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Material: Mother-of-Pearl
Floating Diamond Mystery Clock
Located in New Orleans, LA
Floating Diamond Mystery Clock Movement by Paul Gerber, Case by G. R. Dorschfeldt Completed in 1994 Movement signed "Paul Gerber" This floating diamond m...
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20th Century Swiss Mother-of-Pearl Furniture

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Lapis Lazuli, Rock Crystal, Gold

Mother of Pearl Caviar Forks, Nice Alternative to Spoon
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful set of four (4) Mother of Pearl seashell caviar or appetizer forks. Last image shows reverse side of shell. A beautiful set that could also make a nice gift.
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Late 20th Century Organic Modern Mother-of-Pearl Furniture

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Mother-of-Pearl, Shell

Fun 8DM Seashell Pendant Light by Verner Panton
Located in Horsens, DK
Hanging lamp with one large cluster of discs attached by chains of small rings. Mounted on a wooden ceiling plate. Material: Discs are made of mother of pearl Small rings are ma...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Mother-of-Pearl Furniture

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Metal

19th Century oriental chest inlaid with mother of pearl
Located in Diest, BE
19th Century Syrian oriental chest inlaid with mother of pearl. Handcrafted Middle Eastern wedding gift from parent to the bride. Great patina.
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19th Century Syrian Islamic Antique Mother-of-Pearl Furniture

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Iron

Antique English Mother of Pearl Inlaid Table Cabinet Jewelry Box with Lap Desk
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique Japanese Mother of Pearl inlaid jewelry box w lap desk This item includes restricted materials and can not be sold outside of the contiguous United States. Additional i...
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19th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Mother-of-Pearl Furniture

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Mother-of-Pearl

Puiforcat (Hermes) - 299pc. Antique French Sterling Silver Flatware Set, Vauban
Located in Wilmington, DE
Direct from a private mansion in Paris, a magnificent 299 pc. antique French sterling silver flatware set by France’s premier s...
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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Mother-of-Pearl Furniture

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Sterling Silver

Moroccan Brass and Mother of Pearl Dagger
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
3-452 Moroccan brass and mother of pearl inlayed wood dagger.
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1940s Vintage Mother-of-Pearl Furniture

