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$2,400 USDAntique French Hand Carved Walnut Architectural Panels Pair
Antiques:Accessories:Decorative Arts
Large French architectural panels, of hand carved walnut, dating from the 1800's. A matching pair elegantly and superbly decorated with a deep relief scrolling foliate and floral motif of Renaissance style. The pattern enhanced with a finely textured ground and framed with both arching and rectangular bands. The upper corners accented with floral cartouches. The work is of exceptional quality, highly refined, and in perfect condition. These panels are ready to hang, with fixtures to that end on ...
$100 USDAntique Black Laquer Chinoiserie Papier Mache Letter Holder
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Very charming and old Victorian letter rack, constructed of papier mache. The black laquer surface is hand painted in chinoiserie fashion with figural and architectual scenes. There are three sections with removable panels. The piece has been restored and is extremely fragile. A delightful display piece. Condition is fair. It has been repaired and there are some minor losses. The dimensions are: 7" long, 5" high and 3" deep.
$1,100 USDAntique French Travel Campaign Vanity Box Sterling & Ivory
Antiques:Accessories:Antique French Box
Very masculine campaign box from France, Napoleon III era. The heavy box made of rosewood bound with brass and inlaid with brass, all in very good condition. There is a monogram on top in the brass cartouche: CC or GG. Inside are many wonderful items! There are three wooden backed brushes and one wooden handles shaving brush. There are five sterling silver lidded crystal containers. No monograms on these, and in perfect condition. The cologne or scent bottles have the original stoppers in mint ...
$1,795 USDAntique Solid Gold Etui Needle Case: German 1827 Nautical & Religious themes
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Wow! This is just an amazing needle case. Multicolored gold and silver hues intricately worked together to create a superb design. The body is a rose hued gold. The cartouche on one side is applied with gold word "freunde" or friend and the year 1827; all on a hand patterned textured ground. On the other side, elaborate interlaced script monogram "LH" encircled within a floral and foliate wreathe, silver blossoms, again on a hand patterned textured ground. On the top the is an anchor topped off ...
$1,895 USDFab! Antique French Sterling Silver & Pate de Verre Salts Bottle
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What a great bottle or jar! The pate de verre glass is polychrome with lots of green striations, gentle purples and russets. The bottle is mounted with sterling silver Art Nouveau decoration. The base is encircled with swans, standing and drinking water from a stylized pond or lake. The securely hinged lid has a dragonfly motif on top, and a woman's head with floral embellishments on the front cover. The rim of the base is bordered with a floral foliate motif. The rim decoration and inside of ...
$1,295 USDAntique Austro-Hungary Rock Crystal & Silver Scent 1870
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Good antique perfume bottle dating from 1870. The body of the scent is carved rock crystal. It has silver fittings, top and bottom, very decoratively engraved and set with cabochon turquoise alternating with charming applied blossoms. The very top cabochon is of reddish hue, possibly a garnet. At least that would be consistent with the overall quality of this piece. The original stopper, still with the scent, also made of rock crystal. It bears the Austria-Hungary dog's head mark for .800 silver ...
$1,200 USDAntique Dieppe Ivory & Sterling Silver Cased Writing Set
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Spoils from France! Exquisitely carved ivory writing set comprised of a per, a sceau (or wax seal), a letter opener and two ivory knopped containers for nibs. The pen and sceau are tipped with sterling silver ends. The sterling hule de sanglier, or French sterling silver standard for small items is clearly marked. There is a maker's mark, partially rubbed, that I can't make out. All of the ivory pieces are gracefully carved and absolutely perfect! No flaws to be found on these pieces. There is a ...
$205 USDFab! Antique Gem Double Dore Frame Easel Back & Hanger Bows!
