Vintage sterling silver Taxco Mexico ivy leaf SB earrings stamped faintly 'Hecho' round an initial V & Mexico on the other. 925 on each. "V" for Villasana, Vargas?
1" with 16mm teardrop Amethyst. Turn wheels work very well and super vintage condition. Great buy!

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This large embroidered money belt was used by Miao man for festival. The front face has delicate embroidery which is chain stitched over a black velvet background. The rear is padded and quilted home spun, indigo dyed cotton fabric. There are several areas between the different fabrics which are used as pockets for the storage of possessions. Very good condition, circa 1900-1910. excluding belt loops piece measures 21" across and 13 inches high

Gorham Sterling Sliver tea set 2 1/4 pint a elegant regency style. Consisting of a Teapot creamer and sugar bow. Marked sterling and hall marked in excellent condition

Original oil titled Holland Church measuring 12 x 16 inches framed in a fine hand made gold leaf frame overall approx. 20 x 24. Provenance: the estate of the artists and Karges gallery estate stamped signed and numbered and titled and labeled on the reverse. A fine painting by this renowned artist.

Biography

Painter, illustrator, printmaker and muralist, Jesse Arms was born in Chicago, IL on May 27, 1883. She began her studies at the Art Institute of Chicago, and continued with J. C...

William Adam Carmel California hidden garden oil painting on canvas board framed in an original arts and crafts period frame. Signed lower right in excellent condition measuring approx. 12 x 16 inches a fine example of this sought after artists work.

Biography

William ADAM 1846 - 1931 William Constable Adam (1846-1931) was born in Tweedmouth, England on August 29, 1846...

English 19th century oil painting portrait of a Thoroughbred race horse in a paddock. Oil on canvas signed and dated indistinctly lower left. A fine quality painting measuring approx. 24x30 inches overall and framed in a quality contemporary gallery frame. The condition is excellent the canvas has been relined and there is some areas of in painting. A beautiful painting and a great decorative equestrian artwork.

Reply: regrettably, do not remember price sold. SOLD, NO PRICE, NO INFO. Signed SGP in triangle Studio Sterling Silver Hand Wrought Hand Hammered Open Cut Work by Cape Cod's own Stavre Gregor Panis Pin Brooch and SB Earrings. The round ish floral leaf chased brooch is 1 3/4" while the unsigned square ish SB earrings are 3/4" and were once worn as a 'set'. SOLD, NO PRICE, NO INFO.

This child's headpiece was from a very high status, wealthy Chinese family. Basically made of 3 pieces of shaped and intricately carved leather, it was made "adjustable". Heavily decorated with additional carved elements, dragons, beads and pompoms, it still has most of the original gold paint. This is a rare treasure. approx 6" x 3.5"

SOLD, no price, no info. Double sided butterfly wing moth & wheat spray against mohair under glass dome making this pendant just under 1 1/8" across. Lower edge is stamped Sterling. On a newer 16" unmarked yet tested Sterling silver long short fancy paperclip chain ending in a small J hook. SOLD, no price, no info.

Description: A decent scholar tray was in quite large size and was kept in very good condition except some old abrasions on the surface. Framed with rare Suanzi wood, the main bottom board was made of beautiful Inn-mu wood (burl wood). The patina was good while regular lines were carved on the reverse side of the bottom board and curves were shaped to the rim. Scholar tray were used to display scholar items and curiosities when the art lover would like to cherish them at hand's reach...

Fantastic mid-century modern Georg Jensen Denmark sterling bracelet designed by Henning Koppel. It is featured on page 154 of the book GEROG JENSEN A TRADITION OF SPLENDID SILVER by Janet Drucker. Measuring 8" end to end, it is 1 3/4" wide and weighs 138 grams. Fine original condition, signed as shown. A spectacular bracelet!

Description: A magnificent brush pot was made of Nan-mu wood in 18th century. In an imposing manner, this brush pot was carved with imitation of a wood trunk. Left with original wood patina and some crackles amid the surface, this brush pot was kept in good condition except loss of the bottom board. A later made bottom was added firmly on it. Date: Early Qing Period(16th-17th Century) Height: 18.2cm Width: 20cm depth: 16cm

Elegant in its simplicity, this Dior brooch is composed of shiny black enamel, gold plate and sparkling clear rhinestones. Note how handsomely the rhinestones are set. The brooch is 2 1/2" long and 7/8" at its widest, It is signed on the back Chr. Dior.

