Antique 18k Yellow Gold Vinaigrette Circa 1800

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique English 18 karat gold snuff box; an addition to our 19th century collection. This exceptional antique English 18k yellow gold snuff box has an oblong form with rounded ends. The body of this antique box is embellished with engine turned decoration, accented with tooled borders. This impressive antique 18k gold box is fitted with a hinged hallmarked cover ornamented with further engine turned decoration to the upper plateau; the underside of the box bears the same design as the cover. The anterior rim of the cover incorporates an impressive applied yellow gold thumbpiece, ornamented with cast floral festoon decoration. The interior of the cover is embellished with the contemporary engraved inscription 'Presented to Lieutenant-Colonel Charles Cother C.B. on his retirement from the Service by the Officers of the 83d Regiment, As a token of their respect and esteem, MDCCCXXIX'; these Roman numerals pertain to 1829. Condition This antique 18k gold snuff box is an exceptional gauge of gold, exceptional quality and in exceptional condition. The cast decoration is very sharp and the engine turned and engraved decoration is very crisp. The hallmarks to the interior of the body and part hallmarks to the interior of the cover of this English gold box...

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique German 14 karat gold snuff box; an addition to our collection of gold boxes. This exceptional, fine and impressive antique German 14k yellow gold snuff box has an oblong rounded form. The body of this antique gold snuff box...

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique 1820s 27.34 carat quartz, 15 karat yellow gold and glass vinaigrette; an addition to our collection of silver boxes and cases This exceptional, fine and impressive antique 15k yellow gold vinaigrette has an oval form. The glass vessel is fitted with a plain gold mount to the rim, ornamented with pin struck decoration. The upper plateau of the cover is ornamented with an impressive 27.34ct cabochon cut colorless quartz. The sides of the cover are embellished with further pin struck decoration, incorporating a plain rounded thumbpiece to the anterior surface. The hinged cover opens to allow access to the original, hinged pierced decorated grille. The impressive antique glass box is ornamented with compressive hobnail style decoration. This vinaigrette box has been independently tested using state of the art technology (Niton XL2 Analyzer) and verified as 15 karat gold. The gold and glass vinaigrette box is supplied with an independent gemstone grading report card. Images do not always reflect the true color and brilliance of gemstones. The video however provides a truer representation of the actual color and showcases the feature quartz. Condition This 19th century antique gold box is a very good gauge of gold, exceptional quality and in exceptional condition. There are no hallmarks as to be expected with such a piece; the date and origin can be determined by the composition and decoration. Reflections in photography may detract from the true representation of this antique gold vinaigrette...

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George V English 9-carat yellow gold vesta case; an addition to our boxes and cases collection. This exceptiona...

Three-tones gold oval snuff box. The hinged lid is decorated with a country trophy medallion. The medallion is framed by a garland of green gold foliage and roses. The medallion is d...

Large and circular box featuring two shades of gold. The removable lid is embellished with detailed, concentric lines and with a central medallion representing a dove flying over a f...

French Neoclassical 18k gold snuffbox, ca 1800. Oval with straight sides; cover hinged. On cover top is garden with lush vegetation and flower baskets inhabited by an alert dog eyeing up the birds; on underside is vase. Both have leafing scroll surround. On sides same alternating with cornucopias...

Hallmarked in London in 1803 by George Longstaff, this very handsome, George III period, Antique 18ct Gold Snuff Box, features engine turned decor...