Rare Antique George IV Lady’s Sewing Necessaire with Original Case, est. 1825

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...

Rare Art Deco Gilt Guilloche Enamel Teaspoon Set in Original Leather Case Of pure 1920s extravagance with a custom rainbow of gilt, guilloche enamel...

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...

Victorian Silver Sugar Bowl and Creamer with Foliate Embossing in Original Case Exquisite specimens of the late Victorian age of decaden...

Rare Antique Pocket Key Watch French 1800s with Painted Enamel Dial in Working Order An exceptional example of French craftwork estimated from the mid-1800s with delicate enamel painting on the dial and bespoke Roman numerals. Pocket watches have long been a token of style and refinement, even in today’s modern era. During the mid-1800s, this would have been a status symbol as manufacturing had increased so that it was more widely available. Everyone from businessmen to international travelers would have relied on a precise pocket watch to measure the train schedules, daily paper, and end of the work day. In this case, the unique painted enamel on the dial and custom Roman numerals would mean a man of means owned this watch. Instead of relying on a more standard manufactured piece, this would have been hand-finished, demonstrating more wealth. What makes this particular timepiece so rare is the polychrome decoration of a city on the water. When you look closely at the dial, you’ll find detailed decorations of a cartouche and flora motifs perfectly offsetting the silver casement. Both of the keys are attached to a metal chain, and the appearance of the monogrammed FB is evident on the cover metal. A French inscription on the interior reads: “Echappement a Cylindre Aiguilles Quatre Rubiz.” The keys refer to the critical winding and lock set for maintaining the watch. You can also see the makers mark numbered 9356 11509. ------------------------------ Condition Report: In worker order and high quality, considering it is an antique pocket watch. There are minor age-related marks on the silver casement and some fading that will be cleaned and polished before shipping. No damage to the enamel or hands. We service all pocket watches...

A Rare and Historic Mother-of-Pearl Inlaid Ebonised Papier Mâché Cabinet Used by Queen Victoria in 1849. ...

An impeccably crafted Necessaire compact case by Van Cleef & Arpels. It has a special basket weave design in 18K yellow gold. The case is versatile and easy to use to keep many dif...

An original treasure from the famed Faberge workshop in St. Petersburg Russia. This piece was crafted by Master Goldsmith August Fredrik Hollming in 1904-1908 and has his initials, “...

Silver 1922 Vyborg J.V.A Rare Sewing Set Stamped in Vyborg 1922 J.V.A 813h Height 6.2cm Faberge Masters. Johan Victor Aarne - one of the famous Finnish jewe...

European silver and enamel cigarette case, ca 1920. Rectangular, chamfered, and hinged. On cover, a horse's head appears in an entryway, with two protective borzoi dogs standing guar...

European silver and enamel cigarette case, ca 1920. Rectangular, curved, and hinged. On cover, a horse’s head appears in an entryway, with two protective borzoi dogs standing guard. ...

An exquisite antique cigarette case crafted from sterling silver. The exterior features a high polish sterling silver whereas the interior is li...