Materials

Brass

Bloch & Eschwege - 273pc. Antique French 950 Sterling Silver Flatware Set, Chest
By Maison Bloch Eschwege 1, Jorgen Bloch
Located in Wilmington, DE
Bloch & Eschwege 273pc. Flatware Set – Description 1st Dibs Direct from Paris, A Stunning 273pc. Privately Commissioned Napoleon III Sterling Silver Flatware Set with Rare Mother-of-Pearl Handled Knives, Original 5 Drawer Lockable Storage Chest and 25 Amazing Serving Pieces by Two of France's Premier Silversmiths "Bloch & Eschwege" Silversmiths to the French Elite, in Superb Condition - circa 1930s. The history of silver-smithing in France is rich and illustrious, and many prominent firms have contributed to its legacy. Among these, Bloch & Eschwege stands out as an exemplar of craftsmanship, innovation, and artistic excellence. Founded in the 19th century, this renowned silversmith firm has left an indelible mark on the world of decorative arts. Bloch & Eschwege was established in the mid-19th century by two remarkable artisans, Joseph-Alexandre Bloch and Emile-Robert Eschwege. Both men were passionate about the art of silver-smithing, and their partnership laid the foundation for a firm that would set new standards of excellence in the craft. Joseph-Alexandre Bloch was born in 1828 in the heart of Paris, a city renowned for its artistic heritage. As a young man, Bloch exhibited an exceptional talent for metalwork, earning an apprenticeship with a prominent Parisian silversmith. This experience provided him with valuable training in the art of working with silver and other precious metals. Bloch's dedication and skill earned him recognition in the silversmithing community, setting the stage for his future partnership with Eschwege. Emile-Robert Eschwege, born in 1832, hailed from a family of skilled metalworkers. His upbringing was steeped in the traditions of silver-smithing, and he showed a remarkable aptitude for the craft from a young age. Eschwege's family background and his own determination to master the art of silver-smithing made him a formidable candidate to join forces with Bloch. In 1855, Bloch and Eschwege joined hands to establish their silversmith firm in Paris. Their partnership was not only rooted in a shared passion for the craft but also a vision to create exceptional pieces that would capture the essence of French artistic expression. The early works of Bloch & Eschwege were characterized by a fusion of traditional silversmithing techniques and innovative designs. Their creations included intricately designed flatware, tableware, and decorative pieces that showcased their mastery over silver, gold, and other precious metals. Their creations soon gained recognition among the elite of Parisian society, attracting a growing client base. Bloch & Eschwege's reputation grew rapidly due to their dedication to artistic excellence and innovation. The firm's artisans continuously pushed the boundaries of silver-smithing, employing novel techniques and materials to create one-of-a-kind pieces. As Bloch & Eschwege's reputation continued to grow, they attracted the attention of European royalty and aristocracy. Their works found their way into the homes of kings, queens, and nobles, solidifying their status as one of the premier silversmith firms in Europe. The firm's most prestigious commissions came from members of the French royal family, including Emperor Napoleon III and Empress Eugénie. These commissions included exquisite pieces such as ornate candelabras, intricately designed tea sets, and opulent dining services. Bloch & Eschwege's creations not only adorned the palaces of the Tuileries and Compiègne but also graced the tables of state banquets and diplomatic events. Bloch & Eschwege's works were showcased at various international exhibitions, earning them accolades and awards. Notable exhibitions included the 1867 Exposition Universelle in Paris and the 1873 World's Fair in Vienna. The firm's contributions to these events highlighted their role in elevating French silver-smithing to the world stage. Each stunning sterling piece in this amazing set is skillfully handcraft with the fine workmanship that has made the "House of Bloch & Eschwege" a favorite amongst the French Elite. Renowned for their elegant styling and the legendary quality of their flatware sets, this set is an exemplary testament to the quality and luxury typical of early 20th century France - La Belle Epoque ! This set is in extraordinarily good condition. Each sterling piece bears the hallmark of Master French Silversmith "Bloch & Eschwege" in addition to the French Government's Head of the Minerva 1 hallmark certifying a minimum of 950 sterling silver. The sterling silver knive blades are by Charles Marseille. This set is of exceptional quality and craftsmanship - check the weights and measures below, all weights and measures approximate: 18 Dinner Knives - Mother of Pearl Handes 24.70 cm. 48 grams 18 Dinner Forks 21.50 cm. 82 grams 18 Tablespoons 21.50 cm. 88 grams 18 Luncheon Knives - Mother of Pearl Handles 20.20 cm. 28 grams 18 Luncheon / Dessert Forks 18.50 cm. 46 grams 18 Luncheon / Dessert Spoons 18.50 cm. 54 grams 18 Dessert Knives - Mother of Pearl Handles & Sterling Silver Blades 20.20 cm. 34 grams 18 Fish Knives 21.00 cm. 54 grams 17 Fish Forks 18.20 cm. 53 grams 17 Oyster Forks 12.00 cm. 22 grams 18 Ice Cream Spoons 13.00 cm. 20 grams 17 Teaspoons 12.50 cm. 19 grams 17 Cake Forks 13.50 cm. 22 grams 18 Knife Blade Rests - Sterling Silver 7.00 cm. 18 grams 1 Berry Serving Spoon 18.00 cm. 55 grams 1 Small "bonbon" Serving Knife 15.20 cm. 23 grams 1 Small Berry Serving Spoon 13.70 cm. 32 grams 1 Small Tart Server 13.20 cm. 25 grams 1 Small "bonbon" Serving Fork 13.70 cm. 23 grams 1 Cheese Serving Knife 19.50 cm. 35 grams 1 Butter Serving Knife...
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Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Mother-of-Pearl Furniture

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Sterling Silver

Pair of 'Hottonia' Table Lamps by Laudarte, Italy 2000s
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a pair of spectacular table lamps "Hottonia" manufactured by Laudarte, Heritage collection. The lamps are made of bronze castings, 24k ancient gold plat...
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Early 2000s Italian Hollywood Regency Mother-of-Pearl Furniture

Materials

Stone, Bronze, Gold Leaf

Lovely Pair of Asian Rosewood Armchairs with Mother of Pearl Inlay
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Gorgeous pair of Asian carved rosewood armchairs from Singapore having detailed mother of pearl inlay of flowers, leaves, birds and butterflie...
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1980s Singaporean Vintage Mother-of-Pearl Furniture

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Mother-of-Pearl, Rosewood

Faux Tessellated Tortoiseshell Mother-of-Pearl Jewelry Box by Maitland-Smith
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage jewelry box in faux tessellated tortoise shell with mother-of-pearl and Abolone shell edge, circa 1970s. Simple, elegant and unique. Bin #N Jj
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20th Century American Hollywood Regency Mother-of-Pearl Furniture

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Tortoise Shell, Mother-of-Pearl

Cosmos Vase in Shagreen, Mother of Pearl and Bronze-Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by skilled artisans, ultimately making each piece unique, designed in Paris and produced in the Philippines. La Cosmos vase in small is a whimsical piece with both it’s sculptural shape and graphic pattern inlaid in a mixture of cream shagreen, mother of pearl and bronze-patina brass. Available in other shapes and sizes to form a dramatic cluster of vases...
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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Mother-of-Pearl Furniture

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Brass

19th Century French Gold Mounted & Mother of Pearl Etui Set, c.1870
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique 19th Century French gold mounted on mother of pearl, extensive traveling etui set, of elongated octagonal form, the gold mounted with polished mother of pearl panels and the lid applied with cast and enamelled floral decoration, the lid opens with a push-button. Inside enclosing the original gold and steel implements:, scissors, pen knife...
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19th Century French Antique Mother-of-Pearl Furniture

