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Period: 19th Century
Antique Russian Andrei Bragin 14k Rosy Yellow Gold Sapphire Rayed Cigarette Box
Located in Montclair, NJ
This incredibly well crafted and uniquely designed antique cigarette gold box is crafted in solid 14k rosy yellow gold and features a large compartme...
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Russian Antique 19th Century Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1890 Belle Èpoque Dog Yorckshire Terrier Stickpin 18 Kt Platinum Diamond Ruby
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Naturalistically modelled stickpin of a dog of outstanding quality, possibly a Yorckshire Terrier. The lovely animal has with ruby eyes, a golden snout and a pink enamelled tongue. I...
Category
French Belle Époque Antique 19th Century Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Diamond, Platinum, Enamel
Antique Art Nouveau Flower Silver Seal Initials A B
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This Art Nouveau desktop seal is engraved with the ligated initials A and B. Around the handle is a typical Art Nouveau entwined flower and leaf motive. The...
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German Art Nouveau Antique 19th Century Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Silver
Antique Victorian Belt Buckle Sardonyx Cabochon Eyes Banded Agate Gilt Metall
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This wonderful Victorian belt buckle was made in the last third of the 19th century, most probably around 1875-1885. The buckle has been cast fro...
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Victorian Antique 19th Century Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Agate, Gilt Metal
A Large White and Russet Jade Mythical Beast
Located in San Diego, CA
This splendid carving of a recumbent mythical beast is a jade masterwork.
The mythical beast raises its head, gazing upward and forward.
The beast is poised as though ready for action, its powerful muscular legs supporting its weight. The large, round eyes widen, its eyebrow curving downward. The nose, straight and elongated, features round nostrils for breathing. The mouth opens, revealing well-aligned teeth and an outstretched tongue.
The creature’s face exhibits a layered cheek structure, with three tiers of carp gills. A finely incised beard adorns its jaw; under the chin, a meticulously crafted goatee adds to its mystique. Behind the head, three branches of deer horns curve downward, their decorative patterns enhancing the beast’s regal appearance, with elongated tear-shaped ears on each side of the horns.
The tail of this mythical creature resembles that of a carp, gracefully curving toward its body. Each foot bears four claws, firmly planted on the ground.
In Chinese, deer is pronounce lu, which is also the sound of a word that mean good fortune. Therefore, deer represent success and abundance. Deer also embody grace and gentleness.
In folk culture, carp is associated with abundance, prosperity, and good fortune. Taoism regards the carp as a symbol of free-flowing life and constant change, representing the cosmic Tao.
The stone is a greyish white color with warm russet veins.
Dimensions
Length 18 x Width 9.5 x Height 11.5 cm
Weight: 4.2 lbs
During the Qing Dynasty, specifically the Qianlong period, Emperor QianLong’s passion for jade and antiques led artists to create archaic jade art that revived the artistic heights achieved during the Han Dynasty.
One similar example of an archaic Han mythical beast made during the Qianlong period was sold at Sotheby’s. More examples can be seen in the slideshow below (photos G and H). Photo G is from the collection of the Asian Art Museum, San Francisco.
Provenance — purchased from a Florida antique...
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Antique 19th Century Objets d'Art and Vertu
Antique Victorian Silver-Gilt Amethyst Seal
Located in Braintree, GB
Antique Victorian Silver-Gilt Amethyst Seal
Made in Late 19th century
Description:
This antique seal, featuring a faceted amethyst handle and silver-gilt mount, is a fine example o...
Category
European Antique 19th Century Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Silver
Hollming Fabergé White Enamel Diamond Silver Pill Box
By Fabergé
Located in London, GB
A Fabergé white enamel and diamond circular pill box, the translucent white enamel with undulating guilloché ground and circular rock crystal section to top and base, each with a ros...
Category
Russian Victorian Antique 19th Century Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Diamond, Rock Crystal, Silver, Enamel
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...
