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INLAID BRASS WOOD BOX HUMIDOR ART CRAFT
Antique octogonal lidded bowl / box, humidor. Made of brass, gilt lined and inlaid precious woods. European origin. Style dates it to Art Nouveau / Arts Crafts era circa 1880- 1910. <P><P>
Measures approx 6 inches accross from one point to another. Height is approx 3 1/2 inches to the top of the finial/handle. <P><P>
8-sided box made of precious burl woods. Round base. Entire mount, inside and out is golden-coloured brass with the panels of wood entirely encircled and set inside the brass. Each panel has a different brass pattern over the wood, as does the top. The patterns show the elongated scrolling designs typical of the Art Nouveau period with a Celtic tone, typical of Arts and Crafts. The technique and work of this piece is quite magnificent. The inside, all shiny brass (looks gilded) needs a thorough clean, but there are no dings/dents. <P><P>
The whole piece - box/bowl and lid are in good, original condition.
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PR SGND ARTS CRAFTS NOUVEAU MOP SILVER BOX CA
Pair of signed Arts and Crafts / Art Nouveau casket boxes made of mother of pearl mounted in gilt silver with figures of women and trees. Made late 19th
century 1880 - 1899.
Each casket is a little over 3 1/4 inches long at the back and 1 5/8 inches high. <br>
The front is convex or bowed. The lid is mounted in a sterling silver, gilt washed frame, with deviates in the front center to form a marvellous depiction of
a maiden standing over an arch, in front of a flowering tree. There are many levels: the background is the white mother of pearl that forms most of the box.
WIthin the arch of the metal, it is iridescent in shades that glitter with the angle that light catches it - from pink through green to yellow. The relief
sculpted tree with chrysanthemums on top shows typical aesthetic movement attention to stretched and stylised natural forms. The gilding is worn in many
parts on the silver. The top of each box has a raised silver monogram MTC.
The back of each box is hallmarked with a head facing right and a maker's mark A.F. WHile Alexander Fisher might have made something like these boxes, he
worked in England, so we are still ignorant of the actual maker, AF.
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MAPPIN WEBB ST SILVER INLAID TORTOISE BOX 191
Edwardian sterling silver and tortoise shell box made by Mappin and Webb, Birmingham, England in 1911. <br><br>
Measures between 1 1/4 and 1 1/8 inches high; 2 1/8 inch diameter, excluding the legs. <br><br>
Round silver box standing on 3 fleur-de-lis flower-shaped legs. RIdged mounts conform to circular form. TOp is slightly convex tortoise, beautifully inlaid with silver in the form of a hanging basket of flowers under a double swag of egg and dart pattern. When the hinged lid is lifted, the light shines through the tortoise. THe bottom is lined with velvet. Underneath, the bottom within the silver mount is leather and embossed in gold MAPPIN & WEBB very clearly. The circumference is engraved with the Mappin & Webb maker's mark, anchor for Birmingham, lion passant for sterling silver, date letter M for 1911 and finally, embossed MAPPIN & WEBB LTD. The silver on the border of the lid is also hallmarked with a lion and M. <br><br>
Condition is very good.
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ANTIQUE MICRO MOSAIC SNUFF / JEWELRY BOX
Antique brass micromosaic snuff or jewelry box. Most of these boxes were made in Italy during the 19th century. This is a particularly fine example.
<P> It measures 2 5/8inches in diameter and approx 1 1/2inches high. <P>
Round brass box has not been polished so has great coppery patina. The top is set with a wonderful micro mosaic floral arrangement within blue micromosaic frames. Flowers of various sizes and shapes, very finely done, and uneven levels give a 3-dimentional, living appearance. <br>
Sides of the box have simple, gadrooned decorative rings. The inside of the box is lined in purple velvet. <P>
We didn't see any missing tesserae. Generally, the box is in very good condition.
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FRENCH ISLAMIC BRONZE CLOISONNE ENAMEL BOX
French Islamic Persian style cloisonne champleve enamel on dore bronze box. Made 19th century.<br><br>
Measures slightly under 6 1/2 inches square, with rounded corners. A little over 1 1/2 inches high.
