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Item Ships From: Europe
Pill Box Hand Painted Miniature of a Lady with Small Dog, Art Nouveau Salimbeni
By Salimbeni, Franco Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Domed round 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated pillbox with fire enamels above and below, and hand-painted miniature of a lady with small dog, in Viennese Art Nouveau style second ...
Category
1970s Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Europe - Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
Wooden Casket Box with Mirror mid 19th century Flame Mahogany Biedermeier
Located in Sweden, SE
This exquisite flame mahogany veneered casket, originating from Central Europe mid 19th century, is a stunning example of Neoclassical applied arts. Its original shape and high quali...
Category
Early 19th Century European Neoclassical Antique Europe - Boxes
Materials
Mahogany
Art deco sugar bowl with original glass and brass parts vienna around 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Art deco sugar bowl with original glass and brass parts vienna around 1920s
The top is automaticly moving by pushing.
Polished and stove enameled.
Category
1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Europe - Boxes
Materials
Brass
Knotted Cherry Jewelry Box Designed by Nika Zupanc for Ghidini, 1961
By Ghidini 1961, Nika Zupanc
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Jewelry box in casted polished brass designed by Nika Zupanc.
Smaller ring holder is also available.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Europe - Boxes
Materials
Brass
A Ceramic Box by Gustave Reynaud Vallauris France 1960s
By Gustave Reynaud
Located in HYÈRES, FR
A ceramic box by Gustave Reynaud Vallauris France 1960s.
Atelier " Le Mûrier "
With stylised birds.
Signed under.
In good condition.
Category
1960s French Vintage Europe - Boxes
Materials
Ceramic
20th Century Italian Round Sterling Silver Jewelry Box
By Pampaloni
Located in VALENZA, IT
Round shape sterling silver jewelry box. The simplicity of the forms and the harmony of the proportions make it suitable for all settings.
The lid of the jewelry box has a knob hand...
Category
1990s Italian Other Europe - Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
$1,256 Sale Price
20% Off
21st Century, Hand-Carved yellow and pink Crystal and Bronze Box
By Oggetti D'Arte
Located in Calenzano, FI
Yellow and pink crystal box with cut engravings embellished with brass detail made with the artisan lost wax technique with patinated silver finish. E...
Category
2010s Italian Louis XVI Europe - Boxes
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Antique Edwardian 9K Rose Gold and Enamel Cigarette Case
By Joseph Gloster
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive, rare antique Edwardian English 9-karat rose gold and enamel cigarette case; an addition to our diverse range of smoking related silverware.
This exceptional antique Edwardian 9ct rose gold cigarette case has a plain rectangular form with rounded corners.
This antique case has a subtly curved form proffering a comfortable fit in the majority of pockets.
The anterior cover is ornamented with an impressive enamel panel depicting four jockeys riding horses in a race, with stands full of spectators in the background.
The enamel panel is further embellished with the caption 'Cambridgeshire 1902'.
The posterior cover is embellished with contemporary engraved inscriptions in the form of a business card, denoting: the telegraphic address 'Shamefaced, London', the telephone details 'No 112 Avenue, 9890 Central', the name 'E Israel', the job position 'Turf Commission Agent', in addition to the address '16 Philpot Lane E.C.'.
The rounded sides of the cigarette case are plain and unembellished.
This hallmarked antique cigarette case...
Category
Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Europe - Boxes
Materials
Gold, Enamel
Table Box Green in French Empire Louis XVI style Sterling Silver Salimbeni
By Salimbeni, Franco Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Table Box Green in French Empire Louis XVI style Sterling Silver Salimbeni.
Table box in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with translucent fired enamel inserted in a very fine ha...
Category
1970s Italian Louis XVI Vintage Europe - Boxes
Materials
Gold, Enamel, Sterling Silver, Gold Plate
COUNTER CASH 17th Century Flemish
Located in Madrid, ES
COUNTER CASH
17th Century Flemish
in walnut wood with inlays, consisting of two drawers and a drawer.
Signs of use.
Dim.: 31.5 x 44 x 27 cm
good state
Category
17th Century Dutch Baroque Antique Europe - Boxes
Materials
Wood
19th Century Cherrywood Biedermeier Casket
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Very beautiful small box from the time of Biedermeier, made of cherrywood. In the box is in the lid a mirror and the upper part is as an insert to take out. In very good restored con...
