ELEGANT Cut Crystal Powder Jar Trinket Box NR Purchased this year on the streets of Paris comes this lovely cut crystal round vanity piece that can be used for pwder or trinkets. It measures about 4 7/8" in diameter and is -nearly 2" tall. I'm unsure of its exact date or origin, but the lovely cut design looks like it is art deco period. The jar has a starburst or sunburst type design in the top and bottom with splendid cutting on the sides and top that match. It is in excellent condition with the desired wear on the bottom to show it was a well loved piece that is NOT a reproduction. A superb example of European or French glass, this is offered for less than my price while in France. I couldn't find a maker's mark on it, but it is as nice as many signed pieces.
 

RARE Nouveau Limoges Vanity Tinket Box w Tray Direct from my own collection, exclusively to the internet comes this wonderful antique Limoges set. Each piece measuring approximately 4 1/4" across, this authentic art nouveau treasure dates back quite a few years...it is NOT A REPRODUCTION!. I'm not sure, but they were probably made to go on a vanity or dresser...perhaps even as part of a larger vanity set. There's a lovely long oval trinket box or dish and a curvey matching pin tray both made by this most desireable French company. Both pieces are a rich creamy porcelain with the inside of the box a swirly almost pyschedelic lustre ware type finish. It was difficult to catch the purples and other iridescent colors, but they are there and are a nice touch. The two pieces are just screaming of the Art Nouveau period with a total of four hand painted pastel butterflies on them.

The back of the little tray is marked with the Limoges mark as well as the artist's signature. They are as follows"SEYNE" "LIMOGES FRANCE" "E.Glade" The oval piece is marked as follows"D. & C.", "FRANCE". This unique period piece is in excellent condition and without damage or repair. I seldom see such appealing artist signed Limoges...especially authentic Nouveau period items. Perfect to go with your Alfonse Mucha artwork, this is a vanity set sure to appeal to the pickiest of collectors!
 

Brilliant Green Cut Crystal Victorian Powder Just in from a local estate collection exclusively to the internet comes this rare cut crystal glass powder jar. Dating back to the late 1800s to early 1900s, this highly collectible vanity accessory measures approximately 4 1/2" in diameter at its widest point.

This unique piece is made of beautiful transluscent green cut glass. I am not sure of its origin, but it could very well be European as it came out of a collection of all kinds of very old Italian and French items.

The lovely heavily cut crystal treasure is made of two pieces which fit togehter without the need for a hinge. It's got a wonderful brilliant period pattern done on boith pieces, unusual for it to be so intricately cut even on the bottom.

In excellent condition, the powder jar is intact and ready to use or display on your dresser or vanity!.... All original, the piece is in better than expected condition with only minor wear on its bottom and a few little chigger bites on its rim. I only mention this for the sake of being thorough; it is in no way distracting or in need of repair or attention. Surely a welcomed addition to the most advanced of collections, why not add this one to YOURS today?
Size: 4 1/2" in diameter at its widest point
 

ANTIQUE HANDMADE STRAW WICKER HINGED HAIRPIN CONTAINER Quaint little early 1900s natural wicker or straw hinged box, about 4 1/4" by 2 1/4", cool purple ribbon bow, hand decorated and painted on top HAIR PINS.

Unusual and in very good vintage condition.
 

PR STERLING CRYSTAL VANITY DRESSER VICTORIAN ROUGE POTS Straight from my personal collection exclusively to the internet comes this matching pair of silver topped dresser jars. Dating back to the late 1800s to early 1900s, this rare set measures approximately 2" in diameter by 2" high.

Uniquely designed, the bottles each have a crystal base which is round, but also octagonal. Each has a lovely matching silver top, one is a screw top, the other just sits on the base. I believe the screw top was for rouge or cream, the other maybe for powder? The tops are both marked "STERLING" in the center.

The set is in very good condition. The crystal shows a little of its age on the bottome, but is impeccable and unchipped otherwise. The lids have a couple of dings on them, though nothing that detracts from their beauty or requires repair or restoration. Surely a welcomed addition to the most advanced of collections, why not add this one to yours today?
 

UNUSUAL MINIATURE SCENIC DANISH PILL BOX? POWDER? This is marked "Made in Denmark", unsure of its silver content, either sterling or a nice silver plate.

Box is lidded, measures about 1" diameter, bottom has a little slot so the top will screw onto it and stay secure. Unsure of its original purpose but welcome information on this.

Lid has a spendid Danish scenic embossed design, some sort of village or pub scene.

Excellent vintage condition, no damage or dings or dents or repairs. Sold unpolished, lovely dark patina.
 

RARE FRENCH ART NOUVEAU BONE & STERLING NAIL BRUSH Apprx 6" long art nouveau stamped sterling silver handle nail brush with real bone. Stamped FRANCE on the bone. Circa 1890s-1900. Lovely raised floral flower design, no dings or dents or damage or repair, excellent vintage condition, sold as found, unpolished.

I am assuming this was part of a larger vanity set or nail set and was used as a nail brush. If you know of another use for this piece, please let me know...I am wrong on occasion!


 

ANTIQUE VICTORIAN STERLING CELLULOID MUSTACHE COMB Apprx 1 3/4" long, stamped sterling silver embossed repousse Rococco design comb cover with a tortoise colored celluloid comb. Comb is present but broken. Sterling is in excellent condition.

Terrific piece to use as a display item, circa 1890s. Rare and wonderful; if perfect would be quite expensive.
 

NICE B&B STERLING SILVER VICTORIAN ANTIQUE BUTTON HOOK Apprx 6.5" long, stamped B&B STERLING, graceful shape, nice workmanship, some wear near the top but overall in good vintage condition.

Picture coming.
 

