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Fine antique 19th century Qing Dynasty celadon jade pendant plaque of rectangular form, exceptionally well carved on both sides. On one side, a b...

The wonderful carved Essex Chrystal stickpin of a pug is mounted in gold. The reverse carved ad painted crystal has been executed in England in 1865 ca. The pug wears a collar with a...

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...

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...

Pure luxury and uniqueness in this Malachite and Brass combination Vase. Malachite is a precious stone which is usually found in small quantities and is formed over thousands of year...

One of the finest game boxes we've had the pleasure of offering, classic Regency Style, the case beautifully constructed of rare, dramatically figured Coromandel wood, lift top with front panel doors opening to reveal a hand carved chess set...

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...

Rectangular brooch, set in 750/1000 yellow gold in the shape of a frame, with a chiseled foliage decoration supporting a black glass plate decorated with a spaniel lying in the grass...

This finely modelled and extremely rare French Art Nouveau ring features two entwined irises and two flower buds surrounding a fine white orien...

This excruciatingly beautiful and spare hand-carved nephrite jade pendant was created during the Qing period, most likely in the late 1800s, however, it co...

Perfume box with six blown and cut opaline crystal flasks set in an open, gilt bronze box. The pink, “pigeon throat” opaline is cut in a gadrooned pattern, and the removable stoppers...

This beautiful cameo brooch/ pendant depicts the Last Supper in great detail. A true cameo is a miniature sculpture in relief, carved from a single shell. Travelers touring Europe he...

Exceptionally rare 18th century diamond set calcedony intaglio pendant depicting the famed Roman marble Bocca della Verita, the Mouth of Truth. The eni...

Large rectangular case in enameled gold. The panels of the case are embellished with translucent, royal blue enamel that reveals the intricate wave pattern in the gold underneath. Ea...

This exceptional boulder Koroit Opal is a true masterpiece of nature, showcasing a captivating array of colors and patterns. Mined from the Australian outb...

Antique Mughal Indian Enamel and Diamond Cup Saucer & Spoon Set A 200+ year old masterpiece: Incredible enamel on gold tea cup, saucer, and spoon. Set w...

An archaeological-revival coral and gold Spartan diadem, in the form of a gold band with seven concave discs each set with a cabochon coral, alternating with eight floral motifs each set with a small cabochon coral, all with gold wirework decorations of Etruscan style, made in Naples circa 1840, bearing gold hallmarks N3 with the profile of Parthenope, gross weight 94 grams. A gorgeous and sumptuous Spartan diadem, made in the mid-nineteenth century in Italy. Beginning in the early nineteenth century, jewellery inspired by the Ancient World became very popular. This diadem is made from bright yellow gold in which is set seven glowing orange cabochon-cut coral stones within carved gold discs. Further gold wirework and smaller coral stones add to the beauty of this piece, which is simple and bold. By family repute, this diadem, purchased in England during the early part of the 20th century, was once owned by Empress Eugénie of France. Winterhalter's portrait of the Empress in 1864 depicts her wearing a gold diadem similar in design to this one. Eugénie loved jewels and as well as enjoying the sumptuous French crown jewels...

An Exquisite 14K Gold, Diamonds, Emeralds, Rubies, Sapphires, and Semi Precious Stone Mounted Rhodonite Camel. Circa 1970, Italy A very good quality and unusual gold mounted jeweled object...

The foremost game of strategy unfolds between the most fantastic cast of characters with this unique and stunning handmade, custom designed chess set. Consider first the sheer weight...

Micro Mosaic Gold Snuff Box An 18 karat gold snuff box accented with blue enamel set with a micro mosaic of dogs hunting a deer Circa 1850's Dimensi...

Exceptionally rare antique Russian Icon of Saint Tryphon, the Patron Saint of wine growers, restauranteurs, falconers. Saint Tryphon's saint day is February 14th, according to the Old Calendar, which is the time for wine growers to prune their grape vines for an abundant harvest in the fall. This day became a wine festival celebrated with much drinking to toast the upcoming growing season, particularly in Greece, Macedonia and the surrounding Balkan Countries where wine is an important source of income. By extension, Saint Tryphon also came to be revered as the Patron Saint of restauranteurs and bar keepers. A Russian legend relating to Saint Tryphon is that Tsar Ivan the Terrible...

Detailed out of the ordinary antique yellow gold pin, with an edgy dagger sweet motif of a sharp yellow gold dagger sleek and smooth. The handles are crafted with such consideration,...

This extraordinary Mezezo opal specimen hails from the highlands of Africa and is, quite simply, one of the most amazing opals we have ever seen. Found i...

Enamelled gold handbag box in the shape of a shell. The finely chased gold is adorned with geometric guilloché and enhanced with translucent opalescent white and royal blue enamels, ...

