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Amethyst Enamel Silver Gilt Box
Amethyst Enamel Silver Gilt Box

Amethyst Enamel Silver Gilt Box

Located in Amsterdam, NL

A silver gilt Art Deco box, decorated with violet enamel that imitates an amethyst quartz, import marks for Glasgow. weight: 119.9 grams

Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Unknown Objets d'Art and Vertu

Materials

Sterling Silver

Signed Art Deco Riker Bros. 14k Gold, Enamel & Seed Pearl Hat Pin
Signed Art Deco Riker Bros. 14k Gold, Enamel & Seed Pearl Hat Pin

Signed Art Deco Riker Bros. 14k Gold, Enamel & Seed Pearl Hat Pin

By Riker Brothers

Located in Philadelphia, PA

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...

Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Unknown Objets d'Art and Vertu

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold, Enamel

Money Clip with Multiple Stones & Sterling Silver by Don Lucas
Money Clip with Multiple Stones & Sterling Silver by Don Lucas

Money Clip with Multiple Stones & Sterling Silver by Don Lucas

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Hand-stamped sterling silver money clip made by renowned Southwestern jewelry designer Don Lucas. The money clip with hinge is 1" x 2 1/4". It has five squar...

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21st Century and Contemporary Native American Unknown Objets d'Art and Vertu

Materials

Sterling Silver

High Victorian Faceted Jet Hat Pin w Sterling Silver Stem - 6 ½”, 1890s
High Victorian Faceted Jet Hat Pin w Sterling Silver Stem - 6 ½”, 1890s

High Victorian Faceted Jet Hat Pin w Sterling Silver Stem - 6 ½”, 1890s

Located in Tucson, AZ

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...

Category

1890s High Victorian Antique Unknown Objets d'Art and Vertu

Materials

Sterling Silver

Large Sterling Silver 'Maker's Mark' JFR Abalone-Center Floral Brooch
Large Sterling Silver 'Maker's Mark' JFR Abalone-Center Floral Brooch

Large Sterling Silver 'Maker's Mark' JFR Abalone-Center Floral Brooch

Located in New York, NY

Wonderfully detailed large brooch accented with a abalone center back-drop for the centerpiece featuring a 3-dimensional 'Vase with Fresh-Cut Florals'. Brooch is bordered with floral...

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1970s Artisan Vintage Unknown Objets d'Art and Vertu

Set of Two Postmodern Silver Metallic Enamel Light Bulb Hat Pins - 5", 1930s
Set of Two Postmodern Silver Metallic Enamel Light Bulb Hat Pins - 5", 1930s

Set of Two Postmodern Silver Metallic Enamel Light Bulb Hat Pins - 5", 1930s

Located in Tucson, AZ

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...

Category

1930s Vintage Unknown Objets d'Art and Vertu

Set of Extra Long Victorian Milk Glass Teardrop Hat Pins w Crystals - 9 ¼", 1900
Set of Extra Long Victorian Milk Glass Teardrop Hat Pins w Crystals - 9 ¼", 1900

Set of Extra Long Victorian Milk Glass Teardrop Hat Pins w Crystals - 9 ¼", 1900

Located in Tucson, AZ

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...

Category

Early 1900s Aesthetic Movement Antique Unknown Objets d'Art and Vertu

Materials

Crystal, Silver

Merman Centaur Goddess Maiden Mermaid Enamel Perfume Bottle Vinaigrette Antique
Merman Centaur Goddess Maiden Mermaid Enamel Perfume Bottle Vinaigrette Antique

Merman Centaur Goddess Maiden Mermaid Enamel Perfume Bottle Vinaigrette Antique

Located in New York, NY

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...

Category

19th Century Belle Époque Antique Unknown Objets d'Art and Vertu

Materials

Enamel

Antique 18th Century Snuff Bottle Hunting Theme Musical Instruments Dogs
Antique 18th Century Snuff Bottle Hunting Theme Musical Instruments Dogs

Antique 18th Century Snuff Bottle Hunting Theme Musical Instruments Dogs

Located in Munich, Bavaria

This snuff bottle was carved out of walnut in the last quarter of the 18th century. One side of the object is decorated with two dogs and hunting regalia, the other with musical ins...

