A simple 10k yellow gold man's wedding band ring from the 1960s 1970s. This size 10-3/4 ring is just under 3/16" wide, it is 1/32" thick and it weighs 3.2 grams. It is stamped IBB 10K and it is in excellent condition with no dents, bends, corrosion, damage or repairs other than a fine patina from use. 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...
A pair of 14k white gold spinel arrow style earrings. These well made beauties measure 9/16 x 1/8", they feature flashy spinel stones and the hinged backs close over the ear studs. They are stamped SELI 585, they weigh 2.2 grams and they are in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, 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...
A 14k yellow gold treble clef on a musical staff pendant charm probably from the 1970s 1980s. It measures 1 x 1/2", it has some hand sculpting and cutwork and it weighs 2.2 grams. It would make a great charm as well as a necklace and it is stamped 14K. It is in excellent condition with no dents, bends, corrosion, 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...
An 18K yellow gold Bismarck style flat link chain Necklace weighing 11.4 Grams. This 16-1/2" beauty is 1/8" wide and it has a lobster claw clasp. It is stamped 18K PAT with an M maker's mark. We have tested it to confirm the gold content and it is 18 carat. It is in excellent condition with no dents, bends, corrosion, damage or repairs...
A group of 3 10k yellow gold bangle bracelets with a floral motif. These attractive 1/8" wide identical bangles measure 2-9/16" across the interior and they are 1/16" thick. The three weigh an impressive 23.0 grams, they are stamped 10K with an M maker's mark and they are in excellent condition with no dents, bends, corrosion, damage or repairs...
A pair of 14k yellow gold ruby row earrings. They measure 1/4 x 1/4" across, each has three genuine approximately 4 point rubies and they have gold butterflies. They are marked only with a maker's mark on the posts and they test as 14k gold. They weigh 1.0 grams and they are in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, damage or repairs...
Very beautiful and childlike 18 " ( 47 cm ) Doll by Denamur with pale creamy bisque socket head , has wonderful large deep blue glass paperweight inset eyes . Fine painted thick dark eyeliner and lushly painted lashes and feathered brows. Open mouth with row of porcelain teeth between her shaded and outlined lips...
Wonderful vintage Georg Jensen " Amoeba" bracelet no.89 designed by Henning Koppel. Measuring 8" end to end, it is 1 3/4" wide and weighs a very substantial 136 grams. The biomorphic links are thick, so closed fits a 7" wrist. Fine original condition and signed as shown. This is mid-century modern Scandinavian design at its very best.
Especially beautiful and very cute all original rare first period Bebe by Schmitt et Fils has round face with dramatic eyes and painting , finest quality of pale pressed bisque, original wig and body !!
From first period circa 1882 .....
A large glass vase of emerald green reflecting the ancient glass works found in the Shosoin Imperial repository by 20th century pioneering glass artist Iwata Toshichi enclosed in the original signed wooden box. Flecks of various colors and air permeate the glass, accentuating the fact he is duplicating the ancient glass works, long before techniques had been perfected and material purified. It is quite large at 15-/2 inches (40 cm) tall and in excellent condition...
An exceptionally lively pair of 6 X 8 millimeter oval cabochon bezel set opals center this pair of 18Kt yellow gold earring. The opal on each earring is encircled by 16 round, diamond-cut prong set white sapphires. The earrings have leaver backs. Pictures do not do justice to these great pair of earrings. The overall measurement of the earrings is 13 X 11 millimeters.
A large ceremonial whale tooth pendant from Fiji Island, Polynesia. Both ends with drilled holes for suspension. Collected by the Swiss ethnologist Charlotte von Graffenried, author of the book "Akan Goldweights". Dimension: c. 14 cm long x c. 5 cm wide.
Iyashiku mo tsune areba
hisashi hisashikereba onozu kara yoi kaori wo harau
If you perservere (with proper living), the years will grant you success. This was a famous last line from a treatise written by revered Han Dynasty scholar Cui Yuan (Cui Ziyu, 78–143). These same words were famously written by Kukai (Kobodaishi 774-835) the founder of Shingon escoteric Buddhism in Japan...
Chinese glove puppet depicting a man with bright opera face paint and long beard that appears to be horse hair dressed in a heavily sequined pale yellow robe with red fur accents. The legs are covered in red and white checkered trousers. Painted wood face, shoes, and hands. Measures about 18" long...
