A Silver and Filigree Bracelet, Jewelry for Women, Yemen Circa 1900

This beautifully crafted silver bracelet, made in Yemen circa 1900, is an exquisite example of refined traditional jewelry designed with both elegance and functionality in mind. The ...

This charming Yemeni silver bracelet, crafted circa 1900, was designed with the youthful elegance of a young woman in mind. The bracelet features an intri...

A distinctive and finely crafted example of Yemeni silver jewelry, this Silver Rope and Medallion Bracelet, made circa 1900, reflects a unique departure f...

A striking and bold example of traditional Yemeni jewelry, this Silver Band, crafted circa 1900, showcases a rugged and expressive aesthetic characterist...

A splendid small cut glass flask with a silver cup covering the bottom half, that can slide off when required and a silver, cork lined, screw top. Has French silver marks. Circa 1900...

Ottoman filigreed silver and hardstone sweets dish Turkish, 19th century Height 24cm, diameter 21cm This beautiful, filigreed silver item is an O...

A remarkable intricately designed, handcrafted silver box, circa 1880s. We were told that this box is sterling silver and that the makers mark "M" is that of "M. Mayer". Maurice MAYER was a very prestigious silversmith. Research shows that he was an "Orfèvre de l'Empereur", Napoleon Bonaparte, 1860-1870. The Minerva hallmarks are not visible, may have been rubbed off from use and cleaning. No documentation. This intricately carved box depicts the romantic poem of Le Roman de la Rose (The Romance of the Rose). Comes with the original lock and key. Le Roman de la Rose, begun by Guillaume de Lorris circa 1230 and completed, in a different style, circa 1270-1280, by Jean de Meun, builds on the concept of courtly love found in the poetry of the troubadours. The authors create a complex allegory of the romance between the Lover and the Rose. In the quest to pick the Rose (to achieve the conquest of love), the flower and its attendants represent the Lady and her sentiments while being wooed. In the first part of the poem, written by de Lorris, the Lover recounts his dream, ending with the winning of a kiss from the Lady. In the dream, the Lover discovers a walled garden and gains entrance thanks to a beautiful young woman. He meets Diversion and dancers who represent courtly values such as Beauty and Generosity. A tour of the garden brings him to a beautiful bed of roses by the Fountain of Love...

An absolutely stunning large antique Viennese sterling silver pill box made from a hefty gauge of Austrian silver. All sides are decorated with a white guilloche enamel showcasing...