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Material: Silver
Beautiful Silver Sacred Heart Ex Voto with Cherub Angel, Antique European, 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful Handmade Religious Ex-Voto A striking and delicately crafted religious Ex-Voto, sourced from an estate sale in Parma, Italy. The piece appears to be made from thin, lightw...
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Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Silver More Furniture and Collectibles

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Silver Plate, Sheet Metal

Large Antique 19th Century Ornate Russian Old Believers Reticulated Silver Cross
Located in New York, NY
Large, highly detailed 19th century Russian Old Believers reticulated silver cross. Finely hand wrought with beautiful patina from being handled with love and devotion. The top and the base of the crucifix chased with stylized Cyrillic letters as is customary in Russian Old Believers crosses...
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19th Century Russian Antique Silver More Furniture and Collectibles

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Silver

Vintage Bavarian Traditional Costume Jewelry Charivari with Hunting Pendants
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Vintage Bavarian Traditional Costume Jewelry Charivari with Hunting Pendants A Bavarian Charivari from the middle of the 20th century. A beautiful piece of historical Bavarian folk ...
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Mid-20th Century German Folk Art Silver More Furniture and Collectibles

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Silver

1890s Antique French Silver Mussel Vesta Case
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique French silver vesta case in the form of a mussel; an addition to our diverse smoking related silverware collection This exceptional antique French silver vesta case has an elongated asymmetrical form, realistically modelled in the form of a mussel shell. The anterior and posterior surfaces of the vesta are embellished with engraved decoration replicating the contours of the natural shell. This fine antique silver vesta...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Silver More Furniture and Collectibles

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Silver

Rare Pair of Edwardian Sterling Silver-Mounted Threaded Crystal Match Strikers
By Robert Jones
Located in New York, NY
Rare pair of Edwardian Period, sterling silver-mounted, threaded crystal match strikers, Birmingham, England, year-hallmarked for 1907, Robert Jones - maker. Each match striker measu...
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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Silver More Furniture and Collectibles

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Crystal, Sterling Silver

Sphere table cigarette lighter Red enamel Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Sphere table cigarette lighter in 925/1000 gold-plated sterling silver and translucent fire enamel on guilloché, in a modern contemporary style. Piezoelectric mechanism. Dimensions d...
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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Silver More Furniture and Collectibles

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Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Antique Sterling Silver Cigarette Case
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Sterling silver cigarette case. Not monogrammed. Weight is 217 grams  
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Early 20th Century British Silver More Furniture and Collectibles

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Sterling Silver

DEYKIN HARRISON 1930 Mechanical Cigarette Case Set In Solid .925 Sterling
Located in Miami, FL
Mechanical cigarettes case set designed by Deykin & Harrison. This is a very interesting mechanical case, created in Birmingham England during the art deco period at the silversmith...
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1930s English Art Deco Vintage Silver More Furniture and Collectibles

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Sterling Silver, Silver

English Art Deco Sterling Silver Cigarette Holder Case
Located in New York, NY
An English Art Deco period sterling silver cigarette (or other) holder case, circa early-20th century, England. Marked 'Sterling' on inside; please see last image.  
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1930s English Art Deco Vintage Silver More Furniture and Collectibles

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Sterling Silver

Antique Sterling Silver Cross Pendant Attributed to T Foree, a Set of 6
Located in Plainview, NY
A set of 6 hand crafted antique cross pendant. Each pendant is different in style and shows Native American design in the style of pendant is mad...
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Late 20th Century American Tribal Silver More Furniture and Collectibles

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Silver, Sterling Silver

XX Century Italian Sterling silver domino game in original plexiglass box.
By Gori
Located in VALENZA, IT
Domino game in sterling Silver with the original plexiglass case. The tiles are sterling silver and were made completely by hand with soldered silver sheets. 28 pieces that perfectly reproduce dominoes. The size of each tile is 50x25 h. 9mm. Dominoes is a family of tile-based games played with gaming pieces. Each domino is a rectangular tile, usually with a line dividing its face into two square ends. Each end is marked with a number of spots (also called pips or dots) or is blank. The backs of the tiles in a set are indistinguishable, either blank or having some common design. The gaming pieces make up a domino set, sometimes called a deck or pack. The traditional European domino set consists of 28 tiles, also known as pieces, bones, rocks, stones, men, cards or just dominoes, featuring all combinations of spot counts between zero and six. A domino set is a generic gaming device, similar to playing cards or dice, in that a variety of games can be played with a set. Another form of entertainment using...
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Late 20th Century Italian Other Silver More Furniture and Collectibles

