Gilt Metal Objets d'Art and Vertu

An extraordinarily well-preserved late 19th-century Victorian chatelaine scent bottle (perfume flask), featuring lustrous natural mother-of-pearl panels encased in ornate gilt brass ...

This stunning hair comb was hand crafted in France in 1810 ca. The tiara is made out of fire gilt brass. The top of the comb is made put of polished fire gilt metal. Underneath the p...

This empire tiara was made out fire gilt metal in 1810 ca. It is decorated with thirty five facetted corallium rubrum beads riveted onto the headv ornament. The tiara features a pier...

A Charming Glimpse into Early 20th-Century Beauty and Craftsmanship Step back in time with this Antique Art Deco Rouge Compact, marked “Belais 14K White Gold Front”, showcasing a st...

This set of six unusual buttons was created in the 1880s in England. The buttons are carved out of different coloured marble. Each button is decorated with a coiled snake. The snake’...

This empire tiara was made out fire gilt metal in 1810. Empire Tiara 1810 fire gilt metal and flowers in brilliant cut crystal The tiara features a pierced border designed as a d...

This unique and extremely rare antique purse is made out of fire gilt metal. The pouch is decorated with six oval and one round painting on glass imitating Roman micro...

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...

Delightfully whimsical and meticulously crafted, this French Limoges porcelain trinket box features a hand-painted pastoral scene with a charming green frog perched atop a lily pad. ...

This wonderful Victorian belt buckle was made in the last third of the 19th century, most probably around 1875-1885. The buckle has been cast fro...

This charming Limoges porcelain trinket box features a beautifully hand-painted pintail duck resting on a lily pad base, showcasing exquisite detail and vivid color. The sculpted duc...

Influenced by the Art Nouveau illustrations of Alphonse Mucha, this signed antique French enameled glass jewelry box display case is decorated wi...

An historically important gilt bronze snuff box. With highly detailed Neoclassical engraving throughout to the lid and sides. With a cursive inscription to the base for Hannah Crow...

This delightful little box has been made from silver in Portugal and is topped with a period coin. The round box is crafted from 833 purity silver (833 out of 1000 parts pure silver)...

Express Shipping insured during the Lockdown Beautiful and Rare Andre Schwob Retro Minaudière, Circa 1935. The Model was created by Schwob for Boucheron....

Lovely Victorian Coral Cabochon Filigree Comb from the 1880's. Hand made gilt wirework set with genuine coral cabochons. Set on a hinged comb base. Lovely size and design. 1880's Ita...

Wimbledon-Furniture Wimbledon-Furniture is delighted to offer for sale this lovely hand made in Russia solid silver with gold gilt internals Cloisonne Enamel cigarette case...

This unusual hair comb is made out of gilt metal and features a buckle motif. It is decorated with a ball and a cone suspended from fine snake link chains.

This authentic vintage Salvatore Ferragamo scarf ring is a true staple of 2000s luxury. Crafted from lustrous gilt metal, this piece features the legendary Gancini logo, instantly r...

Kenneth Jay Lane--whose monogram KJL is signed on the white-rose-decorated gold-tone clasp of this double-strand black-resin beaded necklace--is only one of four bylined jewelry designers collected by The Brooklyn Museum Costume Collection At The Metropolitan Museum of Art from the two-decade period between 1970-1989, which was dominated by such bold big shapes in mostly black, white and gold. A must for any collector of the world-renowned American-founded beauty-brand Avon, its rare limited-edition retailed necklace by Lane titled "Midnight Rose" is among the most distinctive that it produced among its lines of primarily perfume, cosmetics, and personal-care products whose origin dates back to 1886 in New York. Notably, the life-sized shiny cast-acrylic rose has the look of a far more expensive carved stone, such as one cut and polished from light-filled saturated-white chalcedony, which is a hard semi-precious stone favored by Lane. Like Lane's own line when it was originally signed KJL, the decorated clasp is uniquely designed. It locks underneath with a semi-circular hinge, which enables the stylized three-dimensional smooth rose to be perfectly positioned on the right side of the upper chest with the bud facing upwards above its three-leaf sepal in contrasting gilt textured metal. This position adds sparkle from above to the three pave rhinestones in a gold-tone setting at center of the rose, as if its dew-covered bud was beginning to open in strong moonlight. To balance the bold rose shape, the black strands cross each other below at a single point, which adds another eye-catching element to the concealed-string-tied necklace. In mint condition with no sign of wear, the necklace was acquired in its original lavender Avon retail box. In contrast, the paper shows wear and tear from handling, while still featuring the jewelry designer's full-name script signature, title, and text details like how to care for this synthetic jewelry. The metal-stamped hallmark is "KJL for Avon...