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Unknown Victorian Antique 19th Century Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Sterling Silver
1890 Victorian Sterling Silver Enameled Buckle
Located in Lexington, KY
This stunning sterling silver and enamel buckle from the 1890 Victorian era is gorgeous. The enamel is in absolute incredible condition, especially for...
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American Victorian Antique 19th Century Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Antique Gold, Coral Teething Rattle Reported To Belonged to Napoleon II C 1880
Located in London, GB
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...
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British Antique 19th Century Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Coral, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
Art Nouveau Soft Pastel Colors and Black Enameled Papyrus Buckle
Located in Rotterdam, NL
This rectangular Art Nouveau buckle is a stunning example of the movement's elegant and organic design, blending flowing lines and natural motifs. The buckle features intricate papyr...
Category
European Art Nouveau Antique 19th Century Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Gold, Enamel, Gold Plate
Hidden compartment snuff box tortoiseshell, gold and erotic miniature.
Located in Paris, FR
Oval snuff box in brown tortoiseshell, entirely lined with gold. The hinged lid is decorated with a floral medallion in several different gold tones. The gold framework is intricatel...
Category
French Empire Antique 19th Century Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Gold
Large gold spool. louis xv period of Mathieu Coigny
Located in Paris, FR
Large spool in colored gold. It is embellished with openwork laurel garlands and a row of gradated ovals running down the center with a stylized floral motif in the center of each oval. A large, central oval is decorated with white gold crown surrounded by an acanthus leaf motif in several shades of gold on a matte gold background. A garland of laurel leaves encircles the rim of the spool. Both sides of the spool feature the same decoration. The spool separates into two pieces allowing a thread to be anchored to the interior. The thread can then be wound around the central shaft. The intricately sculpted grill on the interior serves to hold the thread when work is stopped. This spool was used as a lace-making tool, allowing its user to create knotted lace and bands of trimmings for decorative objects such as pillows, as well as for clothing. A famous painting by Louis Tocqué...
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French Antique 19th Century Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Gold
Antique Dutch Belle Époque Perfume Bottle Scent Bottle 14 Karat Gold Cut Glass
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This perfume bottle is made of facetted cut glass and is fitted with a lid made out of 14 karat red gold. The gold fittings are decorated wth a finely chased motif and both sides of ...
Category
Dutch Belle Époque Antique 19th Century Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold
French 1820 Baroque Rock Quartz Scent Perfume Bottle Mount 18k Gold with Gems
Located in Miami, FL
French scent bottle with gemstones.
Gorgeous antique scent perfume bottle, created in France in the first quarter of the 19th century, circa 1820....
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French Neoclassical Antique 19th Century Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Quartz, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian Stickpin 14 Karat Gold Agate Jasper Opal Tigereye Cabochon
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This charming gold stick pin features a variation of hard stone cabochons, tiger eye, malachite, opal set in 14 karat gold. The principal stickpin is joined by a gold chain to a se...
Category
Victorian Antique 19th Century Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Agate, Jasper, Gold, 14k Gold
Highly Important Museum Quality Pair of Diamond and Enamel Zarfs
Located in New York, NY
A Highly Important Museum Quality Pair of Diamond and Enamel Zarfs.
Each Zarf with a scalloped rim and spreading foot, the sides set with colorful green ...
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Antique 19th Century Objets d'Art and Vertu
Antique Georg IV Stickpin Seal Amethyst Intaglio Swallow Gold Love Messenger
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Rare stickpin with a gold hand in a lace cuff. The hand is clenched to a fist and it is holding a hinged element reminiscent of a door knocker in the shape of an ornate stirrup. A g...
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British George IV Antique 19th Century Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Amethyst, Gold, 15k Gold
Early 19th Century Gold and Enamel Box, Swiss Work
Located in Paris, FR
Rectangular box with three tones of gold and royal blue enamel. The hinged lid is embellished with a multicolored gold medallion in relief featuring a bouquet of roses and tulips, se...
