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1930's 14kt. Yellow Gold Synthetic Ruby Estate Compact
Located in Miami, FL
This gorgeous 14kt. Yellow Gold Synthetic Ruby Estate Compact from the 1930's will add timeless
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Vintage 1930s Vanity Items

Materials

Ruby, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold

Janesich Gold and Enamel Compact
By Janesich
Located in New York, NY
Janesich Gold and Enamel Compact Janesich Gold compact with linear motifs in black enamel. The
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20th Century French Art Deco Boxes and Cases

Materials

Gold, Enamel

Janesich Gold and Enamel Compact
Janesich Gold and Enamel Compact
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L 2.75 in
Cartier 40's 18K Gold Diamond and Gemset Compact, Circa 1940
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier, London 1940's, 18K Gold, Diamond, Emerald, Amethyst, Ruby, Sapphire and Topaz, Compact
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Vintage 1940s British Retro Vanity Items

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Imperial Topaz, 18k Gold

Cartier Gold Compact Powder Box 14 Karat Gold Make-Up Compact 114 Gm
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Vintage 14K yellow gold Cartier compact powder box with a woven texture Circa 1960's. Signed
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Late 20th Century Vanity Items

Materials

Yellow Gold

Mario Buccellati Vintage Diamond Gold Compact Box
By Mario Buccellati
Located in Miami, FL
This Mario Buccellati vintage diamond 18K yellow gold compact box from 1940's features a diamond
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Vintage 1940s Italian Vanity Items

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold

Gold and Enamel Deco Compact
Located in New York, NY
Charming Art Deco enamel and 14k gold mini compact. These mirrored dance compacts were often
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1930s American Boxes

Cartier 18k 750 Yellow Gold and Diamond Compact
By Cartier
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Vintage 18K yellow gold Cartier compact powder box with a woven texture and diamond encrusted thumb
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Vintage 1950s French Boxes and Cases

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier 18k 750 Yellow Gold and Diamond Compact
Cartier 18k 750 Yellow Gold and Diamond Compact
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W 2.75 in L 2.75 in
Van Cleef And Arpels 18k yellow gold and diamond compact.
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef And Arpels 18k yellow gold and diamond compact. Made in France. The compact features
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Mid-20th Century French Artist Boxes and Cases

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. 1980s 18k Yellow Gold Powder Compact Case
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 1980's Tiffany & Co. compact is of Italian provenance, crafted in solid 18K yellow gold
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Late 20th Century Italian Artisan Boxes and Cases

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Gubelin Onyx and Diamond Compact Case
By Gubelin
Located in New York, NY
Gubelin Onyx and Diamond Compact Case A gold compact with a geometric pattern, with onyx sides set
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Vanity Items

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold

Gubelin Onyx and Diamond Compact Case
Gubelin Onyx and Diamond Compact Case
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H 2.13 in W 0.25 in L 3.25 in
Piaget Gold and Diamond Evening Purse, a Comb and a Powder Compact
By Piaget
Located in New York, NY
Yellow Gold and diamond evening bag, a comb and a powder compact The evening bag of basket weave
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Artist Boxes and Cases

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond, Black Enamel, and Orange Gemstone Compact
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
VCA Diamond, Black Enamel, and Orange Gemstone Compact. This compact has diamonds in filigree
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21st Century and Contemporary French Boxes and Cases

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Antique Art Deco Evening Bag With Compact Mirror of 14K, Platinum, & Gemstones
Located in Miami, FL
with vintage allure. A true relic, this piece seamlessly melds platinum and 14k yellow gold, evoking an
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Vintage 1930s North American Art Deco Vanity Items

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Platinum

Yves Saint Laurent Dazzling Emerald Green Crystal Jewel Heart Compact YSL
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Boca Raton, FL
rhinestones on the lid of the compact. Mirror inside Made in France. Gold plated From the 1980's Measurements
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1980s French Handbags and Purses

Louis Kuppenheim 1928 for Dunhill Peacock Enameled Compact Box .935 Sterling
By Alfred Dunhill, Louis Kuppenheim
Located in Miami, FL
Enameled compact box by Louis Kuppenheim for Alfred Dunhill. An extraordinary round compact box
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Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel

MOSCHINO COUTURE! Repetita Juvant S/S 1994 Khaki Beauty Tools "Survival Jacket"
By Moschino, Moschino Couture
Located in Munich, DE
necessary for life in the rough and tumble urban jungle: mirror, lipstick, mascara, blush, powder compact
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1990s Italian Blazers

