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Technique: Gilt
Large Baroque Carved and Gilt Wood Angels, Italian 18th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
An exceptional and rare pair of carved and gilt hard wood angels. Each is about 2 feet high with incredible detail and presence. Original gilding with excellent original patina. Ital...
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Early 18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Gilt Collectibles and Curiosities

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Walnut

19th Century Painted Porcelain Huqqa Base
Located in London, GB
This beautifully crafted and decorated porcelain huqqa (or hookah) base is of Continental, possibly Russian origin. It was created in the late 19th century for the Persian market. The huqqa base...
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Late 19th Century Russian Islamic Antique Gilt Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Porcelain

Madonna de la Media after Rafael Antique Framed Portrait on Porcelain
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This finely executed portrait is unsigned and presumed to have originated from Italy and date to approximately 1900 and done in a Renaissance style. The portrait is hand-painted on a...
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Early 20th Century Italian Renaissance Gilt Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

English Engraved Hand Colored Map of the North Eastern United States, circa 1817
Located in Charleston, SC
English copper engraved hand colored map of the North Eastern United States matted under glass in a gilt frame, Early 19th Century. Drawn and Engraved for Thomson's New General Atlas...
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1810s English George III Antique Gilt Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Glass, Giltwood, Paint, Paper

Russian Imperial Porcelain Easter Egg 19th century Rising Christ
Located in Sweden, SE
A rare and highly collectible Easter egg covered with exquisite miniature painting and gilding, created at the Imperial Porcelain Manufactory during the reign of Alexander II. The r...
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Late 19th Century Russian Empire Antique Gilt Collectibles and Curiosities

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Gold

19th Century Porcelain Huqqa with Persian Decoration
Located in London, GB
This beautiful porcelain huqqa (or hookah) is of Continental, possibly Russian origin and was created for the Persian market. The item is a historic smoking accessory which is highly...
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Late 19th Century Russian Islamic Antique Gilt Collectibles and Curiosities

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Porcelain

Giltwood Thermometer Perpetual Calendar Attributed to F.Linke, France, c. 1880
Located in PARIS, FR
Elegant Louis XVI style set comprising a thermometer and a perpetual calendar attributed to F. Linke. Each consisting of a metal plaque, painted with floral motifs on a beige backgro...
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1880s French Louis XVI Antique Gilt Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Sheet Metal

Pair of Late 18th Century Gold Wood and Gesso Baroque Altar Vases
Located in Hastings, GB
A pair of late 18th Century German baroque altar vases, in carved and gilded wood, small areas of gilt loss and patina as to be expected given their age. These would have been displa...
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1780s German Baroque Antique Gilt Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

20th Century Italian Silver Portal "Marriage of the Virgin"
Located in VALENZA, IT
Portal in chiseled solid silver depicting the "Marriage of the Virgin". The Marriage of the Virgin is an oil painting on wood (170 × 117 cm) by ...
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1990s Italian Renaissance Gilt Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Silver

Portrait of Madam Vigée-Lebrun and her daughter after Elisabeth Vigée-Lebrun
Located in Paris, FR
Miniature portrait of Madame Vigée-Lebrun and her daughter after Elisabeth Vigée-Lebrun (1755-1842). Signed "Joséphine Rozier", titled lower right and dated 1856. Gilded stucco and w...
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1850s French Antique Gilt Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

18thC Italian baptismal font
Located in Livorno, IT
Magnificent 18thC Italian baptismal font. Circular tank also lacquered in a soft color. Lid blue-lacquered inside and white-lacquered outside with beautiful gilt hand carvings. Main ...
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Mid-18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Gilt Collectibles and Curiosities

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Gold Leaf

Gilt Bronze Reliquary Pendant by Line Vautrin
Located in Atlanta, GA
A piece of wonderful jewelry by Line Vautrin designed in 1941 on the subject of St Foi, a child martyr on the early fourth century and the patron saint of prinsoers, in a rare form of a reliquary...
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1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gilt Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bronze

