British Objets d'Art and Vertu

“Christmas 1976” — Peace on Earth, Goodwill to All Men A charming and highly collectible limited-edition enamel trinket box created by Cartier to commemorate Christmas 1976. This finely crafted piece reflects Cartier’s tradition of producing elegant seasonal objets d’art, combining refined enamel work with meaningful inscription and enduring decorative appeal. Key Features Limited Edition Cartier Collectible Produced as part of Cartier’s special holiday collection Created to celebrate the Christmas season of 1976 Increasingly scarce and sought after by collectors of vintage Cartier objets Elegant Enamel Design Beautifully finished enamel exterior with rich coloration and fine detailing Classic festive theme designed to convey warmth, peace, and tradition Meaningful Inscription Inscribed with the timeless message: “Peace on Earth, Goodwill to All Men, Cartier” "CARTIER, Made in England" A symbolic expression of the holiday spirit and Cartier’s refined aesthetic Exceptional Craftsmanship Crafted to Cartier’s high standards of quality and design A fine example of the brand’s decorative arts from the 1970s Dimensions Height: 1.72 inches Width: 1.23 inches Collectible Value Vintage Cartier enamel boxes from limited seasonal releases are prized for their charm, historical context, and decorative versatility. The “Christmas 1976” edition holds particular appeal as a period piece representing Cartier’s mid-20th-century design sensibility and holiday tradition. Perfect For Cartier collectors and luxury memorabilia enthusiasts Holiday décor with lasting elegance Gift giving, especially for collectors of vintage or festive objects Display or vanity use as a refined trinket box Condition Excellent vintage condition Enamel remains vibrant and well preserved No notable losses or damage observed Authenticity Guaranteed authentic Cartier Care Instructions Clean gently with a soft, dry cloth Avoid exposure to moisture or prolonged direct sunlight Store carefully when not in use to preserve enamel finish This limited-edition Cartier “Christmas...

Made in England, 1976 A charming and highly collectible limited-edition enamel trinket box created for Cartier. This elegant objet d’art exemplifies Cartier’s tradition of refined seasonal collectibles, combining exceptional English enamel craftsmanship with a meaningful inscription and timeless decorative appeal. Key Features Limited-Edition Cartier Collectible • Created for Cartier’s 1976 commemorative seasonal release • Increasingly scarce and highly sought after by collectors of vintage Cartier objets d’art and luxury memorabilia Elegant Enamel Design • Beautifully finished enamel exterior with rich coloration and fine detailing • Classic festive composition conveying warmth, peace, and enduring tradition • Designed to complement both holiday and year-round display Marked • “CARTIER – Made in England” • A symbolic expression of celebration, harmony, and Cartier’s refined aesthetic Exceptional Craftsmanship • Crafted to Cartier’s exacting standards • A fine example of the brand’s decorative arts from the mid-1970s Dimensions • Height: 2.28 inches • Width: 1.7 inches Collectible Value Vintage Cartier enamel boxes...

This is a vintage Stratton mother-of-pearl compact. We are so excited to find this great condition English compact with 60 years of life! It is small with a scalloped edge and the to...

Rare Vintage Dunhill Gold Plated Red Marble Lacquer Lighter, Original Sky Case In a Super Mint Condition. Circa 1970 Rare Vintage Dunhill gold plated Red Marble lacquer Swiss Made ...

A gorgeous antique Victorian era hair comb. It is a two pronged celluloid hair comb in a yellow shade. The top is adorned with a pretty cut steel...

This rather charming miniature portrait dates to the early 19th century, during the reign of George III. The oil on copper miniature is housed in an ebonised timber frame and is case...

A Charming Glimpse into Early 20th-Century Beauty and Craftsmanship Step back in time with this Antique Art Deco Rouge Compact, marked “Belais 14K White Gold Front”, showcasing a st...

The urn-shaped handle and cast and chased with two sporting dogs , the carnelian matrix without engraved. English, circa 1870 Height 3cm Weight: 14.40gr.

