Small box made by Tiffany. Measures 1 3/8inches high. Diam is 1 1/4inches. Cylindrical shape. The sides are beautifully chased with ribbons and swags. Top is monogrammed MT?  More »

Small box made by Tiffany. Measures 1 3/8inches high. Diam is 1 1/4inches. Cylindrical shape. The sides are beautifully chased with ribbons and swags. Top is monogrammed MT? Rich gilding. Great quality. Top is closed very tight and I don''t want to spoil the great condition by forcing it open. Marked TIFFANY & CO STERLING UNDERNEATH. No dings / dents / damage of any sort. Status: For Sale Reference#: 816 Condition: See Description Year: See Description   « Less

Sterling silver cigarette or tobacco box made in Sheffield, England, 1931 for the Mills Cigarette Briston and London by Mappin & Webb. Measures: 3 3/8'' tall. Diameter is  More »

Sterling silver cigarette or tobacco box made in Sheffield, England, 1931 for the Mills Cigarette Briston and London by Mappin & Webb. Measures: 3 3/8'' tall. Diameter is 2 7/8''. Cylindrical shape. Simple decoration on side of lid aid lifting it off. The top is engraved with a sun within a star. Around this is a circle and Bristol and London W.D & H Mills. There are hallmarks on the top of the lid as well as the side of the jar. These include the Sheffield Crown, Sterling lion, date mark ''O'' and makers M&W ie Mappin & Webb. Wonderful patina. Negligible dings do not detract. Status: For Sale Reference#: 700 Condition: See Description Year: See Description   « Less

Old olive wood Mezzuzah case, dating from the mid 20th century. Contains a kosher klaf.Measures 6 inches long.Classic simple design with darkened stripes engraved on the  More »

Old olive wood Mezzuzah case, dating from the mid 20th century. Contains a kosher klaf.Measures 6 inches long.Classic simple design with darkened stripes engraved on the sides and flowers around the nail holes.Condition is very good. There is a small crack in the wood at the back, quite hidden, that in no way compromises / detracts from the Mezzuzah. Status: For Sale Reference#: 1801 Condition: See Description Year: See Description   « Less

Pair of 19th century French ivory holders - one for needles ( bodkin case) and one probably held a pencil. Measurements: the needle case measures 3 1/4'' long.Both of these  More »

Pair of 19th century French ivory holders - one for needles ( bodkin case) and one probably held a pencil. Measurements: the needle case measures 3 1/4'' long.Both of these items were probably held in a ladie''s bag as part of what she would carry around with her. Both easilly open and are in good condition despite their obvious age. Status: For Sale Reference#: 515 Condition: See Description Year: See Description   « Less

Antique desk set from Scotland. 19th century made of Burr Walnut finished lacquer, ivory and set with 2 Wedgwood jasper plaques. Original lable of jeweler retailer.Measures  More »

Antique desk set from Scotland. 19th century made of Burr Walnut finished lacquer, ivory and set with 2 Wedgwood jasper plaques. Original lable of jeweler retailer.Measures 12 1/4inches accross the front; 8 inches front to back and stands on 4 bun feet.The lacquer work is superbly painted to immitate Burr walnut. It is set with ivory plaques, secured by old, Celtic patterned studs. A raised box with removable lid has original retailer''s sticker of William Orr Stevens Jewellery, Glasgow Scotland. ....Repositary for Scottish Gems and every description of SCOTCH pebble work. The original heavy glass inkpots with bubble bottoms and faceted shoulders are missing their lids. Some loss to the delicate ivory plaques. Two fabulous Wedgwood oval plaques are set into the front on either side. Blue and white jasper ware in fabulous detail. Status: For Sale Reference#: 2469 Condition: See Description Year: See Description   « Less

Art Nouveau gilt and cut crystal double inkwell & pen holder with relief sculpted & gilded elegant woman dancing. French, 19th century.Measures 5 3/4inches accross. 3  More »

