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Jupiter Wreck coin RARE coin with certificate
Located in Jupiter, FL
Stunning piece of history to own, a real coin from the ship! Read the certificate and be amazed! Selling this rare piece, open to offers!
WHAT YOU GET AT STAMPAR JEWELERS:
Stampar J...
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16th Century Antique Unknown Objets d'Art and Vertu
Solid kt18 Gold Cigarette Case - Elegance and Mystery from Noble Charm
Located in Guidizzolo, IT
An object of rare beauty and great prestige, this solid yellow gold cigarette case embodies the elegance and luxury of a bygone era. Made entirely of 18-karat gold, the minimalist ye...
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20th Century European Unknown Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
18k Gold
Nuestra Senora de las Marravillas 1656 8 reales coin EXTREMELY RARE
Located in Jupiter, FL
What an amazing piece of history, a real coin certified, will come with documents and beautiful packaging. Please looks at all photos and the certificate which has all the informatio...
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16th Century Antique Unknown Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Silver
Vintage Floral Crystal Tiara 1990s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A beautiful Vintage Floral Tiara. A delightful array of fancy cut crystals adorn the design of this timeless floral tiara.
An unsigned beauty. A rare treasure. Just because a jewel d...
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1990s Unknown Objets d'Art and Vertu
Antique Silver Hair Comb Silver Hair Ornament
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This comb was handcrafted in the 1st quarter of the 19th century out of silver. On the two outside teeth there are remains of rubbed unidentifiable hallmarks. The comb came from a Fr...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Unknown Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Silver
Victorian Coral Cabochon Filigree Comb
Located in New York, NY
Lovely Victorian Coral Cabochon Filigree Comb from the 1880's. Hand made gilt wirework set with genuine coral cabochons. Set on a hinged comb base. Lovely size and design. 1880's Ita...
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1880s Italian Victorian Antique Unknown Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Coral, Gilt Metal
Iris Apfel Estate Personal Teacups And Plates Denmark Hand Painted Wildflowers
Located in New York, NY
From the personal collection of style icon Iris Apfel we have her Set of Six Hand Painted Danish Teacups and Dessert Plates with images of Wildflowers in the style of Royal Copenhage...
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20th Century Danish Contemporary Unknown Objets d'Art and Vertu
An Art Nouveau Purest Silver Sterline Match Safe c.1900
Located in Stamford, CT
This match safe is made of the finest and most pure sterling silver known as sterline. The front and back are embossed with raised images. On the front is a woman of ideal beauty wit...
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Early 1900s English Art Nouveau Antique Unknown Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Sterling Silver
1941 Bridal Crown solid Gilt 830 Silver / 43gr
Located in SE
Elegant Swedish Gilt Bridal Crown with triangular hands decorated with seven chased amphora ornament on perimeter. It's supposed to be affixed to the hear of the head with long thin ...
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1940s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Unknown Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Sterling Silver, Gold Plate
15ct Yellow Gold & Turquoise Victorian Gold Thimble with Original Antique Box
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Gold Thimble
15ct Yellow Gold
Circa 1860
This Victorian thimble is not only a practical sewing tool but also a stunning work of art that captures the essence of the era....
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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Unknown Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Turquoise, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier: Jewelers Extraordinary by Hans Nadelhoffer (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
This book traces the history of the famous jewellery firm, and shows examples of its designs for clocks, watches, necklaces, tiaras, swords, pins, and art objects.
Here, for the first time, is the authorized story of this legendary firm, told with the help of never-before-published photographs and working sketches. The author, noted jewel expert Hans Nadelhoffer, was given full access to Cartier's extensive archives. These include photographic plates dating back to the early 1900s and recording each creation in actual size. The personal sketchbooks of the Cartier family and of key designers, as well as the actual jewelry design books...
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20th Century Unknown Objets d'Art and Vertu
Antique Chinese Carved Jade Foo Dog Figurine
Located in Chesterland, OH
Antique Jade Carving of a Chinese Foo Dog – A Powerful Talisman of Protection & Prosperity
This exquisite jade carving depicts a majestic Foo Lion (Shi) in a gracefully coiled posit...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Unknown Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Jade
Fine Antique Pink Quartz Polar Bear Miniature with Ruby Eyes - Collectible Art
Located in Chesterland, OH
We are delighted to present a unique piece of art from our collection: a miniature figurine of a polar bear crafted from delicate pink quartz. The ruby eyes add a touch of elegance a...