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Wonderful little gem frame, dore bronze, very well wrought. The tops of each frame are decorated with garlands bound by bows. The frames are joined by a fleur di lis. It has both an easel back and hanging loops. Condition is excellent for the frames. There are original gilt metal backs; although they need tabs to keep them in place. There is no glass cover for the pictures, either. Dimensions:nearly 4" across, 2 3/4" tall, the length of the easel back is 2".
$995 USDAntique French Folding Fan Hand Made Lace, Tortoiseshell, Silver
Antiques:Accessories:Decorative Arts
This is quite an elegant fan dating from 1880. Hand-made lace of floral decoration upon black tulle spread across the tortoise shell sticks and guards. The shell sticks and guards boasts exquisite pique work: inlaid silver polka dots. This theme is carried out on the lace with hand sewn shimmering sequins. In all a dazzling sparkling fan! It comes with the original box, satin lined and bearing the name of the maker: Ernest Kees, 9 Boulevard des Capucines-Paris. The tooled leather box is also in ...
$205 USDFabulous! Antique MOP and Silver Sceau, Wax Seal Early 1800's
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This is a little gem of a wax seal! The mother of pearl is luminous, the silver fully hallmarked, and there is NO monogram. The seal is ready for your's! Dimensions: This seal is only 1 7/8" tall! It is over 1/2" wide. Condition: excellent. Marks: It has an old Paris guarantee mark, dating it to between 1819-1838. It also has a maker's mark; but it is partially rubbed, so I can't make it out.
$165 USDVintage Enamel Guilloche Compact Dance Purse
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Good enamel guilloche dance purse with compact compartment allowing for two colors. Beautiful silver inlay within black enamel and surrounding white enamel guilloche with hand painted roses and foliage. A lovely vintage piece, no marks, but good quality. Original chain. Virtually no flaws and not monogrammed!
$795 USDFine Carved Antique Meerschaum Pipe Figural wit Case
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Delightful antique French meerschaum pipe, without the stem, carved in the form of a young girl. She apparently engaged in a lively interaction with her reflection in a vanity mirror. The carving is spirited and amusing, and, of course, of good quality. It comes with the original case. See photos for dimensions. Condition: Missing the stem and clearly used, with darkened areas due to heat and fire.
$1,295 USDMagnificent Antique French Napoleon III Boulle Jewelry Desk Casket
Antiques:Accessories:Antique French Box
An absolutely exquisite antique French jewelry or desk top box with rococo brass and tortoise shell inlay on both top and front. The Boulle work is simply breathtaking; intricate foliate motif elaborately spread across the entire surfaces of ebonized pear wood. On top there is a central cartouche that has NOT been monogrammed; so it's ready for yours. Condition is very good. Brass fittings sturdy, but the key is missing. A little drying to the tortoise shell, minor age related hairline cracks ...
$225 USDAntique French Mother of Pearl Coin Purse "Bagnoles" c1880
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Good antique French mother of pearl coin purse from "bagnoles", and so marked on the front. The mother of pearl is very thick & in good condition. The inner lining is in in superb condition. This purse cannot have been used often. The lining is too perfect, one small stain inside the inner compartment reserved for the coin for church. The colors reflected are exceptional; similar to abalone. No doubt due to both the thickness and underlying 'movement' in the formation of this wonderful nacre. ...
$1,495 USDAntique French Pair Bronze Candle Sticks Sphinx Motifs!
Antiques:Accessories:Decorative Arts
Good pair of bronze candlesticks with Sphinx and Empire decoration. The pedestals and Sphinxes are black, with contrasting cast brass accents. Elegant and in good condition, this pair of candlesticks extremely decorative. A must for those of us who love mythological themes. Dimensions: 11" tall, 3" square base. There are no visible marks. Please note: international shipping is express mail for added security and speed.
$265 USDAntique French Tortoise Shell Coin Purse Pewter Inlay c 1860
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Charming little tortoise shell coin purse, from France & dating 1860. Pewter inlay comprised of shield (NO MONOGRAM!) and floral spray with foliage. Size is roughly 2 1/2" long, 2" wide and 3/4" deep. Inside silk lining in good condition, all hinges in good shape. No maker's mark.
