Objets de vertu
36 Item(s)
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Pair of red wax reliefs
Learn MoreA pair of red wax reliefs on shell representing Venus and Neptun
In the original frames
Southern Italy, early eighteen centuryPair of red wax reliefs
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A micromosaic snuff box, 1800
Learn MoreA red purpurine glass and micromosaic snuff box
depicting the Lucano bridge
Rome, 1800 circaA micromosaic snuff box, 1800
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St James factory, Charles Gouyn 1751-54
Learn MoreEngland, St James factory, Charles Gouyn 1751-54
A gold-mounted porcelain bonbonnière
modelled as a masked lady's head with rose cut diamond eyes
a rose and three feathers in her hairSt James factory, Charles Gouyn 1751-54
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A carved tobacco rasp, France XVIII century
Learn MoreA carved lucie-wood tobacco rasp
with a crown in the middle,
flowers and scrolls on the sides.
France, early XVIII centuryA carved tobacco rasp, France XVIII century
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A French gold snuff box, Simon-Achille Léger
Learn MoreA French gold snuff box, Simon-Achille Léger,
lion's head 3e titre, Paris titre et garantie for 1809-1819, Paris, 1815-17.
of rectangular pocket-fitting form, the lid and base with basketwork
engine-turning, the sides and ends chased with plumy scrollsA French gold snuff box, Simon-Achille Léger
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A Doccia porcelain scent-bottle, 1750-60
Learn MoreCarlo Ginori Manufactory
A Doccia scent-bottle and stopper, 1750-60
modelled as a flask in white porcelain and silverA Doccia porcelain scent-bottle, 1750-60
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Girl-in-a-swing type scent bottle
Learn MoreA gild-mounted soft porcelain scent bottle and stopper
of “girl-in-a-swing” type, circa 1751-54
attributed to Charles Gouyn’s Factory, st. James’s
depicting a seated shepherdess leaning against a flowering rose tree,
in a yellow bodice and flowered skirt, a sheep at her side,
on a circular base, the underside with a pink rose into a ring of leaves.Girl-in-a-swing type scent bottle
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An ivory carved tobacco rasp, French XVIII century
Learn MoreAn ivory intricately carved tobacco rasp
depicting a Satyr with a Nymph
supporting a basket of fruitAn ivory carved tobacco rasp, French XVIII century
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An enamel tobacco rasp, Limoges 1710 circa
Learn MoreLimoges, early XVIII century
An enamel tobacco rasp
representing a noblewomanAn enamel tobacco rasp, Limoges 1710 circa
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A silver set of cutlery with a leather case
Learn MoreVenice, 1751
A silver set of cutlery with a leather caseA silver set of cutlery with a leather case
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A Palais Royal perfume set
Learn MoreA Palais Royal perfume set
Four glass bottles in four gilt bronze baskets
on a turning stand with a mother-of-pearl baseA Palais Royal perfume set
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Chelsea e Derby, set of nine fob seal
Learn MoreA rare set of nine Chelsea and Derby porcelain fob seal
beautifully modelled in different forms.
The figurines are painted with the pastel coloration
typical for the porcelain firmsChelsea e Derby, set of nine fob seal
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A North Italian paire of carved wood figure
Learn MoreA North Italian paire of carved wood figures
late 18th CenturyA North Italian paire of carved wood figure
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A lacquered work-box
Learn MoreA lacquered work-box
fitted with a pin cushion
Paris, early 18th centuryA lacquered work-box
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A game box
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Defrance fecit a Paris 1806
Learn MoreA pair of french pressed horn fantastic views
in the original gilt horn frames
signed and dated on the back: "Defrance fecit a Paris 1806"Defrance fecit a Paris 1806
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A pair of gilt-bronze candlesticks
Learn MoreA pair of north italian gilt-bronze candlesticks
early 19th centuryA pair of gilt-bronze candlesticks
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A “Palais Royale” ink set
Learn MoreA “Palais Royale” ormolu and mother-of-pearl ink set
France, Charles X periodA “Palais Royale” ink set
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A Viennese candlestick
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Viennese Centre-Piece
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Robert & Courvoisier, 1805
Learn MoreRobert & Courvoisier, 1805 circa
An early XIX ormolu mantel clock
23 cm high; 14 cm wide; 11 cm deepRobert & Courvoisier, 1805
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A boxwood tobacco rasp
Learn MoreA carved boxwood tobacco rasp
with a caricature portrait in the middle
and a snake biting his ear
22 cm longA boxwood tobacco rasp
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Meissen scent bottle, circa 1730
Learn MoreA Meissen metal monted scent bottle and cover, circa 1730
of flask form, the body painted with a continuous
harbour scene with merchants at discussion and various
pursuits by barrels and packages before distant shipsMeissen scent bottle, circa 1730
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An Venetian lacquered casket, 1750
Learn MoreAn Venetian lacquered wood casket, circa 1750
of shaped “bombé” form, polychrome-decorated
with a pastoral scene on the top and flowers on the sidesAn Venetian lacquered casket, 1750
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A French gold mounted etui, 1780
Learn MoreA vernis Martin gold mounted letter etui
French 1780 circaA French gold mounted etui, 1780
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A Chelsea scent-bottle, circa 1755
Learn MoreA Chelsea gold-mounted scent-bottle and stopper, circa 1755
Naturally modelled as a seated pug dog, her head detachable,
with a gold mount to the neck and a collar inscribed “je suis fidelle”A Chelsea scent-bottle, circa 1755
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An ivory carved tobacco rasp
Learn MoreAn ivory carved tobacco rasp
with a figure from the Commedia dell’Arte
Dieppe (France) early XVIII centuryAn ivory carved tobacco rasp
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A carved wood tobacco rasp, XVIII century
Learn MoreA carved lucie-wood tobacco rasp with the life tree,
inscribed “ piango la mia vita e la sua morte”
France, early XVIII century
17 cm long
From the Alaret Collection, n. 58A carved wood tobacco rasp, XVIII century
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Paolo De Poli, anguria
Learn MorePaolo De Poli
Fetta d’anguria pensile in rame smaltato, 1956
Eseguito su disegno di Gio PontiPaolo De Poli, anguria
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A Meissen double perfume bottle, Meissen 1750
Learn MoreA Meissen double perfume bottle depicting monk
carrying a young girl on his back. 1750 circa
A monk is carrying a young girl on his back concealed in straw.
On one arm he carries a basket of eggs and in his other hand a duckA Meissen double perfume bottle, Meissen 1750
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An 18th ivory carved tobacco rasp
Learn MoreAn ivory carved tobacco rasp with a female figure in the centre
fantastic animals and a basket of fruits
Dieppe (France) early XVIII centuryAn 18th ivory carved tobacco rasp
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A drinking friar
Learn MoreA north Italian mid 19th century
wooden glass holders in the form
of a drinking friarA drinking friar
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An English needle case, 1770
Learn MoreAn English glass faux agate needle case, 1770 circa
mounted with pierced and tooled gold
in the form of floral garlands and birdsAn English needle case, 1770
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Piqué-work etui
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Snuff box with micro-sculpture
Learn MoreFrancesco Tanadei (Turin, 1770-1828)
A Neoclassical circular snuff box with an ivory intaglio micro-sculpture.Snuff box with micro-sculpture
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Capodimonte, pair of scent bottles
Learn MoreReal Fabbrica di Capodimonte (1743-1759), circa 1750
A pair of porcelain scent-bottlesCapodimonte, pair of scent bottles
