A Kearsley Tojuque Seba snake copper plate print 1801. This fine example is of the hand colored copper plate engraved print, plate 114, titled "MOURNING SNAKE, var. Tojuque Seba.", from the original by James Heath. Published in 1801 for inclusion in "Kearsley's Systematic Natural History" series published in various volumes and with various topics beginning in 1800, this plate is from Volume 3 "Amphibia", published in 1802. Notations on the print include: MOURNING SNAKE, VAR...

Small Chinese Ming Dynasty Monochrome Moulded Porcelain Dish

This small and unusual porcelain dish was made during the Ming Dynasty (1368 - 1644). It has a foliated rim and moulded "ribs" to its underside. It is coated in a pale glaze that has just a hint of green to it. The thickness of the glaze varies in places, at its thickest it is slightly crackled, at its thinnest it has flaked from the surface a little. The centre of the dish has four firing marks and a lightly incised ring...

A 10K shell cameo Siffari ring from the 1940s. This size 8-1/4 or 8.25 ring features a claw-set hand carved shell coral marquise shaped cameo mounted in a fancy 10k yellow gold setting. The setting measures 5/8 x 5/16", it is stamped SIFFARI 10K and it weighs 108 grams. Siffari was from Toronto and it was established in 1941. This ring is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs...

Ancient Chinese Buddhist Pottery Amulet - Ming Dynasty

This is one of a group of moulded pottery tablets that we bought about twenty years ago. They are made from a relatively high-fired pottery and have a surprising amount of detail. They were made as amulets and votive offerings and were reported to have been excavated from the foundations of an ancient Buddhist temple, where originally many would have been placed to ensure the success of the temple...

An ornate 1-3/8" across Victorian Aesthetic sterling silver pin c1870s-80s. This unsigned (but tested) silver pin features leaves, beading and wirework, and it has a compartment on the back with the original bezel. It has a c-clasp, it weighs 6.5 grams, and it is in excellent condition with no dents, bends, corrosion, damage or repairs other than the loss of the original glass window from the back (easily replaced)...

An S. Mordan & Co. sterling propelling extending pencil with an agate top from the 1900 era. This sliding pencil was invented by Samuel Mordan in the early 1800s and it features fine engine turning and embossing. It extends from 3" to 4-3/8", it is signed S. MORDAN 7 Co. MAKERS and it is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs...

Vietnamese 15th Century Blue & White Blue & White Jar (Ex. Grahame Clarke collection)

This small blue & white jar was made during the 15th century. It is quite "heavily-potted" and decorated in underglaze blue that features a ring of leaves around the shoulder, below which is a scrolling floral pattern. The glaze is quite thick and in places there are blisters to the glaze suggesting this occurred during firing. The flat base remains unglazed. Height 6.75 cm, diameter 7.5 cm...

A fine quality and vintage hand painted Dresden porcelain 3-1/4" tall lidded mustard pot c1900-20. This lovely German porcelain serving piece features ornate and fine hand painted floral groupings in lush colours as well as gold highlights and trim...

A Bohemian electric blue enamelled glass vase from around 1890. This large late Victorian period art glass Bohemian (Czechoslovakian) vase is in the sought after electric blue colour. This 9-3/8" vase features hand painted enamelling with flowers and gold trim with enamel jewelling. It is in excellent original condition with no chips, cracks, losses, damage or repairs other than some minor scrapes and wear to the gold (quite minimal)...

An Art Deco enamel and black celluloid and sterling silver cigarette holder from the 1930s. This 4-1/8" example has a spring-loaded internal push for ejection of the (unfiltered) cigarette and it has a fine white with pink roses and green leaves enamel with a sterling cap and band. It retains the original paper-wrapped fitted lined hinged case. It is in very good but visibly used condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs other than some bite marks on...

An Indonesian Yogya .800 silver tea strainer. This 5-3/4" long pierced tea server features a prettily engraved figure from the traditional Indonesian Wayang Kulit (shadow) theatre. It weighs 27.9 grams and it has a twisted stem and a tab for holding it onto the glass or cup. It is stamped 800 with a maker's mark (we were unable to identify the maker) - it appears to be an H with a B in centre. This item is in excellent vintage condition with no dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repai...

