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Boucheron Paris 1940s Art Deco Sterling Gold Ruby Necklace Compact
By Boucheron
Located in University City, MO
Boucheron Paris 1940s Art Deco sterling, gold & ruby jeweled compact - necklace
The exquisite Boucheron compact is designed with a beautiful gold pie...
Category
French Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century More Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Ruby, Gold, Sterling Silver
$12,000 Sale Price
20% Off
Jean Painlevé Rare Seahorse Jewelry Parure
Located in Southbury, CT
The French artist Jean Painlevé, known primarily for his oceanic-themed films and photographs and whose work is currently exhibited in galleries around t...
Category
French Retro Vintage Mid-20th Century More Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Base Metal
$5,200 Sale Price
20% Off
Navajo Needlepoint Turquoise Concho Belt
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Navajo needlepoint concho belt. Signed LMB, marked sterling. 11 conchos total. Exceptional design on each concho, featuring floral style center with complementary scalloped silverwork and final layer of turquoise framing concho. Old Pawn. Acquired from a Navajo trader.
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
American Native American Vintage Mid-20th Century More Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Van Cleef & Arpels Sapphire Opening Cabochon Emerald Yellow Gold Compact
Located in New York, NY
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...
Category
American Vintage Mid-20th Century More Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Emerald, Sapphire
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
French Post-War Vintage Mid-20th Century More Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Andre Schwob, Retro Gilded Metal and Sapphires Minaudiere, Boucheron Model, 1935
Located in Paris, FR
Express Shipping insured during the Lockdown
Beautiful and Rare Andre Schwob Retro Minaudière, Circa 1935. The Model was created by Schwob for Boucheron....
Category
French Retro Vintage Mid-20th Century More Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Blue Sapphire, Gilt Metal
Cartier, Paris 18 Karat Gold Evening Minaudière
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Woven Two tone 18k Gold Purse. This purse has a woven design of 18k yellow and white gold with a twisted rope chain (length 14 inches). Inside th...
Category
French Artist Mid-20th Century More Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold
Tiffany & Co. Retro 14 Karat Gold Shoehorn
Located in New York City, NY
Chic and unusual 14K yellow gold shoehorn by Tiffany & Co. It features a ribbed design to both sides of the handle with initials on bottom. A handsome g...
Category
Mid-20th Century More Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
14k Gold
Cartier Paris Diamond Gold Evening Purse
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
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...
Category
French Vintage Mid-20th Century More Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Ruser solid Gold Framed Evening Bag Mirror
Located in Chicago, IL
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...
Category
American Vintage Mid-20th Century More Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
14k Gold
Georg Jensen Mid-Century Sterling Silver Triangular Footed Bowl Model No. 259
By Georg Jensen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Georg Jensen sterling silver bowl.
Model no. 259
Designed by Gundorph Albertus (1887 - 1970).
With a hand-hammered triangular bowl that tapers to a fluted and graduated ped...
Category
Danish Modern Mid-20th Century More Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Sterling Silver
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: 1...
Category
French Vintage Mid-20th Century More Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Ruby, Gold, 14k 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
French Vintage Mid-20th Century More Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Diamond, 18k 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 carat yellow gold pin in fox head design. The fox head itself has incredible details, from its whiskers to i...
Category
British Retro Vintage Mid-20th Century More Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
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
Italian Vintage Mid-20th Century More Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Silver
Emile Galle Art Deco Vase
Located in Tel Aviv, IL
Emile Galle Art Deco Vase
Beautiful Art Deco piece that was made in France in the 1930s
An overlaid and etched glass vase, cameo signature G...
Category
French Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century More Objets d'Art and Vertu
Magnificent French Retro Sapphire Gold Box
Located in New York, NY
Magnificent retro sapphire gold box.
Sapphires are perfectly set in graduation with total weight of 25 carats
The box has the maker's mark RL & numbe...
Category
French Retro Vintage Mid-20th Century More Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Cartier Gold Bird Ashtray and Pocket Watch Holder
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Gold Bird Pocket Watch Holder
circa 1950
18k hammered yellow gold watch holder & ashtray
With copy of Cartier sketch
Measurements:
Length: ...
Category
French Vintage Mid-20th Century More Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
18k Gold
Signed Coro Duette Art Deco Silver and Marcasite Brooch and Dress Clip, 1940s
Located in Tucson, AZ
A patented design, this stunning Art Deco brooch comes apart so its pieces may also be used as dress clips. Brains AND beauty? A double threat.
Art Deco brooch featuring a radiating...
Category
American Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century More Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Marcasite, Base Metal, Silver
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
American Vintage Mid-20th Century More Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,080 Sale Price
20% Off
Van Cleef & Arpels Sapphire Gold Diamond and Bakelite Minaudière
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Sapphire Gold Diamond and Bakelite Minaudière Makeup Box
Made of Bakelite and 18 karat yellow gold, set with 31 cabochon sapphi...