Louis Vuitton Monogram Vernis S-Lock Short Wallet Cherry Wood
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Indianapolis, IN
sophistication. The iconic S-lock closure in gold-tone hardware adds a touch of refinement and ensures the
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2010s Italian Wallets

Van Cleef & Arpels Cabochon Ruby and Gold Minaudiere
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Ruby & Gold Compact Makeup Box, 2 cabochon rubies on top. Inside the box
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Vintage 1970s French Desk Accessories

Materials

Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Sapphire Gold Diamond and Bakelite Minaudière
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Sapphire Gold Diamond and Bakelite Minaudière Makeup Box Made of Bakelite and
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Vintage 1940s French Boxes and Cases

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Longines Tank Watch 14K Yellow Gold with Guilloche Dial
By Longines
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the Longines 1940's Circa 14KT Gold Tank Watch – a vintage beauty with a 28x28mm square
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Lesunja La Vie Rose Gold Statement Earrings Green Sapphire
Located in Zürich, CH
Earrings are compact pieces of jewellery but speak a thousand words. They have the potential to
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modernist Dangle Earrings

Materials

Green Sapphire, Rose Gold

Lesunja La Vie Rose Gold Statement Earrings Green Sapphire
Lesunja La Vie Rose Gold Statement Earrings Green Sapphire
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W 23.3 in D 4.4 in L 42.5 in
Vintage Waltham 14 Karat Yellow Gold Pocket Watch Circa 1888 Floral Engraving
By American Waltham Watch Co.
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This rare vintage 14 karat yellow gold pocket watch by Waltham is a stunning piece of history. The
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Antique 1880s American Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Waltham 14 Karat Rose Gold Pocket Watch with Hunter Case, Circa 1888
By American Waltham Watch Co.
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This rare vintage 14 karat gold pocket watch by Waltham is a stunning piece of history. The luxury
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Antique 1880s Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Tiffany & Co. Amethyst and Diamond Garden Flower 18k Rose Gold Stud Earrings
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Bellmore, NY
Garden Flower 18k Rose Gold Stud Earrings. Meticulously crafted, these earrings are a testament to
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

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

Victorian Old Mine Cut Diamond 1.5 Carat Navette Ring 18k & 22k ring
Located in Joelton, TN
-H Color. These stones are tightly compact and well matched. The navette head measures approximately
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Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, 22k Gold

Boucheron Vintage Silver Chiseled Ruby Butterfly Flower Motif Lipstick Case
By Boucheron
Located in New York, NY
secure closure, ensuring your lipstick is protected from dust and damage. Compact and Portable: Perfectly
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Vintage 1940s Art Deco Boxes and Cases

Materials

Ruby, Gold, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, Vermeil, Silver, Sterling Silver

Boucheron Vintage Silver Chiseled Ruby Butterfly Flower Motif Lipstick Case
Boucheron Vintage Silver Chiseled Ruby Butterfly Flower Motif Lipstick Case
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H 2.25 in W 0.8 in D 0.8 in Dm 0.8 in L 2.25 in
Mini Lincoln Penny Bracelet
By Michael Bondanza
Located in New York, NY
Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Penny Charm Dimensions: 11.25mm x 18.35mm x 2.5mm Weight: 1.1dwt Bracelet
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Antique 19th Century American Modern Charm Bracelets

Materials

18k Gold

Mini Lincoln Penny Bracelet
Mini Lincoln Penny Bracelet
W 0.45 in D 0.1 in L 0.73 in
Charioteau - French Landscape with Garden Sculpture & Reflecting Pond, Framed
By Richard Gibbons
Located in Chicago, IL
Chicago Crafts Movement," M&M Club, Topeka Kansas and Merchandise Mart, Chicago 1987 "Compact/Portable
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Panel, Oil

Louis Vuitton Monogram Multi-Pochette Accessories
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Vuitton Monogram coated canvas with leather trimming and gold-tone hardware. It has a removeable
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2010s American Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Authentic Indian Botanic Hand Knotted Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
prevailing in the background, with gold, black, rosewood, pastel pink, turquoise, and forest green forefront
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Early 20th Century Indian Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Chanel 2004 Vintage Sakura Pink Square Mini Flap Bag 24k GHW 67727
By Chanel
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
is one of the most coveted mini flaps - with the 24k gold plated hardware. The classic CC flap is the
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Early 2000s Structured Shoulder Bags

