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Antiques & Uncommon Treasure
Best of the BEST! 17th to 19th c. French sterling silver, Georgian jewelry, sewing etc
$506 USD SaleSALE Juris Doctorate - Marquetry Inlay Documents Box, 1800s French
Antiques:Antique Boxes/Caddies
Okay, so the 'JD' inscribed in the mother of pearl cartouche may not stand for Juris Doctorate but.....who knows :). No matter, this one is a gem from the Napoleon III era and as impressive as can be. Whether you use it as a desk top decorative box, document holder or jewelry casket, the visual appeal remains constant and of the highest quality. Shimmering mother of pearl, shaped brass inlays with wire strips and those richly burled veneers are superb! Framed in ebony, as elegant as can be! Very ...
$506 USD SaleSALE LG Napoleon III Carved Ebony 14" Double Inkwell or Inkstand
Antiques:Antique Boxes/Caddies
Very fine & rare 19th century Napoleon III era 14" desk top writer's box, double inkwell or inkstand in hand carved ebony and in a very unique Anglo-Indian style! A very interesting piece, likely French and definitely Napoleon III in style though it could be of Anglo-Indian origins made for the European market. The entire piece is jet black, what appears to be solid ebony wood and beautifully carved with filigree style decoration around the individual pieces, pen trays, etc. Made like a partner ...
$2,546 USD SaleSALE LG Antique French Cashmere Chest, Ebony & Boulle Style Inlay
Antiques:Antique Boxes/Caddies
A treasure of a box, extra large in size and made to store the cashmeres (wools of Kasimir) that were exotic imported treasures of the era in French aristocratic homes. The oversized chests such as the one you see here kept away the pesky moths that might damage fine woolen shawls and table coverings. Of course, only the wealthiest Charles X era French were worrying about their cashmere, and the ebeniste's industry was happy to provide these furniture pieces/chest boxes to their liking. The box ...
$124 USD SaleSALE Antique Victorian Pocket Watch Casket, Hunt Theme
Antiques:Antique Boxes/Caddies
Fine antique English, possibly German, Victorian era solid oak pocket watch casket, a wonderful antique decorative box with a Black Forest feel to the copper/bronze plaque and ormolu gadrooned trim! Another find straight from our last month's Paris trip, a beautiful little antique box and loaded with charm! Unique in style, it has more of a German Black Forest feel to it but the raised bronze/copper plaque boasts musical instruments along with the typical flowers & foliage, etc. Missing the tray ...
$251 USD SaleSALE Antique French Heavy Bronze Bas Relief Tobacco Jar
Antiques:Antique Boxes/Caddies
With a nicely lined interior to hold tobacco, the smoker's jar you see here is solid and heavy, deeply cast bas relief sculptural round of charming French country scenes in a copper-like patina over bronze or similar alloy. The lid and accents such as feet are in contrasting brass, also heavy, and complete the piece with such appeal. We did not polish this one, even inside, but it would polish up for your use in a master bath or any room, and is a super accent peice for your Country French home. ...
$166 USD SaleSALE LG Antique Victorian Era Figural & Burled Match Casket, Striker
Antiques:Antique Boxes/Caddies
Fabulous large antique 19th century French Napoleon III or Victorian era match casket, richly burled amboyna? veneers with lovely angel & cherub or putti themed medallions & tapered striker base! One of only a handful of this style that we've had the good fortune to find, the first was veneered in faux shell but no more impressive :). Interesting to place so much emphasis, time and beauty into a box that would serve such a menial function but then where would the fun be in just a simple box? A ...
$506 USD SaleSALE Antique French Tea Caddy, Casket with Sevres Plaque
Antiques:Antique Boxes/Caddies
We've had a number of these wonderful 19th century boxes and other items that are set with hand painted, enameled porcelain plaques such as this Sevres plaque (unsigned, or at least we can't take it off and check to see from backside if there is a mark, sorry). The grain of the wood on this nice sized chest is just beautiful and set off to advantage by the brass strapping you see. A matching escutcheon shows you it's lockable and even retains its original key, as shown. The interior is no longer ...
$336 USD SaleSALE LG Antique Victorian Desk Box, Hardstone Mosaic "Karlsbad" Inlay
Antiques:Antique Boxes/Caddies
Fabulous and rare antique Victorian era 14 5/8" desk, glove or jewelry box with rich rosewood veneers, mother of pearl floral inlay and a large pietra dura style hardstone mosaic with ornate flowers and "Karlsbad" inscription! What a beautiful old box! The entire piece has beautifully grained rosewood veneers, the lid adorned with both mother of pearl and mosaic inlays and it's in wonderful condition! An expansive 14 5/8" wide, this would be great accenting a sofa or coffee table, one of the ...
