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During the English Aesthetic period (1860-1900), there was a renewed emphasis on beauty and artistry in everyday objects. It was an era characterized by a deep appreciation for nature, as well as a fascination with the exotic and the fantastical. This heart-shaped box from around 1880 exemplifies the exquisite craftsmanship and attention to detail that…
Sure to be a cherished heirloom for another young couple … or perhaps a couple celebrating a milestone anniversary, this beautiful piece was created in 1875 by Europe’s leading ceramics manufacturer of the time – Minton’s – and retailed by the most critical china retailer in London at the time – John Mortlock, Oxford Street and Orchard Street, London.
Small, but mighty! Exquisite Persian-covered jar with pretty arabesque pattern design. Dimensions: Just 2-1/2″ high and 2-1/4″ across. Hand-painted with orange flowers, green lines on a blue background and highlighted with gold; unidentified signature on the bottom. Surely this piece belonged to a genie …
An exceptional example from the Arts and Crafts era by an internationally known member of the Scottish Arts and Crafts movement.
Rare Chinese carved amethyst snuff bottle. Measures approximately 3″ x 1.85″ x 1.15″. Historically, amethyst has many meanings. In ancient Chinese culture, it was used to get rid of negative energy. Chinese traditionalists also wore or carried amethyst to drive away the perils of everyday life and, in ancient wars, believed it brought protection to…
Rare and very unusual Peking glass snuff bottle in the form of a peach, with monkey motif decoration in relief, open window to show inside painted scene to depict scholars. Signed Ding Er Zhong. Estimated 19th-20th century. Measures 4 inches x 3.6 inches x 1.5 inches. Excellent condition except for cork stopper that would have…
Behold a rare treasure from the enchanting Art Nouveau era: the “Fairy Tale Series – Little Red Riding Hood” bank crafted by the esteemed German silversmith WMF.
An exceptional silver gilt and cloisonnรฉ enamel perfume bottle bejeweled with garnet cabochons, representing a time and place lost to history: Imperial Russia.
Exquisite late 1800s Russian Sterling Silver perfume bottle and vinaigrette in the form of an amphora, featuring intricate engraving and gilding.
Signed Exbor Czechoslovakia (Egermann Exbor ฤeskรก) art glass fish, designed in 1958 by Stanislav Honzik Sr. and Josef Rozinek. The Legend of Bohemian Glass: A Thousand Years of Glassmaking in the Heart of Europe (Antonรญn Langhamer) describes this type of work as follows: “An indispensable part of Exbor’s production plan consisted of glass sculptures that…
Glittering like a treasure from a bygone era, this vintage Murano mouthblown millefiori and gold flake art glass perfume bottle from the 1950s is an enchanting fusion of elegance and whimsy.
Masterfully handmade silver plate and gilt salt cellar with intricate Art Deco design and red and white enameling. Designed and created by Hommet around the 1970s in the Soviet Union. It is in exceptional vintage condition with virtually no enamel wear and no chips or cracks to the glass insert. Dimensions: Approximately 1-7/8 inches in…