Here is a well-made and nicely conceived silver pin by an unknown studio jeweler. The triangular base is impressed with a geometric pattern enhanced by oxidized surfaces of various metallic shades. A convex silver disk is mounted on the panel at a jaunty angle for contrast. The pin has a commercial rollover clasp in good working order. The back bears no mark except for a K in a triangle, most likely a maker's mark. It measures just under 2 inches wide by 1 1/2 inches high by 1/4 inch deep...
A piece of cloth with many kinds of cotton shibori fragments. It shows several kinds of shibori techniques. All machine-sewn. In excellent condition but white parts are slightly changed to pinkish because of the color bleeding. The second half of the 20th century. 45cm x 2m
This lovely, sterling silver heart locket is connected to a long, sterling silver link chain - 30". The locket measures 1" x 1" x 3/8". The front has a decorative border.
The back is marked with all the British hallmarks:
(1) AN in a shield for the silversmith: Ari D...
Milchglas beaker vase, slightly conical and enameled with flowers, a faithful copy of the milchglas made in 18th century Bohemia. Produced for the Novy Bor museum in Czechia. Height "3 1/3 / 8.5 cm. Condition: fine.
This pendant, composed of a jockey cap sitting over a riding crop, is marked for .800 silver. It also bears a partial assay mark for Italy, but the maker’s number and area of assay are unclear. The dating would be post-1968. If it were to be worn as a pendant, it would need a bail so that the cap would lie flat and not turn on the chain. The piece measures a little over 2 ¼ inches long by 1 1/8 inches wide. Weight: 7.1 grams
Offered is a vintage Vandermark Art Glass perfume bottle circa 2000. The cone-shaped bottle has a deep amethyst/violet glass chamber encased in colorless glass and a colorless teardrop stopper. The bottle is 5 ¼ " tall, 3 " wide, and signed and numbered on the base as shown. It is in excellent condition, with no chips, cracks, or repairs noted. Vandermark Merritt Glass Studios was founded in 1972 by Jerry Vandermark and Doug Merritt...
Pilgrim Glass Company made this rose bowl. There are no chips or cracks in the glass. Thanks for looking.
Dark matte silvertone metal with sculpted finish and detailing. Marked OSCAR DE LA RENTA on the inside and on the clips. 1 3/8 inches long. Excellent
condition. Photos enlarged to show detail.
1980s clip earrings in matte goldtone metal with a hammered finish, with faux coin drops, in the barbaric/Byzantine style popularized by Chanel. 2 1/4 inches
long. Excellent condition. Display form is life size. Photos enlarged to show detail.
This beautiful bracelet consists of a wide, braided cuff in goldtone. Each end displays clear rhinestones, glass ruby cabs, glass emerald cabs with a central, larger, glass sapphire cab. It is in excellent condition.
Miharu Hariko papier-mache doll of Mother, Child, & Fox. Miharu Village, Fukushima Prefecture, ca. 1988. H.7.25"(8.5cm) x W.3.75"(9.5cm.) Excellent Condition.
Miharu-machi (town) is located just NW of Koriyama City in central Fukushima Prefecture. They say the town’s name “mi’ (3) “haru” (spring) comes from the fact that the three famous blossoms of spring; plum, peach, and cherry, bloom here in profusion...
The top is formed as a folded leaf, applied to a ribbed band, enameled in blue and turquoise. The inner band is marked with the maker’s mark of Josie, along with marks for sterling and a number, possibly 10.54. There is also another mark that resembles concentric circles and that could represent a copyright mark. The leaf part of the ring measures 1 ½ inches long by about 5/8 inch at its widest area. The ring is a size 6 scant. Weight: 8.8 grams
Offered is a vintage (ca 1990) signed Andrew Shea studio glass perfume bottle with frosted chamber encased in clear glass with swirling white stripes and a matching modernist stopper. The bottle is 5" tall, including the stopper x 2 ¾ "wide, signed on the base as shown, and in excellent condition, with minor scratches on the bottom consistent with age and use; no chips, scuffs, or repairs noted. Andrew Shea, whose work is internationally recognized, is a native of Minnesota...
Miharu Hariko Papier-mache Doll; Miharu Village, Fukushima Prefecture, ca. 1987. Figure of girl, possibly an "oiran" (courtesean) with sake ewer ("hisage" / "kannabe.") H.4.75"(12cm) x W.3.25"(8.25cm.) Excellent condition.
Miharu-machi (town) is located just NW of Koriyama City in central Fukushima Prefecture. They say the town’s name “mi’ (3) “haru” (spring) comes from the fact that the three famous blossoms of spring; plum, peach, and cherry, bloom here in profusion...
Setting and band composed of layers of silver wire, set with an amber cabochon. The amber shows no wear and is securely bezel-mounted. The outer band exhibits the Poland hallmark for Warsaw and indicates .800 silver content, dating 1963-1986. It also bears the maker’s initials of J.O. The top of the ring measures 1 inch long by ¾ inch wide by ½ inch high. The ring is a size 7 ½.
Super chic Kenneth Lane chunky chain necklace and matching bangle bracelet in leopard pattern Lucite. The necklace has goldtone hardware with S hook clasp and is marked KENNETH LANE on a metal hang tag. Necklace is 35 inches wearable length and 1 1/2 inches wide. Bracelet is 1 3/16 inches wide, 3/8 inch thick, and 2 5/8 inches inside diameter. Excellent condition. Display forms are life size. Photos enlarged to show detail.
Miharu Hariko papier-mache doll of a Yakko, the lower rank samurai manservant who often ran in front of the samurai retinue carrying banners, trunks, etc. He carries a lantern with the name "Sagamiya" on it. Pairs with MH-14. Miharu Village, Fukushima Prefecture, ca. 1991. H.7.75"(19.5cm) x W.3.125"(8cm.) excellent condition.
Miharu-machi (town) is located just NW of Koriyama City in central Fukushima Prefecture...
A fun pair of orange and amber swirled blown glass salt and pepper shakers with applied green tree frogs. They are in perfect shape and measure 2.5ʺ including frog × 2ʺ diameter of shaker body × 2ʺ high.