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Sterling Silver

Ronson Mid-Century Era Silver Plated Figural Decanter Table Lighter
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This table lighter was manufactured by Ronson of Canada and dates to approximately 1965 and done in the period Mid-Century Modern style. The lighter is composed of a cast and silver plated base with a spring loaded handle mechanism. This vintage Ronson table lighter...
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Mid-20th Century Canadian Mid-Century Modern Silver More Furniture and Collectibles

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Metal, Silver Plate, Lead

Beautiful Silver Lady Woman in Alpine Costume Ex Voto, Antique European, 1910s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A cute petite religious Ex Voto. I do not know what it is made of, thin and light filigree silver or silver plated metal. It is handmade, embossed an...
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Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Silver More Furniture and Collectibles

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Silver Plate, Sheet Metal

Silver Lion Fish Model Signed by Mario Bucellati A fine piece
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Silver Lion Fish Model Signed by Mario Bucellati A fine piece from one of the most prestigious jewellers of the world, this realistic freestanding model is made by and signed Mario...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Silver More Furniture and Collectibles

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Silver

Lot of Two Silver Sacred Heart Ex Voto with Cherub Angel, Antique European 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful Lot of two Handmade Religious Ex-Voto A striking and delicately crafted religious Ex-Voto, sourced from an estate sale in Parma, Italy. The piece appears to be made from t...
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Early 1900s Italian Art Nouveau Antique Silver More Furniture and Collectibles

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Silver Plate, Sheet Metal

English Victorian Spring Baby Carriage
Located in Queens, NY
English Victorian pine painted and ebonized trim "CEE" spring baby carriage (perambulator) with brown tufted interior & folding hood (Wm Wilson patent fo...
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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Silver More Furniture and Collectibles

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Silver

Silver Plate Desk Easel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautifully crafted desktop easel with an architectural simplicity that’s both elegant and modern. Its clean lines and streamlined form make it a seamless addition to any workspace...
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20th Century Modern Silver More Furniture and Collectibles

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Silver Plate

Antique Walking Stick Cane Silver Duck Head Handle dated 1909 94cm 37inches
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful Antique English sterling silver duck head handle walking stick bearing  hallmarks for London 1909. This charming walking cane features a finely cast sterling sil...
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Early 1900s Antique Silver More Furniture and Collectibles

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Silver

Miniature snail in nickel silver
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Miniature snail in nickel silver. Metal: Silver. Origin: Italian. Brand: Arezzo. Weight: 22.35 grams. Dimensions: 4cmx2.2cm. Content: 925/1000. Assay Mark: Yes. Addition...
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20th Century European Silver More Furniture and Collectibles

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Silver

Antique Miniature Portrait Pendant Brooch in 800 Silver, France 1900s or older
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Antique Miniature Portrait Pendant Brooch in 800 Silver, Depicting Queen Marie de’ Medici This exquisite antique miniature portrait pendant brooch is a fine example of 19th-century ...
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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Silver More Furniture and Collectibles

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Silver

Silver crucifix with reliefs alluding to Jesus Christ
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver crucifix with reliefs alluding to Jesus Christ. Metal: Silver. Origin: Spanish. Brand: Estrela. Weight: 35.81 grams. Dimensions: 6.9cmx0.25cm. Content: 925/1000. ...
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20th Century European Silver More Furniture and Collectibles

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Silver

20th Century Italian Solid Silver Double Pipe Holder
Located in VALENZA, IT
Queen Anne style double pipe holder in solid silver. The pipe holders have a round fluted base pods and are fixed on the silver tray with small bolts that are removable for cleanin...
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1990s Italian Queen Anne Silver More Furniture and Collectibles