Category
Swiss Empire Antique 19th Century Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Gold, Enamel
Georgian Child Parrot Bird Portrait Miniature 14 Karat Gold Hand Painted Pendant
Located in New York, NY
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 ...
Category
Unknown Georgian Antique 19th Century Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Silver Hand Letter Paper Clip
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Highly unusual paperclip in the form of a silver bejewelled Ladies hand with an elaborate lace cuff and a bracelet. The hand is mounted on a fabric covered base.
Category
Antique 19th Century Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Silver
A Rare Pair of Huanghuali Armchairs
Located in San Diego, CA
These elegantly formed chairs include arched, humpback top-rails supported on eight round posts extending to the back legs, with a matching series of five posts on either side bracing the arms. The arms step down and run parallel to the floor.
The feet are joined by stretchers and a shaped foot-rail with a narrow apron. The chair rests on square legs.
Due to its age, the original woven cane seat has been worn and removed. The listed item has no seat.
Qing Dynasty chairs...
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Chinese Antique 19th Century Objets d'Art and Vertu
Antique Belle Époque Gentleman's Walking Cane Walking Stick Top Knob Silver
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This silver knob was made during the Belle Époque in the last decade of the nineteenth century. It ressembles the shape of a stylized thistle, embellished by a criss cross engraving...
Category
German Belle Époque Antique 19th Century Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Silver
Victorian Cigarette Snuff Silver Box
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
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...
Category
Unknown Antique 19th Century Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Silver
Belle Époque Snake Coconut Palm Tree Diamond Ruby Pearls 18 Karat Two-Color Gold
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This wonderful piece of jewellery is made out of three different shades of 18k gold and shows a rose diamond set snake curling itself around the trunk of a Palm tree. It's finely en...
Category
Belle Époque Antique 19th Century Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
Russian Silver Gilt Niello Scent Bottle
Located in Firenze, IT
Apparently unmarked but Russia, circa 1820
Elongated compressed oval, decorated with floral garlands within similar borders on gilt stippled ground, the screw top with ball finial ...
Category
Russian Antique 19th Century Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Silver, Niello
Antique French Metal Trinket Box with Porcelain Sistine Madonna Cherub Plaque
Located in Tustin, CA
Beautiful antique, handcrafted French bronze and brass scalloped hinged jewelry or trinket or vanity box from the 19th century features a round porcelain plaque or disc, bezel set in the lid, exquisitely hand painted with a famous image depicting one of the cherubs from the "Sistine Madonna" by Raphael Sanzio, also known as "Cherubs from the Madonna of San Sisto", which was originally painted between 1513 -1514. This is considered to be one of the most popular angel images...
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French Rococo Antique 19th Century Objets d'Art and Vertu
Antique Silver Spice Box Garnet Flower Friesland Secret Compartment 1834 Wedding
Located in Munich, Bavaria
The influence of the Empire for objects in classical antique manner is still felt in this elegant silver spice box designed in the shape of an amphora on a pedestal with two handles....
Category
European Empire Antique 19th Century Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Garnet, Silver
Antique Victorian English Essex Crystal Gold Dog Pug Stickpin
Located in Munich, Bavaria
The wonderful carved Essex Chrystal stickpin of a pug is mounted in gold. The reverse carved ad painted crystal has been executed in England in 1865 ca. The pug wears a collar with a...
Category
Victorian Antique 19th Century Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Crystal, 15k Gold
Antique French 18K, Lapis & Rock Crystal Perfume Bottle, Auguste Fraumont, 1850
Located in Aspen, CO
Antique Perfume Bottle, 18K yellow gold, fine natural vivid blue lapis with slight flecks of gold, and rock crystal by Auguste Fraumont , c...
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Antique 19th Century Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
White Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Rock Crystal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique French Enamel and Sterling Silver Miniature Cabinet Vase
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine and rare French sterling silver and enamel cabinet vase.
