Early 18th Century Objets d'Art and Vertu

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.

A perfect addition to your imperial library, the center of this Russian brass bookend features a stylized repoussé Romanov eagle holding orb and scepter, enclosing the shield of St. ...

Please check out the HD video! From our extensive Jade collection passed down from my grandfather, this is a museum quality piece of jadeite jade. This large piece of jade is certified un-treated and un-enhanced. It has everything going for it. The detailed carving is exceptional. This substantial Jade is icy (see through) and translucent, full of "water" There are also multiple different colors within the carving. All these exceptional characters in one piece of jade makes this best of the best and super rare! this is a great piece for investors and connoisseurs looking to collect best of the best world class Jade. This will be the centerpiece of any Jade collection. This natural Jade carving...

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 pair of sterling silver taper candlesticks. By Thomas Bradbury & Son for James Robinson. Each candlestick with a square base with indented & rounded corners supporting a tap...

Considered very auspicious in both Chinese and Japanese cultures, the gourd has a long history of talismanic use in warding off evil and promoting good fortune. In Chinese, it is cal...

We acquired this dragon plus eight other nephrite amulets in 2020. In order to better understand our acquisition, we had the lot verbally appraised by David Ha of Ha Dynasty Jewelry...

This large 1860's Austro-Hungarian antique cross pendant is set with many turquoise and garnet gemstones. The four cabochon cut garnet stones on front of the cross are all set in rai...

This silver and antique coral letter opener was handmade by our talented goldsmiths, who used a coral branch from Sciacca, the Sicilian town famous for its corals. The Sciacca Coral has unique origins in the world: it is closely tied to the exceptional history of the Ferdinandea Island, which is a submerged volcanic island in the Strait of Sicily, between Pantelleria and Sciacca. As of today the summit of the Ferdinandea Island remains between about 6 and 8 meters below the Mediterranean Sea level. Its most recent appearance as an island was in July 1831. In the late 1831, in a shoal (called later ”Bummolo” by the fishermen of Sciacca) located around 30 miles from Sciacca, a new island emerged in a fiery hell from the depths of the Strait of Sicily. However, one year later, the island sank back beneath the waters and definitely disappeared in the Strait of Sicily. Over time, thanks to the exceptional microclimate determined by the frequent volcanic phenomena along the slopes of the submerged volcano, huge coral...

This rare hair comb was cut out of a plate of polished steel during the period of the French Revolution. The comb has been crafted in a very reduced design, fitting for the taste ...

French 19th Century Marble and Bronze Inkwell and Blotter In good condition, this is an impressive and rare piece.It comprises of two inkwells, one with a glass insert and a blotter...

Imported from France by well known New York City importer Charles Jacque (1855-1950), this miniature carriage clock, height 4-1/2 inches x width 3-1/8 inches, is marked CJCC by the i...