Sterling Silver Objets d'Art and Vertu

Enamel case designed by Strauss-Allard & Meyer for George Stockwell Exceptional art deco rectangular case, created in Paris France at the jewelry workshop atelier of Strauss Allard et Meyer, back in the 1925-1926. This piece has been carefully crafted in solid .925/.999 sterling silver with gilt interiors. It is decorated with geometric chinoiserie motifs typical from the period and embellished with applications on both sides of vivid red-orange lacquer. This beautiful box was made with chamfered edges and is fitted with an eight barrel hinge, a push lock and a hinged barrier with a spring. It is in mint condition with no trace of use or wear and can be easily used as a luxury presentation cards-box or as a very high end cigarette-case. Weight: 111.95 Grams, (71.76 Dwt). Measurements: 87.63 mm by 63.5 mm by 19 mm (3.45 x 2.5 by 0.75 Inches). Hallmarks: All parts are stamped with French and British marks; the Parisian maker's mark SAM associated to Strauss Allard & Meyer and the French national mark for the assay of the silver and signed. In addition, three times with the British import mark for London, the importer sponsor mark GS associated to George Stockwell, the letter L for the importation and assay date of 1926, two times with the mark .925 for the assay of the silver and two times with the serial numbers 4650. Strauss Allard Meyer Maker’s Mark Strauss-Allard et Meyer Strauss, Allard et Meyer, in Place des Vosges, were one of the most successful of the Parisian Art Deco workshops, specializing in luxury vanity cases and boxes, many of which were in the 'chinoiserie style', The offices were located at 25 of the rue Taitbout. The workshop at the 19 of rue Louis-le-Grand & later in 11 place des Vosges, Paris France. Their specialty was Boxes, paper-cutters, lighters and Ojects de Vertu. In 1909 Jean Gustave Maurice Allard & Emile Meyer...

Art deco enamel case box designed by A. Wilcox for Maison Birks. Beautiful case box, created in England at the silversmith workshop of A. Wilcox back in the 1925. This stunning and rare box has been crafted for the Canadian jewelry house of Maison Birks, in a rectangular shape with geometric art deco patterns in solid .925/.999 sterling silver. Completely decorated with engine turning guilloche design and embellished with geometric elements decorated with black and red enamel. This is an especially very fine example for the collector, or a wonderful gift for someone special. Weight: 75.70 Grams, (48.53 Dwt). Measurements: 82.5 mm by 58 mm by 10 mm (3.25 x 2.28 x 0.39 Inches). Hallmarks: Stamped with the retailer mark, the mark for the assay of the .925 silver and signed, "STERLING BIRKS". Maison Birks The Maison Birks, was a jewelry company founded in Canada as a Henry Birks & Sons in 1879. They still remains as one of the most popular jewelry companies in Canada for their remarkable and recognizable designs. Their most iconic 1960's designer was Walter Schluep and Antonio Cavelti. Birks Group traces its origins to the opening by Henry Birks of a small jewelery shop in Montreal in 1879. With an investment of CAD$3,000, Henry Birks opened in 1879 a small jewelery shop on Saint James Street in the heart of Montreal's financial and commercial district. In 1893, Birks entered into a partnership with his three sons (William, John and Gerald), and the name of the firm became Henry Birks and Sons. As the focus of Montreal's commercial Centre moved northward towards Saint Catherine Street, the Birks store moved to new premises on Phillips Square in 1894, where the company still maintains a store and corporate offices. Starting in 1901, Birks oversaw the expansion of the company across Canada, with stores opening in the country's largest cities. In some cases, it bought local jewelers, adding its name to the local one (the Birks store in Toronto was Birks-Ryrie and the one in Winnipeg was Birks-Dingwall). The store on Phillips Square in Montreal opened in 1907. In 1934, Birks received a Royal Warrant of Appointment. In December 1934, Birks opened its first store in Vancouver.[3] In 1954, the first Canadian shopping...

An art deco guilloche enamel pills box made by Albert Carter. Beautiful enamel round pill box, created in Birmingham England during the art deco period. This beautiful antique piece...

Circa 1920s Tiffany & Company Sterling Silver Table Trinket Box, measuring 3 5/8 X 2 7/8 inches x 1/2 inch deep, Gold wash interior.

American Art Deco Sterling Silver and Enamel Cigarette Case, Webster Co C.1920. Rectangular slightly concave form enameled black panels with interspaced sterling overlay bands in str...

This cigarette case was crafted of solid sterling silver with rose gold lining on the exterior and 14K on the interior. The clasp and strong spring function as new and the case was m...

Vintage Art Deco makeup compact with mirror, lipstick holder, powder well and lidded compartment for eye shadow Continental rectangular sterling silver ...

Vintage 1924 Art Deco silver guilloche enamel cigarette case In excellent condition Rounded rectangular form and decorated top with translucent yellow enamel with champlevé white e...

An exceptional Art Deco sterling silver cigarette or jewel box designed by Johan Rohde (1856-1935) for Georg Jensen. The silver box had a berry finial positioned to the centre of an ...

Elegant hinged jewelry box. Sterling silver and luminous blue guilloche enamel. On four elongated feet. Beautifully lined-- top, sides and bottom. 5" x 2 3/4" x 1 2/3." Birmingh...

English Sterling Silver Photograph Frame Birmingham 1926 Charles S.Green & Co.. Plain rectangular form with slightly arched top, original wood back. Measures: 9.25 x 6.25 inches. Ima...

English Sterling Silver Photograph Frame Birmingham 1926 William Hutton. Plain rectangular form, original woode back. Measures: 10.25 x...