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Antique Belle Époque Hand Bag Silver Glass Beads Cupids Kelim Ornaments
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This rare and exquisite bag was woven out of polychrome glass beads and stiched onto a silver frame around 1890. The silver frame shows a group of cupids performing different tasks. The unusual beadwork uses ornaments from oriental carpets and kelims. The frame is suspended from a solid silver chain...
Category
1880s German Belle Époque Antique Unknown Vanity Items
Materials
Silver
Antique Art Deco 1918 Low Waist Belt Gun Metall Celluloid Two Tone Squares
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This striking flexible link Art Deco belt was created In 1918 ca. With the end of World War I in 1918 corsets disappeared and dresses with a low waist line became fashionable. Gun me...
Category
1910s French Art Deco Vintage Unknown Vanity Items
Antique Bullet Shaped Ruby Glass Pocket Bottle.
Located in London, GB
Rare
Antique Ruby Colored Glass and silver metal Bullet shaped
Pocket bottle .
In lovely condition
Circa 1900s
Size 4.4 cm x 2 cm (approx)
Unsure if sterling silver or plated as I ...
Category
Early 1900s European Art Deco Antique Unknown Vanity Items
Antique Art Deco Horse Shoe Good Luck Diamond Platinum 14k Gold Stickpin Tiepin
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This elegant horseshoe stickpin promises good luck to its wearer, understated elegance thanks to the delicate design, executed in platinum and set with diamonds. The pin is made out...
Category
1920s Art Deco Vintage Unknown Vanity Items
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Platinum
Antique Art Deco Handbag Silver Carnelian Sugarloaf Fastener Silver Petit Point
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This highly elegant Art Deco handbag combines the craftsmanship of a master jeweller with accurate needlework. The bag can be worn over the shoulder o as a clutch. The silver frame i...
Category
1910s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Unknown Vanity Items
Materials
Carnelian, Sterling Silver
Antique Art Nouveau Evening Bag Silver Mesch Handbag on Silver Chain
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This elegant silver handbag is made out of engraved silver and delicate silver mesch. The bulge of the bag is made out of silver and impressed, cut and engraved with flower, flower ...
Category
Early 1900s European Art Nouveau Antique Unknown Vanity Items
Materials
Silver
Antique Hairpin Hair Ornament Four Leaf Clover Good Luck Silver Celluloid
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This charming hair ornament has been crafted out of embossed silver in the 1880s. The articulated four leaf clover is riveted onto a hairpin made out of celluloid.
Category
1880s European Victorian Antique Unknown Vanity Items
Materials
Silver
Art Deco Diamond Pearl Enamel Gold Make Up Vanity Case Box
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco 18k gold vanity cosmetic case, including a compact, lipstick and additional small compartment. Decorated with enamel top (small chip on enamel on one corner). Box measures 3...
Category
1920s Art Deco Vintage Unknown Vanity Items
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Enamel
Antique Jeweled Powder Compact with Sapphires, Emeralds, Rubies & Diamonds
Located in London, GB
A truly unique antique jeweled compact, exquisitely crafted and adorned with a lavish array of natural sapphires, emeralds, rubies, and diamonds. The c...
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Vanity Items
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Native American Silver 16pc Concho Belt Chain
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage silver concho belt chain.
This belt chain is a beautiful example of Native American artisan craftsmanship, featuring stamped design on 16 c...
Category
20th Century Unknown Vanity Items
Materials
Silver
Mother of Pearl Compact Mirror
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful and well-made vintage compact mirror in genuine mother-of-pearl, brass, and mirror, circa early-20th century, 1930s, 1940s. A beauti...
Category
Early 20th Century American Unknown Vanity Items
Materials
Pearl, Brass
Vintage Lucite Evening Clutch Flyover New York Circa 1950 Porcelain & Agate
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Lucite Evening Clutch Flyover New York Circa 1950 Agate, Porcelain & Zircon
Rare lucite evening clutch flyover new york with crystals grace kelly style...
Category
1950s American Art Deco Vintage Unknown Vanity Items
Materials
Agate, Crystal, Zircon
$810 Sale Price
40% Off
Art Deco Style powder box with diamond in 18k yellow gold
Located in Berlin, BE
Immerse yourself in the dreamlike beauty of this exquisite Art Deco powder compact, an opulent masterpiece crafted in 18k yellow gold. Weighing an imp...
