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Period: Early 20th Century
Material: Stone
Pair of Antique miniature Obelisks
Located in Schellebelle, BE
Elegant ,antique Pair of Obelisks,England from around 1920,
made in Black Stone and Amethyst,
good, old Patina of the Stone,
mint condition,very decorative objects to be used in diff...
Category
Early 20th Century British Stone Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Multi-gemstone
Rare American Sterling Silver-Mounted Threaded Crystal Match Striker By Durgin
Located in New York, NY
Rare, American, Edwardian Period, sterling silver-mounted threaded crystal match striker, The Durgin Silver Co. (William B. Durgin), Concord, New Hampshire, Ca. 1900. Measures 2 1/...
Category
Early 1900s American Edwardian Antique Stone Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Crystal, Sterling Silver
Antique Russian Beaded Icon After the Iverskaya
Located in London, GB
Antique Russian beaded icon after the Iverskaya
Russian, Early 20th Century
Icon: Height 34cm, width 27cm, depth 2cm
Frame: Height 48.5cm, width 42cm, depth 5.5cm
This unusual beade...
Category
Early 20th Century Russian Stone Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Multi-gemstone
Antique Group of 6 Skookum Dolls, 1913s
Located in Norton, MA
A Skookum doll was a Native American-themed doll, sold as a souvenir item in the early 20th century.
They are all in different sizes. The last photo shows the dimensions (inch) of ea...
Category
1910s German Vintage Stone Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Composition
Antique 14 Karat Yellow Gold & Hand-Carved Jade Chinoiserie Styled Necklace
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique women's necklace is unsigned and unmarked but dates to approximately 1900 and presumed to originate from China and done in a period Chinoiserie style. The necklace is co...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Stone Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Jade, Gold
Large Marble Solitaire Board Game with 33 Early Handmade Clay Marbles
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a complete board game of marble solitaire with a large turned maple board from the 20th century and handmade clay or stone marbles from the mi...
Category
Early 20th Century English Folk Art Stone Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Stone
Pair of Italian Armillary Spheres Vane began 20th Century H: 80cm
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of Italian Armillary Spheres Vane began 20th Century
material: iron and stone
HEIGHT 80 cm
DIAMETER 60 cm
WIDTH 60 cm
DEPTH 85 cm
good conditions
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Modern Stone Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Stone, Iron
A Finely Sculpted Grand Tour Style Model of The Temple of Vespasian, Circa 1900
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
The large & finely sculpted alabaster structure showing a trio of fluted columns terminating to finely carved Corinthian capitals, supporting an entablature with a carved frieze illu...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Grand Tour Stone Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Alabaster
Art Deco Agate & Copper Match Holder Ashtray
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Vintage Argo Ashtray, a unique and stylish piece that exudes timeless charm. This exquisite ashtray features a beautiful green color, adding a touch of elegance to any space. What se...
Category
1920s American Vintage Stone Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Agate
Antique Catholic Virgin Mary Figure Glass Dome Monastery Work, Germany Altotting
Located in Nuernberg, DE
An antique glass dome with Virgin Mary figure and some other wooden and glass parts. It has also a touch relic of Agnus Dei. Found at an estate sale...
Category
Early 20th Century German Folk Art Stone Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Composition
French Louis Philippe Style Miniature Armoire
Located in Winter Park, FL
An early 20th Century French Louis Philippe style miniature doll armoire. Mahogany veneer with inlay detail and pine as a secondary wood. Mirrored door wi...
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis Philippe Stone Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Marble
Edwardian Period Sterling Silver-Mounted Threaded Crystal Match Striker
Located in New York, NY
Edwardian Period, sterling silver-mounted threaded crystal match striker, London, Ca. 1910. Measures approximately 2 inches high x approximately 2 inches diameter (at widest point). ...
Category
1910s English Edwardian Vintage Stone Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Crystal, Sterling Silver
Rare Chenille Krampus Christmas Ornament Antique Austria, 1920s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Add a touch of vintage charm to your Christmas tree with this antique Austrian Christmas ornament. The unique design features a Krampus, it is the c...
