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Best of the BEST! 17th to 19th c. French sterling silver, Georgian jewelry, sewing etc
$676 USD SaleSALE Antique French Art Nouveau Gilt Bronze Lamp, Sculptor signed
Antiques:Furniture & Light Fixtures
Marked with both the Susse Fres (brothers) Foundry mark and the signature of the artist who created this one of a kind sculpture lamp, the importance of the piece can be easily marked and researched further should our buyer wish to do so, but we just love this one for the superb accent lamp it is. I bought this some years back in Paris, had it rewired to USA standards and have been using it on a small table. It's such a beautiful form, more sculpture than light, really. RARE cast Art Nouveau ...
$1,491 USD SaleSALE Antique French 18K Gold Sapphire Etui, 4" Pendant 23.9 Gr
Antique & Vintage Jewelry:Antique
NOTE: April 19, 2011 gold value is up to $1500.00 per oz. August 9th, gold value is $1801.00 per oz. No doubt this once held a cigarette holder - something elegant and long and VERY stylish. The etui you see here is nearly 4" in length, heavy French made and with all guarantee marks for 18K yellow gold. This seems very roaring '20s to me, but is likely earlier, turn of the century, when Art Deco made its Paris debut. The French never skimpted on style OR on gold (or silver) guage, hence this one ...
$346 USD SaleSALE Antique French Sterling Silver Taste Vin or Wine Tasting Cup, "Magne Auguste"
Silver:Antique:French Sterling Silver
Fine antique French sterling silver "tastevin" or wine tasting cup with ornate styling, finger ring handle and wonderful condition! The French Minerve or Minerva hallmark on the bowl and handle, the tiny number "1" in the upper corner designates it as being in .950 silver (95% pure and higher than the .925 standard for "sterling" silver). Silversmith marks are for Cesar Tonnelier, Paris c. 1845-1882. A tastevin is a small, very shallow silver cup or saucer traditionally used by winemakers and ...
$404 USD SaleSALE Stunning Blond Faux Tortoise Shell - Tortoiseshell - Antique French Necessaire, Carnet du Bal with Pencil
Antiques:Antique Tortoise Shell Items
Here's one of those rare and gorgeous blond/blonde shell antiques we so seldom find and always love to see. And while we're very supportive of the endangered species efforts prohibiting new harvest of the animals whose shells please us so, we certainly think we do them honor in preserving the truly stunning antique items of such beauty. We're always proud to offer fine antique shell. That said, this one is a real pleasure to view and hold. The cognac coloration and fine quality and condition are ...
$506 USD SaleSALE Superb Antique Faux Tortoise Shell - Tortoiseshell Aide d' Memoire or Carnet du Bal: Bugs and Flower Inlay
Antiques:Antique Tortoise Shell Items
Pristine condition, with only the mildest signs of use or age, but it's well over 150 years old. This is one of the finest and most complete cases like this we've ever offered, and a perfect larger size to use with your business cards, evening-out things. It's an inch deep, and would be great to use as your evening bag. An ivory page or wafer is still neatly hinged inside, and the original silver stylus remains intact, pristine, and ready for you to jot your own notes, numbers, etc. Best of all ...
$1,271 USD SaleSALE SET OF 18 Antique French Sterling Silver & Ebony Knives, Box - GAVET, Charles, 138 rue Saint-Honoré, PARIS
Silver:Antique:French Sterling Silver
GAVET, Charles, registration of mark: 1820, at 138 rue Saint-Honoré, PARIS. Fabulous antique French 1819-1838 hallmarks on the twelve sterling blades and in the original fitted presentation case! With very early 1800s marks, this service of fine ebony handled & .800 (nearly sterling) bladed & trimmed knives are just the thing to set out with entrement silver or for fruit/cheese service. The elegant combination is stunning on your table - ebony handles and old French silver add a richness that is ...
$1,101 USD SaleSALE Large Antique French Figural Mantel Clock, Cherub or Putti: "L' Heure Militaire, 57 rue du Faubourg du Temple, Paris"
Antiques:Clocks & Pocket Watches
Lovely large antique French Napoleon III era 16 3/4" figural mantel or mantle clock with aged bronze patina and large angelic cherub or putti figure! The enamel face or dial is marked "L'Heure Militaire, 57 Faub du Temple, Paris" (57 rue du Faubourg du Temple). The clockmaker's mark is just above the inscription on the face but I've not been able to place it, any of you clock experts recognize it? The case is in a bronze patinated white metal, a solid marble base makes the piece rather heavy at ...