British Coast - Small Rocky Coastal Scene, Framed, Original Oil on Canvas
By Richard Gibbons
Located in Chicago, IL
Gibbons. "British Coast" is framed in an ornately carved gold frame with red undertones adding the overall
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

Saint Augustine, Muscular Male, Wearing a Red Cloak & Loin Cloth, Original Oil
By Richard Gibbons
Located in Chicago, IL
draped. Set upon an intricate backdrop of ornate floral designs set in gold tones, the figure appears to
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Panel

Aquarium, Male Nude, Diving into Crystal Blue Water, Original Oil Painting
By Richard Gibbons
Located in Chicago, IL
and Merchandise Mart, Chicago 1987 "Compact/Portable Design: New Interior Objects by 16 East Coast
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Nude Paintings

Materials

Panel, Oil

Antique Art Deco Cobalt Blue Guilloche Enamel Locket
Located in Portland, England
This charming Art Deco 1920's Cobalt Blue and gold guilloche enamel and silver gilt locket is most
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Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Chain Necklaces

Materials

Enamel

For Martha - Original Oil Painting of Nude Female Side in Warm Skin Tones
By Richard Gibbons
Located in Chicago, IL
, Topeka Kansas and Merchandise Mart, Chicago 1987 "Compact/Portable Design: New Interior Objects by 16
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Nude Paintings

Materials

Panel, Oil

Duomo, Lucca Italy - Architectural Interior, Framed, Original Oil on Canvas
By Richard Gibbons
Located in Chicago, IL
piece is framed in a multi-layered gold frame measuring 22h x 18w x 1.74d inches. Richard Gibbons Duomo
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Panel

The Prophet Returns - Nude Male Torso, Beige & Burgundy Background, Oil on Panel
By Richard Gibbons
Located in Chicago, IL
background The painting is framed in a substantial wood frame with a taupe underlay and gold accents
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Nude Paintings

Materials

Panel, Oil

Youth, Portrait of Young Male, Renaissance Style Portraiture, Original Oil
By Richard Gibbons
Located in Chicago, IL
painting is framed in a substantial wooden frame with a gold accent. Richard Gibbons Youth oil on canvas
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Clark - Portrait of a Man in Glasses and a Suit, Original Oil Painting
By Richard Gibbons
Located in Chicago, IL
Chicago Crafts Movement," M&M Club, Topeka Kansas and Merchandise Mart, Chicago 1987 "Compact/Portable
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Victoria, Blond Haired Female Dressed in White Tunic with Purple Flowers, Framed
By Richard Gibbons
Located in Chicago, IL
, Chicago 1987 "Compact/Portable Design: New Interior Objects by 16 East Coast Artists," Gallery 91, NY 1986
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Paintings

Materials

Panel, Oil

Golden Eyes - Portrait of a Woman with a Piercing Gaze, Original Oil Painting
By Richard Gibbons
Located in Chicago, IL
Chicago Crafts Movement," M&M Club, Topeka Kansas and Merchandise Mart, Chicago 1987 "Compact/Portable
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board, Canvas

The Priest King of Knossos, Muscular Male, Original Oil on Canvas
By Richard Gibbons
Located in Chicago, IL
ornate floral designs in gold tones, the figure is framed by not only a gold wooden frame but the
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Panel

Augustine's Crisis, Muscular Male, Wearing a Loin Cloth, Original Oil on Canvas
By Richard Gibbons
Located in Chicago, IL
intricate backdrop of ornate floral designs in gold tones, the figure is framed by not only a gold wooden
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Panel

Landscape of Man - Close-Up Nude Male Body Lying Down, Original, Oil on Panel
By Richard Gibbons
Located in Chicago, IL
&M Club, Topeka Kansas and Merchandise Mart, Chicago 1987 "Compact/Portable Design: New Interior
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21st Century and Contemporary Nude Paintings

Materials

Oil

Querelle - Man with Piercing Blue Eyes, Smoking, Original Oil Painting
By Richard Gibbons
Located in Chicago, IL
&M Club, Topeka Kansas and Merchandise Mart, Chicago 1987 "Compact/Portable Design: New Interior
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas, Board

Sogno D'Oro - Seated Muscular Male Wearing a Loin Cloth, Original Oil on Canvas
By Richard Gibbons
Located in Chicago, IL
floral designs in deep burgundy and gold tones, framing the figure by not only a gold wooden frame but
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Panel

