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Metal: Silver
Alex Jona Sterling Silver Money Clip
Located in Lugano, CH
Alex Jona hand crafted in Italy, sterling silver money clip. Alex Jona gifts stand out, not only for their special design and for the excel...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Silver More Objets d'Art and Vertu

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Sterling Silver

Notepad, Genuine Leather, Silver, Luxury Design Gift Idea, Handcrafted, Italy
Located in Firenze, IT
K-over mission is making people closer to art. According to us, it is not necessary to go to a museum to appreciate the work done by great artists. Indeed, art can be part our life t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Silver More Objets d'Art and Vertu

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Sterling Silver

Victorian Sterling Silver Vinaigrette/Scent Bottle
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Crafted by the renowned London silversmiths Sampson Mordan & Co. is this Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Vinaigrette/Scent Bottle, Circa 1870-71....
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1870s English Victorian Antique Silver More Objets d'Art and Vertu

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Sterling Silver

Victorian Art Nouveau Extra Long Silver Globe Hat Pin with Brass Details, 1900s
Located in Tucson, AZ
A necessity during the Victorian Era, hat pins not only balanced precarious hats atop piles of hair but also moonlighted as weapons against overzealous gentlemen. Though teetering ha...
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Early 1900s Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Silver More Objets d'Art and Vertu

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Silver, Brass

FLOWEN Sterling Silver Moxi Cocktail Ring in 18K Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The MOXI Cocktail Ring is impossibly detailed, forming delicate webs that all at once seem half biological, half geological and all otherworldly. Thin ribs and loops seem to grow aro...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Silver More Objets d'Art and Vertu

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18k Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver

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...
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1950s Italian Vintage Silver More Objets d'Art and Vertu

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Silver

Franco-Russian Alexander III Commemorative Medallion, 1896
Located in St. Catharines, ON
In silvered bronze, a table medallion commemorating Nicholas and Alexandra’s visit to Paris to lay the first stone on the Alexander III bridge in 1896, w...
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1890s French Greek Revival Antique Silver More Objets d'Art and Vertu

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Silver Plate, Bronze

Alex Jona Sterling Silver Black Enamel Freemasons' 'Square and Compass'Cufflinks
Located in Lugano, CH
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, Sterling Silver Cufflinks with black fire enamel accented with iconic Freemasons symbols of the square and compass. Marked Alex Jo...
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21st Century and Contemporary Silver More Objets d'Art and Vertu

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Sterling Silver, Enamel

Georg Jensen Silver Denmark Acorn Belt Buckle #67
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Antique sterling silver belt buckle from Georg Jensen in the Acorn pattern #67, circa 1915-1927. The Acorn pattern was introduced ...
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20th Century Silver More Objets d'Art and Vertu

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Sterling Silver

Alex Jona Sterling Silver White & Green Enamel Oblong Cufflinks
Located in Lugano, CH
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, rhodium plated Sterling Silver oblong cufflinks with green and white fire enamel. Marked Alex Jona-925. These cufflinks feature a ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Silver More Objets d'Art and Vertu

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Sterling Silver, Enamel

Sterling Silver Sugar Sifter/Caster/Mufineer by Barker Ellis Silver Co, 1964
Located in London, GB
In good vintage condition, this is a beautiful piece. It has a lovely rounded form, a pedestal foot and a finial on top. Hallmarked: Made by Barker Ellis Silver Co in Birmingham in ...
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20th Century Silver More Objets d'Art and Vertu

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Sterling Silver

George Shiebler Sterling Silver Jingle Bell Baby Rattle
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Sterling silver jingle bell rattle by George Shiebler. This is a beautiful and charming sterling silver baby rattle that features a jingle bell design ra...
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20th Century Silver More Objets d'Art and Vertu

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Sterling Silver

Watson Sterling Silver Floral Handle Grape Shears/Scissors
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Sterling silver grape shears/scissors by Watson. Monograms appear to be THJ and 1900. Watson of Attleboro, MA were manufacturers of silver novelties from 1880-1950. These grape she...
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20th Century Silver More Objets d'Art and Vertu