Category
Late 19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Europe - Boxes
Materials
Cherry
$823 Sale Price
28% Off
Mahogany Jewelry Box with Mirror
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Mahogany box with inlaid mother of pearl and mirror, on small round brass feet.
Category
Early 19th Century Danish Folk Art Antique Europe - Boxes
Materials
Mahogany, Mother-of-Pearl
$312 Sale Price
26% Off
19th Century Swiss 18K Gold Pearl Set & Enamel Musical Box, Remond c.1800
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Music box’s sound recording available on request
Antique early-19th Century Exceptional Swiss 18k gold & enamel music box, of elegant rectangular form, in the shape of an envelope, ...
Category
19th Century Swiss Other Antique Europe - Boxes
Materials
Gold, Enamel
Viennese tabletop jewelry box or chest. Austria, 19th century.
Located in Madrid, ES
Viennese tabletop jewelry box or chest. Wood, enamels, bronze. Austria, second half of the 19th century.
Requires restoration.
Rectangular table...
Category
19th Century Austrian Neoclassical Revival Antique Europe - Boxes
Materials
Bronze, Enamel, Other
Antique Edwardian 1901 Sterling Silver Pig Vesta Box
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Edwardian English sterling silver vesta box modelled in the form of a pig; an addition to our ornamental silverware collection
This exceptional antique Edwardian sterling silver vesta box has been realistically modelled in the form of a pig.
This impressive Edwardian vesta case is embellished with details replicating the features of the pig's skin and anatomical features.
The back of the pig incorporates a hallmarked hinged cover with a textured match striker to the anterior surface.
The interior of the cover of this exceptional silver box is gilded.
Condition
This antique Edwardian vesta case is an exceptional gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional condition. Full hallmarks including the foreign manufacture mark struck to the underside of the body are very clear; the hallmarks are struck deeply due to the exceptional gauge of silver. The maker's mark has wear in keeping with location.
Dimensions
Length 7.6cm/3"
Width 2.8cm/1.1"
Height 4.6cm/1.8"
Weight
1.7 troy ounces/53.7g
Maker: Unknown
Date: 1901
Origin: Chester, England
Video: A video of this fine piece is available upon request.
Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this antique vesta box...
Category
Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Europe - Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
Two Garouste and Bonetti Bronze Boxes for the Collection of Herbert Blome 2001
By Elizabeth Garouste and Mattia Bonetti
Located in Milan, IT
Two Garouste and Bonetti Bronze Boxes for the Collection of Herbert Blome 2001
Both are fully signed
Category
Early 2000s French Modern Europe - Boxes
Materials
Bronze
Elegant Glass and Metal Box from the Napoleon III Period
Located in Labrit, Landes
Small engraved glass box framed with nickel-plated spelter with it matching lid and a handle.
The decoration of the box with its vegetable elements, i...
Category
1890s Antique Europe - Boxes
Materials
Metal
Toso Mid-Century Modern Blue Molato Murano Glass Jewelry Box, 1982
By Toso Vetri D'arte
Located in Murano, Venezia
These boxes are a beautiful invention of the master glassmaker Toso Murano who designed them in 1982.
They can be used as jewelry boxes, and they are beautiful thanks to the reflec...
Category
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Europe - Boxes
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Heart-Shaped Zsolnay Lidded Box in Cream-Colored Porcelain with Flowers
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Heart-shaped Zsolnay lidded box in cream-colored porcelain with hand-painted flowers, butterflies and gold decoration.
Late 20th century.
Measures: 12 x 6.5 cm.
In excellent cond...
Category
Late 20th Century Hungarian Europe - Boxes
Materials
Porcelain
$192 Sale Price
20% Off
Italian Sterling Silver Handmade decorative Table Box
By Osvaldo Monti
Located in VALENZA, IT
Decorative box in 925 sterling silver made in Milan - Italy - in the artisan workshop of the silversmith Osvaldo Monti.
The box is round, curved and was hand-made from a sheet of 925...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Other Europe - Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
Chaumet L'Arcade Blue Cat’s Eye Quartz Box with Gilded Silver Pheasant Inlay
Located in Kastrup, DK
This exquisite rectangular box is crafted from blue cat’s eye quartz, with an interior and base made of light quartz. The lid is beautifully inlaid with...
