Very dramatic 1980s goldtone metal mounted wood necklace with a large detailed dimensional head of a leopard, hanging from a heavy double strand of dark red silk cord. Marked DOMINIQUE AURIENTIS PARIS. The leopard head element is based on 16th century Benin bronze leopard head masks which were worn as waist or hip ornaments. The leopard was a symbol of royal power in Benin and was also depicted in statues, full size masks, and other objects...

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...

Offered is a simple, elegant quarter-circle vintage Max Leser studio glass scent bottle from the 1980s with beveled edges, an etched chamber, and a matching circular stopper. Made by cutting and etching thick, clear, pale blue-green plate glass with extraordinary precision and skill, the bottle is 4 ½ " tall, including the stopper, 5 " wide, and 1" deep. Signed on the base as shown, it is in excellent like-new condition, with no chips, scuffs, or repairs noted...

Offered is a simple, elegant square vintage Max Leser studio glass scent bottle from the 1980s with beveled edges, an etched chamber, and a matching circular stopper. Made by cutting and etching thick, clear, pale blue-green plate glass with extraordinary precision and skill, the bottle is 5 1/8 " tall, 5 5/8 " wide, and 1" deep. Signed on the base as shown, it is in excellent like-new condition, with no chips, scuffs, or repairs noted...

Offered is a vintage Sommerso Steven Main studio Glass perfume bottle with fiery colors that appear submerged within this clear blown-glass bottle. The bottle is 4" tall by 2 ½ " wide. It is in excellent condition with no scratches, chips, scuffs, or repairs noted. The bottle is signed and dated on the bottom, as shown. Steve Main (Born 1951) first studied glassblowing with Henry Halem at Kent State University in the 1970s...

Offered is a simple, elegant rectangular vintage Max Leser studio glass scent bottle with beveled edges and an etched chamber from the 1980s. Made by cutting and etching thick, clear, pale blue-green plate glass with extraordinary precision and skill, the bottle is 4 ½ " tall, including the stopper, 3 ½ " wide and 1" deep. Signed on the base as shown, it is in excellent like-new condition, with no chips, scuffs, or repairs noted...

Portuguese Hand Painted Ceramic Blue and White Chamberstick, 4" high, dated 1988, the condition is good.

Offered is a stunning heavy vintage Raymond Branly (Spelled Branlé in French) studio glass perfume bottle circa 1989. The heavy triangular bottle has a dark blue glass chamber encased in clear with controlled bubbles glass, gold leaf inclusions, and a complimentary stopper. It is approximately 9 "tall, including the stopper, x 5 ½ "wide x 4" deep, signed on the base as shown, and in excellent condition, with; no chips, scuffs, or repairs noted...

Portuguese hand painted Ceramic Soap Dish with scalloped rim, 6 1/2" x 5 5/8", 1 3/8" high, Squirrel on the Rock in Flower Garden, marked on the bottom, the condition is good.

Offered is a large vintage Max Leser studio glass perfume bottle from the 1980s. The bottle and matching stopper were made by cutting and etching clear thick plate glass with extraordinary precision and skill. The bottle is 5 ½ "tall, including the stopper x 4 ¼ "wide x 1" deep, signed and dated on the base as shown, and in excellent condition, with; no chips, scuffs, or repairs noted...

Offered is a vintage minimalist Brand & Greenberg studio glass perfume bottle. The bottle has an amethyst chamber encased in thick clear glass. The simple, sensuous shape of the bottle and the small colorless stopper with a pointed tip expose the simple, elegant form of the submerged amethyst glass chamber. The bottle is 3 ½ "tall, including the stopper x 3 ½ "wide, signed and dated on the base as shown, and in excellent like-new condition, with; no chips, scuffs, or repairs noted...

Two(2) Japanese Pottery Tea Cups, raised design on heavy Pottery, 4" high, 2 3/4" diameter-top rim, the condition is good.

Offered is an early vintage signed Elaine Hyde iridescent studio perfume bottle with metallic blue-green threading and a clear teardrop stopper. Iridized with an acid solution to create a gold opalescent sheen, this ethereal bottle is 4 ¼ "tall, including the stopper, and 2 ½ "wide. It is in excellent condition, with no scratches, chips, scuffs, or repairs noted and signed and dated 1989 on the bottom, as shown. Elaine Hyde is an internationally known glass artist...

Five(5) Japanese Pottery Sake Cups, 2 3/4" high, 2" diameter-top rim, Bamboo Brush painted on different colors of background. The condition is good.

Offered is an early Chris Comins blue with green accents glass perfume bottle encased in clear glass with "wings" and a clear glass stopper. The bottle is 6 "tall, including the stopper, by 6" wide...

