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Large Antique Silver Necessaire De Toilette William Comyns & Sons, London 1909
By William Comyns & Sons 1
Located in Vienna, AT
silver box on feet, a rectangular box on feet with curling tongs, two comb holders. All glass parts with
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Antique Early 1900s English Art Nouveau Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Sterling Silver Compact or Necessaire
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a beautifully crafted Edwardian/Deco period Sterling Silver Lady's Compact or necessaire
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Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Compact or Necessaire
Sterling Silver Compact or Necessaire
H 0.5 in W 3.75 in D 2.75 in
Victorian Necessaire De Voyage
Located in New Orleans, LA
. The silver lids bear the monogram of the necessaire’s original owner, Annie Gilroy, neé Bowman (1844
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Crystal, Silver

Victorian Necessaire De Voyage
Victorian Necessaire De Voyage
H 7.75 in W 14 in D 10.25 in
French Nécessaire de Voyage
Located in New Orleans, LA
This exceptional and rare French nécessaire de voyage is almost certainly the work of the highly
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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Crystal, Silver

French Nécessaire de Voyage
French Nécessaire de Voyage
H 6.5 in W 17 in D 11.75 in
Collection of British Silver, Objects for Necessaire, Early 1900s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Collection of British silver, objects for necessaire, early 1900s. Stamped. Measures: 18.5 cm
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Early 20th Century English Art Nouveau Historical Memorabilia

Russian Silver Imperial-era Picnic Set by Grachev of St. Petersburg, circa 1900
By Grachev Brothers
Located in St. Catharines, ON
A rare Russian silver traveling necessaire from the Romanov era, period of Tsar Nicholas II
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Antique Early 1900s Russian Russian Empire Dinnerware and Flatware Sets

Materials

Silver

English necessaire travel case with silver interior by William Neale & Son, 1924
By William Neale & Son Ltd
Located in Delft, NL
English necessaire travel case with silver and glass interior by William Neale & Son Ltd
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20th Century British Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Crystal, Gold Plate, Silver

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
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Antique 1840s French Louis Philippe Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Silver, Steel

Louis XVI Style Cut-Glass Travel Nécessaire by Boin Taburet, circa 1880
By Boin-Taburet
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
An exceptional Louis XVI style silver-gilt and cut-glass travel nécessaire by Boin Taburet
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Silver

Rare Antique George IV Lady’s Sewing Necessaire with Original Case, est. 1825
Located in London, GB
Rare Antique George IV Lady’s Solid Silver Sewing Necessaire with Original Case, est. 1825 A
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Antique 1820s British George IV Boxes and Cases

Materials

Silver

Antique Palais Royal French Casket Necessaire Vanity Chest by L. Dujat 19th C
Located in London, GB
This is a fine and well fitted ebonised Gonçalo Alves Palais Royal travel necessaire / vanity chest
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Antique 1850s French Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver Plate

Art Deco Sterling Silver Compact and Card Case
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a beautifully crafted Art Deco period Sterling Silver Lady's Compact or necessaire. This
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

German Late 19th Century Crocodile And Silver Vanity Suitcase Case
Located in Copenhagen, K
Beautiful old crocodile vanity and necessaire case, with eight jars in facetted glass and silver
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Antique Late 19th Century German Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Silver

Drew & Sons London, Victorian Fine Crocodile Vanity Case with Silver Accessories
Located in Torquay, GB
watered silk, with side pockets for various hallmarked silver cut glass jars, leather bound accessories
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Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Silver

Japanese Carved Cinnabar Lacquer Inro, Meiji Period, late 19th c, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
the inspiration for the small vanity cases, necessaires, that were developed and popularized in the
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Lacquer

Materials

Silver, Copper

Mid-19th Century Palais Royale French Mother-of-Pearl & Ormolu Sewing Etui
Located in London, GB
Extraordinary French Antique Palais Royal Sewing Necessaire in Gilt Metal & Rich Iridescent Mother of Pearl
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Empire More Objets d'Art and Vertu

