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Period: 18th Century and Earlier
1784 Antique Royal Imperial Vienna Sorgenthal White Cat porcelain figure
Located in SE
Very rare Antique hard paste porcelain figure of a Cat made at the Royal Porcelain factory of Vienna in 1784 , Sorgenthal period (1784 - 1805). Detailed Overglaze hand - painted deco...
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Austrian Artist Antique 18th Century and Earlier Objets d'Art and Vertu
Antique Empire Quizzing Glass Forged Iron Polished Cut Steel
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This Iron quizzing glass was crated towards the end of the eighteenth century in France. The large round split ring indicates that it was to be worn on a chain. Thirty two round stee...
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French Empire Antique 18th Century and Earlier Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Cut Steel
925 Silver Cigar Piercer, cigar punch tool, antique collectible cigar stick pin
Located in ISTANBUL, TR
Cigar Piercer with Baroque Pearl – Handmade in 925 Silver and Bronze – Art Nouveau Style
A rare and striking collector’s item, this handcrafted cigar piercer combines functionality ...
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Art Nouveau Antique 18th Century and Earlier Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Pearl, Silver, Bronze
$360 Sale Price / item
64% Off
Antique Carved Black Nephrite Jade Tablet Qing Dynasty Period Untreated
Located in Southbury, CT
This exquisite and rare black jade tablet dates to the Qing period.
The Qing Dynasty period spanned the years 1636 -1912. Precisely dating jade artifacts...
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Chinese Artisan Antique 18th Century and Earlier Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Jade, Silver
$5,400 Sale Price
59% Off
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 ...
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Neoclassical Antique 18th Century and Earlier Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Gold, Enamel
Stunning Malachite and Brass Vase
Located in New York, NY
Pure luxury and uniqueness in this Malachite and Brass combination Vase. Malachite is a precious stone which is usually found in small quantities and is formed over thousands of year...
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Indian Classical Roman Antique 18th Century and Earlier Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Malachite, Brass
Jupiter Wreck coin RARE coin with certificate
Located in Jupiter, FL
Stunning piece of history to own, a real coin from the ship! Read the certificate and be amazed! Selling this rare piece, open to offers!
WHAT YOU GET AT STAMPAR JEWELERS:
Stampar J...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Objets d'Art and Vertu
$5,600 Sale Price
20% Off
Nuestra Senora de las Marravillas 1656 8 reales coin EXTREMELY RARE
Located in Jupiter, FL
What an amazing piece of history, a real coin certified, will come with documents and beautiful packaging. Please looks at all photos and the certificate which has all the informatio...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Silver
$3,750 Sale Price
25% Off
Austrian 18th Century Egg Shaped Box In 18Kt Gold With Diamonds & Abalone Shell
Located in Miami, FL
Jeweled egg shaped box.
An exceptional and magnificent piece, made in the style of Louis XV in Europe. Most probably created in Vienna Austria, back in the middle of the 18th century, circa 1760. This box was carefully crafted in the shape of an egg, in solid yellow gold of 18 karats with small accents in .800/.999 silver for the settings of the rose cut diamonds. It is fitted with a discrete single barrel hinge and a push thumb. Embellished with earth mined natural diamonds and carved abalone shells...
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Austrian Neoclassical Antique 18th Century and Earlier Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
$11,988 Sale Price
25% Off
Turtle Shell Fan
Located in Hong Kong, HK
It is assumed to be vintage French (Brise) fan from 1875 - 1889
Period: 1870 - 1900
This tortoiseshell fan is a rare collector's piece that originated in Europe.
It is from Fren...
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French Artisan Antique 18th Century and Earlier Objets d'Art and Vertu
$5,500
Antique Mughal Indian Enamel and Diamond Cup Saucer & Spoon Set
Located in New York, NY
Antique Mughal Indian Enamel and Diamond Cup Saucer & Spoon Set
A 200+ year old masterpiece: Incredible enamel on gold tea cup, saucer, and spoon. Set w...
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Indian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Diamond, Enamel
Antique French Silver Handbag Paisley fabric
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This fine 1st half 19th century Silber and fabric hand bag was made in France in the first half of the nineteenth century. on both outer edges of the bulges we see an impressed French makers mark and a French silver mark The bag is worn on a long silver chain. the paisley fabric...
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French Antique 18th Century and Earlier Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Silver
18th Century Grand Tour Bocca Della Verita Calcedony Intaglio Diamond Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Exceptionally rare 18th century diamond set calcedony intaglio pendant depicting the famed Roman marble Bocca della Verita, the Mouth of Truth. The eni...
