All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1940 item #1424968 (stock #202405b)
We have offered today a very early Antonio Pineda repousse brooch signed with his earliest hallmark of AP. The Quetzalcoatl is beautifully done and with no damage. The dimensions are 3in. long and 2 3/8th's tall at highest points. This size is perfect for holding a shawl together on a chilly night. The weight is 26 grams of thick silver. A very special treasure.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Victorian : Pre 1900 item #677233 (stock #T 1586 a,b)
SOLD. Antique circa 1870 carved coral gold brooch pendant with a tube hinge and quadruple curly C catch as the "tendril" beyond the delish carved buds. Another later era line pin with 4 peacock eye art glass cabs showing red center instead of blue against viridian foil! SOLD, no price, no info
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1950 item #176920 (stock #T 475)
Bird Avian Lovers! Blue Enamel Peacock Figural Pin Brooch in the shape of a modern style peacock or cockatiel marked in back: "Made in Mexico" "Sterling 925". 2 1/4" north to south X 3/4" wide with good working clasp. Enamel is in good condition with an 'unbaked' area.
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All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1492 item #906044 (stock #3300)
An elegant form of black glaze jarlet, decorated with to ring handles attached on the neck, lobed body and covered overall with black glaze. Perfect condition, base unglazed with grayish tint stoneware. Wide: 9.5cm and High: 7.7cm.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Pre 1980 item #273851 (stock #T 711)
Stylish Slender Sitting Silver Cat Brooch Pin marked Sterling in back X 2. This little guy is seen in one of the jewelry books. He sits at 2.5" X 1 1/8" and weighs a svelte 6 grams. Very nice pre-owned condition with teenie lines to be expected for vintage silver greatly magnified by the Scanner. SOLD, no price, no info
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1950 item #489869
A very rare and early moonstone and silver bracelet by Antonio Pineda. It measures 6 1/2" around in the inside and is 3/4" wide. The stones are clear and have a blue tint and are beautiful. All original, fine condition,intact safety chain. One of the moonstones houses the clasp so looks continuous on the wrist. Signed with an early mark - Silver by Tono and the eagle. This bracelet could not be more perfect.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Pre 1920 item #1139385 (stock #TCR4010)
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A large and exceedingly rare work by Kiyomizu Rokubei V (Rokuwa, 1875-1959) enclosed in the original signed wooden box. In relief are scrolling vines and flowers in white and pale blue on a soft porous pink glaze. For a nearly identical work see the collection of the Kyoto Municipal Museum of Modern Art, or the book Kiyomizu Rokuwa (1977) figure 60 (dated 1923). The vessel is 42 cm tall, 28 cm diameter and in fine condition. The box is stained quite dark with age...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1900 item #789781 (stock #191)
A jar and cover finely painted in 17th/18th Century Kangxi Style decorated with prunus blossom against a 'cracked ice' ground. This item was made during the reign of the Guangxu Emperor (1875-1908). Condition excellent. No damages...
All Items : Archives : Pre 1940 item #1285179 (stock #HP/Ph586)
A triple faced phurba H 27 cm More information on request
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Ceramics : English : Pre 1990 item #1245996 (stock #02424)
A R. Albert Old Country Roses 25th Anniversary cup and saucer. This scarce Royal Albert English bone china 3" tall cup and matching 5-1/2" saucer issued in 1986 "To celebrate the 25th Anniversary of Old Country Roses". This cup and saucer is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, crazing, 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 : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Contemporary item #1139932 (stock #6922)
A Birks Esty Acquatika sterling silver set in the original box. A top quality signed designer 4 pc set by ESTY, made for Birks Canada. In the Acquatika pattern - a whimsical fish and sea-scape design. This all-sterling set consists of the pendant necklace cuff bangle bracelet pierced hoop earrings and wide band ring. The ring is size 6-1/2 and it is 1/2" wide, the earrings are 1" across the interior and 7/16" wide, the bracelet is 2-3/8" x 2" across the interior and 1-1/16" wide...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Pre 1940 item #398740 (stock #R041)
This sweet little saltbox is in terrific shape. No chips, cracks or dings, it is ready to use in your vintage-style kitchen. It has a wooden top & measures approximately 5-1/2 inches across, 3-1/2 inches deep & 5-3/4 inches high (at the highest part in the back.) Purchased in the Champagne region of France.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Pre 1492 item #1190257
With a simple but strong floral decoration. H. 32 cm. China, Jin dynasty ( 1115 - 1234 ). Excellent condition.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Glass : American : Pre 1940 item #1423960 (stock #40J22-336)
A vintage molded pink glass figurine of a French bulldog by Westmoreland Glass, of Pennsylvania. Circa 1920s-1930s. Size: 2.75 in. ht. A frosted pink glass figure of a French bulldog with Rhinestone eyes and a brassed metal collar. Some chipping along edges, but still a very cute dog.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1492 item #1368262 (stock ##1781)
Southern Song Dynasty Qinghai bowl and cover, Jindezhen ware in good condition excepted restored small triangle missing at the foot rim, otherwise is perfect. Height:
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Pre 1950 item #717126 (stock #20051000)
A lot of flash! This brooch measures 4 1/4 inches long by 3 1/4 inches wide. Large, prong-set square and rectangular red unfoiled stones, with clear round rhinestones single and pave set, in a rhodium plated setting. The pin is strong and locks securely. Pin marked with a single script 'E' (for Eisenberg?) on the back. All stones are clear but a couple of the larger stones do have scratches.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Retro : Pre 1970 item #1339309 (stock #7382)
A 10k yellow gold baby or child signet ring from the 1960s. This tiny size 1 ring measures 1/4 x 3/16" across the top, it weighs 0.9 grams and it has a very shallow RO monogram which can easily be removed and replaced. It is stamped ML 10K and it would make a perfect christening, baby or child's gift. It is in excellent vintage condition with no dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Retro : Pre 1960 item #1365375 (stock #9653)
A 10k black onyx and diamond man's signet ring circa 1950s 1960. This vintage size 11-1/4 or 11.25 gentlemans ring features a central 10 point round brilliant cut diamond set in white gold on a bezel set oval black onyx stone. The ring measures 5/8" across the 9/16" x 1/2" onyx. It weighs 6.1 grams and is marked SIFFARI 10 K. It is in mostly excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, damage or repairs other than a slight wiggle in the stone...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre AD 1000 item #1474805 (stock #MB831)
Group of Four Chinese Three Kingdoms Glazed Pottery Entertainers with Oxford TL Test

