Queen Victoria's Historic Mother of Pearl Inlaid Ebonised Papier Mâché Cabinet

Mid-19th Century Palais Royale French Mother-Of-Pearl & Ormolu Sewing Etui in a Display Case Extraordinary French Antique Palais Royal Sewing Nece...

Shagreen Etui Case by W & S Jones Opticians with Scientific Drawing Instruments Circa. 1800 An extremely fine example of craftmanship for any discerning antique collector of exquisite drawing instruments. This is an impressive Georgian antique Shagreen cased etui draughtsman set, with the original maker's mark "W & S JONES OPTICIANS 30 LOWER HOLBORN LONDON". Circa 1800 Complete with 7 brass period drawing instruments as pictured. Dimensions: 18 cm x 7cm. William Jones was an English maker of many optical and scientific instruments during the late 18th and 19th centuries alongside his brother Samuel. It was this company that introduced the idea of a pocket sextant...

Rare Antique George IV Lady’s Solid Silver Sewing Necessaire with Original Case, est. 1825 A truly rare piece of life in the early 1800s blind-roll...

Incredibly Rare & Exquisite Singing-Bird Box Inspired by Charles Bruguier Inlaid with Gold, Mother-of-Pearl and Enamel 為珍珠、珍珠母和琺瑯鑲嵌的歌鳥盒 For nearly two centuries, miniature singing bird boxes have captivated collectors around the world. With masterpieces being produced by French, German, and Swiss artisans, these delicate and intricately ornate boxes combine the simple eloquence of technological machinery with fantastic artistry. This particular offering is directly inspired by famed Swiss craftsman Charles Bruguier, produced in a rich and vibrant tortoiseshell fascia. The ornate flower petals and nature motif is offset by the vibrant colors and underlying miniaturized bird with an ivory beak and natural feathers. When wound, the front slide opens the bird lid and activates the movement and song of the finely crafted mechanical device. The detailing of the machinery is remarkable, while the pastoral scene adds a sense of old-world charm to any collection. These were highly sought-after pieces of art by nobles and royalty alike as the utility of automata was still in vogue during the 19th century. Charles Bruguier only crafted 27 singing bird boxes a year from his small studio. Although we cannot verify the origin of this particular piece, the matching artwork...

Elegant 14K Gold Ruby and Seed Pearl Crescent Floral Brooch with Fleur-de-Lis Inlaid Design This exquisite brooch probably dates back to circa 1900 or later and is a testament to cr...

Early 19th Century Grand Tour Souvenirs Palais Royale French Empire Ebonized Fragrance Necessaire with Gold Gilt Bottles & A Sèvres Panel This is truly an important and stunning piece of Objet d'art. This Sèvres style porcelain necessaire/fragrance box dates back to the early 1800s Palais Royale French Empire of Napolean Bonapart I. This would most certainly adorn the highest nobility and aristocrats. In the mid-1800s, the best souvenirs from Paris were found in the boutiques of the famed Palais Royale of Paris, the old palace of Cardinal Richelieu. The boutiques lined the promenade of the central gardens, and the area was host to Royals, dignitaries, and the posh societies of the time. The treasures from the Palais Royale remain today some of the most sought-after antiques to be found. The production of perfumery articles became an industry in the nineteenth century when a new champion emerged, Napoleon Bonaparte, who had a standing order with his perfumer for 50 bottles of cologne a month. In the 18th Century, porcelain was one of the most highly prized commodities in the world. In the 19th Century, the Sèvres factory was well-known for its brilliant bleu céleste ground colour. Sèvres gilding is often finely worked or ‘tooled’ with subtle patterns and has a light touch that is very distinctive. This is a superb example of the 1800s; a gorgeous Palais Royale Sèvres porcelain ebonized wood fragrance box/necessaire, finely crafted with two original blue Opaline scent bottles...

Fine rectangular mother of pearl box engraved with garlands of leaves and gilt bronze mounts, finely chiseled with interlacing, garlands and flower basket resting on four winged lion...

A stunning vintage, Art Deco snuff box. Beautifully crafted from pretty panels of lustrous Mother of Pearl in an oval shape, it has an 18 karat yellow gold rim, marked and tested. The top is set with a gorgeous silver cobweb design setting which houses over 1.2ct of rose cut and round cut diamonds and a fine rich deep green octagonal cut emerald. The edge of the box has a small lip...

Historic Enamel and Diamond Gold Cigarette Box By Paul Flato Circa 1942 this box designed by Paul Flato was custom made for Vogue's Editor Edna Wo...

Beautiful antique hinged box. Lovely engine-turned pattern, top and bottom. The center cartouche is decorated with delicate flowers and is hand-engrav...

An antique 18k gold mounted circular box with various plates of inlaid stones. The inside of the box is fully lined with tortoiseshell like material. The removable cover presents a decoration of stone inlaid stripe patterns, as well as the box edges. Probably, the German production of the late 18th century, mainly in Dresden. Weight: 112 grams. Antique Gold Stone Inlaid Boxes...

Cartier Onyx & Mother of Pearl Desk Clock A desk clock consisting of an octagonal face made of mother of pearl, onyx, and gilt brass, with a nephrite bea...