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Chinese Export Silver Ship Centerpiece
Located in New Orleans, LA
This delightful and exceptionally rare steamboat centerpiece exemplifies the remarkable artistry of Chinese export silver. Chinese silver pieces are renowned for their exceptional qu...
Category
Antique 19th Century Asian Chinese Export Centerpieces
Materials
Silver
Exhibition Satinwood Sideboard By Wright And Mansfield
By Wright and Mansfield
Located in New Orleans, LA
This extraordinary sideboard is attributed to the famed Wright and Mansfield and was only certainly created specifically for the important 19th century international exhibitions. Satinwood, ebony, marble and doré bronze of superior quality, are combined with a classical theme culminating in this neoclassical masterpiece. The 19th century marked an era dominated by significant global exhibitions, prompting artisans from diverse fields to push their creative boundaries in crafting exceptionally beautiful and pioneering works. These masterpieces were showcased before an international audience, frequently graced by nobility and royalty from various corners of the globe. The pinnacle of the firm's craftsmanship and artistry, this exquisite sideboard would certainly have been a showpiece for Wright and Mansfield.
Wright and Mansfield was an important and prominent Victorian firm that produced many of the finest pieces of English furniture ever made. They served as Cabinetmakers to Queen Victoria, and several of their pieces are housed and on display at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London. Widely recognized for their superb craftsmanship and innovative designs, they received acclaim for their works exhibited in the 1862 London International Exhibition, the 1867 Paris Exposition Universelle and the 1876 Philadelphia World...
Category
Antique 19th Century English Neoclassical Sideboards
Materials
Marble, Bronze
English Upright Cane Cabinet
Located in New Orleans, LA
This English cane cabinet exhibits classical style and impeccable design. Crafted of lustrous Cuban mahogany, this upright case features a beautifully paneled door which opens to rev...
Category
Antique 19th Century English Cabinets
Materials
Brass
$28,500
George IV Walnut Armchair
Located in New Orleans, LA
This stately George IV bergère armchair with caning details exudes elegance and sophistication. The armchair is crafted from walnut and features carved details and decorative element...
Category
Antique 19th Century English Georgian Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Walnut
$19,850
Georgian Mahogany Armchair
Located in New Orleans, LA
A magnificent 19th-century mahogany arm chair crafted in the George II taste. From the pierced, intertwined ribbon back and duck-form armrests to the hairy ball-and-claw feet, the qu...
Category
Antique 18th Century English George II Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Mahogany
$24,500
Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Service, 764 Pieces
By Gorham
Located in New Orleans, LA
This monumental American sterling silver flatware service by Gorham epitomizes the stately glamour of turn-of-the-century dining. A to...
Category
Antique 19th Century American Rococo Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Tiffany
Co. Silver-Gilt Finger Bowls
By Tiffany
Co.
Located in New Orleans, LA
The most exquisite flatware and hollowware sets of Belle Époque were unequivocally crafted in America with the greatest American craftsman being Tiffany & Co. The very best of Tiffan...
Category
Antique 19th Century American Rococo Tableware
Materials
Silver
$44,500 / set
Camille Fauré Enamel Flora Vase
By Camille Fauré
Located in New Orleans, LA
A cascade of pink blooms sit against an ombre ground in this enameled vase by Camille Fauré. Executed using his signature technique, the vase's copper form...
Category
20th Century French Art Deco Vases
Materials
Copper, Silver Leaf, Enamel
French Charles X Writing Desk
Located in New Orleans, LA
The epitome of French elegance and style, this French Charles X-style writing desk takes the classic design of English Davenport desks to new heights. The table is exquisitely crafted of the finest Ceylon ebony...
Category
Antique 19th Century French Charles X Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
Polyphon Autochange Disk Music Box
Located in New Orleans, LA
As exceptionally scarce as it is fascinating, this autochange disk player by the Polyphon Musikwerke in Leipzig, Germany can change between six disks and play with the incredibly rare addition of bells that accompany the music. Before a coin is dropped into the slot, slide the brass indicator until it points to the desired music selection, insert a penny, and the chosen song will play automatically. An extremely limited number of these automatic disk changers were ever created, and even fewer have survived in such outstanding condition.