Japanese limited-edition mezzotint depicting a traditional village in snow by Koichi Sakamoto (b. 1932) titled “Enduring Village No. 1.” The print is pencil-signed, titled in English and kanji, and numbered 68/100 in the lower margin. Dates circa 1982. The artist’s watermark is in the lower right margin. Paper size: 9” x 11” (plate about 5 1/2” x 6 1/2”). The white archival mat folder measures about 12 1/2” x 13 1/2.” Excellent overall condition. The print is attached to...
Japanese limited-edition copperplate etching and aquatint by Tanaka Ryohei (b. 1933) titled “Tree of Mandarin” dated ‘08. Pencil-signed, dated ’08, and numbered 20/100 in the lower margin. Paper size: 10 1/2” x 11 3/4” (image: 6 1/2” x 8”). Never framed. Excellent original condition.
On Polichinelle was the most popularity character at the end of 19th. century. It was often too find in France advertising Etrennes catalogs and publicity posters .... as typical symbols for the world of playing in France ......
Special 1886 this guys was offered in five different sizes in the catalog of " Grands Magasins de Louvre " and was offered in different materials ... but the lovely early ones was always from Paper-Mache like my very beautiful character facew one in ...
This versatile necklace designed & signed c. 1960's by San Miquel de Allende, Mexico artist Carmen Beckmann measures 25" long & weighs 63 grams. Comprised of polished turquoise & amethyst stones & interspersed with pearls the design is finished with a gem quality amethyst set into a beautiful & intricate 14K gold clasp with safety. It's been professionally restrung on silk cord. MEXICAN SILVER by Penny Morrill includes Beckmann in a chapter on distinguished Women Designers of Mexico.
A pair old jewelry ornaments attached in the coiffure, near the ears by Tibetan women. Made of metal alloy and set with turquoise stones. The reverse with a later added silver stick pin. Condition: few traces of usage. Dimension: c. 9.9 cm long x 3.9 cm wide, weight: 66 g.
Measuring 16" in diameter and roughly 5" deep, this Abyssinian shield was intended for high ranking warriors, and is decorated with rust colored fabric over a heavy molded shield of animal hide. The hide is tough, strong and thick, and is usually that of water buffalo or giraffes, as they had the heaviest and strongest hides available. The back has leather over the hide, a curved hide handle, and edging of metal. This item is from a Sotheby's auction, and has the original auction tag still ...
Very beautiful and rare to find 5 " ( 13 cm ) all original French all bisque Mignonette .....gentle little French Mademoiselle which could not be more handsome from France circa 1878 / 80 , preserved with her original stocking with very tiny shoes and accessory in her original box !!
She has exquisite quality of very pale bisque highlighted by stunning original condition , her rare bare feet with shoes and wonderful original clothing !!
Slender faced doll has swivel he...
A pair of powerful Shishi guardian carvings dating from the later Edo period, 18th-19th century, in the Ah-Un expression (Exhaling and inhaling). Ah-Un has many allusions, it is the beginning and end of the alphabet, summarizing all in between, and is said to be inhaling good fortune, and exhaling bad. Glass eyes inset into very human faces. They are 10-1/2 inches (26.5 cm) tall, 9-1/2 x 5-1/2 inches (24 x 14 cm). Ah has a chip in the foot and tip of the tail whereas the end of the tail has ...
A special and very nice all original antique condition of decoratively woven egg shaped basket with lovely rose silk covering....... inside filled with an very nice assortment of tiny Mignonette clothing and accessory which belongs to the 4,5 " Mignonette which are special made for the French market.
Lovely little dolly with bisque socket head with tiny sleep eyes and open mouth , has nice painting and blonde long mohair wig , five piece composition body with original painti...
Very decorative French woven wicker gathering basket for collecting grapes for wine making. Size: 30 inches ht. x 29 inches wide x 25 inches deep. Circa 1890. Very nice original condition. Wonderful as a hanging wall display.
The William Spratling crosses are very collectable and this cross is a solid ingot with filigree rings, beads, and cubes that decorate the framework to the cross. The hallmarks are from the 1930's. We are also offering a signed Spratling bead and ball signed chain to go with from the 50's. Please note the price includes the special Spratling chain. The condition is without flaws, repairs or damage. The silver is 980 pure. With the length 46in. it will wrap 3 times on most or change for whatever ...
