One of the best Spratling treasures is this V cuff . It is big at 163 grams and 3in. tall on the front angle. It currently is 2.5in. at the inner diameter. Hallmarks shown are noted in the book Spratling Silver A Field Guide by Phyllis M. Goddard to be 1st phase. The jewel has been well kept with no dents and the very pretty stones have natural inclusions as to be expected. The V cuff is thought to be designed by Valentin Vidaurreta who was respected by William Spratling...
Most beautiful and rare to find very tiny all original antique sewing necessaire for Fashion doll`s in all perfect and generally excellent condition from France cirac 1865 .
Of lovely green and blue leather in coffin - shaped form , tiny sewin necessaire with gold ornament decoration at lid hinges open to reveal well - fitted interior which containing some tiny pieces . An very tiny thimble ..... an needle ..... awl ......
Massive late Qing dynasty Chinese ancestor portrait executed in ink and color on paper depicting a civil official seated on a draped armchair over a floral rug decorated with Buddhist swastikas and dressed in formal attire. A Mandarin rank badge showing the official’s rank in the civil bureaucracy is on the center front of his cobalt-blue fur surcoat. The bird appears to be a silver pheasant, indicating an official of the 5th rank...
This great 1960-s opal and diamond ring is set in 14Kt white gold. The very lively 13 X 10 millimeter cabochon opal sparkles with many colors and weighs an approximately 4Cts. The center stone is encircled by 36 brilliant cut diamonds set in two rows. The approximate total weight of all diamonds is 1.25Ct. The oval top of the ring measures 21 x 19 millimeters. The ring is a size 6 ¾ and can easily be sized.
For the sailor in the family this 14Kt gold sailboat pendant would make a great present. The pendant has a hidden bail. The boat measures 1 7/16” from keel to top of the mast and 7/8” wide at the widest part.
A traditional pair of European style one over one leaver back diamond earrings is set with a smaller diamond on top and a larger diamond on the bottom. The top bezel of the settings is made of silver, while the bottom part and the leaver backs are 14Kt gold. The earrings measure 11/16” high and ¼” wide. The approximate total weight of all diamonds is 1.0Ct.
A 5.5 X 4 millimeter oval emerald in the center and two 2.7 millimeter round faceted emeralds are prong set in this platinum / palladium ring. The shank is 2 millimeter wide. The ring is a size 7 ¼ and can easily be sized.
A pair of 10k yellow gold hoop earrings from the 1960s. This simple and elegant pair measure 7/8" across, they are 5/16" wide and they weigh 2.8 grams. They are stamped 10K on the ear wires which are inserted into an attached loop on the opposite end. They are 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...
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...
Special rare to find and all original wax fashion doll by Lafitte Desirat .... France circa 1910 .... with exquisite workmannship on the haute couture costumes. Pretty 10,5 " ( 27 cm ) seated lady with poured wax head with slender face , has fine painted and modeled facial features and nice blonde mohair wig ...
Very beautiful 4,5" ( 12 cm ) (( without bonnet )) French all bisque Mignonette with lovely rounded facial shape and elongated throat . Has blue glass enamel inset eyes and fine painted lashes and brows. Closed mouth with tiny accented lips and sweet round nose. Original curled brunette mohair wig in beautiful factory original hairstyle.
With bisque torso and peg - jointed bisque arms and legs...
Another special rare to find and all original wax fashion doll by Lafitte Desirat .... France 1911 .... with exquisite workmannship on the haute couture costumes. Pretty 13,5 " ( 34 cm ) standing lady with poured wax head with slender face , has fine painted and modeled facial features and nice brunet mohair wig ...
A Chinese statue of a maiden holding a lotus flower and a fan, carved from celadon jade, fixed on a matching wooden base. Condition: fine, only lotus flower with few tiny rim frits. Dimension with wood stand: c. 22.3 cm high.
One of Margot de Taxco's very best and most loved designs numbered 5184. Margot Van Voorhies opened her taller after her divorce from Don Antonio Castillo and ownership of the successful Los Castillo taller. Margot was known for her innovations to the jewels she created for being multi purpose as is with this necklace. It breaks down into 2 brooches, a bracelet and an extension to wear higher to the neck or longer with varied necklines...
