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ART DECO STYLE

Fascination with the Jazz Age is endless, and even today jewelry designers continue to be inspired by authentic Art Deco jewelry and watches.

The Art Deco period, encompassing the 1920s and ’30s, ushered in a very distinct look in the design of jewelry. There were many influences on the jewelry of the era that actually began to take shape prior to the 1920s. In 1909, Serge Diaghilev brought the Ballet Russes to Paris, and women went wild for the company’s exotic and vibrant costumes It’s no wonder, then, that jade, lapis lazuli, coral, turquoise and other bright gemstones became all the rage. There already existed a fascination with the East, particularly China and Japan, and motifs consisting of fans and masks started to show up in Art Deco jewelry.

However, the event that had the greatest influence on Deco was the excavation of the tomb of King Tut in 1922. When the world saw what was hidden in Tut’s burial chamber, it sent just about everyone into a frenzy. Pierre Cartier wrote in 1923 that “the discovery of the tomb will bring some sweeping changes in fashion jewelry.” And he couldn’t have been more right. “Egyptomania” left an indelible mark on all of the major jewelry houses, from Cartier to Van Cleef & Arpels, Boucheron and Georges Fouquet. (Cartier created some of the most iconic jewelry designs that defined this era.)

While a lot of Art Deco jewelry was black and white — the black coming from the use of onyx or black enamel and the white from rock crystal and diamonds — there is plenty of color in jewelry of the era. A perfect accent to diamonds in platinum settings were blue sapphires, emeralds and rubies, and these stones were also used in combination with each other.

Many designers employed coral, jade and lapis lazuli, too. In fact, some of the most important avant-garde jewelers of the period, like Jean Després and Jean Fouquet (son of Georges), would combine white gold with ebony and malachite for a jolt of color.

A lot of the jewelry produced during this time nodded to current fashion trends, and women often accessorized their accessories. The cloche hat was often accented with geometric diamond brooches or double-clip brooches. Backless evening dresses looked fabulous with sautoir necklaces, and long pearl necklaces that ended with tassels, popular during the Edwardian period, were favored by women everywhere, including Coco Chanel.

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Style: Art Deco
Gold and Enamel, Diamond Handbag or Pills Box, Early 20th Century
Located in Paris, FR
Gold and white and blue enamel handbag or pills box in shape of shell. A diamond button serves to open the hinged lid. Gold 18 K W: 1.3 oz (37g.) L: ...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco More Objets d'Art and Vertu

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Gold, Enamel

Art Deco Style Greek Key Diamond Platinum Tiara
Located in Geneva, CH
Diamond tiara of Art Deco design, composed of graduated Greek key pattern and center medallion, set throughout with old mine cut diamonds on platinum. Design: Art Deco Period: 21th century Origin: Switzerland Metal: Platinum Stones: Diamond Condition: As new Note: Made-to-measure box. Total diamond weighing approximately 23.00 carats. Some pieces transcend mere adornment to become majestic works of art. The Art Deco Style Greek Key Diamond Platinum Tiara...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Art Deco More Objets d'Art and Vertu

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Diamond, Platinum

Vintage Art Deco 14 Karat Gold Mesh Purse with Chain and Sapphire Cabochon Clasp
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Exquisite 14 karat yellow gold flapper purse. This gorgeous and unique Art Deco piece is composed of delicate woven 14 karat yellow gold mesh accented by...
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1920s Unknown Vintage Art Deco More Objets d'Art and Vertu

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Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Gold Plate Lighter Paris 822777 matelasse effect design
Located in Bilbao, ES
Cartier Gold Plate Lighter Paris 822777, oval section with mineral texture decoration It has an adjustable top lid that houses the Swiss-made mechanism. It is marked on its both w...
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1980s French Vintage Art Deco More Objets d'Art and Vertu

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Gold Plate

Art Deco 'Flapper Lady' Powder Compact, c1930
Located in Westward ho, GB
Early celluloid Art Deco ladies compact dating to the 1930's. Depicts a young flapper lady on the lid, the lid is also embossed around the edge. The...
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Mid-20th Century British Art Deco More Objets d'Art and Vertu

Art Deco Ladies Powder Compact, circa 1935
Located in Westward ho, GB
Vintage Art Deco Compact in white metal with a highly stylised design in black and pink enamelling, Maison Jeurelle - from the Seventeen Makeup Line. Inside the Compact is signed in ...
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco More Objets d'Art and Vertu