Articulated Gilt Bronze Brooch Le Travail Dominant Le Mond by Line Vautrin
Located in Atlanta, GA
A three-part articulated gilt bronze brooch named "Le Travail Dominant le Mond" by French Parisian art jewelry and sculpture Line Vautrin (1913-1997...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gilt Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bronze

French Louis XVI Style Gilded and Painted Wood Barometer from the Early 1800s
Located in Atlanta, GA
This French Louis XVI style barometer and thermometer features an exquisite carved giltwood crest with delicate foliage motifs. Below the crest, the thermometer, encompassed in a black painted body, sits atop the round barometer...
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Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Gilt Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Glass, Wood

Very Unique Austrian Silver Enamel Cigarette Case by Kurzer Wolf, Dated 1916
By Kurzer Wolf
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
This is without question a most unique Austrian silver cigarette case, the front of the case is decorated with a finely detailed road ma...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Gilt Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Silver, Enamel

17thC Church cattedra
Located in Livorno, IT
Louis XIV era church cattedra. At the centre the profile of a cleric, wearing the black doctoral biretta with four flaps , typical for doctorates of pontifical universities and depar...
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Late 17th Century Italian Louis XIV Antique Gilt Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood, Nutwood, Walnut, Giltwood, Lacquer

Pair of Italian 18th Century Giltwood Altarsticks
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Italian late 18th, early 19th century gilded altarsticks. This pair of Italian good sized altarsticks features gilding on all sides. The central column is carved with delic...
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18th Century Italian Antique Gilt Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

Late 19th Century North-African Silver Torah Pointer
Located in New York, NY
Handmade gilt silver Torah pointer (Yad), probably Morocco, circa 1880. Engraved in Hebrew: "For the soul of the virgin Tova daughter of Erza Asher. Every item in Menorah Galleries...
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Late 19th Century African Antique Gilt Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Silver

Italian 19th Century Giltwood Altar Piece with Cloudy Sun-Ray Motifs
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian 19th century gilded wood richly carved altar stand. This Italian giltwood altar stand features exquisite cloud motifs in its top part with radiating sun-rays draping the back wall of the piece. The polygonal shape is decorated with mirrored panels and alternates mirrored ionic pillars...
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19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Gilt Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Silver-Gilt, Enamel, Diamond and Semi-Precious Stone Flower Model
Located in London, GB
Silver-gilt, enamel, diamond and semi-precious stone flower model Continental, 20th Century Height 14cm, width 6.5cm, depth 4.5cm This 20th centu...
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20th Century European Gilt Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Vermeil, Enamel

Late 18th Century Gilded Italian Monstrance
Located in Dallas, TX
Monstrance gilded with bishops, bird, lamb and cross. Gilded base with angels is 10” x 7.5”. Circa 1780-1810, Italian.
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1780s Italian Antique Gilt Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

19th Century Pink Painted Porcelain Huqqa
Located in London, GB
This beautiful porcelain huqqa (or hookah) is of Continental, possibly Russian, origin and was created in the late 19th Century. The item is finely painted and decorated with photo-r...
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Late 19th Century Russian Islamic Antique Gilt Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Porcelain

Rare 19th Century "Yachting" Maritime Desk Set with Historic Monogram
Located in London, GB
A rare nautical desk set The lockable oak felt-lined case, embossed with the initials 'AL' of the original owner, houses twelve writing implements and accessories, constructed in silver plate and gilt metal, using spheres and chain work decoration. A bespoke commission of undoubtedly unique character-and most likely having nautical connections-the various accoutrements executed in a uniform style reminiscent of rope work, buoys, and markers found on seafaring vessels. The set includes a pair of candlesticks, a chamber stick, inkwell, bell, letter opener, personal wax seal, a stamp container, paperweight, ash tray, sealing wax spoon...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Gilt Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Silver Plate, Metal

