Vanity Items

Today, seed work is threatened as a dying art. Only five women on the island of Antigua are master seed workers. To save this art form before it vanishes forever, your purchase will aid in this preservation effort. The masterful handicraft of wild tamarind and jumbie bead seedwork is a dying art, with only five women left in the world to create it. Botanique Studios...

Today, seed work is threatened as a dying art. Only five women were on the island of Antigua as master seed workers. To save this art form before it vanished forever, an educational program was developed to preserve the tradition of seed work, with full scholarships for young candidates. Botaniqué...

A fine antique sterling silver ruler. By Leonore Doskow. With a pointed end for opening letters and 6 inches of measurement marks. Simply a gr...

Crafted with the sweet taste of Caribbean Sugarcane in mind, the bright scarlet jumbie bead seeds add just the right amount of flair to remind Antiguan, Barbudan, and Caribbean peopl...

Unusual Antique silver hand mirror, London,1880, Robert Humphries. The front of frame designed with intervals of cherub cupids amidst rosett...

Capturing the mixture of tradition and vibrancy, the Esther Belt is a part of our “Artisan Collection,” lovingly named after one of our Master Seedwork Artisans, Esther Edwards. This unique and handmade bracelet is created with wild tamarind seeds dyed black, uniquely and innovatively dyed with shoe dye, and perfectly placed within this signature design. This pattern is a classic creation for the master seedwork artisans and for the overall island as a typical pattern possessed by Antiguan & Barbudan locales, with a twist to be created distinctively for you. This piece presented is only a snapshot of the broad range of custom-made products produced by the hands of master artisan Antiguan and Barbudan women who specialize in seedwork—created out of the wild tamarind and jumbie bead Seeds. Only five women were on the island of Antigua as master seed workers. To save this art form before it vanished forever, an educational program was developed to preserve the tradition of seed work, with full scholarships for young candidates. Botaniqué Studios...

S.T. Dupont is a name that has long been synonymous with luxury and precision in lighter craftsmanship. Since its inception, the French maison has been dedicated to creating high-end...

This is a rare pair of antique 19th Century Silver Birth Announcement Umbilical Clamp Stork Scissors. The Silver birth stork scissors served as a birth announcement and were used to ...

Vintage Christian Dior Gold Plate Tie Clip Circa 1970 In Original Case Featuring a front Dior logo, a textured ground. “Circa 1990” Original Gray Velvet with Black Satin Case In f...

S.T. Dupont was founded in Paris in 1872 by Simon Tissot-Dupont, first as a maker of fine leather travel goods for a wealthy international clientele. The house began producing pocket...

Unusual, custom hand - made and very likely and one of a kind Jewelry Flower Stand ! Realistically modeled coiled stem, petals, adjustable filaments with hinged / moving anthers ....

A fine antique Aesthetic Period chatelaine hook. By Tiffany & Co. In sterling silver. With a vermeil band to the middle decorated with leaves & flowers. Marked to the reverse for...

This beautifully executed buckle designed as a weath of oars was made in the late 18th-very early 19th century. During this period buckles were worn with clothes or hats. The buckle...

Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, rhodium plated oval sterling silver cufflinks with blue and yellow enamel. These cufflinks feature a T-Bar fastening, aiding in ea...

A fine antique sterling silver sash buckle. With etched decoration to the front. These buckles were de rigueur accessories during the Edwardian period. Marked to the reverse with...

This charming Damascene Japanese lacquer compact / powder case with mirror is dating to 1930's Damascene is a decorative technique where intricate gold or silver designs are inla...

Vintage Burberry Cufflinks, 4 Piece Set in Original Case, “Circa 1990s” This stunning set features gold and silver metal fittings with a vintage look. Stylish, Chic and Timeless. Th...

These exquisite Georgian shoe buckles with a cut out design were created in the 1st quarter of the 19th century. More than seven hundred facetted steel nails have been riveted onto t...

This is a gorgeous and very rare Museum Quality Liberty & Co. Sterling Silver and Turquoise Cymric Pattern Six-Piece Dresser Set from the estate of legendary philanthropist and c...

