A RUSSIAN GOLD CIGARETTE CASE

Antiques: Decorative Art: Metals: Gold Pre 1900: item #789020
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A Russian two colour Gold cigarette case with vesta compartment.72 zolotnik Gold standard,makers mark AT for Alexander Tillander Circa 1890.The reeded case with a radiating star pattern in Yellow and Rose Gold.Sapphire set thumb piece,invisible hinges.Condition is excellent with only very light pocket wear.Size 95mm x 58mm x 15mm.Weight 151g

18K GOLD VINAIGRETTE / SHEFFIELD, ENG. 1910

Antiques: Decorative Art: Metals: Gold Pre 1920: item #772910
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This 18K gold vinaigrette dates from 1910 and made in Sheffield, England. It measures 1 inch x 1 inch x 5/8 inch in height. A vinaigrette is a small receptacle to contain scented vinegar used by ladies to ward off faintness. The earliest-known examples in separate form dates from 1492 and were especially popular from the mid-18th century. They came in innumerable forms and styles (such as circular, oval, polygonal, heart-shaped or shell-shaped, and in fantasy forms, such as a shoe, book, watch-c... Click for details

Art Deco 18K Gold Diamond Onyx Tortoiseshell Pill Box

Antiques: Decorative Art: Metals: Gold Pre 1920: item #755764

An exquisite Art Deco pillbox of 18K yellow gold in a roughly square form with concave sides and concave canted corners. The surfaces are engraved in series of parallel lines and completed with the matte Russian finish more frequently seen in earlier Art Nouveau pieces. The hinged lid is inset with a plaque of beautifully-figured translucent tortoise shell highlighted at the corners with geometric insets of rose-cut diamonds bead-set in white gold alternately with rectangular black onyx. The ... Click for details

FABERGE GOLD CIGARETTE LIGHTER CIRCA 1914

Antiques: Decorative Art: Metals: Gold Pre 1920: item #754596
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A Russian Gold cigarette lighter by Faberge.Marked to the base with right facing Kokoshnik for manufacture 1908-1917 makers mark partially rubbed HW for Henrik Wigstrom.The Gold lighter in traditional sunburst pattern radiating from a Sapphire push button.The front with added Opal and Diamond set floral spray.The lighter operated by pushing the Sapphire which opens the spring loaded lid which in turn would strike the flint.Fuel is added by unscrewing the suspension loop at the base.The lighter m... Click for details

FABERGE GOLD CIGARETTE CASE

Antiques: Decorative Art: Metals: Gold Pre 1910: item #754567
#00573

A Russian Gold cigarette case by Faberge.Fully marked with the 56 zolotnik Gold standard for St Petersburg 1908-1917.Workmaster initials GL in cyrillic for Gustav Lundell.The case decorated with interlaced ribbed triangles.Cabochon Sapphire thumbpiece which wraps around the lid and the body of the case.Size 70mm x 100mm x 16mm weight 190 gramms.Condition s excellent with only very light pocket wear.Invisible hinges close the case airtight.Gustav Lundell worked in St Petersburg and produced mainl... Click for details

18kt Gold Enamel Key Wind Pocket Watch Signed Ed Geiser

Antiques: Decorative Art: Metals: Gold Pre 1900: item #733169
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This sensational antique 18k Gold and enamel pocket watch was made in Geneva, Switzerland in 1890. The beautiful watch is made of textured gold inlaid with black and gold enamel, with tiny inlaid diamonds florette in the center. The back cover opens and allows you to wind the mechanism with a key. This beautiful watch would make a wonderful addition to any collection and a stunning gift!

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American Solid Gold 14(?)kt Victorian Thimble

Antiques: Decorative Art: Metals: Gold Pre 1900: item #720574
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This beautiful 14(?)kt solid gold thimble was made in America c. 1860. The thimble has an engraved design around the bottom and a personalized monogram in the center. This thimble would make a wonderful gift or addition to any collection.

MONOGRAM: ETTA

MEASUREMENTS: Height: 0.90"; Diameter: 0.70" ... Click for details

# RARE FRENCH PALAIS ROYAL SEWING SET TAHAN

Antiques: Decorative Art: Metals: Gold Pre 1900: item #717662
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Magnificent French Antique sewing etui in a fitted oval Ivory case. The implements finely hand engraved with leaves and scrolls. The Gold Sewing implements all struck with French Control Marks for 18ct.Gold. 19th century. Maker's mark on the ivory case Tahan, Rue de la Paix. Condition: small shock on needle case, miss the bodkin, two slight crack on ivory case and little missing, see photographs. Size: 4.7 in (12cm) by 3 in (7.5cm).

Shipwreck Cargo Antique GOLD Pocket Watch c.1869

Antiques: Decorative Art: Metals: Gold Pre 1900: item #708773

This is a gold pocket watch and is much rarer than the more commonly found silver watch. It is in its original encrusted condition and I have tried to pick out some of the gold in the photos. It is as it was when first pulled from the seabed after 127 years of undisturbed rest. It comes with its original Certificate of Authenticity from Christies. Size, 6 cm (at its highest point) x 5 cm. Condition: This watch is in its original encrusted condition, coloured and textured... Click for details

IMPERIAL RUSSIAN GOLD PRESENTATION CIGARETTE CASE

Antiques: Decorative Art: Metals: Gold Pre 1910: item #688965
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An Imperial presentation Gold cigarette case by Morozov.Fully marked with the 56 zolotnik Gold standard St Petersburg 1908-1917 workmaster in cyrillic NP. The reeded case with an applied Diamond set Imperial eagle to the centre.Cabochon Sapphire thumbpiece.Size 8.9mm x 5.7mm x 1.3mm.Condition is good with some very light indents on one end and a small repair to the eagle.Cases such as these were made by the Court Jewellers such as Morozov,Faberge and Hahn and were used as gifts on official engag... Click for details