Mother Of Pearl Lighter
Moorish Style Moroccan Center Table with Inlaid Mother of Pearl Geometric Motifs
Located in Atlanta, GA
inlaid woods alternating with mother of pearl. The careful geometric arrangement typical of the style
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Early 20th Century Moroccan Moorish Center Tables
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
H 30 in W 40.5 in D 28.5 in
Moroccan Moorish Style Armchair with Mother of Pearl Inlay and Geometric Décor
By Carlo Bugatti
Located in Atlanta, GA
structure showcasing lighter and darker inlaid woods alternating with mother of pearl. The careful geometric
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Early 20th Century Moroccan Moorish Armchairs
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
H 33 in W 22.5 in D 19 in
Tiffany Co. Paris 1919 French Table Petrol Lighter In Brass & Carved White Nacre
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Table petrol lighter designed by Tiffany & Co.
Beautiful and unusual antique table petrol lighter
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Vintage 1910s French Art Deco Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Brass, Nickel
H 3.68 in Dm 1.65 in
1950s Mid-Century Evans Wristlet Compact and Cigarette Case with Mother of Pearl
By Evans Case Company
Located in New York, NY
1950s mid-century EVANS wristlet compact and cigarette case with Mother of Pearl cover.
This
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Mid-20th Century North American Art Deco Vanity Items
Lighter and Ashtrays Set, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
composed by an ashtray and a lighter in brass and metal, with the surface reproducing a mother-of-pearl
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Vintage 1970s Unknown Ashtrays
Materials
Metal, Brass
Rare Dunhill Salaam Namiki Cigarette Lighter With Arc de Triomphe Motif
By Alfred Dunhill
Located in High Wycombe, GB
powders of precious materials, such as gold, silver and mother-of-pearl, onto the wet lacquer before each
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Early 20th Century Swiss Art Deco Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Brass
H 22.45 in W 13.39 in D 0.28 in
Edwardian Diamond Pearl Platinum Topped Gold Link Bracelet
Located in Santa Rosa, CA
mother. Even while he was still the Prince of Wales, Edward was infamous for being a playboy and a
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Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Link Bracelets
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Platinum
Edwardian Antique Platinum-Topped Gold Cultured Pearl Diamond Bracelet
Located in Santa Rosa, CA
mother. Even while he was still the Prince of Wales, Edward was infamous for being a playboy and a
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Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Link Bracelets
Materials
Diamond, Platinum, Gold
Moroccan Moorish Style 1900s Side Chair with Richly Carved Décor and Star Inlay
Located in Atlanta, GA
, mother-of-pearl inlay, Arabic calligraphy and X-Form base. Created in Morocco during the Turn of the
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Early 20th Century Moroccan Moorish Side Chairs
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
H 42.5 in W 18.5 in D 15 in
Crown Trifari 1950s Beaded Orange Coral White Pearls Flowers Jewellery Set
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in Wokingham, England
tiny stone on the necklace is lighter colour than others, barely noticeable.
Size: Earrings: 1.7*1.5
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Vintage 1950s American Art Nouveau Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Gold Plate
Couture Early Chanel Marked MadeInFrance WiredPearl&LampworkGlass ClipEarrings
By Chanel
Located in Chicago, IL
earrings with early handcrafted brass clips are decorated with button-like cultured mother-of-pearls mixed
Category
Vintage 1920s French Artisan Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Brass
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W 1 in D 0.5 in L 1.5 in
Liz Tables Coffee Table with Seashell Terrazzo
Located in Nijlen, BE
of shells and mother of pearl in a sandy colour combination. We have three different kinds of colors
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21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Arts and Crafts Coffee and Cocktai...
Materials
Limestone
Le Lézard aux Plumes d’Or - LIthograph by Joan Mirò - 1971
By Joan Miró
Located in Roma, IT
Le Lézard aux Plumes d'Or is a beautiful colored lithograph on mother-of-pearl Japan paper from the
Category
1970s Surrealist Abstract Prints
Materials
Lithograph
H 13.98 in W 19.69 in D 0.04 in
Le Lézard aux Plumes d'Or - Lithograph by Joan Mirò - 1971
By Joan Miró
Located in Roma, IT
to make new compositions on Rives paper and mother-of-pearl Japan paper, appearing in 1971 with the
Category
1970s Surrealist Abstract Prints
Materials
Lithograph
H 13.98 in W 19.61 in D 0.04 in
Table Box Sterling Silver Paillons in Pure Gold and Miniature Salimbeni
By Salimbeni, Franco Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
three kinds:
1) Fire enamel.
2) Water tempera on an ivory plate.
3) Painted on mother-of-pearl
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Vintage 1960s Italian Napoleon III Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
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H 2.17 in W 3.43 in D 2.49 in
Tiffany & Co 1905 Edwardian Essex Glass Scent Bottle 18kt Gold and Rock Quartz
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
also. Traditionally they were backed onto gold foil and later etched mother of pearl or plain mother of
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Antique Early 1900s American Edwardian Vanity Items
Materials
Quartz, Rock Crystal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
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H 3.15 in W 1.54 in D 1.37 in
Cornwall Iron Banks Original Oil Painting
Located in Annville, PA
material for the picture was furnished to Pfoutz by author Pearl Buck.