Standing over seven feet tall, this particular model boasts a magnificent walnut case with handsome burl panels on its original, matching storage cabinet. A true technical marvel for its day, Polyphon’s automatic disk changer symbolizes pure ingenuity and superlative craftsmanship. This antique player...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century German Other Musical Instruments
Materials
Brass
Elkington Beverage Service Eight-Piece
By Elkington
Co.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Crafted by the leading English silversmith firm of the 19th century, this rare and beautifully executed beverage service by Elkington & Co. is a fantastic example of the company's innovative electroplates work. Comprising an acid-etched pitcher, six goblets and a serving tray, the parcel gilt and silver plated service boasts an incredible repoussé and chased Baroque motif. Elegantly draped maidens attended by putti distinguish the set's design, which is similar in manner to the famed Venus Rosewater...
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver
$48,500 / set
Japanese Meiji Lacquer Writing Set
Located in New Orleans, LA
This remarkable Japanese portable writing set contains the instruments of sublime artistic expression. Also known as a yatate, this Meiji-period set i...
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Scholar s Objects
Materials
Stone
Mermod Fréres Station Cylinder Music Box
By Mermod Frères 1
Located in New Orleans, LA
This exceptionally wonderful and rare automaton cylinder musical box by the Mermod Fréres firm of Sainte-Croix, Switzerland is a marvel of musical crafts...
Category
Antique 19th Century Swiss Other Musical Instruments
Materials
Walnut
Three Barrel Tantalus
Located in New Orleans, LA
This charming 19th-century English crystal and silverplate tantalus takes the form of three barrels on a wagon. Historically, the purpose of the t...
Category
Antique 19th Century English Barware
Materials
Crystal, Silver Plate
$16,850
Regency Rosewood Card Tables
Located in New Orleans, LA
These exceptional late Regency card tables were designed with both elegance and functionality in mind. Crafted of rosewood after a model by Henry Holland, the calamander-banded and g...
Category
Antique 19th Century English Regency Card Tables and Tea Tables
Materials
Rosewood
$44,500 / set
Red Cut-To-Clear Glass Vase By Pairpoint
By Pairpoint Glassworks
Located in New Orleans, LA
This remarkably exquisite cut glass vase was crafted by one of the oldest glassworks firms in the United States, Pairpoint. The elaborate cut-to-clear decoration is brilliantly cut from a striking bright red to clear in a meticulous geometric pattern.
Established in 1880 in New Bedford, Massachusetts, the Pairpoint Manufacturing Company originally produced coffin fittings and metalwork. In 1894, Pairpoint merged with Mt. Washington Glassworks, resulting in an astounding creative output that included fantastic cut glass objet and lamp and lamp accessories, including both cut glass and the well-known Pairpoint blown glass lamps. Today, Pairpoint cut glass...
Category
20th Century American Vases
Materials
Cut Glass
René Lalique Gui Opalescent Glass Bowl
By René Lalique
Located in New Orleans, LA
Delicate fruiting mistletoe festoons this striking opalescent glass bowl by the renowned René Lalique. First designed by Lalique in 1920, the Gui pattern is molded in low relief with...
Category
20th Century French Art Deco Glass
Materials
Glass
Regency Rosewood Marble Specimen Table
Located in New Orleans, LA
This exquisite Regency-period rosewood table is distinguished by its remarkable specimen top. An exceptional relic of natural history, the tabletop, created circa 1840, bears nearly ...
Category
Antique 19th Century English Regency Tables
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, Porphyry, Siena Marble, Griotte Marble, Carrara Marble, Ma...
George III Chippendale-Period Serpentine Commode
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in New Orleans, LA
This rare 18th-century serpentine chest of drawers was crafted in the style of the iconic Thomas Chippendale. The George III mahogany dresser is complete with its original brass hand...