$1,951 USD SaleSALE Superb Antique Georgian Era Snuff Box, Portrait Miniature with 14k Gold & Faux Tortoise Shell, Tortoiseshell
Antiques:Portrait Miniature
Absolutely gorgeous & rare antique 1700-1800 late Georgian era 3.5" snuff box, a striking piece with hand painted portrait miniature, 14k to 15k gold framework and natural faux faux faux shell or horn body! Extra large and superbly preserved - A museum quality piece, something you wouldn't be surprised to see on display in the Napoleon III apartments in the Louvre, or among the portrait miniatures in the Victoria & Albert, London. Yes, it is true; we do offer museum quality antiques. I've been ...
$761 USD SaleSALE Stunning Victorian Tortoise Shell Card Case with Mother of Pearl Marquetry, Silver Stringing - Tortoiseshell
Antiques:Antique Tortoise Shell Items
The height of elegance, the engraved marquetry of mother of pearl against the mottled chocolate to cognac coloration of the old tortoise shell is just stunning, and never more so than in this card case. A nice large-sized one, you'll be able to use this for your own modern business cards, or a credit card and bit of cash if you wish to use it as an 'after hours' or evening bag of sorts. These are perfect conversation starters at those often boring business after-hours events, the meet-and-greet ...
$1,186 USD SaleSALE 19th C. Bronze & Pietra Dura Sewing Box, Scent Caddy, or Cigar Humidor
Antiques:Antique Boxes/Caddies
Yes, I know that must sound strange to call this a 'humidor/sewing box' but We believe this may have originally been made as a Large scent caddy (3 shaped large decanters fitted inside the lift-up tray) or table bar/service; or a cigar box or humidor/service piece; and which has a later conversion (very well done, I might add) to a sewing box with thread tray as you see it now. No matter the original use, this is a fabulous box - large & perfect for either use. Heavy, this one is a solid bronze. ...
$192 USD SaleSALE 19th Century French Bronze Bowtop Frame, Large and Fine & Looped to Hang
Antiques:Picture Frames
Fabulous & Rare 19th Century French Gilt/Gilded Bronze/Ormolu Round Picture Frame, Bow & Ribbon Crown & Immense Decorative Potential! Not an easel back, this one is to group along with your other fine wall-hanging antique frames, and is a real beauty. Take a good look through the photos spread to see details of this great old frame. Likely started out with a fine ivory portrait miniature inside, but now it is ready for your favorite photo. Very good condition. Check out all those back tabs!
$1,271 USD SaleSALE Superb Antique Limoges Enamel Plaque, Hand Painted King Francis I & Marguerite de Navarre in 10.5" Gilded Frame
Antiques:Antique Sculpture & Art
Exceptional & rare antique French Napoleon III era Limoges enamel plaque, a hand painted rendition of an 1820s painting that features King Francis I and Marguerite de Navarre with metallic enamel accenting and superb decorative appeal! This work dates to the 19th century, and is of King Francis I, (Chateau Chambord) and his love, Marguerite de Navarre. It is 'after' a painting by Richard Parkes Bonington, dated 1826-7. Francis I (12 September 1494 – 31 March 1547) was King of France from ...
$166 USD SaleSALE 1860s Gutta Percha Vanity/Hand Mirror, Lovely Bas Relief Sculpture Effect
Antiques:Accessories:Vanity Items
You're probably used to seeing the old gutta percha 'Union' cases, into which old photographs were placed, such as daguerreotypes, more often ambrotypes and tintype photos, but you don't often see it in surviving hand mirrors. Gutta percha (sometimes referred to as thermoplastic, which is a misnomer) was something of a forerunner of later plastic, and was cast into molds, able to conform to intricately carved bas relief sculptured molds as you see here. I've heard varied info about what went ...
$100 USD SaleSALE Fine 19c Turned Wood Smoker's Stand/Match S
Antiques:Tobacciania, Cigar & Snuff
VERY FINE 19c TURNED WOOD SMOKER'S STAND WITH EBONIZED BASE AND CHERRY? CIGAR, CIGARETTE & MATCH CUPS! A truly superb addition for any collector or to liven up your home office, den or study! EXCELLENT CONDITION! There are no splits, chips or repairs! See picture for measurements.