An Art Deco sterling silver tea ball strainer with chain and ring for steeping loose tea leaves circa 1920s. This vintage and classically simple tea serving piece includes the original chain and it has the original finger ring. It is stamped with an obscured silver mark on the finger ring, it is 1-3/8" in diameter and it weighs 17.7 grams. It is in excellent condition with no monograms, bends, corrosion, dents, losses, damage or repairs. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and al...

A vintage 19th century turned cow horn dice or gaming cup with lid. This unsigned 2-5/8" high and 2-1/4" diameter cup features simple turning and a snug-fitting slip-on lid (slightly ajar in the picture), and it is in excellent original condition with no cracks, losses, damage or repairs other than two 1/8" rim chips on the lid and an original bend and small opening in the inserted bottom. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; all items are sec...

A cast silver pin/pendant with irregular branches and a lustered, textured surface. The abstract design is enhanced with a translucent lacquer finish that gives the silver a whitish or gold tint in some areas. The glass beads are a deep red to imitate coral and are secured with adhesive applied to the back, in some places excessively. The rollover clasp is in good working order; a sturdy bail is applied behind one tip. The piece measures 2 ¼ inches long by 1 ¾ inches at its widest area. It is...

This Haskell is clearly for blue lovers. Interesting design and very chunky. Three ornate silver gilt circles form the back, The oval Miriam Haskell plaque tops them off. 2 1/2" long, 1 1/4" wide.

A George III gilt brass and intaglio glass seal fob circa 1780-1800. This 1-3/16" high desk writing accessory features an inset intaglio carved carnelian glass portrait of the English King George III of England. It is in very good condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs other than the expected dirt and manufacturing irregularities seen in hand made items of this age, and the loss of most of the gilding of which some traces remain. An interesting art...

Black jewelry has a sophisticated look. This Weiss set is no exception.Glittering black- faceted glass beads compose the leaf brooch and the clip earrings. Brooch 2 1/4" wide and 2 1/2" high. Earrings 3/4" in diameter. Pin and one earring marked Weiss.

Adorable vintage French enamelware match box (allumettes) in good condition. Sweet red color with white stripes. Circa 1930's. Marked on bottom with "12, BB, 18201, Depose". Some dings appropriate to age, but nothing to detract from the charm of this vintage piece. Additional pictures available via email. Measures approximately 6-1/4" high, 4-1/2" wide, 2-1/2" deep.

This gold plated retro set is typical of the fine design and quality of Mazer jewelry. The brooch measures 2 5/8" long and 1 3/8" wide, the earrings measure 1 1/8" long by 5/8" wide. Very three dimensional.

A George Culley Canada watercolour painting of a boathouse dated 1958. This unframed 15-1/2" x 11-1/4" watercolour on paper is by George S. Culley (Canadian, 1905-?) depicting a boathouse on a river. This painting is in excellent original condition with no foxing, staining, bends, tears, losses, damage or repairs. It is signed G.S. Culley '58 on the lower left. It is not titled, but the scene is from Northern Ontario. Please note that there are some holes around the unpainted edge from the thum...

A flashy, high quality signed Sherman white rhinestone bracelet c1950s. This 7-3/4" bracelet measures 1" wide and it has a box clasp. The claw-set stones are marquise and round and this bracelet is in very good condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs other than the replacement of one large, one medium and 4 small edge round stones with lesser quality non-Sherman stones and the loss of the (now missing) safety chain. All items are thoroughly and cons...

A Rowland & Marsellus Winnipeg Manitoba flow blue souvenir plate from the 1900 era. This 10-1/8" late Victorian English ceramic rolled edge display plate features views of Winnipeg Manitoba including the Canadian buffalo, Wesley College, Seven Oaks Monument, Fort Garry, Holy Trinity Church, Deaf and Dumb Institute and City Hall and Volunteers Monument. it is stamped with the blue Rowland & Marsellus mark and it states this plate was made for the Imperial Dry Goods Co. Limited of Winnipeg (1899...

Ancient Chinese Buddhist Pottery Amulet - Ming Dynasty

This is one of a group of moulded pottery tablets that we bought about twenty years ago. They are made from a relatively high-fired pottery and have a surprising amount of detail, including the sun and the moon in this example. They were made as amulets and votive offerings and were reported to have been excavated from the foundations of an ancient Buddhist temple, where originally many would have been placed to ensure the success of the...

Beautiful shades of blue and turquoise in this Schiaparelli art work. The glass stones seem to glow from within. Gold plated metal with Schiaparelli plaque on the back. 2 1/4" top to bottom, 2 1/4" wide.

