All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre AD 1000 item #1339968 (stock #MA266)
Large Chinese Neolithic Pottery Jar - Siwa Culture (c. 1350 BC)

This large and impressive pottery jar dates to the Siwa culture (c. 1350 BC). From its fairly small flat base, the body spreads out to a wide waist and then tapers in again to a neck of about the same width as the base before flaring out to form the mouth. There are two loop handles that join the shoulder to the rim...

All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Pre 1920 item #1339859 (stock #MBR5247 )
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A bronze Tanuki dressed in robes and holding a Nyoi (priest scepter) sits yelping into the air, as if surprised at being discovered for his true nature. Dating from the Meiji or possibly Taisho period, it is 10 x 8 x 9-1/2 inches (25 x 21 x 23 cm) and on the base has written in red “4th year” followed by a series of letters to which I have yet to discern a meaning. Likely Meiji 4 (1871).
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Pre 1960 item #1339856 (stock # AOR5244)
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Ink on paper in a fine brocade border with ivory rollers and enclosed in the original signed double wood box (nijubako). It is 26 x 56 inches (66 x 143 cm) and is in overall fine condition. The rollers will be changed in event it is being shipped overseas.
Born in Yamanashi Prefecture, Kondo Koichiro (1884-1962) studied at the Tokyo school of Fine Arts and started his career as a Western-style painter...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Pre 1900 item #1339855
Japanese Meiji period (1868-1912) Satsuma earthenware vase finely decorated around the circumference in polychrome enamel and gilt highlights with ladies and girls of the nobility engaged in leisure activities in an outdoor garden setting. The vase is moulded with densely decorated relief petals at the top and bottom. Koyama Nanpo mark to base. 6 1/8” high. 19th century. Excellent overall condition with no chips, cracks or repairs. From an old Scottsdale, Arizona collection.
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1339844 (stock #589)
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Rare to find all original French 14,5" ( 37 cm ) Bebe from Delcroix on small factory from this not much is known only that they works in business from around 1825 to 1895 and they was to find in Paris !

Now we could offer on very beautiful little Bebe from this factory in his all perfect and original condition , has fine sculpting and beautiful eyes , original wig , body and wearing so pretty in his original antique party costume.

The doll has best quality of bisque an...

All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Retro : Pre 1970 item #1339770 (stock #7406)
A 10k natural opal gold ring from the 1960s. This size 3-3/4 ring features a claw-set oval cabochon natural opal with intense green fire. It is stamped 10K (rubbed) and it weighs 1.3 grams. It is in excellent vintage condition with no cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs however it does have a chip to one end of the opal.
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Memorabilia : Pre 1920 item #1339766 (stock #7404)
A sterling silver C.H.S. tennis sports award fob pendant from 1915. This Canadian 1" across award has ornate high relief decoration - a wreath of maple leaves on the inscription side and a tennis player in action on the other with a leaf garland. The inscription states: "C.H.S. -1915- ANTHONY C MURPHY" and this beauty weighs 9.9 grams...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Pre 1900 item #1339687 (stock #583ar)
Beautifully crafted, with the iron surface appearing like stone, this large tetsubin measures 10 3/4" high, 7" wide to tip of spout, with the body measuring 5". The tetsubin is heavily cast, weighing 4 1/2 pounds. The lid is bronze, and is incised with the maker's signature, "Ryubundo", and the elegant handle is inlaid with bronze designs...
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1339673 (stock #588)

Very beautiful two piece homespun fashion afternoon gown of light brown cotton fully ornate with fine lace around edged of jacket and bustle skirt.

Would fit well for a French fashion doll around 16" / 17" ( 41 - 43 cm ) .......

