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Sewing Etui

Antique Bilston Enamel Etui / Sewing Box Case, circa 1780
Antique Bilston Enamel Etui / Sewing Box Case, circa 1780

Antique Bilston Enamel Etui / Sewing Box Case, circa 1780

By Bilston Battersea

Located in Basildon, GB

Antique 18th Century Bilston Enamel Etui / Sewing Box Case, decorated with pink enamel and gilt Rococo cartouche containing romantic figural and animal landscapes, circa 1780

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Antique 1760s English Georgian Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Enamel

Antique Bilston Enamel Etui / Sewing Box Case, circa 1770
Antique Bilston Enamel Etui / Sewing Box Case, circa 1770

Antique Bilston Enamel Etui / Sewing Box Case, circa 1770

By Bilston Battersea

Located in Basildon, GB

Antique 18th Century Bilston Enamel Etui / Sewing Box Case, complete with contents, decorated with teal enamel and gilt Rococo cartouche containing floral sprays inspired by contempo...

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Antique 1760s English Georgian Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Enamel

Antique 18ct Gold French Stamped Etui Sewing Set Scissors & Stiletto
Antique 18ct Gold French Stamped Etui Sewing Set Scissors & Stiletto

Antique 18ct Gold French Stamped Etui Sewing Set Scissors & Stiletto

Located in Brighton, GB

Antique Etui Set 18ct Gold French Stamped Circa 1880s Introducing a truly exquisite 18ct gold French etui sewing set, showcasing impeccable craftsmanship and timeless elegance.

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Antique Late 19th Century French Vanity Items

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Antique French Walnut Sewing Set Case, Napoleon III Étui, Needle Case
Antique French Walnut Sewing Set Case, Napoleon III Étui, Needle Case

Antique French Walnut Sewing Set Case, Napoleon III Étui, Needle Case

Located in Greven, DE

The hinged lid opens to reveal a complete sewing set, with each piece crafted from silver. The set includes scissors, a thimble, a needle case, and a sewing awl.

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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Decorative Boxes

Materials

Walnut

Austrian Mother of Pearl Etui Sewing Box with London Scene by Balthasar Wigand
Austrian Mother of Pearl Etui Sewing Box with London Scene by Balthasar Wigand

Austrian Mother of Pearl Etui Sewing Box with London Scene by Balthasar Wigand

Located in Northampton, GB

Fully Fitted Sewing Box From our Sewing Box collection, we are delighted to introduce to the market this exceptional Mother of Pearl Sewing Box with painted panel by Balthasar Wigan...

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Antique Early 19th Century Austrian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Shell

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Novelty Silver 'Railway Lantern' Sewing Etui/Vinaigrette
Novelty Silver 'Railway Lantern' Sewing Etui/Vinaigrette

Novelty Silver 'Railway Lantern' Sewing Etui/Vinaigrette

Located in London, GB

A fine and rare Victorian novelty silver Sewing Etui combined with a Vinaigrette to the base, modelled as a railwayman's lantern.

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English Boxes and Cases

Victorian Novelty Silver Policeman's Bullseye Lantern Vinaigrette / Sewing Etui
Victorian Novelty Silver Policeman's Bullseye Lantern Vinaigrette / Sewing Etui

Victorian Novelty Silver Policeman's Bullseye Lantern Vinaigrette / Sewing Etui

By Henry William Dee

Located in Sittingbourne, Kent

A rare Victorian novelty silver combination Vinaigrette and Sewing Etui formed as a Policeman's bullseye lantern, with fluted domed top and suspension ring hinging open with push-but...

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Antique 1870s English Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Mid-19th Century Palais Royale French Mother-of-Pearl & Ormolu Sewing Etui
Mid-19th Century Palais Royale French Mother-of-Pearl & Ormolu Sewing Etui

Mid-19th Century Palais Royale French Mother-of-Pearl & Ormolu Sewing Etui

Located in London, GB

Mid-19th Century Palais Royale French Mother-Of-Pearl & Ormolu Sewing Etui in a Display Case Extraordinary French Antique Palais Royal Sewing Necessaire in Gilt Metal & Rich Iridesc...

