Vermeil Collectibles and Curiosities

Walking stick: a jeweled stick with a tactile L-shaped handle, played on the contrasts of 800/1000 silver and vermeil. Wide stepped silver arches surround niches in openwork vermeil ...

Aldunil gas lighter designed by Alfred Dunhill This is a very rare gas pocket-lighter, created in France for the Alfred Dunhill Company in Paris, back in the 1952. This semi-automatic lighter is the iconic and popular Aldunil model, crafted with art deco patterns in solid .800/.999 sterling silver with 18 karats rose-gold vermeil. All finished with high polish and substantial weight. This very early Aldunil Dunhill lighter is highly collectible and is decorated with diagonal undulates ribbed lines. Model: ALDUNIL. First Produced: Paris, France 1952. Material: 18 karats rose gold. over .800 Sterling silver. Weight: 74.4 Grams, (47.70 Dwt). Measurements: 60 mm by 23 mm by 12 mm (2.36 x 0.91 x 0.47 Inches). Hallmarks: Stamped with French marks: the jewelry atelier maker's mark, three times with the mark of the Crab for the assay of the .800 silver, the Parisian maker's mark, the reference number, the six-digits serial number and signed in full as follow, "DUNHILL PARIS 64 134482". Alfred Dunhill He inherited his father’s London saddlery in 1893. Following the increase in motor car ownership, Alfred developed the business to include motoring accessories, which he called ‘Dunhill’s Motorities’. This included goggles, timepieces, picnic sets, and leather coats, and it wasn’t long before the brand became associated with men’s general motoring attire. They opened two shops in Mayfair and had a catalogue of over 1300 items. Between the 1904 and 1905, Dunhill introduced their ‘Windshield Pipe’, to help drivers combat the effect of wind and travel on their ability to smoke. This marked both the end of the ‘motorities’ focus and their entry into the world of smoking ephemera, and they shortly opened their first tobacconist in 1907 on Duke Street. The proximity to several esteemed Private Members Clubs around the Mayfair, St James’ area ensured that the venture was a success. (From Nicholas Wells With Thanks). Literature: Blei-Bottoni, The Dunhill Petrol Lighter "A Unique Story", Unique SRL 2004 first edition. Figure-571 Pp-284 for illustrations of this model in silver and gold. Note: This Aldunil pocket lighter is empty of any flammable, gas or butane substances and is ready to be ship by any carrier. This lighter just need a new flint and proper butane gas. Was tested and is in working condition. Condition: The overall condition of this Alfred Dunhill lighter...

Boucheron silver and vermeil minaudière French, circa 1960 Measures: Minaudière: Height 2.5cm, width 13cm, depth 8.5cm Case: Height 4cm, width 18cm...

Vermeil watch (925 silver, gold plated G 20M) Swiss Tank Must de Cartier model with blue dial. Automatic movement. The push button is adorned with a blue Lapis Lazuli. Dial dimen...

Collection Italian Miniature Green Malachite Silver Vermeil Musical Instruments Italian, 20th Century Largest (harp): Height 6cm, diameter 3.7cm This delicate ensemble of miniatur...

Set Eight Italian Miniature Silver Gilt Malachite Musical Instrument Figures Italian, 20th Century Largest (guitar): Height 6.5cm, diameter 3.3cm A delightful example of Italian c...

An Elkington & Company Silver Gilt Presentation Casket Hall Marked for Birmingham, 1891 and the maker; the casket, in the Victorian Gothic manner, with cluster columns at the angles...

Collection Seven Italian Modern Miniature Musical Instruments Silver Malachite Italian, 20th Century Largest (cello): Height 6cm, width 3.3cm An exceptional example of Italian craf...

Italian Miniature Model Sculpture Box Piano Silver Green Malachite Vermeil Italian, 20th Century Height 6cm, width 9cm, depth 11cm A charming and finely executed Italian miniature...

Lapis lazuli, vermeil, enamel and diamond flower model in the style of Fabergé Continental, 20th Century Height 12.5cm, width 5.5cm, depth 4cm Inspired by the legendary craftsmanshi...

Silver-gilt, pearl and charoite lily of the valley model in the style of Fabergé Continental, 20th Century Height 15cm, diameter 4cm This exquisite floral sculpture embodies the ele...

An amazing piece of jewelry in Vermeil. It is hand-sculpted and hammered in sterling silver, gold-plated with five microns of 18-karat gold. This wearable art piece has three va...

Antique French crystal, vermeil and gemstone cane French, c. 1890 Height 89cm, diameter 2.5cm Masterfully crafted in late 19th century France, this exquisite walking stick is ado...

Wearable work of art by Jacques Jarrige. These earrings are hand-sculpted and hammered in silver sterling and gold-plated with 18-Karat, five microns. This wearable sculpture unmi...

Wearable work of art by Jacques Jarrige. These earrings are hand-sculpted and hammered in silver sterling. Also available gold-plated 18-karat This wearable sculpture unmistaka...

Silver-gilt, enamel, diamond and semi-precious stone flower model Continental, 20th Century Height 14cm, width 6.5cm, depth 4.5cm This 20th centu...