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Art Deco Objets d'Art and Vertu

ART DECO STYLE

Fascination with the Jazz Age is endless, and even today jewelry designers continue to be inspired by authentic Art Deco jewelry and watches.

The Art Deco period, encompassing the 1920s and ’30s, ushered in a very distinct look in the design of jewelry. There were many influences on the jewelry of the era that actually began to take shape prior to the 1920s. In 1909, Serge Diaghilev brought the Ballet Russes to Paris, and women went wild for the company’s exotic and vibrant costumes It’s no wonder, then, that jade, lapis lazuli, coral, turquoise and other bright gemstones became all the rage. There already existed a fascination with the East, particularly China and Japan, and motifs consisting of fans and masks started to show up in Art Deco jewelry.

However, the event that had the greatest influence on Deco was the excavation of the tomb of King Tut in 1922. When the world saw what was hidden in Tut’s burial chamber, it sent just about everyone into a frenzy. Pierre Cartier wrote in 1923 that “the discovery of the tomb will bring some sweeping changes in fashion jewelry.” And he couldn’t have been more right. “Egyptomania” left an indelible mark on all of the major jewelry houses, from Cartier to Van Cleef & Arpels, Boucheron and Georges Fouquet. (Cartier created some of the most iconic jewelry designs that defined this era.)

While a lot of Art Deco jewelry was black and white — the black coming from the use of onyx or black enamel and the white from rock crystal and diamonds — there is plenty of color in jewelry of the era. A perfect accent to diamonds in platinum settings were blue sapphires, emeralds and rubies, and these stones were also used in combination with each other.

Many designers employed coral, jade and lapis lazuli, too. In fact, some of the most important avant-garde jewelers of the period, like Jean Després and Jean Fouquet (son of Georges), would combine white gold with ebony and malachite for a jolt of color.

A lot of the jewelry produced during this time nodded to current fashion trends, and women often accessorized their accessories. The cloche hat was often accented with geometric diamond brooches or double-clip brooches. Backless evening dresses looked fabulous with sautoir necklaces, and long pearl necklaces that ended with tassels, popular during the Edwardian period, were favored by women everywhere, including Coco Chanel.

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Style: Art Deco
French Ghiso Paris 1920 Art Deco Cards Case Box in Agate Diamonds and Platinum
Located in Miami, FL
Cards case designed by Ghiso Paris. Gorgeous piece, created in the art deco style in Paris France by the luxury makers and jewelry house of Ghiso, back in the 1920. It was carved wi...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Objets d'Art and Vertu

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Agate, Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco Enamel and Diamond Cigarette Case
Located in New York, NY
An impressive Art Deco cigarette case with enamel and diamonds, suspended from an enameled chain. Circa 1920s.
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1920s Vintage Art Deco Objets d'Art and Vertu

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel

Cartier Paris 1935 Rare Art Deco Geometric Desk Clock in Black Onyx and Agate
Located in Miami, FL
A desk clock designed by Cartier. A beautiful and sober desk clock, created in Paris France by the the house of Cartier during the late art deco period, back in the early 1935. This desk clock is very rare and has been designed with geometric art deco patterns and assembled from several polished pieces carved from natural black onyx and reddish translucent agate. All parts mounted in gilded bronze and sterling silver settings of .935/.999. Movement: Swiss mechanical wingding Imhof movement, Caliber 244, Fifteen Jewels, 8 days, Serial. The dial is octagonal with a unique painted scene depicting an ancient Greek ship, most probably from the Homer's Iliad or related to the wars of Troy. Analog without numbers and with golden hands and inscribed, Cartier Swiss...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Objets d'Art and Vertu

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Agate, Onyx, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver, Bronze

Cartier Art Deco Multi Gem Flower Pot
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Art Deco Multi Gem Flower Pot A very rare object set with with gold stems, amber roses and jade leaves in a jade pot Signed Cartier
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Objets d'Art and Vertu

