Gold Objets d'Art and Vertu

Cartier folding travel clock (with alarm) in 18kt yellow gold. Made in France, circa 1960.

A set of two 100 corona gold coins from Austria, marked 1915. The front of each gold coin features the right-profile bust of Emperor Franz Joseph I, the crowned King of Hungary and E...

The illustrious house of Cartier, renowned for its elegance and precise craftsmanship, presents this rare Les Must Desk lighter—an exquisite addition to any discerning collection. Kn...

Piriform malachite flask set in a gold frame finely chiseled with floral motifs and interlace on amati gold background. The hinged cap opens on a gold cap. T...

This antique 14k yellow gold trinket or pill box is a refined collectible, blending elegance and artistry in a compact form. The circular box is crowned with a finely sculpted repous...

An outstanding Art Deco inkwell by Cartier. The malachite and lapis lazuli rectangular base of mosaic motif, supported by rock crystal and blue enamel feet, set at the center with ...

An 18K Gold and Gem Set Bust of a King, by George Weil London, circa 1970 This magnificent 18K gold and gem-set bust of a king, crafted by George Weil in London, stands as an embodi...

Rose Quartz Roses Flower & Rock Crystal Vase Desk Object A miniature Rose flower in a water vase. The vase made of rock crystal with a water illusion. Inc...

A rare collectible Art Deco Cartier lacque burgauté vanity case featuring a carved emerald and onyx thumb piece. It depicts an Eastern scene in iridescent mother of pearl, accented b...

Vintage Yves Saint Laurent YSL Logo Tie Clip Original Case gold plate and stainless steel tie clip featuring a front Dior logo, in original YSL chocolate suede Case. Circa 1990s In...

Sheaffer Nostalgia 14kt gold nib Cartridge fill fountain pen. Dimensions: Length: 13.5 cm Width: 1.2 cm Weight: 18 grams Condition: Pre - owned, minor signs of usage, in a good wo...

Authentic Tiffany & Co Estate Money Clip Tie Pin made of Sterling Silver + 14K Gold TIF775 This Elegant Rare Authentic Tiffany & Co. Men’s Money Clip Tie Pin is a sophisticated dual...

A pig, a symbol of fertility and abundance, is made of bronze and gold plate with high craftsmanship and creativity. The smiling and happy pig holds a hot pot filled with natural gem...

Vintage 18K yellow gold Cartier compact powder box with a woven texture and diamond encrusted thumb-piece. Circa 1950's. The compact is stamped with th...

Retro Art Deco Silver 14K Gold Ruby Compact by Black Starr Gorham - Vintage Elegance in Your Palm Indulge in the timeless allure of this Retro Art Deco Compact, a masterpiece crafted...

18 Karat Yellow Gold Cartier Pipe cleaner Duchess of Windsor weighing 33.6 grams Circa 1945 Accompanied by Receipt from Sothebys Sale

Rare Vintage Dupont Lighter & Christian Dior Cufflinks & Neck Tie Gift Set Vintage Christian Dior Gold Plated & Black Enamel front Logo Neck ...

DeKara Designs Vintage Collection Metal- 18K Yellow Gold, Rose Gold .750, 212.70 Grams. Measurements- 5.1 Inches x 3.25 Inches. For collectors or smokers, for anyone who loves Mid-Century Art! Featuring an Entirely Handmade Heavy 18K Two Tone Yellow Gold and Rose Gold Diamond Cigarette Case...

This exquisite 1950s vintage compact box, crafted in solid 18K yellow gold, showcases the exceptional artistry of its era. Its exterior is intricately ador...

S.T. Dupont, renowned for their masterful craftsmanship and dedication to quality, has long been a favourite among those who appreciate the finer things in life. The maison’s legacy ...

Cartier Woven Two tone 18k Gold Purse. This purse has a woven design of 18k yellow and white gold with a twisted rope chain (length 14 inches). Inside th...

