European Objets d Art and Vertu

Spectacular, Art Deco, pendant, depicting an encased, renaissance cameo of a Cupid baby and mother lying on a cloud in sky background. This unique a...

For any inquiries,please contact the seller through the message center. A touch of greek mythology for this table silver fountain. the top of the fountain there is a male character ...

18th Century Giacomo Raffaelli Micro Mosaic Rabbit Plaque A micro mosaic depicting a fat rabbit eating leaves set in a wooden frame. Made by the late 18th century mosaicist Giacomo Raffaelli. Signed on the reverse Giacomo Raffaelli, Roma 1794 Diameter of the micro mosaic: 2.25" Measurements of the frame: 4.63" x 4.63" Provenance: "Micromosaics Private Collections" by Janette Hanisee Gabriel, published by Brian McCarthy...

Antique French 18 Karat Yellow Gold Serpent Snake Belt Buckle Cabochon Rubies 31 grams W 81.06mm H 41mm Made in France 19th Century

Fine & Rare Vintage c1980’s Dupont Line 2 / Ligne 2 Lighter, gold-plated, in vertical striped design Stamped “S.T. Dupont Paris, Made in France”, hallmarked & numbered to base ...

Alice Caviness wonderfully detailed sterling silver with gold overlay butterfly brooch has all four wings moveable if desired. Filigree handwork and made in Germany. The upper...

Antique 18kt yellow gold snuff box, featuring a carnelian stone set within an ornate, scrollwork border. Material: Crafted in 18kt yellow gold, the box showcases an ornate, Rococo-...

Antique 13 Piece Sterling Silver 925 Vanity Dresser Set With Fitted Box/Case Metal: Sterling silver 13 pieces Box/Case is original and has wear on o...

925 sterling silver pocket stamp box Dimensions: mm 48 x 34 x 10 Weight g 55 Fine finishes for this beautiful little stamp box. The top is knurled and the rest is all glossy surface...

A beautiful and rare antique German silver cigarette case with a sunflower repoussé and scrolling foliage decoration, with the name Dorothy engraved on the front. Dating to around 1...

Celebrate with Alex Jona champagne bottle & cork cufflinks! These sophisticated green champagne bottle cufflinks are perfect for special occasions. They have been designed by Alex Jo...

French neo classic desk seal. Wonderful desk seal, created in France during the late 18th century, back in the 1798-1808. This magnificent piece of art was conceived as a miniature sculpture mounted in a Louis XVI neoclassical style base. This base is crafted in 18 karats gold over silver with chiseled and incised decorations, supporting a magnificent extremely detailed carving of a women. The carved piece, depicts, the naked portrait bust of the classical Greek-Roman goddess of the flowers and nature Flora (Heba), facing forward and exhibiting her breasts, undressed and crowned with flowers, wheat and ivy. Flora or Heba She was the deity of the flowering plants, fertility, spring, and blossoming. Although she was a minor figure compared to other goddesses of the Roman empire, she was important as a fertility goddess. Flora was responsible for the abundance of the crops in spring, so her worship strengthened as this season approached. Her name derives from the Latin floris, which means flower, and her Greek counterpart was the nymph, Chloris. The Sabine King Titus Tatius introduced Flora into the Roman pantheon...

A Large Buccellati Italian Silver Model of a Realistic Lobster Expertly crafted to capture the essence of the real lobster, this model features exquisite detailing and lifelike real...

The “Dalí” pendant is part of our jewelry line “Homage to the ancestors”, inspired by famous oeuvres of great artists. Specifically, this pendant represents the well- known painting “The persistence of Memory...

Rare Set Of Two Montblanc Noblesse Oblige Red GT Fountain Pen And Mechanical Pen Details: Condition : Like New Mint Condition With Barly Any Wear An...

Precious belt buckle, made entirely in Italy by master goldsmiths. Weight 32.80 grams This buckle fits belts 3 cm wide The leather belt pictured is a "display stand" only. You wi...

Cartier 3 birds pendant brooch in 18k white gold and extra heart shape emerald With 60 round brilliant cut diamonds VVS1 clarity- E color, 2.50ct Measurements: 72x 34 cm / 2 3/4" x...

