Gold Photograph Locket

A Victorian, fancy oval link nautical gold bracelet, with an oval locket charm, containing a tinted collodion positive or ambrotype glass photograph of a gentlemen in Victorian dress, the reverse bearing an embossed anchor with entwined rope, with two further ball-shaped locket charms set either side. With hidden box and tongue clasp. Circa 1865. Collodion positive or ambrotype photographs first appeared about 1853. The method was a variant of the wet plate collodian process, based on the collodian negative process, invented by Frederick Scott...

An Art Nouveau gold and diamond card wallet, with the gold front plate stamped, chased and carved with floral, scrolling and lattice motifs, highlighted with an oxidised finish, with...

A pair of George III topaz and gold shoe buckles, set with cushion cut foil backed topaz, with cut down settings forming the outer, curved, rectangul...

A Fabergé dendritic agate and diamond heart shape brooch, with a heart shape dendritic agate, with inclusions suggesting trees, in a rub over settin...

A Viennese miniature gold zappler carriage clock probably by Carl Wurm, with a repoussé, chased and engraved case, designed as a small bracket clock, with the front face finely chase...

A Victorian gold locket, with an oval outline, with ridge and wire twist Etruscan style work on both sides, with a plain gold bail and a detachable ridged hanging loop, on a large bo...

DEAKIN & FRANCIS, Piccadilly Arcade, London This stunning vintage locket is the perfect gift for all. Made to keep personal things close at all times t...

A very fine French silver locket featuring mistletoe to both sides. It has a gold wash interior to prevent tarnish and closes firmly. It appears to be struck with the French guarante...

Bell yellow gold and pink 750 mils (18 carats). total height 6.91 cm. bell dimensions yellow gold: 3.10 cm x 3.55 cm. length rod pink gold: 3.6 cm. total w...

Sterle Gold Hand Mirror A double sided mirror with an acrylic handle set in 14 karat gold accented by 19 round diamonds Signed Sterle Paris and n...

Antique, Italian 18 carats gold mesh handbag with chain. Ideal for a gala event. With blue stones. No hallmarks or stamps, but tested as gold. Circa ...

Freres Rochat Gold Bird Box This stunning gold box was created by Frères Rochat circa 1820. At first glance, it may seem like a well-crafted, beautifully designed snuff box with a pearl floral motif on top. However, it holds a hidden surprise - a technical marvel of a singing, rotating bird! The button on the rim opens up the lid to reveal the intricately crafted bird that sings and rotates. It's a wonder how the complex mechanical mechanisms fit into such a small space. This antique box is truly extraordinary and a testament to the skill and craftsmanship of the Rochat brothers. About Freres Rochat: Frères Rochat is a Swiss company that was founded in the early 19th century by Antoine and Samuel Rochat, two brothers who came from a long line of skilled watchmakers. The company quickly gained a reputation for producing some of the finest mechanical timepieces and automata of the time, including singing bird boxes, which they became particularly renowned for. The Rochat brothers' innovative designs and engineering prowess made them highly sought after by wealthy collectors and royalty alike. They were commissioned to create bespoke pieces for many high-profile clients, including Napoleon Bonaparte and the Russian Tsar, Alexander I. In the mid-19th century, Frères Rochat was taken over by another watchmaking family, the Favres, who continued to produce exquisite automata and timepieces in the same tradition. The company continued to flourish, with many of their creations being displayed in museums around the world. Today, Frères Rochat is still regarded as one of the foremost names in luxury watchmaking and mechanical automata. Their antique singing bird boxes are highly prized by collectors and connoisseurs, and the company continues to produce exceptional timepieces and other mechanical creations to this day. About Bird Boxes: Gold musical bird boxes...