This 18kt yellow gold pendant, authenticated with a 750/1000th hallmark, embodies the timeless charm of the 19th century and evokes an aura of regal elegance. Its design of flowing ...

Belle epoque desk clock designed by Cartier. An impressive and magnificent "mignonette" desk clock, created in Paris France by the house of Cartier,...

Rare Monsiuer Vintage Christian Dior Gold Plate Cufflinks & Tie Clip In Original Lux Case Circa 1980 Original Case Featuring a front Dior logo, a textured ground. “Circa 1980” Orig...

Rare Vintage Dunhill Gold Plated Tie Clip With Original Dunhill Case Circa 1960 Retro, Chic, Art Deco, Classic Elegant Vintage Dunhill Gold Plated “Circa 1960” With original Dunhi...

A pig, a symbol of fertility and abundance, was made into a silver miniature with a creative idea and masterful craftsmanship. A genuine silver with gold plated pig has lively facial...

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...

This is an amazing 14k yellow gold mesh purse from the Victorian era. The purse measures 95mm by 66mm and weighs 42.5 grams. The purse is stamped 14K.

The Dog, a symbol of intelligence and protection, promises to bring wealth, prosperity, and success in love and work. Each artistic figurine from MOISEIKIN is created in the best sculpture technique and is embedded with a special magnet that attracts coins and energy. Silver figurines have individual numbers and are made in limited quantities. A friendly and intelligent detective, Basset-Hound plays the role of Sherlock Holmes, a partner and the best friend of Dr. Watson. He carefully listens to the owner and people around with his long ears and observes what's happening in life. The detailed facial feature and intricate clothing patterns...

The legendary unicorn embodies toleration, dignity, care and purity. This gift is a wish for longevity and enlightenment. MOISEIKIN® embodied the images of energetic, tough and freedom loving horse on the precious metal and lazurite which was considered symbolic to success and bright ability . Specialised in carving technique, the body of unicorn is detailed. The pebble shape lazurite contains special magnet which attracts some coins such as Rubles, Yuan, Dirham, Singapore Dollars as well as desk stationary -clips while helping enhancing the natural stone power. Unicorn miniature will become a real talisman that attracts good fortune throughout the year. 18K Gold Unicorn Miniature "Source of Inspiration" Gross weight 115g Size: W57mm x D45mm x H 60mm Lazurite 81.27g accompanied with a handmade wooden box If you are interested in miniature collections...

An exquisite floral miniature with chrysanthemums and a golden rooster was created inspired by the Eastern Asian Painting "Flowers and Birds." Chrysan...

An 18 karat yellow gold minaudiere, Bulgari. The oval mesh case opening to reveal a mirror separating two compartments; the whole completed by a fluted shell form beneath a hinged b...

Circa 1910 Pair of Phenomenal Hair Combs, measuring 5 1/4 inches in length and 1 3/4 inches wide, heavy 18k Yellow gold with Platinum mountings top sections on top of Tortoise, furth...

Janesich Gold and Enamel Compact Janesich Gold compact with linear motifs in black enamel. The compact opens to a mirror, a powder compartment, and a ...

Carved Nephrite and Rock Crystal Gold Flower Pot This flower pot features en tremblant rock crystal-carved Lilly of the Valley flowers, nephrite leaves, and gold stems. The base is ...

Enamelled gold handbag box in the shape of a shell. The finely chased gold is adorned with geometric guilloché and enhanced with translucent opalescent white and royal blue enamels, ...

This 1930s authentic compact box with a lipstick holder, a powder compartment and a vanity mirror underneath the flap is crafted in solid 14K yellow gold, ...

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

Boucheron Rock Crystal Heron A heron sculpture crafted from carved rock crystal set in yellow gold. The base is adorned with a cabochon chalce...