This very rare group of glazed pottery entertainers was made during the Three Kingdoms period (AD 220 - 265) or possibly the earlier Eastern Han Dynasty (AD 25 - 220). The group comprises two female figures and two male figures. They are made from a reddish-brown pottery and coated in an amber coloured glaze that is slightly crackled...

All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Pre 1940 item #1084557 (stock #ZMisc159)
Stunning ornate silver filigree necklace, 5 matching medallions each measures 1 x 1.5 inches point to point. Each medallion has a large cabochon stone gem stones of soft gray green color. Chain links are long filigree flowers. Made for export, country of origin unknown, possibly Russian, Chinese, India....Marked BAK 925 measures 17 inches long.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1910 item #349375 (stock #529)
A Sterling Silver Footed Cake Plate, Made for Tiffany; Early 20th century. It is 10 1/2" across and 1 1/2 " high. It has an Extensive Pierced Floral Design and an Elaborate "CAV" Monogram in the Center. Some very minor wear scratches on the surface, but otherwise in excellent condition.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1800 item #1160676
Chinese mid-Qing dynasty Qianlong period Dehua kiln deep plate decorated in underglaze blue on a bluish-white porcelain ground with the “phoenix flying among peonies” motif. A band of stylized leaves encircles the back rim. An unidentified rectangular underglaze blue mark is on the base. The top of the foot rim is unglazed. 10 3/4” diameter x 2 3/8” high. Late 18th century. The dish is in very good overall condition with no chips or cracks...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1492 item #445675 (stock #lot118)
Description: A bronze seal of Yuan dynasty was casted in simple form. The inscription of stamp surface was an extinct Shi-Sha tribal language. A rare piece can be used as your personal book-registered stamp. Date:(AD1206-1367) Width: 2.3 x 2.1 x 2 cm
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1960 item #1038659
SMASHING, rare and unusual sterling bracelet with agate dangles by Modernist Paul Lobel. Measuring 5 1/4" around in the inside, it is 1 1/2" wide in the front. The agate dangle hangs 2 1/2". Fine original condition and signed as shown. For the woman with attitude who wants to make a statement. A fabulous piece by one of the most important Modernist jewelers.
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1463323 (stock #1117)

Gorgeous original antique two piece silk gown , all hand sewn costume attributed by Mademoiselle Bereux for early French Poupee like Huret , Rohmer or other early era Poupee as well !

