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Blue John Stone

Pair English Georgian Style Gilt Bronze and Blue John Fluospar Stone
Pair English Georgian Style Gilt Bronze and Blue John Fluospar Stone

Pair English Georgian Style Gilt Bronze and Blue John Fluospar Stone

Located in New York, NY

Boulton was an influential designer and producer of ormolu bronze in England during the reign of King George III in the late 18th century, and known for incorporating rare minerals s...

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Antique Late 19th Century Neoclassical Candlesticks

Materials

Stone, Bronze

Edwardian 9 Carat Gold and Platinum Blue John Drop Earrings
Edwardian 9 Carat Gold and Platinum Blue John Drop Earrings

Edwardian 9 Carat Gold and Platinum Blue John Drop Earrings

Located in Chipping Campden, GB

These gorgeous earrings hold a blue John stone and the metal above is 9carat gold with two diamond points set in platinum.

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Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Gold, Platinum

Blue John Closed Urn
Blue John Closed Urn

Blue John Closed Urn

Located in New Orleans, LA

The largest veins of Blue John had disappeared by the early 19th century and today only two working Blue John Stone mines remain, producing only a miniscule amount of the precious st...

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Antique 19th Century English Georgian Urns

Materials

Stone

19th Century French Exotic Stone and Bronze Lamp
19th Century French Exotic Stone and Bronze Lamp

19th Century French Exotic Stone and Bronze Lamp

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The marble is possibly Blue John stone. Lamp was originally purchased at Sotheby's in New York City.

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Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Italian 18th Century Neoclassical Period Walnut Chest
Italian 18th Century Neoclassical Period Walnut Chest

Italian 18th Century Neoclassical Period Walnut Chest

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

The walnut door is beautifully decorated with a kingwood border, embellished with circular design elements in Blue John stone amidst exquisite tulipwood marquetry of foliage garlands...

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Antique 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Carrara Marble

John Hardy Sterling Silver Box Chain Double Wrap Blue Stone Chain Link Bracelet
John Hardy Sterling Silver Box Chain Double Wrap Blue Stone Chain Link Bracelet

John Hardy Sterling Silver Box Chain Double Wrap Blue Stone Chain Link Bracelet

By John Hardy

Located in Baltimore, MD

John Hardy Sterling Silver Box Chain Double Wrap Blue Stone Chain Link Bracelet Metal: Sterling silver 925 Gemstones: Lapis lazuli, sodalite & hematite beads Width: 6mm Length: (7.5...

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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Chain Bracelets

Materials

Sterling Silver

Blue John Table
Blue John Table

Blue John Table

Located in New Orleans, LA

The top showcases a monumental specimen of Blue John, a feat rarely achieved due to the stone's particular nature.

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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Tables

Materials

Precious Stone, Wood, Mahogany

Tall Blue John Chalice
Tall Blue John Chalice

Tall Blue John Chalice

Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB

Heading : Blue John chalice Origin : Derbyshire, England Colour : Blue, cream, pale brown, and white Bowl : Cup shaped made from Twelve Vein Blue John Stem : Banded baryte knops with...

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2010s British Tableware

Materials

Stone

Derbyshire Blue John Chalice
Derbyshire Blue John Chalice

Derbyshire Blue John Chalice

Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB

Heading : Derbyshire Fluorspar Blue John Chalice Period : Elizabeth II - late 20th century Origin : Derbyshire Colour : Blue, cream,pale brown, silver and silver grey, white Bowl : ...

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Late 20th Century British Tableware

Materials

Stone

Georgian Blue John and Silver Urn
Georgian Blue John and Silver Urn

Georgian Blue John and Silver Urn

By Sir William Chambers

Located in New Orleans, LA

Due to its popularity, the largest veins of Blue John had disappeared by the early 19th century, and only a small amount of the stone remains.

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Antique 18th Century English Neoclassical Urns

Materials

Stone, Marble

Large Neoclassical Blue John Covered Vase on Marble and Blue John Plinth
Large Neoclassical Blue John Covered Vase on Marble and Blue John Plinth

Large Neoclassical Blue John Covered Vase on Marble and Blue John Plinth

Located in New York, NY

The raised plinth is made up of three intricately hand carved and fluted stone, which include Belgian black marble, Carrara marble and blue John.

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Antique 1830s English Regency Vases

Materials

Belgian Black Marble, Carrara Marble

John Piper Stones of Bath Blue Textile Screenprinted Sandersons 1962 Abstract
John Piper Stones of Bath Blue Textile Screenprinted Sandersons 1962 Abstract

John Piper Stones of Bath Blue Textile Screenprinted Sandersons 1962 Abstract

Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK

John Piper (British,1903-1992) : Stones of bath, blue screenprinted fabric, by Sandersons, London, 1962 In the late 1950's to the early 60's there was interest in painterly textiles...

