10k Gold Objets d'Art and Vertu

This elegant Art Nouveau stickpin was created out of 10K gold around 1900. The head of the pin is designed in the shape of a kite and decorated w...

Hexagonal vesta box designed by Asprey & Company. Very rare and unusual vesta matches box, created in Birmingham England by Asprey & Company Limited, back in the 1923. Crafted during the art deco period in a hexagonal shape in solid yellow gold of 9 karats, The six lateral sides are decorated with engine turned guilloche and the top and bottom in plain. Fitted on top with a hinged hexagonal push lid. Excellent craftmanship depicting an odd and geometric shape. Perfect condition with no dents or previous restorations. Weight: 45.95 Grams, (29.45 Dwt). Measurements: 56 mm by 52 mm by 16 mm (2.20 x 2.05 x 0.63 Inches). Hallmarks Stamped with British crown marks, the anchor mark for the city of Birmingham, the maker's mark A&Co Ltd., the mark .375 for the assay of the 9kt gold, the letter Y for the years 1923-1924 and signed, "ASPREY LONDON 8 .375 REG.584151 A&CO LTD Y". Asprey The company was established in England in Mitcham, Surrey, in 1781. Founded as a silk printing business by William Asprey, it soon became a luxury emporium. In 1841, William Asprey's elder son Charles went into partnership with a stationer located on London's Bond Street. In 1847, the family broke with this partner and moved into 167 New Bond Street, the premises Asprey occupies today. From its central London location, Asprey advertised 'articles of exclusive design and high quality, whether for personal adornment or personal accompaniment and to endow with richness and beauty the table and homes of people of refinement and discernment.' An early specialty was dressing cases. Asprey crafted traditional cases and designs, mostly in leather, suitable for the new style of travel ushered in by railways. As the business grew, the company acquired manufacturing facilities and hired silversmith, goldsmith, jewelers and watchmakers. In the 1920's, commissions poured in from around the world, from American millionaire J. P. Morgan to potentates such as the Maharaja of Patiala, who commissioned a huge teak travelling trunk for each of his wives, in which each trunk was fitted with solid silver washing and bathing utensils with waterspouts of ornate tiger head and lined with blue velvet. Asprey cigarette...

With collapsible dual lenses with flower pattern on arm. Additional Information: Total Weight: 27.1g 96.70mm x 134mm SMS6272

One lady's hand made 10K yellow gold, antique lipstick case . The lipstick case measures approximately 1.50 inches in length by 13.61mm tapering to 13...

10 Karat Yellow Gold Mechanical Pencil- This lovely piece features a mechanical pencil with a beautifully engraved 10K case and clear stone acc...

The Glasses measures approximately 3.50 inches in length by 12.36mm tapering to 4.25mm in width 1.5 Inches Open 4 Inches Closed and weighs a total of 18.64 grams. Engraved with "10K"...

10 Karat Yellow Gold Telescopic Pencil- This elegant piece features a telescopic pencil that opens to 110 mm. Case has hanging ring to attach to chain or fob...

Collection of four miniature carved Swiss bears mounted on corks for wine bottle stoppers. All different. PERIOD: Circa 1900 ORIGIN: Switzerland SIZE: Long...

This is a very early and rare Museum Quality Georgian Locket Pendant Necklace with an extraordinary hand painted portrait miniature of a child in a fie...

This beautiful large cameo of a bacchante is a fine example of Italian workmanship of the mid nineteenth century. It has been mounted in an elegant victorian 9 karat gold frame

This antique 19th century filigree belt buckle is made of 10 karat yellow gold. The rectangular-shaped buckle is embellished with filigree knots a...

This beautiful Antique looking Photo-frame studded with Diamonds and Emerald with floral motifs all around and scallop on top and bottom makes it a very Royal piece to own and put fr...