Gioia Collectibles and Curiosities

This stunning very large oversized piece of jewellery is finely made in silver marked 925 for Stirling quality. It is made in the form of a snake and is beautifully hand set in marcasite from head to tail which glistens brightly against the light. The snake’s eyes are set in contrast with bright red stones most likely garnets. In addition, it also has a delicate silver tongue. The brooch is very nicely fitted with a large silver hinged pin with a safety catch. This stunning large piece of silver jewellery is a statement piece which would greatly complement any garment. Circa 1930 Height 1cm x width 18cm x depth 4cm Thank you for looking at this stunning vintage snake brooch...

This lighter would likely have a sleek and elegant design, indicative of the Art Deco style popular during the 1920s. This black Porcelain lighter has clean lines, geometric shapes, ...

Seldom seen 1920s Art Deco Light-Up Crusifix .. Stunning depiction.. wonderful detail,,Incrusted rhinestones,, Pat. 1924..25. Comes with original...

Attributed to German jeweler Ernst Gideon Bek (1872-1945) 10K gold beautiful pink floral design enamel locket pendant, with a single pearl in the middle and two black and white pictures of a couple inside. Measure's 1.6 cm round, 2 cm to top of clasp. German Jewelry Designer Ernst Gideon Bek Born on April 18, 1872 in Pforzheim, Ernst Gideon Bek (1872-1945) was best known for making mesh handbags in silver, gold and platinum. Pforzheim in Germany, like Providence in the United States, was the center of jewelry manufacture at the time. Young Ernst had the opportunity to study jewelry and gain good practical experience in well-known local companies and workshops. In particular, at Rothacker, Kinzinger in Pforzheim and Baer in Hanau. A talented jeweler, he was CEO of the Pforzheim jewellery industry at the Chicago World’s Fair at the age of 24. At the age of 25 he founded his own company with branches in Birmingham, Paris, Toronto, New York, and India (1897). Noteworthy, Ernst’s wife, Emily, was the sister of one of the founders of the American jewelry company Binder Bros...

Art Deco sterling combination coin compact card or cigarette Case, American, circa 1920 by Webster Co. Rectangular cushion shape with hand chain attached. Opens to reveal half and fu...

Large French Art Deco three-masted barque ship by Anthoine Art Bois, France, 1920s. Wood and metal. Painted white metal sails, wood hull and painted black base

French Art Deco Madonna Holy Virgen statue, France, 1920s. Oak. Hand carved statue from what appears to be a single piece of oak. The size is important and the silhouette fine. It sh...

Art Deco Ladies Black Lacquer & Marcasite Cigarette & Matchstick Case 1930's. Both Within a Shagreen Presentation Case. Item Was By Esteemed British Luxury Brand Finnigans of Dean...

Antique French Onyx & Cloisonné Benetier "Holy Water Font", Circa 1920's.

c1920's French Art Deco Worl Globe On Pedestal. Rare form, this globe stands beautifully on this original base.

The item are in a very, very good condition. The close are silver plated. The little colours squares are enameled. The colours are llike the first day.

Very beautiful, pure Art Deco smoking set, astray with cigarette box, designed with an elephant head, made of Bakelite. The object was probably made in Czechoslovakia in the 1920s. ...