Melrose Treasures Auctions is pleased to present a special collection of 50 Lladró porcelain lots from a Los Angeles estate. The collection features elegant figurines, large-scale compositions, limited editions and retired examples spanning decades of Lladró production. Each piece has been individually researched, photographed and cataloged for auction. Online bidding is now open through LiveAuctioneers, with collectors nationwide able to participate. Presented by Melrose Treasures Auctions, the auction division of Melrose Treasures Estate Sales Los Angeles. https://www.liveauctioneers.com/catalog/427963_the-lladro-collection-of-a-los-angeles-estate/

If you scroll through mainstream history books about the 1890 Ghost Dance crisis, you will read all about the military movements, the political failures, and the heartbreaking tragedy that took place at Wounded Knee on December 29, 1890. But history completely overlooked the story of a man who stepped directly into the crossfire to try and stop it from happening.

His name was Judge John H. Burns, but across the territory, he was already famously known by a completely different name: "The Indian Judge."

An Unrecorded Discovery in a Century-Old Archive

As we continue to share the remarkable historical discoveries uncovered from the Judge Burns private estate trunk archive, we have unveiled what is arguably the most significant,...

An Extraordinary Discovery...A Forgotten Historical Archive...A True Deadwood Story...Presented by Melrose Treasures Estate Sales | Los Angeles

The journey of discovery begins in Deadwood, South Dakota. The year is 1877. Nearly 150 years later, just when you think you've seen everything after nearly 20 years in the estate sale business... something completely unexpected happens . I received a call from the great-grandson of a prominent Deadwood family who had inherited his family's estate and wanted to sell several items, including jewelry and antique pocket watches. As I looked through the collection, something unexpected caught my eye—an antique Native American peace pipe displayed inside a cabinet.Curious, I ...

Los Angeles Estate Sales & Appraisals: Rare Victorian Cameo Find ??Melrose Treasures Estate Sale Company Los Angeles, our primary goal is always to help families maximize the value of their estates through beautifully organized, highly successful public estate sales.However, we know that every family's needs are different. When a local beneficiary recently called us looking for an immediate solution for her late mother's massive costume jewelry collection, we stepped in with a direct buyout at Fair Market Value.This stunning, intricately detailed Victorian-style cameo cuff bracelet is one of two similar historic pieces we uncovered from that spectacular estate call!How Melrose Treasures Can Help You:??? Full-Service Estate ...

Boston-Born Integrity. Los Angeles Expertise. At Melrose Treasures Estate Sales Los Angeles, we don’t believe in the "Twilight Zone" of shady business and system manipulation. Born and raised in Boston, I bring a straight-shooting, no-nonsense approach to every estate we handle. Whether we are liquidating high-value estate jewelry or 19th-century collectibles, our mission is simple: Transparency, honesty, and a fair shake for every family. From North Hollywood to Beverly Hills, see why Melrose Treasures Estate Sales Los Angeles is the trusted choice for families who want the job done right. The photo is of a spectacular Russian silver, gold and decorative arts collection from a West Hollywood estate which included Faberge ...

From a Studio City Estate – A Look Back A selection of fine and designer jewelry that came through a past Studio City estate, including Cartier watches, a Van Cleef & Arpels necklace, David Yurman 18K gold, and Tiffany & Cartier pieces. Every estate is different. In some cases, a full estate sale makes sense. In others, a direct buyout is the better approach. At Melrose Treasures Estate Sales, we evaluate each situation carefully and guide our clients based on what will serve them best — both financially and practically — throughout Studio City and the surrounding areas including Sherman Oaks, Tarzana, and North Hollywood.

Not every important piece of jewelry reveals its significance at first glance. The Cartier Love bracelet was designed in New York in 1969 by Aldo Cipullo — a design that would go on to become one of Cartier’s most iconic creations. Signed Aldo Cipullo examples are associated with the earliest 1970s production period and are not details typically seen on later Love bracelets. These early pieces often reflect a more hand-finished approach, with subtle variations in engraving, form, and overall character. Rather than the more uniform precision seen in later production, these distinctions are part of what many collectors appreciate about original examples from this period. To the untrained eye, those differences can be easy to ...

A recent estate acquisition in Los Angeles brought us into the private world of a late photographer whose work reflects a deeply personal and thoughtful exploration of the human form.

Within his collection were a small group of large-format figure studies—images that immediately stood apart. Not for dramatic styling or idealized presentation, but for something far more subtle and compelling.

These works capture what might best be described as perfect imperfection.

Rather than conforming to conventional or commercialized standards of beauty, the subject is presented with honesty and restraint. The softness of the body, the natural contours, and the quiet, unguarded posture all contribute to an image that feels both intimate and ...

While preparing a recent Los Angeles estate sale, we discovered this elegant Portuguese silver tea service displayed on its scarce matching tray. The set includes a teapot, coffee pot, sugar bowl, and creamer, all crafted in 833 silver and accompanied by the original solid silver tray. Before we were engaged to handle the estate, the family had been told by another visitor that the set was not silver. However, after a quick examination of the Portuguese hallmarks, we were able to confirm that the entire service — including the tray — is in fact solid silver. The distinction can be significant. Many tea services are only silver-plated, which means they contain a thin layer of silver over a base metal. Solid silver pieces, by ...

Every so often a piece of jewelry comes along that deserves a closer look. This striking platinum ring features a marquise-cut center diamond surrounded by pear and marquise diamonds arranged in a dramatic cluster design. Altogether, the ring carries approximately 7.7 carats of diamonds, giving it remarkable presence on the hand. Because the center stone appeared to be significant in both size and quality, it was submitted to the Gemological Institute of America for professional grading. The report confirmed a 2.28 carat marquise brilliant diamond. Beyond the center diamond, the surrounding pear and marquise diamonds create a bold and expressive composition. Designs like this are often found in vintage estate jewelry, where dramatic ...