Pair of Silvered and Gilt Fleur Des Siècles Flower Basket Models
Located in London, GB
Pair of silvered and gilt 'Fleur des Siècles' flower basket models American, c.1975 Height 12cm, width 16cm, depth 12cm Set in woven gilt-metal ...
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1970s American Vintage Gilt Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal, Silver Plate

Austrian Solid Silver-Gilt and Enamel Reliquary by Rudolf Linke, circa 1890
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique 19th century Austrian rare and unusual solid silver-gilt and enamel reliquary, pierced and decorated with multicolored enamels, sides set with carved rock crystal panels and ...
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19th Century Austrian Antique Gilt Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Rock Crystal, Enamel, Silver

19th Century Porcelain Huqqa with Bird Paintings
Located in London, GB
This huqqa (or hookah) is a wonderful item which is crafted from porcelain and finely hand painted and parcel gilt. The huqqa was created in the late 19th century, most likely in Rus...
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Late 19th Century Russian Neoclassical Antique Gilt Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Porcelain

Louis XVI Style Barometers and Thermometers by H. Dasson, France, Circa 1880
Located in PARIS, FR
A companion pair of Louis XVI style barometer and thermometer finely decorated with gilt bronze acanthus leaves and seeds on green velvet, each with a polychrome decorated enamel pla...
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1880s French Louis XVI Antique Gilt Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Enamel, Bronze

Articulate Bronze Brooch "Pergatoire" by Line Vautrin
Located in Atlanta, GA
A hanging articulate three-piece gilt bronze brooch "Purgatoire" also known as "Le Ciel, la Terre, et l'Enfer." by Line Vautrin. Each element with figure symbolizes Heaven, Earth and...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gilt Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bronze

Pair of 19th Century Italian Giltwood Reliquaries with Original Mercury Glass
Located in Dallas, TX
Crafted in Italy circa 1850, this elegant pair of antique church reliquaries stands on molded rectangular bases and showcases beautifully hand-carved scrollwork adorned with floral a...
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Early 19th Century Italian Rococo Antique Gilt Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Mercury Glass, Giltwood

1960s Macy s Decorative Steel Ball Ornaments
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of three, large, painted steel and decorative ball ornaments from Macy’s Department store display, circa 1960s.
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gilt Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Steel

A 19th Century Spanish Colonial Santos Depicting The Virgin of the Apocalypse
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
The naive, hand carved wood figure of The Holy Mother vanquishing the Apocalyptic Beast, showing the Holy Virgin standing over the Beast (Satan), pinning it down with her left foot o...
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19th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Antique Gilt Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood, Paint, Gesso

Brass Brooch with Horse Motif and Hooks for Boots
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
English gilded brass brooch with a horse motif: simple and pleasant. Here it is published with a couple of hooks to put on the boots more easily, or ... for other use: it's a gift. ...
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Early 20th Century English Other Gilt Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Steel

Giltwood Niche. Rococo, 18th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Hornacina formed by a back decorated with molding and a support for a sculpture decorated with a masque and vegetal motifs and topped by a split pediment with a central motif worked ...
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18th Century European Rococo Antique Gilt Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

Golden Angel Head
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Rare golden angel head, to hang: in the entrance as a welcome, in the bedroom for sweet dreams. Intact, without any retouching.
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Mid-18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Gilt Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

Pair of silvered and gilt-metal Fleurs des Siècles flower models by Gorham
Located in London, GB
Pair of silvered and gilt-metal 'Fleurs des Siècles' flower models by Gorham American, c.1975 Height 12cm, width 14cm, depth 10cm These beautiful de...
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1970s American Vintage Gilt Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal, Silver Plate

Mail pouch in maroquin rouge, 19th century
Located in PARIS, FR
Red leather pouch to carry or deliver the mail with flap, decorated with gilt fleur-de-lys arabesques. Interior, two pockets, and a smaller one with flap. A folding gusset allows to ...
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1860s French Napoleon III Antique Gilt Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Leather

