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Material: Mother-of-Pearl
Pierre Cardin brass and crystal wood console table for Roche Bobois late 1970s
Located in Catania, IT
Console table with black lacquered wood frame with crystal top, brass profiles and mother-of-pearl details at corners.
the console measure:
Width 130 cm
Depth 40 cm
Height ...
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1970s French Vintage Mother-of-Pearl Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Palais Royal gilt bronze and mother of pearl jewellery casket or trinket box
Located in London, GB
A very good quality and unusual Palais Royal gilt bronze and mother of pearl jewellery casket or trinket box dating from the first quarter of the nineteenth century.
The box is in g...
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Early 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Mother-of-Pearl Furniture
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
English Victorian Exhibition Quality Cabinet in the Orientalist Style
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
This very fine rosewood cabinet has a glazed upper section with two doors and disguised frieze drawers both above and below, the lower section with two shaped open shelves, finely in...
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1870s English Antique Mother-of-Pearl Furniture
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Rosewood
C Resin Side Table, Contemporary Side Table
By Nada Debs
Located in New York, NY
The C Resin side table by Nada Debs is composed of transparent resin with hand inlay of mother-of-pearl, brushed silver metal or brushed brass and c...
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2010s Lebanese Modern Mother-of-Pearl Furniture
Materials
Silver, Brass, Copper
Antique Circa 1875 English Hand Painted Tilt Top Table with Dog
Located in Lambertville, NJ
An English shell inlaid, parcel gilt, paint decorated and ebonized papier mache tilt-top tea table, mid 19th century, the top centered by a scene depicting an English Pointer hunting...
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1870s English Victorian Antique Mother-of-Pearl Furniture
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Hardwood
Aesthetic Movement Moorish Style Inlay Writing Table Desk
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Rare late 19th century English aesthetic movement writing table or desk featuring Middle Eastern Moorish style carved details and inlay. The small desk features a rectangular top centered by a mother of pearl medallion having a geometric arabesque design. The border of the table has a small galleried edge with geometric inlay and ebonized wood square corners. The desk is fronted by a wide drawer with carved scroll decoration and two round pulls. The case has dramatic, intricate open fretwork designs in a Moroccan school...
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19th Century English Moorish Antique Mother-of-Pearl Furniture
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
French Late 19th Century Napoleon III Cave À Liqueur
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An elegant Napoleon III period Cave À Liqueur cabinet with burl wood case, inlaid brass and mother of pearl details. The piece has a hinged top opening and it's conformed of a set of...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Mother-of-Pearl Furniture
Materials
Brass
Antique Islamic Moorish Syrian Carved Inlaid Mother of Pearl Corner Chair 1880
Located in Portland, OR
A fine antique 19th century Islamic Moorish style inlaid corner chair, Damascus work from Syria, circa 1880.
The corner chair is made from hardwoo...
Category
1880s Syrian Islamic Antique Mother-of-Pearl Furniture
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Hardwood
Lovely Pair of Italian 1970s Capiz Mother-of-Pearl Flush Mount Ceiling Light
Located in Regensburg, DE
Two gorgeous and large Italian flower ceiling lights made of mother-of-pearl and brass. Beautiful and rare design of the 70s. Frame completely ma...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Mother-of-Pearl Furniture
Materials
Brass
Japanese Carved and Lacquered Shibayama Cabinet, Meiji Period
Located in San Francisco, CA
An elaborate and finely detailed carved wood, and gold lacquered Shibayama cabinet (Chigaidansu). Having beautifully applied semi-precious stone and ...
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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Mother-of-Pearl Furniture
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
Elizabeth Locke Silver Saanian Roman Coin Sea Pearl 18k Gold Frame Pin or Brooch
Located in Plainview, NY
An exquisite Silver Sasanian Coin Depicting Xusro I ( circa 300AD) with Baroque South Sea Pearls in an 18K Gold Frame Brooch or Pin by the legendary jewelry designer Elizabeth Locke....
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20th Century Baroque Mother-of-Pearl Furniture
Materials
Gold
Middle Eastern Moorish Handcrafted Mosaic Decorative Trinket Box
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Exquisite handcrafted Middle Eastern mosaic marquetry inlaid walnut wood box.
vintage small trinket box intricately decorated with Moorish motif des...
Category
Mid-20th Century Lebanese Moorish Mother-of-Pearl Furniture
Materials
Shell, Mother-of-Pearl, Fruitwood
Lovely Mother-of-Pearl Ceiling Ball Lamp, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Executed in mother of pearl and metal. The hanging lamp need 1x E27 / E26, in working condition and runs both on 110 / 230 volt.
