Russian Empire Objets d'Art and Vertu

This is an extremely unusual Imperial Russian silver perfume bottle, crafted in the form of an elephant figurine, a truly exceptional find for collectors of late 19th-century Russian...

Introducing a cute antique silver tiny baby hippo with ruby eyes, crafted for the Russian Imperial court by one of Carl Fabergé’s finest jewelers, Julius Rappoport. Julius Rappoport...

Introducing a charming antique silver dog (possibly a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel) with ruby eyes, crafted for the Russian Imperial court by one o...

Introducing a cute antique silver piggy with ruby eyes, crafted for the Russian Imperial court by one of Carl Fabergé’s finest jewelers, Julius Rappoport. Julius Rappoport created most of the elegant and funny silver animal figurines for the House of Fabergé. These pieces served various purposes—from wine jugs and bell buttons to lighters and decorative objects—or simply as delightful collectibles. His earliest works date back to 1890. Some of Rappoport’s creations are held in the Kremlin Armory and the Hermitage Museum. His figurines are renowned for their intricate detailing, while Fabergé’s works stand out for their exceptional realism—though the firm was not the first to craft silver animal figures...

Allow us to present yet another treasure from our collection—an antique figurine from the era of the Russian Empire, crafted in the workshop of the illustrious Carl Fabergé. This exq...

Fine, luxurious heavy antique Imperial Russian 14K yellow gold and cabochon sapphire cigarette case. 19th Century Exquisite workmanship, sophisticated design of undulating gold waves...

A very fine carved Nephrite Jade hippopotamus figurine. Likely the work of the German lapidary carvers in Idar Oberstein (or possibly Russian in origin). The feet of the hippo have numbered inscription or signature. Simply a great carving! Date: 20th Century Overall Condition: It is in overall good, as-pictured, used estate condition. There are a few round concussion marks here and there, loss to one ear, a small fracture in one nostril (likely from the carving), some edge wear, and some very fine & light surface scratches and other signs of expected light wear consistent with age Maker: Possibly from Idar Oberstein (or one of the Russian houses...

Introducing a charming antique silver fish with ruby eyes, crafted for the Russian Imperial court by one of Carl Fabergé’s finest jewelers, Julius Rappoport. Julius Rappoport created most of the elegant silver animal figurines for the House of Fabergé. These pieces served various purposes—from wine jugs and bell buttons to lighters and decorative objects—or simply as delightful collectibles. His earliest works date back to 1890. Some of Rappoport’s creations are held in the Kremlin Armory and the Hermitage Museum. His figurines are renowned for their intricate detailing, while Fabergé’s works stand out for their exceptional realism—though the firm was not the first to craft silver animal figures...

Exceptional quality antique Russian vermeil silver and shaded enamel Pan-Slavic Style tea strainer by Nikolai Alekseyev. The handle decorated in dove grey...

Introducing a cute antique silver boar with ruby eyes, crafted for the Russian Imperial court by one of Carl Fabergé’s finest jewelers, Julius Rappoport. Julius Rappoport created mo...

A very fine antique Russian tea or kvosh spoon. With polychrome cloisonné enamel decoration to both the front and reverse. Simply a wonderful piece of Imperial Russian silver! Dat...

A very fine antique Russian tea or kvosh spoon. In 84 zolotnik silver. With polychrome cloisonné enamel decoration to both the front and reverse. Hallmarked to the handle of the s...

We present a unique collectible miniature silver figurine shaped like a bird with ruby ​​eyes on a stand made of natural Russian nephrite. Russia, Moscow, 6th Moscow Artel, 1908-1917...

Of rectangular shape with rounded corners this hinged Cigarette Case by Fabergé (Фаберже) is crafted in 14ct gold - 56 standard - with exceptional attention to details It comes in its original Fabergé fitted wooden case, lined with luxurious silk & velvet Fabergé cigarette...