Materials

Gilt Metal

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Flora Danica Carving Fork and Knife by Royal Copenhagen
By Royal Copenhagen
Located in New Orleans, LA
The porcelain handles of this knife and fork are finely hand-painted with botanical specimens native to Denmark in this beautiful Flora Danica carving utensils set. Created by the le...
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20th Century Danish Serving Pieces

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Porcelain

La lecture au jardin (Lesson in the Garden)
By Georges d'Espagnat
Located in New Orleans, LA
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Canvas, Oil

Chrysanthemum Porringer Bowl by Tiffany & Co.
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Crafted by the legendary Tiffany & Co., this rare sterling silver child's porridge bowl was crafted with a little one in mind. One of Tiffany’s most charming pieces, the bowl is ador...
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Art Deco J.E. Caldwell Table Clock
By J.E. Caldwell & Co.
Located in New Orleans, LA
This luxurious and rare table clock is the essence of Art Deco style. Retailed at the renowned J. E. Caldwell & Co., this exceptional timepiece is comprised of a French clock movemen...
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20th Century American Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Enamel

Art Deco J.E. Caldwell Table Clock
Art Deco J.E. Caldwell Table Clock
H 3.25 in W 2.5 in D 2.13 in
Silver Gilt Portland Vase by Elkington & Co.
By Elkington & Co.
Located in New Orleans, LA
This magnificent silver-gilt Portland vase was crafted by the pioneering silversmithing firm of Elkington & Co. The iconic classical scenes are chased upon a textured background with...
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Antique 19th Century English Neoclassical Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

20th Cebtury Italian Big Sterling Silver Letter Opener
By Arval Argenti Valenza
Located in VALENZA, IT
Large, completely handmade, sterling silver letter opener. Perfect for a prestigious desk. The blade is smooth while the hand is embossed by hand on both sides with scrolls and fl...
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1990s Italian Other Letter Openers

Materials

Sterling Silver

Very Rare 1867 Asprey & Co. Coromandel Dressing Table Box Sterling Silver Pearl
By Asprey International Limited
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare 1867 sterling silver hallmarked Asprey 166 Bond Street London Coromandel wood vanity dressing table box A very rare and high qual...
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Antique 1860s English Georgian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Huge Monumental Victorian Taxidermy Dome with Colorfull Tropical Birds, C. 1850
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A monumental Victorian taxidermy dome, measuring H. 90 cm, with a wide variety of Tropical birds, of which many male and female pairs England, late 19th century Amongst the birds...
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Taxidermy

Materials

Animal Skin, Glass, Plaster, Feathers

Large English Porcelain Imari Pattern Dessert and Tea Service, Spode, circa 1815
Located in New York, NY
Iron-red uppercase Spode mark and pattern 2213. Richly painted in the Imari palette and enriched in pale-blue, green and gold with flowering shrubs and a tree, the border with altern...
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Antique 1810s English Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Stereo Compact Mirror
By Lunt Silver
Located in Brooklyn, NY
We are offering a brand new sterling silver compact mirror by Lunt Silversmiths. On side is sterling silver while the reverse side is a mirror. The silver has a pattern around the ri...
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2010s American Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Stereo Compact Mirror
Stereo Compact Mirror
H 0.5 in Dm 3 in
Pair of Howard George Smith Signature Scroll Arm Style Brown Leather Armchairs
By Howard and Sons, George Smith
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this sublime large pair of fully restored Howard George Smith style Signature Scroll Arm cigar brown leather armchairs with oversized feather fille...
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20th Century English Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Pair of Georgian Cast Silver Candlesticks, London 1757 by John Cafe
By John Cafe
Located in Cornwall, GB
A very good pair of George III cast silver table candlesticks of shell and scroll decoration to a square shaped base. The stem with a circular knop and a fluted rectangular knop. Rop...
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Antique 1750s British George II Tableware

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Sterling Silver

A Magnificent Pair of French Royal Paintings "Aurora and Diana" "Night and Day"
Located in New York, 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

