All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1940 item #1380054 (stock #181705)
We are offering design 263 which is one of the early Los Castillo pre-Columbian swirls. The necklace is one of the most magnificent Los Castillo designs and this one is 17 in. which makes it fit nicely as most are very short in length. This is properly hallmarked with the old linear Los Castillo hallmark as shown. There are many copies out there but this one is genuine and a pre-1948. It moves like a slinky with the rivets that hold the links together for strength...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Handiwork : Hardstone : Pre 1910 item #1269412
Chinese natural Hetian jade pendant, depicting a dragon figure on observe and a seal mark on reverse. Dimension; 70 x 50 x 15 (mm) or 2.76 x 1.97 x 0.59 inches with total weight of 0.22 lbs/102 grams, no condition issues. Introduction; Chinese Hetian Nephrite Jade Hetian jade, a nephrite jade, is regarded as the only true jade in ancient China until Burmese jadeite becomes popular in late Qing Dynasty. The hardness of the Hetian jade is between 6 to 6.5 and density is between 2.96 to 3.17...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Pre AD 1000 item #1133621
A Tang dynasty Changsha bowl, rounded side with deep center and unglazed base, bowl decorated with lotus motif in brown color motif, bowl covered with creamy glazed PERIOD : Tang Dynasty (618-906 AD) MEASUREMENTS: 5.5 cm tall, 15 cm wide. CONDITION: no chips, cracks, or hairlines, restoration on minor glaze loss on the backside.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Middle Eastern : Pre 1920 item #1211738 (stock #SK566)
A pair of antique silver arm cuff bracelets worn by the women of the Turkmen Ersari tribe. From an old Swiss collection. Cf. Schletzer, Dieter, and Reinhold: Old Silver Jewellery of the Turkoman: An Essay on Symbols in the Culture of Inner Asian Nomads. Berlin: D. Reimer, 1983: No. 217. Condition: good, some traces of usage, few old small losses to edges (see picture 10). Dimension: 9.5 cm long x 6 cm wide, weight: 258 g.
All Items : Archives : Pre 1920 item #677663
A Japanese kanzashi (hair ornament) - two pronged brass pin decorated with impressed stylized waves and flower heads, applied with natural coral and silver cherry blossom, 6 5/8 inches.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Southeast Asian : Pre 1920 item #1225789 (stock #LACQ-020)
A Mandalay Buddhist votive domed covered alms bowl with glass inlays. Age: Early 20th century. Size: H. 48cm. W. 20cm. Condition: No repairs.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Pre 1900 item #989294 (stock #313)
Chinese famille rose medallion umbrella stand circa 1890 hand painted in traditional motif of floral butterfly and Chinese court scenes. In excellent condition measuring approx. 25 inches tall.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1960 item #622239 (stock #20050067)
Mexican Sterling Earrings – pre 1950’s; Pair of Reticulated Hoop earrings with screw backs. Hoops measure 1 3/8 inches in diameter. Marked: Hencho en Mexico in a circle, surrounding 925 over PRN on both earrings; Eagle assay mark with the number 76 on one earring only.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1900 item #1423493 (stock #39B14-17548)
A large presentation goblet by John Edward Terry, London, 1840, with blown out repousse decoration of morning glories and foliage. Size: 10 in ht. x 5.25 in. diameter. 18.8 Troy ounces. Excellent condition. With original engraved family armorial and later presentation inscription: To L.D. Salisbury, Esq., For the Best General Score, Gala 15th Sept. 1840.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Pre 1950 item #1276549 (stock #12929)
One of the best Mexican Deco by pass rings I have ever had, a masterfully made, big example wrought in 980 silver and signed by a maker known for his clamper bracelets as well. Phenomenal attention to detail and finishing and quite elaborate in its execution, this is a visually strong, early Taxco ring. Currently a sz 8.25 it is adjustable upwards. Its face is 1 11/16" by approx. 7/8" wide and the piece weighs 10.1 grams...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Pre 1960 item #1165575
Dramatic sterling silver and champleve enamel necklace and earrings designed and signed circa 1950 by Taxco, Mexico artist Margot Van Voorhies. The Cleopatra head pendant or brooch measures 3" X 2 1/2". The detachable enamel chain is 24" long. Each earring measures 1" long. Beautiful original condition with no enamel loss or wear. The earrings are signed but were converted to pierced by the prior owner...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Pre 1930 item #718688 (stock #ANR2298)
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A lurid landscape spreads across two two-panel screens by Shirakura Niho signed and dated 1929. Two colorful scholars share a quiet moment in the shelter of a thatched hut. On first examination it appears nonsensical, a chaotic collection of dashes and dots, however the closer one examines the painting the more one realizes the detail and planning that went into the imagery, It is performed with ink on paper framed in dark mulberry frame and has been recently re-backed with forest green paper...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Pre 1980 item #1456550
Japanese dai-oban size shin hanga woodblock print titled “Mt. Rainier in Winter” by Toshi Yoshida (1911-1995) dated 1972. The print is dated and titled in English and Japanese at the lower left margin corner. The artist's black ink signature and red seal are at the lower right corner of the image. The print is pencil-signed in the lower right margin. Plate: 11 3/4" x 19 1/2" (visible paper size" 12 3/8" x 20 1/4"); frame: 19 1/2" x 27 1/2." Framed with archival materials...
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Contemporary item #1303156 (stock #298)
Pretty vintage French two piece velvet dress for French or German doll about circa 28" ( 72 cm )..... generally excellent condition... hand and machine sewn of burgundy and balck striped velvet and red silk.

The dress are without sleeves , has silk pleated upper part and is to close at back but missing hooks and eyes.

The matching jacket is ornate around edged with embroidery black trim , has small long inset sleeves and nice bustle back side.

Finally ornate with silk bow........

All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1950 item #172213
Large scroll or ribbon pin by William Spratling c. 1945. It is pictured on page 45 of Morrill and Berk's book MEXICAN SILVER. It is crafted of sections of silver with copper and gold. A bold size, measuring 3" by 2 1/4", it is in fine original condition, weighs 37 grams, and is appropriately signed for William Spratling as shown in the photo. A glorious pin.
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Prehistorical item #1488300 (stock #MC012)
GENUINE Dinosaur Egg Fossil - Hadrosaur

This fossilised dinosaur egg is from the Hadrosaur species, dating to the late Cretaceous Period (c...

All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Pre AD 1000 item #1305889 (stock #AGR-047)
A nicely made ancient gold ring with a pink ruby setting. Weight: 1.89 grams. Most probably a child's ring
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Ethnic : Pre 1960 item #1368955 (stock #3862)

Mexican sterling silver bracelet by Patino

Mid 20th century

Heavy and well crafted this striking bracelet measures 7" long x 7/8" wide

Weight - a hefty 117 grams

Marked 925, sterling, Patino, Taxco, and eagle mark

Excellent vintage condition