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Place of Origin: Swiss
Antique Pair of Black Forest Photo Frames / Wall Mirrors with Grapevine Frames
Located in Lisse, NL
Superb condition, rare pair of hand carved, solid oak frames with stunning grapevines all around. If you are appreciative of rare and sculptural antiques then this Swiss Black Forest pair...
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19th Century Black Forest Antique Swiss Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass, Oak, Paint

Set of Three 19th Century Black Forest Carvings
Located in Martlesham, GB
A set of three 19th century black forest carvings of bears in different poses, all three bears are in very good condition and having lovely crisp carving. Circa 1880.  
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1880s Black Forest Antique Swiss Decorative Objects

Materials

Walnut

J.E. Caldwell by Mimo Deco Asian Themed Enameled Pocket Desk Clock circa 1930's
By J.E. Caldwell & Co.
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Mimo for J. E. Caldwell STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco Pocket Desk Clock METAL / MATERIAL: 14kt Yellow Gold and Kiln Fired Enamel CIRCA / YEAR: 1930's DIMENSIONS / SI...
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1930s Art Deco Vintage Swiss Decorative Objects

Materials

Gold, Enamel

1930s E. Gubelin Art Deco Desk Clock in the Asian Chinese Style
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: E. Gubelin, Lucerne Switzerland STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco, Desk Clock MOVEMENT / CALIBER: 8 Day, Lever Escapement DIAL / HANDS: Original, Fired Enamel, Polished St...
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1930s Art Deco Vintage Swiss Decorative Objects

Materials

Precious Stone

Jaeger LeCoultre Mid-Century Marina Poissons Brass and Glass Atmos Clock
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in London, GB
A stunning Jaeger LeCoultre mid-century Marina 'Poissons' Atmos clock with gilded fishes to the front and sides. This piece looks wonderful on a desk in a study, or on a mantelpiece ...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Swiss Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Set of 3 Sculptural Triangular Planters by Willy Guhl, 1960s
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 3 sculptural standing triangular concrete planters by Swiss Architect Willy Guhl. Can be placed upside down or right side. up. Each planter has a solid base to balance the wei...
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1960s Modern Vintage Swiss Decorative Objects

Materials

Concrete

Shreve & Co. Mixed Metal Art Deco Table Clock, circa 1930's
By Shreve & Co.
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Shreve & Co. STYLE / REFERENCE: Table Clock METAL / MATERIAL: Nickle Brass Gilded Metal CIRCA / YEAR: 1930's DIMENTIONS / SIZE: 5 x 4 MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 15 Jewels / 8 Days DIAL / HANDS: Silvered Dial with Applied Breguet Numerals...
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1930s Vintage Swiss Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass, Nickel

Longines Gilded Brass Art Deco 8 Day Desk Clock with Power Reserve From 1930's
By Longines
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Longines Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco Desk Clock METAL / MATERIAL: Gilded Brass CIRCA / YEAR: 1930's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 3 1/2 X 2 1/2 MOVEMENT / CALIBE...
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1930s Vintage Swiss Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Edouard Marcel Sandoz Swiss Langenthal Porcelain Lying Rabbit Figure, 1948
By Edouard-Marcel Sandoz
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A fine Art Deco Swiss Langenthal porcelain model of a lying rabbit designed by Edouard Marcel Sandoz and made in 1948. The porcelain rabbit is ha...
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1940s Art Deco Vintage Swiss Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Jaeger LeCoultre Mid-Century Skeleton Clock
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in London, GB
Stunning Jaeger LeCoultre inline skeleton clock, with a clean minimalistic design which would look stylish on a table, mantelpiece of desk. The stylish Jaeger LeCoultre logo is v...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Swiss Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Carved Wooden Horse, Black Forest, 19th Century
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Horse in front of a trough, carved wood, work of great finesse and delicacy Good condition, restorations (almost invisible!) on the legs Black Forest, similar to the work of Huggle...
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19th Century Black Forest Antique Swiss Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Brock & Co. French Glass Art Deco Boudoir Clock from 1930's
By Brock & Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Brock & Co. STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Desk Clock l METAL / MATERIAL: French Glass and Metal CIRCA / YEAR: 1930's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 4 3/4 tall x 4 wide x 1 3/4 deep MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding DIAL / HANDS: Original Silvered with Blued Steel Hands ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: / Regular Length WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This charming Art Deco Clock was originally sold by Brock and Company...
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1930s Vintage Swiss Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass

19th Century Antique Black Forest Mantle Clock
Located in Martlesham, GB
A superb quality 19th century walnut black forest mantle clock, the clock dial located at the centre within a rock face surrounded by various...
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1870s Antique Swiss Decorative Objects

Materials

Walnut

Sub Miniature Silver and Coral Guilloche Five Sided Enamel Carriage Clock
Located in London, GB
A tiny sub miniature silver and coral guilloche enamel Swiss carriage clock. In the smallest size we've come across. This exquisite little clock is in su...
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1910s Vintage Swiss Decorative Objects

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Contemporary Murano Glass Doppio Filo Vase, Periwinkle White by Laura Sattin
Located in 1204, CH
Doppio filo is a collection of vases made by combining two different colours of filigree rods. The linear, oblique pattern is obtained thanks to a refined glass making technique called “mezza filigrana” invented in Murano in the first half of the 16th century and still used by only a few glass masters in Murano. The complex realisation of these pieces requires the use of long glass rods previously prepared and containing individual coloured glass “threads” in the centre. After being superimposed, intertwined and melted, the rods are wrapped around the molten glass and blown to obtain the desired shape. Mouth-blown Murano glass vase, handmade combining orange and ruby pink filigree rods. This piece has been designed by Laura Sattin...
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2010s Swiss Decorative Objects

Materials

Murano Glass

Set of Three 19th Century Black Forest Carvings of Bears in Different Poses
Located in Martlesham, GB
A set of three 19th Century black forest carvings of bears in different poses, all three bears are in very good condition and having lovely crisp carving.  
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1880s Black Forest Antique Swiss Decorative Objects

Materials

Walnut

Antique Finer Quality Carved Black Forest Bear Sculpture / Striking Deskpiece
Located in Lisse, NL
Incredible workmanship, antique bear sculpture on a nutwood base. Most people on earth don't have a very good idea of who they are, nor what they reall...
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Early 20th Century Black Forest Swiss Decorative Objects

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Glass, Wood, Nutwood

Swiss Gilt-Brass with Painted Swiss Landscape Oval Desk Clock
Located in Delft, NL
Swiss gilt-brass with painted Swiss landscape oval desk clock A Swiss oval desk clock, made by Michel-Ange Plojoux, Genève The dial flanked by a painted Swiss lakeside landscape (signed) behind facet cut glass and has Arabic numeral. An 8 jours clock with balance wheel escapement The clock is numbered with 14105 and 1775 Marked with M.A. Plojoux (Michel-Ange Plojoux), Genève. At the back a rocaille easel. 1 screw is missing on the back and shows some traces of use The height is 7 cm, the width is 9 cm and 5 cm deep standing. The weight is 300 grams M. A. Plojoux was established at 30, Rue du Rhône in Geneva. He was a watchmaker of high precision, specialized in complication watches...
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Early 20th Century Swiss Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Tiffany & Co. Stone and Metal Desk Clock with Original Dial and Hands, 1930's
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Tiffany & Co. STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Articulated Desk Clock METAL / MATERIAL: Nickle, Brass, Stone CIRCA / YEAR: 1930's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 12 Length X 17...
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1930s Vintage Swiss Decorative Objects

Materials

Stone, Brass, Nickel

Jaeger LeCoultre Mid-Century Skeleton Clock
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in London, GB
Stunning Jaeger LeCoultre inline skeleton clock, parading a clean minimalistic design suitable anywhere in the home, especially a table, mantelpiece or desk. Made with gilt brass and lucite, the beauty of these skeleton clocks is that you can see the 16 jewel Swiss movement working and it almost appears to be floating within the lucite. Owners of these iconic clocks...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Swiss Decorative Objects

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Brass

Dunhill Stone and Metal Art Deco Zodiacal Clock with an Enamel Dial 1930's
By Dunhill
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Alfred Dunhill London STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco Desk Clock METAL / MATERIAL: Stone and Metal CIRCA / YEAR: 1930's DIMENSIONS / SIZE...
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1930s Vintage Swiss Decorative Objects