Description: A pair of old earrings were assembled ingeniously with natural coral beads and weaving silver patterns. With motifs of Chinese words-"Shii"(joy) on the top of the dressing pairs, an enameled work was meticulously done on it. Date: Qing Dynasty (19th century) Length: 6.5cm

An antique 19th century oil painting on tin depicting a European new world figure and a Native American Indian girl most likely John Smith and Pocahontas. Beautifully painted in excellent condition some age cracking and minor rubs on the extreme edges where frame would cover. Measuring approx. 10x8.5 inches a fine early American painting.

Elegant, sparkling Schiaparelli "watermelon" clip earrings. They shine in every color in the rainbow. Sophisticated in their squared off design, the faceted glass stone is surrounded by gold plated metal in a twisted rope design. Earrings are 7/8" square. The clips are signed Schiaparelli.

Description: A beautiful Longquan celadon cosmetic covered box was excavated with perfect condition. With charming lake-green glaze and evenly applied crackles and bubbles, the box was set with shallow dishes inside and molded decoration on cover. The excavation evidences were obvious when observing at hand in details which were hard to reveal in my pictures. And THE TRUE BEAUTY IS ASTONISHING IN REAL THAN IN THE PICTURES as well...

A beautiful semi antique still life of fruit and a basket. Oil on canvas signed lower right P. Themmen Antwerp 1931. Framed in a beautiful antique gold leaf frame the painting is in very good condition the frame has some losses to the edge but still presents nicely.

In absolutely MINT condition, this wonderful, 1950's era, 5 piece, ceramic Spice Set features either a cheerful Black Mammy or Pappy on each jar. The set accommodates the following spices: CINNAMON, NUTMEG, SALT, PEPPER, and ALLSPICE.

Each ceramic jar measures approximately 3.25 inches high, and each is marked "JAPAN" on the bottom. They are of one-piece construction retaining the original corks in their bases...

Measuring 5 inches tall, this EXTREMELY RARE, "Little Black Girl" Thermometer was made in 1955, by Multi-Products Corporation, Chicago, as the companion piece to the earlier released Black Boy Thermometer, "Diaper Dan"...

Antique Tibetan painted box made of wood covered with yak leather and exquisitely painted and decorated with traditional Tibetan design elements in gilt lacquer. Measuring approx. 16x10x8 inches in excellent antique condition a fine decorative accent piece.

George Gardner Symons A beautiful impressionist forest landscape oil on canvas signed lower left Measuring 20x24 inches Framed in a quality hand carved 24k gold leaf frame. A fine example of this highly regarded artists work.

biography

A landscape and marine artist, George Symons was one of America's more noted plein-air painters who combined styles of impressionism and realism...

SOLD. Signed with conjoined initials this period Art Deco 14K Gold Bracelet made up of beautifully 1" carved Carnelian rectangle open center stations. Signed with conjoined initials and marked 14K. Super condition! SOLD, no price, no info

Description: A functional tool for tribal people was decorated with chased dragon motifs. Kept with original condition, this flint pod can well be transformed as an attractive pendant, a belt decoration or a display item within a framework. Date: Qing Dynasty (19th Century) Material: Metal and Leather Width: 9.2cm Height: 5.9cm Depth: 2.2cm

A rare and truly magnificent sterling and multi color agate and onyx belt by Carmen Beckmann. One of the few women Mexican silversmiths, her work is hard to find and always interesting and beautiful.Beckmann had a shop in San Miguel deAllende and was active in the 1960's and 1970's. This belt measures 31" end to end and is 1" wide. The stones are great, all different and colorful. There is a hook clasp. The belt is in fine original condition, weighs 164 grams and is signed as shown...

SOLD. Collector wrote, 'What a beautiful bracelet! When you find this site, you've found a gem - not to mention Mim herself! A gem to deal with! Her items are so thoughtfully packed - always a real treat to treat yourself to!' So Art Deco, this sterling silver link bracelet with alternating black enamel rectangles and serrated edge bezel set square poured crystal glass stones with lovely scroll designs on their domed surfaces. Old style spring ring that is stamped Sterling...