This charming clasp designed as a buckle was created in 1830 ca. out of 9K rose gold. The buckle is set with ten round facetted garnets, the two larger garnets are oval. It is intend...

This stunning antique belt buckle was created in 1835 ca. It was intended to be worn around the waste. It is set with 16 round chalcedony cabochons. The stones are set in a buckle ma...

Vintage Royal British “Wedgwood” Jasper ware Gold Plate Tie Clip Circa 1980 This vintage Wedgwood tie clip was crafted in England in the 1980s, ...

This finely detailed compact features a hand-painted enamel plaque depicting an 18th-century style pastoral scene of a courting couple resting beside a tree and draped fabric. The mi...

This stunning Victorian hat pin/hair ornament was created in 1875 ca. The ornament is of modernistic design which was the hight of avant-garde in ...

Designed by the legendary Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co., this sterling silver Thumbprint money clip is a refined example of Peretti's signature organic aesthetic. On the very bottom...

In the realm of distinguished luxury, Cartier stands as a beacon of timeless elegance and masterful craftsmanship. Known for its sublime creations that exude sophistication, the mais...

Sir Norman Hartnell (1901–1979) A Pair of Mid-Century Modern Cufflinks Presented in their original box Gold plated metal Each marked "Hartnell" Measure: 2.2 cm x 2.2 cm A pair of i...

Vintage Wedgwood British Royal Gold Plate & Green Jasper Cufflinks Original Case Vintage Wedgwood British Royal Cufflinks Original Blue Velvet and Champagne Satin Case Circa 1960 Gold Plate Vintage Royal British “Wedgwood” Jasper ware Gold Pate Cufflinks Circa 1960 This vintage Wedgwood cufflink...

18 Karat Yellow Gold Cartier Pipe cleaner Duchess of Windsor weighing 33.6 grams Circa 1945 Accompanied by Receipt from Sothebys Sale

Extremely well made Heavy higher grade silver woven hand woven mesh belt with raised Hindu god /goddess belt buckle . Belt length can be adjusted . Made in Southern India a similar example can be seen in book "Traditional Jewelry of India...

Cartier stands as a beacon of luxury and exquisite craftsmanship, celebrated worldwide for its timeless creations. This maison has been synonymous with elegance and sophistication ev...

As one of the most esteemed names in the realm of luxury smoking accessories, Dunhill has long been synonymous with sophistication and timeless style. The Rollagas model, celebrated ...

WMF large pewter oval photograph frame C.1910. Relief decorated with a band of roses within a border of overlapping leaves, WMF marks to reverse and B O/X ...

This antique silver ornate floral filigree belt buckle is a beautiful example of intricate craftsmanship. The buckle features a striking design ce...

This rare button features a shell cameo of a young man carved in antique manner. The cameo is mounted in a silver button.

Sterling silver mirrored compact. No monogram Smooth polished finish with applied leaf and flower design. Interior mirror and closed powder compartm...

Since 1872, S.T. Dupont has made its mark in the pantheon of luxurious craftsmanship, emerging as a beacon of elegance and tradition. Originating in France, this eminent maison is ve...

Lacquer Hand-Painted Notebook/Calendar/Phone Book, c1977 featuring a Scene of Russian Fable 6.5cm x 8.5cm

This rare pair of silverJapanese buttons was created in the second half of the 19th century. The buttons are designed as a pair of chrysanthemums in a highly naturalistic manner Ther...

Alfred Dunhill founded his London house in 1893, and by the early twentieth century the name stood for finely made men's accessories. The Rollagas, launched in 1953, was Dunhill's fi...

Cartier has stood for fine jewellery and luxury goods since 1847, and in 1972 introduced Les Must de Cartier, a line of more accessible pieces made to the maison's standards of finis...

Alfred Dunhill founded his London house in 1893, and by the early twentieth century the name stood for finely made men's accessories. The Rollagas, launched in 1953, was Dunhill's fi...

