French Silver Bodkin Case in the Shape of a Crinoline Lady, circa 1880, Paris

This is a turn-of-the-19th-century sterling silver decorative bowl, designed and crafted by silversmith Odiot, Paris. The piece was crafted in France circa 1880. The rounded shape, r...

Cigarette case in the shape of a packet of long cigarettes in 925/1000 sterling silver with black fired enamel in Art Deco style, early 1900s. With lost hinge, i.e. semi-invisible. ...

Beautiful antique sterling silver bonkin or perfume case with repousse flowers and leaves. On the rim is the marks Sterling B.B.& B. which stand for Bailey, Banks & Biddle. The famou...

Large silver plate shaped like a boat in a smooth, simple design with a three-dimensional rocaille band on the edge of the raised, exposed rim. Branded by the Diana's head mark, the...

Set of 12 antique French silver hallmarked oyster forks in original case, circa 1885. Maker's mark: "maître orfèvre" (master goldsmith...

A remarkable intricately designed, handcrafted silver box, circa 1880s. We were told that this box is sterling silver and that the makers mark "M" is that of "M. Mayer". Maurice MAYER was a very prestigious silversmith. Research shows that he was an "Orfèvre de l'Empereur", Napoleon Bonaparte, 1860-1870. The Minerva hallmarks are not visible, may have been rubbed off from use and cleaning. No documentation. This intricately carved box depicts the romantic poem of Le Roman de la Rose (The Romance of the Rose). Comes with the original lock and key. Le Roman de la Rose, begun by Guillaume de Lorris circa 1230 and completed, in a different style, circa 1270-1280, by Jean de Meun, builds on the concept of courtly love found in the poetry of the troubadours. The authors create a complex allegory of the romance between the Lover and the Rose. In the quest to pick the Rose (to achieve the conquest of love), the flower and its attendants represent the Lady and her sentiments while being wooed. In the first part of the poem, written by de Lorris, the Lover recounts his dream, ending with the winning of a kiss from the Lady. In the dream, the Lover discovers a walled garden and gains entrance thanks to a beautiful young woman. He meets Diversion and dancers who represent courtly values such as Beauty and Generosity. A tour of the garden brings him to a beautiful bed of roses by the Fountain of Love...

A Dutch Silver mustard jar in the shape of a barrel, 1894 A barrel shaped silver mustard jar. The handle of the mustard jar represents a branch with 2 leaves. The silver mustard ja...

Unusual sterling silver cigar lighter modeled as a crescent moon with facial features. Hallmarked with the maker’s mark of George Heath, London city mark, and date letter for 1891. W...

Gorgeous Silver Pair of Nicest Candlesticks of finest manufacturing quality as well as of most elegant appearance. - These candlesticks were made during HIGH VICTORIAN PERIOD (c.1...

Belle Époque French .950 Silver Wine Coasters by L. Lapar, Orfèvre Paris, Circa 1880 (Pair) A superb and elegant pair of late 19th-century French wine coasters by L. Lapar, Orfèvre ...