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Art Nouveau Diamond and Gold Leather Card Wallet
Located in London, GB
An Art Nouveau, tan leather, card wallet, the oxidised finished, 18ct gold, front is stamped, chased and carved and set with old cut diamonds, with monogram of initials M. E., with a...
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Art Nouveau Antique Early 1900s Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique Imperial Russian Art Nouveau Box 84 Silver / 78 gr
Located in SE
Early XX century Art Nouveau Russian Silver box with fine floral hand-engraved decor and two-letters monogram on the lid.
Rectangular form with rounded corners, hallmarked with Russ...
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Russian Aesthetic Movement Antique Early 1900s Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Silver
Antique Art Nouveau French Pewter Floral Vase By Frédéric Debon
Located in Portland, GB
A very important Art Nouveau "L'étang" large ovoid pewter vase, circa 1900 by Frédéric Debon, French sculptor known for his Japonisme work that was often edited in bronze by Susse Fr...
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French Art Nouveau Antique Early 1900s Objets d'Art and Vertu
Antique c1900's Continental (Austrian) Silver & Enamel Cigarette Case. 9cm wide.
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
This Continental (Austrian) cigarette case from the 1900s is a rare find!
Made of silver, it measures 9cm in width and
boasts intricate details that exemplify the craftsmanship of ...
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Austrian Antique Early 1900s Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Silver, Enamel
Antique Art Nouveau Gold Stickpin Tie Pin Square Cut Amethyst Pearl
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This elegant Art Nouveau stickpin was created out of 10K gold around 1900. The head of the pin is designed in the shape of a kite and decorated w...
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Art Nouveau Antique Early 1900s Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 10k Gold
Antique German Sterling Silver Guilloche Enamel Vanity Pill Box /79 gr
Located in SE
Early 20th century German Enameled Silver vanity box with translucent Guilloche Enamel decor in various colors and Gold with gilt interior in fine...
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German Aesthetic Movement Antique Early 1900s Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Edwardian 14 Karat Yellow Gold Compact Gold Case with Engravings
Located in Atlanta, GA
Year: 1900s
Item Details:
Metal Type: 14K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested]
Weight: 40.7 grams
Measurement: 2.5 inch long, .25inch depth
Condition: Excellent
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Unknown Edwardian Antique Early 1900s Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Yellow Gold
Antique Art Nouveau Tie Pin Stick Pin Sapphire 14 Karat Gold
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This elegant Art Nouveau tie pin has been handcrafted out of 14 karat yellow gold. The strong and typical Art Nouveau line has been translated into a creation which uses a wide gold...
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American Art Nouveau Antique Early 1900s Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
Antique Silver Table or Desk Cigar Cutter London 1903 W. H. Webber.
Located in Toronto, ON
Antique Silver Table or Desk Cigar Cutter London 1903 W. H. Webber. Adjustable screw to allow access to cigar clippings. Cutting mechanism activated when pressed down from the top. F...
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English Antique Early 1900s Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Silver
Diamond Tiara by J.E. Caldwell
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Tiara by J.E. Caldwell
An intricately designed platinum and 18 karat gold tiara set throughout with rose cut diamonds and old European cut dia...
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American Belle Époque Antique Early 1900s Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique Belle Époque Niello Pin Bar Brooch Tie Brooch Silver
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This elegant pin has been handcrafted in the beginning of the 20th century. Its shape indicates that it has been used to accentuate the tie or the shawl of a fashionable lady or gent...
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German Belle Époque Antique Early 1900s Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Silver, Niello
Russian Imperial-era Wooden Box Depicting Troika, Early 20th century
Located in St. Catharines, ON
The cover depicting the receding view of a troika pulling a traditional Russian sleigh though a winter landscape, the three charging horses urged along ...
