20th Century More Objets d'Art and Vertu

A splendid spectrum of color awaits your hand with the Precious Kaleidoscope ring, a Zorab Creation. Mesmerizing in its brilliantly light catching tones, yellow diamonds 0.26 carats...

Well-designed money clip. In the center is an essex crystal, depicting a horse's head. 14K yellow gold. Sleek. smooth and compact. 2" x 1 1/2." Alice Kwartler has sold the fin...

Art Deco pair of sterling and enamel hat pins. Of opal white engine turned enamel with incised flower head motifs. Hallmarked, sterling silver. Excellen...

These globes were counter objects from a pharmacy in France in the 1930's. The hand blown hollow glass globes come with a removable study wood base.

Brand: Cartier Condition: Excellent Total weight: 135.5 g SKU#O-00626

Navajo concho belt with rectangular turquoise slabs, surrounded by small stones. Signed RS. The turquoise is from the Kingman Mine in Arizona. Marked ster...

Tom and Jerry was introduced to the public in the 1940’s. As a cartoon series it has been ranked as one of the best. The two main characters are Tom the grey cat and Jerry is the sm...

This extraordinary Mezezo opal specimen hails from the highlands of Africa and is, quite simply, one of the most amazing opals we have ever seen. Found i...

“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...

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...

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 ...

Reed & Barton wonderfully large sterling silver plated "Lady Bug" accented with hammered detailing as well as etching throughout. The "self-wind" musical note plays "You Are My Sunshine...

Pipe Quetzalcoatl with Olmec mask in jade. Embossed technique, carved in stone and inlaid. Awarded with the first goldsmith prize in 1962

Beautifully made, one of a kind, brass and red enameled belt buckle. It could be used as a large necklace pendant as well.

Christ, stylization in 3 pieces of sterling silver .925 on rosewood, the hair reflects the failed Christ (together with more than 1000 silver threads) Technique: embossed and chisell...

Sterling silver letter opener .925, onyx and obsidian, openwork technique, laminated and chiselled. 1970

From the Romanov era, period of Tsar Nicholas II, the gold cigarette case decorated with alternating reeded bands and fitted with a cabochon sapphire thumbpiece. By the First Kievan Artel, Kiev, circa 1908, stamped with the maker’s mark in Cyrillic, and the kokosnik (Russian headdress) for Kiev, 1908-17. 3 1/8 x 2 3/8 x 7/16 in. (7.9 x 6 x 1.1 cm). The First Kievan Artel produced items for the House of Fabergé in Kiev and was located at the same address. Literature:  Beyond Fabergé...

Vintage 14 Karat White Gold Black Pearl and Diamond Earrings- These stunning earrings each feature one 10 mm black pearl and one roun...

Laughing Peasant Woman Signed in Cyrillic T. Il’ich, l.r. and inscribed To Dear A. F.Sklarevski... Watercolor Image size: 7 x 6 in. (17.8 x 15.2 cm.) Framed: 18 1/2 x 17 1/4 in. (47 ...

A jeweled, silver mounted, iridescent ceramic bawl in the form of the Swan Princess marked Faberge with Imperial warrant, Moscow 1908 - 1917. Oval shape...

Symbolizes a dragon, technique: laminated, chiseled and embossed. 1993

Gold money clip, with a figural "horse head" set within a stirrup. Faceted ruby eye. 14K yellow gold. 1 1/2" x 1 3/4." A handsome accessory. Alice Kwartler has sold the finest ...

Nicely painted horse head under crystal makes a beautiful money clip from the mid 20th century. It is 14 karat gold. Measurements are 1 1/4 inches x 1 3/4 inches.

Royalty!!!!! Diamond head band 18k gold with flexible links encrusted with 448 brilliant top quality diamonds Measurements: Length: 12 inches (...

Maharaja "Bajuband" of gold and 175 diamonds arranged in diagonal patterns. 6 tiny emeralds on both ends. A Collector piece rarely seen in private collections.

Beautiful pair of Hand Carved Jadeite Masks. Light lavender and very light mint-green. Each has a diameter of 56 mm. Average thickness is 20 mm. Total weight of the pair is 226 grams...

Cartier enamel and diamond belt buckle. French The domed rectangular buckle decorated with green guilloché enamel and white enamel borders, set with rose-cut diamond flower-head, c...