Category
1920s Austrian Folk Art Vintage Stone Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Composition, Wire
Cartier 1926 Tom Pouce Ladies Lighter 18kt Gold Bronze Champlevé Emerald & Lapis
Located in Miami, FL
Mughal ladies Tom Pouce lighter designed by Cartier.
Fabulous and extremely rare ladies cylindrical gasoline lighter. Created in Paris during the art deco period by the house of Cartier, back in the middle of the 1920's. This miniature Tom Pouce lighter, takes its name from the classic short fairy tales by the Grimm's brothers, Tom Thumb (Tom Pouce being the French translation). It was crafted with Champlevé colored enamels over rustic bronze and accented with details in yellow gold of 18 karats. Embellished with natural lapis lazuli and an emerald. The main outside body is decorated with organics elements and figures of red and blue birds. Gorgeous look and surely a great conversation piece which is accompanied by the round Cartier red box.
Champlevé, in the decorative arts, is an enameling technique or an object made by the champlevé process, which consists of cutting away troughs or cells in a metal plate and filling the depressions with pulverized vitreous enamel. The raised metal lines between the cutout areas form the design outline.
Emerald: Accented on top in a bezel setting, with 1 square faceted cut of a natural green emerald of about 0.15 carats.
Lapis: Mount with 1 flat round cabochon cut, carved from lapis lazuli of about 1.25 carats.
Birthstone: Emerald for the month of May.
Weight: 21.95 Grams, (14.07 Dwt).
Measurements: Have a diameter of 16 mm and a height of 33 mm (0.63 x 1.30 Inches).
Hallmarks Stamped with the maker's mark, the serial numbers, the French taxation mark for luxury items BL inside a rectangular cartouche and signed, "CARTIER 5554", stamped with matching cases numbers, 13 & 13.
Ministere Des Finances Lighter Tax 1911-1945
Note: 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 (e.g. made of gold), 5 Fr for common table/desk lighters (over 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 copper 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" (eng. 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) was introduced in 1926. It was a small hallmark which was considered as more discreet and applied only on luxury lighters like Quercia or Lancel. It is worth to mention that France was not the sole country where lighters were taxed and marked with special plates...
Category
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Stone Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Multi-gemstone, Gold, Bronze, Enamel
French Salesman's Sample Of A Chest
Located in Tampa, FL
A turn of the century French salesman's sample of a chest in the bamboo style with a marble top. Circa 1900 to 1915. Three handles missing.
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Stone Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Marble
Pair Rock Crystal Gem Stone, Silver & Gilt 8 Bell Judaica Torah/ Rimonim Finials
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair Rock Crystal Gem Stone, Silver & Gilt 8 Bell Judaica Torah/ Rimonim Finials
European, 1900s
We are pleased to offer this stunning pair of European Judaica...
Category
Early 20th Century European Stone Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Multi-gemstone, Rock Crystal, Metal
Shepherd & Wooly Sheep Putz Toy Set Antique German Christmas 1900s, original Box
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Antique German set of eleven Putz stick-legged sheep with a shepherd boy and his dog. All of them are genuine antique German Christmas nativit...
Category
Early 1900s Austrian Folk Art Antique Stone Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Composition
Antique Hand Crafted Bronze & Stunning Marble Top Gothic Revival Pedestal Stand
Located in Lisse, NL
Superb quality and very good condition Gothic stand with an amazing, golden color finish.
If only the best and the rarest is good enough for you then this stunning church pedestal / table could be the perfect addition to your collection and/or interior. Over the decades we have made clients happy with a good number of rare and beautiful antiques in the Gothic style, but this stunning and very good condition pedestal is in a league of its own. The size of this Gothic stand makes it very practical also. The architectural design with its church column...
Category
Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Stone Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Marble, Bronze, Brass
French Art Deco Bronze Virgin Holy Water Font by PONCET, 1920s
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco Virgin holy water font by PONCET, France, 1920s. Madonna - Notre-Dame-de-Lourdes. Bronze, marble and glass. Height : 11"(28cm), Width : 7.1"(18cm), Depth : 1.9"(4.8cm...
