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Period: 19th Century
Metal: Gold
Antique 14k Gold Clasp Bracelet or Necklace Blue Guilloché Enamel Accanthus
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This solid gold clasp is decorated with fine bright royal blue guilloché enamel within a gold mount of rocaille and accanthus foliage.
Category
1830s European Antique Gold Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
Antique Brooch Female in Antique Manner Cameo White Sard on Basalt
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This is a fine example of a layered cameo, a technique popular in the first half of the 19th century.
A pensive young woman, carved out of white sardonyx, is resting her head on her ...
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1830s European William IV Antique Gold Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Agate, 18k Gold
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 “Straron” No1 Powder Case with Mirror and Lipstick Holder Case
Located in New York, NY
Starton No1 - Vintage, Antique powder case, could date back to roaring 1920s.
Has built in mirror and and a lipstick holder
It a perfect vanity c...
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Early 19th Century French Art Deco Antique Gold Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Gold Plate, Silver
Yellow Gold Decorated Vintage WWII Komai Damascene Dragon Case & Lighter
Located in New York, NY
WWII Japanese Matching Komai Damascene Dragon STYLISH Cigarette Case & Cigarette Lighter
Yellow Gold Decorated 24K
Japanese Komai Style Cigare...
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Early 19th Century Japanese Art Deco Antique Gold Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Yellow Gold
Honorary French Medal in 18-carat Yellow Gold in Portois House
Located in Vannes, FR
Honorary Medal in 18-carat Yellow Gold in Portois House
18-carat Yellow Gold Honorary Medal
Square-shaped medal representing two men named: A.PORTOIS. and A.FIX their portrait is ve...
Category
1890s European Antique Gold Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
18k Gold
Antique Victorian Stickpin 14 Karat Gold Agate Jasper Opal Tigereye Cabochon
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This charming gold stick pin features a variation of hard stone cabochons, tiger eye, malachite, opal set in 14 karat gold. The principal stickpin is joined by a gold chain to a se...
Category
1880s Victorian Antique Gold Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Agate, Jasper, Gold, 14k Gold
Rare Antique Latin American Three Color Gold, Diamond Allegory of Love Oval Box
Located in New York, NY
Rare museum quality Latin American three color gold and diamond oval box featuring Allegories of Love.
Mexico City, circa 1800, Mark of Chief Assayer Cayetano Buitron
References: fo...
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Early 19th Century Mexican Neoclassical Antique Gold Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Diamond, Gold
Antique Pair of Stickpins 18 Karat Gold Green Guilloché Enamel Natural Pearls
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This graceful pair of stickpins was created in 1845 ca out of 18 karat gold. Each pin features a Flower with bright green enamelled flowers highlighted by 1 larger and four smaller ...
Category
1840s French Early Victorian Antique Gold Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
Micro Mosaic Gold Snuff Box
Located in New York, NY
Micro Mosaic Gold Snuff Box
An 18 karat gold snuff box accented with blue enamel set with a micro mosaic of dogs hunting a deer
Circa 1850's
Dimensi...
Category
1850s Antique Gold Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Victoriam Shell Cameo of Mars 14 Karat Gold on a Bakelite Bangle
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This unusual bangle has been decorated with a finely carved Victoran shell cameo of Mars.
The cameo has been mounted on a bakelite bangle in 1920 ca.
Category
1870s Italian Victorian Antique Gold Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold
Diadem Comb in Gold with Micromosaic, Empire Period
Located in Paris, FR
Diadem comb in gold featuring seven oval, micromosaic medallions. The removable comb of the diadem is composed of four, blonde tortoiseshell teeth. The cur...
Category
Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Gold Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Gold
Ruby Diamond Mesh Gold Purse
Located in New York, NY
Ruby diamond mesh gold purse, 19th century
Cabochon and square-cut rubies of approximately 8 carats, round-cut diamonds of approximately 0.75 carat, 18 ka...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Gold Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Freres Rochat Gold Bird Box
Located in New York, NY
Freres Rochat Gold Bird Box
This stunning gold box was created by Frères Rochat circa 1820. At first glance, it may seem like a well-crafted, beautifully designed snuff box with a pearl floral motif on top. However, it holds a hidden surprise - a technical marvel of a singing, rotating bird! The button on the rim opens up the lid to reveal the intricately crafted bird that sings and rotates. It's a wonder how the complex mechanical mechanisms fit into such a small space. This antique box is truly extraordinary and a testament to the skill and craftsmanship of the Rochat brothers.