Our lamps are checked, cleaned and are suitable fo...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mother-of-Pearl Furniture
Materials
Metal
Rare Mother of Reticulated Mother of Pearl Large Wall Mirror
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Wood. Mother of Pearl. 59 7/8" h x 41 7/8" w x 3 1/2" d.
Condition
Scratches. Finish loss. Splits in seams. Chips in mother of pearl.
Category
1950s French Directoire Vintage Mother-of-Pearl Furniture
Materials
Brass
Accordion by Sabatino Nocentini & Figli Made in Florence, Italy
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Antique Italian custom made accordion by Sabatino Nocentini Castiglion & Figli.
Antique pearl white accordion, Italian accordion with profuse inlay decoration, gorgeous hand made wi...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Mother-of-Pearl Furniture
Materials
Abalone, Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Taxco Los Castillo Abalone Articulated Fish Bottle Opener
By Taxco
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Articulated silver plate fish-form bottle opener with pieces of polished abalone shell applied as scales. Brass disk label applied to tail reads "Los Castillo / Taxco"
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Mother-of-Pearl Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
Art Deco Table Lamp with Mother of Pearls Top and Funkis Style Frame
Located in Odense, DK
Art Deco table lamp with mother of pearls top and funkis style framel. Made in 1940s.
Category
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Mother-of-Pearl Furniture
Materials
Steel
Arts + Crafts Letter Opener
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderfully hand crafted piece.
Original vintage condition.
Great patina.
Great for decor and collections...
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Mother-of-Pearl Furniture
Materials
Aluminum, Copper
Sideboard with Mother of Pearl Decorations by Pierre Cardin for Roche Bobois
Located in Conversano, IT
Extraordinary vintage Pierre Cardin sideboard, an authentic work of design art, produced by Roche Bobois in black lacquered wood, mother-of-pearl and brass. With its bold brass lines...
Category
1980s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Mother-of-Pearl Furniture
Materials
Brass
Mother of Pearl Chandelier with Aluminium ceiling plate and Metal Chain
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Beautiful chandelier made of a round aluminium ceiling plate, from which fall tens of mother of pearl discs, linked amongst them with adjustable chains.
The sources of light are hid...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mother-of-Pearl Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
An English Regency Brown Lacquer and Mother of Pearl Chinoiserie Dish
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Early 19th Century English Regency shell form rare brown lacquer oval dish low bowl with mother of pearl inlay. The hand painted bowl with chinoiserie design. 14 inches wide, 10.5 ...
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1820s Regency Antique Mother-of-Pearl Furniture
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Lacquer
Antique French "Chevalier Paris" Mother-of-Pearl Opera Glasses, Circa 1890.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French "Chevalier Paris" Mother-of-Pearl Opera Glasses, Circa 1890.
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Mother-of-Pearl Furniture
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl
French Napoleon III Boulle style Dry Bar Liquor Cabinet Cellaret Bronze 19th C.
Located in Paris, FR
Beautiful liquor cabinet cellaret dry bar in brass Boulle marquetry and mother-of-pearl inlays. Tripled brass threads with fine thread in the center, two cartridges rimmed with orna...
Category
1860s French Napoleon III Antique Mother-of-Pearl Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Brass, Bronze
English Snuff Box with Mother-of-Pearl Inlay
Located in Chicago, IL
Glimmering with iridescent mother-of-pearl inlay, this English papier-mâché snuff box dates to the late 19th century. Black lacquer envelopes the papier-mâché case to form a durable ...
Category
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Mother-of-Pearl Furniture
Materials
Silver
Antique French "Iris Paris" Mother-of-Pearl Opera Glasses, Circa 1890.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French "Iris Paris" Mother-of-Pearl Opera Glasses, Circa 1890.
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Mother-of-Pearl Furniture
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl
Antique French Mother-of-Pearl Opera Glasses, Circa 1880.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Mother-of-Pearl Opera Glasses, Circa 1880.
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Mother-of-Pearl Furniture
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl
Antique French Parisian Mother-of-Pearl & Abalone Opera Glasses, Circa 1890.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Parisian Mother-of-Pearl & Abalone Opera Glasses with Original Case, Circa 1890.
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Mother-of-Pearl Furniture
Materials
Abalone, Mother-of-Pearl
Cutery Service of 36 Knives in Original Box Art Deco
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
This cutlery set is made up of 36 knives with ribbed mother-of-pearl handles and silver ferrules:
12 table knives with mother-of-pearl handles, silver ferrule, stainless steel t...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Mother-of-Pearl Furniture
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl
English Ebonized Tilt-Top Tea Table
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This impressive English ebonized and inlaid tilt top tea table will make a statement in any interior. This table is ebonized and has inlay of mother-of-pearl and paper mache painted ...
