Revival Objets d'Art and Vertu

A very fine Renaissance Revival table box or casket. In solid silver (likely 800 fine). Likely by Gebrüder Neumann or Storck & Sinsheimer of Hanau, Germany. (Storck & Sinsheimer ex...

Rare 1870s Etruscan Revival 18K yellow gold portrait locket pendant with a child's portrait 18K yellow gold frame & bail granulation & beading details blue fabric inside locket Appr...

A fine silver & enamel table box or casket. With stylized floral & vine work throughout, raised circular enameled cabochons on all sides, and raised bracket feet. The interior is ...

A Victorian Holbeinesque emerald, diamond and pearl suite, consisting of a necklace and a pair of earrings, the necklace with five octagonal-cu...

A rare pair of Renaissance Revival Vienna silver, enamel and rock crystal spoons. Marked for Hermann Ratzersdorfer. Each with an elaborate gilt and ...

This large 1860's Austro-Hungarian antique cross pendant is set with many turquoise and garnet gemstones. The four cabochon cut garnet stones on front of the cross are all set in rai...

Fish Yellow Gold 18k Charm. Egyptian revival. Total length: 0.83 inch (2.10 centimeters) including bail. Total weight: 1.71 grams.

A fine antique, small-scale rectangular dresser box. In 800 silver. By the German silversmiths Storck & Sinsheimer of Hanau, Germany. With a conforming, hinged lid and repoussé de...

This lovely cross/pendant is 1870 Etruscan and is made in 14k yellow gold. This cross contains beautiful engravings all over the cross providing exquisite detail and design. This cross also features a large bale at the top of the cross so this cross can also be worn as a pendant, or hung up somewhere as a reminder of your faith. The back of the cross is engraved “Ian, Love Don” but this can be changed to your special message of your choosing. The incredible craftsmanship and unique design of this cross ensure it will remain notable for many years to come. 1870 Etruscan Cross...

This chatelaine was made from silver in France in the second half of the 19th century. It carries a French makers mark in an upright lozenge with the initials EG. Most probably it wa...

A fine antique Austrian rock crystal, silver, and enamel pricket candlestick. In the Renaissance Revival style. With sections of rock crystal joined by silver (and one brass?) bands. The metal bands have finely detailed blue enamel decoration throughout. Apparently unmarked. Simply a wonderful rock crystal candlestick! Date: Mid to Late-19th Century, or earlier. Overall Condition: It is in overall good, as-pictured, used estate condition with no repairs noted. Condition Details: There are some losses to the enameling, some bends & indentations to the silver pricket...

A wonderful Roman Revival bowl by E F Caldwell, one New York's most important historical design firm. The bowl has a raised frieze-like decoration around it's circumference, rosette...

A wonderful figural sterling silver letter in the form of a one hump camel. The camel wears a wry expression on its face and has a finely detailed, sculptural quality. This is...

This champagne cover belongs to our collection “K-over Art”. The oeuvre was manufactured by a Japanese artist who wanted to celebrate her homeland. Indeed, she chiselled on a pure si...

Pyramid Yellow Gold 18k Charm. Egyptian Revival. Total height: 0.79 inch (2.00 centimeters) including bail. Total weight: 5.22 grams.

If only this coin purse could talk. This elegant, Egyptian Revival piece has a 14K yellow gold snake head mechanism for its outer two compartments. The inner compartment has an addit...

Leaf Yellow Gold 18k Pendant Charm. Egyptian revival. Total length: 0.79 inch (2.00 centimeters) including bail. Total weight: 1.26 grams.

Small, rectangular, enamel keepsake box from Limoges. The lid is decorated with a central medallion featuring the profile of an upper-class woman, who was certainly the owner of this...

A large silver Neo Renaissance desk seal or presse papier in the form a Renaissance ring with an octahedron diamond set in a quatrefoil bezel. The shank is h...

Aries Silver Pendant Charm. Egyptian revival. Total height: 0.83 inch (2.10 centimeters). Total length: 1.26 inch (3.20 centimeters). Total weight: 12.13 grams.