Alex Jona hand crafted in Italy, sterling silver money clip. Alex Jona gifts stand out, not only for their special design and for the excel...

A stunning example of Norwegian enamel artistry, this belt buckle was crafted by the esteemed silversmith Marius Hammer in the late 19th century and early 20th century. Featuring a s...

Alex Jona hand crafted in Italy, rhodium plated Sterling Silver money clip. Alex Jona gifts stand out, not only for their special design and for the excellent quality, but also for ...

Impressive vintage Gentleman's Cigar Cutter by well known German maker, Rostfrei. This circa mid-century desk top wedge cigar cutter is of top quality sturdy construction in steel wi...

Wonderful Lulu Guiness Bird Cage extremely rare evening bag They were a small production of 500 pieces. Luckily our one survived in a fantastic original condition in it's inner and o...

Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, rhodium plated sterling silver golf-club cufflinks. These cufflinks feature a T-Bar fastening, aiding in easy use and confidence t...

Diamond white gold evening bag. Interior includes a mirror. Circa 1980. Total height: approx. 15.00 centimeters. Total length: approx. 14.10 centimeter...

Vintage sterling silver gold gilt miniature violin with original case and bow made by Cira. Measures 12cm long, case 17cm long. Stamped Cira 925, good condition.

Stand out with this vintage compact box from the known Mario Buccellati, from around the 1940s, is Italian-made and crafted completely in solid 18K yellow gold.  Features a closure ...

We are so proud to show here this one-of-a-kind piece, a 1910 vanity mirror created by one of the most famous jeweler in Europe, Wolfers. The name Wolfers has fascinated and enchante...

Gianmaria Buccellati, a rare and exceptional Italian silver bobcat circa 1990s. Made in Milan Italy. Retail price in the Buccellati Boutique was $72,000 USD + Tax. Very fin...

How better to remember a special person or event than in this elegant gold picture frame by Fope Gioielli? Fope has been creating fine jewelry in Venice since 1929. The sculptural ...

Absolutely stunning details on this antique renaissance revival 800 silver purse frame which is handmade most likely in Norway featuring dragons, snakes, bird sitting in an foliage . Purse is in Henrik...

An Edwardian miniature travel clock designed by Valmé. Stunning and rare miniature travel-carriage clock, made in Geneva Switzerland by the Valmé Swiss Co. and the Concord Watch Co. This little antique...

1939 Birks sterling silver desk clock stamped on the back. Movement was made in Switzerland, case was made in Canada. With a white dial and arabic numerals, family monogram on the fr...

The Following Item we are offering is a Rare Magnificent European Sterling Silver Antique Cigarette Case Possibly English or Rus...

Discover this wonderful egg-shaped clock, crafted in Limoges porcelain and finely hand-painted, signed by the artist. The delicate painting depicts a bouquet of spring flowers, addin...

French lacquered case with the crest of the Zorrilla Family. Magnificent cigarette case holder, created in Paris France, back in the 1929. Crafted at the atelier of the goldsmith Paul Delahais in solid .950/.999 sterling silver with gilded interiors and polished finish. It is embellished with applications of black lacquer and decorated with the crest of the Zorrillas family, made up in solid yellow gold of 18 karats. This piece probably associated to the Uruguayan poet Juan Zorrilla De San Martin (1855-1931) or his entourage. This piece show no trace of use or wear. Crest: The coat of arms of the Zorrilla family with a chevalier helmet to the left, garlands with inscribed motto and the Spanish royal crown beneath. Most probably a personal gift by the Spanish King Alfonso XIII...

DeKara Design Estate Collection Metal- .999 Fing Gold, 155.517 Grams or 5 Ozs. 65 MM In Diameter ONLY 150 MINTED by The Royal Mint Here is an opportunity to own an ultra rare h...

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This Mario Buccellati vintage diamond 18K yellow gold compact box from 1940's features a diamond accent closure in 18K white gold with rose-cut diam...

Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, rhodium plated sterling silver and enamel golf bag and club cufflinks with brown enamel. These cufflinks feature a T-Bar fastening...

