"The Nativity Scene" Made from Bisquit Porcelain, Limited Number of the Edition

Bronze Skull Finial from the Base of a Crucifix. French or German, 17th century. Measurements 3.3 × 3.1 × 2.8 cm Cast in the form of a human skull, this small bronze would origina...

A very fine Tiffany & Co. sterling silver objet d'art. In the form of a bean (or a Tiffany touchstone!). Perfect for the desk or vanity! Provenan...

We love our wonderfully esoteric Grotesque man (or "other") crafted by a talented unknown carver in the 19th century from a chunk of the most desirable orange-red toned coral. Connoisseurs of literature or theater or the arts understand the term Grotesque as referring to fantastical, exaggerated or distorted representations, usually of the human face or figure. (The word "grotesque" originates from the Italian "grottesca", meaning of a cave" (grotto = cave in Italian) and refers to doubled, metamorphosed, or altered forms). Originally Italian, the concept of the Grotesque was used in French and German literature as well, and is a an integral part of English literature and theatre (The Theatre of the Grotesque preceded the Theatre of the Absurd) today. We find our Grotesque stickpin guy (gal) to be not grotesque at all but endearing, with his (or her) exaggerated features and droopy skin folds. And as a reference to classic theatre, this coral stickpin...

A pig, a symbol of fertility and abundance, was made into a silver miniature with a creative idea and masterful craftsmanship. A genuine silver pig with...

This badge is a Soviet higher-education graduation badge, commonly awarded to graduates of civilian institutes or universities in the USSR, particularly in technical, pedagogical, ...

Stunning hand-painted miniature 800 silver compact. The hand-painting is signed (illegible look at photo) It measures 3 in. x 2 3/8 in. Mirror inside along with powder and puff. Pl...

This the subjekt of this charming miniature watercoulour is a romantic scene in a park with luscious planes with a lake and a small pavillion in the background. In the right top corn...

Stained Glass Panel Fragment Depicting the Presentation in the Temple. Southern Low Countries, circa 1520 A.D. Measurements: 12 × 8.5 cm (4 ¾ × 3 ⅜ in.) Weight: 92 grams A finely...

Antique French Miniature, wood-framed, depicting a classical scene painting Dimensions: 10.7cm x 10.7cm

Pair Antique novelty Silver Casters in the form of Barrels Birmingham 1908 Levi and Salaman. Realistically styled with panel and ribbed bodies and hand...