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Metal: Gold
Louis Vuitton Orange and Gold Agenda chic pen
Located in New York, NY
Louis Vuitton pen made to fit in the smaller-than-usual pen holders in the agendas. It is Orange& Gold which has a faux lid, the pen actually comes ...
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Late 20th Century French Artist Gold Objets d'Art and Vertu

Materials

Gold, Gold Plate

A Sophisticated Enamelled Gold Lighter by Frascarolo
Located in New York, NY
A sophisticated lighter, manufactured by the famous Italian designer Frascarolo during the 1970s, embellished by colourful enamel work and ruby eyes on an 18kt yellow gold mounting.
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1970s Italian Vintage Gold Objets d'Art and Vertu

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold

Retro Celine “Circa 1980” Hexagonal Blue Lacquer & Gold Plated Vintage Lighter
Located in New York, NY
Celine hexagonal lighter, Blue Lacquer and Gold Plated Vintage rare retro Circa 1980s Rare mint condition. CELINE Blue Lacquer lighter original vintage 1980 Gold plated, hexagona...
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1980s French Art Deco Vintage Gold Objets d'Art and Vertu

Materials

Gold Plate

Les Must de Cartier Paris 18k Gold Plated Lighter
Located in New York, NY
Vintage and Retro Cartier gold plated lighter A Les Must De Cartier Paris 18k gold plated lighter Retro, elegant and chic In mint working condition, sparks, ignites and flame. Com...
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1980s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Gold Objets d'Art and Vertu

Materials

18k Gold, Gold Plate

Vintage Diamond Gold Blue Enamel Stripes Multi-Use Case Compact
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This exceptional compact features a striped design in 18K yellow gold and vibrant blue enamel. The case opens with a press on the diamond clasp. Inside features a clean yellow gold ...
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20th Century Gold Objets d'Art and Vertu

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Vintage Dunhill Rare Green Marble Lacquer & Gold Plated Roller Lighter
Located in New York, NY
DUNHILL super rare GREEN MARBLE LACQUER & GOLD PLATED GAS ROLLER LIGHTER. The lighter is mint condition. Comes with its original box and papers Circa 1980s A rare collectable find....
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1980s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Gold Objets d'Art and Vertu

Materials

Gold, Gold Plate

“James Bond” Lighter of Choice, Dunhill Diamond Pattern Gold Plated Lighter
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Dunhill Diamond Pattern Gold Plated Lighter Circa 1970 Retro In fantastic working condition The lighter sparks, ignites and flames Built like a tank All original parts C...
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Late 20th Century English Retro Gold Objets d'Art and Vertu

Materials

Gold Plate

Antique Gardiniere Tie Pin Stick Pin Rose Diamonds 18k Gold Silver Glass
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This wonderful stickpin is decorated with a diamond jardiniere. The diamonds are mounted in silver. The back of the pin has a beautifully pierced gold ornament.
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1870s European Antique Gold Objets d'Art and Vertu

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver

24 Carat Yellow Gold Buddha in Display Box
Located in Cape Town, ZA
Materials: 24ct Gold Condition: Excellent Width: 125mm Height: 177mm Length: 130mm Weigh: 40g Height of statue approx. 7cm
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Mid-19th Century Antique Gold Objets d'Art and Vertu

Materials

Yellow Gold

Vintage Very Rare 18k Gold Plated Cartier “Gordon” Oval Lighter
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Vintage Gordon Cartier Lighter Short Oval 18K Gold Plated Rare Original Cartier Case and Certificate 18K Gold Plated Finish Circa 2000 Was overhauled in 2022 at Cartier. ...
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Late 20th Century French Artist Gold Objets d'Art and Vertu

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold Plate

Antique 19th Century French 18k Gold Convertible Ring Bracelet Pave Diamond
Located in Woking, GB
This exceptionally designed ring has a secret… It is also a bracelet! The adaptable piece of jewellery was originally made in France and has hallmarks which date it to between 1838 ...
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Mid-19th Century French High Victorian Antique Gold Objets d'Art and Vertu

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Kieselstein-Cord Eighteen Karat Yellow Brushed Gold Rare Mask Brooch
Located in New York, NY
18 karat brushed yellow gold mask brooch by Kieselstein-Cord A highly collectable handsome mask brooch clip pin Brooch measuring 1.5 inch long Condition: Excellent Gold matt patina f...
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1990s American Artist Gold Objets d'Art and Vertu