About Freres Rochat:
Frères Rochat is a Swiss company that was founded in the early 19th century by Antoine and Samuel Rochat, two brothers who came from a long line of skilled watchmakers. The company quickly gained a reputation for producing some of the finest mechanical timepieces and automata of the time, including singing bird boxes, which they became particularly renowned for.
The Rochat brothers' innovative designs and engineering prowess made them highly sought after by wealthy collectors and royalty alike. They were commissioned to create bespoke pieces for many high-profile clients, including Napoleon Bonaparte and the Russian Tsar, Alexander I.
In the mid-19th century, Frères Rochat was taken over by another watchmaking family, the Favres, who continued to produce exquisite automata and timepieces in the same tradition. The company continued to flourish, with many of their creations being displayed in museums around the world.
Today, Frères Rochat is still regarded as one of the foremost names in luxury watchmaking and mechanical automata. Their antique singing bird boxes are highly prized by collectors and connoisseurs, and the company continues to produce exceptional timepieces and other mechanical creations to this day.
About Bird Boxes:
Gold musical bird boxes...
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1820s Swiss Antique Gold Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold
Swiss Gold and Enamel Brooch with Romantic Chateau de Chillon
Located in New York, NY
Swiss brooch, ca 1880. Oval enameled plaque in gold frame; rim comprises applied scrolls heightened with enamel and inset with pearls.The plaque depicts t...
Category
Late 19th Century Swiss Victorian Antique Gold Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Pearl, Gold, Enamel
Antique Victorian Essex Crystal Hunting Dog 14K Gold Lapel Pin
Located in Rotterdam, NL
An antique reverse intaglio crystal stickpin or lapel pin depicting a hunting dog. The dog painting was done on a reverse carved crystal and has a mother of pearl background. The cry...
Category
Late 19th Century European Late Victorian Antique Gold Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Crystal, 14k Gold
Antique Victorian 14 Karat Gold and Enameled Handkerchief Holder
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Victorian handkerchief holder.
In 14k yellow gold.
With an engraved, textured and enameled design to the holder end.
A gold loop slides...
Category
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Gold Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
Antique Reverse Crystal Stickpin Tiepin Boxer Dog 14kt Red Gold Red Dog Collar
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This reverse crystal of a boxer dog wearing a red dog collar has been hand carved and hand painted in the last quarter of the 19th century. The crystal is mounted in a red gold setti...
Category
1890s Austrian Victorian Antique Gold Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Crystal, 14k Gold
Rare Qajar Gold and Enamel Parasol Cane Handle
Located in New York, NY
A Rare Qajar Gold and Enamel Parasol Cane Handle
A very rare Persian, Qajar, polychrome enamelled gold cane handle, of cylindrical form, decorated with fl...
Category
19th Century Unknown Antique Gold Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Gold, Enamel
14K Gold Mesh Purse Chain, 1895
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
14K Gold Mesh Purse Chain, Created around 1895.
14K Yellow Gold Mesh purse on a small chain representing a fine trend in Europe at the beginning of th...
Category
1890s Antique Gold Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
14k Gold
Antique Carved Childs Head Corallum Rubrum Gold Stickpin Tiepin
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This charming stickpin of a child's head has been handcarved in the first third of the 19th century.
Category
1820s Italian Antique Gold Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
14k Gold, 9k Gold, Gold
French 1819-1838 Baroque Louis XV Snuff Box Carved Agate And Chiseled 18Kt Gold
Located in Miami, FL
French snuff box in agate and gold.
Exceptional and very rare oval snuff box, created in Paris France during the second monarchic restoration period, between the 1818 and 1838. This beautiful box was designed in the baroque and Louis XV style, depicting the mythological scene of Venus and cupid holding an arrow. It was carefully crafted with two pieces carved from translucent gray-brownish agate and decorated with sculpted chiseled and repousse parts in yellow gold of 18 karats. Fitted with a hinged lid and embellished with one rose cut diamond.
The scene represents the Greek-Roman mythological scene of Venus seated in her seashell chariot pulling back Cupid to take away his arrow. In ancient Greece Cupid was known as Eros, the young son of Aphrodite the goddess of love, beauty and fertility. For the Romans, Cupid is the god of love, son of Venus and Mars, god of war. Cupid was an assistant to his mother Venus, he directed the primordial force of love and brought it to mortals
Weight: Total 100.45 Grams, (64.39 Dwt).
Measurements: 65 mm by 53 mm by 33 mm (2.56 x 2.09 x 1.31 Inches).