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Sterling Silver

Alex Jona Sterling Silver Car Key Holder
Located in Lugano, CH
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, Sterling Silver car Key holder. Dimensions : 1.14 in W x 1.88 in L x 0.06 in D - 28 mm W x 47,7...
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2010s Italian Silver More Objets d'Art and Vertu

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Sterling Silver

William B Kerr 344 Sterling Silver 2pc Belt Buckle
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Sterling silver 2pc belt buckle by William B Kerr. 2pc round belt buckle featuring small round pink cabochons. Measures approx 1 9/16" diameter, 1"...
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20th Century Silver More Objets d'Art and Vertu

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Sterling Silver

Artemisia Gentileschi Handmade Micro Mosaic Canvas Gold Silver White Diamond Jet
Located in London, GB
Micro Mosaic artists tiny handwoven Venetian enamel rods obtained from the high temperature melting of nine base colors with diamond dust, realizing endless combinations of tones and...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Silver More Objets d'Art and Vertu

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White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver

900 Silver Large Compact
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 900 silver compact. Beautiful etched floral and scroll motif on one side, etched stripes on other side. No monogram Measures 3 1/4" x 3 1/4" x 5/...
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20th Century Silver More Objets d'Art and Vertu

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Silver

Sterling Silver Binder Clip with Authentic Roman Coin Depicting Antonia Augusta
Located in Roma, IT
This sterling silver binder clip is an exclusive Serra model, created at the end of the 1980s and always reproduced ((using authentic and different Roman coins) because it is an ele...
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2010s Italian Silver More Objets d'Art and Vertu

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Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Decorated Vanity Box
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Eight sided silver lidded box with decorated sides and courting scene. Bottom marked "800 Germany" with maker's mark. Beautifully designed and perfect for a...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Silver More Objets d'Art and Vertu

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Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Sugar Sifter/Caster/Mufineer/Caster by A Taite & Sons, 1966
Located in London, GB
Sterling Silver Sugar Sifter/Caster/Mufineer/Caster by A Taite & Sons from 1966 In good vintage condition, this has a square pedestal foot, baluster shaped body with reeded bands. I...
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1960s Vintage Silver More Objets d'Art and Vertu

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Sterling Silver

K. Brunini Sterling Silver Salt Cellar
Located in Solana Beach, CA
A beautiful addition to any table is the salt cellar in sterling silver with gold plated interior from K. Brunini’s Object d’Art collection. This is sold as a single item and is com...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Silver More Objets d'Art and Vertu

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Gold Plate, Sterling Silver

Ancient Greek Rosette Necklace Object D'Art with Red Coral 18kt Gold and Silver
Located in Athens, GR
Ancient Greek Rosette Necklace which can be transformed into Object D'Art, decorated with Red Coral beads in 18kt Gold and sterling Silver. "Roxanis's...
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2010s Greek Classical Greek Silver More Objets d'Art and Vertu

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Coral, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver

Sterling Silver Pendant, Fantasy , Handmade, Italy
Located in Firenze, IT
The “Merriam” pendant is part of our jewelry line “Homage to the ancestors”, inspired by famous oeuvres of great artists. All our sterling silver pieces o...
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2010s Italian Artist Silver More Objets d'Art and Vertu

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Sterling Silver

Matching Five Piece Sterling Silver Cruet, Salt, Pepper & Mustard Pot, 1970
Located in London, GB
This lovely set consists of a salt dip, pepper pot, mustard pot and two spoons. The items all have cobalt blue glass inserts in excellent condition. The three items stand on circular...
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20th Century British Silver More Objets d'Art and Vertu

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Sterling Silver

Edward I. Farmer Inkwell in Sterling Silver, Fluorite and Amethyst
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
A monumental inkwell by New York identity, Edward I. Farmer. The piece consists of a large piece of carved fluorite and a carved amethyst finial which has all been set in sterling silver. The mount for these carved stones is elaborate with a floral motif to the foot and decorative engraved borders on each rim of the piece. The internal sterling silver 'well' is removable for cleaning and polishing. The inkwell is in lovely condition, however appears to have some signs of old stabilisation to the fluorite which has slightly yellowed over time. These stabilisations could very well be from when the piece was formed as an inkwell, with Farmer often using stones of age. Edward I. Farmer was a prominent American art dealer, antique trader...
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Silver More Objets d'Art and Vertu