Category
1960s French Art Deco Vintage Unknown Vanity Items
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$11,013 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique 1940s Sterling Silver Albert Watch Chain Necklace
Located in London, GB
This beautifully crafted antique Albert watch chain is made from solid sterling silver, featuring individually handmade curb links—each stamped with the lion passant, the mark of ste...
Category
1940s British Retro Vintage Unknown Vanity Items
Materials
Sterling Silver
Japanese Edo Period XVIIc Iron Sword Tsuba (Guard). Bamboo & Frogs.
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
This intriguing article is a Tsuba,
a Japanese sword guard that forms part of the sword's mounting.
It is positioned between the blade and the grip to protect the user's hands.
Da...
Category
Early 1600s Japanese Antique Unknown Vanity Items
Orvis Sterling Buckle on Vogt Belt
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Orvis sterling buckle set on chocolate basket weave leather belt. Buckle features elborate scrolled silver work with rope border that is mirrored o...
Category
Late 20th Century American Unknown Vanity Items
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Georgian Landscape Agate Claspfor Bracelet or Necklace 9 Karat Gold
Located in Munich, Bavaria
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...
Category
1780s English George III Antique Unknown Vanity Items
Materials
Agate, Gold, 9k Gold
Art Deco Malachite Brass Pill Jewelry Box Antique Lidded
Located in New York, NY
Here is an elegant Antique Art Deco Malachite and Brass lidded jewelry or pill or trinket box. This piece features vibrant, wonderful quality green malachite with stunning graining. ...
Category
20th Century Unknown Art Deco Unknown Vanity Items
Materials
Malachite, Brass
Antique Belle Époque Niello Pin Bar Brooch Tie Brooch Silver
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This elegant pin has been handcrafted in the beginning of the 20th century. Its shape indicates that it has been used to accentuate the tie or the shawl of a fashionable lady or gent...
Category
Early 1900s German Belle Époque Antique Unknown Vanity Items
Materials
Silver, Niello
Barrette in Golden Metal and Pink Glass Paste
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
(Made in France) Barrette in golden metal and pink glass paste. Not signed. Small crack on a leaf on the back.
Additional information:
Condition: Very good condition
Dimensions: 9 c...
Category
1970s French Vintage Unknown Vanity Items
Materials
Gilt Metal
Pair of Antique Reticulated Sterling Silver Bowls with Sevres Porcelain Plaques
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine pair of associated reticulated .935 sterling silver bowls.
Each with a round Sevres-type porcelain insert at the base, basketweave design, and intertwined garland and ribbon ...
Category
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Unknown Vanity Items
Materials
Sterling Silver
Crown Unknown Silvery Metal Head Jewelry
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Unknown - Silvery metal head jewelry ornamented with rhinestones. To be mentioned, a few rhinestones are missing.
Additional information:
Condition: Good condition
Dimensions: Lengt...
Category
1980s Vintage Unknown Vanity Items
Vintage Art Deco Evening Bag Made in British Hong Kong
Located in New York, NY
A rare vintage Art Deco evening bag made in British Hong Kong.
Circa 1950.
In excellent condition.
Own a piece of history
Stylish and Chic this e...
Category
1950s Hong Kong Art Deco Vintage Unknown Vanity Items
$696 Sale Price
20% Off
Aigrette Lily Comb Victorian Trembling Sapphires Old-cut Diamonds, 1880
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
Aigrette Lily Comb Victorian Trembling Sapphires Old-cut Diamonds, 1880
Created around 1880.
Lily flowers are often used as a heraldic symbol. It symbolizes purity and innocence, ...
Category
1880s Victorian Antique Unknown Vanity Items
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
$9,600 Sale Price
20% Off
Art Nouveau Soft Pastel Colors and Black Enameled Papyrus Buckle
Located in Rotterdam, NL
This rectangular Art Nouveau buckle is a stunning example of the movement's elegant and organic design, blending flowing lines and natural motifs. The buckle features intricate papyr...
Category
Late 19th Century European Art Nouveau Antique Unknown Vanity Items
Materials
Gold, Enamel, Gold Plate
Theater Golden Metal Drama Crown with Multicolored Rhinestones
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Theater - Golden metal crown with multicolored rhinestones, from drama performances. It ties with a velvet link.