Category
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Stone Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Art Nouveau walking stick, Signed Dufrène, Paris 1900.
Located in Milan, IT
Art Nouveau walking stick: L-shaped knob, made of 800/1000 silver metal, engraved and low-relief workmanship with Liberty and vegetal motifs, partially gilded. Central stone, a caboc...
Category
Early 20th Century French Stone Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Stone, Metal, Silver, Brass, Iron
Edwardian Period Sterling Silver-Mounted Threaded Crystal Match Striker
Located in New York, NY
Edwardian Period, sterling silver-mounted threaded crystal match striker, Birmingham, England, year-hallmarked for 1910, J. Grinsell and Sons - makers. Measures 2 inches high x 2 inc...
Category
1910s English Edwardian Vintage Stone Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Crystal, Sterling Silver
Edwardian Rare Large Sterling Silver-Mounted Threaded Crystal Match Striker
Located in New York, NY
Rare, large, Edwardian sterling silver-mounted threaded crystal match striker having a full sterling silver match cup, Birmingham, England, year-hallmarked for 1915. Measures 3 1/2...
Category
1910s English Edwardian Vintage Stone Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Crystal, Sterling Silver
Chinese Ethnic Antique Turquoise Jade Coral Silver Necklace Tribal Jewelry
Located in London, GB
A fine Chinese Ethnic Minority antique turquoise jade coral silver necklace from Bai people Yunnan.
Coral silver turquoise and malachite with rare central carved lattice work jade b...
Category
Early 20th Century Tibetan Stone Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Coral, Jade, Silver
French Art Deco Cloisonne Bronze Stoup Crucifix, 1920
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Cloisonne bronze stoup crucifix on an onyx and bronze stand, France, ca.1920. Measures: Height: 10" (25.5cm), Width : 5.9"(15cm), Depth : 2"(5cm).
Category
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Stone Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Onyx, Bronze
Antique Faceted Carnelian and Silver Banded Walking Stick Cane
Located in Miami, FL
Antique Faceted Carnelian and Silver Banded Walking Stick
Offered for sale is an antique wooden walking stick with a carved and faceted carnelian to...
Category
Early 20th Century Stone Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Carnelian, Silver
Commesso di Fiori Fiorentino con Cornice Argentata Ovale Montelatici 1920
By Giovani Montelatici
Located in Milan, IT
Cornice da Tavolo argentata con Commesso di Fiori inizi 1900 di forma ovale con un profilo perlinato ed incernierato nella parte destra in modo tale da poter aprire la cornice che pr...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Stone Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Marble, Slate, Brass
Turtleshell hair comb with snake and mistletoe berries, France 1900.
Located in Milan, IT
Hairdressing comb with spotted tortoiseshell prongs and decoration in silver and stones (rubies and micropearls) depicting a snake and a branch of mi...
Category
Early 20th Century French Stone Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Stone, Silver
Antique 14K Gold Articulated Snake Bracelet
Located in Norwood, NJ
Art Deco 14k gold, diamond, Jade and amethyst enameled and articulated bracelet in the form of a snake. 8 rose cut diamonds. Jade and amethyst cabochons with multicolored enamel. 4...
Category
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Stone Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Amethyst, Jade, Gold, Enamel
A Dutch perfume bottle on a coaster with silver, 1918
Located in Delft, NL
A Dutch perfume bottle on a coaster with silver, 1918
A Dutch crystal with silver perfume bottle on a glass with silver coaster. The coaster raises on four ball feet. The perfume bo...
Category
Early 20th Century Stone Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Crystal, Silver
Antique German Bisque Doll A & M Armand Marseille, Ric#006
Located in Norton, MA
An original Armand Marseille doll, with a Bisque head and hands. Her feet wear red socks. Beautiful blue glass-fixed eyes and her parted lips show her...
Category
1910s German Vintage Stone Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Composition
Edwardian Sterling Silver-Mounted Crystal Match Striker on Sterling Silver Base
Located in New York, NY
Edwardian Period, sterling silver-mounted crystal match striker, Birmingha,. England, year-hallmarked for 1911, Mappin and Webb - makers. Measures 4 1/2 inches high x 3 3/4 inches di...
