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Betony Vernon "Ben Wa Balls" with Marble Box Sterling Silver 925
Located in Rome, IT
Inspired by the ancient Chinese instruments of desire that also give them their name, the BV "Ben Wa Balls" were designed in 1996 by Betony Vernon and are part of her infamous Boudoir Box...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary More Objets d'Art and Vertu
Antique Chinese Jade Good Fortune Pendant Plaque, Guan Yin, Qilin, Lotus, Bat
Located in New York, NY
Fine antique 19th century Qing Dynasty celadon jade pendant plaque of rectangular form, exceptionally well carved on both sides. On one side, a b...
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19th Century Chinese Antique More Objets d'Art and Vertu
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Iris Apfel Estate Personal Teacups And Plates Denmark Hand Painted Wildflowers
Located in New York, NY
From the personal collection of style icon Iris Apfel we have her Set of Six Hand Painted Danish Teacups and Dessert Plates with images of Wildflowers in the style of Royal Copenhage...
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Boucheron Paris 1940s Art Deco Sterling Gold Ruby Necklace Compact
By Boucheron
Located in University City, MO
Boucheron Paris 1940s Art Deco sterling, gold & ruby jeweled compact - necklace
The exquisite Boucheron compact is designed with a beautiful gold pie...
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1940s French Art Deco Vintage More Objets d'Art and Vertu
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$12,000 Sale Price
20% Off
Stunning Malachite and Brass Vase
Located in New York, NY
Pure luxury and uniqueness in this Malachite and Brass combination Vase. Malachite is a precious stone which is usually found in small quantities and is formed over thousands of year...
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Late 18th Century Indian Classical Roman Antique More Objets d'Art and Vertu
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Vintage Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Key Holder or Key Chain
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very fine Tiffany and Co. key holder in sterling silver.
With an unengraved pendant tag.
A great Tiffany everyday piece!
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20th Century
Overall Condition:
It is in overall ...
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20th Century Unknown Modern More Objets d'Art and Vertu
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Antique Berlin Iron Hercules Relief Portrait Strength 18 Karat Gold Modern Ring
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This rare and most unusual cast iron plaque with the portrait in profile of Hercules dates from the first or second decade of the 19th century. It is a typical example of the work of Prussian Iron...
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Chinese Antique Qing Carved "Mutton Fat" Nephrite Plaque Pendant Certified
Located in Southbury, CT
Elegant, rare, and dating to the late Qing period (circa 1890s), this hand-carved nearly colorless white nephrite plaque has been etched on both sides. One one, the Chinese mythological figure known as Zhang Guo Lao is depicted riding a mule. On the opposite side, a magpie sits on a branch of cherry blossoms. The magpie is associated with intelligence. The carving is breathlessly simple and excellent; the work executed -of course- without the aid of electricity or modern tools.
Measuring 42.54mm x 29.92mm, the plaque has a hole drilled through the center, which is original to the piece. A silver bail is threaded through the hole and a pair of beads -black jade and coral- reside at the bottom. The jade plaque hands from a 1920s silver chain that is 32" in length.
Prior to the discovery of and appreciation for the very fine green jadeite from Burma, colorless, opaque, pure white nephrite jade from the Northern mountains of China was the most revered jade; the original "imperial jade, as only members of the royal court could wear or even touch it. Most of what is commercially sold today as "mutton fat...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Artisan Antique More Objets d'Art and Vertu
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$5,200 Sale Price
20% Off
Faberge Bi-Color Ribbed Gold Cigarette Case
By Fabergé
Located in Capri, IT
1896 - 1908 Circa Yellow and Rose Gold Faberge Cigarette Case. Workmaster August Hollming, ST Petersburg with scratched inventory number 5695. ...
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Antique Whiting & Davis Mesh Purse Bag
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
New, in its original box with tags, Antique Whiting & Davis Mesh Purse / Bag. Includes original care instructions from the maker.
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20% Off
Alex Jona Sterling Silver Men's Money Clip
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, Piedmont
Alex Jona hand crafted in Italy, rhodium plated Sterling Silver money clip.