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Stone, Metal

Switzerland Mahogany Ebonized Hinged Music Box with Three Cylinders, C. 1880
Located in Hollywood, SC
Rare Switzerland mahogany & ebonized hinged music box with the original crank, three interior paper labels, and cylinders. Music box is stamped by maker and is In working condition, ...
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1880s Biedermeier Antique Swiss Decorative Objects

Materials

Steel

Antique Black Forest hand carved case wall clock
Located in Houston, TX
This handsome clock is beautifully carved with grapes and oak leaves Around the face of the clock. It has the key and pendulum and The spring is good. The face lifts for winding. The...
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Late 19th Century Antique Swiss Decorative Objects

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Oak

Small Swiss Concrete Ball Planters, 1960s Switzerland
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Small concrete Swiss ball planters in the style of Willy Guhl. Great patina to each planter. Great for indoors or outside. Heavy and substantial. Priced i...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Swiss Decorative Objects

Materials

Concrete

Antique Black Forest Hand-Carved Deer or Elk Head Wall Plaque or Sculpture
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This well executed antique wall sculpture is unsigned, but presumed to have been done in Switzerland in approximately 1890 in the period Black F...
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Late 19th Century Black Forest Antique Swiss Decorative Objects

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Softwood

Black Forest 1900s Carved Wooden Plaque with Chamois Motif, Foliage and Mirror
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Black Forest period carved wooden plaque from the early 20th century, with chamois motif, foliage and petite mirror. Hand-Carved in Switzerland during the early years of the 20th c...
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Early 20th Century Black Forest Swiss Decorative Objects

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Mirror, Wood

Jardinières Diabolo Willy Guhl Et Antonn Bee Pour Eternit Années 50/60
By Willy Guhl
Located in PARIS, FR
In 1951, Eternity AG collaborated with designers and asked Willy Guhl and his students to work on new plant containers. Eternit, developed for the man...
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1950s Modern Vintage Swiss Decorative Objects

Materials

Cement

Antique Swiss Arts & Crafts Brown Green Blue Thoune Majolica Two Handled Vase
By Thoune
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th century Arts & Crafts Majolica art pottery two-handled vase made by the Swiss factory Thun / Thoune, circa 1910s. This two-handled vase, entirely handcrafted and hand-painted, is decorated with a modern Eastern accent...
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Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Swiss Decorative Objects

Materials

Earthenware, Majolica

1960s De Sede Leather Turtle
By De Sede
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare turtle shaped ottoman by Swiss designer De Sede. Circa 1960s. Very heavy and well made. This fun and unique turtle shaped ottoman can be used as a sit...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Swiss Decorative Objects

Materials

Leather

Jaeger LeCoultre, Atmos Marina Poissons from 1962
Located in Greven, DE
Jaeger LeCoultre - Atmos "Poissons Switzerland Brass, plexiglass Year of manufacture 1962 Dimensions: H x W x D: 22.5 x 18 x 13.5 cm Description: The Atmos V Calibre 526 ...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Swiss Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Profusely Engraved to All Sides Gilt Bronze Carriage Clock, circa 1860
Located in London, GB
A fully all over engraved gilt bronze carriage clock geneve circa 1870 and retailed in London by Aubert & Klaftenberger. The gorge case of characteristic design, profusely engraved to all sides with foliate scrolls and flowers on a matted ground, the signed Roman enamel dial with moon hands and subsidiary alarm within a gilt mask with conforming decoration, the signed two train spring barrel movement with lever platform escapement, striking the hour and half hour on a bell. 14.5cm (5.75ins) high with handle down, 9.5cm (3.75ins) wide, 8.5cm (3.375ins) deep. History: Aubert & Klaftenberger. The highly regarded retailer of clocks, watches silverware and objet d'art, Charles Ignaz Klaftenberger, was born in 1802 and entered into partnership with D.F. Aubert in 1835. The firm were appointed watchmakers to Queen Victoria and Prince Albert and traded from retail premises at 157 Regent Street, London. They exhibited at the 1851 Great Exhibition...
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19th Century Antique Swiss Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Black Starr and Frost Art Deco Footed Desk Clock Gilt and Nickel Finish, 1930s
By Black, Starr & Frost
Located in Long Beach, CA
Factory / house: Black Star and Frost Style / Reference: Footed Desk Clock Metal / Material: Gilt and Nickle Finished Circa / Year: 1930's Dimens...
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1930s Art Deco Vintage Swiss Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Midcentury Table Clock by Jaeger-LeCoultre, Switzerland
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass and glass construction with eight days movement. Made by Jaeger-LeCoultre in Switzerland in the 1960s.
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1960s Vintage Swiss Decorative Objects