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Russian Russian Empire Antique Early 1900s Objets d'Art and Vertu
Silver Miniature Rococo Pedestal Table, German, circa 1900
Located in St. Catharines, ON
Charming miniature silver Rococo style pedestal table made at the turn of the last century for a doll house. In the Romantic taste, the shaped circular tabletop of repoussé silver recalling paintings by the French 17th century artist Watteau features a standing lady in a landscape gazing upon a seated figure who is turned away, framed by a scrolling border. The pedestal stand of scrolling and foliate capped design. This table was probably made for a dollhouse. Collecting miniature...
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German Rococo Antique Early 1900s Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Silver
Austrian 1900 Vienna Agate Vesta Box In 18Kt Yellow Gold With Carved Essex Glass
Located in Miami, FL
An Austrian agate vesta box with Essex glass.
Gorgeous vesta matches box, created during the Edwardian Period in Vienna Austria, circa 1900. Made up in two parts carved from natura...
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Austrian Edwardian Antique Early 1900s Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Agate, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Edwardian Guilloche Enamel And Silver Mirror Compact
Located in Portland, GB
This rare Edwardian light blue silver guilloche enamel compact is dated for 1907 and it was made in France. This extraordinary piece is decorated with ...
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French Edwardian Antique Early 1900s Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Silver, Enamel
Edwardian miniature silver and enamel box in the form of a table 1903
Located in London, GB
ENAMEL MINIATURE SILVER TABLE £425 £1200
Edwardian miniature silver and enamel table box.
Modelled as an occasional
table on turned supports joined bay a stretcher.
The enamel top with 18th century figures in a landscape...
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European Antique Early 1900s Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Silver, Enamel
Gold Needle 18 Karat
Located in Vannes, FR
This 18kt yellow gold pendant, authenticated with a 750/1000th hallmark, embodies the timeless charm of the 19th century and evokes an aura of regal elegance.
Its design of flowing ...
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French Belle Époque Antique Early 1900s Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Gold
Antique Belle Époque Hairpin Hair Ornament Silver Paste 1900
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This beautifully designed sturdy silver Belle Époque hairpin has a very good hold and is capable to keep swept up hair in place by itself. The delicate wavy ornament with a double ro...
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European Belle Époque Antique Early 1900s Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Silver
Victorian engraved box, circa 1900
Located in London, GB
Victorian engraved box. An oval snuff/pill box featuring a gold lid engraved with floral motifs set within a garland border and a foliate pattern to...
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Victorian Antique Early 1900s Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
18k Gold
Antique Art Nouveau Belt Buckle Pâte de Verre Winged Scarab Moulded Glass Brass
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This beautiful round piece of gold coloured pâte de verre depicting a winged scarab was created around 1900, probably in Nancy, France. It is mounted in a square belt buckle...
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French Art Nouveau Antique Early 1900s Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Brass
Antique 1901 Russian Silver Icon, framed, signed "A.G.", A. Golovin
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Antique Russian 84 Silver Icon,
in wooden box & gilt frame,
featuring stunning Solid Silver Riza / oklad
finely pierced to expose elements of underlying painting -
Jesus Christ ...
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Russian Antique Early 1900s Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Silver
Sterling Silver Evening Bag or Purse, circa 1900 London by Samuel Jacob
Located in Venice, CA
This sterling silver mounted purse or evening bag is by English silversmith Samuel Jacob, circa 1900. The beautiful black velvet bag is suspended from...
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English Edwardian Antique Early 1900s Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Sterling Silver
Tonalism Landscape Oil on Board Painting by John Francis Murphy (1853 - 1921)
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Emerged in 1880’s in America,
Tonalism was an artistic style focused on landscape forms
with domination of dark/misty
as well as neutral hues & subtle “easy on eyes” hues.
...
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American Antique Early 1900s Objets d'Art and Vertu
18k French Antique Gold mesh purse - Art Nouveau - Petite gold coin purse bag
Located in Antwerp, BE
We are thrilled to show you these magnificent French heirlooms. This rare and glamorous treasure dates back to the Art Nouveau period. It is a delightful miniature mesh coin purse with a very detailed hing closure and hundreds of hand made small links woven together. This 18 ct yellow gold jewel is hallmarked with a French eagle head and is in very good condition considering its age. It is in perfect working condition and a pleasure to wear.