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European Georgian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Cigar Piercer with Peacock Figure and Twisted Silver Shaft – Unique Smoking Tool
Located in ISTANBUL, TR
Cigar Piercer – Peacock-Inspired Design in Bronze and Silver – Collector’s Piece
Celebrate the timeless elegance of the peacock with this sculptural cigar piercer — a handcrafted ob...
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Art Nouveau Antique 18th Century and Earlier Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Pearl, Silver, Bronze
$688 Sale Price / item
31% Off
18th Century Georgian Mother Child Grisaille Miniature Drawing Gold Pendant
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Beautiful grisaille miniature of a young mother and her child executed in pencil on paper mounted in an oval engraved gold frame that can be worn as a pendant.
The mother's clothes a...
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British George III Antique 18th Century and Earlier Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Gold, 15k Gold
Gold, Enamel and Tablet Case
Located in Paris, FR
Flat trapezoidal shaped tablet case in enamelled gold. The upper part is hinged and opens with a push-button. The case is composed of four translucent blue...
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Swiss Antique 18th Century and Earlier Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Gold, Enamel
$18,767
Gold and Enamel German Snuff Box
Located in New York, NY
A Gold and Enamel German Snuff Box
An oval snuff box with pink, blue, and green enamel. The top of the box features an enamel plaque of a lady at an altar of love with baby Cupid. ...
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German Antique 18th Century and Earlier Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Gold, Enamel
Very Rare 18th Century Micro Mosaic Depicting a Goldfinch Bird
Located in New York, NY
Very rare 18th century Micro Mosaic Depicting a Goldfinch Bird.
Measurements:
Without frame approximately 5.5 in x 6.5 inches
With frame approximately 8.44 x 9.63 inches.
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Italian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Objets d'Art and Vertu
18th Century Micromosaic, Rome, c. 1795, Attributed to G. Raffaelli
Located in Aspen, CO
18th century micromosaic of a turtle dove on her nest with a chick, attributed to Giacomo Raffaelli.
To see a similar plaque, signed and dated Giacomo Raffaelli, 1791; see: Aste Bol...
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Italian Georgian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Objets d'Art and Vertu
$11,120 Sale Price
20% Off
Ancient Roman Military Bronze Stag And Eagle 1st-2nd century AD Guarantee Rare
Located in New York, NY
This Ancient Roman Military Bronze eagle and stag, dating from the 1st to 2nd century AD, stands at a modest yet captivating 3 1/8 inches in height. The finely cast bronze sculpture ...
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Italian Classical Roman Antique 18th Century and Earlier Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Bronze
Jasper and Gold Flask 18th Century. English Craftsmanship
Located in Paris, FR
Exceptional pear-shaped flask in heliotrope, also known as bloodstone jasper. The body of the flask intricately sculpted with gadrooning and Rocaille motifs. A band of gold encircles...
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English Antique 18th Century and Earlier Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Gold
Collection of Byzantine Gem Cameos c. 900 – 1100 AD
Located in Chicago, IL
Byzantine Empire, circa 900 – 1100 AD.
The collection consists of four museum rarity carved gem cameos attributed to the following saints:
A 18.02 carat ...
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Byzantine Antique 18th Century and Earlier Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Aquamarine, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Topaz, Tourmaline
Pair of Antique Georgian English Sterling Silver Tea Caddies by Francis Crump
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine matched pair of English 18th century tea caddies.
In sterling silver.
Marked for Francis Crump, London, and 1758.
Having ce...
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British Georgian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Sterling Silver
Ancient Egyptian Faience Funerary Figurine Pendant
Located in New York, NY
An Ancient Egyptian funerary figurine made of faience in a modern gold pendant mounting.
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Egyptian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Yellow Gold
Antique Chinese Moulded Porcelain 18 Arhats Luohan Snuff Bottle Qing Late 18c
Located in Richmond, CA
Antique Chinese moulded porcelain snuff bottle in compressed ovoid form, finely decorated in poly-chrome fencai with 18 Arhats Luohan in a continuous scene in high relief, with an ou...
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Chinese Antique 18th Century and Earlier Objets d'Art and Vertu
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...
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Italian Renaissance Antique 18th Century and Earlier Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Multi-gemstone, Pearl, 18k Gold, Enamel
$228,500
18th Century Indian Gold, Diamond & Enamel Bazuband (Armband)
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
An exceptional and rare 18th-century Indian bazuband (armband) crafted circa 1775. This exquisite piece showcases the artistry of the period with a striking dual-sided design. One si...