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Oil

17th Century Italian Baroque Lacquered Spruce Religious Furniture 1600
Located in Roma, RM
This monumental piece of furniture, of Veneto-Alto Veneto provenance, made entirely of lacquered fir wood. Full seventeenth century (ca. 1650) is presented as an imposing double-bodi...
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Antique 17th Century Italian Baroque Bookcases

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Spruce

Jeune femme à l’éventail (Young Girl with a Fan)
By James Tissot
Located in New Orleans, LA
Conjuring the brilliance of late 18th-century costume with infusions of 19th-century modernity, James Jacques Joseph Tissot’s Jeune femme à l’éventail illustrates the remarkable tech...
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19th Century Realist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

The Education of Achilles by Auguste-Clément Chrétien
By Auguste-Clément Chrétien
Located in New Orleans, LA
The Education of Achilles by the Centaur Chiron Signed and dated "A.C. Chrétien 1861" (lower right) Oil on canvas A masterpiece of French Neoclassical painting, this monumental oil...
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19th Century Academic Nude Paintings

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Oil

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Art Deco Minaudiere Necessaire
Located in New York, NY
silver exterior which opens to reveal mirror, celluloid writing pad with pencil, pill compartment
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Vintage 1930s Decorative Objects

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Enamel, Silver

Art Deco Minaudiere Necessaire
Art Deco Minaudiere Necessaire
H 3 in W 2 in D 1 in
Antique French Tortoise Shell Card Case Money Clip Necessaire
Located in San Marcos, CA
Beautiful & rare antique French Napoleon III era tortoise shell carnet bal or necessaire with
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Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique 1700s French Officer's Chest or Necessaire, Napoleonic
By Jean-Francois Demoulin
Located in South Coast, CA
field vanity 'necessaire' or toiletries chest was made. The silver marks tell us that all silver was
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French Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Crystal

Mother-of-Pearl, Abalone and Gold Lady's Necessaire
Located in Witney, OXFORDSHIRE
An exquisite and extraordinarily fine early 19th century mother-of-pearl Necessaire; the
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Boxes

Set of 120-Piece Tiffany Gilt Sterling Chrysanthemum in custom Malachite Box
Located in Houston, TX
dore fitted chest that was formerly a necessaire travel case, signed Boudet. The chest was made earlier
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Early 20th Century American Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Malachite, Sterling Silver

Boite en grès cuisson Anagama . La BORNE
By La Borne Potters
Located in PARIS, FR
connaissances artistiques nécessaires à son diplôme. A 20 ans, elle intègre les Beaux-Arts de Tourcoing (59
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2010s French Pottery

Materials

Stoneware

Boite en grès cuisson Anagama . La BORNE
Boite en grès cuisson Anagama . La BORNE
H 8.27 in W 8.27 in D 8.27 in
Louis Vuitton Men's Toiletry Suitcase with Key 1930's/ Valise
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Haguenau, FR
Nécessaire de toilette avec clef LOUIS VUITTON Men's Toiletry Trunk with Key complete of its
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1930s French Trunks and Luggage

Gucci Silver and Gold Nécessaire/Clutch.
By Gucci
Located in New York, NY
A silver and gold nécessaire/evening clutch of textured design with original comb, mirror and
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Vintage 1960s Italian Vanity Items

Materials

Sterling Silver

French Travel Necessaire, Gentleman's Necessaire de Voyage
Located in Doylestown, PA
French Travel Necessaire, circa 1800, (“grand necessaire de voyage d’officier”), mahogany box, with
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Antique Early 19th Century French Decorative Boxes

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Silver

King Edward VII Necessaire
Located in New Orleans, LA
Once owned by King Edward VII, this superb necessaire, or dressing case, is a thrilling glimpse
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English Decorative Objects