This large 1860's Austro-Hungarian antique cross pendant is set with many turquoise and garnet gemstones. The four cabochon cut garnet stones on front of the cross are all set in rai...

Piel Frères Art Nouveau double prong buckle circa 1900. Of rich matte gilt bronze foliage and japanned silver plated blooming poppies with matte gilt detai...

An Imperial Period, silver-gilt, bowenite inkwell by Faberge featuring chased laurel leaves, acanthus swags, and a hinged cover with a ribbon-tied acanthus wreath finial. The inkwell...

Amazing Estee Lauder SWAROVSKI Ladybug Crystal Lucidity Powder Compact. NEW/UNUSED IN ORIGINAL BOX. From circa 2000. Small felt pouch. Spectacular gift! Shaped like a ladybug that op...

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

A fine antique miniature hand mirror. In .800 silver. Likely Austrian or Czech in origin. The gilt mirror with detailed engravings of leaf devices throughout. The reverse with an...

A fine Georgian vinaigrette. In sterling silver. By John Munslow of Birmingham. With ribbed decoration to the body, a finely decorated, pierced grille hinged to the side, and a gi...

A fine vintage Chinese snuff box. In gilt silver. With engraved decoration to the silver throughout and a faceted orange glass lid. Marked to the ...

French lacquered case with the crest of the Zorrilla Family. Magnificent cigarette case holder, created in Paris France, back in the 1929. Crafted at the atelier of the goldsmith Paul Delahais in solid .950/.999 sterling silver with gilded interiors and polished finish. It is embellished with applications of black lacquer and decorated with the crest of the Zorrillas family, made up in solid yellow gold of 18 karats. This piece probably associated to the Uruguayan poet Juan Zorrilla De San Martin (1855-1931) or his entourage. This piece show no trace of use or wear. Crest: The coat of arms of the Zorrilla family with a chevalier helmet to the left, garlands with inscribed motto and the Spanish royal crown beneath. Most probably a personal gift by the Spanish King Alfonso XIII...

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. ...

A rare and delightful late 19th-century gilt-brass vesta case with hand-painted enamel scenes, in the tradition of playful Continental "novelty" smoking accessories. The exterior lid depicts a gentleman seated on a riverbank fishing, while a lady stands nearby. Below, a hand-painted French inscription reads: “Entagaînant le goujon jéveux”, which loosely translates as “Catching the gudgeon I desire.” In French slang of the period, “gudgeon” (goujon) was both a small fish and a playful metaphor for a naïve “catch,” giving the scene a humorous double meaning. Opening the case reveals a hidden risqué scene: the same couple, but with the lady having taken a tumble, her skirts up and legs in the air, much to the surprise of her companion. The interior enamel is inscribed in French “Les surprises de Suzon” (“Suzon’s surprises”), a humorous and cheeky detail typical of these whimsical 19th-century objets de vertu. The case is of gilt brass with a ribbed striking surface to the base and retains its original hinged construction. The enamel is beautifully executed in vivid colors and remains in very good condition for its age, with only minor wear consistent with use. Dimensions: Approx. Length 4.6 cm, Width 3,7 cm, Height 1.1 cm. Weight: 39 grams Origin: France, circa 1880–1900 Materials: Gilt brass, enamel Condition: Very good antique condition with light surface wear; enamels intact and vibrant. This piece would make a superb addition to any collection of antique smoking accessories...

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

A charming antique vesta case (match safe) featuring a beautifully hand-painted enamel portrait of a long-haired dog adorned with a red bow against a soft blue background. Crafted ci...

