C1745, Chelsea Porcelain Seal Seated Cupid with Spy-Glass, Charles Gouyn Period

We love our wonderfully esoteric Grotesque man (or "other") crafted by a talented unknown carver in the 19th century from a chunk of the most desirable orange-red toned coral. Connoisseurs of literature or theater or the arts understand the term Grotesque as referring to fantastical, exaggerated or distorted representations, usually of the human face or figure. (The word "grotesque" originates from the Italian "grottesca", meaning of a cave" (grotto = cave in Italian) and refers to doubled, metamorphosed, or altered forms). Originally Italian, the concept of the Grotesque was used in French and German literature as well, and is a an integral part of English literature and theatre (The Theatre of the Grotesque preceded the Theatre of the Absurd) today. We find our Grotesque stickpin guy (gal) to be not grotesque at all but endearing, with his (or her) exaggerated features and droopy skin folds. And as a reference to classic theatre, this coral stickpin...

9ct gold Victorian snake ring consisting of 37 tiny blue glass beads threaded on flexible gold wire between a gold tail and a smiling snake head with a sapphire and ruby eye. Since ancient times snakes have been seen as a symbol for “Eternal love” and "Eternal life" so they were and still are often used as wedding rings, commitment rings...

Delightfully modelled cupid holding bow and arrows in his hands. The dancing amor is standing on a pedestal. The seal is made out of silver plated metal and carries the initials J D....

The year 2022 is the perfect time to explore the world and challenge new things. Don't sit and wait for fortune to come to you. Step out for the brand new journey, work hard, withdraw attention, and establish permanent and mutual relationships with many people for great success. MOISEIKIN's tiger miniature is aesthetically carved out from genuine silver with an anti-tarnish substance, germanium added. The detailed feature is the privilege attributed to the house's experienced artisans. The base stone is a rare Siberian nephrite...