Old European Cut Objets d'Art and Vertu

Here we have a delightful piece from the 19th century. This Victorian item would commonly have been used to store perfume or oils to be used whilst on the move. It has been crafted i...

Designed as a cylindrical enameled bottle with a dome shaped hinged cap Enamel depict painted women, men, and children in draped clothing Shown among whipsy clouds and stars holding ...

Introducing a Timeless Elegance: Rare 1920 Art Deco Platinum Diamond Hand Engraved Retractable Spectacles, measuring 1 3/4 inches x 2 1/2 inches when closed weighing 16.23 pennyweigh...

Presentation picture frame from the imperial Russia. Beautiful neo classic picture desk frame, created in Moscow Russia, back in the 1910's. It was carefully crafted in the Russian imperial and Louis XVI courts style, with tassels bows and garlands made up in silver. The silver elements are treated with three colors of gilding and is embellished with a guilloche panel with vivid red enamel. Fitted at the reverse with a hinged retractable stand and four screws to open the back part. The glass is oval with flat uneven borders. Diamonds: Mount with a pair of old European rose cut diamonds Weight: 74.95 Grams, (48.04 Dwt). Measurements: 70 mm by 47 mm by 7.1 mm (2.76 x 1.85 x 0.28 Inches). Hallmarks: Stamped on several parts with Russian marks; the kokoshnik post 1908 mark with the letter a...

A travel clock designed by Cress Arrow Co. An incredible travel-desk clock, created in America during the art deco period by the jewelry and luxury watches makers Cress Arrow Co., back in the 1925. This fabulous flamboyant piece is a truly magnificent work of Art Deco jewelry art and has been crafted with very elegant Japonism patterns in solid yellow gold of 18 karats with accents in platinum for the setting of the diamonds. The piece is decorated in both sides with abstract images of the Japan national tree of the cherry blossom, entirely embellished with applications of blue, black and rose enamels. It is fitted with a slider mechanism to discover the dial and stand in the desk. The movement is Swiss, mechanical hand winding. The dial is silver with platinum arabic numbers and arrows, signed Swiss. Japonesque, Japonism or Japonaiserie are French terms that refers to the popularity and influence of Japanese art and design among a number of Western European artists during the late 19th century, the art nouveau and the art deco period. Diamonds: The platinum arabic numbers and the arrows are with 144 old European rose cut diamonds, 1.08 carats, E/F color, VS-1 clarity. Weight: 109.35 Grams, (70.09 Dwt). Measurements: 57 mm by 45 mm by 9 mm (2.24 x 1.77 x 0.35 Inches). Hallmarks: Stamped with the maker's mark monogram, the reference serial numbers, the gold assay marks and signed, "CRESSARROW 18K 63086-086". The Cressarrow Company Was originally formed as a jewelry manufacturer in Newark New Jersey in 1890 as the N.E. Whiteside & Co and was succeeded by Whiteside and Blank in 1903. The firm manufactured 14 carat brooches, scarf pins, sleeve buttons, studs, and bracelets, accented with enamel. Later they produced high quality jewelry in platinum. The United States Patent and Trademark Office registration indicates that the C with the arrow through it was first used for brooches, cuff-buttons, pendants, necklaces and rings by the original firm beginning in 1890. In 1911, the company was awarded the exclusive licence to sell the expansion bracelet that had been invented in Germany. The venture became immediately successful and Whiteside and Blank devoted more and more time to the watch business, becoming the first in the United States to make wrist watches for ladies...

Art Nouveau French Griffin 18k yellow gold diamond stickpin, circa 1905. 5/8” long by 5/8” plus wide. 2.7 grams

A canted rectangular patch or snuff box. The lid is decorated with the words 'Gage D’amitié' (token of friendship) set in old cut diamonds and embellished with gold sprays of foliag...

Antique gold and diamond lorgnette made in American in the late 19th century. This fine example of antique lorgnettes is 4 5/8th inches long, and 1 ...

Antique Diamond Silver and Gold Earring. Rose cut and Old mine cut Diamond: approx. 1.00 carat. Size: 3.50 x 1.80 cm. Gross weight: 5....

An incredible Edwardian aigrette headpiece crafted from 18 karat yellow gold, diamonds and natural cultured pearls. The pin is attached to a split yellow gold plated hinged pin which...

Vintage, Horse Locket features a round European Cut diamond on a Horse Head round Locket. This retro era pendant-locket is consistent with the 40' & 50" s...

Russian Demantoid and Diamond Double Headed Eagle Pin, ca. 1890s A very striking Russian tie-pin symbolising the Russian symbol of the double headed eagle (symbol of Tsar Nikolas), centring an old-cut diamond. The eagle itself is made in gold with black and blue enamel. Further suspending a bright Russian demantoid garnet with horsetail features. Indistinct maker's mark for probably Faberge workmaster August Holming Scratched inventory number. About the double-headed eagle symbol: The double-headed eagle is the symbol most strongly associated with Russia. However, throughout history it has featured in many cultures around the world, including Ancient Persia, the Holy Roman Empire, the Byzantine Empire, the Venetian Republic, and Scandinavia. The first known appearance of the double-headed eagle in Russia dates to the late 15th century. Ivan III (ruled 1462-1505) made the black double-headed eagle an official emblem of the Russian state and it featured as a design motif in the regalia of the Russian Imperial Court, until the fall of monarchy in 1917. In 1992 the Russian Federation restored it to the state coat of arms. Official and personal coats of arms, stamps, coins, military flags...