Category
French Vintage Mid-20th Century More Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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
American Native American Vintage Mid-20th Century More Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Turquoise, 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
American Native American Vintage Mid-20th Century More Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Turquoise, 14k Gold
Zorab Creation, Multi-Gems Kaleidoscope Butterfly Cocktail Ring
Located in San Diego, CA
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...
Category
Art Nouveau Vintage Mid-20th Century More Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Amethyst, Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Spin...
Ruby Gold Cufflinks Set 1940S
Located in Geneva, CH
The Ruby Gold Cufflinks Set is a truly exquisite and noble collection of accessories.
This European set includes a pair of cufflinks and three studs, all crafted in yellow gold 18k ...
Category
Vintage Mid-20th Century More Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Ruby, Yellow Gold, Gold
Miniature Lapis Enamel Diamond Gold Floral Clock
Located in New York, NY
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...
Category
Swiss Contemporary Vintage Mid-20th Century More Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Sterle Gold Hand Mirror
Located in New York, NY
Sterle Gold Hand Mirror
A double sided mirror with an acrylic handle set in 14 karat gold accented by 19 round diamonds
Signed Sterle Paris and n...
Category
French Vintage Mid-20th Century More Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
$15,000
Vintage Ruby and Gold Cufflinks
Located in Geneva, CH
Ruby, Mother of Pearl and Gold Cufflinks.
Diameter: 1.80 cm.
Chain length: 2.00 cm.
Category
French Art Deco Mid-20th Century More Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Ruby, Gold
1947 Johannes Siggaard Demitasse Silver Spoon Set
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Vintage 1947 Johannes Siggaard Sterling Silver Demitasse Spoon Set with Original Case. This elegant set includes twelve spoons, each hallmarked with the Danish three towers mark and ...
Category
Danish Retro Vintage Mid-20th Century More Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Brooch 14k Gold Peacock Bird Antique Ruby and Diamond 1960
Located in Berkeley, CA
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 ...
Category
American Romantic Vintage Mid-20th Century More Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow 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 ...
Category
Italian Art Nouveau Mid-20th Century More Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Gold Plate, Silver, Enamel
Three Big Golden Eggs with Diamonds Emeralds and Rubies in 18K yellow gold
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
This beautiful set of three ornamental gold egg boxes are truly novel and symbolise good fortune, prosperity and love.
Each egg was fine crafted in 18K gold with screw fittings in th...
Category
British Mid-20th Century More Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
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
French Modernist Vintage Mid-20th Century More Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Bronze
$834 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage 9k Yellow Gold Cigar Piercer, Midcentury, Pendant
Located in NEWARK, GB
This fine vintage 9ct gold cigar piercer is the perfect functional piece of jewellery.
It would make a magnificent gift for the cigar lover or an intere...
Category
British Retro Mid-20th Century More Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Daum Nancy Art Deco Vase
Located in Tel Aviv, IL
Daum Nancy Art Deco Vase
Cameo glass vase, monumental landscape, signed Daum Nancy
From the 1930s.
Category
French Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century More Objets d'Art and Vertu
$8,500
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
Italian Vintage Mid-20th Century More Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Silver
Custom Made Enameled Belt Buckle
Located in Stamford, CT
Beautifully made, one of a kind, brass and red enameled belt buckle. It could be used as a large necklace pendant as well.
Category
American Vintage Mid-20th Century More Objets d'Art and Vertu
Emile Galle Art Deco Vase
Located in Tel Aviv, IL
Emile Galle Art Deco Vase
Beautiful Art Deco piece that was made in France in the 1930s
An overlaid and etched glass vase, cameo signature G...
Category
French Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century More Objets d'Art and Vertu
Emile Galle Art Deco Vase
Located in Tel Aviv, IL
Beautiful Art Deco piece that was made in France in the 1930s
An overlaid and etched glass vase, cameo signature Gallé.
Beautiful orange and red colors combining a special ombre loo...
Category
French Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century More Objets d'Art and Vertu
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...
Category
Vintage Mid-20th Century More Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Sterling Silver
Custom Made Enameled Belt Buckle
Located in Stamford, CT
Stunning one of a kind brass buckle enameled in a raspberry pink tone.
Category
American Vintage Mid-20th Century More Objets d'Art and Vertu
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...
Category
British Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century More Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Silver
$333 Sale Price
20% Off
Sterling Silver Stirrup Cup Wine Glasses Depicting a Fallow Deer
Located in Roma, IT
This fallow deer is one of 12 sterling silver "stirrup" glasses ( vermeil inside ) , whose models date back to around the mid-1900s, and represent 12 animals that can be placed at the table to serve wine.
Most popular in the late 18th and 19th century, antique silver stirrup cups...
Category
Italian Vintage Mid-20th Century More Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Sterling 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
Italian Artisan Vintage Mid-20th Century More Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Black Starr & Gorham Gothic Bold Wall Clock in Original Box
Located in Long Beach, CA
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...
Category
Swiss Gothic Revival Mid-20th Century More Objets d'Art and Vertu
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