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Ikebana Flowers. Bone carving from the Meiji Japan period

Ikebana Flowers. Bone carving from the Meiji Japan period

Ikebana Flowers. Bone carvings from the Meiji Japan period. The magnificent, subtle work conveys a living volumetric accord of flowers, shoots and wood, composed in ikebana. The whimsical dynamics of a blossoming branch, balanced by a stabilizing tree skeleton and fireworks of flower buds. Composition weight: 467 g.

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Erotic Automatic Matchbox with Mechanical Miniature France, early 20th century

Erotic Automatic Matchbox with Mechanical Miniature France, early 20th century

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MUSICAL SNUFFBOX WITH MICROMOSAIC “PIGEONS OF PLINY” FRANCE, 1819–1838

MUSICAL SNUFFBOX WITH MICROMOSAIC “PIGEONS OF PLINY” FRANCE, 1819–1838

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A magnificent neo-Renaissance Bacchus dish inlaid with ivory on wood in the manner of Johann Michael Maucher (1645-1701)

A magnificent neo-Renaissance Bacchus dish inlaid with ivory on wood in the manner of Johann Michael Maucher (1645-1701)

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Unique watch from the Napoleon III era. Paris 19th century.

Unique watch from the Napoleon III era. Paris 19th century.

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Gold and enamel snuffbox, circa 1795.

Gold and enamel snuffbox, circa 1795.

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Snuffbox in two-tone gold. France. The turn of the 19th-20th centuries.

Snuffbox in two-tone gold. France. The turn of the 19th-20th centuries.

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Rare silver erotic musical automatic box.

Rare silver erotic musical automatic box.

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SWISS ENAMEL TOBACCO BOX IN 14K GOLD WITH MINIATURE, GENEVA, 19TH CENTURY

SWISS ENAMEL TOBACCO BOX IN 14K GOLD WITH MINIATURE, GENEVA, 19TH CENTURY

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MOUNTAIN CRYSTAL BOWL WITH GOLD MOUNT BY FABERGÉ SAINT PETERSBURG, 1880–1890

MOUNTAIN CRYSTAL BOWL WITH GOLD MOUNT BY FABERGÉ SAINT PETERSBURG, 1880–1890

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LADY’S NECESSAIRE IN BLOODSTONE AND GILT BRONZE. FRANCE, LOUIS XV PERIOD

LADY’S NECESSAIRE IN BLOODSTONE AND GILT BRONZE. FRANCE, LOUIS XV PERIOD

An exquisite mid-18th century French lady’s nécessaire crafted from dark green bloodstone with fine red flecks, mounted in finely chased gilt bronze in the Rococo style of Louis XV. The faceted body is enriched with asymmetrical rocaille decoration, including allegorical motifs of a fox and a goat — symbols of cunning and innocence. The lid opens with a diamond-set push-button of old mine cut, ingeniously integrated into the side panel.Inside the case are six miniature grooming tools: a mother-of-pearl-handled knife, scissors, tweezers, ear pick, bodkin, and a needle. Each piece fits into its custom slot, testifying to the high craftsmanship and refined taste of its original owner.Marks: Not specified (to be confirmed upon inspection).Dimensions: Height approx. 9 cm.Weight: 95 g (with tools).Condition: Excellent, no visible restorations or losses. Locking mechanism fully functional.Provenance: France, mid-18th century. Private collection.

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Magnificent gold and enamel snuffbox by Freres Jordan. Hanau, circa 1800

Magnificent gold and enamel snuffbox by Freres Jordan. Hanau, circa 1800

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Snuffbox, St. Petersburg, I. MARSHAK.

Snuffbox, St. Petersburg, I. MARSHAK.

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Golden powder box. Violettes Paris. Around 1860.

Golden powder box. Violettes Paris. Around 1860.

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NEPHRITE, ENAMEL AND SILVER MONKEY CANE HANDLE HOUSE OF FABERGÉ, JULIUS RAPPOPORT, ST PETERSBURG, 1899–1904

NEPHRITE, ENAMEL AND SILVER MONKEY CANE HANDLE HOUSE OF FABERGÉ, JULIUS RAPPOPORT, ST PETERSBURG, 1899–1904

Russian gold 14 K cigarette case. Beilin & Son Factory. St. Petersburg, 1908–1917.

