20th Century Vanity Items

Vintage 1990s Butler & Wilson Crystal Tiara – Harrods Gold Plated A spectacular vintage 1990s crystal tiara by the celebrated British jewellery house Butler & Wilson, originally retailed by the iconic London department store Harrods. This wonderfully glamorous statement tiara is beautifully crafted in gold plated metal and lavishly embellished with sparkling clear faceted crystal stones. The elaborate openwork design is particularly striking, incorporating an intricate lattice of geometric forms, sweeping arches and individual floral-style crystal clusters. The numerous faceted crystals catch and reflect the light beautifully, giving this fabulous tiara an incredible amount of sparkle and presence. With its wonderfully theatrical silhouette and unmistakable 1990s glamour, this is a piece designed to make an entrance. Perfect for a bride looking for something truly glamorous and distinctive, but equally fabulous for a prom, ball, wedding, formal evening event or glamorous vintage-inspired styling. A wonderful choice for anyone who loves statement jewellery and the bold, unapologetic glamour of Butler & Wilson. Butler & Wilson are renowned for their highly decorative, theatrical jewellery and spectacular statement pieces, and this tiara is a wonderful example of the distinctive glamour associated with the brand. The Harrods provenance adds an extra touch of quintessential London glamour and makes this a particularly lovely piece for collectors of vintage designer costume jewellery. Dating from the 1990s, it perfectly captures the era's love of high-impact sparkle, statement jewellery and wonderfully extravagant occasion dressing. MATERIALS: Gold plated metal Clear faceted crystal stones PERFECT FOR: Bridal wear Weddings Prom Balls Formal occasions Evening events Vintage-inspired styling Theatrical or costume styling Collectors of Butler & Wilson jewellery...

This authentic compact case by the legendary American manufacturer Volupté is a quintessential piece of mid-century vanity history. Influenced by the geometric elegance of the Art De...

A stunning masterpiece of early 20th-century craftsmanship, this antique silver compact serves as a perfect bridge between the romanticism of the Edwardian era and the geometric prec...

This is a vintage Stratton mother-of-pearl compact. We are so excited to find this great condition English compact with 60 years of life! It is small with a scalloped edge and the to...

This is a vintage Volupté golden compact with rhinestone embellishments. We are so excited to find this great condition compact with 70+ years of life!...

Tiffany & Co Sterling Silver House and Key Key Ring An authentic vintage Tiffany & Co sterling silver key ring featuring a polished curved bar design. It features a key-shap...

This is a vintage cigarette holder designed by Tiffany & Co. It is crafted in 14K gold and features bakelite tip. Signed: Tiffany 14K Weight: 5.69g Length: 11.5cm IMPORTANT: A...

Alfred Dunhill opened his London tobacconist in 1907, building on the family business established in 1893, and the name became shorthand for British smoking accessories of the highes...

Beautiful vintage Tiffany & Co. 14k yellow gold bamboo patterned cigarette holder in extremely good condition. Cigarette holder measures 3/8" in diameter and 1-3/4" in length, wi...

Heavy gauge sterling silver ranger set by Santa Fe artist Mona Van Riper. The 2” x 2 ¼” buckle has two 18 karat gold flowers with red garnets in the center. The two keepers and the tip also have an 18 karat gold floral motif with garnets. The set is made for a 1” belt. Price is for buckle set only. Belts are sold separately. Santa Fe artist Mona Van Riper is known for her unique one of a kind jewelry. She is a favorite of collectors because of her unique designs and she chooses only the highest quality stones. Day of the Dead figures and skulls are among her favorite designs. She has been designing jewelry since 1976. About the Artist Mona Van Riper was raised in Santa Fe and Taos, New Mexico. She began silver-smithing at the Mabel Dodge Lujan House in Taos in 1976. Making and designing jewelry has been a constant part of her life ever since. Mona is most well-known for her elaborate and intricate buckles, whether with a western theme, crown, fleur-de-lis, heart or with her eponymous skulls. Most of the country’s finest buckle makers—often artisans who learned the skills from their fathers and grandfathers—ply their craft in remote locales, often in obscurity. Mona Van Riper fits that profile. She creates one-of-a-kind turquoise, 18-karat gold, and sterling silver buckles in a 10-by-10-foot utility room in her home located on a dirt road, miles outside of Santa Fe, N.M. Mona’s early jewelry was heavy stamped Southwestern style made from hand-cast ingots and coins. Over the years her style has developed into a more sophisticated and contemporary look while maintaining her signature old-world flavor. In 1992 Mona introduced engraving into her work which has given her jewelry a broader appeal. Mona’s unique jewelry is made from sterling silver in combination with 18 karat gold overlays and engraving. She often uses rare and very high-grade custom cut turquoise in her pieces. Mixing precious and semi-precious stones also gives her jewelry a timeless look. You will find notable differences in quality between artisan-made belt buckles and those that major luxury brands’ machines churn out by the thousands. Handmade solid silver and...