Antique Sterling Silver Mesh Evening Bag
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
An elegant accessory for bridal or that special evening occasion. Circa pre-war, this finely made continental European lady's evening bag is entirely made of sterling silver. The neck of this drawstring purse is enhanced with a decorative collar accented with silver beads. The bead accents also are repeated along the base of this Art Deco bag...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco More Objets d'Art and Vertu

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Sterling Silver

Art Deco Enamel Ladies Powder Compact, Dubarry, c1930
Located in Westward ho, GB
Offered for your consideration is this beautifully stylish Art Deco ladies powder compact by Dubarry . The case is made of chromium metal with machine turned pattern on the reverse w...
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco More Objets d'Art and Vertu

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Enamel, Stainless Steel

DaumNancyFrance Sign 1925 GlassApplications LeadCrystal ArtDeco Sculptural Vase
By Daum
Located in Chicago, IL
Vase sign: Daum Nancy France. Evidenced by this Daum sculptural colorless blown and hot-shaped lead-crystal heavy vessel vase, the finest irreproducible artistic works in the history of the French glass maker featured ornamental thick glass applications, while its most in-demand ArtDeco-period pieces were made between 1925 and 1935 with very few major pieces remaining in private hands and even less without damage. As a significant gift acquired from Don Jacques Daum in 1950, a similarly shaped, constructed and sized circa-1925 vase with "stylized foliage" motif is in the collection of the French Museum of Decorative Arts in Paris as Inventory #36309. A later-produced clear vase with a similar application motif at the rim, but in a "Champagne" bubbled style, is in the published book about the Leo and Irina Esterkin acquisitions from 1910-1940 titled Daum Art Deco Glass--A Private Collection. On our prime-condition antique vase, applied transparent glass is styled in high relief into a flowing undulating motif that evolved from Daum's Art Nouveau foliage designs. The angular and curvilinear shapes of this vessel epitomize the bold vases, bowls and sculptures for which Daum is best known. Its tiny pencil-etched signature on the side near the bottom reads "Daum (plus the Lorraine-cross symbol) Nancy France", which resembles some published signatures since 1925. Revealing how ahead of its time this particular design was--after WWII in 1945 coinciding with the revitalization of the French glass industry--Daum used...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco More Objets d'Art and Vertu

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Crystal

Art Deco Enamel Compact & Comb, c1930
Located in Westward ho, GB
For your consideration is this rare boxed set of an Art Deco powder compact and comb in striking cream and red enamel decoration. The mirror a...
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Mid-20th Century British Art Deco More Objets d'Art and Vertu

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Base Metal, Enamel

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Miniaudiere
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Miniaudiere Makeup Box A silver makeup box with a rose gold and pave diamond adornment and clasp. The inside of the box consists...
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco More Objets d'Art and Vertu

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

Antique Silver Cigarette Box Birmingham 1911
Located in Toronto, ON
English Silver Cigarette Case Birmingham 1911, Joseph Gloster Ltd. Slightly concave rectangular shape case; front, reverse and outside border with eng...
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1910s British Vintage Art Deco More Objets d'Art and Vertu

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Silver

Platinum Pair of Art Deco Brooch Double Click Closure, Pt 46.00 Dm 22, 30, 20's
Located in Firenze, FI
A stunning pair of antique brooch, art deco style from 20's. covered by a beautiful set of brilliant and diamonds.
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1920s Italian Vintage Art Deco More Objets d'Art and Vertu

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Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco Diamond Sapphire Reticulated 14K White Gold Lorgnette Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Large Art Deco period lorgnette with a long, elegant reticulated 14K white gold handle accented by two diamonds and three sapphires set in a stylized geometrical and scrolled design ...
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Early 20th Century Art Deco More Objets d'Art and Vertu

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Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Large Art Deco La Pierre Babylonian Mixed Metals Sterling Silver & Copper Vase
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Art Deco mixed metals vase. From the La Pierre Manufacturing Company's 'Babylonian' line. In sterling silver and copper. Consisting of a copper body with a wide sterling s...
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco More Objets d'Art and Vertu

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Sterling Silver, Copper, Mixed Metal

Vintage Art Deco 14 Karat Gold Mesh Coin Purse with Sapphire Cabochon Details
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Exquisite 14 karat yellow gold flapper purse. This gorgeous and unique Art Deco piece is composed of delicate woven 14 karat yellow gold mesh accented by...
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1920s Unknown Vintage Art Deco More Objets d'Art and Vertu