Hallmarks: Stamped two times with ancient French marks; the Zeus head...
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1810s French Baroque Antique Gold Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Agate, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pendant Cameo Shell Entourage 18 Carat Gold And Fine Pearls
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Superb pendant cameo mounted as a pendant surrounded by fine pearls
total weight: 10.10 g oval shape: 4.5 cm by 3.5 cm
period 19th century
Category
1890s European Art Nouveau Antique Gold Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Pearl, Gold
Georgian 1820 Enameled Pin of a Playful Putti 18kt Gold with European Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Magnificent piece from the Georgian Period.
An antique stick pin brooch, created in the United Kingdom between the kingdoms of George III (17...
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Mid-19th Century British Georgian Antique Gold Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
French 18K Yellow Gold Silver Garnet Snake Belt Buckle
Located in London, GB
An 18 karat (18K) yellow gold and silver belt buckle designed as a snake entwined upon itself with cabochon garnet eyes. Stamped with the eagle’s ...
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19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Gold Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Renaissance Revival Rock Crystal Dragon Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Renaissance Revival Rock Crystal Dragon Pendant-
A rock crystal dragon mounted in 18k gold set with diamonds, a pearl, and rubies
Length: 4.5"
Category
Mid-19th Century Antique Gold Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Crystal, Diamond, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold
Victorian Amethyst Gold Locket
Located in New York, NY
Victorian amethyst gold locket
Oval shaped locket with an oval cut amethyst (11 x 14 mm), 14 karat yellow gold
Size: width 2.7 cm, length 4 cm
Total we...
Category
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Gold Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
French Tissot 18K Yellow Gold Damascene Steel Belt Buckle
By Tissot
Located in London, GB
A blackened steel and 18 karat (18K) yellow gold Damascene belt buckle designed as a rectangle with inlaid gold designs of angels and geometric lines in...
Category
19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Gold Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel
Antique French Yellow Gold & Jeweled Lorgnette
Located in New York, NY
Antique French yellow gold lorgnette with folding round lenses
Handle is set with white gold flowerhead and leaves, eleven rose-cut diamond...
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Late 19th Century Antique Gold Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Yellow Gold
French 1819-1838 Neoclassical Louis XVI Rectangular Snuff Box 18Kt Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
French snuff box in solid gold.
Exceptional rectangular snuff box, crafted in Paris France during the second monarchic restoration period, between the 1818 and 1838. It was carefully crafted in the neoclassical Louis XVI style in solid yellow gold of 18 karats. Fitted with a hinged lid and embellished with intricate chiseled, engraved and guilloche finishes, Monogramed AS inside the counterpart of the lid.
Weight: 1l7.75 Grams, (75.48 Dwt).
Measurements: 89 mm by 54 mm by 20 mm (3.5 x 2.13 x 0.79 Inches).
Hallmarks: Stamped with ancient French marks; the Zeus head...
Category
1830s French Neoclassical Antique Gold Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
19th Century 14 Karat Gold Diamond Gemstone Perfume Bottle/Flask
Located in Dallas, TX
Such a treasure! In 14 karat yellow gold, this etched crystal perfume bottle supports diamonds and natural gemstones in the hinged top.
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Gold Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold
Antique Hardstone Sardonyx Cameo Portrait in Profile of a Bearded Gentleman
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This exquisit profile portrait of a bearded gentleman is mounted in 1850 ca in an exquisite hand made frame. The cameo is secured in a wavy inner gold frame surrounded by an outer f...
Category
1850s English Victorian Antique Gold Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Agate, 15k Gold
Amythest and Gold Sulphide Scent Bottle on Stand
Located in Riverdale, NY
Amythest and 18k Tri Color Gold Sulphide Cameo Scent Bottle on Stand, early 19th Century, possibly by Baccarat. A custom made period stand in sterling allows the bottle to be display...
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1820s French Georgian Antique Gold Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold
Georgian Child Parrot Bird Portrait Miniature 14 Karat Gold Hand Painted Pendant
Located in New York, NY
This is a very early and rare Museum Quality Georgian hand painted portrait miniature of a girl child with a bird which appears to be a parrot or raven or crow and is framed in a 14 ...
Category
Early 19th Century Unknown Georgian Antique Gold Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Russian Gold and Guilloche Enamel Easter Egg Pendant, 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
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...
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19th Century Russian Russian Empire Antique Gold Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Gold, Enamel
Antique 1860s Victorian Diamond and Ruby Yellow Gold Belt Buckle
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional Victorian 0.19 carat ruby and 0.18 carat diamond, 20 karat yellow gold belt buckle; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections.