Category

1770s Antique Unknown Objets d'Art and Vertu

14 Karat Yellow Gold Victorian Cigarette Holding Tongs/Tweezer with Ring
14 Karat Yellow Gold Victorian Cigarette Holding Tongs/Tweezer with Ring

14 Karat Yellow Gold Victorian Cigarette Holding Tongs/Tweezer with Ring

Located in Hicksville, NY

Item Details: Era: 1890s Metal Type: 14K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 5.7 grams Piece Measurements: Length: 2.5 inches Condition: Excellent

Category

1890s Victorian Antique Unknown Objets d'Art and Vertu

Materials

Yellow Gold

19th Century Double Miniature Still Life Pendant Necklace Geertje Pieters Dutch
19th Century Double Miniature Still Life Pendant Necklace Geertje Pieters Dutch

19th Century Double Miniature Still Life Pendant Necklace Geertje Pieters Dutch

Located in New York, NY

This is a wonderful Pendant Necklace with two Continental School 19th Century Double Miniature Still Lifes. The two original works of great beauty are after Geertje Pieters (Dutch, ...

Category

19th Century Romantic Antique Unknown Objets d'Art and Vertu

Materials

Pearl, Gilt Metal

Dramatic Art Deco Platinum and Diamond Lorgnette, circa 1920s
Dramatic Art Deco Platinum and Diamond Lorgnette, circa 1920s

Dramatic Art Deco Platinum and Diamond Lorgnette, circa 1920s

Located in Wailea, HI

Dramatic Art Deco Platinum & Diamond Spring-Action Lorgnette Why wear ordinary reading glasses when you can make an unforgettable entrance? This breat...

Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Unknown Objets d'Art and Vertu

Materials

White Diamond, Platinum

Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Wax Seal with Hand Carved Jade Bird Handle
Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Wax Seal with Hand Carved Jade Bird Handle

Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Wax Seal with Hand Carved Jade Bird Handle

Located in Palm Beach, FL

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 ...

Category

Mid-19th Century Antique Unknown Objets d'Art and Vertu

Materials

Jade, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Antique 14K Yellow Gold Old European Cut Diamond Opera Lorgnette Folding Glasses
Antique 14K Yellow Gold Old European Cut Diamond Opera Lorgnette Folding Glasses

Antique 14K Yellow Gold Old European Cut Diamond Opera Lorgnette Folding Glasses

Located in Houston, TX

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...

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Objets d'Art and Vertu

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Moorish Brass Hat Pin w Turquoise Stones and Crystals - 8 ½”, 1900s
Victorian Moorish Brass Hat Pin w Turquoise Stones and Crystals - 8 ½”, 1900s

Victorian Moorish Brass Hat Pin w Turquoise Stones and Crystals - 8 ½”, 1900s

Located in Tucson, AZ

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...

Category

Early 1900s Aesthetic Movement Antique Unknown Objets d'Art and Vertu

Materials

Turquoise, Brass

Victorian Art Nouveau XL Silver Globe Hat Pin with Brass Details - 9 ¼”, 1900s
Victorian Art Nouveau XL Silver Globe Hat Pin with Brass Details - 9 ¼”, 1900s

Victorian Art Nouveau XL Silver Globe Hat Pin with Brass Details - 9 ¼”, 1900s

Located in Tucson, AZ

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...

Category

Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Unknown Objets d'Art and Vertu

Materials

Silver, Brass

Antique Silver Belle with Figural Fowl-Bearing Countryman Handle
Antique Silver Belle with Figural Fowl-Bearing Countryman Handle

Antique Silver Belle with Figural Fowl-Bearing Countryman Handle

Located in New York, NY

Turn-of-the-century European silver bell. Tulip-bowl with twisted gadrooning. Figural handle depicting an old-fashioned countryman holding two live fowl. Here’s dinner—eventually. Su...

