Art Nouveau Objets d'Art and Vertu

Early 20th century solid Sterling Silver cigarette case of excellent quality with engraved decorative pattern on both side, gilt parts and handy nail - catcher attached. Measurement...

European early 20th century high - end Enameled Silver box of excellent quality with translucent Guilloche Blue Enamel decor on both sides and gilt interior accented with bezel set ...

Nice Puuko type hunting knife hand - made by finish knife- maker Alpo Kempanen a couple of decades ago. Sheath and handle with integrated carved panels of Birch root wood. Opening of the sheath with mounted carved bone ring...

This item is an antique silver cigarette case with decorative engravings, likely dating to the Art Nouveau or Liberty period. Material: Sterling silver with embossing and engraving. ...

A Rosenthal figurine of Ariadne - daughter of King Minos of Crete from Greek Mythology. Minos put Ariadne in charge of the labyrinth where sacrifices were made as part of reparations (either to Poseidon or to Athena, depending on the version of the myth); later, she helped Theseus overcome the Minotaur and save the potential sacrificial victims. In other stories, she became the bride of the god Dionysus, with the question of her being mortal or a goddess varying in those accounts Beautiful over - glaze hand painted figurine of a nude in natural tones arranging a wreath of flowers on her head, gilded. Modelled by Albert Caasmann...

Elegant celluloid hair comb with tortoiseshell imitation, made around the 1920s by Owalter-Obrecht AG in Mulmiswal, Solothurn, Switzerland, and signed with the “Kroko” brand. It fea...

A fine antique American silver card holder. By R. Blackinton & Co. In sterling silver. With repousse stylized floral decoration to the front and wavy engraved patterns to both sid...

This is an antique Art Nouveau style silver chatelaine box. It comes from Austria with gilt inside silver box with iris motif on the lid. I have included a 19.25 inch sterling silver...

Rare and special Joseff Hoffmann Gold Cigarette Case for the Wiener Werkstatte, circa 1920's. Constructed of 14k gold in typically reeded pattern with ...

Great Sterling Silver Jocker baby rattle toy, hand - engraved / dated 1932 on one side and named Lennart on the other. This is a toy has four little rattles/bells attached that make ...

This extravagant tiara in the Arts and Crafts taste was created out of silver plated copper in the last decade of the nineteenth century out of silver plated copper. The metal shows ...

Carrera Y Carrera has built its famous name on figurative designs, an obsession with surface finishes, and a compelling way of seeing beauty in art and nature. This 18 karat yellow g...

Chaumet snake sapphire hairpin in 18 karats gold. This Chaumet hairpin features a serpent motif coiling around the top. The serpent is crafted in gold, its head adorned with two rose...

A beautifully crafted Art Nouveau cigarette case dating from around 1900. The cover is richly decorated in high relief with a flowing floral...

THIS IS A SUPERB ANTIQUE WMF SILVER PLATE DACHSHUND DOG FIGURE IN A MONUMENTAL SIZE OF 14 INCHES LONG AND 7 INCHES TALL AND 3.5 INCHES DEEP, AND DATING TO CIRCA 1900. THE DACHSHUND IS A MUSEUM QUALITY PIECE AND IS EXTREMELY RARE. IT IS MADE BY THE ESTEEMED GERMAN COMPANY WMF. THE EXPRESSION ON THE FACE IS EXTRAORDINARY. THE MODELING IS MAGNIFICENT. THIS IS ONE OF THE FINEST QUALITY ANTIQUE DOG FIGURES...

This outstanding Art Nouveau buckle in the shape of a peacock feather has been designed and executed by Piel Frères, Paris around 1900. An identical buckle is published in Vivienne Becker's book 'Fabulous Fakes', page 91, Grafton Books 1988. The same buckle, executed in silver, is published in 'Pariser Schmuck', catalogue of the exhibition of the same name page 275. That catalogue describes the buckle as ' a peacockfeather with short quill, the eye of the feather is represented by a kidney shaped blue glas cabochon on green green shimmering metal foil'. Piel Frères were an important firm of jewellers based in Paris, they are mentioned in the 3 volume enzyclopedic publication 'La Bijouterie Française ' written by Henry Vever.

This sculptural tea service, titled "White Bluebell Garden", is a complete artistic composition that unites function and ornament through the language of nature. The set consists of ...

This lovely hairpin was created in the last decade of the 19th century in Bohemia which, at the time of the creation of this hair ornament belonged to the Austro-Hungarian Empire. Bo...

A beautiful and rare antique German silver cigarette case with a sunflower repoussé and scrolling foliage decoration, with the name Dorothy engraved on the front. Dating to around 1...

