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Snuffbox with an image of an erotic scene. 19th century.
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Snuffbox decorated with porcelain decor depicting an erotic scene. 19th century. Weight: 140 g. Dimensions: height 3.5 cm, length 11 cm, width 6.5 cm. Width: 11cm, Height: 3.5cm, Depth: 6.5cm, Weight: 0.150kg, Condition: Condition of use, Material: Tin, ID: 11158
£415.62
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Art Deco style cigarette dispenser. Austria, circa 1920.
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Ebony bar shaped cigarette dispenser with extendable chrome surface. Below the surface is a compartment for storing 20 cigarettes. The item is adorned by the bartender behind the counter, made in the form of a chrome relief. In the lower part of the item there is a surface for lighting matches. Brand: Austria Width: 15cm, Height: 17cm, Depth: 10cm, Weight: 0.7kg, Condition: Signs of wear commensurate with age, Material: Metal, ID: 5623
£822.58
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Sleek wallet with mother-of-pearl lids and hidden compartment.
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Sleek coin wallet with mother-of-pearl lids and hidden compartment. Reproduces the shapes and exotic ambitions of the Baroque style. The wavy silhouette of the shell, the shell itself in the materials of the wallet, the fancy ornament of crosses and rocailles, with unfilled portrait medallions - keep the unique charm and comfort of a family idyll. Total weight: 53 gr. Width: 7cm, Height: 5cm, Depth: 1.7cm, Weight: 0.0053kg, Condition: Good, with traces of use, Material: Leather, ID: 5494
£173.18
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The rarest erotic bone corkscrew of the 1920 century.
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Extravagant, French, erotic 1920 bone corkscrew? century. The top of the dynamically cut bottle of bone corkscrew is a revolving handle with the figure of a self-gratifying gargoyle sitting on a three-blade gate that resembles a pillar of shame or the driving mechanism of a torture instrument. The excellent work of the carver, the warmth of the material, carries all the richness of connotations with the Gothic Middle Ages and Notre Dame Cathedral by Victor Hugo Width: 7cm, Height: 17cm, Depth: 7cm, Weight: 0.130kg, Condition: Good, Material: Bone, ID: 5470
£1,298.81
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Ivory box with mother-of-pearl inlay.
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Rectangular box, ivory, with a mother-of-pearl inlay on the lid, on a musical theme. Framed with a classic decor of flowers and roses, along the perimeter of the box. Dimensions: 3x9x6 cm. Width: 9cm, Height: 3cm, Depth: 6cm, Weight: 0.3kg, Condition: As is, Material: Pearl, ID: 3748
£389.64
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Necessaire. France 19th century.
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Necessaire , made of gilded metal, decorated with rocales, flowers and an image of playing putti. Model 1750. A necessaire is a small box for items considered essential to everyday life. These can be simple items, such as a knife or other cutlery in a leather case, or they can be elaborate containers made of precious metals that conceal essentials for the owner, such as manicure tools or a sewing kit. Small decorative boxes intended for miniature accessories are also sometimes called Étui. Width: 4cm, Height: 12cm, Depth: 1.5cm, Weight: 0.2kg, Condition: Very good condition, 1 missing end, Material: Silvering , ID: 2902
£1,471.99
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Wooden case "Hunt"
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Wooden case "Hunt", decorated with a chased pattern depicting a boar fight under an oak tree. 7x21.5x13cm. Width: 21.5cm, Height: 7cm, Depth: 13cm, Weight: 0.89kg, Condition: As is, Material: Wood, ID: 2427
£86.59
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Snuffbox
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Cylindrical Box - Snuffbox, with a lid decorated with a monogram E, green enamel, stones and ornaments on a gilded background, garland belts on the lid and base. Presumably Russia Width: 5.7cm, Height: 9cm, Depth: 5.7 cm, Weight: 0.25kg, Condition: Signs of wear commensurate with age, Material: Artificial stone, ID: 2118
£259.76
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Antique Russian box Game of blind mans buff
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Antique Russian box Game of blind mans buffPainting on papier mache 19th century. Width: 16cm, Height: 5.5cm, Depth: 10cm, Weight: 0.5kg, Condition: Signs of wear commensurate with age, Material: Painting, ID: 1833
£86.59
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Antique Russian box "Breaking for Dmitry Pozarsky”
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A box from the Vishnyakovs` factory Bow of the Boyars to Dmitry Pozharsky. Mass series commissioned by haberdashery and tea factories. In this case, Alexei Gubkin`s Receivers (stamp on the bottom of the box). In excellent condition, boxes without any serious damage, slight abrasions of the paint layer, no locks, painting with gilded paints in excellent condition. Late 19th - early 20th century, papier-mâche, chromolithographic contour, painting with paints. Width: 13cm, Height: 7cm, Depth: 9.5cm, Weight: 0.5kg, Condition: Signs of wear commensurate with age, Material: Papier-Mache, ID: 1831
£86.59
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Antique Russian Box Scene from a Russian boyar life
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Casket of the Vishnyakovs` factory Boyar`s matchmaking. Mass series commissioned by haberdashery and tea factories. In this case, Alexei Gubkin`s Receivers (stamp on the bottom of the box). In excellent condition, boxes without any serious damage, slight abrasions of the paint layer, no locks, painting with gilded paints in excellent condition. Late 19th - early 20th century, papier-mâche, chromolithographic contour, painting with paints. Width: 16.3cm, Height: 5.5cm, Depth: 10.5cm, Weight: 0.5kg, Condition: Signs of wear commensurate with age, Material: Painting, ID: 1830
£129.88
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Box style of Napoleon III
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Box in the style of Napoleon III Width: 7cm, Height: 6cm, Depth: 7cm, Weight: 0.1kg, Condition: Signs of wear commensurate with age, Material: Wood, ID: 1297
£17.32
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Bone pipe with silver for smoking opium. China
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Bone opium pipe with carved polychrome ornament in the form of noblemen. Silver mouthpiece. Gross weight: 223 g. Length: 43.5 cm. Width: 4cm, Height: 43.5cm, Depth: 2cm, Weight: 0.223kg, Condition: Good, Material: Silver, ID: 7963
£649.41
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Sewing travel bag in a wooden case.
