All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Continental : Pre 1900 item #467583 (stock #T 1426)
SOLD. With the look of Arts & Crafts or maybe earlier spartan looking fork pair marked: FOEHR 800 weighing 1.7 Oz or 50 grams in unpolished condition with the tine ends showing cutting marks normal for age. They are 7.5 in. Fancy Victorian ornate monograms appear to be superimposed W & B. SOLD, no price, no info
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Pre 1900 item #467300 (stock #1205-0)
This is a spectacular seven-piece continental silver tea and coffee service with tray, the nicest one we have ever seen; ca. 1890, made in Vienna by Klinkosh; of ovoid form and decorated with swirled fluting and scrolling floral repousse; also has fabulous scrolled ivory handles and whimsical stylized lion’s head medallions ending in paw feet...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Designer Signed : Contemporary item #467244 (stock #T 1423)
This pair 18K Gold red earrings is Sold. Please visit www.mimideeartwear.com and scroll down to lower left under: Gallery of Originals by Mimi Dee to view more Made in USA jewelry.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1492 item #466473 (stock #lot140)
Description: A cute stone tiger of Song Dynasty was carved with a red sandstone which was revealed under the old black paint from the frets on the tip of her nose. The black paint was applied all over the surface except the bottom of the stand. The evenly spread crackle paint was meaningful to this lovely stone cat for her 800 years of enduring age. Date: Song Dynasty (12th Century) Material: Red sandstone. Length: 21cm Height: 14.5cm Width: 8.5cm
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1940 item #466419
Featured on page 25 of the book MEXICAN SILVER by Morrill and Berk, this is a fine silver and amethyst bracelet by Fred Davis,Taxco. The authors date this piece c.1930. Measuring 7 1/2" end to end, it is 1 5/8" wide and weighs 93 grams. Fine original condition. An exquisite bracelet by one of Taxco's great silvermasters.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Unsigned : Pre 1950 item #466327 (stock #uns5305KE)
Hundreds and hundreds of tiny sparking rhinestones compose this unsigned 1940's brooch. The crystal center stone is a rich blue and is faceted in an unusual way that gives it maximum glitter. Wearing this brooch means letting it take center stage without any other jewelry for competition! Brooch is 4 1/4" in diameter and has a smooth silver-colored metal back.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Arts and Crafts : Pre 1920 item #466266 (stock #T 1420)
Sold. From local Boston area estate, this C 1920 unsigned except for 'Sterling' mark, hand made ring with Shiebler like Classic Greek Roman face of a bearded man as the 1 1/8 X 3/4 table and showing typical Arts Crafts metal work at shoulders. Presently @ 6 with a 1mm opening for adjustment at back of 3mm wide shank, yet can easily be resized or left with this old opening to adjust up or down. This ring has lots of age as evidenced by the softening of the facial features. Nice heft...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1900 item #465209 (stock #lot139)
Description: An old wood water basin was carved as a boy climbing at a wall. Preserved with original condition, the paint of this cute rural scholar object was peeled off due to enduring ages. A boy climbing against a wall of a water basin was a popular motif often seen in different materials of Ming period. From the carving of the boy, the facial and the figure characteristics, this water basin was a piece with Ming style but was conservatively dated a Qing piece due to no further evidences...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Pre 1900 item #464318 (stock #ALR1632)
The Kura
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Waves thrash about in a playful frenzy below the calm watchful eye of a full moon partly blanketed by dark clouds in this extraordinary painting signed Kagyo dating from the later 19th century. It is bordered in ivory colored brocade embellished with clouds extended in golden brown silk and features ivory rollers. The scroll is 21-1/2 by 79 inches 855 x 200 cm) and, aside from minor bands of yellowing of the silk expected of age, is in fine condition...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1970 item #463912 (stock #T 1415)
SOLD 08, no price, no info. Bracelet resembling Modernists Maine's Clifford Russell, H.Fred Skaggs or even the work of Arthur King, but with various copyright and makers marks, in the use of multi color quartz crystal or glass and caged in handwrought sterling silver. For the smaller frame fitting comfortably and measuring 6 1/4 inside with hand made J hook engaged. 43 grams or 1 1/2 Ounces. Pink, mint Green & light smokey colors for year round wear. Sold, no price, no info.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1492 item #463361 (stock #lot138)
Description: A beautiful Qing-Bai bowl from 12th Century was in an elegant shape. White glazed and with light celadon tinge, this vessel yielded the extraordinary mood the Song ceramics especially exemplified. Six-foliate rim was shaped by a dexterous modelling skill. The foot rim was shaped in a clear straight way...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1950 item #463353
A beautiful early pair of ornate sterling hinged cuff bracelets by Los Castillo, c. 1940. They are 1 5/8" wide and 7" around in the inside. Hinged in the back, they open and close in the front. They are in fine original condition and have a great patina. Both are signed as shown. Fabulous to have a pair.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1950 item #463171 (stock #T 1414)
Circa 1945 stamped: "Sterling Mexico", a pre assay era mark. Huge Humorous Ostrich Bird wearing toe shoes & a bow tie figural Silver Pin. 4" plus and so cute! Acquired by a long long time Mimi Dee Artwear - Vintage Jewelry collector. SOLD - no other info available
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1960 item #463156 (stock #T 1413)
Mimi Dee Artwear
Trocadero Auction
TROCADERO AUCTION 2013. 1950s, fully marked signed: Los Castillo Taxco Mexico Assay # 15 and Style # 256. Sterling Green Mosaic or Mozaico Malachite Inlay SB Earrings in Origami Bird motif at just under 1 X 5/8". 3013. SB turnwheels are very secure, all mosaic intact and still unpolished. Won at auction, no info please.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1950 item #463102 (stock #T 1412)
Ethnographic Motif Brown Face Blue Enamel Headdress Pin Pendant Brooch Stamped Sterling Mexico, a conjoined JP for Jean Puiforcat or most likely JF for Jose F and assay #3? More than 3" and 'wearing' articulated earrings. Super cross collectible acquired for and by a long time client of Mimi Dee Artwear - Vintage Jewelry. Sold - info, price Not available
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Designer Signed : New item #463025 (stock #T 1408)
Thank you Judi and wear this in good health! in 2006 this was collected and appreciated by repeat client. Please search 460012 for similar and available. Real Gems! Knotted and Signed by Mimi Dee, lush natural color Pink Peach Blush 9mm Pearl strand with light green 4mm faceted Sapphires at much much less than mass produced costume 'designer' jewelry. High luster, must see pix and in person to appreciate. Finished w 22K Gold on sterling silver Vermeil at 18 to 19 1/2" extension...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Deco : Pre 1920 item #462844 (stock #T 1407)
Unmarked Edwardian Filigree Ring with an emerald cut yellow stone bezel set in ornate filigree setting. Although not marked, this white metal ring tested at least 14K Gold. Sold. No price or other info available