1890s More Objets d'Art and Vertu

Antique American Sterling Silver small cigarette billfold case, Watrous C.1898. Rectangular shape beautifully embossed in an almost trompe l'oeil aesthetic manner with foliate design...

The cornucopia, also called the horn of plenty, is a symbol of abundance and nourishment. In Greek mythology, it is the horn of Amalthea, the goat nursing baby Zeus. Nowadays, In most of North-America often associated with Thanksgiving. This clever and pretty steel desk seal stamps...

Lapis lazuli flask with silver-gilt mounting. The body of the stone flask is a tapered octagon. The openwork mounting is intricately sculpted with rinceaux motifs. The base of the fl...

Russian Demantoid and Diamond Double Headed Eagle Pin, ca. 1890s A very striking Russian tie-pin symbolising the Russian symbol of the double headed eagle (symbol of Tsar Nikolas), centring an old-cut diamond. The eagle itself is made in gold with black and blue enamel. Further suspending a bright Russian demantoid garnet with horsetail features. Indistinct maker's mark for probably Faberge workmaster August Holming Scratched inventory number. About the double-headed eagle symbol: The double-headed eagle is the symbol most strongly associated with Russia. However, throughout history it has featured in many cultures around the world, including Ancient Persia, the Holy Roman Empire, the Byzantine Empire, the Venetian Republic, and Scandinavia. The first known appearance of the double-headed eagle in Russia dates to the late 15th century. Ivan III (ruled 1462-1505) made the black double-headed eagle an official emblem of the Russian state and it featured as a design motif in the regalia of the Russian Imperial Court, until the fall of monarchy in 1917. In 1992 the Russian Federation restored it to the state coat of arms. Official and personal coats of arms, stamps, coins, military flags...

This is a beautiful Victorian pendant from 1890 in lovely 14k rose gold! The best thing about this pendant is that it’s not just a pendant-it is a working rose gold whistle! The pend...

Victorian amethyst and gold fob circa 1890. The open design showcases a bezel-set, rectangular, faceted amethyst suspended from a large ring. The amethyst’s underside, the pavilion, exposed to light from all directions, mounted in 14-karat yellow gold. Very pristine condition consistent with age and wear. What is it we like about it? It is beautiful, and the way the amethyst is set is different and unconventional. Celebrate Yourself and Your discriminating taste by acquiring this unique amethyst fob...

FACTORY / HOUSE: French Fusee STYLE / REFERENCE: Desk Clock METAL / MATERIAL: Polished and Lacquered Brass with all Original Glass CIRCA / YEAR: 1890's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 4.5 inches MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Key Wind...

The perfect baby rattle: figural "heart" mother-of-pearl, suspending a 14K yellow gold rattle. Made by BLACK STARR & FROST. 2" x 2" For a very special, mu...

Crafted during the Edwardian era, this previously loved, cut glass perfume bottle measures 4 inches long and features a 14 karat yellow gold cap accented with ruby, sapphire, and dia...

A photograph locket, in the form of a book, with six panels, each of which holds two photos, mounted in gold with engraving.

One inscribed lower left, the other signed lower left N G Images: 4 1/2 x 3 in. (10.7 x 7.6 cm); frame: 9 1/2 x 8 in. ( 24.1 x 20.3 cm.) A former naval officer and marine artist, ...

A Victorian Diamond Stag Stick Pin with beautiful details, ca. 1890s. The motif depicts a stag wearing a gold crown on its neck and tied with gold-ropes around its body. The body ...