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Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Tapestries

Materials

Textile

"Buoy", Industrial, Abstract, Large-Scale Outdoor Sculpture in Metal & Stone
"Buoy", Industrial, Abstract, Large-Scale Outdoor Sculpture in Metal & Stone

"Buoy", Industrial, Abstract, Large-Scale Outdoor Sculpture in Metal & Stone

By John Van Alstine

Located in New York, NY

"Buoy" by John Van Alstine Granite and steel The sculpture of John Van Alstine beautifully, and powerfully, balances the union of stone and metal, while exploring the relationship o...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Stone, Granite, Metal, Steel

Pair Of Blue John And Bronze Cassolettes
Pair Of Blue John And Bronze Cassolettes

Pair Of Blue John And Bronze Cassolettes

Located in New Orleans, LA

The most coveted examples were formed from desirable stones such as Blue John, amethyst or chalcedony, as seen in the present pair.

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Antique Late 19th Century Jars

Materials

Stone, Bronze

1971 Rolling Stones, UK Tour Original Vintage Poster
1971 Rolling Stones, UK Tour Original Vintage Poster

1971 Rolling Stones, UK Tour Original Vintage Poster

By John Pasche

Located in Winchester, GB

Known as the "Farewell to England" tour, the Rolling Stones 1971 UK Tour took place across 10 days in March 1971 across 9 cities and saw the Stones at their absolute peak. They relea...

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Vintage 1970s British Posters

Materials

Paper

Antique Derbyshire Blue John with Bronze Candlesticks
Antique Derbyshire Blue John with Bronze Candlesticks

Antique Derbyshire Blue John with Bronze Candlesticks

Located in Dallas, TX

A pair of Louis XV style Derbyshire blue John with bronze doré candlesticks. French, circa 1860.

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Antique 1860s French Candlesticks

Materials

Stone, Bronze

George III Marble and Blue John Dolphin Tazza
George III Marble and Blue John Dolphin Tazza

George III Marble and Blue John Dolphin Tazza

By Sir William Chambers

Located in New Orleans, LA

Due to its popularity, the largest veins of Blue John had disappeared by the early 19th century, and only a small amount of the stone remains today.

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Antique 18th Century English George III Animal Sculptures

Materials

Stone, Marble

A pair of Continental 19th century Blue John and Ormolu trophies
A pair of Continental 19th century Blue John and Ormolu trophies

A pair of Continental 19th century Blue John and Ormolu trophies

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A sensational and high quality pair of Continental 19th century Blue John and Ormolu trophies. Each remarkable egg shaped trophy is raised by an attractive square plinth below a mott...

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Antique 19th Century Urns

Materials

Ormolu

Antique English Blue John or Derbyshire Spar Egg Shaped Paperweight
Antique English Blue John or Derbyshire Spar Egg Shaped Paperweight

Antique English Blue John or Derbyshire Spar Egg Shaped Paperweight

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine antique paperweight. Comprised of Blue John (also known as Derbyshire Spar), a rare form of fluorite from England with distinct purple & yellow band patterns. In an ovoi...

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Early 20th Century English Neoclassical Paperweights

Materials

Precious Stone

An English Regency Blue John and Marble Clockcase with an enamel portrait
An English Regency Blue John and Marble Clockcase with an enamel portrait

An English Regency Blue John and Marble Clockcase with an enamel portrait

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

An extremely rare English Regency Blue John and marble clockcase that has been retrofitted with a gilt bronze framed enamel portrait medallion of a lady. Presumably the clock that o...

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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Marble

Pair of 19th Century English Turtle-Form Ormolu Mnt. Blue John Obelisks
Pair of 19th Century English Turtle-Form Ormolu Mnt. Blue John Obelisks

Pair of 19th Century English Turtle-Form Ormolu Mnt. Blue John Obelisks

Located in New York, NY

A fabulous and quite fine pair of 19th century Louis XVI style English turtle-form Ormolu Mounted Blue John (Fluorspar) Obelisks. Each obelisk is finely hand-carved with the finest q...

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Antique 19th Century English Louis XVI Obelisks

Materials

Stone, Bronze

Late 18th C. Blue John Chalice Artifact mounted on Lucite Stand
Late 18th C. Blue John Chalice Artifact mounted on Lucite Stand

Late 18th C. Blue John Chalice Artifact mounted on Lucite Stand

Located in Hudson, NY

This late 18th century object made of Blue John, the famous stone mined in only one part of England, is a very rare form of feldspar.

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Antique Late 18th Century English Vases and Vessels

Materials

Lucite

English "Grand Tour" Derbyshire Specimen Marble Plaque Paperweights, circa 1850
English "Grand Tour" Derbyshire Specimen Marble Plaque Paperweights, circa 1850

English "Grand Tour" Derbyshire Specimen Marble Plaque Paperweights, circa 1850

Located in Kinderhook, NY

A collection of three 'Grand Tour' English / Italian polychrome marble plaques or paperweights, one rectangular; two of cartouche form, the 'Derbyshire' or 'Belgian Black' marble sla...

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Grand Tour Paperweights

Materials

Marble

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George III Portland Stone and Blue John Marble Table
George III Portland Stone and Blue John Marble Table

George III Portland Stone and Blue John Marble Table

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H 36 in W 48.75 in D 25.75 in

George III Portland Stone and Blue John Marble Table

Located in London, GB

George III Portland stone, blue john and specimen marble table. The thick rectangular top with canted front corners and a wide border, framing a repeated pattern of specimen marble ...