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Sewing travel bag in a wooden case. Includes: scissors, thimble, awl, large needle, pincushion and own case with marquetry inlaid violet on the lid. Width: 6cm, Height: 11cm, Depth: 1.7cm, Weight: 0.0075kg, Condition: Good, Material: Steel, ID: 5492
£346.35
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Decorative dish Ivan Tsarevich and the Gray Wolf.
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Decorative dish Ivan Tsarevich and the Gray Wolf after the drawing of Ivan Bilibin. 19-20 c. The circular composition depicts Ivan Tsarevich with Vasilisa the Wise in front of the Autocrat with the boyars. Painting, gilding. The ornament along the edge of the dish is made by burning. Width: 25cm, Height: 25cm, Depth: 5cm, Weight: 1kg, Condition: As is, Material: Plywood , ID: 4938
£1,125.64
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Snuff Box with Alexander I portrait
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Round table box from the first quarter of the 19th century, Karelian birch, lined with tortoiseshell, lid with built-in gilded brass medallion with a portrait of the Russian Tsar Alexander I (1777-1825), inscription ALEXANDER.I. Signature of the author Morel. Height 2.3, diameter 8.5 cm. Width: 8.5cm, Height: 2.3cm, Depth: 8.5cm, Weight: 0.15kg, Condition: Good, with traces of use, Material: Gold plated brass, ID: 3335
£735.99
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Round wooden box.
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A round box of wavy birch and tortoise shell , with a silver coat of arms and a royal lily on the blue enamel of the shield. D-9cm. France 19th century. Width: 9cm, Height: 2cm, Depth: 9cm, Weight: 0.1kg, Condition: Good, Material: Silver, ID: 2981
£329.03
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Box for jewelry
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Oval jewelry box from gilded bronze, with porcelain miniature of making arrows, on the lid, framed by stones. It depicts cupids forging arrows for a young lady. To whom the arrows are addressed: a young man who will be chained to a girl, or for herself to excite an unyielding heart - it is up to the viewer to decide. Width: 9cm, Height: 3.3cm, Depth: 7.5cm, Weight: 0.3kg, Condition: Good, Material: Gilded bronze, ID: 1299
£259.76
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19th Century Pair of Obelisks in Carrara Marble, Sicilian Jasper & Black Portoro
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These marble obelisks are unique pieces that bring an elegant and majestic touch to any space. They are imposing centerpieces that evoke the grandeur and history of ancient Egypt. Made from high quality marble, these obelisks are carved with exceptional precision and finesse, providing a unique and timeless aesthetic to any interior. Every detail is carefully crafted to reflect the tradition and elegance of authentic obelisks. Marble obelisks are much more than decorative objects. They symbolize elegance, power and refined artistry, adding a unique dimension to any environment. Width: 20cm, Height: 62.2cm, Depth: 20cm, Weight: 2kg, Condition: Condition of use, Material: Marble, ID: 12436
£3,082.52
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DO NOT WEEP FOR ME, MOTHER CAST BRASS ICON WITH ENAMEL RUSSIA, MID-19TH CENTURY
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A rare cast brass icon depicting the scene Do Not Weep for Me, Mother, crafted with hand finishing and hot cloisonné enamel. The central composition reflects the dramatic moment of the Virgin Mary mourning at the foot of the cross, interpreted in the style of late Russian devotional iconography. The inscriptions are executed in traditional Church Slavonic: “IC XC”, “Son of God”, “MP ?Y”, all rendered in raised relief within ornate framing.The ornamental border is filled with grapevine motifs—clusters and leaves—set against a rich blue cloisonné enamel background, symbolizing Resurrection and the Eucharist. The vivid enamel enhances the solemnity and decorative appeal of the piece. Such icons were typically produced by Old Believer workshops in central Russia, especially in Kostroma, Vetka, and Moscow.Dimensions: 11 × 9.5 cmMaterial: Brass, hot cloisonné enamelCondition: Good, with no enamel loss; slight age wear and natural patina consistent with age Width: 9.5cm, Height: 11cm, Depth: 0.5cm, Weight: 0.318kg, Condition: Good, Material: Brass with enamel, ID: 15350
£173.18
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CAST ICON THE SILENT CHRIST WITH SELECTED SAINTS RUSSIA, LATE 19TH CENTURY
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A rare cast bronze icon “The Silent Christ” (Spas Blagoe Molchanie) with eighteen selected saints, executed with two-color hot enamel — deep blue and white. The central image depicts Christ in the form of the Angel of Great Counsel, with wings, a scepter, and a radiant halo, bearing the traditional inscription IC XC. The composition is surrounded by eighteen round medallions with busts of saints, each signed. The background is adorned with floral ornament, and Church Slavonic inscriptions frame the icon at the top and bottom. Such items were produced in casting workshops of Moscow and the Urals and were intended for domestic devotion. The icon stands out for its fine casting, preserved enamels, and decorative expressiveness.Dimensions: Icon: 15 × 12.5 cm, Kiot: Height 22 cm, Width 18 cmCondition: The icon is in good collector’s condition. Enamel intact, image clear. Minor signs of wear consistent with age.Provenance: Russia, late 19th century Width: 18cm, Height: 22cm, Depth: 3cm, Weight: 1.340kg, Condition: Good, Material: Wood, ID: 15349
£329.03
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Icon Saint Simeon Stolpnik in silver cover with enamel. Semyon Galkin. The end of the XIX - the b...