A fine sterling silver photo or picture frame. From the estate of Milton A. ‘Mickey’ Rudin, lawyer and confidant to Hollywood stars. With a gold & red enamel heart to the top center and an engraved dedication "Mickey Rudin" flanking it. Engraved to the left and right sides with "Hugs & Kisses to You" and a repeating "XOXOXO", and to the bottom "Love, Paula & Sam November 16, 1995". With a black easel...

Vintage Gold Plated Celine Cufflinks & Tie Clip 3 Piece Set in Original Case, “Circa 1970s” This stunning set features gold and silver metal fittings with a vintage look. Stylish, C...

This antique silver ornate floral filigree belt buckle is a beautiful example of intricate craftsmanship. The buckle features a striking design ce...

This buckle is in fine bright condition considering his age. It was made from polished steel towards the end of the 18th century. It is decorateted with 14 rosettes, each rosette is ...

A very fine signed silver key holder. By Tiffany & Co. In sterling silver. One of the ball shaped terminals is threaded and can be removed to add/remove keys from the ring. With ...

A fine antique Victorian glove stretcher. In sterling silver with repoussé handles. By Whiting and patent dated June 1875. Simply an amazi...

A fine pair of German Mid Century modern three-light candelabra. By M.H. Wilkens and Söhne. Each consisting of 3 joined arms supported by a flaring base and terminate in oval or n...

Vintage sterling silver dresser/vanity/pin tray in the Victoria pattern by George Shiebler, with monogram. Monogram appears to be JK A reticulated o...

The illustrious maison of S.T. Dupont stands as a beacon of luxury, precision, and timeless design. Founded in 1872, this venerable brand has crafted some of the world's finest light...

Pair of Silver Shoe Pin Cushions Chester 1910, S. Blankensee & Son. These are matched shoes close in style but not identical. Each of a brogue form, wood sole...

Edwardian Art Nouveau powder jar. Made by Foster & Bailey in Providence, ca 1910. Crystal with curved sides and short inset neck. Cut geometric ...

INDULGE IN A MUSEUM QUALITY PERFUME BOTTLE VINAIGRETTE DECORATED WITH HAND PAINTED NEOCLASSICAL ENAMEL IMAGES OF MERMEN, CENTAUR, GODDESS MAIDENS, AND FISH IN A BUCOLIC PASTORAL SCENE OF EXTRAORDINARY BEAUTY. THE PERFUME IS SILVER GILT AND DATES TO CIRCA 1850-1900. The enamel images on the perfume are as fine and wonderful as we have ever seen. The classical subject matter is absolutely stunning. On one side is a goddess maiden rising out of the water on the back of a merman with another merman rising out of the water and holding her robes. There is a fish in the water and the background includes a cloud filled sky, with a tower and trees. On the other side, the goddess maiden is climbing onto the back of the magnificent centaur who kneels by the side of a stream with a temple in the background. The cap is further adorned with elegant geometric flower motif designs in enamel. The classic images from mythology are absolutely exquisite and the work of a master enamel artisan of the highest quality. The perfume bottle is silver gilt. The perfume bottle is most likely Swiss or Austrian. It dates the 19th Century. The perfume vinaigrette...

Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold and Mother of Pearl Buttons- This elegant set of three buttons are crafted in beautifully detailed 14K yellow gol...

Mid-century hair accessory, crafted from natural mother of pearl. Features a functional double-loop back mechanism designed to secure over a hair tie for a polished finish. A minimal...

This elegant Victorian three piece writing set is in truely pristine condition. It is cut out of fine banded agate, the pieces of stone have been carefully chosen to highlight the stripey chacteristic and the array of colours and shades of sardonyx. The pencil lead holder...

Introducing our Vintage Fan Shape 18K Yellow & White Two-tone Gold Tie Clip, a sophisticated accessory that adds a touch of refinement to your formal attire. This exquisite tie ...

A fine antique Chinese Export silver cased travel dresser bottle. The interior housing is an English glass dresser bottle with a stopper. The exterior consisting of a hand made con...

Vintage YVES SAINT LAURENT Robert Goossens Green Heart Jewelled Compact Powder Measurements: Height: 2.63 inches (6.7 cm) Width: 2.63 inches (6.7 cm) Fea...