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Period: Mid-19th Century
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 Mid-19th Century Objets d'Art and Vertu
Gold and Enamel Vinaigrette, Mid-19th Century Work
Located in Paris, FR
Multi-lobed, gold vinaigrette with black enamel embellished with a diamond shape. The hinged lid is decorated with enamel flowers in green, pink, and white. The vinaigrette opens to ...
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French Antique Mid-19th Century Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
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...
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European Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Garnet, Gold, Silver
White Jade Three-Legged Toad with Leaves and Fruit
Located in San Diego, CA
A pale, greyish-white jade three-legged toad is depicted in a crouching position on leaves and fruits. The toad has bulging eyes, finely-detailed eyebrow hair, a small nose, and a wi...
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Chinese Antique Mid-19th Century Objets d'Art and Vertu
Georgian 1820 Enameled Pin of a Playful Putti 18kt Gold with European Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Magnificent piece from the Georgian Period.
An antique stick pin brooch, created in the United Kingdom between the kingdoms of George III (17...
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British Georgian Antique Mid-19th Century Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
$2,360 Sale Price
20% Off
Gold and Enamel Perfum Bottle, Restauration Period, Circa 1830-1840
Located in Paris, FR
Small perfum bottle in gold and enamel. The flask is decorated with palmettes and foliage motifs in white and black enamel on black enamel background. Two gold chains permitted the s...
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French Antique Mid-19th Century Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Gold, Enamel
Perfume Flask in Cut Crystal with Gold Stopper, Mid-19th Century
Located in Paris, FR
Teardrop-shaped flask in blown and cut crystal. It is embellished with several different decorative patterns: a ridged pattern surrounds the edge; the back side features a rectangular band with a diamond cut pattern and starburst rays above and below the rectangle; and the front side has a rectangle that frames a cartouche that has been left undecorated so that the owner’s initials can be added there. The gold, screw top lid is intricately accented with geometric patterns. A small, crystal stopper inside the lid helps preserve the perfume. The flask is stored in its original red leather case.
In France, the art of crystal making began to develop during the late18th century with inspiration from British crystal...
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French Antique Mid-19th Century Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Crystal, Gold
Gold Mounted Malachite Perfume Flask, Mid-19th
Located in Paris, FR
Piriform malachite flask set in a gold frame finely chiseled with floral motifs and interlace on amati gold background. The hinged cap opens on a gold cap. T...
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French Antique Mid-19th Century Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Malachite, Gold
Vintage 1964 Gillette Travel Tech De Safety Razor Set in Leather Case
Located in New York, NY
Vintage 1964 Gillette Travel Tech DE Safety Razor Set in Leather Case
You know that scene in “North by North West” where Cary Grant is shaving in the bath...
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Art Deco Antique Mid-19th Century Objets d'Art and Vertu
$220 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Early 19th Century Sardonyx Cameo Profile Bust of a Bearded Gentleman
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This exquisit profile portrait of a bearded gentleman is mounted in 1800 ca in an exquisite hand made frame. The cameo is secured in a wavy inner gold frame surrounded by an outer f...
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English Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Agate, 15k Gold
Rare mini Lipstick QUART DE TOUR, France, Vintage Snake Skin Petrol Lighter
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Very rare and hard to find a Mini Lipstick - QUART DE TOUR - made in France Vintage petrol lighter
Black snake skin
Gold plated
Lipstick shape
42 x 16...
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French Art Deco Antique Mid-19th Century Objets d'Art and Vertu
$609 Sale Price
30% Off
Mid-19th Century Silver Mounted Glass Scent Bottle
Located in Paris, FR
A silver mounted glass scent bottle with shaped baluster body, the part open work collar and foot are pierced and engraved. The circular lid has a s...
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French Antique Mid-19th Century Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Silver
Victorian diamond and enamel sash buckle, circa 1860.
Located in London, GB
Victorian diamond and enamel sash buckle. Vibrant blue baisse taille enamelled border set with forty two rose cut diamonds in closed back grain settings with an approximate combined ...
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Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel
19th Century Fossin et Fils Leather Grained Necklace Presentation Box
Located in Riverdale, NY
Fossin et Fils Leather Grained Necklace Box from the mid 19th Century. Designed to hold a massive Revivalist Gold necklace with multiple pendants as well as bracelets. Deep Burgundy ...