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Antique 1790s English George III Console Tables

Materials

Marble, Stone

19th Century Blue Stone Works, Hudson River, Malden, New York State
19th Century Blue Stone Works, Hudson River, Malden, New York State

19th Century Blue Stone Works, Hudson River, Malden, New York State

Located in New York, NY

Original 1875 lithograph full title: "North River Blue Stone Works of John Maxwell and the Bigelow Blue Stone Co. at Malden, Ulster Co.

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1870s Realist Landscape Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Vintage 18K Gold Mine Cut Diamond Fluorite Blue John Art Deco Luxury Cufflinks
Vintage 18K Gold Mine Cut Diamond Fluorite Blue John Art Deco Luxury Cufflinks

Vintage 18K Gold Mine Cut Diamond Fluorite Blue John Art Deco Luxury Cufflinks

Located in Benfleet, GB

A set of hand crafted 18ct gold cufflinks made with a unique stone similar to Blue John. A unique Fluorite based stone which has been inset with Old Mine Cut Diamonds 12.06g We ha...

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20th Century Arts and Crafts Cufflinks

Materials

Diamond, Fluorite, 18k Gold

19th Century Bronze Chandelier with Blue John Stones and Glass
19th Century Bronze Chandelier with Blue John Stones and Glass

19th Century Bronze Chandelier with Blue John Stones and Glass

Located in Esbeek, NL

19th century Bronze chandelier with blue john gemstones and glass.  

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Antique 19th Century Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Bronze

Pair of 18th Century English Gilt and Blue-John Stone Vases and Candleholders
Pair of 18th Century English Gilt and Blue-John Stone Vases and Candleholders

Pair of 18th Century English Gilt and Blue-John Stone Vases and Candleholders

By Matthew Boulton

Located in London, GB

A pair of Blue John Cassolettes by Matthew Boulton Constructed in gilt bronze and Derbyshire Blue-John fluorspar; the square bases are supported on ball feet, the ovoid bodies enw...

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Antique 18th Century English George III Candlesticks

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Brigg & Sons Walking Stick Cane Blue John Pommel 9-Carat Gold Collar, London
Brigg & Sons Walking Stick Cane Blue John Pommel 9-Carat Gold Collar, London

Brigg & Sons Walking Stick Cane Blue John Pommel 9-Carat Gold Collar, London

By Thomas Brigg & Sons

Located in Dublin, Ireland

Of the four show caves only Treak Cliff and, to a lesser extent, Blue John have veins of Blue John Stone. Treak Cliff Cavern still mines about 500 kilograms of Blue John Stone each y...

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Antique 19th Century English Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

Materials

Gold

Ernest Lowry Walking Cane Blue John Pommel 9 Carat Gold Collar London Hallmark
Ernest Lowry Walking Cane Blue John Pommel 9 Carat Gold Collar London Hallmark

Ernest Lowry Walking Cane Blue John Pommel 9 Carat Gold Collar London Hallmark

Located in Dublin, Ireland

Of the four show caves only Treak Cliff and, to a lesser extent, Blue John have veins of Blue John Stone. Treak Cliff Cavern still mines about 500 kilograms of Blue John Stone each y...

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Antique 19th Century English Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

Materials

Porcelain

Rare Blue John Fluorite Derbyshire Carved Urn Ormolu Mounts, Early 20th Century
Rare Blue John Fluorite Derbyshire Carved Urn Ormolu Mounts, Early 20th Century

Rare Blue John Fluorite Derbyshire Carved Urn Ormolu Mounts, Early 20th Century

Located in Dublin, Ireland

Of the four show caves only Treak Cliff and, to a lesser extent, Blue John have veins of Blue John Stone. Treak Cliff Cavern still mines about 500 kilograms of Blue John Stone each y...

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Early 20th Century English Urns

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Rare Blue John Fluorite Derbyshire Carved Urn Ormolu Mounts, Early 20th Century
Rare Blue John Fluorite Derbyshire Carved Urn Ormolu Mounts, Early 20th Century

Rare Blue John Fluorite Derbyshire Carved Urn Ormolu Mounts, Early 20th Century

Located in Dublin, Ireland

Of the four show caves only Treak Cliff and, to a lesser extent, Blue John have veins of Blue John Stone. Treak Cliff Cavern still mines about 500 kilograms of Blue John Stone each y...

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20th Century English Urns

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

18th Century Blue John Urn
18th Century Blue John Urn

18th Century Blue John Urn

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H 14.18 in W 4.34 in D 4.34 in

18th Century Blue John Urn

Located in London, GB

The largest veins of Blue John had disappeared by the early 19th century and today only two working Blue John Stone mines remain, producing only a miniscule amount of the precious st...

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Antique Mid-18th Century English Urns

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Pair of Blue John Closed Urns
Pair of Blue John Closed Urns

Pair of Blue John Closed Urns

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H 11.82 in Dm 4.34 in

Pair of Blue John Closed Urns

Located in Paris, FR

Beautiful pair of ornamental tripod urns carved of rare Blue John stone. Crafted in a classically-inspired shape, they are provided with gilt bronze mounts, finely chiseled with foli...