This exceptional Victorian belt buckle has been crafted in 20k yellow gold.
The pierced decorated, rectangular frame is embellished with a three dimensional floriate design.
The buckle is embellished with eleven Dutch cut diamonds displayed alternately between eleven round cut rubies.
The diamonds and rubies are set to the centre of applied trefoil flower shaped collet settings.
The inner and outer borders of this frame and prong buckle have a ribbed decoration.
The buckle secures with a three prong swivel chape to the centre of the design.
This antique Victorian belt buckle...
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19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Gold Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Georgian Child Flower Locket Pendant Gold Portrait Miniature Necklace
Located in New York, NY
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...
Category
Early 19th Century Unknown Georgian Antique Gold Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Gold, 10k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Victorian 12K Yellow Gold J. E. Caldwell Thimble
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Victorian 12K Yellow Gold J. E. Caldwell Thimble. This beautiful piece is crafted in 12k yellow gold. This thimble is beautifully engraved and in amazing condition....
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1890s Victorian Antique Gold Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Yellow Gold
Antique Tiffany & Co. Perfume Bottle with a Gold and Diamond-Covered CAP
Located in New York, NY
An antique Tiffany & Co. perfume bottle that is capped in gold covered in small diamonds. The bottle is 2.38 inches long and 0.63 inches wide, weighing 32.1 grams. Signed "Tiffany & ...
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1890s American Antique Gold Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Gold
Victorian Micromosaic Villa Gregoriana and Temple of Vesta 9ct Gold Brooch
Located in Austin, TX
A stunningly detailed Victorian micromosaic brooch mounted in 9k rose gold, late 19th century, probably Italy.
The fine micromosaic brooch depicting a view from the gardens...
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1860s Italian Victorian Antique Gold Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
Archaeological-Revival Coral and Gold Spartan Diadem
Located in London, GB
An archaeological-revival coral and gold Spartan diadem, in the form of a gold band with seven concave discs each set with a cabochon coral, alternating with eight floral motifs each set with a small cabochon coral, all with gold wirework decorations of Etruscan style, made in Naples circa 1840, bearing gold hallmarks N3 with the profile of Parthenope, gross weight 94 grams.
A gorgeous and sumptuous Spartan diadem, made in the mid-nineteenth century in Italy. Beginning in the early nineteenth century, jewellery inspired by the Ancient World became very popular. This diadem is made from bright yellow gold in which is set seven glowing orange cabochon-cut coral stones within carved gold discs. Further gold wirework and smaller coral stones add to the beauty of this piece, which is simple and bold. By family repute, this diadem, purchased in England during the early part of the 20th century, was once owned by Empress Eugénie of France. Winterhalter's portrait of the Empress in 1864 depicts her wearing a gold diadem similar in design to this one. Eugénie loved jewels and as well as enjoying the sumptuous French crown jewels...
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1840s Italian Classical Roman Antique Gold Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Russian Andrei Bragin 14k Rosy Yellow Gold Sapphire Rayed Cigarette Box
Located in Montclair, NJ
This incredibly well crafted and uniquely designed antique cigarette gold box is crafted in solid 14k rosy yellow gold and features a large compartme...
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1890s Russian Antique Gold Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Perfume Flask in Cut Crystal with Gold Stopper, Mid-19th Century
Located in Paris, FR
Teardrop-shaped flask in blown and cut crystal. It is embellished with several different decorative patterns: a ridged pattern surrounds the edge; the back side features a rectangular band with a diamond cut pattern and starburst rays above and below the rectangle; and the front side has a rectangle that frames a cartouche that has been left undecorated so that the owner’s initials can be added there. The gold, screw top lid is intricately accented with geometric patterns. A small, crystal stopper inside the lid helps preserve the perfume. The flask is stored in its original red leather case.
In France, the art of crystal making began to develop during the late18th century with inspiration from British crystal...
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1850s French Antique Gold Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Crystal, Gold
Vintage Victorian Era Snuff Box 14 Karat Yellow and Rose Gold Floral Motif
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Rare, vintage snuff box from the Victorian era. This is an incredible collectors item and an estate piece that you rarely see! It would be an incredi...
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Gold Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Gold & Enamel Lapel Buttons or Pins with Views of Lake Geneva
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very fine set of Swiss Victorian gold & enamel lapel buttons.
In 18 karat yellow gold.
