Luxury Jewelry & Jade Art Objets d'Art and Vertu

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...

A perfect addition to your imperial library, the center of this Russian brass bookend features a stylized repoussé Romanov eagle holding orb and scepter, enclosing the shield of St. ...

Montegrappa reminiscence fountain pen made in solid sterling silver marked. Nib is marked 585, Made in Vicenza Italy. Pen measures 12.6 cm long, with no refill and no box. In good co...

Please check out the HD video! From our extensive Jade collection passed down from my grandfather, this is a museum quality piece of jadeite jade. This large piece of jade is certified un-treated and un-enhanced. It has everything going for it. The detailed carving is exceptional. This substantial Jade is icy (see through) and translucent, full of "water" There are also multiple different colors within the carving. All these exceptional characters in one piece of jade makes this best of the best and super rare! this is a great piece for investors and connoisseurs looking to collect best of the best world class Jade. This will be the centerpiece of any Jade collection. This natural Jade carving...

This is a carved Malachite stone snuff bottle. This Chinese style little bottle body has a carved three flowers motif. The cap comes with a glass stone top and is wrapped with a bra...

From our extensive Jade collection, here is another one to add to someones important collection. This piece was carved in the period of "Republic of China" 1911-1949. This jade piece is certified natural without treatments or enhancements. It is a substantial piece. Nowadays, a piece this big would be cut up into many smaller pieces to be sold. This piece is titled "Fruity Gourds" The meaning behind this carving is associated with prosperity, abundant harvest and being bountiful. Throughout time...... prosperity, longevity and happiness are regarded as some of the most important things in life. Therefore you will see many carvings associated with these 3 ideas. Jadeite comes in many different colors and green has the highest demand. It is a great piece for investors and connoisseurs looking to collect world class Jade. This will be the center piece of any Jade collection. This natural Jade carving...

This powerful, absolutely stunning Midcentury nephrite jade statue has been attributed to the artist Mary Polon, known mostly for her paintings. The textu...

Bamboo pencil designed by Cartier. Very unusual and useful luxury piece, created in Paris France by the iconic house of Cartier, during the mid century period, back in the 1950's. T...

An Exquisite Late 20th-Century Masterpiece Enhance your space with this elegant Swiss brass half-moon desk timepiece, retailed by Tiffany & Co. during the late 20th century. This sop...

Authentic Tiffany & Co Estate Thumb Print Money Clip designed by Elsa Peretti in Sterling Silver 17 Grams TIF812 This beautifully Tiffany money clip has been newly polished and look...

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 ...

This magnificent old desk clock is an antique collector's dream. The details on this desk clock are beautiful. It is designed with Russian Lapis and Gilt-silver, paired with a white ...