Category
Antique 18th Century English Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Japanese Lacquer and Gold Tray
Located in New Orleans, LA
This Meiji-period lacquer tray represents the mastery of Japanese craftsmen in the art of lacquer work. Precious materials are precisely inlaid in the lacquer base, creating a highly...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Asian Meiji Lacquer
Materials
Gold
French Great Wheel Skeleton Clock
Located in New Orleans, LA
This important glass-fronted French Empire great wheel skeleton clock has the remarkable ability to run with incredible accuracy for more than a week on a single winding. The large central wheel and the rare combination of the pin-wheel escapement and knife-edge suspension allow for a longer, more accurate running time than most clocks of the period. The clock is further distinguished by the inclusion of a concentric calendar dial and Roman numeral chapter ring set amidst a stunning floral halo of gilt bronze fretwork, all mounted on a bronze-wrapped marble base. In such fine, working condition, and with the inclusion of a period glass dome, this clock is exemplary of the finest French skeleton...
Category
Antique 19th Century French Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Japanese Lacquer Tray
Located in New Orleans, LA
Hailing from illustrious Meiji-period Japan, this lacquer tray showcases the mastery of Japanese craftsmen. Precious materials are precisely inlaid in the lacquer base, creating an a...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Lacquer
Materials
Silver
$19,800
Wedgwood Dark Blue Jasper Fumigators
By Wedgwood
Located in New Orleans, LA
Timeless and elegant, this pair of Wedgwood fumigator jars is crafted of the firm’s signature jasperware. This pair of vessels showcases a striking deep blue hue, contrasting greatly...
Category
Antique 19th Century English Jars
Materials
Porcelain
$1,985 / set
Daum Nancy Glass Vase
Located in New Orleans, LA
This Daum Nancy acid-etched glass vase represents an exceptionally rare and particularly graceful model from the renowned French firm. The glassmakers of Daum Nancy have long been ce...
Category
20th Century French Vases
Materials
Glass
$2,985
Mahogany Bureau Cabinet After Thomas Chippendale
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in New Orleans, LA
This extraordinary Irish bureau cabinet was crafted based on a design for a desk and bookcase drawn from Thomas Chippendale’s famed 1762 edition of The Gentleman and Cabinet-Maker's ...
Category
Antique 18th Century Irish Chippendale Cabinets
Materials
Mirror, Mahogany
Chinese Chippendale Tea Table
Located in New Orleans, LA
This exquisite English mahogany tea table is a stunning example of the elaborate Chinese Chippendale style. A study in symmetry and balance,...
Category
Antique 19th Century English Chinese Chippendale Card Tables and Tea Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Louis XV Style Bleu Céleste Vase
Located in New Orleans, LA
Drawing from the luxury of Sèvres Porcelain and Louis XV's famed bleu céleste service from Versailles, this elegant French porcelain vase features the trademark shade of blue and medallions revealing scenes of flora and fauna, including pheasants and swans. Adorned with gilt accents on the lip and body of the octagonal vase...
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Vases
Materials
Ormolu
Swiss Gold and Enamel Telescope
Located in New Orleans, LA
Scientifically advanced and exquisitely crafted, this rare 19th-century gold and enamel Swiss telescope is an item of exceptional luxury. The Swiss cre...
Category
Antique 19th Century European Scientific Instruments
Materials
Gold, Enamel
English Mahogany Writing Table, Early 19th Century
Located in New Orleans, LA
This exquisite writing desk is crafted of rich mahogany and features the straightforward design prevalent in England during the early 19th century. A luxurious leather-covered top pr...
Category
Antique 19th Century English Regency Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
William and Mary Oysterwood Chest
Located in New Orleans, LA
This William and Mary-period chest is distinguished by oyster veneering and circular inlay. Intersecting circles are inlaid into the veneers on the drawer fronts and on top of the ch...
Category
Antique 17th Century English William and Mary Commodes and Chests of Dra...
Materials
Bronze
Coronation of King George vi and Queen Elizabeth Glass Tankard
By Thomas Goode
Located in New Orleans, LA
Intricate engravings symbolic of the English monarchy decorate this limited edition glass tankard commemorating the 1937 coronation of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth...
Category
20th Century English Glass
Materials
Glass
René Lalique Ceylan Vase
By René Lalique
Located in New Orleans, LA
Crafted by the celebrated French glassmaker René Lalique, this enchanting Ceylan vase is molded from opalescent glass with a blue stained wheel. The design...
