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. ...

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...

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; ...

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...

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...

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...

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–...

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&...

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-...

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...

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...

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

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...

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...

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...

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...

Attributed to Fabergé, this important 18ct gold and rose-cut diamond gunmetal cigarette case belonged to Princess Albertine of Montenuovo, daughter of Wilhelm Albrecht, 1st Prince of...

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...

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

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 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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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 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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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. ...

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...

Antique Cartier presentation case of the 1920s in tan leather, opening like a pair of doors to a circular aperture, with a folding easel at the back so the case stands upright on a d...

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.

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 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...

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 ...

European early 20th century high - end Enameled Silver box of excellent quality with translucent Guilloche Blue Enamel decor on both sides and gilt interior accented with bezel set ...

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...

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...

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...