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Claude Lalanne (French, 1925-2019) A Rare Pink Silk and Bronze Ginkgo Handbag
Claude Lalanne (French, 1925-2019) A Rare Pink Silk and Bronze Ginkgo Handbag

Claude Lalanne (French, 1925-2019) A Rare Pink Silk and Bronze Ginkgo Handbag

By Claude Lalanne

Located in Long Island City, NY

Indulge in the enchanting world of Claude Lalanne with the exquisite Ginkgo Handbag, a wearable masterpiece from Lalanne's iconic Ginkgo collection. Crafted with unparalleled artistr...

Category

20th Century French Vanity Items

Materials

Bronze

Rare c1892 South African 22K Gold Pond One Shaft PCGS-certified: Extra Fine AU55
Rare c1892 South African 22K Gold Pond One Shaft PCGS-certified: Extra Fine AU55

Rare c1892 South African 22K Gold Pond One Shaft PCGS-certified: Extra Fine AU55

Located in MELBOURNE, AU

Very Rare c1892 South African 22K Gold "One Shaft" Pond, PCGS-certified: Extra Fine, AU55 The obverse features portrait of Paul Kruger – the former President of the South African...

Category

Antique 1890s South African Vanity Items

Materials

22k Gold

Antique Catholic Reliquary Box Crucifix Pendant, Saint Relic Wood Carved 1890s
Antique Catholic Reliquary Box Crucifix Pendant, Saint Relic Wood Carved 1890s

Antique Catholic Reliquary Box Crucifix Pendant, Saint Relic Wood Carved 1890s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

It is hand made of wood, hand carved and very professional made. it can be worn or just displayed as is. A rare historical item found at an estate sale in Verona, Italy.   

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Edwardian Religious Items

Materials

Wood

Exquisite 1950 Handmade Silver Filigree Mezuzah by Artist Zadok
Exquisite 1950 Handmade Silver Filigree Mezuzah by Artist Zadok

Exquisite 1950 Handmade Silver Filigree Mezuzah by Artist Zadok

Located in New York, NY

Its impressive size and intricate filigree make it a rare collector’s item, representing both religious tradition and the rich artistic heritage of Jerusalem.

Category

Mid-20th Century Israeli Religious Items

Materials

Silver

Björn Weckström Starfighter rare artpiece
Björn Weckström Starfighter rare artpiece

Björn Weckström Starfighter rare artpiece

By Bjorn Weckstrom

Located in Malmö, SE

Lapponia Finland "Starfighter" bronze pendant designed by Bjorn Weckstrom, Stamped "Lapponia Finland", 1970's, mounted on a black acrylic plinth, pendant 5.4 x 2cm. x 1.5cm. deep., ...

Category

Vintage 1970s Figurines and Sculptures

c1840 French Louis Philippe Crystal Inkwell. Beautiful and Rare by Baccarat
c1840 French Louis Philippe Crystal Inkwell. Beautiful and Rare by Baccarat

c1840 French Louis Philippe Crystal Inkwell. Beautiful and Rare by Baccarat

By Baccarat

Located in Opa Locka, FL

c1840 French Antique Louis Philippe Crystal Inkwell. 3 piece and a very rare item. Great accessory for your desk.

Category

Antique 1840s Louis Philippe Inkwells

Materials

Crystal

1894 Flower Jewelry Rings Demo Stand solid 830 Silver / 103 gr
1894 Flower Jewelry Rings Demo Stand solid 830 Silver / 103 gr

1894 Flower Jewelry Rings Demo Stand solid 830 Silver / 103 gr

Located in SE

Realistically modeled coiled stem, adjustable petals.Skillfully forged and assembled in high grade Silver to show off some favorite treasures of a young and beautiful Swedish Woman :...

Category

Antique 1890s Swedish Aesthetic Movement Vanity Items

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

1980's Coca Cola Classic Ice Bucket New Never Used Rare Collectible
1980's Coca Cola Classic Ice Bucket New Never Used Rare Collectible

1980's Coca Cola Classic Ice Bucket New Never Used Rare Collectible

By Coca Cola Bottling Co.

Located in San Diego, CA

A very collectible original Coca cola , Ice bucket never used in its box, foam plastic super cool and rare item .

