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Place of Origin: American
Antique Edwardian William B Kerr Sterling Silver Purse or Lady
s Evening Bag
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique Edwardian purse or evening bag.
In sterling silver.
By William B. Kerr & Co.
The purse has a small chain and opens with a button. The interior has two pockets on ei...
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Early 20th Century Edwardian American More Objets d Art and Vertu
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Whiting
Davis Mesh Purse Bag
By Whiting
Davis
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
New, in its original box with tags, Antique Whiting & Davis Mesh Purse / Bag. Includes original care instructions from the maker.
Popular in the 1920s & ear...
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Early 20th Century American More Objets d Art and Vertu
Materials
Other
$300 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Hardstone Intaglio Necklace 14 Karat Gold Ball Chain
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Five agate intaglios of varying size and age have been mounted in 18 karat gold settings. The settings are connected by golden balls made out of 18karat .
They are threaded on a foxt...
Category
1880s High Victorian Antique American More Objets d Art and Vertu
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold
Hattie Carnegie Whimsical "Insect" with Movable Wings Gilded Hardware Brooch
By Hattie Carnegie
Located in New York, NY
Hattie Carnegie wonderfully whimsical etched gilded gold vermeil hardware "Insect" brooch is accented with movable wings as if in flight whether being worn or just simply plac...
Category
1970s Baroque Vintage American More Objets d Art and Vertu
ST Dupont Lighter Laque de Chine Blue Gold Original France Paris
By Cartier
Located in Bilbao, ES
ST Dupont Lighter Laque de Chine Blue Gold Original France Paris with box
Dimensions
Height: 6cm / 2,36 inches
Width: 3,5cm / 1,37 inches
Depth: . 1 cm / 0...
Category
1980s Art Deco Vintage American More Objets d Art and Vertu
Materials
Gold Plate
$641 Sale Price
20% Off
White and Yellow Gold Tempered Glass Chess Set
Located in Southampton, PA
The foremost game of strategy unfolds between the most fantastic cast of characters with this unique and stunning handmade, custom designed chess set. Consider first the sheer weight...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American More Objets d Art and Vertu
Materials
14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Navajo Needlepoint Turquoise Concho Belt
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Navajo needlepoint concho belt. Signed LMB, marked sterling. 11 conchos total. Exceptional design on each concho, featuring floral style center with complementary scalloped silverwork and final layer of turquoise framing concho. Old Pawn. Acquired from a Navajo trader.
PERIOD: After 1950
ORIGIN: Navajo, Southwest
SIZE: Total Belt Length 62 1/2" Leather; conchos 2 1/4"D
The word “concho” sometimes spelled “concha”, comes from the Spanish word meaning shell. Some of the first “conchos” were made of melted silver dollars and resembled a shell. Concho belts reportedly began appearing in Navajo country in the late 1860s. Other Native Americans including Zuni and Hopi also made traditional concho belts before long.
Concho belts can cost into the thousands of dollars depending upon the craftsmanship, amount of silver, rarity of turquoise and stones used. Belts in the upper end of the price scales are usually made before the turn of the century. Buyers should deal with reputable dealers as many fakes and look-a-likes exist. A well-made belt with age to it will fetch a bigger premium and hold its value better.
The earliest concho belts are now referred to as “First Phase” belts. This style of belt was made before Native silversmith had learned much about soldering. The conchos were hammered out from melted coins, cut, and filed into shape, engraved and a diamond shape slot was cut out of the middle of the concho, with a bar left across the center of the diamond shaped slot for the leather loop. Conchos that required no soldering are generally thought to be made from 1860-1880.
Second phase conchos were done 1890-1900s in which silversmith began to solder.
Third phase conchos is when you start to see the “butterfly” or “bow” appear between conchos and the use of turquoise as an adornment. A butterfly (bow) is a smaller concho in between bigger conchos. A belt with butterflies and sometimes turquoise would be from the early 1900s – 1930s.
The timelines may slightly differentiate depending upon who you ask. Natives first had concho belts for personal use only, but around the turn of the last century, tourist demand had kicked in and a new outlet emerged.
belts & buckles jewelry silver belts conchos navajo needlepoint southwest turquoise...
