Being offered is an exceptional and rare circa 1963 sterling silver box by William Spratling, of Taxco, Mexico.
Entirely handcrafted rectangular heavy gauge silver lid covering a carved Mexican wood box.
Dimensions: 4 1/4 inches long by 3 1/4 inches wide by 1 1/2 inches high. No monogram. Marked as illustrated in photo. In excellent condition.
William deLillo's Siamese dark red ruby hand crafted, faceted glass beads combine with rich gold plated leaves to form this elegant set. Note the detailed work, all done by hand. Designed and executed by Robert Clark for the House of deLillo. Necklace is 15" end to end, leaves are 1" long. Clip earrings are 2 1/2" long. Necklace has deLillo name plate. One earring has the hang tag.
Offered is a very difficult to find, hand-carved and hand-painted, ice fishing FISH DECOY from the 1940s era.
This wonderful folk art decoy was recently acquired from the collection of an 81 year old Kansas collector who stated that the decoy originated in Montana.
Expertly carved and painted to simulate an actual Perch fish, this beauty quite closely reflects the real thing!
In fact, this charmer has some subtle signs of having once been an actual working decoy as evidenced by the lig...
This extraordinary and sensuous ceramic sculpture depicts a muscular young man embracing an exaggerated grape cluster. "Drunken Young Man", by Kai Nielsen for Bing & Gröndahl in Copenhagen. This sculpture was one of a series known as "Vinhosten" issued in 1912. Absolutely stunning and in mint condition. It measures 4½" (10.5cm). On the underside is incised KAI NIELSEN, 12, impressed is KOBENHAVN, B & G, the insignia of three houses. Impressed is 4024, 51C. Painted in black is Ø.775.
Mid Century sterling silver teething ring with a large amber bead that moves. Marked on the inside "STERLING", it is in excellent condition. At its widest point, the silver teething ring measures 3.5" (8.9 cm). The very large natural amber bead measures 1.5" (3.8 cm) wide and 1" (2.5 cm) high. A child's name is hand engraved on one side and can be easily buffed out by your jeweler. We will polish before shipping if requested.
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Very Large and Beautiful Murano Cased ZANFIRICO Ribbons with AVENTURINE FLECKS Art Glass Centerpiece Bowl!!! Attributed to Fratelli TOSO, circa 1950-60s!!! The piece is made up of 2 different and intricate Zanfirico designs, and a scalloped edge rim all the way around. Would make a perfect display piece for the table. Fill it with fruit or fresh flowers! Has NO damage (chips, nicks or fleabites)...
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RARE Murano Cased WHITE, PINK, and Dark PURPLE Ribbons Art Glass Compote Bowl with Pierced Base!!! Attributed to Dino MARTENS for AURELIANO TOSO!!! The bowl has a very thick clear glass base that is pierced through each of the 4 sides. Very unusual piece indeed! For accuracy there are about 3 inclusions in the glass. Has NO damage (chips, nicks, or fleabites)...
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Tall Early VENETIAN Green and GOLD FLECKS Art Glass Flower Vase!!! Believe it is circa 1890-1910! Unsure of attribution. It has a Flat Body with applied Rigaree on the neck and Ball Decoration on the foot. Believe it is a Specimen Vase, since the neck can only fit 1 flower stem. The piece does have gold leaf throughout, but in some areas it has faded (mainly the body). There is fogging inside the vase as you can see...
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Murano Cased WHITE Opal VELATO or Satin Art Glass Bud Vase with GOLD FELCKS Collar!!! Unsure of attribution, but similar to VENINI designs by Tommaso Buzzi and Napoleone Martinuzzi. The piece is very heavy for its size. It has NO damage (chips, nicks, or impact marks). In EXCELLENT Condition!!!
Measures 6" tall x 4" across the body ... International Buyers WELCOMED!!! ........ Questions? Don’t hesitate to ask!
This extremely unusual sculptural item is made of solid, clear glass with internal red and green inclusions. It is unsigned, but possibly by Fulvio Bianconi for Cenedese, circa 1950s. In the 1950s, Bianconi, who is best known for his creations for Venini, designed a series of objects for Cenedese in which he "drew" with multicolored glass threads in colorless glass. The distinctive color scheme and bold experimentation of this non-functional item makes Bianconi a likely designer...
Bold and avant-garde, these silver cufflinks were set by hand with onyx and silver and with their classic rectangle on rectangle design, look like they might have been made today, and not 7 decades ago. Perfect for the office or a any occasion, our cufflinks are hallmarked and attributed to Antonio Pineda, an internationally renowned Mexican silversmith and jewelry artist who plied his trade in Taxco, Mexico...
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RARE Large Murano PASTA White Lattimo and GOLD FLECKS Art Glass WINGED Bowl!!!! Believe its an Ercole BAROVIER or BAROVIER and TOSO piece!!! Has a texture to the outside and tons of gold leaf! Has NO damage (chips, nicks, or fleabites). In EXCELLENT Condition!!!