Movement (#172) - Original Oil Painting of Nude Female Back in Warm Skin Tones
By Richard Gibbons
Located in Chicago, IL
, Topeka Kansas and Merchandise Mart, Chicago 1987 "Compact/Portable Design: New Interior Objects by 16
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Nude Paintings

Materials

Panel, Oil

WAIT! - Portrait of a Woman, Hand on Head in Shock, Original Oil Painting
By Richard Gibbons
Located in Chicago, IL
Chicago Crafts Movement," M&M Club, Topeka Kansas and Merchandise Mart, Chicago 1987 "Compact/Portable
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Jason and Medea - Greek Mythological Couple Inspired Diptych of Love and Tragedy
By Richard Gibbons
Located in Chicago, IL
hero's quest. Gibbons portrays the hero as a bare-chested god with a halo of roses and gold. The
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Nude Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Orchids - Nude Male Torso with Blue Orchids and Blue Background, Oil on Panel
By Richard Gibbons
Located in Chicago, IL
painting is framed in a wood frame painted in a pale silver gold tone with a gold filet closest to the
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Nude Paintings

Materials

Panel, Oil

Uprising Triptych, Male Nude, Arms Up Stretched, Surrounded By Armed Forces
By Richard Gibbons
Located in Chicago, IL
Chicago Crafts Movement," M&M Club, Topeka Kansas and Merchandise Mart, Chicago 1987 "Compact/Portable
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Nude Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

This Too Shall Pass - Portrait of a Man Covering Face, Original Oil Painting
By Richard Gibbons
Located in Chicago, IL
, Chicago 1987 "Compact/Portable Design: New Interior Objects by 16 East Coast Artists," Gallery 91, NY 1986
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Platinum Diamond Interchangeable Gemstone Art Deco Clip Brooch Arnold Ostertag
By Ostertag
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
. The brooch can also be worn with a 18 K white Gold multistand necklace, 25.40 grams. The necklace is
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Onyx, Quartz, Tourmaline, Platinum

The Final Portal, Shrouded Male Nude on a Burgundy Backdrop, Oil on Panel
By Richard Gibbons
Located in Chicago, IL
, Topeka Kansas and Merchandise Mart, Chicago, 1987 "Compact/Portable Design: New Interior Objects by 16
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Nude Paintings

Materials

Panel, Oil

Pair of Italian Maiolica Tureens, Ferretti Manufacture, Lodi Circa 1770 - 1780
By Antonio Ferretti
Located in Milano, IT
differ from each other due to some decorative choices: the decoration on the first is more compact on the
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Antique 1770s Italian Rococo Ceramics

Materials

Maiolica

Abstract Silhouette Hat Portraits - Female Illustrator of Golden Age
By Jessie Gillespie
Located in Miami, FL
much as they are representations. Moreover, each one is a compact little gem stuffed with observational
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1910s Victorian Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Ink, Illustration Board, Pen

Early 19th Century W. Ningxia Carpet ( 5'8'' x 6'10'' - 173 x 208 )
Located in New York, NY
and short, leafy sprays, on a gold ground. A slightly smaller, but otherwise almost contemporary
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Antique 1790s Chinese Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Mid-20th Century Handmade Tibetan Throw Rug
Located in New York, NY
they became heavier and more compact in the 20th century, in competition with Art Deco carpets from
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Mid-20th Century Tibetan Modern Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Early 20th Century Handmade Mongolian Art Deco Style Room Size Carpet In Neutral
Located in New York, NY
earliest Peking Revival carpets are pliable and fairly thin, but they became heavier and more compact in
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Early 20th Century Mongolian Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

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Gold S Compact For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the gold s compact you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold. You can easily find a 157 antique edition and 1 modern creations to choose from as well. You’re likely to find the perfect gold s compact among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 19th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Creating a gold s compact has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Boucheron, Tiffany & Co. and Van Cleef & Arpels are consistently popular. A gold s compact can make for a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 44 Diamond versions can add an especially stylish touch. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also rose cut cut and cabochon cut versions available here, too. Most of our gold s compact for sale are for women, but there are 39 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a Gold S Compact?

