Unknown Objets d'Art and Vertu

An Engraved Turned Wooden Cup.   English, dated 1636.   Material Turned pearwood, engraved with foliate and geometric decoration.   Measurements Height: 20.5 cm. Diameter (rim): 10.2...

The **Royal Australian Olympic 24 Karat Gold Coin** commemorates the **Sydney 2000 Olympic Games**, one of the most iconic moments in Australia's sporting ...

A beautiful box made of fire gilt and damascened steel, completely original and in mint condition, with the original key, Italy or France, 16th century.

A necessity during the Victorian Era, hat pins not only balanced precarious hats atop piles of hair but also moonlighted as weapons against overzealous gentlemen. Though teetering hats are no longer de rigeur, glorious century-plus-old pins such as these can be pierced through modern hats as statement accessories or even arranged in the hair like chopsticks. This outrageous set taken from a 1930s hat...

The influence of the Empire for objects in classical antique manner is still felt in this elegant silver spice box designed in the shape of an amphora on a pedestal with two handles....

From our extensive Jade collection, here is another one to add to someones important collection. This piece was carved at least 50 years ago! This jade decoration is certified natural without treatments or enhancements. It is a superb piece of jade carving. The color play and contrast is fantastic. This master carver cleverly incorporated the jade skin into the carving. When the master carver first acquire a piece of jade rough, he has no idea what colors are inside. Once you carve into it, you will have to improvise as you go. The results as you can see is exceptional. The title says it all. This carving is of a beautiful home...

A Georgian gold, enamel and agate needle case or etui, comprising a needle case in polished grey agate, with an inscription in white enamel, with floral detailing in 18 karat yellow ...

A fine and highly decorative English sterling silver vesta case (match safe), hallmarked in London around the turn of the 20th century. This rectangular case combines utility with ar...

This antique 14k yellow gold trinket or pill box is a refined collectible, blending elegance and artistry in a compact form. The circular box is crowned with a finely sculpted repous...

This delightful little pendant in the shape of a basket is made out of guilt metal and decorated with pale blue and white enamel.

Apparently unmarked but Russia, circa 1820 Elongated compressed oval, decorated with floral garlands within similar borders on gilt stippled ground, the screw top with ball finial ...

Roman bloodstone (heliotrope) intaglio: marriage scene. Roman, 2nd–3rd century A.D. Measurements: 1.3 × 1.0 × 0.3 cm; 0.6 grams. Ellipsoid in form, the bloodstone (heliotrope) ...

A fine antique sterling silver pot with a domed lid, detailed with an engraved foliate and dotted border framed by a delicate beaded rim. The interior is richly silver-gilt, offering...

Indian Enamel and Gold Peacock Figure An Indian gold peacock figure decorated with blue, green, red, and yellow enamel. The tail is designed as a large fanned display with circular ...

This perfume bottle is made of facetted cut glass and is fitted with a lid made out of 14 karat red gold. The gold fittings are decorated wth a finely chased motif and both sides of ...

d This outstanding dress buckle uses the combination of flat cut garnets and banded agates chosen for their eye resemblance. Agates cut this way have been used in jewellery since ant...

A simply lovely and unusual magnifying glass from the Victorian (ca1880s) era! Crafted in 14k yellow gold, the entire surface of this magnifying glass is decorated with raised repous...

A necessity during the Victorian Era, hat pins not only balanced precarious hats atop piles of hair but also moonlighted as weapons against overzealous gentlemen. Though teetering ha...

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...

This rare and most unusual cast iron plaque with the portrait in profile of Hercules dates from the first or second decade of the 19th century. It is a typical example of the work of Prussian Iron...

This sophisticated platinum diamond cross tie tack and clutch exudes timeless elegance with its minimalist yet refined design. At its center, a dazzling 4.0mm round diamond serves as...

Antique 13 Piece Sterling Silver 925 Vanity Dresser Set With Fitted Box/Case Metal: Sterling silver 13 pieces Box/Case is original and has wear on o...

A natural handmade orange brown banded Agate Bowl with a crystalized center. The bowl is cut so thin that the material is translucent. It's a great...

This is an amazing 14k yellow gold mesh purse from the Victorian era. The purse measures 95mm by 66mm and weighs 42.5 grams. The purse is stamped 14K.

This elegant handbag is made from exquisite petit point stitching. The motif is a luscious flower baskuet on both sides of the bag. the inside of the bag is lined with cream coloure...

THIS IS A VERY RARE EARLY GERMAN CANDY CONTAINER OF A LARGE SIZE WHITE POODLE DOG. THE POODE IS ABSOLUTELY FABULOUS AND A VERY RARE EARLY CANDY...

Antique imperial russian era orginal silver pill box made in moscow 1850s with a total weight of 100 grams box messures 8cm lenght hall marked 84 imperial russian silver standard and...

An antique ladies belt buckle, circa 1880, in vermeil with 24 moonstones decorating the edge. From the antique fine jewelry collection at Bracken Jewelers in Santa Monica, California.

This unusual bangle has been decorated with a finely carved Victoran shell cameo of Mars. The cameo has been mounted on a bakelite bangle in 1920 ca.