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Gold

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...
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18th Century Peruvian Spanish Colonial Antique Mother-of-Pearl Furniture

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Mother-of-Pearl, Teak

XL Abalone Wall Sconce with Vintage Seashell Shade & Terracotta Base [Corded]
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Venus favors the bold." —Ovid Introducing the Abalone Siren's Sconce, the fifth release from the Fall 2023 Venus Collection, a whimsical new family of handmade fixtures inspired by...
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2010s American Modern Mother-of-Pearl Furniture

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Brass

Vintage Moorish Box Mosaic Marquetry
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Exquisite handcrafted Middle Eastern Lebanese mosaic marquetry wood box. Small octagonal walnut Syrian style box intricately decorated with Moorish...
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Mid-20th Century Lebanese Moorish Mother-of-Pearl Furniture

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Shell, Fruitwood, Abalone, Mother-of-Pearl

Dining Table for Roche Bobois in Black Lacquer with Brass & Mother of Pearl 1980
Located in Cheyenne, WY
This Art Deco-inspired dining table by Pierre Cardin brings handsome substance to a dining room. Manufactured by Roche Bobois, the black lacquered timber is contrasted with brass tri...
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1980s French Vintage Mother-of-Pearl Furniture

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Brass

Indigenous Sheyka Sterling Silver and Inlaid Figural Rabbit Brooch or Pendant
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This Zuni Indigenous American sterling silver and inlaid gemstone figural rabbit brooch or pendant was made by Porfillo and Ann Sheyka. The piece was handmade in most likely the late...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Mother-of-Pearl Furniture

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Multi-gemstone, Sterling Silver

Vintage Black Lacquer Chinoiserie Wedding Chest With Mother of Pearl Inlay
Located in Sheridan, CO
Vintage Black Lacquer Chinoiserie Wedding Chest With Mother of Pearl Inlay mid - late 20th c. The mother of pearl scenes feature unique sailboats that change on every side with natur...
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Late 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Mother-of-Pearl Furniture

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Brass

Antique Pair of Large Mother of Pearl Serving Spoons Shadow Box Framed Art 20"
Located in Dayton, OH
Beautiful pair of antique mother of pearl shell servings spoons with silverplate handles. The spoons are neatly framed in a shadowbox b...
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Early 20th Century Mother-of-Pearl Furniture

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Metal

Japanese lacquer suzuri’bako 硯箱 (writing box) with ‘Rinpa School’-style design
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Superb rectangular ‘Rinpa School’-style black lacquer suzuri’bako (writing box) with a slightly arched well-fitted overhanging cover with rounded corners. The lid with a design of a gosho’guruma (ox-drawn carriage for Heian-era nobles) featuring golden hiramaki-e (low-relief lacquer design) and takamaki-e (high-relief lacquer design), inlays of lead and shiny mother-of-pearl (raden). The design continues along the sides. The reverse of the lid decorated with two large curving pine trees (matsu) executed in the same way, but also with intricate dots of tiny pieces of inlaid blue mother-of-pearl along the golden trunk. The interior shaped to hold various scholar’s accessories, including a partially gold lacquered inkstone (suzuri) and a bronze waterdropper (suiteki) shaped like a mythical minogame. The interior inscribed ‘Hokkyô Kôrin zô’ (Made by Hokkyô Kôrin). Referring to the design being in style of the master Ogata Kôrin, but the actual lacquer artist is unknown. It is a homage to Kôrin by an artist that followed the school of Rinpa. Including black lacquer wooden tomobako (tomobako). The Rinpa School was a key part of the Edo period revival of indigenous Japanese artistic interests described by the term yamato-e. Paintings, textiles, ceramics, and lacquerwares were decorated by Rinpa artists with vibrant colours applied in a highly decorative and patterned manner. Favoured themes, which often contained evocative references to nature and the seasons, were drawn from Japanese literature, notably The Tale of Genji, The Tales of Ise...
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19th Century Japanese Antique Mother-of-Pearl Furniture

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Brass, Lead

Victorian Paper Mache Black Laquer Sewing Stand Mother of Pearl and Stenciling
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Beautiful 3 legged sewing stand in black lacquer with Mother of Pearl inlay. Gold stenciling on the base. Fabulously decorated. A mirror on the inside of the top lid. Lots of storage...
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1880s American High Victorian Antique Mother-of-Pearl Furniture

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Abalone, Mother-of-Pearl, Lacquer

French Art Deco Sideboard
Located in Stockbridge, GA
Amazing piece, so much quality, inlay with mother-of-pearl and walnut wood creates a beautiful baskets on the door, wonderful original hardware, just beautiful.
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Mother-of-Pearl Furniture