This sterling silver cuff features a design of embossed stylized scrolls and flowers, cast and hand-finished along the edges. There appears to be some hand-incised work around the raised designs on the front as well. An oxidized and lacquered finish completes the look. There are two rough areas along one edge from the casting process and a small surface scratch. An applied strip inside the bracelet indicates a maker, Elias or Elios, Peru and 925. The cuff measures 1 inch wide and has an inner ci...

An antique Capodimonte porcelain gilt brass hand mirror. This decorative and colourful vintage 1900-20 gilt brass bevelled glass hand mirror has a thick handpainted Capodimonte porcelain back. This unsigned vanity item measures 11-1/2 x 5-1/4" and it is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, crazing, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs other than a few slight touches of wear to the gilding. The mirror is intact with only the slightest surface scratches and only one 1/4" ...

The spare, clean design of this ring is composed of one strand of flattened sterling silver wire; the band is applied separately. The ring is unmarked, and is probably a studio piece from the 1970s. The top measures 1 5/8 inches wide by 1 ¾ inches long; it is a size 5 ¾. Weight: 8.1 grams

A 10k rose gold Edwardian or late Victorian solitaire pearl ring circa 1900. This size 5-1/2 ring features a high claw-set 2.5 mm. pearl in a 3/16" across setting. The ring is stamped 10K with a maker's mark, it weighs 1.5 grams and it is 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. Trac...

Delightfully devilish dragon by Schrager. This imp would scare no one and does have the power to charm. Gold plated with fire red rhinestone eyes, turquoise colored beads on his spine and a large sprawling fin with pave rhinestones. Very three dimensional with multi-layers. Oval signed plaque on the back. 2 3/8" wide, 2 1/8" high.

A vintage high quality hand gilded 2-1/4" tall cup and matching 6" saucer in the English bone china Seville 6874 pattern by Aynsley. This cup and saucer features a Renaissance inspired hand applied encrusted gold decoration including griffons, with high relief gold highlights or encrusting. All on a cobalt blue ground with white and cream grounds as well. Aynsley made wonderful quality cups, many are collectible. Great bridal shower gift idea, or start off your own teacup collection. It is in...

A vintage English cut crystal dresser or powder jar on a pedestal foot with a sterling silver cover decorated with engine turning. There is a mirror affixed into the underside of the cover that can be used when applying powder or make-up. Birmingham assay, 1947, by F.H. Adams and Holman. Size: 3.5 inches diameter X 4.5 inches ht. Excellent condition with no chips to the glass. Only a slight ding to the rim of the sterling cover where it fits over the glass neck (this actually helps to secure ...

Tiny glass beads cover most of this curled Haskell gilt feather. Delicate. Miriam Haskell oval plaque on the back. 2 1/8" long, 1 1/2" wide.

A German Art Deco bathing beauty on shell pin dish. This well-made vintage Art Deco porcelain figural pin dish is in the form of a bathing beauty reclining on an oyster shell. This 3-1/2 x 2-3/8" vanity item stands 1-7/8" high, it is fully hand painted, and the shell has an irridescent mother-of-pearl lustre glaze. It is stamped GERMANY 4027. on the bottom, and this decorative item is in excellent original condition with no chips, cracks, crazing, losses, damage or repairs. All items are tho...

Nicely designed with a bold look, this bangle features a molded, embossed surface of tiny rectangular bars scattered across a textured surface. The bracelet is unmarked; its sophistication and textured finish point to an Italian maker. It has a concave interior, and is quite sturdily made. Its dating would be around 1960-1970. The opening measures 2 ½ inches across; it has an interior circumference of about 8 inches. The bangle itself is ¼ inch wide. Weight: 34.8 grams

A vintage ceremonial Odd Fellows crown. Circa 1920s. Size: 8 in. x 7.5 in. x 4.5 in. ht. Sheet brass and red velvet. Adjustable size. Repairs to velvet and brass tips. A fun item - Make Yourself King For A Day.

A Mongolian solid silver and coral ring with a pin-mounted genuine coral cabochon with silver beaded design circa 1930s. This vintage ring is approximately 75 years old but may be older. It is currently a size 8, but is adjustable. The coral is a dark red orange color. to any size. It measures 3/4" x 1/2" across the front, it weighs 5.3 grams and it is unmarked (it has been tested, and is guaranteed to be silver). This item is in excellent original condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, ...

