Tortoiseshell and gold decorated purse for holding small items such as coins/change/keys. 19th century, England. 2 7/8inches long. Beautiful old shell. Top has a genuine  More »

Tortoiseshell and gold decorated purse for holding small items such as coins/change/keys. 19th century, England. 2 7/8inches long. Beautiful old shell. Top has a genuine gold shield for inscribing initials (still empty). Gold-coloured trim, probably gilt metal. Inside is red silk lined. Hinge and clasp are in good, strong, working order. Very good condition. Status: For Sale Reference#: 1119 Condition: See Description Year: See Description   « Less

Antique French box with raised enamel on porcelain set in metal mounts. 4inches in diameter and just under 3 inches high.Stands on 3 metal legs. Deep blue porcelain hand  More »

Antique French box with raised enamel on porcelain set in metal mounts. 4inches in diameter and just under 3 inches high.Stands on 3 metal legs. Deep blue porcelain hand enamelled with a colourful bird alighting on a garland of flowers - roses and daisies.Wonderful detail.Impressed mark underneath.Condition is good with some acceptable minor wear to the enamel. Status: For Sale Reference#: 2389 Condition: See Description Year: See Description   « Less

French, 19th century brass box with a dog in high relief on the top. Possibly a snuff box. 2 5/8inches in diameter.Edges are ridged. Absolutely adorable dog sits on the lid.  More »

French, 19th century brass box with a dog in high relief on the top. Possibly a snuff box. 2 5/8inches in diameter.Edges are ridged. Absolutely adorable dog sits on the lid. He is moulded in very high relief with fabulous detail of coat, ribs, muscles and detail on his alert face. Box has a rattle - perhaps intentionally. No marks. Condition is excellent. No dings/dents/damage of any kind. Status: For Sale Reference#: 1033 Condition: See Description Year: See Description   « Less

19th century gilt bronze jewelry box or casket with sculpted relief scenes depicting industry. Probably French. 5 3/8inches long; 3inches wide; 2 5/8inches high. Stands on  More »

19th century gilt bronze jewelry box or casket with sculpted relief scenes depicting industry. Probably French. 5 3/8inches long; 3inches wide; 2 5/8inches high. Stands on 4 legs. Exceptional relief sculpture on all sides and top of the casket. Each scene depicts heroic figures pursueing an act of industry. Some work machinery, some plant, water, graft, carry baskets, work in fields, ride carts. Unusually rich background detail of trees, fruit, baskets. The top depicts a youth riding one horse, another reigned with it. The horses rear through a landscape of trees and bushes, houses and high walls in the background. The figures are almost 3-dimentional and the moulding is highly detailed and naturalistic. Beaded border. Inside is lined in it''s original green velvet. Original KEY with openwork lion. The very best quality workmanship. Richest gilding. Engraved mark underneath. Good condition: no damage of any sort. Status: For Sale Reference#: 1161 Condition: See Description Year: See Description   « Less

Fabulous carved yellow glass trinket / jewelry box with lid. Probably French, late 19th century. Measures 2 5/8'' accross. Faceted into 16 sides, cylindrical  More »

Fabulous carved yellow glass trinket / jewelry box with lid. Probably French, late 19th century. Measures 2 5/8'' accross. Faceted into 16 sides, cylindrical orange-yellow glass box. Lid is superbly carved with a scene depicting a woman dressed in Greek toga, waving a billowing shawl, two young godlike musicians on either side. One panlike, plays on a flute, the other, winged, a triangle. They stand on a decorative base. Excellent quality workmanship. Condition is extremely good. WIth a magnifying glass I found two minute (invisible to my eyes) flaws on one of the 16 facets. Status: For Sale Reference#: 606 Condition: See Description Year: See Description   « Less

Exceptional gilt bronze hanging double picture frame. Made France, 19th century. Length is 9 3/4inches. 7 5/8inches wide.A loop behind an elaborate ribbon in richest gold  More »

