Unknown Objets d'Art and Vertu

This beautiful Belle Époque carving of a cockatoo was executed in around 1900ca out of bone. It was intended as a handle for a walking stick or a parasol. The head has beautifully ca...

Please check out the HD video! In addition to being a status symbol, wearing jade traditionally has been known to grant the user good luck, health, prosperity and longevity. For your consideration is a certified natural nephrite jade. This jade carving is of a Chinese mythical beast or creature. Traditionally Chinese mythical creatures are regarded as auspicious creatures that possessed mystical powers capable of drawing wealth from all directions. The famous Hetian nephrite jade carving...

Solid silver snail very good vintage condition. Dimensions: Height 12 mm / 0.472 inches - Length 36 mm / 1.417 inches - Weight 9 grams. It is stamped wit...

Antique Gold Lorgnette An intricately designed yellow gold lorgnette with folding opera glasses. Handle Length: 6.75" Glasses Frame Width: 3.75...

Rectangular enamelled gold box. The hinged lid is decorated with a scene of young people dressed in neoclassical clothing and approaching near an altar where officiates a person dres...

A fine antique silver-topped cut glass hunting flask. With a narrow tapering cut glass body with a diamond pattern terminating in a screw-top integral s...

This unusual hair comb is made out of gilt metal and features a buckle motif. It is decorated with a ball and a cone suspended from fine snake link chains.

This natural white jade carved as snuff bottle, is accompanied by a natural agate stopper. The dimensions is approximately 79 x 53 x 25 mm, weight is about 103 grams. Snuff bottles h...

This hair ornament was handcrafted in the 1sthalf of the 19thcentury, most likely around 1830. It is made out of gilt silver and set in open claw settings withtwisted gold wiire deco...

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...

Step into the times long gone with this amazingly preserved military officer's antique travel shaving set. Date letters on the sterling silver pieces date the items between the year...

Rare piece! Made by hand, a banana cigar holder that opens and closes and has a hinge to have a very tight closure. This piece is made in silver, it has a small tiny dent shown on ph...

Weight: 236.4 grams Material: Sterling Silver Marked 925 Dimension: 6 inches x 7 inches Handle length: 12.5 inches

The Following Item we are Offering is a Rare Estate Museum Quality Large and very elaborately openwork carved, Hand Carved Green and Lavender Jadeite group, intricately carved as a c...

10 Karat Yellow Gold Mechanical Pencil- This lovely piece features a mechanical pencil with a beautifully engraved 10K case and clear stone acc...

This ornate jewelry set showcases a vibrant display of craftsmanship. The primary focus is on round-cut rubies, exuding a rich red hue. Complementing the rubies are mixed-cut sapphir...

A beautiful antique, Regency era desk seal / wax seal. It has an expertly carved, faceted agate handle with tones of white and toffee colours. It has a decorative 9 karat yellow go...

AGL Certified Natural Art Deco Burmese Ruby and Diamond Clip A clip set with round and baguette-cut diamonds and an oval ruby Accompanied by a GIA certificate stating ruby is of Bur...

This really unusual perpetual calendar desk seal dates to the late Georgian period and is complemented by a smokey quartz handle. The faceted smokey quartz handle features many inclu...

This elegant snuff bottle is finely carved from natural white jade and paired with a natural jadeite stopper. Measuring approximately 7.5 x 5 x 3.5 cm and weighing around 154 grams, ...

A fine vintage charm for a bracelet. In 14 karat gold. In the form of a bicycle. Simply a great charm! Date: 20th Century Overall Condition: It is in o...

Pair of Antique Gold and Enamel Musical Harps These rare harps showcase exquisite hand-painted enamel. Their bodies are adorned with red enamel, with a lapis lazuli column accente...

This magnificent Swiss Art Deco minaudière compact is believed to have been owned by renowned film star Joan Fontaine. Crafted of sterling and gilded sil...

This is a 1940s Modern pressed glass vanity set. The set includes two bottles and one powder box. These three clear optical pressed glass dresser decorative pieces come with Kelly Gr...

An authentic Victorian-era sterling silver hinged purse buckle dating to 1867, beautifully engraved with ornate floral and scroll motifs on both sides. The rectangular frame features...

Engraved Rock Crystal and Gilt Bronze Casket with Silver Relief Base. Attributed to the workshop of Giovanni Battista Metellino (active Milan, d. circa 1724). Milan, late 17th cent...

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...

Hand made wood painting of a priest character with cape holding a book and 16 additional characters on the sides.

Art Deco 14K GOLD Makeup Case Compact Powder Rouge 1930s American made 99.2 gram Marked’14K’ 3 inch long 1,75 inch wide .25 inch thick Pill box 1 i...

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 vintage 18 karat yellow gold lapis lazuli pill box, circa 1970 A sweet pill box of rectangular shape both the lid and base of the box are set with cabochon lapis lazuli gently fle...

This is a gorgeous 18k yellow gold photo frame. Measurements : length : 2 1/2 inch width: 2 1/4 inch

10 Karat Yellow Gold Telescopic Pencil- This elegant piece features a telescopic pencil that opens to 110 mm. Case has hanging ring to attach to chain or fob...