Dimensions: 2.57 in. L x 1.37 in. W x 0.24 mm. D - 65 mm. L x 35 mm. W x 7 mm. D
Alex Jona gifts stand ou...
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Alex Jona Sterling Silver Round Money Clip
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, Piedmont
Alex Jona hand crafted in Italy, rhodium plated Sterling Silver money clip.
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Betony Vernon "Leather Whip Necklace" Sterling Silver 925
Located in Rome, IT
The "Leather Whip Necklace" was designed in 1997 by Betony Vernon. The "body" of the whip is made of handwoven leather. The empowering unisex necklace is ...
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Jean Painlevé Rare Seahorse Jewelry Parure
Located in Southbury, CT
The French artist Jean Painlevé, known primarily for his oceanic-themed films and photographs and whose work is currently exhibited in galleries around t...
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Art Deco Diamond Sapphire Reticulated 14K White Gold Lorgnette Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Large Art Deco period lorgnette with a long, elegant reticulated 14K white gold handle accented by two diamonds and three sapphires set in a stylized geometrical and scrolled design ...
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Early 20th Century Art Deco More Objets d'Art and Vertu
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Boar Tooth Pendant, Sterling Silver, Handmade, Italy
By K-OVER
Located in Firenze, IT
The “Boar” pendant is part of our jewelry collection. All our sterling silver pieces of jewelry are handmade: it means that none is like the other. As a m...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist More Objets d'Art and Vertu
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Antique Edwardian William B Kerr Sterling Silver Purse or Lady's Evening Bag
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique Edwardian purse or evening bag.
In sterling silver.
By William B. Kerr & Co.
The purse has a small chain and opens with a button. The interior has two pockets on ei...
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Early 20th Century American Edwardian More Objets d'Art and Vertu
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Exceptional Early Victorian English Sterling Silver Inkstand by Henry Wilkinson
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A rare Early Victorian sterling silver inkstand or standish by Henry Wilkinson.
Retaining its original bottles, lids, taper stick, snuffer and a quill or wafer compartment. The body...
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19th Century British Early Victorian Antique More Objets d'Art and Vertu
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18th Century Grand Tour Bocca Della Verita Calcedony Intaglio Diamond Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Exceptionally rare 18th century diamond set calcedony intaglio pendant depicting the famed Roman marble Bocca della Verita, the Mouth of Truth. The eni...
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18th Century European Georgian Antique More Objets d'Art and Vertu
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Cameo of the Last Supper Engraved Brooch and Pendant
Located in Berkeley, CA
This beautiful cameo brooch/ pendant depicts the Last Supper in great detail. A true cameo is a miniature sculpture in relief, carved from a single shell. Travelers touring Europe he...
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Early 1800s American Late Victorian Antique More Objets d'Art and Vertu
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Rare Antique Russian Icon Saint Tryphon, Patron Saint of Wine Growers, Falconers
Located in New York, NY
Exceptionally rare antique Russian Icon of Saint Tryphon, the Patron Saint of wine growers, restauranteurs, falconers.
Saint Tryphon's saint day is February 14th, according to the Old Calendar, which is the time for wine growers to prune their grape vines for an abundant harvest in the fall. This day became a wine festival celebrated with much drinking to toast the upcoming growing season, particularly in Greece, Macedonia and the surrounding Balkan Countries where wine is an important source of income. By extension, Saint Tryphon also came to be revered as the Patron Saint of restauranteurs and bar keepers.
A Russian legend relating to Saint Tryphon is that Tsar Ivan the Terrible...
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ST Dupont Lighter Laque de Chine Blue Gold Original France Paris
By Cartier
Located in Bilbao, ES
ST Dupont Lighter Laque de Chine Blue Gold Original France Paris with box
Dimensions
Height: 6cm / 2,36 inches
Width: 3,5cm / 1,37 inches
Depth: . 1 cm / 0...
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1980s American Art Deco Vintage More Objets d'Art and Vertu
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Gold Plate
$646 Sale Price
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18 Karat Yellow Gold Woven Textured and Accented Diamond Purse Clutch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This luxurious 18 karat yellow gold purse features an intricate woven texture, elegantly accented with a graceful arc of diamonds that culminates in a stylized diamond-set clasp.