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Marble

French Art Deco Sideboard
French Art Deco Sideboard
$3,543 Sale Price
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Large Oriental-Style Sideboard in carved Wood, with Mother-of-Pearl Inlay, 1880
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Large oriental-style sideboard in carved wood, with mother-of-pearl inlay; wrought iron handles; pewter wire inlay small losses of mother-of-pearl. Provenance the Old Palace Saint G...
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Late 19th Century Algerian Islamic Antique Mother-of-Pearl Furniture

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Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Early 20th C Pair of Indo-Persian Mother of Pearl, Brass and Nephrite Knives
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A fine pair of steel knives with single edged curved blade mother of pearl and brass inlaid handles, and a hard stone butt we believe to be nephrite. Age related wear and abrasions...
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Early 20th Century Indian Mother-of-Pearl Furniture

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Brass, Steel

Riviera Dressing Table
Located in London, GB
The LINLEY Riviera dressing table is a striking piece that adds an elegant feel to contemporary and classic decors alike. Taking design notes from vinta...
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2010s British Mother-of-Pearl Furniture

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Mother-of-Pearl, Rosewood, Sycamore, Walnut

Antique Japanese Lacquer and Inlay Kang Table from Ryukyu Island
Located in Atlanta, GA
A small low table with lacquer and intricate mother-of-pearl inlay design from Ryukyu Islands kingdom circa 17-18th century. Ryukyuan kingdom was used to be an independent island cou...
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18th Century Japanese Edo Antique Mother-of-Pearl Furniture

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Mother-of-Pearl, Lacquer

Mellerio Paris, A French Gold, Diamonds, Silver, and Smoky Quartz Carved Horse
Located in Queens, NY
Mellerio Paris, A French Gold, Diamonds, Silver-Gilt, Rock-Crystal, Jade, Mother-Of-Pearl and Smoky Quartz, Carved Horse Sculpture, Jeweled Mounted Object. An extremely rare and unique, one of a kind French gold, diamonds, Silver-gilt, rock-crystal, jade, obsidian, mother-of-pearl, and smoky quartz carved jeweled sculpture "CHEVAUX DE LEGENDE", "A Legendary Horse" by Mellerio, Paris, circa 1991. Sitting on black obsidian base, the solid rock-crystal slab is finely applied with a carved smoky -quartz and jade horse with a harness mounted in 18k gold, brilliant -cut diamonds, rubies, turquoise, and amethyst chains and pendants. The top columns adorned with 18k gold and brilliant cut diamond pendants, the bottom with gold and mother of pearl plaques. The obsidian base with a plaque engraved: CHEVAUX DE LEGENDE" / N° 05 / MELLERIO DITS MELLER / PARIS / 5003 D The piece is in excellent condition and comes with a custom made wood case made for transport. It's very elegant and has French hallmarks throughout. A truly magnificent piece. Measures 10.5" high x 8.5" wide x 4" deep Founded in France in 1613 by the descendants of Italian immigrants from the Vigezzo Valley in the north of Italy, Mellerio is one of the oldest jewellery houses in Europe. The family business soon attracted the attention of the Royal Court and Marie Antoinette herself reportedly purchased a precious bracelet featuring 7 cameos surrounded by rubies in 1780. Later on, in the 19th century, Mellerio became the official supplier of the French Royal family and the Court of Netherland. Mellerio creates many jewellery items, all set with rare gems such as peridots, amethysts, aquamarines, citrines and topaz, applying for a patent, the flexible stem, a very supple and light jewellery mechanism. Mellerio remains also well known for their spectacular series of Art Nouveau jewels, created at the beginning of the 20th century, as well as for the creation of trophies rewarding some of the greatest footfall and tennis players of history. In 1993, the jewellery house launched their first watch collection. Today, Mellerio has stores in Paris, Japan and Hong Kong. July 14, 1789: this date is known throughout the world as the beginning of the French Revolution. According to a ledger belonging to House of Mellerio, this was also the day that the jeweler sold a golden key to the Comte de Coutance for 10 livres. This ledger, as well as inventories dating as far back as 1768, are the jeweler’s oldest archives. These archives have continued to grow over the years, as the House, established on rue de la Paix in Paris, still lives on today, still in the hands of the same family from Craveggia, in the North of Italy. The tumultuous history of the Mellerio family in France probably goes as far back as the Italian wars of the Renaissance, but the first official document proving their commercial activity in Paris dates back to 1613. This document is the famous royal warrant awarded by Marie de Medici to a number of Italian families established along the rue des Lombards, including the Mellerios, allowing them to sell “small jewelery items”, therefore granting them a small exception to the traditional monopoly enjoyed by Parisian jewelers. At that time, powerful corporations regulated the operations and customs of Parisian business, but thanks to this exceptional warrant, the Mellerios managed to escape the confines of this framework. Today, this wax-sealed document is kept at the city hall of Craveggia. From 1613 to the Revolution, the Mellerios lived between France and Italy. The corporations tried many times to put an end to their trade privileges, but all in vain, as a dynasty of sovereigns renewed the warrant. Always marrying and often retiring in Craveggia, the Mellerios continued to maintain their jewelry business in Paris. At first, they did this without a shop. Wearing backpacks (wooden boxes divided into small compartments where jewels were kept), they would tour town fairs around Paris and royal castles. This is how Jean-Baptiste Mellerio (1765-1850) is said to have sold a bracelet set with rubies and Antique cameos to Marie-Antoinette, which still exists today. Many elements seem to prove the veracity of this anecdote. The queen was particularly fond of cameos, which cover the entire background of her famous jewelry cabinet, and ruby was her favorite stone after diamond. The famous bracelet, reacquired a few years ago by the House of Mellerio, is indeed an 18th century jewel, set with antique cameos representing the profiles of Roman emperors. Two branches of the family were operating in Paris during this time, under the reign of Louis XVI: that of Jean-François (1746-1828), the paternal ancestor of the current Mellerios, and that of Jean-Baptiste (1765-1850). The French Revolution forced them to return to Italy. However, both Jean-Baptiste and François Mellerio (1772-1843), who was the son of Jean-François, were eventually able to return to Paris after the founding of the Consulate. Jean-Baptiste opened a shop at the Iron Crown of rue Vivienne, and François opened his at the Palais des Tuileries, rue du Coq Saint-Honoré. His well-organized order books give an idea of his high-ranking clientele during the “Old Regime”, among which were the Comte and Comtesse Octave de Segur, the Marquise (later Duchess) de Tourzel, former governess of the royal children, and her daughter, the Comtesse de Bearn, the Craufurds -who organized the flight to Varennes, the Duc and Duchess de Gramont, the Comtesse de Boigne, and Madame de Souza, Talleyrand’s mistress. We also see the names of the imperial family: Empress Josephine, the Queen of Holland, Princess Elisa, Caroline and Pauline. At that time, the House of Mellerio specialized, among other things, in the trade of antique cameos, a newly fashionable genre of jewel that captured the imagination of all the princesses and noble women of the time. The years of the Restauration and July Monarchy were among the most glorious. The Bourbons were back on the throne, and the clientele of the House of Mellerio had regained its former wealth. Mellerio supplied Louis-Philippe, Duke of Orléans, as well as his mother, wife and sister, with sumptuous jewels, including a set of emeralds made piece by piece, while the Duke of Bourbon, last prince of the House of Condé, offered diamonds to his mistress, the scheming Baronne de Feucheres, and Monsieur de LaFayette also bought cameos for one of his granddaughters. For the first time, Mellerio ventured into the world of arts in 1815, when Carlotta Grisi, a famous dancer who created Giselle, as well as an actress named Rachel, bought jewels at the Mellerio store on rue de la Paix. 1848 marked a new turning point. France once again became a Republic. François Mellerio handed the company over to his son, Jean, and the latter decided to travel to Spain to build a new clientele. He later became one of the jewelers of the royal family, and met Eugénie de Montijo, who remained a faithful client when she became empress of the French people. The Imperial years were lavish. During the Second Empire, Paris was a pageant of crinoline dresses designed by Worth, while jewels by Mellerio, Worth’s neighbour on the rue de la Paix, adorned the noble women of the Tuileries court. The Empress bought pearls. Mathilde Bonaparte...
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20th Century French Mother-of-Pearl Furniture