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Antique Early 19th Century French Neoclassical Urns

Materials

Bronze

Regency Blue John Inlaid Chess Table
Regency Blue John Inlaid Chess Table

Regency Blue John Inlaid Chess Table

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H 28.75 in W 37 in D 29.5 in

Regency Blue John Inlaid Chess Table

Located in New Orleans, LA

The largest veins of Blue John had disappeared by the early 19th century and today only two working Blue John Stone mines remain, producing only a miniscule amount of the precious st...

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Antique 19th Century Game Tables

Blue John Millers Vein Stone Goblet
Blue John Millers Vein Stone Goblet

Blue John Millers Vein Stone Goblet

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H 3.75 in Dm 1.28 in

Blue John Millers Vein Stone Goblet

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

A stunning Blue John carved slender goblet mined from the Millers Vein with wonderful yellow and blue colored Fluorspar carved in three sections. The previous owner acquired it from ...

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Antique 19th Century Great Britain (UK) Tableware

Materials

Stone

Specimen Derbyshire Blue John & Lemon Spar Giltwood Centre Table
Specimen Derbyshire Blue John & Lemon Spar Giltwood Centre Table

Specimen Derbyshire Blue John & Lemon Spar Giltwood Centre Table

Located in London, by appointment only

The top is supported on a later wonderfully carved giltwood tripod base, after designs by Percier and Fontaine Blue John stone is a semi-precious mineral or fluorspar recognised by ...

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Antique 19th Century English Empire Center Tables

Materials

Stone

Vintage English Blue John Granite Stone Vase, 20th Century
Vintage English Blue John Granite Stone Vase, 20th Century

Vintage English Blue John Granite Stone Vase, 20th Century

Located in Big Flats, NY

A vintage English vase offers Blue John granite stone construction in urn form, 20th century Measures: 9.88" H x 6.75" D.

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20th Century English Vases

Materials

Stone, Granite

Regency Blue John Goblet
Regency Blue John Goblet

Regency Blue John Goblet

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H 11.75 in W 5.75 in D 5.75 in

Regency Blue John Goblet

Located in New Orleans, LA

Regency Blue John Goblet Early 19th Century Carved from Blue John, the rare English fluorspar found exclusively in Derbyshire, this impressive Regency-period goblet exemplifies the ...

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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Natural Specimens

Materials

Stone

Blue John Neoclassical Tazza
Blue John Neoclassical Tazza

Blue John Neoclassical Tazza

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H 10.5 in W 5 in D 5 in

Blue John Neoclassical Tazza

Located in New Orleans, LA

Due to its popularity, the largest veins of Blue John had disappeared by the early 19th century, and only a small amount of the stone remains today.

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Antique 19th Century English Neoclassical Vases

Materials

Stone

Blue John Neoclassical Tazza
Blue John Neoclassical Tazza

Blue John Neoclassical Tazza

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H 12.75 in W 7 in D 7 in

Blue John Neoclassical Tazza

Located in New Orleans, LA

Due to its popularity, the largest veins of Blue John had disappeared by the early 19th century, and only a small amount of the stone remains today.

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Antique 19th Century English George IV Vases

Materials

Stone

Neoclassical Blue John Table
Neoclassical Blue John Table

Neoclassical Blue John Table

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H 28 in W 19 in D 16.5 in

Neoclassical Blue John Table

Located in New Orleans, LA

Not only is this Blue John among the most beautiful examples of the elusive stone, but it is also one of the largest.

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Antique 18th Century English Neoclassical Pedestals

Materials

Stone

Blue John Bust of a Roman Emperor Gilt and Blue John Stand
Blue John Bust of a Roman Emperor Gilt and Blue John Stand

Blue John Bust of a Roman Emperor Gilt and Blue John Stand

Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB

Heading : Blue John bust of a Roman Emperor with gilt metal and Blue John Stand Date : 20th century Origin : Most likely carved in Cornwall Decoration : In the form of a Roman Empero...

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Vintage 1920s British Neoclassical Busts

Materials

Stone

Antique Pair of French Breche Violet Gilt Bronze Ormolu Candelabra Candlestick
Antique Pair of French Breche Violet Gilt Bronze Ormolu Candelabra Candlestick

Antique Pair of French Breche Violet Gilt Bronze Ormolu Candelabra Candlestick

Located in Dublin, Ireland

Breche Violet is a very decorative Italian Marble quarried in Seravezza, Carrara Basin, located between Florence and Genoa, sometimes mistaken for Blue John Stone which is found in D...

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Antique 19th Century French Grand Tour Candlesticks

Materials

Siena Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

Regency Blue John Giltwood Center Table
Regency Blue John Giltwood Center Table

Regency Blue John Giltwood Center Table

Located in New Orleans, LA

Due to its popularity, the largest veins of Blue John had disappeared by the early 19th century, and only a small amount of the stone remains today.

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Regency Side Tables

Materials

Stone

Blue John Table By Royal Marble Works
Blue John Table By Royal Marble Works

Blue John Table By Royal Marble Works

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H 34.13 in W 52.5 in D 32 in

Blue John Table By Royal Marble Works

Located in New Orleans, LA

This unique table showcases the height of this firm’s artistry, inlaid with an elegant kaleidoscope of some of the world's rarest and most visually striking stones, most notably Blue...

