Art Deco Objets d Art and Vertu

Mellerio Paris, A French Gold, Diamonds, Silver-Gilt, Rock Crystal, Enamel, Emerald, Lapis Lazuli, Agate, Emerald, and Obsidian Polo Player, Carved Horse Sculpture, Jeweled Mounted Object. An extremely rare and unique, one of a kind French Carved Horse Sculpture, Jeweled Mounted Object sculpture "CHEVAUX DE LEGENDE", "A Legendary Horse" by Mellerio, Paris, circa 1999. Sitting on black obsidian base, the solid rock-crystal slab is finely applied with a carved obdisian hardstone horse and polo player, mounted in 18k gold, brilliant -cut diamonds, emaralds, enamel, lapis lazuli, and agate, .The obsidian base with a plaque engraved: CHEVAUX DE LEGENDE" / MELLERIO DITS MELLER PARIS / 5003 DIV 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 12" high x 8" 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...

This beautifully detailed etched detailing along with baked ivory and sea-green enamel "Dove In Flight" brooch measures 2 1/4 inches in height. Width measures 2 inches, with a...

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...

Wimbledon Furniture We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning original Harrods London 1923 fully hallmarked Sterling Silver manicure set A...

Astore Valley, Skardu District, Gilgit Baltistan, Pakistan Dim: H: 8 x W: 8.4 x D: 4 cm Wt: 265 g Specimen Type: Isolated and isometric red color gem Zircon crystal on Graphite a...

Antique Sterling Silver .925 Thimble with Floral Scroll Relief – Handcrafted Sewing Collectible A beautifully detailed antique sterling silver .925 thimble, featuring hand-app...

Fork In Time is proud to offer on the 1st Dibs marketplace: Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Fountain Pen Silver Tapissiere Design Octagonal Pen shape We Believe manufactured by Caran...

Lacloche Frères enamel and diamond vanity box. Set to centre with sixty five round rose cut diamonds in closed back grain settings with an approximate combined weight of 0.50 carats,...

Rare Vintage Dunhill Gold Plated Light Cognac Marble Lacquer Lighter Original Sky Case In a Super Mint Condition. Circa 1960 Limited Edition Rare Vintage Dunhill gold plated Cogna...

Dramatic Art Deco Platinum and Diamond Lorgnette Circa 1920's Twenty Six Old Mine Cut Diamonds weighing .60 carats approximately When Your Friends Pull Ou...

Rene Boivin Onyx Jade & Amazonite Art Deco Desk Clock This extremely rare clock features an onyx face with gold numbers and hands topped with a cabochon sapphire, set on an onyx bas...

FACTORY / HOUSE: Shreve and Co. STYLE / REFERENCE: Bedside Alarm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding DIMENSIONS: 5" X 4" WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement. LIFETIME SERVICE COMM...

FACTORY / HOUSE: European Clock & Watch Co. / Cartier STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco Chiming Clock METAL / MATERIAL: Gilt Brass and Bronze with Beve...

An exceptionally rare antique copper trumpet crafted by Antonín Khüttl in Graslitz (Graslitz, Bohemia – later part of Czechoslovakia) circa 1910. Khüttl was among the most respected ...

Bowl stylizing a Squirrel in Silver 925/1000. Art Deco design. Dimensions: Length: 18.00 centimeters. Width (at maximum): 11.00 centimeters. Height: 1...

Vintage Gold Plated Celine Cufflinks & Tie Clip 3 Piece Set in Original Case, “Circa 1970s” This stunning set features gold and silver metal fittings with a vintage look. Stylish, C...

Starton No1 - Vintage, Antique powder case, could date back to roaring 1920s. Has built in mirror and and a lipstick holder It a perfect vanity c...

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. ...

Rare Vintage Dunhill Gold Plated Tie Clip With Original Dunhill Case Circa 1960 Retro, Chic, Art Deco, Classic Elegant Vintage Dunhill Gold Plated “Circa 1960” With original Dunhi...

Alexandre Reza, A Rare Obsidian, Silver-Gilt, and Rock Crystal Circus Panther, mounted with Cabochon Sapphires and Rubies. "Panthère au cirque"" / Panther at the circus" - an exquisite jeweled mounted objet. 5.5" high x8" wide x 4.5" deep. In very good condition, no damages noted. Ready to place. In its original presentation box from Maison Alexandre Reza. Alexandre Reza (November 1, 1922 – January 15, 2016) was a Paris-based jeweler known for his diverse and rare collection of precious gemstones.He is lauded as the greatest gem collector of modern times. Alexandre Reza was born in 1922 in Moscow, of ancient Samarkand heritage. The son of a jeweler, he moved to France with his family when he was a child. He set out on his own at the age of eighteen, the same time as the onset of World War II. After the war, he began his career as a diamond expert, traveling extensively to source each stone, which served as the key design inspiration for his work.Early on, he supplied gems to jewelry brands such as Boucheron, Bulgari, Cartier, Chaumet, Harry Winston, Louis Gérard...