An very beautiful elegant style bronze miniature boudoir table for your fashion doll or small Bebe display from France circa 1880 . Has four cabriole shaped legs and exquisitely flowered ornate first console with glass lid ..... inside fine covered with silk , has four middle legs with flowers tendrils and another console framed with delicate ornaments and silk velvet covered lid in bronze frame as well. The upper console are also silk covered inside and has very beautiful hand painted ...
Rare to find very cute size 2 small Bebe by Emile Jumeau .... France circa 1889 in all perfect condition , has very nice quality of modeling with shy expression , excellent pale bisque and painting , original body and wig finally wearing very cute original antique clothing as " Le Petit Ecolier " (( the little schoolgirl )) !!!
An 11 " ( 29 cm ) small pale bisque socket head Bebe has beautiful large blue glass paperweight inset eyes with fine lushly painted lashes , brushstroke...
Outstanding model of Circle / Dot market Bru´s Bebe from his " Golden Age " in size 7 ..... enhances the very cute and stunning childlike sculpting with implied pale tongue tip , deep modeling , sweet dimpled chin and modeling of brows , very beautiful bisque hands and original Bru kid body .
She is on really beauty circa 20,5 " ( 52 cm ) .......of course her lovely bisque is from best pale quality like her painting , has pale pressed bisque swivel head on original kid-edge...
Folk art painted wood vintage bird house, supported on a tall post base. Circa 1960s. Painted white. House opens to clean the interior. Size: 60 inches ht. x 12 inches x 12 inches (bird house only - 10.5 inches x 9.5 inches x 12 inches ht.)
A decorative pair of English stone garden pine cone finials. Circa 1910. Painted white, some flaking. Large size and with good proportions. Size: 20.5 inches ht. x 9 inches diameter.
A rare English garden forcer, complete with lid, of terra-cotta. Circa 1890. Dimensions: 26 inches ht. x 16 inches diameter. Used to force the growing of rhubarb or other vegetables. Very good condition.
Delicately crafted, in perfect proportions, this Chinese vessel sits on four feet, flares slightly to the rim which is decorated on the top with flowers and scrolling elements, and has blue enamel inset into the Greek border on the edge of the rim. The body is heavily decorated with flowers, butterflies, and scrolling foliate designs, all in shades of red/rose/pink, blue and green over a dark bronze/brass background, with a solid blue enamel on the bottom. The edges and wire are a bright brass...
Measuring 7 1/4" high and roughly 3" wide, this Japanese cloisonne vase is of exceptionally high quality, with very fine detail and shading, all with silver wire. Against a smooth black background, a group of irises is depicted on the front, with a single iris and leaves on the back. The irises are white, purple with blue and yellow details, and the leaves are all done in shaded hues and different colors. At the bottom of the front there is a blue flower with round leaves, also in different s...
Occupation era original Japanese shin hanga woodblock print titled "Kanetsuki Hall Bell Tower, Okayama" by Kawase Hasui (1883-1957) dated in the lower left margin Showa 22 (1947). The artist's black ink signature and red seal are at the lower left corner of the image. The 6mm circular seal of the publisher Watanabe (used 1946-1957) is at the lower right corner. Paper size: 15 1/2" x 10 1/4" (image size: 14 1/4" x just over 9 1/2"). Excellent condition. Never framed. There are two tiny pinholes...
Made for the traditional Argentinian and South American drink, yerba mate, this cup and bombilla are silver, both stamped with an 800 silver standard. The cup is nicely repoussed with floral and foliate elements on a cast silver serpentine base. The cup measures 5 1/4" high and the bombilla is 8 1/4" long. Together they weigh 6 troy ounces. While the majority of mate cups are fashioned from gourds, many were made of silver, dating back to the early Spanish Colonial era when fine silver was ...
Nobody could say no to this 18Kt gold, beautifully fashionable deco style diamond engagement ring that is centered by a 0.95 Ct certified brilliant cut diamond. The setting is further enhanced by 94 smaller brilliant cut diamonds. The center is an EGL certified stone that has G color and SI1 clarity. The total weight of all diamonds is 1.87 Ct. The ring is a size 6 ¾ and can easily be sized.