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Antique 19th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Stone, Marble

Blue John and Rosewood Table Attributed to Gillows
Blue John and Rosewood Table Attributed to Gillows

Blue John and Rosewood Table Attributed to Gillows

By Gillows of Lancaster & London

Located in New Orleans, LA

Due to its popularity, the largest veins of Blue John had disappeared by the early 19th century, and only a small amount of the stone remains today.

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Antique 19th Century English Regency Side Tables

Materials

Stone

Blue John and Goncalo Alves Table by Gillows
Blue John and Goncalo Alves Table by Gillows

Blue John and Goncalo Alves Table by Gillows

Located in New Orleans, LA

It embodies all of the best attributes of this stone and is the finest, largest example of blue john on the market today.

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Antique 19th Century English Regency Tables

Materials

Stone, Marble

Blue John and Rosewood Table Attributed to Gillows
Blue John and Rosewood Table Attributed to Gillows

Blue John and Rosewood Table Attributed to Gillows

By Gillows of Lancaster & London

Located in New Orleans, LA

Due to this scarcity, most examples of Blue John furniture feature inset veneers of smaller specimens of the stone.

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Antique Early 19th Century English Victorian Pedestals

Materials

Stone

French Breche Violet Gilt Bronze Ormolu Candelabra Pierre-Philippe Thomire, Pair
French Breche Violet Gilt Bronze Ormolu Candelabra Pierre-Philippe Thomire, Pair

French Breche Violet Gilt Bronze Ormolu Candelabra Pierre-Philippe Thomire, Pair

By Pierre-Philippe Thomire

Located in Dublin, Ireland

Breche Violet is a very decorative Italian Marble quarried in Seravezza, Carrara Basin, located between Florence and Genoa, sometimes mistaken for Blue John Stone which is found in D...

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Antique 19th Century French Grand Tour Candlesticks

Materials

Siena Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

Antique Pair French Breche Violet Marble Gilt Bronze Ormolu Urns Vases Art Deco
Antique Pair French Breche Violet Marble Gilt Bronze Ormolu Urns Vases Art Deco

Antique Pair French Breche Violet Marble Gilt Bronze Ormolu Urns Vases Art Deco

By Pierre-Philippe Thomire

Located in Dublin, Ireland

Breche Violet is a very decorative Italian Marble quarried in Seravezza, Carrara Basin, located between Florence and Genoa, sometimes mistaken for Blue John Stone which is found in D...

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Antique 19th Century French Grand Tour Garniture

Materials

Siena Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

Silver Mounted Blue John Vinaigrette, German Hallmarked, Circa 1890
Silver Mounted Blue John Vinaigrette, German Hallmarked, Circa 1890

Silver Mounted Blue John Vinaigrette, German Hallmarked, Circa 1890

Located in Newark, England

FREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING Mounted in German Silver From our Silver collection, we are delighted to present this rare Silver Mounted Blue John Vinaigrette dating to circa 1890. The...

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Antique Late 19th Century German Art Nouveau Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Pair Early 19th Century Blue John Cassolettes with Ormolu Mounts
Pair Early 19th Century Blue John Cassolettes with Ormolu Mounts

Pair Early 19th Century Blue John Cassolettes with Ormolu Mounts

Located in Dublin 8, IE

Pair early 19th Century Blue John cassolettes with ormolu mounts each with an ovoid body applied with decorative mounts and scrolling foliate handles, beneath a removable cover toppe...

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Antique 19th Century English Neoclassical Urns

Materials

Ormolu

Neoclassical / Louis XVI-Style Gilt Bronze-Mounted Blue John Candelabra
Neoclassical / Louis XVI-Style Gilt Bronze-Mounted Blue John Candelabra

Neoclassical / Louis XVI-Style Gilt Bronze-Mounted Blue John Candelabra

Located in Dallas, TX

Neoclassical / Louis XVI-style gilt bronze mounted Blue John candelabra with Bacchus masks as handles each side, three (3) candleholders and center stem with serpent ascending, addit...

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Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Candelabras

Materials

Stone, Bronze

19th Century French Blue John and Ormolu Urns
19th Century French Blue John and Ormolu Urns

19th Century French Blue John and Ormolu Urns

Located in New Orleans, LA

Mounted in resplendent ormolu, these remarkable and rare urns are crafted of Blue John, or Derbyshire Spar stone. Their forms are inspired by antiquity, with the now-extinct mineral'...

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Antique 19th Century French Other Urns

19th Century Ormolu Mounted Blue John Urn On Stand
19th Century Ormolu Mounted Blue John Urn On Stand

19th Century Ormolu Mounted Blue John Urn On Stand

Located in Hudson, NY

This blue john urn and base are fine example of a rare and mined out stone found only in the Derbyshire region of England.