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1950s Native American Vintage American More Objets d Art and Vertu
Materials
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Fancy Vivid Yellow Diamond Dragonfly Brooch
By Fred Leighton
Located in New Orleans, LA
Enveloped in a sea of 60.26 carats of fancy vivid yellow diamonds is this tour de force of jewelry craftsmanship from the collaboration of jewelry legends Fred Leighton and Carvin French. Made for Patricia Kluge...
Category
20th Century Contemporary American More Objets d Art and Vertu
Materials
Yellow Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cameo of the Last Supper Engraved Brooch and Pendant
Located in Berkeley, CA
This beautiful cameo brooch/ pendant depicts the Last Supper in great detail. A true cameo is a miniature sculpture in relief, carved from a single shell. Travelers touring Europe he...
Category
Early 1800s Late Victorian Antique American More Objets d Art and Vertu
Materials
14k Gold
Navajo Turquoise, Coral and Bear Claw Belt Buckle
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Navajo Kingman turquoise and bear claw buckle with small nugget of red coral. Stones and claw set in sterling silver surrounded by leaves, scrolls and beads....
Category
1980s Native American Vintage American More Objets d Art and Vertu
Materials
Turquoise, Coral, Sterling Silver
Pair of Antique Whiting Sterling Silver Whist Game Counters or Markers
By Whiting
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine pair of Whist game counters or markers.
Made by Whiting and retailed by Bailey, Banks, and Biddle.
In sterling silver.
Each with sealed wheel co...
Category
20th Century Edwardian American More Objets d Art and Vertu
Materials
Sterling Silver
Navajo Turquoise and Gold Bracelet, Ring, Bolo and Buckle Set
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Stunning four piece gold bracelet, ring, bolo and buckle set made by Robert and Burnice Leekya. Navajo four-piece set: bracelet, ring, bolo, and buckle. 14K gold overlay and turquoise nuggets. Signed "RBL". From the Sleeping Beauty Mine. Zuni husband and wife Robert and Bernice Leekya are known for their bold turquoise nugget jewelry. They have been making unique pieces since 1953. Robert was taught by his father, a master Zuni jeweler Leekya Deyuse...
Category
1950s Native American Vintage American More Objets d Art and Vertu
Materials
Turquoise, 14k Gold
Ruser solid Gold Framed Evening Bag Mirror
By William Ruser
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1960s Ruser 14K yellow Gold Evening Bag Mirror, 2 sided with a beveled Mirror and a very cute, figural and detailed baby, a Ruser trade mark looking at his own reflection in th...
Category
1960s Vintage American More Objets d Art and Vertu
Materials
14k Gold
Large Art Deco La Pierre Babylonian Mixed Metals Sterling Silver
Copper Vase
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Art Deco mixed metals vase.
From the La Pierre Manufacturing Company's 'Babylonian' line.
In sterling silver and copper.
Consisting of a copper body with a wide sterling silver neck and rim and a sterling silver ferrule.
With a lovely burnt red-orange patina to the copper.
Founded in 1885 in New York City by Frank H. LaPierre, the LaPierre Manufacturing Company were makers of high quality sterling silver wares...
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco American More Objets d Art and Vertu
Materials
Sterling Silver, Copper, Mixed Metal
H A Cary Figural Orientalist One Hump Camel Sterling Silver Letter Opener
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A wonderful figural sterling silver letter in the form of a one hump camel.
The camel wears a wry expression on its face and has a finely detailed, sculptural quality.
This is...
Category
Early 20th Century Egyptian Revival American More Objets d Art and Vertu
Materials
Sterling Silver
Tiffany
Co. 1981 Angela Cummings Aerodynamic Twisted Pen .925 Sterling Silver
By Angela Cummings for Tiffany
Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Sculptural twisted pen designed by Angela Cummings.
Sculptural pen, created back in the 1981 in New York city at the Tiffany Studios. This fabulous sculpt...