Category
20th Century French Other Europe - Boxes
Materials
Quartz, Silver
Snuff Box Black enamel Art Deco style Sterling Silver Salimbeni
By Giorgio Salimbeni, Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Snuff Box Silver is in 925/1000 sterling.
Snuff Box Silver has black fired enamels on guilloché.
Snuff Box Silver has a lid with geometric design ...
Category
1970s Italian Art Deco Vintage Europe - Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Art Deco Walnut Cigar / Cigarette Box, c1930
Located in Devon, England
Wonderfully styled Art Deco cigar box with a internal concertina three tier cigar/ cigarette dispenser with chrome accents. Originates from France, in good vintage condition with no ...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Europe - Boxes
Materials
Brass
Midcentury box designed by Gabriella Crespi, Italy
By Gabriella Crespi
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Elegant small box by Gabriella Crespi
Decorated wooden box designed by Gabriella Crespi.
Recorded by Archivio Gabriella Crespi, Milan.
Italy 1970s
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Europe - Boxes
Materials
Wood
20th Century British Made Crocodile Travel Overnight Vanity Case, c.1900
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique 20th Century crocodile leather overnight vanity travel case. This case features a leather carrying strap on the lid along with a locking mechanism on the front. The inside is...
Category
20th Century British Europe - Boxes
Materials
Leather, Mirror
Large Biedermeier Box or Chest, Walnut Veneer, Brass, South Germany circa 1820
Located in Regensburg, DE
Large Biedermeier Box or small chest in walnut veneer from Southern Germany around 1820.
Original brass handle. Ebonized key escutcheon and edges. Restored and hand-polished with she...
Category
1820s German Biedermeier Antique Europe - Boxes
Materials
Brass
Large French Bonbon Tin Box, Vintage Tin Can, Bonbons Tour Eiffel Paris
Located in Greven, DE
Antique Bonbon Tin Box from France.
On the lid is written "Bonbon Tour Eiffel Paris".
Category
20th Century French Europe - Boxes
Materials
Tin
Luxury Cuban Cognac or Green Suitcase
Located in Paris, FR
Suitcase luxury Cuban cognac covered with black grained
cowhide leather. With lozines in smooth leather, jewelry parts in
solid brass, with hand polished nickel plated. With handles in solid
nickel plated brass. Padding and lining in black slate dinamica microfiber.
With a solid Spanish cedar wood humidor for 50 to 75 cigars.
With 1 cutting tray with accessories Dupont cigar...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Europe - Boxes
Materials
Nickel
$23,049 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Antique Bilston Enamel Etui / Sewing Box Case, circa 1780
By Bilston Battersea
Located in Basildon, GB
Antique 18th Century Bilston Enamel Etui / Sewing Box Case, decorated with pink enamel and gilt Rococo cartouche containing romantic figural and animal ...
Category
1760s English Georgian Antique Europe - Boxes
Materials
Enamel
$2,202 Sale Price
20% Off
Midcentury Benaglia Silver Plate Italian Decorative Box for Cleto Munari, 1970s
By Cleto Munari
Located in Roma, IT
Elegant box midcentury silver plate decorative box. This wonderful piece was designed in Italy during the 1970s by Benaglia for Cleto Munari.
The master combination of silver plat...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Europe - Boxes
Materials
Brass, Silver
Box by Fontana Arte, Wood and Glass, 1940s
By Fontana Arte
Located in Brussels, BE
Box by Fontana Arte, Wood and Glass, 1940s
Category
1940s Vintage Europe - Boxes
Materials
Glass, Wood
Antique French Gold and Enamel Vesta Case, circa 1900
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique French 14 karat gold and enamel vesta case, an addition to our boxes and cases collection.
This exceptional antique French 14-karat yellow gold and enamel vesta case has a plain rectangular form with a chamfering upper portion.
The anterior and posterior surfaces of this antique vesta case...
Category
Early 20th Century French Europe - Boxes
Materials
Gold, Enamel
Table Box Four-Leaf Clover Malachite Stone and Sterling Silver Salimbeni
By Salimbeni, Giorgio Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Table box in the shape of a four-leaf clover in sterling silver 925/1000 gold plated and real malachite stone petals. Dimensions cm. 12 x 12 x 2.5 . Silver weight gr. 340. Designed b...