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Late 19th Century Russian Artisan Antique Unknown Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Quartz, Ruby
Art Deco Silver and Gold Gem-Set Vanity Case Minaudière. Ca 1930
Located in OVIEDO, AS
ART DECO SILVER AND GOLD GEM-SET VANITY CASE
The rectangular gold and silver case of reeded design decorated with geometric and flowers motifs set with round cabochon sapphires and ...
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1930s European Art Deco Vintage Unknown Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, Silver
Sterling Silver Israeli Mezuzah Stamped “ST .925 Made in Israel”
Located in New York, NY
A Timeless Expression of Faith and Heritage
Enhance your home or collection with this Sterling Silver Mezuzah, crafted in Israel and marked with “ST .925 Made in Israel.” While the ...
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20th Century Israeli Modern Unknown Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Superb Museum-Quality Late 19th Century Chinese Carved Coral Ship
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Superb Museum-Quality Late 19th Century Chinese Carved Coral Ship. A breathtaking masterpiece of Qing Dynasty craftsmanship, this late 19th-century Chinese carved coral ship is an ex...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Unknown Objets d'Art and Vertu
18Kt Gold Rare Compact Powder Box with Chain - Made in Italy 1970 circa
Located in Bergamo, BG
To make this collector's item now, with top-notch Italian craftsmanship, would cost about €11,000
This gold powder box embodies sophisticated elegance...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Unknown Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
18Kt Gold Rare Compact Powder Box - Made in Italy 1970 circa - Geometric Pattern
Located in Bergamo, BG
To make this collector's item now, with top-notch Italian craftsmanship, would cost about €20,000
This powder box is an embodiment of sheer elegance and sophistication, a vintage tr...
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1970s Italian Vintage Unknown Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Belle Époque Gentlemen Tuxedo Dress Set 18K Gold Sapphires
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This elegant gentlemen tuxedo dress set was created in the first decade of the 20th century. The set comes in its original fitted leather case. The set comprises a pair of cufflinks,...
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Early 1800s English Belle Époque Antique Unknown Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, 9k Gold
Antique Chinese Jade Good Fortune Pendant Plaque, Guan Yin, Qilin, Lotus, Bat
Located in New York, NY
Fine antique 19th century Qing Dynasty celadon jade pendant plaque of rectangular form, exceptionally well carved on both sides. On one side, a b...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Unknown Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Jade
Elaborate 19th Century French Silver Lapis Letter Opener
Located in Riverdale, NY
Elaborate 19th Century Sterling Silver Gothic Revivial Lapis Lazuli and Garnet Letter Opener. French in origin set with large lapis lazuli and garnet cabochons in elaborate silver Re...
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1880s French Victorian Antique Unknown Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Garnet, Lapis Lazuli, Silver, Sterling Silver
Vintage Brown Alligator Belt with Sterling Silver Buckle
Located in New York, NY
A Fusion of Luxury, Artistry, and Timeless Style
Elevate your wardrobe with this vintage sterling silver buckle belt, crafted from genuine brown-colored alligator leather and finishe...
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Late 20th Century American Contemporary Unknown Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique Art Deco Hair Comb Hair Ornament Cut Out Green Celluloid Blue Paste
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This striking hair comb was made at the beginning of the 1920's. The comb is cut out of two layered celluloid, one layer is bottle green, one layer a kind of light stone grey.
The ha...
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1920s English Art Deco Vintage Unknown Objets d'Art and Vertu
Antique Victorian Cut Steel butterfly hair comb
Located in NEWARK, GB
A gorgeous antique Victorian era hair comb.
It is a two pronged celluloid hair comb in a yellow shade.
The top is adorned with a pretty cut steel...
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Unknown Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Cut Steel
Vintage German Solingen solid 14K Yellow Gold Steel Fruit Pocket Knife / 15gr
Located in SE
Folding blade pocket /fruit type Knife + nail file,medium sized.
Blade and part of the frame are made of steel,two side/hand plates are made of solid 14K Yellow Gold.
