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Alfred Dunhill, world famous unparalleled purveyor of the finest luxury men's accessories since 1893, created this masterpiece of masculine luxury excellence. This large, 100 cigar, fine grained beautiful premium rosewood humidor, lined in superlative cedar features the magnetic/removable top quality Dunhill (#HS1005) humidifier with inside lid magnetic port. Signed Dunhill inside the humidor and on the humidifier, this piece is guaranteed authentic. The cedar partitions are adjustable to custom...

Fine homage to Diego Giacometti’s (1902 – 1985) own unabashed genius, this matching wrought iron table and six chairs demostrates Diego’s unique perspective and artistic vision and stands on its own as a Masterpiece work of art. Note the display of Nature’s form including the songbird below the tabletop. This piece was made by Artfactory.com and sells there for $40,000. Please visit their site to confirm at http://www.artfactory.com/table-chairs-fine-art-diego-giacometti-hrdg290-p-74...

This Junghans three train mantel westminster chime clock is a fine example of German clockmaking. Deeply Engraved Brass face with chapter ring, Heavy Beveled Glass, Finely Carved Case with Gorgeous wood tones. Chimes on the quarter hour, half hour, and hour. It Includes silencer & regulating bit rings. Circa 1890. h. 17" w. 13 1/2" d. 9".

Antique Japanese Meiji Rosewood Netsuke Mythical Beast

Strikingly executed fine silver museum quality 18th Century Ottoman bridal headdress features outstanding master artisan repousse chasing and 52 coins. The period coins include mostly attrib. 17th - 18th Century silver Ottoman coins, likely including Gurush, Yirmilik, and Paras as well as a rare 17th - 18th Century Holy Roman Empire (Prussian/Austrian) (neighboring empire to the Ottomans) - Groschen silver coin. Dimensions: approx. 6" diameter. The one Austrian coin may be worth $100 alone.

Rare fine antique Royal Navy bicorn officer's hat made of genuine beaver pelt with matching custom carrying case - circa 1795 - 1812. This truly a piece of history (from Admiral Nelson's fleet?). Includes dress ribbon, gilt gold hat epaulets. The red silk interior lining is signed "Fraser & Davis - Portsmouth". The carrying case has a mounted copper plaque. Verified comparable sales include Bonhams Oxford April 12, 2005 "Arms & Armour" sale - lot # 483 - $632 (GBP 332) including premium.

Unique rare beautifully and intricately hand chased 18th Century Russian Brass and enamel traveling icon. Truly remarkable museum quality detailed artisanship of scenes from the Bible. Icon folds up to travel, folds out to celebrate. Circa 1780. Dimensions: Open: 16" w. X 7.5" h. X .25" d. - Closed: 4.5" w. X 7.5" h. X .5" d.

Handsome antique French abbreviated oak armoire with pair of artistic intricately carved double-panel doors flanked by accented columns, on bun feet. Circa late 1600s. Dimensions: 50" high X 26" wide X 18" deep. Good look attractive more flexible size.

Large (15" high) quality antique mantle Clock by Elliott the finest English clockmaker. Classically overbuilt, extreme craftsmanship. The brass face includes the "Tempus Fugit" medallion above, "made in England" below, has a silver dial with roman numeral hour markers and arabic minute markers and includes angel motif omolus. The movement is signature stamped "F. W. Elliott Ltd. Croydon, England, 7 (seven) jewels unadjusted. (See photos). The chimes can be switch to either westminster or whittin...

This rare and special piece is an example of the popular early 18th Century egyptian motif (from Napoleon's exploits in Egypt) in Franch. This clock features hand painted face, Pharaoh surmounting crocodiles and sphinxes. Circa 1800s. Dimensions: 13.5" high X 12" wide X 6" deep.

Own a fine working example of old world period artisanship and engineering with this handsome antique German Berliner wall clock made by the Mauthe Clock Company in Schwenningen, Germany (trademark FMS), circa 1890s. The case is made of lindenwood solids and walnut veneers. The dial is celluloid with arabic numerals. The dial center and pendulum bob are both brass embossed in an art nouveau design. The crown is original. The twin train 8 day movement strikes on the hours and the ½ hours. The m...

Finely crafted American Victorian walnut stand with marble top. Circa 1890. 30" h. X 19" diameter

Jade, ruby and gold letter opener by Faberge features spinach jade (nephrite) handle and blade, two-headed Czarist eagle, one large ruby, seven small rubies. Hallmark Faberge (in Russian) "56" for 56 zolotniks (14K Gold). Condition: Excellent. Dimensions: 11.9" X 1.3".

Series 124 8 Day, 3 train, Seth Thomas Camel-back Mantel Clock features inlaid burl wood case. This fine piece has the beautiful deep full "Westminster" tones of the Maker's best chime rods. Chimes at the quarter, half and hour. Circa 1929. h. 10" w. 22 1/2" d. 7".

Extremely rare pair of finely chased evocative Victorian blue whale tusk napkin rings - feature woman figure and mermaid figure crafted by sailors. Circa late 1820s - 1850s. Dimensions: 3.5" X 3.25" each.

Exquisitely crafted antebellum all black walnut dresser with hand carved walnut motif drawer pulls, swivel vanity mirror, top jewelery compartments and porcelain casters. Circa 1850s. h. 77" w. 40 1/2" d. 19 1/2".

"Le Navi al Forte dei Marmi" (Ships at Forte dei Marmi - Tuscany) oil on canvas, signed by Giorgio BELLONI (1861-1944). Dimensions: 5.5" X 7.5". Belloni studied at the Brera Academy and was from th Lombard Naturalism school specializing in seascapes distinguished by a poetic and evocative atmosphere. A similar Belloni work "Solitudine" Lot 106 sold at Sotheby's Milan on June 12th, 2007 for $25,639.

Enhance any room with these two grand large (over five feet high) masterfully carved English walnut hall chairs. Circa 1800-1900. 66" h. X 32" w. X 38" d. each.