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This golden crucifix-shaped reliquary pendant is dedicated to the Catalan Saint Antonio María Claret. This Latin cross with circular finials features a crucified Christ in relief. The arms of the cross are decorated with seraphim, both on the front and back. Seraphim are, according to Christian theology, the highest rank within the hierarchy of Christian angelology. Christian iconography represents seraphim as winged beings, but with the peculiarity of possessing three pairs of wings. On the back of the piece we find the round tab that opens the reliquary. In it we see a scene that represents the saint kneeling adoring an apparition of the Virgin with the Child, who descend from the heavens surrounded by rays of light and floating on clouds. In the lower part we find the following inscription: VIRGO MATER ANTº Mª CLARET. When we open the reliquary we find on the lower side of the tab a small medal that on one side has the image of the Sacred Heart of Jesus and on the other side presents a Virgin and Child. Inside it we found a small piece of her archbishop's red cloak. The inscription surrounds it: BLESSED ANTON M CLARET · RELIC. This pendant had to be made between 1934 and 1950, the first...

Long before the A+F became universally known as a cult jeans brand for the America's youth, the original A+F were purveyors of the finest equipment and supplies for the sophisticated...

Antique colorful Steuben blown glass pieces featuring the "Moss Agate" technique designed by its co-founding artistic director Frederick Carder are unsigned and "all rare" according ...

Absolutely Stunning Rare Authentic Paul Jouve by Hermès Portfolio Paul Jouve is a french artist, painter animal sculptor (1878-1973) Very nice Piece i...

With characteristic combination of materials, construction, and sleek shape by French designer Jacques Adnet before he gained fame designing furnishings for Parisian luxury fashion h...

Charming Young Girls Floral Ensemble from the 1939 Worlds Fair comprising cotton floral dress and matching sun parasol. Dress is trimmed with ruffles a...

1920s Tiffany & Co Silver 925 Hair Brush in good condition, brush is made of real horse hair, comes with certificate of authenticity 24x8.5x4cm

Much of Marie Zimmermann’s jewelry is institutionally owned, with the bulk belonging to the Metropolitan Museum in New York. Here is a rare example on...

Art Deco Faux Watch Compact from the 1920's. Made to look like a watch in chrome with enamel accents. It opens to reveal both powder and rouge compartments. Marked "Sene", Paris NY. ...

Art Deco Textile from The New Yorker Hotel which was probably a souvenir in the period. Great graphics suitable for framing now. 1930's USA. 16" x 15" on cotton bark cloth.

Amazing Carved Bakelite Art Deco Elephant Dress Suite from the 1930's. Huge pair of hand carved elephant heads set with jet eyes form a buckle with a set...

Beautiful Art Deco cream celluloid box. Measuring length 14.3 cm / 5.6 inches by width 9.6 cm / 3.77 inches, and depth 2.7 cm / 1 inch. The lid has a lov...

Art Deco Bakelite and Carved Bone Cigarette Holder with Case. Bone carved cigarette holder with bakelite station in the Egyptian Revival style in its own b...

Mark Cross Art Deco Travel Mirror in alligator grained leather. Circular mirror with stand that slides into its own holder for travel. 1930's. 5.5" across.

Oversized Art Deco Lacquered Buttons with mother of pearl and black lacquer. Made of wood with laquered finishes great for costuming. Donut shape ba...

Beautiful Art Deco bakelite desk set in the original box, with an ink pen, revolving pencil with lead, letter opener and seal. The nib is st...

Czech Beaded Decorative Pockets from the Art Deco Period. Hand beaded and made as sew ons for 1930's day dresses. Sold and priced per pair. Old stock. $185...

Art Deco Fruit Salad Volupte Compact from the 1930's. Pastel Trifari glass "fruits" on an enameled metal base, Original fittings unused, however, some ...

Lemaire Enamel Opera Glasses made in Paris circa 1930's with hand enamel painted 18th Century figures with a cupid on handle. Extremely beautifully painted...

Charming hand carved Art Deco Carnelian Match Holder with a terrier climbing up a sphere. A faux ladder is carved into the stone and becomes the "strike" ...

Elegant French Black Lacquer Travel Photo Frame to keep close ones at hand. Cover slides over on each side to reveal photo which can be propped up o...

- Beautiful embroidered Chinese Eyeglasses case. - From the late 19th century (Qing/Ch'ing Dinasty) - Red Hand-dieyd Silk with lovely beaded embroidery on both sides - These charm...

