20th Century Italian Set of Seven Antique Opera Librettos Printed in 1903

White gold ring, adorned with four princess diamonds surrounded and supported by brilliant cut diamonds. Ring size: 50. P. Brut: 3.4g France, circa 1920.

Impressive, large scale metal model of a red lorry truck. France, circa late 1920s.

20th century English surveyor's theodolite or transit instrument of brass by W.F. Stanley (Optical, Philosophical & Mathematical Instrument Manufacturer, London), circa 1930, in orig...

Yellow gold “Boule” ring, perfect sphere adorned with faceted round sapphires and small brilliants. Ring size: 58. P. Brut: 13.5g France, circa 1920.

This Chinese opera hand puppet is dress in an elegant, embroidered silk dragon robe. The puppet head is of painted wood. The white face usually represents a villain. Puppetry is a major entertainment performance art in Chinese traditional theatre. This traditional performance art was widely used in religious and rural events to exorcise evil spirits. Puppets are also used in festivals such as the Chinese Ghost Festival to scare away ghosts, as well as significant events including births or marriage or to entertain audiences. The puppet theatre has developed into several different genres amongst different areas in China including rod puppets, glove puppets, shadow puppets and string puppets...

Beautiful pair of mop and brass opera glasses dating from the beginning of the 20th century. Central wheel to move the view away or closer (turns with difficulty). For lovers of coll...

Very beautiful French opera glasses in Mop and brass dating from the beginning of the 20th century. Central wheel to approach or move away the view. Flammarion brand stamp on the to...

Pair of 20th Century Italian Geese metal 45cm high x 25cm perfect condition, like new