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Sterling Silver

King Edward VII Necessaire
King Edward VII Necessaire
H 11.5 in W 18.5 in D 12.375 in
Nécessaire de Voyage
Located in New Orleans, LA
This elegant English nécessaire de voyage is veneered with rich coromandel wood with brass inlay
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Antique 19th Century English Other Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Nécessaire de Voyage
Nécessaire de Voyage
H 8.25 in W 13.25 in D 10.25 in
English Coromandel Nécessaire
Located in New Orleans, LA
This phenomenal English coromandel nécessaire de voyage, crafted by Jenner & Knewstub, is among the
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Jewelry Boxes

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Crystal

English Coromandel Nécessaire
English Coromandel Nécessaire
H 8.75 in W 14.25 in D 11.5 in
Prada Re-Nylon Necessaire Mini Cosmetic Case Pouch
By Prada
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
the ocean, this necessaire stands out for its practical attitude expressed by the removable strap on
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2010s Italian Pouches and Wristlets

A rare George III Tortoiseshell Pique Necessaire made circa 1780.
Located in London, GB
The Necessaire is broad rectangular in form with cut corners and a hinged cover. Both the front and
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Antique Late 18th Century English More Furniture and Collectibles

19th Century Antique Necessaire de Voyage, Travel Box, Walnut, France circa 1870
Located in Greven, DE
Antique travel necessaire France Walnut 19th century, circa 1870 Dimensions: H x W x D: 17
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Antique 1860s French Decorative Boxes

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Walnut

Rare Blotting Paper Case in Silvered Bronze and Porcelain by Maison Tahan
By Tahan Paris
Located in Paris, FR
depicting a bunch of flowers, and openwork silvered bronze vine branches. Labeled TAHAN Rue de la Paix au
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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Books

Materials

Bronze

Au Départ Fully Fitted Gentleman’s Travelling Dressing Case, Hall Marked Silver
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Au Départ Fully Fitted Gentlemans Travelling Dressing Case, Hall Marked Silver A Superb Piece
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Antique Late 19th Century French Provincial Trunks and Luggage

Blue Enamel Neccessaire Owned by Andy Warhol
Located in New Orleans, LA
This extraordinary French silver-gilt and enamel necessaire was once owned by Andy Warhol, one of
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Vintage 1930s French Jewelry Boxes

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Enamel

Antique Ruby Diamond Sterling Silver Cat Purse
Located in New York, NY
Antique sterling silver necessaire, showing figural cat in high relief on front; back shows back
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Vintage 1910s Austrian More Objets d'Art and Vertu

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Silver

Christofle Valet, Necessaire d'aperitif Silver Plated
By Christofle
Located in Verviers, BE
Christofle Christofle valet, necessaire d'aperitif silver plated A silver plated is a welcome
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique Sterling Silver Mirror Card Coin Purse Compact Case nécessaire
Located in Wallkill, NY
Stunning Sterling Silver Compact Purse. Lovely floral Motif detailing. Center space for
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Early 1900s Unknown Pouches and Wristlets

English Regency Tortoiseshell Necessaire Tabletop Toiletry Box, circa 1810
Located in Kinderhook, NY
necessaire having blonde tortoiseshell-clad satinwood case; the top with raised plinth-form tablet inset with
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Red Lacquer, Gilt Bronze and Gold Chinoiserie French Perfume Nécessaire
Located in New York, NY
A red lacquer, gilt bronze and gold chinoiserie French Parisian perfume nécessaire with its
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Antique 1740s French Louis XV Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

c.1920's Yellow Cylindrical Celluloid Necessaire Hand Painted Dance Purse OOAK
Located in Thiensville, WI
black geometric detail; silver rhinestone embellishment. Cylindrical shape. Black braided cord hand
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1920s Evening Bags and Minaudières

19th Century Sewing Box
Located in Paris, FR
reveal an array of sewing instruments : - a silver-gilt needle case, - a crystal salt flask with its
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Antique Early 19th Century French Charles X Decorative Boxes

Materials

Crystal, Gold, Silver

19th Century Sewing Box
19th Century Sewing Box
H 4.34 in W 9.06 in D 6.3 in
1914 Gorham Sterling Silver Necessaire
Located in New Hope, PA
A charming Gorham & Co. sterling silver necessaire held everything a lady needed in 1914. There is
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Early 20th Century American Evening Bags and Minaudières

