Objets d'Art and Vertu

Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, sterling silver money clip. Alex Jona jewels stand out, not only for their special design and for the excellent quality of the ge...

For over 25 years we have been handmaking our pewter tree decorations with love and care at our workshop in the UK. Each year Dan and Diane produce new designs, so why not start your...

This rare pair of silverJapanese buttons was created in the second half of the 19th century. The buttons are designed as a pair of chrysanthemums in a highly naturalistic manner Ther...

This elegant Tiffany & Co. baby cup is finely crafted in solid sterling silver and features a beautifully hand-chased rocking horse motif, a timeless symbol traditionally associa...

Heavy gauge sterling silver ranger set by Santa Fe artist Mona Van Riper. The 2” x 2 ¼” buckle has two 18 karat gold flowers with red garnets in the center. The two keepers and the tip also have an 18 karat gold floral motif with garnets. The set is made for a 1” belt. Price is for buckle set only. Belts are sold separately. Santa Fe artist Mona Van Riper is known for her unique one of a kind jewelry. She is a favorite of collectors because of her unique designs and she chooses only the highest quality stones. Day of the Dead figures and skulls are among her favorite designs. She has been designing jewelry since 1976. About the Artist Mona Van Riper was raised in Santa Fe and Taos, New Mexico. She began silver-smithing at the Mabel Dodge Lujan House in Taos in 1976. Making and designing jewelry has been a constant part of her life ever since. Mona is most well-known for her elaborate and intricate buckles, whether with a western theme, crown, fleur-de-lis, heart or with her eponymous skulls. Most of the country’s finest buckle makers—often artisans who learned the skills from their fathers and grandfathers—ply their craft in remote locales, often in obscurity. Mona Van Riper fits that profile. She creates one-of-a-kind turquoise, 18-karat gold, and sterling silver buckles in a 10-by-10-foot utility room in her home located on a dirt road, miles outside of Santa Fe, N.M. Mona’s early jewelry was heavy stamped Southwestern style made from hand-cast ingots and coins. Over the years her style has developed into a more sophisticated and contemporary look while maintaining her signature old-world flavor. In 1992 Mona introduced engraving into her work which has given her jewelry a broader appeal. Mona’s unique jewelry is made from sterling silver in combination with 18 karat gold overlays and engraving. She often uses rare and very high-grade custom cut turquoise in her pieces. Mixing precious and semi-precious stones also gives her jewelry a timeless look. You will find notable differences in quality between artisan-made belt buckles and those that major luxury brands’ machines churn out by the thousands. Handmade solid silver and...

A jewelled gold-mounted bowenite and enamel frame, Fabergé, Michael Perchin, St. Petersburg, before 1899, the circular bowenite frame centred by translucent mauve bezel with applied ...

Created by Gerg Moser in Idar-Oberstein, Germany; this mesmerizing parrot duo showcases the Famous Andamooka Opal. In 1954, when Queen Elizabeth II visited Australia on her first aut...

14 Karat Ridged Tie Bar. Simple design yet sophisticated piece that will add a nice detail to any tie. The top of the tie bar has a zig-zag design and the enti...

An Exquisite 14K Gold, Diamonds, Emeralds, Rubies, Sapphires, and Semi Precious Stone Mounted Rhodonite Camel. Circa 1970, Italy A very good quality and unusual gold mounted jeweled object...

A fine antique snuff or trinket box. In .935 silver. By Leo Wagner. With engraved decoration throughout and the lid with a bezel-set cabochon of semi-translucent horn. From the c...

This is a very early and rare Museum Quality Georgian hand painted portrait miniature of a girl child with a bird which appears to be a parrot or raven or crow and is framed in a 14 ...

A fine vintage Italian designer letter opener. In sterling plate. By Gucci. With a ring shaped handle surrounding a bean shaped device that reads 'GUCCI' on a black enamel band. ...

Van Cleef & Arpels 18k Gold And Enamel Compact. The gold checkered and spiral design case accented by edges of blue and green enamel decoration opening to reveal a fitted mirror and...

An important Faberge chalcedony, gold and enamel bell push, enamelled translucent blush and pearl grey with sunburst guilloche background, with circular cabo...

Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold with Round Brilliant cut Diamonds. Signed by Sterle Circa 1950s 4 x 5 1/2 x 7/8 inches

THIS IS A SUPERB ANTIQUE BERGMAN AUSTRIAN VIENNA BRONZE OF A GREEN PARROT OR LOVEBIRD. This wonderful antique Austrian Vienna Bronze (Bronze de Vienne, Wiener Bronze, Cold Painted Br...