VICTORIAN NOUVEAUSTERLING SILVER CUTICLE TOOL Apprx 5" long, wonderful late Victorian cuticle tool from manicure set, late 1800s, stamped sterling silver. Tool end is worn, more decorative than something to actually use. Silver in good condition, sold unpolished.
 

VINTAGE ITALIAN FABRIC ART SCENE HINGED BOX COMB SET Little hinged box with mirrror that may have originally been for a manicure set. Apprx 3.5" by 3". Comb is plastic, apprx 5 1/4" 1 3/4".

Both pieces are covered in silk screened cloth depicting classical art work.

Probably circal 1950s-60s.

Good condition, though the box has some wear. Both pieces for one price.
 

PRISTINE ART DECO ANTIQUE GORHAM STERLING SILVER COMB Apprx 4.5" long, stamped Gorham sterling 30-1. Circa 1940s or so. Hand engraved with initials EFP (I think) in Edwardian script.

Excellent condition, no dings, dents, damage or repairs, comb perfect. Initials could be buffed out if desired. This could be a comb for a child or baby or adult.
 

ANTIQUE ART NOUVEAU STERLING HANDLED SHOEHORN Apprx 8" long, stamped sterling silver, splendid raised art nouveau design, circa 1890s. Metal shoehorn shows some wear, silver in very good condition, sold as found, unpolished.
 

ANTIQUE STERLING SILVER VICTORIAN F&B NAIL FILE Apprx 5 1/2" long, sterling silver stamped handle with the maker's hallmark "F&B" inside a little flag. Do you know who that is?

Handle in good condition, no damage or dings, file section is loose and coming apart, needs reattaching. Still a lovely piece and a great authentic Victorian period piece, circa late 1800s to early 1900s.
 

ANTIQUE VICTORIAN 10K GOLD RETRACTABLE TOOTHPICK Marked "M.T. & Co" 10K yellow gold Victorian or Edwardian late 1800s, early 1900s retractable toothpick. Apprx 5.5 grams and about 2 1/4" long. Has been engraved with tiny initials "HY".

Very nice condition, though at the end, there is no loop...not sure if it originally had one or not. There is a little hole at the end so it may be missing the original loop from which to hang from a chain.

Shaft turns and a toothpick comes out! Charming.

Overall very good vintage condition with no apparent damage or repair.
 

AMAZING ORNATE DUTCH EUROPEAN SCENIC HINGED DRESSER BOX This is absoulutely stunning! Unmarked, this silver plate antique box appears to date to the early 1900s. Ornate and decorated, the hinged dresser box measures about 9 3/4" wide, nearly 8" deep, and approximately 2 3/4" high. It would be a great jewelry casket if desired, as well as serving many other uses.

The oval box is adorned with decoration as a raised relief scenic design which covers the top and sides. It appears to be a tavern scene and European in origin. It may be Dutch, though I am unsure. I welcome any information that you may care to share with me!

The tavern scene shows jovial couples drinking and sitting and dancing. One person appears to be playing a musical instrument, perhaps a bagpipe? Is this Scottish maybe? One patron at this bar is passed out, sleeping on a barrel.

In good condition, the box opens and closes easily and securely. At some point, it seems someone painted the box on the sides in gold, though it does not detract, in my opinion. The lid is silver, however. If desired, the gold finish could be easily removed with a mild paint remover. Personally, I'd leave it as it is. The only other apology to be made is a very minute area around the back of the top with VERY minimal splitting...this is NO WAY is noticeable and is only mentioned for the sake of thoroughness. The box is free of any damage or repair otherwise and just as it is it is a stunning and impressive Victorian box worthy of placement in the most discriminating of collections!

 

AUTHENTIC ANTIQUE ART NOUVEAU STERLING CUTICLE FILE Lovely authentic art nouveau period sterling silver handled nail file, circa late 1800s to early 1900s. 5.25" long with raised floral design on all sides. Stamped "STERLING" in raised lettering, Edwardian script style intials "KTW"? on one side. Probably one piece of a dresser or vanity set. Would be great displayed with Unger brothers pieces and other dresser pieces like manicure sets, rouge pots, and powder jars. Very good condition, nice patina, minimal and gentle wear.
 

LARGE VICTORIAN WOODEN BURNT PYROGRAPHY GLOVE BOX From my private collection, hand made tooled pyrography wooden Victorian period piece, late 1800s to early 1900s, extra long and unusual glove box. Dark stained wood, measures about 21" long and 5" deep and 3 1/4" tall. Hinged with two little metal hook closures. All original, great condition, hardware is darkened with patina, lovely hand tooled grape cluster and grape leaves motif. Very good vintage condition.
 

RARE 19th CENTURY (pre-ban) TIFFANY IVORY DRESSER BOX!! From a local estate, this lovely Tiffany & Co. dresser or trinket box dates to the late 1800s. According to what I have researched, chances are this would have been made between 1873-1891, which was the height of the whaling industry. It is marked on the bottom "Tiffany & Co." with the number "375" above it.

The cylindrical box measures approximately 4" high, 3 3/8" across, and about 8mm wall thickness. Its outer diameter is about 10 1/2". On the top is an engraving of the initials "CC".

With an interlocking lid, the box securely opens and closes. It has lovely graining as is especially evident on the bottom and sides. It has expected age crazing and a lovely warm yellow patina. There is one long crack that goes down the side as is photographed. The interlocking tabs on the inside of the top of the jar are both intact.

Despite the imperfections as mentioned, this is in very nice condition and would be a great addition to any collection of Tiffany or vanity sets.
 

SUPERB RARE STERLING SILVER BONE ART NOUVEAU NAIL BRUSH Apprx 6" long, real bone and stamped sterling silver late Victorian Art nouveau manicure piece (I think). Good vintage condition, silver unpolished with minimal wear, brush worn down a bit from gentle use.