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Empire More Objets d'Art and Vertu

Materials

Gilt Metal

Antique French Sterling Silver Sewing Etui, Tortoise Shell Box
Antique French Sterling Silver Sewing Etui, Tortoise Shell Box

Antique French Sterling Silver Sewing Etui, Tortoise Shell Box

Located in San Marcos, CA

One of our finest sewing etuis at the moment, my first guess would have been that this one dated between the late 1700s to 1820 or so but the silver hallmarks my bring it to the 1830s.

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Antique Early 19th Century French Georgian Boxes and Cases

Victorian Silver Egg Shaped Sewing Etui Viscounts Cypher by H W Dee, 1891
Victorian Silver Egg Shaped Sewing Etui Viscounts Cypher by H W Dee, 1891

Victorian Silver Egg Shaped Sewing Etui Viscounts Cypher by H W Dee, 1891

By Henry William Dee

Located in Sittingbourne, Kent

A very fine Victorian silver egg shaped Sewing Etui, the plain silver body engraved with a Viscount's Coronet and Cypher, a push button mechanism to the hinged lid opening to reveal ...

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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Antique Georgian English Sewing Etui Tortoise Shell Box Case
Antique Georgian English Sewing Etui Tortoise Shell Box Case

Antique Georgian English Sewing Etui Tortoise Shell Box Case

Located in San Marcos, CA

We surely must have the very best collection of antique sewing sets in the world, or have had if you count in all those that have already sold.

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Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Boxes and Cases

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique 1798 French Empire Gold Sewing Etui, Tools - Napoleonic
Antique 1798 French Empire Gold Sewing Etui, Tools - Napoleonic

Antique 1798 French Empire Gold Sewing Etui, Tools - Napoleonic

Located in San Marcos, CA

The original gold-embossed leather covered etui is remarkably fine for age, and to open it is a joy - the stunningly beautiful 18k gold sewing implements within are all so beautiful ...

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French Boxes and Cases

Materials

18k Gold

Antique 1770-40 Palais Royal Horse Carriage T-Shell Sewing Etui
Antique 1770-40 Palais Royal Horse Carriage T-Shell Sewing Etui

Antique 1770-40 Palais Royal Horse Carriage T-Shell Sewing Etui

Located in San Marcos, CA

A real prize! This is one of the rare ones. The little shell miniature carriage/ casket you see here is one that would have found its way to its first owner by way of the boutiques ...

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Antique Early 19th Century French Georgian Jewelry

Mappin & Webb Tortoise Shell Sewing Case Etui Set
Mappin & Webb Tortoise Shell Sewing Case Etui Set

Mappin & Webb Tortoise Shell Sewing Case Etui Set

By Mappin & Webb

Located in San Marcos, CA

A beautiful and high-sheen English tortoise shell cased sewing set, c. 18870-1900m late Victorian to earliest Edwardian era, from Mappin & Webb, a very highly respected name in Londo...

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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Jewelry

Queen Victoria's Historic Mother of Pearl Inlaid Ebonised Papier Mâché Cabinet
Queen Victoria's Historic Mother of Pearl Inlaid Ebonised Papier Mâché Cabinet

Queen Victoria's Historic Mother of Pearl Inlaid Ebonised Papier Mâché Cabinet

Located in London, GB

Alongside it, a Victorian sewing kit, nestled in its own compartment. This Gilt Metal Sewing Etui is a testament to the attention to detail of the era, containing essential tools inc...