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Silver

Sterling Silver Art Deco Cigarette Case w/ 18k Gold Inlay by Marathon
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Stunning 1930s Art Deco silver cigarette case with Gold inlay by Marathon, straight out of the golden age of Hollywood! It features gold pin stripes on a silver body with geometric p...
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Silver More Furniture and Collectibles

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Gold, Silver

Silver mill with reliefs and applications
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver mill with reliefs and applications. Metal: Silver. Origin: Dutch. Brand: Espada. Weight: 23.83 grams. Dimensions: 9x4cm. Content: 835/1000. Assay Mark: Yes, betwe...
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20th Century European Silver More Furniture and Collectibles

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Silver

Yaacov Heller Sculptural Chess Set King David and Bathsheba
Located in Miami, FL
Spectacular chess set by Yaacov Heller. The sculptures are silver and gold over cast pewter. Fine detail. All pieces are signed. Retains original glass board.
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1990s American Silver More Furniture and Collectibles

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Gold, Silver, Pewter

Silver ship with masts and sails, resting on a wooden base
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver ship with masts and sails, resting on a wooden base. Metal: Silver. Origin: Neederland. Brand: Espada. Weight: 141.31 grams. Dimensions: 14cmx17.5cm. Content: 833...
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19th Century European Antique Silver More Furniture and Collectibles

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Silver

Cigarette Case black lines Art Deco style Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Handbag cigarette case in 925/1000 sterling silver with black fire enamel. Opening with spring button. Size cm. 6.3 x 9.7 x 1.5. Weight gr. 215. Created in Art Deco style for Cartier...
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1980s Italian Art Deco Vintage Silver More Furniture and Collectibles

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Sterling Silver, Enamel

Mexican Taxco Abstract Modernist .970 Silver Bracelet by Antoñio Pineda
Located in San Diego, CA
Fabulous Mexican Taxco abstract modernist .970 silver bracelet by Antoñio Pineda, circa 1960s. This piece is not only a ready to wear creation but also a dynamic piece of modern scu...
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Modern Silver More Furniture and Collectibles

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Sterling Silver

Filigree Miniature Furniture for a Doll s House
Located in Delft, NL
A filigree miniature furniture for a doll's house A filigree furniture for a doll's house with a piano wing and piano chair, a table with 4 chair...
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19th Century European Antique Silver More Furniture and Collectibles

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Silver

DUPONT 1945 Tall Roller Petrol Pocket Lighter In Plated Sterling
Located in Miami, FL
A Dupont roller petrol lighter made in France. This is a very rare pocket petrol lighter created in Paris France during the post war period, back in the 1945. The lighter has been p...
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1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Silver More Furniture and Collectibles

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Silver Plate

Early Margot de Taxco Sterling Parure Set Necklace Earrings Cuff Bracelet
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Margot Van Voorhies Carr started producing out of her own studio in 1948, under the name, Margot de Taxco. Previously she had been producing pieces under Antonio Castillo for the William Spratling studio. This four piece sterling silver suite...
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1950s Mexican Arts and Crafts Vintage Silver More Furniture and Collectibles

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Sterling Silver

DUNHILL PARIS 1952 Aldunil Gas Pocket Lighter In 18kt Gold Vermeil .800 Silver
Located in Miami, FL
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...
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1950s French Art Deco Vintage Silver More Furniture and Collectibles

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Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver, Vermeil

Vintage Silver Jewel design Hinged cuff bracelet Taxco Mexico
Located in London, GB
Vintage Silver Jewel design Hinged cuff bracelet Taxco Mexico and dating to the 1960s. Stylish modernist Bird foot style bracelet in sterling with malachite Origin: Taxco, Mexico Period: Circa 1960s Style: Vintage Mexican folk art An exceptional addition to any collection of Taxco silver, vintage Mexican jewelry...
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20th Century Mexican Silver More Furniture and Collectibles

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Silver

Rare English Silver-Gilt Book-Form Chess and Backgammon Game Board, circa 1976
Located in Queens, NY
Rare English silver-gilt book-form chess and backgammon game board, circa 1976. This exceptional and rare solid silver chess board converts into a backgammon board and can also be placed in a bookshelf to add more opulence. (3 in 1). This was most definitely a private commissioned piece by the House of Garrard...
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20th Century British Silver More Furniture and Collectibles