Vintage item...
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1960s German Retro Vintage Unknown Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Steel, 14k Gold
Antique Chinese Hairpin Flowers Butterfly Silver Brass Metal Wire Glass
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This most amazing hair pin was handcrafted in China in the last quarter of the nineteenth century. It is designed as a bouquet of flowers with a butterfly.
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Unknown Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Brass, Silver
Antique French Silver Hair Comb Hair Ornament
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This hair comb was handcrafted in the late 1830's, the engraving in the centre is typical for the design of the second quarter of the nineteenth The design of this hair comb feature...
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1830s French Antique Unknown Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Silver
Antique Empire Tiara Comb Hair Ornament Head Ornament Silver Guilt Gilt Metal
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This stunning hair comb was hand crafted in France in 1810 ca. The tiara is made out of fire gilt brass. The top of the comb is made put of polished fire gilt metal. Underneath the p...
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1810s Antique Unknown Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Silver, Gilt Metal
Antique Victorian Silver and Enamel “Punch” Vesta Case, Circa 1890
Located in Rotterdam, NL
An exceptional example of Victorian whimsy and craftsmanship, this antique silver vesta case is both a functional object and a collector’s delight. Designed in the form of a miniatur...
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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Unknown Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Silver, Enamel
Louis XV Lion Mantel Clock Gilded Bronze, circa 1770
Located in Berlin, DE
Eye-catching gilded bronze lion mantel clock, Louis XV, circa 1770.
3.5 inch enamel dial; bell striking movement with flat-bottomed plates and outsid...
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18th Century European Baroque Antique Unknown Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Bronze, Gilt Metal
18Kt Gold Rare Compact Powder Box with Chain - Made in Italy 1970 circa
Located in Bergamo, BG
To make this collector's item now, with top-notch Italian craftsmanship, would cost about €11,000
This gold powder box embodies sophisticated elegance...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Unknown Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pair of LeMaire Fabt Brass and Mother-of-Pearl Opera Glasses/Binoculars
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Pair of French Brass and Mother-of-Pearl Opera Glasses By LeMaire Fabt with Original Case. Circa 1900
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Early 1900s French Antique Unknown Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Brass
An Edwardian diamond-set tiara/necklace
Located in London, GB
An Edwardian diamond-set tiara/necklace, in the form of a fringe consisting of nineteen knife-edge bars embellished with single diamond collets and diamond-set foliate motifs, the ba...
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Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Unknown Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Diamond, 15k Gold, Silver
A turn of 20th century diamond fringe tiara/necklace
Located in London, GB
A turn of 20th century diamond fringe tiara/necklace, graduating from the centre formed by thirteen knife-edge bars, the central bar set at the top with an old cut-diamond estimated to weigh 0.85 carats, each bar terminating to an old-cut diamond and embellished with small singe-diamond millegrain-set collets, the base consisting of eight single-stone diamond collets connected with seven triangular shaped diamond-set plaques, all the diamonds except of central stone estimated to weigh a further total of 8 carats, mounted in platinum to yellow gold back and attached to silver-gild frame, accompanied by detachable back necklace section set with further thirteen old-cut diamonds estimated to weigh a further total of 2 carats, circa 1900, bearing later French import marks circa 1920s, measuring 4.8 x 12.2cm, gross weight 36.9 grams.
This antique tiara/necklace is in very good condition for its age. Bearing French import marks for platinum and 18ct gold, the frame probably later made in gilded silver.
Hailing from the splendid tiara collection of Bentley & Skinner, the London distinguished jewellers by royal appointment to His Majesty the King, is this 20th century diamond convertible tiara...
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1920s French Vintage Unknown Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique Empire Tiara Comb Head Ornament Corallium Rubrum Fire Gilt Metall
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This empire tiara was made out fire gilt metal in 1810 ca. It is decorated with thirty five facetted corallium rubrum beads riveted onto the headv ornament. The tiara features a pier...
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1810s French Empire Antique Unknown Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Gilt Metal
Antique Silver travelling Inkwell London 1839
Located in Toronto, ON
Antique Silver travelling Inkwell London 1839 prob Thomas Diller. Vermeuil Silver rectangular inkwell plain with moulded borders and a hinged screw-down cover surmounted by a folding...