Category

20th Century American Post-Modern Wine Coolers

Materials

Plastic

Victorian Aigrette Lily Comb Trembling Sapphires Old-cut Diamonds, 1880
Victorian Aigrette Lily Comb Trembling Sapphires Old-cut Diamonds, 1880

Victorian Aigrette Lily Comb Trembling Sapphires Old-cut Diamonds, 1880

Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv

Mounted in silver-on-gold which is mounted onto a two-leg hair comb displaying the coveted mottled brown and tan color, a rare and fine item. Please note that the tip of the comb leg...

Category

Antique 1880s Victorian Vanity Items

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Antique 19th Century Victorian Colombian Emerald Diamond Silver Gold Tiara
Antique 19th Century Victorian Colombian Emerald Diamond Silver Gold Tiara

Antique 19th Century Victorian Colombian Emerald Diamond Silver Gold Tiara

Located in Lisbon, PT

GENERAL INFORMATION Established in 1985 and with three retail boutiques, we specialize in fine jewelry, wristwatches, and rare antiques. Every item may be accompanied upon request by...

Category

Antique 19th Century Victorian Vanity Items

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Silver

American Art Deco Rare Etched Glass & Lucite Serving Tray by Dorothy Thorpe
American Art Deco Rare Etched Glass & Lucite Serving Tray by Dorothy Thorpe

American Art Deco Rare Etched Glass & Lucite Serving Tray by Dorothy Thorpe

By Dorothy Thorpe

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful elegant serving tray glass etched center , with solid lucite lucite frame and twisted handles excellent condition. by Dorothy Thorpe very rare item.

Category

20th Century American Art Deco Tableware

Materials

Glass, Lucite

Christian Dior by John Galliano F/W 2004 archive Rare ski leather Helmet
Christian Dior by John Galliano F/W 2004 archive Rare ski leather Helmet

Christian Dior by John Galliano F/W 2004 archive Rare ski leather Helmet

By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior

Located in PARIS, FR

Christian Dior F/W 2004 archive ski leather helmet, very rare item and collector. Black grained leather embossed.

Category

Early 2000s French Hats

1862 Flower Jewelry Rings Demo Stand  solid 830 Silver Textile / 162 gr
1862 Flower Jewelry Rings Demo Stand  solid 830 Silver Textile / 162 gr

1862 Flower Jewelry Rings Demo Stand solid 830 Silver Textile / 162 gr

Located in SE

Skillfully forged, assembled and chased 163 years ago in high grade Silver to show off some favorite treasures of a young and beautiful Swedish Woman : ) One of two I got by chanc...

Category

Antique 1860s Swedish Aesthetic Movement Vanity Items

Materials

Sterling Silver, Silver

The Hercules Belt, Handmade Wild Tamarind Seedwork
The Hercules Belt, Handmade Wild Tamarind Seedwork

The Hercules Belt, Handmade Wild Tamarind Seedwork

By Louise Edwards and Team

Located in Oxford, MD

If you purchase anything from this collection, you will be the only one to have it, as these items are rare patterns and do not restock. You may use ideas from any of these designs ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Antiguan Artisan Vanity Items

Sugarcane Coin Purse, Handmade Wild Tamarind Seedwork
Sugarcane Coin Purse, Handmade Wild Tamarind Seedwork

Sugarcane Coin Purse, Handmade Wild Tamarind Seedwork

By Louise Edwards and Team

Located in Oxford, MD

If you purchase anything from this collection, you will be the only one to have it, as these items are rare patterns and do not restock. You may use ideas from any of these designs ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Antiguan Artisan Vanity Items

Johnstone Belt, Handmade Wild Tamarind Seedwork
Johnstone Belt, Handmade Wild Tamarind Seedwork

Johnstone Belt, Handmade Wild Tamarind Seedwork

By Louise Edwards and Team

Located in Oxford, MD

If you purchase anything from this collection, you will be the only one to have it, as these items are rare patterns and do not restock. You may use ideas from any of these design...

