Renaissance Revival Objets d'Art and Vertu

Large scale, highly detailed 19th century Russian Old Believers reticulated silver cross. Finely hand wrought with beautiful patina from being handled with love and devotion. The top and the base of the crucifix chased with stylized Cyrillic letters as is customary in Russian Old Believers crosses...

Vintage 20th century Art Deco silver guilloche enamel cigarette case In excellent condition Rounded rectangular form and decorated top with translucent red enamel. Measuring 8.5 x 5 cm A vintage silver guilloche translucent red enamel cigarette case is a stylish and functional accessory that was popular during the early 20th century. It is a small case designed to hold cigarettes and features intricate detailing in both sterling silver and enamel. The guilloche pattern is a decorative technique that involves engraving intricate designs onto metal, and it creates a beautiful textured surface. The addition of the translucent red enamel adds a pop of color and creates a contrast against the silver. The translucent nature of the enamel allows the underlying guilloche pattern to shine through, creating a stunning visual effect. Cigarette cases were commonly used by both men and women during the early 20th century, and they were often considered a symbol of sophistication and elegance. Vintage cigarette cases...

Florenza Enamel deep gray Elephant Pill Box from the 1960's USA. Charming subject matter with flip top opening and emerald paste eyes. Best carried in a pouch for enamel protection. ...

A fine silver picture or photo frame. By Tiffany & Co. In sterling silver. With engraved leaf designs throughout. Marked to the base for ©2002 / Tiffany & Co. / 925 / Spain, and ...

Elegant, rare, and dating to the late Qing period (circa 1890s), this hand-carved nearly colorless white nephrite plaque has been etched on both sides. One one, the Chinese mythological figure known as Zhang Guo Lao is depicted riding a mule. On the opposite side, a magpie sits on a branch of cherry blossoms. The magpie is associated with intelligence. The carving is breathlessly simple and excellent; the work executed -of course- without the aid of electricity or modern tools. Measuring 42.54mm x 29.92mm, the plaque has a hole drilled through the center, which is original to the piece. A silver bail is threaded through the hole and a pair of beads -black jade and coral- reside at the bottom. The jade plaque hands from a 1920s silver chain that is 32" in length. Prior to the discovery of and appreciation for the very fine green jadeite from Burma, colorless, opaque, pure white nephrite jade from the Northern mountains of China was the most revered jade; the original "imperial jade, as only members of the royal court could wear or even touch it. Most of what is commercially sold today as "mutton fat...

ENAMEL MINIATURE SILVER TABLE £425 £1200 Edwardian miniature silver and enamel table box. Modelled as an occasional table on turned supports joined bay a stretcher. The enamel top with 18th century figures in a landscape...

A tortoise can live to be two centuries old and this little guy is no exception. Crafted from cast bronze, the shell lifts off to reveal a carved and etched plaque of natural, untrea...

This is an antique Art Nouveau style silver chatelaine box. It comes from Austria with gilt inside silver box with iris motif on the lid. I have included a 19.25 inch sterling silver...

A Museum Quality silver-gilt belt buckle with enamel decoration, and teardrop shaped coral and dating to circa 1830, from Saframpolis (Safranbolu...

A Natural Handmade octagon turquoise coloured Shattuckite Decorative Jewelry Box. The turquoise colour and the black pattern looks like an artful painting of nature...

THIS IS A WONDERFUL AND RARE EARLY ORIGINAL GEORG JENSEN ART NOUVEAU DRESSER PILL JEWELRY RING BOX IN STERLING SILVER WITH A FLOWER MOTIF ON THE TOP. This is an absolutely stunning rare early antique small silver dresser box...

THIS IS A GORGEOUS VICTORIAN - BELLE EPOQUE LOCKET PENDANT OR JEWELRY, RING OR PILL BOX IN SILVER WITH A BEAUTIFUL DEEP REPOUSSE DESIGN OF PEACOCK ...