This signed William Spratling X&O design pairs with the X&O necklace also listed on my site. The height is 1in. and the length is 7in. with a wearable of 6.5in. Surprisingly the bracelet is very heavy and each link is an outstanding 1/4in. thick. Hallmarks date to approximately 1942 and there is no damage or repairs of any kind. The weight is staggering 102 grams. Simply superb. .
Measuring approximately 5' x 3", this finely carved and reticulated coconut bank is one of the finest we have ever seen, with the entire surface filled with carving and openwork. There are three oval cartouches with a complex scene of people, animals, items of the era, and foliate designs. In addition, all other areas have similar carvings with textured surface in background areas. They eyes are shell, mother of pearl. The face and mouth resemble a fish, with scales, but also depict a nose ...
A great little 18Kt white gold openwork diamond ring is centered by an approximately 0.20Ct old-mine diamond. The center stone is flanked on either side by a smaller single cut diamond. The approximate total weight of all diamonds is 0.22Ct. The ring is a size 4 ¾ and can easily be sized.
A 0.45 Ct oval old-mind diamond centers this early engagement ring, and the center stone is flanked on either side by three old-mine diamonds. The approximate total weight of all diamonds is 0.75Ct. The ring is a size 7 ½ and it can easily be sized.
The center stone in this 18Kt white gold Art Deco style engagement ring is a 0.67Ct brilliant cut diamond that has J color and VVS2 clarity. The setting is further enhanced by 44 small diamonds spread out throughout the entire openwork setting. The total weight of all diamonds is 0.95Ct. The ring is a size 6 ¾ and can easily be sized.
This is a very personable 14Kt yellow gold sitting teddy bear pendant/charm that measures 7/8” high including the bail and 5/8” wide. Can be worn as a pendant on a chain or added to a charm bracelet.
This vintage 1920-s 20 X 10 millimeter rectangular onyx ring is centered by a diamond. The setting is 14Kt white gold filigree. The ring is a size 6 ½ and it can easily be sized.
We have today a Los Castillo vintage Mexican silver pectoral designed by Margot Van Voorhies. It bears the old linear hallmarks adding value as shown. It is a stand out pectoral that lays beautifully. There is a 17in. wearable length and has a drop 5 inches across and a 2.5 inch height. Hand made using the repousse technique with a quality weight of 124 grams. This is one of the finest examples from the Mexican Silver Renaissance. This treasure has a natural deep patina, just LOOK AT THAT NECKL...
Margot de Taxco designed beautiful enamel work. The properly signed as shown example presented today is one of the most vibrant of her work. I do not list many enamels due to their condition after close to 60 years of being on this planet earth. This one is museum quality and in MINT condition. The wearable length is 16 inches. The drop is 2.5in. tall and 3in. tall. Spectacular and rare, just LOOK AT THAT NECKLACE!
According to the British hallmarks this wonderfully crafted 9Kt gold sapphire and diamond cluster ring was made in Birmingham in 1975. A 6 X 4 millimeter oval faceted natural sapphire tops the 11 X 9 millimeter cluster and is encircled by ten brilliant cut diamonds. The total weight of all diamonds is 020Ct while the sapphire’s weight is 0.40Ct. The ring is a size 8 ¼ and it can easily be sized.
Lovely French bisque girl 22" ( 56 cm ) by Rabery et Delphieu .... with gentle and childlike expression , has beautiful large amber brown paper weight eyes and little smile at her open mouth. Very beautiful original wig , original body and wearing with pretty childlike clothing .
Beautiful pale bisque socket head of best quality with large round amber brown glass paperweight inset eyes . Has fine painted long lashes , dark eyeliner and brush - stroked and feathered brows . She ...
This is a big, bold, gorgeous sterling and turquoise ring by notable second generation silversmith Frank Patania Jr. The ring is a size 7 and the face of the ring measures 1 3/8" long and 1" wide. Weighing a very solid 22 grams, the ring is in fine original condition and the beautiful stone is free of chips or cracks. Signed as shown. Any piece from the Patania family is a treasure.
Doris Silver has a rare story in the period of the Mexican Silver Renaissance of being a store that allowed walk in artists to design and manufacture their jewelry. If she thought the work was the very best she would buy the work. Many famed artists that were in between houses for work produced for Doris. This cuff is unbelievable. The fire opals are blazing while the bracelet itself is massive. 100 grams heavy with a height of 3.5in. tall. The floral motif displays heavy repousse in the most f...