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Silver

Silver pierced bell with spiral floral motifs and interior mechanism
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver bell, cut-out, spiral with floral motifs and mechanism inside. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Brand: javali II Title. Weight: 259.6 grams. Dimensions: 7.8x8cm...
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19th Century European Antique Silver More Furniture and Collectibles

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Silver

Silver crucifix with reliefs, resting on a plinth with friezes around it
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver crucifix with reliefs, resting on a plinth with friezes around it. Metal: Silver. Origin: Brazilian. Brand: Unknown. Weight: 767.87 grams. Dimensions: 11.7cmx35cm...
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19th Century European Antique Silver More Furniture and Collectibles

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Silver

Set of miniatures of six silver musicians
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Set of miniatures of six silver musicians. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Brand: Cabeça de escravo. Weight: 439.87 grams. Dimensions: on request. Content: 833/1000. ...
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20th Century European Silver More Furniture and Collectibles

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Silver

Set of miniatures of six silver musicians
Set of miniatures of six silver musicians
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Guilloche silver chalice with reliefs
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Guilloche silver chalice with reliefs and monogram cartouche with circular base. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Brand: Porto Coroa. Weight: 92.35 grams. Dimensions: ...
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Early 18th Century European Antique Silver More Furniture and Collectibles

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Silver

Silver Lady Woman Ex Voto religious Folk Art, Antique European, 1910s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A cute petite religious Ex Voto. I do not know what it is made of, thin and light filigree silver or silver plated metal. It is handmade, embossed an...
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Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Silver More Furniture and Collectibles

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Silver Plate, Sheet Metal

AUSTRIA 1900 Antique Cigar Cutter Sculpted Hunting Dog In .900 Sterling Silver
By Oskar Dietrich
Located in Miami, FL
An Austrian art-nouveau cigar cutter made by Oskar Dietrich. This is a beautiful cigar cutter created in Austria during the late art-nouveau period, back in the 1900-1920, The cigar...
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Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Silver More Furniture and Collectibles

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Silver, Sterling Silver

Art Deco Modernist Matching Pair of Enamel Gents Cufflinks, circa 1930
Located in Devon, England
Extremely stylish and totally original are these matching pair of English 1930s Art Deco modernist enamel gents cufflinks. Fabulous geometric patterning and color, with a slight mode...
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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Silver More Furniture and Collectibles

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Enamel, Silver Leaf

Art Deco Silver Cigarette Case, 1930s
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage Art Deco Silver Cigarette Case. Sterling silver. Very good condition.
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1930s European Vintage Silver More Furniture and Collectibles

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Silver

Circa 1930s-50s Mexican Art Deco-Art Modern Sterling Silver Onyx Necklace
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Sterling silver & onyx collar or choker necklace, Mexico. Art Deco-Art Modern. Cut-work design. Marked Mexico, Taxco, 0.925, TN-11?. 39 grams. 5.25" x 5.75". We are a family busines...
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Art Deco Silver More Furniture and Collectibles

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Onyx, Sterling Silver

The Charles London 1947 Pocket Petrol Lighter Guilloche Plated Sterling Silver
Located in Miami, FL
The Charles petrol lighter designed by Meyer Maximilian Levene An exceptional and rare silver-plated 'The Charles' petrol pocket lighter stamped 'The Charles Lighter', made in London England, back in the 1947. It was rafted with slim rectangular form, decorated with engine-turned casing, double entry hinged lids with innovative internal mechanical features, including a revolving flint tube to provide even wear to the flint, and a rear barrel containing spare flint chambers so that semi-automatic loading of the spare flint can be undertaken. The Charles Lighter has an extremely complicated mechanism. The flint rotates while grinded by the friction wheel. Also interesting is the revolving magazine for spare flints. A fine example of complete over-engineering. This was made only for a very short period and was patented by Meyer Maximilian Levene in 1949. Weight: 70.50 Grams, (45.19 Dwt). Measurements: 48 mm by 43 mm by 12 mm (1.89 x 1.69 x 0.77 Inches). Hallmarks: Stamped with the maker's mark and signed in full, "THE CHARLES LIGHTER MADE IN ENGLAND BRITISH & DOMINION & FOREIGN PAT GRANTED.". Literature: Stuart Schneider and Ira Pilossof, The Handbook of Vintage Cigarette Lighters...
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1940s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Silver More Furniture and Collectibles