Category
19th Century English Other Antique Mother-of-Pearl Furniture
Materials
Bone, Mother-of-Pearl, Paint, Paper
A pair of Spanish-colonial Viceregal mother-of-pearl inlaid bureau-cabinets
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Viceroyalty of Peru, Lima, 18th century, circa 1720-1760
Each with a moulded giltwood cornice and on a foliate carved giltwood base, possibly later and English. The cabinets, with s...
Category
18th Century Peruvian Spanish Colonial Antique Mother-of-Pearl Furniture
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Teak
Levantine Mother of Pearl Inlaid Stools, Set of Four
Located in El Monte, CA
A set of four levantine mother of pearl inlay stools with carved wooden sides and legs. Curved seat frame on four turned legs united by stret...
Category
20th Century African Mother-of-Pearl Furniture
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Rope, Wood
[MISSAL]. Petit Paradis de L'ame Chretienne. IN A MOTHER-OF-PEARL BINDING
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
AUTHOR: [MISSAL].
TITLE: Petit Paradis de L'ame Chretienne. (Little Paradise of the Christian Soul).
PUBLISHER: Turnhout: Turnhout, Brepols & Dierckx zoon, n.d. (c.1899)
DESCRIPT...
Category
1890s British Antique Mother-of-Pearl Furniture
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl
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Large Moorish Arabesque Inlaid Table Box
Located in Forney, TX
A stunning vintage Moorish arabesque inlaid table box, 20th century, high quality rectangular box with hinged lid, featuring contrasting mother of pearl, exotic hardwood, and bone ma...
Category
20th Century Moorish Mother-of-Pearl Furniture
Materials
Bone, Mother-of-Pearl, Hardwood, Ebony, Rosewood, Tulipwood
[MISSAL]. Paroissien romain contenant les offices. IN A MOTHER-OF-PEARL BINDING
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
AUTHOR: [MISSAL].
TITLE: Paroissien romain contenant les offices de tous les dimanches et des principales fetes de l'annee. (Roman Parishioner Containing the Services of All Sunday...
Category
1880s British Antique Mother-of-Pearl Furniture
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl
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Two Large Magnifiers With 19th Century Gilded and Mother-of-Pearl Handles
Located in San Francisco, CA
Two Large Magnifiers With 19th Century Gilded and Mother of Pearl Handles
Largest: 4"w x 2"d. x 12.75"h
smallest: 3.5" x 1.25"d x 10.25"h
Category
19th Century Antique Mother-of-Pearl Furniture
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Glass
Antique English Arts & Crafts Inlaid Mahogany Sideboard by Robson & Sons
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional English Arts & Crafts or Art Deco sideboard, buffet server, or bar cabinet
In the manner of Charles Rennie Mackintosh
By Robson & Sons
England, Circa 1900
Gorgeous...
Category
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Mother-of-Pearl Furniture
Materials
Brass
Coil Mother of Pearl Inlay Nesting Tables
Located in New York, NY
Add a touch of timeless elegance to your home with our handcrafted Mother of Pearl Nesting Table in black. The stunning Mother of Pearl inlay is paired with sleek metal legs, creatin...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Mid-Century Modern Mother-of-Pearl Furniture
Materials
Wood, Mother-of-Pearl
Coppia di sedie nello stile di Ernest Archibald Taylor 1980
By Arts and Crafts Company
Located in Conversano, IT
Stupenda coppia di sedie riedizione delle iconiche sedie Liberty del Maestro Ernest Archibald Taylor.
Realizzate negli anni 80 in frassino nero con dettagli in intarsio di madreperla...
Category
1870s Italian Arts and Crafts Antique Mother-of-Pearl Furniture
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Ash
Pair Syrian Ebonized Wood & Mother of Pearl Inlaid Arm Chairs Late 19th Century
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Age: 1850 - 1900
Furniture Style: Syrian - Moroccan
Overall Dimensions: 46.5"h
Pair of Late 19th Century Syrian ebonized wood and mother-of-pearl inlaid chairs, each with back hav...
Category
Late 19th Century Syrian Moorish Antique Mother-of-Pearl Furniture
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Hardwood, Fabric
19th Century Napoleon III French Wall Clock
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 19th century French Napoleon III wall clock with "oeil de boeuf" shaped glass paned door, ebonized wood frame and clock surround with mother-of-pearl inlay decoration. Paper face w...
