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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
Natural Colombian Emerald Black Panther Hand Carved Collectors Crystal Sculpture
Located in Jupiter, FL
This beautiful and one-of-a-kind rough Colombian emerald sculpture. It displays an exotic, and rare black panther made of black and gray shale with a hint of pyrite that is stalking ...
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2010s Colombian Art Deco Objets d'Art and Vertu

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Emerald

Omega Art Deco Styled Ball Clock with Magnifier Lens
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Omega Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco Ball Clock MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 15 Jewels / Gilt Plates DIAL / HANDS: Breguet Style Arabic Numerals...
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1930s Swiss Vintage Art Deco Objets d'Art and Vertu

S.Nordlinger from Los Angeles Equestrian Style Art Deco Dual Face Clock
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: S. Nordlinger STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco METAL / MATERIAL: Nickel and Stone CIRCA / YEAR: 1920's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length X Diameter MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 17 Jewels / Caliber DIAL / HANDS: Factory Original Silver Dial / Blued Steel Hands WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement This fantastic art deco clock was originally sold by one of the first jewelers in Los Angeles, S. Nordlinger. Nordlinger, a Swiss watchmaker set up shop in Los Angeles in 1869. His is considered one of the pioneer merchants in Los Angeles. His business grew and his sons took over eventually. He died in 1911 and in 1923 his sons merged the Nordlinger house with another famous Los Angeles Jeweler, Brock and Co...
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1920s American Vintage Art Deco Objets d'Art and Vertu

Elongated Microcline Feldspar Crystals On Cleavelandite Specimen From Pakistan
Located in Bangkok, TH
Skardu District, Gilgit Baltistan Province, Pakistan Dim: H: 32 x W: 28 x D: 10 cm Wt: 3598 g Specimen Type: Gorgeous large cabinet elongated Microcline Feldspar crystals on Cle...
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21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Art Deco Objets d'Art and Vertu

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Crystal

The Power Of Smokey Quartz Crystals From Pakistan For Sale The Perfect Piece
Located in Bangkok, TH
Dim: H: 13 x W: 11 x D: 6 cm Wt: 533 g Specimen Type: Smoky Quartz crystal cluster Color: Brown Presenting this beautiful and colorful specimen of fatty and well pointed term...
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21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Art Deco Objets d'Art and Vertu

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Crystal, Quartz

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

Huge Oval Shape Pyrite Marcasite On Limonite Matrix From Pakistan
Located in Bangkok, TH
Specimen Type Pyrite crystals on Limonite Weight 2558 grams Dimensions H: 20 x W: 15 x D: 4.5 cm Origin Hazara Division, KPK Province, Pakistan Treatment None The Pyrite Marcasite...
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21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Art Deco Objets d'Art and Vertu

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Marcasite, Pyrite

Corum Sterling Silver Erotic "Ball" Desk Clock with Enamel Dial Limited Edition
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Corum Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Erotic Ball Desk Clock METAL / MATERIAL: Sterling Silver and Semi Precious Stones CIRCA / YEAR:...
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1990s Swiss Art Deco Objets d'Art and Vertu

Edward I. Farmer Inkwell in Sterling Silver, Fluorite and Amethyst
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
A monumental inkwell by New York identity, Edward I. Farmer. The piece consists of a large piece of carved fluorite and a carved amethyst finial which has all been set in sterling silver. The mount for these carved stones is elaborate with a floral motif to the foot and decorative engraved borders on each rim of the piece. The internal sterling silver 'well' is removable for cleaning and polishing. The inkwell is in lovely condition, however appears to have some signs of old stabilisation to the fluorite which has slightly yellowed over time. These stabilisations could very well be from when the piece was formed as an inkwell, with Farmer often using stones of age. Edward I. Farmer was a prominent American art dealer, antique trader...
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Objets d'Art and Vertu

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Amethyst, Fluorite, Sterling Silver

H.C. Freeman 1929 Austrian Enamel Case Box With River Landscape In .925 Sterling
Located in Miami, FL
Continental enamel case box imported by Henry Charles Freeman Ltd. An extraordinary beautiful continental case box, with sponsor's mark and english import marks for Henry Charles Fr...
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1920s Austrian Vintage Art Deco Objets d'Art and Vertu

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Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Stunning Solid Sterling Silver 1927 Gold Gilt Inside Cigarette Case Ng & Co
Located in GB
Wimbledon-Furniture Wimbledon-Furniture is delighted to offer for sale this lovely Solid Sterling Silver The Northern Goldsmiths Newcastle upon tyne 1927 engine turned cigarette cas...
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1920s British Vintage 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