Fe...
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White and Yellow Gold Tempered Glass Chess Set
Located in Southampton, PA
The foremost game of strategy unfolds between the most fantastic cast of characters with this unique and stunning handmade, custom designed chess set. Consider first the sheer weight...
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Navajo Needlepoint Turquoise Concho Belt
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Navajo needlepoint concho belt. Signed LMB, marked sterling. 11 conchos total. Exceptional design on each concho, featuring floral style center with complementary scalloped silverwork and final layer of turquoise framing concho. Old Pawn. Acquired from a Navajo trader.
PERIOD: After 1950
ORIGIN: Navajo, Southwest
SIZE: Total Belt Length 62 1/2" Leather; conchos 2 1/4"D
The word “concho” sometimes spelled “concha”, comes from the Spanish word meaning shell. Some of the first “conchos” were made of melted silver dollars and resembled a shell. Concho belts reportedly began appearing in Navajo country in the late 1860s. Other Native Americans including Zuni and Hopi also made traditional concho belts before long.
Concho belts can cost into the thousands of dollars depending upon the craftsmanship, amount of silver, rarity of turquoise and stones used. Belts in the upper end of the price scales are usually made before the turn of the century. Buyers should deal with reputable dealers as many fakes and look-a-likes exist. A well-made belt with age to it will fetch a bigger premium and hold its value better.
The earliest concho belts are now referred to as “First Phase” belts. This style of belt was made before Native silversmith had learned much about soldering. The conchos were hammered out from melted coins, cut, and filed into shape, engraved and a diamond shape slot was cut out of the middle of the concho, with a bar left across the center of the diamond shaped slot for the leather loop. Conchos that required no soldering are generally thought to be made from 1860-1880.
Second phase conchos were done 1890-1900s in which silversmith began to solder.
Third phase conchos is when you start to see the “butterfly” or “bow” appear between conchos and the use of turquoise as an adornment. A butterfly (bow) is a smaller concho in between bigger conchos. A belt with butterflies and sometimes turquoise would be from the early 1900s – 1930s.
The timelines may slightly differentiate depending upon who you ask. Natives first had concho belts for personal use only, but around the turn of the last century, tourist demand had kicked in and a new outlet emerged.
belts & buckles jewelry silver belts conchos navajo needlepoint southwest turquoise...
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1950s American Native American Vintage More Objets d'Art and Vertu
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Turquoise, Sterling Silver
18K Gold, Diamonds, Amethyst, Tourmaline, Bloodstone, and Jasper Toucan Bird
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Long Island City, NY
An 18K gold, diamonds, amethyst, tourmaline, bloodstone, carved emerald, opal and jasper toucan bird resting on a gold tree branch, mounted on a carved malachite base.
A very rare and unique gold-mounted jeweled object...
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20th Century Italian More Objets d'Art and Vertu
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Amethyst, Diamond, Tourmaline, Jasper, 18k Gold
Cigarette or Card Case 20th Century.
Located in Paris, FR
Large rectangular case in enameled gold. The panels of the case are embellished with translucent, royal blue enamel that reveals the intricate wave pattern in the gold underneath. Ea...
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20th Century Unknown Neoclassical More Objets d'Art and Vertu
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18k Gold, Enamel
Piel Frères Art Nouveau Poppy Buckle
By Piel Frères
Located in New York, NY
Piel Frères Art Nouveau double prong buckle circa 1900. Of rich matte gilt bronze foliage and japanned silver plated blooming poppies with matte gilt detai...
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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique More Objets d'Art and Vertu
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Gold Plate, Silver Plate, Brass, Bronze, Gilt Metal
81 ct Boulder Opal large gemstone
Located in Berlin, DE
This exceptional boulder Koroit Opal is a true masterpiece of nature, showcasing a captivating array of colors and patterns. Mined from the Australian outb...