Category
1980s Modernist Vintage American More Objets d Art and Vertu
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Reed
Barton Sterling Silver Plated "Lady Bug" Musical Wind-Up
By Reed
Barton
Located in New York, NY
Reed
Barton wonderfully large sterling silver plated "Lady Bug" accented with hammered detailing as well as etching throughout. The "self-wind" musical note plays "You Are My Sunshine...
Category
1970s Artisan Vintage American More Objets d Art and Vertu
Van Cleef
Arpels Sapphire Opening Cabochon Emerald Yellow Gold Compact
By Van Cleef
Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Very elegant VCA 18kts woven Yellow Gold
brocaded pattern Compact.
Made in the 1960 - when all you needed was your compact and your jewels.
The opening spans the compact and is...
Category
1960s Vintage American More Objets d Art and Vertu
Materials
Emerald, Sapphire
Armand American Horse Turquoise Nickel Silver Jewelry Box
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Armand American Horse nickel silver and turquoise jewelry box. Includes moon face motif on lid and hand stamped detail along sides. Stamped on bottom with artist hallmark. Three genu...
Category
20th Century Native American American More Objets d Art and Vertu
Materials
Turquoise, Silver, Sterling Silver
Rare American Gold Intaglio Seal of George Washington, Early 19th Century
Located in Long Island City, NY
A Rare American Gold Mounted Intaglio Seal of a Bust-length portrait of the first President in uniform enclosed by the inscription "George Washington", Early 19th Century.
In a fitted green leather box retailed by: D.S. Lavender Antiques Ltd., Bond Street, London, England;
PROVENANCE:
D.S. Lavender Antiques Ltd., Bond Street, London, England
Anita and Irvin Schorsch Collection
Exhibited:
Museum of Mourning Art...
Category
Early 19th Century Antique American More Objets d Art and Vertu
Materials
Gold
Navajo Walrus Ivory and Turquoise Concho Belt
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Carved ivory bighorns with Blue Kingman Mine turquoise. Wonderful patina. Original leather; nine conchos total. Signed A.J.M.
PERIOD: After 1950
ORIGIN: Navajo, Southwest
SIZE: Total belt length 56"; buckle 3 1/2" x 5"; conchos 3" x 4"
The word “concho” sometimes spelled “concha”, comes from the Spanish word meaning shell. Some of the first “conchos” were made of melted silver dollars and resembled a shell. Concho belts reportedly began appearing in Navajo country in the late 1860s. Other Native Americans including Zuni and Hopi also made traditional concho belts before long.
Concho belts can cost into the thousands of dollars depending upon the craftsmanship, amount of silver, rarity of turquoise and stones used. Belts in the upper end of the price scales are usually made before the turn of the century. Buyers should deal with reputable dealers as many fakes and look-a-likes exist. A well-made belt with age to it will fetch a bigger premium and hold its value better.
The earliest concho belts are now referred to as “First Phase” belts. This style of belt was made before Native silversmith had learned much about soldering. The conchos were hammered out from melted coins, cut, and filed into shape, engraved and a diamond shape slot was cut out of the middle of the concho, with a bar left across the center of the diamond shaped slot for the leather loop. Conchos that required no soldering are generally thought to be made from 1860-1880.
Second phase conchos were done 1890-1900s in which silversmith began to solder.
Third phase conchos is when you start to see the “butterfly” or “bow” appear between conchos and the use of turquoise as an adornment. A butterfly (bow) is a smaller concho in between bigger conchos. A belt with butterflies...
Category
1950s Native American Vintage American More Objets d Art and Vertu
Materials
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Navajo Coral Nugget Belt Buckle
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Shadowbox belt buckle with multi coral nuggets. Marked sterling silver. Made by Navajo silversmith J. Begay. Stunning oxblood coral stones surrounded by twisted rope border and sterl...
Category
Late 20th Century Native American American More Objets d Art and Vertu
Materials
Coral, Sterling Silver
Diamond Hat Pin 0.50 Carats 18 Karat White Gold Spear
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Very unique and stylish diamond spear hat pin, created by Merkaba Jewelry in 18K white gold. The round brilliant diamonds weigh a total of 0.50 carats.