A pig, a symbol of fertility and abundance, was made into a silver miniature with a creative idea and masterful craftsmanship. A genuine silver wild pig has lively facial features and a brave posture. He stands proudly on a golden rock mountain, looking ahead. Symbolising bravery and wealth, this boar talisman shall support your leadership and career. In the Ural jasper base...

Mellerio Paris, A French Gold, Diamond, Silver-Gilt, Rock-Crystal, Obsidian & Lapis Horse An extremely rare and unique, one of a kind French gold, diamonds, Silver-gilt rock-crystal, obsidian and lapis lazuli jeweled sculpture "Bucéphale, Chevaux de légende", "Bucephalus, A Legendary Horse" by Mellerio, Paris, circa 1998. Sitting on black obsidian base, the solid rock crystal slab is finely applied with a lapis lazuli half-horse with harness mounted in 18k gold and brilliant cut diamonds, between two crystal and lapis lazuli columns adorned with gold and diamonds, insert with 7 ruby cabochons and 1 emerald cabochon, the obsidian base with a plaque engraved: CHEVAUX DE LEGENDE / MELLERIO DITS MELLER / PARIS / 5029 DIV Bucephalus (c355-326 BC) is among the most famous horses in history, and it was said that this he could not be tamed. The young Alexander the Great, of course, tamed him – and went on to ride his beloved equine companion for many years and into many battles. The piece is in excellent condition and comes with a custom made wood case made for transport. It's very elegant and has French hallmarks throughout. A truly magnificent piece. Measures 10" high x 9" wide x 4" deep Founded in France in 1613 by the descendants of Italian immigrants from the Vigezzo Valley in the north of Italy, Mellerio is one of the oldest jewellery houses in Europe. The family business soon attracted the attention of the Royal Court and Marie Antoinette herself reportedly purchased a precious bracelet featuring 7 cameos surrounded by rubies in 1780. Later on, in the 19th century, Mellerio became the official supplier of the French Royal family and the Court of Netherland. Mellerio creates many jewellery items, all set with rare gems such as peridots, amethysts, aquamarines, citrines and topaz, applying for a patent, the flexible stem, a very supple and light jewellery mechanism. Mellerio remains also well known for their spectacular series of Art Nouveau jewels, created at the beginning of the 20th century, as well as for the creation of trophies rewarding some of the greatest footfall and tennis players of history. In 1993, the jewellery house launched their first watch collection. Today, Mellerio has stores in Paris, Japan and Hong Kong. July 14, 1789: this date is known throughout the world as the beginning of the French Revolution. According to a ledger belonging to House of Mellerio, this was also the day that the jeweler sold a golden key to the Comte de Coutance for 10 livres. This ledger, as well as inventories dating as far back as 1768, are the jeweler’s oldest archives. These archives have continued to grow over the years, as the House, established on rue de la Paix in Paris, still lives on today, still in the hands of the same family from Craveggia, in the North of Italy. The tumultuous history of the Mellerio family in France probably goes as far back as the Italian wars of the Renaissance, but the first official document proving their commercial activity in Paris dates back to 1613. This document is the famous royal warrant awarded by Marie de Medici to a number of Italian families established along the rue des Lombards, including the Mellerios, allowing them to sell “small jewelery items”, therefore granting them a small exception to the traditional monopoly enjoyed by Parisian jewelers. At that time, powerful corporations regulated the operations and customs of Parisian business, but thanks to this exceptional warrant, the Mellerios managed to escape the confines of this framework. Today, this wax-sealed document is kept at the city hall of Craveggia. From 1613 to the Revolution, the Mellerios lived between France and Italy. The corporations tried many times to put an end to their trade privileges, but all in vain, as a dynasty of sovereigns renewed the warrant. Always marrying and often retiring in Craveggia, the Mellerios continued to maintain their jewelry business in Paris. At first, they did this without a shop. Wearing backpacks (wooden boxes divided into small compartments where jewels were kept), they would tour town fairs around Paris and royal castles. This is how Jean-Baptiste Mellerio (1765-1850) is said to have sold a bracelet set with rubies and Antique cameos to Marie-Antoinette, which still exists today. Many elements seem to prove the veracity of this anecdote. The queen was particularly fond of cameos, which cover the entire background of her famous jewelry cabinet, and ruby was her favorite stone after diamond. The famous bracelet, reacquired a few years ago by the House of Mellerio, is indeed an 18th century jewel, set with antique cameos representing the profiles of Roman emperors. Two branches of the family were operating in Paris during this time, under the reign of Louis XVI: that of Jean-François (1746-1828), the paternal ancestor of the current Mellerios, and that of Jean-Baptiste (1765-1850). The French Revolution forced them to return to Italy. However, both Jean-Baptiste and François Mellerio (1772-1843), who was the son of Jean-François, were eventually able to return to Paris after the founding of the Consulate. Jean-Baptiste opened a shop at the Iron Crown of rue Vivienne, and François opened his at the Palais des Tuileries, rue du Coq Saint-Honoré. His well-organized order books give an idea of his high-ranking clientele during the “Old Regime”, among which were the Comte and Comtesse Octave de Segur, the Marquise (later Duchess) de Tourzel, former governess of the royal children, and her daughter, the Comtesse de Bearn, the Craufurds -who organized the flight to Varennes, the Duc and Duchess de Gramont, the Comtesse de Boigne, and Madame de Souza, Talleyrand’s mistress. We also see the names of the imperial family: Empress Josephine, the Queen of Holland, Princess Elisa, Caroline and Pauline. At that time, the House of Mellerio specialized, among other things, in the trade of antique cameos, a newly fashionable genre of jewel that captured the imagination of all the princesses and noble women of the time. The years of the Restauration and July Monarchy were among the most glorious. The Bourbons were back on the throne, and the clientele of the House of Mellerio had regained its former wealth. Mellerio supplied Louis-Philippe, Duke of Orléans, as well as his mother, wife and sister, with sumptuous jewels, including a set of emeralds made piece by piece, while the Duke of Bourbon, last prince of the House of Condé, offered diamonds to his mistress, the scheming Baronne de Feucheres, and Monsieur de LaFayette also bought cameos for one of his granddaughters. For the first time, Mellerio ventured into the world of arts in 1815, when Carlotta Grisi, a famous dancer who created Giselle, as well as an actress named Rachel, bought jewels at the Mellerio store on rue de la Paix. 1848 marked a new turning point. France once again became a Republic. François Mellerio handed the company over to his son, Jean, and the latter decided to travel to Spain to build a new clientele. He later became one of the jewelers of the royal family, and met Eugénie de Montijo, who remained a faithful client when she became empress of the French people. The Imperial years were lavish. During the Second Empire, Paris was a pageant of crinoline dresses designed by Worth, while jewels by Mellerio, Worth’s neighbour on the rue de la Paix, adorned the noble women of the Tuileries court. The Empress bought pearls. Mathilde Bonaparte...