Other pictures include Autumn
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Early 20th Century North American Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paint
Lancaster Covered Bridge Original Oil Painting
Located in Annville, PA
material for the picture was furnished to Pfoutz by author Pearl Buck.
Other pictures include Autumn
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Early 20th Century North American Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paint
Lancaster Bridge Original Oil Painting
Located in Annville, PA
furnished to Pfoutz by author Pearl Buck.
Other pictures include Autumn Prelude, Miners Village, painted at
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Mid-20th Century Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Paint
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By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Moroccan side table colorful red hand painted and carved occasional table with Moorish Islamic designs.
Pedestal Moorish table in red background with multicolored floral and geometri...
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Fabulous one of a kind Moorish Middle Eastern, handcrafted Settee, finely hand-carved and inlaid.
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Moroccan Moorish Metal Lantern with Clear and Colored Glass
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Handcrafted Moroccan glass pendant with clear and colored glass, square shape with towers and a dome with metal filigree.
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German 1935 Bauhaus Art Deco Bartender Mechanical Cigarette Dispenser Box
By Bauhaus
Located in Miami, FL
Barman mechanical cigarette dispenser box.
An exceptional and very beautiful desk piece, created in Germany during the art deco period, back in the 1935. This is a rare barman mecha...
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H 10.5 in W 3.75 in D 3.75 in
Art Deco Spanish Silver Coffee and Tea Set
Located in London, GB
Art Deco Spanish silver coffee and tea set
Spanish, c. 1930
Tray: height 3cm, width 56cm, depth 35cm
Milk jug: height 10cm, width 13cm, depth 8cm
This fine Spanish Art Deco tea...
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Vintage 1930 Chanel Haute Couture Documented Velvet Scarf-Neck Sculpted Cape
By Chanel
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Chanel is known to be one of the most luxurious and decadent fashion houses in the world. This breathtaking and ultra rare documented evening cape from her 1930-31 collection is a pe...
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“YSL” Yves Saint Laurent Gold Plated Retro “Jungle” Cigarette Case
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in New York, NY
“YSL” Yves Saint Laurent Gold Plated Retro Cigarette Case
Logo Cigarette Case “Jungle” print
The case is in mint condition.
The clasp snaps as new.
Retro.
1970s
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Sig...
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Gold Plate
Sapphire Diamond Gold Compact Box
Located in Miami, FL
This 1930s authentic compact box with a lipstick holder, a powder compartment and a vanity mirror underneath the flap is crafted in solid 14K yellow gold, weighing 115.7 grams and me...
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Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century Modern Nature Inspired Suspension Lamp, Gold Leafs Chandelier
Located in Porto, PT
Leafus suspension lamp unveils a subtle breeze of fresh and modern design. This luxury suspension lamp is full of sophistication with an organic and elegant shape. Nature-inspired, t...
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H 78.75 in W 58.27 in D 54.34 in
Antique Dunhill Wooden Table Top Cigarette Dispenser
By Dunhill
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique table top cigarette dispenser was made by the renowned Dunhill firm of England and dates to approximately 1920 and done in the period Art Deco style. The dispenser is co...
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French 1930 Art Deco Parisian Moorish Kiosk Cigarette Dispenser Mechanical Box
Located in Miami, FL
Mechanical cigarette dispenser box.
An exceptional and very beautiful desk piece, created in France during the art deco period, back in the 1930. This rare mechanical cigarettes dis...
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Located in London, GB
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By John Galliano, Christian Dior
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Located in Chicago, IL
An early 20th century Moroccan armchair with an elaborate pattern of repeated large and small eight-point stars executed in inlaid exotic and ebonized woods and mother-of-pearl. The ...
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Cartier Gemstone Set Cigarette and Lighter Evening Gold and Silver Purse
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
A classic and rare multi-gem set cigarette case by Cartier; of rectangular outline with seven square-cut rubies and fourteen diamonds set weighing approximately 0.14 carats; pull pie...
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White Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Vermeil, Silver, Gilt Metal
1950s Japanese Carved Wood Music Box Cigarette Dispenser w/ Dog
Located in Van Nuys, CA
A vintage wind-up music box dog cigarette dispenser is a charming and nostalgic item from the past. Features a whimsical design, in this case, a dog, and is equipped with a mechanism...
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Vintage 1950s Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
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Wood
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1960s Gold, Pearl and Garnet Lighter Case belonging to Audrey Hepburn
Located in London, UK
A 1960s gold, seed pearl and crystal lighter case/holder belonging to Audrey Hepburn, who was a
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1960s Italian Decorative Objects
Natural Pyrited Persian Turquoise Pendant in 18 Karat Gold
By The Golden Eye
Located in Santa Fe, NM
features an atlas of pyrite matrix from the host stone from which it was mined and is backed in dark mother
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
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Turquoise, Turquoise Matrix, 18k Gold
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W 1.25 in D 0.25 in L 1.88 in
Vintage French Leleu Macassar Ebony Art Deco Buffet Credenza Cabinet circa 1930
By Jules Leleu
Located in Houston, TX
including abalone shell or mother-of-pearl notable for its subtle reflective quality. The entire scene with
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Buffets
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Iron
H 40.5 in W 106.5 in D 19 in
Abalone Brass & Pearl Encrusted Coffee Table Lighter with Painted Floral Details
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
. Collectible.
