Bernhard Hertz Collectibles and Curiosities

A superb antique French Art Nouveau silver handled walking stick, Circa 1880 in date. It features astunning  silver crook handle embossed with floral garlands with a decorative inse...

14KT White Gold and Diamonds Ring, Stamped "14KT" and with a Maker's Mark next to that. This is a very pretty two-layer/stacked starburst design with what appear to be diamonds in th...

Small collection of light duty metal clips, from German newspapers. Silkscreen on thin metal. All working. Kölnische Zeitung (Cologne Gazette) Frankfurter Rundschau Rheinische P...

Vintage 1970s lucite Ronson table lighter Space Age design - Modern office decor Measures : 8,5cmx6,5cm H 12cm Material : Lucite Wear consisten...

Large brass mounted and carnelian-plated obelisk. In the style of Emilio Terry. From Maison Jansen, France 1970.

Turn of the century Art Nouveau Chatelaine Belt Clip features a delicate portrait of a female, framed by flowing, organic lines reminiscent of nat...

Embossed inscription Lalique France and company signet Note: We highly recommend shipping through 1stDibs for its cost effectiveness, full insurance coverage, and reliable handling. While standard parcel services are an option, the default quote does not include packing and insurance. 1stDibs shipping provides a level of value, protection, and care that aligns with our commitment to safeguarding historic artworks and providing excellent client service. "Few artists influenced the direction of early 20th century decorative design more than René Jules Lalique. Lalique was born in the small village of Ay in northern France in 1860, but moved with his family to Paris at the age of two. "Like many talented artists that emerged from Paris during the early 20th century, Lalique thrived in the creative epicenter of the European world, attending Collège Turgot, a premier Parisian school of the arts. After his father’s death in 1875, Lalique found employment apprenticing with jeweler Louis Aucoc, gaining experience that would lay the groundwork for his own mastery of the craft. By 1881, Lalique had transformed himself from an eager apprentice into a successful freelance jewelry designer, working for manufacturers such as Cartier and Boucheron, as well as a growing roster of private clientele including actress Sarah Bernhardt and oil magnate Calouste Gulbenkian. "Lalique’s nature-inspired creations, with their soft, sensual Art Nouveau curves...

Sterling Silver Pendant Necklace with Semiprecious Stone, Stamped, Vintage. This piece is the perfect balance of pretty and strong. The pendant's pink, taupe, and burgundy stone on ...

An art-nouveau cigar cutter made in Germany. This is a beautiful cigar cutter created in Germany during the late art-nouveau period, back in the 1910-1920, The cigar cutter has been...

Early turn of the 20th century Art Nouveau veiled female portrait brooch/pin by Rine Pewter. The portrait is reminiscent of female portraits painted by Alphonse Mucha. The elegant w...

Vintage Panasonic toot-a-loop-radio is an original decorative object realized in the 1970s by Panasonic R-72 (R72) and built by Matsushita Electric Industrial Co This radio is the...

An art-nouveau cigar cutter made in Germany. This is a beautiful cigar cutter created in Germany during the late art-nouveau period, back in the 1910-1920, The cigar cutter has been...