Additional information:
Condition: Good condition
Dimensions: Length...
Category
1920s Vintage Unknown Vanity Items
Fairy Cherub Angel Butterfly Wings Sunburst Enamel Patch Jewelry Box Blue Moser
Located in New York, NY
INDULGE IN A MUSEUM QUALITY BLUE MOSER GLASS PATCH, JEWELRY, DRESSER BOX DECORATED WITH A HAND PAINTED ENAMEL IMAGE OF A FROLICKING FAIRY, CHERUB, EROS OR ANGEL WITH BUTTERFLY WINGS WHO IS HOLDING A LYRE OR LUTE MUSICAL INSTRUMENT AND A BASKET OF FLOWERS AND IS DANCING THROUGH A CLOUD FILLED BLUE AND WHITE SKY. SURROUNDING THE CHERUB IS A SPECTACULAR SUNBURST FLAME DESIGN IN GOLDEN ENAMEL. FURTHER GOLD ENAMEL DECORATES THE BOTTOM HALF OF THE BOX. THE BOX IS AN EXQUISITE BLUE GLASS, MOST LIKELY MOSER BOHEMIAN GLASS...
Category
19th Century Unknown Belle Époque Antique Unknown Vanity Items
Materials
Enamel
Handcraft Natural Coral Bead Woven Bag
Located in Marcianise, IT
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...
Category
1990s Italian Artisan Unknown Vanity Items
Materials
Coral
Douglas Magnus Sterling Buckle on Vogt Belt
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Douglas Magnus sterling buckle set on chocolate basket weave leather belt. Buckle features stamped Southwestern style design that is mirrored on lo...
Category
Late 20th Century American Unknown Vanity Items
Materials
Sterling Silver
Art Nouveau Painted Portrait
Located in Geneva, CH
Art Nouveau Painted Portrait on metal
Total weight: 7.13 grams.
Dimensions: 4.50 x 3.30 centimeters.
Category
Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Unknown Vanity Items
$187 Sale Price
33% Off
Gist Sterling Buckle on Vogt Belt
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Gist sterling buckle set on running oak tooled leather Vogt belt. Buckle features Indian head design with with etched layered pattern surrounding. ...
Category
Late 20th Century American Unknown Vanity Items
Materials
Sterling Silver
Art Deco 18k Gold Diamond Ruby Purse
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco 18k Gold Diamond Ruby Purse
Details:
Material: 18K yellow gold
Stones: approx. 0.27 carats of diamonds, and accented with French cut rubies.
Measurements: 7.5cm x 7cm
Weigh...
Category
20th Century Art Deco Unknown Vanity Items
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
18th Century Giacomo Raffaelli Micro Mosaic Rabbit Plaque
Located in New York, NY
18th Century Giacomo Raffaelli Micro Mosaic Rabbit Plaque
A micro mosaic depicting a fat rabbit eating leaves set in a wooden frame. Made by the late 18th century mosaicist Giacomo Raffaelli.
Signed on the reverse Giacomo Raffaelli, Roma 1794
Diameter of the micro mosaic: 2.25"
Measurements of the frame: 4.63" x 4.63"
Provenance: "Micromosaics Private Collections" by Janette Hanisee Gabriel, published by Brian McCarthy...
Category
1790s Italian Antique Unknown Vanity Items
Red Bakerlite Chinese Perfume bottle
Located in London, GB
Red Bakerlite Acrylic
Chinese design
Depicting flowers and Fish
perfume bottle
with pull out stopper
Dated Late 20th Century
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Unknown Vanity Items
Early 20th Century Silver Filigree Clutch Bag Purse Handle
Located in Rotterdam, NL
This early 20th century filigree ladies bag wrist carrier is made of silver. The silver is beautifully made of fine filigree and the hook on top is designed into grapes and leaves.
...
Category
Early 20th Century Dutch Unknown Vanity Items
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique 14 Karat Gold Cannetille Lapel Stick Pin
Located in Rotterdam, NL
An antique 19th century 14 karat yellow gold stick pin set with seed pearls. This handcrafted stick pin is made of fine cannetille work and filigree, which is applied on top of this gold pin. The filigree and cannetille work are skillfully handcrafted and gives the impression of lace or fine embroidery. The stick pin is embellished with a pearl on top.
