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A First American Edition published in 1894 by the Century Co. The original green blind stamped cloth boards feature a gilt elephant and tiger to the front and rear. The boards show some wear with modest spotting both on the front and back ( please refer to photos). The book is slightly cocked, and the pages are uncut with top edge gilt. There is a spot on the front paste down and also on few pages. The Content page has a small tear. Black and white illustrations. 303pp.

Here is a wonderful gold charm bracelet with 18 charms weighing a hefty 82 grams. With the exception of a gilt silver enamel fish, all are either 14k or 18k. The sturdy 14k bracelet is marked 585 SVG and is perhaps Scandinavian. The enamel mandolin and lama in a circle are marked 18k. There is a marked 19k cuckoo clock. Those marked 14k include a pagoda, chimney sweep, bunch of bananas, cable car, Nefertiti, enamel beetle, and a New Bedford fishing charm(man with harpoon). These remaining char...

Here is an exceptional chased gold cast bracelet. The pierced raised dome setting highlights sapphire cabochons. There are no marks but it test positive for 18k. 7-1/2" x 3/8"~16 grams.

Ca 1920 A stunning platinum and pearl ring with millegrain setting. There are twelve diamonds with a total carat weight of approximately 1.25 (ctw). The cream-colored cultured pearl measures 9mm. There is also a small amount of glue residue at the base of the pearl and very light wear on the nacre. Tests 950 platinum. Size 4.5 ~ Weight: 4 grams.

An 18kt white gold transitional Art Deco ring with emerald cabochon stone and 34 bezel set diamonds (one has a very tiny chip on the corner of the table facet). The diamonds range in size from 5-6 points (total carat weight is approximately 1.75+) Ornate pierced setting. The emerald's surface does show some wear (appropriate for age) and there are some inclusions/flaws. The emerald measures 1/2" x 3/8" . Size 6

Ca 1920 An engraved 18k gold articulated bracelet with synthetic sapphires. While this is a delicate, old piece, it weighs a substantial 18.7grams. One small panel near a stone is a tad loose but intact. 7-1/2" x 3/8". Not marked but tested and guaranteed 18k.

An articulated gold panel bracelet with braiding and Greek key motif. Because of the design, the bracelet does not lay perfectly flat when extended. Very light wear. Faint K18 mark - acid tested and guaranteed. Safety chain. 7" x 3/4" ~ (38 grams)

A substantial, intertwined "ribbon" bracelet marked 750 on the tongue clasp.No safety chain. 8" x 1/2" ~ 30.8grams

A whimsical, solid gold pendant with applied owl, boat, eagle, caterpillar and ship's wheel. The latter is accented by a round brilliant cut diamond and the owl and eagle both have diamond eye accents. This large pendant is 1-3/4" round and weighs a hefty 15.4 grams. Both the boat and owl are marked 14k along with the Larter logo.

A large mystical, abstract night scene by Washington, DC native, John Chapman Lewis. Signed LEWIS'51 in the LL corner. A member of the Washington School of Color, Lewis taught at The Corcoran School of Art and Marymount University. His works were featured at biennials at the Corcoran Gallery and also at The Philip's Collection. There is very minor paint loss/chipping.The paint loss is the lower right side; the center top has just a nick. There also appears to be some wear to the right of the bu...

A channel set sapphire and diamond bangle that includes nine brilliant cut diamonds approximately 5 points each (SI) and 12 caliber cut sapphires (a few show slight signs of wear). Unmarked -tested 18k.Safety chain. Inner diameter 2-1/2". Weighs 11 grams.

An early 20thC oil on canvas by Rhode Island artist, Emma Lavinia Swan ( 1853-1927). This is an atypical and rare scene since Swan is noted from her floral paintings. It appears to have its original black wood frame. Signed in the lower right hand corner. The canvas measures 9" x 9"; frame 17" x 17". Listed/Davenports.

A small oil on canvas with period frame. The frame measures 11" x 13". Signed in the lower right corner.

Ca 1880 A pair of 15k gold Victorian coral pendant earrings with 10k gold surmounts not original to the piece. The pendants have not been cleaned,the tassels show light wear and one coral bead has a hairline. Both pendants and surmounts are unmarked but tested and guaranteed. They hang 2". US shipping only.

Six small sterling beakers with gilt interiors by Edward H. Stockwell of London. All are marked appropriately. Only the bottoms which show very light wear and very faint spotting have been polished. They measures 1-3/4" x 1-1/4" at the widest point.Total weight is 1.8ozs.

Ca 1940 A heavy, solid sterling choker and bracelet by Jensen USA designer, Laurence Foss( 1920-2014). It features hand applied, raised sterling leaves with beading. The choker weighs 63 grams, is approximately 16" in length and just shy of 1/2" in width. Both the bracelet and choker are marked with the LF logo, sterling, 450. The bracelet weighs 29 grams and is 7"x 1/2".

Here is a rare complete set of nine lithograph/prints including one of Senator McGovern during his presidential run that year as well as eight others signifying campaign issues.The content page lists the artists with a small box picture of their work/issues. It is noted that the prints are issued in offset lithography in a numbered edition of 375, and signed in print by each artist with the EXCEPTION of the McGovern print.Each Measures 16" x 19.5" They include: 1)McGovern by Paul Giovanopolis, ...

A lovely 15k solid gold bracelet with charm. The turquoise vary in color and the period charm/pendant, a later addition. Both charm and bracelet are marked 15c. The bracelet measures 7" x 1/4", the charm 3/4" x3/4" excluding bale. Weight 17.7grams.