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Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Art Deco Brooch Vintage Pin Onyx & Diamond brooch pin 18KT white gold Old Europe
Located in Jupiter, FL
Rare Art Deco brooch pin made with a large onyx and a single diamond in the center, the diamond is Old European cut. The brooch year is unknown. CENTER STONE: NATURAL DIAMOND CARAT:...
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Late 17th Century Antique Art Deco More Objets d'Art and Vertu

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Onyx, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Award Winning Design Red Guilloché Enamel Kaleidoscope Pendant in 18ky Gold
Located in Boulder, CO
This exceptionally crafted and beautiful piece of art is unlike anything you will find in the world. The artists write up on the technical aspects of the piece are below. Enamel engraving was created on a very rare ornamental lathe from 1875. Old world artisans like Faberge used these machines for their works. This is a truly impressive creation and wow piece of jewelry and objet de"art! This Red Guilloché enamel Kaleidoscope Pendant...
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Early 2000s American Art Deco More Objets d'Art and Vertu

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Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

Emile Galle Art Deco Vase
Located in Tel Aviv, IL
Emile Galle Art Deco Vase Beautiful Art Deco piece that was made in France in the 1930s An overlaid and etched glass vase, cameo signature G...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco More Objets d'Art and Vertu

Cartier Paris Art Deco Jade Diamond Lady's Vanity Case
Located in Milano, IT
Octagonal powder compact in sculpted jadeite finished in yellow gold, platinum and half-rosette diamonds with a 13cm chain in platinum, natural pearls and half-rosette diamonds, mirror inside, gross approx. G 114.40, length about 6.30. Signed Cartier Paris n 1170, French goldsmith...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco More Objets d'Art and Vertu

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Diamond, Jade, Natural Pearl, Platinum, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

STUNNING 1911 STERLING SILVER MOTHER OF PEARL BAPTISMAL SHELL BAPTISM Dish
Located in GB
Wimbledon-Furniture Wimbledon-Furniture is delighted to offer for sale this sublime 1911 Sterling silver handled with mother of pearl Baptismal shell ...
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1910s British Vintage Art Deco More Objets d'Art and Vertu

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Silver

Cartier Platinum Yellow Gold Diamond Black Enamel Pendant Watch Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This unique and wonderful Cartier Paris Pendant-Watch necklace was manufactured ca. 1920 with the dial movement and case signed Cartier. The original guilloche dial has enamel roman numerals and fine enamel minute bars on the perimeter. The watch crystal is held within a fine gold ring...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco More Objets d'Art and Vertu

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Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel

Van Cleef & Arpels 2 in 1 Lipstick Holder and Pocket Watch, Malachite and Onyx
Located in Berlin, DE
Fabulous and extreme rare Van Cleef & Arpels 2 in 1 accessory. Lipstick Holder and Ladies Pocket Watch. Malachite and Onyx Case. Movement: mechanical manual winding. A unique coll...
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20th Century Art Deco More Objets d'Art and Vertu

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Malachite, Onyx

Extraordinary Rare Large (20") Charles Catteau (1880-1966) Art Deco Plate
Located in London, GB
A Rare Large (20") Charles Catteau (1880-1966) Art Deco Plate, Boch Freres Keramis, D1847 - Belgium This is indeed an impressive and rare example of Charles Catteau (1880-1966) and Boch Frères Keramis (Co.) at their best. This stunning example of a matt enamel-on-earthenware Art Deco...
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Art Deco More Objets d'Art and Vertu

Edward I. Farmer Inkwell in Sterling Silver, Fluorite and Amethyst
Located in Brisbane, QLD
A monumental inkwell by New York identity, Edward I. Farmer. The piece consists of a large piece of carved fluorite and a carved amethyst finial which has all been set in sterling silver. The mount for these carved stones is elaborate with a floral motif to the foot and decorative engraved borders on each rim of the piece. The internal sterling silver 'well' is removable for cleaning and polishing. The inkwell is in lovely condition, however appears to have some signs of old stabilisation to the fluorite which has slightly yellowed over time. These stabilisations could very well be from when the piece was formed as an inkwell, with Farmer often using stones of age. Edward I. Farmer was a prominent American art dealer, antique trader...
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco More Objets d'Art and Vertu

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Amethyst, Fluorite, Sterling Silver

Thanksgiving Bouquet, Glossy Lacquer Real Rose in 24k Gold with LED Display
Located in Belmont, MA
Meaning Behind The Rose. Thanksgiving is a time of reflection and gratitude. What better time to show someone how much they mean to you with our Thanksgiving Bouquet Eternal Rose. Co...
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2010s American Art Deco More Objets d'Art and Vertu