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Jade, Gold

Enamel Box with Diamonds Handcrafted in 18 Karat Gold
Located in Jaipur, IN
A beautiful box with fine enamel work studded with Diamonds. Similar enamel work can be seen in Indian and Mughal jewellery from centuries ago. The work and art of enamelling is Call...
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2010s Art Deco Objets d'Art and Vertu

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

Isolated Emerald Green color Demantoid Garnet Crystals on Matrix from Iran
Located in Bangkok, TH
Origin: Kuh-e-Belgheys Mountains, Iran Dim: H: 7 x W: 4.3 x D: 3.5 cm Wt: 77 g Specimen Type: Isolated Emerald Green color Demantoid Garnet crystals on matrix Treatment: None ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Persian Art Deco Objets d'Art and Vertu

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Crystal, Emerald, Garnet

Antique Copper Trumpet by A. Khüttl, Graslitz (Czechoslovakia), ca. 1910
Located in Southbury, CT
An exceptionally rare antique copper trumpet crafted by Antonín Khüttl in Graslitz (Graslitz, Bohemia – later part of Czechoslovakia) circa 1910. Khüttl was among the most respected ...
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1910s Czech Vintage Art Deco Objets d'Art and Vertu

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Copper

Gold and Enamel, Diamond Pills Box, Early 20th Century
Located in Paris, FR
Enamelled gold handbag box in the shape of a shell. The finely chased gold is adorned with geometric guilloché and enhanced with translucent opalescent white and royal blue enamels, ...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Objets d'Art and Vertu

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Gold, Enamel

Signed Coro Duette Art Deco Silver and Marcasite Brooch and Dress Clip, 1940s
Located in Tucson, AZ
A patented design, this stunning Art Deco brooch comes apart so its pieces may also be used as dress clips. Brains AND beauty? A double threat. Art Deco brooch featuring a radiating...
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1940s American Vintage Art Deco Objets d'Art and Vertu

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Marcasite, Base Metal, Silver

Cartier European Watch & Clock Co. Gilded Art Deco Chiming Desk Clock 1930's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: European Clock & Watch Co. / Cartier STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco Chiming Clock METAL / MATERIAL: Gilt Brass and Bronze with Beve...
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1930s Swiss Vintage Art Deco Objets d'Art and Vertu

A Jade, Emerald, Ruby and Diamond set Bowl in pure gold
Located in Bangkok,, TH
A jade bowl made in India by the most exquisite and rare craftsmen is encrusted with natural emeralds, rubies and diamonds. Nephrite jade is known as amongst the toughest gemstone ...
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2010s Indian Art Deco Objets d'Art and Vertu

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Diamond, Emerald, Jade, Ruby, 22k Gold, 24k Gold

Cartier Art Deco Sapphire and Diamond Belt Buckle
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Sapphire and Diamond Belt Buckle A rectangular gold belt buckle set with sapphires and round-cut diamonds Signed: Cartier Paris and numb...
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20th Century French Art Deco Objets d'Art and Vertu

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Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Art Deco 1930s 17.4g 9K Yellow Gold Sampson & Mordan Mechanical Pencil
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
An Art Deco yellow gold mechanical pencil. This exquisite mechanical pencil is beautifully designed. Hailing from the Art Deco era, it is sim...
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1930s Vintage Art Deco Objets d'Art and Vertu

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9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Art Deco 13 Piece Sterling Silver 925 Vanity Dresser Set with Fitted Box
Located in Baltimore, MD
Antique 13 Piece Sterling Silver 925 Vanity Dresser Set With Fitted Box/Case Metal: Sterling silver 13 pieces Box/Case is original and has wear on o...
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Objets d'Art and Vertu

