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Best of the BEST! 17th to 19th c. French sterling silver, Georgian jewelry, sewing etc
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$209 USD SaleSALE Antique Victorian Card Case, Mother of Pearl Parquet
Antiques:Calling Card Cases, Necessaire
A beautiful larger sized calling card case, English made, dates to mid-late 1800s, and is a remarkably well preserved bit of mother of pearl shell artistry that will catch they eye and admiration of all who see it. With very little damage to the parquet veneers, and all that engraving and shimmering pearlescent rainbow of colors, it's truly a joy to offer - a really fine little treasure! I should probably not call it little, since it's actually the larger format for these old cases, and large ...
$192 USD SaleSALE Antique Victorian Mother of Pearl Large Calling Card Case
Antiques:Calling Card Cases, Necessaire
As you know, these Victorian to Edwardian era card cases are often too small to hold even today's standard business cards, but here is the perfect extra large sized one for you to actually use! This is my one of my favorite styles in the lovely old antique card cases - it's extra large; large enough to hold credit cards and a bit of money and a house key, and closes tightly so you can use it as an evening purse if you'd like to without the worry of losing something out of it. The size is perfect ...
$1,016 USD SaleSALE Antique Georgian Silver Etui, Officer's Necessaire, 12k Knife
Antiques:Calling Card Cases, Necessaire
Complete with most, if not all of the original perfectly fitted items that comprise the Officer's or Gentleman's filed 'necessaries', this one has even got a 12k yellow gold knife along with the other implements. Likely that the silver etui would have had a covering of either shagreen or some other leather at one time, but it's solid silver now as you can see, and hasn't any film of adhesive or anything that would hint that it has been altered or that such a covering has been in place or removed ...
$166 USD SaleSALE Antique Whiting & Co. Sterling Silver Calling Card Case, 1870-1910
Antiques:Calling Card Cases, Necessaire
A beautiful antique calling card case, well preserved and fabulous for display or use. Sleek Art Deco influences, set off by that glorious engraved monogram cartouche! Isn't it fine! Whiting, a fabulous 19th century silver company, is the maker on this one, and all that expertise certainly shows through. Spring-loaded hinge is perfectly functional, and the case is virtually undamaged (see three pin-prick dents showing from backside). What a GEM of a case! Very good to excellent condition. Just ...
$421 USD SaleSALE Antique French Souvenir Purse, 2 Eglomise Views of Paris c. 1850-70
Antiques:Calling Card Cases, Necessaire
A magnificent little coin purse, dating mid-1800s, (c.1850-70) with miniature paintings of architectural icons of Paris - a souvenir of the Grand Tour, and in remarkably fine condition for age and type. The purse is a miniature handbag, entirely original in silk velvet (black) and with really fine moire silk lining fully intact. The 2 views are, from left: The Concord, and right: The Tuileries Palace. Engraved and gilded brass front and back, and body of the purse remain without dnets or damage, ...
$1,271 USD SaleSALE Antique Napoleonic French Enamel Etui, Pocket Knife, 18k Implements
Antiques:Calling Card Cases, Necessaire
An early 1800s French enamel necessaire, enamel etui with some implements remaining within, including a matching enameled folding pocket knife and 18k gold handled scissors, gold ear wax spoon/toothpick instrument, hinged 2-leaf notepad, one half of a crochet hook (handle missing). These old enameled items are always a special thrill to see, own. I've talked at length many times about the excruciatingly arduous process of making these enamels - the laying on of enamel powders suspended in a ...
$761 USD SaleSALE Antique French Souvenir Coin Purse, 5 Eglomise Views of Paris c. 1850-70
Antiques:Calling Card Cases, Necessaire
A magnificent large coin purse, dating mid-1800s, (c.1850-70) with miniature paintings of architectural icons of Paris - a souvenir of the Grand Tour, and in remarkably fine condition for age and type. The 5 views are, from center and then clockwise: The Tuileries Palace (large oval), the Madaleine Cathedral, the Concord, the Arch de Triomphe (Napoleon's) and the Place Vendome. Engraved and gilded brass front and back, and body of the purse remain without dnets or damage, though some of the gilt ...
$1,016 USD SaleSALE Antique French Card Case, Necessaire, 18k Gold Pique - complete with stylus, pen
Antiques:Calling Card Cases, Necessaire
Rarely do we find one of these old beauties complete with all the 18k gold inlay still as it originally was, or with the writing stylus (pencil/pen) used to jot a schedule, note or agenda on the thin wafer within, but this one has it all. These were, in their time, as popular and necessary to everyday life, c. mid-1800s as our cell phones are today. Keeping track of one's schedule, of names and addresses, and to contain the requisite 'calling card' or 'carte de visite' one would present upon ...
$421 USD SaleSALE Antique Victorian Era Mother of Pearl and Abalone Parquet Card Case, Purse, Wallet, Note w/Pencil.
Antiques:Calling Card Cases, Necessaire
A rather unique and very pretty hinged and enclosing style large card case or purse, wallet, from the mid-1800s, complete with original fitted interior including a note pad and original pencil, compartments for business cards and also folding money, it's one you'll love using as an evening purse or a card case that's perfect for 'after hours' meetings and get togethers. I used to use this style in faux faux faux shell back when I worked for Paramount - always a great conversation starter at the ...
