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More Objets d'Art and Vertu For Sale
Period: 1950s
Period: 1980s
Cartier Gold Plate Lighter Paris 822777 matelasse effect design
By Cartier
Located in Bilbao, ES
Cartier Gold Plate Lighter Paris 822777, oval section with mineral texture decoration
It has an adjustable top lid that houses the Swiss-made mechanism.
It is marked on its both w...
Category
1980s French Art Deco Vintage More Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Gold Plate
Navajo Needlepoint Turquoise Concho Belt
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Signed LMB. Marked sterling; 11 conchos total.
PERIOD: After 1950
ORIGIN: Navajo, Southwest
SIZE: Total Belt Length 62 1/2" Leather; conchos 2 1/4"D
The word “concho” sometimes spelled “concha”, comes from the Spanish word meaning shell. Some of the first “conchos” were made of melted silver dollars and resembled a shell. Concho belts reportedly began appearing in Navajo country in the late 1860s. Other Native Americans including Zuni and Hopi also made traditional concho belts before long.
Concho belts can cost into the thousands of dollars depending upon the craftsmanship, amount of silver, rarity of turquoise and stones used. Belts in the upper end of the price scales are usually made before the turn of the century. Buyers should deal with reputable dealers as many fakes and look-a-likes exist. A well-made belt with age to it will fetch a bigger premium and hold its value better.
The earliest concho belts are now referred to as “First Phase” belts. This style of belt was made before Native silversmith had learned much about soldering. The conchos were hammered out from melted coins, cut, and filed into shape, engraved and a diamond shape slot was cut out of the middle of the concho, with a bar left across the center of the diamond shaped slot for the leather loop. Conchos that required no soldering are generally thought to be made from 1860-1880.
Second phase conchos were done 1890-1900s in which silversmith began to solder.
Third phase conchos is when you start to see the “butterfly” or “bow” appear between conchos and the use of turquoise as an adornment. A butterfly (bow) is a smaller concho in between bigger conchos. A belt with butterflies and sometimes turquoise would be from the early 1900s – 1930s.
The timelines may slightly differentiate depending upon who you ask. Natives first had concho belts for personal use only, but around the turn of the last century, tourist demand had kicked in and a new outlet emerged.
belts & buckles jewelry silver belts conchos navajo needlepoint southwest turquoise...
Category
1950s American Native American Vintage More Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Certified Natural Multicolor Fancy Diamond Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Certified Natural Multicolor Fancy Diamond Brooch
An 18 karat white gold brooch set with 5 multi color marquise cut diamonds each weighing approx...
Category
1980s Vintage More Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 1...
Tiffany & Co. 1981 Angela Cummings Aerodynamic Twisted Pen .925 Sterling Silver
Located in Miami, FL
Sculptural twisted pen designed by Angela Cummings.
Sculptural pen, created back in the 1981 in New York city at the Tiffany Studios. This fabulous sculpt...
Category
1980s American Modernist Vintage More Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Cartier Paris 1950 Mid-Century Bamboo Mechanical Pencil in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Bamboo pencil designed by Cartier.
Very unusual and useful luxury piece, created in Paris France by the iconic house of Cartier, during the mid century period, back in the 1950's. T...
Category
1950s French Post-War Vintage More Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Carvin French Night Light
Located in New York, NY
Carvin French Night Light
A very unusual working nightlight set with one large citrine on a base of 18 karat gold and onyx set with 4 cabochon rubies.
Made by Carvin French
Measu...
Category
1980s North American Vintage More Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Citrine, Onyx, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Bvlgari Gold Melone Clutch
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Bulgari Gold Melone Clutch
A yellow gold clutch with a black silk tassel handle
Measurments: 7.7" x 4" x 1.8"
Weight: 486 grams
Signed Bulgari
A similar model can be found on page 205 in the Bulgari book...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage More Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
18k Gold
Schlumberger Gold Poodle Lighter
Located in New York, NY
Schlumberger Gold Poodle Lighter , 18k carved gold with ruby eyes .Circa 1950
Measurements: 5.5 x 3.3 x 2.1 cm
Gram Weight: 47.3 grams
Gold Type: 14k yellow gold
Signed, Schlum...
Category
1950s French Vintage More Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
"The Mask" Lenin, Framed Canvas Art Print by Peter Kozin
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
"The Mask" Lenin - Framed Canvas Art Print by Peter Kozin
This Art Print is a high quality reproduction of painting of Ukrainian artist Peter Kozin...
Category
1980s Vintage More Objets d'Art and Vertu
Zuni Turquoise and Coral Belt Buckle
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Zuni Sleeping Beauty turquoise and dark red coral buckle. Nuggets surrounded by twisted rop border with stylized thunderbird with wings and tail feathers....