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Sterling Silver

Alexandre Reza, Rare Obsidian, Silver-Gilt, and Rock Crystal Circus Panther
Located in Long Island City, NY
Alexandre Reza, A Rare Obsidian, Silver-Gilt, and Rock Crystal Circus Panther, mounted with Cabochon Sapphires and Rubies. "Panthère au cirque"" / Panther at the circus" - an exquisite jeweled mounted objet. 5.5" high x8" wide x 4.5" deep. In very good condition, no damages noted. Ready to place. In its original presentation box from Maison Alexandre Reza. Alexandre Reza (November 1, 1922 – January 15, 2016) was a Paris-based jeweler known for his diverse and rare collection of precious gemstones.He is lauded as the greatest gem collector of modern times. Alexandre Reza was born in 1922 in Moscow, of ancient Samarkand heritage. The son of a jeweler, he moved to France with his family when he was a child. He set out on his own at the age of eighteen, the same time as the onset of World War II. After the war, he began his career as a diamond expert, traveling extensively to source each stone, which served as the key design inspiration for his work.Early on, he supplied gems to jewelry brands such as Boucheron, Bulgari, Cartier, Chaumet, Harry Winston, Louis Gérard...
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20th Century French Art Deco Objets d'Art and Vertu

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Rock Crystal, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Silver

Vintage Gillette Gold Plated Aristocrat Safety Razor with Case & Blade Holder
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Gillette Aristocrat Safety Gold plated Razor with Gold plated Case & gold plated Blade Holder. Red luxuries velvet on the inside with cream trimmings and chocolate lather on the outside. They sure don’t make them like this anymore. You know that scene in “North by North West” where Cary Grant is shaving in the bathroom in grand central station hiding from the police in plain sight? Well this is the kind of lady travel shaving set...
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Mid-20th Century German Art Deco Objets d'Art and Vertu

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Gold Plate

Mathey-Tissot Art Deco Multi Gem Enamel Desk Clock
Located in New York, NY
Mathey-Tissot Art Deco Multi Gem Enamel Desk Clock An Art Deco cloisonné enamel 8 day desk clock made for the Chinese Market by Mathey Tissot. The case consists of a hardstone pedes...
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1930s Swiss Vintage Art Deco Objets d'Art and Vertu

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Enamel

Rare Vintage Luxury Gucci lighter Florence Italia Circa 80 Original Suede Case
Located in New York, NY
Very rare authentic vintage Luxury Gucci lighter, Florence Italia 80s. Beautiful Finish Gucci lighter, with the green, red stripe Comes with original case and stamp manufacturing t...
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Objets d'Art and Vertu

Lacloche Frères Enamel and Diamond Vanity Box, French, circa 1920
Located in London, GB
Lacloche Frères enamel and diamond vanity box. Set to centre with sixty five round rose cut diamonds in closed back grain settings with an approximate combined weight of 0.50 carats,...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Objets d'Art and Vertu

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Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak VIP Gift 50th Anniversary Fountain Pen Silver New
Located in London, GB
Fork In Time is proud to offer on the 1st Dibs marketplace: Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Fountain Pen Silver Tapissiere Design Octagonal Pen shape We Believe manufactured by Caran...
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2010s European Art Deco Objets d'Art and Vertu

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18k Gold

BOUCHERON, 1940s-1950s Beauty Kit Gold Silver Rubies with Bag and Box
Located in Paris, FR
BOUCHERON, 1940s-1950s Rectangular beauty kit in 800 thousandths grooved silver, the lid decorated with a pierced plate in 750 thousandths pink gold decorated with chiseled flowers a...
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Objets d'Art and Vertu

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Ruby, Gold, Silver

Silver-Based with Lapis-Blue & Sea-Green Baked Enamel "Movable Turtle" Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Whimsical silver-based inlay with lapis-blue & sea-green baked enamel "Movable Turtle" pendant highlighted with an cream enamel underside. The length...
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1960s Belgian Vintage Art Deco Objets d'Art and Vertu

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Silver

STUNNiNG ART DECO CIRCA 1920'S 14K GOLD TIFFANY & CO HALLMARKED NAIL FILE
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this very collectable and super quality, 14k Gold Tiffany & Co Art Deco Nail file A good looking and well m...
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1920s American Vintage Art Deco Objets d'Art and Vertu