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Amethyst, Fluorite, Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Sugar Caster/Mufineer/Dredger by Barker Brothers Silver
Located in London, GB
Sterling Silver Sugar Caster/Mufineer/Dredger by Barker Brothers Silver In good vintage condition, this is a beautiful piece. Hallmarked: Made in England S1. Made by Barker Brothers...
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1930s Vintage Silver More Objets d'Art and Vertu

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Sterling Silver

Edwardian Travelling Curling Tong Heater by A & J Zimmermann, 1903
Located in London, GB
Edwardian Travelling Curling Tong Heater by A & J Zimmermann Ltd in 1903 This unusual piece is in excellent condition. This silver cased portable curling tong heater is of rectangul...
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20th Century Silver More Objets d'Art and Vertu

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Silver

Objets d'Art and Earrings in 18kt Gold Silver Aquamarine and Pearls Art Object
Located in Athens, GR
This one of a kind sculpture made from silver and marble designed to hold perfectly the 'Blue Sea' Earrings and together to be a striking Art Object. You can choose two of the three ...
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2010s Greek Contemporary Silver More Objets d'Art and Vertu

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Aquamarine, Pearl, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Gold

Sculpted Silver Gold-Plated Black Oxidation Finish Cross
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
This magnificent gold-plated silver cross was made in Italy in the 60s. It is hand sculpted and the gold plated finish highlights the tree trunk design. The finishing touch is given ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Silver More Objets d'Art and Vertu

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Gold Plate, Silver, Enamel

Ancient Greek Rosette Object D'Art Necklace with Red Coral 18kt Gold and Silver
Located in Athens, GR
Ancient Greek Rosette Object D'Art which can be transformed into a Necklace, decorated with Red Coral beads in 18kt Gold and sterling Silver. "Roxanis's Neck" is an exceptional piece...
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2010s Greek Artist Silver More Objets d'Art and Vertu

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Coral, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver

FLOWEN Sterling Silver Arco Pendant Necklace in Black Gommato and Diamonds
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The ARCO S Pendant belongs in FLOWEN's Specimens taxonomy. A 3 dimensional sculptural art object inspired by nature, driven by innovative design technologies and realized by a combin...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Silver More Objets d'Art and Vertu

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Diamond, PVD-Coated, Sterling Silver

K. Brunini Twig Sterling Silver and Tahitian Pearl Salt Spoon
Located in Solana Beach, CA
From the K. Brunini Object d'Art collection comes this nature-inspired and uniquely designed collectible to grace your table top. An heirloom for the table, or accent to the K. Brun...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Silver More Objets d'Art and Vertu

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Black Pearl, Pearl, Sterling Silver

FLOWEN Sterling Silver Hexa Pendant Necklace in 18K Gold and Diamonds
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The HEXA S Pendant is FLOWEN's signature statement piece. A 3 dimensional sculptural art object inspired by nature, driven by innovative design technologies and realized by a combina...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Silver More Objets d'Art and Vertu

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Decorated Vanity Box
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Eight sided silver lidded box with decorated sides and minstrel scene. Bottom marked "800 Germany" with maker's mark. Beautifully designed and perfect for a vanity piece or pill box....
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Late 19th Century English Antique Silver More Objets d'Art and Vertu

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Sterling Silver

FLOWEN Sterling Silver Moxi Cocktail Ring in Black Ruthenium with Blue Diamonds
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The MOXI Cocktail Ring is impossibly detailed, forming delicate webs that all at once seem half biological, half geological and all otherworldly. Thin ribs and loops seem to grow aro...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Silver More Objets d'Art and Vertu

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Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver, Rhodium

