Name: Lovely Victorian Sterling Chatelaine
Price: $2,850.00
Lovely Victorian Sterling Chatelaine circa 1870 with all the necessities for the modern woman. Today, everything is integrated into a PDA but your iphone still cant whistle, carry stamps or sewing needles like this period chateliane can. Chatelaines became the rage for women of every economic background in the 19th Century. They could be easily customized to your needs, whether you were a society hostess, nurse or secretary. Often fully intact and original chatelaines can tell the story of its owner and as well as her station in life. This particular chatelaine comes from a wealthy individual. The accessories are original to the clip (which is attached to a belt or waistband) and are indicative of the daily needs of this client. Attached are a very collectible notepad with celluloid date pages by the Schiebler company in the Aesthetic style as well as a stamp holder, pin holder (frog on lily pad), retractable pencil, rose decorated mirror, pen knife with scissors/blades and an engraved whistle. In the 19th Century, a massive industry was born supplying all sorts of trinkets, both practical and some purely decorative, to stock these Victorian daily assistants (VDA’s). Excellent condition. 1870’s USA.
Name: Victorian French Circus Poodle Brooch
Price: $2,800.00
Unusual figural sterling brooch from 19th Century France. Extraordinary lifelike detailing in 3 dimension. Gold detailing in 18K gold mixed with sterling silver. Charming circus poodle diving through 18K gold hoop. Ruby cab eyes.
Exceptional french jeweler at work with novelty motifs of the period. A special gem with period hallmarks.
Excellent condition.
Name: Cartier Silk Clutch with Turquoise and Diamond Clasp
Price: $2,250.00
Cartier clutch of 19th Century Asian textile mixed with gold kid piping with turquoise ball clasp set with rose diamond.
7" x 5" x 1.5" 1920-30’s.
Charming original contents includes note from original owner about possibly changing the fabric of the clutch but keeping the turquoise and diamond clasp as well as original theatre stubs.
Stamped: Cartier, Made in France
Name: Art Deco Precious Stone Jeweled Lame Evening Bag
Price: $1,950.00
Art Deco Evening Bag of sterling silver set with precious stones such as aquamarines, emeralds and rubies in the Neoclassical taste. The tightly gathered pouch body of the bag is of a cornflower blue and gold lame broche with red accents. Lined in silk faille. Austro-Hungarian. Textile, French likely mounted in France. Excellent Condition. 1920’s France. 9″ x 6″ x 2″, Body of bag, 11″ Handle
Name: Elsa Peretti for Tiffany Heart Belt
Price: $1,450.00
Oversized sterling heart buckle belt by Elsa Peretti for Tiffany. A thin strap leather strap winds through the spliced heart and holds it in place. This is the largest of the “Heart” series and is no longer in production. With original hallmarks dating to 1979 by Peretti for Tiffany. The original owner has also added a pin fitting for use as a massive brooch. Made during the period where she accessorized all of Halston’s shows. Heart 4″ x 3″. Belt 44″. Belt is .75″ wide. Excellent condition.
Name: Art Deco Celluloid Vanity Pierrot Powder Puff
Price: $1,450.00
French figural powder puff of Pierrot hidden in a celluloid mandolin.
Pearlized and marbleized celluloid is used for this unusual table piece. Pierrot "puff" is hidden in a retractable door which opens by pulling down a lever along the side. Amusing art deco vanity table piece. Hand painted detailing. France 1930s.
Excellent condition.
Name: Herbert Levine Mondrian Shoes
Price: $1,250.00
Rare Mondrian inspired shoes by Herbert Levine. Large Pop Art decorated panels of leather turn over the toe on this otherwise sedate pump. The heel is covered in the same blue leather of the design. Vintage size 7B. 1960’s USA. Excellent condition.
Name: Victorian Microbead Figural Swan Bag
Price: $1,250.00
Incredible micro seed bead bag with figural panels of swans in floral beaded vignettes. The background is a pale pearly microbead. Extremely fine glass and metal beads are used to create the dimension in the pattern. Gold steel beads are used as an chevron accent and in the ornate looped fringe.
Victorian bag of the finest quality.
7″ x 12″, Excellent condition.
Name: Eygptian Revival Deco Purse, 1920’s
Price: $950.00
Eygptian revival butter silk faille with scarab tinsel embroidery in silver and gold threads. Large emerald cut citrine paste and clear stones set into frame. Beautiful quality imported from France for a NY store circa 1920s.
Bag appears dirty in photo but is actually shadows in fabric.
Name: Martha Alligator and Pave Mini Box Bag
Price: $950.00
Miniature box bag in alligator with pave rhinestone hilts retailed by Martha, Park Ave. NY. Charming and adorable but large enough for cellphones and necessities. Satin lining.
5" x 5" x 3.5" deep plus 3" handle
Excellent condition.
Name: Judith Leiber Snake and Pave Clutch
Price: $895.00
Attractive black snake clutch by Judith Leiber with long pave rhinestone clasp. One center compartment with 2 side compartments. Fittings for shoulder chain. Shoulder chain deficient.
Excellent condition
Name: 19th Century Silver Elk Brooch
Price: $850.00
Amazing 3 dimensional handcrafted silver elk brooch from either 19th Century Austria or Germany. Incredibly modern and great for men or women. The detailing is extraordinary with original dark patina. 3″ x 2″. Excellent condition. 1880s Europe.
Name: Elegant Silk Clutch with Ruby Clasp
Price: $775.00
Elegant envelope clutch made antique metallic Indian textile with 14K gold ball and ruby clasp. Lined in peach silk satin with multiple compartments. USA 1950’s.
9″ x 5.5″ x 2″.Excellent condition.
Name: Enamel and Diamond Cufflinks
Price: $750.00
Deep cobalt blue enamel cufflinks with diamond centers. Toggle back fittings, all set in 18k yellow gold. Excellent condition.
.5″ Italy 1990’s.
Name: Chic Halston Wool Felt and Patent Hat
Price: $750.00
Elegant and timeless Halston hat in black wool felt with patent leather trim. Around the brim is pleated patent and the brim is piped as well. 1970s.
Excellent condtion.
Name: French Cut Steel Rose Intarsia Purse
Price: $695.00
Intricately hand beaded purse made in France circa 1950s. Microfine cut steel beads are used instead of traditional glass beads which gives the effect of a metallic shimmer… very beautiful. Woven into the beadwork is a pattern of rose florals within a cartouche. Beaded clasp runs along the top of the entire purse with beaded handle.
Exquisite workmanship.
Excellent condition
9" x 6" handle adds 5.5" to height
Label: Langlois & Jargeais, paris
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