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Silver

JAPAN 1890 Meiji Period Kanzashi Hair Stick In Gild Sterling With Red Coral
Located in Miami, FL
A hair Kanzashi stick from the Japanese Meiji period (1868-1912). Beautiful decorative Kanzashi hair decoration from the Japanese Imperial Meiji period, circa 1890. This hair double...
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1890s Japanese Meiji Antique Silver More Furniture and Collectibles

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Sterling Silver

Chiseled silver chalice with reliefs and pearly-frieze base
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Chalice in chiseled silver with reliefs on the surroundings and a circular base with pearly friezes. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Mark: Eagle Head. Weight: 202.31 ...
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20th Century European Silver More Furniture and Collectibles

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Silver

Antique Orthodox Icon of Jesus Pantocrator in silver and enamel, 1890s
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a stunning antique Orthodox icon, depicting Jesus Pantocrator. The icon is hand painted and covered in silver okla...
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1890s Baltic Belle Époque Antique Silver More Furniture and Collectibles

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Silver, Enamel

Antique Silver Tube with hand written Quran excerpts Parchment Scroll ca 1800
Located in Doha, QA
This is a beautiful and masterfully done silver oriental tube with hand written Quran excerpts parchment roll inside. The Tube has been hand crafted in 19th century and the scroll it...
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Early 19th Century Saudi Arabian Antique Silver More Furniture and Collectibles

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Silver

Antique Walking Stick with 925 Sterling Silver Handle, Early 20th Century
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Antique Walking Stick with 925 Sterling Silver Handle, Early 20th Century This refined antique walking stick features a beautifully crafted solid silver handle, richly decorated wit...
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20th Century French Art Nouveau Silver More Furniture and Collectibles

