David Webb Vanity Items

Cartier Double Headed Lipstick Holder This accessory has two heads that can hold lipstick and 2 carved gemstones (ruby and sapphire) all set in 1...

This mid century, solid 14 karat gold perfume bottle was manufactured by Tiffany and Company. Made during the mid 20th century the square form bottle has a ribbed or rippled type finish to the exterior of the piece which is repeated in the square topped applicator which has been engraved with the monogram 'DHJ'. Hallmarked for Tiffany and Company, this small perfume bottle...

New, in its original box with tags, Antique Whiting & Davis Mesh Purse / Bag. Includes original care instructions from the maker. Popular in the 1920s & ear...

Octagonal powder compact in sculpted jadeite finished in yellow gold, platinum and half-rosette diamonds with a 13cm chain in platinum, natural pearls and half-rosette diamonds, mirror inside, gross approx. G 114.40, length about 6.30. Signed Cartier Paris n 1170, French goldsmith...

Vintage "Little Black Evening Bag" in it's original condition. Handcrafted silk or silk cotton blend thought to be French or German, circa 1930. Quilted outer black fabric in excelle...

A vintage gold clutch bag by Bulgari with a scalloped edge. Crafted from woven 18k yellow gold with a discreet push clasp. Weight = 344.40gr. C...

Natural Australian Black Opal opal origin - Australia opal weight - 8.10 carats opal measurements - 0.20 х 0.55 х 0.75 in / 5 х 14 х 19 mm

Conical shaped bottle in faceted crystal and gold setting. The conical bottle set in a gold mount opens with a hinge. Inside, the cap has a gripping shaped bird. Once the cap is clos...

Fox Essex glass scent bottle designed by Tiffany & Co. An exceptional very rare piece, created during the Edwardian period at the Tiffany Studios, back in he 1905. This fabulous scent bottle has been carved from translucent rock quartz and mount with an oversized Essex glass reverse carved piece depicting the enameled three dimensional head of a fox. Both parts are mounted with hinged round frames crafted in solid yellow gold of 18 karats with high polished finish. Fitted with a push opening button, an invisible hinges and an interior gold screw lid. The head of the fox is magnificent, very well carved with realistic details and exceptionally painted. Weight: 137.50 Grams, (88.14 Dwt). Measurements: 34 mm by 40 mm by 80 mm (1.34 x 1.57 x 3.15 Inches). Hallmarks: Stamped with the maker's mark, the mark for the assay of the gold and signed, "TIFFANY & CO.". The gold parts has been independently tested using state of the art technology (Niton XL2 Analyzer) and verified as over 18k gold .770/.999 assay. Essex Glass Essex crystal pieces are formed from a rock crystal cabochon (polished domes of rock crystal with a flat base), an image or motif is then reverse carved into the flat base, and then painted, to give them impression of a three dimensional object or image encapsulated in the cabochon when viewed from above. Production of a reverse crystal intaglio begins with the mining and cutting of fine rock crystal from Brazil or Madagascar. A well-formed cabochon is the key to a beautifully made reverse intaglio and the tedious process of hand polishing it to perfection had to be completed before the design work could begin. A watercolor rendering of the image was painted on the underside of the cabochon and an oil and diamond dust mixture was used along with up to 250 scribing tools to carve the design into the interior of the crystal “…the deeper the carving the more pronounced trompe l’oeil effect.” Once the carving was established the painting process began with extremely fine brushes and paint working in reverse to create incredibly detailed images. This process of carving into the back of the cabochon is sometimes referred to as reverse intaglio, not be to mistaken with intaglio, which is designed to be viewed from the same side on which it is carved, unlike Essex crystal. Particularly when the image is of something which is itself small in reality, such as an insect, they can be very convincing when created by skilled craftsman. Thomas Cook was believed to be responsible for introducing them to Britain from the continent in the 1860s, and there were initially sold by Hancock’s in London. During the same period the artist William Essex, was a great favourite of Queen Victoria, and known for his enamel painting and miniatures. It would seem that the public put two and two together and came up with five, in that they believed these exquisite miniature painted jewels could only have been created by such a celebrated talent as Essex, and the name stuck despite him having nothing to do with their creation. Interestingly, William Bishop...

Round Perfume flask set in a finely chiseled gold mesh and enhanced with half turquoise pearls mounted in a cabochon. The Hinged cover decorated with the...

This elegant handle was crafted around 1910 by a German Silversmith. It is stamped with the pre 1918 crown and sickle silver hallmark, 900 for silver content and maker's initials.

Such a treasure! In 14 karat yellow gold, this etched crystal perfume bottle supports diamonds and natural gemstones in the hinged top.