STUNNING 1931 STERLING SILVER MOTHER OF PEARL BAPTISMAL SHELL BAPTISM Dish
Located in GB
Wimbledon-Furniture Wimbledon-Furniture is delighted to offer for sale this sublime 1931 Sterling silver handled with mother of pearl Baptismal dish for Christian Baptisms The pie...
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1930s British Art Deco Vintage Silver More Objets d'Art and Vertu

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Silver

Raffaello Handmade Micro Mosaic Canvas Adorned Gold Silver White Diamond Jet
Located in London, GB
Micro Mosaic artists tiny handwoven Venetian enamel rods obtained from the high temperature melting of nine base colors with diamond dust, realizing endless combinations of tones and...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Silver More Objets d'Art and Vertu

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White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver

FLOWEN Sterling Silver Hexa Pendant Necklace Coated in Black Gommato
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The HEXA S Pendant is FLOWEN's signature statement piece. A 3 dimensional sculptural art object inspired by nature, driven by innovative design t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Silver More Objets d'Art and Vertu

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Sterling Silver, PVD-Coated

FLOWEN Sterling Silver Hexa Pendant Necklace in 18K Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The HEXA S Pendant is FLOWEN's signature statement piece. A 3 dimensional sculptural art object inspired by nature, driven by innovative design t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Silver More Objets d'Art and Vertu

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18k Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver

FLOWEN Sterling Silver Hexa Pendant Necklace in Black Ruthenium and Diamonds
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The HEXA S Pendant is FLOWEN's signature statement piece. A 3 dimensional sculptural art object inspired by nature, driven by innovative design technologies and realized by a combina...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Silver More Objets d'Art and Vertu

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Diamond, Sterling Silver, Rhodium

STUNNING 1911 STERLING SILVER MOTHER OF PEARL BAPTISMAL SHELL BAPTISM Dish
Located in GB
Wimbledon-Furniture Wimbledon-Furniture is delighted to offer for sale this sublime 1911 Sterling silver handled with mother of pearl Baptismal shell ...
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1910s British Art Deco Vintage Silver More Objets d'Art and Vertu

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Silver

FLOWEN Sterling Silver Aoda Studs and Earjackets in Rose Gold and Grey Diamonds
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The AODA Studs and Ear Jacket Earrings are intended to recall fossils or futuristic organisms. The intricate geometry radiates a 3 dimensional suspended sculpture when worn. These vi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Silver More Objets d'Art and Vertu

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Diamond, Sterling Silver, Rose Gold

Large French Silver Mistletoe Locket
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
A very fine French silver locket featuring mistletoe to both sides. It has a gold wash interior to prevent tarnish and closes firmly. It appears to be struck with the French guarante...
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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Silver More Objets d'Art and Vertu

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Silver

Silver and Enamel Flask, Vienna, Late 19th Century
Located in Paris, FR
Pear-shaped flask in enameled silver. The paunch of the flask is sumptuously embellished with painted enamel, featuring jubilant countrymen and women dancing by a table full of peopl...
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1880s Austrian Antique Silver More Objets d'Art and Vertu

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Silver, Enamel

Ruby Bespoke Sterling Silver Rectangular Engraved Modern Classic Cufflinks
Located in London, GB
We believe in creating your own unique look by creating your own style. These cufflinks are completely bespoke and exquisite for the discerning gentleman. Expertly hand crafted in s...
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2010s British Neoclassical Silver More Objets d'Art and Vertu

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Pink Sapphire, Tourmaline, Spinel, Green Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Blue...

Pair of Georgian Style Sterling Silver Sauceboats
Located in London, GB
A pair of Georgian style sterling silver sauceboats, with curved edging, upturned scroll handles, on three hoof feet, gross weight 6.5ozs,(203gms), length 5.75",(14cms), London 1977,...
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20th Century British Georgian Silver More Objets d'Art and Vertu

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Sterling Silver

Diamond Bespoke 18 Kt White Gold Rectangular Engraved Modern Hasbani Cufflinks
Located in London, GB
We believe in creating your own unique look by creating your own style. These cufflinks are completely bespoke and exquisite for the discerning gentleman. Expertly hand crafted in s...
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2010s British Modern Silver More Objets d'Art and Vertu

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Spinel, Tourmaline, Green Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Blue...