We like to mention that the back of the purse has deeper scratches as clearly visible in the pictures. This 18k solid gold purse...
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French Art Nouveau Antique Early 1900s Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
An Edwardian silver Novelty miniature Queen Anne style Chair. Birmingham 1901
Located in London, GB
An Edwardian silver Novelty miniature Queen Anne style Chair.
English hall marks Birmingham 1901
This highly collectable miniature chair is in...
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Antique Early 1900s Objets d'Art and Vertu
Arts and Crafts Copper and Brass Caddy Box Continental C.1910
Located in Toronto, ON
Arts and Crafts Copper and Brass Caddy, Continental C.1910. The Caddy on invert brass pedestal foot, bombe ovoid hand hammered copper and polished brass body, detachable hammered cop...
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Arts and Crafts Antique Early 1900s Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Brass, Copper
Antique Art Nouveau Evening Bag Silver Mesch Handbag on Silver Chain
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This elegant silver handbag is made out of engraved silver and delicate silver mesch. The bulge of the bag is made out of silver and impressed, cut and engraved with flower, flower ...
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European Art Nouveau Antique Early 1900s Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Silver
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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English Antique Early 1900s Objets d'Art and Vertu
Edwardian 14k Gold Mechanical Lorgnette
Located in Venice, CA
Lorgnettes were a fashionable item in high society. This 14k gold pair, circa the Edwardian era, have a minimalist design—simple, classic, with clean lines and excellent function, wi...
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Unknown Edwardian Antique Early 1900s Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Edwardian 1900 Agate Desk Seal In 18Kt Gold With The Arms of The Prince of Wales
Located in Miami, FL
Desk seal with the arms of the Prince of Wales.
Very rare and unusual desk seal, created in England during the Edwardian period, back in the early 1900's. This seal feature the arms of the Prince of Wales and is composed by the agate pommel, carved with smooth surfaces and the round mount setting crafted in yellow gold of 18 karats with scrolls decorations. The seal depicts three feathers aligned over a crown, carved with incised intaglio in natural white agate.
Gemstones: The handle pommel is carved from a single piece of brown translucent agate with bluish veins.
Weight: 14.95 Grams, (9.58 Dwt).
Measurements: 41 mm by 19 mm (1.61 x 0.75 Inches).
Hallmarks: No marks, electronically tested for 18 karats gold.
Arms of Prince of Wales
The Prince of Wales's feathers – Almost History
The coat of arms of the Prince of Wales is the official personal heraldic insignia of the Princes of Wales, a title traditionally granted to the heir apparent of the reigning monarch of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, formerly the Kingdom of Great Britain and before that the Kingdom of England. Since Edward I awarded it to his son the future Edward II, the heir apparent to the English throne has been created with the title Prince of Wales. The history of the coat of arms is closely linked with those of the Royal coat of arms of England and the Royal coat of arms of the United Kingdom. However, as the noted antiquarian and heraldist Charles Boutell wrote in 1863, "The Arms of the Prince of Wales have a distinct individuality of their own, with which nothing ought to be directly associated".
History
The badge has no connection with the native Princes of Wales. Its use is generally traced back to Edward, the Black Prince (1330–1376), eldest son and heir apparent of Edward III of England. Edward bore (as an alternative to his differenced royal arms) a shield of Sable, three ostrich feathers argent, described as his "shield for peace", probably meaning the shield he used for jousting. These arms can be seen several times on his chest tomb in Canterbury Cathedral, alternating with his royal arms (the royal arms of King Edward III...
