19th Century Vanity Items

Eternal Wreath of Flowers Floral Tiara With 16.76 ct of Diamonds in Gold & Silver, c. 1890 Even in ancient times, young women wore wreaths woven with fresh flowers. However, wit...

An extraordinarily well-preserved late 19th-century Victorian chatelaine scent bottle (perfume flask), featuring lustrous natural mother-of-pearl panels encased in ornate gilt brass ...

Rose Garden Convertible Antique Diamond Tiara in Silver, c. 1880 “Rulers now wear crowns rather than diadems. Diadems have become the exclusive preserve of women, a symbol of beauty...

A rare beautifully detailed miniature presentation Kama type Kindjal Dagger dating to the late 19th. century Russian Empire. Both the dagger and scabbar...

Antique Art Deco 18kt Yellow Gold and Black Enamel Decorated Pocket Watch Chain c1920. This totally original watch chain has 18 solid gold bars each intricately decorated with enamel...

This stunning hair comb was hand crafted in France in 1810 ca. The tiara is made out of fire gilt brass. The top of the comb is made put of polished fire gilt metal. Underneath the p...

A fine antique silver card case or snuff box. With engine turned engraved decoration throughout. Marked with an Austrian silver assay mark for 13 Loth, Vienna, and 1856, along with...

This empire tiara was made out fire gilt metal in 1810 ca. It is decorated with thirty five facetted corallium rubrum beads riveted onto the headv ornament. The tiara features a pier...

A Russian Silver & champlevé Enamel Easter egg with gilt interior, workmaster’s marks of Андрей Брагин / Andrei Bragin ( active 1852 - 1908 ) , "88" Imperial standard, St. Petersb...

A fine and rare antique English Georgian sterling silver box. In the rare figural form of a snail shell or seashell. The interior of the box is gilt. It was made by Matthew Linwood...

This unusual miniature silver scent bottle was created towards the end of the 19th century. On both sides of the bottle we see a large sun with a face, the sun rays spreading over th...

Antique Gold Thimble 15ct Yellow Gold Circa 1860 This Victorian thimble is not only a practical sewing tool but also a stunning work of art that captures the essence of the era....

Unusual, custom hand - made and very likely and one of a kind Jewelry Flower Stand ! Realistically modeled coiled stem, adjustable petals.Skillfully forged and assembled in high g...

This exquisite hair comb was created in the second quarter of the 19th century. The ornamental part of the comb is designed as a series of entwined circles amidst scrollwork to the l...

This is a collection of 8 Antique Japanese Meiji Ginbari Cloisonné Enamel Vases with images of Dragons Flowers and people. The vases are absolutely gorgeous examples. 3 have drago...

This is an amazing Victorian Etruscan Revival hair pin or chignon comb. The ornate arch is crafted in 14K gold. Circa 1880. Signed with “14K” Weight: 8.13g Length: 8.5cm IMPORTAN...

Antique Gold Thimble 15ct Yellow Gold Circa 1880 *Box not included This Victorian thimble is not only a practical sewing tool but also a stunning work of art that captures the e...

Amythest and 18k Tri Color Gold Sulphide Cameo Scent Bottle on Stand, early 19th Century, possibly by Baccarat. A custom made period stand in sterling allows the bottle to be display...

This empire tiara was made out fire gilt metal in 1810. Empire Tiara 1810 fire gilt metal and flowers in brilliant cut crystal The tiara features a pierced border designed as a d...

Antique Etui Set 18ct Gold French Stamped Circa 1880s Introducing a truly exquisite 18ct gold French etui sewing set, showcasing impeccable craftsmansh...

This spectacular heirloom piece has made its journey forward from the Victorian period. Made of .800 silver, the cigarette or snuff box is stamped with hallmarks, dated 1859 and sign...

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...

This elegant vintage lipstick holder is crafted in richly engraved 14k yellow gold, showcasing exquisite floral and neoclassical motifs through...

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...

Lovely Victorian Coral Cabochon Filigree Comb from the 1880's. Hand made gilt wirework set with genuine coral cabochons. Set on a hinged comb base. Lovely size and design. 1880's Ita...

Aigrette Lily Comb Victorian Trembling Sapphires Old-cut Diamonds, 1880 Created around 1880. Lily flowers are often used as a heraldic symbol. It symbolizes purity and innocence, ...

A beautiful and historically significant antique Dutch 14 karat gold stick pin, dating to around 1900. The finely crafted circular top is made of delicate openwork filigree, composed of intricate wirework and granulation. At the center sits a sculptural floral motif in warm rose gold tones, accented with a small natural seed pearl. The layered goldwork and scalloped outer border create depth and refinement, showing the beautiful craftsmanship characteristic of traditional Dutch regional jewelry. This stick pin belongs to the traditional regional dress of The Netherlands. These pins were typically worn in pairs and were pushed backwards into the cap or hat above the forehead, positioned on both sides between the curls of the ear iron...