Sapphire Bespoke Sterling Silver Rectangular Engraved Modern Classic Cufflinks
Located in London, GB
We believe in creating your own unique look by creating your own style. These cufflinks are completely bespoke and exquisite for the discerning gentleman. Expertly hand crafted in s...
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2010s British Artisan Silver More Objets d'Art and Vertu

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Pink Sapphire, Tourmaline, Spinel, Green Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Blue...

Ruby Bespoke Sterling Silver Rectangular Engraved Modern Classic Cufflinks
Located in London, GB
We believe in creating your own unique look by creating your own style. These cufflinks are completely bespoke and exquisite for the discerning gentleman. Expertly hand crafted in s...
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2010s British Neoclassical Silver More Objets d'Art and Vertu

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Yellow Sapphire, Tourmaline, Spinel, Green Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Blue...

Diamond Bespoke Sterling Silver Rectangular Engraved Modern Classic Cufflinks
Located in London, GB
We believe in creating your own unique look by creating your own style. These cufflinks are completely bespoke and exquisite for the discerning gentleman. Expertly hand crafted in s...
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2010s British Neoclassical Silver More Objets d'Art and Vertu

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Yellow Sapphire, Tourmaline, Spinel, Green Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Blue...

Diamond Bespoke Sterling Silver Rectangular Engraved Modern Classic Cufflinks
Located in London, GB
We believe in creating your own unique look by creating your own style. These cufflinks are completely bespoke and exquisite for the discerning gentleman. Expertly hand crafted in s...
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2010s British Neoclassical Silver More Objets d'Art and Vertu

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Pink Sapphire, Tourmaline, Spinel, Green Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Blue...