The legendary Michelangelo's Moses is meticulously recreated in this 19th-century cameo brooch. Crafted of beautiful onyx, the intricate cameo resides in ...

Classic Early 20th century Lady's platinum and diamond evening purse. The clasp set with circular- cut and baguette diamonds, to a curb link chain, measuring approximately 170 x 140...

This exceptional antique .982 sterling silver card case is a beautifully detailed example of late 19th–early 20th century repoussé silverwork. One side features an intricately render...

A very fine antique beaded bag. With micro beading and a exuberant variant of a tapestry or carpet pattern. Both sides are fully beaded in the same pattern that is reminiscent of B...

Stunning matching bronze mermaids 20 pounds each, perfect for indoor deco or outdoor, they come with a back opening that can be installed with water in your outdoor space. **All i...

Wonderful example of an Empire gold seal with an Italian motto engraved in an oval bloodstone: "giamai ingrato". The intaglio depicts a field with a sunflower, a river or a lake, a s...

Small vinaigrette in gold and enamel. The miniature basin, which was used to hold fabric or cotton infused with fragrance, and its lid are decorated with multicolored bouquets of flo...

Armand American Horse nickel silver and turquoise jewelry box. Includes moon face motif on lid and hand stamped detail along sides. Stamped on bottom with artist hallmark. Three genu...

A Highly Important Museum Quality Pair of Diamond and Enamel Zarfs. Each Zarf with a scalloped rim and spreading foot, the sides set with colorful green ...

Waterman Gold Plated Fountain Pen. The Waterman Expert fountain pen has a gloss lacquer finish with 23 karat gold plated trim. The pen has a cigar-shaped barrel, a beveled button cap...

Elegant antique Edwardian evening clutch crafted in solid sterling silver (.925), dating to the early 1900s. Weight: 127 grams. Purse Size: 4.83 inches. Chain Length: 10 inches. This...

This exquisite Art Deco calling card case was made out of sterling silver, gilt on the inside. Black and blue geometric motives are decorate...

Diamond Pen. Diamonds weighing 4.25 carats.

Antique Russian Imperial 84 Zolotniki Silver Cloisonné Enamel Cossack Belt АД Hallmarked. In very good condition. From private collection.

This elegant little silver bottle is finely decorated and engraved with three kinds of engine turned patterns. In the middle of the bottle is a rectangle that cold carry initials. Th...

An antique Chinese inside painted blue glass snuff bottle with a jadeite stopper. Inside painted with a sitting scholar to one side and a pacing scholar to the ...

This is an antique Russian Orthodox brass triptych icon, a foldable religious artifact commonly used for personal devotion and travel. The central panel ...

On wonderful bright blue silk we see two cranes looking at each other, peach trees with peach blossom, water with a softly ondulating pattern and lotus flowers.

Antique Chinese cloisonne enamelled bell, with gilt gold details and a jade striker This wonderfully little bell strikes a charming tone, and makes a lovely present for that treasur...

This charming little scarf clip has been created in the Japanese taste popular in 1875 ca. The front of the scarf clip is decorated with animals and flowers in relief. Three differen...

An Exquisite and Large Indian 22K Gold, Enamel, and Diamond Snuff Box, Jaipur A very fine quality 22k gold box set with 40 diamonds, painted with the fine...

Swiss brooch, ca 1880. Oval enameled plaque in gold frame; rim comprises applied scrolls heightened with enamel and inset with pearls.The plaque depicts t...

Carved Nephrite, Lapis Lazuli, and Rock Crystal Flower Pot This flower pot features lapis lazuli carved flowers with round-cut rubies at their centers, nephrite leaves and silver st...

Rectangular, enameled gold vinaigrette. The hinged lid is decorated with enamel on gold and displays a view of an Alpine lake in front of a mountain range. The sides of the vinaigret...

eardrop-shaped crystal flask in pierced gold mount, intricately sculpted with hearts, palmettes, and scrollwork. The mounting is set on the base and the ...

Circa 1910 Pair of Phenomenal Hair Combs, measuring 5 1/4 inches in length and 1 3/4 inches wide, heavy 18k Yellow gold with Platinum mountings top sections on top of Tortoise, furth...

An elegant and rare pair of antique 18 karat gold needle caps, beautifully crafted and rich in refined ornamental detail. Each cap is designed in a tapered, architectural form, remi...

A fine silver, enamel, & agate bowl. With a carved agate bowl mounted on a silver & enamel base. We're unsure about the bowl's origin, although we have a strong inclination to think that it's Austrian. The base has intricate embossed flowers in silver...

If only this coin purse could talk. This elegant, Egyptian Revival piece has a 14K yellow gold snake head mechanism for its outer two compartments. The inner compartment has an addit...

Maker's mark A.K., Moscow, 1844 tapering shape, sides nielloed with architectural panels and swags of flowers , all on a hatched linear ground 8.4cm high, 3.5oz.

A Large Marble and Brass Mounted Cassolettes, Vases. It is topped with a cover terminating with a pine cone finial and a further collar of downward hanging overlapping leaves.The vas...