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Rock Crystal, Jade, Quartz, Gold, Silver

16th-Century Indo-Portuguese Colonial Mother-of-pearl Gujarat Casket
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An exceptional Indo-Portuguese colonial mother-of-pearl veneered casket with silver mounts India, Gujarat, 2nd half of the 16th century, the silver mounts Goa or probably Lisbon Measures: H. 16 x W. 24.6 x D. 16.1 cm An exceptional Gujarati casket with a rectangular box and truncated pyramidal lid (with slopes on each side and a flat top) made from exotic wood, probably teak (Tectona grandis), covered with a mother-of-pearl mosaic. The tesserae, cut from the shell of the green turban sea snail (Turbo marmoratus, a marine gastropod) in the shape of fish scales, are pinned to the wooden structure with silver ball-headed nails. The casket is set on bracket feet on the corners. The masterfully engraved decoration of the silver mounts follows the most refined and erudite Mannerist repertoire of rinceaux and ferroneries dating from the mid-16th century. The high quality and refinement of the silver mounts and, likewise, the silver nails that replaced the original brass pins used to hold the mother-of-pearl tesserae in place indicate the work of a silversmith probably working in Lisbon in the second half of the 16th century. The Indian origin of this production, namely from Cambay (Khambhat) and Surat in the present state of Gujarat in north India, is, as for the last three decades, consensual and fully demonstrated, not only by documentary and literary evidence - such as descriptions, travelogues and contemporary archival documentation - but also by the survival in situ of 16th-century wooden structures covered in mother-of-pearl tesserae. A fine example is a canopy decorating the tomb (dargah) of the Sufi saint, Sheik Salim Chisti (1478-1572) in Fatehpur Sikri in Agra district in the state of Uttar Pradesh, north India. This is an artistic production, geometric in character and Islamic in nature, where usually the mother-of-pearl tesserae form complex designs of fish scales or, similar to the dishes also made using the same technique, with the thin brass sheets and pins, stylized lotus flowers. The truncated pyramidal shape corresponds, like their contemporary tortoiseshell counterparts also made in Gujarat, to a piece of furniture used in the Indian subcontinent within the Islamic world prior to the arrival of the first Portuguese. This shape, in fact, is very old and peculiar to East-Asian caskets, chests or boxes used to contain and protect Buddhist texts, the sutras. A similar chest is the famous and large reliquary chest from Lisbon cathedral that once contained the relics of the city's patron saint, Saint Vincent. Both match in shape, having the same kind of socle or pedestal and bracket feet, and in their engraved silver mountings, featuring the same type of refined, erudite decoration. Their differences lie in the silver borders that frame the entire length of the edges of the chest (both the box and the lid), pinned with silver nails, and on the lock plate, shaped like a coat of arms in the Lisbon example. Given the exceptional dimensions of the reliquary casket...
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16th Century Indian Antique Mother-of-Pearl Furniture