This pair of “Royal Bouquet” Imperial candlesticks is offered as an individual commission from the Royal Bouquet monumental garniture and may be acquired independently or together wi...

Art Nouveau pewter Mirror, attr Argentor, Austria C.1900. The mirror of floral design, original easel and back. Height: 52 cm. Width: 32 cm. ...

Pair of 19th Century Art Nouveau Haircombs in Gold and Tortoiseshell, Portugal, circa 1880. A rare and exquisite pair of antique haircombs, crafted in lustrous tortoiseshell and crow...

Art Nouveau ornate gold plated hat pin with a lovely rectangular top featuring floral and swirl decoration. The top measures length 5.35 cm / 2.1 inches by width 3.35 cm / 1.3 inches, and the pin is length 24.8 / 9.76 inches. The pin finishes with a push on gold plated end cap. This is a beautiful detailed Art Nouveau hat pin.

This “Royal Bouquet” tray and six goblets ensemble is offered as an individual commission from the Royal Bouquet monumental garniture and may be acquired independently or together wi...

Antique sterling silver match safe/vesta case by F.S Gilbert & Co, with monogram. Monogram appears to be GHH This beautifully repoussed piece features an Art Nouveau design of scro...

A double extruded handled vase by famous designer, Louis Comfort Tiffany. This rare vase is a beautiful blue 'Tel el Amarna' color with iridescent highlights of green, purple and pin...

Alvin silver overlay glass perfume bottle. With clear glass and art nouveau style silverwork, featuring 8 bouquets of daffodil or narcissus flowers with complementary design on stopp...

A fine Austrian letter seal (or so-called Petschaft). In silver with traces of gilding and inlaid panels of mother of pearl. The body with an embossed woman in profile with long fl...

This is a faux tortoise shell peineta with six forks. This hair ornament, a large fan shaped decorative comb, has small blue rhinestones. Women in the Hispanic world usually worn the...

This elegant silver handbag is made out of engraved silver and delicate silver mesch. The bulge of the bag is made out of silver and impressed, cut and engraved with flower, flower ...

THIS IS AN EXTREMELY RARE STERLING SILVER LADIES HANDBAG OF EXTRAORDINARY BEAUTY WITH THE FACES OF FIVE WOMEN MAIDENS WITH EXTRAORDINARY FLOWING HAIR THAT ENCIRCLES AND ENTWINES THE FIVE MAIDENS BY THE ESTEEMED MAKER UNGER BROTHERS. THE MESH SILVER HANDBAG HAS THE REPOUSSE SILVER DESIGN OF THE WOMEN'S FACES ON BOTH SIDES OF THE BAG. This is truly one of the finest Sterling Silver purses we have seen. The purse is hallmarked Sterling with a maker's mark. The beautiful mesh...

A decorative Art Nouveau silver plated cigarette case, beautifully embossed with iris flowers in high relief against a hammered background. The iris — symbol of faith, hope, wisdom, ...

Gorham Art Nouveau Sterling Buckle, 1902. Marks for Gorham Sterling and B1949 copyrighted with 1902 (year). Beautiful open floral nouveau whiplash des...

WMF Art Nouveau Jugendstil Britannia metal Photograph Frame, Germany C.1900, WMF. Ref No 90 page 304 WMF 1906 catalogue. WMF marks B 1/0 beehive B and...

This delightful vintage miniature porcelain figurine Royal Doulton “Babie,” HN 1679, decorated in a light green and blue colorway, wa...

A late nineteenth century Fabergé nephrite cache pot carved from a single piece of nephrite, the two colour gold rim top and base decorated with acanthu...

An elegant and beautifully crafted Art Nouveau belt buckle, designed as a pair of stylized peacock feathers, dating to around 1900. The buckle is composed of two separate halves whi...

A beautifully detailed Art Nouveau sterling silver vesta case richly decorated with a high-relief oak leaf and acorn design by The Gorham Manufacturing Company, founded in 1831 in Pr...

Rare and unusual Art Nouveau 14K two tone gold and enamel pill box. It features an enamel top with grape leaves motif around it; also features an intri...

This unusual silver French desk top seal with a chunky violet fluorite handle has been handcrafted in 1895 ca. The fluorite fluorspar is set in a silver mount and decorated with iris...

Hand Made 18K Gold 1880s Engine Turned Engraved Case Snuff Box 97.5 Gram 97.5 gram 3 inch by 2inch by 3/8 inch thick In good condition for its age, no...