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Antique 19th Century British Neoclassical Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ormolu

A Large piece of blue john in the form of a vase Circa 1900
A Large piece of blue john in the form of a vase Circa 1900

A Large piece of blue john in the form of a vase Circa 1900

Located in Bakewell, GB

A Large piece of blue john in the form of a vase. Circa 1900 14cms high 10 cms diameter

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20th Century Vases

Materials

Precious Stone

Antique Pair Grand Tour Bronze Egyptian Sphynx Figures Breche Violet Marble 19Ct
Antique Pair Grand Tour Bronze Egyptian Sphynx Figures Breche Violet Marble 19Ct

Antique Pair Grand Tour Bronze Egyptian Sphynx Figures Breche Violet Marble 19Ct

Located in Dublin, Ireland

Breche Violet is a very decorative Italian Marble quarried in Seravezza, Carrara Basin, located between Florence and Genoa, sometimes mistaken for Blue John Stone, which is found in ...

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Antique 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Busts

Materials

Breccia Marble, Brass, Bronze, Ormolu

Derbyshire Pietra Dura Specimen Marble Table Top
Derbyshire Pietra Dura Specimen Marble Table Top

Derbyshire Pietra Dura Specimen Marble Table Top

Located in London, GB

The Ashford black marble top inset with numerous marbles, amongst which are a number of British stones including; Blue John, Torquay fossilised coral, Frosterley, Duke’s Red, and Der...

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Antique Early 19th Century Tables

Materials

Marble

19th Century Collection of Metamorphic Sedimentary Mineral Geological Specimens
19th Century Collection of Metamorphic Sedimentary Mineral Geological Specimens

19th Century Collection of Metamorphic Sedimentary Mineral Geological Specimens

Located in Lowestoft, GB

A very large collection of Metamorphic, Sedimentary and mineral specimens, all with original hand written labels (one missing) English in origin, the majority are late 19th century a...

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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Natural Fiber

Pair George III Ormolu Fluorspar Cassolettes Attributed To Matthew Boulton
Pair George III Ormolu Fluorspar Cassolettes Attributed To Matthew Boulton

Pair George III Ormolu Fluorspar Cassolettes Attributed To Matthew Boulton

By Matthew Boulton

Located in London, by appointment only

He initially ordered ceramic vases from his friend and fellow Lunar Society member Josiah Wedgwood, but ceramic proved unable to bear the weight of the decorations so Matthew Boulton...

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Antique Late 18th Century British George III Urns

Materials

Ormolu

19th Century Pietra Dura Marble Malachite Thermometer
19th Century Pietra Dura Marble Malachite Thermometer

19th Century Pietra Dura Marble Malachite Thermometer

Located in London, GB

The arched cresting is beautifully inlaid with a Pietra Dura of white flowers and malachite leaves, above two bands of specimen stones comprising Blue John, Cornelian, Lapis Lazuli, ...

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Antique Late 19th Century English More Desk Accessories

Materials

Marble

Faberge Blue John Limited edition egg pendant & Chain, Full set
Faberge Blue John Limited edition egg pendant & Chain, Full set

Faberge Blue John Limited edition egg pendant & Chain, Full set

By Fabergé

Located in Addlestone, GB

Faberge the Iconic house, featuring this beautiful example of the Faberge egg, comes complete with Faberge 18 inch white gold chain  Set in 18ct white gold with diamonds set on the ...

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2010s British Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

19th Century English Regency Blue John and Gilt Bronze Corinthian Column Lamp
19th Century English Regency Blue John and Gilt Bronze Corinthian Column Lamp

19th Century English Regency Blue John and Gilt Bronze Corinthian Column Lamp

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

A very rare early 19th century English Regency Blue John stone, column lamp, having a gilt capital with a cut amethyst crystal finial.

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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Other

Very Fine Mineral Specimen Vase Made from Fluorspar
Very Fine Mineral Specimen Vase Made from Fluorspar

Very Fine Mineral Specimen Vase Made from Fluorspar

Located in London, GB

With similar colouration to the 'Blue John' stone, found in deposits in Derbyshire, England, the impurities within this sample have given it a wonderful, deep, rich of pink and grey ...

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20th Century European Modern Vases

Materials

Crystal

SISYPHEAN CIRCLE (blue ribbon), Abstract Sculpture, Stone, Metal, Industrial
SISYPHEAN CIRCLE (blue ribbon), Abstract Sculpture, Stone, Metal, Industrial

SISYPHEAN CIRCLE (blue ribbon), Abstract Sculpture, Stone, Metal, Industrial

By John Van Alstine

Located in New York, NY

"SISYPHEAN CIRCLE (blue ribbon)" by John Van Alstine Slate, Steel, Enamel Stone, Metal, Sculpture, Abstract, Contemporary, Outdoor, Industrial, Industry, Nature, Blue, Circle, Round...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Stone, Slate, Metal, Steel, Enamel

Fine Pair of French Breche-Violette Marble Gilt Bronze Ormolu Table Lamps
Fine Pair of French Breche-Violette Marble Gilt Bronze Ormolu Table Lamps

Fine Pair of French Breche-Violette Marble Gilt Bronze Ormolu Table Lamps

Located in Dublin, Ireland

Breche Violet is a very decorative Italian Marble quarried in Seravezza, Carrara Basin, located between Florence and Genoa, sometimes mistaken for Blue John Stone which is found in D...

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Antique 19th Century French Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

Pair of Blue John Regency Cups
Pair of Blue John Regency Cups

Pair of Blue John Regency Cups

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H 6.7 in Dm 6.3 in

Pair of Blue John Regency Cups

Located in Milano, IT

Pair of cups in Blue John with a turned stem, resting on a circular plinth and a low quadrangular base.