Hinged box. Square shape with rounded corners. The outer surface is enamelled with intricate champleve enamel in a Persian inspired pattern, with tiny flowers, foliage and scrolls in geometrically repeating patterns. Colours range from a creamy yellow ground, through greens, pale, Windsor and cobalt blue to iron red / orange , purple and white. The border has a very thin margin of engraved geometric pattern. Inside base has original velvety lining and top has gilded bronze raised pattern.<br>
Condition is very good.
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FAURE LIMOGES ENAMEL O COPPER BOX EXOTIC BIRD
Signed FAURE LIMOGES enamel on copper box depicting an exotic bird amidst flowers in the Japanese / Chinese taste. Made in France, early 20th century.
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Measures 3 3/4 inches long; 3 inches wide and over 1 3/8inches high. <br>
Box is made of metal, believed to be copper, light orange in colour and engine turned on sides and bottom. Inside has an impressed 10 and is lined in black
velvet, which might be a later addition since it is in almost mint condition. Lid is hinged and domed. It has a brown enamel ground, decorated with an
elaborate scene of a fantastic bird alighting on a branch, surrounded by huge flowers and swirling masses, which might be clouds, as seen in Chinese and
Japanese art work. The bird is blue and yellow, outlined in gold. Flowes in pink, apricot, red and lots of shades of green and yellow foliage. <br><br>
Signed in gold letters FAURE Limoges. France. This is believed to be for Camille Faure, well known Limoges enamel artist. <br>
Condition is very good. No dings/dents to copper. Enamel has no cracks/chips.
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HENCKELS ARTS CRAFTS BRASS INLAID WOOD BOX MA
Arts and Crafts / Art Nouveau brass inlaid wooden box containing a manicure / dresser set. Made by J.A. Henckels Zwillingswerk Solingen (Germany) - late 19th - early 20th century.
Box measures approx 10 inches accross and 6 inches high.
Brass box / casket with wood inlay. Rich wood with gorgeous patina and markings, curved and domed. The brass patterning is superb - see photos, and the ultimate in design, with scrolls, fans and symbolised flowers. The shapes and their repetition around all the surfaces of the box, give a strong sense of flowing movement.
The deep inside section has an upper layer that is fitted for a manicure / dresser set with ivory handles. Two items are missing. The set includes a small corkscrew that would be used to remove the cork on a perfume bottle. The fitted tray is lined in blue velvet. The padded inside of the lid with royal purple cover has gilt embossed logo for J.A. Henckels Zwillingswerk SOlingen. A number of the manicure pieces are also marked with the Henckels logo (a pair of stylised people), that is still in use today.
Condition is very good.
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SILVER METAL FILIGREE BOX SET STONES VINTAGE
Vintage filigree silver metal (no hallmarks and not believe to be sterling) pill / snuff /
trinket box, set with hardstones. Likely originates in the Middle East or Caucases.<br> Person I
bought it from believed it was unmarked sterling silver. I think it is silver-coloured metal.
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Measures 2 inches accross and approx 1 5/8inches high.
Stands on 4 angled feet. Beautiful filigree work in hearts and scrolls cover the entire surface.
Further set with a variety of hard stones in turquoise, red, blue and green. Beautiful
workmanship. Good condition.
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MICROMOSAIC GILT METAL & ENAMEL BOX ITALY 19C
Micromosaic gilt metal and enamelled box, made Italy, 19th century.
Measures slightly under 3 1/2inches in diameter and 2 inches high.
Round box stands on 4 ball feet. Beaded border around micromosaic. The sides decorated with shaded enamel vines and berries.
The top with exceptional scene of St. Peter's and the square, Roman ruins, fountains, street lights and tiny people in the foreground. Fantastic fine and detailed work. Set in black marble. Inside has remains of original silk lining. Pin to hinge either replaced or in need of correction as cover does not sit quite right on the box. Micromosaic in very good condition with no losses/damage/restoration.
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RUSSIAN LACQUER BOX TROIKA SNOW VISHNYAKOV
A round lacquer box depicting a troika in a snowy winter scene. Made by the Vishnyakov workshop during the reign of Alexander III (19th century).