Measures 11" long x 4 1/4" wide x 4" high ….. International Buyers WELCOMED!!! ........ Questions? Don’t hesitate to ask!
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Amazing Large Murano OPAL Burgundy - Mauve + White Lines Art Glass Conch Shell Bowl!!! Attributed to ARCHIMEDE SEGUSO, circa 1950s, in the A FASCE technique!!! The lines across the bowl you see are just glare, not scratches. There is NO damage (chips, nicks, or fleabites). In EXCELLENT Condition!!
Measures 7" x 6 3/4" x 2 1/2" high ... International Buyers WELCOMED!!! ........ Questions? Don’t hesitate to ask!
Absolutely stunning modern glass form in sommerso with copper wheel engraving of a woman with a basket of fruit on her head. The champagne and crystal sculpted sommerso form and engraved image combine to evoke beauty and serenity. S.A.L.I.R. (Studio Arts & Labor Industrie Riunite)engraved blanks produced by Ferro Toso and other Murano glass shops. The engraving itself illustrates amazing skill in its simplicity and expression of serenity...
Signed Venini Fazzoletto (aka: handkerchief) in slightly opalescent Lemon Yellow glass; vase stands 8 inches (20 cm) tall and is 8 inches (20 cm) wide and has a polished pontil and "pulled" points. The piece is acid stamped venini/murano/ITALIA. Vases of this type were made early in the production with the more complex designs coming later. No chips, cracks or repairs. Circa 1950
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Large and RARE Murano Cased BLUE, White and GOLD FLECKS Art Glass POLKA DOTS Center Bowl!!! Attributed to Alfredo BARBINI, circa 1950-60s!!! The design is in the same theme as the Circus Tent pieces. Very whimsical and used in the Barbini clown sculptures. The piece does have 1 flat chip on the inside rim, less than a 1/4" long. Mentioned for accuracy. It has NO other damage (chips, nicks, fleabites)...
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Very RARE Murano Cased GRAY, BLACK and GOLD FLECKS Art Glass Lighter and Bowl Set!!! Attributed to Alfredo BARBINI, and profusely filled with gold, specially on the inside of the bowl!!! They have NO damage (chips, nicks, fleabites or impact marks). In EXCELLENT Condition!!!
Biomorphic Bowl measures 6 1/2" long (16.51 cm) x 5" wide (12.7 cm) - The Lighter measures 3 3/4" tall (9.52 cm) ….. International Buyers WELCOMED!!! ..........
A fine example of Dino Martens' masterful use of the mezza filigrana technique on a modern interpretation of the platter form. The platter has a skillfully applied ring foot and remnants of its label. The piece is in excellent condition and is 11.25"x 3.5"h.
Islamic Horse Cover, Blanket Rug/ Kilim Soumak, finely hand-woven wool, with Medallion and| Animals pattern. Transcaucasia, Baku Mid-20th century or earlier.
Flat woven wool pile on a wool foundation with natural vegetable dyes.
Dimensions: 143 cm x 102 cm (56.3 inches x 40.16 inches).
Condition: Excellent
Friendship hand made quilt with each 7" by 7" square embroidered with a different name in various letterings, Pennsylvania, c.1930's. Trimmed with 1" blue border, there are 72 names in total and the quilt measures 73" by 64". Quilt is thick and heavy and in excellent condition. Very unusual.....$75 for insured USA shipping.
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HUGE Murano Cased OPALESCENT HONEY YELLOW or Clambroth Style, Controlled Bubbles and GOLD FLECKS Art Glass LEAF Center Bowl!!! Attributed to Alfredo BARBINI, circa 1950-60s!!! This is the largest leaf I have seen at 15 inches long, and its amazing in this color!!! The only minor defect is a popped bubble at the end of 1 of the leaf points. Mentioned for accuracy. There is NO other damage (chips, nicks, or impact marks)...
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RARE Large Murano Cased YELLOW ORANGE and GOLD FLECKS Art Glass Shell Bowl or Centerpiece with Original Label!!! Documented as an Alfredo BARBINI piece, circa 1950-60s!!! On the inside it looks more Orange in color. It has NO damage (chips, nicks or fleabites). In EXCELLENT Condition!!!
Please see stock # 3987 for the same bowl in Pure GOLD!
Measures 10 1/2" long x 7 3/4" wide x 4 1/2" tall….. International Buyers WELCOMED!!! ..........
A beautiful 8-glass cordial set in a velvet box, made by Moser. The cordial heights vary between 2 inches to 3 1/4 inches (5 cm to 8,25 cm). The box is 12 inches by 8 1/2 inches by 2 3/4 inches (30 cm X 22 cm X 7 cm). Four of the glasses are in gold cameo. All glasses are marked, 'Moser' and are in fine condition. The set was probably in a museum's collection and carries the museum's ascension number (see last picture).
