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Sterling Silver and turquoise necklace and ring. Ring medallion is 1.125" X 75" nd .75" round. Necklace pendant is 1" X .75" and 19" long.

Attractive Hamilton Emerson men's wrist watch, featuring 17 jewel movement, 10K Gold filled case, grade 980, serial #G408962. Case is signed Hamilton Watch Company Landcaster, Pennsylvania Wadsworth 10 Karat Gold Filled, Pend't Pat'd 5-3-27 H574568. New leather wristband. Fine Art Deco curved profile. This fine piece was made circa 1946. Excellent condition. Runs great. length 35mm. lug to lug. w. 25.4mm.

Own this handsome fine, all original antique American classic “Whitney” banjo clock made by the venerable New England clockmaker The New Haven Clock Company of New Haven, Connecticut. This fine piece keeps great time and features two train 8 day movement (signed and hallmarked (New Haven Trade Mark USA #335) chiming on the hour and half-hour, bronze eagle crown, signed clock face (“New Haven - center & New Haven Clock Company USA” bottom)with Arabic chapters, original hand painted glass...

a 1920s period antique mahogany folding Campaign Desk attributed to Hermes. This piece is all original - original leather accoutrements in excellent condition (except one small leather envelope compartment missing on the right - see photo - the replacement estimate from my master leather artisan is $275) and original select mahogany finish and original lock and key. Dimensions: Desk Top open 22" X 28" at 27.5" high from floor, folded 36" high X 22" wide X 9" deep. Hermes began making accessor...

“Burano Afternoon” Oil on board, signed by Morris Hall Pancoast (1877-1963). This rare fine piece comes from Pancoast’s early career when he traveled in Europe before establishing a successful career in New York. His unique impressionist style and use of color are already discernable in this refreshing work of a canal in Burano, Italy (a colorful outer island in Venice). Morris Pancoast, the famous impressionist listed artist, born in Salem, New Jersey, studied art in Philadelphia at th...

“Coastal Bloom” Oil on canvas, signed by James Arthur Merriam (1880 – 1951). Born in Canada, famous listed artist James Merriam began his art career in Detroit, Michigan in 1897. He became a leading plein air painter in the California School with subjects including deserts, missions, Yosemite, Monterey, the High Sierra Mountains and Arizona deserts. Merriam settled in Los Angeles in 1920 where he continued his prolific career and remained until his death in 1951. Strong demand for Merr...

Own a large genuine Meneely bronze cupola church bell complete with pull wheel ringer, large carved wood beam frame stand and renowned Meneely quality and sound. Cast in 1904 (see photo of date on bell). Dimensions: Bell: 17” diameter, frame stand 4.25’ high. The Meneely Bell Foundry of West Troy, New York, started in 1826, was world famous for quality and noted for the replacement of the Philadelphia Liberty Bell and Presidential Inaugurations.

Large, over 5 feet high, rare highly crafted beautiful large double pane stained glass panel. This supreme example of the finest stained glass artisanship included colored and painted glass as well as exquisite double panes. This piece is the work of famous artist, painter and stained glass maker John La Farge (1835 - 1910) who worked with L.C. Tiffany and produced work for Tiffany Studios and whos works are displayed in Museums throughout the Country as well as major stained glass works in the...

Unmatched museum quality execution in the finest painting of Royal family, bird, butterfly and nature motif in this rare signed lidded remarkable Meiji Period Kutani bottle vase. Kutani ware was originally produced around 1655 when the Maeda clan wanted to compete with Kyoto's thriving ceramics trade. The history of Kutani ware is rich and complex. Kutani ceramics have their origin in a small remote village in the mountains (Kutani means 9 valleys) of the Ishikawa Prefecture. The main city, K...

Bring Nature's beauty and wisdom, good luck and prosperity, as well as the classic artisanship of the Japanese Meiji Period into your home with this fine silk painting of Cranes in their habitat. Includes original Japanese period frame. Cranes are a symbol of good luck and prosperity. Circa 1890s. Dimensions: 21" X 18" with frame, 12" X 9" without.

Elegant large stately gilt bronze 19th Century French clock with exquisite French two train movement and beautiful sounding fine French silver bell, strikes on the hour and half hour. Runs great, keeps perfect time. Movement, signed "Hersant Se 1B De Chatelain Paris", has been recently cleaned by a Master clockmaker. It runs great and keep excellent time. Both Roman numeral and Arabic numbered chapters surround the stunning face which display classically beautiful delicate ornate and finely ...

This striking 19th Century French mantel clock retailed by Simpson and Fricker, has the highly respected, rare precision French Morbier movement. Its movement displays 19th Century large fine French barrels and rare parallel pendulum technology. Eight day movement strikes on the hour and half hour. Keeps excellent time and has been recently cleaned by a Master clockmaker. Circa 1890s. Dimensions: 19" h. X 12" w. X 8.5" d.

Iconic finely decorated 19th Century Moroccan curved dagger from the central Atlas Mountain region of Morocco displays master artisanship of Moorish, Arabic and Berber cultures. This “Jambiya” knife includes a highly skilled decorated chased scabbard, hilt and the pommel masterfully intertwines detailed metal work with wood base. Rarely, the attached cord is original. According to “Antique Swords and Daggers” book by Dr. Mircea Veleanu, the market price for this piece is $7,000. This...

Large striking elegant intricately hand carved wood 19th Century French Louis XV gilt frame. This fine example of French period artisanship had been painted over in gray. Much of the original gold gilting can be seen underneath. A close up of the corner reveals the frame is indeed carved wood, not gesso other lesser materials (see photo). Capture this rare true genuine period work of art at a great value. Circa 1880s. Dimensions: outside: 46" X 38" X 5" deep. Interior: 31" wide X 23" hi...

Make a statement in your dining room or library with this important finest 19th Century hand carved quarter sawn oak lion foot dining table. This masterpiece features the most excellent materials and craftsmanship in a grand elegant display of the American Victorian artistic expression. Note the superlative carving of the lion feet legs, the beautiful quarter sawn oak grain, the tri-pedestal center support, three tiered intricate scalloped edge, the balance and grandeur of the piece. President...

100% genuine authentic Antique Victorian mother of pearl and solid gold fountain pen and original case. The beautifully hand carved shaft is made of iridescent rich solid mother of pearl. The gold is finely chased with a Victorian pattern and signed H. M. Smith & Co. New York No. 2. Tip size #2. 6 inches long. Circa 1865.

100% genuine authentic Antique Victorian mother of pearl and solid gold fountain pen and original case. The beautifully hand carved shaft is made of iridescent rich solid mother of pearl. The gold is finely chased with a Victorian pattern and signed E.J. Wertz Chicago. Tip size #2. 6 inches long. Circa 1890s.

Unusually long finely crafted late 19th Century iron Massai Samboro Elder spear from Southern Kenya. 7ft 10 ½” long, 1 ¾” wide leaf-shaped blade and long shank notched into wooden shaft with long narrow metal butt. Blade length 7 ½”, shank length 26”, butt length 33”. Circa 1890s.