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Vase Golden ruby ​​with gold ornament. Imperial Glass Factory, Russia, 1830-1840s
Vase Golden ruby ​​with gold ornament. Imperial Glass Factory, Russia, 1830-1840s
A rare and exquisite example of Russian glassmaking from the era of Nicholas I, created by the masters of the Imperial Glass Factory. The vase is made of transparent colorless glass with an internal golden ruby color, achieving the depth of color due to the unique technology of coloring the glass mass with gold nanoparticles. The composition of the decor is verified to perfection: the body is decorated with painting in pure gold, executed with filigree precision. The central decoration is a medallion with an image of a basket filled with flowers and berries, enclosed in a frame of stylized laurel branches. This motif, symbolizing fertility and abundance, is complemented by thin plant garlands falling along the edges. The upper edge is decorated with a wide gold border, giving the item solemnity and nobility. Particular attention should be paid to the faceted base, emphasizing the play of light in the depths of the glass and enhancing the effect of precious radiance. Decorative elements on the base are accented with gilded inserts, emphasizing the exquisite plasticity of the form. Dimensions: Height: 12.7 cm. Diameter: 8.5 cm. Condition: In excellent condition, minimal signs of time. Gilding is in excellent condition, without losses.Historical background: Golden Ruby The technique of creating ruby ​​glass goes back centuries, dating back to the late antique period. However, it was only in the 17th century that the German alchemist Johann Kunkel managed to develop a scientifically sound recipe that made it possible to consistently obtain a rich blood-red shade of glass. In Russia, the first to master the technology of coloring glass mass with gold nanoparticles was the great scientist Mikhail Lomonosov, thereby laying the foundations for the domestic production of ruby ​​glass. By the beginning of the 19th century, the Imperial Glass Factory had reached the highest level of skill in working with this rare and complex technique. Fine ruby ​​glass items decorated with gilded painting were considered objects of the highest prestige. They adorned the state rooms of imperial residences, becoming the embodiment of impeccable taste, refined style and outstanding artistic value.
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French porcelain plate by Wilhelms Timms (1820-1895)
French porcelain plate by Wilhelms Timms (1820-1895)
469 USD
Italian 14k gold necklace with amethysts.
Italian 14k gold necklace with amethysts.
4449 USD
Spear of Kagi-yari. Japan. Edo period. 1781-1876
Spear of Kagi-yari. Japan. Edo period. 1781-1876
Begins 03.05.2026 10:00:00
Decorative dish Ivan Tsarevich and the Gray Wolf.
Decorative dish Ivan Tsarevich and the Gray Wolf.
Begins 02.05.2026 12:00:00
Retro Entrance Furniture in Teak – Rastad & Relling, Model 2740, Designed in 1956
Retro Entrance Furniture in Teak – Rastad & Relling, Model 2740, Designed in 1956
2740 USD
A Young Boy with Hat – Brass Figure, Early 20th Century.
A Young Boy with Hat – Brass Figure, Early 20th Century.
656 USD
Giovanni Varlese (1888-1922, Italy) – Bronze Figure of a Young Fisherman
Giovanni Varlese (1888-1922, Italy) – Bronze Figure of a Young Fisherman
914 USD
Emile Laporte (1858-1907) & Siot Paris Bronze Figure of a Boy with Cross
Emile Laporte (1858-1907) & Siot Paris Bronze Figure of a Boy with Cross
1569 USD
Silver tablespoons (6 pcs.)
Silver tablespoons (6 pcs.)
