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
Table Lamp by Edgar Brandt and Daum Nancy
By Edgar Brandt, Daum
Located in New Orleans, LA
Wrought Iron and Glass Table Lamp
Edgar Brandt and Daum Nancy
Circa 1925
A striking collaboration between two masters of French Art Deco, this wrought iron and glass table lamp by E...
Category
20th Century French Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Wrought Iron
Cobalt Enamel Singing Bird Box
Located in New Orleans, LA
Cobalt Enamel Singing Bird Box
Circa 1880
This elegant Continental gilt-brass case is adorned with scrolling designs and sumptuous enamel detailing, concealing a delightful surprise...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
Moser Enameled Glass Dressing Table Set
Located in New Orleans, LA
Six-Piece Enameled Glass Dressing Table Set
Moser
Circa 1880–90
This exquisite enameled glass dressing table set was created by the celebrated Bohemian glassmaker Moser during the l...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Czech Bohemian Glass
Materials
Art Glass
Early Electric Regulator Clock by Vigreux Brillié
By Vigreux & Brillie
Located in New Orleans, LA
Early Electric Mantel Regulator Clock
Vigreux Brillié
Circa 1900
This rare and important early electric mantel regulator by the distinguished French firm Vigreux Brillié represents ...
Category
Early 20th Century French Mantel Clocks
Materials
Onyx, Bronze
Tiffany Studios Geometric Floor Lamp
By Tiffany Studios
Located in New Orleans, LA
Geometric Floor Lamp
Tiffany Studios
Circa 1910
This Tiffany Studios Geometric leaded glass floor lamp exemplifies the innovation and artistry for which the renowned studio is celeb...
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Floor Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Jadeite Crocodile by Andreas von Zadora-Gerlof
By Andreas von Zadora-Gerlof
Located in New Orleans, LA
Jadeite Crocodile
Andreas von Zadora-Gerlof
Late 20th Century
Ancient predator meets playful sophistication in this wonderfully animated jadeite crocodile by Andreas von Zadora-Gerl...
Category
Late 20th Century American Animal Sculptures
Materials
Jade
Gorham Shrapnel Shell Cocktail Shaker
Located in New Orleans, LA
The “Eighteen Pounder” Cocktail Shaker
Attributed to the Gorham Manufacturing Company
Circa 1917
A striking fusion of wartime engineering and American cocktail culture, this rare sh...
Category
Early 20th Century American Barware
Materials
Metal
Blue Satsuma Vase with Tea Ceremony
Located in New Orleans, LA
This exceptional Japanese Satsuma vase represents the pinnacle of Japanese earthenware. Exquisitely hand-painted and gilded, it depicts a serene tea ceremony with intricate patterns....
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Vases
Materials
Earthenware
Meissen Gilt Traveling Tea Service
Located in New Orleans, LA
Meissen Gilt Traveling Tea Service, 29 pieces
Circa 1735-40
This magnificent Meissen traveling tea service is extraordinary in so many ways. To find such a stunningly gilt, complete...
Category
Antique 18th Century German Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain, Rosewood
Napoleonic Prisoner-of-War Bone Ship Model
Located in New Orleans, LA
French Prisoner-of-War Bone Ship Model
Circa 1805
This exceptional Napoleonic-era ship model is a rare artifact of maritime and world history. Crafte...
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Models and Miniatures
Materials
Bone, Wood
Fabergé Guilloché Enamel Case
By Fabergé
Located in New Orleans, LA
Guilloché Enamel Case
Fabergé
Circa 1910
This elegant guilloché enamel case by the House of Fabergé exemplifies the elegance and technical mastery of Imperial Russian objets de vert...
Category
Early 20th Century Russian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Enamel
Cartier Art Deco Table Clock
By Cartier
Located in New Orleans, LA
This Art Deco period table clock by Cartier is an extremely rare find and in a class of its own. Crafted of black lacquer, no detail was spared by the famed firm in creating this hig...
Category
20th Century French Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Silver, Brass
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