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Antique 1840s English Victorian Boxes and Cases

Materials

Gilt Metal

Antique Lapis Lazuli Basket Fob
Antique Lapis Lazuli Basket Fob

Antique Lapis Lazuli Basket Fob

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H 1.25 in W 1 in D 0.75 in

Antique Lapis Lazuli Basket Fob

Located in Baltimore, MD

This beautiful piece would have been worn by either a man or woman on their watch chain or sewing etui. It was likely used to store snuff. It measures 1" wide by 3/4" deep ...

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Antique 1760s English Georgian More Jewelry

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Pinchbeck

Turquoise Pink Topaz Pink Quartz Victorian Sterling Pin Wheel Necklace
Turquoise Pink Topaz Pink Quartz Victorian Sterling Pin Wheel Necklace

Turquoise Pink Topaz Pink Quartz Victorian Sterling Pin Wheel Necklace

By Karen Sugarman Designs

Located in Colleyville, TX

A beautiful silver English Victorian (c.1897) reticulated pin wheel, encrusted with Sleeping Beauty Turquoise and Pink Topaz - is the focal point of this charming long layering neckl...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Crystal, Quartz, Topaz, Turquoise, Vermeil, Rhodium, Sterling Silver

Antique South Staffordshire Enamel Etui / Sewing Box Case, circa 1770
Antique South Staffordshire Enamel Etui / Sewing Box Case, circa 1770

Antique South Staffordshire Enamel Etui / Sewing Box Case, circa 1770

By Staffordshire

Located in Basildon, GB

Antique South Staffordshire 18th Century Etui / Sewing Box Case, of rococo form with light relief-moulded scrolled panels, the hinged gilt metal-mounted cover opening to reveal conte...

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Antique 1760s English Georgian Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Enamel

Antique French Palais Royal Mother of Pearl Clam Necessaire Etui Sewing Box
Antique French Palais Royal Mother of Pearl Clam Necessaire Etui Sewing Box

Antique French Palais Royal Mother of Pearl Clam Necessaire Etui Sewing Box

By Palais Royal

Located in Northampton, GB

Mother of Pearl and Ormolu From our Sewing collection, we are delighted to offer this Palais Royal Necessaire Etui.

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Antique Early 19th Century French Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver

Coromandel Wood Gold Gilt Etui Sewing Kit Asprey Pencil Shell Cameos, circa 1860
Coromandel Wood Gold Gilt Etui Sewing Kit Asprey Pencil Shell Cameos, circa 1860

Coromandel Wood Gold Gilt Etui Sewing Kit Asprey Pencil Shell Cameos, circa 1860

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare circa 1860 Coromandel wood gold gilt Etui sewing kit with Asprey pencil and shell cameos A very ornately engraved and extremely h...

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Antique 1860s English Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Antique French Lacquer & Inlaid Abalone Sewing Etui Necessaire Scent Bottle Case
Antique French Lacquer & Inlaid Abalone Sewing Etui Necessaire Scent Bottle Case

Antique French Lacquer & Inlaid Abalone Sewing Etui Necessaire Scent Bottle Case

Located in Portland, OR

A fine antique French lacquer & inlaid abalone sewing Etui or Necessaire, circa 1840. The black lacquer case is very finely inlaid with an oval garland of abalone roses, and an inlai...

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Antique 1840s French Napoleon III Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver, Steel

Antique French Mother of Pearl Sewing Necessaire Etui Propelling Pencil Case
Antique French Mother of Pearl Sewing Necessaire Etui Propelling Pencil Case

Antique French Mother of Pearl Sewing Necessaire Etui Propelling Pencil Case

Located in Portland, OR

A fine antique French Mother of Pearl sewing necessaire, etui, circa 1840. The hinged fitted case with geometric mother of pearl & abalone decoration, the case has an inset silver t...

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Antique 1840s French Louis Philippe Jewelry Boxes

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Silver, Steel

Rare 19th Century Sewing Compendium Etui in Form of Book, English, circa 1830
Rare 19th Century Sewing Compendium Etui in Form of Book, English, circa 1830

Rare 19th Century Sewing Compendium Etui in Form of Book, English, circa 1830

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Rare 19th century sewing compendium in the form of a wonderful tooled leather bound book, entitled Lady’s Companion, with English, circa 1830. The book opens to reveal compartmentali...

