Stunning Mid-19th Century French Ormolu & Enamel Circular Patch Box

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

An Exceptional Very Fine French Mid-19th Century Triptych Gilt Bronze Sculptured Figural Empire Mantle Clock with Two Cherub Oil Lamps This is an extraordinary and exceptional piece of finely sculptured gilt bronze and antimony three-piece garniture from (1830-1850) France depicting Europe and Africa. The rectangular marble base of the mantel clock is surmounted by a large and impressive patinated bronze figural of two women sculptures...

A Rare Charles-Guillaume Diehl 19th Century French Satinwood and Mahogany DressingTable It is truly magnificent to discover an original Charles-Guillaume Diehl without the varied o...

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...

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 high-quality gold hardstone cameo (Circa 1860) depicting a classical roman lady, probably a deity or Bacchante. The detail is magnificent, with intricately hand-carved hardstone coupled with fine gold wirework and beading. The blue and white ornate enamel decorative oval frame sets this Cameo apart from any we have ever seen. A truly stunning piece! Hardstone cameos are the epitome of cameo art, and their monetary value reflects this. The use of hardstones dates back to ancient Rome. Artisans in the late 18th century produced pieces with noble and powerful subjects, reflecting the revival of the art of classical Greece and Rome. By the time Queen Victoria ascended the throne in 1837, Cameos were characterized by romanticism and femininity and a revival of subjects from classical mythology. The passion for ancient history fuelled by archaeological discoveries and written accounts of the exploits of ancient civilizations made this period ripe for revivals of ancient jewellery styles. Many Cameos were carved in the neo-classical style popular in the late 1700s and early 1800s when taste in the arts echoed the subject matter and style of the Greek and Roman masters. Neo-classical Cameos...

A fine Austrian silver & enamel snuff or patch box. With a small enameled and gilt plaque set in the center of the top. The plaque has a classical scene to...

A rare Mughal Enamel and Diamond Cup, early 19th Century The Mughal cup is finely decorated with a combination of red, white, blue, green "Meenakari" ename...

Antique Russian Gold and three color guilloche enamel Easter egg pendant. The geometric design of this beautiful pendant focuses on the number 8, a number associated with infinity, spiritual balance and a symbol of new beginnings. At the top and base of this egg are a pair of cobalt blue enamel eight pointed stars, each surrounded by eight verdant green enamel butterfly shaped sections which expand into eight central sky blue enamel stylized figure eight lozenges. The entire piece in the guilloche enamel technique, topped by a gold bow ribbon which is hallmarked in the center 56. Traditionally, Russian Easter...

An early twentieth century Faberge circular green enamel silver-gilt and gold pill box, the translucent grass green enamel upon an engine-turned guilloche ground with radiating patte...

This extraordinary and very rare pair of bronze and opaline glass twin branch candlesticks come from France and made circa 1880. Each candlestick decorated with a detailed bronze fol...

Florenza Enamel deep gray Elephant Pill Box from the 1960's USA. Charming subject matter with flip top opening and emerald paste eyes. Best carried in a pouch for enamel protection. ...