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Indian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Diamond, Gold, Enamel
Antique 18th Century French Silver Footed Wine Goblet or Beaker
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique French silver beaker.
Illegibly hallmarked to the base and side and inscribed with an owner's mark 'VB' to the foot.
Simply a won...
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French Georgian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Silver
16th Century Renaissance Limoges Enamel Gilt Bronze Ring c. 1550
Located in Chicago, IL
France, circa 1550
This one of a kind, museum rarity, Renaissance gilt bronze ring features a Limoges enameled copper plaque superbly pai...
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French Renaissance Antique 18th Century and Earlier Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Bronze, Copper, Enamel
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:...
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Art Deco Antique 18th Century and Earlier Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
$4,800 Sale Price
20% Off
Small Copper portrait of Isabel Borbón
Located in MADRID, ES
This small copper portrait depicts a female figure around 10-12 years old, shown in half torso and looking to the left. The young girl wears a black silk gown with lechuguillas ruffs...
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Spanish Renaissance Antique 18th Century and Earlier Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Copper
A White Jade Mythical Beast
Located in San Diego, CA
This recumbent white jade beast has its large head turned to one side.
The creature has large, tear-drop-shaped, bulging eyes framed by curling-down eyebrows. Notably, there is a ...
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Chinese Antique 18th Century and Earlier Objets d'Art and Vertu
$225,000 Sale Price
25% Off
Louis XVI Gold Box
Located in Paris, FR
Oval box or snuffbox in gold of several tones. The snuffbox is adorned with a guilloche pattern with parallel stripes and dots on the lid, side and ground. The border is decorated with a stylized laurel wreath frieze on amati background. The box has an alternation of guilloche panels and leafy and stylized patterns.
Weight: 2.96oz (84g)
L: 2.55in. (6.5) / W: 1.81in. (4.6 cm) / H: 0.78in. (2 cm).
Gold marks
Jurande mark: Henri Clavel (1781-1783)
Charging hallmark: P crowned. 1784-1788
Goldsmith Joseph-André Bologniel-Presidant, received in 1778. (1778-1793) Discharge mark: 1783-1789 vanneau head.
Eagle head 18K...
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French Neoclassical Antique 18th Century and Earlier Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Gold
$11,143
18th Century Goldfinch Micro Mosaic Box
Located in New York, NY
18th Century Goldfinch Micro Mosaic Box
A sterling silver box with felt lining and a lid set with a stunningly detailed micro mosaic of a European Goldfinc...
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Italian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Damascened Steel and Gold 16th Century Box
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A beautiful box made of fire gilt and damascened steel, completely original and in mint condition, with the original key, Italy or France, 16th century.
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Italian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
22k Gold, Stainless Steel, Gold, Steel
Louis XV Lion Mantel Clock Gilded Bronze, circa 1770
Located in Berlin, DE
Eye-catching gilded bronze lion mantel clock, Louis XV, circa 1770.
3.5 inch enamel dial; bell striking movement with flat-bottomed plates and outsid...
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European Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Bronze, Gilt Metal
Marble and Brass Mounted Vase
Located in New York, NY
A Large Marble and Brass Mounted Cassolettes, Vases. It is topped with a cover terminating with a pine cone finial and a further collar of downward hanging overlapping leaves.The vas...
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Indian Early Victorian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Brass
Antique Georgian Landscape Agate Claspfor Bracelet or Necklace 9 Karat Gold
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This unusual Georgian clasp is set with a landscape agate mounted in 9 karat gold. The clasp can be used for a bracelet or a necklace with up to 11 rows...
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English George III Antique 18th Century and Earlier Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Agate, Gold, 9k Gold
Antique Pill box Jernegan Medal 1736
Located in Montreal, QC
Antique Silver Pill box made of two Jernegan medal 1736, designed by Frederick Kandler around 1735. Pill box measures about 35 mm in diameter x 17 mm high.
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English Antique 18th Century and Earlier Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Silver
Celadon Jade Lingzhi & Boy
Located in San Diego, CA
This sculpture is a large open work, carved with celadon jade in the form of lingzhi branches. The branches bear leaves, lingzhi, and flower buds. On top, a boy is stretched out and hanging on to the branches.