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English Edwardian Antique Early 1900s Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Agate, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Parasol Handle
Located in New York, NY
Art Nouveau Tiffany & Co. Parasol Handle
A parasol handle made of 18 karat gold, jade, rocky crystal and wood made circa 1900
Signed Tiffany & Co.
Stamped 18 KT. Gold
Length: 8.5"
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American Art Nouveau Antique Early 1900s Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Ciara 1900 14k Gold Mesh Purse
Located in Houston, TX
This purse belonged to a prominent Atlanta area socialite, circa 1900. Her name is engraved on the handle on one side. Clasps have two blue cabochon sapphires. Jeweler verified authe...
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American Art Nouveau Antique Early 1900s Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold
Jugendstil Silver Buckle by Max Joseph Gradl, for Theodor Fahrner, circa 1900
Located in London, GB
Superb Jugendstil Buckle designed by Max Gradl for Theodor Fahrner
Additional Information:
Material: Silver, enamel, chalcedonies
Origin: Germany, c. 1900
Marks: 'Depose' 'TF' & '900...
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German Jugendstil Antique Early 1900s Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Chalcedony, Silver
Antique Jesus Christ Portrait Medallion Plaque Henri Miault French Catholic 1900
Located in Berlin, DE
Antique Bronze Jesus Portrait Medallion Plaque by Henri Miault, French Catholic and Christian Gifts
An antique bronze medallion with a portrait of Jes...
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French Art Nouveau Antique Early 1900s Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Bronze
Antique Belle Époque Diamond Bow Tie Pin Stick Pin Platinum 14 Karat Gold
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This charming bow has been made out platinum and 14 karat gold at the beginning of the 20th century.
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Belle Époque Antique Early 1900s Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Diamond, Gold, Platinum
Tiffany & Co 1905 Edwardian Essex Glass Scent Bottle 18kt Gold and Rock Quartz
Located in Miami, FL
Fox Essex glass scent bottle designed by Tiffany & Co.
An exceptional very rare piece, created during the Edwardian period at the Tiffany Studios, back in he 1905. This fabulous scent bottle has been carved from translucent rock quartz and mount with an oversized Essex glass reverse carved piece depicting the enameled three dimensional head of a fox. Both parts are mounted with hinged round frames crafted in solid yellow gold of 18 karats with high polished finish. Fitted with a push opening button, an invisible hinges and an interior gold screw lid. The head of the fox is magnificent, very well carved with realistic details and exceptionally painted.
Weight: 137.50 Grams, (88.14 Dwt).
Measurements: 34 mm by 40 mm by 80 mm (1.34 x 1.57 x 3.15 Inches).
Hallmarks: Stamped with the maker's mark, the mark for the assay of the gold and signed, "TIFFANY & CO.". The gold parts has been independently tested using state of the art technology (Niton XL2 Analyzer) and verified as over 18k gold .770/.999 assay.
Essex Glass
Essex crystal pieces are formed from a rock crystal cabochon (polished domes of rock crystal with a flat base), an image or motif is then reverse carved into the flat base, and then painted, to give them impression of a three dimensional object or image encapsulated in the cabochon when viewed from above. Production of a reverse crystal intaglio begins with the mining and cutting of fine rock crystal from Brazil or Madagascar. A well-formed cabochon is the key to a beautifully made reverse intaglio and the tedious process of hand polishing it to perfection had to be completed before the design work could begin. A watercolor rendering of the image was painted on the underside of the cabochon and an oil and diamond dust mixture was used along with up to 250 scribing tools to carve the design into the interior of the crystal “…the deeper the carving the more pronounced trompe l’oeil effect.” Once the carving was established the painting process began with extremely fine brushes and paint working in reverse to create incredibly detailed images. This process of carving into the back of the cabochon is sometimes referred to as reverse intaglio, not be to mistaken with intaglio, which is designed to be viewed from the same side on which it is carved, unlike Essex crystal. Particularly when the image is of something which is itself small in reality, such as an insect, they can be very convincing when created by skilled craftsman. Thomas Cook was believed to be responsible for introducing them to Britain from the continent in the 1860s, and there were initially sold by Hancock’s in London. During the same period the artist William Essex, was a great favourite of Queen Victoria, and known for his enamel painting and miniatures. It would seem that the public put two and two together and came up with five, in that they believed these exquisite miniature painted jewels could only have been created by such a celebrated talent as Essex, and the name stuck despite him having nothing to do with their creation.