A small Ligne 1 in solid 18k gold, made in the 1970s, with fine linear ribbing running the full length of the case. The lines catch light evenly across the body, giving the gold a so...

Boucheron 1940s Lady's Ruby and Sapphire vanity case "Minaudiêre Bag" The rectangular case decorated to the front with a pierced design of birds amongst fl...

A elegantly sleek Vintage Crystal Band Tiara from the 1990s. A continuous row of closely set crystal stones forms a seamless band. The perfect finishing touch for your wedding day o...

Sterling silver ranger set by Santa Fe artist Mona Van Riper. The set consists of a 2 1/8” x 2 1/4” buckle, two keepers and a tip. The buckle and keepers have 18k gold star accents with garnets and amethysts. Made to fit a 1” belt. Price is for buckle set only. Belts are sold separately. About the Artist Mona Van Riper was raised in Santa Fe and Taos, New Mexico. She began silver-smithing at the Mabel Dodge Lujan House in Taos in 1976. Making and designing jewelry has been a constant part of her life ever since. Mona is most well-known for her elaborate and intricate buckles, whether with a western theme, crown, fleur-de-lis, heart or with her eponymous skulls. Most of the country’s finest buckle makers—often artisans who learned the skills from their fathers and grandfathers—ply their craft in remote locales, often in obscurity. Mona Van Riper fits that profile. She creates one-of-a-kind turquoise, 18-karat gold, and sterling silver buckles in a 10-by-10-foot utility room in her home located on a dirt road, miles outside of Santa Fe, N.M. Mona’s early jewelry was heavy stamped Southwestern style made from hand-cast ingots and coins. Over the years her style has developed into a more sophisticated and contemporary look while maintaining her signature old-world flavor. In 1992 Mona introduced engraving into her work which has given her jewelry a broader appeal. Mona’s unique jewelry is made from sterling silver in combination with 18 karat gold overlays and engraving. She often uses rare and very high-grade custom cut turquoise in her pieces. Mixing precious and semi-precious stones also gives her jewelry a timeless look. You will find notable differences in quality between artisan-made belt buckles and those that major luxury brands’ machines churn out by the thousands. Handmade solid silver and...

Chic Cartier Jade, Onyx and Diamond Cigarette Holder with original leather box from the 1920's. Nephrite Jade with onyx and rose diamond set spacers. Impe...

S.T. Dupont was founded in Paris in 1872 by Simon Tissot-Dupont, first as a maker of leather travel goods for a clientele that included heads of state. The house turned to lighters i...

A beautiful antique fan, possibly from the late 19th or early 20th century, in a Romantic style, from a private collection. The sticks are made of hand-pyrographed and openwork bone,...

A pristine vintage 1970s Italian collectible pocket perfume bottle by ALBO Florence, featuring a deeply embossed Art Nouveau relief of a maiden with flowing hair and floral motifs. ...

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. T...

Cartier was founded in Paris in 1847 by Louis-François Cartier and became one of the most important jewellery houses in the world. The oval Cartier lighter, introduced in 1968, was t...

A Ligne 2 in the larger Regular size, finished in red lacquer, from the 1990s. The lacquer sits over the flat planes of the body with a deep, even colour, catching a clean line of li...

Cartier was founded in Paris in 1847 by Louis-Francois Cartier and spent the following century supplying the courts of Europe. The Les Must line launched in the 1970s to carry the Ca...

Art Deco Diamond, Sapphire and 14k Gold Mesh Deco Flapper Purse from the 1920's. The 14k gold chain mail mesh is finely woven and set onto a frame set w...

Cartier was founded in Paris in 1847 by Louis-Francois Cartier and spent the following century supplying the courts of Europe. The Les Must line launched in the 1970s to carry the Ca...

Fabulous bronze tone tiara featuring white and bronze faux pearls, black beads and rhinestones. It has an unusual twig design. Measuring maximum width at the front 5.8 cm / 2.28 inc...

This is an exceptionally rare Native American sterling silver tiara—an object almost never encountered on the market today, and one that occupies a fascinating space between ceremoni...

S.T. Dupont was founded in Paris in 1872 by Simon Tissot-Dupont, first as a maker of leather travel goods, and turned to lighters in 1941. The Ligne 2 followed the Ligne 1 and became...

Vintage Tiffany & Co Sterling Silver Polished Money Clip with Pouch An authentic Tiffany money clip featuring a classic smooth polished finish. Includes Tiffany pouch. Weighs a...

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...

A rare 1950s Hermes bag. By Hermes. In Black Box calf leather with gold plated hardware. In the rare G8 form. An elegant and practical take on the...

A fine antique Edwardian purse or evening bag. In sterling silver. By William B. Kerr & Co. The purse has a small chain and opens with a button. The interior has two pockets on ei...

