1840s Models and Miniatures

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...

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 ...

This rather charming miniature portrait dates to the early 19th century, during the reign of George III. The oil on copper miniature is housed in an ebonised timber frame and is case...

A truly unique and diminutive treasure, this antique Victorian fob (19th century) was sourced from a specialized collection in London, UK. It concentrates the ornate artistry of the ...

Whimsical silver-based inlay with lapis-blue & sea-green baked enamel "Movable Turtle" pendant highlighted with an cream enamel underside. The length...

A fine and rare French sterling silver and enamel cabinet vase. The enameled central body depicts a bucolic French country landscape with a watermill and river. The ruffled silver...

Madleine Kay 18k yellow gold "Tiger head " with diamonds paved Specifications: main stone: diamonds carat total weight: .35 carats color: G clarity: VS brand: ...

Rare Vintage - Circa 1950 Exquisite , Sturdy Miniature 18ct Gold Articulated Fish pendant/Charm Please note the Bail which is closed has the metal content applied 750 Unsure of origi...

These elegantly formed chairs include arched, humpback top-rails supported on eight round posts extending to the back legs, with a matching series of five posts on either side bracing the arms. The arms step down and run parallel to the floor. The feet are joined by stretchers and a shaped foot-rail with a narrow apron. The chair rests on square legs. Due to its age, the original woven cane seat has been worn and removed. The listed item has no seat. Qing Dynasty chairs...

Antique Chinese moss agate snuff bottle, with incised and filled decoration of a bird in a garden scene to one side, and natural dendrite formations showing well disbursed moss patte...

Four dazzling light pink rubies, eight fresh water pearls, hand carved agate with black enamel. Excellent craftsmanship as this is entirely carved of one piece of agate. Intricate de...

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...