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An older, heavy cuff marked Mexico Sterling which predates 1948. Featuring a scroll motif accented by a background of niello, this solid silver bracelet measures 1-1/16" in width; the inner diameter is 2-1/2". 58gr.

Ca 1880 A lovely gold pendant with split pearls and turquoise. The pendant measures 1-1/4" x 7/8" (including bale with pearl) and weighs 3 grams. This is a delicate piece that has not been cleaned. Under magnification, it appears the nacre is a bit worn on a few pearls. Marked 15ct.

Here is a rare ten volume set that includes (I) four illustrated volumes of "The Arabian Nights Entertainments",(II) two volumes with etchings of "The Life and Opinions of Tristam Shandy Gentleman" by Laurence Sterne, also (III)single volume of "Gullver’s Travels -Travels into Several Remote Nations of the Worlds" with etchings- in four parts by Johnathan Swift"( IV) single volume – “The History of Caliph Vathek" by William Beckford, Esq. / "Rasselas Prince of Arabia" by Samuel Johnson, LL...

Ca 1960 A fabulous wide sterling cuff by Francisco Rebajes featuring a smooth gray banded agate stone encased in twisted wire. Marked Rebajes Sterling in one corner where there is a very slight/minor curl. There is also some light spotting and minor wear appropriate for its age. Please disregard the line showing up to the right of the stone. Width is 2-1/4"~ inner diameter 2-1/8". The stone measures 2" x 1-1/8".

An older print for the Right Honorable John Ker, Earl and Baron of Wakefield, also the Duke of Roxburghe and Marquis of Beaumont and Celsford, Earl of Kelso Viscount Browxmouth, Baron Ker of Cessfurd & Caverfton. Nicely framed. Numbered 230 on the right hand corner. Framed measurements 20-3/4" X 13-1/2"

A large oversized coffee table book published by Mitchell Beazley, London, 1993.Photography by James Merrell, Hard cover with dustjacket (which has minor curling on the edges and a vertical crease both on the the front and back. Over 400 full-color photos. 240 pages. The book itself is in very good condition.

A solid 14k gold charm by Bernard Hertz. Marked 585 BH Denmark, it weighs 6.8gr and stands 7/8".

Stated "One of twenty" prints by illustrator and children's book publisher. Helena Chase Johnson. The print is also marked "For Norman" along with her signature. An interesting note -- Chase owned The Little Hotel by the Sea (located at the Grande Colonial Hotel in La Jolla, Calif.) The hotel boasted of having a beautiful six-passenger mahogany elevator, making it "The Littlest Hotel in the World with an Elevator."

A lovely rose gold cross that is etched on both sides. Unmarked but acid tests 9k. 3/4" x 3/4" excluding loop.Weight 2.2grams

A large coffee table book published in 1996 by Harry N. Abrams. This hard cover with jacket is in excellent condition however there is an inscription on the front free paper.

A tan hardcover with black lettering published by Doran, New York, 1919. The boards show light wear and the front board is separating from the spine. Maugham misspelled with final "n" on front board and spine.

A stated first American Edition published by Clarkson N. Potter in 1974. A history of both candles and candlesticks starting from the 11th century. The jacket shows light wear. 117 b&w photos~120pp.

A faceted pink synthetic sapphire ring with buffed top. Marked 10k. Size 2.5 ~2.5grams.

A large coffee table book published by Rizzoli in association with the Museums at Stoney Brook in conjunction with the exhibition "Stanford White on Long Island" July 4-November 1, 1998.Photographs by Johnathan Wallen.Very slightly musty. 252pp.

Ca 1950 An exceptional, one- of- a- kind sterling bracelet by Clifford Russell of Maine. Marked Sterling Hand Made Russell on the box clasp. 7-1/4" x 3/4"~ Weight 1.7ozs.

Second Printing (1976). A hard cover with dust jacket edited by Jacqueline Onassis with the cooperation of the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Published by Viking Press. Numerous B&W and color illustrations. Light wear on the jacket otherwise in fine condition.

Soft cover auction catalog. The cover shows extremely light wear otherwise in mint condition. The auction includes 416 lots -- Cartier, Rolex, Patek Philippe, Audemars and Piguet watches are featured. 215 pgs.

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, ...