* PURCHASED AT CHRISTIE'S, NYC * This diminutive bronze was given **pride of place** astride massive red porphyry columns in the Chicago penthouse of famed philanthropic collectors, James & Marilyn Alsdorf, underscoring Hercules' commanding presence, even when surrounded by life-sized statuary (cf. Christie's Alsdorf Collection video of 8/18/2020 @ 0:08s - 0:10s). ORIGINAL OWNER: CHAIRMAN, ART INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO **1963 AIC MUSEUM LABEL & COLL. NUMBER ATTACHED!!** Nicolo Roccatagliata (c.1593 - c.1636) A Venetian Bronze Statue of Hercules 17th century, Circa 1600 Beginning his metalwork apprenticeship in Genoa at the prodigious age of 10, Nicolo Roccatagliata was a pupil of A. Groppo, later working for Tintoretto. Roccatagliata's darkly patinated bronzes of classical & religious subjects adorn the world's finest museums. Original to the artist's 17th century studio (in contrast to a proliferation of later Grand Tour copies), the present model's late Renaissance date is evinced by the variegated patination, unforced natural modeling, and archaic casting methods (which continued under his son, Sebastiano). Marked by superior rendering of the abdominal musculature & posterior flesh, a 16th century Renaissance contrapposto in Hercules' stance is counterbalanced by an evident trend towards early 17th century mannerism in the stylized treatment of the hair, beard, and eyes. While the Vienna version (provenanced by 1924) is argued by some to be the finest from Roccatagliata's workshop, Yale University's (London, 1958) has finer details. Yet, these details betray the Yale model's origins as a sophisticated product of an 18th/19th century copyist, who worked from an entirely new wax model, recast by later methods, and intricately tooled & reimagined the surface into an almost plastic patina. Still, the Vienna statue...

This sculptural Royal Carp Fish Dish is a refined decorative and functional object inspired by the ancient symbolism of the carp. Across cultures, the carp represents strength, perse...

A Vintage Judith Leiber Bedazzled Compact Mirror is a luxurious, iconic piece of accessory history that combines high-end craftsmanship with the glitz and glamour of rhinestones and ...

This unique and wonderful Cartier Paris Pendant-Watch necklace was manufactured ca. 1920 with the dial movement and case signed Cartier. The original guilloche dial has enamel roman numerals and fine enamel minute bars on the perimeter. The watch crystal is held within a fine gold ring...

This delightful little pendant in the shape of a basket is made out of guilt metal and decorated with pale blue and white enamel.

Navajo sterling silver concho belt by R. Tom. Seventeen total conchos with alternating oval and butterfly shapes. Hand-stamped traditional designs with diamond center, attached to bl...

In terracotta with black marble medallion centered by a white marble profile depicting Roman emperor framed by the inscription T. VESPESIAN. A U G .; the terracotta frame with engrav...

A ceremonial centerpiece vase crafted in the Art Nouveau style, created in tribute to the legendary Czech artist Alphonse Mucha, the visionary behind the iconic aesthetic known as Le...

PARKER - VICTORY Model - Vintage black plastic fountain pen with gold tone clip and double stripes to the cap - featuring a 14K yellow gold nib (Newhaven, England) - screw on cap and...

Elevate game night with this exquisite vintage Buccellati sterling silver dominoes set. Crafted with the renowned Italian jeweler's signatur...

A fine and rare French sterling silver and enamel cabinet vase. The enameled central body depicts a bucolic French country landscape with a watermill and river. The ruffled silver...

Art Deco Brevete Janesich 18k yellow gold desk clock, adorned with rose cut diamond door and enamel. Silvered/cream dial with applied Roman markers. Clock measures 2.25" tall x 1.25"...

This refined wine goblet and plate set, titled “Golden Sunlight,” is a finely crafted object that brings together tradition and master decorative artistry. The set consists of a win...

Eva Soussana and her partner the "Atelier Franck Mico", are proud to introduce to you the "Goliath" Scarab, an exclusive and iconic piece created by Eva Soussana and Franck Mico, man...

This monumental pair of wine pitchers, titled “Owl Wisdom,” is executed in the grand tradition of Russian Fabergé-era silverwork. The pieces are created in strict accordance with the...

For more than a century, S.T. Dupont has established itself as the epitome of elegance and superior craftsmanship. Renowned for its commitment to quality and precision, the maison ha...

A fine key holder. By Tiffany & Co. In sterling silver. Comprising a circular key bar with ball-shaped terminals and an attached round tag. One of the ball shaped terminals is threaded and can be opened to add or remove keys from the ring. Together with its original box and storage pouch. Simply a wonderful Tiffany key holder...

An exceptional antique Cartier cigarette case crafted in solid 14K gold, dating to the early 20th century. This distinguished piece reflects Cartier’...

For over 25 years we have been handmaking our pewter tree decorations with love and care at our workshop in the UK. Each year Dan and Diane produce new designs, so why not start your own collection to adorn your Christmas tree. Bring the beauty of nature inside this Christmas with our festive set of 'Woodland' tree decorations. Inspired by icons of the great outdoors...

