Monthly Archives: May 2012

Old Russian Style Enamel Napkin Rings

Two silver and silver gilt cloisonné enamel napkin rings. By Zverev. Moscow, 1910. Diameter: 1-3/4 inches; Height: 1-1/2 inches $4,200

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Lapis Lazuli Desk Box

Lapis lazuli desk box with black marble interior, mounted in metal. Possibly English, ca. 1960-1970 5 -7/8 inches x 4 inches  x 1-3/8 inches $19,500

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Fabergé Yellow Enamel Frame

Gold and yellow translucent enamel frame with an inner border of  seed pearls around the aperture and the outer border with chased gold laurel leaves, accented by rosettes. By Fabergé, workmaster Michael Perchin St. Petersburg, ca. 1895 Dimensions: 3-7/8 x … Continue reading

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Fabergé White Enamel Cigarette Case

White  engine-turned enamel cigarette case with a green enamel border set with two color gold rosettes and a ruby push piece. Chased gold borders, the top and bottom with laurel leaves, define the architecture of the case. By Fabergé; workmaster, … Continue reading

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Antique Russian Niello Cigarette Case

Niello cigarette case with a view of the Moscow Kremlin on the cover and a cartouche on the back, awaiting a monogram. Niello is a mixture of copper, silver and lead sulphides used as a black inlay on an engraved … Continue reading

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Antique Russian Salt Chairs

Pair of silver and silver gilt salt chairs, with  hand-tooled geometric patterns and pierced on the backs of the chairs. Maker I.A., Moscow, 1875 Height: 2 inches; Width at widest point: 1-7/8 inches $6,500

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Fabergé Carved Nephrite Cigarette Case

Carved nephrite cigarette case with rose diamond border marking the closure. By Fabergé, workmaster, Michael Perchin. St. Petersburg, ca. 1900 Dimensions: 3-1/4 x 1-3/4 x 1/2 inches

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Russian Antique Niello Snuffbox

Silver and silver gilt niello snuffbox, the cover with city gates, the sides with the roofs of the town, the bottom with buildings and landscape. Moscow, 1834 Dimensions: 3-1/2 x 2 1/4 inches x 1 inch $6,250

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Art Deco “Architectural” Double Cufflinks

Two-color gold and platinum “architectural” double cufflinks. Carrington & Co., London, 1931 $7,600

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