Rectangular enamelled gold box. The hinged lid is decorated with a scene of young people dressed in neoclassical clothing and approaching near an altar where officiates a person dres...

Beautiful Art Deco piece that was made in France in the 1930s An overlaid and etched glass vase, cameo signature Gallé. Beautiful orange and red colors combining a special ombre loo...

Striped Blue Enamel Pill Box In 18k Yellow Gold. Inside of the lid inset with the mirror. Equipped with push button closure. Inscribed: Made in Italy. Stamped: 750 and makers marks....

Classic Early 20th century Lady's platinum and diamond evening purse. The clasp set with circular- cut and baguette diamonds, to a curb link chain, measuring approximately 170 x 140...

Mario Buccellati Life Size Silver Yorkshirre Terrier Dog. A life-size silver dog crafted with a technique know as ‘lavorazione a pelo’ or ‘hair-like workmanship. This technique invo...

Pair of 19th Century Art Nouveau Haircombs in Gold and Tortoiseshell, Portugal, circa 1880. A rare and exquisite pair of antique haircombs, crafted in lustrous tortoiseshell and crow...

Introducing the mesmerizing Snake Cuff Bracelet by Rossella Ugolini, a unique piece handcrafted in Italy. This fierce and sensual cuff bracelet exudes an air of captivating elegance,...

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...

Art deco enamel vinaigrette box. Beautiful vinaigrette case, created in London England back in the 1930. This stunning piece has been crafted in a a r...

Art Deco Cartier silk and leather evening bag with platinum diamond and onyx. with beautiful silk embroidering Dimension: 8" x 5 3/4"

Asprey elegant 925 silver signature "167 New Bond Street, London" screw-on key chain is accented with a single red enamel center. The length measures 2 inches by 1 1...

The "Leather Whip Necklace" was designed in 1997 by Betony Vernon. The "body" of the whip is made of handwoven leather. The empowering unisex necklace is ...

Circa 1950s, 18k, by Cartier, London. Stunning, rare, and authentic, this Cartier London 18k bi-color gold box will make an exquisite addition to any collec...

As a pioneer in luxury accessories, S.T. Dupont enjoys a celebrated history that stretches back to the 19th century. Recognised for its innovation and meticulous craftsmanship, the m...

This set of six buttons was designed in the Arts & Crafts taste of the last decades of the 19th century. The buttons are made out of sterling silver and are impressed with the Britis...

Exceptional nacre sewing and writing case in gold, turquoise and nacre. This kit comes in the form of a daisy and opens in three parts revealing accessories. The lower part is remova...

Greyhound Micro Mosaic Snuff Box A variegated hardstone snuffbox with a silver gilt framed micro mosaic of a family of greyhounds set in the lid. The micro mosaic is attributed to the late 18th century early artist Giacchino Barberi. Measurements: 2.88" x 2.25" x 1" Published Provenance: "Micromosaics Private Collections" by Janette Hanisee Gabriel, published by Brian McCarthy...

This antique 19th century stick pin is made of 14 karat gold and seed pearls. This beautiful stick pin is made of fine cannetille work, which is applied on top of the pin. The cannetille work is skillfully handcrafted and gives the impression of lace or fine embroidery. The stick pin is embellished with twenty-three lustrous pearls around the border and in the center. The stick pin belongs to the regional dress in the Netherlands from around 1900. These pins were worn in pairs and were pushed backwards into the hat above the forehead needle on both sides between the curls of the ear iron...

Whimsical silver-based inlay with lapis-blue & sea-green baked enamel "Movable Turtle" pendant highlighted with an cream enamel underside. The length...

Circa 1980 One-of-a-kind Desk Accessory Silver Shell. Dimension: 6.5 x 7.0 cm A natural shell from the 80s, delicately encased in silver, presents itself as a timeless treasure. Seas...

Lacloche Freres Art Deco Desk Clock An Art Deco desk clock by Lacloche Frères, made of agate, gold, silver, and lapis lazuli . Features 18k gold hands and numbers with blue enamel. ...