Category

Early 20th Century Edwardian Unknown Objets d'Art and Vertu

Materials

Silver

Antique Victorian Gilt Sterling Silver Drum Shaped Napkin Ring and Case
Antique Victorian Gilt Sterling Silver Drum Shaped Napkin Ring and Case

Antique Victorian Gilt Sterling Silver Drum Shaped Napkin Ring and Case

Located in Philadelphia, PA

An extraordinarily fine and rare antique American napkin ring. In sterling silver. In the form of a drum with a stippled, gilt finished body and silver tension ropes and clamps. T...

Category

19th Century Victorian Antique Unknown Objets d'Art and Vertu

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vintage 22k Yellow Gold Sapphire Islamic Prayer Beads
Vintage 22k Yellow Gold Sapphire Islamic Prayer Beads

Vintage 22k Yellow Gold Sapphire Islamic Prayer Beads

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

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 ...

Category

1960s Vintage Unknown Objets d'Art and Vertu

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 22k Gold

Edwardian 14 Karat Yellow Gold Compact Gold Case with Engravings
Edwardian 14 Karat Yellow Gold Compact Gold Case with Engravings

Edwardian 14 Karat Yellow Gold Compact Gold Case with Engravings

Located in Hicksville, NY

Year: 1900s Item Details: Metal Type: 14K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 40.7 grams Measurement: 2.5 inch long, .25inch depth Condition: Excellent

Category

Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Unknown Objets d'Art and Vertu

Materials

Yellow Gold

Art Deco Diamond and Spinel Lorgnette with Pearl and Platinum Chain
Art Deco Diamond and Spinel Lorgnette with Pearl and Platinum Chain

Art Deco Diamond and Spinel Lorgnette with Pearl and Platinum Chain

Located in Bethesda, MD

A wonderful example of Art Deco design, this platinum fully functioning Lorgnette is inlaid the 57 rose cut diamonds and articulated with French cut black spinels. The chain necklace...

Category

1920s Art Deco Vintage Unknown Objets d'Art and Vertu

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Spinel, Platinum

Pair of Art Nouveau Bronze Marble Candlesticks
Pair of Art Nouveau Bronze Marble Candlesticks

Pair of Art Nouveau Bronze Marble Candlesticks

Located in Palm Beach, FL

A pair of tall Art Nouveau bronze candlesticks with white and orangish-brown marble spheres. Continental, circa 1890-1930. Measuring approximately 21.5" in height and 9" in diamete...

Category

Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Unknown Objets d'Art and Vertu

Materials

Bronze

14K Yellow Gold and Enamel Moving Tortoise Charm with Hidden Hinged Compartment
14K Yellow Gold and Enamel Moving Tortoise Charm with Hidden Hinged Compartment

14K Yellow Gold and Enamel Moving Tortoise Charm with Hidden Hinged Compartment

Located in London, GB

Full of delightful surprises, this 14 carat yellow gold turtle charm/pendant is a true masterpiece, waiting to be cherished for generations to come. Its shell is decorated with vibr...

Category

Late 20th Century Modern Unknown Objets d'Art and Vertu

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Victorian Aesthetic Movement Moorish Brass XL Teardrop Hat Pin - 11 ¾”, 1900s
Victorian Aesthetic Movement Moorish Brass XL Teardrop Hat Pin - 11 ¾”, 1900s

Victorian Aesthetic Movement Moorish Brass XL Teardrop Hat Pin - 11 ¾”, 1900s

Located in Tucson, AZ

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...

Category

Early 1900s Aesthetic Movement Antique Unknown Objets d'Art and Vertu

Materials

Brass

Dubini Ancient Silver Lion Coin Dynasts of Lykia AR Third Stater
Dubini Ancient Silver Lion Coin Dynasts of Lykia AR Third Stater

Dubini Ancient Silver Lion Coin Dynasts of Lykia AR Third Stater

By DUBINI

Located in London, GB

COIN DETAILS Dynasts of Lykia, Trbbenimi AR Third Stater. Circa 390-370 B.C. Obverse: Facing lion's scalp; triskeles below Reverse: Triskeles, TPBB NEME around; all within shallow i...

Category

15th Century and Earlier Classical Greek Antique Unknown Objets d'Art and Vertu

Materials

Other, Silver