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24k Gold

Heart’s Desire, Glossy Lacquer Real Rose in 24k Gold with LED Display
Located in Belmont, MA
Meaning Behind The Rose. Simple, yet elegant is how to describe Heart’s Desire Eternal Rose. The stark white petals framed in gold are the perfect sentim...
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2010s American Art Deco More Objets d'Art and Vertu

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24k Gold

Tangerine Dream, Glossy Lacquer Real Rose in 24k Gold with LED Display
Located in Belmont, MA
Meaning Behind The Rose. As fresh as the spring breeze, Tangerine Dream inflames thoughts of desire, rebirth and new love. Tangerine Dream Eternal Rose is bursting with so much bold ...
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2010s American Art Deco More Objets d'Art and Vertu

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24k Gold

Blue Velvet, Glossy Lacquer Real Rose in 24k Gold with LED Display
Located in Belmont, MA
Meaning Behind The Rose. Like the song with the same name, our Blue Velvet Eternal Rose is reminiscent of simpler times and memories of love and innocence. The deep blue hue is like ...
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2010s American Art Deco More Objets d'Art and Vertu

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24k Gold

Vintage Ruby and Gold Cufflinks
Located in Geneva, CH
Ruby, Mother of Pearl and Gold Cufflinks. Diameter: 1.80 cm. Chain length: 2.00 cm.
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco More Objets d'Art and Vertu

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Ruby, Gold

1920s Art Deco Natural Pearl Onyx Diamond Platinum Compact
Located in New York, NY
Exquisite!! Art Deco! Natural pearl, mother of pearl diamond and onyx compact, circa 1920's. Here is when we say and Picture Is Worth Thousand Words Estimated diamond weight...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco More Objets d'Art and Vertu

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Onyx, Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum

Art Deco Diamond and Emerald Snuff Box, 18 Karat Yellow Gold, Mother of Pearl
Located in NEWARK, GB
A stunning vintage, Art Deco snuff box. Beautifully crafted from pretty panels of lustrous Mother of Pearl in an oval shape, it has an 18 karat yellow gold rim, marked and tested. The top is set with a gorgeous silver cobweb design setting which houses over 1.2ct of rose cut and round cut diamonds and a fine rich deep green octagonal cut emerald. The edge of the box has a small lip...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco More Objets d'Art and Vertu

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Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold

Emile Galle Art Deco Vase
Located in Tel Aviv, IL
Emile Galle Art Deco Vase Beautiful Art Deco piece that was made in France in the 1930s An overlaid and etched glass vase, cameo signature G...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco More Objets d'Art and Vertu

Boucheron Paris 1940s Art Deco Sterling Gold Ruby Necklace Compact
Located in University City, MO
Boucheron Paris 1940s Art Deco sterling, gold & ruby jeweled compact - necklace The exquisite Boucheron compact is designed with a beautiful gold pie...
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco More Objets d'Art and Vertu

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Ruby, Gold, Sterling Silver

Gold Case with Diamonds, Edouard Husson, Early 20th Century
Located in Paris, FR
Large and large rectangular shaped gold case. The case is decorated with a fine decor of case is embellished with intricate geometric patterns of parallel stripes alternating with ba...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco More Objets d'Art and Vertu

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Diamond, Gold

Daum Nancy Art Deco Vase
Located in Tel Aviv, IL
Daum Nancy Art Deco Vase Cameo glass vase, monumental landscape, signed Daum Nancy From the 1930s.
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco More Objets d'Art and Vertu

Cartier Art Deco Platinum Carved Sapphire Emerald Diamond Evening Clutch Bag
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Cartier evening clutch bag, with platinum clasp, decorated with carved sapphires and emeralds, with diamonds. Clasp measures 30mm x 18mm. Bag measures 7" x 5.5". With gold...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco More Objets d'Art and Vertu

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Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Platinum

Signed Coro Duette Art Deco Silver and Marcasite Brooch and Dress Clip, 1940s
Located in Tucson, AZ
A patented design, this stunning Art Deco brooch comes apart so its pieces may also be used as dress clips. Brains AND beauty? A double threat. Art Deco brooch featuring a radiating...
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1940s American Vintage Art Deco More Objets d'Art and Vertu

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Marcasite, Base Metal, Silver