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14k Gold

Vintage 1939 Birks Sterling silver Desk Clock
Located in Montreal, QC
1939 Birks sterling silver desk clock stamped on the back. Movement was made in Switzerland, case was made in Canada. With a white dial and arabic numerals, family monogram on the fr...
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1930s Swiss Vintage Art Deco Objets d'Art and Vertu

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Sterling Silver

Handmade Antique Silver Dragon Hairpin, One of a Kind with Excellent Workmanship
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Please check out the HD video. This antique silver hairpin is so intricate for something made so long ago! It was a rare find. The carving on the dragon head is deep and realistic. The spring / hoops body is a great match to the overall look. There is really not much to say. The photos and video will speak for the item. This antique hairpin...
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Early 20th Century Hong Kong Art Deco Objets d'Art and Vertu

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Silver

Rare Ronson Black Lather Lighter
Located in New York, NY
Ronson Black Bound lather lighter A lovely vintage Ronson gas leather bound lighter, it has been used and we would say no more than a few times as this is in super condition, leathe...
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1960s English Vintage Art Deco Objets d'Art and Vertu

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Stainless Steel

Rare Ronson Black Lather Lighter
Rare Ronson Black Lather Lighter
$464 Sale Price
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Art Deco Desk Clock by Jaeger-LeCoultre, C. 1925
Located in Aspen, CO
Jaeger LeCoultre Art Deco clock measuring 8 5/8th by 7 1/8th inches, this is likely a one and only example of an Art Deco clock in polished stainless steel, with faceted pyramidal tr...
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20th Century Swiss Art Deco Objets d'Art and Vertu

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Onyx, Stainless Steel

Rare Vintage Christian Dior Gold Plate Tie Clip Circa 1980 In Original Case
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Christian Dior Gold Plate Tie Clip Circa 1980 In Original Case Featuring a front Dior logo, a textured ground. “Circa 1990” Original Gray Velvet with Black Satin Case In fa...
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20th Century French Art Deco Objets d'Art and Vertu

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Gold Plate

Isometric Red Zircon Crystal On Graphite And Calcite Matrix From Pakistan
Located in Bangkok, TH
Astore Valley, Skardu District, Gilgit Baltistan, Pakistan Dim: H: 8 x W: 8.4 x D: 4 cm Wt: 265 g Specimen Type: Isolated and isometric red color gem Zircon crystal on Graphite a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Art Deco Objets d'Art and Vertu

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Crystal, Zircon

Rare Vintage Dunhill Gold Plated Tie Clip With Original Dunhill Case Circa 1960
Located in New York, NY
Rare Vintage Dunhill Gold Plated Tie Clip With Original Dunhill Case Circa 1960 Retro, Chic, Art Deco, Classic Elegant Vintage Dunhill Gold Plated “Circa 1960” With original Dunhi...
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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Objets d'Art and Vertu

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Gold Plate

Shreve & Co. Small Leather Bedside Alarm Clock, 1930s
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Shreve and Co. STYLE / REFERENCE: Bedside Alarm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding DIMENSIONS: 5" X 4" WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement. LIFETIME SERVICE COMM...
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1930s Vintage Art Deco Objets d'Art and Vertu

Janesich Gold and Enamel Compact
Located in New York, NY
Janesich Gold and Enamel Compact Janesich Gold compact with linear motifs in black enamel. The compact opens to a mirror, a powder compartment, and a ...
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20th Century French Art Deco Objets d'Art and Vertu

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Gold, Enamel

Tiffany & Co. Key Ring Heart Key Holder SV 925
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This vintage Tiffany & Co. key ring is a charming and elegant accessory crafted from sterling silver (SV 925). Featuring a heart-shaped key ring and a matching heart charm, it embodi...
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1960s American Vintage Art Deco Objets d'Art and Vertu

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Sterling Silver

A Mughal Natural Rock Crystal Perfume Flask inlaid with gold and rubies
Located in Bangkok,, TH
A Mughal style perfume bottle (Itradani), Each side of the bottle is inlaid with 24K gold encrusted with carved petal in green and flower petals in rubies and diamonds, the stopper a...
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Early 2000s Indian Art Deco Objets d'Art and Vertu