The price for a gold s compact starts at $90 and tops out at $182,000 with these objets-dart-vertu, on average, selling for $5,930.
Questions About Gold S Compact
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A compact mirror is a small metal case, usually round in shape, which can be flipped open. The top part has a mirror and the base half is filled with compact powder, along with a puff. This handy cosmetic product is widely used today. On 1stDibs find a variety of compact mirrors.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Yes, rose gold contains real gold. Rose gold is a material composed of gold mixed with copper and silver alloys. A common rose gold annoy is 75% gold and 25% copper, or 18k gold. Since it is an alloy, pure rose gold is non-existent.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, Italian gold is indeed real gold. Italian gold is 14-karat, out of a possible 24-karat, which means it is 58% pure gold and 42% alloys. On 1stDibs, find vintage and contemporary gold jewelry pieces from top sellers around the world.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    While green gold is indeed real gold, it does have to be mixed with another material to achieve the color. Generally, yellow gold is used with an alloy of pure silver to create green gold. The effect is also subtle and may not be noticeable unless compared with another color of gold. Shop a selection of green gold pieces from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Yes, gold leaf contains real gold. Gold leaf is approximately 91.7% pure gold.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Yes, yellow gold contains real gold. The makeup of yellow gold is pure gold mixed with alloys. The karatage of yellow gold determines the amount of pure gold.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, 19 karat gold is real gold and is made of 19 parts gold and five parts other metals. 19 karat gold is usually mixed with copper, zinc, silver, palladium and nickel to increase durability. You’ll find a wide variety of 19 karat gold jewelry on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Antique gold is as real as contemporary gold. Pure gold is 24-karats, though few pieces of jewelry are actually made completely of 24-karat gold because it's extremely soft. 14-karat and 18-karat gold jewelry is usually mixed with alloy to make the piece a bit more durable.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Whether or not gold watches are real gold depends on the timepiece. Some gold watches simply have a gold-toned finish and contain no real gold. Others feature a thin layer of gold plating over top of other precious metals. Luxury watch makers often use 18-karat gold, an alloy that is 75 percent real gold and 25 percent other metals. Find a large selection of gold watches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A gold Rolex Submariner is crafted to the same standard as all Rolex gold watches. Each watch is made from 18 karat gold that is at least 75 percent pure gold, with the other 25 percent being materials used to increase the strength of the watch. Browse a selection of Rolex watches, including the Submariner, on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Gold plated items contain real gold, but are mostly composed of a different base metal. Generally, gold plated objects are made from copper or silver with a very thin layer of gold over the base metal.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, Mariner gold is indeed real gold. Depending on the style, Mariner designs are either 10 karat or 14 karat, and come in a range of colors like white gold and yellow gold. Shop a collection of Mariner gold jewelry from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    It depends on the brand but a Rolex gold watch is made in solid gold, while other brands may use gold capping or gold plating.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, 20-karat gold is indeed real. Karat is a unit used to measure the purity level of a gold item. Pure gold is 24-karat while the makeup of 20-karat gold is 83.3% gold and 16.7% alloy. Shop a collection of expertly vetted 20-karat jewelry from some of the worlds top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, gold dipped, also known as gold plated, pieces are considered real gold. The process coats a piece of metal or alloy with a layer of gold for a gold finish. Shop a collection of 18 karat gold jewelry, solid and dipped, on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024
    The difference between yellow gold and white gold comes down to the alloys used to produce them. Yellow gold gets its color from pure gold and alloy metals in warm hues like copper. On the other hand, white gold's cool appearance is owed to the presence of alloy metals like silver, zinc, palladium and nickel. Shop a variety of gold jewelry on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, a 14 karat gold chain is real gold and made of 14 parts gold and ten parts other metals. A 14 karat gold is usually mixed with copper, zinc, silver, palladium and nickel to increase durability. Browse a range of 14 karat gold jewelry, including chains, on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Whether or not an antique gold finish is real gold or not depends on the item in question. Often, things said to have an "antique gold finish" simply have a gold-toned finish. However, in some cases, the finish may be real gold plating. On 1stDibs, find a large collection of gold decorative objects and jewelry.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    There is around 18-carat gold in a gold Rolex Submariner. The Submariner was first launched in 1953. The model comes in Oyster steel, white & yellow gold, & two-tone with the date or no date. On 1stDibs, shop vintage and antique gold Rolex Submariners.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Whether or not Hermès hardware is real gold depends on the bag and hardware type. Generally, gold-finish hardware features 18-karat or 24-karat gold plating. Silvertone hardware is usually palladium. Typically, Hermès hardware shows off a glossy polished finish, but the designer has also created bags with matte brushed metals over the years. On 1stDibs, find a variety of Hermès bags.