Vintage Dunhill Gold Plated Rare Cognac Marble Lacquer Lighter Original Case Circa 1970 Rare Vintage Dunhill gold plated lacquer Swiss Made lighter In mint condition. Works perfectl...

One of the finest game boxes we've had the pleasure of offering, classic Regency Style, the case beautifully constructed of rare, dramatically figured Coromandel wood, lift top with front panel doors opening to reveal a hand carved chess set...

Antique Gold Thimble 15ct Yellow Gold Circa 1860 This Victorian thimble is not only a practical sewing tool but also a stunning work of art that captures the essence of the era....

Rare Vintage Dunhill Gold Plated Blue Marble Lacquer Lighter Original Sky Case In a Super Mint Condition. Circa 1970 Rare Vintage Dunhill gold plated Blue Marble lacquer Swiss Made...

A simple and elegant antique silver pot featuring a soft domed lid and a warm gilt interior. The design is minimal yet timeless, allowing the craftsmanship to speak for itself. Altho...

Ronson Black Bound lather lighter A lovely vintage Ronson gas leather bound lighter, it has been used and we would say no more than a few times as this is in super condition, leathe...

Elegant Pen in 830 silver with sleek machine engraved body for conventional graphite rods. Made in Germany in ca 1930s. Swedish customs hallmarks, bail with original German 800 hallm...

A rare and delightfully whimsical Victorian-era sterling silver vesta case, dated 1887, showcasing a unique blend of satire and fine craftsmanship. This collectible piece, both funct...

A beautiful antique Victorian scent bottle crafted from clear glass with a sterling silver hinged lid. The bottle retains its original tiny glass stopper, which reveals cotton wool i...

British Jewelry Box on cabriole legs, interior lined with beige colored textile.Lid with a mounted bone plate decorated with ornamental inlay in Silver. Made in England. The item is...

Vintage Wedgwood British Royal Gold Plate & Jasper Tie Clip In Original Case Nautical Vintage Wedgwood British Royal Tie Clip Original Gray...

For over 25 years we have been handmaking our pewter tree decorations with love and care at our workshop in the UK. Each year Dan and Diane produce new designs, so why not start your own collection to adorn your Christmas tree. Make your home enchanting and wonderful this Christmas with our set of 'Winter Wonderland' tree decorations. This festive selection will not only look good on your tree, but will also make great house charms for the rest of the year! Set of four decorations - 'Joy to the...

Rare Vintage Dunhill Gold Plated Dark Cognac Marble Lacquer Lighter Original Sky Case In a Super Mint Condition. Circa 1960 Limited Edition Rare Vintage Dunhill gold plated Cognac...

This extravagant tiara in the Arts and Crafts taste was created out of silver plated copper in the last decade of the nineteenth century out of silver plated copper. The metal shows ...

Bilston & Battersea Enamels Made in England 1976 A charming and highly collectible limited-edition enamel trinket box created for Cartier, New York, celebrating a commemorative “Happy Anniversary” theme. This refined objet d’art exemplifies Cartier’s tradition of elegant seasonal collectibles, combining masterful English enamel craftsmanship with meaningful inscription and timeless decorative appeal. Key Features Limited-Edition Cartier Collectible Produced by Bilston & Battersea Enamels, Made in England Created for Cartier’s 1976 commemorative seasonal release Increasingly scarce and highly sought after by collectors of vintage Cartier objets and luxury memorabilia Elegant Enamel Design Beautifully finished enamel exterior with rich coloration and fine detailing Classic festive composition conveying warmth, peace, and enduring tradition Designed to complement both holiday and year-round display Marked: “CARTIER – "New York” A symbolic expression of celebration, harmony, and Cartier’s refined aesthetic. Exceptional Craftsmanship Crafted to Cartier’s exacting standards A fine example of the brand’s decorative arts from the mid-1970s Showcases the heritage quality for which Bilston & Battersea enamels are renowned Dimensions Height: 1.75 inches Width: 1.12 inches Collectible Value Vintage Cartier enamel...

This striking hair comb was made at the beginning of the 1920's. The comb is cut out of two layered celluloid, one layer is bottle green, one layer a kind of light stone grey. The ha...