Interestingly, William Bishop...
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American Edwardian Antique Early 1900s Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Quartz, Rock Crystal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Sterling Silver Mesh Purse with Hand Engraved Frame, circa 1900s
Located in Princeton, NJ
Sterling silver mesh purse with hand engraved frame. Circa 1900's
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Antique Early 1900s Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Sterling Silver
French 1900 Edwardian Tortoise Parasol Handle in 18kt Yellow Gold Carved Citrine
Located in Miami, FL
Edwardian parasol handle made in France.
Very beautiful and elegant piece, created in Paris France during the Edwardian and Belle Epoque periods, back in the 1900. This fabulous parasol handle has been designed with French neo-classic patterns in the style of Louis XVI. Crafted by assembling pieces made up in 18 karats yellow gold, carved citrine and amber color faux tortoise. The baton is fitted with a screw to attach to any parasol or cane. The round gold parts on top are made with multiple leaf motifs, bows, tassels and floral clusters, typical from the Belle Epoque period.
Gemstones: The top part is mounted, with 1 cylinder cabochon cut of natural translucent citrine quartz of about 120 carats.
Birthstone: Citrine, for the month of November.
Weight: 66.95 Grams, (42.91 Dwt).
Measurements: 248 mm by 20 mm (9.75 x 0.79 Inches).
Hallmarks: Both gold parts are stamped with French marks; the head of the eagle for the assay and warranty of the 18kt gold and the maker's maitre mark inside a lozange cartouche.
Edwardian era, like the Georgian and Victorian eras before it, derives its name from the reign of the English King, Edward VII (1901-1910). Edwardian jewelry is known for representing femininity while incorporating a lot of the color white. Think diamonds, pearls and white metals like platinum and white gold. Diamonds often had an Old Mine or European cut and sapphires were a popular choice for a pop of color. They tended to be made from platinum and diamonds – the more, the merrier – and used fashionable, intricate techniques such as filigree and millegrain. Edwardian rings are works of art and best worn alone or alongside a simple wedding band...
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French Edwardian Antique Early 1900s Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Citrine, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Russian Antique Imperial Nephrite Sterling Silver Rat Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite Russian Imperial sculpture features a rat in a top hat with a movable cane crafted out of sterling silver and nephrite. The nephrite is medium to medium light muddy gr...
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Antique Early 1900s Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Sterling Silver
Oriental Hindu God Goddess Sterling Silver Handmade Belt
Located in Plainsboro, NJ
Extremely well made Heavy higher grade silver woven hand woven mesh belt with raised Hindu god /goddess belt buckle . Belt length can be adjusted .
Made in Southern India a similar example can be seen in book "Traditional Jewelry of India...
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Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Early 1900s Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Art Nouveau Buckle Peacock Feather Piel Frères Polychrome Enamel Brass
By Piel Frères
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This outstanding Art Nouveau buckle in the shape of a peacock feather has been designed and executed by Piel Frères, Paris around 1900.
An identical buckle is published in Vivienne Becker's book 'Fabulous Fakes', page 91, Grafton Books 1988.
The same buckle, executed in silver, is published in
'Pariser Schmuck', catalogue of the exhibition of the same name page 275. That catalogue describes the buckle as ' a peacockfeather with short quill, the eye of the feather is represented by a kidney shaped blue glas cabochon on green green shimmering metal foil'.
Piel Frères were an important firm of jewellers based in Paris, they are mentioned in the 3 volume enzyclopedic publication
'La Bijouterie Française ' written by Henry Vever.