Antique French Gothic arch form gilt bronze vanity mirror 19th Century. Finely detailed gilded bronze with unusual trefoil design and beautiful antique gold patina. Easel back with ...

A fine antique Chinese export silver box. By Zee Wo of Shanghai, China. Decorated throughout with repousse chrysanthemums on a stippled ground. The lid with an unengraved cartouc...

Chanel - (Made in France) Dark-golden metal articulated bag jewelry / keyring with enamel. 2010 Fall-Winter Collection under the direction of Karl Lagerfeld. Additional information:...

This exquisite desk object was crafted in France during the early 20th Century and would have been an impressive object to own. The desk seal is crafted from a cigar shaped piece of black onyx which features a diamond set collar to one end and a monogram intaglio 'seal' to the other, all circa 1915. The monogram is 'AMF' which has been beautifully engraved into the underside of the seal. The piece retains its original Morocco leather fitted box signed 'Appay', a French manufacturer, and embossed 'AMF' to the top of the lid. The firm Appay were retailing at 24 Rue De La Paix in Paris which is close-by the Place Vendome and also the Opera, however little information is known about the business. The hinge on the Morocco leather box...

A Victorian Holbeinesque emerald, diamond and pearl suite, consisting of a necklace and a pair of earrings, the necklace with five octagonal-cu...

A fine, rare silver & enamel tea strainer. In gilt silver. With multi-colored plique a jour enamel-filled cells throughout. Creating wonderful polychrome, stained glass effect. U...

This wonderfully chunky and excellently modelled 18K turtle has been mounted as a pendant / brooch by Munich master-goldsmith, Günther Hahn. The lovely animal is decorated with 40 di...

A very fine signed Art Deco hat pin. By Riker Bros. In 14k yellow gold. With alternating stripes of black enamel and channel set seed pearls. Th...

A fine antique Chinese Export silver box. By Luen Wo of Shanghai. With a coiled repousse dragon to the lid. Marked to the base for LUENWO. Simply a wonderful Chinese silver box! ...

Rare and unusual Art Nouveau 14K two tone gold and enamel pill box. It features an enamel top with grape leaves motif around it; also features an intri...

Rare WMF Art Nouveau Jugendstil Secessionist pewter Mirror, Germany C.1905. All original bevelled glass, back and easel, bracket cornice supports, stylised border with open arts and ...

Calvaire, rare powder box of gilt metal and faux aquamarine faceted oval stones in the style of Suzanne Belperron, Calvaire was founded in New York by Rachel C. Calish and Stella Ar...

An original treasure from the famed Faberge workshop in St. Petersburg Russia. This piece was crafted by Master Goldsmith August Fredrik Hollming in 1...

A fine, unique hand made vase or vessel By Sarah Jones. In sterling silver. Exhibited in the Exhibition entitled: Sayings in Silver In the form of a brick wall with an applied ...

Devotional Panel of the Severed Head of Saint John the Baptist. Southern Italy, probably Apulia, 17th century. Polychrome painting on wood panel. Measurements: approx. 33.5 × 2...

Stunning piece of history to own, a real coin from the ship! Read the certificate and be amazed! Selling this rare piece, open to offers! WHAT YOU GET AT STAMPAR JEWELERS: Stampar J...

Stand out with this vintage compact box from the known Mario Buccellati, from around the 1940s, is Italian-made and crafted completely in solid 18K yellow gold.  Features a closure ...

Navajo turquoise and sterling silver concho belt. Eleven total conchos having oval and butterfly shapes with rectangle buckle. Oval conchos have single stone of Royston turquoise, wi...

Art Deco Original 14k Yellow Gold Mesh Makeup Purse with Mirror & Rouge Lipstick Holder. Item Details: Item Type: Makeup Purse with Lipstick Holder Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Weight: 82...

Red Bakerlite Acrylic Chinese design Depicting flowers and Fish perfume bottle with pull out stopper Dated Late 20th Century

A vintage Limoges France handpainted rectangular porcelain trinket box. The box features multicolored floral ornaments on white and royal blue background. The box is braced with a gi...

This most amazing hair pin was handcrafted in China in the last quarter of the nineteenth century. It is designed as a bouquet of flowers with a butterfly.

Rare Vintage Dunhill gold plated and Light Cognac light lacquer Swiss Made lighter In mint condition. Works perfectly. Iconic and beautifully engineered piece with rare lacquer cond...

Circa 1910 Pair of Phenomenal Hair Combs, measuring 5 1/4 inches in length and 1 3/4 inches wide, heavy 18k Yellow gold with Platinum mountings top sections on top of Tortoise, furth...

A Gold and Enamel German Snuff Box An oval snuff box with pink, blue, and green enamel. The top of the box features an enamel plaque of a lady at an altar of love with baby Cupid. ...