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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Mother-of-Pearl Furniture
Materials
Brass
Haas Tic-Tac-Toe
Located in Irving, TX
Inspired by rediscovering the joy of being with family and friends, L'OBJET Haas Brothers games facilitate revelry that goes late into the night. Tic-Tac-Toe set crafted from mother ...
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2010s Mother-of-Pearl Furniture
Materials
Brass
White Mother of Pearl Inlaid Antique Middle Eastern Damascene Syrian Mirror 66"
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Levantine Middle Eastern Moorish Damascene Syrian white Mother of Pearl Inlaid antique Mirror, Late 19th Century.
White Mother of Pearl Inlaid Middle Eastern Syrian Mirror.
Antique Middle Eastern Moorish mirror in the Turkish Syrian Ottoman style.
Sensational large Levantine finely inlaid with mother of pearl, each piece of mother of pearl is out lined with pewter wire.
The intricate design crown over a rectangular frame surrounded with hand carved wood boarder, the mirror is flanked by two ornate ornaments, all resting on two inlaid feet.
This mirror is one of the best levantine mirror...
Category
Late 19th Century Lebanese Moorish Antique Mother-of-Pearl Furniture
Materials
Walnut, Shell, Abalone, Mother-of-Pearl
Cigarette box, unusual opens on both sides
Located in Cincinnati, OH
Cigarette box, unusual - opens on both sides
Unsure of maker or age. Likely Mid Century.
No breaks or repair.
One side is slightly less in height than other side.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mother-of-Pearl Furniture
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
Mother of Pearl Mosaic Inlay Trinket Box, Middle Eastern, c. 1960's
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Exquisite handcrafted geometric wood box with micro mosaic inlays of mother of pearl in Khatam artistry, an Ancient Persian technique of inlaying. Moorish style box also features geo...
Category
1960s West Asian Moorish Vintage Mother-of-Pearl Furniture
Materials
Bone, Mother-of-Pearl, Velvet, Wood
21st Century Unique Cabinet Union by Florent Grisot
Located in Paris, FR
The UNION Cabinet exudes timeless elegance, crafted with exquisite attention to detail. Made of French walnut, it features delicate mother-of-pearl inlays and maple accents, finely e...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Mother-of-Pearl Furniture
Materials
Brass
Small Moorish Style Mother of Pearl Midcentury French Stool with Arching Accents
Located in Atlanta, GA
A petite Moorish style French mother of pearl stool from the Midcentury period, with arching accents. Discover the exotic allure of this petite M...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Moorish Mother-of-Pearl Furniture
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl
1980s Italian Pyramid Mother Of Pearl Wood Sculpture Decorative Object Fine Art
Located in Miami, FL
Arts And Crafts Periode Italian Pyramid made out of pieces polished Mother of Pearl shells over wood Sculpture.
Reflects the light in a warm and elegant shimmer.
Beautiful crafted wi...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Arts and Crafts Mother-of-Pearl Furniture
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
Love - Mother of Pearl Inlay Four Drawer Dressers
Located in New York, NY
Introducing our exquisite Mother of Pearl Inlay Dresser, an undeniable statement piece for any bedroom or living room. This stunning four...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Mid-Century Modern Mother-of-Pearl Furniture
Materials
Wood, Mother-of-Pearl
Walnut Wood Chest of Drawers with Hand-Laid Mother-of-Pearl in Floral Design
Located in Cairo, EG
Walnut Wood Chest of Drawers with Hand-Laid Mother-of-Pearl in Delicate Floral Design.
If you are looking for an iconic piece to beautify a space in your bedroom or guest room, and ...
Category
2010s Egyptian Modern Mother-of-Pearl Furniture
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Walnut
Dining Table with Hand-Laid Floral Mother-of-Pearl & Massive Curved Walnut Legs
Located in Cairo, EG
This wondrous table brings rolling dunes and beautiful sunsets right into your dining room to share with your loved ones. Delicate lines and masterfully chosen veneer colors make this piece a natural beauty. Despite the time and effort spent in designing and making this table, it truly feels as effortless and light. The elegant curvy legs...
Category
2010s Egyptian Modern Mother-of-Pearl Furniture
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Walnut
French Set of Six Mother of Pearl Miniature Portraits
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of six beautiful hand-painted miniature portraits with mother of pearl details, having bronze framing and velvet cover in the back. Three of the six are signed. Made in France, l...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Mother-of-Pearl Furniture
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl
Mother of Pearl Inlaid Caned Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Caned chair with mother of pearl inlay and gold paint on back. Faded paint on legs; likely recently recaned. Dimensions: 33"H x 25"D x 19.5"W. Ask us about local NYC delivery.