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Antique Early 19th Century English Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Leather

Exquisite Tortoise & Ivory Sewing Etui
Exquisite Tortoise & Ivory Sewing Etui

Exquisite Tortoise & Ivory Sewing Etui

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H 4 in W 2.75 in D 2.25 in

Exquisite Tortoise & Ivory Sewing Etui

Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA

An exquisite early to mid 19th century tortoise shell, silver and ivory sewing etui, fitted with scissors, pocket knife, thimble, sewing pick, measuring tape, needle, needle pad and ...

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Antique 19th Century English Decorative Objects

Early 20th Century Austrian Silver Chatelaine Sewing Etui
Early 20th Century Austrian Silver Chatelaine Sewing Etui

Early 20th Century Austrian Silver Chatelaine Sewing Etui

By E.F. Vienna

Located in Sittingbourne, Kent

A good quality early 20th century Austrian silver chatelaine sewing etui consisting of a thimble, a needle case and cotton spools contained within a tapering silver case.

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Early 20th Century Austrian More Furniture and Collectibles

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Silver

Victorian Novelty Silver 'Railway Lantern' Sewing Etui / Vinaigrette
Victorian Novelty Silver 'Railway Lantern' Sewing Etui / Vinaigrette

Victorian Novelty Silver 'Railway Lantern' Sewing Etui / Vinaigrette

By Thomas Johnson, London 1

Located in Sittingbourne, Kent

A fine and rare Victorian novelty silver Sewing Etui combined with a Vinaigrette to the base, modelled as a railwayman's lantern.

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Antique 19th Century English Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Fine Early 20th Century Cased French Silver Gilt Sewing Etui
Fine Early 20th Century Cased French Silver Gilt Sewing Etui

Fine Early 20th Century Cased French Silver Gilt Sewing Etui

By DREYFOUS, PARIS (worked from 1910)

Located in Sittingbourne, Kent

A very fine and rare sterling silver gilt Sewing Etui, complete with original rectangular dark green leather bound case with canted corners, the lid and sides decorated in gold with ...

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Early 20th Century French More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Vermeil, Silver

Very Rare Victorian Antique Papier Mache Sewing Box Etui Silver Tools
Very Rare Victorian Antique Papier Mache Sewing Box Etui Silver Tools

Very Rare Victorian Antique Papier Mache Sewing Box Etui Silver Tools

Located in San Marcos, CA

A superb early Victorian sewing etui in finest hand painted and pearl-inlaid papier mache we're quite sure is Jennens & Bettridge, though there isn't a signature on this particular o...

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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Jewelry

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Sterling Silver

Rare Gold French Sewing Tools Lavender Boulle Etui circa 1840
Rare Gold French Sewing Tools Lavender Boulle Etui circa 1840

Rare Gold French Sewing Tools Lavender Boulle Etui circa 1840

Located in San Marcos, CA

Isn't this one just amazing, rare! I have never seen lavender used in boulle work like this. We've had Sevres blue and pink, some reds, greens, deeper colors, but this is the first t...

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Antique Early 19th Century French Georgian Jewelry

Materials

18k Gold

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Mid-Century 18K Gold & Ruby Set Figural Purse Charm or Pendant
Mid-Century 18K Gold & Ruby Set Figural Purse Charm or Pendant

Mid-Century 18K Gold & Ruby Set Figural Purse Charm or Pendant

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine vintage figural purse charm or pendant. In 18k gold. Bezel-set with 8 round cut rubies. In the form of a purse or lady's handbag that opens with a hinge to the base, a sna...

