Noblesse Oblige Studio

Presenting a unique antique bronze figurine by the renowned French Animalier sculptor Christophe Fratin. This is a very charming, miniature bronze of a sitting piglet, crafted in Fra...

Vintage Chinese Hetian Jade Disc Bi in Silver Enamel Frame with Rubies and Pearls, Qing Dynasty A Chinese Hetian Jade Bi is an ancient circular jade disc with a central hole. It his...

We are pleased to present a very old pendant-amulet crafted from Hetian jade, featuring a carved depiction of a lotus on water with hieroglyphs on one side and a lotus with hieroglyp...

We are pleased to present a very old pendant-amulet crafted from Hetian jade, featuring a carved depiction of a bird on a turtle. It dates back to the late Qing Dynasty (late 19th to...

Introducing a cute antique silver boar with ruby eyes, crafted for the Russian Imperial court by one of Carl Fabergé’s finest jewelers, Julius Rappoport. Julius Rappoport created mo...

We are pleased to present another exceptional item from our collection—a charming and highly unusual miniature rose gold egg pendant crafted from genuine pink pearl and adorned with ...

Necklace Length: 20 inches (50.8 cm). Bead Size: 16.5 mm smooth, round beads of the highest quality. Total Weight: 178 grams (6.3 oz). This necklace features beads with a unique and...

Discover the charm of this vintage Indian agate bead necklace. Crafted from smooth, round beads approximately 20mm in diameter, this necklace measures 18.5 inches (47cm) and has a s...

We are pleased to present another exceptional item from our collection—a beautiful and highly unusual miniature rose gold egg pendant crafted from natural chrysoprase and adorned wit...

We are pleased to present another exceptional item from our collection—a beautiful and highly unusual miniature rose gold egg pendant crafted from genuine rhodonite and adorned with ...

We are pleased to present a unique and extraordinary piece from our collection—a Bowenite egg pendant featuring a gilt silver tiny cat figurine with ruby eyes, created by the legenda...

Introducing a cute antique silver bulldog with ruby eyes, crafted for the Russian Imperial court by one of Carl Fabergé’s finest jewelers, Julius Rappoport. Julius Rappoport created most of the elegant silver animal figurines for the House of Fabergé. These pieces served various purposes—from wine jugs and bell buttons to lighters and decorative objects—or simply as delightful collectibles. His earliest works date back to 1890. Animal figurines crafted during the Fabergé era were immensely popular among buyers of that era. With great dedication, the masters created miniature representations of beloved pets, especially dogs! These exquisite works of art were collected and exchanged as gifts among members of the imperial family. An interesting fact: among the personal belongings of Dowager Empress Maria Feodorovna, which were transported to Moscow by the Provisional Government, there were about a hundred figurines by her beloved Fabergé. A special place in her collection was occupied by elephants—the heraldic symbol of her native Denmark—and dogs (bulldogs and pugs). Perhaps this was due to the fact that her husband, Emperor Alexander III, was affectionately called "bulldog" within his family during childhood. 😊 Some of Rappoport’s creations are held in the Kremlin Armory and the Hermitage Museum. His figurines are renowned for their intricate detailing, while Fabergé’s works stand out for their exceptional realism—though the firm was not the first to craft silver animal figures...