Rare Movado Early Maki-E Ermeto Manual Wind Purse Watch, circa 1929
By Movado
Located in Mayfair, London, London
Movado. A Rare and Early Maki-E Ermeto Manual Wind Purse or pocket Watch C1929 Dial: The original silvered dial fully signed Movado Chronometre Emerto with Breguet style numerals an...
Silver
Vintage Movado Ermeto Tiffany & Co. Stainless Steel Brown Leather Travel Clock
By Tiffany & Co for Movado
Located in New York, NY
A rare and elegant collaboration between Movado and Tiffany & Co., this vintage Movado Ermeto travel clock embodies the sophistication of early 20th-century design. The Ermeto line, ...
Stainless Steel
Unavailable
Movado Steel Ermeto Travel Watch with Alarm
By Movado
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Movado Ermeto Rare version of Ermeto "8-days", very rare in this big size. Manual winding Movado movement, Breguet hair spring, original dial and hands. Krokodil steel case. ...
Stainless Steel
1950s Silver Movado 'Ermeto' Travelling Watch in Sliding Brown Crocodile Case
By Movado
Located in Carlisle, GB
A Vintage Silver Movado 'Ermeto' travelling watch in a sliding brown original crocodile case.
Silver
Vintage Silver and Brown Leather Movado Ermeto Chronométre Travel or Purse Watch
By Movado
Located in Carlisle, GB
Movado Ermeto Chronométre silver (0.935) and leather purse watch, import hallmarks London 1927, signed square silvered dial with Arabic numerals, minute track and blued steel hands, ...
Silver
Rare Black Enamel and Silver Cased Movado Chronometre Ermeto Travel Clock
By Movado
Located in Carlisle, GB
Black Enamel And Silver Movado Chronometre Ermeto Travel Clock. This rare charming travel clock is in good working condition. Visible signs of ageing and wear wiht some visible chi...
Silver, Enamel
Movado, Ermeto Chronometre Sliding Purse Watch
By Movado
Located in Montreal, Quebec
A sliding purse watch Movado Ermeto Chronometre with brown leather mounted sliding covers.
Sold
H 1.5 in W 2 in D 0.5 in
1920s Art Déco Swiss Sterling Silver and Enamel Movado Ermeto Watch/Chronometer
By Movado
Located in North Miami, FL
In 1926 Movado Ermeto watches achieved acclaim, including the Grand Prix at the 1929 Barcelona International Exposition.
Crystal, Metal, Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Hermes 18 Karat Gold Textured Expandable Vintage Purse Travel Watch Pendant
By Hermès
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a rectangular watch face enclosed in an expandable case with wave texture throughout Watchface is cream in color with gold numbers, hands, and dotted minute surround Insc...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold
H 1.41 in W 2.99 in
Movado 1948 Calendermeto Triple Date and Moonphase Travel Purse Clock & Leather
By Movado
Located in Miami, FL
The Movado Ermeto watch was a pocket/purse watch manufactured between 1926 and 1985 by Movado in La Chaux-de-Fonds in Switzerland.
Stainless Steel
Vintage Movado Ermeto Stainless Steel Brown Leather Travel Clock
By Movado
Located in New York, NY
This elegant Movado Ermeto travel clock is a fine example of Swiss ingenuity and Art Deco-era design. Featuring a stainless steel case wrapped in its original leather covering, the c...
Stainless Steel
Movado Ermeto 1247, Silver Dial, Certified and Warranty
By Movado
Located in Miami, FL
Movado Ermeto Reference #: 1247. Mens Mechanical Hand Wind Watch Gold Shell Silver 0 MM.
1950s Solid Sterling Silver Movado Chronographe Ermeto Laides Purse Watch
By Movado
Located in Raleigh, NC
SLIDING DOORS – THE MOVADO ERMETO WATCH Very often, decorative objects or so-called luxury items can be accused of having a surplus of form over function.
Silver
Vintage Silver Dark Brown Snake Skin Movado Chrometre Ermeto Travel Clock
By Movado
Located in Carlisle, GB
Vintage small Movado Travel Clock. This small travel clock is not working. Glass is missing
Estate Cartier Diamond and Platinum Bow Pin, Circa 1940's-1950's.
By Cartier
Located in New Orleans, LA
Classic Estate 1940's-1950s platinum bow brooch signed by Cartier, containing approximately 7 carats total weight of round brilliant and baguette cut diamonds.
