All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Accessories : Watches : Pre 1900 item #1335501 (stock #7338)
A Victorian 3 strand alpaca man's pocket watch chain with an engraved slide from the 1880-1890 era. This 12-1/4" man's accessory has a t-bar and a swivel and the decorative and fancy slide and ends all have hand engraving. The slide has a loop for a fob and a Gothic GB monogram; this chain is made of alpaca (an imitation silver) and it is also known as silveroid, German silver and other names (there is no silver content)...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Glass : American : Pre 1940 item #1335503 (stock #7339)
A Hazel-Atlas green Depression glass refrigerator storage jar with lid from the 1930s. This 5-7/8" across round jar has a ground (or fritted) handle or knob, a starburst molded pattern on the lid and it has the H over A maker's mark on the bottom. It would look great on your shelf or hoosier and it is a nice display piece. It is in very good condition with no cracks, losses, damage or repairs other than a few small chips to the inner lid support rim of the base...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Pre 1900 item #1335533
Japanese Meiji period bronze model of a striped tiger standing on rockery preparing to attack a coiled striking snake. Square form Genryusai Seiya mark to base. Custom lacquered wood stand included. Circa 1890. Measures about 15”H x 16”L x 9 ½”D (excluding wood stand). Very good overall condition with excellent naturalistic detail and a nice dark brown patina. This bronze sculpture is from an old Scottsdale, Arizona collection.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1900 item #1335550
Chinese late Qing dynasty bombe form porcelain censer with two lion dog mask handles at the sides. The censer is covered on the exterior in an oxblood flambé (sang-de-boeuf) glaze applied over a cream colored glaze which is visible where the glaze thins. The oxblood glaze flows over the interior edge onto a crackled gray interior glaze. The base is unglazed and burnt orange. The characteristically rough foot rim is unglazed. There is an original production flaw by one of the mask handles...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Retro : Pre 1970 item #1335575 (stock #7342)
A 10k sapphires and pearls row ring from the 1960s. This size 8 ring in yellow gold features two round cut genuine dark blue sapphires flanked by three 3mm cultured pearls. It measures 5/8" along the stone setting and 1/8" across and it is stamped 10K with an F in a faceted diamond maker's mark. It weighs 2.4 grams and it is in excellent antique condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1970 item #1335579 (stock #7345)
A Mexican modernist sterling silver blue crystal pin or brooch from the 1960s-70s. This pin has a safety clasp and it is stamped MEXICO TAXCO 925 MAR. It has a central blue claw-set crystal and it measures 2-1/4 x 1-1/8". It weighs 11.5 grams and it is in excellent original condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs other than some shallow bending from the silver stamps and some bending to the retaining pin...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1900 item #1335616
Chinese late Qing dynasty Guangxu period to early Republic period monochrome porcelain baluster form vase with wide mouth covered overall in a transparent iridescent apple green glaze applied over a geyao style densely crackled base. A dense geyao style glaze set against an oatmeal ground lines the mouth, interior, and base. This type of ware is typically referred to as “green geyao.” A light brown dressing is visible on the mouth rim. The foot rim is unglazed...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre AD 1000 item #1335671
Made of red pottery, covered with a white slib on which the painting was applied. Some of the pigments are still remaining. H. 32 cm. Condition: very good, no traces of repair, although repairs are very common and accepted on archaeological pieces. There is paint loss and there is soil stuck to the figure. On the inside there are the remains of plant roots. A TL-test from Laboratory Kotalla confirms the authenticity of this piece. We bought tree fat ladies that came from the same tomb...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre AD 1000 item #1335674
Made of red pottery, covered with a white slib on which the painting was applied. Some of the pigments are still remaining. H. 34 cm. Condition: very good, no traces of repair, although repairs are very common and accepted on archaeological pieces. There is paint loss and there is soil stuck to the figure. On the inside there are the remains of plant roots. A TL-test from Laboratory Kotalla confirms the authenticity of this piece...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre AD 1000 item #1335675
Made of red pottery, covered with a white slib on which the painting was applied. Some of the pigments are still remaining. H. 33 cm. Condition: very good, no traces of repair, although repairs are very common and accepted on archaeological pieces. There is paint loss and there is soil stuck to the figure. On the inside there are the remains of plant roots. A TL-test from Laboratory Kotalla confirms the authenticity of this piece. We bought three fat ladies that came from the same tomb. Please ...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Indian Subcontinent : Himalayas : Pre 1900 item #1335733
Part of a ceremonial dancing apron. Dimensions: 15 x 4 cm. Good condition with extensive age wear and a glossy patina.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre AD 1000 item #1335738
This rare group dates from the early Tang Dynasty. It's made of grey pottery and it has traces of painting ( see the back of the cart ). The ox is very well proprtioned and was made with an eye for detail: notice the ring in the nose and the tail curved around its body. The cart consists of three parts; the weels come off. The three pieces have been mounted on a professional stand. Dimensions: the ox : height 18 cm, length 24 cm, the cart: height 31 cm, length 23 cm, width 17 cm. Condition: ve...
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1335968 (stock #520)
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Rare and beautiful early French Bisque Bebe with mystery mark , very charming expression and pretty large blue eyes , original body and waering very beautiful antique costume.

22" ( 56 cm ) pretty early French Bebe with pale bisque pressed socket head and very deep blue blue glass paperweight inset eyes , thick dark eyeliner and painted curly lashes. She has brush - stroked brows with feathered details and fine rose shaded eye shadow.

Closed mouth with defined space be...

All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre AD 1000 item #1335970
Decorated woth a taotie mask at the end. Length: 18,5 cm. Condition: very good with a wonderful patina.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Designer Signed : Pre 1970 item #1336078
Smashing color combination in this stunning sterling ring by Arizona Modernist H. Fred Skaggs. The center highly polished oval cabochon amethyst is surrounded by 7 round highly polished turquoise . Currently a size 5 , this ring could by sized as it is plain silver in the back. The face of the ring measures 5/8" long and 7/8" wide. It is in fine original condition, no chips or cracks to the stones and weighs 9 grams. Signed as shown. EXQUISITE !!
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1336105 (stock #552)

Of beautifully woven fabric in a pretty red color shade called linsey woolsey .... of three piece with fitted hips length jacket which has beautiful 3/4 trumpet sleeves and bustle part at back , pretty small black velvet trim and fine lace decoration around the edged. Closure at front with hooks and eyes ............

Matching soft red 3/4 long skirt , box pleated at back and nice row of small pleats around hem. Matching velvet and lace trim decoration like the jacket and finall...

All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Ceramics : Pre 1940 item #1336185 (stock #7347)
A Japan 3 footed pink lustre fruit cup and saucer from the 1930s. This vintage 3" high cup and matching 5-5/8" saucer features a dusty pink ground on the saucer and the outside of the cup, which has a white interior with an oil-puddle like multicolour luster. The highlight is a colourful fruit still life on the saucer and small fruit arrays inside the cup. It has gold trim, three gold painted feet and gold sprigs. It is stamped MADE IN JAPAN and it is a definite must have for your collection...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Pre 1960 item #1336187 (stock #7349)
A hand engraved Smibo sterling silver child's hinged bangle bracelet from the 1950s. It measures 2" across the interior, and it is 1/2" wide. It has a safety chain, a box clasp and it is engraved on one half. It is stamped STERLING SMIBO and it weighs 18.0 grams. It is in excellent vintage condition with no dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs and it has never been engraved or initialled. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; al...