This one-of-a-kind jewelry box is carved from a single block of Imperial Jasper, selected for its complex natural stratification and warm, earthy palette. The stone reveals flowing l...

An antique Dutch belt buckle, so called "net clasp", made of 14 karat yellow gold. The buckle features very delicate filigree and cannetille design, that resembles a very fine lace. ...

A rare and delightful late 19th-century gilt-brass vesta case with hand-painted enamel scenes, in the tradition of playful Continental "novelty" smoking accessories. The exterior lid depicts a gentleman seated on a riverbank fishing, while a lady stands nearby. Below, a hand-painted French inscription reads: “Entagaînant le goujon jéveux”, which loosely translates as “Catching the gudgeon I desire.” In French slang of the period, “gudgeon” (goujon) was both a small fish and a playful metaphor for a naïve “catch,” giving the scene a humorous double meaning. Opening the case reveals a hidden risqué scene: the same couple, but with the lady having taken a tumble, her skirts up and legs in the air, much to the surprise of her companion. The interior enamel is inscribed in French “Les surprises de Suzon” (“Suzon’s surprises”), a humorous and cheeky detail typical of these whimsical 19th-century objets de vertu. The case is of gilt brass with a ribbed striking surface to the base and retains its original hinged construction. The enamel is beautifully executed in vivid colors and remains in very good condition for its age, with only minor wear consistent with use. Dimensions: Approx. Length 4.6 cm, Width 3,7 cm, Height 1.1 cm. Weight: 39 grams Origin: France, circa 1880–1900 Materials: Gilt brass, enamel Condition: Very good antique condition with light surface wear; enamels intact and vibrant. This piece would make a superb addition to any collection of antique smoking accessories...

Please check out the HD video. In addition to being a status symbol, wearing jade traditionally has been known to grant the user good luck, health, prosperity and longevity. This Icy Jade cabochon hummingbird with imperial green jadeite jade...

An exceptional Victorian period snake clip belt buckle crafted primarily in rich 18KT yellow gold, designed as two entwined serpents in a bold and sculptural form. The serpents’ head...

The 1897 7.5 Ruble coin is a rare, one-year-only gold coin featuring Tsar Nicholas II, introduced as part of Sergey Witte's monetary reform to transition to the gold standard, rep...

This finely crafted antique Dutch stick pin is created in 14 karat gold and adorned with delicate seed pearls. The circular head is designed in intricate cannetille work, featuring f...

An original treasure from the famed Faberge workshop in St. Petersburg Russia. This piece was crafted by Master Goldsmith August Fredrik Hollming in 1...

The Following Item we are offering is a Rare Magnificent European Sterling Silver Antique Handbag purse Possibly French. Beautifully done with Interlocked Sterling Silver Rings formi...

Authentic Chinese Solid Bronze Vintage Seal unused Dated Late 20th Century 1970s- 1990s with Chinese script on every side interesting piece

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...

A pair of 19th Century tall columnar-style covered vases in fine Meissen gilt porcelain, featuring turquoise bluish-green base colors over a creamy-white ...

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.

An antique Chinese well carved amethyst lady, kneeling and holding bouquets of flowers, on a 2 tone wooden stand with carved border early 20th century, ROC Republic period

A very fine antique double color overlay glass snuff bottle, finely carved with a qilin gazing at books and a playful foo dog with a ball, among flowing pink ribbons and clouds, rais...

Particularly popular from the mid 1600s to the mid 1800s, fashionable snuff boxes were considered a status elevating personal accessory. Snuff taking, enjoyed by many to acquire a nicotine lift in lieu of smoking, commonly consisted of dried ground tobacco flavored with oils, extracts or fermentations and was often carried in highly decorated snuff containers. Crafted in sterling silver and hand engraved with flora and botanical designs, this exceptional snuff box displays hallmarks including; George III duty mark, SP Samuel Pemberton as its maker's mark, the Lion and a date indicator of 1812 Birmingham. Measuring 101mm long x 64mm wide and 23mm deep, this unique antique snuff box...

Indulge in an Antique Pair Of French Napoleon III - Belle Epoque Gilt Bronze and White Marble Cherub Putti Candelabras dating to circa 1870. Elevate your interior with this exquisite...

A stunning ceremonial Hindu marriage ornament, also called ‘thali’ or ‘kazhutthuru’ from Tamil Nadu, mid 19th Century. This impressive gold pendant shows th...

A charming antique vesta case (match safe) featuring a beautifully hand-painted enamel portrait of a long-haired dog adorned with a red bow against a soft blue background. Crafted ci...

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...

This jade pendant is 100% natural, untreated and undyed Type-A Myanmar jadeite jade. It is hand-carved into a Happy Buddha. Beautiful fine texture with green patches similar to a mar...

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...

Antique 18kt yellow gold snuff box, featuring a carnelian stone set within an ornate, scrollwork border. Material: Crafted in 18kt yellow gold, the box showcases an ornate, Rococo-...

This unusual Georgian clasp is set with a landscape agate mounted in 9 karat gold. The clasp can be used for a bracelet or a necklace with up to 11 rows...

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...

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 ...

This delicate snuffbox has been made out of pressed horn and is covered entirely in blue and white glass beads threaded on cotton string. The lid is decorated with a sun emblem, a lozenge and a zigzag pattern and the French words...