1676 Friedrich von Arenstorff Intaglio Fob wax Seal Rock Crystal Silver
Located in SE
Unique 17th century fob pendant in silver mount with 3 seals carved in solid rock crystal,in original wood and leather case box that used to belong to Friedrich von Arensdorff (1626–...
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Silver
Baroque Iron Hourglass by Michael Butterfield, Late 17th Century
Located in Firenze, IT
The hourglass cage displays hexagonal bases. Six smooth iron columns complete the cage. Inside the glass bulbs joined in the center by a ring of fabric and rope. Germany, late 17th ...
17th Century German Baroque Copper Hourglasses with Decorative Pillars
Located in Firenze, IT
A very rare church hourglasses from the 17th Century. These were fitted on the pulpit with a wrought iron basket. Visitors could see from the hourglass how much speaking time was lef...
Copper
$228,500
Renaissance Cameo Pendant
Located in New Orleans, LA
The cameo at the center of this exceptional pendant is a stunning example of the art of gem engraving during the Renaissance. It likely dates to the early 17th century and features a sacrificial scene inspired by the Greco-Roman era. The central flaming altar is flanked by two figures preparing to sacrifice a ram, while a figure in a lion skin blowing horns stands in the left corner. The carver brilliantly uses the natural layers of the stone to achieve the illusion of shadow and musculature on the figures. A second, smaller cameo is set at the top of the pendant, while a myriad of multi-colored gems, pearls and enamel adorns the 18K gold setting. A large Baroque pearl suspended from an enamel dragon finishes the design, which embodies the opulence and theatricality of jewels from the Renaissance age. Cameos and intaglios were highly popular amongst wealthy connoisseurs in Renaissance Italy, and owning the finest pieces was the privilege of princes. Although they were often elaborately mounted for display alone, cameos were also frequently worn as pendants, surrounded by enameled and stone-set gold frames. Such pieces were particularly prized by the Medici and Lorraine families, many of which can now be seen at the National Archeological Museum in Florence. Very few Renaissance cameos...
Multi-gemstone, Pearl, 18k Gold, Enamel
Antique Miniature Portrait of a Gentleman, South German, Circa 1680
Located in Firenze, IT
A gentleman in silver-studded armour, full bottomed powdered wig oil on copper, gilt-metal mounts ovals (72 mm.) high.
Copper
$1,374Sale Price|20% Off
1st Empire Watch Holder In Gilded Wood With Gold Leaf
Located in Vannes, FR
Discover an exceptional collector's item: this gold-leafed wooden timepiece holder, a true treasure dating back to the 1st Empire. Combining elegance and history, it stands out for i...
Gold
1850's Swiss Travel Clock with Breguet Engine Turned Case and Original Case
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: No Name, Swiss Made STYLE / REFERENCE: Alarm Travel Clock with Original Case METAL / MATERIAL: Gilded Brass CIRCA / YEAR: 1850's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 2 1/4 Inches i...
Coral Sculpture of Venus or Flora
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A coral sculpture of Venus with two putti: one in her arms, the other in her lap, and holding a cornucopia. Sciacca, Italy, 17th century. Additiona...
Coral
Tiffany & Co Estate Men’s Sterling Silver Belt Buckle Sterling Silver
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Tiffany & Co Estate Men’s Sterling Silver Belt Buckle Sterling Silver TIF717 Magnificent condition. Newly polished and looks wonderful! Please see pictures for measurement's. ...
Silver, Sterling Silver
Vintage Crystal Band Tiara 1990s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A elegantly sleek Vintage Crystal Band Tiara from the 1990s. A continuous row of closely set crystal stones forms a seamless band. The perfect finishing touch for your wedding day o...
$57,251
W 2.37 in D 0.4 in L 3.35 in
Fabergé Antique Bi-Color Gold Cigarette Case, Circa 1896-1908, Russia
By Fabergé
Located in Capri, IT
1896 - 1908 Circa Yellow and Rose Gold Faberge Cigarette Case. Workmaster August Hollming, ST Petersburg with scratched inventory number 5695. ...
Gorham Sterling Silver 14K Gold Plate Stripe Match Holder w/Monogram #23331
By Gorham
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Gorham Sterling Silver 14K Gold Plate Stripe Match Holder w/Monogram Monogram appears to be JK Small hinged match case featuring gold stripes. Push button to open, gold wash interi...
Gold, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
$95,685
W 3 in L 4.3 in
Fabergé 56 - 14ct Gold Samorodok Cigarette Case, St Petersburg, c1908-1917, V.B.
By Fabergé
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Of rectangular shape with rounded corners this hinged Cigarette Case by Fabergé (Фаберже) is crafted in 14ct gold - 56 standard - with exceptional attention to details It comes in its original Fabergé fitted wooden case, lined with luxurious silk & velvet Fabergé cigarette...
Chalcedony, Gold, 14k Gold, 15k Gold
Cartier Gold Retro Box with Sapphire Clasp
By Cartier
Located in Darnestown, MD
Elegant 14 karat gold minaudiere by Cartier from the 1940's. This Retro piece has a double zig zag design on all surfaces. The clasp is a cabochon sapphire. The box measures 2 7/8 i...
Sapphire, 14k Gold
Enamel Box with Diamond and Rubies Handcrafted in 18 Karat Gold
By Jay Rawat
Located in Jaipur, IN
A beautiful box with fine enamel work studded with Diamonds and Rubies. Similar enamel work can be seen in Indian and Mughal jewellery from centuries ag...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
Antique Engraved Vesta Case & Sovereign Coin Holder in 9 Carat Rose Gold, 1900
Located in London, GB
Introducing a true piece of history, an authentic Late Victorian sovereign vesta case and coin holder, beautifully crafted in soft 9 carat rose gold - a perfect blend of practicality...
Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
$7,787Sale Price|20% Off
W 2.17 in D 0.4 in L 2.17 in
18Kt Gold Rare Compact Powder Box with Chain - Made in Italy 1970 circa
Located in Bergamo, BG
To make this collector's item now, with top-notch Italian craftsmanship, would cost about €11,000 This gold powder box embodies sophisticated elegance...
18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Crystal Zirconia Tiara Crown Marquise Design Statement Headband
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Luxurious Semicircular Radiant Shimmering Crystal Tiara Crown Head Ornament. Intricately Hand-crafted and Hand set with an array of Sparkling Crystal Zirconia. Wow!...
Crystal
$1,298
H 0.93 in Dm 1.85 in
German Pforzheim 1910 Art Nouveau Guilloche Enamel Box 935 Sterling With Flowers
By German Pforzheim Guilloche Box
Located in Miami, FL
A guilloche enameled round box with flowers Beautiful enameled round box, created in Pforzheim Germany, during the art nouveau period back in the 1910 This beautiful box was careful...
Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Exceptional Antique Louis XVI Gold Enamel Scent Perfume Bottle
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1780 This is one of the finest enameled gold scent bottles that has ever appeared on the market. This elaborate multi-color enamel and gold scent / perfume bottle was made ...
Gold, Enamel
Cartier Antique Solid 14K Gold Powder Box, 197 Grams, Early 20th Century Estate
By Cartier
Located in Tysons, VA
An exceptional antique Cartier powder box crafted in solid 14K gold, dating to the early 20th century. This remarkable vanity accessory exemplifies Cartier’s timeless elegance and su...
14k Gold
A Large Silver Gold And Hardstone Fob Seal English Circa 1870
Located in Firenze, IT
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.
Carnelian, Silver, Gold
$1,200Sale Price|20% Off
Limited Edition Le Carré Hermès Hardcover Book by Nadine Coleno
By Hermès
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This limited edition Le Carré Hermès hardcover book by Nadine Coleno is a collectible volume dedicated to the history, design, and visual language of the Hermès carré scarf. Publishe...
Japanese Edo Period XVIIc Sword Tsuba (Guard). Iron & Gilt Highlights.
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
This intriguing article is a Tsuba, a Japanese sword guard that forms part of the sword's mounting. It is positioned between the blade and the grip to protect the user's hands. Da...
Berlin Iron, Gilt Metal
Sold
H 1 in W 1.62 in L 1.62 in
Antique Stork & Sinsheimer Hanau Germany 800 Silver Cherub Trinket Box #17876
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Antique Stork & Sinsheimer Hanau Germany 800 Silver Cherub Round Trinket Box This stunning antique silver round, hinged trinket box by Stork & Sinsheime...
Silver
Art Deco Brooch Vintage Pin Onyx & Diamond brooch pin 18KT white gold Old Europe
Located in Jupiter, FL
Rare Art Deco brooch pin made with a large onyx and a single diamond in the center, the diamond is Old European cut. The brooch year is unknown. CENTER STONE: NATURAL DIAMOND CARAT:...
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
Sold
H 5.5 in W 17.13 in L 20.25 in
Large 17th Century Rosewood and Walnut Game Box for Chess, Backgammon, Checkers
Located in New York, NY
The scale of this excellent gaming box is as marvelous as its design and decoration. it measures an impressive 34.25" when opened for a game of backgammon. Incredibly, it also retains its wonderfully oversized 2.32" gaming pieces, thirty in all, a complete set for Backgammon, Nine Man's Morris and Checkers. One side of the exterior is composed of a chess/checkers board of Rosewood and Walnut squares. It has developed a slight waviness during the course of its three hundred plus years, making one singularly aware of the many fun games it must have hosted. The other side inlaid in the Nine Man's Morris configuration, a game mentioned by Ovid in the 8th Century AD in Ars Amatoria and by Shakespeare in A Midsummer Night's Dream. Variants of Nine Man's Morris include Shax, Kensington, Fangqi and Luk Ssut K'i. The Walnut wood richly figured and unmistakably 17th Century shows areas of contraction, giving this piece a great sense of character. The sides are of beautifully figured Rosewood with a central metal locking mechanism. The interior reveals a fabulous inlaid wood backgammon board in Rosewood with Ebony and light Fruitwood points with Fleur-de-Lis detail. Backgammon dates back to ancient Egypt where it was known as the Royal Game of Ur. The ancient Romans played a similar game, Ludus Duodecim Scriptorum, a game of twelve lines. From the 11th Century onward, we find mention of variants of backgammon played in the Royal courts of Persia and Europe. It became a favorite game of gamblers and was prohibited by Louis IX in 1254 among his court officials and subjects. Likewise in the 16th Century, Elizabethan laws and church regulations prohibited the game, but by the 18th Century, it became a popular pastime once more. The dating, scale and craftsmanship of this gaming box suggest that it would have been created for personal use in a noble household. Together with thick, tooled hand stitched leather dice rollers, two large wood dice...
17th Century Flower Basket Enamel Plaque
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A elegant 17th century, enamel plaque on copper, multicolored with lots of manganese, representing a basket with fruits, vegetables, a buttercup with ...
Early examples by the Italian manufacturer can be hard to come by, but the best later pieces possess the same over-the-top charm.
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