Very cute and funny little girl attributed by Lanternier & Cie .....14,5 " ( 36 cm ) .... called " Toto " with excellent and sweet detail of sculpting well defined face expression and dimples , choice bisque and original body ......... . France circa 1910 .......
Lovely quality of bisque socket head with beautiful and cute character expression , has full cheeks , lovely blue glass inset eyes with painted lashes and painted brows . Open mouth with deep modeling of rare two row o...
A beautiful sterling and large center turquoise stone by Navajo Kee Joe Benally who began producing pieces in the 1950's. This bracelet was made by him during his time as a benchsmith at the Woodards Indian Shop. Measuring 5 1/2" around in the inside plus an additional 1" opening, it is 3/4" wide at the front middle area of the stone and tapers to 1/2" at the terminals. Weighing 59 grams, it is in fine condition and signed as shown. There are no chips or cracks to the stone which itself measures...
Rare original vintage sterling necklace designed by Nanna & Jorgen Ditzel for Georg Jensen Denmark c.1954. Each link is a double disc and the seamless closure provides a continuous look on the neck. It is design no. 124 and measures 16 1/2" end to end and is 1/2" wide. Weighing 135 grams it is in fine original condition and signed as shown. Gorgeous in every way. A true find for any Jensen collector.
A bold and striking sterling necklace from Danish designer Eigil Jensen for the Anton Michelsen firm in Copenhagen, Denmark. It was designed and produced in 1961. Measuring 15 1/2" end to end, it is 1 1/8" wide and weighs 94 grams. Fine original condition and signed as shown. Beautifully designed and executed.
This classic 14Kt yellow gold 1” high and 5/8” wide mother and child pendant is a perfect present for mother’s day, or new mother.
A 14k Kappa Alpha Theta sorority pin brooch with diamonds and enamel - Alpha Omega Omicron 1940s. This fine quality pin features black and white enamel, two tiny diamonds and a Gamma Epsilon house safety pin on a chain. The 7/8 x 5/8" main pin itself has the KAT sorority and the AOO Greek letters and it has an etched dedication GE (Gamma Epsilon) J. DANIEL 11.6.48 on the back. Each pin has a safety clasp and each pin is unsigned but they both test as 14k gold (the main pin has an LBG maker's ...
A nicely made ancient Pyu solid gold frog pendant with a seal carving at the underside of the base. It has a hole though it to make into a pendant.
Weight: 14.05 grams. Size: See last photo
A 4 X 5 millimeter rose-cut diamond is set on top of this 19th century 14Kt pink gold ring. The setting that holds the diamond is covered on the bottom and is held by ten prong-like supports to give the ring its buttercup style. The width of the top of the ring is 7 millimeters, it is a size 9 ½ and can easily be sized.
Art-Nouveau pops in mind when you look at this 14Kt yellow gold and amethyst pendant. The high Art-Nouveau design is further enhanced by a 4 millimeter round faceted bezel set amethyst. The pendant measures 1” high and 7/8” wide and it comes with a 14Kt yellow gold cable chain.
>b>
It´s a very beautiful and rare to find French " HaPpY " face bisque Bebe ... called " Bebe Louvre " from Jumeau factory circa 1890 from a special series of commissioned Bebe´s from Jumeau for luxury Paris department stores . For different department stores in Paris like Printemps , Samaritaine , Louvre Store and other of this produced the Jumeau factory a special bisque Bebe with original Jumeau body but which was never mark by Jumeau . Each department store Bebe get a special signatu...
This is a signed and iconic thumb print Antonio Pineda necklace. We see the bracelets on the market fairly regular but NOT the necklace. It is heavy at 194 grams. The height is 7/8th's to 1 inch. It is an amazing half an inch of depth of almost pure silver at 970. There is a natural patina currently on this Pineda which is the way it will be kept for the new owner to do as they wish. The necklace is strung with TWO silver chains for security. We are fortunate to also have a comfortable 17 inches...