This charming Art Deco baby rattle was created in the 1920's. It is designed as a rabbit sitting quietly with its ears down. The rabbit has two little balls inside his hollow body. I...

A rare vintage manicure set by Tiffany & Co., comprising four nail care implements housed within a sleek cylindrical travel case crafted in sterling silver with gold-tone banding at ...

Antique Lorgnette Glasses Platinum French Stamped Circa 1920s A rare and elegant pair of antique French lorgnettes dating to the 1920s, crafted in sleek platinum and reflecting ...

This rare, collectible vintage pillbox is a miniature representation of the iconic Hermès Mini Kelly Bag, crafted in sterling silver and bearing original hallmarks. The bag opens and...

This rare satin art glass medallion executed in relief depicts a fairy or a nympf designed as a young woman with dragonfly wings. It is signed Stalin at the bottom right for Gabriel ...

This elegant little lighter will fit into any pocket or small handbag. It was created out of silver in 1920 ca. It has a beautiful engine turned decoration on the outside. It has a s...

A Vintage Paste Crown most likely dating to the mid century and possibly earlier. A rare find. Hand set with rhinestones the crown can be worn with or without the velvet lining. Remi...

A fine vintage Must de Cartier Paris lighter, featuring the sought-after bark-textured gold-plated finish, accented with Cartier’s iconic ‘Trinit...

Cartier has stood for fine jewellery and luxury goods since 1847, and its precious-metal accessories are finished to the same standard as its jewellery. The Les Must lighter is value...

Cartier has stood for fine jewellery and luxury goods since 1847, and its precious-metal accessories are finished to the same standard as its jewellery. The Les Must lighter is value...

S.T. Dupont has been making luxury goods in Paris since 1872, first as a maker of fine travel cases and later of the petrol and gas lighters that made the name famous. Collectors val...

A rare and substantial piece from Elsa Peretti's equestrian series for Tiffany & Co. — a full belt in black leather with a large sculptural 18k yellow gold horseshoe buckle and 1...

Alfred Dunhill of London has stood for refined gentlemen's accessories since the early twentieth century, and its lighters are among the most respected of the era. The Rollagas, intr...

Beautiful gold plated tiara featuring clear rhinestones and twisted wire. Most of the gold plating has worn away. Measuring maximum width 4.2 cm / 1.6 inches, the rhinestones are al...

The elaborate embroidery on this vintage Zari Zardozi (so-called) 1950's evening bag brag sophisticated elegance. Add something special that has outstanding detail to your bridal loo...

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

Cartier was founded in Paris in 1847 by Louis-Francois Cartier and spent the following century supplying the courts of Europe. The Les Must line launched in the 1970s to carry the Ca...

This beautifully designed sturdy silver Belle Époque hairpin has a very good hold and is capable to keep swept up hair in place by itself. The delicate wavy ornament with a double ro...

Cartier was founded in Paris in 1847 by Louis-Francois Cartier and spent the following century supplying the courts of Europe. The Trinity motif - three interlocking bands in yellow,...

Elevate your personal feminine accoutrements or collection with this uniquely romantic mid-century Vanity Cosmetic Case by Boucheron, Paris. Always with a keen sense of style, the w...

Sourced directly from Florence, Italy, this exquisite mid-20th-century petite hand mirror embodies the finest traditions of Florentine silver craftsmanship. The back features a intr...

A beautiful antique Victorian scent bottle crafted from clear glass with a sterling silver hinged lid. The bottle retains its original tiny glass stopper, which reveals cotton wool i...

This vintage Tiffany & Co. money clip is crafted in 18k yellow gold with alternating ridged, satin, and polished finishes that create subtle contrast across its streamlined form....

Cartier, a paragon of luxury and elegance, has been synonymous with exceptional craftsmanship since its inception. Revered worldwide for creating jewellery and timepieces of unparall...

Trifari Fruit Salad Compact from the 1930's made by Volupte. Pastel Trifari fruit salad clip motif on cover. Measures 3" x 3" with black enamel top...

S.T. Dupont, a name synonymous with elegance and innovation, has been crafting exquisite lighters since the early 20th century. Known for their unparalleled blend of heritage and hau...

Dunhill, a name synonymous with excellence and elegance in the world of luxury goods, has been a hallmark of refined British craftsmanship since its inception. The Dunhill Rollagas i...

Impressive, and in original condition with its original finish and toning, this minty 14 karat yellow gold retro period cigarette case is quite a luxury find. Rectangular in shape, measuring 4 inches long by 3-1/4 inches wide by 3/8 inch deep, this fine gold cigarette case...

STUNNING AND RARE! Vintage 245 Gm of 18K Yellow Gold Clutch /Handbag /Purse, Diamond, & GOLD This exquisite Vintage Clutch Purse from ART DECO TIME was designed with a soft ...