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19th Century English Georgian Antique Unknown Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Silver, Other
Antique 18K Gold French Dog Seal Fob Pendant Watch Key Initials D D Bloodstone
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This beautiful seal in the shape of a dog with its matching watch key was made in France in the last quarter of the nineteenth century. It would have graced a French gentleman's wais...
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1880s French Antique Unknown Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
18k Gold
An Edwardian diamond and pearl-set tiara/necklace
Located in London, GB
An Edwardian diamond and pearl-set tiara/necklace, consisting of eleven knife-edge bars graduating from the centre, each embellished with old-cut diamonds in cut-down collet settings...
Category
Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Unknown Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Silver
Antique Art Deco Silver Lipstick Holder with Mirror Amethyst Cabochon
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This unusual lipstick box was was created in 1918 ca. It has been hand crafted out of silver and is marked 800 on the lipstick container. There is a n uni...
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1910s Art Deco Vintage Unknown Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Amethyst, Silver
Antique German Sterling Silver Guilloche Enamel Vanity Pill Box /79 gr
Located in SE
Early 20th century German Enameled Silver vanity box with translucent Guilloche Enamel decor in various colors and Gold with gilt interior in fine...
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Early 1900s German Aesthetic Movement Antique Unknown Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Sterling Silver, Enamel
A late Victorian diamond-set tiara
Located in London, GB
A late Victorian diamond-set tiara, the five openwork foliate garland design sections graduating in size from the centre, each featuring three old-European cut diamonds within a pear...
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1890s Unknown Late Victorian Antique Unknown Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver
Handcrafted Natural Orange-Red Coral Carved Lady Portrait Ornament
Located in Pasadena, CA
This exquisite ornament features natural orange-red coral, intricately carved into a finely detailed lady’s portrait. Measuring approximately 4.4 x 3.2 x 1.5 cm, it exemplifies maste...
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1970s Taiwanese Artisan Vintage Unknown Objets d'Art and Vertu
A late Victorian diamond tiara/necklace in a case
Located in London, GB
A late Victorian diamond-set tiara, consisting of four openwork foliate design sections graduating from the centre, further foliate decorations between each section, the central moti...
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1890s British Victorian Antique Unknown Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Diamond, Gold, Silver
A Lapis And Gold Archaeological Revival Suite
Located in London, GB
A lapis and gold archaeological revival suite, the brooch with an oval shaped carved lapis in the form of a scarab with gold twisted wire frame, surmounted with a realistically carve...
Category
1850s Italian Antique Unknown Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, Gold
Antique Victorian 1899 Silver Heart Trinket Jewellery Box
Located in London, GB
Antique Victorian sterling silver heart shaped jewellery box. The box was hallmarked in Chester, England in 1899 as indicated by the Lion Passant, Letter 'Q' marking on the bottom of the piece
The stunning box it would be the perfect container for small items of jewellery. In the Victorian era it would have lived on a ladies dressing table, filled with her favourite rouge or powder.
Complete your gift selection from Mayveda Jewellery...
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1890s English Late Victorian Antique Unknown Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Silver
Antique Edwardian Turquoise Guilloche Enamel Compact Locket
Located in Portland, England
An extraordinary and rare Edwardian turquoise guilloche enamel and silver oval compact/ locket. This stunning piece is made in a striking and vibrant turquoise and white guilloche en...
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Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Unknown Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Enamel
Ferma Cravatta in Oro 18kt – Eleganza
Located in Guidizzolo, IT
Un accessorio che unisce raffinatezza e funzionalità, questo ferma cravatta in oro 18kt è un capolavoro di manifattura artigianale Made in Italy. La sua linea pulita e moderna è impr...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Unknown Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18Kt Gold Rare Compact Powder Box - Made in Italy 1970 circa - Geometric Pattern
Located in Bergamo, BG
To make this collector's item now, with top-notch Italian craftsmanship, would cost about €20,000
This powder box is an embodiment of sheer elegance and sophistication, a vintage tr...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Unknown Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Limoges Porcelain Inkwell Napoleon III Style Made in France
Located in Rome, IT
Porcelain inkwell Limoges France Item in the style of Napoleon III made at the turn of the 20th century Before 1890, 1890 to 1919.