Category
20th Century French Art Deco Vases
Materials
Glass
$19,850
Mother of Pearl Vinaigrette, 19th Century
Located in New Orleans, LA
This delightful gold and mother of pearl vinaigrette is ripe with 19th-century charm. Emblazoned with the initials "E.L" for its original owner, the book-shaped vinaigrette almost ce...
Category
Antique 19th Century French Decorative Boxes
Materials
Gold
Cartier Gold and Sapphire Card Case
By Cartier
Located in New Orleans, LA
Formed entirely of 18K yellow gold polished to a high shine, this sleek case was created by the one and only Cartier. The exterior features a finel...
Category
20th Century French Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Gold
Russian Cloisonné Enamel Tea Set
By Pavel Ovchinnikov
Located in New Orleans, LA
This exceptional Russian cloisonné and enamel tea set is the work of Pavel Akimovich Ovchinnikov. One of Russia’s most skilled enamel artisans, Ovchin...
Category
Antique 19th Century Russian Japonisme Tea Sets
Materials
Silver, Enamel
Meissen Porcelain Shelves
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in New Orleans, LA
Elegant pillars of Meissen Porcelain distinguish this lovely pair of shelves. An ebonized wood frame gives them structure, and a mirrored backing completes their design.
circa 188...
Category
Antique 19th Century German Shelves
Materials
Porcelain, Mirror, Wood
Wedgwood Pale Blue Jasperware Coffee Cup and Saucer
By Wedgwood
Located in New Orleans, LA
Crafted by Wedgwood, this exquisite and rare assembled coffee cup and saucer set are comprised of the firm’s famous pale “Wedgwood blue” jasperware so prized by collectors and connoi...
Category
Antique 18th Century English Neoclassical Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Elizabeth II Commemorative Coronation and Accession Goblet
By Thomas Goode
Located in New Orleans, LA
This impressive engraved goblet was created to celebrate Queen Elizabeth II's accession to the throne of England and coronation. Crafted by Thomas Goode & Co. around the coronation on June 2nd 1953, this vessel would have been a treasured souvenir of the joyous occasions. The historic events are marked by an engraving around the rim of the glass, which reads: "The Coronation of Queen...
Category
20th Century English Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Silver
Pair of Silver Candelabra by Thomas Bradbury
By Thomas Bradbury
Sons Ltd.
Located in New Orleans, LA
This important set of George V silver candelabra by famed English silversmiths Thomas Bradbury & Sons are some of the finest the firm ever created. A high level of refinement is impa...
Category
20th Century English Georgian Candelabras
Materials
Silver
$88,500 / set
Yates Gold Cup
By Hannah Northcote
Located in New Orleans, LA
Remarkable in scale and artistry, this George III-style cup and cover was created by the famed London silversmith Hannah Northcote. Set on a circular foot and taking the form of a vase, the cup features two leaf-capped handles and a detachable domed cover crowned with a bud finial. Astounding in craftsmanship given the scarcity of gold at the time of its creation, the sentimental message engraved within the frontal cartouche indicates the prestigious provenance that further distinguishes this cup.
Originally commissioned by Robert Peel, the father of 19th century British Prime Minister Robert Peel, the gold cup...
Category
Antique 19th Century English Georgian Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Gold
$198,700
Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II Commemorative Glass
Located in New Orleans, LA
This engraved glass was crafted to commemorate the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II. Sixteen years following the coronation of her father, King George VI, the official coronation of Queen Elizabeth II represented a fascinating mix of tradition and modernity. Held at Westminster Abbey, it was the first official celebration of its kind ever to be televised — approximately 27 million people in the United Kingdom alone tuned in to watch their new Queen don her crown for the first time. Considering the widespread popularity of the event, commemorative objects such as this became highly desirable, as people around the world sought remembrances of the joyous occasion.
This glass is an exceptional example of its type that remains in excellent condition. One side reads "The Coronation of Queen Elizabeth 1953," while the other displays the initials "ER II...