Silver Art Deco Weed Box with Breguet Engine Turned Case 1930's
Located in Long Beach, CA
This fantastic Art Deco Sterling Silver Box is entirely hand made. It is Hallmarked, Sterling Silver "935." This means that it is 93.5 percent pure silver. We cannot find a makers ma...
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1930s Swiss Vintage Art Deco Objets d'Art and Vertu

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Silver

Glamming Golden Color Intergrown Pyrite Crystals On Matrix From Pakistan
Located in Bangkok, TH
Origin: Bulgaria Dim: H: 5 x W: 11 x D: 7 cm Wt: 285 g Specimen Type: Gorgeous golden color intergrown Pyrite crystals on matrix Color: Golden Treatment: None This unique specimen is not only a testament to the Earth's geological wonders but also a striking addition to any collection or display. Whether you're a mineral enthusiast, a geology aficionado, or simply drawn to the beauty of natural formations, our intergrown Pyrite crystals on matrix offer an opportunity to own a piece of the Earth's history mesmerizing allure of our intergrown Pyrite crystals on matrix, a true marvel of nature's artistry. These golden-hued crystals, expertly interwoven and nestled within their mineral matrix, create a captivating visual spectacle that is both elegant and enchanting. pyrit pyrite crystal iron pyrite pyrite mineral pyrite price pyrite gemstone pyrite in quartz...
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21st Century and Contemporary Bulgarian Art Deco Objets d'Art and Vertu

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Crystal, Pyrite

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

Large Cabinet Museum Level Specimen 6kg Of Smoky Quartz Crystals for Sale
Located in Bangkok, TH
Dim: H: 17 x W: 26 x D: 17 cm Wt: 6 kg Specimen Type: Gorgeous large cabinet museum level specimen of Smoky Quartz Treatment: None Color: Brown Smoky Quartz, a mesmerizing variety of quartz known for its enchanting smoky appearance, has long been coveted by gem enthusiasts and collectors worldwide. Its unique charm lies in the smoky hues it exhibits, ranging from pale gray to deep, mysterious brown. While Smoky Quartz is found in various parts of the world, a remarkable large cabinet museum-level specimen from Pakistan has taken the gemstone world by storm. Unearthed from the Gandhara Gems region, this magnificent specimen not only embodies the enchanting allure of Smoky Quartz but also showcases the incredible geological wonders of Pakistan. quartz crystals smoky quartz clear quartz clear quartz crystal aura crystals quartz for sale spirit quartz...
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21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Art Deco Objets d'Art and Vertu

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Crystal, Quartz

Sculptural And Impressive Elongated Iron Coated Quartz Crystals From Pakistan
Located in Bangkok, TH
Origin: Zhob District, Baluchistan Province, Pakistan Dim: H: 12.5 x W: 5 x D: 2.5 cm Wt: 112 g Specimen Type: Sculptural and impressive elongated iron coated Quartz Treatment: None Color: Yellow Iron-oxide coated Faden Quartz is a remarkable and aesthetically captivating variety of quartz crystal, distinguished by its unique physical characteristics and stunning visual appeal. The term "Faden" is derived from the German word for "thread," and this name perfectly encapsulates the defining feature of these crystals. Faden Quartz specimens exhibit a thin, thread-like inclusion of milky white quartz that runs through the crystal, often resembling a delicate and ethereal seam. This thread-like structure is typically encrusted with a layer of iron oxides, adding a warm and earthy coloration to the quartz. quartz quartz stone quartz crystal clear quartz clear quartz crystal golden healer...
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21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Art Deco Objets d'Art and Vertu

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Crystal, Quartz

Luminescent Twinned Yellow Microcline Feldspar Couple Of Specimen From Pakistan
Located in Bangkok, TH
Dim: H: 19 x W: 9.3 x D: 8 cm Wt: 2427 g Treatment: None Specimen Type: Lovely Twinned Microcline Feldspar specimen from Skardu, Pakistan Color: Yellow Presenting this love...
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21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Art Deco Objets d'Art and Vertu

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Crystal

British 1930 Art Deco Enamelled Guilloche Vinaigrette Box In 925 Sterling Silver
Located in Miami, FL
Art deco enamel vinaigrette box. Beautiful vinaigrette case, created in London England back in the 1930. This stunning piece has been crafted in a a r...
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1930s English Vintage Art Deco Objets d'Art and Vertu

