All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Pre 1970 item #644573 (stock #TR530)
A great piece of jewelry representing the style of late 18th and early 19th centuries made in the 1960's. The carved painted reversed crystal is backed by mother of pearl. The frame that is 1 3/8" in diameter is made of 14Kt yellow gold that fully covers the back of the broach and is marked with a makers mark as well as with a stamp of 14Kt on the safety catch. The broach also has a bail in the back that makes it wearable as a pendant.
All Items : Archives : Pre 1960 item #643540 (stock #20060002)
Four complete place settings (one each) in Black, Pink, Turquoise and Yellow. Each place setting consists of: (1) 10 inch dinner plate, (1) 5 ½ inch Sherbet bowl, (1) 6 inch Bread/Dessert plate and (1) 6 inch Saucer with Cup. Included are two additional 10 inch dinner plates (1) Light Green and (1) Pink. There are no chips, cracks or repairs. The dinner plates are marked MONTEREY- MADE IN CALIFORNIA over an outline of California (similar to the Poppytrail mark). Circa 1950’s
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Specialty : Pre 1950 item #643538 (stock #20060001)
This authentic Louis Vuitton trunk, in the classic monogram fabric, is the perfect addition to any Vuitton collection. Not huge and not small the dimensions are: 32 ½ inches (83 cm) Tall, 21 ½ inches (55 cm) Wide and 9 inches (23 cm) Deep. Add a base and have a unique custom coffee table. In excellent condition with the brasses already polished this trunk is ready to go. Originally sold at Saks and Co...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Pre 1900 item #643089 (stock #ZTC164)
This old carpenter's detail handsaw was clearly home made by an experienced carpenter craftsman who took pride in his work. It is decorated with delicately carved swirls of clouds and has metal fittings for strength. It has the original blade which was sharpened to cut on both forward and back strokes and is still remarkably sharp. This saw was (according to my carpentry friend) was probably used for fine marquetry work. The saw measures 11" long. It is a rare find and a pleasure to own.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1837 VR item #643063 (stock #lot280)
Description: An intriguing ivory carving in old patina was carved with a skeleton figure leaning to a skull. Half-squatting, the skeleton leaned to the skull by his or her right hand when protecting it with the left hand. With fantastic skill, the piece was carved in open work from one solid ivory block. Good ivory tissues and patina were yielded when realistic skeleton anatomy was rendered...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Period : Pre 1980 item #640640 (stock #TR528)
This dramatic ring makes a statement with the heavy 14Kt gold setting that holds a bezel set 11X13 millimeter oval faceted Aquamarine as a center stone accented on either side by 6 etoile set diamonds. The approximate weight of the Aquamarine is 6Ct and the total weight of all diamonds is approximately 0.36Ct. The ring is a size 6 (can be sized) and it weighs is 15.1 grams.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Pre 1900 item #640389 (stock #TR527)
A great example of fine enamel work of the second half of the 19th century is represented in this beautiful oval broach, depicting a mountain lake scene with a castle and a sail boat. The frame is continental (800) silver with Austrian hallmark and maker's mark "KJ". The condition of the enamel is nearly perfect except for some slight hair-line cracks in the front and as well as in the back which is white enamel. The pin measures 1 7/8" in length and 1 1/2" in width.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Scandinavian : Pre 1930 item #640051
A rare and extraordinary sterling and lapis Art Nouveau bracelet by Danish designer Evald Nielsen (1879-1958)who opened his workshop in 1907. The lapis stone appears to be bursting out of the flower bud. The detail and craftsmanship is exquisite. Measuring 8" end to end, it is 3/4" wide. Fine original condition and signed as shown. Beautiful in every way.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1960 item #640037
This is a spectacular sterling and enamel necklace, bracelet and matching screwback earrings set by Margot De Taxco. The colors are beautiful and the design outstanding. The necklace measures 15" end to end and is 7/8" wide at the center section. The bracelet measures 6 1/2" end to end and is 1 1/4" wide. The earrings hang 1 5/8" long. There is no missing enamel and all pieces have the Margot hallmarks and numbers. An absolutely outstanding and important Margot enamel parure.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Pre 1970 item #640005 (stock #TR526)
This unique custom made eternity band is from the 1960's. The band is set with 11 marquise, 24 brilliant cut diamonds and 12 marquise sapphires. The total weight of all diamonds is approximately 4.70 Ct and the sapphires approximate weight is 3.0 Ct. The ring is a size 10 and the width is 1/2".
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1910 item #639670 (stock #TR525)
This is a rare pair of sterling silver candlesticks made by the esteemed Mauser silver manufacturing company of New York, New York between 1887 and 1903. The candlesticks are 8" tall and the base measures 4 1/2" in diameter. The stem is weighted, and the bottom is fully hallmarked. One of the candlesticks was expertly repaired at the bottom of the stem just above the base. There is an Old English letter engraved on top of the base, your guess is as good as mine as to what letter it could be...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1900 item #639037 (stock #lot276)
Description:
A beautiful religious painting in ink and colors on paper. Depiction of the holy image of Manjusri, the painting was preserved very well with only some old stains left on the outer portion of the painting.
It measures 230cm long X 100cm wide for the work including mounting. Otherwise the painting measures 166cm X 85cm.

Date: Qing Dynasty.
All Items : Archives : Furnishings : Pre 1920 item #639009 (stock #26C10D 105)
Antique Syrian carved and inlaid folding chair. This chair is ornately inlaid with mother-of-pearl and intricately carved with an Arabic inscription. The chair folds for ease of transportation. Some pieces of inlay missing and with minor chips. Size: 40 inches ht. x 17.5 inches wide x 19 inches deep.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Pre 1980 item #638800 (stock #20050082)
Shell-form glove holder on chain with ring, slide causes pincers to open or close either grasping or releasing your gloves. A small ring at the end of the chain slips over your pinky finger keeping your gloves handy when not required or can be fastened to a Chatelaine. Not marked; most likely gold plate or filled, some darkening to the chain.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Glass : American : Pre 1970 item #638796 (stock #20050080)
Bischoff Pinch Vase, green glass, 5 inches tall, approximately 3 ½ inches wide. No chips, cracks or scratches, some hard water deposits on interior at bottom. Retains its original label. 1960's
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1920 item #638782 (stock #lot275)
Description: A rustic iron candlestick was in a simple form. With the beauty of simplicity, it can be a decorative art work which was transformed from the rural oil lamp used in the Chinese countryside of the 19th century. USHERING IN YOUR ROOM WITH ANCIENT LIGHT WILL NO DOUBT ADD MORE ROMANTIC MOOD TO YOUR LIVING ENVIRONMENT. Height: 43.5cm
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Pre 1930 item #638636 (stock #TR523)
This is a lovely 16.5" long 18Kt yellow gold necklace circa 1920 with sections of one and three seed pearls alternating, all together there are eighteen pearls. The weight of the necklace is 4.8 grams.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Pre 1920 item #638331 (stock #TR522)
This is an elegant 14Kt yellow gold bow pendant circa 1910 decorated by twenty-six seed pearls and an approximately 0.15Ct old-mine diamond. The pendant is on a 16" 14Kt yellow gold chain. The length is 1 1/2" and the width is 5/8".