Category
20th Century English Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Glass
Louis XV Mother-of-pearl Snuffbox
By Louis Robin
Located in New Orleans, LA
This Louis XV-period gold-mounted snuff box features lustrous panels of inlaid mother-of-pearl. The whimsical box takes the form of a barrel and features hinged lids on both ends. Di...
Category
Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Gold
Russian and Pillar Cut Glass Plate by Hawkes
By T. G. Hawkes
Co.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Elegant in its shape, this stunning cut glass plate by T.G. Hawkes & Co. exhibits the brilliant Russian and Pillar pattern. Combining two of Hawkes pat...
Category
Antique 19th Century American Glass
Materials
Cut Glass
Bohemian Crystal Goblet
Located in New Orleans, LA
A striking example of Czech artistry, this Bohemian glass goblet exhibits carefully carved scenes of stags within wooded landscapes that evoke th...
Category
Antique 19th Century Czech Bohemian Glass
Materials
Crystal
$11,500
Art Deco Trombone Cocktail Shaker
By Napier Co.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Charming and whimsical, this Art Deco silver-plated cocktail shaker takes the form of a stylized slide trombone. In the glamorous "Roaring Twenties," new musical styles including jaz...
Category
20th Century American Art Deco Barware
Materials
Silver Plate
Regency-Style Mahogany Library Table
Located in New Orleans, LA
This timeless mahogany Regency-style library desk features refined design elements prevalent in England during the early 19th century. Lockable drawers with elegant brass hardware pr...
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Hardstone and Rosewood Centre Table Attributed to Gillows
By Gillows of Lancaster
London
Located in New Orleans, LA
This remarkable rosewood centre table attributed to legendary firm Gillows showcases masterful craftsmanship and stunningly rare hardstone specimens. The table's base is ornately crafted, complete with lion's paw feet, emphasizing the quality of the wood. The most impressive element of this beautiful piece of furniture, however, is the exquisite inlaid table top. Featuring eighteen semi-precious and hardstone specimens artfully arranged in alternating geometric shapes, rare stones like gem quality Lapis Lazuli, Egyptian porphyry and Siberian amethyst dazzle the eye. Other stones and specimens inlaid in square, circle and hexagon shapes include pyrite lapis lazuli, malachite, green aventurine, agate of amethyst, greek spartan porphyry, labradorite, fossilized wood, occhio di pavone, brèche verte d'égypte, sicilian jaspers, blood stone, spanish brocatelle, siena brocatelle, convent siena and nero antico. The sheer variety and superb quality of these features is an overwhelming visual delight and a triumph of craftsmanship.
Hardstone pieces such as this were popular among the British aristocracy...
Category
Antique 19th Century Regency Center Tables
Materials
Agate, Amethyst, Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Porphyry
Tiffany Studios Red Favrile Vase
By Tiffany Studios
Located in New Orleans, LA
Crafted from a deep and vibrant red glass, this luminescent Favrile vase was made by the legendary Tiffany Studios. Of all the Favrile glass hues, red is ...
Category
20th Century American Vases
Materials
Glass
Griotte Rouge Vases Attributed to Charles-henri-Joseph Cordier
By Charles Henri Joseph Cordier 1
Located in New Orleans, LA
Fashioned of rare and precious griotte rouge marble and gilt bronze, these vases embody neoclassical elegance at its finest. Borrowing its forms a...
Category
Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Vases
Materials
Griotte Marble, Bronze
George III Pembroke Table attributed to Ince
Mayhew
By Ince
Mayhew
Located in New Orleans, LA
This extraordinary George III-period Pembroke table by London cabinetmakers Ince & Mayhew displays the understated sophistication of the late Georgian era. The surface of the table — including both the central panel and the signature Pembroke hinged flaps — is beautifully detailed with satinwood marquetry, inlaid with a fan medallion and foliate motifs executed with the greatest precision and craftsmanship. The table is set upon slender, tapering legs. The design is indicative of the rising influence of and interest in Neoclassical patterns, favoring motifs from nature or Classical antiquity over the extravagance of the Rococo style.