Victorian Emerald and Diamond Tiara in Silver and Yellow Gold, 19th Century. The union of Colombian emeralds and antique-cut diamonds has long signified power and refinement. In thi...

This antique French violin, crafted in 1850's, is in style of (bearing the copy label of) Giovanni Maggini Brescia. It came from workshop of Henry Derazy circa 1850 It features d...

This remarkable 19th-century borstzeuge, crafted in 14 karat gold, is a rare example of traditional religious jewelry from the Low Countries. The jewel is composed of three finely wo...

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 ...

A late Victorian diamond-set tiara, the five openwork foliate garland design sections graduating in size from the centre, each featuring three old-European cut diamonds within a pear...

Classic and chic, this vintage Chanel chain leather belt is crafted in gold-plated metal, accented with a 'CC' logo-engraved medallion pendant. Closure can be hooked on multiple link...

Vintage Diamond and Basara Pearls Sapphire Cabochon 18 karat yellow Gold Compact Box 158 gm Stand out with this vintage compact box from around the 1940s, is Italian-made and craf...

An unusual and beautifully crafted antique silver filigree yarn holder bracelet dating to the 19th century. This elegant sewing accessory was designed to assist during knitting or cr...

A rare and important antique Dutch 14 karat gold regional headdress set, consisting of a spatula-shaped forehead needle and a matching pair of stick pins. This traditional ensemble d...

This wonderful Victorian belt buckle was made in the last third of the 19th century, most probably around 1875-1885. The buckle has been cast fro...

A fine Georgian vinaigrette. In sterling silver. By John Munslow of Birmingham. With ribbed decoration to the body, a finely decorated, pierced grille hinged to the side, and a gi...

A cartouche-shaped gold box. The hinged lid, the base and the sides are chiseled with flowers and scrolls as well as rocaille patterns in slight relief. The lid has a chiseled bouque...

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 ...

This unusual hair comb is made out of gilt metal and features a buckle motif. It is decorated with a ball and a cone suspended from fine snake link chains.

This Victorian stickpin features a finely detailed reverse intaglio crystal depicting a hunting dog, beautifully hand-painted and carved in reverse beneath a domed crystal cabochon. ...

This exquisite vestacase was created in Europe in the 1880s. The compact rectangular case is worked in silver, elaborately decorated with niello work, depicting acanthus-like leaves ...

An arcaheological revival demi-parure, attributed to Guliano, consisting of a pair of earrings and pendant in the form of amphorae, with fine wire-work and white enamel decorations,...

La Belle Epoque Antique 18k yellow gold and platinum vanity case, with seed pearl, mother of pearl, diamond, onyx, and black enamel accents. The lid of this compact case is inlaid with mother of pearl, decorsated with carefully weaved through seed pearls. Back of the case consists of black onyx plate, with corners acccented with 4 bezel set single cut diamonds. Sides of the frame covered with black enamel, adorned with two bezel set single cut diamonds on the back. Inside features built in gold powder case...

THIS IS A WONDERFUL ANTIQUE VICTORIAN HEART SHAPE BOX WITH A STERLING SILVER REPOUSSE ENGRAVED TOP OF EXTRAORDINARY BEAUTY WITH A CRYSTAL BOTTOM. THE SILVER JEWELRY, KEEPSAKE, DRES...

This charming little scarf clip has been created in the Japanese taste popular in 1875 ca. The front of the scarf clip is decorated with animals and flowers in relief. Three differen...

French scent bottle with gemstones. Gorgeous antique scent perfume bottle, created in France in the first quarter of the 19th century, circa 1820....

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...

This set of six unusual buttons was created in the 1880s in England. The buttons are carved out of different coloured marble. Each button is decorated with a coiled snake. The snake’...

Small perfum bottle in gold and enamel. The flask is decorated with palmettes and foliage motifs in white and black enamel on black enamel background. Two gold chains permitted the s...

This ornate jewelry set showcases a vibrant display of craftsmanship. The primary focus is on round-cut rubies, exuding a rich red hue. Complementing the rubies are mixed-cut sapphir...

An antique Victorian sterling silver coin purse featuring a finely detailed floral engraved frame and classic chainmail body. The ornate top is decorated with scrolling foliate motif...

This perfume bottle is made of facetted cut glass and is fitted with a lid made out of 14 karat red gold. The gold fittings are decorated wth a finely chased motif and both sides of ...

This fine hair comb has been handcrafted in the 1830's. It is made out of silver and in the centre decorated with a beautifully sculpted large cental flower...

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

This charming little cut steel hair pin has been hand crafted in the second quarter of the 19th century. It is made from facetted steel nails riveted ont...

This charming hair ornament has been crafted out of embossed silver in the 1880s. The articulated four leaf clover is riveted onto a hairpin made out of celluloid.

These Victorian Dress Buttons were handcrafted out of deep orange coloured banded agate in the second half of the 19th century. The nine buttons show an exiting variation within the ...

This pair of antique sterling silver Zeeland throat knots are set with an intermediate ring. The knots or buttons were worn by Dutch Zeeland men and are part of the Walcher tradition...