Being offered is an exquisite circa 1960 .970 silver (better than sterling which is 925 parts per thousand parts) necklace by Antonio Pineda of Taxco, Mexico, comprising heavy silver gauge curved concave, hollow links decorated with six incised silver wrap around straps; tongue and box clasp. Dimensions wearable 14"; 3 1/4" link to link. Marked. In excellent condition.
Great substantial weight. Laurenstanley has never seen this Pineda motif...
Being offered is an exceptional and rare circa 1943 sterling silver pitcher by William Spratling, of Taxco, Mexico. Handwrought, bulbous form pitcher with a magnificent oversized carved wood handle; banded incised design on the neck. Dimensions: 7 1/2 inches tall by 6 inches diameter by 9 inches from handle to spout. No monogram. Marked as illustrated in photo. In excellent condition...
Antonio Pineda Modernist Rarity
Exceptional handmade copper, brass, silver, pitcher
Strong machine age form
5" tall x 4" x 6"
Very good vintage condition and original finish.
An original French Art Deco crystal panther by I. Roubleff (1877-1970) using pate de verre technique. Mounted on a solid black marble base, this absolutely stunning sculpture is in perfect condition. The base measures 10.5" x 5". Height including base and sculpture is about 7.5" - 8" high.
Outstanding multi-colored and threaded art glass vase by Durand. Gorgeous golden yellow ground flows into grapefruit pink glass with applied glass threading. The vase is in excellent condition and approximately 8 1/4" h. Though unsigned, this vase corresponds with many known Durand pieces using this decorative technique and color scheme...
Striking silver pitcher & stirrer designed & signed by San Miguel Allende, Mexico artist Carmen Beckmann circa 1960. The pitcher is 9" tall & 7 1/2" at it's widest. The stirrer is 12" long. The two pieces weigh a hefty 970 grams. The pitcher is studded with 8 faceted, bezel set amethyst stones. It's also decorated with 3 applied sterling star fish. The stirrer in finished with two faceted amethysts on either side of the terminus. Fully signed on the base. Beautiful condition.
Wilber Orme designed Art Deco glass candle holders
Cambridge Glass, "Pristine Table Architecture"
Rare and important objects of early modern design
1938
5 3/8" tall x 5 3/8" long
Book reference- American Modern 1925 - 1940, Design for A New Age, Harry Abrams publ., featured on pages 56 - 57
Very good vintage condition with some restoration. Please email for details
Beautiful Daum Nancy 4 5/8 inch tall cameo cabinet vase decorated with red lily flowers and green leaves on a pale amber ground which in turn incorporates an amethyst spatter pattern near the base. The vase is 1 7/8 inches in diameter at the rim and 2 ½ inches at the shoulder. The vase is signed with the Daum logo and “France”in cameo. A differently shaped vase having the same decoration and coloration is shown as item E in figure 127 on page 86 of Blount’s “French Cameo Glass.”
Beautiful Daum Nancy 4 5/8 inch tall cameo cabinet vase decorated with red lilies and green leaves on a pale amber ground which in turn incorporates an amethyst spatter pattern near the base. The vase is 1 7/8 inches in diameter at the rim and 2 ½ inches at the shoulder. The vase is signed with the Daum logo and “France” in cameo. A differently shaped vase having the same decoration and coloration is shown as item E in figure 127 on page 86 of Blount’s “French Cameo Glass.”
A Pair of Sterling Silver Candelabra. Made by Dominick and Haff (of New York from 1872-1928) for Tiffany & Co. and in the Federal Style. Dimensions; 10" high x 15" wide. The Dominick and Haff mark is on the base of one and "Made for Tiffany" is on the base of the other. Weighted, and a hefty 23 ounces each. From the 1920'-1930's. Excellent condition (note that the pictures show reflections).
Chippendale sterling silver tray. Made by Reed & Barton in Taunton, Mass. Round with molded curvilinear ogee piecrust rim. Fully marked including maker’s stamp, pattern name, and no. X365. Very good condition.
Dimensions: H 7/8 x D 12 in. Weight: 20.4 troy ounces. #BX721
Nautical sterling silver and enamel cigarette case. Made by Thomae in Attleboro, Mass., ca 1960. Rectangular and hinged. Signal flags enameled on front. Gilt interior. Hallmarked. Very good condition with intact color.
Dimensions: H 3 1/8 x W 4 3/8 x D 1/4. Weight: 4.8 troy ounces. #BQ946
George V sterling silver box. Made by Henry Matthews in Birmingham in 1930. Rectangular with straight sides. Corner posts on ball support. Cover flat and hinged; on top horizontal engine-turned bands bordered by plain and wraparound engine-turned bands. Sides same with plain borders. Box interior wood-lined and partitioned. Open leather-lined bottom. Fully marked. Good condition.
Dimensions: H 3 x W 7 x D 3 3/4 in. Gross weight: 23 troy ounces. #BW000
Chinese-style bowl, ca 1920. Mottled green hardstone urn on silver gilt fretwork base with 4 splayed supports. A pretty ornament that works as an ashtray with silver gilt leaf cradle mounted to rim. Marked “Edward I Farmer / Sterling”. Very good with nice toning. Rim has a few fleabite irregularities.
Overall dimensions: H 3 1/8 x W 2 7/8 x D 2 in. #BV277
A superb lampwork pansy and snake paperweight by Charles Kaziun, Jr. The design features two of Kaziun's most iconic design elements from the 1950s and 60s. The pansy is a beautiful indigo color with lampwork upper petals and millefiore cane lower petals. The snake is worked in orange and yellow stripes with a black head and bulging yellow eyes. The whole is set against an uncommon sulfur-yellow jasper ground and is finished with a 6/1 faceted design...
21094673 A signed Steuben gold Aurene bowl with strong green pulled feather decoration. The bowl is marked “Aurene 564" around the polished pontil which indicates that it is a bon-bon dish according to the factory line drawings. The bowl is 5 inches in diameter and 3 inches high and has a scallopped rim.
Palmette sterling silver bowl. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York. Curved sides and flared rim. Rests on 4 side-mounted stylized floral supports. Each support radiates 3 incised vertical lines. An early piece in this pattern (no. 23238), which was first produced in 1947. Fully marked including maker’s stamp, pattern number, and director’s letter M (1947-56). Very good condition.
Dimensions: H 4 x D 8 3/8 in. Weight: 23.6 troy ounces. #BZ778
1920s Soviet Propaganda Porcelain Charger, great graphics with the hammer and sickle medium quality porcelain body with a slight grit in the glaze. great condition . Diameter 10.5"Translated "forward to a new Life " or "lets go"