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21st Century and Contemporary Antiguan Artisan Vanity Items

Antilles Belt, Wild Tamarind Seed and Jumbie Bead Caribbean Handicraft
Antilles Belt, Wild Tamarind Seed and Jumbie Bead Caribbean Handicraft

Antilles Belt, Wild Tamarind Seed and Jumbie Bead Caribbean Handicraft

By Louise Edwards and Team

Located in Oxford, MD

If you purchase anything from this collection, you will be the only one to have it, as these items are rare patterns and do not restock. You may use ideas from any of these designs ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Antiguan Artisan Vanity Items

The Pepperpot Coin Purse – Handmade Wild Tamarind Seedwork
The Pepperpot Coin Purse – Handmade Wild Tamarind Seedwork

The Pepperpot Coin Purse – Handmade Wild Tamarind Seedwork

Located in Oxford, MD

If you purchase anything from this collection, you will be the only one to have it, as these items are rare patterns and do not restock. You may use ideas from any of these designs ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Antiguan Artisan Vanity Items

Cordia Coin Purse, Handmade Wild Tamarind Seedwork
Cordia Coin Purse, Handmade Wild Tamarind Seedwork

Cordia Coin Purse, Handmade Wild Tamarind Seedwork

By Louise Edwards and Team

Located in Oxford, MD

If you purchase anything from this collection, you will be the only one to have it, as these items are rare patterns and do not restock. You may use ideas from any of these designs ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Antiguan Artisan Vanity Items

The Frigate Coin Purse – Seedwork Handicraft
The Frigate Coin Purse – Seedwork Handicraft

The Frigate Coin Purse – Seedwork Handicraft

By Louise Edwards and Team

Located in Oxford, MD

If you purchase anything from this collection, you will be the only one to have it, as these items are rare patterns and do not restock. You may use ideas from any of these designs ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Antiguan Artisan Vanity Items

Chanel Boutique Vintage Rare Balzer/Jacket
Chanel Boutique Vintage Rare Balzer/Jacket

Chanel Boutique Vintage Rare Balzer/Jacket

By Chanel

Located in London, GB

Rare Item - Chanel Boutique Vintage Rare Balzer/Jacket From 1980's is this navy longline jacket  crafted from cotton, detailed with gold, 'Coco Chanel Headed ' embossed buttons.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Blazers

Rare Beaded Coral Bag
Rare Beaded Coral Bag

Rare Beaded Coral Bag

Located in New York, NY

Extraordinary condition for such a rare item. Domestic Sales Only.

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Edwardian Handbags and Purses

Argyle Blue Diamond - 0.28ct Natural Loose Fancy Gray Blue GIA SI1 Oval Rare
Argyle Blue Diamond - 0.28ct Natural Loose Fancy Gray Blue GIA SI1 Oval Rare

Argyle Blue Diamond - 0.28ct Natural Loose Fancy Gray Blue GIA SI1 Oval Rare

Located in New York, NY

Argyle Blue Diamond - 0.28ct Natural Loose Fancy Gray Blue Color GIA SI1 Oval Rare ! ITEM SPECIFICATION DIAMOND INFORMATION Retail Price - $16,800 Item Stock Number - 93999119234 ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Loose Gemstones

Materials

Blue Diamond

Art Nouveau Style, Extra Large Glass Vase After Galle', Very Rare
Art Nouveau Style, Extra Large Glass Vase After Galle', Very Rare

Art Nouveau Style, Extra Large Glass Vase After Galle', Very Rare

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Multi colors of glass all handcut designs. Very rare item to find now. Has been in a private collection for over 25 years now.

Category

1990s European Art Nouveau Vases

Materials

Glass

Tiffany & Co 22k Gold Coronet Head Quarter Eagle Coin Money Clip
Tiffany & Co 22k Gold Coronet Head Quarter Eagle Coin Money Clip

Tiffany & Co 22k Gold Coronet Head Quarter Eagle Coin Money Clip

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in London, GB

Rare Item - Tiffany & Co 22k Gold Coronet Head Quarter Eagle Coin Money Clip Exceptionally rare item from Tiffany, having a USA gold coin from 1885 that is a collectors item sat in ...

Category

Antique 1880s American Modern More Objets d'Art and Vertu

Materials

22k Gold

Rabat Curtain 'Izar' from Morocco, Late 19th/ Early 20th C
Rabat Curtain 'Izar' from Morocco, Late 19th/ Early 20th C

Rabat Curtain 'Izar' from Morocco, Late 19th/ Early 20th C

Located in Istanbul, TR

This is silk embroidery on a silk blue background. A rare item to come by.

Category

Early 20th Century Moroccan Islamic Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Silk

rare WGP Fat Lava Ceramic "URANIA" wall plate element by Ceramano, Germany, 1970
rare WGP Fat Lava Ceramic "URANIA" wall plate element by Ceramano, Germany, 1970

rare WGP Fat Lava Ceramic "URANIA" wall plate element by Ceramano, Germany, 1970

By Ceramano

Located in Kirchlengern, DE

A very collectible and very rare item of the Ceramano collection. Straightforward and minimalistic design of the 1970s design era.