$166 USD SaleSALE Fine 1900s Wedgwood Jasperware Syrup Pitcher
Pottery:Antique
Very Fine & Rare Early 1900s Wedgwood Jasperware Syrup Pitcher/Chocolate Pot with Magnificent Classical Figural Motif! Deep cobalt blue base with marvelous figural relief. Cupid/cherub/putti & other mythical/mythological figures in such crisp detail and grape bunches & leaves on the vine encompassing the top! Fantastic decorative appeal! Be sure to also browse our extensive online gallery for other wonderful Wedgwood pieces, amongst a host of the finest antiques available! Excellent Condition! ...
$336 USD SaleSALE 19th C. English Victorian Ceremonial or Presentation Trophy, 2 Bronze Dogs
Antiques:Decorative Arts
Here's a fun treasure for a gentleman's office, den or a finely appointed English country home decor! A wonderfully styled oak & metal dinner or ceremonial gong with hunt themed horseshoe support, hammered brass gong and a couple of bronze patinated hunting dogs out front! The dedication plaque makes it a school related presentation - likely as a retirement token, or something similar. The oak is beautiful - the style and combination of OLD ENGLISH horse shoe & hunting dogs heralds the hunt. ...
$251 USD SaleSALE Set of 7 Vintage Haviland, Limoge 7.5" Salad, Dessert Plates - Pattern: Commodore, Haviland & Co, Limoge, France
Porcelain
Set of 7 Vintage Haviland, Limoge 7.5" Salad, Dessert Plates - Pattern: Commodore, Haviland & Co, Limoge, France. With all of the magnificent sets of antique French sterling flatware we've been offering and selling recently, customers are asking us to help set the full table as elegantly as our photos, so we'll be listing some fabulous sets of plates this week, be sure to see them all! This one is a set of 7 amazing salad/dessert plates in creamy white china bordered with a rich opulent hand ...
$166 USD SaleSALE Fine 19c French Champleve Enamel/Bronze Frame
Antiques:Picture Frames
Wonderful 19th Century French, Possibly Austrian, Champleve Enamel & Gilt Bronze Carte de Visite Picture Frame with Easel Back! Superb, vivid enameling with ornate pattern, stunning even with the slight loss here and there! No markings that we can find other than the ink script on the easel but a fantastic old (1860s) one, suitable to be grouped with your finest! Be sure to also browse our extensive online gallery, always new and enticing finds and we're sure to tempt you with something :) ! ...
$166 USD SaleSALE Fine 1900s Whiting Sterling Silver Sauce Ladle
Silver:Antique:French Sterling Silver
Fine & Rare Early 1900s Bank M. Whiting & Co. Sterling Silver Sauce or Cream Ladle with Turned Wood Handle and Free-Standing Base! Perfect to use or incorporate into a fine sterling service display! Excellent Condition! No bends or repairs to the silver, no chips or damage to the wood handle! See pictures for measurements.
$251 USD SaleSALE Fine 19c French Papier Mache Sewing Box/Casket
Antiques:French/English Papier Mache
Very Fine 19th Century French Papier Mache Sewing Box or Casket with Gilt Painted Accents and Original Interior! Marvelous display piece! The lid has enamel & gilt painted geometric patterns, the rest of the box is jet black! Subtle and very elegant! The inside is unlined but retains the original fitted/compartmented removeable tray! Very Good Condition! There are one or two spots with very minor professional repair. Overall immaculate. There is currently no key. See pictures for measurements.
$1,016 USD SaleSALE STUNNING! Five (5) Piece Antique Faux Tortoise Shell - Tortoiseshell & English Sterling Silver Vanity Set - Pique!
Antiques:Antique Tortoise Shell Items
One of the prettiest sets we've had, or have in stock, and in exceptionally fine condition, as well, this earliest 1900's set is beautifully preserved with virtually no dents to the silver, and no chips, cracks, losses at all to all that GORGEOUS antique shell. Pique/inlay in sterling is also exquisite, in the Empire style with garlands, bows. A superb set, fully sanitized for your use and enjoyment (we always completely sanitize/clean our sets before they're offered for sale). Boar bristle ...
$166 USD SaleSALE Fine Antique 1900s Moser Tumbler, Figural Enamel
Glass:Antique:Bohemian
So fine it has to be Moser! We've had this packed away and in storage for years and just recently found it! An Early 1900s Bohemian Facet Cut Glass Tumbler with Hand-Painted Enamel Decoration and German Figure! The side of the glass is even etched or engraved with 1/8 and 1/4 Liter Measurements. There are no markings or signatures but it has all of the feel of a Moser piece. The enamel painting has visible depth an wonderful coloring. The glass is thick & heavy, tiny air bubbles visible in the ...
