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$595 USDAntique French Cobalt Blue Enamel & Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses
Antiques:Accessories & Decorative Arts:Opera & Theatre Related
Quite a charming pair of antique 19th century French opera glasses decorated in rich cobalt blue enamel embellished with gilt fleur-de-lis accents! Marked MADE IN FRANCE. Both mother of pearl eyepieces are marked for LeFils PARIS. In good condition, with no damage to the enamel. Mother of pearl focusing knob works just fine, lens focus and views clean and nicely. There is a tiny dent on the bottom edge rim (visible in the photos). The opera glasses measure 3 7/8" in length and about 1 7/8" in ...
$295 USDSigned Antique French Miniature Ivory Portrait Painting Ebonized Frame
Antiques:Miniature Portraits & Portrait Boxes
Gorgeous antique 19th century French miniature portrait hand painted on ivory depicting a Rococo genre scene of a teaching lesson between a child and a lady, all the while a gentleman plays the mandolin or lute. Perhaps, this is a music lesson? The group is portrayed in a pastoral setting. Skillfully hand painted with such fine detail, done in vibrant colors and tiny brushstrokes. Artist signed but difficult to decipher. Housed under convex glass in an ebonized wood frame, with brass trim ...
$695 USDAntique 19thc French Gilt Ormolu & Miniature Ivory Portrait Casket / Box
Antiques:Miniature Portraits & Portrait Boxes
A gorgeous antique 19th century gilt ormolu jewelry casket adorned with a miniature portrait on ivory that possibly depicts Henriette-Anne de Bourbon, one of the eldest daughters to Louis XV. The miniature is beautifully hand painted, using tiny brush strokes of bright and vivid colors. At the back is the name Henriette de Bourbon and the painting is signed Yanny or similar and housed under glass. The gilt ormolu box is serpentine shaped and ornately decorated in raised scroll appliques as well ...
$1,125 USDAntique French Limoges Foil Enamel Miniature Portrait Plaque Gilt Bronze Frame
Antiques:Miniature Portraits & Portrait Boxes
An antique late 19th century French Limoges enamel on copper miniature portrait plaque, housed in an ornate gilt bronze frame decorated with Art Nouveau flowers. Depicting a lady of the court, dressed in an aqua blue gown accented by an opulent lace collar. Jeweled combs and pins accent her hair. Gorgeous enameling over foil provides a nice 'shimmering' effect to her dress and haircombs. Signed by the enamelist: M. Brunet and the back of the portrait has a paper label which probably indicates ...
$295 USDAntique Cranberry Glass & Ormolu Filigree Hinged Scent Bottle Chatelaine
Antiques:Antique Perfume Bottles, Scent Caddies & Vanity Related Items
An antique 19th century cranberry glass scent or perfume bottle chatelaine surrounded by ornate filigree-work, exceptionally rare and stunning to display! Encasing the glass are two sections of ormolu filigree "lace", beautifully patterned in the style of the old Rosette or Rose stained glass windows, with geometric and tracery panels. Has a hinged flip-top lid and chain for a chatelaine! Measures 2 7/8" in height (not including the chain) and 2 1/8" diameter. In good antique condition-one small ...
$365 USDAntique French Napoleon III Gilt Ormolu Pocket Watch Holder / Display Stand
Antiques:Accessories & Decorative Arts
an antique French 19th century, Napoleon III era figural pocket watch holder decorated throughout in gorgeous gilt ormolu Empire styling. In a very unique form, of a Greek temple with a pediment on top, centered by an ornate ormolu mount, decorated with lavish scrolls, floral garlands and trailing ribbons. The piece is composed entirely of thick wood. At the base is a well or opening for trinkets. The decor includes dancing female nymphs, two Napoleonic eagles, and a classical Grecian wreath. ...
$290 USDStriking 9" Antique Victorian Cut Glass & Sterling Silver Scent Bottle
Antiques:Antique Perfume Bottles, Scent Caddies & Vanity Related Items
A gorgeous Victorian cut glass and sterling silver mounted perfume or scent bottle / phial. Measures 9 3/8” long! The glass body is decorated in an all over cut pattern that decreases in size along the length of the bottle. Nice thick and heavy glass with wonderful clarity; illuminates just beautifully when reflected by light. The screw type lid has a spherical top and cork lined interior. Fully hallmarked with lion passant and anchor for Birmingham, date letter L for 1885 and silversmith ...