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Crystal, Rock Crystal, Ruby, Gold

Bochic “Gilda” Collector Jeweled Limited Edition Clutch Made in Italy
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Gilda” Jeweled clutch. The “Gilda” clutch in honor of the beautiful, alluring and provocative Rita Hayworth in the 1946 romantic drama “Gilda”. A seductive and desirable wo...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Objets d'Art and Vertu

Exquisite Italian Silver-Gilt, Diamond, Rock Crystal, & Rhodochrosite Mirror
Located in Long Island City, NY
An Exquisite Italian Silver-Gilt, Diamond, Rock Crystal, and Rhodochrosite Vanity Mirror, by Moba Italy. Circa 1950 Very fine and impressive vanity mirror made in solid sterling gi...
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20th Century Italian Art Deco Objets d'Art and Vertu

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Diamond, Rock Crystal, Silver

Rare 1923 Harrods London Sterling Silver Vanity Manicure Nail Kit Set Suite
By Harrods
Located in GB
Wimbledon Furniture We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning original Harrods London 1923 fully hallmarked Sterling Silver manicure set A...
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1920s British Vintage Art Deco Objets d'Art and Vertu

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Sterling Silver

Art Deco Desk Clock by Jaeger-LeCoultre, C. 1925
Located in Aspen, CO
Jaeger LeCoultre Art Deco clock measuring 8 5/8th by 7 1/8th inches, this is likely a one and only example of an Art Deco clock in polished stainless steel, with faceted pyramidal triangular onyx alternating with vivid red (not orange), triangular hard stone. The circular center of the clock consists of polished and faceted onyx. The clock itself sits on a smooth onyx plinth...
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20th Century Swiss Art Deco Objets d'Art and Vertu

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Onyx, Stainless Steel

Emile Galle Art Deco Vase
Located in Tel Aviv, IL
Beautiful Art Deco piece that was made in France in the 1930s An overlaid and etched glass vase, cameo signature Gallé. Beautiful orange and red colors combining a special ombre loo...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Objets d'Art and Vertu