A fine white guilloche enamel box by August Hollming for Fabergé, of very unusual convex shape, the outside entirely worked in white enamel guil...

An Ancient Egyptian funerary figurine made of faience in a modern gold pendant mounting.

The cameo at the center of this exceptional pendant is a stunning example of the art of gem engraving during the Renaissance. It likely dates to the early 17th century and features a sacrificial scene inspired by the Greco-Roman era. The central flaming altar is flanked by two figures preparing to sacrifice a ram, while a figure in a lion skin blowing horns stands in the left corner. The carver brilliantly uses the natural layers of the stone to achieve the illusion of shadow and musculature on the figures. A second, smaller cameo is set at the top of the pendant, while a myriad of multi-colored gems, pearls and enamel adorns the 18K gold setting. A large Baroque pearl suspended from an enamel dragon finishes the design, which embodies the opulence and theatricality of jewels from the Renaissance age. Cameos and intaglios were highly popular amongst wealthy connoisseurs in Renaissance Italy, and owning the finest pieces was the privilege of princes. Although they were often elaborately mounted for display alone, cameos were also frequently worn as pendants, surrounded by enameled and stone-set gold frames. Such pieces were particularly prized by the Medici and Lorraine families, many of which can now be seen at the National Archeological Museum in Florence. Very few Renaissance cameos...