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Adie Brothers Ltd Birmingham England Sterling Enamel Gold Vermeil Cigarette Case
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Sterling silver and green enamel cigarette case by Adie Brothers Ltd of Birmingham, England, circa 1932. Beautiful light green guilloche enamel in a chevron design with silver edgin...
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20th Century Gold Objets d'Art and Vertu

Materials

Vermeil, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Antique Swivel Seal Pendant/Charm Carnelian & Blood-Stone British Hallmarked
Located in London, GB
Antique swivel seal pendant set with Carnelian and Blood-Stone set in 9-carat rose gold, British Hallmarked Birmingham 1900, Sponsor mark "M&M". Could be a...
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Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Gold Objets d'Art and Vertu

Materials

Carnelian, 9k Gold

Opal brooch gold Australian Natural Crystal Opal Art Nouveau Paris
Located in Berlin, DE
An exceptional piece - Art nouveau Opal Brooch from original catalogue of french jeweller Edouard Aimé Arnould, circa 1910 opal origin - Australia brooch measurements - 0.39 x 0.39...
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1910s French Art Nouveau Vintage Gold Objets d'Art and Vertu

Materials

Opal, Crystal, Gold, 18k Gold

Art Nouveau Opal Gold Brooch Australian Precious Opal Unisex Arnould 1910 Brooch
Located in Berlin, DE
An exceptional piece - Art nouveau Opal Brooch from original catalogue of french jeweller Edouard Aimé Arnould, circa 1910 brooch measurements - 0.39 x 0.39 x 2.95 in / 10 x 10 ...
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1910s French Art Nouveau Vintage Gold Objets d'Art and Vertu

Materials

Crystal, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold

Brooch Emerald Diamond Tsavorite Sapphire Gold Unisex Jewelry
Located in Berlin, DE
Shaped like a gorgeous feather with a flat-cut emerald as focus-point, this Emerald, Diamond Gold Brooch with Yellow Sapphire is so exquisite that it can be compared with one of the sculptural masterpieces of the Roman baroque style, the ‘Ecstasy of Saint Teresa.’ The sculpture was inspired by a vision of Saint Teresa, which she described in a very visual, even sexual way. An angel plunged a golden spear into her heart, leaving her breathless and consumed with a spiritual pain so intense that she did not want it to end. This brooch is the contemporary transformation of the sculpture found in the Cornaro Chapel, in Santa Maria della Vittoria, in Rome. The artist was Gian Lorenzo Bernini. Why do we say this? Bernini began by designing the chapel as the 'theatre' for his sculpture. Similarly, the Vintage-inspired Emerald, Diamond Gold Brooch also needs a setting, a background. That, of course, is you! The ‘Ecstasy’ is floodlit by beams of natural light from a hidden window. The natural light mingles with the shine from a cluster of vertical bronze shafts behind the sculpture, shaped to bear a resemblance to the rays of the sun. Imagine this precious gold brooch in your outstretched hand. Rays of rainbow aurora will bounce and shimmer, just like it does on the ‘Ecstasy of Saint Teresa.’ Features of the Vintage-inspired Emerald, Diamond Gold Brooch with Yellow Sapphire: It is all precious stones in this royal brooch...
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2010s Hong Kong Rococo Gold Objets d'Art and Vertu

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Tsavorite, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18...

Rare Iconic Vintage Dunhill Gold Plated Dark Blue Lacquer Swiss Made Lighter
Located in New York, NY
Elegant and Chic Rare Iconic Vintage Dunhill Gold Plated and Dark Blue Lacquer Swiss Made Lighter. This 1970s Vintage Dunhill is gold plated and has a dark Blue lacquer Swiss Made li...
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Late 20th Century Swiss Art Deco Gold Objets d'Art and Vertu

Materials

Gold Plate

14 Karat Yellow Gold and Mother of Pearl Buttons
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold and Mother of Pearl Buttons- This elegant set of three buttons are crafted in beautifully detailed 14K yellow gol...
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Early 20th Century Gold Objets d'Art and Vertu

Materials

Yellow Gold

Vintage Ruby Turquoise Enamel Yellow Gold Owl Brooch Measuring 0.80 Inch
Located in New York, NY
A vintage ruby, turquoise and enamel owl fourteen karat yellow gold Set with cabochon ruby eyes, turquoise body and enamel to the head, tail and perch An ode to the imagination and t...
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Mid-20th Century British Romantic Gold Objets d'Art and Vertu