Mellerio Paris, French Gold, Diamonds, Silver, Lapis, and Obsidian Polo Player
Located in Long Island City, NY
Mellerio Paris, A French Gold, Diamonds, Silver-Gilt, Rock Crystal, Enamel, Emerald, Lapis Lazuli, Agate, Emerald, and Obsidian Polo Player, Carved Horse Sculpture, Jeweled Mounted Object. An extremely rare and unique, one of a kind French Carved Horse Sculpture, Jeweled Mounted Object sculpture "CHEVAUX DE LEGENDE", "A Legendary Horse" by Mellerio, Paris, circa 1999. Sitting on black obsidian base, the solid rock-crystal slab is finely applied with a carved obdisian hardstone horse and polo player, mounted in 18k gold, brilliant -cut diamonds, emaralds, enamel, lapis lazuli, and agate, .The obsidian base with a plaque engraved: CHEVAUX DE LEGENDE" / MELLERIO DITS MELLER PARIS / 5003 DIV The piece is in excellent condition and comes with a custom made wood case made for transport. It's very elegant and has French hallmarks throughout. A truly magnificent piece. Measures 12" high x 8" wide x 4" deep Founded in France in 1613 by the descendants of Italian immigrants from the Vigezzo Valley in the north of Italy, Mellerio is one of the oldest jewellery houses in Europe. The family business soon attracted the attention of the Royal Court and Marie Antoinette herself reportedly purchased a precious bracelet featuring 7 cameos surrounded by rubies in 1780. Later on, in the 19th century, Mellerio became the official supplier of the French Royal family and the Court of Netherland. Mellerio creates many jewellery items, all set with rare gems such as peridots, amethysts, aquamarines, citrines and topaz, applying for a patent, the flexible stem, a very supple and light jewellery mechanism. Mellerio remains also well known for their spectacular series of Art Nouveau jewels, created at the beginning of the 20th century, as well as for the creation of trophies rewarding some of the greatest footfall and tennis players of history. In 1993, the jewellery house launched their first watch collection. Today, Mellerio has stores in Paris, Japan and Hong Kong. July 14, 1789: this date is known throughout the world as the beginning of the French Revolution. According to a ledger belonging to House of Mellerio, this was also the day that the jeweler sold a golden key to the Comte de Coutance for 10 livres. This ledger, as well as inventories dating as far back as 1768, are the jeweler’s oldest archives. These archives have continued to grow over the years, as the House, established on rue de la Paix in Paris, still lives on today, still in the hands of the same family from Craveggia, in the North of Italy. The tumultuous history of the Mellerio family in France probably goes as far back as the Italian wars of the Renaissance, but the first official document proving their commercial activity in Paris dates back to 1613. This document is the famous royal warrant awarded by Marie de Medici to a number of Italian families established along the rue des Lombards, including the Mellerios, allowing them to sell “small jewelery items”, therefore granting them a small exception to the traditional monopoly enjoyed by Parisian jewelers. At that time, powerful corporations regulated the operations and customs of Parisian business, but thanks to this exceptional warrant, the Mellerios managed to escape the confines of this framework. Today, this wax-sealed document is kept at the city hall of Craveggia. From 1613 to the Revolution, the Mellerios lived between France and Italy. The corporations tried many times to put an end to their trade privileges, but all in vain, as a dynasty of sovereigns renewed the warrant. Always marrying and often retiring in Craveggia, the Mellerios continued to maintain their jewelry business in Paris. At first, they did this without a shop. Wearing backpacks (wooden boxes divided into small compartments where jewels were kept), they would tour town fairs around Paris and royal castles. This is how Jean-Baptiste Mellerio (1765-1850) is said to have sold a bracelet set with rubies and Antique cameos to Marie-Antoinette, which still exists today. Many elements seem to prove the veracity of this anecdote. The queen was particularly fond of cameos, which cover the entire background of her famous jewelry cabinet, and ruby was her favorite stone after diamond. The famous bracelet, reacquired a few years ago by the House of Mellerio, is indeed an 18th century jewel, set with antique cameos representing the profiles of Roman emperors. Two branches of the family were operating in Paris during this time, under the reign of Louis XVI: that of Jean-François (1746-1828), the paternal ancestor of the current Mellerios, and that of Jean-Baptiste (1765-1850). The French Revolution forced them to return to Italy. However, both Jean-Baptiste and François Mellerio (1772-1843), who was the son of Jean-François, were eventually able to return to Paris after the founding of the Consulate. Jean-Baptiste opened a shop at the Iron Crown of rue Vivienne, and François opened his at the Palais des Tuileries, rue du Coq Saint-Honoré. His well-organized order books give an idea of his high-ranking clientele during the “Old Regime”, among which were the Comte and Comtesse Octave de Segur, the Marquise (later Duchess) de Tourzel, former governess of the royal children, and her daughter, the Comtesse de Bearn, the Craufurds -who organized the flight to Varennes, the Duc and Duchess de Gramont, the Comtesse de Boigne, and Madame de Souza, Talleyrand’s mistress. We also see the names of the imperial family: Empress Josephine, the Queen of Holland, Princess Elisa, Caroline and Pauline. At that time, the House of Mellerio specialized, among other things, in the trade of antique cameos, a newly fashionable genre of jewel that captured the imagination of all the princesses and noble women of the time. The years of the Restauration and July Monarchy were among the most glorious. The Bourbons were back on the throne, and the clientele of the House of Mellerio had regained its former wealth. Mellerio supplied Louis-Philippe, Duke of Orléans, as well as his mother, wife and sister, with sumptuous jewels, including a set of emeralds made piece by piece, while the Duke of Bourbon, last prince of the House of Condé, offered diamonds to his mistress, the scheming Baronne de Feucheres, and Monsieur de LaFayette also bought cameos for one of his granddaughters. For the first time, Mellerio ventured into the world of arts in 1815, when Carlotta Grisi, a famous dancer who created Giselle, as well as an actress named Rachel, bought jewels at the Mellerio store on rue de la Paix. 1848 marked a new turning point. France once again became a Republic. François Mellerio handed the company over to his son, Jean, and the latter decided to travel to Spain to build a new clientele. He later became one of the jewelers of the royal family, and met Eugénie de Montijo, who remained a faithful client when she became empress of the French people. The Imperial years were lavish. During the Second Empire, Paris was a pageant of crinoline dresses designed by Worth, while jewels by Mellerio, Worth’s neighbour on the rue de la Paix, adorned the noble women of the Tuileries court. The Empress bought pearls. Mathilde Bonaparte...
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20th Century French Art Deco Objets d'Art and Vertu