Category
1910s English Edwardian Vintage Stone Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Crystal, Sterling Silver
Antique German Bisque Doll 971 A 2 M Armand Marseille, Ric#004
Located in Norton, MA
Beautiful Armand Marseille 14" bent knee baby in her factory original clothing and mohair wig. Her bisque socket head is good with no evidence of mish...
Category
1910s German Vintage Stone Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Composition
Antique Rare Judaical Wooden and Rose Quartz Torah Pointer (Yad) 1900s
Located in Doha, QA
This unique Wooden Torah Pointer is decorated with stunning Rose Quartz pointer and round ball on top, held up by sterling silver strings, surrounded by multi-gemstones and sterling ...
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Stone Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Multi-gemstone, Silver
Antique German Bisque Doll Armand Marseille, Ric#007
Located in Norton, MA
An original Armand Marseille doll, etched into the bisque at her nape with a Bisque head and hands. Her feet wear perfect little red leather shoes wit...
Category
1910s German Vintage Stone Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Composition
Antique German Bisque Doll #152/4 Happy Character Baby by Hertel Schwab
Located in Norton, MA
Antique Hertel Schwab baby doll. Measures approximately 13.5 inches in height. Beautiful blue glass sleep eyes with painted upper and lower lashes. Painted eyebrows. Open mouth with ...
Category
1910s German Vintage Stone Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Composition
Large Edwardian Period Sterling Silver-Mounted Threaded Crystal Match Striker
Located in New York, NY
Large, Edwardian Period, sterling silver-mounted threaded crystal match striker, American, Ca. 1910. Measures 2 3/4 inches high x 3 inches diameter (at widest point). There a a few v...
Category
1910s American Edwardian Vintage Stone Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Crystal, Sterling Silver
Antique German Bisque Doll #152/4 Happy Character Baby by Hertel Schwab Ric#005
Located in Norton, MA
Antique Hertel Schwab baby doll. Measures approximately 13.5 inches in height. Beautiful blue glass sleep eyes with painted upper and lower lashes. Painted eyebrows. Open mouth with ...
Category
1910s German Vintage Stone Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Composition
Miniature French Faux Bamboo Washstand with Mirror
Located in Winter Park, FL
A late 19th century French miniature faux bamboo marble top doll furniture wash stand with pivoting vanity mirror. Made of pitch pine and cherry wood with a small drawer, towel bars ...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Stone Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Marble
England 1929 Art Deco Chinoiserie Desk Lighter In Sterling Silver Jade And Lapis
Located in Miami, FL
Art deco box desk lighter made in England.
A beautiful table-desk lighter, created in London England back in the 1929. This sculptural piece has been crafted during the high art dec...
Category
1920s English Art Deco Vintage Stone Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Jade, Lapis Lazuli, Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique German Bisque Doll #152/6 "Our Baby" by Hertel Schwab for L.W & CO.
Located in Norton, MA
Antique Hertel Schwab baby doll 152/6 for Louis Wolf & Company. Measures approximately 15 inches in height. Beautiful blue glass sleep eyes with painted upper and lower lashes. Paint...
Category
1910s German Vintage Stone Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Composition
Art Deco Chrome Ashtray Stand with a Carved Parrot & Stacked Marble Base
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique chrome ashtray stand is unsigned, but presumed to have originated from the United States and date to approximately 1920 and done in the period Art Deco style. The ashtray stand features a hand-carved and hand-painted stylized parrot and has a unique polished and stacked marble base...
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Stone Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Marble, Metal
Collection of Three Pig in Pot Lucky Charm Figurines Antique German 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful collection of golden pig lucky charm figurines. Made from china porcelain. Such items are given away as good luck charms on New Year's Eve. Nice...
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Folk Art Stone Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Composition, Metal
Antique German Bisque Doll 370 A & M-2/OX-DEP Armand Marseille, Ric#003
Located in Norton, MA
An original Armand Marseille doll, etched into the bisque at her nape is her edition number “370 AM-2/0X-DEP”. Bisque head and hands. Her feet wear pe...