Materials

Ruby, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Hand-Carved Malachite Dish Trinket Bowl with Gold Rim, 4.39 Oz
Located in Austin, TX
This gorgeous malachite dish is a magnificent velvety green statement piece. The bowl is created from beautiful malachite pieces that are pieced togethe...
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Late 20th Century Afghan Artisan Gold Objets d'Art and Vertu

Materials

Malachite, Yellow Gold

14karat Solid Gold Dice with Diamonds
Located in Corte Madera, CA
Life sized dice. Desk Jewels. Seven carats of diamonds in 14k solid gold.
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Gold Objets d'Art and Vertu

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

14k Vesta Match Safe
Located in Montreal, QC
14k yellow gold Vesta match safe with elaborate work. Acid tested 14k. Measures 1 3/8 inches x 1 inches x 1/4 inches. Very good condition, maker unknown.
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Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Gold Objets d'Art and Vertu

Materials

14k Gold

Rare 18k Gold French Cartier Art Deco Money Clip with Watch & Compass Attached
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This unique 18k yellow gold gentleman's money clip, time piece and compass accessory is very possibly "one of a kind". In all of our many years of involvement in our industry, only a handful of similar items have ever come into our possession. Crafted entirely of 18k gold, the watch was produced by Cartier in France at some point during the early 20th century and the French hallmarked compass was created during the same period. The watch is powered by a highly prestigious European Watch...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Gold Objets d'Art and Vertu

Materials

18k Gold

14k Yellow Gold Cigar Cutter
Located in Palm Beach, FL
What do you get the person that has everything? If they are a cigar afficionado, I would recommend this handsome cigar cutter. Crafted in 14K gold, it has a Solingen steel blade, and...
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Mid-20th Century German Gold Objets d'Art and Vertu

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel

A Mughal Natural Rock Crystal Perfume Flask inlaid with gold and rubies
Located in Bangkok,, TH
A Mughal style perfume bottle (Itradani), Each side of the bottle is inlaid with 24K gold encrusted with carved petal in green and flower petals in rubies and diamonds, the stopper a...
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Early 2000s Indian Art Deco Gold Objets d'Art and Vertu

Materials

Crystal, Rock Crystal, Ruby, Gold

Antique Georgian Rock Crystal Locket Pendant 14 Karat Gold
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This elegant little georgian gold locket pendant was made around 1820. The 14 karat gold locked mount is finely chased all around with flowers and...
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1820s English George IV Antique Gold Objets d'Art and Vertu

Materials

Rock Crystal, Gold, 14k Gold

Dunhill Rollagas Lighter Gold Plated Blue Lacquer
Located in Portland, GB
Iconic and timeless gold-plated Dunhill lighter with very elegant and luxurious Chinese blue lacquer. The lighter is in good vintage and in full working condition; The lighter is sta...
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Late 20th Century Gold Objets d'Art and Vertu

Materials

Gold Plate

Vintage & Rare Cartier Lighter 18k Gold Plate Godron Model, circa 2000
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Lighter in 18k Gold Plate Godron Model Circa 2000 Retro Vintage Rare Gold color Cartier sparks, ignites and flames
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Late 20th Century French Retro Gold Objets d'Art and Vertu

Materials

18k Gold, Gold Plate

1945-46 Saudi Arabia Aramco Gold Philadelphia Mint
Located in Palm Desert, CA
1945-46 Saudi Arabia Aramco 4 pounds Philadelphia Mint. One side of the coin features an Eagle with wings open with the words U.S. Mint Philadelphia - U.S.A. The other side of the co...
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1940s American Contemporary Vintage Gold Objets d'Art and Vertu

Materials

Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Friedrich Köchli 56 Hallmark Bi-Colour Gold Cigarette Case
Located in Vilnius, LT
It is an exceptional antique cigarette case made by Swiss born jeweler Friedrich Köchli in 1890s. It is crafted in 56 hallmark bi-colour gold. - The...
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Late 19th Century Russian Russian Empire Antique Gold Objets d'Art and Vertu

