An Art Nouveau watercolour. A wonderful watercolour c1900 of a finely dressed lady looking out to sea with big cats at her feet in the manner of Edmund Dulac's "Circe, the Enchantress". Some foxing commensurate with age. Back recently enforced to secure 2 mounts. Inner mount measures 370mm by 315mm. Collect from store only.
Vintage cloisonné bowl with peonies. Beautiful cloissoné bowl in a creamy golden base colour and decorated with pink peony flowers to inside and around the exterior. There is also an added butterfly on the inside of bowl. The rim of bowl curls inward and has been hand painted in matching green, pink & turquoise. In good condition with just a small crack to the enamel on the inside below the rim. Measures 96mm in diameter at base, 155mm at widest and 115mm at the opening.
A vintage small cloisonné vase. Pretty single cloisonné vase with pink and yellow magnolia flowers and green leaves. All very striking against a black background which is covered in small cloud like motifs giving an impression of height. Measures 50mm in diameter at base, 32mm across the top, 85mm at most bulbous area and 128mm tall.
An antique cigarette case in 9 karat rose gold. A fabulous Art Nouveau / Deco rose gold cigarette case made by Wright & Davies c1907-1927. It has an MGM logo to the front corner (possibly Metro Goldwyn Meyer). There is also a signed name to the inside which cannot be deciphered - may have belonged to a movie star! A few minor dinks commensurate with age. Weighs 128grams. *** This item is not kept in the store. An appointment to view is required 24 hours prior to viewing. ***
Vintage Oriental compact in 950 grade silver. A lovely octagonal shaped 950 silver compact with etched bamboo decoration to both sides of the exterior and an Oriental signature to the base side. Empty of powder. The compact has a good tight closure and mirror in good order. Overall condition is good apart from a few small dinks and a scratch to left side of powder cover. Hallmarked Silver 950 to the inside. 116 grams.
Pair of late 19th early 20th century antique Chinese jars. Lovely pair of famille verte jars in a beautiful blue base colour, decorated on 2 sides with a river scene and finished with gilt floral images. Each vase is hand painted so the scenes are not exactly identical. No markings to base and no lids. Each measures approximately 65mm in diameter at base, 105mm at widest, 52mm at top and 125mm tall.
9 karat gold cased watch by Omega. A quality pre-owned gents manual Omega watch. Hallmarked to inside of case cover. Manual winding and keeps good time. Comes with non-original brown leather strap and box. Measures 35mm from diameter to lug. *** This item is not kept in the store. An appointment to view is required 24 hours prior to viewing ***
Vintage sterling silver purse pendant on attached silver chain. Lovely vintage purse pendant decorated with marcasite flowers opens up for adding scented cotton or emergency cash! On a nice long unusual sterling silver chain. 925 hallmark to inside of purse and chain clasp. The purse pendant measures 35mm long 16mm wide and 32mm at tallest. Chain measures 630mm.
18 karat gold clip-on earrings with pearls. Lovely pair of classic look 18 karat gold earrings with 2 pearls to each. Smooth spring action clips in good working order. Length of earring front is 18mm with width at 8mm. Hallmarked to the bottom of the clips.
Sterling silver container tube for storing saccharine. An interesting item dating from 1901 which is the year Monsanto was founded to produce saccharine in America. This piece is fully hallmarked for Chester assay c1901. The makers initials are difficult to decipher but most probably Rosen & Alexander. Can be used to store any number of things from a small pencil, cigar or an emergency stash of cash amongst others. Measures approximately 8mm in diameter on the inside with drop length of 90mm. Weight 20grams.
Russian horn drinking vessel with silver trim. A vintage Russian horn stirrup cup with silver mountings and iello detail to the bird. Handy chain for hanging to dry or carry on a belt. Hallmark to the neck of the bird and in silver around the mouth. Measures 62mm in diameter at mouth and approximately 240mm long.
Antique French circular bijouterie casket. A six sided circular casket with thick bevelled glass to the lid and 6 side 'windows'. Each glass panel is held in place with gilded metal teeth and separated with gilt bunting panels to the top and bottom. Each of these panels are embossed with sun motifs and the whole ensemble rests on 3 feet. Red silk padded interior cushion finishes the regal feel of this wonderful piece. Measures 75mm at hexagonal central section and 66mm tall.
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