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Agate, Diamond, Emerald, Rock Crystal, Gold, Silver

Abercrombie & Fitch Clock Art Deco Rear View Mirror Style 1930's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Abercrombie & Fitch STYLE / REFERENCE: Rear View Mirror Desk Clock METAL / MATERIAL: Wood, Metal and Glass CIRCA / YEAR: 1930's DIMENSIONS: 6 Inches Long X 3 Inche...
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1930s Swiss Vintage Art Deco Objets d'Art and Vertu

Art Deco Design Squirrel Bowl Silver
Located in Geneva, CH
Bowl stylizing a Squirrel in Silver 925/1000. Art Deco design. Dimensions: Length: 18.00 centimeters. Width (at maximum): 11.00 centimeters. Height: 1...
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Late 20th Century European Art Deco Objets d'Art and Vertu

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Silver

Certified Natural Art Deco Burmese Ruby and Diamond Clip
Located in New York, NY
AGL Certified Natural Art Deco Burmese Ruby and Diamond Clip A clip set with round and baguette-cut diamonds and an oval ruby Accompanied by a GIA certificate stating ruby is of Bur...
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20th Century Unknown Art Deco Objets d'Art and Vertu

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Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Diamond white gold evening bag
Located in Geneva, CH
Diamond white gold evening bag. Interior includes a mirror. Circa 1980. Total height: approx. 15.00 centimeters. Total length: approx. 14.10 centimeter...
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1980s European Vintage Art Deco Objets d'Art and Vertu

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Diamond, White Gold

Lacloche Freres Art Deco Desk Clock
Located in New York, NY
Lacloche Freres Art Deco Desk Clock An Art Deco desk clock by Lacloche Frères, made of agate, gold, silver, and lapis lazuli . Features 18k gold hands and numbers with blue enamel. ...
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20th Century French Art Deco Objets d'Art and Vertu

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Agate, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver

Gubelin Glass "Ice Cube" Mid Century Moderist Desk Clock 1960's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: E. Gubelin Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Table Clock METAL / MATERIAL: Blown Glass CIRCA / YEAR: 1950's / 60's DIMENSIONS: 4.25 Inches Square MOVEMENT / CALIBER: ...
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Art Deco Objets d'Art and Vertu

Retro Compact Owned by Joan Fontaine
Located in New Orleans, LA
This magnificent Swiss Art Deco minaudière compact is believed to have been owned by renowned film star Joan Fontaine. Crafted of sterling and gilded si...
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20th Century French Art Deco Objets d'Art and Vertu

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Diamond, Ruby, Sterling Silver

Diamond Hat Pin 0.50 Carats 18 Karat White Gold Spear
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Very unique and stylish diamond spear hat pin, created by Merkaba Jewelry in 18K white gold. The round brilliant diamonds weigh a total of 0.50 carats. Total length - 1.75" inches R...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Objets d'Art and Vertu

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Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Retractable 2-Tone 14 Karat Gold Pencil
Located in Dallas, TX
14K 2-Tone Art Deco Retractable Pencil - Checkered board small pencil measuring 2 inches when closed and 4.5 inches when opened. To use the pencil ...
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20th Century Unknown Art Deco Objets d'Art and Vertu

