Continental Europe - Objets d'Art and Vertu

This pocket business card or cigarette case is a premier example of Art- Deco Interwar luxury craftsmanship manufactured for export by renowned master - silversmith Julius Schmidt in...

British Vesta,Match Silver Box that can also be used as a Pill box. Hand - engraved decorations on both sides. Solid 925 grade Silver. Made in England, hallmarked M & L – Minshull...

The "Leather Whip Necklace" was designed in 1997 by Betony Vernon. The "body" of the whip is made of handwoven leather. The empowering unisex necklace is part of Vernon's personal ar...

The "Leather Whip Necklace" was designed in 1997 by Betony Vernon. The "body" of the whip is made of handwoven leather. The empowering unisex necklace is part of Vernon's personal ar...

Art Deco styled Cigarette or Visit Card case in Sterling Silver with the same machine - engraved decorative pattern on both sides and gilt interior. Made in ca. first half of 20th. ...

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

Fine British Edwardian period Cigarette or cigar box, with rounded corners, ergonomically convex shapes and gilt interior. Hand - engraved with with floral ornaments on both sides an...

Russian Silver pill or snuff box with fine niello decorations on all sides with vacant square cartouche on the top of the lid, with handy nail - catcher attached. Rectangular form w...

1919 Antique British colonial period Pill Box wonderfully made as a stack of 10 British colonial Indian 1/4 Rupee coins of 917 purity Silver soldered and hollowed out in the cente...

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...

1878 - 1919 Antique British colonial period Pill Box wonderfully made as a stack of 10 British colonial Indian 1 Rupee coins of 917 purity Silver soldered and hollowed out in the cen...

Cartier was founded in Paris in 1847 by Louis-François Cartier and became one of the most important jewellery houses in the world. In the 1970s the house brought its design to object...

Unique 17th century fob pendant in silver mount with 3 seals carved in solid rock crystal,in original wood and leather case box that used to belong to Friedrich von Arensdorff (1626–...

Vintage Trapped Rat Chain Lighter Holder Ruthenium Paris 2008 J DAUPHIN Designer: J DAUPHIN Model: Trapped Rat Origin: Paris, France Year: 2008 Edition: One of only five produced; ...

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...

Art Deco period cigarette case in Sterling Silver with the same engraved decorative pattern on both sides. Made in ca. 1920 -1930s. Hallmarked Sterling, Swedish import hallmarks , E&...

A Rosenthal figurine of Ariadne - daughter of King Minos of Crete from Greek Mythology. Minos put Ariadne in charge of the labyrinth where sacrifices were made as part of reparations (either to Poseidon or to Athena, depending on the version of the myth); later, she helped Theseus overcome the Minotaur and save the potential sacrificial victims. In other stories, she became the bride of the god Dionysus, with the question of her being mortal or a goddess varying in those accounts Beautiful over - glaze hand painted figurine of a nude in natural tones arranging a wreath of flowers on her head, gilded. Modelled by Albert Caasmann...

Russian cigarette case box in solid 84 Silver with intricate hand-engraved floral decor on the lid and gilt interior. Hidden compartment for matches on one side with removable match-...

Early 20th century Norwegian Enameled Silver cigarette box of excellent quality with translucent Guilloche Green Enamel decor accented with...

1920s- 1930s Spanish Sterling Silver Flexible or Bending Fish with Green Glass eyes. This Fish is a remarkable table decoration with incredibly flexible body. All parts are intricat...

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...

Very rare Antique hard paste porcelain figure of a Cat made at the Royal Porcelain factory of Vienna in 1784 , Sorgenthal period (1784 - 1805). Detailed Overglaze hand - painted deco...

S.T. Dupont was founded in Paris in 1872 by Simon Tissot-Dupont, first as a maker of fine leather goods and travel cases for an aristocratic clientele. The house made its first light...

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...

British Jewelry Box, round-shaped on cabriole legs, interior lined with dark blue colored textile. Lid with a mounted bone plate decorated with ornamental inlay in Silver. Made in ...

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...

Early 20th century solid Sterling Silver cigarette case of excellent quality with engraved decorative pattern on both side, gilt parts and handy nail - catcher attached. Measurement...

Period: 19th century Provenance: Italy Diameter 62 mm Weight: 59,7 gr The bracelet can be ascribed to the goldsmith's manufacture of the 19th century, more precisely it can be trace...

S.T. Dupont was founded in Paris in 1872 by Simon Tissot-Dupont, first as a maker of fine leather goods and travel cases for an aristocratic clientele. The house made its first light...

Very decorative Silver Box with hand -engraved floral relief decor on the lid. Solid 830 grade Silver alloy / Coin silver US standard. Swedish hallmarks. The box is hallmarked with...

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...

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...

A Stockert-pattern fruitwood diptych sundial, the lid with applied paper list of towns and cities and their latitudes (mostly rubbed off), the inside of the lid with string gnomon an...

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...

This item is an antique silver cigarette case with decorative engravings, likely dating to the Art Nouveau or Liberty period. Material: Sterling silver with embossing and engraving. ...

The hourglass cage displays hexagonal bases. Six smooth iron columns complete the cage. Inside the glass bulbs joined in the center by a ring of fabric and rope. Germany, late 17th ...

Early 20th century German Enameled Silver vanity box with translucent Guilloche Enamel decor in various colors and Gold with gilt interior in fine...

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,...

Horizontal Butterfield-type sundial, signed "Macquart AParis", in shagreen covered case. Style and compass glass missing. French, second quarter of the 18th century. Signed: Henry Ma...

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...

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...

Inspired by the ancient Chinese instruments of desire that also give them their name, the BV "Ben Wa Balls" were designed in 1996 by Betony Vernon and are part of her infamous Boudoir Box...

Copernican-type planetary globe in cardboard and engraved paper mounted on a blackened wooden stand. France, circa 1810. H. 54 cm Diam. 36 cm Antique armillary spheres...

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...

Exquisite limited edition snow globe from the prestigious French fashion house CHANEL. In perfect condition, with its original box. Set on a midnight blue base, the snow globe displa...

Vincit Omnia Veritas Large Renaissance Revival Pendant in the Manner of Reinhold Vasters, c. 1890 The art of the goldsmith creates not only pieces of jewellery for everyday use or s...

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...

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...

The urn-shaped handle and cast and chased with two sporting dogs , the carnelian matrix without engraved. English, circa 1870 Height 3cm Weight: 14.40gr.

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 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...

Skull Lighter Case Holder Light Pink Enamel Palladium Vintage Designer: J DAUPHIN The Skull Lighter Case is a rare archive object, handcrafted in Paris in 2008 and finished in pal...

British Jewelry Box on cabriole legs, interior lined with beige colored textile.Lid with a mounted bone plate decorated with ornamental inlay in Silver. Made in England. The item is...

Antique German box with floral cast relief decorations and gilt interior . Made ca. 1920s - 1930s , German hallmarks : 800, maker's Widmann Christoph, Pforzheim, active 1919 - 1941....

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 very rare church hourglasses from the 17th Century. These were fitted on the pulpit with a wrought iron basket. Visitors could see from the hourglass how much speaking time was lef...

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...

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...

An exceptional 1970s Cartier Les Must lighter, later transformed into a one-of-a-kind objet d’art by an Italian goldsmith. The original Cartier body is enveloped in a handmade basket...