Exceptional gilt bronze hanging double picture frame. Made France, 19th century. Length is 9 3/4inches. 7 5/8inches wide.A loop behind an elaborate ribbon in richest gold bronze, suspends a pair of floral swags of exquisite delicacy and detail and the highest level of workmanship. In turn, a pair of chrysanthemums at the bottom holds a pair of round frames. Each has raised repousse foliage. Another garland of exceptionally made flowers finishes off the piece.The gold is rich and in mint condition. The flowers are minutely detailed and in equally wonderful condition. Status: For Sale Reference#: 1809 Condition: See Description Year: See Description   « Less

Antique Caucasian tapestry weave and embroidery on wood picture frame. Approx 100 years old, or more. Measures 6inches accross at widest point and a little under 7inches  More »

Antique Caucasian tapestry weave and embroidery on wood picture frame. Approx 100 years old, or more. Measures 6inches accross at widest point and a little under 7inches high. Unusual 8-sided shape. Ground is mustard golden colour. A symbolic flower in blue forms a central medallion. Some salmon / orange designs that are repeated in a technique that leaves the canvas base bare. A key pattern around this repeats this technique bordered by brown woven threads and dark green embroidery. Basic geometric symbolic designs. Incredible rich patina to wooden frame around the textile portion. Backed by old paper and still has original glass front. Condition: excellent - no tears/rips/missing bits. I am not a carpet / textile authority so please email me any corrections / opinions regarding this description. 1 of 3 frames from the same family. Status: For Sale Reference#: 1179 Condition: See Description Year: See Description   « Less

Antique Caucasian tapestry weave and embroidery on wood picture frame. Approx 100 years old, or more. Measures 8inches accross and a little under 9 1/2inches high. Shades  More »

Antique Caucasian tapestry weave and embroidery on wood picture frame. Approx 100 years old, or more. Measures 8inches accross and a little under 9 1/2inches high. Shades of orange and red bordered by tiny brown stiched border. Thicker, coarser brown embroidered patterns on the main field. Basic geometric symbolic designs. Attached to wooden frame. Darkening canvas attached to the back shows clear signs of very good age. Condition: excellent - no tears/rips/missing bits. I am not a carpet / textile authority so please email me any corrections / opinions regarding this description. 1 of 3 frames from the same family. Status: For Sale Reference#: 1178 Condition: See Description Year: See Description   « Less

Pair of ornate antique sculpted gilt bronze door decoration / protection plaques with Bacchus and wine theme. Made France, 19th century.Each is 8 1/4inch long.These ormulu  More »

Pair of ornate antique sculpted gilt bronze door decoration / protection plaques with Bacchus and wine theme. Made France, 19th century.Each is 8 1/4inch long.These ormulu plaques serve the purpose of protecting a door, under the handle where it would get the most worn. Their beauty would grace any item. They each feature the head of the god of wine and revelry, Bacchus. Very beautiful moulding and fine detail. All around him are grapes, vines and leaves.Condition is excellent. No damage of any sort. Status: For Sale Reference#: 1822 Condition: See Description Year: See Description   « Less

Gilt gesso frame wall mirror. European Continental 19th century. Suitable for hanging above a pier / console table.Measures 33inches high.Rococco scrolling shaped gilt wood  More »

Gilt gesso frame wall mirror. European Continental 19th century. Suitable for hanging above a pier / console table.Measures 33inches high.Rococco scrolling shaped gilt wood frame with befelled glass. Top has bow, ribbons and flowers in high relief. Sides consist of a series of foliate scrolls cut very deep. Chain at the back for hanging.Condition is very good. The mirror has no dark spots/damage of any sort. Very light surface scratches on the frame as to be expected in a piece of this age, in no way detract. Original condition - no restorations. Status: For Sale Reference#: 1921 Condition: See Description Year: See Description   « Less