Brass Models and Miniatures

A very fine carved Nephrite Jade hippopotamus figurine. Likely the work of the German lapidary carvers in Idar Oberstein (or possibly Russian in origin). The feet of the hippo have numbered inscription or signature. Simply a great carving! Date: 20th Century Overall Condition: It is in overall good, as-pictured, used estate condition. There are a few round concussion marks here and there, loss to one ear, a small fracture in one nostril (likely from the carving), some edge wear, and some very fine & light surface scratches and other signs of expected light wear consistent with age Maker: Possibly from Idar Oberstein (or one of the Russian houses...

An impressive vintage 9 karat yellow gold charm modelled in the form of a fish; part of our diverse vintage jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This fine and impressive vintage fish charm...

The Wendy Brandes "Maneater" collection consists of seven one-of-a-kind rings, each of which features a triumphant creature on top, with a tiny man tucked away inside of the band. Th...

Wimbledon-Furniture Wimbledon-Furniture is delighted to offer for sale this lovely hand made in Russia solid silver with gold gilt internals Cloisonne Enamel cigarette case...

This Victorian unmounted Carnelian shell cameo depicting the right-facing profile of the Princess is very well carved in exquisite detail. The surface is as crisp as the day it was crafted, impressive for a shell cameo from the late Victorian era. This would date back to around the 1860s-1890s. The carving on this cameo is excellent and well-detailed, with good relief. This was carved by an excellent carver, as were most Victorian cameos. This loose cameo...

This marvelous and whimsical gilded bronze “Stations du Métro” belt was designed and made by Line Vautrin in France in 1945. True to Vautrin’s signature style, the belt is imbued wit...

This unusual carving in the shape of a beetle was carved out of one piece of labradorite in the 1920's ca. The beetle has been drilled from top to bottom and is intended to be used i...

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 ...

A very fine antique Russian tea or kvosh spoon. With polychrome cloisonné enamel decoration to both the front and reverse. Simply a wonderful piece of Imperial Russian silver! Dat...

A very fine antique Russian tea or kvosh spoon. In 84 zolotnik silver. With polychrome cloisonné enamel decoration to both the front and reverse. Hallmarked to the handle of the s...

A fine Russian gilt silver & cloisonné enamel spoon. By Gustav Klingert of Moscow Russia. With a twisted handle and an enamel terminal. The bowl is ...

This outstanding Art Nouveau buckle in the shape of a peacock feather has been designed and executed by Piel Frères, Paris around 1900. An identical buckle is published in Vivienne Becker's book 'Fabulous Fakes', page 91, Grafton Books 1988. The same buckle, executed in silver, is published in 'Pariser Schmuck', catalogue of the exhibition of the same name page 275. That catalogue describes the buckle as ' a peacockfeather with short quill, the eye of the feather is represented by a kidney shaped blue glas cabochon on green green shimmering metal foil'. Piel Frères were an important firm of jewellers based in Paris, they are mentioned in the 3 volume enzyclopedic publication 'La Bijouterie Française ' written by Henry Vever.