Unknown Objets d'Art and Vertu

A fine signed miniature silver perfume bottle. By Tiffany & Co. In sterling silver. With engraved snowflake designs to the body and a dauber to the cap. Marked to the neck of th...

A very fine carved Nephrite Jade hippopotamus figurine. Likely the work of the German lapidary carvers in Idar Oberstein (or possibly Russian in origin). The feet of the hippo have numbered inscription or signature. Simply a great carving! Date: 20th Century Overall Condition: It is in overall good, as-pictured, used estate condition. There are a few round concussion marks here and there, loss to one ear, a small fracture in one nostril (likely from the carving), some edge wear, and some very fine & light surface scratches and other signs of expected light wear consistent with age Maker: Possibly from Idar Oberstein (or one of the Russian houses...

A fine signed vintage business card holder. In sterling silver. By Tiffany & Co. Engraved to the front and monogrammed 'G.B.S.'. Mark...

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...

A very fine Tiffany and Co. key holder in sterling silver. With an unengraved pendant tag. A great Tiffany everyday piece! Date: 20th Century Overall Condition: It is in overall ...

This is a hand blown art glass perfume bottle. The Morano style black art glass bottle body has an embedded metallic gold water-drop pattern and a black ball stopper. This heavy bott...

This very important 18k white gold vintage crown is set with a total of exactly 60.08ct of round brilliant cut and baguette diamonds, and with thirty four panels of vintage turquoise...

This is a rare pair of antique 19th Century Silver Birth Announcement Umbilical Clamp Stork Scissors. The Silver birth stork scissors served as a birth announcement and were used to ...

This regal tiara, designed by Scott Gauthier, is a breathtaking composition of elegance and grace. Scrolling diamond-set ribbons weave across the crown in an openwork silhouette, wit...

A fine Art Deco mixed metals vase. From the La Pierre Manufacturing Company's 'Babylonian' line. In sterling silver and copper. Consisting of a copper body with a wide sterling silver neck and rim and a sterling silver ferrule. With a lovely burnt red-orange patina to the copper. Founded in 1885 in New York City by Frank H. LaPierre, the LaPierre Manufacturing Company were makers of high quality sterling silver wares...

Brand: Dunhill Metal Type: 14K Yellow Gold & 21.6K Gold Length: 2.00 inches Weight: 51.51 grams 14K yellow gold & 21.6K gold vintage DUNHILL Lighter, engraved with "14K"....

This elegant vintage lipstick holder is crafted in richly engraved 14k yellow gold, showcasing exquisite floral and neoclassical motifs through...

A late Victorian diamond-set tiara, the five openwork foliate garland design sections graduating in size from the centre, each featuring three old-European cut diamonds within a pear...

A fine silver & enamel table box or casket. With stylized floral & vine work throughout, raised circular enameled cabochons on all sides, and raised bracket feet. The interior is ...

This stunning 14 carat yellow gold enamel egg charm/pendant is a timeless piece, sure to be cherished for years to come. Both sides showcase rich royal blue Guilloché enamel, comple...

Large rectangular case in enameled gold. The panels of the case are embellished with translucent, royal blue enamel that reveals the intricate wave pattern in the gold underneath. Ea...

This vintage hand woven 18K yellow gold and 18K rose gold compact powder case is meticulously made and in very fine condition. It even comes with its original red leather case. Gre...

An exquisite example of early 20th-century craftsmanship, this 18 karat yellow gold vintage snuff box showcases a breathtaking display of ornate engr...

A fine baby rattle or teething ring. In sterling silver. By Tiffany & Co. With an internal rattle. Simply wonderfulTiffany design! Date: 20th Century Overall Condition: It is i...

Luxury 33 prayer beads made of 22 karat textured yellow gold and accented with eleven round faceted sapphires, 0.90 carat total. Measurements: 13 x 3/16 ...

A delicate example of Edwardian elegance, this 14 karat yellow gold barrette measures 2.75 x 1 inches and is adorned with twenty-four lustrous 3mm seed pearls, each carefully set to ...

Carved Nephrite Amethyst and Rock Crystal Gold Flower Pot This flower pot features amethyst-carved flowers with round-cut diamonds at their centers, nephrite leaves, and gold stems....

INDULGE IN A MUSEUM QUALITY BLUE MOSER GLASS PATCH, JEWELRY, DRESSER BOX DECORATED WITH A HAND PAINTED ENAMEL IMAGE OF A FROLICKING FAIRY, CHERUB, EROS OR ANGEL WITH BUTTERFLY WINGS WHO IS HOLDING A LYRE OR LUTE MUSICAL INSTRUMENT AND A BASKET OF FLOWERS AND IS DANCING THROUGH A CLOUD FILLED BLUE AND WHITE SKY. SURROUNDING THE CHERUB IS A SPECTACULAR SUNBURST FLAME DESIGN IN GOLDEN ENAMEL. FURTHER GOLD ENAMEL DECORATES THE BOTTOM HALF OF THE BOX. THE BOX IS AN EXQUISITE BLUE GLASS, MOST LIKELY MOSER BOHEMIAN GLASS...

Vintage "Little Black Evening Bag" in it's original condition. Handcrafted silk or silk cotton blend thought to be French or German, circa 1930. Quilted outer black fabric in excelle...

A vintage 18 karat yellow gold lapis lazuli pill box, circa 1970 A sweet pill box of rectangular shape both the lid and base of the box are set with cabochon lapis lazuli gently fle...

A very fine signed Art Deco hat pin. By Riker Bros. In 14k yellow gold. With alternating stripes of black enamel and channel set seed pearls. Th...