The stick pin belongs to the regional dress around 1900 and from earlier periods in The Netherlands. These pins were worn in pairs and were pushed backwards into the hat above the forehead needle on both sides between the curls of the ear iron...
Category
Late 19th Century Dutch Victorian Antique Unknown Vanity Items
Materials
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 14K Gold Filigree Cannetille Needles, Netherlands
Located in Rotterdam, NL
These magnificent and rare antique 19th century forehead needle and stick pins jewelry set are made in 14 karat gold. These headdress ornaments are beaut...
Category
Late 19th Century Dutch Victorian Antique Unknown Vanity Items
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Exceptional Crystal Flask with Enameled Gold Box, Late 19th Century
Located in Paris, FR
Exceptional conical flask made of faceted crystal. The flask is set in an openwork mount made of gold and royal blue enamel and intricately sculpted with scrollwork motifs. A large m...
Category
1850s French Napoleon III Antique Unknown Vanity Items
Materials
18k Gold, Enamel
Gold Coin Key Chain
Located in New York, NY
Gold coin key chain; marked 504 VI, 750
Attributed to Bvlgari's style, 18 karat yellow gold
Size: width 2.4 cm, length 2.8 cm
Total weight: 27.0 grams
Category
1980s Vintage Unknown Vanity Items
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$4,500
Handcraft Brass Bag
Located in Marcianise, IT
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.
Brass bag...
Category
1930s Italian Artisan Vintage Unknown Vanity Items
Materials
Brass
$1,198
Antique Gold Miniature Hand Painted Porcelain Perfume Bottle
Located in New York, NY
Exquisite antique 18k gold perfume bottle, decorated with porcelain hand painted miniature painting on both sides. Bottle measures 3.5" x 1.5"...
Category
19th Century Antique Unknown Vanity Items
Materials
Gold
Serpentine stone box fine Jewelry holder gift wife girlfriend natural stone art
Located in Berlin, DE
100% handmade green Serpentine stone box in a shape of square
61 x 95 x 95 mm - 1.96 x 3.74 x 3.74 in
total weight - 665 grams
Category
2010s German Art Deco Unknown Vanity Items
Materials
Agate, Chalcedony, Quartz
Mid-19th Century Gold Vinaigrette and Ring
Located in Paris, FR
A rectangular vinaigrette in 18-carat gold enameled on both sides with a brightly colored floral composition. A delicate chain connects the vinaigrette to an elegantly enameled ring,...
Category
1840s French Antique Unknown Vanity Items
Materials
Gold
Enameled Gold Vinaigrette, Early 19th Century Work
Located in Paris, FR
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...
Category
Early 1800s Swiss Antique Unknown Vanity Items
Materials
Gold, Enamel
Vintage Sterling Silver Black Fabric Evening Bag Purse
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
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...
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Unknown Vanity Items
Materials
Silver
$520 Sale Price
20% Off
Early 19th Century Gold and Enamel Vinaigrette, Chain, and Ring, circa 1820
Located in Paris, FR
Vinaigrette formed as a basket suspended by a gold link chain from a small gold ring, the sides, base and domed cover with multicolored bouquets of flo...
Category
1820s French Neoclassical Antique Unknown Vanity Items
Materials
Gold, Enamel
Antique Set of Six Snake Buttons Marble Gilt Metal
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This set of six buttons was created in the 1880s. The buttons are carved out of different coloured marble. Each button is decorated with a coiled snake, the snakes head is pointing t...
Category
1880s English Victorian Antique Unknown Vanity Items
Materials
18k Gold, Gilt Metal
Charming French Retro Silver and Gold Diamond Minaudière
Located in New York, NY
An elegant and amusing little minaudière recalling the elegance and fashion of the 1930's. Diamond sprinkled butterflies on the cover open at the hinge to reveal numerous compartments: a perfume...
Category
1930s French Retro Vintage Unknown Vanity Items
Materials
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Antique 1920 Art Deco Hand Bag Pouch Printed Suede Black Ornaments Red Leather
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This Art Deco handbag is made out of red suede and printed with black futuristic ornaments, some of the ornaments resemble birds. Each side of the pouch features nine squares, four o...