Decorated both on the front and back with white mother of pearl and gray abalone
Brass gold
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20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Barware
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Brass
H 1.5 in W 1.5 in D 0.5 in
Malaquita bronce French Elephant candle and lighter Napoleón III
Located in VALLADOLID, ES
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1880s French Sculptures
Antique Maison Fenoux Tabacco Cigar Cabinet from 1850, Napoleon III, with Inlay
Located in Hoogeveen, NL
home. Dating from the period around 1850-1870 and is inlaid with brass, mother-of-pearl on the top
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Tobacco Accessories
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Brass
H 7.29 in W 11.03 in D 7.88 in
Pair of Edwardian Inlaid Mahogany Square Revolving Bookcases, Early 20th Century
Located in London, GB
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H 34.26 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
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Located in San Marino, CA
dowry wedding chest showcasing very fine intricate mother-of-pearl inlay.
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Located in Martlesham, GB
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By Joan Miró
Located in Roma, IT
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1970s Surrealist Abstract Prints
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Lithograph
H 13.98 in W 19.69 in D 0.04 in
Antique Regency Revival Marquetry Demilune Console Table, 19th Century
By Edwards & Roberts
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Located in London, GB
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Located in London, GB
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Located in London, GB
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Early 20th Century Edwardian Inlaid Mahogany Square Revolving Bookcase
Located in London, GB
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Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Bookcases
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Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Inlaid Credenza Edwards & Roberts 19th Century
By Edwards & Roberts
Located in London, GB
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Located in London, GB
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Persian Walnut Table Inlaid with Mother of Pearl, Damacus, Syria c.1880
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Mother Of Pearl Lighter For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the mother of pearl lighter you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A mother of pearl lighter — often made from metal, mother-of-pearl and shell — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect mother of pearl lighter — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A mother of pearl lighter, designed in the Art Deco or Victorian style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made mother of pearl lighter over the years, but those crafted by Alfred Dunhill, Drew & Sons and Franco Salimbeni are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Mother Of Pearl Lighter?
Prices for a mother of pearl lighter can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $197 and can go as high as $18,083, while the average can fetch as much as $2,563.
Questions About Mother Of Pearl Lighter
- What is a mother of pearl spoon?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021A mother of pearl spoon is a small spoon made of natural material specially used for serving and eating caviar. These spoons are handmade from mother of pearl shells found near the coast of Vietnam. On 1stDibs, you will find a range of mother of pearl spoons from different periods and in unique designs.
- What is Korean mother of pearl?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023Korean mother of pearl is abalone shell that comes from the Republic of South Korea. There, artisans use the shimmering shell fragments to decorate wooden furniture and decorative objects using an inlay technique called najeonchilgi. Shop a variety of wood furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Mother of pearl inlay furniture is a chair, table or case good usually made out of wood and embellished with fragments of oyster or mussel shells called mother of pearl. Furniture makers make carvings into the furniture and then carefully add the cut mother of pearl. On 1stDibs, find a range of mother of pearl inlay furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Mother of pearl spoons are made of nacre. Nacre, often referred to as mother of pearl, is a composite material that some mollusks produce as an inner shell layer. Nacre is the same material that pearls are made of. Spoons can be made entirely of mother of pearl, just the handle or additional ornamentation. Find a collection of vintage and contemporary mother of pearl spoons on 1stDibs from some of the world’s top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Mother of pearl furniture is crafted with pieces of mother of pearl delicately inlaid in the wood. The wood itself is usually overlaid with veneers, often in a rich dark tone to complement the lighter appearance of the mother of pearl. Browse a collection of mother of pearl furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Mother of Pearl can be worn daily, in fact, the natural oils from your skin can help to retain the luster of your piece. However, avoiding excess cosmetics, perfumes or soaps is advisable for the optimal care of your Mother of Pearl. Shop a collection of Mother of Pearl pieces from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023No, most experts say you shouldn't wear Van Cleef & Arpels mother-of-pearl jewelry or any other fine jewelry in the shower. Although water may not damage a piece, chemicals in soap, body wash, shampoo, conditioner and other toiletries may harm mother-of-pearl and precious metals. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Van Cleef and Arpels jewelry.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 27, 2023No, you generally shouldn't get Van Cleef & Arpels mother-of-pearl jewelry wet. Remove rings and bracelets containing mother-of-pearl before you wash your hands, and take off all mother-of-pearl jewelry before showering, bathing or swimming. You may also want to skip wearing your Van Cleef & Arpels mother-of-pearl pieces if you anticipate being outdoors in heavy rain. Find a wide range of Van Cleef & Arpels jewelry on 1stDibs.
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