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20th Century Italian Modern Charm Bracelets

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold

19th Century Chinese Gilt Lacquer Fan with Mother of Pearl Faces and Lacquer Box
19th Century Chinese Gilt Lacquer Fan with Mother of Pearl Faces and Lacquer Box

19th Century Chinese Gilt Lacquer Fan with Mother of Pearl Faces and Lacquer Box

Located in Brea, CA

Antique 19th century hand painted Chinese fan with mother of pearl faces, Qing dynasty, the fan features black and gold lacquered handled a colorful screen with a figural, hand paint...

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Antique 1850s Chinese Qing Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

Gilt Bronze and Sèvres Style Porcelain Louis XVI Style Casket on Stand
Gilt Bronze and Sèvres Style Porcelain Louis XVI Style Casket on Stand

Gilt Bronze and Sèvres Style Porcelain Louis XVI Style Casket on Stand

Located in London, GB

Gilt bronze and Sèvres style porcelain Louis XVI style casket on stand This magnificent Louis XVI style ormolu casket is supported by a mirror-topped table stand, which sits on fo...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Decorative Boxes

Materials

Ormolu

Mother of Pearl and Lace Fan Gilt Wood Display
Mother of Pearl and Lace Fan Gilt Wood Display

Mother of Pearl and Lace Fan Gilt Wood Display

$525Sale Price|30% Off

H 18.63 in W 29.38 in D 2.5 in

Mother of Pearl and Lace Fan Gilt Wood Display

Located in Guaynabo, PR

This is a delicate mother of pearl sticks and Lace fan enclosed in a fan shaped gilt wood & glass display. The border of the box is adorned by golden beading. Over this border is hig...

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Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Decorative Boxes

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Wood

RARE Gucci by Tom Ford S/S 2003 Pink Embroidered Kimono Clutch Bag Purse
RARE Gucci by Tom Ford S/S 2003 Pink Embroidered Kimono Clutch Bag Purse

RARE Gucci by Tom Ford S/S 2003 Pink Embroidered Kimono Clutch Bag Purse

By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci

Located in Switzerland, CH

EXTREMELY RARE „KIMONO“ Bag by TOM FORD for GUCCI SS 2003 Very rare and exclusive GUCCI signature piece Collector's Item! Pink frayed, layered silk Black hand-embroidery Mat black t...

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Early 2000s Italian Evening Bags and Minaudières

Fabergé Silver Service
Fabergé Silver Service

Fabergé Silver Service

$248,500 / set

H 10.25 in W 20.75 in D 16.38 in

Fabergé Silver Service

By Fabergé

Located in New Orleans, LA

This extraordinary 128-piece service by Fabergé is a rare treasure in more ways than one. Enclosed in its original oak chest, the exquisite service remains complete and in pristine c...

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Antique 19th Century Russian Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Stunning Original 1970s Jean-Louis Scherrer Silk Wedding Dress
Stunning Original 1970s Jean-Louis Scherrer Silk Wedding Dress

Stunning Original 1970s Jean-Louis Scherrer Silk Wedding Dress

By Jean-Louis Scherrer

Located in Berlin, BE

Stunning extremely rare creation by Fashion Icon Jean-Louis Scherrer. The softest liquid pure silk. Long maxi dress designed in the free spirit of the 1970s: Beautiful long cascadin...

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1970s French Wedding Dresses

1920s Vintage Hat - Sequinned Art Deco Cap + Lace Lining
1920s Vintage Hat - Sequinned Art Deco Cap + Lace Lining

1920s Vintage Hat - Sequinned Art Deco Cap + Lace Lining

Located in KENT, United Kingdom

Product Details: 1920s Vintage - Sequinned Art Deco Cap / Hat - Front Hat Beading / Lace Inner Lining Label: Unknown Materials: Lace / Sequins / Beading Size: Freesize Max Width: ...