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...

This beautiful set of three ornamental gold egg boxes are truly novel and symbolise good fortune, prosperity and love. Each egg was fine crafted in 18K gold with screw fittings in th...

An Exquisite Masterpiece of Mughal Splendor: A Rare Gold-Mounted Jade Box with Diamonds and Semi-Precious Stones Introduction to a Regal Artifact: This exceptional jade box, hailing from the storied Mughal Dynasty, is an unparalleled exemplar of imperial artistry and luxury. Acquired from the prestigious Spink & Son of London, this artifact transcends its material beauty to stand as a significant piece of historical and cultural importance. With its rich provenance and intricate craftsmanship, this jade box embodies the opulence and refined tastes of one of history’s most powerful and influential empires. Craftsmanship: The Art of Mughal Luxury: At the heart of this piece lies a finely carved jade...

Madleine Kay 18k yellow gold "Leopard in Tree" with diamonds and emeralds Specifications: main stone: diamonds carat total weight: .36 carats color: G clarity: VS ...

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 ...

Rare 18K yellow gold fountain pen by Cartier, circa 1930s. It features a platinum nib and stylish design. Twist-off cap. Beautiful workmanship and gr...

Finely finished and made of 18 Karat yellow gold, this luxury oval pill box is a fine adornment for any vanity or to carry personal accoutrements. Measuring 1-5/8 inch wide by l-1/2...

Art Deco Original 14k Yellow Gold Mesh Makeup Purse with Mirror & Rouge Lipstick Holder. Item Details: Item Type: Makeup Purse with Lipstick Holder Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Weight: 82...

An arcaheological revival demi-parure, attributed to Guliano, consisting of a pair of earrings and pendant in the form of amphorae, with fine wire-work and white enamel decorations,...

The Dog, a symbol of intelligence and protection, promises to bring wealth, prosperity, and success in love and work. Each artistic figurine from MOISEIKIN is created in the best sculpture technique and is embedded with a special magnet that attracts coins and energy. Silver figurines have individual numbers and are made in limited quantities. Very clever, extremely brave, and playful, a Dachshund will teach you to chase your dream and hit the jackpot whenever and wherever you are. Holding the replica of the ancient Russian coin...

Built with luxury parts only! A magnificent design built on a classic, this reproduction of the Harley Davidson Dyna Low Rider lures the eye into its fine de...

VCA Diamond, Black Enamel, and Orange Gemstone Compact. This compact has diamonds in filigree around the exterior of the box along with orange stones o...

Very fine and unusual ruby and 18K yellow gold perfume bottle of French origin, circa late 19th century. Originally from the estate of Queen Nazli of Egypt. Hallmarks: maker's mark...

MOISEIKIN's animal miniature is unique and creative in the idea. This Genuine Silver Snake Fortune Purse is full of leaf engravings that embody the Snake protecting the treasure. Being a symbol of luck and wealth as well as healing, Snake has been popular for those who wish to have power and success in business and wealth. A secret is the special magnet embedded inside the purse and closed with a gem mosaic on the bottom. It attracts various kinds of coins (depends on the material) and clips. It can also be used as a paper holder. This Fortune Snake Purse...

MOISEIKIN's rooster miniature "Early Bird Earns a Fortune" is a multi-functional interial miniature object suitable for a gift to yourself, family, friends and business partners. The...

French scent bottle with gemstones. Gorgeous antique scent perfume bottle, created in Paris France during the imperial period of Napoleon III, back in the 1860. This exceptional bot...