A great chance to obtain a very fine quality Birks sterling silver 9-1/4" tall coffee pot. This elegant table serving item is in a classic Georgian style, with an attractive baluster shape and a decorated spout and handle. It weighs 483.6 grams, it is unweighted, and it is stamped BIRKS STERLING 63/2 2 33 ORIGINAL HALL MARKED 1757 along with the hallmark date stamp for 1950. As far as we are aware, Birks does not make these beautiful sterling coffee pots any more, and if they were still availabl...
Sterling silver porringer. Made by Towle in Newburyport. Crimped bowl and solid handle with pierced oval. Beaded bowl and handle rims as well as beaded volute scrolls on handle. Jazzed-up tradition. Hallmark includes no. 105 and retailer’s name Bailey, Banks & Biddle. Very good condition.
Dimensions: H 1 7/8 x W 7 3/4 x D 5 in. Weight: 5.6 troy ounces. #BP866
Being offered is a large handwrought silverplate circa 1968 pitcher made by Los Castillo, of Taxco, Mexico. This handmade modernist pitcher featuring mother of pearl applied inset on stylized body and large curved handle. Dimensions are 9 1/4 inches tall by 8 1/2 inches across the handle. No monogram. Marked. In excellent condition. Incredible pitcher!
Being offered is an exceedingly rare circa 1965 handmade sterling silver flower sculpture—an objet d’art—by Janna Thomas of Taxco, Mexico. Handcrafted sculpture in the three dimensional form of a group of flowers with intricate hand engraved detail on the leaves, petals and stems. Thomas designed for Tiffany & Company before moving to Mexico and opening up her own shop. Dimensions: 5 inches tall x 3 1/2 inches wide x 1 1/2 inches deep. Weight 7 ounces. Marked as illustrated in photo. In ex...
A terrific first standard (950/1000 pure) silver tastevin by the acclaimed Dijon silversmith Marc Parrod. Though working in the very early 20th century, Parrod was fond of creating tastevins in fantasy styles of the 18th and early 19th centuries. Among his catalog of motifs were sides with repoussé decoration of grape clusters and leaves, bottoms inset with royal coins or medallions, double snake handles representing temptation in the Garden of Eden, and handles with engraved scenes or witty sa...
A beautiful Cristalleries de Nancy Pattern #8039 Art Deco cameo glass perfume bottle and dresser jar with cranberry-colored stylized poppies against a frosted clear background in. The cameo design is accented with cut details on the shoulder and hollow-blown stopper of the bottle and on the cover of the jar. Both pieces are marked with the acid-etched signature "Cristal Nancy France." The bottom of the perfume is engraved with an identifying number that matches the number of the stopper, indi...
American Modern sterling silver tumbler. Sides comprise three concave rings with flared mouth rim. Marked “Tiffany & Co / Sterling / 549”. Very good condition.
Dimensions: H 3 5/8 x D 3 in. Weight: 4.6 troy ounces. #BY651
This porcelain demitasse cup and saucer was produced in England by Royal Worcester in 1940. It has date markings indicating this year. The saucer has a diameter of 4 1/4 inches.The cup is 2 1/4 inches tall with a diameter of 2 1/4 inches. The cup features a pedestal base and unique handle. The cup and saucer are signed by the artist E. Townsend. Luscious looking fruits are brilliantly hand painted on both pieces. The well of the saucer, interior of the cup and handle are gilded. It is a...
1960s Italian Baroque style printed Tapestry with brocade trim , Hollywood regency kind of decor piece. My grandparents imported this in the 60s for one of their design showrooms in SF. Good condition no damage we can find. Size 45 by 36"
A large and vibrant beaded purse in a geometric motif; 5 color fringe; 12" by 9 1/4" without including the fringe length
This porcelain figurine was produced in Denmark by Bing & Grondahl between 1948 and 1951. The base is impressed with the signature of the renowned artist, Dahl Jensen. It has a model number, 1628. The peacock measures 15 inches long and 7 1/2 inches high. The modeling is well done, with excellent detail. The figurine is hand painted in natural colors. His pose displays his regal splendor.
Condition: Excellent, first quality.
Being offered is a circa 1965 set of 6 sterling silver dinner knives by William Spratling of Taxco, Mexico. Handwrought knives decorated with a pierced design similar to the 'Pynchon' pattern by Lunt; stainless steel blades. Dimensions: 9 inches long. No monogram. Marked as illustrated in photo. In excellent condition. Extremely heavy, 2.5 ounces each.
This set of 8 porcelain tea cups, saucers and dessert plates was produced in Germany at the renowned Nymphenburg factory. They are dated from 1958 through 1978. Most of the pieces have the dates on the bottom. The plates measure 7 inches in diameter, the saucers are 5 inches in diameter and the cups are 2 inches high. The rims of each piece are crimped and scalloped. All are hand painted, with no two pieces exactly the same. The monochrome floral painting of Dresden style flowers is accent...