Mellerio Paris, a French Gold, Diamonds, Silver, and Smoky Quartz Carved Horse
Located in Queens, NY
Mellerio Paris, A French Gold, Diamonds, Silver-Gilt, Rock-Crystal, Jade, Mother-Of-Pearl and Smoky Quartz, Carved Horse Sculpture, Jeweled Mounted Object. An extremely rare and unique, one of a kind French gold, diamonds, Silver-gilt, rock-crystal, jade, obsidian, mother-of-pearl, and smoky quartz carved jeweled sculpture "CHEVAUX DE LEGENDE", "A Legendary Horse" by Mellerio, Paris, circa 1991. Sitting on black obsidian base, the solid rock-crystal slab is finely applied with a carved smoky -quartz and jade horse with a harness mounted in 18k gold, brilliant -cut diamonds, rubies, turquoise, and amethyst chains and pendants. The top columns adorned with 18k gold and brilliant cut diamond pendants, the bottom with gold and mother of pearl plaques. The obsidian base with a plaque engraved: CHEVAUX DE LEGENDE" / N° 05 / MELLERIO DITS MELLER / PARIS / 5003 D The piece is in excellent condition and comes with a custom made wood case made for transport. It's very elegant and has French hallmarks throughout. A truly magnificent piece. Measures 10.5" high x 8.5" wide x 4" deep Founded in France in 1613 by the descendants of Italian immigrants from the Vigezzo Valley in the north of Italy, Mellerio is one of the oldest jewellery houses in Europe. The family business soon attracted the attention of the Royal Court and Marie Antoinette herself reportedly purchased a precious bracelet featuring 7 cameos surrounded by rubies in 1780. Later on, in the 19th century, Mellerio became the official supplier of the French Royal family and the Court of Netherland. Mellerio creates many jewellery items, all set with rare gems such as peridots, amethysts, aquamarines, citrines and topaz, applying for a patent, the flexible stem, a very supple and light jewellery mechanism. Mellerio remains also well known for their spectacular series of Art Nouveau jewels, created at the beginning of the 20th century, as well as for the creation of trophies rewarding some of the greatest footfall and tennis players of history. In 1993, the jewellery house launched their first watch collection. Today, Mellerio has stores in Paris, Japan and Hong Kong. July 14, 1789: this date is known throughout the world as the beginning of the French Revolution. According to a ledger belonging to House of Mellerio, this was also the day that the jeweler sold a golden key to the Comte de Coutance for 10 livres. This ledger, as well as inventories dating as far back as 1768, are the jeweler’s oldest archives. These archives have continued to grow over the years, as the House, established on rue de la Paix in Paris, still lives on today, still in the hands of the same family from Craveggia, in the North of Italy. The tumultuous history of the Mellerio family in France probably goes as far back as the Italian wars of the Renaissance, but the first official document proving their commercial activity in Paris dates back to 1613. This document is the famous royal warrant awarded by Marie de Medici to a number of Italian families established along the rue des Lombards, including the Mellerios, allowing them to sell “small jewelery items”, therefore granting them a small exception to the traditional monopoly enjoyed by Parisian jewelers. At that time, powerful corporations regulated the operations and customs of Parisian business, but thanks to this exceptional warrant, the Mellerios managed to escape the confines of this framework. Today, this wax-sealed document is kept at the city hall of Craveggia. From 1613 to the Revolution, the Mellerios lived between France and Italy. The corporations tried many times to put an end to their trade privileges, but all in vain, as a dynasty of sovereigns renewed the warrant. Always marrying and often retiring in Craveggia, the Mellerios continued to maintain their jewelry business in Paris. At first, they did this without a shop. Wearing backpacks (wooden boxes divided into small compartments where jewels were kept), they would tour town fairs around Paris and royal castles. This is how Jean-Baptiste Mellerio (1765-1850) is said to have sold a bracelet set with rubies and Antique cameos to Marie-Antoinette, which still exists today. Many elements seem to prove the veracity of this anecdote. The queen was particularly fond of cameos, which cover the entire background of her famous jewelry cabinet, and ruby was her favorite stone after diamond. The famous bracelet, reacquired a few years ago by the House of Mellerio, is indeed an 18th century jewel, set with antique cameos representing the profiles of Roman emperors. Two branches of the family were operating in Paris during this time, under the reign of Louis XVI: that of Jean-François (1746-1828), the paternal ancestor of the current Mellerios, and that of Jean-Baptiste (1765-1850). The French Revolution forced them to return to Italy. However, both Jean-Baptiste and François Mellerio (1772-1843), who was the son of Jean-François, were eventually able to return to Paris after the founding of the Consulate. Jean-Baptiste opened a shop at the Iron Crown of rue Vivienne, and François opened his at the Palais des Tuileries, rue du Coq Saint-Honoré. His well-organized order books give an idea of his high-ranking clientele during the “Old Regime”, among which were the Comte and Comtesse Octave de Segur, the Marquise (later Duchess) de Tourzel, former governess of the royal children, and her daughter, the Comtesse de Bearn, the Craufurds -who organized the flight to Varennes, the Duc and Duchess de Gramont, the Comtesse de Boigne, and Madame de Souza, Talleyrand’s mistress. We also see the names of the imperial family: Empress Josephine, the Queen of Holland, Princess Elisa, Caroline and Pauline. At that time, the House of Mellerio specialized, among other things, in the trade of antique cameos, a newly fashionable genre of jewel that captured the imagination of all the princesses and noble women of the time. The years of the Restauration and July Monarchy were among the most glorious. The Bourbons were back on the throne, and the clientele of the House of Mellerio had regained its former wealth. Mellerio supplied Louis-Philippe, Duke of Orléans, as well as his mother, wife and sister, with sumptuous jewels, including a set of emeralds made piece by piece, while the Duke of Bourbon, last prince of the House of Condé, offered diamonds to his mistress, the scheming Baronne de Feucheres, and Monsieur de LaFayette also bought cameos for one of his granddaughters. For the first time, Mellerio ventured into the world of arts in 1815, when Carlotta Grisi, a famous dancer who created Giselle, as well as an actress named Rachel, bought jewels at the Mellerio store on rue de la Paix. 1848 marked a new turning point. France once again became a Republic. François Mellerio handed the company over to his son, Jean, and the latter decided to travel to Spain to build a new clientele. He later became one of the jewelers of the royal family, and met Eugénie de Montijo, who remained a faithful client when she became empress of the French people. The Imperial years were lavish. During the Second Empire, Paris was a pageant of crinoline dresses designed by Worth, while jewels by Mellerio, Worth’s neighbour on the rue de la Paix, adorned the noble women of the Tuileries court. The Empress bought pearls. Mathilde Bonaparte...
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20th Century French Silver More Objets d'Art and Vertu