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Brass

Willy Guhl Concrete Vases
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Unique set of concrete sculptures by Swiss architect Willy Guhl. Concrete vases/planters rarely seen. Cool sculptural piece for indoors or outside. Great standalone piece of art. Gre...
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1960s Vintage Swiss Decorative Objects

Materials

Concrete

20th Century Swiss Solid Silver & Guilloche Enamel Travel Clock, c.1900
By Geneva Clock Co.
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique early 20th century swiss solid silver and guilloché enamel travel clock or boudoir clock, in neoclassical taste, of upright rectangular for...
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20th Century Neoclassical Swiss Decorative Objects

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Antique Swiss Arts & Crafts Brown Green Blue White Thoune Enamel Ceramic Jug
By Thoune
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th century Arts & Crafts Majolica art pottery jug, made by the Swiss factory Thun/Thoune, circa 1910s. This jug, entirely handcrafted and hand-painted, is decorated with a modern Eastern accent...
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Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Swiss Decorative Objects

Materials

Earthenware, Majolica

Unique Patek Philippe 3844 with Amazing Worldmap Dial / 4. of july !
By Patek Philippe
Located in Munich, DE
A wonderful dress watch by Patek Philippe. Equipped with the geneve seal awarded hand wind caliber no.215. The dial changed to a unique look you will never find again. Really amazing...
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1970s Modern Vintage Swiss Decorative Objects

Materials

Gold

Triangular Footed Planters by Willy Guhl, 1960s
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sculptural triangular concrete planters by Swiss Architect Willy Guhl. Each planter has a concrete leg at each corner of the planter which allows the planter to float a couple of inc...
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1960s Modern Vintage Swiss Decorative Objects

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Concrete

Swiss Black Forest Carved Walnut Stag, Circa 1900
Located in Stamford, CT
Beautifully carved black forest stag with antlers. Clearly carved by a master craftsman, the stag shown in a naturalistic striding pose. The lovely grain of the black walnut adds ano...
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Early 20th Century Black Forest Swiss Decorative Objects

Materials

Walnut

Alfa Romeo Classic Car Radiator Desk Clock, Jaeger, 1920´s. Automobilia
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Very nice Jaeger 8 days table clock. This is a Classic car clock, circa 1920s. It is mounted over a Classic Alfa Romeo small radiator. Fantastic piece of A...
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1920s Classical Roman Vintage Swiss Decorative Objects

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Brass, Enamel

Art Deco Table Clock by Jaeger-LeCoultre Ghiso, Rare, 1930s
By Jaeger-LeCoultre, Ghiso
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Art Deco table / desk / mantel clock. We've had this Art Deco beauty fully serviced by an horologist and so comes to you in full working order. History Jaeger-LeCoultre (French pro...
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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Swiss Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Early 20th Century French Black Forest Carved Walnut Bear Sculpture Composition
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a ranch or hunt cabin with this beautifully executed, antique bear sculpture composition. Hand carved in France circa 1920 from one piece of frui...
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Early 20th Century Black Forest Swiss Decorative Objects

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Walnut

Large Black Forest Model of the Lion of Lucerne Dated 1867
By Bertel Thorvaldsen
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A large Black Forest model of the Lion of Lucerne dated 1867, after Bertel Thorvaldsen, carved from stained linden wood, the dying lion depicted beside two c...
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1860s Black Forest Antique Swiss Decorative Objects

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Wood

Vintage Movado Ermeto Travel Clock
By Movado
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A pretty Movado Ermeto travel clock with a lizard skin covered case. In working condition, the movement is wound by opening and closing the case, sliding...
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20th Century Swiss Decorative Objects