$395 USDAntique French Cut Crystal Cologne / Perfume Bottle Engraved Birds & Florals
Antiques:Antique Perfume Bottles, Scent Caddies & Vanity Related Items
Quite a charming 19th century French cut crystal cologne or perfume bottle, ornately decorated throughout with engraved florals, birds and an intricate cut pattern near the base! This piece is finely crafted, most likely originating from one of the many renown French cristalleries of the era. Two adorable birds are beautifully engraved on both front and back, surrounded by various florals and scrolling foliate. Further enhanced by a gold gilt painted finish. An intricate pattern consisting of ...
$495 USDAntique French Miniature Ivory Portrait Painting & Mother of Pearl Gilt Bronze Hand Mirror
Antiques:Miniature Portraits & Portrait Boxes
A stunning 19th century French gilt bronze hand mirror decorated with a central miniature ivory portrait. The portrait is beautifully painted with tiny brush strokes and bright colors, depicting a lady in a purple gown holding a lidded vase or urn. Signed M. Ray and housed under glass. Surrounding the portrait are bronze appliqués in the form of rose garlands and plaques of luminous mother of pearl! The mirror is thick and beveled at the edge, mounted by an ornate border and topped by a large ...
$1,195 USDLarge Antique Miniature Ivory Portrait Tortoise Shell & Ormolu Frame
Antiques:Miniature Portraits & Portrait Boxes
A stunning and large antique 19th century miniature portrait hand painted on ivory depicting a gentleman, nobly dressed with high boots and sword at his side. This portrait is a smaller rendition of Sir Anthony Van Dyck’s portrait of Edward Sackville, 4th Earl of Dorset, in the same pose and setting. This portrait is beautifully hand painted, with minute brushstrokes and bright, vivid colors while housed under glass in a gorgeous gilt ormolu and tortoise shell frame. Four ormolu rosette ...
$195 USDAntique Victorian Mother of Pearl & Abalone Shell Visiting / Calling Card Case
Antiques:Calling Card Cases
A lovely Victorian visiting or calling card case covered with luminous mother of pearl and abalone shell inlay. Absolutely spectacular iridescence to the pearl and abalone, just a variety of colors when the piece is held to light as both front and back of the case are beautifully decorated with an inlaid Harlequin pattern. Has a push-button closer and good hinge, closes properly with a nice 'click'. Circa. 1880. In good antique condition for its age, the side panel right below the push button ...
$695 USDFrench Bronze & Crystal Prisms Four Arm Candelabra Lamp
Antiques:Lamps, Lighting
A stunning early 20th century French four arm candelabra lamp of bronze with original old patina and loaded with crystal prisms! The two tiered lamp is topped off by a large finial. Each tier supports six faceted pendalogue prisms. The four bobeches are of thick crystal, each beautifully cut with a deep thumbprint pattern and supporting ten small drop prisms. Below each arm is another series of prisms-one faceted tear shaped prism followed by another pendalogue prism. Further enhancing the lamp ...
$195 USDAntique Bohemian Enamel Cobalt Glass Trinket Box
Antiques:Antique Perfume Bottles, Scent Caddies & Vanity Related Items
A lovely antique hinged trinket or patch box of rich cobalt blue glass hand painted with raised enamel flowers with the lower section embellished by a ring of white dots or 'jewels'. Smooth metal mounts circle the box with an S shaped clasp at the center. This box was most likely made by Moser. In good antique condition with no chips or cracks. Measures about 1 7/8" diameter x 1 3/8" tall. Patch boxes were often used to store small fake beauty spots, very fashionable between the 18th and 19th ...
$195 USDAntique Hand Painted Gilt Enamel Glass Trinket Box
Antiques:Antique Perfume Bottles, Scent Caddies & Vanity Related Items
A charming antique late 19th century glass trinket or patch box hand painted with raised gilt enamel flowers. Smooth hinged metal mounts circle the box with an S shaped clasp at the center. This box was most likely made by Moser or of Bohemian origin. Has an old paper label at the base. In good antique condition with no chips or cracks. Measures about 2 1/2" diameter x 1 3/8" tall. Patch boxes were often used to store small fake beauty spots, very fashionable between the 18th and 19th centuries. ...
$145 USDAntique Enamel Glass Box / Casket with Lion Paw Feet
Antiques:Antique Perfume Bottles, Scent Caddies & Vanity Related Items
An antique Victorian era glass box hand painted with raised white enamel. The glass is a lovely, rich amber color with a ribbed texture on the interior. The enameled decoration depicts a cornucopia overflowing with small flowers surrounded by large leaves, all accented with gilt. Smooth brass hinged mounts circle the box with an S shaped clasp at the center. The trinket box stands on three ornate lion paw feet. In good antique condition with no chips or cracks. Measures about 4" in diameter at ...