Category

Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

1930 Gio Ponti Calderoni Art Deco Silver Metal Design Fruit Basket Bucket
1930 Gio Ponti Calderoni Art Deco Silver Metal Design Fruit Basket Bucket

1930 Gio Ponti Calderoni Art Deco Silver Metal Design Fruit Basket Bucket

By Calderoni, Gio Ponti

Located in Brescia, IT

Fruit Bucket F.lli Calderoni, Milano Italy, 1930 Rare item Mark impressed under the base Excellent Condiction

Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Tableware

Materials

Metal

Chinese Man, 1970s
Chinese Man, 1970s

Chinese Man, 1970s

Located in Roma, IT

Chinese Man is a decorative object realized in 1970s Murano Glass Sculpture Collect a Murano rare item

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Murano Glass

Chinese Man, 1970s
Chinese Man, 1970s

Chinese Man, 1970s

Located in Roma, IT

Chinese Man is a decorative object realized in 1970s Murano Glass Sculpture Collect a Murano rare item

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Murano Glass

Antique Side Armchair, France cca 1880
Antique Side Armchair, France cca 1880

Antique Side Armchair, France cca 1880

Located in Lucija, SI

Antique side armchair made in France about 1880 Very good condition for such old chair Rare item

Category

Antique 1880s French Neoclassical Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Louis Vuitton 2054 LV Rainbow - Virgil Abloh Ltd Edition Ruthenium Necklace
Louis Vuitton 2054 LV Rainbow - Virgil Abloh Ltd Edition Ruthenium Necklace

Louis Vuitton 2054 LV Rainbow - Virgil Abloh Ltd Edition Ruthenium Necklace

By Louis Vuitton

Located in London, GB

Engraved with LV logo's and symbols throughout and finished with a large rainbow logo. This is a very rare item and only 24 where ever made nation wide.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Rare 1960s Danish Midcentury Rosewood & Steel Kristian Vedel Modus Table
Rare 1960s Danish Midcentury Rosewood & Steel Kristian Vedel Modus Table

Rare 1960s Danish Midcentury Rosewood & Steel Kristian Vedel Modus Table

By Kristian Solmer Vedel

Located in Shepperton, Surrey

You could just about get away with using it as the smallest writing table. This is a very rare item. I have never seen an example before and I could not find any previously sold exa...

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Console Tables

Materials

Stainless Steel

rare WGP Fat Lava Ceramic "POLARIS" vase element by Ceramano, Germany, 1960s
rare WGP Fat Lava Ceramic "POLARIS" vase element by Ceramano, Germany, 1960s

rare WGP Fat Lava Ceramic "POLARIS" vase element by Ceramano, Germany, 1960s

By Ceramano

Located in Kirchlengern, DE

A very collectible and very rare item of the Ceramano collection. Straightforward and minimalistic design of the 1970s design era.

Category

Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Hermès Window Shop Display Decoration Carriage in Cardstock Rare
Hermès Window Shop Display Decoration Carriage in Cardstock Rare

Hermès Window Shop Display Decoration Carriage in Cardstock Rare

By Hermès

Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique

At the background, the cardboard of the chimneys is a little bent No box but will come carefully packed This rare item will be shipped immediately Thank you for watching my items !

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Decorative Objects

A beaten iron snake - France 1950s
A beaten iron snake - France 1950s

A beaten iron snake - France 1950s

Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR

.), a piece of mid-20th-century folk art. Superb patina for a rare item.

Category

Vintage 1950s European Animal Sculptures

Materials

Brass, Steel

Rare Antique Victorian Natural Shell & Silk Needlework Pin Cushion C.1890s
Rare Antique Victorian Natural Shell & Silk Needlework Pin Cushion C.1890s

Rare Antique Victorian Natural Shell & Silk Needlework Pin Cushion C.1890s

Located in Honolulu, HI

Measuring 10 cm long by 8 cm wide with a 5 cm depth and weighing 74 grams, this rare item serves as both a historical textile collectible and a compelling decorative object.