Van Cleef & Arpel Art Deco Sterling Silver & Sapphires Compact
Located in Montreal, QC
Van Cleef & Arpel Sterling Silver & Sapphires, Art Deco Of the Period Make up / Compact, In the rectangular shape Marked inside with Registry Number, 55472 and the Minerva French...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Objets d'Art and Vertu

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Sapphire, Sterling Silver

Art Deco Leather Book Style Powder Compact with wrist strap by Mondaine 1920’s
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
This is a beautiful Art Deco book style powder compact in deep blue leather with a fabric wrist strap. Dating from the 1920’s with three compartments insid...
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Early 20th Century Swiss Art Deco Objets d'Art and Vertu

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Brass

French Minaudière Vanity Case Ruby and Yellow Gold 18K
Located in Geneva, CH
French Minaudière Vanity case Ruby and Yellow Gold 18K. Calibrated Ruby. Engraved: Lacloche Paris. Gross weight: 201.10 grams.
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Objets d'Art and Vertu

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Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rare Vintage Pierre Balmain “Circa 1980s” Cufflinks & Neck Tie Original Case
Located in New York, NY
Rare Vintage Pierre Balmain “Circa 1980s” Cufflinks & Neck Tie Original Case These Balmain vintage cufflinks from the 1980s is a must-have for any fashion enthusiast. Crafted from ...
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Late 20th Century French Art Deco Objets d'Art and Vertu

Antique Art Deco Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Footed Dish or Bowl Model No 15
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique sterling silver footed dish or bowl. In sterling silver. By Georg Jensen. Model no. 15 Struck with English import marks to the si...
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Early 20th Century Danish Art Deco Objets d'Art and Vertu

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Sterling Silver

Cartier Sterling and Enamel Art Deco Desk Clock with Breguet Engine Turned Dial
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Cartier STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Desk Clock METAL / MATERIAL: Sterling Silver / Kiln Fired Enamel CIRCA / YEAR: 1920's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 5 inches Length X 5 inches MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 15 Jewels DIAL / HANDS: Original Silvered with Luminous Roman Numerals / Blued Steel Luminous Hands STAND: Easel WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This is a classic Desk Clock...
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1920s Swiss Vintage Art Deco Objets d'Art and Vertu

1930s E. Gubelin Watch Company Art Deco Stone Manually Wound Table Clock
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: E. Gubelin Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Table Clock / Art Deco METAL / MATERIAL: Stone / Bronze CIRCA / YEAR: 1930's DIMENSIONS: 5" x 5" MOVEMENT / CALIBER: 8 D...
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1930s Swiss Vintage Art Deco Objets d'Art and Vertu

Tiffany & Co. Art Deco Agate Stone Desk Clock
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Tiffany & Co. STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco METAL / MATERIAL: CIRCA / YEAR: DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 8 Inches X 8 Inches MOVEMENT / CALIBER: 15 Jewels DIAL / HANDS: Original...
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1920s Swiss Vintage Art Deco Objets d'Art and Vertu

Amethyst Enamel Silver Gilt Box
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A silver gilt Art Deco box, decorated with violet enamel that imitates an amethyst quartz, import marks for Glasgow. weight: 119.9 grams
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Objets d'Art and Vertu

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Sterling Silver

Brock & Co. French Glass Art Deco Boudoir Clock from 1930's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Brock & Co. STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Desk Clock l METAL / MATERIAL: French Glass and Metal CIRCA / YEAR: 1930's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 4 3/4 Tall X 4 Wide X 1 3/4 Deep MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding DIAL / HANDS: Original Silvered with Blued Steel Hands WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This charming Art Deco Clock was originally sold by Brock and Company...
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1930s Swiss Vintage Art Deco Objets d'Art and Vertu

Mughal Natural Rock Crystal Perfume Flask Inlaid with Gold and Rubies
Located in Bangkok,, TH
A Mughal style perfume bottle (Itradani), Each side of the bottle is inlaid with 24K gold encrusted with carved petal in green and flower petals in rubies and diamonds, the stopper a...
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Early 2000s Indian Art Deco Objets d'Art and Vertu

Materials

Crystal, Rock Crystal, Ruby, Gold

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