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Place of Origin: European
Poodle Dog Holding Purse Austrian Vienna Bronze Circa 1900 Miniature Bronze
Located in New York, NY
THIS IS A SUPERB AUSTRIAN VIENNA BRONZE OF A WHITE POODLE DOG CARRYING A PURSE. This wonderful antique Austrian Vienna Bronze (Bronze de Vienne, Wiener Bron...
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Early 20th Century Gilded Age European Models and Miniatures

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Bronze

Victorian Coral Stickpin of Figural Face in the Motif of the Grotesque
Located in Baltimore, MD
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...
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1880s Victorian Antique European Models and Miniatures

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Coral, 15k Gold

Silver-Based with Lapis-Blue Sea-Green Baked Enamel "Movable Turtle" Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Whimsical silver-based inlay with lapis-blue & sea-green baked enamel "Movable Turtle" pendant highlighted with an cream enamel underside. The length...
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1960s Art Deco Vintage European Models and Miniatures

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Silver

Three Little Pigs Piglets Austrian Vienna Bronze circa 1900 Geschutzt Pig
Located in New York, NY
THIS IS A SUPERB SET OF THREE LITTLE PIGS BRONZES. THE PIGS ARE ANTIQUE AUSTRIAN VIENNA BRONZES. These wonderful antique Austrian Vienna Bronzes (Bronze de Vienne, Wiener Bronze, Cold Painted Bronze) date to circa 1900. The bronzes are of the highest quality of Vienna Bronzes with superb modeling and expression. They are cold painted with beautiful details. The bronzes are very possibly made by Bergmann. They are marked GESCHUTZT, the German mark for imports. The three pig...
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Early 20th Century Gilded Age European Models and Miniatures

Materials

Bronze

Cat Kitten Bronze Letter Holder Austrian Vienna Bronze Long Live Katzenjammer
Located in New York, NY
This is a superb antique Austrian Vienna Bronze (Bronze de Vienne, Wiener Bronze, Cold Painted Bronze) Letter Holder. The bronze plaque on the front depicts a trio of kittens eating and drinking...
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Early 19th Century Victorian Antique European Models and Miniatures

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Bronze

Mid-19th Century Gold Brooch with Micromosaic
Located in Paris, FR
Brooch with a micromosaic set in a gold and royal blue enameled gold setting. Rectangular micromosaic on black onyx representing a spaniel lying in the...
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1830s Antique European Models and Miniatures

Materials

Gold

Antique novelty Silver Casters in the form of Barrels Birmingham 1908
Located in Toronto, ON
Pair Antique novelty Silver Casters in the form of Barrels Birmingham 1908 Levi and Salaman. Realistically styled with panel and ribbed bodies and hand...
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Early 1900s Antique European Models and Miniatures

Materials

Silver

Carved French Maiden Cameo Agate Rubies Pearls 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Berkeley, CA
Four dazzling light pink rubies, eight fresh water pearls, hand carved agate with black enamel. Excellent craftsmanship as this is entirely carved of one piece of agate. Intricate de...
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Early 20th Century Napoleon III European Models and Miniatures

Materials

Agate, Ruby, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Hermès Noir Curiosite Kelly Laque Charm
By Hermès
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A chic Hermès Kelly Bag charm. The charm features a Curiosite Noir Laque Kelly motif with permabrass plated hardware. This versatile charm can b...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Models and Miniatures

Materials

Brass

18 Karat Gold 1820s Indian Miniature Painting Cannetille Brooch
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
A fine cannetille brooch with an Indian/Persian miniature painting in the centre. The miniature features a royal or nobleman with a hookah pipe. It i...
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1820s Romantic Antique European Models and Miniatures

Materials

18k Gold

Vever Art Nouveau Six Elements 19th Century
By Vever
Located in Geneva, CH
Art Nouveau Vever six elements including four Matrix in copper and brass and two in glass. French. Signed Vever. Numbered. 19th Century. Total weight: approx. 174.00 grams
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Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Antique European Models and Miniatures

Antique French Wood Framed "Classical Scene" Miniature, 10.7cm x 10.7cm
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Antique French Miniature, wood-framed, depicting a classical scene painting Dimensions: 10.7cm x 10.7cm
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1850s Victorian Antique European Models and Miniatures

Mid-19th Century Gold Pendant with Miniature, Sapphires and Rubies
Located in Paris, FR
An oval miniature on enamel featuring the portrait of an elegant gentleman. His hair is styled with curls on the side and a large ribbon, and he is wearing 18th century-styled clothi...
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1850s Napoleon III Antique European Models and Miniatures

Materials

Ruby, Sapphire, Gold

Mid-19th Century Gold and Enamelled Brooch with Miniature
Located in Paris, FR
Oval hand painted miniature mounted in gold enamelled brooch. The frame is in gold and enamelled with fine black enamel threads. The high-quality miniature shows a young man in a br...
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1830s Antique European Models and Miniatures

Materials

Gold, Enamel

Louis-Philippe Pendant "Souvenir" with Miniature
Located in Paris, FR
A gold-mounted pendant with a mother-of-pearl medallion depicting the portrait of a young dandy on light pink background, framed with pearls. On the back, locks of hair attached with...
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1840s Antique European Models and Miniatures

Materials

Pearl