This vintage/antique Limoges porcelain piece color...
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20th Century French Napoleon III Unknown Objets d'Art and Vertu
Antique Art Nouveau Silver Chatelaine Box
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is an antique Art Nouveau style silver chatelaine box. It comes from Austria with gilt inside silver box with iris motif on the lid. I have included a 19.25 inch sterling silver...
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Late 19th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Unknown Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Silver
Antique Chinese Export Silver Dragon & Waves Vesta or Matchsafe
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique Chinese silver vesta or matchsafe.
Decorated to both sides with an embossed dragon above the ocean.
Having a crude striker to the base.
Simply a wonderful Chinese s...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Unknown Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Silver
Antique Victorian Cameo Shell Princess
Located in Chesterland, OH
This Victorian unmounted Carnelian shell cameo depicting the right-facing profile of the Princess is very well carved in exquisite detail. The surface is as crisp as the day it was crafted, impressive for a shell cameo from the late Victorian era. This would date back to around the 1860s-1890s.
The carving on this cameo is excellent and well-detailed, with good relief. This was carved by an excellent carver, as were most Victorian cameos.
This loose cameo...
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Late 19th Century European Late Victorian Antique Unknown Objets d'Art and Vertu
Antique Arts and Crafts Silver Plate Tiara Head Ornament
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This extravagant tiara in the Arts and Crafts taste was created out of silver plated copper in the last decade of the nineteenth century out of silver plated copper. The metal shows ...
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1890s English Art Nouveau Antique Unknown Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Silver
An early-20th century diamond-set tiara
Located in London, GB
An early-20th century diamond-set tiara, to the centre seven graduating rows of square-cut diamonds each terminating to a single round old-cut brilliant-cut, with a diamond-set flowe...
Category
1930s British Vintage Unknown Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum, Silver Plate
Antique Empire Quizzing Glass Forged Iron Polished Cut Steel
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This Iron quizzing glass was crated towards the end of the eighteenth century in France. The large round split ring indicates that it was to be worn on a chain. Thirty two round stee...
Category
1790s French Empire Antique Unknown Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Cut Steel
Art Deco Cigarette Case Box Sterling and Gold Chester 1920
Located in Toronto, ON
Antique Art Deco Sterling silver and 9ct gold cigarette case box Chester 1920, Colen Hewer Cheshire. Very finely decorated with an ogee type engine turn design...
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1920s English Art Deco Vintage Unknown Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Gold, Sterling Silver
A Rare Antique 14K Yellow Gold Thimble with Intricate Engraving
Located in New York, NY
A Rare and Exquisite Sewing Accessory
Elevate your collection or needlework station with this Antique Gold Thimble, a seldom-seen treasure distinguished by its intricate engraving and timeless elegance. Crafted with exceptional care, it stands as both a functional piece of sewing history and a captivating object of art.
Intricate Engraving & Design
Ornate Detailing
Each side of the thimble features delicate, hand-engraved motifs, highlighting the meticulous artistry once devoted to sewing implements. The patterns blend floral or geometric elements (depending on the specific design) to create an eye-catching, textured surface.
Gold Construction
Fashioned from precious gold, this thimble’s warm luster adds a luxurious note. The material ensures durability—making it as practical in a sewing basket today as it was in its era of origin.
Hallmarked ‘S’
Inside the thimble is a hallmark “S,” indicating either the maker or a specific assay mark. This hallmark underscores the piece’s authenticity and collectible status.
Dimensions & Weight
Weight: Approximately 3.2 dwt (pennyweights), offering a reassuring solidity without compromising the piece’s delicate craftsmanship.
Size & Fit: Designed for standard thimble use, it fits comfortably on most fingertips. Collectors often display antique thimbles...
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Unknown Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Viennese or Austrian Engine-Turned Silver Card Case or Snuff Box
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique silver card case or snuff box.
With engine turned engraved decoration throughout.
Marked with an Austrian silver assay mark for 13 Loth, Vienna, and 1856, along with...
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1850s Austrian Belle Époque Antique Unknown Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Silver
925 Silver Cigar Piercer, cigar punch tool, antique collectible cigar stick pin
Located in ISTANBUL, TR
Cigar Piercer with Baroque Pearl – Handmade in 925 Silver and Bronze – Art Nouveau Style
A rare and striking collector’s item, this handcrafted cigar piercer combines functionality ...
