Objects of Vertu

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.

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

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

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Rare silver erotic musical automatic box.

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

Gold and enamel snuffbox, circa 1795.

Gold and enamel snuffbox, circa 1795.

Snuffbox, St. Petersburg, I. MARSHAK.

Snuffbox, St. Petersburg, I. MARSHAK.

Golden powder box. Violettes Paris. Around 1860.

Golden powder box. Violettes Paris. Around 1860.

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

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Ikebana Flowers. Bone carving from the Meiji Japan period

Ikebana Flowers. Bone carving from the Meiji Japan period

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

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

Magnifier in gold frame.

Magnifier in gold frame.

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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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