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Silver

Antique English Victorian Mother of Pearl 24 Piece Dessert Set in Case, Ca. 1880
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English Victorian Mother of Pearl 24 piece dessert service in case, circa 1880.
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Mother-of-Pearl Furniture

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Silver

Laverne Fragonard Table with Amethyst Stones and inlayed mother of Pearl
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Designed and manufactured by Philip and Kelvin LaVerne, This example of the rare Fragonard table is set with polished amethyst stones and mother-of-pear...
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1960s American Vintage Mother-of-Pearl Furniture

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Amethyst, Bronze

English paper mache tea tray with scalloped edge, 1850's
Located in Kenilworth, IL
English paper mache tea tray in black with scalloped edge and gilt and bronze powder border in the Rococo taste. The center of the tray is a Mother-of-Pearl inlay incorporated into a...
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Mid-19th Century British Rococo Antique Mother-of-Pearl Furniture

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Mother-of-Pearl, Paper

Large Holy Land Mother-of-pearl, Abalone Shell and Olive Wood Icon
Located in London, GB
A large Holy Land mother-of-pearl, abalone shell and olive wood icon Jerusalem, early 20th century Icon: height 55.5cm, width 52cm, depth 18cm Case: height 15.5cm, width 61.5cm, depth 57.5cm In fitted case, presented by the President of the Senate...
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Early 20th Century Israeli Modern Mother-of-Pearl Furniture

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Abalone, Mother-of-Pearl, Olive

18th Century Italian Cross with Kyanite, Calcite Crystals, and Baroque Pearls
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
18th century Italian crucifix with gold-plated kyanite, calcite crystals in matrix, and baroque pearls. The crucifix is originally from a church in Liguria. It is hand-carved and pai...
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18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Mother-of-Pearl Furniture

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Rock Crystal, Gold Plate, Gold Leaf

A fine pair of Japanese export lacquer secretaires owned by Sir Stamford Raffles
Located in Amsterdam, NL
'The Stamford Raffles Secretaires.' A pair of Japanese Kyoto-Nagasaki style export lacquer secretaires by ‘Lakwerker Sasaya’ each with the name ‘Ol...
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Early 19th Century Japanese Antique Mother-of-Pearl Furniture

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Gold, Brass

Set of 36 French Antique Dessert Forks & Knives, Oyster Fork Set Gold Ferrules
Located in Miami, FL
This exquisite set of 36 French gold-plated oyster forks, dessert forks, and knives is a stunning example of fine craftsmanship. Each piece features elegant mother-of-pearl handles, ...
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1890s French Louis XVI Antique Mother-of-Pearl Furniture

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Gold Plate

Mother-of-pearl inlaid octagonal side table, Syria or Egypt, circa 1920
Located in PARIS, FR
Large octagonal side table with mother-of-pearl inlay on the top and on the edges, above the shaped mirhabs and forming the base. Rich mother-of-pearl inlaid with an eight-pointed st...
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1920s Egyptian Art Deco Vintage Mother-of-Pearl Furniture

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Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Los Castillo Studio Vase with Inlay and Hammered Finish, Mexico 1970's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This stunning silver-plated vase designed and manufactured by Los Castillo in the early 1970's. The piece was handcrafted in Taxco, Mexico, and reflects the studio’s iconic blend of...
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1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mother-of-Pearl Furniture

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Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Silver Plate

