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One Good Eye Silver
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One of the few female designers and silversmiths who contributed to Mexico's 20th c. Silver Renaissance that we know about, Carmen Beckmann is reported in the literature to have worked primarily in the 1950s and 1960s in San Miguel de Allende. I am not sure if this is indeed the case, at least in terms of the dates when she was active and I only say this because many of the pieces by her that I have seen bore hallmarks that would indicate a pre-1948 date of crafting...
The Kura
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Not quite the Easter Bunny, but perhaps close to an Easter Egg, the design on this vase is both classical and modern, reminiscent of Kenzan and his use of patterns and colors, surmounted by a sometsuke underglaze blue dragon among roiling cobalt clouds. The pot dates from the late 19th to early 20th century, classic Meiji period but for the unusually bright and cheerful rows of yellow, blue and green florals on red...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Pre 1900
item #1422401
(stock #38B12-17507)
A Victorian figural horse hoof commemorative inkwell. Dated 1899. A cast, silver plate mount on a genuine horse's hoof, with a commemorative dedication to 'Diadem' in 1899. Size: 5.75 inches length x 4.75 inches x 3.5 inches hr. Some wear to plating. Missing the glass inkwell liner.
One Good Eye Silver
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How often does one find an Antonio Pineda locket pendant? Not often enough and if one does come upon such a treasure, what are the odds that it’s going to be big, bold and beautiful like the rare, fantastic example offered here? Hefty and meticulously crafted, from the twist-rope and beading detail surrounding the stone’s bezel to the dramatic amethyst oval that takes up almost the locket’s entire face, to the substantial hand-made chain (by a different maker yet perfectly matching the pen...
All Items : Archives : Furnishings : Furniture : American : Early : Pre 1837 VR
item #1422121
(stock #T31B11T-450)
New England Hepplewhite bow front chest, with birds-eye maple drawer fronts and cherry top and case; supported on high French feet. Circa 1800-1815. Size: 39 inches wide x 21 inches deep x 37 inches high. Original brasses.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Pre 1900
item #1422111
(stock #40G29-1124)
A very decorative sterling silver Art Nouveau cigarette case by W. Kerr, with all-over chasing with an eagle and scroll motif. Size: 4.25 inches x 3 inches.
Let 19th century. Excellent condition, and with gilded interior.
WhenDreamsComeTrue
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Most beautiful one of a kind most hand sewn French silk and lace outfit of pink silk satin and cream muslin and lace . Would fit well for French or German doll about circa .... 23 " ( 59 cm )... like Jumeau , Bru , Steiner and other pretty of your doll´s !!! All complete with matching bonnet in generally excellent silk fabric condition from 1889 and never to find such the same outfit again...
One Good Eye Silver
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An iconic design for Sigi Pineda, the "boomerang" can be found with tiger's eye, like here, as well as black onyx, obsidian, amethyst and chrysoprase. Contrasting niello-ed against glistening silver surfaces "boomerang" pieces exude a sense of slick, unimpeded movement and the wire-wrapped cabochons bring more color and added texture...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1920
item #1422049
(stock #40G29-1251)
An English sterling silver small-size oval tea caddy, London, 1919. Size: 2 3/4 inches wide x 3 1/8 inches ht. No monogram. A few minor bruises.
One Good Eye Silver
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An accomplished member of the Mexico City school of repoussage, maestro M. Velazquez was a contemporary of Matilde Poulat's and many of his designs are actually based on Matl's originals. The level of craftsmanship and the quality of his work have contributed to his becoming increasingly sought after by collectors, especially with the high prices Poulat's creations realize. I love all his pieces but I have a particular affinity for his brooches and this one, I have never seen in the past...
All Items : Archives : Furnishings : Furniture : American : Federal : Pre 1837 VR
item #1421926
(stock #40J57-144)
Sheraton New England four-drawer chest in birds eye maple. Circa 1820s.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Pre 1960
item #1421835
(stock #39B78-3238)
A hand wrought sterling silver cake knife by the American California Arts and Crafts silversmith Porter Blanchard. Size: 11.25 inches.
All Items : Archives : Instruments and Implements : Timepieces : Pre 1900
item #1421830
(stock #38B12-18644)
Elgin 21 jewels gold filled men's open face pocket watch, engraved with railroad train scene. Date: 1898. Running condition.
WhenDreamsComeTrue
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Rare large size early French porcelain Poupee with beautiful expression having lustrous patina of complexion with dramatic blue eyes , with original kid body with body mark and wearing very beautiful antique enfantin clothing of same period like the doll from France circa 1855 !!! This pretty 23" ( 59 cm ) fashion doll comes from the same era like an Huret poupee and Rohmer, has an fine pink tinted porcelain shoulder head with plump face and wonderful dramatic large blue inset e...
One Good Eye Silver
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Sterling overlay and three-dimensional stone frogs turn this Carmen Beckmann necklace into a small sculpture gallery around the neck! One of the few known to us female contributors to Mexico's 20th c. Silver Renaissance albeit active a little later than the beginnings of the big Mexico City and Taxco workshops, she was based in San Miguel de Allende in the 1950s and 1960s and that is where she created most of her jewelry...
A most unusual piece of Dartmouth College memorabilia from the Class of 1948. This double sided mahogany book stand was a gift to Dartmouth College library from the Class of 1948; sold together with a paperback "Dartmouth College" booklet.
One Good Eye Silver
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A silver arrow shooting through the turquoise center of a starburst is quite a powerful design and in the hands of Antonio Pineda, it becomes a jewel to be enjoyed and lovingly bequeathed from generation to generation. I like the little game Antonio plays here - who wouldn't expect the arrow to shoot through a heart, right? After all, Eros and his bittersweet weapons are so familiar to all of us. But no - the arrow in our case shoots for the ... stars and the turquoise blue sky is its limit.....
All Items : Archives : Instruments and Implements : Musical : Pre 1930
item #1421658
(stock #T31B11T-4495)
Antique dinner gong on stand. Circa 1920s. Size: 20 inches Lg. x 21 inches ht. x 12 3/8 inches deep. Found in Wiscasset, Maine. A xylophone style five tone dinner gong affixed to a wooden stand.