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The Russian icon St. Simeon the Stylite was created at the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries in Moscow. The image depicts the saint in monastic attire, offering a prayer to God. In the upper left corner is God the Father, sending down a blessing. The background of the composition is decorated with architectural elements in the traditional Orthodox style.The image is made in the academic style typical of Moscow icon-painting workshops of the late 19th century. The icon is enclosed in a gilded silver frame made by the workshop of the Semyon Galkin factory. The frame is an example of high jewelry art: it is decorated with relief chasing, hand engraving and enamels. The crown of the saint, inlaid with colored enamel, creating a shining effect, deserves special attention. Materials and technique: Board, gesso, egg tempera, silver of the 84 assay value, gilding, enamel, casting, chasing, sawing, hand engraving with a graver, chiselling, grinding, polishing, finishing, mounting, velvet.Hallmarks: Master`s name SG - Semyon Grigorievich Galkin. Silver assay mark 84 with an image of a woman`s head in a kokoshnik, facing left with the initials of the assay master IL (Ivan Sergeevich Lebedkin, Moscow, appointed in 1899).Dimensions: Height: 22 cm. Width: 18 cm.Condition: The icon is in excellent collectible condition. Historical background:Semyon Galkin and Pyotr Grigorievich Galkin are brothers, owners of a trading house and a gold and silver goods factory founded in 1890. The factory operated until 1917 and was famous for its craftsmanship. In 1898, 48 workers and 12 teenagers worked in production. In 1895-1897, the brothers owned a jewelry store on Pokrovka Street, and the factory itself was located in Maryina Roshcha. In 1897, production volume was 50 thousand rubles.By 1904, 116 people worked at the enterprise, and in 1909 - 79 workers, with an annual turnover of 175 thousand rubles. In 1913-1917, the trading house was located on Sheremetyevskaya Street, building 11, in Maryina Roshcha. The products of the Galkin factory were distinguished by their high quality, complexity of execution and rich decoration, which makes them popular among collectors and connoisseurs of Russian jewelry art. Width: 18cm, Height: 22cm, Depth: 2cm, Weight: 0.550kg, Condition: Good, Material: Wood, ID: 12234
£2,511.04
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Gilded bronze Easter egg. Russia, late 19th – early 20th century.
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Gilded bronze Easter egg is an outstanding example of Russian decorative and applied art of the late 19th – early 20th century. The item is made in the Russian academic style with neo-baroque elements, which gives it special expressiveness and splendor. Both styles are harmoniously combined, emphasizing the idealized depiction of religious subjects and the sophistication of decorative elements. Both sides of the egg are decorated with complex relief scenes on religious themes: the Descent from the Cross and the Resurrection of Christ. Masterful elaboration of the smallest details, including the facial expressions of the characters and the drapery of the garments, testifies to the high level of skill of the creator. Dimensions: Height: 13 cm. Diameter: 10 cm. Condition: Excellent condition, with minimal signs of time. The gilding is bright and uniform, the relief images are clear and expressive. Width: 1cm, Height: 1cm, Depth: 1cm, Weight: 1kg, Condition: Good, with traces of use, Material: Gilded bronze, ID: 12211
£0.00
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Theater binoculars
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Theater binoculars.France.1920s.Dimensions: 10x11x5cm Width: 11cm, Height: 5cm, Depth: 10cm, Weight: 1kg, Condition: Condition of use, Material: Brass, ID: 12557
£60.61
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Theater binoculars
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Theater binoculars.France.1920s.Dimensions: 10x11x5cm Width: 11cm, Height: 5cm, Depth: 10cm, Weight: 1kg, Condition: , Material: Brass, ID: 13228
£58.01
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