The cameo at the center of this exceptional pendant is a stunning example of the art of gem engraving during the Renaissance. It likely dates to the early 17th century and features a sacrificial scene inspired by the Greco-Roman era. The central flaming altar is flanked by two figures preparing to sacrifice a ram, while a figure in a lion skin blowing horns stands in the left corner. The carver brilliantly uses the natural layers of the stone to achieve the illusion of shadow and musculature on the figures. A second, smaller cameo is set at the top of the pendant, while a myriad of multi-colored gems, pearls and enamel adorns the 18K gold setting. A large Baroque pearl suspended from an enamel dragon finishes the design, which embodies the opulence and theatricality of jewels from the Renaissance age. Cameos and intaglios were highly popular amongst wealthy connoisseurs in Renaissance Italy, and owning the finest pieces was the privilege of princes. Although they were often elaborately mounted for display alone, cameos were also frequently worn as pendants, surrounded by enameled and stone-set gold frames. Such pieces were particularly prized by the Medici and Lorraine families, many of which can now be seen at the National Archeological Museum in Florence. Very few Renaissance cameos...

Large Art Deco period lorgnette with a long, elegant reticulated 14K white gold handle accented by two diamonds and three sapphires set in a stylized geometrical and scrolled design ...

A stunning vintage, Art Deco snuff box. Beautifully crafted from pretty panels of lustrous Mother of Pearl in an oval shape, it has an 18 karat yellow gold rim, marked and tested. The top is set with a gorgeous silver cobweb design setting which houses over 1.2ct of rose cut and round cut diamonds and a fine rich deep green octagonal cut emerald. The edge of the box has a small lip...

Museum Quality Antique Indian Sarpech Necklace Rose cut emeralds, rubies & diamonds set in 22k gold with 8 emerald bead drops. Reverse with very fine hand enamel designs. With adjustable cord Originally a turban ornament...

French tri-colored, red, green and yellow 18Kt gold pencil case decorated with applied classical lobes, swags and festoons of flowers. French rubbed mark, circa 1810 Width: 12 mm H...

A rare Mughal Enamel and Diamond Cup, early 19th Century The Mughal cup is finely decorated with a combination of red, white, blue, green "Meenakari" ename...

This unique and extremely rare antique purse is made out of fire gilt metal. The pouch is decorated with six oval and one round painting on glass imitating Roman micro...

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...

Vintage "Little Black Evening Bag" in it's original condition. Handcrafted silk or silk cotton blend thought to be French or German, circa 1930. Quilted outer black fabric in excelle...

Five agate intaglios of varying size and age have been mounted in 18 karat gold settings. The settings are connected by golden balls made out of 18karat . They are threaded on a foxt...

This large 1860's Austro-Hungarian antique cross pendant is set with many turquoise and garnet gemstones. The four cabochon cut garnet stones on front of the cross are all set in rai...

Amythest and 18k Tri Color Gold Sulphide Cameo Scent Bottle on Stand, early 19th Century, possibly by Baccarat. A custom made period stand in sterling allows the bottle to be display...

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...

An Art Nouveau period Antique necklace - wooden pencil with gold holder France, circa 1900s total weight - 11 grams necklace measurements - 0.39 x 3.62 ...

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...

Antique Silver Card Case in form of purse, Birmingham 1910, Adie & Lovekin Ltd. The case of hinge and thumb piece design, richly engraved scro...

This charming box dates to the Turn of The Century and has been crafted from 800 purity silver and decorated with enamels. The piece originates in Germany, is octagonal in shape and has been crafted with ornate repousse detailing. To the centre of the top is a delicately rendered miniature portrait of a lady...

Rectangular box with three tones of gold and royal blue enamel. The hinged lid is embellished with a multicolored gold medallion in relief featuring a bouquet of roses and tulips, se...

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...

This is a museum quality Belle Epoque - Art Deco Egyptian Revival masterpiece with a Lapis Lazuli Pharoah, adorned with Old Mine and Rose Cut Diamonds, Ruby, and Pearls and set in 14...

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...

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...

For any problems related to some materials contained in the items that do not allow shipping and require specific documents that require a particular period, please contact the seller with a private message to solve the problem. Handmade by artisans assembled with natural coral bead...

For any problems related to some materials contained in the items that do not allow shipping and require specific documents that require a particular period, please contact the selle...

Small, rectangular, enamel keepsake box from Limoges. The lid is decorated with a central medallion featuring the profile of an upper-class woman, who was certainly the owner of this...

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

A small Charles X ball notebook in mother-of-pearl and ormolu chiselled with flowers and flowery interlacings. Engraved in French "Souvenir", decorated with branches and Palais-Royal typical enamel flower on one face, and with simple branches on the other face. Il has its original paper pencil. French Palais...

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

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...

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 beautiful set of three ornamental gold egg boxes are truly novel and symbolise good fortune, prosperity and love. Each egg was fine crafted in 18K gold with screw fittings in th...

For any inquiries,please contact the seller through the message center. A touch of greek mythology for this table silver fountain. the top of the fountain there is a male character ...

Certified Natural Multicolor Fancy Diamond Brooch An 18 karat white gold brooch set with 5 multi color marquise cut diamonds each weighing approx...

A beautifully detailed antique rectangular buckle crafted in 10 karat gold mounted on a copper base, dating to the late 19th century. The buckle is decorated with richly textured gol...

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...

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...