All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Pre 1970 item #1339664 (stock #7401)
An 18k yellow gold plique-a-jour enamel stained glass window charm pendant from the 1960s 1970s. Plique-a-jour (French: "Light of Day") refers to the labour-intensive technique of repeatedly firing enamel in metal-bordered cells resembling cloisonne, but allowing light through, resulting in unbacked translucent panels. It weighs 1.3 grams, it is 3/4" across and it is in the form of a church stained glass window with enamel in blue, red, yellow and green...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Edwardian : Pre 1910 item #1339663 (stock #7400)
An Edwardian 14k yellow gold synthetic sapphires & pearls bangle bracelet from the 1900-1910 era. This scarce survivor features three lovely navy blue synthetic sapphires with natural pearls between them, all set in tooled stars. This bangle measures 2-3/8 x 2" across the interior, it is 1/4" wide and it weighs 13.8 grams. It has a pushbutton clasp and it is stamped 14K with a key maker's mark...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Victorian : Pre 1900 item #1339662 (stock #7399)
An early Victorian 18k Socrates carnelian intaglio signet ring. This antique size 7-3/4 or 7.75 rose gold mid-19th century ring is completely hand made. It and it features a deeply carved carnelian intaglio portrait of Socrates. It is simply executed but stylish with subtle design flourishes. It measures 7/8 x 5/8" across the bezel-set intaglio gem stone. It has a full set of stretched and now obscured hallmarks - it tests as 18K...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Deco : Pre 1940 item #1339661 (stock #7398)
A sterling bird Southwest poison ring with turquoise eyes from the 1930s. This unusual and vividly depicted ring is in the form of a bird or owl's head; it has two turquoise cabochon eyes, one green and one blue. It measures 5/8 x 1/2", it is hand made and engraved and it has cutout shoulders. The top opens to reveal a poison compartment (in this case it has an instant relative's photo which can be removed). It is unsigned and it has native American symbology on the shank...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Pre 1920 item #1339659 (stock #7396)
A pair of silver filigree and blue turquoise dangle tear drop earrings from the 1900 1920 era. These 2-1/8" long Edwardian earrings feature fine silver filigree work and natural turquoise cabochon stones and large robin's egg blue teardrop shaped drops. The bottom turquoise drop is substantial, so they make quite a statement...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Pre 1980 item #1339658 (stock #7395)
A 14k yellow gold Birks blue sapphire and diamonds row ring from the 1970s. This vintage size 6-3/4 ring measures 3/4" along the setting and it is just under 1/8" wide. It features chanel set natural blue sapphires interspersed with 2/5 point diamonds. This dainty ring weighs 1.9 grams, it is stamped 14KT BIRKS and it is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs. The sapphires are a fine royal blue color and the diamonds flash brilliantly....
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Retro : Pre 1950 item #1339657 (stock #7394)
A 10k - 14k diamond wedding band and matching engagement ring set with hearts from the 1940s. This vintage size 5-1/2 set consists of the engagement ring with a central 7 point (by gauge) solitaire diamond and the matching band. Each has 14k white gold tops or upper sections with heart designs. As expected the engagement ring is slightly larger than the band (size 6 and just under 5-3/4). They are stamped 10 K - 14K LOVELACE/LOVE LACE and 10K LOVELACE/LOVE LACE respectively, this nice set weighs...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Pre 1920 item #1339656 (stock #7393)
An Edwardian 18k yellow gold 3 diamonds row ring from the 1915-20 period. This antique size 7-3/4 ring has three stones in a row; the middle is approximately 12 points and the outer two are 10 points (by gauge), they are a modern brilliant cut, so may be replaced diamonds. This ring weighs 1.8 grams and it is stamped *JWB* 18CT. This ring is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs other than the possibility that the diamonds are modern...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Deco : Pre 1930 item #1339654 (stock #7392)
An Art Deco 14k yellow gold sardonyx ring circa 1920s. This size 8-1/2 or 8.5 ring features an uncarved 5/16 x 1/4" bezel-set natural carnelian sardonyx stone and it has filigree shoulders. It weighs 1.6 grams, it is stamped 14k and it is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs other than some minor surface abrasions and edge roughness to the stone. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; ...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Retro : Pre 1940 item #1339652 (stock #7390)
A 14K synthetic Alexandrite Ring from the 1930s. This size 5-1/2 ring measures 3/8 x 5/16" across the claw-set stone which has a lovely purple colour indoors which shows the expected blue highlights in daylight. This ring weighs 2.4 grams, it is stamped 10K 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 hav...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Edwardian : Pre 1910 item #1339649 (stock #7387)
An Edwardian 18k yellow gold 5 diamonds row ring dated 1912. This antique size 6-1/2 ring has five stones in a row and all are approximately 5 points in size (by gauge). We've tested the stones and 1,3 and 5 are genuine diamonds and 2 and 4 are white sapphire replacements (easily replaced with diamonds if you wish). This ring weighs 2.4 grams and it has a full set of hallmarks for Birmingham, England 1912 with an EWS&Co maker's mark. This ring is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks,...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Pre 1960 item #1339630 (stock #AOR5242)
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Pastel rooftops march among the green foliage on this iconic mid-century painting by Miwa Chosei in the original frame bearing the artists “Tomo Seal” on back and in a box from Takashimaya Department Store dating from the 1950s titled Ieshima no Ienami (Rows of houses on Ieshima). A similar work was exhibited at the 11th Nitten. Pigment on silk it is in fine condition. The painting is 22 x 23 inches (56 x 58.5 cm). The frame is 30 x 28 x 2 inches (76 x 71 x 5 cm). The label of Takashima...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Southeast Asian : Pre 1900 item #1339423
Chinese Qing dynasty export porcelain Benjarong (five color) bowl made for the Thai market densely decorated in relief polychrome enamels around the circumference with eight alternating Buddhist celestial beings. The turquoise-green interior is accented with a floral circular medallion at the base of the well and a floral band around the interior top. 19th century. 7 1/8” diameter x 3 1/2” high. Good overall condition with gilt highlights at the rim and foot. There is an old hairline cr...
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1339329 (stock #583)

Very beautiful and rare to find 13" ( 33 cm ) size 4 early EJ Bisque Bebe with superb face expression and gorgeous eyes , original body and wearing with pretty antique costume !

A little darling with delicate pressed bisque socket head of pale and creamy quality of bisque and fine blushed complexion . She has almond shaped blue glass paperweight inset eyes with dark eyeliner and fine painted lashes and feathered brows. Closed mouth with with defined space between the shaded ...