The sculpture is a long triangular shape. The jade is mottled celadon with patches of honey-colored stone. There are two small chips at crown of flowers (lower right side at 1st image).
Historical References
Open works jade carvings were popular during the Yuan/Ming dynasty. Examples can be seen at Sotheby's, at Bonham’s, and at the MET in New York.
Our piece was carved out of a large piece of celadon jade, which is similar to the green jade material of magnificent Head of a Horse at the V&A museum ( last image)
Two examples of Ming Dynasty Jade...
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Chinese Antique 18th Century and Earlier Objets d'Art and Vertu
$27,000
White Jade Mythical Beast
Located in San Diego, CA
Carved out of white and yellow-toned jade, this beautiful mythical beast rests on its four limbs like a lion in the Serengeti. Each limb is given finely-carved claws and a round pad on the paw.
On its head, one can see intricately carved teeth, nostrils, a goatee, and a mythical cloud-like pattern above its eyebrows. Notably, there is a half-dome extrusion representing a third eye positioned between the eyes. Nine ridges of the spine run along the back with finely-carved fur on each side. The three-tipped tail curls up toward the head.
Its surface is exceptionally polished with a patina. The bottom of the jade beast has multi-layered ivory-colored inclusions.
Historical References:
Compare this jade mythical beast to similar 18th century pieces from the Metropolitan Museum in New York. In this 18th century lion and cub, notice the similar shape of ears, hair and ridges along the spine, and the cloud-patterned eyebrows. The distinct ears of our jade beast can also be seen on this 18th century jade beast too. Pictures attached.
In addition, please examine this 18th century jade lion...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Objets d'Art and Vertu
$225,000 Sale Price
25% Off
18th Century Red Enamel Gold Vinaigrette
Located in Amsterdam, NL
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...
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Unknown Antique 18th Century and Earlier Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
18k Gold, Gold, Enamel
Antique Georgian 1760s 18K Gold, White Enamel & Grey Agate Etui or Needle Case
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
A Georgian gold, enamel and agate needle case or etui, comprising a needle case in polished grey agate, with an inscription in white enamel, with floral detailing in 18 karat yellow ...
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British Georgian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Watch Holder In Gilt Bronze And Red Tortoise Shell XVIII
Located in Vannes, FR
Discover a rare and precious collector's item: this gilded bronze and red tortoiseshell timepiece holder, dating from the 18th century. A true piece of history, it combines elegance ...
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French Antique 18th Century and Earlier Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Bronze
Pale Celadon and Russet Jade Ram with Lingzhi, Ming Dynasty
Located in San Diego, CA
This ram, with its limbs bent in a seated posture, has detailed curly horns and holds lingzhi branches in its mouth. The eyes and mouth are finely carved. The back and legs display russet coloring.
The ram, pronounced yang, shares the same sound as the yang in yin and yang. It is therefore a symbol of masculine power and positive force. The ram is also one of the twelve animals in the Chinese zodiac.
In traditional Chinese medicine, the lingzhi was thought to regulate different bodily functions. It appears often in ancient Chinese jade carvings, and it represents well-being, longevity, and success.
Other than a small indentation on the back, which may be natural, the ram in is in great condition.
Similar Ming Dynasty Jade...
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Chinese Antique 18th Century and Earlier Objets d'Art and Vertu
$2,720 Sale Price
28% Off
Gold Vinaigrette with Pearls and Enamel, Late 18th Century Swiss Work
Located in Paris, FR
Diamond-shaped vinaigrette with enameled gold and bordered with pearls. The hinged lid is decorated with four winged cupid heads floating in the clouds. The sides of the lid are embe...
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Swiss Antique 18th Century and Earlier Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Pearl, Gold, Enamel
Rare Swiss Gold & Enamel Jewelled Vinaigrette Box Late 18th C
Located in Kenley surrey, GB
Thanks for looking at this superb object of virtue.
This Box is In the form of a Boat, the cover and base of translucent blue enamel on a peacock-feather engine-turned ground, the cover further enamelled with a variety of sea shells on a grass bank in bright colours of red, pink, yellow, green, blue etc.
All around the cover and the base there are 64 emerald cabochons set in as a decorative border.
The sides are covered in blue enamel with a gold chequered design with a white enamel border
all the way around the corners of the base.
The curved shape grille is expertly pierced and bright-cut with foliage.
The overall condition is faultless it opens and closes effortlessly and the very important enamel is in perfect order no excuses and has never suffered any restoration.