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold

Rare Iconic Vintage Dunhill Gold Plated and Black Lacquer Swiss Made Lighter
Located in New York, NY
Elegant and Chic Rare Vintage Dunhill gold plated and Black lacquer Swiss Made lighter In mint condition. Works perfectly. Iconic and beautifully engineered piece with rare lacquer ...
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20th Century Swiss Art Deco Gold Objets d'Art and Vertu

Materials

Gold Plate

Iconic Rare Vintage Dunhill Gold-Plated and Red Lacquer Swiss, Lighter
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Dunhill Gold-Plated, Red lacquer Swiss Manufactured, Lighter Iconic and beautifully engineered piece rare lacquer condition In Mint working condition. In original box. Bra...
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Art Deco Gold Objets d'Art and Vertu

Materials

Gold Plate

14 Karat Yellow Gold Bull Dog Stick Pin with Cabochon Ruby Eyes
Located in valatie, NY
14K Yellow Gold Bull Dog Stick Pin with Cabochon Ruby Eyes. Unmarked, tested 14K gold. With a beautiful patina. N.P. Trent has been a respected name in antiq...
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Gold Objets d'Art and Vertu

Materials

Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

"Reflection" Handcrafted Artisan Silver Sculpture
Located in Tewantin, Queensland
The object d'art consists of Japanese theme KOI pond. Featuring Paua shell sunset surrounded by wisps of silver; mother of pearl leaf encased with...
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2010s Australian Artisan Gold Objets d'Art and Vertu

Materials

Gold Plate, Silver

Vintage Le Must De Retro Cartier Logo Lighter, 18k Gold Plated
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Lighter Gold plated 18k Gold Comes with original Cartier case In mint exterior and working condition Circa 2000 In great condition The lighter ignites, sparks and flames
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Late 20th Century French Retro Gold Objets d'Art and Vertu

Materials

18k Gold, Gold Plate

24ct Yellow Gold Dragon Statues
Located in Cape Town, ZA
Materials: 24ct Gold Condition: Excellent Width: 300mm Height: 350mm Length: 150mm Weight: 11.5g
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Mid-19th Century Antique Gold Objets d'Art and Vertu

Materials

Yellow Gold

18th Century Grand Tour Bocca Della Verita Calcedony Intaglio Diamond Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Exceptionally rare 18th century diamond set calcedony intaglio pendant depicting the famed Roman marble Bocca della Verita, the Mouth of Truth. The enigmatic monumental rondel thoug...
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18th Century European Georgian Antique Gold Objets d'Art and Vertu

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Silver

James Bond Iconic and Rare Vintage Dunhill Gold and Swiss Made Lighter
Located in New York, NY
Rare Vintage Dunhill gold plated Swiss Made lighter In mint condition. Works perfectly. Iconic and beautifully engineered piece rare condition, James Bond lighter of choice. In ori...
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Art Deco Gold Objets d'Art and Vertu

Materials

Gold, Gold Plate

Buccellati Vintage No Heat Blue Sapphire 18k Gold Floral Square Brooch Pin
Located in Miami, FL
This Extraordinary rectangular Vintage  Buccellati Diamond and Sapphire Brooch. This piece was crafted in  Luxurious 18K yellow gold. Measuring approx. 33 mm x 25 mm,  this brooch ...
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1960s Italian Retro Vintage Gold Objets d'Art and Vertu

Materials

Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Retro Vintage Rare circa 1980 Dunhill Orange Lacquer & Gold Plated Lighter
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Vert Rare Circa 1980s Dunhill Orange Lacquer & Gold Plated Lighter Retro style Comes with a Dunhill box and papers The lighter is in very good condition The lighter sparks...
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Late 20th Century English Retro Gold Objets d'Art and Vertu

Materials

Gold Plate

Art Deco Cigarette Case Box Sterling and Gold Chester 1920
Located in Toronto, ON
Antique Art Deco Sterling silver and 9ct gold cigarette case box Chester 1920, Colen Hewer Cheshire. Very finely decorated with an ogee type engine turn design...
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1920s English Art Deco Vintage Gold Objets d'Art and Vertu

Materials

Gold, Sterling Silver

Vintage Le Must de Cartier 18k Gold Plated Pyramid Cut Lighter, circa 1980
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Cartier Lighter 18K Gold Plated Pyramid Cut Texture Model Excellent working condition 70 x 25 x 12 mm Circa 1980s Comes with original Cartier case With original Cartier ce...
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1980s French Retro Vintage Gold Objets d'Art and Vertu