Tahan Paris Signed French Napoleon III Period Convertible Wine Cooler Tray Table
Located in Forney, TX
A rare and striking antique French Napoleon III Second Empire Period (1852-1870) convertible rafraichissoir wine cooler drinks table by the ébéniste to the Emperor Jean-Pierre-Alexandre Tahan (1813-1892) Crafted by Jean-Pierre-Alexandre Tahan, the esteemed cabinetmaker to Napoléon III, this wine table is a remarkable example of 19th-century European artistry, ingenuity, and fine craftsmanship. Executed in timeless Louis XV style, ebonized fruitwood featuring sophisticated Boule style Queen marquetry with inlays of mother of pearl and brass, adorned with ornate patinated bronze mounts, having a pierced brass galleried top fitted with a cartouche shaped handled serving tray, lifting to reveal a spacious open well with removable ice bin metal liner. Over an elegant scalloped apron, rising on long shapely cabriole legs affixed with eye-screws to accommodate the serving tray converting it to a stretcher style lower shelf, terminating on casters. circa 1860 Signed, retaining the original metal label that reads "TAHAN FOURNISSEUR DE L’ EMPEREUR Paris" (Tahan Supplier of the Emperor) to the interior compartment. Could also be used a bar cart, tea service table...
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Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Mother-of-Pearl Furniture

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Metal, Brass, Bronze

19th Century English Victorian Chinoiserie Mother of Pearl Tilt Top Table
Located in Forney, TX
A stunning antique English Victorian papier mâché flip-top parlor table in the manner of Jennens and Bettridge (1816–1870) Born in the mid-19th century, Chinoiserie taste, profusely decorated including hand painted polychrome floral decoration, ebonized, lacquered, parcel gilt, abalone, mother of pearl inlays, serpentine top with scalloped molded edge, tripod pedestal base with spiral turned barley twist standard, resting on three gracefully curved scroll legs. Dimensions: (approx) 29" High, 22" Wide, 23" Deep Provenance / Acquisition: John Phifer Marrs collection. Important auction house J. Garrett Auctioneers, Dallas, Texas, May 2021 catalog, presented a special curated collection from John Phifer Marrs, premier Southern interior designer known for an elegant, fresh and inviting design method, often called The New Southern Style...
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Mid-19th Century Chinoiserie Antique Mother-of-Pearl Furniture

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Other

Pietra Dura and Brass Globe Attributed to Maitland Smith
Located in Pasadena, TX
Captivating Pietra Dura globe featuring marble, mother-of-pearl and other semi-precious stones suspended in a solid brass mount. The brass tripod turns 360 degrees and tilts. The sph...
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20th Century Indian Mother-of-Pearl Furniture

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Granite, Marble, Brass

Mother of Pearl Floral Motifs Inlay Desk
Located in New York, NY
Introducing our exquisite black mother of pearl inlay desk, a statement piece that seamlessly merges timeless elegance with modern functionality. Ador...
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2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Mother-of-Pearl Furniture

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Wood, Mother-of-Pearl

Handcrafted Walnut China Cabinet with Mother-of-Pearl/ Nacre Inlay and Handle
Located in Cairo, EG
Handcrafted Walnut China Cabinet with Mother-of-Pearl Inlay and Handle. If you are looking for an iconic piece to beautify a space in your reception or dining room, and also bring happiness, this antique bahu will do the works! Our For The Love Of Flowers...
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2010s Egyptian Modern Mother-of-Pearl Furniture

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Brass

Antique Chinese Mother of Pearl Inlaid Hardwood Jardinière with Copper Liner
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Antique Chinese Mother of Pearl Inlaid Hardwood Jardinière with Copper Liner  A magnificent antique Chinese mother of pearl inlaid har...
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19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Mother-of-Pearl Furniture

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Coral

Antique Japanese Lacquer and Inlay Box from Ryukyu Island
Located in Atlanta, GA
A lacquer presentation box with mother-of-pearl inlays from Japanese Ryukyu Islands circa 17-18th century. The lidded box in rectangular form with rounded corner is a classic example...
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18th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Mother-of-Pearl Furniture

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Mother-of-Pearl, Lacquer

Syrian Mother of Pearl Inlaid Chest of Drawers
Located in Dallas, TX
Syrian mother of pearl inlaid wooden chest of drawers. With five drawers. The wood is profusely decorated throughout with mother of pearl and shell in intricate floral and geometric ...
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20th Century Mother-of-Pearl Furniture

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Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Antique French Napoleon III Inlaid Ormolu Marble Top Secretaire Desk Chest 1860
Located in Portland, OR
An exceptional French antique Napoleon III inlaid ebonized & ormolu mounted marble top secretaire chest, circa 1860. This superb antique French secretaire abattant has a black & white veined marble top, with a reverse breakfront gilded bronze frieze below, the front of the secretaire is very finely inlaid with Mother-of-Pearl & gilt bronze 'rope twist' decoration. The chest has eight drawer fronts with gilded cast bronze garland decorated lock escutcheons, three of the drawers are dummy & form the fall front for the pull down secretary, which has the original blue velvet writing surface and engraved lock-plate. The interior is made of the finest flame grained satinwood and has two drawers with lozenge shaped inlay, the top of the chest with a pair of very finely cast gilt bronze caryatid brackets, the base with a corresponding pair of gilt bronze acanthus shaped brackets. The secretaire is raised on turned bun feet with gilt bronze mounts and a shaped skirt also with a gilt bronze mount, the sides of the chest with inlaid bronze stringing. Condition is excellent, this exceptional French antique secretary chest...
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Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Mother-of-Pearl Furniture