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2010s Australian Artisan More Objets d'Art and Vertu
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Opal
$32,308 Sale Price
40% Off
Fabergé 18 Kt Gold Egg Red Enamel with Gold Stand, Emeralds, Sapphires, Diamonds
By Fabergé
Located in BARI, IT
Rare Fabergé gold egg with its gold stand. It is decorated with red guilloche enamel and precious stones: emeralds (0.40 carats), sapphires (3.15 carats), d...
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1990s European More Objets d'Art and Vertu
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Diamond, Sapphire, Emerald, Gold, Enamel
Gold pills box, Early 19th century
Located in Paris, FR
Exceptional rectangular box or snuff box in four-tone gold. The hinged lid in fine relief has an astonishing composition: the central panel in amati gold is decorated with symmetrica...
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1810s French Empire Antique More Objets d'Art and Vertu
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Gold
Mutton Fat Disk Late Ming Certified Untreated Nephrite
Located in Southbury, CT
Dragonets are baby dragons, and this white nephrite pi disk features a pair of them. Flawlessly carved by a skilled lapidary artist more than 100 years ago, this white nephrite pi disk is a superior example of a late Ming...
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19th Century Chinese Artisan Antique More Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Jade, Silver
$3,040 Sale Price
50% Off
Pearl and Diamond Masbaha Prayer Beads
By GEMME
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Prayer Beads for the traditional and stylish man.
Consists of 33 Akoya Light Gray Pearls. Very hard to find Color.
Set in 18 Karat Yellow Gold w...
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2010s More Objets d'Art and Vertu
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Diamond, Pearl
Van Cleef & Arpels Sapphire Opening Cabochon Emerald Yellow Gold Compact
Located in New York, NY
Very elegant VCA 18kts woven Yellow Gold & brocaded pattern Compact.
Made in the 1960 - when all you needed was your compact and your jewels.
The opening spans the compact and is...
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1960s American Vintage More Objets d'Art and Vertu
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Emerald, Sapphire
Navajo Turquoise, Coral and Bear Claw Belt Buckle
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Navajo Kingman turquoise and bear claw buckle with small nugget of red coral. Stones and claw set in sterling silver surrounded by leaves, scrolls and beads....
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1980s American Native American Vintage More Objets d'Art and Vertu
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Turquoise, Coral, Sterling Silver
Antique Art Nouveau Ring Iris Flower Buds 18 K Yellow Gold Oriental Pearl France
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This finely modelled and extremely rare French Art Nouveau ring features two entwined irises and two flower buds surrounding a fine white orien...
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1890s French Art Nouveau Antique More Objets d'Art and Vertu
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Oriental Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Jadeite Jade Unset Carved Palm Stone
Located in Stamford, CT
Jadeite Jade carved palm stone. Dark to white green. GIA certified natural.
1 carved jade approx. 163.97cts. GIA Certified# 6224307578
Top to bottom: 43....
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Early 20th Century More Objets d'Art and Vertu
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Jade
Stevie Wren Oxidized Silver Mesh Scarf
Located in Montreal, QC
Contemporary oxidized silver hand woven mesh scarf by Stevie Wren. The scarf is in excellent condition, measures 37 inches long x 1 1/4 inches wide. Stampe...
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Early 2000s Italian More Objets d'Art and Vertu
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$520 Sale Price / item
30% Off
Antique Carved Black Nephrite Jade Tablet Qing Dynasty Period Untreated
Located in Southbury, CT
This exquisite and rare black jade tablet dates to the Qing period.
The Qing Dynasty period spanned the years 1636 -1912. Precisely dating jade artifacts...
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Early 18th Century Chinese Artisan Antique More Objets d'Art and Vertu
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Jade, Silver
$5,400 Sale Price
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Archaeological-Revival Coral and Gold Spartan Diadem
Located in London, GB
An archaeological-revival coral and gold Spartan diadem, in the form of a gold band with seven concave discs each set with a cabochon coral, alternating with eight floral motifs each set with a small cabochon coral, all with gold wirework decorations of Etruscan style, made in Naples circa 1840, bearing gold hallmarks N3 with the profile of Parthenope, gross weight 94 grams.