The enameled central body depicts a bucolic French country landscape with a watermill and river.
The ruffled silver...
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French Belle Époque Antique 19th Century Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Turn of the Century Parasol Handle for Flirty, Twirling Come-Hither
Located in New York, NY
Ramp up your allure with a turn-of-the-century parasol handle. Silver and amber cylinder mounted to cone with enameled stylized vertical leafing branches on green guilloche basket-we...
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Austrian Art Nouveau Antique 19th Century Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Amber, Silver
Victorian Travelling Inkwell Silver Plated Banded Agate
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This little elegant travelling inkwell is made out of plated silver. The lid and the bottom of the box are set with slices of agate dyed blue.
Category
European Victorian Antique 19th Century Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Agate, Silver Plate
Antique French Silver and Purple Paste Stone Buckles, 19th Century
Located in Rotterdam, NL
This pair of antique shoe buckles, set with vibrant square-cut purple paste stones, is a stunning example of 19th-century European fashion accessor...
Category
French Georgian Antique 19th Century Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Silver
Antique 14K Gold Religious Chestpiece Pendant
Located in Rotterdam, NL
This rare antique mid-19th century religious piece of jewelry is a chestpiece pendant, created in 14 karat gold. Designed with very fine filigree, cannetille work and jasseron chains...
Category
Dutch Victorian Antique 19th Century Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian 9k Calligraphy Pen and Pencil Circa 1830-40s
Located in ADELAIDE, SA
This Victorian mechanical pencil and dip pen is crafted in 9k yellow gold made by Sampson Mordan. It features an engine-turned outer barrel with a large jump-ring attached to allow i...
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British Victorian Antique 19th Century Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rare Museum Quality Estate Authentic Dore Bronze Three Graces Malachite Table
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are Offering is A Spectacular and Outstanding RARE MUSEUM QUALITY AUTHENTIC EUROPEAN DORE BRONZE & MALACHITE TABLE. The Round Malachite Top with banded edge s...
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Antique 19th Century Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Malachite, Bronze, Gold
Meissen Group Porcelain Sculpture
Located in Tel Aviv, IL
This is a beautifully crafted porcelain figurine depicting a whimsical and romantic scene. The centerpiece features a serene maiden surrounded by playful cherubs, each delicately ado...
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German Antique 19th Century Objets d'Art and Vertu
Antique Bronze Bunny Rabbit on Leaf Tray Sculpture, French, 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
This is a superb antique Bronze Tray in the form of a Leaf with a Bunny Rabbit. The fabulous bronze has exquisite details throughout the leaf and ...
Category
French Gilded Age Antique 19th Century Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Bronze
Micro Mosaic Gold Snuff Box
Located in New York, NY
Micro Mosaic Gold Snuff Box
An 18 karat gold snuff box accented with blue enamel set with a micro mosaic of dogs hunting a deer
Circa 1850's
Dimensi...
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Antique 19th Century Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique c1899 Russian Silver Cloisonné Enamel Icon of Saint Sergei by S. Galkin
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
This Antique circa 1899 Russian Icon
depicts Saint Sergei,
featuring a finely detailed cloisonné enamel colourful halo
(in violet & purple, sky & indigo blue, ruby red, turquoise, wh...
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Russian Russian Empire Antique 19th Century Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Silver, Enamel
A jewelled gold trompe l’oeil scent bottle
By Fabergé
Located in London, GB
A jewelled gold trompe l’oeil scent bottle, attributed to Fabergé, in the form of a paint tube with detachable cover, all finely engraved to imitate snake-leather texture, the front applied with a label featuring a lucky horse-shoe, encrusted with small rubies, sapphires and rose-cut diamonds, mounted in yellow gold with oval pendant loop, bearing indistinct marks, circa 1890, measuring 5 x 1.6cm, gross weight 10.9 grams.
