Late 19th Century Models and Miniatures

This beautiful cameo brooch/ pendant depicts the Last Supper in great detail. A true cameo is a miniature sculpture in relief, carved from a single shell. Travelers touring Europe he...

A very fine carved Nephrite Jade hippopotamus figurine. Likely the work of the German lapidary carvers in Idar Oberstein (or possibly Russian in origin). The feet of the hippo have numbered inscription or signature. Simply a great carving! Date: 20th Century Overall Condition: It is in overall good, as-pictured, used estate condition. There are a few round concussion marks here and there, loss to one ear, a small fracture in one nostril (likely from the carving), some edge wear, and some very fine & light surface scratches and other signs of expected light wear consistent with age Maker: Possibly from Idar Oberstein (or one of the Russian houses...

A very fine Victorian 14k gold and enamel watch chain with slides and a fob seal. Comprised of a 14k gold rope chain with a decorative enameled gol...

A very fine antique Russian tea or kvosh spoon. With polychrome cloisonné enamel decoration to both the front and reverse. Simply a wonderful piece of Imperial Russian silver! Dat...

This is an elegantly designed 14 karat gold Cartier money clip. It has a classic retro streamline design. Made out of round heavy gold wire that i...

A fine antique sterling silver basket. By Gorham. In the form of a small handled openwork basket with decorative molded garlands to the exterior. Simply a great diminutive basket ...

A fine and rare silver filigree icon of Saint John the Theologian in Silence. Signed Morozov, 1887 Workmaster: Vassily Kangin 32..7cm by 29cm Ivan Morozov established his eponymous ...

The cameo at the center of this exceptional pendant is a stunning example of the art of gem engraving during the Renaissance. It likely dates to the early 17th century and features a sacrificial scene inspired by the Greco-Roman era. The central flaming altar is flanked by two figures preparing to sacrifice a ram, while a figure in a lion skin blowing horns stands in the left corner. The carver brilliantly uses the natural layers of the stone to achieve the illusion of shadow and musculature on the figures. A second, smaller cameo is set at the top of the pendant, while a myriad of multi-colored gems, pearls and enamel adorns the 18K gold setting. A large Baroque pearl suspended from an enamel dragon finishes the design, which embodies the opulence and theatricality of jewels from the Renaissance age. Cameos and intaglios were highly popular amongst wealthy connoisseurs in Renaissance Italy, and owning the finest pieces was the privilege of princes. Although they were often elaborately mounted for display alone, cameos were also frequently worn as pendants, surrounded by enameled and stone-set gold frames. Such pieces were particularly prized by the Medici and Lorraine families, many of which can now be seen at the National Archeological Museum in Florence. Very few Renaissance cameos...

A Russian Silver and Blue Guilloche Enamel Locket, Henrik Wigstrom, He was working for Faberge as an enameler. Has hallmarks. Dimensions 2 ½ inches wide 2 ½ inches tall half inch...

Magnificent 1966 Ethiopian Proof 22 carats yellow gold (152.80 grams) coin set. The biggest coin’s diameter is 55 millimeters, the smallest coin’s diameter is 20 millimeters. Hallmarks. The gold coin set celebrates the 75th birthday and 50 years of leadership of the emperor of Ethiopia Haile Selassie...

Unmounted Victorian Era Italian Grand Tour Micro Mosaic plaque, featuring a Vatican City, St. Peter's Square. Early 19th Century. The micro mosaic is ...

18K Yellow Gold Vermeil & 925 Solid Sterling Silver Genuine Vintage Coin Eagle Carved from Coin Great Value