All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Toys : Pre 1940 item #272100 (stock #R024)
This delightful set of puzzle blocks, circa 1920-30's, has all of its original paper pictures. Purchased in France, the box measures 11-1/4" x 8-1/4". Normal wear from age & use, the strongman picture is torn in the bottom corner & has been taped back together, overall in wonderful condition. The blocks measure approx 1-3/4" square...
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Pre 1950 item #272097 (stock #WA006)
Wonderful aqua blue-green color to this vintage French flowerpot. Marked on the bottom, "992, St. Clement-France, 3". A few very minor rough spots along the rim, overall great condition. Measures approx 7" across, 5-3/4" high.
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Specialty : Pre 1950 item #272096 (stock #R023)
Vintage buttons from France on original cards. Adorable images of animals from different fables. Buttons vary in size & color. Cards measure 3-1/4" by 1-3/4". Marked Iminacre & original price of 1 F.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Ceramics : French : Pre 1930 item #271800 (stock #R020)
Super sweet cafe au lait (or hot chocolate) bowl from France. Images on three sides of children playing, cats & dogs. Normal wear from age & use, slight crazing throughout, but overall in superb condition. They just don't get more charming than this! Measures approximately 5 inches across & 3 inches high.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Ceramics : French : Pre 1940 item #271799 (stock #R022)
Pair of pale blue vintage cafe au lait (or hot chocolate) bowls from France. Marked on bottoms, "Digoin & Sarreguemines, France." Normal wear from age & use, small hairline crack on interior of one bowl, please see photos. Measure approximately 5-3/4 inches across & 2-3/4 inches high.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Ceramics : French : Pre 1930 item #271795 (stock #R019)
Super sweet cafe au lait (or hot chocolate) bowl from France. Images on three sides of children playing, cats & a duck. Tiny chip on rim, normal wear from age & use, but overall in superb condition. They just don't get more charming than this! Measures approximately 5 inches across & 3 inches high.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Ceramics : French : Pre 1930 item #271794 (stock #R018)
Super sweet cafe au lait (or hot chocolate) bowl from France. Images on both sides of children playing. Good sized-chip on bottom rim, small hairline crack & manufacturing flaw on interior & normal wear from age & use, but overall in wonderful condition. They just don't get more charming than this! Measures approximately 4-1/2 inches across & 2-3/4 inches high.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Pre 2000 item #271771 (stock #TCR1085)
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A fantastic large tsubo vase by ceramic artist Teramoto Mamoru (1949-present) enclosed in the original signed wooden box. In spite of its size (almost 15 inches (37cm) tall), it is surprisingly light, and the colors are phenomenal. The slightly grooved surface is scored with primitive lines arching upward, filled with slip before firing. The artists signature is on the base of the piece, which is about 15 years old...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1940 item #271323
A superb three dimensional sterling and amethyst hinged cuff by Taxco silversmith Margot De Taxco. A bracelet in constant motion with curling and swirling forms edged in silver beading and 8 teardrop shaped cabachon amethysts budding forth from silver stems. It is exquisite in every way and a Margot piece that I have never seen before. It is 3 3/4" long in the front and 7" around in the inside. Beautiful original condition, warm patina, weighs 105 grams...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Scandinavian : Georg Jensen : Pre 1960 item #271322
An elegant and sophisticated modern sterling bangle with a large central smokey quartz designed by Vivianna Torun Bulow-Hube for Georg Jensen Denmark. Measures 6 1/2" around in the inside. The bracelet is 7/8" wide in the back. It unhooks on one side in the front. The stone measures 1 1/2" by 1 1/2" and is a delightful neutral tone. Beautiful original condition and signed and numbered for Georg Jensen Denmark Torun. Very sleek.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1970 item #271097 (stock #T 695)
Round Sterling Pin Brooch Pendant with book listed mark: Hecho en Mexico 925 A C E Guadalajara in a triangle over "Sterling" depicting the Maya or Aztec Serpent Feathered Head Pre-Columbian Motif in chased and hammered technique. Around 5 grams and is just under 1.25" across with intact loop for chain and working clasp in as found unpolished condition. SOLD, no price, no info.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Bakelite : Pre 1960 item #271096 (stock #T 694)
Marked Paris Truly Vintage Lea Stein Pin Figural Lady with 'Ivory' looking face and a Root Beer Champagne Glitter Half Moon for a hat or chapeau at 2 X 1.25". Not a Reproduction! In as found condition and will 'dust' and clean per collector's request. Fine working clasp. SOLD, no price, no info
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Ethnic : Native American : Pre 1940 item #271084 (stock #T 692)
Sold. Like most Early Bench Made Native American pieces this little man is not marked, yet tests at least 90% Silver for the Native American Studies Devotee. Reminds one of the Petroglyphs found west of Albuquerque. Nice heft at ~8-9 Grams and has an unusual pin stem hinge ring and a nice working safety clasp. Left unpolished as found but will hand cloth polish at no fee. 2.25" X 1"+.
Sold - no price - no info available.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1960 item #270101 (stock #T 690)
Sold, no price, no info. Stamped Signed Initials "SCC" and Sterling, this Modernist or simply Bench Made Studio Ring with a 22 X 28 mm Bezel Set Agate or Jasper Dome Gem that sits ~ 1/4" high in the bezel in Delish Swirls of Golden Amber Brown, Foggy Gray and touch of Paprika hues. For the Power Forefinger presently adjusted to 6.75, but could easily adjust up or down. In Very Nice pre-owned Unpolished condition and weighs .5 Ounce or 16 Grams. Sold, no price, no info.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Designer Signed : New item #269545 (stock #T 684)
Rare color Peach Hue for this Madagascar Jasper used to make a Necklace by and Signed MIMI DEE with 14K Rolled Gold Abstract Articulated Additions. A Fancy Paper Clip Chain of 14K gf was cut to 16.5" then finished with hand shaped "S" Hooks. The pendant suspends 3" X 3/4" and the Earrings completely handwrought by this artist are just under 2" and very light. Total weight for set is 18 Grams...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Designer Signed : Pre 1960 item #269373
Magnificent sterling and coral brooch/pendant by Frank Patania Sr. (1899-1964). Born in Italy, this silversmith came to the U.S. at an early age settling in the Southwest and achieved recognition for his blending of European and Native American design. This brooch/pendant has a blood red ornamented bezel set coral cabachon surrounded by 8 bezel set coral cabachons of uniform size and color. Silver beading is interspersed. Impressive in size, it measures 2 1/4" diameter and weighs 37 grams...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Designer : Pre 1960 item #269342 (stock #hask199GX)
Lovely Miriam Haskell Baroque pearls with a very interesting chain. This combination of chains and pearls is classic Miriam Haskell. 13 1/2" in length with a 3" extension.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Pre 1940 item #269334 (stock #MG94)
Genuine Czech GLASS Mardi Gras necklaces or “beads” were produced exclusively in 1920’s and 1930’s Czechoslovakia, for use during the Pre-Lenten or Carnival celebrations of New Orleans, Louisiana...