Art Nouveau gilt and cut crystal double inkwell & pen holder with relief sculpted & gilded elegant woman dancing. French, 19th century.Measures 5 3/4inches accross. 3 1/2inches front to back.Finest French cut crystal with gilt metal mounts. This piece has to be examined from every angle and side to appreciate the tremendous workmanship. the shape is oval with a round front. Underneath is beautifully, beautifully cut crystal. Top corner of glass is canted. Around the front is a border of gold acorns and oak leaves. At the back this extends all the way up the side and turns over to the top of the crystal in the form of swags, flowers and foliage in exquisite detail. The inkwells are similarly decorated with acorn and oak openwork on the bottom. The metal caps have applied gold Art Nouveau figures of maidens in diaphenous robes, dancing. Superb.Condition is great. One metal cap has the most negligible of dings, scarcely a shadow and mentioned only for the sake of accuracy. Hinges are firm, glass is utterly MINT. Status: For Sale Reference#: 1812 Condition: See Description Year: See Description   « Less

Original antique Arts and Crafts brass desk set. Consists of a brass box, fitted with 3 rectangular boxes for holding writing paraphenalia, an octogonal box, that may be an  More »

Original antique Arts and Crafts brass desk set. Consists of a brass box, fitted with 3 rectangular boxes for holding writing paraphenalia, an octogonal box, that may be an ''extra'' and not originally part of the set and a stamp box, with compartments for two piles of stamps and a bear holding a punt or rowing. The main box is 8 X 4 5/8inches. It consists of scrolling openwork. There is a wooden shelf on two old wooden blocks inside, providing space to store documents etc.Above the shelf are 3 hand hammered, hand engraved rectangular boxes. Design is very much in the Aesthetic taste. They have large loops to house the hinges, the sticks of which are missing. The octogonal box has a different hand hammered and engraved design and is therefore perhaps not part of the original set.The small stamp box features a beautifully modelled bear as the handle. Great detail to fur and face. Here, the hinges are in good condition.Generally very good condition besides the minor bits missing from the hinges (replaceable even with a small stick/match). Status: For Sale Reference#: 1657 Condition: See Description Year: See Description   « Less

Antique bronze inkwell blackamoor bust of a Moorish woman. 19th century, possibly Vienna or French.5 3/8inches high. Base is 4 3/4inches in diameter. Weighs over 3 1/2  More »

Antique bronze inkwell blackamoor bust of a Moorish woman. 19th century, possibly Vienna or French.5 3/8inches high. Base is 4 3/4inches in diameter. Weighs over 3 1/2 lbs.Round base. Woman''w head, luscious curls pulled back and tied with a gilded band. An actual net was placed in the carved furrows of her hair, part of it in metal and part of it in red string. Tiny turquoise beads and pearls hang from her ears. The inserted eyes are glass, one of which needs a bit of straightening. Soft gilt highlights and scarf. The headband is the rim of the inkwell''s hinged lid.Outstanding modelling on this figure - From the high cheekbones to open, sensuous lips, pattern and fold of scarf and strong chin. There is a crack under the base of the bust (totally hidden) and some of the hair net is missing. Status: For Sale Reference#: 1813 Condition: See Description Year: See Description   « Less

Battersea / Bristol Enamel gilt-metal-mounted snuff box late 18th century made Staffordshire, England and also known as South Staffordshire enamel. Measures 3 5/8'' long,  More »

Battersea / Bristol Enamel gilt-metal-mounted snuff box late 18th century made Staffordshire, England and also known as South Staffordshire enamel. Measures 3 5/8'' long, 2'' wide and 1 1/4'' high. Rectangular form, the hinged cover painted with two ladies and a companion fishing from the banks of a tranquil river with their dog, the sides and inside of the cover with sprays of flowers on a white ground. Some minor restoration to the bottom, but otherwise very good condition. Provenance: SOthebys Status: For Sale Reference#: 662 Condition: See Description Year: See Description Title: STAFFORDSHIRE ENAMEL SNUFF BOX 1700''S HP FIGURES AT LAKE LANDSCAPE FAB CONDITION   « Less

Guilloche enamel and handpainted cigarrette (or calling card) box. Early 20th century, made in France. Measures 2 7/8'' long and 2'' wide. Gorgeous white guilloche enamel  More »

Guilloche enamel and handpainted cigarrette (or calling card) box. Early 20th century, made in France. Measures 2 7/8'' long and 2'' wide. Gorgeous white guilloche enamel in concentric rings. In the center is a purple and pink handpainted rose. The box itself is made of a rich orangy-coloured brass/copper and brass. All the surfaces are crenelated and the top inside has fine engraved lines. There are ''strips'' accross to hold the cigarettes (or cards). The box, enamel and paint are all in excellent condition. Hinges and clasp also work well. Status: For Sale Reference#: 603 Condition: See Description Year: See Description   « Less