Category
1970s Italian Other Vintage Europe - Boxes
Materials
Malachite, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
$7,018 Sale Price
20% Off
Majestic Spinning Wheel Made of Ebony Wood
Located in Doornspijk, NL
Not only Sleeping Beauty's hair has the color of ebony wood, so do a number of details of this antique spinning wheel. The well shaped lances and bu...
Category
18th Century Dutch Dutch Colonial Antique Europe - Boxes
Materials
Bone, Ebony
Mid-Century Ashtray in Brown Leather and Brass, 70s
Located in Catania, IT
Set of Floor Ashtrays Brown Leather and Brass Mid Century Standing Portable Pair Mid-Century Modern Period Wear consistent with age and use. DIMENSIONS H...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Europe - Boxes
Materials
Metal
$423 Sale Price
20% Off
Malene Müllertz, Danish ceramist. Unique lidded box in ceramics.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Malene Müllertz (b. 1949), Danish ceramist.
Unique lidded box in ceramics. Hand-decorated in matte and glossy glaze in various colors.
In perfect condition.
Signed and dated '91.
Dim...
Category
1990s Danish Europe - Boxes
Materials
Ceramic
$256 Sale Price
20% Off
French Louis XIV Messenger Box in Leather Wrapped Wood - France - 17th 18th
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Wonderful messenger box from the Louis XIV period, late 17th early 18th century.
This pretty box is made of leather-wrapped wood decorated with copper nails forming scrolls and flowe...
Category
1690s French Louis XIV Antique Europe - Boxes
Materials
Leather, Wood
Silver and Guilloche enamel Cigar or Cigarette Humidor or box by Albert Carter
Located in London, GB
A fine and good sized George VI silver and guilloche enamel cigar or cigarette humidor or case by Albert Carter. Superb green guilloche enamel with gold fleur de lys. The engine turn...
Category
1950s British Vintage Europe - Boxes
Materials
Silver, Enamel
Antique 20th Century Cartier Art Deco 9-Karat Gold, Sapphires, Diamonds, Compact
By Cartier
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique 20th century Cartier Art Deco 9 carat gold extremely large compact, of rectangular form, inside bearing various open and closed compartments and a retracting lipstick, the to...
Category
20th Century English Art Deco Europe - Boxes
Materials
Gold
Pewter Jar from GAB, Sweden, 1930
By GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget
Located in Stockholm, SE
Elegant pewter jar from GAB, in a strict cylinder form with a pattern of stripes. Nice even patina.
Category
1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Europe - Boxes
Materials
Pewter
Fine Regency Jewellery Box of Boat Form c1805
By Regency
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading : Regency jewellery box of boat form
Date : c1805
Period : Regency / George III
Origin : England
Decoration : Of boat form reminiscent of depictions of Noah’s Ark – central cover opens to reveal lift out tray with cavities under the other two comparements. The other two compartments open sideways...
Category
Early 1800s British Antique Europe - Boxes
Materials
Wood
Antique Pharmacy Wooden Pot with Cover
Located in Schellebelle, BE
Exceptional big Italian Pharmacy pot with cover from Tuscany,Italy,
elegant object with few decorations, good old patina and warm finish of the wood, ...
Category
1890s Italian Antique Europe - Boxes
Materials
Fruitwood
Japanese Jewelry Box, 1900
Located in Marseille, FR
Jewelry box Japan 1890/1900 decorated with a hundred Menukis in embossed brass and inlays measuring height 33 x 33 x 15 cm. Menukis are ornamental pi...
Category
19th Century Antique Europe - Boxes
Materials
Rosewood
Dutch-Colonial Satin and Rosewood, Ebony and Teak Collectors’ Table-Cabinet
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A charming satin and rosewood, ebony and teak collectors’ table-cabinet
Sri Lanka, second half of the 18th century
Measures: H. 86.5 x W. 62.5 x D. 34.7 cm
In the top of the shaped cornice, there is a carving of a butterfly or moth. Under the cornice two panelled doors with scorched chequered motif, and under the doors one long drawer. When the doors are locked, so is the drawer. Behind the two doors, there are eight drawers, suitable to store small collectors’ items, such as a coin collection, or mineral specimens, small shells, collections of animal teeth, etc. The 17th and 18th centuries saw a wide-spread interest in exotic cultures and collecting of botanical, zoological and geological specimens...