Category
1980s American Native American Vintage More Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Coral, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Mutli Gem Gold Clutch by David Webb
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Mutli Gem Gold Clutch by David Webb
The fluted gold clutch with foliate gold accents, set with ruby and emerald cabochons, surrounded by round diamonds, opening to reveal a mirror.
...
Category
1980s American Vintage More Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
18k Gold, Platinum
Navajo Turquoise, Coral and Bear Claw Belt Buckle
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Navbajo Kingman turquoise and bear claw bracelet with small nugget of red coral. Stones and claw set in sterling silver surrounded by leaves, scrolls and bea...
Category
1980s American Native American Vintage More Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Turquoise, Coral, Sterling Silver
Cigarette Case Old Banknote Yellow Gold 18 Karat
Located in Vannes, FR
Discover our 14-carat yellow gold cigarette case, an exceptional piece that combines elegance, refinement and historical heritage.
This cigarette case is a true work of art, with a ...
Category
1950s French Artisan Vintage More Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier 18k 750 Yellow Gold and Diamond Compact
By Cartier
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Vintage 18K yellow gold Cartier compact powder box with a woven texture and diamond encrusted thumb-piece. Circa 1950's. The compact is stamped with th...
Category
1950s French Vintage More Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Navajo Blue Diamond Turquoise Belt Buckle by Robert Kelly
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Exceptional and large Navajo sterling silver buckle by Robert Kelly with five Blue Diamond mine stones in shadow box with leaf, ball and scroll design surrounded by triple border.
P...
Category
1980s American Native American Vintage More Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Bronze Religious Plaque by Jeans - Jacques Kraftt
Located in London, GB
Bronze Plaque by French Designer
Jeans- jacques Kraftt
depicting Jesus
Signed by Artist
Eloquent
small piece of bronze art to be displayed on a wall.
Category
1950s French Modernist Vintage More Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Bronze
Louis Tamis & Sons Gold Stockbroker's Mechanical Pencil
By Louis Tamis
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Louis Tamis & Sons fourteen karat 14k yellow gold mechanical stockbroker's pencil, circa 1955-1960. New York Maker, L T & Sons founded in 1909 became known as one of the top high-end...
Category
1950s American Vintage More Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Stick/Tie Pin, Fox Head with Ruby Eyes set in 9 Carat Yellow Gold
Located in London, GB
Sweet, edgy, and boho pin, creative and fun to wear, charming with this 9 caratyellow gold pin in fox head design. The fox head itself has incredible details, from its whiskers to it...
Category
1950s British Retro Vintage More Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mario Buccellati Silver Squirrel
Located in New York, NY
Mario Buccellati Silver Squirrel, silver texted fur with glass eyes, enamel nose and gilt acorns.
Signed on one leaf Mario Buccellati, 925, and 15-MI
M...
Category
1980s Vintage More Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Silver
Handcraft 14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamonds Ebony Pipe
Located in Marcianise, IT
For any problems related to some materials contained in the items that do not allow shipping and require specific documents that require a particular period, please contact the selle...
Category
1950s Italian Artisan Vintage More Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Navajo Coral Concho Belt
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Navajo sterling concho belt with coral nuggets, beads and rope surround. 11 conchos 2 1/2" with larger buckle 3" x 2 1/2" on black leather belt. Trunk pie...
Category
1950s American Native American Vintage More Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Coral, Sterling Silver
Navajo Turquoise and Gold Bracelet, Ring, Bolo and Buckle Set
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Stunning four piece gold bracelet, ring, bolo and buckle set made by Robert and Burnice Leekya. Navajo four-piece set: bracelet, ring, bolo, and buckle. 14K gold overlay and turquoise nuggets. Signed "RBL". From the Sleeping Beauty Mine. Zuni husband and wife Robert and Bernice Leekya are known for their bold turquoise nugget jewelry. They have been making unique pieces since 1953. Robert was taught by his father, a master Zuni jeweler Leekya Deyuse...
Category
1950s American Native American Vintage More Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Turquoise, 14k Gold
Platinum Diamond Cross Tie Tack
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Platinum Diamond Cross Tie Tack and Clutch. Simple yet elegant design with a single 4.0 mm round diamond as the focal point Diamond is VS1 [G.I.A.] in clarity...