Diameter is 3 1/2inches.
Beautifully painted snow landscape on top of box. 2 woman passengers, a standing driver, raised arm urging on the horses, in a troika pulled by 3 horses.
Condition of painting is excellent, especially considering the age of the piece. Unfortunatley, the lid is stuck closed. Almost certainly there is an Imperial award stamp inside, hidden from view. The rest of the box is in very good condition.
The Vishnayakov lacquer works, founded in the 1780's, was later to become the basis of the Fedoskino lacquer work group.
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SIGNED 18C DELFT HP SNUFF / JEWELRY BOX
Antique signed blue and white enamel glazed Delft box. Dutch, made 18th century or before.
Measures 3 3/4inches long and 3inches wide. 2 inches high.
Entire outer surface is beautifully handpainted in charming scenes of a courting couple, typical Dutch water and landscapes with windmills, yaghts, boats and little houses amidst prettily painted trees, each vignette seperated from the others by scrolling and floral patterns. Fine art work. Metal mount may be silver, but it is too old to be sure. Hinged lid with hinge in good condition. Underneath, box is signed in blue with AK. Signature is similar to at least 2 found in WM Chaffers book on marks, page 273:#33 and #3 for Adrianus Kocks, 1687 and Albrecht de Keizer, 1642, respectively.
Condition is very good. There is a very shallow surface scratch in the enamel underneath the box. It looks as though the metal has been re-attached in 2 small spots inside the lid, and there are 1-2 negligible rough spots underneath the bottom of the box. The visible portion of the box is in excellent condition with no damage of any sort to be seen, as is ceramic inside of the box.
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FILIGREE GILT METAL & GLASS CARRIAGE JEWELRY
Openwork filigree gilt metal and bevelled glass jewelry / vanity box in the form of a carriage. Possibly French, late 19th / early 20th century.
Slightly over 4inches high and approx 6 1/2inches total width.
Sides and lid of box consist of round and oval panels of citrine coloured bevelled glass, joined together by elaborate and very finely worked gilt metal. Stands on 4 filigree openwork gilt
wheels and has a handle in rococco swirls and foliage. Base is covered with gold-coloured velvet.
Very good condition with no damage to glass or metal.
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ANTIQUE SILVER INLAID COW LACQUER SNUFF BOX
Antique snuff box. Black lacquer inlaid with silver in a pastoral scene with a cow in a fenced meadow. Early 19th century, possibly late 18th century.
3 1/2inches accross front, 1 inch high and 1 1/4inches front to back.
Black lacquer box with original hinges in excellent shape. Top is inlaid with silver, enhanced with engraved detail, depicting a cow in a fenced meadow. Strong Chinese influence seen in
the fence with stylised flowers and simplified trees. This theme was common in late 18th - early 19th century.
Generally excellent condition except for one small section of missing silver - barely noticeable unless you look for it.
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ANTIQUE BOX ENAMEL on PORCELAIN w METAL MOUNT
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.
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MICROMOSAIC RELIEF SCULPURE CERAMIC CASKET BO
Antique casket box with relief sculpture all around and micromosaic imbedded in the top. Made in France late 19th - early 20th century.
Measures 8inches long. Just under 4 inches wide and a little over 3 1/4inches high.
Handmodelled ceramic with panels of relief sculpted figures and script-like patterns. Some narrow panels have an interlocking scroll and floral theme - somewhat Celtic in taste. The upper panels around the lid look like Persian script. The broad panels on the front and back have an intrigueing theme of humans and horses with chariots. The sides depict somewhat elongated people - again, very curiously arranged, narrow and close to each other.
The top is in total contrast to the earthy clay. Made of tiny micromosaic pieces in turquoise blue, white, yellow, various greens and black. Very finelyconstructed micromosaic of great quality.
Underneath is an impressed mark and the number 613. The mark is almost a circle of scalloped shapes with the words Terre and D'Or fairly clear. The last word is not legible, nor is the mark inside the circle.
Condition is excellent.
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