Category
18th Century Sri Lankan Dutch Colonial Antique Europe - Boxes
Materials
Ebony, Teak, Satinwood
Arts and Craft Mid-18th Century Engraved Sterling Silver Box
Located in Brescia, IT
This fine sterling silver box is a piece of high craftmenship. All the surfaces are finely engraved with rich Baroque decor. It is a little jewel of handmade work.
It was a jewel bo...
Category
Mid-18th Century German Baroque Antique Europe - Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
$2,446 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Richly Decorated Marked Japanese Satsuma Box, Ca 1900
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A Japanese Satsuma Round box with lid. Marked base.
Additional information:
Material: Porcelain & Pottery
Region of Origin: Japan
Period: 19th century
Japanese Style: Satsuma
Japan ...
Category
19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Europe - Boxes
Materials
Porcelain
Vintage Steamer Trunk Luggage Cast Box Table
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Classic steamer trunk luggage case in copper
Great look to this piece, can double up as a coffee table
Opens out to reveal ample storage
Some ...
Category
1980s Vintage Europe - Boxes
Materials
Lead
Decorative Round Box in Glass Steel Gilded Brass Italian Design 1970 Romeo Rega
By Romeo Rega
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Round box in glass steel and gilded brass Italian Design 1970 Romeo Rega.
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Europe - Boxes
Materials
Brass, Steel
Antique 1890s Burmese Silver Box
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Burmese silver box; an addition to our diverse Asian silverware collection.
This exceptional antique Bu...
Category
1890s Burmese Antique Europe - Boxes
Materials
Silver
Georgian Yellow Gold Toothpick Case / Holder with Mirror
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Georgian English 22k yellow gold toothpick case / holder with mirror - boxed; an addition to our ornamental ...
Category
1770s British George III Antique Europe - Boxes
Materials
Gold
Paris Porcelain Box, Signed Frogier, Napoleon III Period.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Paris porcelain box, signed Frogier, Napoleon III period.
A Napoleon III period Paris porcelain box, signed Frogier, decorated with a gallant scene.
H: 13cm, W: 35cm, D: 22cm
Category
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Europe - Boxes
Materials
Porcelain
Puiforcat, Art Deco, Sterling Silver Crystal Jadeite Box, Paris, circa 1925
By Puiforcat
Located in Lausanne, CH
Art Deco period Puiforcat, a square covered biscuit box, cut crystal, sterling silver lid, jadeite handle. The piece is fully stamped and hall marked. The craftmanship is exquisite, ...
Category
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Europe - Boxes
Materials
Crystal, Jade, Sterling Silver
1750 Venezia Italy Lacquered Red and Yellow Wooden Box Jewelry Case
Located in Brescia, IT
This is a large and bright red and yellow lacquered wooden box, entirely decorated with prints cut and applied with the tecnique called "arte povera" . At the centre of the lid a large country landscape with figures inspired by 18th Century Venetian views that recall the themes of Arcadia. The prints come from the manufacture of Remondini Bassano, that was the most important printers in the Europe at that time.
This surprising lacquered box is an elegant piece that can be useful as a jewelry case, perfect to match in any elegant home.
One of the distinctive characteristics of Venetian Baroque and Rococo furniture and decorative objects is the skilful use of lacquers. Lacquer is a natural resin that was very rare in the past, imported from the East and used to create smooth and colored surfaces on furniture, ready to be finely decorated with refined floral designs or exotic animals.
Venetian artisans became masters in lacquer processing which required time and patience because it was made with many steps.
The Venetian style deeply influenced furniture design throughout Europe, but none reached the Venetian level in terms of beauty. The skillful use of lacquer and carvings defined Venice's unique style during the Rococo period, its Golden Age.
The piece is in excellent state of maintenance and guaranteed original in every parts. The surface was only cleaned not restored and it is original.
The wooden red and yellow lacquered box...
Category
Mid-18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Europe - Boxes
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Pot à tabac Roger Capron décor "soleils" en céramique Française Vallauris 1970
By Roger Capron
Located in London, England
Le pot de tabac, véritable emblème de la culture française, est un objet chargé d'histoire et de tradition qui remonte à plusieurs siècles. Initialement conçu pour conserver le tabac...
Category
Late 20th Century French French Provincial Europe - Boxes
Materials
Ceramic
Nathaniel Mills Victorian Sterling Silver Card Case
By Nathaniel Mills
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver card case made by Nathaniel Mills; an addition to our range of collectable silverware
This exceptional antique Victorian sterling silver card case has a rectangular shaped form.
