1890s More Objets d'Art and Vertu

This bicolor gold and enamel cigarette case by Fabergé features an applied moss agate oval decoration set within a seed pearl and gold border. The body is decorated with yellow guilloche enamel and applied laurel bands at the base and cover. The case is finished with a cabochon sapphire thumbpiece. It is hallmarked Fabergé with makers mark for Henrik Wigström. Henrik Wigström (1862-1923) was one of the most important Fabergé work-masters. He joined the firm in 1884 as assistant to Michael Perchin and upon Perchin’s death in 1903 he became head work-master. The two were responsible for almost all of the Imperial Easter eggs produced by Fabergé, as well as superbly crafted enamel and gold objects...

Superb pendant cameo mounted as a pendant surrounded by fine pearls total weight: 10.10 g oval shape: 4.5 cm by 3.5 cm period 19th century

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...

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...

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...

With a delicate flourish, this orchid brooch fades from translucent magenta to olive on the delicate, velvety petals. The lines are so seamless that it looks as though this could be a real orchid. This brooch dates back to around 1900 and has what seems to be its original, natural pearl. The Art Nouveau period comes to life through this orchid. It is made up of enamel and 14k yellow gold, elevating the elegance of this piece. Its delicacy is reflected in its size, as it is approximately one inch tall and one inch wide. It is signed Whiteside and Blank...

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