Elegant and well finished Italian leather hatbox from circa 1930. The hatbox is in very good condition. On the sides we can see some sti- ckers of the time where you can see the trav...

Charming Art Deco Sterling Daschund Cigarette/Cigar Cutter. Mechanism is clad in sterling silver with dog motif, with brass bale. Works well as a pendant as well. 1930's USA. Measure...

Czech mini scent bottle wrapped with gold filigree panels. Each panel has a bezel set faux lapis pate de verre rose with white cold enamel decoration. With gilt filigree and faux l...

Collectible Art Deco Celluloid Golfer Tape Measure from Germany circa 1930. Unusual figural motif with centimeter tape measure. 2" high x 1.5" wide x 1" d...

Charming Sterling Art Deco Shoe from the 1920's. Originally made as a pin cushion for use but now works as a decorative object. Super unusual T strap design of sterling with wood lined bakelite sole. Most sterling pin cushions...

Just one of the treasures brought back from a mother-daughter world tour, this comb was purchased in Spain in 1924. Its impressive width and high profile are perfectly suited for wearing with a traditional mantilla draped over the head (and we happen to be selling a spectacular haute couture embroidered one under separate listing!). Celluloid hair comb...

1930 Black silk shawl with fringes and white silk embroidered flowers. Size: 125 cm X 125 cm Fringes: 50 cm

Malachite glass scent bottle by Hoffman/ Schlevogt, evening bag size. Made in the early 1930's with Chinoiserie patterns and a gilt filigree metal s...

Art Deco Embroidered and appliqued mat. Watteau subject matter on fine cotton batiste of a lone Pierrot on a hill rendered in vari colored cotton ba...

Art Deco Bakelite Fruit Knife Set from the 1930's. Made in Germany. Butterscotch bakelite handled knives are set into a bakelite stand designed to disp...

Art Deco French celluloid necessaire, painted black with a flapper in a Robe de Style gown holding a Poiretesque rose, The interior containing a glass s...

Fine French Art Deco Paste Comb made in France in the 1930's. Clear celluloid is overlaid with a vibrant turquoise celluloid which is incised an...

Karl Palda Art Deco crystal vanity suite, circa 1925. Both decorated with acid etched frosted squares with red and black Modrianesque motifs. Cons...

Beautiful 1920's French gilt lace decorated dresser or vanity box with lace ruffle border and silk ribbon flower decorations. Base of wood with glass interio...

Art Deco Dresser Bottle with enameled fan motifs in purpley blue and orange. Also decorated in gilt across top, "Mouth Lotion", presumably for a rinse of s...

Gorham's wonderfully detailed Victorian sterling silver Bursting Floral bookmark entails multi bursting florals in bloom. This bookmark measures 1 7/8 inches by 1 7/8 inches. Di...

1920s Bohemian Sterling Silver and Glass Jewelry Box Product details: Black glass box with sterling silver overlay detail Hunting scene hand done

Absolutely Stunning Rare Authentic Paul Jouve by Hermès Portfolio Paul Jouve is a french artist, painter animal sculptor (1878-1973) Very nice Piece...

1920s MARIO Buccellati Italian Silver and Crystal Handmade Decorative Table Box Product details: Circa 1920- 1930 Inspired by Renaissance motif Featuring hand- carved silver city s...

Jean VERSCHNEIDER (1872-1943) Danseuse à l'ourson (Dancer with Bear Cub) Large bronze proof with brown patina Antique edition cast, no mark or foun...

Champs "Salesman Sample" "Gift Certificate" Top Hat in Original Box . Black plastic hat sample that was given to a customer as a gift certificate to w...

This gorgeous antique lorgnette is a beautiful example of old-world style and features exceptionally elegant details. As you can see, this lorgnette features "folding" frames that overlap one another. When a tiny lever on the handle is depressed, the lenses snap open into a more recognizable "eyeglasses" shape. the handle is made from genuine tortoise shell...

Maison Goyard Suitcase from the early 20th Century. This heritage house is the oldest manufacturer in France. Signature logo textile, leather bound with...

Shagreen (sharkskin) eyeglass holder with carnelian glass beads and silk tassel. Holder sides open for entry and closes when handle is used. Holder onl...

Charming Art Deco enamel and 14k gold mini compact. These mirrored dance compacts were often suspended from finger chains. Completely crafted in 14k gold ...

Art Deco Bakelite Shelf, perfect for your display of bakelite barware and objects! Glass shelves with caramel Bakelite clad metal rod supports. 193...