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Amethyst, Diamond, Jade, Quartz, Rock Crystal, Ruby, Turquoise, Gold, Si...

Dubini Ancient Silver Lion Coin Dynasts of Lykia AR Third Stater
Located in London, GB
COIN DETAILS Dynasts of Lykia, Trbbenimi AR Third Stater. Circa 390-370 B.C. Obverse: Facing lion's scalp; triskeles below Reverse: Triskeles, TPBB NEME around; all within shallow i...
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15th Century and Earlier Unknown Classical Greek Antique Silver More Objets d'Art and Vertu

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Other, Silver

Mellerio Paris, a French Gold, Diamond, Silver-Gilt, Rock-Crystal, & Lapis Horse
Located in Queens, NY
Mellerio Paris, A French Gold, Diamond, Silver-Gilt, Rock-Crystal, Obsidian & Lapis Horse An extremely rare and unique, one of a kind French gold, diamonds, Silver-gilt rock-crystal, obsidian and lapis lazuli jeweled sculpture "Bucéphale, Chevaux de légende", "Bucephalus, A Legendary Horse" by Mellerio, Paris, circa 1998. Sitting on black obsidian base, the solid rock crystal slab is finely applied with a lapis lazuli half-horse with harness mounted in 18k gold and brilliant cut diamonds, between two crystal and lapis lazuli columns adorned with gold and diamonds, insert with 7 ruby cabochons and 1 emerald cabochon, the obsidian base with a plaque engraved: CHEVAUX DE LEGENDE / MELLERIO DITS MELLER / PARIS / 5029 DIV Bucephalus (c355-326 BC) is among the most famous horses in history, and it was said that this he could not be tamed. The young Alexander the Great, of course, tamed him – and went on to ride his beloved equine companion for many years and into many battles. The piece is in excellent condition and comes with a custom made wood case made for transport. It's very elegant and has French hallmarks throughout. A truly magnificent piece. Measures 10" high x 9" wide x 4" deep Founded in France in 1613 by the descendants of Italian immigrants from the Vigezzo Valley in the north of Italy, Mellerio is one of the oldest jewellery houses in Europe. The family business soon attracted the attention of the Royal Court and Marie Antoinette herself reportedly purchased a precious bracelet featuring 7 cameos surrounded by rubies in 1780. Later on, in the 19th century, Mellerio became the official supplier of the French Royal family and the Court of Netherland. Mellerio creates many jewellery items, all set with rare gems such as peridots, amethysts, aquamarines, citrines and topaz, applying for a patent, the flexible stem, a very supple and light jewellery mechanism. Mellerio remains also well known for their spectacular series of Art Nouveau jewels, created at the beginning of the 20th century, as well as for the creation of trophies rewarding some of the greatest footfall and tennis players of history. In 1993, the jewellery house launched their first watch collection. Today, Mellerio has stores in Paris, Japan and Hong Kong. July 14, 1789: this date is known throughout the world as the beginning of the French Revolution. According to a ledger belonging to House of Mellerio, this was also the day that the jeweler sold a golden key to the Comte de Coutance for 10 livres. This ledger, as well as inventories dating as far back as 1768, are the jeweler’s oldest archives. These archives have continued to grow over the years, as the House, established on rue de la Paix in Paris, still lives on today, still in the hands of the same family from Craveggia, in the North of Italy. The tumultuous history of the Mellerio family in France probably goes as far back as the Italian wars of the Renaissance, but the first official document proving their commercial activity in Paris dates back to 1613. This document is the famous royal warrant awarded by Marie de Medici to a number of Italian families established along the rue des Lombards, including the Mellerios, allowing them to sell “small jewelery items”, therefore granting them a small exception to the traditional monopoly enjoyed by Parisian jewelers. At that time, powerful corporations regulated the operations and customs of Parisian business, but thanks to this exceptional warrant, the Mellerios managed to escape