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1920s European Art Deco Vintage Unknown Vanity Items
Antique 14K Gold Cannetille Pearl Lapel Stick Pin
Located in Rotterdam, NL
This antique 19th century stick pin is made of 14 karat gold and seed pearls. This beautiful stick pin is made of fine cannetille work, which is applied on top of the pin. The cannetille work is skillfully handcrafted and gives the impression of lace or fine embroidery. The stick pin is embellished with twenty-three lustrous pearls around the border and in the center.
The stick pin belongs to the regional dress in the Netherlands from around 1900. These pins were worn in pairs and were pushed backwards into the hat above the forehead needle on both sides between the curls of the ear iron...
Category
Late 19th Century Dutch Victorian Antique Unknown Vanity Items
Materials
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Boulder Opal 81 carat Freeform Fine Gemstone harlequin
Located in Berlin, DE
Colorful boulder koroit Opal a freeform shape
Opal origin - Australia
Opal measurements - 0.31 х 1.26 х 1.77 in / 8 х 32 х 45 mm
stone weight - 81.60 carats
Category
2010s Australian Artisan Unknown Vanity Items
Materials
Opal
Vintage Sterling Silver and Wood Lamb Newborn Baby Rattle
Located in Rotterdam, NL
This exquisite vintage 1950's sterling silver baby rattle is shaped like a lying lamb, delicately hanging from a smooth wooden bite ring. The rattle is beautifully detailed, capturin...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Unknown Vanity Items
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique red coral and 19 kt gold pendant
Located in New Orleans, LA
This beautifully carved full face of a Bacchante or possibly of Bacchus. The carving is so crisp and well defined and could pass as a Roman antique.
The head is wreathed with well e...
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Classical Roman Antique Unknown Vanity Items
Materials
Coral, Gold
Imperial Russia Double Headed Eagle Red Glass Belt Buckle, c1900's WWI.
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Finds such as these are incredibly rare
This belt buckle is crafted from silver metal,
Featuring double headed eagle
with red glass to be centre
Dimensions: 57mm x 53mm
Circa 1...
Category
Early 1900s Russian Russian Empire Antique Unknown Vanity Items
Materials
Other
Antique Victorian Essex Crystal Hunting Dog 14K Gold Lapel Pin
Located in Rotterdam, NL
An antique reverse intaglio crystal stickpin or lapel pin depicting a hunting dog. The dog painting was done on a reverse carved crystal and has a mother of pearl background. The cry...
Category
Late 19th Century European Late Victorian Antique Unknown Vanity Items
Materials
Crystal, 14k Gold
Antique Travel Grooming Kit
Located in New York, NY
This authentic antique travel vanity set is a collector's dream, boasting a complete array of grooming essentials. Perfectly preserved, it features a hand mirror, hairbrush, comb, and elegant glass bottles, all with intricate detailing reminiscent of early 20th-century craftsmanship. The ornate silver filigree embellishments hint at an Art Nouveau or Art Deco influence, making it an ideal find for enthusiasts of historical beauty accessories. Whether you're a devotee of Victorian or Edwardian era collectibles, or you simply cherish retro dresser sets, this luxurious celluloid grooming collection is a testament to bygone opulence. It's a must-have for aficionados of antique toiletries...
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20th Century Unknown Unknown Vanity Items
$600 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair Of Porcelain Vases Meissen
Located in Tel Aviv, IL
This is a pair of beautifully crafted 19th-century Meissen porcelain vases. The design showcases intricate floral motifs, typical of Meissen artistry, adorned with hand-painted flowe...
Category
19th Century Arts and Crafts Antique Unknown Vanity Items
Antique 14K Gold Religious Chestpiece Pendant
Located in Rotterdam, NL
This rare antique mid-19th century religious piece of jewelry is a chestpiece pendant, created in 14 karat gold. Designed with very fine filigree, cannetille work and jasseron chains...
Category
Mid-19th Century Dutch Victorian Antique Unknown Vanity Items
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Art Deco 13 Piece Sterling Silver 925 Vanity Dresser Set with Fitted Box
Located in Baltimore, MD
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...
Category
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Unknown Vanity Items
Materials
Sterling Silver
$636 Sale Price
20% Off
Chief and Buffalos Sterling Buckle on Vogt Belt
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Vogt sterling buckle set on running oak tooled leather belt. Buckle features Indian head and two bow and arrow images with hand etched floral desig...
Category
Late 20th Century American Unknown Vanity Items
Materials
Sterling Silver
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