THIS IS A WONDERFUL ANTIQUE 18TH - 19TH CENTURY HAND PAINTED PORTRAIT MINIATURE OF A LADY, A ROYAL WOMAN, WITH EXTRAORDINARY DETAILS AND OF SUPERB QUALITY - RARE!! THE PORTRAIT, WIT...

This is a wonderful Pendant Necklace with two Continental School 19th Century Double Miniature Still Lifes. The two original works of great beauty are after Geertje Pieters (Dutch, ...

This charming hair ornament was created out of cast metall in the last quarter of the nineteenth century. The visible part of the hair ornament is designed as an elaborate Japanese c...

Hermes -Paperweight leather and gold plate representing a belt buckle - personal item with a date and initial R.B. Additional information: Dimensions: Length: 21.5 cm (8.46"), Widt...

(Made in France) Barrette in golden metal and pink glass paste. Not signed. Small crack on a leaf on the back. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: 9 c...

FACTORY / HOUSE: Shreve and Company San Francisco STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco Glass, Gilt and Nickel METAL / MATERIAL: CIRCA / YEAR: D...

Elegant and rare 1950s bronze-doré belt buckle by Line Vautrin, with a raised geometric pattern and textured background, marked Line Vautrin, with additional, original loop for th...

This magnificent old desk clock is an antique collector's dream. The details on this desk clock are beautiful. It is designed with Russian Lapis and Gilt-silver, paired with a white ...

This highly-textural gold-gilt metal two-piece belt buckle or convertible pendant depicting sprays. of pine cones and needles was designed by Mimi di N in 1981, as noted in the signe...

Art Nouveau pioneer and gifted American artisan Louis Comfort Tiffany created this Victory favrile glass medallion in celebration of the Allied victory in World War I. Tiffany's majestic iridescent art glass highlights the patriotic motif featuring an eagle, with its wings outstretched, holding aloft the Liberty Bell above the banner inscribed "VICTORY" above the year 1918. It is believed that this medallion was commissioned by Tiffany as an invitation to an exclusive party celebrating the end of the war. Few of these remarkable objets d'art are known to exist, making them not only exceptional works of Tiffany Studios artistry, but also stunning artifacts of world history. Set in a gilt bezel, this medallion can be worn as a pendant. Inspired by the fluidity and translucence of ancient Roman and Middle Eastern glass...

Authentic rare Chanel Hologram fob key chain or bag charm. A signature gilt curb chain suspends a round fob embedded with gilt motifs which display ...

Trifari Fruit Salad Compact from the 1930's made by Volupte. Pastel Trifari fruit salad clip motif on cover. Measures 3" x 3" with black enamel top...

This stunning antique belt buckle was created in 1835 ca. It was intended to be worn around the waste. It is set with 16 round chalcedony cabochons. The stones are set in a buckle ma...

d This outstanding dress buckle uses the combination of flat cut garnets and banded agates chosen for their eye resemblance. Agates cut this way have been used in jewellery since ant...

A fine set of antique Chinese export silver flatware. Consisting of two (differently sized) spoons and a dinner fork. The tops of the ...

A fine set of Norwegian Mid-Century Modern salt dips. By N. M. Thune of Oslo, Norway. In gilt sterling silver. With white guilloché decorated handles. Fully marked to the reverse...

An elegant antique buckle dating to circa 1900, crafted in gilt metal and richly ornamented with finely executed pierced arabesque decoration. The openwork design is composed of scro...

This stunning Victorian hat pin/hair ornament was created in 1875 ca. The ornament is of modernistic design which was the hight of avant-garde in ...

A fine antique gilt silver snuff box. With engraved decorations to the top & monograms to both the top & bottom. Struck with what appears to be...

A fine antique Art Deco period tea strainer. By the Scandinavian silversmiths N.M. Thune (Oslo, Norway). In gilt sterling silver with red guilloche enamel decoration to the bowl and handle. Fully hallmarked to the reverse. Simply a wonderful tea accessory...

An elegant and richly decorated antique purse frame crafted in gilded metal and dating to the early 20th century, circa 1900-1915. The frame is beautifully adorned with vivid blue an...

Louise Nevelson, an American modern sculptor who enhanced found objects throughout the 20th Century, in the 1980s transformed crushed and gilt metal in...