Ca Late 19thC. An ornate embossed gilt "pictorial" hard cover published by P.F. Collier, New York. This is a second revised edition edited by Charles Knight. No copyright date is given. The brown boards show some wear especially at the corners and spine edges.

Ca 1960 A textured gold leaf set that includes necklace, earrings (screwbacks), bracelet and brooch. The chain is gold filled but is not original to the piece (signed by DeCurtis). Loran Sim was a Providence jewelry manufacturer active during the 50's & 60's.All items are marked Loran Sim 1/20 12k gf.

Ca 1916-20 Rams head vase by Michael Andersen & Son of Denmark(1890-). Terracotta with a black matte streaking~finish. One small chip on the rim and light wear inside (see photo please.) Marked M A& S Danmark with a production number, 632. 6" x 5 "

A heavy 3-D gold plate pendant faintly marked (RE-) with ropetwist chain. The cast pendant measures 3" x 2-1/2", the chain 24". Total weight 1.4ozs.

A sumptuous coffee table book published in 1988 by Oxmoor. Harcover with dustjacket. Mint condition. 256pp.

A first edition hard cover with jacket written by Garth Clark and Margie Hughto and published by E.P. Dutton in 1979.The green pictorial jacket that shows wear along the top with a small tear. The book is in mint condition with only a small pencil price notation on the front free paper.Illustrated with black and white and colored photos throughout. 371pp.

An early, collectible edition with five B&W photos. A reprint published in 1889 by Houghton Mifflin. The front paper boards shows some wear and staining otherwise fine.69pp.

A Vision Shared: A Classic Portrait of America and Its People: 1935-1943. Published by St. Martins Press in 1976. Text by Hank O'Neal, photos by Dorothea Lange, Walker Evans etc... This hard cover coffee table book is tight and clean however the dust jacket is tattered. A small stain is also at the bottom of the front beige linen board. Wonderful B&W photos that capture that period in time.

A winter scene print by noted watercolorist and illustrator, Howard Watson. Watson was the "Artist in Residence" at the White House during the Carter Administration.There are tiny thumbtack punctures at the very end corners of the print(not impacting the print and not visible). Professionally framed, the print measures approximately 23" x 20" (probably larger but not measured out of frame). The frame itself is 28-1/2" x 25".

A soft cover published by the Cambridge University Press in 2007 (Ninth Printing). Forward by Kwang-Ching Liu.Invaluable resource with art work and photographs that highlight four millennia of Chinese history and social life. 352pp. Mint condition.

A large heavy,coffee table book in mint condition.Hard cover with dust jacket.There is some tanning on the spine side of the book. Published by Phaidon Press Ltd London 1994. 172 colored plates~ 236pp.

These earrings are a real eye-catcher... and are marked 14kt Italy along with a maker's mark (G?).The thin yellow gold discs have a stamped design. For pierced ears, they hang 2" and at the widest point measure 1" . One wire appears a tad off center but they rest evenly on the ear lobe. Total weight 5.2grams.

A wonderful etched bakelite box that simulates wood. There are scenes on all sides, top and bottom. Stamped on the bottom. Unfortunately, the piece is mottled with stains and a gentle wiping removed some ink.Sold as is. Measures 5" x 3-1/2" x 2-1/2"

A solid gold medal awarded to H.A. Milton New Crusaders Football Club 1905-6.The front features a raised heraldic design along with London Football Association Challenge Cup. Created by Vaughton & Sons, it weighs 9.4grams and 1" measures round. Also stamped 15 625 with an anchor(Birmingham) and small "f"(1905), V&S.

Ca 1940 A rare brown jewelry case stamped "Carl Ruopoli Manufacturer of Artistic Jewelry NY" on the padded satin lining. The bottom lining is missing but there is a black felt insert.9-1/2" x 2-3/4". Light wear and faint staining on the satin.

A soft cover book published in 1997 by Raimage, Tanger, Morocco. Colored photos of the region of Agadir, on the coast near the Atlas Mountains.Text by Mohamed Temsamani. 95pp

Large sterling earrings with dappled veins.Marked Hand Wrought Sterling. Screwbacks, they measures 1-1/4" x 1-/1/4". Remnants of old polish can be seen along the stem.

A colorful set of African scenes. The medium appears to be oil on paper. Two are signed by Gallin, one is signed Bonnaie, another Hona (?)and the last Dzio(?). The frames show some wear and chipping and one picture is missing its glass but is protected by a plastic sheet.