William Ince and John Mayhew joined their skills as furniture designers and cabinetmakers, opening a firm together on Broad Street in 1759. Over the next forty years, the duo would execute many commissions, and develop a volume of engraved designs entitled The Universal System...
Category
Antique 18th Century English Georgian Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables
Materials
Satinwood
George III Mahogany Wine Cooler Pair
Located in New Orleans, LA
This rare and important pair of George III mahogany wine coolers epitomizes the graceful Neoclassical aesthetic championed in the Georgian style. Crafted of the finest quality mahoga...
Category
Antique 19th Century English Georgian Wine Coolers
Materials
Ormolu, Zinc
$64,500 / set
Art Deco Tantalus by Louis Prodhon
By Louis Prodhon
Located in New Orleans, LA
This French Art Deco coromandel and chrome-plated tantalus by Louis Prodhon allows one to enjoy the finest libations in style, even in the company of greedy hands. Crafted of luxurious coromandel and chrome, this marvelous case holds three square-cut glass Baccarat decanters. The purpose of the tantalus was to keep one's favorite beverages safe from unwanted consumption while still showcasing the contents within. To gain access to the liquor, simply insert the key and turn to unlock the handle and remove the decanter of your choice.
Found in India, Sri Lanka and other parts of Southeast Asia, coromandel, or calamander wood, is one of the most distinctive timbers in the world. Known for its distinct black and hazel striped coloring, this desirable wood has been used for centuries to make furniture, stringed instruments, and precious personal items such as this remarkable decanter box.
Established by the Royal...
Category
20th Century French Art Deco Barware
Materials
Chrome
Cartier Art Deco Table Clock
By Cartier
Located in New Orleans, LA
This Art Deco period table clock by Cartier is an extremely rare find and in a class of its own. Crafted of black lacquer, no detail was spared by the famed firm in creating this hig...
Category
20th Century French Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Silver, Brass
$28,500
19th-Century Italian Giltwood Mirror
Located in New Orleans, LA
The exquisite details of this hand-carved Italian giltwood mirror are matched in grandeur by its notable size. Nearly 3 feet tall by 3 feet wide, this mirror is an extraordinary feas...
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Rococo Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Giltwood
Moser Vase with Gilt and Enamel Bird
By Moser
Located in New Orleans, LA
An exceptional avian motif graces this large glass vase by the revered Czech firm Moser. The raised enamel bird is matched well by the gilded amber glass. ...
Category
Antique 19th Century Czech Bohemian Vases
Materials
Enamel
Duke and Duchess of Windsor Gold Snuff Box
Located in New Orleans, LA
This important Louis XV gold snuff box is from the prestigious collection of the Duke and Duchess of Windsor. The engine-turned gold box or...
Category
Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Gold
Louis Comfort Tiffany Pastel Favrile Glass Dinnerware
By Tiffany Studios
Located in New Orleans, LA
Exuding the elegance of Art Nouveau design, this dinnerware service for 12 from Tiffany Studios is composed of pastel-hued, opalescent green ...
Category
20th Century American Art Nouveau Glass
Materials
Glass
Holland Circle by Baumann and Kinzelbach
Located in New Orleans, LA
This intriguing item is almost certainly a Holland Circle by German scientific instrument makers Baumann & Kinzelbach. The Holland Circle, sometimes referred to as a Dutch Circle, was used in land surveying and is a precursor to the theodolite, an optical instrument for measuring angles. Baumann and Kinzelbach were based in Stuttgart, Germany, and in addition to crafting surveying instruments...
Category
Antique 19th Century German Scientific Instruments
Materials
Bronze
George VI Commemorative Ruby Glass Vase
Located in New Orleans, LA
This etched and gilt ruby glass vase celebrates the coronation of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth on May 12, 1937. The vase features remarkable details, including a crowned monogram, floral...
Category
20th Century English Vases
Materials
Gold
Blue
Pink Snapdragons Vase with Cover by Camille Fauré
By Camille Fauré
Located in New Orleans, LA
Delicate pink flowers seem to burst forth from this blue Limoges enameled vase by Camille Fauré, decorated with vibrant snapdragon motifs. Layers...
Category
20th Century French Art Deco Vases
Materials
Copper, Enamel
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