Wonderful and rare authentic enfantine gown of very delicate hand woven silk with tiny ecru striped print and wonderful hand ornate with dark green silk cord trim ...

All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Pre 1980 item #1464858 (stock #MOR7933)
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A modernist sculpture in bronze on a wooden base by pioneering female artist Katsura Yuki (also Yukiko 1913-1991). The humorous figure is reminiscent of the works of Okamoto Taro and Akutagawa Saori, another pioneering female artist from Japan who lived in New York around the same time as Yuki...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Southeast Asian : Pre 1700 item #1107546
An unusual and interesting straw glazed porcelaneous incense burner. The three footed bombe censer with barbed, loop handles on opposite sides along the waist flaring to a broad rim. The interior reveals the pot was built from coiling and smoothed without before glazed and fired. Good condition for its type and likely age. Minor old chips to the extremities of the loop handles and one small chip to the outside of the rim. Surely not a high fired ceramic and both fine and broad crazing to the gla...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Retro : Pre 1970 item #1378840 (stock #9779)
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. All items are thoroughly and conservatively ...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1970 item #1421254 (stock #203003)
Another rare treasure properly signed with Antonio Pineda's hallmarks is featured here today. At 1.25 inches tall and 7.25 inches long it shows a big presence. This is easily sized if needed smaller. Masterful in design with 86 grams of 970 silver.The stones are elongated tear drops and are of a higher grade of stones with clarity. This is a stone that moves from a purple hue to a lighter more clear color and back to a purple hue. Each stone looks like a flowing water fall with each movement. It...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Pre 1900 item #1369144 (stock #ALR6590)
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Two fox representing Inari, one of the principal kami (gods) of Shinto, are depicted on this Edo period talisman made at a shrine and traditionally hung in the home for protection. The two creatures hold in their mouths a buddhist jewel, symbol of knowledge, and a key to the kura, a storehouse for treasures. Between them is written Inari Daimyou Jin. Inari is the Japanese god of fertility, agriculture and of general prosperity and worldly success. In Edo Japan, Inari was also the patron of sw...
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Contemporary item #1312725 (stock #343)

One of a kind marvelous French four piece Winter costume for French or German doll about around 22" ( 56 cm ) , most hand sewn and never to find such the same again.

Fit perfect for Jumeau , Steiner , Bru , FG , Eden Bebe or other pretty doll.

It is on all complete outfit for one of your favorite doll´s..... of beautiful cream muslin and French lace , soft pale pink velvet and wonderful pink silk sateen.

As first belong a very pretty cream muslin dress to this set,...

All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1950 item #299360
According to the book MEXICAN SILVER by Morrill and Berk, "It is nearly impossible to find jewelry designed by Harmon. All of his work is desirable and unique." Featured on page 191 of Morrills' book SILVER MASTERS OF MEXICO are these earrings- Wings and Stars Earrings- by Hubert Harmon. She dates them c. 1940-45. They are clever and outrageous as Harmon was known to be. The wires wrap around the ears so the wings go up and the stars dangle. These measure 4 1/2" long and are in fine original con...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1950 item #1426853 (stock #200107)
We have a very rare Salvador Teran vintage Mexican silver necklace with matching earrings. Both pieces have a strong presence with the earrings being 25 grams and 2.25 inches tall. At the widest point they measure 1.25 inches. A technique called Niello makes a beautiful smokey black finish on the silver and was widely used in the making of Mexican Silver. The drop on the necklace is three dimensional and stands 2 inches tall and 1.75 inches at the widest point. The wearable length is approximat...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1837 VR item #1034288 (stock #lot787)
Description:

A bronze weight was solid cast by shape of two nestling dears.
By warm and intimate mood, the bronze weight was well cast and finely carved to render this harmonious scene.
Charming, darken and greasy patina was yielded on the surface, and we may notice that a later date cleaning work would have been done to this bronze piece.
It was made by top quality metal material. The surface was reflected with subdued golden sheen.

Date: Qing Dynasty, 18th century or...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Victorian : Pre 1900 item #1335391 (stock #7233)
A Victorian 14k yellow gold starburst seed pearls pendant pin or brooch from around 1900. This antique 1-1/4" pin has a safety clasp and it weighs 2.5 grams. It is stamped 14K with a maker's mark and the loop both swivels and folds down. The pearls have a nice silvery lustre 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 ...