$1,495 USDOrnate Portuguese Sterling Silver Miniature Ivory Portrait Jewelry Casket / Box
Antiques:Miniature Portraits & Portrait Boxes
A large and rare Portuguese silver jewelry casket or box adorned with a hand painted miniature portrait under a large, thick convex glass covering. The portrait is beautifully hand painted in fine detail, depicting a lady and a gentleman in 18th century dress surrounded by a lavish Rococo interior. The artist captured every bit of detail, with emphasis on the décor, including a smaller rendition of a couple in a forest glen on blue and white Delft tiles below arched stained glass windows ...
$1,295 USDPair of Antique Crystal Two-Light Candelabra Lamps
Antiques:Accessories & Decorative Arts:Lamps & Lighting
A lovely pair of antique crystal two-light candelabra lamps, each decorated with beaded swag chains and tear drop shaped prisms. The base and central baluster are enhanced by a deeply cut cross hatch pattern, while supporting two gracefully scrolled arms. The arms further support bobeches and candleholders (also decorated with a cut crosshatched pattern). Each bobeche is fitted with four prisms. Central to the candelabras is a thick, solid crystal obelisk formed stem that is topped by yet ...
$275 USD19c Antique French Purple Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses w/ Case
Antiques:Accessories & Decorative Arts:Opera & Theatre Related
A stunning pair of antique 19th century French purple mother of pearl opera glasses! Ornate brass mounts surrounds the barrels, giving it a nice decorative touch. The paneling is just beautifully done, a rich deep purple colored mother of pearl that absolutely glows and illuminates with a lovely rainbow of iridescence-displaying magnificent flashes of bright colors! Marked along the eye pieces with L. Noir & Cie Paris and a star logo. In good condition, views nicely, there is paint wear around ...
$585 USDAntique French Lemaire Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses w/ Extending Handle
Antiques:Accessories & Decorative Arts:Opera & Theatre Related
A fabulous pair of antique 19th century French Lemaire mother of pearl mechanical opera glasses with extending and detachable lorgnette handle, decorated in a gorgeous black/purple mother of pearl color! Luminous mother of pearl panels surround both binocular barrels and the handle in a rare and unusual shade, the pearl is of a multi black/purple color, iridescently shimmering with a variety of colorful green, purple, brown, black and grey hues. Even the inner barrels are lined with pearl, truly ...
$395 USDAntique 19c Papier Mache & Mother of Pearl Inlay Blotter Arabian Scene
Antiques:Desk & Writing Accessories
Truly a beautiful Victorian papier mache ink blotter, decorated with mother of pearl inlay integrated into a hand painted Arabian scene. Blotters were used to absorb the excess ink from 'dip' pens to prevent blurring and smudging on a paper. Four rounded mother or pearl buds accent each corner of the front and back panels, protecting the cover designs from were. Possibly French or English in origin. Two men and a merchant are portrayed at the corner of the painting, wearing brightly colored ...
$495 USDAntique French Lemaire Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses w/ Handle
Antiques:Accessories & Decorative Arts:Opera & Theatre Related
A gorgeous pair of antique 19th century French Lemaire mother of pearl mechanical opera glasses with extending and detachable lorgnette handle. Luminous iridescent mother of pearl panels surround the handle and both binocular barrels in a slightly pinkish hue. The mechanism on this pair is truly a work of art, you can use the lorgnette handle for focusing the binocular barrels as well as extend the handle is you wish, or detach it and stow it away in your purse. A splendid piece and one ideal ...
$1,125 USDAntique French Miniature Ivory Portrait Gilt Bronze Frame Miss Halett
Antiques:Miniature Portraits & Portrait Boxes
A stunning antique 19th century French miniature portrait hand painted on ivory, housed in a sumptuous gilt bronze frame of Empire styling. A finely casted and beautifully detailed final sits at the top of the frame, asymmetrical in form and elaborately decorated in rocailles, scrolling foliate and stylized florals swirling about a rounded cartouche. A neoclassical border surrounds the frame in a patterned frieze while four reticulated appliqués of stylized scrolls adorn each corner of the frame ...
$695 USDAntique French Miniature Portrait Hand Painted on Ivory Gilt Bronze Frame 'Madame Dugazon'
Antiques:Miniature Portraits & Portrait Boxes
A gorgeous antique 19th century French miniature portrait hand painted on ivory depicting renown French actress, singer and dancer: Louise-Rosalie Lefebvre, also known as Madame Dugazon. Wearing a large hat accented by pink roses and blue lace atop a powdered wig, she is beautifully hand painted with a serene countenance. Excellent detail and vibrant colors, signed by the artist, V. Julian or similar and housed under glass. The portrait is housed in a lavish gilt bronze frame embellished with a ...