The surface of this collectable card case is embellished with fine and impressive chased and embossed scrolling leaf and floral decoration on a matte background.
The anterior surface of the case incorporates the Scott Monument depicted in relief.
The decoration to the reverse of the case incorporates a shaped, scroll bordered cartouche displaying the contemporary engraved initals 'MVFT'.
The shaped sides of this piece are embellished with plain scrolling borders.
This antique silver card case...
Category
1840s English Victorian Antique Europe - Boxes
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique Lapis Lazuli & Gilt Metal Miniature Box Casket French Circa 1880
Located in Norwich, GB
A beautiful antique lapis lazuli & gilt metal miniature casket, set on four ball feet. Palais Royal Manner. French, circa 1880.
The semi-precious lap...
Category
19th Century French Antique Europe - Boxes
Materials
Lapis Lazuli
Snuffbox Vessel Miniature Hand-Painted Sterling Silver Enamel Salimbeni
By Salimbeni, Franco Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Shaped snuffbox in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with fired enamel inserted in a fine hand engraving and with round miniature diameter cm. 3.3 hand painted always with fire enamels depicting a sailing ship. Early 19th century Viennese Baroque style. Fine hand engraving on all sides and bottom. Measurements cm. 7.5 x 7.5 x 2. Weight gr. 151. Designed by Franco Salimbeni in 1976 on inspiration of ancient original artifacts and manufactured in Florence at the Salimbeni company headquarters in several specimens, also with different colors and miniatures, with completely manual execution by artisan artists with thick slabs and large reinforcements suitable for supporting numerous high-fire enamelled firings at approximately 750 < 800° C.
Miniature is a very ancient technique which consists of painting works in small proportions.
It was born for the decoration of the first letter of the paragraph of the books.
Over the years, however, this technique is refined and enriched, then moving on to precious personal items.
Hand-painted miniatures can be done with multiple different techniques.
The most important that we use on our articles are of three kinds:
1) Fire enamel.
2) Water tempera on an ivory plate.
3) Painted on mother-of-pearl.
Fire enameled miniatures:
On a first layer of enamel generally white or very clear or even transparent suitably liquefied at a temperature of about 750 ° C, the chosen subject is painted using miniature colors which are as many colored crystals, ground and reduced to a very fine, almost impalpable powder washed and purified in distilled water with the addition of small quantities of deoxidizing acids which, diluted with essential oils (usually essential oil of solder), can be mixed to form a palette of colors.
With very fine sable hair brushes you draw the subject starting from the perimeter and then gradually adding various layers of color.
It is necessary to carry out various firings very often so that the colors harden and are not absorbed by the underlying glaze as, during the subsequent firings at 750 ° C, during liquefaction, it would spread irremediably. Hence the need to form the painting a little at a time, cooking it numerous times.
Therefore it is necessary to proceed with numerous retouching, often overlapping different colors that only the painter's experience knows. A beautiful miniature needs from 20 to over 50 firings and is finished when the painter deems he does not have to further intervene.
Some colors must have darker tones than others because then, by superimposing the transparent enamel placed at the end of the miniature, they fade. This transparent layer, called “fondant” in jargon, must be smoothed and polished like all other translucent enamel colors.
The miniatures with water tempera colors are painted on real ivory...
Category
1970s Italian Baroque Vintage Europe - Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver, Enamel
A Regency tooled and gathered leather casket, c.1820
Located in Reepham, GB
Made to hold jewellery and for work and writing effects, this casket is of tooled and gathered leather, the hinged lid, with pleated leather gathered to a central, shaped brass carto...
Category
Early 19th Century Antique Europe - Boxes
Materials
Leather
Vintage Bakelite Box, 1940s
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage bakelite box realized in 1940s.
No cracks nor scratches.
Excellent condition.
Category
1940s European Vintage Europe - Boxes
Materials
Bakelite
Pill Box Hand Painted Miniature Enamel Louis XVI Style Sterling Silver Salimbeni
By Franco Salimbeni, Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Rectangular rounded pill box in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with hand painted miniature fire-enamelled in Louis XVI style, second half of the 18th century, and fine hand-eng...
Category
1960s Italian Louis XVI Vintage Europe - Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
