Gold and Enamel Vinaigrette, Mid-19th Century Work

Rectangular, enameled gold vinaigrette. The hinged lid is decorated with enamel on gold and displays a view of an Alpine lake in front of a mountain range. The sides of the vinaigret...

Small vinaigrette in gold and enamel. The miniature basin, which was used to hold fabric or cotton infused with fragrance, and its lid are decorated with multicolored bouquets of flo...

A rectangular vinaigrette in 18-carat gold enameled on both sides with a brightly colored floral composition. A delicate chain connects the vinaigrette to an elegantly enameled ring,...

Rectangular, gold vinaigrette with a hinged lid. Scrollwork designs in relief highlight purple cabochon stones arranged as a flower in the center. A geometric frieze frames the composition. The body of the box is decorated with rinceau friezes on an intricately sculpted geometric background. A purple cabochon stone serves as a button to open the vinaigrette, revealing an openwork grill embellished with scrollwork around a rose. The grill was used to hold a sponge soaked in bergamot vinegar or another essence. Length: 1.3 in / Width: 0.9 in Weight: 0.8 oz (22 g) Gold mark: Tête de bélier...

Oval-shaped gold and enamel vinaigrette. The vinaigrette is entirely decorated with a guilloche motif with stylized flower. The hinged lid is decorated in the center with a medallion...

Vinaigrette formed as a basket suspended by a gold link chain from a small gold ring, the sides, base and domed cover with multicolored bouquets of flo...

19th century Indian enamel gold box Set with polki diamonds Dimensions: approximately 2.63 x 1.88 inches Weight: 175.7 grams Circa 1850.

This is an antique Victorian gold vinaigrette box pendant. The vinaigrette is richly engraved with a floral decor. Vinaigrettes were used for solid fragrances and a sponge was placed...

19th Century Indian Gemstone Gold, & Enamel Water pipe/ Hooka Dragon Head Mouth Piece Elaborate & luxurious, this 19th century museum one of a kind Hooka/water pipe gold mouth piece is an eye opener...

Antique Russian Gold and three color guilloche enamel Easter egg pendant. The geometric design of this beautiful pendant focuses on the number 8, a number associated with infinity, spiritual balance and a symbol of new beginnings. At the top and base of this egg are a pair of cobalt blue enamel eight pointed stars, each surrounded by eight verdant green enamel butterfly shaped sections which expand into eight central sky blue enamel stylized figure eight lozenges. The entire piece in the guilloche enamel technique, topped by a gold bow ribbon which is hallmarked in the center 56. Traditionally, Russian Easter...

A 'vinaigrette' in the shape of a small tobacco box. In 18- carat, two- colored, gold (rose and green), it is studded with flower decorations. Marked with two eagles, warranty mark f...

THIS IS A WONDERFUL ANTIQUE VICTORIAN HEART SHAPE LOCKET, MATCH HOLDER STRIKER OR PERFUME VINAIGRETTE BY THE ESTEEMED BRITISH SILVERSMITH WILLIAM HAIR HASELER. HASELER WAS FAMED FOR PARTNERING WITH LIBERTY & CO. OF LONDON AND PRODUCING THE WORKS DESIGNED BY ARCHIBALD KNOX. THE SILVER LOCKET PENDANT IS IN THE FORM OF A HEART. IT HAS BEAUTIFUL ACANTHUS LEAF SCROLL MOTIF ENGRAVING ON BOTH SIDES OF THE LOCKET. ON ONE SIDE ARE THREE VICTORIAN INITIALS AT THE BOTTOM. THE LOCKET HAS A MATCH STRIKER ON ONE SIDE. THE HEART MOTIF IS BEAUTIFULLY RENDERED IN THIS ANTIQUE JEWEL. THE LOCKET IS ALSO A WONDERFUL PIECE OF TOBACCIANA WITH ITS MATCH HOLDER AND STRIKER DESIGN. THE HEART LOCKET DATES TO CIRCA 1870-1900. William Hair Haseler was born to John and Sarah Evett (Hair) Haseler in 1821/1822 in Birmingham, England. In 1870, Haseler founded the company, W. H. Haseler & Co., specializing in gold and silver work, and jewelry. Five years later, Arthur Lasenby Liberty (1843-1917) started a small shop on the corner of Regent Street in London. Specializing in exotic goods from Japan and the Far East, his business thrived and he became a leading merchant to the upper classes, including famous members of the Pre-Raphaelite movement. The store soon became the most fashionable place to shop in London, featuring luxurious wares including fabrics, clothing, furniture, clocks, jewelry, wallpapers and decorative objects of all kinds. His efforts to promote the Art Nouveau style, with its depiction of leaves and flowers in flowing ornamental lines, were so influential that the term “Stile Liberty” became the accepted term for the style in Italy. During the 1890s, Liberty formed relationships with many leading English designers. In 1898, Liberty and Haseler created a formal partnership to launch the Cymric silver...