Materials

18k Gold, Gold Plate

Signed Retro Figural 14k Gold Walnut Pill Box Signed by Cellino
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine figural pill box. By Cellino. In 14k gold. In the form of a walnut shell with a hinged back and 2 applied beads for opening. Simply a wonderful signed pill box! Date: Mid...
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Mid-20th Century Retro Gold Objets d'Art and Vertu

Materials

14k Gold

Buccellati Modernist circa 2010 Diamonds 18 Karat Gold Band Ring
Located in Rome, IT
Introducing an exquisite piece from the coveted Buccellati brand, the Italian Buccellati Signature circa 2010 Diamonds 18 karat Gold Band Ramage Eternelle collection Engagement Ring is a true testament to timeless beauty. This vintage ring showcases the iconic Buccellati style with its intricate openwork designs reminiscent of delicate lace, adorned with dazzling round-cut white diamonds totaling approximately 0.50 carats. The ring bears the Buccellati signature engraving, which, although partially erased due to wear, remains legible, adding to its vintage charm. Crafted in Italy with meticulous attention to detail, the hand-engraved carved surface showcases the exceptional artistry and craftsmanship synonymous with Buccellati. Weighing 3.5 grams, this remarkable ring is crafted in 18 karat Yellow and White gold, offering a harmonious blend of warmth and brilliance. The ring is currently a size 5 USA (equivalent to size 9 Italian), and please note that due to its special handcrafted engraving, resizing may not be possible. Measuring approximately 8mm in height, this Buccellati engagement ring is a true statement piece, radiating elegance and sophistication. Details: Italian Vintage 1970 Buccellati Diamonds 18 karat Gold Band Engagement Ring...
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2010s Italian Artisan Gold Objets d'Art and Vertu

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Vintage Italian Diamond Solid 18k Yellow Gold Tiara Compact Box
Located in Miami, FL
A luxurious way of carrying your make-up!  This vintage diamond 18K yellow gold compact box from the 1940s, features a diamond-accented closure in 18K...
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1960s Italian Retro Vintage Gold Objets d'Art and Vertu

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

French 1820 Baroque Rock Quartz Scent Perfume Bottle Mount in 18k Gold with Gem
Located in Miami, FL
French scent bottle with gemstones. Gorgeous antique scent perfume bottle, created in France in the first quarter of the 19th century, circa 1820....
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1820s French Neoclassical Antique Gold Objets d'Art and Vertu

Materials

Pearl, Natural Pearl, Quartz, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Le Must de Cartier Very Rare Royking Lighter, 18k Gold Plating
Located in New York, NY
Cartier “Royking” lighter. Circe 1970 CARTIER Roy King Rollagas, a Unique RARE example of a ROYKING designed Cartier Rollagas lighter made circa 1970's, 18K Gold Baroque Inlay with, Red, Blue lacquer, mint condition. Roy King emblem on top side part of Cartier. The Lighter Includes original Cartier case. ROY KING, who has died aged 87, was a leading British watch designer and jeweller, with customers ranging from Saudi princes to The Beatles and Tom Jones. King began his career at the age of 14 as an apprentice goldsmith and diamond mounter in Hatton Garden. By 21 he was foreman of a workshop, creating one-off pieces which readily found buyers (including members of the Royal Family) through Bond Street jewellers. Much of his work in the 1930s was also as an uncredited manufacturer for names such as Rolex, Cartier, Asprey and Garrard. After the war, King began to design and make watches under his own name. When restrictions on the import of Swiss watch movements were lifted in 1960, King decided to integrate these into his own designs, recognising that, whoever the manufacturer might be, people still wanted "Swiss Made" moving parts. He signed an exclusive agency agreement with Bueche-Girod, the Swiss movement makers, which left him free to design the exterior of the pieces as he wished. He also began to make watches with straps made wholly from gold, then a novel idea. In 1961, the Roy King workshop swept the board at the British Modern Jewellery Exhibition, winning two first prizes, as well as one second and one third prize. The winning pieces are now in the permanent collection of Goldsmiths' Hall.During the 1960s, the workshop produced many designs using a variety of unconventional methods. Molten gold would be poured through tea strainers before being stretched into shapes to satisfy the most avant garde tastes. King's "bark finish" design for bracelets sparked a craze: when George Harrison married Patti Boyd in 1966, she wore one of King's bark finish wedding bands. Roy Cecil King was born in Kentish Town, London, on May 6 1913. His unmarried mother handed him as a baby to an elderly foster mother, Mrs Wells, who eventually adopted him. Mr Wells, a road sweeper, died in the great influenza outbreak of 1919 and soon afterwards young Cecil, as he was then called, found himself standing in a walk-in cupboard while his future was discussed in the cramped tenement room where he lived. At one time, it seemed as if he would have to be taken in by Dr Barnardo's, and even as a pupil at Haverstock Hill Central School he had to deliver hand-laundered shirts (at 2d a time) to help with household bills. One of his customers managed a large jewellery firm in Hatton Garden, M J Greengross, and in 1927 he was offered an apprenticeship. On his first day at the bench, King was put next to a consumptive Italian master craftsman and told to learn what he could before the man died. A tubercular cough rendered King's taskmaster highly impatient, and he would crush with a mallet any work which fell short of perfection. In the evenings, King went to classes at the Sir John Cass Art School, perfecting his skills at diamond mounting. In his spare time he performed in a jazz band as a pianist and comic master of ceremonies. During the Second World War, King worked as a planning engineer on the production line of the Hurricane, eventually heading up a 100-strong department at De Havilland. There he used machine tool...
Category