Category
1910s German Vintage Stone Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Composition
Unusual Early American Quack Medicine Thompson-Plaster Electric Cabinet
Located in Forney, TX
A rare and most unusual Thompson-Plaster electrical cabinet, by Physician's Specialty Company, Leesburg, Virginia, United States.
The historic turn of the late 19th / early 20th century quack medicine machine used a violent ray electrotherapy apparatus as a cure-all, claiming to cure numerous ailments, cancers, and more.
Featuring the original oak framed glazed glass-covered marble top for use with 'medical' instruments, atop quartersawn oak chest fitted with three graduated drawers, opening to reveal various associated equipment and supplies, including blown glass evacuated tube implements of varying shapes and for different therapeutic uses. High-quality solid wood case, rising on castors. Signed, retaining the original manufacturer plaque. Museum quality.
Provenance / Acquisition:
Reportedly purchased by Dr. Slaughter, of Goldthwaite, Texas, May, 1903.
Acquired from highly reputable auction house, Austin Auction Gallery, established 1983, Austin, Texas. Day 2 of 3, Important Estates catalog. 2021
Similar examples can be found in select museum collections and exhibitions, including Loudoun Museum, Leesburg, Virginia. Holmes Medical Museum, Foley, Alabama.
Dimensions: (approx)
40.75" High, 26" Wide, 17.5" Deep
Condition:
Excellent original antique condition. Museum quality. Unknown if complete. Wear consistent with age and use.
A scarce example of medical quackery...
Category
Early 20th Century American Stone Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Marble
Crucifix Cross Cloisonné Art Deco Enamel Mounted Holy Water French, circa 1920
Located in Mimizan, FR
Crucifix Cross Cloisonné Enamel Mounted Holy Water French circa 19Z0.
All mounted on brass.
Will hang on the wall.
In good vintage condition with only very minor signs of age.
Category
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Stone Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Onyx, Enamel
Italian Grand Tour Alabaster Model the Roman Forum Temple of Vespasian
Located in Stamford, CT
Italian Grand Tour model of the ancient Temple of Vespasian located in the Roman Forum, Rome. Carved from alabaster, this is a handsome example of a souvenir carving which would have been collected by a European or American sophisticate making a Grand Tour of the ancient sites of Italy. This wonderful architectural miniature is evocative of another time and place.
Roma Templo Di Vespasiano' etched into the black marble base.
It has been drilled to be wired, not the first time I have owned one of these that had been mounted as a lamp.
The Temple of Vespasian and Titus is located in Rome at the western end of the Roman Forum between the Temple of Concordia and the Temple of Saturn...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Grand Tour Stone Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Alabaster, Marble
Antique Hand Carved Alabaster Saint Gerard Majella Statue / Gerardo Maiella 1900
Located in Lisse, NL
Antique, hand carved Italian work of religious art.
This Gerard Majella sculpture is another one of our recent rare finds. Also, because this could very well have been a grand tour purchase of a very well-to-do traveler. This Italian born Saint was declared blessed in 1893 and in the year 1904 he was canonized. It must have been around that era that this inspired one of the great Italian carvers to create this truly beautiful and serene sculpture of Saint Gerard...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Arts and Crafts Stone Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Alabaster
Antique 8pc Red Garnet Gemstone Brooch Pins Bracelet Bohemian Jewelry Lot
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique and vintage lot of red Garnet jewelry featuring pins / brooches / pendants / bracelet and earrings. Earrings and bracelet 800 silver. Scal...
Category
Early 20th Century Stone Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Multi-gemstone, Metal
Early 20th Century Synagogue Wall Tile
Located in New York, NY
A pressed stone tile saved from a synagogue in Poland. Pressed in the blue into the center of the tile is the Star of David, surrounded by a circle and framed by blue lines. The unev...
Category
Early 20th Century Polish Stone Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Cast Stone
Antique German aneroid barometer from the early 1900s made of turned marble.