Beppe Caturegli brooch for Acme Studio

Enamel and chromed metal

2 " x 1 1/8"

Mid 1980's

Very good condition

Offered is a pink and lavender James Wilbat studio glass perfume bottle with a whimsical postmodern design and clear glass stopper. The bottle is 5 ¾ " tall by 3 " wide, in excellent condition with no scratches, chips, scuffs, or repairs noted, and signed and dated on the bottom as shown. James Wilbat (Born 1953) creates functional and sculptural glass that unites ancient glassblowing techniques, fun funky postmodern design, and whimsical color. Wilbat studied ceramics at Illinois State Univers...

Offered is a stunning vintage Steven Main optical glass perfume bottle with a blue glass chamber encased in transparent, clear glass with spiraling red stripes and a simple round clear glass stopper. The bottle is 6 5/8 " tall by 2 1/8 " wide, in excellent condition with no chips, scuffs, or repairs noted and signed and dated on the bottom, as shown. Steve Main (Born 1951) first studied glassblowing with Henry Halem at Kent State University in the 1970s. That education, plus over thirty years of...

Beautiful large bracelet in black finished metal with detailed engraving in a Gothic medieval style, with white enameling simulating small pearls. Marked ROCHAS. Slide clasp. Circa 1990. The fashion house of Rochas Paris was founded in 1925 by Marcel Rochas. 7 inches wearable length. 1 1/4 inches wide. Excellent condition. Photos enlarged to show detail. Display form is life size.

Three(3) Japanese Pottery Sake Cups, 2 5/8" high, 2 3/4" diameter-top rim, the condition is good.

Offered is a vintage Leon Applebaum studio glass perfume bottle with swirling rainbow-colored leaves and a clear round chamber encased in heavy clear glass with a matching freeform stopper. The bottle is 8" tall, including the stopper, by 4 1/2" wide, in excellent condition, with minor scratches on the bottom consistent with age and light use, and no chips, scuffs, or repairs noted. The bottle is signed on the bottom, as shown. Born in Toledo, Ohio, in 1945, Leon Applebaum grew up in what would ...

Pair Portuguese Hand Painted Ceramic Candlesticks, 7" high, the condition is good, dated 1988, no damages.

Betsy Fuller modernist sterling and 18k gold cuff bracelet with one row of pearls

1980s

Superior quality and design

1 1/2" wide

Appx. 6 1/2" interior circumference

Marked Betsy Fuller, sterling, 18k, 1987

Excellent condition

A vintage heavy gold plated choker necklace by Chanel with 2 chains and a central medallion. The medallion has the address of the location of the original Chanel boutique, 37 Rue Cambon. Has the interlocking CC logo in the center. Marked on the back with CHANEL, CC Made in France on an oval cartouche and an impressed 3903.

The two chains are connected on each side 1/3 the way up to help the necklace lay correctly.

Measures approximately 16 1/4" along the shortest chain. The meda...

Portuguese Ceramic oval shape scalloped edge deep Soap Dish, 6 1/4" x 5" x 1 1/4" high with floral design, marked on the bottom, the condition is good.

This bracelet is quirky and fun -- and you'll probably never see another quite like it! It's composed of five rectangular silver plaques, each fused with a layer of brass. The quirky part is three silver and brass protrusions of varying heights whimsically applied to each panel, the highest one rising about 1/2 inch from the surface. The hook clasp and connecting bars are hand wrought, leaving the hammer marks and imprecise shapes for a lovingly homemade look. Dating is a bit iffy, but it's prob...

By the important bi-coastal art pottery makers and teachers VIVIKA and OTTO HEINO, a squarish shaped wall plaque or plate, somewhat concave in design, 11 3/4" diameter by 11 3/4", signed underneath VIVIKA + OTTO. The piece is a natural reddish-brown color with a glaze applied, and bamboo sprig or grasses motif makes for a simple and elegant organic work with an Asian touch. Ceramic works by the couple are prized in the art pottery market, appearing at auctions. Otto Heino (1915-2009) was born i...

Offered is a vintage Correia art glass perfume bottle. The Art Nouveau revival design features cobalt feathers pulled through a background of iridescent gold. The bottle is 5 "tall, including the stopper x 3" wide. The base is ground flat, signed, and numbered, indicating 1982 as the year of manufacture. It is in excellent condition, with minor scratches on the bottom consistent with age and use; no chips, scuffs, or repairs noted. Correia Art Glass, located in Santa Monica, California, is a sma...