FACTORY / HOUSE: Abercrombie & Fitch STYLE / REFERENCE: Rear View Mirror Desk Clock METAL / MATERIAL: Wood, Metal and Glass CIRCA / YEAR: 1930's DIMENSIONS: 6 Inches Long X 3 Inche...

Jaeger LeCoultre Art Deco clock measuring 8 5/8th by 7 1/8th inches, this is likely a one and only example of an Art Deco clock in polished stainless steel, with faceted pyramidal triangular onyx alternating with vivid red (not orange), triangular hard stone. The circular center of the clock consists of polished and faceted onyx. The clock itself sits on a smooth onyx plinth...

A very fine antique beaded bag. With micro beading and a exuberant variant of a tapestry or carpet pattern. Both sides are fully beaded in the same pattern that is reminiscent of B...

FACTORY / HOUSE: Cartier STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Desk Clock METAL / MATERIAL: Sterling Silver / Kiln Fired Enamel CIRCA / YEAR: 1920's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 5 inches Length X 5 inches MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 15 Jewels DIAL / HANDS: Original Silvered with Luminous Roman Numerals / Blued Steel Luminous Hands STAND: Easel WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This is a classic Desk Clock...

Rare Vintage Dunhill Gold Plated Tie Clip With Original Dunhill Case Circa 1960 Retro, Chic, Art Deco, Classic Elegant Vintage Dunhill Gold Plated “Circa 1960” With original Dunhi...

FACTORY / HOUSE: E. Gubelin, Lucerne Switzerland STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco, Desk Clock METAL / MATERIAL: CIRCA / YEAR: DIMENSIONS: Length 5.75 Inches (14cm) long x Diameter 4 inche...

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...

Elegant one of a kind custom made Gas Lighter in Gilt 830 silver with sleek shapes engraved with coat of arms of Swedish noble family of Gyllenkrok ( Friherrliga ätten Gyllenkrok nr ...

FACTORY / HOUSE: Tiffany & Co. STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco METAL / MATERIAL: CIRCA / YEAR: DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 8 Inches X 8 Inches MOVEMENT / CALIBER: 15 Jewels DIAL / HANDS: Original...

Jaeger LeCoultre Art Deco clock measuring 8 5/8th by 7 1/8th inches, this is likely a one and only example of an Art Deco clock in polished stainless steel, with faceted pyramidal tr...

Art Deco 14K GOLD Makeup Case Compact Powder Rouge 1930s American made 99.2 gram Marked’14K’ 3 inch long 1,75 inch wide .25 inch thick Pill box 1 i...

This exquisite antique thimble is a true collector’s piece, full of character and crafted from 9 carat rose and yellow gold. Featuring intricate deta...

A Mughal style perfume bottle (Itradani), Each side of the bottle is inlaid with 24K gold encrusted with carved petal in green and flower petals in rubies and diamonds, the stopper a...

A Mughal style perfume bottle (Itradani), Each side of the bottle is inlaid with 24K gold encrusted with carved petal in green and flower petals in rubies and diamonds, the stopper a...

Rare Vintage Dunhill Gold Plated Dark Cognac Marble Lacquer Lighter Original Sky Case In a Super Mint Condition. Circa 1960 Limited Edition Rare Vintage Dunhill gold plated Cognac...

This is a museum quality Belle Epoque - Art Deco Egyptian Revival masterpiece with a Lapis Lazuli Pharoah, adorned with Old Mine and Rose Cut Diamonds, Ruby, and Pearls and set in 14...

This vintage unmounted Carnelian shell cameo depicting the profile of the beautiful young lady is very well carved in exquisite detail. The cameo is decorated with a 0.03 ct diamond (2mm). This cameo dates back to around the 1910s-1930s. The carving on this cameo is excellent and well-detailed, with exceptional relief. This loose cameo...

Art Deco period Swedish Enameled Gilt Silver vanity box in sleek shapes.The top with vackert ornament of Sun bursting with hot rays under translucent Red Guilloche Enamel. It looks w...

AGL Certified Natural Art Deco Burmese Ruby and Diamond Clip A clip set with round and baguette-cut diamonds and an oval ruby Accompanied by a GIA certificate stating ruby is of Bur...

Vintage Christian Dior Gold Plate Tie Clip Circa 1980 In Original Case Featuring a front Dior logo, a textured ground. “Circa 1990” Original Gray Velvet with Black Satin Case In fa...

Vintage Royal British “Wedgwood” Jasper ware Gold Plate Tie Clip Circa 1980 This vintage Wedgwood tie clip was crafted in England in the 1980s, showcases a timeless nautical theme....

FACTORY / HOUSE: E. Gubelin Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Table Clock METAL / MATERIAL: Blown Glass CIRCA / YEAR: 1950's / 60's DIMENSIONS: 4.25 Inches Square MOVEMENT / CALIBER: ...

FACTORY / HOUSE: S. Nordlinger STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco METAL / MATERIAL: Nickel and Stone CIRCA / YEAR: 1920's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length X Diameter MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 17 Jewels / Caliber DIAL / HANDS: Factory Original Silver Dial / Blued Steel Hands WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement This fantastic art deco clock was originally sold by one of the first jewelers in Los Angeles, S. Nordlinger. Nordlinger, a Swiss watchmaker set up shop in Los Angeles in 1869. His is considered one of the pioneer merchants in Los Angeles. His business grew and his sons took over eventually. He died in 1911 and in 1923 his sons merged the Nordlinger house with another famous Los Angeles Jeweler, Brock and Co...