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...

INDULGE IN A MUSEUM QUALITY PERFUME BOTTLE VINAIGRETTE DECORATED WITH HAND PAINTED NEOCLASSICAL ENAMEL IMAGES OF MERMEN, CENTAUR, GODDESS MAIDENS, AND FISH IN A BUCOLIC PASTORAL SCENE OF EXTRAORDINARY BEAUTY. THE PERFUME IS SILVER GILT AND DATES TO CIRCA 1850-1900. The enamel images on the perfume are as fine and wonderful as we have ever seen. The classical subject matter is absolutely stunning. On one side is a goddess maiden rising out of the water on the back of a merman with another merman rising out of the water and holding her robes. There is a fish in the water and the background includes a cloud filled sky, with a tower and trees. On the other side, the goddess maiden is climbing onto the back of the magnificent centaur who kneels by the side of a stream with a temple in the background. The cap is further adorned with elegant geometric flower motif designs in enamel. The classic images from mythology are absolutely exquisite and the work of a master enamel artisan of the highest quality. The perfume bottle is silver gilt. The perfume bottle is most likely Swiss or Austrian. It dates the 19th Century. The perfume vinaigrette...

Introducing a timeless piece of elegance, this Vintage Art Deco Sterling Silver Ladies 1.75 Inch Lipstick Compact is a true embodiment of sophisticati...

Edwardian pave rose diamond lorgnette completely covered in stones and set in platinum. Pulling down the central floret station in the middle of the...

This 1930s authentic compact box with a lipstick holder, a powder compartment and a vanity mirror underneath the flap is crafted in solid 14K yellow gold, ...

A fine antique silver-topped cut glass hunting flask. With a narrow tapering cut glass body with a diamond pattern terminating in a screw-top integral s...

This is a Signed Tiffany Sterling Silver Jewelry Trinket Box Presented to actress Celeste Holm by the Cast of the Soap Opera "Loving." The box combines t...

THIS IS A WONDERFUL ANTIQUE 18TH - 19TH CENTURY HAND PAINTED PORTRAIT MINIATURE OF A LADY, A ROYAL WOMAN, WITH EXTRAORDINARY DETAILS AND OF SUPERB QUALITY - RARE!! THE PORTRAIT, WIT...

Radiating vintage charm, this 14 carat yellow gold enamel egg charm/pendant is a true conversation piece. This piece is mostly covered in emerald green Guilloché enamel, with the f...

This is a museum quality Belle Epoque - Art Deco Egyptian Revival masterpiece with a Lapis Lazuli Pharoah, adorned with Old Mine and Rose Cut Diamonds, Ruby, and Pearls and set in 14...

Carved Nephrite and Rock Crystal Gold Flower Pot This flower pot features en tremblant rock crystal-carved Lilly of the Valley flowers, nephrite leaves, and gold stems. The base is ...

A fine vintage charm for a bracelet. In 14 karat gold. In the form of a bicycle. Simply a great charm! Date: 20th Century Overall Condition: It is in o...

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 hats are no longer de rigeur, glorious century-plus-old pins such as these can be pierced through modern hats as statement accessories or even arranged in the hair like chopsticks. This outrageous set taken from a 1930s hat...

This is a very early and rare Museum Quality Georgian hand painted portrait miniature of a girl child with a bird which appears to be a parrot or raven or crow and is framed in a 14 ...

Lorgnettes were a fashionable item in high society. This 14k gold pair, circa the Edwardian era, have a minimalist design—simple, classic, with clean lines and excellent function, wi...

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...

A fine antique Victorian glove stretcher. In sterling silver with repoussé handles. By Whiting and patent dated June 1875. Simply an amazi...

This spectacular heirloom piece has made its journey forward from the Victorian period. Made of .800 silver, the cigarette or snuff box is stamped with hallmarks, dated 1859 and sign...

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 unique, Circa 1800, wax seal begins with an 18K yellow gold base monogrammed with MLO, upon which sits a beautifully carved jade bird. The Jade ...

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...

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...

Dramatic Art Deco Platinum and Diamond Lorgnette Circa 1920's Twenty Six Old Mine Cut Diamonds weighing .60 carats approximately When Your Friends Pull Ou...

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...

Raspberry Flower Pot A miniature flower pot crafted from rock crystal, showcasing carved red rhodochrosite raspberries and green nephrite leaves. Set with a gold stem in a rock crys...

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...

14 Karat Ridged Tie Bar. Simple design yet sophisticated piece that will add a nice detail to any tie. The top of the tie bar has a zig-zag design and the enti...

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...

Carved Nephrite, Lapis Lazuli, and Rock Crystal Flower Pot This flower pot features lapis lazuli carved flowers with round-cut rubies at their centers, nephrite leaves and silver st...

Rose Quartz Roses Flower & Rock Crystal Vase Desk Object A miniature Rose flower in a water vase. The vase made of rock crystal with a water illusion. Inc...

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...

AGL Certified Natural Art Deco Burmese Ruby and Diamond Clip A clip set with round and baguette-cut diamonds and an oval ruby Accompanied by a GIA certificate stating ruby is of Bur...

Gender: Unisex Metal Type: 14K Yellow Gold Length: 5.50 inches Width: 1.00 inches Open Width Measurement: 4.00 inches Weight: 31.07 grams 14K Yellow Gold Diamond lorgnette glas...

A 'vinaigrette' in the shape of a small tobacco box. In 18- carat, two- colored, gold (rose and green), it is studded with flower decorations. Marked with two eagles, warranty mark f...