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French Art Nouveau Antique Early 1900s Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Brass, Enamel
Antique Russian Imperial Nephrite Sterling Silver Bear Letter Opener
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite Russian Imperial letter opened features medium green translucent nephrite knife with black inclusions and very luster. The handle a...
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Antique Early 1900s Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Sterling Silver
14K Art Nouveau Krementz Opera Glasses Lorgnette
Located in Big Bend, WI
Art Nouveau Figural Woman with Daisies 14K yellow gold lorgnette with diamonds signed by Krementz & Co. It measures 4 3/4" long and 1 1/8" wide when closed or 4 1/2" when open. It we...
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Art Nouveau Antique Early 1900s Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Gold Russian Matches Lighter
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique matches lighter made in st petersburg 1900/1907.c during the imperial russian era this rare piece of jewelry is hall marked 56 imperial russian ...
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Antique Early 1900s Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
14k Gold
Piel Frères Art Nouveau Poppy Buckle
By Piel Frères
Located in New York, NY
Piel Frères Art Nouveau double prong buckle circa 1900. Of rich matte gilt bronze foliage and japanned silver plated blooming poppies with matte gilt detai...
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French Art Nouveau Antique Early 1900s Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Gold Plate, Silver Plate, Brass, Bronze, Gilt Metal
Victorian Aesthetic Movement Moorish Brass Extra Long Teardrop Hat Pin, 1900s
Located in Tucson, AZ
A necessity during the Victorian Era, hat pins not only balanced precarious hats atop piles of hair but also moonlighted as weapons against overzealous gentlemen. Though teetering ha...
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Unknown Aesthetic Movement Antique Early 1900s Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Brass
Cartier Paris London 1905 Belle Epoque Enamel Clock 18kt Gold Platinum & Silver
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Belle epoque desk clock designed by Cartier.
An impressive and magnificent "mignonette" desk clock, created in Paris France by the house of Cartier,...
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French Belle Époque Antique Early 1900s Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Silver, Enamel
18k Gold Antique Hair Ornament
Located in San Francisco, CA
Everything old is new again! Hair accessories are the new way to make any look more fashionable. This antique hair pin is handcrafted with a spray of ...
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Antique Early 1900s Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
18k Gold
Edwardian 1908 Miniature Travel Clock With Guilloché Enamel In Sterling With Box
Located in Miami, FL
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...
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Swiss Edwardian Antique Early 1900s Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Henrik Wigström Russia 1908 St Petersburg Enameled Snuff Pill Box in 14Kt Gold
Located in Miami, FL
A snuff gold box designed by Henrik Wigström.
Beautiful neo classic snuff box, created in St, Petersburg Russia, at the workshop of Henrik Wigström, back in the 1908. This piece has been carefully crafted in the Russian imperial and Louis XVI style, in solid yellow gold of 56 zolotnik (14kt) and embellished with applications of white enamel. Decorated around with garlands and intricates dotted patterns. Fitted with an invisible hinge and close perfectly well.
Weight: 36.65 Grams, (23.49 Dwt).
Measurements: 41 mm by 39 mm by 14 mm (1.61 x 1.53 x 0.55 Inches).
Hallmarks: Stamped on both parts with Russian marks; the kokoshnik mark with the letter a for the city of Saint Petersburg, the maker's mark HW associated to Henrik Wigström inside an oval cartouche, scratched with the inventory numbers 86111 and the 56 zolotnik mark for the assay and warranty of the gold.
Hallmarks: Stamped in the border with German importation marks; the Crown mark, the retailer mark AT inside an oval and the 585 mark for the assay and warranty of the gold.
Henrik Immanuel Wigström born on 1862 and was a Finnish silver & goldsmith. He was one of the most important Fabergé workmasters along with Michael Perchin. Perchin was the head workmaster from 1886 until his death in 1903, when he was succeeded by his chief assistant Henrik Wigström. These two workmasters were responsible for almost all the imperial Easter eggs.