Late Art Deco Carved Ivory Snake Bracelet in the clamper hinged style with what appears to be gold fill metal fittings. Measures a comfortable 6 3/4" around interior X 5/8" @ widest. Beautiful mellow aged condition with just a bit of the gold color fading on the interior portion of the (strong) hinge, where it should show its decades old age! Sold, no price, no info

Mystery maker solved - see below. Resembling some Macefield free form Jewelry, hand wrought by a contemporary of same, who worked not far from Macefield maker's William Mason and Leonard Field, in North Shore Saugus, MA.
41 grams of sterling silver! This completely bench made free form necklace stamped: Sterling A. C. K. -see image 2, is by a now deceased Boston area jewelry artist and book illustrator. Info included with order...

Description: A genuine excavated black glazed bowl(Temmoku) of Song or Yuan Dynasty(12th-13th Century) was preserved rarely with the original silver wrappings around the mouth rim. Though the silver wrapping foil was fragile and looked like debris, the body and the glaze of the Temmoku bowl was in firm good condition. Kept with original excavated condition without any restoration, this piece can truly be a beautiful example of a Temmoku of Song Dynasty. Date: AD 12-13 Century. Width: 12.3cm Heig...

A beautiful impressionist painting of a seated nude initialed lower right A.P. Oil on canvas in excellent condition framed in a quality gilt frame. Provenance: the estate of the artist.

Biography

SIMONPIETRI, Alfred H. (1916-2001). Painter. Born in Puerto Rico on June 20, 1916. While serving in the Army during World War Two, Simonpietri was in a plane crash. After the war he settled into a home in the Sunset District of San Francisco where he remained until his demise on December 2...

Claude Buck still life of a rope and sea shells 1966 oil in masonite signed and dated lower left. Measuring Approx. 28x48 inches in excellent condition. A masterful painting by this remarkable American artist. Provenance; the artist’s wife Leslie Buck.

Biography

A leading member of the avant-garde symbolist artists in Chicago, Claude Buck moved there from his birth place of New York City in 1919. He was known for his "fantastic, sometimes disturbing images with allegorical and li...

This is a fine ovid yingqing meiping, It is designed with a simple incised line without the engraving of any motif. The meipimg is divided into four equal segments all divided by two parallel incised lines. Within all this incised lines, the greenish glaze can be seen pooling at the recessed part. A luted line (pic 1 and 2)can be seen at the joint between the upper and lower half of the body. Overall, a very nice and well potted yingqing meiping,

There is no repair or restoration. Mi...

ALL SOLD, no price, no info. Both Ballesteros & Maricela among other Taxco Mexico silversmiths produced this open cut work design cuff bracelet, but have you ever seen the rings. These are by different makers, stamped marked Mexico, sterling, assay 1 & 3, CJ, RJP. A) Smallish cuff 1" wide X 6 1/4 includes flexible opening; B)Ring assay 3, RJP mrk, @ 7 1/4 size X 1/2 wide; C) Ring assay 1, CJ mrk size 7 1/2 - both rings can be stacked. All super vintage condition. Sold, no price, no info

This is a fine, beautiful and brightly coloured example of a small “Jun” ware bowl which was treated as a “manufacturing defect”. The bowl is well glazed in a bright lavender colour with pooling of a bright blue sky glaze at the base of the bowl. It would have been a fine piece if not for an overglazed which has resulted in an overflow of a big pool of the glaze down to the sagger. When it cooled down, the glaze glued the base of the bowl to the sagger. This is a good Song dynasty (960...

Best of both worlds, Garnets in Green and Red with 22K Gold on Sterling Silver Vermeil pre fab components make this pair of drop earrings the only one! Designed and made in USA with gems from other lands. 2 1/2". Please see all pix for dimensions & closeups as all other Qs will be answered Here in lieu of email reply. Similar custom order in other gem combinations available in sterling, vermeil, all 14K or 18K Gold. Please call/leave name & number for info & reply.

This is a fine and exquisite quality brush stand. It is in the shape of a moth with scalloped rim. Turn the moth in the opposite direction; it looks like a wufu (bat) with the usual inverted wing in flight (pic 2). The end body of the moth or the head of the bat is in the shape of ruyi. This brush stand has a lot of significance and is likely for high ranking official use due to its very good quality and gold gilding.

The top of the brush stand is glazed in green with spots of dark...