Russian gold 14 K cigarette case. Beilin & Son Factory. St. Petersburg, 1908–1917.

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19th century English gold pill box with diamonds and guilloché enamel.

19th century English gold pill box with diamonds and guilloché enamel.

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Icon of the Sign of the Most Holy Theotokos. Russia. Second half of the 19th century

Icon of the Sign of the Most Holy Theotokos. Russia. Second half of the 19th century

Personal notepad.France, third quarter of the 19th century.

Personal notepad.France, third quarter of the 19th century.

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Panel with a cast-iron bas-relief of Emperor Alexander II.

Panel with a cast-iron bas-relief of Emperor Alexander II.

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Drawing from the series Proletariat

Drawing from the series Proletariat

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Pair of oval vases in cast glass and gilt bronze, with swan motif. France 20th century.

Pair of oval vases in cast glass and gilt bronze, with swan motif. France 20th century.

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Magnificent, carved chair in the Rococo style of the 19th-20th centuries.

Magnificent, carved chair in the Rococo style of the 19th-20th centuries.

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CHARLES-CLÉMENT CALDERON (1870–1906). VIEW OF THE DOGES PALACE AND ST. MARKS SQUARE IN VENICE , TURN OF THE 19TH – 20TH CENTURY

CHARLES-CLÉMENT CALDERON (1870–1906). VIEW OF THE DOGES PALACE AND ST. MARKS SQUARE IN VENICE , TURN OF THE 19TH – 20TH CENTURY

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Gold 14K pocket watch with repeater Reyem Frères Locle. Switzerland, circa 1900

Gold 14K pocket watch with repeater Reyem Frères Locle. Switzerland, circa 1900

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Tiffany & Co. Silver Milk Jug in the Form of a Fish. 20th Century

Tiffany & Co. Silver Milk Jug in the Form of a Fish. 20th Century

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PINE FOREST. GAVRIIL PAVLOVICH KAMENSKY (1853–1912). 1897

PINE FOREST. GAVRIIL PAVLOVICH KAMENSKY (1853–1912). 1897

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COVERED NEOCLASSICAL CUP. ROBERT GARRARD II & EDWARD BURROWS. ENGLAND, FIRST THIRD OF THE 19TH CENTURY

COVERED NEOCLASSICAL CUP. ROBERT GARRARD II & EDWARD BURROWS. ENGLAND, FIRST THIRD OF THE 19TH CENTURY

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DO NOT WEEP FOR ME, MOTHER CAST BRASS ICON WITH ENAMEL RUSSIA, MID-19TH CENTURY

DO NOT WEEP FOR ME, MOTHER CAST BRASS ICON WITH ENAMEL RUSSIA, MID-19TH CENTURY

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RUSSIAN SILVER BOX WITH CLOISONNÉ ENAMEL IN THE FORM OF ROOSTERS PAVEL OVCHINNIKOV FIRM, MOSCOW, 1882

RUSSIAN SILVER BOX WITH CLOISONNÉ ENAMEL IN THE FORM OF ROOSTERS PAVEL OVCHINNIKOV FIRM, MOSCOW, 1882

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Contemplation LLADRÓ

Contemplation LLADRÓ

Icon of the Holy Blessed Prince Alexander Nevsky in a silver frame. The turn of the 19th-20th centuries.

Icon of the Holy Blessed Prince Alexander Nevsky in a silver frame. The turn of the 19th-20th centuries.

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GOLD COIN 5 RUBLES OF ALEXANDER III, 1889. RUSSIA

GOLD COIN 5 RUBLES OF ALEXANDER III, 1889. RUSSIA

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19th Century Statue of a Greyhound in Bronze, in the Style of Pierre-Jules Mêne

19th Century Statue of a Greyhound in Bronze, in the Style of Pierre-Jules Mêne

Drawing from the series Proletariat

Drawing from the series Proletariat

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Silver plated figure of a snake. Tsar imperial collection.

Silver plated figure of a snake. Tsar imperial collection.

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LANDSCAPE. SUMMER DAY. SEMYON FYODOROV (1867–1910) RUSSIA, SECOND HALF OF THE 19TH CENTURY

LANDSCAPE. SUMMER DAY. SEMYON FYODOROV (1867–1910) RUSSIA, SECOND HALF OF THE 19TH CENTURY

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