$995 USDAntique French Miniature Portrait Hand Painted on Ivory Dore Bronze Frame A. Thumerette
Antiques:Miniature Portraits & Portrait Boxes
An absolutely gorgeous antique 19th century French miniature portrait hand painted on ivory, housed in a lavish dore bronze frame with sumptuous ribbon knot bow final edged by a patterned neoclassical frieze border. Four ornate floral sprig/garland appliqués mounted along each corner of the frame, emphasizing the gilt bronze oval circling the portrait, all surmounted atop a slightly iridescent copper to chocolate fabric lining the front mat. The portrait is breathtaking, beautifully rendered and ...
$275 USDCharming Antique French 19thc Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses w/ Case
Antiques:Accessories & Decorative Arts:Opera & Theatre Related
A charming pair of antique 19th century French mother of pearl opera glasses with case! The paneling is just beautifully done, a very elegant white that illuminates with a lovely rainbow of iridescent-displaying magnificent flashes of color! Marked along the eye pieces with La Favorite Paris. In good condition, views nicely. The case shows wear from age, and it does not close as the top mechanism is not working properly and the fabric lining the interior lid is missing. The opera glasses measure ...
SOLDSOLD Large Antique French Miniature Portrait Painted on Ivory Ornate Gilt Bronze Frame
Antiques:Miniature Portraits & Portrait Boxes
Large antique French 19th century hand painted miniature portrait painted on ivory of a beautiful lady in a green gown with a garland of bright flowers draped across her shoulders. Masterfully painted and wonderfully detailed, from the folds of her gown, to her hair and eyes, even a tiny dimple on her chin! Hand painted with the tiniest of brush strokes. A truly stunning piece of art! The gilt bronze frame is ornately done, with a final of a pair of griffins surround by heavy scrolling leaves ...
SOLDSOLD Antique French Miniature Ivory Portraits Guilloche Enamel Bronze Mirror & Brush Vanity Set
Antiques:Miniature Portraits & Portrait Boxes
A magnificent antique 19th century French bronze vanity set consisting of a mirror and brush. An extraordinary set, with so much ornamentation and beauty, topped off with colorful miniature portraits! Both pieces are adorned with a miniature portrait hand painted on ivory depicting two beautiful ladies in large feather plumed hats. Though not signed, they are both painted with such excellent detail, using tiny brushstrokes and bold, vibrant colors! Each portrait is set under convex or bubbled ...
SOLDSOLD Boxed Antique Austrian Jeweled & Shell Cameo Ormolu Casket
Antiques:Antique Bronze & Wooden Boxes
This early 20th century Austrian jeweled ormolu box is truly a rare find! Dripping with gems, it is covered in an array of colorful jewels with a large carved shell cameo adorning the lid. The box is entirely decorated in a raised relief arabesque pattern with ornate filigree work along the domed lid. Bright and vibrant pink, green, red, blue, purple as well as pearl ‘jewels’ surround a central cameo depicting a courting scene of Psyche and Cupid. Rich purple velvet lines the interior and at ...
SOLDSOLD Charming Antique French White Opaline Glass Barrel Shaped Scent Bottle Chatelaine
Antiques:Antique Perfume Bottles, Scent Caddies & Vanity Related Items
A charming antique French white opaline glass scent bottle chatelaine in the form of a miniature wine barrel! The bottle has a hinged flip top brass lid along with chain and finger ring for a chatelaine. Two brass hoops circle the bottle, giving it that additional touch necessary to achieve the look of straps around a wine barrel! Overall in good condition with no chips or cracks. Lacking a stopper. Measures approx. 2” tall, not including the chain, and 1 5/8” long.
SOLDSOLD 8" Victorian Sterling Silver & Cut Crystal Laydown Scent Bottle
Antiques:Antique Perfume Bottles, Scent Caddies & Vanity Related Items
A stunning antique, Victorian era, lay down scent or perfume bottle of thick, heavy and fine quality cut crystal, measuring 8 ¼” in length. A gorgeous spiral fluted cut pattern adorns the crystal, finished off by a charming starburst motif at the base. Cork lined sterling silver screw top and collar, hallmarked with the lion passant, uncrowned leopard and date letter I for London 1884. Also hallmarked with maker’s marks initials CM, possibly for London silversmith Charles Mappin. In wonderful ...
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