Pair of Mid 19th Century Silver Scissors and Sheath, Continental, circa 1850

19th Century Pair of Antique Horticultural Black Forest Figures These very fine examples are of exhibition quality. Their scale, modelling, and superb artistry of carving are rare and difficult to find on the open market. They depict two rural figures and are of a large scale. The first is an 18th century male gardener dressed in typical European costume walking through trees and foliage whilst pushing a rustic wheelbarrow into which he is collecting cut flowers. The second figure in this remarkable pair is a flower girl who is also dressed in a typical period style, and she is carrying an assortment of woven baskets that are full of cut flowers. She is on her way to the market to set out her stall and sell her wares. She is depicted on a rural hillside heavily laden and carrying a tall stick...

This superb quality mid 19th century Pietra dura brooch is a very fine example decorated with a complicated and detailed display of cut flowers which include turquoise blue forget-me...

Continental late 19th century 800 silver pipe rest. Displaying repousse design of a man in Renaissance garb with his pipe, trailing flowers & cast scroll feet. 0.90 troy oz. 28 grams...

Set of salt and pepper shakers made of hand-chased silver and blue glass interior, it is stamped with English contrasts belonging to the Victorian era. England 19th century, circa 1860.