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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Planters, Cachepots and Jardi...

Materials

Precious Stone

Antique Louis XVI Green Fluorspar Ormolu-Mounted Candle Holder Vase
Antique Louis XVI Green Fluorspar Ormolu-Mounted Candle Holder Vase

Antique Louis XVI Green Fluorspar Ormolu-Mounted Candle Holder Vase

Located in London, by appointment only

Weardale Fluorspar is the rarer variant of Derbyshire Blue John stone. It is a semi-precious mineral or fluorspar recognised by its beautiful radiating crystalline structure, which w...

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Antique Late 18th Century French Candelabras

Materials

Stone

Vintage Italian Blue John Style Alabaster Hinged Box
Vintage Italian Blue John Style Alabaster Hinged Box

Vintage Italian Blue John Style Alabaster Hinged Box

Located in Atlanta, GA

The box having a beautiful blue / purple hue resembling the famous blue john semi-precious stone.

Category

20th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Alabaster, Brass

Antique Regency Blue John or Derbyshire Spar Urn Mounted as a Lamp
Antique Regency Blue John or Derbyshire Spar Urn Mounted as a Lamp

Antique Regency Blue John or Derbyshire Spar Urn Mounted as a Lamp

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine Regency blue John urn mounted as a lamp. Superb color and striation. The turned urn form top is supported on an inverted trumpet form foot that rests on a white marble and...

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Early 20th Century English Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Precious Stone

Two Arm Ormolu and Cut Glass Regency Candle Luster on Blue John Base
Two Arm Ormolu and Cut Glass Regency Candle Luster on Blue John Base

Two Arm Ormolu and Cut Glass Regency Candle Luster on Blue John Base

Located in Hudson, NY

This late 19th century two-arm luster made from cut glass and ormolu has the further dramatic element of a black and white marble base set under a fine Blue John plinth. The rare st...

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Antique 19th Century British Neoclassical Revival Candle Holders

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

18th Century English Mantle with Rare Blue John Inlay
18th Century English Mantle with Rare Blue John Inlay

18th Century English Mantle with Rare Blue John Inlay

Located in New York, NY

A very elegant and unusual late 18th century English mantel in Italian statuary marble inlaid with Derbyshire Blue John, a semi-precious stone mined at Castleton in Derbyshire and us...

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Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Statuary Marble

19th Century Specimen Marble-Top Walnut Centre Table
19th Century Specimen Marble-Top Walnut Centre Table

19th Century Specimen Marble-Top Walnut Centre Table

Located in Suffolk, GB

This table consists of a superb specimen marble top with a central inlaid design of a bird resting on a branch with leaves and berries, this is surrounded by a geometric design of va...

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Center Tables

Materials

Marble

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20th Century Italian Sterling Silver Picture Frame
20th Century Italian Sterling Silver Picture Frame

20th Century Italian Sterling Silver Picture Frame

By Arval Argenti Valenza

Located in VALENZA, IT

Sterling silver photo frame. The frame was made in Italy by the Argenteria Raddi of Florence. The design is typically Libeerty with the characteristic flowers, festoons and ribbons...

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1990s Italian Art Nouveau Picture Frames

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vintage 1980s 10K Yellow Gold Peridot Solitaire Ring Size 7
Vintage 1980s 10K Yellow Gold Peridot Solitaire Ring Size 7

Vintage 1980s 10K Yellow Gold Peridot Solitaire Ring Size 7

Located in Webster, SD

This beautiful, unique 1980s ring is 10k yellow gold. It features an oval cut, 8x10mm peridot gemstone. The face of this ring measures 1/2 of an inch north to south with a rise of 7m...

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Vintage 1980s Unknown Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

Peridot, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold

Gold, Peridot & Seed Pearl Australian Dress Pin. Edwardian, beginning of XX c.
Gold, Peridot & Seed Pearl Australian Dress Pin. Edwardian, beginning of XX c.

Gold, Peridot & Seed Pearl Australian Dress Pin. Edwardian, beginning of XX c.

Located in MELBOURNE, AU

9K Yellow Gold, Peridot and Seed Pearl Australian Dress Pin Measurements: 32mm Weight: 1.4gr. Edwardian, beginning of XX c.

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Antique Early 1900s Australian Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Peridot, Gold, 9k Gold

Italian Malachite and Brass Picture Frame, 1970s
Italian Malachite and Brass Picture Frame, 1970s

Italian Malachite and Brass Picture Frame, 1970s

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Elegant Italian picture frame from the 1970s, crafted with a polished malachite veneer and accented by a gilt brass border. The vivid green malachite showcases natural banded pattern...

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Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Picture Frames

Materials

Malachite

20th Century Forest Green Crocodile Luggage Holdall
20th Century Forest Green Crocodile Luggage Holdall

20th Century Forest Green Crocodile Luggage Holdall

Located in London, GB

Introducing a stunning 20th Century Forest Green Crocodile Luggage Holdall—a fabulous and generously sized bag in unused condition. This holdall is meticulously crafted from premium...

