Eighteen karat gold nugget earrings designed by Elsa Peretti for Tiffany. Wonderfully dimpled and textured. Post and clip backs. No longer in production; excellent condition. Measure 3/4" across.
Extraordinary sterling with copper butterfly brooch by silver master, William Spratling. The mate to this amazing piece is on the cover of the recently published revised edition of "Mexican Silver: Modern Hand-wrought Jewelry and Metalwork" by Morrill and Berk. Measures an astounding 4" tall and 3 1/2" wide; 1940-46 hallmark. Has 2 tiny dents that could be hammered out but I did not feel were distracting enough to do so. Essentially in excellent, original condition. This is t ...click for details
One of the most dramatic and unusual of Los Castillo's bracelets. This huge, domed sterling silver cuff has beautiful blue and green azure malachite banding across the center. Measures 2 1/8" wide. Fits average size wrist. Has a dimple that shows in certain light; otherwise very good condition. circa 1950.
This is one of the best scrappy quilts I've seen in a long time. Puss in the Corner (aka Improved Nine Patch) blocks are combined with Economy Patch to create a very lively pattern. Terrific combination of typical
1870's and 80's fabrics. Excellent, unwashed condition. Measures 68" square.
Huge, pristine condition Steeplechase pattern quilt (aka Mill Wheel) done in solid red and white. Unwashed condition. Measures 100" square, amply covering a king size bed. Most unusual to have a quilt of this era and color combination in such a large size. Nicely quilted; circa 1880.
Princess Feather applique quilt done in a color combination only the Pennsylvania Mennonites would dare to use. Brilliant continuation of the feathered effect incorporated in the border and corner blocks. Truly an eye dazzler. A note sewn to the quilt says "Quilt no. 82 Elvin and Martha Hershey". Unwashed condition. Measures 76" square. Lancaster County, Pennsylvania Mennonite; circa 1880. Green is not quite as dark as shows on my monitor.
Unusual doll quilt combining traditional Bars pattern with a One Patch. Extraordinary border uses both an appliqued "dogtooth" with irregular pieced patches. Clearly made by someone with an eye for the unusual and the ability to implement it. Excellent condition. Measures 11 1/2" x 14 3/4". Pennsylvania origin; circa 1890.
