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Style: Romantic
Charles X gilt bronze and mother of pearl box with flowers
Located in Paris, FR
Fine rectangular mother of pearl box engraved with garlands of leaves and gilt bronze mounts, finely chiseled with interlacing, garlands and flower basket resting on four winged lion...
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1820s French Antique Romantic Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Pearl, Bronze
Incredibly Rare & Exquisite Singing Bird Box Inspired by Charles Bruguier
Located in London, GB
Incredibly Rare & Exquisite Singing-Bird Box Inspired by Charles Bruguier Inlaid with Gold, Mother-of-Pearl and Enamel 為珍珠、珍珠母和琺瑯鑲嵌的歌鳥盒
For nearly two centuries, miniature singing bird boxes have captivated collectors around the world. With masterpieces being produced by French, German, and Swiss artisans, these delicate and intricately ornate boxes combine the simple eloquence of technological machinery with fantastic artistry. This particular offering is directly inspired by famed Swiss craftsman Charles Bruguier, produced in a rich and vibrant tortoiseshell fascia. The ornate flower petals and nature motif is offset by the vibrant colors and underlying miniaturized bird with an ivory beak and natural feathers.
When wound, the front slide opens the bird lid and activates the movement and song of the finely crafted mechanical device. The detailing of the machinery is remarkable, while the pastoral scene adds a sense of old-world charm to any collection. These were highly sought-after pieces of art by nobles and royalty alike as the utility of automata was still in vogue during the 19th century.
Charles Bruguier only crafted 27 singing bird boxes a year from his small studio. Although we cannot verify the origin of this particular piece, the matching artwork...
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1870s Swiss Antique Romantic Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Gold, Silver
Diamond Head Band
Located in New York, NY
Royalty!!!!!
Diamond head band
18k gold with flexible links encrusted with 448 brilliant top quality diamonds
Measurements:
Length: 12 inches (...
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1950s Unknown Vintage Romantic Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
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 ...
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1960s American Vintage Romantic Objets d'Art and Vertu
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Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
18 Karat Gold 1820s Indian Miniature Painting Cannetille Brooch
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
A fine cannetille brooch with an Indian/Persian miniature painting in the centre. The miniature features a royal or nobleman with a hookah pipe. It i...
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1820s British Antique Romantic Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
18k Gold
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