Each button with a round enamel painted scenes of Lake Geneva bezel set in 18k gold with f...
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19th Century Swiss Victorian Antique Gold Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
Victorian Gold Double-Ended Crystal Scent Bottle
Located in Paris, FR
A cylindrical, double-ended transparent crystal perfume bottle with one side a fine vinaigrette and the other a smelling salt compartiment. The vinaigre...
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1860s English Victorian Antique Gold Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Crystal, Gold
Antique Regency Desk Seal, 9 Karat Yellow Gold, Agate and Chalcedony
Located in NEWARK, GB
A beautiful antique, Regency era desk seal / wax seal.
It has an expertly carved, faceted agate handle with tones of white and toffee colours.
It has a decorative 9 karat yellow go...
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Early 19th Century British Regency Antique Gold Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Agate, Chalcedony, Yellow Gold
Antique 14K Gold Cannetille Pearl Lapel Stick Pin
Located in Rotterdam, NL
This antique 19th century stick pin is made of 14 karat gold and seed pearls. This beautiful stick pin is made of fine cannetille work, which is applied on top of the pin. The cannetille work is skillfully handcrafted and gives the impression of lace or fine embroidery. The stick pin is embellished with twenty-three lustrous pearls around the border and in the center.
The stick pin belongs to the regional dress in the Netherlands from around 1900. These pins were worn in pairs and were pushed backwards into the hat above the forehead needle on both sides between the curls of the ear iron...
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Late 19th Century Dutch Victorian Antique Gold Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vinaigrette in Gold, Enamel and Precious Stones
Located in Paris, FR
Pot-shaped, gold vinaigrette in green enamel embellished with a multicolored floral motif. The hinged lid is decorated with a flowers and topped with a translucent, red enamel star and a precious stone in the center. The body of the vinaigrette features the same floral motif, and underneath is a translucent, multicolored enamel bouquet...
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1850s Swiss Antique Gold Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Gold, Enamel
Antique Hardstone Intaglio Necklace 14 Karat Gold Ball Chain
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Five agate intaglios of varying size and age have been mounted in 18 karat gold settings. The settings are connected by golden balls made out of 18karat .
They are threaded on a foxt...
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1880s American High Victorian Antique Gold Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold
Incredibly Rare & Exquisite Singing Bird Box Inspired by Charles Bruguier
Located in London, GB
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...
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1870s Swiss Romantic Antique Gold Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Gold, Silver
Museum Quality Antique Indian Sarpech Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Museum Quality Antique Indian Sarpech Necklace
Rose cut emeralds, rubies & diamonds set in 22k gold with 8 emerald bead drops. Reverse with very fine hand enamel designs.
With adjustable cord
Originally a turban ornament...
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1880s Indian Antique Gold Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 22k Gold
Antique Victorian Gold and Enamel Watch Chain with Slides and a Fob Seal
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very fine Victorian 14k gold and enamel watch chain with slides and a fob seal.
Comprised of a 14k gold rope chain with a decorative enameled gol...
Category
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Gold Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Gold, Enamel
Antique Diamond Clover Gold Pillbox
Located in New York, NY
The perfect pill box. Shiny and softly curved 14K yellow gold. In the center are three old European cut diamonds, set in a three-leaf clover pattern. 1 1/2" in diameter. Lovely t...
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1890s American Antique Gold Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
Victorian Faux Amethyst Gilt Hair Comb
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Victorian gilt silver hair comb/hairpin with peacock motif starring purple colored stones.
Category
19th Century Victorian Antique Gold Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Crystal, Vermeil, Gilt Metal
Antique 18K Yellow Gold Polychrome Enamel Forget Me Not Flowers Pill Box
Located in New York, NY
Delightful antique textured 18K yellow gold pillbox decorated with a profusion of Forget Me Not flowers in periwinkle blue and white enamel with black centers. Very fine quality, the...
Category
19th Century Aesthetic Movement Antique Gold Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Glass Scent Bottle with Gold Mounting
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A glass scent bottle in the shape of an amphora with a 14 carat gold mounting, foot and stopper and two rings at the side in its original leather ca...
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19th Century Dutch Victorian Antique Gold Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold
Antique Victorian Gold Vinaigrette Scent Box Pendant
Located in Rotterdam, NL
This is an antique Victorian gold vinaigrette box pendant. The vinaigrette is richly engraved with a floral decor. Vinaigrettes were used for solid fragrances and a sponge was placed...
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Mid-19th Century European Victorian Antique Gold Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Gold
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