A really great long, striking and unusual pair of sterling earrings by Mexican silversmith Sigi Pineda. These are screw back earrings but could easily be converted to posts for pierced ears. They hang 3 1/8" long and look smashing on. The center design pops sitting in a background of oxidation. They weigh 18 grams total and are in fine original condition. A terrific dramatic look.
An abstract pair of caged turquoise sterling silver clip earrings by Modernist Ed Wiener who had studios in New York City and Provincetown, MA. These measure 2 1/8" long, are 3/4" wide at the bottom and weigh 15 grams total. They are in fine original condition and signed as shown. These earrings are an exceptionally fine example of Wiener's work.
Big, bold, beautiful sterling and ironwood clip back earrings by Navajo silversmith George Kee, made during his time at the White Hogan Shop in Scottsdale, Az. They measure 2 1/8" long and are 1 1/8" wide at the bottom. Total weight is 22 grams. Fine original condition and signed as shown. Stunning !!
This rare sterling silver bell was designed & signed by Taxco, Mexico designer William Spratling in the 1940's. Weighing 108 grams, the bell stands 5 inches tall. The base measures 2" across. Beautiful tone to the ring. Excellent condition with no dents or dings. Hallmarked on the inside top of the bell dome. Spratling designs are the central focus of the 20th century Mexican silver collection at LACMA & Museum of Fine Art Boston.
Rare to find small Pouppe of smiling Bru with wood arms ...... an lovely Teenage version of the very popular " Mona Lisa Bru " Poupee of one of the best French Doll Factory in Paris at the 19th. century !
This very rare small model about 12,5" ( 32 cm ) of the wonderful smiling poupee has very choice bisque and exquisitely painting , original body with wooden arms and marvelous Organza and Muslin clothing.
She has an finest pale bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque s...
These 14Kt white gold and diamond hanging pendulum earrings topped by lever backs, and each lever back is set with 5 diamonds. The connecting bar on each earring has 4 larger diamonds, while the hexagonal openwork bottom holds an approximately 0.30Ct old-mine diamond on each earring. The approximate total weight of all diamonds is 1.0Ct. The earrings are 1 3/8” long and 3/8” wide at the widest part.
A masterfully crafted delicate 1920-s 18Kt white gold filigree ring is centered by an approximately 0.10Ct diamond. The ring is a size 5 ¼ and it can be sized.
A really fantastic early vintage Mexican Silver Cross with original chain by Matilde Poulat and signed with her old mark MATL. The hanging angels are so special with hand carving to the tops. This is the first time I have owned one with a chatelaine. A chatelaine's purpose is to make it more decorative with a smoother lead into the drop.Please note that both the chatelaine and the cross has cut outs under the amethyst stones to aid in more of a glow. This was done at the Matl taller only in the ...
Signed Fred Davis bracelet features a large height of 1 7/8th inches and a inner diameter of 2.25in. The silver is thick and weighs in at 80 grams of quality construction. The warmed turquoise cabochons are all similar in color. I do believe they are all original stones. The beloved parrots decorate the design all the way around with a cut out dimensional design. A rare Fred Davis collector quality bracelet.
This is the type of Mexican Silver Renaissance necklace that you hope you will find at some point in your collection. Valentin Vidaurreta was a premier designer starting in 1931 designing for Frederick Davis and had a workshop in Mexico City. Here with this necklace you see an eagle 9 which was only given to Hector Aguilar. Vidaurreta had most of his work hand made by Aguilar when he moved to Taxco. William Spratling felt so highly of Valentin he designed work for him as well. Valentin hallmarks...
Alice Haigh Dixon (American, 1876-1956) - View looking toward Big Sur, California. Oil on canvas. Size: 18 inches x 22 inches. Signed in lower right.
An attractive scene of flowers along the California coastline by this San Francisco and Healdsburg painter. Offered in a gilded modern plein air frame. Minor paint loss to a small area just left of the signature.
A trumpeting form decorated with bamboo adorned with a single cicada by Matsumoto Sahei (Sabin) enclosed in a wooden box annotated by the current head of the family Matsumoto Sakio. It is 31 cm (12 inches ) tall and in excellent condition.
Matsumoto Sahei (1851－1918) was born into the family of Matsuya Kikusaburo, a first generation Kutani porcelain artist. He studied under both his father and Tokuda Kansho, mastering Aka-e, Ao-kutani and other decorating styles of the era and realiz...