Russian Fabergé Style Silver Gilt Table Thermometer
By Karl Fabergé
Located in London, GB
The very fine table thermometer mounted in a silver-gilt frame and set with diamonds and rubies, featuring an oval shaped photograph surrounded by a ...
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20th Century Russian Gilt Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Diamond, Silver, Enamel

Enamel and Gilt Bronze Cameo Necklace Depicting Goddess Artemis / Diana
Located in New York, US
Our antique necklace crafted from gold chain features a pendant with gilt bronze frame depicting Artemis with carved bow and quiver in grisaille on rust...
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Late 19th Century European Neoclassical Revival Antique Gilt Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

Antique Billiard Rules Pool Rules Pyramid Rules Victorian Framed Rules
Located in Radstock, GB
This framed and printed sheet Rule frame is very unusual because it actually features the rules of three games Billiards, Life Pool and Pyramid pool. Printed by the famous Glasgo...
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Late 19th Century Scottish Victorian Antique Gilt Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Pine

Duchesse de Richmond French Limoges Enamel Portrait Plaque
Located in London, GB
'Duchesse de Richmond' French Limoges enamel portrait plaque French 19th century Height 22cm, width 16cm, depth 2cm This exquisite Limoges enamel plaque is based on a painting of the Duchess of Richmond by the 17th century French artist, Henri Gascar...
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19th Century French Antique Gilt Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu

George IV Silver Gilt Vinaigrette Made in Birmingham by John Bettridge, 1830
Located in London, GB
A very fine & unusual George IV Silver Gilt Vinaigrette made in Birmingham in 1830 by John Bettridge. The Vinaigrtte is broad rectangular in form with engine turned sides and base. ...
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19th Century English George IV Antique Gilt Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Italian Gilt Reliquary Box
Located in Dallas, TX
This 18th century Italian gilded reliquary box is made to contain a personal relic or shine. It has brackets for wall mounting. The front of the door has...
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18th Century Italian Antique Gilt Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Giltwood

Late 18th/ Early 19th Century Wood Statue of a Bishop
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Antique, hand-carved and gilded statue of Bishop with original paint.
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19th Century Italian Antique Gilt Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Gold

Italian Gilt Carved Stand
Located in Dallas, TX
This short Italian stand is gilded in gold and was made sometime in the early 19th century. The 4 supports were carved in a serpentine form with a leaf on each one. It has something ...
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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Gilt Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood, Giltwood

Carved and Gilt Fragments with Polychrome Finish on Custom Acrylic Stand
Located in Dallas, TX
These old world fragments from a time of ornamentation and decadence will pop any space with a feeling of classic royal nobility. They are sturdily mounted on clear acrylic so that o...
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18th Century Antique Gilt Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Giltwood

Alice s Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass by Lewis Carroll
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Carroll, Lewis. Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland [together with] Through the Looking-Glass, and What Alice Found There. London: Macmillan & Co. Ltd., 1959, 1955. Illustrated by John ...
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1950s English Victorian Vintage Gilt Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Leather, Paper

"American Commonwealth" by James Bryce, First Edition, Three Volume Set, 1888
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Bryce, James. The American Commonwealth. London: Macmillian and Co., 1888. First edition three volume set. Three-quarter morocco leather boards with deckled edges, gilt ruling, and gilt titles to the spine. Presented in custom matching slipcase.  This first edition, three volume set of The American Commonwealth was published in London by Macmillian and Company in 1888. The books are bound in three-quarter straight grain morocco leather and maroon linen boards with gilt embossed and banded spine. The top edges are trimmed and edged with gilt while the other page ends are left deckled. All three volumes are presented in a custom archival matching slipcase. James Bryce...
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1880s British Antique Gilt Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper, Leather

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