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Sterling Silver

Mellerio Paris, A French Gold, Diamonds, Silver, and Smoky Quartz Carved Horse
Located in Queens, NY
Mellerio Paris, A French Gold, Diamonds, Silver-Gilt, Rock-Crystal, Jade, Mother-Of-Pearl and Smoky Quartz, Carved Horse Sculpture, Jeweled Mounted Object. An extremely rare and unique, one of a kind French gold, diamonds, Silver-gilt, rock-crystal, jade, obsidian, mother-of-pearl, and smoky quartz carved jeweled sculpture "CHEVAUX DE LEGENDE", "A Legendary Horse" by Mellerio, Paris, circa 1991. Sitting on black obsidian base, the solid rock-crystal slab is finely applied with a carved smoky -quartz and jade horse with a harness mounted in 18k gold, brilliant -cut diamonds, rubies, turquoise, and amethyst chains and pendants. The top columns adorned with 18k gold and brilliant cut diamond pendants, the bottom with gold and mother of pearl plaques. The obsidian base with a plaque engraved: CHEVAUX DE LEGENDE" / N° 05 / MELLERIO DITS MELLER / PARIS / 5003 D The piece is in excellent condition and comes with a custom made wood case made for transport. It's very elegant and has French hallmarks throughout. A truly magnificent piece. Measures 10.5" high x 8.5" wide x 4" deep Founded in France in 1613 by the descendants of Italian immigrants from the Vigezzo Valley in the north of Italy, Mellerio is one of the oldest jewellery houses in Europe. The family business soon attracted the attention of the Royal Court and Marie Antoinette herself reportedly purchased a precious bracelet featuring 7 cameos surrounded by rubies in 1780. Later on, in the 19th century, Mellerio became the official supplier of the French Royal family and the Court of Netherland. Mellerio creates many jewellery items, all set with rare gems such as peridots, amethysts, aquamarines, citrines and topaz, applying for a patent, the flexible stem, a very supple and light jewellery mechanism. Mellerio remains also well known for their spectacular series of Art Nouveau jewels, created at the beginning of the 20th century, as well as for the creation of trophies rewarding some of the greatest footfall and tennis players of history. In 1993, the jewellery house launched their first watch collection. Today, Mellerio has stores in Paris, Japan and Hong Kong. July 14, 1789: this date is known throughout the world as the beginning of the French Revolution. According to a ledger belonging to House of Mellerio, this was also the day that the jeweler sold a golden key to the Comte de Coutance for 10 livres. This ledger, as well as inventories dating as far back as 1768, are the jeweler’s oldest archives. These archives have continued to grow over the years, as the House, established on rue de la Paix in Paris, still lives on today, still in the hands of the same family from Craveggia, in the North of Italy. The tumultuous history of the Mellerio family in France probably goes as far back as the Italian wars of the Renaissance, but the first official document proving their commercial activity in Paris dates back to 1613. This document is the famous royal warrant awarded by Marie de Medici to a number of Italian families established along the rue des Lombards, including the Mellerios, allowing them to sell “small jewelery items”, therefore granting them a small exception to the traditional monopoly enjoyed by Parisian jewelers. At that time, powerful corporations regulated the operations and customs of Parisian business, but thanks to this exceptional warrant, the Mellerios managed to escape the confines of this framework. Today, this wax-sealed document is kept at the city hall of Craveggia. From 1613 to the Revolution, the Mellerios lived between France and Italy. The corporations tried many times to put an end to their trade privileges, but all in vain, as a dynasty of sovereigns renewed the warrant. Always marrying and often retiring in Craveggia, the Mellerios continued to maintain their jewelry business in Paris. At first, they did this without a shop. Wearing backpacks (wooden boxes divided into small compartments where jewels were kept), they would tour town fairs around Paris and royal castles. This is how Jean-Baptiste Mellerio (1765-1850) is said to have sold a bracelet set with rubies and Antique cameos to Marie-Antoinette, which still exists today. Many elements seem to prove the veracity of this anecdote. The queen was particularly fond of cameos, which cover the entire background of her famous jewelry cabinet, and ruby was her favorite stone after diamond. The famous bracelet, reacquired a few years ago by the House of Mellerio, is indeed an 18th century jewel, set with antique cameos representing the profiles of Roman emperors. Two branches of the family were operating in Paris during this time, under the reign of Louis XVI: that of Jean-François (1746-1828), the paternal ancestor of the current Mellerios, and that of Jean-Baptiste (1765-1850). The French Revolution forced them to return to Italy. However, both Jean-Baptiste and François Mellerio (1772-1843), who was the son of Jean-François, were eventually able to return to Paris after the founding of the Consulate. Jean-Baptiste opened a shop at the Iron Crown of rue Vivienne, and François opened his at the Palais des Tuileries, rue du Coq Saint-Honoré. His well-organized order books give an idea of his high-ranking clientele during the “Old Regime”, among which were the Comte and Comtesse Octave de Segur, the Marquise (later Duchess) de Tourzel, former governess of the royal children, and her daughter, the Comtesse de Bearn, the Craufurds -who organized the flight to Varennes, the Duc and Duchess de Gramont, the Comtesse de Boigne, and Madame de Souza, Talleyrand’s mistress. We also see the names of the imperial family: Empress Josephine, the Queen of Holland, Princess Elisa, Caroline and Pauline. At that time, the House of Mellerio specialized, among other things, in the trade of antique cameos, a newly fashionable genre of jewel that captured the imagination of all the princesses and noble women of the time. The years of the Restauration and July Monarchy were among the most glorious. The Bourbons were back on the throne, and the clientele of the House of Mellerio had regained its former wealth. Mellerio supplied Louis-Philippe, Duke of Orléans, as well as his mother, wife and sister, with sumptuous jewels, including a set of emeralds made piece by piece, while the Duke of Bourbon, last prince of the House of Condé, offered diamonds to his mistress, the scheming Baronne de Feucheres, and Monsieur de LaFayette also bought cameos for one of his granddaughters. For the first time, Mellerio ventured into the world of arts in 1815, when Carlotta Grisi, a famous dancer who created Giselle, as well as an actress named Rachel, bought jewels at the Mellerio store on rue de la Paix. 1848 marked a new turning point. France once again became a Republic. François Mellerio handed the company over to his son, Jean, and the latter decided to travel to Spain to build a new clientele. He later became one of the jewelers of the royal family, and met Eugénie de Montijo, who remained a faithful client when she became empress of the French people. The Imperial years were lavish. During the Second Empire, Paris was a pageant of crinoline dresses designed by Worth, while jewels by Mellerio, Worth’s neighbour on the rue de la Paix, adorned the noble women of the Tuileries court. The Empress bought pearls. Mathilde Bonaparte...
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20th Century French Silver More Furniture and Collectibles

