This vintage 1940's hand hammered, hand forged 980 sterling silver bowl was designed & signed by Taxco, Mexico artist William Spratling (1900-67). Weighing a hefty 652 grams or 23 oz. the bowl measures 10 inches across and 2 inches high. The base measures 5 1/4" across. The rim is finished with a thick rope design. This piece is in beautiful condition & fully hallmarked for Spratling on the reverse.
DESCRIPTION: A lovely set of five red clay Mexican earthenware nesting bowls, dating from the 1950's. The bowls are decorated in fluid strokes of blue between blue line borders on a white/cream ground. The interiors have a line of blue around the inner circumference with dollops of green glaze. Very good condition, no chips, original imperfections that add to the charm. DIMENSIONS: Largest bowl: 10.25 diameter x 4.75” high. Smallest bowl: 5.5” diameter x 2” high.
Interesting early Deco gilt metal pendant of Chinese shape. The front with an enameled motif of a lady with Chinese hairstyle busy with needlework in front of a smoking scenser, all within a keyfret border. The back with a cracked ice border surrounding a willow tree and ducks in a pond. Probably French, around 1920. Width "1 ½ / 3.7 cm. Condition: fine, except for a darker spot to the back, visible from a certain angle (cf. last photo).
This porcelain and sterling silver vase was produced in Germany between 1934 and 1947. It has the underglaze blue crossed swords mark and incised model numbers. It measures 3 3/4 inches high,
approximately 4 1/4 inches in diameter and the opening of the vase is 3 1/4 inches. The body of the vase is moved with panels to give it shape. Colorful assortments of fruits and flowers and hand painted while sprigs and berries dot the surface...
Anchor Hocking made Sapphire Blue from 1941-56. This is part of the Fire King line. There are no chips or cracks in the glass. Thanks for looking.
2 are available
Anchor Hocking Glass Company made Sapphire Blue from 1941-56. There are no chips or cracks in the glass. Thanks for looking.
5 are available
Anchor Hocking Glass Company made Sapphire Blue from 1941-56. This is part of the Fire King line. There are no chips or cracks in the glass. Thanks for looking.
2 are available
DESCRIPTION: A light brown and white pony hide rug, the soft fur longer than that of traditional cowhide. Wonderful for throwing over a sofa in your Southwestern home or Northwestern lodge, or toss it on the floor for a soft floor covering. Good condition. DIMENSIONS: 84” X 68"
17114428 A scarce gold Favrile underplate for a cordial. The 3 inch diameter plate has a polished pontil and is signed “LCT G1478" by the polished pontil. The rim of the plate exhibits a very nice onion skin pattern. Under plates such as this are shown in a page from the 1902 Tiffany Studios booklet. A copy of this page can be found on page 54 of Robert Koch’s “Louis C. Tiffany’s Glass-Bronzes-Lamps.”
Fostoria Chintz Ice Bucke,t with original metal handle, is 6-3/4" tall an in mint condition. Made from 1940-76.
An 8 ½ inch diameter green jade over alabaster plate engraved in the popular “York” pattern. The plate is unmarked and in excellent condition.
French Faience Pottery Transfer ware small Plate, Cow with bell around the neck in the green pasture bordered by repeated pink flower petals, 6 1/2" diameter, 7/8" high, very pleasing and peaceful design, black writing mark and impressed mark "V9" on the bottom. The condition is good.
Imperial 3-Ball Cake Stand is in mint condition. It is 11" across and about 5.5" high. Produced from 1938-82.
Imperial Candlewick Cup and Saucer was made from 1936-82. This cup and Saucer is in mint condition. 3 sets are available.
Imperial Candlewick 11" x 5.5" Fruit Bowl. In mint condition. Candlewick was made from 1936-82.
Fenton Amber Snowcrest 10" Vase was made in the mid 1950's with a spiral optic. It is in mint condition.
Fenton Amber Snowcrest 7" Vase was made in the mid 1950's with a spiral optic. It is in mint condition.
5 Japanese Noritake Peony flowering tree design deep wide soup bowls or dishes, 8 1/2" diameter, 2 1/2" high, marked "Tremont, US design Pat. applied for" and Noritake China, Japan" on the bottom. The condition is good.