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Late 20th Century Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Crocodile

Antique Art Deco Sterling Silver & Guilloche Enamel Picture Frame Chester 1914
Antique Art Deco Sterling Silver & Guilloche Enamel Picture Frame Chester 1914

Antique Art Deco Sterling Silver & Guilloche Enamel Picture Frame Chester 1914

By S. Mordan & Co.

Located in London, GB

A wonderful Antique Art Deco Sterling Silver & Guilloche Enamel photo frame Date Chester 1914 by Makers S. Mordan & Co. Great Maker with the Hallmark S Mordan & Co, Chester. The sil...

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Early 20th Century British Art Deco Picture Frames

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

Antique Turquoise Enamel 14K Gold Day and Night Drop Earrings
Antique Turquoise Enamel 14K Gold Day and Night Drop Earrings

Antique Turquoise Enamel 14K Gold Day and Night Drop Earrings

Located in Rotterdam, NL

An antique pair of 14 karat gold drop earrings set with turquoise turquoise enamel and gold granulation. Transport yourself to a bygone era with these exquisite antique 19th century...

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Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Drop Earrings

Materials

14k Gold, Enamel

Archaeological-Revival Coral and Gold Spartan Diadem
Archaeological-Revival Coral and Gold Spartan Diadem

Archaeological-Revival Coral and Gold Spartan Diadem

Located in London, GB

An archaeological-revival coral and gold Spartan diadem, in the form of a gold band with seven concave discs each set with a cabochon coral, alternating with eight floral motifs each...

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Antique 1840s Italian Classical Roman More Jewelry

Materials

Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Lapis Lazuli Beaded Necklace
Vintage Lapis Lazuli Beaded Necklace

Vintage Lapis Lazuli Beaded Necklace

Located in Chipping Campden, GB

The blue of the gorgeous lapis stone beads really pop in this necklace. Length: 47.5cm Large Bead Diameter: 12mm Weight: 53g

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Vintage 1960s British Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Lapis Lazuli

Antique  Ring natural Carnelian  solid 18K Gold Ø US 5.75 / 4.6 gr
Antique  Ring natural Carnelian  solid 18K Gold Ø US 5.75 / 4.6 gr

Antique Ring natural Carnelian solid 18K Gold Ø US 5.75 / 4.6 gr

Located in SE

A Ring with claw set natural Carnelian stone oval cabochon cut 22 mm x 12 mm x 6 mm deep / ca 12 ct. Color of stone is dark Orange ( not Red). The color may change depending on lig...

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Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Carnelian, 18k Gold

Vintage 9 Carat Gold Link Necklace
Vintage 9 Carat Gold Link Necklace

Vintage 9 Carat Gold Link Necklace

Located in Chipping Campden, GB

This necklace is modelled in 9 Carat gold. Length: 47cm Width: 3mm Weight: 7g

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Vintage 1960s British Chain Necklaces

Materials

Gold

Antique Early 20th Sterling Silver Shell Folding Picture Frame Grey & Co 1910
Antique Early 20th Sterling Silver Shell Folding Picture Frame Grey & Co 1910

Antique Early 20th Sterling Silver Shell Folding Picture Frame Grey & Co 1910

By Grey & Co, Birmingham

Located in London, GB

A Stunning Antique Rare Early 20th Sterling Silver & Shell folding picture frame, by Maker Grey & Co, date Chester 1910. This is a rare superb double almost sculptural pic...

Category

Early 20th Century British Picture Frames

Materials

Sterling Silver

Large Antique Art Deco Sterling Silver & Enamel Picture Frame, England 1927
Large Antique Art Deco Sterling Silver & Enamel Picture Frame, England 1927

Large Antique Art Deco Sterling Silver & Enamel Picture Frame, England 1927

By Henry Matthews

Located in London, GB

A stunning quality sterling silver & enamel picture or photo frame. The enamel colour could be described as a deep and rich amethyst. The enamel remains bright and clean with no not...

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Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Picture Frames

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

A Blue John Paperweight, late 19th century
A Blue John Paperweight, late 19th century

A Blue John Paperweight, late 19th century

$2,500

H 1 in W 5.25 in D 2.75 in

A Blue John Paperweight, late 19th century

Located in Spencertown, NY

The parquetry Blue John Pattern within a rectangular black stone surround

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Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Paperweights

Materials

Quartz, Marble

A diamond, emerald and ruby en tremblant dragonfly brooch
A diamond, emerald and ruby en tremblant dragonfly brooch

A diamond, emerald and ruby en tremblant dragonfly brooch

Located in London, GB

A diamond, emerald and ruby en tremblant dragonfly brooch, the thorax set with the an old European-cut diamond estimated to weigh 1.1 carats, assessed to be of H-I colour and VS clar...

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Vintage 1950s British Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Platinum

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Blue John Stone For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the blue john stone you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A blue john stone — often made from stone, marble and precious stone — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the blue john stone you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A blue john stone made by Regency designers — as well as those associated with Georgian — is very popular. Sir William Chambers and Matthew Boulton each produced at least one beautiful blue john stone that is worth considering.

How Much is a Blue John Stone?

Prices for a blue john stone start at $122 and top out at $198,500 with the average selling for $22,175.