VR Antique French Palais Royal Napoleon Era Necessaire, 36+ pc
Located in South Coast, CA
, likely one of Napoleon's officers, the case is a field or traveler's necessaire from "Garnesson", a
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Sterling Silver

Materials

Steel

Coronation Enameled Sterling Silver Nautical Ladies Nécessaires Fitted Case
Located in London, GB
Elizabeth II - coronation. A rare fine art hand enamelled interesting ladies Sterling silver set
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Vintage 1950s British Post-War Enamel Frames and Objects

Materials

Sterling Silver

George III Silver Mounted Tortoiseshell Etui
Located in London, GB
A George III silver mounted tortoiseshell etui/necessaire, the body decorated with fine pique work
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Antique 19th Century English Sterling Silver

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Coral, Silver, Sterling Silver

Prada Necessaire Diaper Bag Tessuto
By Prada
Located in NY, NY
Measurements: Handle Drop 9", Height 11", Width 13", Depth 6.5" Designer: Prada Model: Necessaire Diaper Bag
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21st Century and Contemporary Structured Shoulder Bags

Prada Necessaire Diaper Bag Tessuto
Prada Necessaire Diaper Bag Tessuto
H 11 in W 13 in D 6.5 in
Prada Necessaire Diaper Bag Tessuto
By Prada
Located in NY, NY
", Strap Drop 13-24" Designer: Prada Model: Necessaire Diaper Bag Tessuto Exterior Material: Nylon Exterior
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21st Century and Contemporary Hobo Bags

Early 20th Century English Gentleman's Traveling Necessaire
By The Alex Clark Manufacturing Company
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is a wonderful traveling case filled with silver topped bottles, silver brushes, a journal as
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Early 20th Century English Trunks and Luggage

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Silver

Antique French Large Kingwood Beveled Glass Table Box Vitrine
Located in San Marcos, CA
, or tortoise shell and silver necessaire - this superb and large tabletop vitrine is a fitting
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Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Jewelry & Watches

1920s Moynat Toilet Set Silver and Key
Located in Haguenau, FR
Part in silver Crown on the leather top and on silver parts Nécessaire de toilette Moynat
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Vintage 1920s French Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Silver

1920s Moynat Toilet Set Silver and Key
1920s Moynat Toilet Set Silver and Key
H 2.76 in W 11.82 in D 7.49 in
Boucheron 18k and Sterling Minaudiere
By Boucheron
Located in San Francisco, CA
Breathtaking Boucheron, 18kyg & sterling silver minaudiere, studded with 10 bezel-set cabochon-cut
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Vanity Items

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Ruby, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver

Louis Vuitton Men's Toiletry Suitcase with Key, Valise
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Haguenau, FR
Nécessaire de toilette avec clef Louis Vuitton Men's Toiletry Trunk with Key complete of its
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Vintage 1930s French Trunks and Luggage

Chinoiserie Hand Mirror and Looking Glass
Located in Sutton Coldfield, GB
1781 and is housed in the Hermitage Museum, St Petersburg; and the life-size swan automaton with silver
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Antique Mid-18th Century English More Mirrors

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Enamel

Continental Silver and Ruby Necessaire or Evening Bag
Located in New Hope, PA
Continental silver is highly chased and set with rubies to create a lovely evening bag from the
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1930s French Evening Bags and Minaudières

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Silver Necessaire For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the silver necessaire you’re looking for. Frequently made of metal, silver and sterling silver, every silver necessaire was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer silver necessaire, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A silver necessaire made by Art Nouveau designers — as well as those associated with Empire — is very popular. Royal Copenhagen, Anton Michelsen and Boin-Taburet each produced at least one beautiful silver necessaire that is worth considering.

How Much is a Silver Necessaire?

Prices for a silver necessaire can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $450 and can go as high as $85,644, while the average can fetch as much as $11,807.