Emile Galle Art Deco Vase
Located in Tel Aviv, IL
Beautiful Art Deco piece that was made in France in the 1930s An overlaid and etched glass vase, cameo signature Gallé. Beautiful orange and red colors combining a special ombre loo...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco More Objets d'Art and Vertu

Sterling Art Deco Enameled Hat Pins
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco pair of sterling and enamel hat pins. Of opal white engine turned enamel with incised flower head motifs. Hallmarked, sterling silver. Excellen...
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1920s Unknown Vintage Art Deco More Objets d'Art and Vertu

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Silver, Sterling Silver, Steel

Portrait Box Signed CARTIER à Paris, 20th Century
Located in Paris, FR
Rectangular gold case or box signed Cartier in Paris. The case is finely guilloché with rhombic motifs and framed by a stylized foliated frieze. The c...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco More Objets d'Art and Vertu

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Gold

STUNNING 1931 STERLING SILVER MOTHER OF PEARL BAPTISMAL SHELL BAPTISM Dish
Located in GB
Wimbledon-Furniture Wimbledon-Furniture is delighted to offer for sale this sublime 1931 Sterling silver handled with mother of pearl Baptismal dish for Christian Baptisms The pie...
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1930s British Vintage Art Deco More Objets d'Art and Vertu

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Silver

Rare Egyptian Revival Pharoah Brooch Lapis Diamond Ruby Pearl Enamel Art Deco
Located in New York, NY
This is a museum quality Belle Epoque - Art Deco Egyptian Revival masterpiece with a Lapis Lazuli Pharoah, adorned with Old Mine and Rose Cut Diamonds, Ruby, and Pearls and set in 14...
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1920s Unknown Vintage Art Deco More Objets d'Art and Vertu

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Lapis Lazuli, Pearl, Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold, Enamel

Brilliant Art Deco Sterling and Enamel Clock
Located in New York, NY
Best ever art deco clock. Sterling silver, with azure and hot pink guilloche enamel. The hands, numbers and inner border are encrusted with marcasites. Mechanical movement. 3 1/3...
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1910s German Vintage Art Deco More Objets d'Art and Vertu

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Marcasite, Sterling Silver

Art Deco Silver Lady Figure
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Little figure of a fashionable 1920`s Lady wearing a trousers suit, a hat with feathers and gloves. It stands on a base that is made out of hammered silver. The figure is engraved on...
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1920s German Vintage Art Deco More Objets d'Art and Vertu

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Silver

1930s French Glass Pharmacy Apothecary Countertop Globes
Located in New York, NY
These globes were counter objects from a pharmacy in France in the 1930's. The hand blown hollow glass globes come with a removable study wood base.
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco More Objets d'Art and Vertu

Cartier Gold Plate Lighter Paris with diamond dot Texture with box
Located in Bilbao, ES
Cartier Gold Plate Lighter Paris 199771, oval section with "diamond" dot decoration It has an adjustable top lid that houses the Swiss-made mechanism. It is marked on its both wit...
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1980s French Vintage Art Deco More Objets d'Art and Vertu

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Gold Plate

Antique Sterling Silver Hip Flask, Art Deco
Located in NEWARK, GB
A handsome antique, early Art Deco sterling silver hip flask. It has a smooth polished design with rounded corners, a curved ergonomic shaped body and screw bayonet cap. The hip flask has a removable gilt lined sterling silver beaker designed to be used with the flask that slots off the base when required. No monograms or engraving so this hip flask could be personalised. Fully Hallmarked for sterling silver, London assay office, 1915, maker Stewart Dawson, makers mark to the base too. A gorgeous antique solid silver hip flask...
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Early 20th Century British Art Deco More Objets d'Art and Vertu

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Sterling Silver

Lorgnette 14K Gold Folding Spectacles
Located in Atlanta, GA
This stunning pair of 1920s folding 14 Karat White Gold Lorgnette Spectacles feature 2 lenses that fold over one another and lock into place to create a magnifying glass. A small pull lever at the top of the handle releases the lenses et voila...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco More Objets d'Art and Vertu

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14k Gold, White Gold

Curry and Paxton Lorgnette Bifocal 14K Gold Spectacles
Located in Atlanta, GA
This turn-of-the-century pair of 14K Yellow Gold Curry and Paxton London Bifocal Lorgnette Spectacles comes in the original burgundy leather and purpl...
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Late 19th Century British Antique Art Deco More Objets d'Art and Vertu

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14k Gold, Yellow Gold

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