An objet de Vertu designed by Roberto Legnazzi. An incredible over sized piece, created in Alessandria Italy at the jewelry atelier of Roberto Legnazzi, back in the 1970's. This is a fabulous objet de vertu piece to be exhibited in any desk or place. Has been carefully crafted with strong orientalism patterns in solid yellow gold of 18 karats with high polished finish. It is embellished with a nice selection of calibrated white colorless diamonds and is mount with an incredible extra large piece of natural coral, carved with Japanese motifs and the figure of a standing Quan Yin. The blade is made in the shape of a samurai katana sword. Diamonds: Mount in a flush setting, with 60 round brilliant cut diamonds, 1.82 carats, white colorless E/F color, VS-2 Clarity. Coral: Mount on top, with 1 piece of coral, carved with orientalism motifs. Onyx: Accented with, 1 oval double cabochon cut carved from black onyx. Weight: 334.95 Grams, (214.72 Dwt). Measurements: 454.66 mm by 142.75 mm (17.90 x 5.62 Inches). Hallmarks: Stamped with the maker's mark associated to Roberto Legnazzi, the Italian mark for the gold assay signed, "18KT .750 *1932AL". Roberto Legnazzi The Legnazzi company represents the fourth generation of a family of jewelers who creates jewelry since 1911 in his workshop in Valenza. The style Legnazzi is a bright example of Italian jewelry tradition and has been able to perpetuate itself over time thanks to the elegance that expresses in his creations. They was always looking for innovation and with a great attention to detail, they seek to satisfy the tastes of a sophisticated international clientele. His exquisite jewels are popular not only in Italy but all over the world. The atelier of Roberto Legnazzi was one of the master enamellers of the David Webb Company back in the 1970's. Actually his jewelry atelier is located at the Corso Giacomo Matteotti, 2, Valenza Alessandria. Orientalism In Art In art history, literature and cultural studies, Orientalism is the imitation or depiction of aspects of the Eastern world. These depictions are usually made by writers, designers, and artists from the Western world. In particular, Orientalist painting, depicts the Middle East, and it was one of the many specialties of 19th-century academic art, and the literature of Western countries was influenced by a similar interest in Oriental themes. Objets De Vertu Ojects de vertu, objects of virtu or objects of vertu, are small luxury objects which are not termed jewelry in the strictest sense of the word, meaning that they are worn on the person. These include minaudieres, cigarette cases, golden lighters...

A pair of carved giltwood mirrored boxes with covers. Carriage design body with a wood grain burgundy and black colors. Ornate gold scroll work with acanthus leaf accent. Mirrored...

Antique French Gothic arch form gilt bronze vanity mirror 19th Century. Finely detailed gilded bronze with unusual trefoil design and beautiful antique gold patina. Easel back with ...

Absolutely stunning details on this antique renaissance revival 800 silver purse frame which is handmade most likely in Norway featuring dragons, snakes, bird sitting in an foliage . Purse is in Henrik...

A fine antique Shiebler Etruscan Revival bookmark. In sterling silver. In the form of a heart with a cameo profile of a woman to the center. Simpl...

Rare and very ornate pair of French 19th century gilt brass altar candlesticks. The candlesticks are beautifully decorated with foliage and geometric design. Triangle base with winge...

This one of a kind turquoise faience flying scarab encircles your wrist with its silver wings . Amulets in the shape of scarab beetles were used in Egypt ...

This very imaginative and artistically crafted Italian Mid-20th Century perfume amulet is in the form of an ancient Egyptian head. The beautiful ...

FACTORY / HOUSE: Black Starr and Gorham STYLE / REFERENCE: Gothic Motif METAL / MATERIAL: Nickle Finished CIRCA: 1940s/ 50s MOVEMENT / CALIBER: High Grade 15 Jewels Swiss Made DIAL / HANDS: Silvered Roman / Filigree Hands DIMENSIONS: Length 16 Inches tall X Diameter 9 Inches Wide / 40cm X 23cm (box 17" X 11") WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement. This is am impressive wall clock sold by one of the premier American jewelry houses. Remarkably it comes with its original box, in excellent condition. Black, Starr and Frost are considered America's oldest jewelry house. They merged with Gorham, one of America's oldest silver companies in 1929. Just in time for the Great Depression. This clock, or rather weather station as it is normally called, appears to have never been used. It was likely made in Switzerland of the finest materials some time mid century. Gothic in style while dating to later part of the Art Deco Era This would be an impressive piece in entry of an elegant old home. Or, conversely it would look great in an ultra modern entry...