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Metal

Handmade and Painted Diorama Figures of a Village Farm Scene, Christmas Decor
Located in valatie, NY
Handmade and Hand Painted Diorama Figures of a Village Farm Scene, Christmas Decoration. Eleven piece diorama with a pastoral scene of animals, people and trees. Includes: a bull, sh...
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Early 20th Century Swiss Decorative Objects

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Paper

Antique Swiss Samuel Troll Fils Key Wind Cylinder Music Box
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Made in Switzerland in approximately 1850, this key wind brass cylinder music box is set in a burled walnut case with an inlaid shield in the top and has a gl...
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Mid-19th Century Black Forest Antique Swiss Decorative Objects

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Metal

Large Antique Advertisement Wristwatch of the Swiss Watchmaker "Certina"
Located in Hamburg, DE
Very rare and old advertisement of the Swiss watchmaker "Certina". The large advertisement is designed in the form of a wristwatch and is fully funct...
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Mid-19th Century Mid-Century Modern Antique Swiss Decorative Objects

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Brass, Stainless Steel

19th Century 'Black Forest' Carved Clock with Hunter and Hound
Located in London, GB
A black forest carved hunt clock Constructed from native Swiss Lindenwood, the clock movement denoting the hours in enamelled Roman numerals and housed w...
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19th Century Black Forest Antique Swiss Decorative Objects

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Wood

Black Starr & Gorham Gothic Bold Wall Clock in Original Box
By Black, Starr & Gorham
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Black Starr and Gorham STYLE / REFERENCE: Gothic Motif METAL / MATERIAL: Nickle Finished CIRCA: 1940s/ 50s MOVEMENT / CALIBER: High Grade 15 Jewels Swiss Made DIAL / HANDS: Silvered Roman / Filigree Hands DIMENSIONS: 16 Inches tall X 9 Inches Wide / 40cm X 23cm (box 17" X 11") ATTACHMENT: Wall Mount WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement. This is am impressive wall clock sold by one of the premier American jewelry houses. Remarkably it comes with its original box, in excellent condition. Black, Starr and Frost are considered America's oldest jewelry house. They merged with Gorham, one of America's oldest silver companies in 1929. Just in time for the Great Depression. This clock, or rather weather station as it is normally called, appears to have never been used. It was likely made in Switzerland of the finest materials some time mid century. Gothic in style while dating to later part of the Art Deco Era This would be an impressive piece in entry of an elegant old home. Or, conversely it would look great in an ultra modern entry...
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Mid-20th Century Gothic Revival Swiss Decorative Objects

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Brass, Nickel

Jaeger LeCoultre, Atmos Clock, Marina "Chinois" from 1965
Located in Greven, DE
Jaeger LeCoultre - Atmos "Chinois Switzerland Brass, plexiglass Year of manufacture 1965 Dimensions: H x W x D: 22.5 x 18 x 13.5 cm Description: The Atmos V calibre 526 h...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Swiss Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Bucherer Mechanical Pencil Watch
By Bucherer
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A rare 1930's Bucherer pencil watch. It was made by Bucherer for a few different firms including Rolex. This version is in a gold filed case I assume as it is not hallmarked. The watch works and has been keeping pretty good time. Dial is marked C. Bucherer Lucerne...
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1930s Vintage Swiss Decorative Objects

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Gold Plate

Antique Hand Carved Oak & Walnut Swiss Barometer w. Hunting Gear & Hound Carving
Located in Lisse, NL
Fabulous antique Black Forest wall barometer and thermometer. This good size and finest quality carved barometer could be the perfect Black Forest antique to grace your home or lodge. The details in all of the hunting related sculptures reveal the workmanship of the artisan who created this one of a kind 'wall plaque barometer'. The oval wall plaque itself is made of solid oak and all of the finely carved hunting gear and dog are all hand carved out of solid nutwood. Have you also noticed the hanging bird prey underneath the perfectly carved hunter's hat and next to the rifle and hunting bag? For an artist to be able to hand-carve all these hunting elements in such details and with such perfection is something that never ceases to amaze us. What makes this particular antique even more special is the fact that, after one hundred years, it still is in mint condition. With a perfect working barometer...
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Early 20th Century Black Forest Swiss Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Contemporary Murano Glass Doppio Filo Vase, Acid Aquamarine by Laura Sattin
Located in 1204, CH
Doppio filo is a collection of vases made by combining two different colours of filigree rods. The linear, oblique pattern is obtained thanks to a refined glass making technique called “mezza filigrana” invented in Murano in the first half of the 16th century and still used by only a few glass masters in Murano. The complex realisation of these pieces requires the use of long glass rods previously prepared and containing individual coloured glass “threads” in the centre. After being superimposed, intertwined and melted, the rods are wrapped around the molten glass and blown to obtain the desired shape. Mouth-blown Murano glass vase, handmade combining orange and ruby pink filigree rods. This piece has been designed by Laura Sattin...
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2010s Swiss Decorative Objects