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Mother-of-Pearl Furniture
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Cane, Giltwood
Vintage Brass and Mother Of Pearl Candlesticks A Pair
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Brass and Mother Of Pearl Candlesticks.
A pair of vintage brass and mother of pearl candle holder.
These 8.25″ tall candlesti...
Category
Late 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Mother-of-Pearl Furniture
Materials
Brass
Moroccan 1900s Bench with Arching Backrest and Mother-of-Pearl Star Inlay
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Moroccan wooden bench with arched backrest, latticework and mother-of-pearl star inlay. This Moroccan wooden bench, dating back to circa 1900, exudes a sense of traditional eleganc...
Category
Early 20th Century Moroccan Mother-of-Pearl Furniture
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
Vintage Raimond Sheffield England Mother-of-Pearl Fruit Knives Silver Plated Set
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Raimond Sheffield England Mother-of-Pearl Fruit Knives Silver Plated Set
Offered for sale is a set of six Raimond Silver Manufacturers, Sheffie...
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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Mother-of-Pearl Furniture
Materials
Metal, Silver Plate
Large 19th Century Lacquered and Gilded Jewelry Box with Inlaid Mother of Pearl
Located in Nova Scotia, NS
Rare Victorian (c. 1850) lacquered papier-mâché jewelry box with inlaid mother of pearl and gilding depicting a floral motif. The mother of pearl looks of high quality and shimmers w...
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1850s Victorian Antique Mother-of-Pearl Furniture
Materials
Metal, Gold Leaf
Extraordinary Pair Of Mother Of Pearl Inlaid Throne Chairs
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Large and exquisite pair of Inlaid Throne chairs. A pair of ornate ebonized chairs with mother of pearl inlay decoration and black leather-style upholstered seat base.
Condition: T...
Category
20th Century Anglo Raj Mother-of-Pearl Furniture
Materials
Leather, Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
Tiffany Co. Paris 1919 French Table Petrol Lighter In Brass & Carved White Nacre
Located in Miami, FL
Table petrol lighter designed by Tiffany & Co.
Beautiful and unusual antique table petrol lighter, created in Paris France by the Tiffany & Co., back in the 1919. Crafted after the WWI as a trench-art piece in solid brass with high polished finish and embellished with a round flat holed piece, carved from natural white nacre. It is mounted in a round flat base and is fitted with a thumbwheel and a chained snuffer lid. This antique lighter should be a great conversation piece.
Trench Art
This is a term used to describe objects made from the debris and by-products of modern warfare. Trench Art is usually associated with the First World War, although similar items have been produced in other conflicts too. Most trench art was made by servicemen to pass the time when not in the front line.
Weight: 124.7 Grams, (79.94 Dwt).
Measurements: Diameter of 42 mm and a height of 94 (1.65 x 3.68 Inches).
Hallmarks: Stamped with the maker's mark, attached with the French tax plaque Ministere Des Finances and signed, "TIFFANY & CO. FRANCE".
Ministere Des Finances Lighter Tax 1911-1945
Historic Taxation Data
On 10th December 1910 the French state adopted a new tax regulations on all devices indented to produce spark or fire by friction, or by any other means, and of the combustion of a flammable substance. Since 1st January 1911 every lighter in France that was intended for sale in the French market had to be taxed and adequately marked. To confirm that the excise duty was paid to the Ministry of Finance a special duty metal plate (stamp) was attached (usually welded) to the lighter by the lighter manufacturers. The fees charged by the French state were high but the tax rates levied by the state were varying depending on the type and finish of the lighter. Following tax rates were used: 2 French francs for common pocket lighters, 5 Fr for pocket lighters made of silver, 20 Fr for luxury pocket lighters made in gold, 5 Fr for common table/desk lighters (lower 10 cm), 10 Fr for table/desk lighters (over 10 cm) made of silver, 50 Fr for luxury table/desk lighters (over 10 cm) made of gold or platinum. Between 1911 and 1916 a simple cooper plate was used which had the date 1911 engraved. Later, between 1916 and 1945 a new plate (undated) was introduced with the letters "C" and "I" (stands for indirect taxes) and a profile of Mercury (patron god of financial gain, commerce and messengers) with an inscription "Ministère Des Finances" (Ministry of Finance). Two shapes were used for the plate – oval for table lighters, the other one for pocket lighters. Additional to the two duty plates a marking "BL" (Briquet de Luxe, eng. luxury lighter...
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1910s French Art Deco Vintage Mother-of-Pearl Furniture
Materials
Brass, Nickel
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