Fine Quality Sterling Silver and Gold Cigarette or Card Case London, 1960 Padgett & Braham. The large rectangular case of engine turned design with...

A fine vintage English silver & enamel cigarette case. In sterling silver. By the Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co. Ltd. of London, England. The firm exhibited internationally multip...

Antique Gold Thimble 15ct Yellow Gold Circa 1880 *Box not included This Victorian thimble is not only a practical sewing tool but also a stunning work of art that captures the e...

Georgian Silver Box Birmingham 1793 Joseph Taylor. Wonderful little box originally for patches but ideal today as a pill box with nice tight fitting cover. Pin pricked engraved folia...

This charming hair ornament was handcrafted in the second quarter of the 19th century. The hairpin is decorated with a butterfly made from small facetted steel nails that were rivete...

This rare and beautifully crafted antique jewellery box dates to the very start of Queen Victoria’s reign in 1837. The domed lid is made of sterling silver, intricately adorned with ...

The ultimate desktop accessory: This is a rare English first edition of Vanity Fair (1848), William Makepeace Thackeray’s enduring masterpiece and one of the cornerstones of 19th-cen...

A charming and highly collectible Victorian sterling silver and enamel vesta case, featuring a whimsical hand-painted enamel panel depicting a humorous scene with the caption: "Home ...

This wonderful vintage porcelain figurine, Royal Doulton “HM Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother” HN 4086, was designed by Royal Doulton artist Alan Maslankowski and was released in a l...

An antique yellow gold propelling pencil and dip pen, in 9 karat yellow gold. My favourite thing about this Antique Yellow Gold Pencil and Dip Pen is the elegant floral design. Wha...

This charming antique brooch was created in the Edwardian era around 1900. It was handcrafted out of 15 carat gold and platinum. The little fox in the center of the crop is made out ...

This set of six buttons was designed in the Arts & Crafts taste of the last decades of the 19th century. The buttons are made out of sterling silver and are impressed with the Britis...

For over 25 years we have been handmaking our pewter tree decorations with love and care at our workshop in the UK. Each year Dan and Diane produce new designs, so why not start your own collection to adorn your Christmas tree. Bring the beauty of nature inside this Christmas with our festive set of 'Woodland' tree decorations. Inspired by icons of the great outdoors...

A lovely miniature vintage porcelain figurine Royal Doulton “Cissie,” HN 1809, decorated in a light pink colorway, was designed by le...

A lovely miniature vintage porcelain figurine Royal Doulton “Dinky Do,” HN 1678, decorated in a light purple and pink colorway, was d...

A fine Victorian vinaigrette. In sterling silver. By Edward Smith of Birmingham. With engraved decoration to the body, a pierced grille hinged to the side, and a gilt interior. ...

An Edwardian diamond and pearl-set tiara/necklace, consisting of eleven knife-edge bars graduating from the centre, each embellished with old-cut diamonds in cut-down collet settings...

Royal Doulton "Sabbath Morn" HN 1982 – A Rare Vintage Porcelain Masterpiece This exceptionally rare and beautifully preserved vintage porcelai...

An antique bloodstone, and yellow gold propelling pencil, in 14 karat yellow gold. My favourite thing about this Antique Yellow Gold Pencil is the elegant floral and engine turned ...

A fine antique English sterling silver perfume flask. With a tapered spiral form body and a conforming lid. Made by Gourdel, Vales, & C...

A fine white guilloche enamel box by August Hollming for Fabergé, of very unusual convex shape, the outside entirely worked in white enamel guil...

Beauty and coquette Mirabelle! Royal Doulton`s Mirabel Figurine - a 1930s Classic! Introduced in 1935, Mirabel was not only a popular name of the 30s, but with Doulton’s figurine...

Vanity or Card box for your visit or bank cards. . The flower is truly eye-catching. Hand-engraved accents. British XX cent. hallmarks.Chester, 925 Silver, maker's. Made ca. 1960s -...

A fine Georgian vinaigrette. In sterling silver. By John Munslow of Birmingham. With ribbed decoration to the body, a finely decorated, pierced grille hinged to the side, and a gi...