Located in Milan, IT
Antique German aneroid barometer from the early 1900s made of turned marble, brass, and glass.
Good state. Working order.
Diameter cm 17 - inches 6.7, thickness cm 5- inches 1.9...
Category
1910s Vintage Stone Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Marble
Early 20th Century Bezalel Jerusalem Shabbat Tray
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th century Bezalel Jerusalem wooden tray inlaid with Jerusalem stone and mother of pearl.
The large tray is carved with the Seven Species on its margins, while the center is...
Category
Early 20th Century Israeli Folk Art Stone Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Marble
Chinese Grey Agate Snuff Bottle, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
A mixture of finely powdered tobacco, herbs, and spices, snuff was introduced to China in the 17th century by Western diplomats. Initially reserved for ranking members of Qing-dynast...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Stone Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Agate
Cartier Art Deco, 18 Karat Yellow Gold Powder, Lipstick 4.365 Oz., Rare, Paris
By Cartier
Located in Soquel, CA
Cartier 18 Karat Yellow Gold Powder - Lipstick 4.365 oz., Art Deco, Rare - Paris
Rare and Precious Object from Cartier Paris, 1920-1925, .750-18KT yellow gold, carved antique Jade, 30 Ceylon sapphires, enamel. The Jadeite Jade plate comes from the apprêts. The term apprêts referred to a stock of fragments from disassembled jewelry and other objects, including ancient items...
Category
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Stone Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Jade, Gold
Tiffany & Co. Paris 1916 French Table Petrol Lighter in Jasper & Sterling Silver
Located in Miami, FL
Table petrol lighter designed by Tiffany & Co.
A very unusual table petrol lighter, created in Paris France by Tiffany & Co. back in the 1916. This is an extremely rare table lighter has been crafted in solid .900/.999 silver and carved Orbicular Ocean Jasper. Mounted in a round dentilated flat base and fitted with a chained lid.
Gemstones: The main body of the lighter is carved from one single piece of rare Orbicular Ocean Jasper from Madagascar.
Birthstone: For the month of April 20 to May 20
Weight: 226.50 Grams, (145.19 Dwt).
Measurements: 47 mm by 47 mm by (1.85 x 1.85 x 3.75 Inches).
Hallmarks: Stamped with French marks, the maker's maitre mark EM inside a lozange cartouche, the brand name mark, the French tax plaque Ministere Des Finances with monogram CI and signed, "TIFFANY & CO. PARIS".
Note: 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 (e.g. made of gold), 5 Fr for common table/desk lighters (over 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" (eng. 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) was introduced in 1926. It was a small hallmark which was considered as more discreet and applied only on luxury lighters like Quercia or Lancel. It is worth to mention that France was not the sole country where lighters were taxed and marked with special plates...
Category
1910s French Edwardian Vintage Stone Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Multi-gemstone, Silver, Sterling Silver, Bronze
Moroccan Stone Encrusted Silver and Bone Dagger
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
3-451 hand crafted Moroccan silver dagger with stone inlay and animal bone handle.
Category
1920s Vintage Stone Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Agate, Silver
Antique English Edwardian Sterling Silver & Crystal Match Strike
Located in New York, NY
English Edwardian crystal match strike with sterling silver mount. Globular with fine ribbing. Central well has flat and plain sterling silver collar. Crystal clear. Fully marked inc...
Category
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Stone Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Crystal, Sterling Silver
Suiseki Rock-Stone on a Base of Wood, Japan
Located in Kastrup, DK
Suiseki rock-stone on a hardwood base.
The stone has an exciting expression of flowers.
Suiseki in Japanese, Scholer's Rock in Chinese and Suseok in Korean.
Asian Zen tradition ...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Other Stone Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Stone
Large Antique & Hand Carved Marble Plaque Sculpture of Jesus w. Crown of Thorns
Located in Lisse, NL
Hand carved, white marble work of religious art, marked A.W.
This antique, early 20th century sculptural wall plaque of Christ may have been used as a decorative and meaningful piec...
Category
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Stone Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Marble
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