Unknown Models and Miniatures

THIS IS A SUPERB 19TH CENTURY OIL PAINTING ON A ROUND PAPER MACHE TRAY OF THREE ADORABLE PUPPY DOGS PLAYING WITH A TOP HAT, BOOK, MATCHES. IT IS BEAUTIFULLY DONE AND VERY RARE TO FI...

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...

This is a very early and rare Museum Quality Georgian Locket Pendant Necklace with an extraordinary hand painted portrait miniature of a child in a fie...

An extraordinarily fine and rare antique American napkin ring. In sterling silver. In the form of a drum with a stippled, gilt finished body and silver tension ropes and clamps. T...

THIS IS A WONDERFUL ANTIQUE 18TH - 19TH CENTURY HAND PAINTED PORTRAIT MINIATURE OF A LADY, A ROYAL WOMAN, WITH EXTRAORDINARY DETAILS AND OF SUPERB QUALITY - RARE!! THE PORTRAIT, WIT...

A fine vintage 18 karat yellow gold brooch in the form of a poodle; part of our vintage jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This fine 18k yellow gold brooch has been realistically modelled in the form of a poodle. The poodle is further embellished with inset ruby eyes and a broad collar with link chain. The poodle is secured to the reverse with a bar pin and safety catch. The hallmarks struck to the underside of the poodle's body include the 18k fineness mark (18) (.750) and the London Import Hallmarks. Images do not always reflect the true color and brilliance of gemstones and diamonds. The video however provides a truer representation of the actual color and showcases each stone. Condition This vintage poodle brooch...

This is a wonderful Pendant Necklace with two Continental School 19th Century Double Miniature Still Lifes. The two original works of great beauty are after Geertje Pieters (Dutch, ...

A fine miniature antique compass. Set in a matrix of specimen gemstones and hardstones. The stones include tiger's eye, both white & black onyx, an...

This is a very early and rare Museum Quality Georgian Locket Pendant Necklace with an extraordinary hand painted portrait miniature of a child with a d...

This is a very early and rare Museum Quality Georgian hand painted portrait miniature of a girl child with a bird which appears to be a parrot or raven or crow and is framed in a 14 ...

Five sterling silver jungle animals to include: an elephant; a lion; a rhinoceros; a jungle cat and a wading bird with a fish in its mouth. The pieces ...

This is a wonderful Antique Pendant Necklace with an extraordinary hand painted portrait miniature of the Madonna and Child in a Sterling Silv...