A flawless Napoleon III domed jewelry box with multi-colored seed enamel decoration in the Japanese style which had captured the imagination of Parisian society in the 1850 period. It was almost certainly made by Tahan but unsigned as they used paper paper Tahan brand stickers that rarely survived on their smaller boxes.
A flawless Napoleon III domed jewelry box with multi-colored seed enamel decoration in the Japanese style which had captured the imagination of Parisian society in the 1850 period. It was almost certainly made by Tahan but unsigned as they used paper paper Tahan brand stickers that rarely survived on their smaller boxes.
A rare and unique Victorian coffin snuff box. An iconic quirky Victorian antique. Measuring 2 3/8 inches by 1 1/4 inches by 1 inch high. The year 1881 in pique point can be read just above the hinge. On the underside is a pique point bird. Four inlaid brass coffin handles and a brass breast plate complete the mountings on this coffin.
A rare and unique Victorian coffin snuff box. An iconic quirky Victorian antique. Measuring 2 3/8 inches by 1 1/4 inches by 1 inch high. The year 1881 in pique point can be read just above the hinge. On the underside is a pique point bird. Four inlaid brass coffin handles and a brass breast plate complete the mountings on this coffin.
Guilloche Enamel scent bottle set with gold gilt metal and in silk lined leather purse in Excellent Condition. No chips, no cracks, no losses to enamel or glass bottles. Each bottle has a different opening size and each has its own unique crystal glass stopper.
Guilloche Enamel scent bottle set with gold gilt metal and in silk lined leather purse in Excellent Condition. No chips, no cracks, no losses to enamel or glass bottles. Each bottle has a different opening size and each has its own unique crystal glass stopper.
The Jugendstill period of design extended from 1880 to 1920 in Germany, Scandinavia and Austria. It overlapped with the Arts and Crafts and Art Nouveau period. It was influenced by Scandinavian as well as German and Austrian design.
The Jugendstill period of design extended from 1880 to 1920 in Germany, Scandinavia and Austria. It overlapped with the Arts and Crafts and Art Nouveau period. It was influenced by Scandinavian as well as German and Austrian design.
The Aberdeen jug with encrusted and applied flowers is among the most ornate creations by Belleek in 1891. It is purely decorative in function. It was named after Sir James Campbell Hamilton Gordon, 7th Earl and Ist Marquis of Aberdeen who was Viceroy to Ireland in 1886.
The Aberdeen jug with encrusted and applied flowers is among the most ornate creations by Belleek in 1891. It is purely decorative in function. It was named after Sir James Campbell Hamilton Gordon, 7th Earl and Ist Marquis of Aberdeen who was Viceroy to Ireland in 1886.
A stunning Ladies French Palais Royal Sewing Work Box from the Belle Epoch of Napoleon III. It opens to reveal a sewing theater.The exterior is a secure rectangular ebonized wood casket with inlaid brass banding and a brass blank cartouche.
1810 Napoleon I Empire jewelry box in Crystal Glass and Ormolu with miniature portrait of a lady with red headband. The open work frame is decorated with eagles and griffons or gryphons in the true Greco-Roman style. The frame is in excellent condition and the lid is also in superb condition. The portrait is protected by a glass cover.
1810 Napoleon I Empire jewelry box in Crystal Glass and Ormolu with miniature portrait of a lady with red headband. The open work frame is decorated with eagles and griffons or gryphons in the true Greco-Roman style. The frame is in excellent condition and the lid is also in superb condition. The portrait is protected by a glass cover.
A rare opera glasses walking cane made by Iris of Paris in 1880. The opera glasses and cane are in superb condition. The opera glasses are lorgnette glasses with a telescoping handle. The eye pieces are marked Iris of Paris.
A rare opera glasses walking cane made by Iris of Paris in 1880. The opera glasses and cane are in superb condition. The opera glasses are lorgnette glasses with a telescoping handle. The eye pieces are marked Iris of Paris.
The Victorians (1837 to 1901) loved to make functional and multipurpose unique items. This hand crafted dolls high chair converts into a dolls play desk with little counting balls on each side. A swing over tray can be used when it is time to feed your doll!
The Victorians (1837 to 1901) loved to make functional and multipurpose unique items. This hand crafted dolls high chair converts into a dolls play desk with little counting balls on each side. A swing over tray can be used when it is time to feed your doll!
A romantic pair of Volkstedt Candelabras or four branch candlesticks by Richard Eckert & Co. Germany. They are 20 inches high on a 6 inch diameter base.
A romantic pair of Volkstedt Candelabras or four branch candlesticks by Richard Eckert & Co. Germany. They are 20 inches high on a 6 inch diameter base.
A beautiful burr rosewood hexagonal 2 Airs Paris music and jewellery box in perfect working order. It measures 5 1/2 inches in diameter. It is 4 inches high. The diameter of the miniature portrait is 2 inches.
A beautiful burr rosewood hexagonal 2 Airs Paris music and jewellery box in perfect working order. It measures 5 1/2 inches in diameter. It is 4 inches high. The diameter of the miniature portrait is 2 inches.
A stunning pair of roundel elliptical scent bottles from the Charles X Restoration period just after the Napoleonic period. The style still maintains that classical Greek look favored by Napoleon.
A stunning pair of roundel elliptical scent bottles from the Charles X Restoration period just after the Napoleonic period. The style still maintains that classical Greek look favored by Napoleon.
This beautiful casket has a simple but very stylish design. Two pieces of hand molded Opaline glass are joined by a gold ormolu mount which includes a hinge.
A fabulous tussie mussie in original ormolu with a Mother of Pearl handle. It is 4 inches long and 1 1/4 inches wide at the opening. The beautiful posy holder has the original chain and spring loaded pin for securing the posy.