Materials

Murano Glass

Contemporargradienti Vasel Large, Copper Blue Pine Tree Green, by Laura Sattin
Located in 1204, CH
The collection called ‘Gradienti’ is inspired by the infinite colour nuances of the sky. The technique used to make these vases is called ‘sfumato’, where the goal is to achieve imperceptible transitions between hues of soft colours. Because of the unpredictable behaviour of the colours during melting and during the hot working pro- cess, every vase is different: sometimes the transition from one colour to another is perfectly smooth, other times you can read a clear transition, a kind of horizon. This unpredictable component is what makes each vase unique. To make a piece, two colours of molten glass are combined at the beginning of the glass-making process. They are then dipped in an extra thin layer of transparent glass and mouth-blown into a wooden mould. Finally, the opening of the vase is shaped freehand. After cooling overnight in the kiln, the vases are sandblasted and waxed giving the pieces a satin, smooth and soft surface. Gradient mouth-blown glass, fading from steel blue to warm grey, sandblasted and waxed. This piece has been designed by Laura Sattin...
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2010s Swiss Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass

Ariosi Wall Vase, Large, Topaz, Sandblasted, by Laura Sattin
Located in 1204, CH
“Take life lightly, for lightness is not superficiality, but gliding above things, not having weights on your heart”. It is from this famous phrase by Italo Calvino that the design of “ariosi” vases was born. The lightness of the mouth-blown glass is accentuated by the glass-working technique used, made pouring into the molten glass a component that reacts and in doing so releases gas bubbles. The small bubbles enclosed in the glass create an extremely light and “airy” texture. Each piece is shaped freehand, therefore unique. Mouth-blown glass vase with a bubbly texture, sandblasted and waxed to obtain a satin, smooth and soft surface. It has a 1cm wide hole for hanging it to the wall. This piece has been designed by Laura Sattin...
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2010s Swiss Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass

Contemporary Murano Glass Doppio Filo Vase, Orange Ruby Pink by Laura Sattin
Located in 1204, CH
Doppio filo is a collection of vases made by combining two different colours of filigree rods. The linear, oblique pattern is obtained thanks to a refined glass making technique call...
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2010s Swiss Decorative Objects

Materials

Murano Glass

Patek Philippe Cartel Clock
By Patek Philippe
Located in New Orleans, LA
The famed Patek Philippe crafted this spectacular gilt bronze cartel clock. The case is exuberantly embellished in the Louis XV style with scrolling foliate work and an argyle-patterned screen punctuated with rosettes. The decorative screen conceals a panel of solar cells on the front of the timepiece. These photoelectric cells, along with a backup lithium battery, power the caliber 17-250 mechanical movement. It tells the time on a white enamel dial with both Roman and Arabic numerals and ornate brass hands. The timepiece comes complete with its original fitted Patek Philippe box. Overall, this clock displays the lasting quality and style of this legendary Swiss firm. Patek Philippe is one of the world’s premier luxury brands and is widely regarded as the world's most prestigious watchmaker. Founded in 1851 by Polish watchmaker Antoni Patek and French watchmaker Adrien Philippe...
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Mid-20th Century Other Swiss Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Antique Hand Carved Black Forest Barometer, Flowers ans Nesting Birds Sculptures
Located in Lisse, NL
Large and wonderful, Swiss Black Forest barometer with thermometer. This mother nature inspired, charming and beautifully hand-carved barometer...
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Early 20th Century Black Forest Swiss Decorative Objects

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Glass, Opaline Glass, Wood

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