This finely modelled and extremely rare French Art Nouveau ring features two entwined irises and two flower buds surrounding a fine white orien...

A striking bronze pen tray crafted by Tiffany Studios, this piece showcases intricate geometric patterns. The bronze material and caramel color slag glass gives it a warm, rich tone,...

A splendid spectrum of color awaits your hand with the Precious Kaleidoscope ring, a Zorab Creation. Mesmerizing in its brilliantly light catching tones, yellow diamonds 0.26 carats...

A fine antique German enameled silver and glass dresser box. With a stout cut glass body and a sterling silver lid. Made for and retailed by Gorham. The silver lid decorated with...

We are thrilled to show you these magnificent French heirlooms. This rare and glamorous treasure dates back to the Art Nouveau period. It is a delightful miniature mesh coin purse with a very detailed hing closure and hundreds of hand made small links woven together. This 18 ct yellow gold jewel is hallmarked with a French eagle head and is in very good condition considering its age. It is in perfect working condition and a pleasure to wear. We like to mention that the back of the purse has deeper scratches as clearly visible in the pictures. This 18k solid gold purse...

This monumental decorative centerpiece bowl "Garden Of Songbirds" is handcrafted from richly polished natural green jade and adorned with sculptural ornamentation executed in 960 sil...

An Art Nouveau period Antique necklace - wooden pencil with gold holder France, circa 1900s total weight - 11 grams necklace measurements - 0.39 x 3.62 ...

A stunning example of Norwegian enamel artistry, this belt buckle was crafted by the esteemed silversmith Marius Hammer in the late 19th century and early 20th century. Featuring a s...

An 18 karat (18K) yellow gold and silver belt buckle designed as a snake entwined upon itself with cabochon garnet eyes. Stamped with the eagle’s ...

A blackened steel and 18 karat (18K) yellow gold Damascene belt buckle designed as a rectangle with inlaid gold designs of angels and geometric lines in...

Ramp up your allure with a turn-of-the-century parasol handle. Silver and amber cylinder mounted to cone with enameled stylized vertical leafing branches on green guilloche basket-we...

This elegant “Flight of the Swan” cup holder and spoon set is a finely handcrafted work of decorative art that combines traditional metalworking, gemstone car...

Rare WMF Art Nouveau Jugendstil Secessionist pewter Mirror, Germany C.1905. All original bevelled glass, back and easel, bracket cornice supports, stylised border with open arts and ...

Beautiful antique leather box for jewels. Contains removable tray with 2 compartments Made of leather with gilded embossed decorative pattern Origin : France, early XX century Se...

A guilloche enameled round box. An exceptional early 20th century enameled round box, created in Pforzheim Germany during the art nouveau period, back in the 1915-17. This beautiful...

Art Nouveau pioneer and gifted American artisan Louis Comfort Tiffany created this Victory favrile glass medallion in celebration of the Allied victory in World War I. Tiffany's majestic iridescent art glass highlights the patriotic motif featuring an eagle, with its wings outstretched, holding aloft the Liberty Bell above the banner inscribed "VICTORY" above the year 1918. It is believed that this medallion was commissioned by Tiffany as an invitation to an exclusive party celebrating the end of the war. Few of these remarkable objets d'art are known to exist, making them not only exceptional works of Tiffany Studios artistry, but also stunning artifacts of world history. Set in a gilt bezel, this medallion can be worn as a pendant. Inspired by the fluidity and translucence of ancient Roman and Middle Eastern glass...

A ceremonial centerpiece vase crafted in the Art Nouveau style, created in tribute to the legendary Czech artist Alphonse Mucha, the visionary behind the iconic aesthetic known as Le...

This sculptural decorative bowl is part of the monumental “Royal Bouquet” garniture, a work of contemporary atelier craftsmanship inspired by the traditions of Imperial European deco...

An extraordinary Louis Comfort Tiffany Favrile iridescent gold art glass bowl, circa 1882. The hand blown bowl displays a luminous golden surface with shifting iridescent undertones of pink, blue, and violet that change beautifully with the light, exemplifying the rich luster and color depth for which Tiffany’s Favrile glass became renowned. This elegant example reflects the pioneering artistry of Louis Comfort Tiffany and the refined aesthetic of American Art Nouveau glassmaking. Signed “1882 P 1402 L. C. Tiffany…”. Measuring approximately 167.6 mm in top diameter, approximately 83.1 mm in base diameter, and approximately 59.7 mm in height. Gross weight of 332.60 grams. Keywords: Louis Comfort Tiffany glass bowl, Favrile iridescent glass, Tiffany art glass bowl...