The Box is stamped with a makers mark in the base but we have never looked up the maker
please look at the images and see for yourself.
This is a very good example of a solid gold Box...
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French Antique 18th Century and Earlier Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Gold, Enamel
18th Century Giacomo Raffaelli Micro Mosaic Rabbit Plaque
Located in New York, NY
18th Century Giacomo Raffaelli Micro Mosaic Rabbit Plaque
A micro mosaic depicting a fat rabbit eating leaves set in a wooden frame. Made by the late 18th century mosaicist Giacomo Raffaelli.
Signed on the reverse Giacomo Raffaelli, Roma 1794
Diameter of the micro mosaic: 2.25"
Measurements of the frame: 4.63" x 4.63"
Provenance: "Micromosaics Private Collections" by Janette Hanisee Gabriel, published by Brian McCarthy...
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Italian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Objets d'Art and Vertu
Enamelled gold Swiss box. Late 18th century.
Located in Paris, FR
Rectangular enamelled gold box. The hinged lid is decorated with a scene of young people dressed in neoclassical clothing and approaching near an altar where officiates a person dres...
Category
Swiss Antique 18th Century and Earlier Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Gold, Enamel
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...
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Unknown Antique 18th Century and Earlier Objets d'Art and Vertu
No Oil Emerald Carving Medusa Gorgon
Located in Bangkok, TH
A figure of Medusa Gorgon seems to be frightening and dangerous, but if you remember her story, then Medusa was an innocently killed heroine who suffered because of her beauty
This No Oil Emerald...
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Thai Classical Greek Antique 18th Century and Earlier Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Emerald
Lepine Paris Very Rare Enameled Objet d'Art Watch
Located in Bay Harbor Islands, FL
Objet d'art watch in the shape of an egg. It has romantic scenes in enamel on cooper with a gilt brass fusee movement and round baluster pillars. This piece ...
Category
French Antique 18th Century and Earlier Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Base Metal, Copper, Enamel
White and Russet Jade Three Ram Group
Located in San Diego, CA
The group is carved with a large ram resting with its hooved legs tucked under its body. One young ram rests on the large ram’s side, and another rests at its rear. Russet hues are s...
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Chinese Antique 18th Century and Earlier Objets d'Art and Vertu
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...
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Italian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Coral
Rare Gold, Enamel and Jewelled Cutting Service
Located in New York, NY
A Rare Gold, Enamel and Jewelled Cutting / Carving Service.
The handles 18th century, Switzerland and the blades 19th century, England.
Comprising a knife and a fork, the handles decorated with blue, green and white gold enamel panels of flowers...
Category
Swiss Antique 18th Century and Earlier Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Gold, Enamel
$15,750 Sale Price
55% Off
Cigar Piercer with Scarab and Pharaohs Bronze & Silver Collectible Tool
Located in ISTANBUL, TR
This extraordinary cigar piercer fuses Egyptian mysticism with functional elegance. Centered around a detailed scarab beetle—symbol of rebirth and protection—it is flanked by two pha...
Category
Art Nouveau Antique 18th Century and Earlier Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Pearl, Silver, Bronze
$544 Sale Price / item
45% Off
Natural Carved No Oil Emerald Greek Goddess Psyche
Located in Bangkok, TH
The most beautiful on Earth - her name is Psyche.
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Psyche was a mortal woman whose extraordinary beauty made Aphrodite jealous and she sent her son Eros to punish Psyche. But he fell in love with her instead. After many challenges and hardships, Eros took her to Olympus and made her the Goddess of Soul.
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In ancient mosaic...
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Thai Classical Greek Antique 18th Century and Earlier Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Emerald
18th Century Hunting Eagle Micro Mosaic Plaque
Located in New York, NY
18th Century Hunting Eagle Micro Mosaic Plaque
A micro mosaic set in silver depicting an eagle grasping a rabbit. The design is a recreation of a part of the title page of "Various Birds & Beasts Drawn From Life" by Francis Barlow...
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Italian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Silver
Japanese Edo Period XVIIc Iron Sword Tsuba (Guard). Bamboo & Frogs.
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...
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Japanese Antique 18th Century and Earlier Objets d'Art and Vertu
Antique Georgian Handpainted Miniature Portrait
Located in Montreal, QC
Antique 18th-century handpainted miniature portrait of a young lady in a solid silver frame surrounded by square, rectangular and old mine cut crystals (one is missing or broken). Th...
Category
French Antique 18th Century and Earlier Objets d'Art and Vertu
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