621 USD
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GOLD REPEATER POCKET WATCH BY LOUIS ARMAND SWITZERLAND, CIRCA 1900
GOLD REPEATER POCKET WATCH BY LOUIS ARMAND SWITZERLAND, CIRCA 1900
A rare museum-quality gold pocket watch with quarter repeater, chronograph and full calendar complication, executed by the Swiss watchmaker Louis Armand circa 1900. The model was produced specifically for the Russian market, as evidenced by the calendar indications in the Russian language, the use of the Russian hallmarking system, and the original fitted case bearing the mark of a St Petersburg retailer.The watch case and original chain are crafted in gold of 56 zolotniks according to the Russian assay system, corresponding to 14K gold. The movement incorporates a quarter repeater, chronograph, calendar with date, day of the week and month indications, as well as a moon phase display. Such a combination of complications is characteristic of bespoke high-grade watches intended for an affluent clientele at the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries.The dial is designed in the classical tradition of the Swiss watchmaking school, with Roman numerals, subsidiary dials and a harmoniously balanced layout of indications. Of particular note is the calendar in Russian, confirming the watch’s intended destination within the Russian Empire. The inner case back is engraved with medals from the International Exhibition of 1895, attesting to the prestige of the maker and the recognised quality of his production. The individual watch number “1845” is engraved on the case. The inscription “Locle” indicates manufacture in Le Locle, one of the principal centres of Swiss horological production.The watch is preserved in its original fitted case bearing the mark of the St Petersburg retailer Pyotr Arkadyevich Chuksanov, whose shop was located in the Gostiny Dvor along the Zerkalnaya Line. The survival of the original case and chain significantly enhances the historical, collectible and museum value of this ensemble.Hallmarks: Russian assay mark for gold of 56 zolotniks; “14K” designation; “Locle” mark; individual number “1845”; engraved medals from the International Exhibition of 1895 on the inner case back; retailer’s mark “P.A. Chuksanov, St Petersburg” inside the original case.Dimensions: Diameter 58.7 mm; height 1.84 mm. Chain length 30 cm.Weight: Watch 144 g. Chain 27.8 g.Condition: Good. The case and chain show an even, attractive patina, without deformation. The covers close tightly. The dial is well preserved, with no significant losses to enamel or printing. The movement is in working condition.Provenance: Private collection.
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Porcelain vase
Porcelain vase
703 USD
Silver water pitcher
Silver water pitcher
937 USD
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Ceramic plate
Ceramic plate
972 USD
Porcelain book holder White Bear
Porcelain book holder White Bear
586 USD
Porcelain chess pieces 32 pcs
Porcelain chess pieces 32 pcs
457 USD
Terracotta bust on a marble base Bust of a Virgin
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1019 USD
Ceramic figure Girl with a goose
Ceramic figure Girl with a goose
679 USD
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.
Pair of oval vases in cast glass and gilt bronze, with swan motif. They represent a weighty and dynamic ensemble, on a combined glass and bronze leg. The powerful framed composition uses a pseudo-Empire motif of a majestic swan spreading its wings. Height: 35 cm. Length: 60 cm. France, 20th century.
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ICON “SAINT NICHOLAS THE MIRACLE WORKER” RUSSIA, SECOND HALF OF THE 19TH CENTURY
ICON “SAINT NICHOLAS THE MIRACLE WORKER” RUSSIA, SECOND HALF OF THE 19TH CENTURY
Begins 02.05.2026 12:00:00
ICON OF THE MOTHER OF GOD “THE SIGN” WITH SELECTED SAINTS RUSSIA, SECOND HALF OF THE 19TH CENTURY
ICON OF THE MOTHER OF GOD “THE SIGN” WITH SELECTED SAINTS RUSSIA, SECOND HALF OF THE 19TH CENTURY
Begins 02.05.2026 12:00:00
KAZAN ICON OF THE MOTHER OF GOD WITH THE CHRIST CHILD RUSSIAN EMPIRE, SECOND HALF OF THE 19TH CENTURY
KAZAN ICON OF THE MOTHER OF GOD WITH THE CHRIST CHILD RUSSIAN EMPIRE, SECOND HALF OF THE 19TH CENTURY
Begins 02.05.2026 12:00:00
Original silver shoehorn in its own case. 20th century.
Original silver shoehorn in its own case. 20th century.
Begins 03.05.2026 10:00:00
Gold brooch Cameo
Gold brooch Cameo
703 USD
Decorative fraience plate Shepard geezing
Decorative fraience plate Shepard geezing
469 USD
Porcelain vase
Porcelain vase
656 USD
Porcelain figurine of Chinese men
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