A gorgeous and sumptuous Spartan diadem, made in the mid-nineteenth century in Italy. Beginning in the early nineteenth century, jewellery inspired by the Ancient World became very popular. This diadem is made from bright yellow gold in which is set seven glowing orange cabochon-cut coral stones within carved gold discs. Further gold wirework and smaller coral stones add to the beauty of this piece, which is simple and bold. By family repute, this diadem, purchased in England during the early part of the 20th century, was once owned by Empress Eugénie of France. Winterhalter's portrait of the Empress in 1864 depicts her wearing a gold diadem similar in design to this one. Eugénie loved jewels and as well as enjoying the sumptuous French crown jewels...
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1840s Italian Classical Roman Antique More Objets d'Art and Vertu
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Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Two 100 Gold Austrian Corona from 1915
Located in New York, NY
A set of two 100 corona gold coins from Austria, marked 1915. The front of each gold coin features the right-profile bust of Emperor Franz Joseph I, the crowned King of Hungary and E...
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1910s Austrian Vintage More Objets d'Art and Vertu
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$6,000 / set
Andre Schwob, Retro Gilded Metal and Sapphires Minaudiere, Boucheron Model, 1935
Located in Paris, FR
Express Shipping insured during the Lockdown
Beautiful and Rare Andre Schwob Retro Minaudière, Circa 1935. The Model was created by Schwob for Boucheron....
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1930s French Retro Vintage More Objets d'Art and Vertu
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Blue Sapphire, Gilt Metal
HERMES Breloque Olga Amulet dark brown leather charms silver bag chain
By Hermès
Located in Hong Kong, NT
HERMES Breloque Olga Amulet dark brown leather charms silver bag chain
Reference: AAWC/A01032
Brand: Hermes
Model: Breloque Olga Amulet
Material: Leather, Metal
Color: Brown, Silver
...
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21st Century and Contemporary More Objets d'Art and Vertu
Cartier Paris Art Deco Jade Diamond Lady's Vanity Case
By Cartier
Located in Milano, IT
Octagonal powder compact in sculpted jadeite finished in yellow gold, platinum and half-rosette diamonds with a 13cm chain in platinum, natural pearls and half-rosette diamonds, mirror inside, gross approx. G 114.40, length about 6.30.
Signed Cartier Paris n 1170, French goldsmith...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco More Objets d'Art and Vertu
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Diamond, Jade, Natural Pearl, Platinum, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$41,043 Sale Price
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Cartier Paris 1950 Mid-Century Bamboo Mechanical Pencil in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Bamboo pencil designed by Cartier.
Very unusual and useful luxury piece, created in Paris France by the iconic house of Cartier, during the mid century period, back in the 1950's. T...
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1950s French Post-War Vintage More Objets d'Art and Vertu
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Cartier, Paris 18 Karat Gold Evening Minaudière
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
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Rare 18K Gold, Enamel and Diamond Mounted Carved Labradorite Turkey Bird
Located in Long Island City, NY
A rare 18K gold, enamel and diamond mounted carved labradorite turkey bird sculpture on a petrified wood base, attributed to Manfred Wild, Idar-Oberstein, ...
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20th Century German More Objets d'Art and Vertu
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Diamond, Labradorite, 18k Gold, Enamel
Cartier Paris Retro Ruby and Sapphire Gold Double Lipstick
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Double Headed Lipstick Holder This accessory has two heads that can hold lipstick and 2 carved gemstones (ruby and sapphire) all set in 1...
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Cartier Paris Diamond Gold Evening Purse
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A special piece made in Cartier's Paris workshops, a diamond studded gold evening purse. In excellent condition, this purse opens to reveal a mirror...
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1960s French Vintage More Objets d'Art and Vertu
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18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Gold Case with Diamonds, Edouard Husson, Early 20th Century
Located in Paris, FR
Large and large rectangular shaped gold case. The case is decorated with a fine decor of case is embellished with intricate geometric patterns of parallel stripes alternating with ba...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco More Objets d'Art and Vertu
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Fancy Vivid Yellow Diamond Dragonfly Brooch
Located in New Orleans, LA
Enveloped in a sea of 60.26 carats of fancy vivid yellow diamonds is this tour de force of jewelry craftsmanship from the collaboration of jewelry legends Fred Leighton and Carvin French. Made for Patricia Kluge...