Robert's lovely work in this delicate pin. All tiny wired pearls and prong set rhinestones. Very three dimensional and very Haskell-like. Double filigree gilt backing with the Robert plaque. 1 7/8" diameter, 3/4 deep.

A Victorian 10k synthetic blue sapphires crossover ring from the 1890s. This size 5 ring features two blue stones in a rose gold setting and it measures 3/8" wide across the stones. It is stamped 10K, it weighs 1.4 grams and it is in excellent condition with no 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 have slight signs of gentle use. Expedited tracked an...

A fine pre-1948 pair of vintage Mexican silver teardrop amethyst earrings. Gorgeous at 1.5 inches long, tipped off with beautiful beading. Well made and with no cracks or chips to the exceptional stones. Weight is a solid 11 grams heavy. Tasteful and can be worn with anything. Half an inch wide at the base of the teardrop. This will become a go to piece in your treasure box.

A lake boat solid bronze ship bell from 1900-20. This 8-1/4" diameter unsigned bell was from a Great Lakes ship or boat (possibly a ferry) and it retains its original eye and rod clapper with a loop for a rope pull. It is original, unpainted and in excellent condition with no dents, bends, corrosion, damage or repairs however the bell mount for attachment to the boat (an insert sleeve) is missing but one could easily be fashioned. Yes, it's LOUD. All items are thoroughly and conservatively g...

Rope-like metal circles compose this lovely necklace. The fringe pieces forming a pendant give it a graceful look when worn.

A Beaches Stakes Pace horse race award silver plated entree dish from the Greenwood (Toronto) Raceway (formerly Woodbine). This heavy and solidly made Legacy silver plate on copper 11 x 8" dish features a removable handle. It has an engraved crest for The Jockey Club as well as the dedication: "BEACHES STAKES PACE DEAN HERBERT OWNER - W.H. HERBERT STABLE LTD. DRIVER - JACK HERBERT ONE MILE - 2:04.1 AUGUST 8, 1964 GREENWOOD RACEWAY. Details on the family can be found by Googling "dean herbert...

A pair of yellow gold button style earrings 1950s 1960s. This pair of earrings is in 14k yellow gold, they are 1/2" across, they are stamped 14K on the posts and butterflies, and they weigh 1.4 grams. They have areas of matte and gloss finishes and they are in excellent condition with no dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs other than a slight bend in one post (doesn't affect the wearing). All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; al...

Fun, fun!!! This saguaro cactus is all decked out. Huge Christmas tree lights all but glow. The delightful shape of the rhinestone sagauro copies the shape of the real thing. A sassy little treasure. Dorothy Bauer plaque on the back. 2 1/2" by 2".

Thank you for your testimonial. Delightful for doll collectors. Vintage sterling silver dancing fabric yarn figures of a rag doll scarecrow man and a lady. Nenette? Pair of figural pins marked "Sterling" on the belly of her long skirt and an illegible mark on his right calf.
Trifari and Coro made a similar pair. Each is 1" tall, his width is 1.25" and she is a hair under 1". 12 Grams total weight; cast not a stamping and in good vintage condition with decades of old unpolished darken...

Here is an elegant sterling silver fancy-link chain which comes from the era of the Titanic, but could be as late as the Art Deco period (Downton Abbey! The Great Gatsby!). It is interesting enough to be worn on its own, or you could hang a pendant or watch from it. The clasp is stamped “Sterling”. It measures 26”, and the links are 1/4” or 4mm wide at the widest point. It weighs 5.6g, and is in excellent condition. The photos are part of the description; please examine them carefully. T...

A Victorian Masonic gold filled rectangular photo locket watch fob from the 1900 era. This fine 1 x 1-1/4" (sans loop) bottom opening locket has a well-done hand engraved Masonic compass on one side and an ornate HEE monogram on the other. It has a photo retaining bezel (marked H&AS) and an instant relative and it is in excellent condition with no dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; all ite...

A Victorian rgp watch chain charm bracelet w/ 6 antique charms from around 1900. This rolled gold plate embossed/engraved 7-5/8" long watch chain has six charms of various origin, in the fashion of a charm bracelet. This bracelet has a spring-ring catch and a safety chain and the unmarked links have a slightly ornate embossed/engraved design. The charms are all also vintage or antique, all mounted with loops, and they include: gold filled oval photo locket (LMC monogram, crease near top, with b...