$506 USD SaleSALE Antique French Boulle Ink Well Box, Casket or Desk Box
Antiques:Antique Boxes/Caddies
c. Napoleon III (roughly 1850-1870s), this beautifully crafted desk box would have, we're quite certain, contained a large traveling inkwell. The push-button opening reveals a compartment inside that would have beautifully housed a glass inkwell. While the casket is, itself, in excellent condition apart from the notation of a missing handle up top (see mounts), it does not now hold its original inkwell. As noted, the boulle casket is excellent and has no missing shell or brass marquetry. Termed ...
$846 USD SaleSALE Antique French Palais Royal 7" Pearl Egg, Scent Casket
Antiques:Antique Boxes/Caddies
Rare antique French Napoleon III era Palais Royal style 7" mechanical scent caddy or perfume casket, a large egg shaped box in shimmering mother of pearl & gilt bronze/ormolu with two thick cut crystal perfume bottles nestled inside! A magnificent piece, not only is the size something to marvel at but the detail to the base and the gorgeous little perfume 'flacons' make this one quite a treasure! Mechanical in that a downward push on the final releases an inner clasp, allowing the pearl half ...
$506 USD SaleSALE Antique French Palais Royal 6" Pearl Egg, Scent Casket
Antiques:Antique Boxes/Caddies
Fabulous antique French Napoleon III era Palais Royal style 6 1/4" scent caddy, a gorgeous egg shaped perfume casket in shimmering mother of pearl & gilt bronze (or ormolu) with an elegant cut crystal perfume bottle nestled inside! A wonderful piece, not only is the size something to be impressed with but the fine condition and the gorgeous little perfume 'flacon' make this one quite a treasure! Nearly identical to a pocket watch display piece that we currently have available, the front half of ...
$421 USD SaleSALE Antique French 11" Desk or Jewelry Box, Rosewood & Brass
Antiques:Antique Boxes/Caddies
Fine antique French Napoleon III era 11" desk, document or jewelry box in rosewood with elegant brass inlays! A gem from the Napoleon III era and as impressive as can be. Whether you use it as a desk top decorative box, document holder or jewelry casket, the visual appeal remains constant and of the highest quality. Beautifully grained rosewood with a deep, dark finish. Shaped brass inlays with wire strips and those rich veneers are superb! The lid and entire front panel open completely to ...
$336 USD SaleSALE Antique Napoleon III Mother of Pearl & Ormolu Egg Casket
Antiques:Antique Boxes/Caddies
Elegant antique French Napoleon III era Palais Royal style gilt ormolu & mother of pearl 'egg' shaped jewel casket, a unique larger piece with scrolled side handles and footed base! The casket itself formed by two large mother of pearl half shells, bronze ormolu collars and hinge and held aloft on ornate scrolled feet and framework! Beautiful and these really do make eye-catching decorative pieces! Very good-excellent condition! The only thing keeping this one from perfect is a chip to the small ...
$336 USD SaleSALE Antique French Palais Royal Satinwood Sewing Casket, Etui
Antiques:Antique Boxes/Caddies
Rare antique French Napoleon III era Palais Royal satinwood sewing casket or etui, beautiful serpentine shaping and unique 'Souvenir' pique or studded onlay! Most of us dealers and/or collectors have seen this type of casket, definitely Palais Royal and, if lucky, they'll still have the inner fitted tray and opulent carved ivory sewing implements inside. This one is missing the tools, no tray and the inside has been relined but what a marvelous decorative box! Priced to move so, don't miss it! ...
$506 USD SaleSALE Antique Grand Tour Perfume Casket, Two HP Eglomise Scents
Antiques:Antique Boxes/Caddies
Souvenirs for the Victorian era Grand Tour traveler (1850s), this is a rare complete set including the tooled leather casket and two beautiful little blown glass & gilt ormolu perfume bottles. Each of the bottles has a souvenir scene mounted in the hinged cap, both fabulous little water color paintings on card! I can usually make out the architectural scenes shown but am drawing a blank on these :), must still be suffering a bit of jet lag....or it's just late on our Thursday listing marathon. ...