Antiques:Calling Card Cases, Necessaire
One of the very prettiest of the old 'carnet du ball' or 'necessaire' we've seen in ages, this one is a complete and very well preserved example of the little weekly calendar, in effect, along with its days noted in English, even though the case is definitely a French carved beauty hailing from the artisans of Dieppe, on the west coast of France. A heavy card stock material used for the 7 leaves, one for each day, which would have held appointments and visiting schedules, lists, notes of ...
$294 USD SaleSALE Exq. Antique French Engraved Mother of Pearl Necessaire, Carnet du Bal or Aide Memoire
Antiques:Calling Card Cases, Necessaire
Absolutely gorgeous & rare 19th century French Palais Royal style mother of pearl cased carnet bal, a 'dance card' etui with highly ornate engraved cornucopia & scroll decoration and 'Souvenir' inscription! Another of the incoming 'Paris finds' and one of two gorgeous old Palais Royal style aide memoire pieces that we're listing today. Both mid 1800s, both in wonderful condition and full of decorative potential! Don't miss them! Very good to excellent condition. No, that line you see is NOT a ...
$132 USD SaleSALE Fine 1900s "Charme" Sterling Silver Powder/Compact
Antiques:Calling Card Cases, Necessaire
One of a personal collection of fine 19th century to early 1900s sterling pieces listed this week so be sure to take a look at all and start/boost your collection today!! Here's a very fine early 1900s Charme sterling silver powder case/compact with ornate machined exterior and original lidded powder pot interior! There's a crack through the mirror and I haven't ascertained how easy a replacement would be but the price takes this flaw into account. Wonderful, simple yet elegant and absolutely ...
$1,186 USD SaleSALE Fine Antique Georgian Shagreen Necessaire, Etui, Tools! - Excellent case and almost all original items remain!
Antiques:Calling Card Cases, Necessaire
You know, we've just started an Antiques & Uncommon Treasure site on Facebook, and the first day we have 158 'fans' - so many people truly love antiques, don't they. And is it any wonder when you see something like this magnificent late 1700s gentleman's or officer's vest pocket 'necessaire' and open it to find the fascinating and truly gorgeous fittings within, most of which remain. The tiny spoon is a medicines spoon, some say a snuff spoon, but my research says it's medicinal in nature (okay, ...
$421 USD SaleSALE RARE Antique French Card Case, Necessaire, Sterling Silver & Ivory
Antiques:Calling Card Cases, Necessaire
So, Friday we received our fabulous Apple iPad 3G 'everything' notebook, and I could not help but make a mental leap from these 19th century aide d' memoire booklets to their distant progeny, the iPad, as I entered my upcoming events to the calendar therein. Wow, how far we've come. And what a fitting and elegant 21st century progeny that iPad 3G truly is - as beautiful in form as it is capable in function. This is its ancestor, of sorts: Still in the original presentation box, this splendid ...
$591 USD SaleSALE 1770 - 1820 Antique French Necessaire, Mother of Pearl Etui - Palais Royal 'D'Amitie' Carnet du Bal
Antiques:Calling Card Cases, Necessaire
A tiny companion tucked in the folds and pockets of one's gown, essential for keeping social engagements, notations of appointments or caller's address, the little item you see here is a splendid example of the famed French 'necessaire' - sleeves of thin wafer hinged to comprise a notepad of sorts, then tucked inside a beautifully appointed case whose only purpose is to hold the ivory sleeves. The epitome of excess that led to the French Revolution is, essentially, found here in metaphor. These ...
$421 USD SaleSALE Superb Antique Dieppe, France, Carved Ivory Necessaire, Card Case VGC
Antiques:Calling Card Cases, Necessaire
With a superb soft supple leather interior fitted for your business cards and/or credit cards (either standard will fit this one), and a truly elegant cover with Dieppe (France) carved ivory raised shield and monogram, this may well be your favorite 'instant heirloom' ever. Perfect for holding just what you'll need for a business 'after hours' event and great as a conversation starter that leads you instantly into exchanging business cards (I know first hand, used to use these antique cases when ...
SOLDSOLD Antique Gilded Metal Georgian Era Necessaire, Perfume Flasks, Bottles, Spoon, More.
Antiques:Calling Card Cases, Necessaire
These are just fascinating to me. Imagine being a soldier, officer or traveler in the late 1700s to earliest 1800s, and what all you'd really need for your journey - and how you'd pack it for light travel on horseback or carriage, or on foot. The little 'necessaire' would have been, well, 'necessary', which is whence it's name comes to us. The French were particularly adept at fitting necessities into small packages for travel, and in those times the scent bottles weren't just a vanity item, ...
SOLDSOLD Antique French Carnet du Bal, Dance Card, Carved Mother of Pearl
Antiques:Calling Card Cases, Necessaire
Imagine a time when the elite and Royals of Europe strolled the promenade of the old Palais Royal (Richelieu's Palace in Paris), chatting, enjoying a garden table lunch or dinner, attending theatre, and shopping in the very upscale boutiques along the promenade. The Palais Royal remains today a wonderful place to visit, and when there you can fairly feel what it might have been like. Each storefront boasting elegant traveling sets, finest sterling silver and magnificent jewelled parrure ...
Antiques:Calling Card Cases, Necessaire
The etui offered here is still on the long Chatelaine chain that would have linked it to what must have been a truly most splendid Georgian chatelaine. Alas, this is the only piece to it we've got, but what a piece it is! Made in finest natural shell with a Master's silver work stringing and fittings, all in excellent condition, and held within, the two original perfectly fitted and mouth-blown perfume bottles, flasks, and their original perfectly fitted stoppers. It's rare to find an etui or ...| Items 1 - 19 of 19 | Page 1 of 1 |
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