A Royal Doulton The Doctor HN2858 figurine. This 7-3/4" high figure was produced from 1979-92 and it is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, crazing, 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. Expedited tracked and insured parcel shipping to the U.S. starts at $18 (other spots may vary, air is higher). Items paid with a credit card will be shipped...

A donkey doll motif. Pre assay 1930's or 40's hand chased repousse donkey burro tested silver pin with MEXICO mark and the cutest round face big headed punk haired donkey doll! So it has an overbite and no chin, it is so kee-oot!. Must have.
The native peoples are known to make dolls in the shape of their local animals for their children to play.

Wt: 20 grams on postal scale and ~2 3/4" X 2 1/2".
Looks like a Taxco silversmith who mastered skilled repousse techniques sat at hi...

A Royal Doulton The Orange Lady HN1759 figurine. This 8-1/8" high figure was produced from 1936-75 and this example is in heavy ceramic rather than porcelain or bone china. It has an early Doulton stamp, no registry number and a hand painted model number; the shawl is brown with grey stripes, the skirt is a light purple and the oranges have no holes. It is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, crazing, damage or repairs. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all con...

A small Bavarian sculpted wood figural group of Saint Francis of Assisi liberating the wild doves on their way to market. As the storied event goes, the young man surrendering the doves was also invited (and obliged) to become a friar in the Order. Note the original story from "The Little Flowers of St. Francis of Assisi", the Fioretti (Vicenza, 1476.) This masterful (if miniature) wooden sculpture is about 4 3/4 inches tall including the attached base (about 4 inches tall without.) The base wit...

A gold filled engraved large photo locket necklace from the 1930s 1940s with a gold filled chain. The ornate floral hand engraved locket measures 2-1/4 x 1-1/2" (including bale) and it has a 17-7/8" fine link chain with a spring-ring clasp. The undecorated back of the locket has no monogram or initials and it has two celluloid windows in the interior. It is stamped WRJ GOLD FILLED (for WJ Reynolds of Toronto) on the locket and 1-20 12K on the spring ring. This retro vintage necklace is in ex...

An Edwardian T. Rathbone DANE 1867L water pitcher from the 1910 era. This beautiful, decorative English ironstone ewer or pitcher stands 9" tall and it has the T.R. & Co. swan mark used by T. Rathbone in the Edwardian era. The decoration is quite Edwardian with flow blue accents, red and yellow highlights and poppy flowers. It also has gold highlights and it is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, crazing, losses, damage or repairs. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded...

An Edwardian 10k yellow gold moon and star seed pearls pin brooch from 1900 1910. This classy scarf or lapel pin is in the form of a narrow crescent moon with an attached star and it features graduated seed pearls. It has a (possibly replaced) safety clasp, it measures 1-3/8 x 3/8" and it is marked 10K with a maker's mark. It weighs 1.3 grams, each end of the crescent lifts upwards and the centre is bowed outward giving it great three dimensionality and this pin is in excellent condition with...

Symbols of hope for fresh, new beginnings swallows are an integral part of the advent of Spring in my home country and I grew up waiting for a glimpse of their bifurcated tails and soft, white bellies as a sign that the end of the school year and the fun-filled days on the beach were not far away. In Victorian symbolism the birds express enduring love and loyalty and the promise of a safe return back home and it is these hopes the set of Mexican silver earrings at hand encapsulates. Very sculptu...

A Sajen sterling seahorse starfish pearls charm bracelet. This well-made and attractive sterling silver 8-1/4" bracelet is by Sajen. This line is made by Marianna and Richard Jacobs, and this bracelet features starfish, a seahorse and sea urchins. It also has clusters of gray cultured baroque pearls and it has a hook and eye clasp. It is signed on the SAJEN 925 tag, it weighs 20.4 grams and it is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs...

A Forstner sterling silver double link charm bracelet with 13 charms circa 1970s. This 7-1/4" long and 3/8" wide double oval link with twist bracelet has a box clasp with a safety loop; it is stamped with the Forstner mark and STER. The charms include: 4 leaf clover, maple leaf in wreath (hole in center for missing rhinestone or pearl), glass emerald stone (some loss to foil backing on the stone), Quebec map (enamel), Gemini, airplane, Mother in heart, A Date To Remember (inscribed UNCLE WIL...

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. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; all items are vintage or antique and may h...

Delightful Patrice frog with vintage German glass, genuine Wyoming jade and brass. Chunky, four layers. 1 1/4" square, 5/8" front to back.