Category

Antique 1890s British Late Victorian Primitives

Materials

Shell

Rabat Curtain 'Izar' from Morocco, Late 19th C
Rabat Curtain 'Izar' from Morocco, Late 19th C

Rabat Curtain 'Izar' from Morocco, Late 19th C

Located in Istanbul, TR

A rare item to come by these days. Silk embroidery on a fine cotton background.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Moroccan Islamic Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Silk

1980 Geert Koster Michele De Lucchi Solid Postmodern Design Metal Salt Pepper
1980 Geert Koster Michele De Lucchi Solid Postmodern Design Metal Salt Pepper

1980 Geert Koster Michele De Lucchi Solid Postmodern Design Metal Salt Pepper

By Michele de Lucchi

Located in Brescia, IT

Solid Group Italy, 1987 Postmodern Shapes Great Manufacture Rare items "SOLID" mark engraved Excellent Condiction.

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Metal

19th Century Uzbek Shakrisabz Suzani Fragment
19th Century Uzbek Shakrisabz Suzani Fragment

19th Century Uzbek Shakrisabz Suzani Fragment

Located in Istanbul, TR

It is a pity that this great piece has been butchered by the previous owner. A rare item. Silk embroidery on a silk background.

Category

Antique 19th Century Uzbek Suzani Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Silk

rare multicolor fat lava Ceramic Vase VEB HALDENSLEBEN, GDR Germany, 1970s
rare multicolor fat lava Ceramic Vase VEB HALDENSLEBEN, GDR Germany, 1970s

rare multicolor fat lava Ceramic Vase VEB HALDENSLEBEN, GDR Germany, 1970s

By Strehla

Located in Kirchlengern, DE

A very collectible and very rare item of the Haldensleben Collection. The object have a very sculptural form and in its size of 19,5cm in height, it is very impressive and very rare ...

Category

Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware

Rare Georgian Masons Ironstone Spill Vase in Mazarine Butterflies Ptn, Ca 1818
Rare Georgian Masons Ironstone Spill Vase in Mazarine Butterflies Ptn, Ca 1818

Rare Georgian Masons Ironstone Spill Vase in Mazarine Butterflies Ptn, Ca 1818

By Mason's Ironstone

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

Spill vases by Mason's Ironstone are rare items. The pattern is hand gilded and hand enamelled, the insects and butterflies in good detail, all against a Mazarine blue ground colour...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Dinner Plates

Materials

Ironstone

Extremely Rare Georg Jensen Silver Jardinière 165
Extremely Rare Georg Jensen Silver Jardinière 165

Extremely Rare Georg Jensen Silver Jardinière 165

By Georg Jensen

Located in Hellerup, DK

A Georg Jensen large silver Jardinière #165 designed by Georg Jensen in 1916. An early and rare item, one of the very first pieces produced in this design. 

Category

Vintage 1910s Danish Art Nouveau Decorative Bowls

Materials

Sterling Silver

Important & Rare Ermanno Nason for Cenedese Italian Murano Glass Sculpture 1970s
Important & Rare Ermanno Nason for Cenedese Italian Murano Glass Sculpture 1970s

Important & Rare Ermanno Nason for Cenedese Italian Murano Glass Sculpture 1970s

By Ermanno Nason, Cenedese

Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern

An absolutely stunning masterpiece of Mid-Century Murano glass by one of the best master glass makers of his generation - particularly striking is it's elegant form and multi-layered...

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Bielecky Brothers Rattan Etagere Chest
Bielecky Brothers Rattan Etagere Chest

Bielecky Brothers Rattan Etagere Chest

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Bielecky Brothers rattan Etagere and chest combination. Very rare item few produced. Gorgeous hand crafted and constructed with wood interior drawers.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Bohemian Bookcases

Materials

Rattan

Majestik Uzbek Bukhara Chapan with a Great Ikat Lining, 19th Century
Majestik Uzbek Bukhara Chapan with a Great Ikat Lining, 19th Century

Majestik Uzbek Bukhara Chapan with a Great Ikat Lining, 19th Century

Located in Istanbul, TR

A rare item, a chapan with Russian brocade and Uzbek ikat lining, in very good wearable condition.

Category

Antique 19th Century Asian Islamic Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Metallic Thread

Silver-Plated Metal 1960s Fish kettle by Lino Sabattini for Christofle
Silver-Plated Metal 1960s Fish kettle by Lino Sabattini for Christofle

Silver-Plated Metal 1960s Fish kettle by Lino Sabattini for Christofle

By Christofle, Lino Sabattini

Located in Varese, Lombardia

This beautiful and rare item is made from Silver-Plated metal and composed by 2 parts: the upper perforated plate and the lower bowl.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

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