$132 USD SaleSALE Fine 19c Hand-Painted Hanging Match Safe/Striker
Antiques:Tobacciania, Cigar & Snuff
Fine Late 19c-Early 20c Solid Oak wall-hanging Match Holder with Striker, hand-painted turned wood match bowls & Young Lad in Blue Portrait! Very Arts & Crafts, with crossed oak frame design and ready for compliments! VERY GOOD CONDITION! A little paint has chipped away (see pic) but everything else is superb! See pic for exact measurements.
$846 USD SaleSALE Fine Antique Sewing Etui, French Shell Pique, EC
Antiques:Sewing:Boxes:Sewing Tools/Items
One of the best little French necessaire sewing etui in elegant chocolate and cognac shell - a well-formed case that still holds the sewing implements and small mirror original to it (all implements are steel and are not sterling silver). Note that it is still in really fine condition for age and type. A beauty you'd be pleased to own or to give as a gift. Beautifully preserved, I see no nips, bites, cracks or damage to the 2 panels of shell - they're both just stunning. Very good condition, the ...
$107 USD SaleSALE Fine 19c French Lemaire MOP & Brass Opera Glasses
Antiques:Decorative Arts
Very Fine & Rare 19th Century French "Lemaire-Paris" Brass & Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses, MOP Eyepieces! Exquisite decorative appeal, the brass can either be left with the existing patina or polished to a high shine, adding to the shimmering mother of pearl beautifully! Accent or accessory? BOTH! Excellent Condition! Immaculate, no damage whatsoever! Optics are all crystal clear and ready for use if that's what you prefer! See pictures for measurements.
Antiques:Antique Tortoise Shell Items
Fabulous inside and out, this exceptionally nice old carnet du bal (dance card) or necessaire is likely French, likely 1860-80, and is absolutely stunning. Engraved old sterling silver inlay floral bouquet with cartouche and monogram "C P", and a bird in flight - the cover and back panel are both beautiful high shine cognac and chocolate shell, only a tiny surface nibble on backside to keep it from being pristine. Interior silk fitted liner has expanding pockets for calling cards; a notepad with ...
Antiques:Antique Tortoise Shell Items
Every implement is still within this all original fine Edwardian manicure set, including the 2 pots for polishes and lacquers, and they remain housed in a magnificent antique shell box that is truly amazing in its brilliance and fine condition. The upper tray lifts out, entirely original presentation throughout, and the steel heads of the implements are the only parts that seem to show any age at all, though we know this one is well into it's dotage, Edwardian. Large, it's really a spectacular ...
$251 USD SaleSALE 19c Victorian Fruits Of The Hunt Casting Sculpture - Perfect with Black Forest!
Antiques:Antique Sculpture & Art
FINE & LARGE 19c VICTORIAN PERIOD FRUITS OF THE HUNT HOLLOW CAST WHITE METAL SCULPTURE WITH GILT BRONZE PATINA AND HINTS OF ANIMALIER INFLUENCE! We bought this with plans to turn it into a wonderful lamp base but have been too busy. It's a hollow "desk cast", the second grade of cast sculptures, of a non-brittle white metal. We're not sure of the alloy used but it isn't spelter or bronze. A truly captivating piece with no damage and endless possibilities! I'd mount this figure on a shaped wooden ...
$302 USD SaleSALE Fine 19c Black Forest Double Inkwell, Figural Bird
Antiques:Black Forest Carvings
Very Fine & Rare Complete 19th Century to Earliest 1900s Hand Carved Black Forest Double Inkwell with Carved Foliage Pen Tray, Well Covers and Delightful Two Bird Sculpture Topped Center Stamp Box! Marvelous! Splendid detailed carving throughout, all from one piece of wood, with pierced/reticulated leaves & vines! Two facet cut glass inkwells, each with a carved wood top and the center stamp box/compartment is beneath a fabulous sculpted depiction of two game hens or birds! Superb! We've put a ...
$251 USD SaleSALE Fine Antique French Ormolu Frame, Bowtop & Garland
Antiques:Picture Frames
Another of our spectacular antique frames, an extended bow top with floral garland, as French as can be, and yet made for distribution by the old Lord & Taylor store, as you can see from the stamping on back. Later 1800s to 1920 at latest, this one is in fine condition right down to the glass. All it needs is your favorite photo or portrait miniature. Very good to excellent condition, all measurements in photos.
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San Marcos, CA
Email only, please: susandean-aut@cox.net
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