Henrik Wigström was born in Ekenäs, Finland, and was apprenticed to a local Danish born goldsmith named Peter Madsén, a successful manufacturer of silverware who was familiar with the jewellery trade in the city of St. Petersburg, as at one time he had had a workshop there. Once in Madsén's employment, his master's trade with Russia, as well as his numerous business contacts here, brought him to work in St. Petersburg. Goldsmith Werner Elfström employed Wigström as a apprentice on his arrival in the capital in 1875. Wigström became assistant in 1884, at the age of 22, to Perchin, whose shop at that time was already working exclusively for Fabergé.
Wigström became head workmaster at Fabergé after Perchin's death in 1903. The number of craftsmen in Wigström's workshop diminished drastically with the outbreak of World War I. By 1918, the Revolution forced the complete closing of the House of Fabergé. Aged 56, Wigström retreated almost empty-handed to his summer house, on Finnish territory, and died at Terijoki in 1923. His art is similar to Perchin's but tends to be in the Louis XVI, Empire, or neo-classical style. Nearly all the Fabergé hardstone...
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Russian Neoclassical Antique Early 1900s Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Enamel, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Gold and Silver Pill Box Locket Pendant
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A beautiful Victorian gold and silver pill box and locket pendant, with the floral metal work.
The piece consists of a silver frame and two yellow gold disks attached to the frame b...
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Antique Early 1900s Objets d'Art and Vertu
Victorian Nouveau Brass Opaline Molded Glass Flower Hat Pin with Crystals, 1900s
Located in Tucson, AZ
A necessity during the Victorian Era, hat pins not only balanced precarious hats atop piles of hair but also moonlighted as weapons against overzealous gentlemen. Though teetering ha...
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Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Early 1900s Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Tiffany & Co. Antique Perfume Bottle
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. antique perfume bottle, circa 1900s
18 karat yellow gold; marked Tiffany & Co., Makers, 43622, 18kt gold
Dimension: length 3.25...
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Antique Early 1900s Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Jade Plaque Inscribed with Poem, 1900
Located in Southbury, CT
This dark green (almost black) nephrite jade pendant is inscribed with a brief poem about spring. The text — 泛好 红时春 万辰 风 象翠沐 新绿 雨 — which would appear to be an ode to the cleansing, ...
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Chinese Art Nouveau Antique Early 1900s Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Jade, Silver, Copper
Victorian Nouveau Gold Fill Trembler Hat Pin w Garnet Molded Glass Flower, 1900s
Located in Tucson, AZ
A necessity during the Victorian Era, hat pins not only balanced precarious hats atop piles of hair but also moonlighted as weapons against overzealous gentlemen. Though teetering ha...
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Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Early 1900s Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Gold
Brüder Figdor 1905 Austrian Art nouveau Belle Epoque Card Holder Sterling Silver
Located in Miami, FL
Art nouveau belle epoque card holder created by Brüder Figdor.
An impressive and beautiful piece, created in Vienna Austria by Brüder Figdor during the Edwardian and Belle Epoque pe...
Category
Austrian Antique Early 1900s Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Sterling Silver
Imperial Austrian Court Miniature Royal Hungarian Crown Guard Helmet
Located in Montreal, QC
Imperial Austrian court miniature helmet and royal Hungarian crown guard. Maker unknown, silver-plated, parcel gilt. Measures 8cm tall, circa 1900. In...
Category
Austrian Antique Early 1900s Objets d'Art and Vertu
Antique Swivel Seal Pendant/Charm Carnelian & Blood-Stone British Hallmarked
Located in London, GB
Antique swivel seal pendant set with Carnelian and Blood-Stone set in 9-carat rose gold, British Hallmarked Birmingham 1900, Sponsor mark "M&M". Could be a...
Category
British Edwardian Antique Early 1900s Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Carnelian, 9k Gold
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