A jade bowl made in India by the most exquisite and rare craftsmen is encrusted with natural emeralds, rubies and diamonds. Nephrite jade is known as amongst the toughest gemstone ...

FACTORY / HOUSE: Brock & Co. STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Desk Clock l METAL / MATERIAL: French Glass and Metal CIRCA / YEAR: 1930's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 4 3/4 Tall X 4 Wide X 1 3/4 Deep MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding DIAL / HANDS: Original Silvered with Blued Steel Hands WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This charming Art Deco Clock was originally sold by Brock and Company...

FACTORY / HOUSE: Bucherer Jewelers STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco Desk Clock METAL / MATERIAL: Stone and Nickel Finished Metal CIRCA / YEAR: 1930's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 6 Inches X 6 Inches MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 15 Jewels DIAL / HANDS: Original Two Tone Silvered with Art Deco Numbers / Original Blued Steel Hands WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This unique desk clock was produced by the renowned Swiss House of Bucherer. it is perhaps the most famous of the Swiss Houses. You will find a Bucherer in every major city in Switzerland. This piece is entirely handmade in stone and the dial is completely original. We have never seen this unusual clock...

This vintage Tiffany & Co. key ring is a charming and elegant accessory crafted from sterling silver (SV 925). Featuring a heart-shaped key ring and a matching heart charm, it embodi...

A silver gilt Art Deco box, decorated with violet enamel that imitates an amethyst quartz, import marks for Glasgow. weight: 119.9 grams

Art Deco pair of sterling and enamel hat pins. Of opal white engine turned enamel with incised flower head motifs. Hallmarked, sterling silver. Excellen...

Here is an elegant Antique Art Deco Malachite and Brass lidded jewelry or pill or trinket box. This piece features vibrant, wonderful quality green malachite with stunning graining. ...

Fork In Time is proud to offer on the 1st Dibs marketplace: Audemars Piguet Watch Collectors Case Leather for 6 Time Pieces ULTRA RARE VIP ONLY Approximate Dimensions: 31 cm x 21...

Vintage Yves Saint Laurent YSL Logo Tie Pin In Box gold plate and stainless steel tie pin featuring a front Dior logo, in original YSL chocolate suede Case. Circa 1990s In fantasti...

Vintage Retro Rudolph Valentino Tie Tack Clip In Original Case Circa 1980 This stunning Steel Tie Clip features silver metal fittings with a vintage look, making it perfect for any ...

A fine antique sterling silver footed dish or bowl. In sterling silver. By Georg Jensen. Model no. 15 Struck with English import marks to the si...

Art glass vase sign: Daum Nancy France. Evidenced by this Daum sculptural colorless blown and hot-shaped lead-crystal heavy vessel vase, the finest irreproducible artistic works in the history of the iconic French decorative-glass maker feature ornamental thick glass applications. Its most in-demand pieces today were made between 1925 and 1935, with very few major ArtDeco-period pieces remaining in private hands and even less without damage. As a significant gift acquired from Don Jacques Daum in 1950, a similarly shaped, constructed and sized circa-1925 vase with "stylized foliage" motif is in the collection of the French Museum of Decorative Arts in Paris as Inventory #36309. A later-produced vase with a similar application-motif at just the rim, but in a "Champagne" bubbled style, is among the photos in the published book about the Leo and Irina Esterkin acquisitions from 1910-1940 titled Daum Art Deco Glass--A Private Collection. On our prime-condition antique vase, applied transparent glass is styled in high relief into a flowing undulating motif that evolved from Daum's Art Nouveau foliage designs. The angular and curvilinear shapes of this vessel epitomize the bold vases, bowls and sculptures for which Daum is best known. Its tiny pencil-etched signature on the side near the bottom reads "Daum (plus the Lorraine-cross symbol) Nancy France", which resembles some published signatures since 1925. Revealing how ahead of its time this particular design was--after WWII in 1945 coinciding with the revitalization of the French glass industry--Daum used...

A 750‰ white gold money clip with an elegant and contemporary design, crafted with great craftsmanship to combine functionality and sophistication in one fine object. The meticulousl...

Vintage Burberry Cufflinks, 4 Piece Set in Original Case, “Circa 1990s” This stunning set features gold and silver metal fittings with a vintage look. Stylish, Chic and Timeless. Th...

Wimbledon-Furniture Wimbledon-Furniture is delighted to offer for sale this lovely Solid Sterling Silver The Northern Goldsmiths Newcastle upon tyne 1927 engine turned cigarette cas...

A fine Georg Jensen silver bell push. In 830 silver. Model no. 59. With floral decoration to the top, hand hammered work to the sides, an ...

A fine antique humidor or canister. In sterling silver. Designed by Erik Fleming for Borgila in the 1940's. With a stepped foot, faceted body, loop twin handles to the sides, an...