Diamond, Platinum
$4,500
Size: none; comparable to size L
Edwardian White Irish Crochet and Cotton Walking or Wedding Suit – L, 1900s
Located in Tucson, AZ
A museum-quality piece of extreme rarity, this turn-of-the-century walking suit is exceptional for its extraordinary workmanship, condition, atypical silhouette and unheard-of large ...
Stunning Thierry Mugler Archival FW 1986 Evening Gown Crystal Black Dress
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
Gorgeous extremely rare Iconic Thierry Mugler Evening Dress, FW 1986 Collection "Les Voleuses" Museum worthy Collectors Piece The most dramatic evening gown with amazing crystal rhi...
Christian Dior by John Galliano 2005 Silk Nude Embellished Dress Fr. 42 US 10
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in Montgomery, TX
Vintage Christian Dior by John Galliano Silk Embellished Dress 2005 Collection French size 42 ( US 10 ) Silver tone beads over the beige silk, Signature Galliano little buttons closu...
Edwardian Beauvais Embroidered Bag
Located in New York, NY
Lovely Edwardian Beauvais Embroidered Bag from the turn of the 20th century in France. Lavishly hand embroidered with roses on black silk faille within a bronze frame set with a cit...
Zuhair Murad Couture white silver gold beaded sequin mini wedding backless dress
By Zuhair Murad
Located in Milano, Lombardia
LOVE LALI VINTAGE An incredibly rare dress from Zuhair Murad Haute Couture Fall 2006 This really is a work of art, a tasseled flapper style mini dress. The dress is sheer mesh and i...
Spectacular 1920s Apricot Silk Chiffon Evening Dress w/ Mirror Beaded Trim
Located in Gresham, OR
Spectacular 1920s Apricot Silk Chiffon Evening Dress w/ Mirror Beaded Trim: A extraordinary example of the classic Art Deco style dress worn by those ultra-modern "flapper" types li...
Edwardian Old Cut Diamond Foliate Scroll Tiara in Silver and Gold
Located in London, England
A truly elegant Edwardian old cut diamond tiara set in silver and gold, circa 1910. This beautifully handcrafted tiara is composed of a number of elegant foliate scroll motifs, com...
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Autumn/Winter 1959 Christian Dior Couture Black Silk Chiffon "Bella" Gown
By Christian Dior Haute Couture
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Absolutely breathtaking black layered silk chiffon Christian Dior Couture gown from the fall/winter 1959 collection. Strapless, very subtle sweetheart neckline with a corseted bodice...
Valentino Vintage Black Lace Evening Gown Size 4
By Valentino
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
Valentino Vintage Black Lace Evening Gown Size 4
A turn of the 20th century diamond-set fringe tiara
Located in London, GB
A turn of the 20th century diamond-set fringe tiara, the base consisting of interlocking openwork geometric scroll sections set with small old-cut diamonds estimated to weigh 3¼ cara...
Diamond, Platinum
Christian Dior by John Galliano Green Knit and Satin Evening Ensemble, SS 1999
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
A two-piece ensemble from Christian Dior by John Galliano, Spring-Summer 1999, consisting of a fitted cable-knit sweater and a coordinating column skirt in a muted seafoam green hue....
Vivienne Westwood Couture red taffeta corset and ballgown skirt, fw 1996
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in London, GB
▪ Vivienne Westwood evening ensemble ▪ Labelled as a 'SPECIAL ITEM' from Vivienne Westwood's Couture line ▪ Constructed from red taffeta backed with silk organza ▪ Boned corset with...
Christian Dior by John Galliano pink mink fur cropped bolero jacket, fw 1997
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
▪ Christian Dior pink mink fur cropped bolero jacket ▪ Designed by John Galliano ▪ Shawl lapel ▪ Wide cropped sleeves appearing as a cape from the back ▪ Silk lining with embroide...
$13,451
Size: FR 40 - UK 12 - US 8
Christian Dior by John Galliano red wool crepe dress with mink fur trim, fw 1999
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
▪ Christian Dior winter dress ▪ Designed by John Galliano ▪ Red wool crepe ▪ Ribbed wool trim ▪ Mink fur collar with knot detail ▪ Large wood buttons at the side opening ▪ FR 40 -...
$29,920
H 4.5 in W 13.25 in D 7.5 in
Chanel Limited Edition Gold Quilted Vanity Case Rare Home Decor Jewelry Case
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Limited Edition Pearl Lambskin Quilted Leather Rare Jewelry Box Vanity Case Home Decor Gold hardware Quilted Lambskin leather CC studded pearl drawer knob Features removable ...
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