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Rock Crystal, Jade, Quartz, Gold, Silver

Antique Vintage Lady s Gentleman s Walking Stick Sterling Silver Crook Handle
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Stylish Well Grained Stepped Partridge Wood Ladies or Gentleman's Walking Stick with Crook Handle and ornate chased Sterling Silver collar and mount, made by English World famous...
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Silver More Furniture and Collectibles

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Sterling Silver

Vintage Regency Silver Leaf Palm Tree California King Canopy Bed
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Transform your bedroom into a luxurious tropical sanctuary with this magnificent vintage Hollywood Regency canopy bed. Masterfully constructed, the bed's grand architectural frame is...
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Late 20th Century North American Hollywood Regency Silver More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Metal, Silver Leaf

Cigarette Case Black and White Art Deco Style Fire Enamel Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Ladies’ cigarette case rectangular convex “olive” shape in 925/1000 sterling silver with black and white fire enamel with Art Deco style design. With “lost” hinge, that is semi-invis...
Category

1970s Italian Art Deco Vintage Silver More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

Silvered Sea Shell Strombus Pugilis
Located in New York, NY
Strombus pugilis fully silvered shell. Creel and Gow has been working with the same atelier in Rome, Italy for over 20 years to make our signature silvered shells. Our workshop has b...
Category

2010s Italian Victorian Silver More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Sterling Silver

Monumental Sterling Silver Menorah in Mid-Century Modern Style
Located in New York, NY
Monumental, sterling silver menorah in Mid-Century Modern style with an elegant, curvilinear design, measuring 21 1/3'' in height by 16 3/4'' f...
Category

20th Century Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Silver More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Swedish Silver Walking Cane Stick 89cm/ 35 inches 20th Century
Located in London, GB
A  handsome substantial  Swedish silver handled walking cane with impressed hallmarks and makers mark S. P. H and the date mark for 1915. The silver crook shaped handle on a sturdy ...
Category

Early 20th Century Swedish Silver More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Silver

CARTIER 1970 Paris Linear-Oval Pocket Butane Gas Lighter In Plaqué d Argent
Located in Miami, FL
A pocket lighter designed by Cartier. This is a beautiful butane pocket lighter, created in Paris France by the jewelry house of Cartier, back in the 1970's. The lighter is a classi...
Category

1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Silver More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Silver

DUNHILL London 1929 Ball Desk Petrol Lighter In Solid .925 Sterling Silver
Located in Miami, FL
Ball desk petrol lighter designed by Alfred Dunhill This is a rare antique desk liquid-petrol lighter, created in London England by the luxury brand of Alfred Dunhill, back in the 1929. The unusual lighter is the iconic ball shaped model named Unique with the Dunhill lift arm retailed in Paris France. The lighter has been assembled and carefully crafted in the shape of a ball in solid sterling silver with plain surfaces. This lighter show very nice condition with minimal traces of use and beautiful guilloche. Recently cleaned and serviced, not polished just to preserve the antique patina. History This classic petrol lift arm lighter...
Category

1920s English Art Deco Vintage Silver More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Sterling Silver, Silver

19th Century Russian Gold And Silver Jesus Icon In Nutwood Case
Located in Vienna, AT
19th century Russian icon painting Jesus Christ with finely detailed, hand-hammered silver and gold in a case of nutwood. Beautiful condition.
Category

19th Century Russian Antique Silver More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Gold, Silver

Silvered Sea Shell Scotch Bonnet
Located in New York, NY
Scotch Bonnet fully silvered 4". Creel and Gow has been working with the same atelier in Rome, Italy for over 20 years to make our signature silvered she...
Category

2010s Italian Victorian Silver More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Sterling Silver

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