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20th Century American Contemporary More Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Yellow Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Montblanc, Piston Fountain Pen, Patron of the Art Sir Henry Tate 888 Limited
By Montblanc
Located in Braintree, GB
18kt solid yellow gold piston fountain pen with diamonds and mother of pearl, and 18kt gold nib, fully hallmarked.
Limited edition number 792 of 888.
The retractable Au 750 solid gold nib is adorned with the engraving of a sugar cane plant...
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Early 2000s German More Objets d'Art and Vertu
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Diamond, 18k Gold
$14,223 Sale Price
20% Off
Gold, Crystal and Turquoise Perfume Flask Restauration Period
Located in Paris, FR
Round Perfume flask set in a finely chiseled gold mesh and enhanced with half turquoise pearls mounted in a cabochon. The Hinged cover decorated with the...
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Crystal, Turquoise, Gold
Renaissance Cameo Pendant
Located in New Orleans, LA
The cameo at the center of this exceptional pendant is a stunning example of the art of gem engraving during the Renaissance. It likely dates to the early 17th century and features a sacrificial scene inspired by the Greco-Roman era. The central flaming altar is flanked by two figures preparing to sacrifice a ram, while a figure in a lion skin blowing horns stands in the left corner. The carver brilliantly uses the natural layers of the stone to achieve the illusion of shadow and musculature on the figures. A second, smaller cameo is set at the top of the pendant, while a myriad of multi-colored gems, pearls and enamel adorns the 18K gold setting. A large Baroque pearl suspended from an enamel dragon finishes the design, which embodies the opulence and theatricality of jewels from the Renaissance age.
Cameos and intaglios were highly popular amongst wealthy connoisseurs in Renaissance Italy, and owning the finest pieces was the privilege of princes. Although they were often elaborately mounted for display alone, cameos were also frequently worn as pendants, surrounded by enameled and stone-set gold frames. Such pieces were particularly prized by the Medici and Lorraine families, many of which can now be seen at the National Archeological Museum in Florence.
Very few Renaissance cameos...
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17th Century Italian Renaissance Antique More Objets d'Art and Vertu
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Multi-gemstone, Pearl, 18k Gold, Enamel
$228,500
Tiffany & Co. Retro 14 Karat Gold Shoehorn
Located in New York City, NY
Chic and unusual 14K yellow gold shoehorn by Tiffany & Co. It features a ribbed design to both sides of the handle with initials on bottom. A handsome g...
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Mid-20th Century More Objets d'Art and Vertu
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14k Gold
Tom Castor Collection One of a Kind 25 Carat Pink & Green Moth Cuff
By Tom Castor
Located in Lambertville , NJ
Unique.
One of a Kind Tom Castor Collection Piece from his Moth Cuff Series.
Fewer than 5 Tom Castor Moth Cuffs have been made. Each is an entirely differen...
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1990s American Contemporary More Objets d'Art and Vertu
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Antique Russian Pan-Slavic Silver Shaded Enamel Tea Strainer, Nikolai Alekseyev
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional quality antique Russian vermeil silver and shaded enamel Pan-Slavic Style tea strainer by Nikolai Alekseyev. The handle decorated in dove grey...
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Late 19th Century Russian Russian Empire Antique More Objets d'Art and Vertu
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Antique Austro-Hungarian Turquoise Garnet Enamel Cross Pendant
Located in Rotterdam, NL
This large 1860's Austro-Hungarian antique cross pendant is set with many turquoise and garnet gemstones. The four cabochon cut garnet stones on front of the cross are all set in rai...
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Late 19th Century Hungarian Renaissance Revival Antique More Objets d'Art and Vertu
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$3,350 Sale Price
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By Fabergé
Located in London, GB
An important Faberge chalcedony, gold and enamel bell push, enamelled translucent blush and pearl grey with sunburst guilloche background, with circular cabo...
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