Compare with similar scent bottle by Faberge lot 25, from the Harry Woolf Collection auctioned at Christies, 29th November 2021,
This antique scent bottle...
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Russian Russian Empire Antique 19th Century Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Lava Carving of a Dragon Dog Head Vesuvio Grand Tour Souvenir, Italy
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This head of a dragon or a dog was hand carved out of lava in one of the workshops in the Naples region that specialised in carvings of grand tour souvenirs. The dogs eyes are made out of red glas
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Italian Antique 19th Century Objets d'Art and Vertu
Victorian Ruby Sapphire Emerald Demantoid Silver Gold Plated Powder Lipstick Set
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This ornate jewelry set showcases a vibrant display of craftsmanship. The primary focus is on round-cut rubies, exuding a rich red hue. Complementing the rubies are mixed-cut sapphir...
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American Victorian Antique 19th Century Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Emerald, Garnet, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold Plate, Silver
Antique Floral Openwork Filigree Silver Buckle
Located in Rotterdam, NL
This antique silver ornate floral filigree belt buckle is a beautiful example of intricate craftsmanship. The buckle features a striking design ce...
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Dutch Antique 19th Century Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Silver
Antique Victorian Silver Pearl Locket Pendant Box Peacock Feather Flower Leaf
Located in New York, NY
THIS IS A GORGEOUS VICTORIAN - BELLE EPOQUE LOCKET PENDANT OR JEWELRY, RING OR PILL BOX IN SILVER WITH A BEAUTIFUL DEEP REPOUSSE DESIGN OF PEACOCK ...
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Unknown Victorian Antique 19th Century Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Pearl, Silver
A Rare and Exquisite Silver, Enameled Chalice by Jules Wièse and Froment-Meurice
Located in New York, NY
A Rare and Exquisite French Silver and Enameled Two-Compartment Chalice Cup by Jules Wièse for François-Désiré Froment-Meurice, circa 1850
This exceptional 19th-century chalice cup,...
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French Antique 19th Century Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Silver, Enamel
Novelty silver plate Chariot Carriage Continental C.1870
Located in Toronto, ON
Novelty silver plate Chariot Carriage Continental C.1870. Together with associated spoon could be used for Condiments or small mints etc. Very intricately made with pierced frieze su...
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Antique 19th Century Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Silver Plate
Fine Roman Micromosaic Plaque Temple Vespasian & Titus Possibly Vatican Workshop
Located in Firenze, IT
Depicting the Temple of Vespasian and Titus, within black marble and malachite banded border.
overall diameter 8in (20cm)
Category
Italian Antique 19th Century Objets d'Art and Vertu
Unusual Antique Silver Hand Mirror, London 1880 Robert Humphries
Located in Toronto, ON
Unusual Antique silver hand mirror, London,1880, Robert Humphries. The front of frame designed with intervals of cherub cupids amidst rosett...
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English Antique 19th Century Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Silver
Antique Empire Snuffbox Sun Emblem Amitié Gift of Friendship Glass Beadwork Horn
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This delicate snuffbox has been made out of pressed horn and is covered entirely in blue and white glass beads threaded on cotton string. The lid is decorated with a sun emblem, a lozenge and a zigzag pattern and the French words...
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French Empire Antique 19th Century Objets d'Art and Vertu
Antique Silver Needlecase Man Frockcoat Gaiters Playing Cards Ace of Diamonds
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Charming silver Biedermeier needle case in the shape of a man wearing a hat, frockcoat and gaiters. He is hiding his right hand, holding a playing card showing a diamond ace, behind...
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German Early Victorian Antique 19th Century Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Silver
Egyptian Revival Snakeskin Coin Purse w/14K Gold Jeweled Dual Snake Head Closure
Located in Palm Beach, FL
If only this coin purse could talk. This elegant, Egyptian Revival piece has a 14K yellow gold snake head mechanism for its outer two compartments. The inner compartment has an addit...