the confines of this framework. Today, this wax-sealed document is kept at the city hall of Craveggia. From 1613 to the Revolution, the Mellerios lived between France and Italy. The corporations tried many times to put an end to their trade privileges, but all in vain, as a dynasty of sovereigns renewed the warrant. Always marrying and often retiring in Craveggia, the Mellerios continued to maintain their jewelry business in Paris. At first, they did this without a shop. Wearing backpacks (wooden boxes divided into small compartments where jewels were kept), they would tour town fairs around Paris and royal castles. This is how Jean-Baptiste Mellerio (1765-1850) is said to have sold a bracelet set with rubies and Antique cameos to Marie-Antoinette, which still exists today. Many elements seem to prove the veracity of this anecdote. The queen was particularly fond of cameos, which cover the entire background of her famous jewelry cabinet, and ruby was her favorite stone after diamond. The famous bracelet, reacquired a few years ago by the House of Mellerio, is indeed an 18th century jewel, set with antique cameos representing the profiles of Roman emperors. Two branches of the family were operating in Paris during this time, under the reign of Louis XVI: that of Jean-François (1746-1828), the paternal ancestor of the current Mellerios, and that of Jean-Baptiste (1765-1850). The French Revolution forced them to return to Italy. However, both Jean-Baptiste and François Mellerio (1772-1843), who was the son of Jean-François, were eventually able to return to Paris after the founding of the Consulate. Jean-Baptiste opened a shop at the Iron Crown of rue Vivienne, and François opened his at the Palais des Tuileries, rue du Coq Saint-Honoré. His well-organized order books give an idea of his high-ranking clientele during the “Old Regime”, among which were the Comte and Comtesse Octave de Segur, the Marquise (later Duchess) de Tourzel, former governess of the royal children, and her daughter, the Comtesse de Bearn, the Craufurds -who organized the flight to Varennes, the Duc and Duchess de Gramont, the Comtesse de Boigne, and Madame de Souza, Talleyrand’s mistress. We also see the names of the imperial family: Empress Josephine, the Queen of Holland, Princess Elisa, Caroline and Pauline. At that time, the House of Mellerio specialized, among other things, in the trade of antique cameos, a newly fashionable genre of jewel that captured the imagination of all the princesses and noble women of the time. The years of the Restauration and July Monarchy were among the most glorious. The Bourbons were back on the throne, and the clientele of the House of Mellerio had regained its former wealth. Mellerio supplied Louis-Philippe, Duke of Orléans, as well as his mother, wife and sister, with sumptuous jewels, including a set of emeralds made piece by piece, while the Duke of Bourbon, last prince of the House of Condé, offered diamonds to his mistress, the scheming Baronne de Feucheres, and Monsieur de LaFayette also bought cameos for one of his granddaughters. For the first time, Mellerio ventured into the world of arts in 1815, when Carlotta Grisi, a famous dancer who created Giselle, as well as an actress named Rachel, bought jewels at the Mellerio store on rue de la Paix. 1848 marked a new turning point. France once again became a Republic. François Mellerio handed the company over to his son, Jean, and the latter decided to travel to Spain to build a new clientele. He later became one of the jewelers of the royal family, and met Eugénie de Montijo, who remained a faithful client when she became empress of the French people. The Imperial years were lavish. During the Second Empire, Paris was a pageant of crinoline dresses designed by Worth, while jewels by Mellerio, Worth’s neighbour on the rue de la Paix, adorned the noble women of the Tuileries court. The Empress bought pearls. Mathilde Bonaparte...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Silver More Objets d'Art and Vertu

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Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Rock Crystal, Gold, Silver

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