Early 1800s Models and Miniatures

A very fine carved Nephrite Jade hippopotamus figurine. Likely the work of the German lapidary carvers in Idar Oberstein (or possibly Russian in origin). The feet of the hippo have numbered inscription or signature. Simply a great carving! Date: 20th Century Overall Condition: It is in overall good, as-pictured, used estate condition. There are a few round concussion marks here and there, loss to one ear, a small fracture in one nostril (likely from the carving), some edge wear, and some very fine & light surface scratches and other signs of expected light wear consistent with age Maker: Possibly from Idar Oberstein (or one of the Russian houses...

This exquisite desk object was crafted in France during the early 20th Century and would have been an impressive object to own. The desk seal is crafted from a cigar shaped piece of black onyx which features a diamond set collar to one end and a monogram intaglio 'seal' to the other, all circa 1915. The monogram is 'AMF' which has been beautifully engraved into the underside of the seal. The piece retains its original Morocco leather fitted box signed 'Appay', a French manufacturer, and embossed 'AMF' to the top of the lid. The firm Appay were retailing at 24 Rue De La Paix in Paris which is close-by the Place Vendome and also the Opera, however little information is known about the business. The hinge on the Morocco leather box...

Shot cup designed by Bvlgari. Beautiful vintage shot cup created in Rome Italy by the luxury house of Bulgari, back in the 1970. This tumbler has been ca...

Skull Lighter Case Holder Chain Blue Glitter Enamel Ruthenium Memento Mori Designer: J DAUPHIN The Skull Lighter Case is handcrafted in Paris in brass with a gunmetal finish, a cy...

A fine vintage miniature silver suitcase pill box. By REO. In sterling silver. In the form of a suitcase. Marked to the interior. Simply a wonderful whimiscal travel related pil...

A micromosaic made of tiny glass threads (tesserae) in different shapes and shades representing the doves of Pliny, Rome, atelier Giacomo Raffaelli, circa 1800, in a later silver mou...

Skull Lighter Case Holder Light Pink Enamel Palladium Vintage Designer: J DAUPHIN The Skull Lighter Case is a rare archive object, handcrafted in Paris in 2008 and finished in pal...

This unusual carving in the shape of a beetle was carved out of one piece of labradorite in the 1920's ca. The beetle has been drilled from top to bottom and is intended to be used i...

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.

A very fine antique Russian tea or kvosh spoon. With polychrome cloisonné enamel decoration to both the front and reverse. Simply a wonderful piece of Imperial Russian silver! Dat...

Lighter Holder Skull Copper Bic Lighter Case Cover Blue Crystal Vintage Designer: J DAUPHIN Copper skull lighter holder, a one of a kind vintage 2008 object by J Dauphin, with a hi...

A fine Russian silver & enamel spoon. With polychrome cloisonné enamel decoration to both the front and reverse. Simply a wonderful piece of Russian sil...