Fabulous big statement Gerda Lynggaard Monies 11 strand necklace with variegated colors of small round horn beads with horn clasp. I am also listing a matching bracelet from the same estate. Not marked but guaranteed Monies. Many signed examples of this group of Monies jewelry, with matching clasps and beads, can be found online. Great size -- 24 inches wearable length at the inside strand and the center drops about 6 inches. Excellent condition. Display form is life size. Photos enl...

Offered is a signed 1989 Craig Zweifel studio glass perfume bottle with a lavender iridescent feather design. The bottle is 3 1/2 " tall by 3 3/4 " wide. The stopper is clear crystal. The bottle is preowned “mint” condition with no scratches, chips, scuffs, or repairs noted. Craig Zweifel (1944-2020) studied under Dr. Robert Fritz at San Jose State University, receiving a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1969. He built his first studio in Jackson, WY, in the late 1960s. After receiving a master’...

Formed as a pectoral, composed of a molten and forged wire chain and a sizable pendant with three drops. The top of the pendant is set with two cabochon amethysts. The back of the pendant shows unintelligible marks in addition to what appears to be a 925 for silver content; the pendant and chain test definitively for sterling. The necklace measures 15 ½ inches long when clasped; the pendant measures 3 1/8 inches wide by 4 ¾ inches long. Gross weight: 79.3 grams

A sturdy bracelet composed of a half-bangle connected with a series of abstract-shape hinged links, it bears the mark 'RIC,' for Erika Hult de Corral, along with her post-1980 mark of TR-26 on the box clasp and tongue. The safety chain appears to be original to the piece. The bracelet has a 7-in. interior circumference, and the widest elements measure 5/8 in. Weight: 29 grams

Offered is a vintage Buzz Blodget studio glass perfume bottle with a sea-foam green chamber encased in clear glass with Blodgett's signature "sea foam" bubbles. The bottle is 7 ¼ "tall, including the clear glass tear-drop stopper, by 4" wide and 2 ¼ "deep. It is in excellent condition with no chips, scuffs, or repairs noted and signed and dated 1989 on the bottom, as shown. Buzz Blodgett is known for his high-quality vases, perfume bottles, bowls, paperweights, and oil lamps. He began blowing ...

Rust translucent resin chunks are wrapped with gold wire and separated with brass metal beads, creating this wonderful Francisca Flores bracelet From the interior of ring to the toggle the bracelet measures 9 3/4" (25.1 cm) long. Each of the cast resin chunks is about 1 1/4" (3.6cm) in diameter and with the gold wrapping about 7/8" (2.7 cm) deep. From around 1985, it is signed on the back: Francisca Flores Paris. Massive & chic, I don't think the bracelet was ever worn. The brass beads ha...

Offered is a blue and plum James Wilbat studio glass perfume bottle with a whimsical postmodern design and clear glass stopper. The bottle is 5 ¾ " tall by 3 " wide, in excellent condition with no scratches, chips, scuffs, or repairs noted, and signed and dated on the bottom as shown. James Wilbat (Born 1953) creates functional and sculptural glass that unites ancient glassblowing techniques, fun funky postmodern design, and whimsical color. Wilbat studied ceramics at Illinois State University,...

Offered is a pink and lavender James Wilbat studio glass perfume bottle with a whimsical postmodern design and clear glass stopper. The bottle is 5 ¾ " tall by 3 " wide, in excellent condition with no scratches, chips, scuffs, or repairs noted, and signed and dated on the bottom as shown. James Wilbat (Born 1953) creates functional and sculptural glass that unites ancient glassblowing techniques, fun funky postmodern design, and whimsical color. Wilbat studied ceramics at Illinois State Univers...

Offered is a simple, elegant triangular vintage Max Leser studio glass scent bottle with beveled edges and an etched chamber from the 1980s. Made by cutting and etching thick, clear, pale blue-green plate glass with extraordinary precision and skill, the bottle is 5 ½ " tall, including the stopper, 3 ½ " wide and 1" deep. Signed on the base as shown, it is in excellent like-new condition, with no chips, scuffs, or repairs noted. Born in 1959, Canadian glass artist Max Leser trained as a pilot ...

Offered is a Craig Zweifel studio glass perfume bottle shaped like an obelisk with a multi-colored iridized pulled feather pattern on a transparent amber glass ground and a clear faceted stopper. The bottle has four facets revealing the chamber and is 4 7/8 " tall, including the stopper, and 1 ¼ " wide. It is in excellent condition, with no scratches, chips, scuffs, or repairs noted, and signed and dated on the base as shown. Craig Zweifel (1944-2020) studied under Dr. Robert Fritz at San Jose ...