Exceptionally rare antique Russian Icon of Saint Tryphon, the Patron Saint of wine growers, restauranteurs, falconers. Saint Tryphon's saint day is February 14th, according to the Old Calendar, which is the time for wine growers to prune their grape vines for an abundant harvest in the fall. This day became a wine festival celebrated with much drinking to toast the upcoming growing season, particularly in Greece, Macedonia and the surrounding Balkan Countries where wine is an important source of income. By extension, Saint Tryphon also came to be revered as the Patron Saint of restauranteurs and bar keepers. A Russian legend relating to Saint Tryphon is that Tsar Ivan the Terrible...

A very fine antique Russian tea or kvosh spoon. In 84 zolotnik silver. By Otto Reinhold Pettelius of St. Petersburg. With polychrome cloisonné enamel decoration to both the front ...

This Magnificent Antique XIXc 1890 Russian Silver Icon is hallmarked 84 zolotnik, Moscow, bearing an assay mark of Anatoly Apollonovich Artsybashev & maker's mark in Cyrillic “B.C...

A very fine antique Russian tea or kvosh spoon. Additional Details: Possibly by Alexsander Krivovichev. (The maker's mark is partly obliterated). With polychrome cloisonné enamel d...

A jewelled gold trompe l’oeil scent bottle, attributed to Fabergé, in the form of a paint tube with detachable cover, all finely engraved to imitate snake-leather texture, the front applied with a label featuring a lucky horse-shoe, encrusted with small rubies, sapphires and rose-cut diamonds, mounted in yellow gold with oval pendant loop, bearing indistinct marks, circa 1890, measuring 5 x 1.6cm, gross weight 10.9 grams. Compare with similar scent bottle by Faberge lot 25, from the Harry Woolf Collection auctioned at Christies, 29th November 2021, This antique scent bottle...

This fine and exquisite Imperial Russian 'Samorodok' silver gilt and gemstone cigarette case is dated circa 1908-1917. The body is richly decorated with various cabochon stones, incl...

A Fabergé white enamel egg shaped miniature frame, the translucent enamel on an engine turned radiating guilloché ground, with a picture aperture surr...

This Antique circa 1899 Russian Icon depicts Saint Sergius of Radonezh (1314 - 1392) – a prominent Russian Orthodox monk & spiritual leader, a founder of Trinity Lavra of St Sergius...

A Faberge pink & green enamel taperstick holder by Faberge', the sconce of translucent pink enamel on an engine turned radiating guilloché ground, the pink column...

A Fabergé yellow and rose gold miniature picture frame with pearl decoration and ribbon bow top, workmaster Michael Perchin, St Petersburg, circa 1895. This elegant miniature frame ...

A fine Russian gilt silver & cloisonné enamel spoon. By Gustav Klingert of Moscow Russia. With a twisted handle and an enamel terminal. The bowl is ...

A Fabergé glass bottle with silver lid, comprising a barrel shaped cut-glass bottle, glass 'stopper' with rectangular finial, outer silver lid with dom...

This superb Orthodox / Church Slavonic Antique Russian Icon is a devotional icon of the Mother of God “Всех скорбящих Радость” - “Joy of All Who Sorrow” (also “The Joy of All the A...

A jewelled gold-mounted bowenite and enamel frame, Fabergé, Michael Perchin, St. Petersburg, before 1899, the circular bowenite frame centred by translucent mauve bezel with applied ...

A rare and distinguished example of 19th-century Russian craftsmanship, this antique silver match box combines utilitarian design with refined artistr...

This magnificent Russian Vladimir Mother of God Icon (Владимирская икона) is by prominent Imperial Russia Silversmith Egor Cheryatov - Георгий (Егор) Кузьмич Черятов, who stands amo...

A fine antique letter opener or knife by David Andersen. In sterling silver with plique a jour enamel decoration to the handle. Simply a wonder...

A fine Russian silver & enamel spoon. With polychrome cloisonné enamel decoration to both the front and reverse. Simply a wonderful piece of Russian sil...