1970s French Baroque Vintage Gold Objets d'Art and Vertu

Materials

18k Gold

Tiffany & Co. Elegant Gold Pill Box
Located in New York, NY
Crisp, substantial gold pill box. Made and signed by TIFFANY & CO. Rectangular, with deep diagonal line cut pattern on top and sides. Beautiful condition; it was never engraved. ...
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1930s American Vintage Gold Objets d'Art and Vertu

Materials

14k Gold

French 1790 Neoclassical Louis XVI Rectangular Snuff Box in Labrated 18kt Gold
Located in Miami, FL
French snuff box in solid gold. Exceptional rectangular snuff box, created in Paris France during the kingdom of Louis XVI, in the last quarter of the 18th century, circa 1790. It w...
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1790s French Neoclassical Antique Gold Objets d'Art and Vertu

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Le Must de Cartier Very Rare Royking Lighter, 18k Gold Plating & Lacquer
Located in New York, NY
Le Must De Cartier Very Rare RoyKing Lighter, 18K Gold Plating & Lacquer Cartier “Royking” lighter. Circe 1970 CARTIER Roy King Rollagas, a Unique RARE example of a ROYKING designed Cartier Rollagas lighter made circa 1970's, 18K Gold Baroque Inlay with Black lacquer, mint condition. Roy King emblem on top side part of Cartier. The Lighter Includes original Cartier case. ROY KING, who has died aged 87, was a leading British watch designer and jeweller, with customers ranging from Saudi princes to The Beatles and Tom Jones. King began his career at the age of 14 as an apprentice goldsmith and diamond mounter in Hatton Garden. By 21 he was foreman of a workshop, creating one-off pieces which readily found buyers (including members of the Royal Family) through Bond Street jewellers. Much of his work in the 1930s was also as an uncredited manufacturer for names such as Rolex, Cartier, Asprey and Garrard. After the war, King began to design and make watches under his own name. When restrictions on the import of Swiss watch movements were lifted in 1960, King decided to integrate these into his own designs, recognising that, whoever the manufacturer might be, people still wanted "Swiss Made" moving parts. He signed an exclusive agency agreement with Bueche-Girod, the Swiss movement makers, which left him free to design the exterior of the pieces as he wished. He also began to make watches with straps made wholly from gold, then a novel idea. In 1961, the Roy King workshop swept the board at the British Modern Jewellery Exhibition, winning two first prizes, as well as one second and one third prize. The winning pieces are now in the permanent collection of Goldsmiths' Hall.During the 1960s, the workshop produced many designs using a variety of unconventional methods. Molten gold would be poured through tea strainers before being stretched into shapes to satisfy the most avant garde tastes. King's "bark finish" design for bracelets sparked a craze: when George Harrison married Patti Boyd in 1966, she wore one of King's bark finish wedding bands. Roy Cecil King was born in Kentish Town, London, on May 6 1913. His unmarried mother handed him as a baby to an elderly foster mother, Mrs Wells, who eventually adopted him. Mr Wells, a road sweeper, died in the great influenza outbreak of 1919 and soon afterwards young Cecil, as he was then called, found himself standing in a walk-in cupboard while his future was discussed in the cramped tenement room where he lived. At one time, it seemed as if he would have to be taken in by Dr Barnardo's, and even as a pupil at Haverstock Hill Central School he had to deliver hand-laundered shirts (at 2d a time) to help with household bills. One of his customers managed a large jewellery firm in Hatton Garden, M J Greengross, and in 1927 he was offered an apprenticeship. On his first day at the bench, King was put next to a consumptive Italian master craftsman and told to learn what he could before the man died. A tubercular cough rendered King's taskmaster highly impatient, and he would crush with a mallet any work which fell short of perfection. In the evenings, King went to classes at the Sir John Cass Art School, perfecting his skills at diamond mounting. In his spare time he performed in a jazz band as a pianist and comic master of ceremonies. During the Second World War, King worked as a planning engineer on the production line of the Hurricane, eventually heading up a 100-strong department at De Havilland. There he used machine tool...
Category