Fabulous 1980s signed Dominique Aurientis wood bangle with heavy goldtone metal appliques in the form of grapes and grape leaves. Marked DOMINIQUE AURIENTIS PARIS. Very weighty and substantial. I am also listing a similar bangle from the same estate. Inside diameters are 2 1/2 inches and 2 3/8 inches. 7/8 inch wide and 1 inch thick. Excellent condition. Photos enlarged to show detail. Display form is life size.

Offered is a vintage clear heart-shaped Michael Nourot glass perfume bottle with a black chamber, a circular polished glass window, and a clear glass teardrop stopper. The bottle is 4 5/8 " tall and 4 ¾ " wide. It is in excellent condition, with no scratches, chips, scuffs, or repairs noted. The bottle is signed and numbered on the bottom, as shown. Michael Nourot (1949-2015) attended the first session of the Pilchuck Glass School, where he worked closely with founders Dale Chihuly and James Ca...

Offered is a vintage large Michael David & Kit Karbler blown, cut, and polished studio glass perfume bottle with a clear stopper. The bottle features a chamber with amber, blue, and white diagonal stripes encased in clear frosted glass and two large oval cut facets. Signed by both artists and numbered on the underside as shown, the bottle is 3 ½ " tall x 2 1/2 " wide and in excellent condition with minor scratches on the bottom consistent with age and use, and no other scuffs or repairs noted. ...

Offered is a vintage signed and dated 1982 Andrew Shea studio glass perfume bottle with a frosted chamber encased in clear frosted glass with controlled bubbles, three circular facets, and a matching modernist stopper. The bottle is 4 ½ " tall, including the stopper x 3 " wide, signed on the base as shown, and in excellent condition, with minor scratches on the bottom consistent with age and light use; no chips, scuffs, or repairs noted. Andrew Shea, whose work is internationally recognized, is...

This Yves Saint Laurent bracelet is full of fun. Black glass beads intersperse with both solid and filigree gold metal beads attached to three braided silk cords. The bracelet, itself is 7 1/2" (19.5 cm) long. The three ties at each end have beads attached & are 5" (13.1 cm) long. There is a YSL tag at the end of one of the ties. From around 1990, it is in perfect condition.

Fabulous early statement size YSL bracelet in heavy cast goldtone metal with faux mabe pearls in sculpted settings. Marked YSL and MADE IN FRANCE. Late 1970s or early 1980s, designed by Robert Goossens, who has designed jewelry for decades for Yves Saint Laurent, Chanel, and other couturiers. Early foldover clasp. 8 inches long, just under 1 1/2 inches wide and 1/2 inch deep. Excellent condition. Photos enlarged to show detail. Display form is life size.

Offered is an early vintage Michael David & Kit Karbler Blake Street Glass studio perfume bottle. Layers of threaded blue, purple, and black create a beautiful inner chamber encased in clear glass. Two sides of the bottle are frosted, and two are clear. The stopper is frosted. Signed "Blake Street Glass" and dated 1984 on the bottom as shown. The bottle is 4 ½ "tall x 2 "wide and in excellent condition with no scratches, chips, scuffs, or repairs noted. Known for their innovative prismatic func...

Robert Lee Morris Sterling Link Necklace

A truly impressive collar by a major American artist and designer

Mid 1980s

Should fit a 15" neck

Each link measures 7/8" x 7/8"

Signed Morris on link

In Morris's own words - this necklace was the SEED of design that founded the premiere DONNA KARAN collection collaboration in 1985

Excellent condition

Offered is an early Steven Main studio Glass Perfume Bottle with four facets and swirling purple, orange, and white stripes. This stunning vintage bottle is 4" tall by 2 5/8 " wide. It is in excellent condition with minor scratches on the bottom consistent with age and use; no chips, scuffs, or repairs noted. The bottle is signed and dated on the bottom, as shown. Steve Main (Born 1951) first studied glassblowing with Henry Halem at Kent State University in the 1970s. That education, plus over t...

Beautiful statement size vintage 1980s wide bracelet with orchid pink poured glass beads strung on fine silvertone chains and mounted in silvertone metal with decorative stations, spacer beads, and slide clasp. Possibly French. 1 1/2 inches wide and 7 3/4 inches wearable length. Excellent condition. Display form is life size. Photos enlarged to show detail.

Offered is a signed 1989 Craig Zweifel studio glass perfume bottle with an iridescent feather design. The bottle is 4 7/8" tall by 2 7/8" wide. The stopper is clear faceted crystal. The bottle is preowned “mint” condition with no scratches, chips, scuffs or repairs noted. Craig Zweifel (1944-2020) studied under Dr. Robert Fritz at San Jose State University, receiving a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1969. He built his first studio in Jackson, WY in the late 1960s. After receiving a master’s de...