Category
American Egyptian Revival Antique 19th Century Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Diamond, Garnet, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Yellow Gold Etruscan Revival Portrait Enamel Locket
Located in New York, NY
Rare 1870s Etruscan Revival 18K yellow gold portrait locket pendant with a child's portrait 18K yellow gold frame & bail granulation & beading details blue fabric inside locket
Appr...
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American Etruscan Revival Antique 19th Century Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Garnet Silver and Gold Desk Seal, Circa 1850
Located in London, GB
An antique garnet set desk seal, with pavé set rose-cut garnets on the handle, mounted in silver, with a gold seal, engraved with the head of a man, with a Roman hairstyle, circa 185...
Category
European Victorian Antique 19th Century Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Garnet, Gold, Silver
WH Haseler Sterling Silver Heart Locket Pendant Match Holder Striker Vinaigrette
Located in New York, NY
THIS IS A WONDERFUL ANTIQUE VICTORIAN HEART SHAPE LOCKET, MATCH HOLDER STRIKER OR PERFUME VINAIGRETTE BY THE ESTEEMED BRITISH SILVERSMITH WILLIAM HAIR HASELER. HASELER WAS FAMED FOR PARTNERING WITH LIBERTY & CO. OF LONDON AND PRODUCING THE WORKS DESIGNED BY ARCHIBALD KNOX.
THE SILVER LOCKET PENDANT IS IN THE FORM OF A HEART. IT HAS BEAUTIFUL ACANTHUS LEAF SCROLL MOTIF ENGRAVING ON BOTH SIDES OF THE LOCKET. ON ONE SIDE ARE THREE VICTORIAN INITIALS AT THE BOTTOM. THE LOCKET HAS A MATCH STRIKER ON ONE SIDE. THE HEART MOTIF IS BEAUTIFULLY RENDERED IN THIS ANTIQUE JEWEL. THE LOCKET IS ALSO A WONDERFUL PIECE OF TOBACCIANA WITH ITS MATCH HOLDER AND STRIKER DESIGN.
THE HEART LOCKET DATES TO CIRCA 1870-1900.
William Hair Haseler was born to John and Sarah Evett (Hair) Haseler in 1821/1822 in Birmingham, England. In 1870, Haseler founded the company, W. H. Haseler & Co., specializing in gold and silver work, and jewelry.
Five years later, Arthur Lasenby Liberty (1843-1917) started a small shop on the corner of Regent Street in London. Specializing in exotic goods from Japan and the Far East, his business thrived and he became a leading merchant to the upper classes, including famous members of the Pre-Raphaelite movement. The store soon became the most fashionable place to shop in London, featuring luxurious wares including fabrics, clothing, furniture, clocks, jewelry, wallpapers and decorative objects of all kinds. His efforts to promote the Art Nouveau style, with its depiction of leaves and flowers in flowing ornamental lines, were so influential that the term “Stile Liberty” became the accepted term for the style in Italy.
During the 1890s, Liberty formed relationships with many leading English designers. In 1898, Liberty and Haseler created a formal partnership to launch the Cymric silver...
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British Victorian Antique 19th Century Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique Large Russian Silver 84 Gold Gilt Cloisonné Enamel Cigarette Case
Located in GB
Wimbledon-Furniture
Wimbledon-Furniture is delighted to offer for sale this lovely hand made in Russia solid silver with gold gilt internals Cloisonne Enamel cigarette case...
Category
Russian Victorian Antique 19th Century Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Silver, Enamel, Gilt Metal
Antique Empire Paris Amor Love Quiver Arrow Wreath Torch Doves Bronze Inkstand
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Excepional patinated bronze inkstand in the shape of a cascet on a pedestal with a drawer. It has exquisitely cast ormolu applications depicting lovers...
Category
French Empire Antique 19th Century Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Bronze
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