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Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

Jules Leleu, a Pair of Two Door Cabinets, France, circa 1948
Located in New York, NY
This exceptional matched pair of two door cabinets was made in the aftermath of the war, a time when Jules Leleu was returning to the Deco splendor of plush, exotic materials. This p...
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1940s French Vintage Mother-of-Pearl Furniture

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Bronze

Fine French Napoleon III Period Porcelain Plaque Mounted Ebonized Writing Table
Located in Forney, TX
A spectacular French Napoleon III Second Empire period (1852-1870) magnificently decorated ebonized wood writing table. Exceptionally fine quali...
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Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Mother-of-Pearl Furniture

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Mother-of-Pearl, Porcelain, Oak, Wood

Moroccan Moorish Style Armchair with Mother of Pearl Inlay and Geometric Décor
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Moroccan Moorish style armchair from the early 20th century in the manner of Carlo Bugatti, with mother of pearl inlay, geometric décor and carved base. Hand crafted in Morocco in ...
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Early 20th Century Moroccan Moorish Mother-of-Pearl Furniture

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Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Japanese Edo Period Igarashi School Long Lacquer Box, Tanzaku-Bako
Located in Austin, TX
A stunning Japanese Edo period lacquer tanzakubako, box for poem cards, late 18th-early 19th century, Edo Period, Japan. Attributed to the Igarashi School, this box is masterfully ...
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Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Mother-of-Pearl Furniture

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Mother-of-Pearl, Lacquer

French Art Deco Palisandre Tall Cabinet with Mother of Pearl Inlay
Located in Troy, MI
From a Paris estate, this circa 1940s tall palisandre French cabinet with extensive wood and mother of pearl inlay is attributed to Jule Leleu. Unusual to find a Deco cabinet in this...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Mother-of-Pearl Furniture

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Nickel

French Art Deco Six-Door Buffet in the Style of Jules Leleu
Located in North Bergen, NJ
Gorgeous French Art Deco six-door buffet in the style of Jules Leleu. With beautiful rosewood and mother-of-pearl inlay along with stunning marquetry. The middle doors open to reveal...
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Mother-of-Pearl Furniture

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Wood, Mother-of-Pearl, Rosewood

Moorish Style Moroccan 1900s Armchair with Mother of Pearl Geometric Inlay
Located in Atlanta, GA
This Moorish style Moroccan armchair, dating back to circa 1900, will instantly enchant the viewer with its out-curving back and arms, intricate geometric inlay, mother of pearl moti...
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Early 20th Century Moroccan Moorish Mother-of-Pearl Furniture

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Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Lapis and Mother of Pearl Pietra Dura Cafe or Patio Table
Located in Nantucket, MA
A lapis lazuli pietra dura table top with an inlay compass rose in mother of pearl. Sits on a powder coated aluminum base. Can be used inside or ...
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Late 20th Century Mother-of-Pearl Furniture

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Lapis Lazuli, Aluminum

Peach Mother of Pearl Inlay Tallboy Dresser – Floral Elegance by Artisanal
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite tallboy dresser showcases the timeless beauty of handcrafted inlay artistry, designed to elevate interiors with its soft peach base and delicate floral motifs. Each dr...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Mid-Century Modern Mother-of-Pearl Furniture

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Wood, Mother-of-Pearl

19c Chinese HandCarved Walnut Wood And Mother Of Perl Architectural Element
Located in Delray Beach, FL
One of a kind wall hanging made of solid wood with beautifully inlaid of mother of perl , Chinese garden ,animals and birds motifs imbedded in the wood . This panel originally was a ...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Mother-of-Pearl Furniture

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Mother-of-Pearl, Walnut

Syrian Mother of Pearl Inlaid Wedding Chest
Located in Dallas, TX
Syrian mother of pearl inlaid wooden wedding or dowry chest. The trunk is profusely inlaid with intricate geometric and floral designs in...
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20th Century Mother-of-Pearl Furniture

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Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Vintage Boho Inlay Chest Alf Drawers
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Elevate your space with this exquisite vintage inlay chest of drawers, adorned with intricate bone or faux bone detailing and crowned with a luxurious white marble top. Handcrafted w...
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Mother-of-Pearl Furniture

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Marble

Elizabeth Locke Silver Sasanian Roman Coin Sea Pearl 18k Gold Frame Pin Brooch
Located in Plainview, NY
A rare and exquisite brooch by legendary designer Elizabeth Locke, showcasing a Silver Sasanian Coin depicting Xusro I (circa 300 AD), framed in solid 18K yellow gold. The central ha...
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20th Century Baroque Mother-of-Pearl Furniture

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Gold

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