance: Private collection, France.
An ancient southeast Asian (Thailand) pottery bowl from the Ban Chiang culture, dating to approximately 500 B.C. A wonderful piece measuring approx 10" x 8.5" in excellent ancient condition a small hair line at the top edge. This a distinctive vessel with a bold form and individualistic style, the body rises from a rounded base. The piece is adorned with exuberant painted curvilinear forms This striking earthenware vase was produced at the site of Ban Chiang, Thailand, and is typical of works ...
Coin silver table spoon by Frederick Marquand in the fiddle and thread pattern. Circa 1820s. Frederick Marquand worked in Savannah, Georgia and in New York City. From 1820-1826 he worked in Savannah and then relocated to NYC . It is likely that this spoon was manufactured during his time in Savannah. Size: 8 3/4 inches length. 2.85 troy ounces. Engraved on handle with script initial 'F.' Excellent condition with no dings or wear to the bowl. Hallmarks are crisp and legible.
Mexican 4-piece matching coffee service with sterling silver tray by Maciel. Circa 1950. Dimensions: 21 inches x 15 inches tray weighs 51.1 troy ozs./898 grams; coffee pot measures 9.5 inches ht. and weighs 28.8 troy ozs./898 grams; covered sugar bowl - 5.5 inches ht. and weighs 9.9 troy ozs./309 grams; creamer - 5.25 inches ht. and weighs 9.1 troy ozs./283 grams Total weight: 99.13 troy ounces/ 3,083 grams. Excellent condition with no monograms or dents or repairs. Minor bruising on sides ...
Measuring 7" high, and approximately 4" at the widest point of the body, this ceramic jar dates to the 17th century of the Safavid Empire, which was located in what is now Iran.
The glaze is very heavy and is decorated with underglaze blue, and has areas of greenish tint, seen primarily at the shoulder and on the bottom. there are areas where brown pigments are visible in the glaze, also visible in photos. The blue decoration depicts arabesque forms with linear and foliate designs. The neck an...
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