Total length - 1.75" inches
R...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco American More Objets d Art and Vertu
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$2,320 Sale Price
20% Off
Brooch 14k Gold Peacock Bird Antique Ruby and Diamond 1960
Located in Berkeley, CA
Long, luxurious and vintage, this ruby, diamond, and gold brooch pin has diamond eyes and ruby feathers. Sparkles galore with woven feathers incredible detail work.
In the trend of ...
Category
1960s Romantic Vintage American More Objets d Art and Vertu
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany
Co 22k Gold Coronet Head Quarter Eagle Coin Money Clip
By Tiffany
Co.
Located in London, GB
Rare Item - Tiffany & Co 22k Gold Coronet Head Quarter Eagle Coin Money Clip
Exceptionally rare item from Tiffany, having a USA gold coin from 1885 that is a collectors item sat in star burst setting.
Size - One Size
Condition - Vintage - Very Good (Small mark and some scratches)
Composition - Coin - 22k Yellow Gold, Setting - 14k Yellow Gold
Comes With - A Tiffany Dust Bag...
Category
1880s Modern Antique American More Objets d Art and Vertu
Materials
22k Gold
Edward I. Farmer Inkwell in Sterling Silver, Fluorite and Amethyst
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
A monumental inkwell by New York identity, Edward I. Farmer. The piece consists of a large piece of carved fluorite and a carved amethyst finial which has all been set in sterling silver. The mount for these carved stones is elaborate with a floral motif to the foot and decorative engraved borders on each rim of the piece. The internal sterling silver 'well' is removable for cleaning and polishing. The inkwell is in lovely condition, however appears to have some signs of old stabilisation to the fluorite which has slightly yellowed over time. These stabilisations could very well be from when the piece was formed as an inkwell, with Farmer often using stones of age.
Edward I. Farmer was a prominent American art dealer, antique trader...
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco American More Objets d Art and Vertu
Materials
Amethyst, Fluorite, Sterling Silver
1379 Carat Faceted Smoky Quartz Collector Gemstone Cabinet Piece
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
If you know someone who loves big and beautiful gemstones, this pear-shaped faceted smoky quartz is sure to impress! This glistening gemstone measures 3-3/8 x 3-1/4 x 1-1/2" and is a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Artisan American More Objets d Art and Vertu
Materials
Quartz
Victory Favrile Glass Medallion by Louis Comfort Tiffany
Co.
By Louis Comfort Tiffany
Located in New Orleans, LA
Art Nouveau pioneer and gifted American artisan Louis Comfort Tiffany created this Victory favrile glass medallion in celebration of the Allied victory in World War I. Tiffany's majestic iridescent art glass highlights the patriotic motif featuring an eagle, with its wings outstretched, holding aloft the Liberty Bell above the banner inscribed "VICTORY" above the year 1918. It is believed that this medallion was commissioned by Tiffany as an invitation to an exclusive party celebrating the end of the war. Few of these remarkable objets d'art are known to exist, making them not only exceptional works of Tiffany Studios artistry, but also stunning artifacts of world history.
Set in a gilt bezel, this medallion can be worn as a pendant.
Inspired by the fluidity and translucence of ancient Roman and Middle Eastern glass...
Category
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau American More Objets d Art and Vertu
Materials
Gilt Metal
K. Brunini Twig Sterling Silver and Tahitian Pearl Salt Spoon
By K. Brunini Jewels
Located in Solana Beach, CA
From the K. Brunini Object d'Art collection comes this nature-inspired and uniquely designed collectible to grace your table top.
An heirloom for the table, or accent to the K. Brun...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary American More Objets d Art and Vertu
Materials
Black Pearl, Pearl, Sterling Silver
K. Brunini Sterling Silver Salt Cellar
By K. Brunini Jewels
Located in Solana Beach, CA
A beautiful addition to any table is the salt cellar in sterling silver with gold plated interior from K. Brunini’s Object d’Art collection. This is sold as a single item and is com...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary American More Objets d Art and Vertu
Materials
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
Tiffany
Co. Sterling Silver Bowl
By Tiffany
Co.
Located in Dallas, TX
Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Bowl - Tiffany & Company Sterling silver 2 inches bowl or centerpiece. Mid century modern styling with dra...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American More Objets d Art and Vertu
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