$625 USDAntique French Dieppe Ivory & Silver Wax Seal, Sceau
Antiques:Accessories:Decorative Arts
Pristine condition characterizes this lovely Dieppe ivory wax seal. It is on the large side, nearly 4" tall. There is a very decorative silver cartouche attached to the front of the sceau, hand chased. The silver base is hallmarked with the crab silver guarantee; I am unable to make out the numeral between and beneath the claws, so the fineness is indeterminate. The ivory is truly splendid. Sadly, there was a bit of soil on the front that I did not detect until editing the photos, of course! The ...
$395 USDAntique Tsarist Russia Brass Wedding Bowl Stamped
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Huge antique pre-revolution wedding bowl, entirely crafted in heavy brass. These bowls were traditional gifts to brides for bread making. This one is in fine condition, great patina with charming age related stains and scrapes. The signs of use are minor and they convince us that the bowl was used often for it's intended purpose. Imagine what this bowl has been through to get to this country and this time! Someone loved it. A charming rustic addition to your country decor with a powerful sense ...
$630 USDVictorian Papier Mache Blotter Mother of Pearl Inlay & Gilt Painting
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Truly beautiful and very well preserved Victorian papier mache blotter. Blotters were used with 'dip' pens, to absorb the excess ink which liberally flowed from getting all over desks, and from blurring on the paper upon which the author was writing. This blotter is generously decorated with mother of pearl inlay integrated into a floral bouquet with enamel and gilt. The gilt painting at the top and bottom cover is very like that of both Adam's and Jennens and Bettredge. It has mother of pearl ...
$1,295 USDAntique French Silver Mounted Vernis Martin Egg: Royal Provenance
Antiques:Accessories:Decorative Arts
Spectacular antique French Vernis Martin egg decorated with Chinoiserie! Hand painted and gilt with a large figural scene, featuring an elegantly dressed seated woman with a fan, and two architectural scenes adorned with foliage and birds. The egg is mounted on silver, guaranteed by the Boar's Head punch for small items. I frankly do not know if the egg was mounted later; the hallmarks date from the late 1800's. The silversmith is a rare female master: Maria Remy, of Paris, active from 1896. ...
$185 USDAntique Ornate Gem Double Gilt bronze Frames Easel Back
Antiques:Accessories:Decorative Arts
Very nice double easel back picture frames; these are very ornate and small! Intricately worked decoration include floral, foliate, beading and fleur-de-lis elements. This little frame is gilt bronze, or dore. It is in excellent condition save for one of the glass covers missing. Dimensions: nearly 3" across, 2 1/8" high and the easel back is over 2" long. You can adjust the tilt to your own specifications.
$225 USDAntique French Dieppe Ivory Napkin Ring
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Magnificently carved Dieppe ivory napkin ring! A profusion of fruits and flowers and intricately detailed leaves in absolutely pristine condition cover the entire surface of the ring. This cornucopia is banded at the edges and bears a central cartouche in shield shape. The shield is monogrammed A D (even I can make out this monogram!) The shield is nicely textured as a backdrop for the monogram. Dieppe, a port city in France, was the entry point for many ivories, spices and exotic items from the ...
$395 USDAntique French Tortoise Shell Coin Purse c. 1860 Inlaid with Pewter and Abalone
Antiques:Accessories
Good antique French small coin purse. Inlay or pique is intricate and well executed; flowers and leaves are in both pewter and abalone, or mother of pearl. I think there is too much color for mother of pearl. Also, the stems appear to be made of gold. The original silk lining is in good condition, with some minor fraying at the very bottom of the purse. The purse is in good overall condition. There is a very small hairline at the hinge on one side. The pewter shield in not monogrammed, hence it ...