All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Americas : Pre Columbian : Pre 1492 item #1339322 (stock #769)
Pre Columbian Olmec Jade hardstone figure of a seated man. Mesoamerica Circa: 1200 BC to 500 BC. The material is a variegated pale green nephrite with oxidation to the matrix of the stone due to interaction of soil minerals over several centuries. The dimensions are 8"H x 5"W x 4"D.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Edwardian : Pre 1910 item #1339314 (stock #7386)
An Edwardian 14k yellow gold garnet child baby or pinky ring from the 1900-10 era. This antique size 3-1/2 or 3.5 ring features a natural cherry red claw-set garnet in a flower-like setting which is 3/16" wide. This stylish ring weighs 1.2 grams, it is stamped14K with a maker's mark and it is in excellent vintage 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 ...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Edwardian : Pre 1910 item #1339311 (stock #7384)
An Edwardian 14k yellow gold onyx and pearl bar pin brooch from the 1910 era. This 2-1/2 x 1/4" pin has ornate hand-tooled decoration, it has a safety clasp and it is stamped 14K. It has a central black onyx stone with a bezel-set pearl and it weighs 3.3 grams. A fine looking antique bar or tiepin. 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 ...
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 are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; all item...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Retro : Pre 1970 item #1339308 (stock #7381)
A 10k natural opal leaf and flower gold ring from the 1960s. This size 6-1/4 ring features a claw-set cabochon natural opal with mostly green fire with orange and yellow traces set amongst textured gold leaves. It has a pleasant naturalistic design, it is stamped 10K and it weighs 2. grams. It is in excellent vintage 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 ...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Accessories : Watches : Pre 1900 item #1339306 (stock #7380)
A Victorian engraved end terminal flat link gold filled man's pocket or vest watch chain from the 1890 era. This 12-3/4" man's accessory has a t-bar and a swivel and the links are 1/4" across. It is in very good antique condition with no dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs other than a bit of minor wear to the plating. 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 : Gold : Retro : Pre 1960 item #1339304 (stock #7379)
A 10k blue spinel cocktail ring from the 1950s. This attractive size 8-1/2 ring features a claw-set fancy cut indigo blue spinel. It measures 5/8 x 1/2" across the abstract modern style setting, it weighs 3.1 grams and it is stamped 10K with an s in G maker's mark. This ring is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs. Please note that the stone is a bit dirty - we'll clean it before shipping. We promise! All items are thoroughly and co...
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Contemporary item #1339202 (stock #584)

Very beautiful one of a kind French silk costume .... perfect for on French or German doll about around 24" / 25" ( 62 - 64 cm ) .... fit perfect for size 12 EJ Jumeau .... Tete Jumeau , Steiner , Bru , Gaultier or other pretty doll in your collection.

Wonderful most hand sewn two color silk dress in cream and aqua blue , has nice flowers woven pattern in the blue strips and the complete dress is fully with fine French details. Has hand made flowered pattern lace , cream silk s...

All Items : Archives : Fine Art : Pre 1900 item #1339129 (stock #765)
Original Dutch old master style antique watercolor and ink painting of wrestlers signed lower righ.t Langelaan Dr J.J. Langelaan (1851-1919) Amsterdam Holland studied at the Royal Academy Amsterdam Netherlands. Image 9"L x 7"W. Framed overall size 14.5" L x 12.5" W.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Pre 1900 item #1339105 (stock #SK 977)
Burmese manuscript containing rules for the correct performance of the monastic ritual, written in Pali language. Containing 16 palm leaves and two wooden cover boards, decorated in red lacquer and gilding. The folios are inscribed (fourteen on both sides) on a plain gilt ground with ink or lacquer in five lines, having small buildings to show punctuation. The boards and the backside of two leaves are decorated with floral roundels and lotus leaves. The leaves having two cord holes, one leave wi...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Pre 1920 item #1338950
Japanese antique black formal winter silk kimono hand dyed and finely painted along the bottom with a powerful predator hawk or falcon on rockery preparing to attack a much smaller chidori (plover) flying above churning water. The scene is set against a landscape of pine branches on a pale celadon background. Symbols of military strength, Japanese artists historically painted raptors for the wealthy nobility and samurai warriors who ruled Japan. The chidori over waves motif symbolizes the ove...
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1338883 (stock #580)

Wonderful 15,5" ( 38 cm ) all original French poupee in superb gown presented in her original wooden covered silk luxury cabinet which preserved the fashion doll. A most beautiful and rare to find original display which enriches each good doll collection !!

The beautiful poupee are attributed to Pierre-Francois Jumeau , circa 1875 ..... having a very pale pressed bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate.

She has light blue glass enamel inset eyes with dark...

All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Retro : Pre 1950 item #1338828 (stock #7377)
A 10k cultured pearl and synthetic rubies ring from the 1940s-1950s. This vintage size 5-1/2 ring measures 1/2" x 13/8" across the setting which has a central pearl and a row of three small synthetic ruby stones. The ring is stamped SIFFARI 10K (Canada 1941-). It weighs 2.4 grams 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 vinta...