All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Pre 1920 item #1113696
A whimsical Bizen stoneware figural koro. A young man is depicted inebriated - sake barrel by his side (the hat cover and barrel form inokes the otherwise absent tanuki associated with sake and mischief.) The sake barrel holds the burning incense while a separate piece represents the boy's hat and forms the cover for the censer. The enjoyment of incense from the burner suggests the intoxicating qualities of imbibing. Late 19th to early 20th century. Good condition...
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1423557 (stock #725)

Outstanding rare fashionable poupee ....for French market circa 1875 ... with very beautiful gentle expression , has fine quality pale bisque and beautiful painting , rare original twill over wooden body , wearing gorgeous antique garden gown with bonnet !!

Mademoiselle is all perfect and a treasure for each collection !! Superb clothing of garden gown with cherrie earrings , straw sun hat and finally included her beautiful straw flower basket ......

All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1492 item #998222 (stock #PT-007)
A ewer with an greyish-olive toned glaze that covers all but the foot and base. The mouth is trumpet-flared and the 3-lobed rim of the mouth is trimmed in silver (see photos). The grooved strap handle is typical of Song items .

Period: Song: 10th-13th Century

Size: Height = 21.2 cm (8-3/4 inches)

Condition: Tiny firing separation at the base of the spout (not a crack).
All Items : Archives : Pre 1960 item #1323475
Stunning, elegant and rare this sterling silver & turquoise necklace was designed & signed circa 1950's by Taxco, Mexico modernist artist Antonio Pineda (1919-2009). Necklace measures 17 wearable inches long X 1 inch wide at the center panel. Weight - 194 grams, 6.08 oz. The 13 "floating" stones are very closely matched in color and all are in beautiful condition as is the silver. Slide in clasp is tight and secure. Hallmarked on the clasp with Antonio crown, 970 & eagle 121...
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Pre 1970 item #743788 (stock #139)
Original 33rpm LP Record 1966 Burt Bacharach soundtrack recording for the James Bond 007 film Casino Royale featuring 'The Look of Love' sung by Dusty Springfield. In mint condition.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Pre 1990 item #741841
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Fabulous 1980s clip earrings by Deanna Hamro, an American designer who is no longer making costume jewelry but has moved to fine jewelry. Stunning in matte goldtone with incredible aqua and chartreuse poured glass stones in the Byzantine/barbaric style first made popular by Chanel. The colors are more beautiful and richer than the photos depict. Marked DEANNA HAMRO. Nice size -- 2 1/2 inches long and 1 1/2 inches wide. Excellent condition. Photos enlarged to show detail.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1492 item #1365723 (stock #MK-040)
A Song Dynasty Qing Bai jewelry or powder box. There a a couple of original flaws within the glaze and some small chipping to lower half rim. High resolution images on request.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Victorian : Pre 1900 item #455552 (stock #T 1389)
Sold. Mid 19th century Gold on Brass or Gold filled pin with setting for very desirable Saphiret matte finish art glass that turns a chatoyant tan to aqua. Six prong set perfect 7mm Saphiret cabs and 6 tiny prong set odd cut paste or rhinestones. Just under 1" across with curly C catch, small tube hinge and slightly extended pin stem. Sold, no price - no info available
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1837 VR item #794487 (stock #lot487)
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All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1411378 (stock #670)
Beautiful gentle expression French Bebe Bru Jne ... size 12 ( 27 " / 69 cm ) having outstanding quality of sculpting and creamy bisque , childlike face expression .... original wig and body at all complete excellent condition from France around 1890.... An pretty Bebe by Leon Casimir Bru .....
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1837 VR item #1308567 (stock #322)

If you look for on special and rare doll so I think this could be the right one for you !!

From early 1800s. comes this wonderful and rare Neopolitan character faces child .......

All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Pre Victorian : Pre 1910 item #1368953 (stock #TR886)
This lovely 14Kt gold Victorian ring is centered by a 4 X 6 millimeter oval faceted amethyst set in a “crown like” setting. The shank is decorated on either side of the center. The ring is a size 5 ¾ and it can easily be sized.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1900 item #1403965
Chinese Qing dynasty stem cup with everted rim decorated around the exterior of the cup with two faintly incised green five-clawed dragons chasing a flaming pearl set against an egg-yolk yellow background. A green phoenix is at the interior well. A six-character kaishu form underglaze blue Guangxu mark is at the bottom of the interior stem. Probably of the period and dating circa 1900. 3 3/8” high x just under 4 1/2" diameter; weighs 120 grams (4 1/4 ounces)...
All Items : Archives : Pre 1960 item #1267934
Set of 3 hand wrought vintage sterling silver bangle bracelets designed and signed circa 1950's by Taxco, Mexico modernist designer Antonio Pineda (1919-2009). Each bracelet measures 2 3/4" across. Stacked the 3 measure 3/4" wide. Together the 3 bracelets weigh a hefty but comfortable 90 grams, 3.2 oz. Each hallmarked with ANTONIO TAXCO crown, 925, eagle 3...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Pre 1900 item #881821 (stock #ZTC264)
Manchu women never practiced foot-binding. However, during the Qing dynasty, they did wear pedestal aka platform shoes, hoping to give the appearance of smaller feet. The tips of the shoes would appear to peak out from under the robes, giving the foot more dainty appearance.

This pair of antique Chinese shoes were made with a silk background fabric and embroidered with silk thread using satin stitching. Added appliques velvet fabric in the shape of fish are embroidered with a chain stitch...

All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Designer Signed : Contemporary item #386733 (stock #T 1271)
SOLD. New 18K Gold earhooks and Antique Vintage Early 20th Century Brilliant Red Shiny 18 mm Faceted Cherry Red Beads that passed the friction electrostatic and acetone amber test were used to assemble this pair. They suspend 1 7/8" and are light as a feather as they should be. SOLD. For similar work please visit www.mimideeartwear.com
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Edwardian : Pre 1920 item #1328252 (stock #02556)
A post Edwardian diamonds row engagement ring in 14k yellow and white gold circa 1910-15. This antique size 6-3/4 ring features three European cut diamonds (42 points total, SI1-2, G-H colour). Three stone rings became popular in the late 1900s, especially for engagement rings. The 3 stones in a row signified the phrase I Love You or Be My Bride. It weighs 2.4 grams and it has a recent gemological independent conservative appraisal in the amount of $1350 Canadian (~$1040 US)...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Pre 1920 item #1228481 (stock #40H18 105)
Storekeeper roly-poly tobacco tin, Red Indian Cut Plug Tobacco brand, by The American Tobacco Company. Early 20th century. Size: 7 inches height x 6 inches diameter. Very good condition, some minor paint loss and rust spotting (see photos). The lithograph decorated tin held one pound of tobacco and is in the form of a Store keeper wearing a blue jacket, black bow tie and smoking a pipe. Head lifts off as a cover. No dents.