$421 USD SaleSALE Antique French Bronze & Porcelain Desk Box or Humidor PAIR
Antiques:Antique Boxes/Caddies
Fabulous & rare antique French gilded bronze or ormolu desk box or humidor pair with ornate machined decoration and hand painted porcelain plaque lid inserts! Sold together, this beautiful matched pair of rich gilded ormolu boxes have solid panel cedar linings and the perfect sizes for cigars and cigarettes OR, any number of those desk top necessities more suitable to today's workplace! The porcelain plaques are covered in a jet black enamel, with white cranes taking flight. A beautiful contrast ...
$1,101 USD SaleSALE Antique Napoleon III 12" Rosewood Game Box, Elegant Inlays
Antiques:Antique Boxes/Caddies
No Tahan or Vervelle maker marks here but I'd not have been surprised given the elegant styling and you simply can't beat the condition! A most spectacular antique French gaming box, complete with the four lift-out interior gaming caddies and a variety of multi-colored gaming chips for players. The other compartments are for playing cards, dice, etc.. A remarkably well preserved and stunning work of inlays that include elegant brass strips an a large reticulated cartouche centered in the deeply ...
$421 USD SaleSALE Antique French Mother of Pearl 'Egg' Casket, Infant Cradle
Antiques:Antique Boxes/Caddies
Fabulous 19th century French Napoleon III era Palais Royal style gilt ormolu & mother of pearl 'egg' jewelry casket, very unique in the shape of a baby's or infant cradle! Well, proof that these wonderful old French treasures come in all shapes and sizes! Sold in the shops of the famous Palais Royal, these trinkets are as whimsical as elegant, timeless and beautiful! Large shimmering polished half shells make up the casket, a gilded ormolu framework holds it together and forms the base and side ...
$676 USD SaleSALE Antique French Kingwood Napoleon III Cigar Chest, Holds 40!
Antiques:Antique Boxes/Caddies
You can already picture this one on your desktop or tabletop, can't you - ready to do service after dinner with your friends as you open it to reveal 40 of your finest small cigars. No, it's not a humidor, but it is a most fabulous place to store and serve your cigars and a magnificent piece of French cabinetry to please the eye and touch even when it remains empty. Original key and working lock put your mind at ease if you're using this one for the finest Havanas, and with the addition of an ...
$251 USD SaleSALE Antique Charles X 'Feu' Matches Casket, Ebony & Brass Inlay
Antiques:Antique Boxes/Caddies
Okay, so you could be lucky enough to have 'FEU' initials :) but, more likely is that this little treasure is an opulent matches box (feu translates to fire). Ebony or ebonized walnut veneers with carved edging and brass string inlays. Truly an extravagant match box, wouldn't you say...leave it to the French. The interior in finished burled or birds eye maple, very finely crafted inside & out. Very good condition. One small veneer chip on the right side and a very faint lift to the left of the ...
$421 USD SaleSALE Antique Victorian Mother of Pearl Triple Scent, Perfume Box
Antiques:Antique Boxes/Caddies
Fine antique English Victorian era triple scent caddy or perfume casket, an elegant "quilted" mother of pearl parquetry box with three original blown glass scent bottles! Always a necessity when arranging my personal vitrine, these wonderful mother of pearl pieces are both as attractive as can be AND add a touch of style or flare to whatever your main love might be (not to say that these can't be the focus of your attention, I simply love them)! This is one of three little pearl perfume caskets ...
$336 USD SaleSALE Antique French Boulle Style 13.5" Standish, Double Inkstand
Antiques:Antique Boxes/Caddies
Elegant & rare antique French Louis-Philippe to Napoleon III era Boulle style 13.5" writer's box or inkstand, an ornate array of brass & ebony inlay with gilt ormolu feet & top handle! One of a few of these wonderful old standish style inkstands that we currently have available, this one unique in that the style is definitely boulle but in ebony (or ebonized walnut) veneers & brass. Beautiful, wouldn't you say! Gilded molding around the top with two large concave pen or implement trays and that ...
$506 USD SaleSALE Antique 15k Gold Watch Chain, Seed Pearl Opal Slide, Locket
Antiques:Antique Boxes/Caddies
Before any confusion occurs, the locket shown here is not gold, and our reference to 15k gold is for the chain that presents with it, and which came with it when we purchased it ages ago. What appears to be a gold watch on watch chain is actually a pinchbeck o rolled gold (nice quality) locket, and the value we're placing on it is really just that of the chain it's on. A superb necklace chain if you choose to wear it thus, it has a Victorian gold slide set with seed pearls and fine old opals, as ...