Category
16th Century Art Nouveau Antique Unknown Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Pearl, Silver, Bronze
Old Signed Carved Nephrite Jade German / Russian Hippopotamus Figure
Located in Philadelphia, PA
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...
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20th Century Unknown Russian Empire Unknown Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Jade
Antique Victorian 14 Karat Gold and Enameled Handkerchief Holder
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Victorian handkerchief holder.
In 14k yellow gold.
With an engraved, textured and enameled design to the holder end.
A gold loop slides...
Category
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Unknown Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
Antique French Silver Coloured Paste Hair Comb Hair Ornament
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This fine hair comb has been handcrafted in the 1830's. It is
made out of silver and in the centre decorated with a beautifully sculpted large cental flower...
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1830s French Antique Unknown Objets d'Art and Vertu
Antique Meiji Period Japanese Wallet (Inro) and Netsuke
Located in Stamford, CT
Swirling hand painted colors on leather showcase a winged angel on this beautiful Japanese Wallet from the Meiji Era in Japan, c. 1868- 1912. The embossed colors are red, gold, brown...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Late Victorian Unknown Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Empire Hair Comb Head Ornaments Silver Ormulou Brass Two Colour Gilding
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This important French ornamental hair comb was hadcrafted in 1810 ca. The beautiful handcarved head ornament has been handcarved out of brass and then fire guilt to acchieve this ext...
Category
1810s French Empire Antique Unknown Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Silver, Brass
Sterling Silver Oval Pill Box # 19679
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Sterling Silver Oval Pill Box -
This vintage oval pill box features an etch design top in classic sterling silver.
Size: 33.03 mm x 47.20 mm
Stamped: 925
Weigh: 10.4 dwt / 16.2 g...
Category
20th Century Unknown Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique 19th Century Russian Imperial Silver & Cloisonne Enamel Spoon
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very fine antique Russian tea or kvosh spoon.
In 84 zolotnik silver.
With polychrome cloisonné enamel decoration to both the front and reverse.
Hallmarked to the handle of the s...
Category
19th Century Russian Russian Empire Antique Unknown Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Silver, Enamel
GIA Certified, a pair of natural, carved Coral Pipes
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and one of a kind, pair of Coral Pipes. The first pipe, weighs a total of 105.99 grams. The pipe is reddish - orange in colour, is completely natural, without the pre...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Artisan Unknown Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Coral
Victorian Faux Tortoiseshell 14k Gold Haircomb
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This Victorian hair comb features a faux tortoiseshell body paired with a 14k gold border. The top of the comb is curved to provide it a graceful s...
Category
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Unknown Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold
Faux Tortoise Shell Peineta w/Six Fork
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is a faux tortoise shell peineta with six forks. This hair ornament, a large fan shaped decorative comb, has small blue rhinestones. Women in the Hispanic world usually worn the...
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Art Nouveau Unknown Objets d'Art and Vertu
Chinese Antique Qing Carved "Mutton Fat" Nephrite Plaque Pendant Certified
Located in Southbury, CT
Elegant, rare, and dating to the late Qing period (circa 1890s), this hand-carved nearly colorless white nephrite plaque has been etched on both sides. One one, the Chinese mythological figure known as Zhang Guo Lao is depicted riding a mule. On the opposite side, a magpie sits on a branch of cherry blossoms. The magpie is associated with intelligence. The carving is breathlessly simple and excellent; the work executed -of course- without the aid of electricity or modern tools.
Measuring 42.54mm x 29.92mm, the plaque has a hole drilled through the center, which is original to the piece. A silver bail is threaded through the hole and a pair of beads -black jade and coral- reside at the bottom. The jade plaque hands from a 1920s silver chain that is 32" in length.
Prior to the discovery of and appreciation for the very fine green jadeite from Burma, colorless, opaque, pure white nephrite jade from the Northern mountains of China was the most revered jade; the original "imperial jade, as only members of the royal court could wear or even touch it. Most of what is commercially sold today as "mutton fat...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Artisan Antique Unknown Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Jade, Silver
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