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1920s American Hats

Azzedine Alaïa Black Viscose Knit Lace Dress with Integrated Bodysuit, SS 1992
Azzedine Alaïa Black Viscose Knit Lace Dress with Integrated Bodysuit, SS 1992

Azzedine Alaïa Black Viscose Knit Lace Dress with Integrated Bodysuit, SS 1992

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in London, GB

This black dress from Azzedine Alaïa’s Spring-Summer 1992 collection is constructed from fine-gauge viscose knit. The bodice features a semi-sheer ribbed knit with an integrated body...

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1990s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

A Magnificent Pair of French Royal Paintings "Aurora and Diana" "Night and Day"
A Magnificent Pair of French Royal Paintings "Aurora and Diana" "Night and Day"

A Magnificent Pair of French Royal Paintings "Aurora and Diana" "Night and Day"

Located in Queens, NY

Jacques-Francois Delyen (1684-1761), Court Painter of King Louis XV. A Magnificent Pair of Palatial "French Royal" Allegorical Paintings "Aurora and Diana" "Night and Day" A truly ...

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18th Century Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

19th Century French Large and Finely Gilt Bronze Casket
19th Century French Large and Finely Gilt Bronze Casket

19th Century French Large and Finely Gilt Bronze Casket

Located in Dallas, TX

Finest quality French 19th century bronze doré box. Beautiful scenes of cherubs at play on all sides. Boucher scenes. Lined with a beautiful silk original key.

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Napoleon III Burl Wood Sewing Box
19th Century Napoleon III Burl Wood Sewing Box

19th Century Napoleon III Burl Wood Sewing Box

$2,323Sale Price|25% Off

H 4.93 in W 10.44 in D 7.49 in

19th Century Napoleon III Burl Wood Sewing Box

Located in Paris, FR

Varnished, burl wood sewing box, decorated with Greek frieze and brass inlays. The box contains a mirror and sewing utensils made of bone and brass, as well as two small glass flasks...

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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Extremely Rare Victorian Chandelier of Exceptional Quality and Size by F&C Osler
Extremely Rare Victorian Chandelier of Exceptional Quality and Size by F&C Osler

Extremely Rare Victorian Chandelier of Exceptional Quality and Size by F&C Osler

By F. & C. Osler

Located in Steyning, West sussex

An extremely rare early Victorian 20-light cut-glass silvered mounted chandelier of exceptional quality the baluster thumb and radial cut shaft with lower shaft canopy and draping pa...

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Antique 1860s English Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Silver Plate

Christian Dior by John Galliano Blue Crochet and Chainmail Dress, SS 2001
Christian Dior by John Galliano Blue Crochet and Chainmail Dress, SS 2001

Christian Dior by John Galliano Blue Crochet and Chainmail Dress, SS 2001

By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior

Located in London, GB

This Christian Dior dress from the Spring-Summer 2001 collection, designed by John Galliano, combines hand-crocheted textile with industrial chainmail, reflecting the designer’s fusi...

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Early 2000s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Vivienne Westwood SS 2020 Cocoon Dress Stunning Gown
Vivienne Westwood SS 2020 Cocoon Dress Stunning Gown

Vivienne Westwood SS 2020 Cocoon Dress Stunning Gown

By Vivienne Westwood

Located in Berlin, BE

Vivienne Westwood SS 2020 Dress New, unworn Cut from beautiful flower jacquard fabric, tailored with voluminous elements and frayed gathered seams for a patchwork effect. The cotton...

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2010s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Mother-of-Pearl Sewing Nécessaire
Mother-of-Pearl Sewing Nécessaire

Mother-of-Pearl Sewing Nécessaire

$18,850

H 4.25 in W 6.63 in D 4.88 in

Mother-of-Pearl Sewing Nécessaire

By Palais Royal

Located in New Orleans, LA

This captivating Palais Royal sewing nécessaire is crafted of engraved mother of pearl mounted in rich doré bronze. The hinged box contains a removable tray lined with velvet that ho...

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Antique 19th Century French Other Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bronze

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