About M.S. Rau
M.S. Rau has been a world renowned landmark for over 100 years, earning the trust of discerning antique collectors worldwide. Our 25,000 square foot gallery literally overflows with remarkable collections of fine art, exquisite jewelry and exceptional 18th-and 19th-century antiques, and our highly trained staff of sales and research associates are second to none. Our primary mission is to provide our customers with an unparalleled shopping experience. Our selection is extensive so whether you are looking for a rare colored diamond, a Paul Revere sterling silver bowl or...Read More
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Featured Pieces
Fabergé Silver Flatware Service for 24
By Fabergé
Located in New Orleans, LA
Fabergé silver is regarded as the highest form of Continental silver in terms of artistry and opulence. This rare 197-piece parcel-gilt silver flatware service for 24 was produced by...
Category
Early 20th Century Russian Neoclassical Tableware
Materials
Silver
Satsuma Vase with Monks
Located in New Orleans, LA
This Japanese Satsuma vase epitomizes the pinnacle of Japanese earthenware craftsmanship. Exquisitely hand-painted, it features a gathering of Buddhist monks adorned with gilded halo...
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Vases
Materials
Earthenware
Genius of the Arts Mantel Clock by James Moore French
By French Royal Exchange London
Located in New Orleans, LA
Genius of the Arts Mantel Clock
James Moore French, Royal Exchange, London
Circa 1815
This magnificent English Regency mantel clock stands among the most sculpturally ambitious time...
Category
Antique 19th Century English Regency Mantel Clocks
Materials
Bronze, Enamel
Yellow and White Swan Cameo Glass Perfume Bottle by Thomas Webb & Sons
By Thomas Webb & Sons
Located in New Orleans, LA
Yellow and White Swan Cameo Glass Perfume Bottle
Thomas Webb & Sons
Cap hallmarked Chester, 1884
This exceptionally rare cameo glass perfume bottle by Thomas Webb & Sons tak...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Bottles
Materials
Art Glass, Cut Glass
René Lalique Béliers Deep Topaz Glass Vase
By René Lalique
Located in New Orleans, LA
Crafted by the celebrated French glassmaker René Lalique, this exquisite Béliers vase is molded from striking deep topaz-hued glass. The design, conceived by Lalique on November 4, 1...
Category
20th Century French Art Deco Vases
Materials
Glass
French Bird Box
Located in New Orleans, LA
Bird Box
Early 20th Century
Mechanical wonder meets refined artistry in this exquisite singing bird box, a captivating example of early 20th-century French craftsmanship. The case, ...
Category
Early 20th Century French Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
White and Pink Glass Swan Perfume Bottle by Thomas Webb & Sons
By Thomas Webb & Sons
Located in New Orleans, LA
White and Pink Glass Swan Perfume Bottle
Thomas Webb & Sons
Cap hallmarked London, 1884
This rare Victorian perfume bottle is formed as a swan and executed in softly shaded whit...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Bottles
Materials
Cut Glass
Tiffany & Co. Mixed-Metal Teapot
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Mixed-Metal Sake Form Teapot
Tiffany & Co.
Dated 1887
This exceptionally rare mixed-metal teapot is a stunning example of Tiffany & Co.'s magnificent craftsmanship and innov...
Category
Antique 19th Century American Art Nouveau Tea Sets
Materials
Sterling Silver, Copper
Émile Gallé Glass Vase
By Émile Gallé
Located in New Orleans, LA
Cameo Art Glass Vase
Émile Gallé
Circa 1900
Exceptional in both scale and artistry, this sand-etched cameo glass vase is a masterwork by the celebrated Art Nouveau pioneer Émile Gal...
Category
20th Century French Vases
Materials
Art Glass, Cut Glass
Italian Hobnail Safe
Located in New Orleans, LA
Hobnail Floor Safe
Italian
Circa 1820
This rare and monumental Italian safe, circa 1820, is constructed from reinforced wrought iron, rendering it virtually indestructible. Designed...
Category
Antique 19th Century Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Wrought Iron
Tang Dynasty Terracotta Horse with Rider
Located in New Orleans, LA
Tang Dynasty Terracotta Horse with Rider
Circa 618–907 CE
This Tang dynasty terracotta horse with rider is sculpted with a calm authority and balanced proportions characteristic of ...
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Tang Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Terracotta
Blue Glass Swan Perfume Bottle
By Thomas Webb & Sons
Located in New Orleans, LA
Blue and White Swan Cameo Glass Perfume Bottle
Thomas Webb & Sons
Cap hallmarked Chester, 1884
This exceptionally rare cameo glass perfume bottle by Thomas Webb & Sons takes...
Category
Antique 19th Century English Bottles
Materials
Cut Glass
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