$421 USD SaleSALE Antique to Vintage Jewelry Casket, 10" Miniature Grand Piano
Antiques:Antique Boxes/Caddies
Isn't this one fabulous! Not quite as old or magnificent as the two Palais Royal sewing box pianos we have listed this week but a wonderful decorative piece AND perfect to accent a collection of antique dolls or miniature salesman sample sized furniture pieces! Black lacquer on a light boxwood we think, fully articulated with the large lid, music stand and key cover all hinged. Bronze casters on the front legs, wire connectors and pedals to complete the detail! The interior is lined in red ...
$846 USD SaleSALE Antique 1700s Boite a' Mouche, Tortoise Shell & 12K Gold Box
Antiques:Antique Boxes/Caddies
I was surprised when I did a cursory acid test on the fitting for this little box, and only did so because it just did not have any tarnish to speak of. It tests solid 12k yellow gold throughout, and it's rather thick and substantial. Of course it didn't surprise me that much, considering these little c.1730-1800 French boxes, called 'boite a' mouche', are both rare and were, in their time, made for the very upper crust of society - Royals, courtiers, the titled and elite. Later ones are called ...
$591 USD SaleSALE Antique French Rosewood Miniature Armoire, 20" Table Cabinet
Antiques:Antique Boxes/Caddies
Wonderful antique French Napoleon III or Victorian era 20" miniature armoire, a wall mount or free-standing table cabinet in rosewood veneers with immense charm and visual appeal! This Napoleon III era miniature would have been the delight of some doll owner or collector, but it's original purpose was to show the skills of an apprentice to a master cabinetry maker, or 'ebeniste' of the last half of 1800s. The items of miniature furniture like this, almost to exclusion of all, were miniaturized ...
$846 USD SaleSALE Antique French Signed Gilt Ormolu Casket, Cupid Enamel Panel
Antiques:Antique Boxes/Caddies
Fabulous & rare antique French Napoleon III era gilt ormolu & glass jewelry casket or vitrine, signed F. Marquis above the cherub flanked escutcheon and topped with a massive hand painted enamel on copper figural panel! Very unique and a definite eye pleaser! Rich gilded ormolu framework creates the 7" casket, the sides are clear glass panels and the top boasts a massive Viennese style enamel panel. A semi-naughty :), a reclining female with winged Cupid or cherub figure! Gorgeous, don't miss it ...
$506 USD SaleSALE Antique French Burl & Marquetry Inlay Jewelry Box, Music Box
Antiques:Antique Boxes/Caddies
Wonderful antique French Belle Epoque era 9.5" jewelry or desk box, richly figured or burled veneers with marquetry inlaid lid, turned feet and working inner music box movement! All of the visual appeal we've come to love in these fabulous old French Napoleon III style burled boxes AND this one has a working music box mounted inside! A label on the bottom states that it plays two songs "2 airs" but we've not listened to it in its entirety to determine that. I'll also try to add a sound file so ...
$506 USD SaleSALE Antique Louis Philippe Era Boulle Inlay 9" Work or Sewing Box
Antiques:Antique Boxes/Caddies
Fine antique French Louis Philippe era 8 3/4" sewing, work or jewelry box, jet black ebony or ebonized walnut veneers with carved edging, brass stringing and unique multi-color boulle inlay front & top! Great inlay, don't you think! Boulle has always had a popular following, the inlay style of usually reticulated brass and natural or faux faux shell was invented by Andre' Boulle (1642-1732) who first adapted the process of fine French marquetry to include the super hard surface of brass against ...
$251 USD SaleSALE Antique French Vanity Chest, 8pc Sterling Silver Manicure Set
Antiques:Antique Boxes/Caddies
Fabulous antique French Napoleon III era gilt embossed leather 10" table cabinet style vanity box with the original fitted interior and eight piece hallmarked sterling silver manicure set! What a great, very unique old box! In the style of those fabulous old gilt embossed Italian leather jewelry boxes, this one upright with cabinet style doors and a wonderful old French silver vanity/manicure set inside! Tiny boar's head hallmarks, designating at least 800/1000 silver content so they're not ...
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We have offices in Utah and California. 979 Woodland Pkwy, Ste 168
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We have offices in Utah and California. 979 Woodland Pkwy, Ste 168
San Marcos, CA
Email only, please: susandean-aut@cox.net
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