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Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Shreve & Co. Sterling Silver & Purple Enamel Art Deco Clock with Original Dial
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Shreve & Co. STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco Desk Clock METAL / MATERIAL: Sterling Silver & Bronze / Kiln Fired Enamel CIRCA / YEAR: 1920's DIMENSIONS: 4 Inches X 4 Inch...
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1920s Swiss Vintage Art Deco Objets d'Art and Vertu

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Enamel

Japanese 14Kt. Gold Watch Fob with Matte Salts Enameled Finish 1920's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Japanese Fob STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt. Gold and Matte Salts Enamel CIRCA / YEAR: 1920's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: About 3.5 Inches Long This tr...
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1920s Japanese Vintage Art Deco Objets d'Art and Vertu

STUNNING 1931 STERLING SILVER MOTHER OF PEARL BAPTISMAL SHELL BAPTISM Dish
Located in GB
Wimbledon-Furniture Wimbledon-Furniture is delighted to offer for sale this sublime 1931 Sterling silver handled with mother of pearl Baptismal dish for Christian Baptisms The pie...
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1930s British Vintage Art Deco Objets d'Art and Vertu

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Silver

Asprey London, Art Deco Agate Stone Desk Clock One of One 1930's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Asprey London STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco METAL / MATERIAL: CIRCA / YEAR: DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 8 Inches X 6 Inches MOVEMENT / CALIBER: High Grade / 8 Day / 15 Jewels D...
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1930s Swiss Vintage Art Deco Objets d'Art and Vertu

Vintage Silver Engravable Money Clip, 21 Grams, 28mm x 50mm, England, Grooved
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage silver engravable money clip that is 21 grams, grooved line accent, stamped CLR, anchor symbol, Lion symbol, 28mm x 50mm in size. Very good condition. The anchor symbol signi...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Objets d'Art and Vertu

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Silver

Gubelin Stone and Metal Art Deco Table Clock with Cherubic Hand Made Dial 1930's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: E. Gubelin Lucerne STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Round Table Clock METAL / MATERIAL: Stone & Metal CIRCA / YEAR: 1930's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 5 Inches X 5 Inches 2 Inch...
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1930s Swiss Vintage Art Deco Objets d'Art and Vertu

Antique c1920’s Alpacca and Enamel “Soccer Scene” Cigarette Case
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
This European (English) Cigarette Case from the 1920’s is a rare find! Measuring 80mm (W, including the lock) x 88mm (L) x 11mm (D) Marked 'Alpacca' to inner rim, of rectangular ...
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1920s English Vintage Art Deco Objets d'Art and Vertu

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Silver Plate, Enamel

Emile Galle Art Deco Vase
Located in Tel Aviv, IL
Emile Galle Art Deco Vase Beautiful Art Deco piece that was made in France in the 1930s An overlaid and etched glass vase, cameo signature G...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Objets d'Art and Vertu

STUNNING 1911 STERLING SILVER MOTHER OF PEARL BAPTISMAL SHELL BAPTISM Dish
Located in GB
Wimbledon-Furniture Wimbledon-Furniture is delighted to offer for sale this sublime 1911 Sterling silver handled with mother of pearl Baptismal shell ...
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1910s British Vintage Art Deco Objets d'Art and Vertu

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Silver

J.W. Benson Gilt Art Deco Clock with Hand Painted Dial, circa 1920s
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: J.W. Benson Jewelers to STYLE / REFERENCE: Desk METAL / MATERIAL: Gilt and Brass CIRCA / YEAR: 1920's DIMENSIONS / SIZE...
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1930s Swiss Vintage Art Deco Objets d'Art and Vertu

1930s E. Gubelin Art Deco Desk Clock in the Asian Chinese Style
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: E. Gubelin, Lucerne Switzerland STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco, Desk Clock METAL / MATERIAL: CIRCA / YEAR: DIMENSIONS: Length 5.75 Inches (14cm) long x Diameter 4 inche...
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1930s Swiss Vintage Art Deco Objets d'Art and Vertu

Bailey, Banks & Biddle 8 Day Minute Repeater Stone Desk Clock Contemporary Frame
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Bailey, Banks & Biddle STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / 8 Day Clock METAL / MATERIAL: CIRCA / YEAR: DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 8 Inches X 6 Inches MOVEMENT / CALIBER: High Grad...
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1910s Swiss Vintage Art Deco Objets d'Art and Vertu

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

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

Mellerio Paris, French Gold, Diamonds, Silver, Lapis, and Obsidian Polo Player
Located in Queens, 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

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