$1,895 USDHuge EARLY Victorian Papier Mache Writing Box EXQ!Painting
Antiques:Accessories:Decorative Arts
Wonderful early Victorian ecritoire. Museum quality painting of Seven Storey Palace bediapure. Lots of mother of pearl inlay and gilt detailing. The mother of pearl integration with the painting lends dimension to an already exceptional work of art. The reflected light off the mother of pearl on the buildings make it clear that it is sunset, and the sun is glowing on these buildings....people are coming in from the fields to eat and rest. The East Indian influence is also strongly felt in the ...
$875 USDAntique Heart Shaped Dore Bronze Frame Mascerons, Putto
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The 22 carat gold gilt on this frame is so brilliant that it proved almost impossible to photograph. It has to be newly regilt. The rococco repousse decoration is in Renaissance style. Interlocking circular flourishes are accented with bound foliate fronds; on this ground appear six mascerons and eight putto, or cherubs. Four of the putto are mer-babies, as each has a swirling tail instead of legs. The four putto with legs carry out the famous torch and bow motif; two putto hold torches, two ...
$1,200 USDAntique French Gilt Bronze Crystal Centerpiece Jardeniere
Antiques:Accessories:Decorative Arts
Diamond shaped crystal dish liner with ornate gilt bronze mount. Four winged feet and two fabulous scrolling handles. Floral foliate swags hang from ribbons and bows. The swags are couched between, at top a fluted ribbon edge and at bottom an edge with a pearl top and basket weave bottom. The details and craftsmanship are superb! A flexible piece that can function as a centerpiece, serving dish, or jardeniere. Dimensions: over 12" at the widest, 7" wide and 5" high. Weighs over 3 pounds. ...
$475 USDExceptional Antique Sculpted Mother of Pearl Card Case
Antiques:Accessories
This fabulous card case boasts a rare and well wrought sculpted bouquet of flowers, which is raised in high relief from the surface of the case. In addition, a diamond shaped abalone trim frames the floral cartouche. The abalone trim is surrounded by a mother of pearl diamond band that lends this case an additional sense of depth. Absolutely magnificent and rare! The mother of pearl is of the highest quality, with subtle rainbow reflections that vary with the lighting. Included in the case are ...
$785 USDExquisite Antique French Courier Etui Exceptional Gilt & Silver Inlay Tortoiseshell
Antiques:Accessories:Decorative Arts
Rare and superb, this etui presents all the romantic elements one would associate with letters of the heart being delivered by courier! The tortoise shell body is elaborately decorated with inlaid gilt metal and silver, a charming floral design. Either end boasts a large blossom encircled with ever so delicate foliate tendrils and smaller bell flowers. The outer body of shell has been worked in a very interesting way; it appears striped. The inside shell cuff is in perfect condition. The outer ...
$695 USDAntique French Bronze Box Enamel Portrait Cabochons Pearl Borders
Antiques:Accessories:Antique French Box
Fabulous antique French box decorated elaborately with pique, pearl borders, enamel cabochons and a fine enamel cartouche, a portrait medallion. The interior of the box is lined with wood; for cigarettes, tobacco? It's large, 5" long, so I think it is not a snuff box. The bronze dore body is machine decorated. Condition is good; the inside clasp is broken. There are some minor losses to enamel and pique. The box is not signed, other than marked "Made in France" on the bottom. The work is fine ...
$740 USDAnglo-Indian Antique Rosewood Inkstand & Tray Ca 1845
Antiques:Accessories
Over 30 turquise glass beads embellish this wonderful and rare Anglo-Indian inkstand and tray. Made of rosewood, decorated with brass, ivory or bone inlay and studded with "gems", this piece has a large fitted cut glass ink bottle. Condition is good; some age related hairlines in the ivory, a turquoise replaced or missing in a couple of spots, and a piece of ivory or two is slightly warped. Dating from the mid-1800s this is a rare collector piece, don't miss it! It's large, too: 11 1/2" across, ...
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