Category
1980s Japanese Vintage More Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Platinum
Handcraft 925 Thousandths Silver Bag
Located in Marcianise, IT
For any problems related to some materials contained in the items that do not allow shipping and require specific documents that require a particular period, please contact the selle...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage More Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Silver
Pair of Gold Camphor Wood Paper Weight for Chinese Calligraphy
Located in Hong Kong, HK
The HD video and photo #2 provided is the most accurate representation of the color of the actual item. It is a true golden color! Here is something you won't see everyday! This rare wood is called gold camphor wood paper weight. The four treasures of the study or the "treasures" and tools of the scholar are well collected through Chinese history. The four treasures are paper, chinese brushes, chinese ink sticks and inkstones. The complete Chinese study set...
Category
1980s Vintage More Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Gold
Cartier Mother of Pearl, Rock Crystal and Agate Desk Clock
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
This Cartier Mother of Pearl, Rock Crystal and Agate Desk Clock is of French Origin, and dates back to the 1980s.
SKU#W-00755
Category
1980s French Retro Vintage More Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Agate, Rock Crystal
Handcraft 925 Thousandths Silver Bag
Located in Marcianise, IT
For any problems related to some materials contained in the items that do not allow shipping and require specific documents that require a particular period, please contact the seller with a private message to solve the problem.
925 thousandths silver bag...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage More Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Silver
Navajo Turquoise Concho Belt
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Navajo concho belt with rectangular turquoise slabs, surrounded by small stones. Signed RS. The turquoise is from the Kingman Mine in Arizona. Marked ster...
Category
1950s American Native American Vintage More Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Cane Vinatero Snake "Quetzalcoatl"
Located in Taxco de Alarcon, Guerrero
“Quetzalcoatl" Vintner Cane. Description: Represents the serpent “Quetzalcoatl.” Piece assembled with a thousand movable rings with a hilt in the shape of the reptile’s head. Techniq...
Category
1950s Mexican Artisan Vintage More Objets d'Art and Vertu
Navajo Walrus Ivory and Turquoise Concho Belt
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Carved ivory bighorns with Blue Kingman Mine turquoise. Wonderful patina. Original leather; nine conchos total. Signed A.J.M.
PERIOD: After 1950
ORIGIN: Navajo, Southwest
SIZE: Total belt length 56"; buckle 3 1/2" x 5"; conchos 3" x 4"
The word “concho” sometimes spelled “concha”, comes from the Spanish word meaning shell. Some of the first “conchos” were made of melted silver dollars and resembled a shell. Concho belts reportedly began appearing in Navajo country in the late 1860s. Other Native Americans including Zuni and Hopi also made traditional concho belts before long.
Concho belts can cost into the thousands of dollars depending upon the craftsmanship, amount of silver, rarity of turquoise and stones used. Belts in the upper end of the price scales are usually made before the turn of the century. Buyers should deal with reputable dealers as many fakes and look-a-likes exist. A well-made belt with age to it will fetch a bigger premium and hold its value better.
The earliest concho belts are now referred to as “First Phase” belts. This style of belt was made before Native silversmith had learned much about soldering. The conchos were hammered out from melted coins, cut, and filed into shape, engraved and a diamond shape slot was cut out of the middle of the concho, with a bar left across the center of the diamond shaped slot for the leather loop. Conchos that required no soldering are generally thought to be made from 1860-1880.
Second phase conchos were done 1890-1900s in which silversmith began to solder.
Third phase conchos is when you start to see the “butterfly” or “bow” appear between conchos and the use of turquoise as an adornment. A butterfly (bow) is a smaller concho in between bigger conchos. A belt with butterflies...
Category
1950s American Native American Vintage More Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Juan Ruiz De Alarcón
Located in Taxco de Alarcon, Guerrero
Modeling the face of Don Juan Ruiz De Alarcón was finished in two pieces, with a rosewood base. Technique: chiseling and embossing. Made for the inauguration of the first Alarconian ...
Category
1980s Mexican Arts and Crafts Vintage More Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Sterling Silver
Diamond Head Band
Located in New York, NY
Royalty!!!!!
Diamond head band
18k gold with flexible links encrusted with 448 brilliant top quality diamonds
Measurements:
Length: 12 inches (...
Category
1950s Unknown Romantic Vintage More Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
TEST - Tiffany & Co. Gold Money Clip
Located in New York, NY
Classic figural "paper clip" money clip. Made and signed by TIFFANY & CO. 14K yellow gold. Much wider and larger than most of these clips: 2" x 2/3."
Sleek, elegant and functiona...
Category
1950s Unknown Vintage More Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
14k Gold
Cartier Gold Plate Lighter Paris with diamond dot Texture with box
By Cartier
Located in Bilbao, ES
Cartier Gold Plate Lighter Paris 199771, oval section with "diamond" dot decoration
It has an adjustable top lid that houses the Swiss-made mechanism.
It is marked on its both wit...
Category
1980s French Art Deco Vintage More Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Gold Plate
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