George V sterling silver and pink guilloche enamel vanity set. Made by Charles S. Green & Co., Ltd in Birmingham in 1927-8. This set comprises 4 piec...

“Vivienne Westwood” Enamel Gas Lighter Westwood has carried her rebellious spirit into her collections throughout her career, often combining punk symbolis...

An interesting and unusual antique child’s teething rattle c.1800 formed of a piece of carved and polished rich orange coral (Corallium rubrum) mounted into a two-tone yellow gold rattle with mouth-piece formed of a whistle, the collar hung with six coral beads and round two gold bells and decorated with patterned bands. Accompanied by the original red leather case lined with cream silk. Period Circa 1800 Origin Probably English Gemstones 1 x piece of carved coral 6 x coral beads Setting 2 colour yellow gold (unmarked) Weight 48 grams Dimensions 12cm / 4.7" long x 3cm / 1.18" at widest point Condition Very good Provenance Previously belonging to the late 2nd Countess Mountbatten of Burma, Patricia Knatchbull née Mountbatten. Accompanied by a handwritten note on pale blue writing paper with printed address for 7 Upper Belgrave Street S.W.1. surmounted by a coronet. The note reads: "Original Red Leather Case for gold and coral rattle...

The Victorians believed Coral would protect you from evil, traditionally children would wear coral necklaces and it was thought to ward off diseases, illnesses, evil spirits and dang...

Exquisite Victorian English Gold and Scottish Agate Perfume Bottle, Circa 1870 Presenting a truly exceptional Victorian gold perfume bottle, crafted in England around 1870, and showcasing the distinctive "Scottish pebble" design. This exquisite piece is a masterpiece of Victorian artistry, blending luxurious materials with impeccable craftsmanship. The perfume bottle is elegantly tapered and cylindrical in form, adorned with a stunning array of alternating lozenge, diagonal, and wavy band panels, meticulously inlaid with a rich selection of hardstones, including jasper, agate, and bloodstone. The intricate patterning of these precious stones creates a captivating visual display, embodying the refined taste of the Victorian era. A touch of opulence is added by the hinged lid, crowned with a striking bloodstone, and the delicate pearl push-button release, which adds a subtle, yet luxurious detail. This beautiful piece is further complemented by its original fitted box, a rare find that enhances its historical value and desirability. This Victorian perfume bottle...

COX's celestial pocket globe made up of twelve gores and laid to the ecliptic poles, the axis through the celestial poles, the equatorial graduated in degrees, hours and minutes, the...

British Jewelry Box, round-shaped on cabriole legs, interior lined with dark blue colored textile. Lid with a mounted bone plate decorated with ornamental inlay in Silver. Made in ...

Exquisite Vintage Royal Doulton "Miss Demure" Figurine (HN 1402). This enchanting vintage porcelain figurine, part of Royal Doulton’s beloved "Miss Demure" series (HN 1402), is a true testament to the artistry of the early 20th century. Designed by the celebrated Leslie Harradine, one of Doulton’s most influential artists, this delicate piece captures the elegance and romantic charm of its era. Adorned in a soft lavender and pink color palette, the figurine exudes timeless grace, making it a standout addition to any collection. Details & Condition: Height: Approximately 19 cm (7.5 inches) Production Period: 1930–1975 Condition: Pristine, with no chips, cracks, or restoration—a rare find for a piece of this age. Historical & Collectible Significance: Crafted during the golden age of Royal Doulton’s figurine...

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning, super collectable solid Sterling Silver fully hallmarked scent bottle with the original perio...

This sterling silver Georgian vinaigrette has a bas relief floral design on its lid of a three-leaf clover with a bloom in the center. Around the ...

The Royal Doulton Vivienne HN 2073 figurine was designed by Leslie Harradine, a renowned Royal Doulton artist who worked for the company from 1920 to 1957. The figurine was first int...

Gothic Rose Skull trouser chain in black These unique and eye-catching trouser chains are inspired by the Grateful Dead band and include their iconic skul...