1970s French Baroque Vintage Gold Objets d'Art and Vertu

Materials

18k Gold

Le Must de Cartier Very Rare Royking Lighter, 18k Gold Plated
Located in New York, NY
Cartier “Royking” lighter. Circe 1970 CARTIER Roy King Rollagas, a Unique RARE example of a ROYKING designed Cartier Rollagas lighter made circa 1970's, 18K Gold Baroque Inlay with Black lacquer, mint condition. Roy King emblem on top side part of Cartier. The Lighter Includes original Cartier case. ROY KING, who has died aged 87, was a leading British watch designer and jeweller, with customers ranging from Saudi princes to The Beatles and Tom Jones. King began his career at the age of 14 as an apprentice goldsmith and diamond mounter in Hatton Garden. By 21 he was foreman of a workshop, creating one-off pieces which readily found buyers (including members of the Royal Family) through Bond Street jewellers. Much of his work in the 1930s was also as an uncredited manufacturer for names such as Rolex, Cartier, Asprey and Garrard. After the war, King began to design and make watches under his own name. When restrictions on the import of Swiss watch movements were lifted in 1960, King decided to integrate these into his own designs, recognising that, whoever the manufacturer might be, people still wanted "Swiss Made" moving parts. He signed an exclusive agency agreement with Bueche-Girod, the Swiss movement makers, which left him free to design the exterior of the pieces as he wished. He also began to make watches with straps made wholly from gold, then a novel idea. In 1961, the Roy King workshop swept the board at the British Modern Jewellery Exhibition, winning two first prizes, as well as one second and one third prize. The winning pieces are now in the permanent collection of Goldsmiths' Hall.During the 1960s, the workshop produced many designs using a variety of unconventional methods. Molten gold would be poured through tea strainers before being stretched into shapes to satisfy the most avant garde tastes. King's "bark finish" design for bracelets sparked a craze: when George Harrison married Patti Boyd in 1966, she wore one of King's bark finish wedding bands. Roy Cecil King was born in Kentish Town, London, on May 6 1913. His unmarried mother handed him as a baby to an elderly foster mother, Mrs Wells, who eventually adopted him. Mr Wells, a road sweeper, died in the great influenza outbreak of 1919 and soon afterwards young Cecil, as he was then called, found himself standing in a walk-in cupboard while his future was discussed in the cramped tenement room where he lived. At one time, it seemed as if he would have to be taken in by Dr Barnardo's, and even as a pupil at Haverstock Hill Central School he had to deliver hand-laundered shirts (at 2d a time) to help with household bills. One of his customers managed a large jewellery firm in Hatton Garden, M J Greengross, and in 1927 he was offered an apprenticeship. On his first day at the bench, King was put next to a consumptive Italian master craftsman and told to learn what he could before the man died. A tubercular cough rendered King's taskmaster highly impatient, and he would crush with a mallet any work which fell short of perfection. In the evenings, King went to classes at the Sir John Cass Art School, perfecting his skills at diamond mounting. In his spare time he performed in a jazz band as a pianist and comic master of ceremonies. During the Second World War, King worked as a planning engineer on the production line of the Hurricane, eventually heading up a 100-strong department at De Havilland. There he used machine tool...
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Located in New York, NY
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Located in Munich, Bavaria
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Located in New York, NY
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Located in New York, NY
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