Exquisite!! Art Deco! Natural pearl, mother of pearl diamond and onyx compact, circa 1920's. Here is when we say and Picture Is Worth Thousand Words Estimated diamond weight...

Striking figural "Heart" money clip. The puffed three-dimensional heart is 14K rose gold; the rest of the clip is 14K yellow gold. 2 1/4" x 1 1/2." A most original and beautiful de...

Very elegant VCA 18kts woven Yellow Gold & brocaded pattern Compact. Made in the 1960 - when all you needed was your compact and your jewels. The opening spans the compact and is...

Slim allover textured 18K yellow gold magnifying glass. When closed, it looks like a slender gold case. When you slide the diamond button on the side, it opens to reveal a magnif...

An important Faberge chalcedony, gold and enamel bell push, enamelled translucent blush and pearl grey with sunburst guilloche background, with circular cabo...

Fabulous figural "dachshund" head or tail coin. The dog's head, in black enamel, is on the front of the coin, and the tail is on the reverse. Coin cut border. 14K yellow...

Best ever art deco clock. Sterling silver, with azure and hot pink guilloche enamel. The hands, numbers and inner border are encrusted with marcasites. Mechanical movement. 3 1/3...

Long, luxurious and vintage, this ruby, diamond, and gold brooch pin has diamond eyes and ruby feathers. Sparkles galore with woven feathers incredible detail work. In the trend of ...

Wonderful & whimsical. Solid 18kt Yellow Gold & Enamel Floral Sprig growing out of a Gold decorated Lapis Base. The Flower is made up of 5 enamel Flowers, each centered wit...

Circa 1960s Ruser 14K yellow Gold Evening Bag Mirror, 2 sided with a beveled Mirror and a very cute, figural and detailed baby, a Ruser trade mark looking at his own reflection in th...

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FACTORY / HOUSE: Black Starr and Gorham STYLE / REFERENCE: Gothic Motif METAL / MATERIAL: Nickle Finished CIRCA: 1940s/ 50s MOVEMENT / CALIBER: High Grade 15 Jewels Swiss Made DIAL / HANDS: Silvered Roman / Filigree Hands DIMENSIONS: Length 16 Inches tall X Diameter 9 Inches Wide / 40cm X 23cm (box 17" X 11") WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement. This is am impressive wall clock sold by one of the premier American jewelry houses. Remarkably it comes with its original box, in excellent condition. Black, Starr and Frost are considered America's oldest jewelry house. They merged with Gorham, one of America's oldest silver companies in 1929. Just in time for the Great Depression. This clock, or rather weather station as it is normally called, appears to have never been used. It was likely made in Switzerland of the finest materials some time mid century. Gothic in style while dating to later part of the Art Deco Era This would be an impressive piece in entry of an elegant old home. Or, conversely it would look great in an ultra modern entry...

Stunning one of a kind brass buckle enameled in a raspberry pink tone.

Rare 1900's Cartier belt buckle with flower motifs set with old mine cut diamonds. Signed 'Cartier Paris', numbered, with maker's mark and eagle st...

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...

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...

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...

Vintage yellow gold pin, with a unique twisted handle and auspiciously lucky horseshoe design. The horseshoe, made out of 9-carat yellow gold hallmarked Chester 1918, maker mark "W.C...

Please check out the HD video! Here is a nice carved Ruby and diamond brooch circa 1940. The brooch is set in 18k yellow gold and old cut diamonds. There are 21 Burma carved rubies i...

A handsome antique, early Art Deco sterling silver hip flask. It has a smooth polished design with rounded corners, a curved ergonomic shaped body and screw bayonet cap. The hip flask has a removable gilt lined sterling silver beaker designed to be used with the flask that slots off the base when required. No monograms or engraving so this hip flask could be personalised. Fully Hallmarked for sterling silver, London assay office, 1915, maker Stewart Dawson, makers mark to the base too. A gorgeous antique solid silver hip flask...

This stunning pair of 1920s folding 14 Karat White Gold Lorgnette Spectacles feature 2 lenses that fold over one another and lock into place to create a magnifying glass. A small pull lever at the top of the handle releases the lenses et voila...

A special piece made in Cartier's Paris workshops, a diamond studded gold evening purse. In excellent condition, this purse opens to reveal a mirror...

One of a kind sterling silver whistle with blue enamel lettering; "If you need me just whistle". In original leather Gucci case. A perfect gift.