Gold Objets d'Art and Vertu

This amazing collectors item is an Edwardian 14k yellow gold engraved Lorgnette from 1910. What makes this item so special is its incredible condition for its age, as well as its unique function and fashion. Not only can this lorgnette make a stylish pendant that can be worn on a chain, however, it can also be incredibly functional. This is a great item to wear around the neck to bring to restaurants to read dinner and drink menus. The lenses can be swapped out with prescription lenses making this the perfect accessory for the neck or pocket. The beautiful craftsmanship and condition ensure this Lorgnette will continue to be a treasured heirloom. 1910 Edwardian...

Vesta cigar cutter box designed by Mapping & Webb. Fabulous matches vesta and cigar cutter case box, created in London England by the goldsmiths Mapping & Webb Limited, back in the 1911. Crafted during the late Edwardian period in solid yellow gold of 18 karats with high polished finish. Embellished with engine turned guilloche, which is topped with gray-green glass enamel all framed with a white enamel border. Fitted with hinged compartments and push buttons; one for the matches and the other for the cigar cutter with a sharp guillotine blade. A superb luxury item in pristine condition with gorgeous craftsmanship. The enamel is extremely well executed with a reminiscence to the Russian enamellers from the same period. Weight: 47.40 Grams, (30.38 Dwt). Measurements: 59 mm by 38 mm by 5 mm (2.32 x 1.50 x 0.19Inches). Hallmarks Stamped with British marks, for the city of London, the maker's mark Mn&Wb associated to Mapping & Webb, the mark for the assay of the gold, the serial number, the letter q for the year 1911 and signed, "MAPPING & WEBB 18KT Q REG NO 582.955". In addition is stamped at the edge, with two French eagle head importation marks. Mappin & Webb The company traces its origins to 1775, when Jonathan Mappin opened a silver workshop in Sheffield, then as now a major center of the English silver trade. The business eventually became Mappin Brothers. Mappin House on Oxford Street, as rebuilt in 1906-8. One of Jonathan Mappin's great-grandsons, John Mappin, started his own business in London, Mappin & Company, in 1860, which became Mappin, Webb & Co. in 1862 after John Mappin was joined by his brother-in-law George Webb. The first Mappin & Webb store opened in 1860 at 77–78 Oxford Street, London, and the company's candelabras, fine silverware, and vanity products swiftly gained renown. As a natural progression from silverware, Mappin & Webb began designing jewelry. Mappin, Webb & Co. acquired Mappin Brothers in 1903. Three years later the premises on Oxford Street were rebuilt to designs by Belcher & Joass. Joass also rebuilt the Regent Street store (inherited from Mappin Brothers), in 1914. By the 1950s the latter store was proving more successful than the former, and in 1956 the company moved its headquarters from Oxford Street to Regent Street. Mappin & Webb expanded internationally beginning in the 1890s. Its first overseas store was established in Johannesburg, and stores soon followed in Buenos Aires, Sao Paulo, Biarritz, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Cairo, and Bombay. However, the family lost control of the business in the 1950s, when it was the subject of a hostile takeover (through the acquisition of privately owned shares). Subsequently, all international stores closed in the second half of the 20th century. Since then, it has changed ownership many times. Mappin & Webb has created jewelry for royalty and high society; both in the United Kingdom, and internationally. Patrons have included Queen of France Marie-Antoinette, the Empress of Russia, and Princess Grace of Monaco. The company historically held Royal Warrants to both the Russian Empire and the Japanese Royal Household. Queen Victoria was the first British monarch to commission Mappin & Webb. Victoria's Golden Jubilee necklace was created by the house in 1888, and was designated by the Queen as an heirloom of the Crown. Mappin & Webb has held Royal Warrants in the UK since 1897. Today, Mappin & Webb holds warrants to both Queen Elizabeth II, and the Prince of Wales. Mappin & Webb's master craftsman Martin Swift was appointed in 2012 to the position of Crown Jeweler...

A guilloche enameled round box. Fabulous German early 20th century enamel box, created in the city of Pforzheim, circa 1910. This beautiful box was ca...

Metal Type: 14K Yellow Gold[Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 18.8 grams Diamond Details: Weight: .75ct, total weight Cut: Old European brilliant Color: G Clarity: VS Pendant Measur...

Vintage yellow gold pin, with a unique twisted handle and auspiciously lucky horseshoe design. The horseshoe, made out of 9-carat yellow gold hallmarked Chester 1918, maker mark "W.C...

A fine gold Chatalaine perfume case & bottle. By Tiffany & Co. Comprised of a double-hinged embossed & engraved case fixed with two small chains and a jump ring that houses a confo...

Here we have a very unique antique pill box designed by Tiffany & Co. and crafted in solid 14k yellow gold. The octagonal shaped box is finely hand et...

A beautifully engraved Edwardian 9ct gold sovereign holder dating from circa 1910. The front is heavily embellished with deeply engraved scrollin...

A gorgeous antique 9 karat gold vesta case. Rounded rectangular case with a hinged top, all in rich 9 karat yellow gold. The vesta case has an engine turned design with a plain cir...

An incredible Edwardian aigrette headpiece crafted from 18 karat yellow gold, diamonds and natural cultured pearls. The pin is attached to a split yellow gold plated hinged pin which...

A very fine antique Edwardian period cross or crucifix pendant. In 14 karat gold with pearls and blue enamel. The twelve round white pearls are prong-set and bordered in blue ename...

This is a small ornate 9-carat gold box. This beautiful box would have been used as snuff or pills. It would also make an unusual ornament. British Hallmarked London 1965