Heavily gold plated, this Trifari fur clip has the crown mark over the stamp of Trifari.An old Trifari piece probably from the 1930's. Note the safety clasp on one of the prongs. Pave rhinestones with large multi-colored crystals. 3" by 1 1/2".

This is a beautiful old Japanese Shusu (lustrous Satin-weave) obi with the finest embroidery work. Condition of the silk is excellent. It feels so soft, totally different from the newer obis. Color is a shiny deep blue. There is one seam in the center of the front and two in the back. Converted from Nagoya style obi to a flat obi of 11 1/8" wide x 80" long, all the works are done profesionally by hand. The design areas are balanced on each end of the front side this way...

An extraordinary amethyst and silver bracelet by Fred Davis, c 193. The weight and mass of the large rectangular amethyst stones is complimented by the open design of the silver links. I believe this bracelet to be quite rare. It measures 7 3/4" end to end and is 1 1/4" wide. It weighs 88 grams. It is in fine original condition with only a tiny line and ding to the edge of one of the silver rounds. It in no way detracts from the piece. I mention it only for total accuracy...

KARUTA

Remains of the 18 old paper picture cards (with no cards to be read) in a game of Japanese card game called 'karuta' (ref. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Karuta), early 20th century, Japan, 5.5 x 8 cm (2.16 x 3.14in) each...

A magnificent sterling and turquoise necklace and matching ring by Fred Davis. It is all original and in beautiful condition. The ring is signed but not the necklace so I would always keep it as a set. The ring is a size 6, front measures 1 1/8" long by 3/4" wide. The necklace is spectacular, a collar really, measuring approx. 16 1/2- 17" long. Hard to be exact because it is curved. It is 1 1/2" wide and weighs 148 grams...

This is rare Art Deco stylized horn dog head-form mounted opener having a finely hand carved dachshund head and glass eyes, brass banded on a steel shaft attached to a steel bottle opener, hound head most likely made of rhinoceros horn, marked on the inside of the opener D Lund Co, Pat Nov 7,'33, Made in USA; very good condition...

Pair of rare sterling silver handmade ash or pin trays centered with a raised mythical pre-Columbian Quetzalcotal head designed and signed (c.1930's) by Taxco, Mexico artist William Spratling (1900-1967). Each measures 2 5/8" across. Contructed of heavy gauge silver. Weighs 19 grams. Beautiful vintage conditon with no dents or dings. Shipping and insurance included. Spratling was a contemporary of Hector Aguilar, Antonio Pineda, and Los Castillo.

Pines in the Rimpa style grow on the folded surface of this fan painted by Kamisaka Sekka and enclosed in the original signed wooden box, retaining the original paper binding on the fan itself. It is 12 inches (30 cm) long folded, and in excellent condition.
Kamisaka Sekka (1866-1942) is the godfather of 20th century Japanese design and the Rimpa revival. He was born in Kyoto in 1866, one of six siblings...

Fine Chinese blue & white Porcelain lotus bowl with early Kangxi Mark but early 20th century period. Size; Height of bowl is 2 3/4 inches with diameter of 6 inches. Condition Report: Great condition with no imperfections.

Wood and iron. Democratic Republic of Congo, pre WW2. Excellent wear and patina. H. 30 cm. Comes with a custom made stand.

Vintage handmade sterling silver and onyx pin or pendant designed and signed (c.1930) by Taxco, Mexico artist Fred Davis. 3 inches long X 2 1/2 inches wide. Fully hallmarked with the conjoined FD, SILVER, MEXICO. No chips or cracks to the stone.

Fabulous pale green genuine apple jade beaded necklace with a white gold filigree clasp with a lovely genuine opal cabochon. Circa 1930. The clasp is marked 14K. The jade beads are a nice size at 9 millimeters wide. Handknotted with matching pale green thread; the stringing appears to be original and is secure. The beads have beautiful darker green variegated markings.

The necklace is 15 3/4 inches long with the clasp extended, and just under 3/8 inch wide. Excellent condition...

One of the oldest families of jewelers in Italy the Peruzzi Bros have been in production since 1860 and their shop in Florence is located in the famous Ponte Vecchio area. Their creations in silver based on Renaissance Revival designs are highly prized for their ornate yet at the same time crisp castings, their figural interest and the unsurpassed craftsmanship they display. The necklace presented here is an early 20th c...

Signed Fred Davis bracelet features a large height of 1 7/8th inches and a inner diameter of 2.25in. The silver is thick and weighs in at 80 grams of quality construction. The warmed turquoise cabochons are all similar in color. I do believe they are all original stones. The beloved parrots decorate the design all the way around with a cut out dimensional design. A rare Fred Davis collector quality bracelet.

Versatile necklace of crescent shaped rosewood and thick inlaid sterling silver with a heavy sterling link chain. Designed and signed (1940's) by Taxco, Mexico artist William Spratling (1900-67). The center pendant measures 4 1/4" across and 1 1/2" at the widest point...

Adorable vintage French enamelware match box (allumettes) in good condition. Sweet red color with white stripes. Circa 1930's. Marked on bottom with "12, BB, 18201, Depose". Some dings appropriate to age, but nothing to detract from the charm of this vintage piece. Additional pictures available via email. Measures approximately 6-1/4" high, 4-1/2" wide, 2-1/2" deep.

Terrific Blue French Enamelware Saltbox!
This beautiful French Enamelware salt box. circa 1930’s, is in great condition for its age. Measuring approximately 5 inches high (to top of wooden lid) & 9-1/2 inches high in the back, it has a wonderful pale blue speckled pattern. It has a couple of minor dings along the bottom ridge (see photos), but nothing at all to detract from the charm of this splendid piece.

This is a vintage Navajo sterling bracelet with rare and spectacular No. 8 turquoise stones. The stones are actually a deeper blue than the photos capture. Measuring 5 7/8" around in the inside plus a 1 1/4" opening, it is 1 3/4" wide at the center stone. (Center stone is 1 3/4" long and 3/4" wide.). All stones are free of chips or cracks. The weight is 80 grams. An elegant and unique design, it is suitable for a man or woman. A magnificent piece.