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French High Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Objets d'Art and Vertu
Antique Box Dog Token Of Fidelity + Friendship Polished Steel Velvet Leather
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This charming box was handcrafted in 1830 ca. It was most probably a sentimental gift, a token of fidelity and friendship.
It is made out of wood covered in velvet. The inside is li...
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European George IV Antique Mid-19th Century Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Steel
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...
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Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Crystal, 15k Gold
Antique Georgian Buckle Banded Agate Against The Evil Eye Garnets Gilt metal
Located in Munich, Bavaria
d This outstanding dress buckle uses the combination of flat cut garnets and banded agates chosen for their eye resemblance. Agates cut this way have been used in jewellery since ant...
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English George V Antique Mid-19th Century Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Agate, Garnet, Gilt Metal
Large Meissen Splendour Clock, Crowned By Jupiter, J.J. Kaendler, Germany, 1860
Located in Tel Aviv, IL
This magnificent Meissen clock rests on a rock pillar supported by five robust, gold-accented rocaille feet, richly adorned with intricately sculpted flowers, foliage, and elaborate rocaille motifs encircling the dial. At the pinnacle of the clock sits a youthful figure of Jupiter, the Roman god of gods and ruler of the heavens, seated on a throne of clouds. A crown adorns his head, a scepter rests on his right shoulder, and in his left hand, he holds a flaming bolt of lightning...
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German Art Deco Antique Mid-19th Century Objets d'Art and Vertu
Antique 19th century Two Hard Stone Agate Cameos One Shell Cameos Unmounted
Located in Munich, Bavaria
A round Carnelian cameo depicts a laureate after an antique model. The three colour cameo shows a profile bust of a bearded man. This cameo has a diameter of 2 cm.
The small oval two...
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European Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Carnelian
Antique Pair of Buttons Bag Piper Flower Girl Pastural Scenes Silver gilt
Located in Munich, Bavaria
These fine collectors buttons are made out of porcelain with printed and painted pastural scenes in the middle of the 19th century.. A boy with bare feet is resting in the grass hold...
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Early Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Silver Plate
Antique Agnus Dei Silver Host Case Box
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Charming sliver open work box for hosts. The outer rim of the round lid features doves of peace. In the center there is the lamb of godwith the flag of victory.
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Antique Mid-19th Century Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Silver
Antique Roman Charioteer Napoleon III Bronze Table Bell Fountain Pen Brush
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Highly unusual brush for cleaning fountain pens in the shape of a Roman charioteer. This outstanding object doubles also as a table bell with a doublefaced clapper. The bell is made...
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French Napoleon III Antique Mid-19th Century Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Bronze
Antique Silver small Travel Knife Birmingham 1838 J. Hilliard
Located in Toronto, ON
Rare antique Silver small Travel Knife Birmingham 1838 J. Hilliard. Tapered shell and foliate tapered handle with plain blade, fully hallmarked. Length: 4...
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English Antique Mid-19th Century Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Silver
$236 Sale Price
20% Off
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...
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Dutch Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Louis-Phillipe I, Mythology Scene Chariot Snuff Box Soapstone Silver
Located in Munich, Bavaria
An antique warrior suffers the punishment of Poseidon, who sends a sea monster to frighten the two horses of the young man's chariot.
Exquisite snuffbox with a fine soapstone carving mounted in a solid silver frame...
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French Antique Mid-19th Century Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Silver
Antique Dolphin Sculpture Paperclip Paperweight Cast Iron Aquatic Mammal
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Rare and outstanding sculpture of an expressive dolphin designed as a paperclip and a paperweight made out of cast iron. Its eyes are made out of glass and it can open its mouth and ...
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Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Objets d'Art and Vertu
19th Century Gold and Enamel Box Pendant
Located in Paris, FR
Small little box of oval shape mounted as a pendant. The hinged lid and the side are adorned with enamelled medallions representing putti or floral arrangements. The medallions are f...
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French Antique Mid-19th Century Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Gold, Enamel
Mid-19th Century Gold Brooch with Micromosaic
Located in Paris, FR
Brooch with a micromosaic set in a gold and royal blue enameled gold setting. Rectangular micromosaic on black onyx representing a spaniel lying in the...