Exceptional Memphis design large sterling silver brooch

1980's

Polish hallmarks

5 1/4" long x 1 1/4"

Excellent vintage condition

Offered is a large vintage Max Leser studio glass perfume bottle from the 1980s. The bottle and matching stopper were made by cutting and etching clear pale blue-green thick plate glass with extraordinary precision and skill. The simple, elegant design consists of a circular disk with beveled edges, an etched chamber, and a matching dauber. The bottle is 3 ¾ "tall, including the stopper x 2 ½ "wide x 1" deep, signed on the base as shown, and in excellent like-new condition, with; no chips, scu...

Offered is a signed and dated Craig Zweifel studio glass perfume bottle with an iridescent feather design and clear crystal stopper. The bottle is 3 3/8 " tall by 3 3/8 "wide and in excellent condition with no scratches, chips, scuffs, or repairs noted. Craig Zweifel (1944-2020) studied under Dr. Robert Fritz at San Jose State University, receiving a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1969. He built his first studio in Jackson, WY, in the late 1960s. After receiving a master's degree in Glass Design fr...

Offered is a vintage Steven Main studio Glass perfume bottle that reflects his interest in the patterns found in nature. Fiery colors gleam within this blown glass bottle, adding interest to the cut, faceted, and sandblasted surface. The bottle is 7" tall by 2 " wide. It is in excellent condition with minor scratches on the bottom consistent with age and use; no chips, scuffs, or repairs noted. The bottle is signed and dated on the bottom, as shown. Steve Main (Born 1951) first studied glassblow...

Offered is a vintage Richard Jolley studio glass perfume bottle blue chamber encased in blue, white, and heavy clear glass with a clear teardrop stopper. The bottle is 9" tall by 2 " wide, in excellent condition with no chips, scuffs, or repairs noted, and on the bottom, as shown. Born in 1952, Richard Jolley received a Bachelor of Fine Arts from George Peabody College, Vanderbilt University in Nashville in 1974, did graduate study at Penland School of Craft in North Carolina during the summer o...

Offered is a vintage Correia ribbed gold Aurene translucent studio glass perfume bottle with a subtle but striking blue accent edge. Etched with the artist's signature and production number "VPLSG.26822" on the bottom, the bottle is 5" tall, including the stopper x 2 1/4" wide. It is in excellent condition, with minor scratches on the base consistent with age and light use, and no chips, scuffs, or repairs noted. Correia Art Glass, located in Santa Monica, California, is a small family-owned gla...

Offered is an early signed 1983 Craig Zweifel studio glass perfume bottle with a multi-colored pulled feather pattern on an opaque golden iridized ground. The bottle has four transparent facets revealing the chamber and is 5 ¾ " tall, including the clear faceted crystal stopper and 1 5/8 " wide. It is in excellent condition with no scratches, chips, scuffs, or repairs noted and signed and dated on the base as shown. Craig Zweifel (1944-2020) studied under Dr. Robert Fritz at San Jose State Univ...

Offered is a vintage pink carved swirl Mary Angus blown glass perfume bottle with a sandblasted and etched pattern and a clear stopper. The bottle is 5 ¼" tall by 3 " wide. It is in excellent condition with minor scratches on the bottom consistent with age and use, one flea bite chip, and no other scuffs or repairs noted. The bottle is signed on the bottom, as shown. Mary Angus began working with blown glass at Southern Connecticut State University in 1973. After graduating in 1975, Mary set up...

Each side in a scroll design, decorated with molded beading and set with pieces of abalone. The spring-action hinge is in good working order. The bracelet is marked T-164, Mexico 925 and has residue from label adhesive on the inside of the band. It measures about 7 inches in interior circumference. Gross weight: 60.5 grams

Here is a collar-style necklace with a great modernist look by Ed Levin, who died in 2008. It is set with a cabochon amethyst, and made of a gilded metal. The result is a coppery finish; inside the collar is Levin’s name in script letters and ‘Bronze.’ The well-designed collar is quite comfortable and lies nicely at the base of the neck. It measures 3/8 inch at the front, its widest area, and about 14 inches inside circumference.

Offered is a Jonathan Winfisky "Overlay" studio glass perfume bottle with a pale green glass chamber encased in shaped flowing clear glass and a long clear glass tear-drop stopper. The bottle is 6 ½ "tall, including the stopper, by 2 3/8 "wide, signed and dated on the base as shown, and in excellent condition, with no chips, scuffs, or repairs noted. Born in 1955 in Massachusetts, Jonathan Winfisky graduated from the University of Massachusetts with a degree in glass sculpture in 1978. Winfisky...