J DAUPHIN Models and Miniatures

A very fine carved Nephrite Jade hippopotamus figurine. Likely the work of the German lapidary carvers in Idar Oberstein (or possibly Russian in origin). The feet of the hippo have numbered inscription or signature. Simply a great carving! Date: 20th Century Overall Condition: It is in overall good, as-pictured, used estate condition. There are a few round concussion marks here and there, loss to one ear, a small fracture in one nostril (likely from the carving), some edge wear, and some very fine & light surface scratches and other signs of expected light wear consistent with age Maker: Possibly from Idar Oberstein (or one of the Russian houses...

Five sterling silver jungle animals to include: an elephant; a lion; a rhinoceros; a jungle cat and a wading bird with a fish in its mouth. The pieces ...

A fine vintage 18 karat yellow gold brooch in the form of a poodle; part of our vintage jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This fine 18k yellow gold brooch has been realistically modelled in the form of a poodle. The poodle is further embellished with inset ruby eyes and a broad collar with link chain. The poodle is secured to the reverse with a bar pin and safety catch. The hallmarks struck to the underside of the poodle's body include the 18k fineness mark (18) (.750) and the London Import Hallmarks. Images do not always reflect the true color and brilliance of gemstones and diamonds. The video however provides a truer representation of the actual color and showcases each stone. Condition This vintage poodle brooch...

Antique Chinese porcelain snuff bottle in ovoid form, painted in underglaze blue and white in "100 boys" theme, depicting figures in various forms of martial ...

This marvelous and whimsical gilded bronze “Stations du Métro” belt was designed and made by Line Vautrin in France in 1945. True to Vautrin’s signature style, the belt is imbued wit...

This Magnificent Antique early XIXc Russian Orthodox Travelling Icon depicts Vladimir Mother of God (Vladimirskaya Theotokos) This icon represents one of the most revered images ...

Gorgeous Set of Playing Dice with Diamond Pips Total Diamond Weight = Appx 2 cts Each Die 5/8" Cube Total Mass = 37.1 grams Featured in Bonhams "New York Jewels" Auction December 6, ...

An elegant and historically significant Italian gold coin issued under King Umberto I, dated 1882. Struck in gold (900/1000), this 20 Lire coin fea...

THIS IS A VERY RARE EARLY GERMAN CANDY CONTAINER OF A PUG OR FRENCH BULLDOG PUPPY DOG PULLING A WONDERFUL WOODEN CART. WITH GLASS EYES - SO ADOR...

22.9 grams of 18K rose, yellow, green, & white gold, satin finish. 23 points of brown diamonds. 3 points of white diamonds. 5 points of pink sapphires. Size 6. One-of-a-kind. Made in...

The Bull and Bullfighter Ring is the fourth in Wendy Brandes's seven-ring Maneater series, a collection that upends assumptions about power. Each Maneater ring...

THIS IS A SUPERB ANTIQUE AUSTRIAN VIENNA BRONZE OF A BLACK POODLE DOG. This wonderful antique Austrian Vienna Bronze (Bronze de Vienne, Wiener Bronze, Cold Painted Bronze) dates to ...