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French Antique Mid-19th Century Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
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 it to be worn as a charm or pendant. Telescopic propelling pencil and dip pen are within. Stamped and makers mark of S.Mordan + Co.
Metal: 9k yellow gold - XRF tested
Weight: 18.40 grams
Measurements: Total length 7cm, case length 5.5cm, extended length 13.5cm
Era: Victorian Circa 1830-40s
Sampson Mordan who was born in 1790 and died in 1843, was a silversmith and a co-inventor of the first patented mechanical pencil. In 1822, Mordan and his co-inventor John Isaac Hawkins filed the first patent in Great Britain for a metal pencil with an internal mechanism for propelling the graphite “lead” shaft forward during use, as an improvement on the less complex lead holders. Mordan bought out Hawkins and entered into a business partnership with Gabriel Riddle, an established stationer. From 1823 to 1837, they manufactured and sold silver and gold mechanical pencils...
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British Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Oak Diamond Brooch Mid-Victorian Gold Silver Old Mined Cut Diamonds Gift wedding
Located in Berlin, DE
A mid-Victorian diamond oak leaf brooch, circa 1860s. Set in yellow gold and silver, length 45 mm
Designed as a cluster of two oak leaves, of graduated size and pave set with old cu...
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French Napoleon III Antique Mid-19th Century Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
$10,639 Sale Price
50% Off
Victorian Gold Double-Ended Crystal Scent Bottle
Located in Paris, FR
A cylindrical, double-ended transparent crystal perfume bottle with one side a fine vinaigrette and the other a smelling salt compartiment. The vinaigre...
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English Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Crystal, Gold
Antique French Wood Framed "Classical Scene" Miniature, 10.7cm x 10.7cm
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Antique French Miniature,
wood-framed,
depicting a classical scene painting
Dimensions: 10.7cm x 10.7cm
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French Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Objets d'Art and Vertu
CHANEL Vintage 1980 Double Quilted CC Chain Belt
By Chanel
Located in Honolulu, HI
Brooch Specifications:
Designer: CHANEL
Fits Waist Size Up To: 32"
Chanel Logo Measurements: ~2.25" x 1.9"
Stamped: "CHANEL "Made in France"
Condition: Preowned
Gold Plated
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French Modern Antique Mid-19th Century Objets d'Art and Vertu
Mid-19th Century Gold Pendant with Miniature, Sapphires and Rubies
Located in Paris, FR
An oval miniature on enamel featuring the portrait of an elegant gentleman. His hair is styled with curls on the side and a large ribbon, and he is wearing 18th century-styled clothi...
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French Napoleon III Antique Mid-19th Century Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Ruby, Sapphire, Gold
Micromosaic " Doves of Pliny " from " Vatican Studio " Sterling Silver Box
Located in Roma, IT
In this interesting sterling silver box, is set a micromosaic, depicting “ The doves of Pliny”, from a famous mosaic attributed to Sosus of Pergamon. He was a Greek mosaic artist of the second century BC. He is the only mosaic artist whose name was recorded in literature.
The original mosaic from Hadrian's Villa, now in the Capitoline Museums, depicts a group of doves on a round bowl. As described by Pliny, one dove is drinking while the others are sunning themselves. The Doves of Pliny, or the "Capitoline Doves...
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Italian Antique Mid-19th Century Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Sterling Silver Monkey Shakers in Gilded Asian Costume by Edward Charles
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This is a very RARE pair of antique shakers hand-wrought in sterling silver by the craftsmen of Edward Charles Brown of London England in 1867. These lifelike little monkeys are remi...
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British Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Sterling Silver, Gilt Metal
Louis-Philippe Pendant "Souvenir" with Miniature
Located in Paris, FR
A gold-mounted pendant with a mother-of-pearl medallion depicting the portrait of a young dandy on light pink background, framed with pearls. On the back, locks of hair attached with...
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French Antique Mid-19th Century Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Pearl
Mid-19th Century Gold and Enamelled Brooch with Miniature
Located in Paris, FR
Oval hand painted miniature mounted in gold enamelled brooch. The frame is in gold and enamelled with fine black enamel threads. The high-quality miniature shows a young man in a br...
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French Antique Mid-19th Century Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Gold, Enamel
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