Rare and special cute model of small Bru Bebe from his " Golden age " in size 5 ..... enhances the stunning sculpting , beautiful eyes and sweet dimpled chin modeling of very childlike and sweet expression , pale best quality of bisque and finest painting of complexion and features, original wig and rare Bru wood body !
An Angel face 17" ( 43 cm ) little girl by Bru in generally all perfect condition , ready to display and enjoy !!
Has pale pressed bisque swivel head o...
Lovely 19th. century all original Easter presentation of little Bisque Doll with her Trousseau , preserved in her original card board egg . Made for the French market , very nice Easter treasure from 1900 .....
8" ( 22 cm ) pretty paper covered French Easter card board egg filled inside with cute 6" ( 16 cm ) little Bisque doll by Simon + Halbig , has bisque swivel head with well working amber brown sleep eyes , fine painted lashes and single stroke brows and open mouth with...
World War I trench art brass artillery shell casing, embossed with figures of two Art Nouveau ladies in negligees. Circa 1914-1920. Size 27 inches length x 3 1/3 inches diameter. This shell was never fired and retains its original projectile point; it was originally re-fashioned as a lamp. It is meticulously embossed all over with flowers and adorned with the figures of two Art Nouveau style young women, scantily clad in negligees. Millions of shells were fired from heavy artillery guns during...
This 14Kt yellow gold garnet end diamond ring with a “pinwheel” design is set with four 6X4 millimeter oval faceted garnets and centered by an approximately 0.07Ct diamond. The ring is a size 6 and it can easily be sized.
Arts and Crafts movement Roycroft hand hammered copper tray with wrought handles. Size: 15 1/2 inches diameter x 17 3/4 inches across the handles. Stamped with Roycroft logo on underside for c.1906-1910 period. Inspired by the socialist writings and designs of John Ruskin and William Morris in England, Elbert Hubbard founded, in 1894, the Roycroft artisan community in East Aurora, New York, as part of the American Arts and Crafts Movement. Its members printed books, designed handmade furniture,...
She is a very sweet girl by Maison Jumeau in all perfect condition and rare to find Factory original . A very pretty all perfect condition Jumeau BeBe 1907 ..... most beautiful at here very childlike face expression with hypnotic crystal eyes , original body by Jumeau with Paris Doll - Shop mark by Gesland , lovely all original clothing with Jumeau mark shoes !!
Here pretty bisque socket head has good quality of bisque and painting with superbly large crystal blue glass paperwe...
A 10k yellow gold natural opal ring from the 1930s 1940s. This size 6 ring features a fancy 3/4 x 1/2" setting holding a natural cushion cut style 3/8 x 5/16" opal with pink, green and blue fire. This ring is stamped 10K with a crowned M maker's mark. It weighs 2.2 grams and it is in very good condition with no cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, damage or repairs however there is a shallow corner chip and a patina of wear to the bezel-set opal's face which somewhat clouds the underlying flash o...
Most beautiful and rare to find all original French Mignonette preserved in his original Box , has wonderful and perfectly painted facial features enhanced by delicate cheek blushing and lovely original antique costume .... France circa 1880 , all original marvelous Mignonette about 5 " ( 13 cm )
It is a slender faced child with swivel head , elongated full cheeks . Has pretty blue glass enamel inset eyes with painted lashes and dark upper eyeliner. Fine single stroked brows an...
Measuring 7 1/2" from beak to tail and 5 1/4" high to top of crest, this bronze is in excellent condition, with all the origonal paint. The detail in both the casting and paint is very fine, and the figure is life size and life like. It is signed on the belly and tail with Bergmann's "B" in an urn, with the Austria stamp, and KF in a diamond lozenge. In addition, on the tail, the mark of Carl Kauba is also stamped, which is unusual, and may have been done for marketing purposes. The Bergmann...
Measuring just under 8" high, and 12" including the wood stand, this Santo head is exceptionally well carved, with fine detail and life like features to the face. The eyes are cast upward, and the pupils are carved in a concave manner. Most of the face and beard retain the original gesso and paint, with more loss to the back of the head, and most of the paint in the eyes is gone.
Fine quality and nice detail, it is probably Continental in origin.
Archives (11823)
